April Favourites!

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It is time for Monthly Favourites again, how this year is flying by!

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March Favourites!

Finally I am getting down to my March Favourites!

I have a big mix of products that I loved in March.

Blistex DCT, best lip balm ever! Moisturising, soothing and sun protection in one! You can read more about this product, as well as see how it compares to other lippies in My Beauty Diaries, HERE

Ren Instant Firming Beauty Shot* I love this shot of moisture and plumpness, you can read my full review HERE, definitely worth checking out!

Kandy Kane Flat Top Face Brush, step aside Zoeva, this brush is AMAZING! Affordable and great quality, this is my absolute favourite face brush. No streaks and a flawless finish. Check out the website HERE if you would like one for yourself. I bought mine for only R100!

Revlon HD Lipstick in Marigold*, I love this colour and texture, not to mention the heavenly scent, for swatches and more information read my full review HERE.

Revlon Bronze Glow Highlighting Palette is a really pretty palette, similiar to the Bobbi Brown Shimmer Bricks. I like to swirl my brush around and apply to my face, it can be used as a blush, bronzer or even a highlighter if you use the top brick alone. This is a great multi-tasker, and I love it. I also have the Peach Glow Palette which is too light for me, so it is on my blogsale HERE if you are interested. 

Essence Metal Glam Highlighter in Gold Digger, I really love this product, I find myself reaching for this even more often than my MAC Soft and Gentle! Essence definitely surprises me time and time again!

Gerard Cosmetics BB Plus Illumination, I love this, I mix it with my foundation for a light luminous look, or I use it after foundation to highlight above my cheekbones and on the bridge of my nose. This product is like liquid gold, literally. This was part of my Birthday Giveaway Prize, and is definitely the star of the show!

* Press Samples

February Favourites!

Hi Ladies

It is that time again, another month is over, and that means monthly favourites obviously!

I have a big mix of products this time around, some old, some new, some skincare, some makeup, some bought and some press samples.

Let's start with my hero product of the month!

Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation is amazing! Best R139.99 I have ever spent! It blends in perfectly, matches my skin tone perfectly, has a radiant finish and leaves no sign that I am actually wearing foundation. It has an SPF of 18, which is not much at all, but is just an added bonus, since I already wear sunscreen. It is only available in 6 shades, but luckily for me I found the perfect shade!

Next up, Essence My Base, Skin Perfecting Makeup Base. This is an orange primer, which I have started using under my eyes to counteract dark circles. It works amazingly well to brighten the area, and also leaves a great foundation to apply concealor to.

Dr. Gobac Exfoliating Masque*. I received this product to review a while ago, and I love it! You can read the full review HERE, but all I am saying is, go and get it!

Clinique Cheek Pop Blush in Plum Pop is the perfect pink blush, and I think it would suit each and every skin tone. It looks really bright, but it is the perfect shade, it is also highly pigmented, so go slow. I featured this product in a Shop My Stash Post HERE. It has become a regular in my makeup routine, and is just sssooo pretty to look at too!

Catrice Camouflage Cream Concealor. I had always heard great things about this concealor, but I had never tried it out for myself. I finally threw it in my basket on a recent Dischem trip, and I am so mad at myself for not trying it earlier! I use this under my eyes, over the Essence My Base, and it works so well to disguise dark circles. It is creamy, and blends really well, and doesn't cake at all. The only issue is the limited shade range, sigh... 

LA Girl Endless Semi-Permanent Auto Eyeliner in Black Frost. LA Girl is a firm eyeliner and nail polish favourite for me, and is fast becoming a BB and foundation favourite too, for more info on a LA Girl foundation I have tested and reviewed, click HERE. They are affordable and great quality, and definitely worth a browse at Dischem. Anyways, back to the Eyeliner, as the name suggests, this liner is extremely long lasting, smudge proof, and even makeup remover proof! I am not sure what other colours this liner comes in, I am hoping there is a pitch black one! This is a black shimmer shade, it is not entirely black, slightly more of a charcoal shade, but has become my go to liner.

