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30 August 2020

EXUVIANCE TRIPLE MICRODERMABRASION FACE POLISH {REVIEW]



I suppose,as long as I write reviews on exfoliating products, I will always sound like a 
"stuck record" and here I am stuck again...
With regular exfoliation, your skin will be smoother and brighter and absorb other skin products optimally. 
The removal of those surface drying dead skin cells transform a dull skin into a glowing radiant
 skin after only one application.
Exfoliation is such an important and key product in any skincare regime, 
it's the one product that will give you instant and visible results.
Exfoliation without doubt improve the effectiveness of all other skincare products in your daily skincare regime and if you haven't yet introduced one then I advise you do so immediately...


Exuviance Triple Microdermabrasion Face Polish 
is the first product from Exuviance that I have tried and as always like to give you 
some brand background before I give you my thoughts on the product...

Exuviance Skin Care 
was created by the founding Dermatologist partners of the 
NeoStrata® Company Inc. USA.
They discovered the anti-aging benefits of Glycolic Acid and created and patented the first Glycolic Peel. This innovative range contains only clinically proven ingredients, supported by independent, peer-reviewed scientific articles in major medical and cosmetic dermatology journals – the highest professional marker for any product. 
The range includes botanicals and offers a variety of anti-ageing ingredients including Alpha and Poly Hydroxy Acids, Retinol, Peptides, Neoglucosamine® and antioxidant-based products which exfoliate, moisturise and protect the skin for optimum skin health and youthful radiance.

Exuviance Triple Microdermabrasion Face Polish is a completely innovative exfoliator 
that masters a triple-action approach to skin transformation in a single
 yet powerful treatment. 
It contains a unique blend of physical, chemical and enzyme rejuvenators. 



Key ingredients include professional Grade Crystals to smooth skin, a Papaya Enzyme, 
and 10% Glycolic Acid to help dissolve impurities that contribute to congested pores, loosen dead skin cells, and speed up cell renewal. 
Polishes the skin to a silky softness leaving it with a radiant glow. 


*Can be used on all skin types.
*Use once or twice a week or as required preferably in the evening.
(on sensitive skins once a week)
*Apply a thin layer to a clean wet face, gently massaging in a circular motion 
for 30 seconds. 
*Do not scrub this product into the skin as the enzymes will remove skin debris 
without harsh scrubbing.
*Some tingling may occur due to the active ingredient formulation - this is normal.
*Leave on the skin for up to 2 minutes.
*Rinse thoroughly with warm water and gently pat dry. 
*Follow the other products in your skin care regimen.
*A sunscreen during the day is highly recommended with this product due to
the inclusion of AHA's.

This product does not contain plastic polyethylene beads which are harmful to the environment. 
 Non-comedogenic. 
Not tested on animals.
 Paraben free


I'm often left slightly disappointed with some products as they can often fail
to deliver on many of their promises, but this product delivers on all.
If you are new to the idea of skin exfoliation or new to using Glycolic Acids
then this is not the type of active exfoliator to jump straight in with, as I 
suggest starting with a less active/gentler product and I have many good recommendations.

You can feel the professional grade crystals between your fingers, as they
are quite large and the only other product that I've tried that is very similar is the
La Prairie Cellular Mineral Face Exfoliator, which I absolutely adored, as with all things
La Prairie it comes with a seriously luxe price, so if you are looking for a cheaper, 
yet just as effective option then definitely check out this Exuviance one.
On my first application I was amazed at how quickly the Papaya Enzyme and 
the 10% Glycolic Acid got to work, 
you leave on for a maximum of 2minutes, which means that we can all find time 
to exfoliate at least once or twice a week.
After my skin felt incredibly smooth, soft and glowing (the good glow) and as with any peel/scrub type product it's imperative that you apply a product to repair the Hydro Lipidic Layer or barrier function, so its always best to exfoliate and then apply
either a mask/serum or night cream post treatment. 
Being a fan of all types of exfoliating products whether they be chemical,physicalor enzyme ones, this is why I'm enjoying the Exuviance one so much, as it combines all three in a single super quick and effective product and it's one to seriously consider if you are looking to "up" your exfoliating stakes...