Essence Me and My Ice Cream Shimmer Pearls. I know this is a shimmer powder, which should probably be used as a highlighter, but I use it as a setting powder. It is not extremely pigmented, so a light dusting to set foundation gives an amazing glow to the skin. And I am All About That Glow! Oh, and it smells like sweets, what's not to love?

REN Evercalm Global Protection Day Cream* combined with the serum below really helped my skin get back to normal after my 50% chemical peel. My skin was left soothed and hydrated, no redness or itchiness in sight! Formerly known as Hydra-Calm Global Protection Day Cream, it is formulated to leave sensitive, reactive skin optimally hydrated, calmed, soothed and protected this moisturizer combats the feeling of chronic discomfort, redness and sensitivity that can lead to premature ageing and ensures skin glows with renewed health.

REN Evercalm Anti-Redness Serum* reduced my redness and irritation and was so soothing! It also addresses ageing, score! This product, formerly known as Hydra-Calm Youth Defence Serum protects, replenishes and visibly improves skin tone to keep sensitive skin looking younger for longer. I used this twice daily, and my skin recovered in a couple of days.

Lastly, REN Evercalm Gentle Cleansing Milk*. The day of my peel my skin was super-sensitive, yet it still needed to be washed before bed time. I used this cleanser and it calmed my skin down completely. I would describe it as a rich creamy balm, I massage it onto my dry skin, and then add water, massage some more, and then rinse. It is so luxurious, and has a pleasant scent. Formerly known as Hydra-Calm Cleansing Milk, this gentle cleansing milk leaves sensitive, delicate and reactive skin purified, calm and soothed. Its multi-action formula eliminates environmental aggressors, increases skin resistance and minimises the signs of chronic irritation and sensitivity that can lead to premature ageing.

By the way, if you would like to try the REN Flash Rinse (Believe me you do want to), you can get a free deluxe sample worth R94.00 with every online purchase. Click HERE for more details.

Have you tried any of these products Ladies?

*Press Samples

January Favourites, A Fail and a haul!

Hi Ladies

I know I am rather late, but better late than never, right?

Unfortunately I missed my December faves since I was travelling, so I have quite a few products in this post for December and January.

Dirty Works Miracle Cream is a rich cream without being greasy or oily. It absorbs almost immediately and really helps my skin look radiant and healthy and feel soft and smooth. The best part of this product is the price, R99.95 for 50ml! I would highly recommend this product. I use this at night, since the summer days are so hot, but it doesn't specify whether it is a day and night cream, so it is a great all-rounder!

*Maybelline Babylips Intense Care. I usually use Carmex or Lip Sano on my lips, but for summer I decided to try this Babylips, and I am glad I did! Beside it being extremely hydrating, it also has spf protection! I didn't expect it to be as moisturising as my usuals, but it was, add the sun protection, and this is a huge hit!

Garnier BB Cream for combination/oily skin has good coverage without being heavy, so it is perfect for summer. I find it gives better coverage than the original one without being as rich. This is great for hot weather and gives a flawless finish.

MAC Archie's Girls Pearlmatte Face Powder in Flatter Me, a gold/peach highlighter with built in coral heart blushes! The highlighter is MAC Beauty Powder in Shell Pearl, and the blush is MAC Powder Blush in Foolish Me. I love the idea of having the highlighter and blush together, where you can either use them seperately or together. For a picture of the open product, click HERE

Caudalie Anti-wrinkle Fluid, a broad spectrum SPF 20 fluid with antioxidants to stop free radicals and visibly correct wrinkles. I love how lightweight this product is, it reminds me of La Mer sun protection fluid, but with added skin benefits. It is also way more affordable, and available HERE on Rubybox.

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in 'Soft and Gentle' is a great highlighter, it gives a subtle lit from within glow, without too much shimmer. Love it and I highly recommend this! I use it with a fan brush to highlight above my cheek bones.

Clarins Gloss Prodige in Papaya, I am loving this, it isn't a very sticky gloss, but it is long lasting, and gives a subtle colour to the lips. It is moisturising too!

Sharon Osbourne Blush in Peaches and Cream, when I initially saw this blush I thought it was going to be way too light for me, but I actually love it! It is a very soft pink which gives a flushed and healthy look.

*Dermalogica Protection 50 Sport SPF50 is a broad-spectrum sunscreen which utilises lipid-rich Oleosome microspheres that boost sun protection (SPF50!) and antioxidants to help defend the skin. I took this on holiday with me, and it was a huge saviour! The humidity and heat in Thailand and Malaysia were enough to make any product melt away, but this waterproof product stayed put through all the sweating and swimming. I love that it can be used on face and body, so it means one less product to carry around! Dermalogica has this to say:

The formula includes a blend of essential oils to soothe irritation from UV exposure, while Hyaluronic Acid binds moisture to the skin without greasiness. This new product is water-resistant for up to 40 minutes and is a must-have for extreme sport enthusiasts who are frequently

practicing and attending sporting events outside. Protection 50 Sport SPF50 can be used for both face and body, making sunscreen protection easy for busy people on-the-go. 

Revlon CC Cream, I have had this product for less than a year, and I loved it. I even featured it in my June Favourites, HERE. I wanted to use it again recently, and the colour and texture has completely changed, it seems as if the spf part seperated, so it is really runny and has a white liquid layer as you can see above. Definitely a fail for me if a product has a shelf life of less than a year!

I went to Dischem a couple of days ago, and couldn't help myself. This body cream smells amazing and is affordable which is always a bonus. I finally gave in to the hype of Catrice Camouflage Cream! A new release from Catrice is the Multi Style Matte Eyeliner, it is so black and long lasting, I love it! And this brow palette from Eyelure looks promising with a brow wax, a dark brown powder, and a lighter powder to help shape the brows.

*Press Samples

November Favourites!

Hi Ladies

I have finally gotten around to posting my monthly favourites, better late than never, right!

Rubybox Fresh In A Flash Brush Cleaner. 

You need this, it is the best brush cleaner I have tried, better than some other more expensive options too! I have even stocked up on this, I currently have 5 back ups, for when this one is finished. Do yourself a favour and try it out. 

Rimmel Wonder'Full Mascara

This is an amazing mascara, it gives great volume and length without clumping, and the best part is, it is enriched with Argan Oil, yes Argan Oil! So, your lashes are getting treated while looking fabulous!

REN V-Cense Revitalising Night Cream

I was sent a huge bag of goodies from REN a while ago, and I have been using the V-Cense day and night cream religiously, and I love the effect it had on my skin. My skin has never looked more radiant and clear. V-Cense, formally known as  the Frankincense range is an anti-ageing range, so, surely if it is anti-ageing it is for old people, right? Wrong! It is for people looking for all round better looking skin, it is specifically formulated to banish urban grey and to help skin combat signs of fatigue and first signs of ageing, tick, tick and tick. My skin is prone to clogged pores, and even though this is quite a rich hydrating cream, no clogged pores in sight. The cream still has the signature frankincense scent, which some might find a bit too heavy, but I personally love it. I will be doing a full review on this range soon.

Garnier Pure Active BB Cream

This is the perfect BB cream for anyone with troublesome skin, it is affordable, and the coverage is better than the original BB cream, just don't forget to use sun protection, since this doesn't have any.

Lastly, Catrice Beautifying Lip Smoothers

All I can say is you need to have these in your stash! For a full review click HERE and for a quick review click HERE

Thank you for reading ladies!

October Favourites!

Hi Ladies

I have finally gotten down to my October Favourites Post!

First up, Dirty Works Detox Mask, I love this mask, it makes a visible difference to your skin. I use it twice a week, leave it on for the required time, and then wipe it off with a warm flannel clothing. My skin looks clearer and fresher immediately.