EXUVIANCE 
TRIPLE MICRODERMABRASION 
FACE POLISH
75ml

R
990

Available at DERMASTORE

$
72


£
49.50




26 August 2020

RECENT BEAUTY EMPTIES {AUGUST 2020}

I have 3 empties to give you feedback on in this months post, the one , I'm really
disappointed to have finished, another has already been re-purchased
 and the other is about to be re-purchased, so that's always a good sign.

As always click on the Pink Links to read my original reviews



L-R

1.

HASK
BLUE CHAMOMILE & ARGAN OIL
5-in 1 LEAVE-IN SPRAY

I thought I had written a review about this leave-In hair product several years ago,
but it seems that I didn't, so here is a quick mini review, as it's an affordable
 hair product that I keep gravitating back to, especially when my hair 
was quite blond back in 2017.
Having just finished yet another, it's already on my weekly shopping list.
Having long highlighted hair it ticks all the boxes in order to protect 
my hair from heat damage and breakage.
1. Moisturizes & conditions
2. Provides thermal protection
3. Controls frizz and detangles
4. Adds shine
5. Prevents breakage & repairs dry hair

Free of: sulfates, parabens, phthalates, gluten, drying alcohol and artificial colors.It can be used on both dry and wet hair and is a no rinse leave in product, it doesn't weigh your hair down either. 
Available from Clicks countrywide
 R179.99 



2.

ELEMIS
PRO-COLLAGEN
ADVANCED
EYE TREATMENT

I've been absolutely amazed at how long this ELEMIS eye treatment has lasted me
despite my initial review reservations re the nozzle and whilst I have a couple 
more applications left in the container, I should by now,
be seriously considering which nightly eye treatment I should try next.
Whilst I've enjoyed the ELEMIS I do enjoy discovering and trying
new products.
I have used eye products, daily since I was in my early 20's, yet I still come
across many people that either don't use eye creams or believe they don't work
and all I can say on this matter is 
"Thank Goodness"
 as I've included them in my daily beauty regime for nearly 40 years and the thought
of skipping this step fills me with dread!





3.

URBAN DECAY
HI-FI LIPGLOSS


Sadly this lipgloss came to an end during Lockdown and I have missed it
not being in the bottom of my handbag, ready for quick application during the day.
Then just like Magic an URBAN DECAY 50% OFF SALE popped up and this was
on the top of my re-purchase list.
If you would like to know what I bought on the UD sale then check out my
blogpost
The sale runs in store & online until the 31st August or till stocks last






24 August 2020

MY URBAN DECAY SALE HAUL {AUGUST 2020}

Monday is not a normal day for me to upload to my blog, but I had to let my fellow 
beauty lovers know about this great offer.

I just couldn't resist the "call to shop" when I received a notification of a
 previously unheard of
URBAN DECAY 
50 % Off 
Everything Sale 
(whilst stocks last) 
The sale runs from 22nd August until 31st August 2020
but hurry...



There are 4 URBAN DECAY stand alone stores around the country:

Gateway
Menlyn
V&A
Sandton City

I popped into to my local UD store at Gateway on Saturday morning armed with
my shopping lists, so I thought I would share with you the products that I wanted replenishments
 of and some that I wanted to try for the first time.

I'm a huge fan of URBAN DECAY and have reviewed many of their products and even though they're a little pricey I have not been disappointed with any to date.
I have included all of these 4 products below, either in my Monthly Favourites post
or my annual Top 10 Make-up Products of 2018 or 2019, so that speaks volumes.

I will include the Pink Links to my full reviews below and hopefully it helps guide
you to know what's worth buying and what's not.
I've also popped in the normal retail price and then the less 50% price.





Above are the products that I'm excited to have re-purchased and whilst some are 
not yet finished and will go into a back up stash others have very recently finished.