Max Factor Skin Illimunizer Foundation, this foundation is perfect for a subtle radiant glow. The coverage is quite good, and it is long lasting too. It is a luminous medium coverage, so if you like matte foundation, this is not for you.

Sorbet BB Cream, wow, how did it take me so long to try this! When I swatched this in store it looked a bit ashy and grey, so I didn't get it. I then caved a couple of months later and got it, and I am so glad I did! The coverage is medium and dewy and just perfect.

Benefit Moisture Prep Toner, I am loving this toner. I find the rest of the range a bit too rich for my skin, but this is perfect. It doesn't strip the face and dry it out, but rather moisturises as it tones.

Stila Set and Illuminate Powder, amazing subtle illuminating powder. It gives skin an illuminating glow, while also setting your makeup. It has a highlighting but mattifying effect which I love. Great for hot summer days, to make sure your makeup stays put and doesn't melt away.

Stila One Step Illuminate, is a great primer for brightening the skin. Quite comparable to Benefit's That Gal. It also works well on its own if you are just looking for subtle illumination without much coverage.

Lastly, I bought this Clarins BB Cream quite a while ago and only recently started using it. The coverage is quite good, and it feels so smooth and luxurious on the skin. It is my favourite BB for night time. I must add I just love the scent! Once again, radiant finish, my favourite!

As you can probably see from this post is my look this summer is radiant, glowing and illuminating!

Tomorrow is Friday Ladies!

September Favourites!

I tried a few new products in September, and I really loved them.

First up, the Warming Mineral Mask from The Body Shop. I tried this for the first time last week, and I love it! It says apply to wet skin, which I did, but I think it is important to apply with dry hands, or else the product gets stuck to your hands and won't easily be transferred to your face. As soon as you apply the mask you feel a warm sensation, it doesn't get hot, but it definitely is warm. It is quite a thick mask, and it was a bit hard to squeeze out the tube, I would have preferred it in a tub. Now, for the results. As soon as I removed the mask my skin looked clearer, smoother, and just all round better.The warmth of the mask helps open pores for deeper cleansing, and I really felt this mask lived up to its claims. It is for all skin types, and I suggest you all give it a try!

Next up, Lipidol Cleansing Oil. Everyone and their sisters were trying these new products available at Clicks, and I needed to also. So, I bought myself five out of the six products available (didn't get the shaving oil one) for R79.95 each, why not! This cleansing oil is a thin oil that you apply to a dry face and massage in, the oil binds with dirt and makeup. You then add a little water and massage some more, and the oil turns a milky colour, you then rinse off. Since I have been having dry skin issues, I really liked this cleanser, as it didn't make my face feel dry at all. My face felt super clean, but without that tight feeling.It has a fresh, light scent, and the packaging is minimal, but practical. I love this for the first step of my nightly double cleanse routine.

LA Girl 3D Effects. This colour is called Dazzling Pink, and it is from the 3D Effects range. I bought the entire range that was available at Dischem, and I am loving them.They dry quickly, last long and the effects are stunning. You can check out my post on some of these colours, HERE, HERE and HERE

Trichotin Hair Regenesis, these supplements help my hair and skin so much. My hair is pretty thick, but I usually have major fallout in the shower, and these supplements significantly reduce it. And even though this is primarily a supplement for hair, the skin benefits are amazing. My skin is clearer and more radiant. I use this daily as a multivitamin. You can check out Trichotin HERE

LA Girl Glide Eyeliner. The more LA Girl products I try, the more I love them! They are so afforable and the quality is great. This black eyeliner is super pigmented, and has a slight sparkle to it. It is a gel eyeliner and applies so smoothly, and it is really soft, so it is great for the waterline. It also doesn't smudge. My first stop at Dischem is the LA Girl section, I always find something new that I need. This has become my favourite and most used eyeliner.

Revlon Lacquer Balm in Demure. I love this balm, it works layered over any lip colour, or even on its own. It gives a glossy light pink look to the lips, with a slight shimmer. It smells minty and doesn't dry out my lips, which is a win for me! 