L-R

HI-FI SHINE LIPGLOSS

This Mauve/Nude has been a favourite of mine and I do love me a good lip gloss, 
so I'm happy to have this back into my life as my previous one came
 to an end during lockdown.
The shade that suits me the best is BACKTALK, so if you want all the info
on this product then check out my original full review.

R310
R155





VICE LIPSTICK

I've been very happy with the texture of the Cream VICE LIPSTICK that I've been
using in the shade VIOLATE, however I do personally find the UD Lipsticks 
a bit of a minefield, as they have so many
shades and formulas to choose from, but if you like a more traditional 
lipstick then you cannot go wrong with the cream formulation.

R280
R140





ALL NIGHTER
SETTING SPRAY

This is URBAN DECAYS most iconic product and one that I didn't know I needed 
until I tried it and I think I'm on my 3rd one now,
so I was super excited to get a back-up of this must have product, especially
now as we're all wearing face masks, a couple of spritz's all over my face helps
to keep everything in place. 

R495
R247.50





BROW ENDOWED
BROW PRIMER+COLOUR

This was my most recent discovery from UD and it was part of their new
brow collection that launched back in September 2019 and again this product
was coming to an end, so I'm more than happy to add this product back into my
make-up collection.
The shade I bought was Taupe Trap and it's a perfect shade for my pale brows.


R400
R200







Whilst I had my list of products to re-purchase I also had a list of products
that I had been considering buying and how could I not take advantage of the
less 50% sale and tick them off my list.


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PERVERSION MASCARA

Lipsticks and mascaras are my most 2 purchased make-up items and I've heard
lots about the UD PERVERSION MASCARA, so I thought it was time to put this
 lengthening & volumising mascara to the
 Beauty Shout Box test and what better time than when its 50% off.
I will be posting my review on this product sometime in September.

R370
R185



STAY NAKED
CORRECTING CONCEALER

Another product that I couldn't resist even though I have so many concealing
products, but how could I resist a concealer that promises to be:

Buildable
Stays 24hrs
Breathable
 Full Coverage
Flexible
Does Not Transfer
Real Skin Matte Finish
&
Waterproof

 I took the shade 30NN, so I hope it lives up to all of the above.
Again my full review will be up during September, once I've had a chance to
fully test.

R400
R200



VICE LIPSTICK

Now I did say I really enjoy the formulation of the VICE LIPSTICK,
so much so I've bought another one.It wasn't actually on my shopping list and the 
sales consultant suggested it to me. It was a shade that I had been looking for though
a sheer, natural, nude lipstick called shade Morning After, that can be worn over
 other lip shades or alone.
You've guessed it, check back in September, as I will include it in a QPR Post


R280
R140







23 August 2020

PAYOT ROSELIFT COLLAGÈNE RESCULPTING NIGHT CREAM {REVIEW}

The more I'm using from the French skincare experts 
PAYOT 
the more I'm falling in love with this long established, a 100 years to be precise,
 Luxe skincare brand. 
(I even included the PAYOT BLUE TECHNI LISS Night Cream in my
Top 10 Skincare products of 2019)



The latest addition to their product line-up is the 5 piece collection
Roselift Collagène 


PAYOT dedicates its new firming range, Roselift Collagène to women 
who take a positive and caring approach to the first visible signs of ageing. 
Roselift Collagène is a “slow age” firming range that supports women by 
slowing the effects of skin slackening for a better experience of ageing. 
The range is an ideal blend of a collagen booster and a patented active ingredient derived from Damask rose, in skincare with ultra-sensorial 
textures that make each product a unique experience.


I was very kindly gifted the Roselift Collagène Nuit (Night Cream) several
months ago and have been using it pretty much every night for the past 3 months.

Roselift Collagène Nuit 
is a resculpting night care enriched with peony extract and it has a dual redensifying and lifting action, which firms the facial contour and redensifies the volumes of your 
face while you sleep.
Its unique formula combines a collagen-boosting peptide with a patented active ingredient derived from Damask rose.
The delicate pink cream has a more traditional rich, smooth and velvety feel, 
it's also a heavier texture than many of the lighter whipped formulations I have been trying of late and for night time, I do prefer.