What were your favourites in September!

August Favourites!

Hi Ladies!

And happy spring finally!

My favourites this month were heavily focused on skincare, this winter definitely was not kind! My skin has been dry and flaky, and not pleasant at all, and thank goodness for The Body Shop Vitamin E Range. Vitamin E is great for the skin, especially my dry dehydrated skin. 

The Body Shop Vitamin E Sink in Moisture Mask- Love! This mask really helped my dry skin, and what I love most about it is it is so easy to use, and not messy at all. It has a light lotion like consistency, and doesn't dry on the skin leaving that cracked face feeling. The best part, is that you just tissue it off after 10 minutes. This mask definitely gives the convenience of sheet masks a run for their money!

The Body Shop Vitamin E Aqua Sorbet- This is an extremely light sorbet moisturiser. It has a weird feeling when applied to the skin, but quickly melts into the skin, with a lasting cooling effect. This will be a must for summer, as it also has a bit of a matte finish once absorbed. It feels really light, but still moisturises well. Although I feel the mattifying effect accentuates my dry skin patches at the moment. The moringa scent is heavenly though!

The Body Shop Vitamin E Overnight Serum- I have been using this on my dry patches most nights, and I feel as if it has really helped. What I love is that I don't wake up with an oily looking face. I press it into my face, and then massage it, and follow with my night cream.

The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Lotion- This lotion is quite thick and rich, but just what I need for my skin right now. It has an spf of 15, which is quite measly, but better than nothing, and I always apply an spf 30 product over anyway. It applies well under makeup, even though it is quite rich.

Beauty Treats Contour palette in peach- I did a full review of this HERE, and I really am loving it! And yes, I did buy a spare for when this one is finished. I love having all three powders in one easy compact, and this will definitely be a must when I travel. 

Essence Pigment in black sparrow- I was totally surprised by this one. I found this in the sales bin, and it looked interesting, so I bought it. I love this for a dramatic smokey eye look. The bottle has little holes on the top, so you don't dip your brush into the entire bottle, which is really useful. The colour is stunning, a black grey shimmer that is highly pigmented.

And lastly my NYX cream blush in Glow- I love this. The colour is really pigmented and bright, so you only need a light swipe of your finger. The colour gives you a healthy flushed look, and because this is a cream blush, it is amazing for my dry winter skin right now. 

Have a good weekend ladies!

July Favourites!

I know I am slightly late with this... But here are my July Favourites!

First up Regenceutic, I was struggling to get rid of a dry patch of skin on my cheek, and nothing was helping, until I started applying Regenceutic twice a day. In a couple of days the patch was nowhere to be seen! I received this product after going for my heavenly milk peel from Dermaceutic, which you can read about HERE. This is definitely a brand to try out! 

Next up is the Catrice Photo Finish Foundation, this exceeded all expectations! I love it, the finish is dewy and radiant which I love, with good coverage and a lovely scent, which somehow reminds me of my childhood, but I cannot place it.

Bloom Cream Blush Duo is next on my list. I love cream highlighters and blushes especially in winter. The blush gives a flushed healthy look, and the highlighter is not too shimmery and just catches the light perfectly.

Next up is my favourite concealor by Stila, the brightening one, which works great to disguise dark circles under my eyes as well as brighten my face. I use it up to my cheek bones, which also helps with highlighting and contouring.

Oxygenetix is the best foundation ever, it is breathable and healthy for your skin. I received this after my milk peel too, which you can read about more HERE.

Catrice Absolute Nude Palette is a highly pigmented selection of nude shadows, and is great. You can do a really amazing smokey eye with this palette. 

And last but definitely not least is the fragrance free lip balm from Balm Balm. What I love most about this balm is that it is not exclusively for lips, you can use it on your face, elbows, or any other dry part of your body. Balm Balm is a great brand, and I love their products.

Have you tried any of these products?