 This cream is fragranced and beautifully I may add, with rosy, fruity and woody floral notes, that conjure up visions of soft, comforting and delicate ingredients working their lifting and firming magic overnight.

However if you're not a rose fragranced lover or have a sensitive skin, then you 
may not appreciate the rosy fragrance that the cream has, but I personally loved it...

Unfortunately I can't say that I've noticed a firmer, plumper or more lifted facial contour, but then again the effect is often accelerated when you use the complete collection of 5 products, that all work in synergy, however this certainly wouldn't stop me from highly recommending this night cream, 
especially if you are looking for a firming, anti-ageing night product.


*At this point I must make mention of the how little you need to apply, as this product 
is creamy and emollient and judging by the amount I've used over 3 months, this 
night cream will last me another 3+ months and equates to excellent value for money
in comparison to many other luxury brands that I've tested.
I have noticed this with several other of the PAYOT creams that I have previously 
reviewed, they all seem to last a long time, but I for one "ain't" complaining...

To read my previous PAYOT reviews



PAYOT
ROESELIFT COLLAGÈNE 
NUIT
50ml


R
995


$
78


£
65



PAYOT 
is available at Dischem and selected pharmacies countrywide







20 August 2020

L'OREAL PARADISE EXTATIC MASCARA {#TBT REVIEW}


I find it really hard to believe that I reviewed this L'Oreal mascara back in September 
2017 (3 years ago) as it seems like only the other day.
I managed to get my hands on this mascara way before it launched here in South Africa
and being a little mascara obsessed I had to have this, much talked about newbie,
in my mascara collection.

Not being loyal to one particular mascara I find myself switching between 2 or 3
that I really enjoy and highly rate and that's what happened with the 
PARADISE EXTATIC MASCARA.
It was one of my go to mascaras for about 18 months and at the time I loved both
the length and volume that it offered my sparse lashes, but it is a very wet mascara.
I also found with time the mascara wand becomes exceptionally messy and clogged, 
more so than with any other mascara.

Whilst I still rate this mascara highly, sadly others have come onto the mascara
scene and led me down new mascara paths.
As I've said before in previous blogs mascara is a highly competitive area 
and understandably we don't remain overly loyal.

The PARADISE EXTATIC is now available in SA at Clicks and Dischem's countrywide and
is available in a waterproof and non waterproof version.
*The prices below may not be current*

If you would like to know which my personal faves are then read my post below




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All the hype and coverage on Social Media surrounding the latest mascara offering 

PARADISE EXTATIC

from L'Oreal, has actually put me slightly on the back foot before I've even applied it, which means only one thing... I'm expecting "greater than great" things and will be hugely disappointed if this product doesn't deliver. 








Huge thumbs up to L'Oreal for their great packageing, not only does it come in a beautiful rose gold/bronze colour, but it comes in a box also.
(often only found with the more expensive higher end brands)

  I personally find it far more reassuring to buy a boxed mascara rather than an unboxed one that sits on a self serve merchandiser just begging to be have their tamperproof seal broken, sniffed and in some cases tested.

Claiming to offer intense volume and spectacular length made me even more doubtful, as we hear this so often about newly launched mascaras, but how wrong I was to be so sceptical.




As I've aged my lashes have without doubt become fairer and more sparse, yet this mascara literally transformed my lashes from fair to intense black with just one coat. 
The wavy ultra soft bristle brush quickly felt comfortable in my hand and its formula has a silky smooth feel thanks to it being enriched with castor oil, which also gives the lashes a soft feel rather than that all to familiar brittle stiff feel.
It didn't clump or flake either and its staying power was pretty good.

You can build volume and length with several coats, but if you're in a hurry one coat does a good job.

This mascara is a pleasure to use and more importantly to remove and is genuinely 
worthy of all the hype and I'm a fan...


L'Oreal 
PARADISE EXTATIC
Mascara (Black)


Not yet available in SA
199.95 (August 2020)


£11.99
It was launched recently in the UK and I picked one up from Boots at the special launch 
price of 
£9.99


$9.99