For me HUXLEY is a relative new brand and it's my first dabble into the much
talked about Korean beauty brands.
As always heres a brief overview of the ethos of this Korean brand...
Huxley is a contemporary skincare brand from South Korea. Their formulations respect the skin barrier with minimalist, plant-derived ingredients. The key ingredient found in all Huxley products is Sahara Prickly Pear Seed Oil, a desert cactus and real wonder of nature. It contains unique phytochemicals that provide intensive moisturisation due to its excellent ability to retain water. It also supports skin barrier protection against environmental aggressors due to a high concentration of Vitamin E (Tocopherol), a potent antioxidant. With a 61% Linoleic acid content, Sahara Prickly Pear Seed Oil ensures a far lighter, fast-absorbing texture with a greater moisturising effect than other African oils, such as Argan oil.
Huxley products are manufactured at a cutting-edge facility in South Korea and preserved within high-quality packaging.
All products are vegan-friendly, Dermatologically tested and hypoallergenic.I recently received a 3ml sachet sample of the Moroccan Gardener Body Oil from the Korean skincare brand
HUXLEY
I am currently using their Glow Awakening Cream, which I'm enjoying, so
its a nice change to review a body product, although I'm not sure how much
of my body I can cover with 3mls of product...
Huxley Moroccan Gardener Body Oil is a light and luxurious body product containing Sahara Prickly Pear Seed Oil in addition to Huxley’s signature scent.
It respects and supports the skin barrier whilst offering a heightened
skincare experience.
Apply on a slightly damp skin after your bath or shower and massage
over your entire body until completely absorbed.
This is a lightweight, fast absorbing, non sticky body oil that provides
deep moisturisation. The signature scent is very pleasant and non intrusive
and I would imagine that used in conjunction with the Huxley Body Wash and Body Lotion it would layer into a delightful lingering
fragrance of Green Leaves, Jasmine,Rose Lily,Gardenia and White Musk.
For me it's an "nice to have" product and not
a necessity, as always, my advice is...
if your beauty budget is limited then prioritise your spend on face care
products, rather than on body products.
However if you are a lover of Body Oils I cant think of any reason
that you wouldn't enjoy this one from HUXLEY.
HUXLEY
MOROCCAN GARDENER
BODY OIL
100ml
R
590
£
25.99
HUXLEY products are exclusively distributed in South Africa
South Africans celebrate National Heritage Day (public holiday)
today the 24th of September by remembering the cultural heritage of the many cultures that make up the population of South Africa. Various events are staged throughout the country to commemorate this day.
It also just happens to be the National Braai Day, so what better way to celebrate ones heritage than joining friends and family over the coals of a braai fire.
Enjoy your day today,
which ever way you choose to celebrate your heritage...
This unfortunately was not an intended purchase, but rather one of those
in-store impulse add on sales that was not considered, because if I had,
I would have reminded myself about the last time I bought one
of these mono dose pod face masks from L'Occitane was a complete waste of money and the whole episode left me somewhat disappointed and to honest slightly angry with myself that I didn't take the product back and complain.
To read my full review and issues with another mono dose mask
grabbed my attention with this particular mask, they do a variety of pod masks for various skin types and conditions, was the fact that this mask could be
used on both the face and around the eye area...Sold!
This mask is Ideal for all skin types, this face & eyes mask and promises to immediately revives tired skin
Several weeks ago I was sent some HUXLEY samples with my Dermastore order
and amongst them was this very interesting sample sachet of
SECRET OF SAHARA BODY OIL
MOROCCAN GARDENER
For those that are not familiar, Huxley is a contemporary skincare brand
from South Korea.
Their formulations respect the skin barrier with minimalist,
plant-derived ingredients.
The key ingredient found in all Huxley products is Sahara Prickly Pear Seed Oil,
a desert cactus and real wonder of nature.
Huxley Moroccan Gardener Body Oil promises t be a light and luxurious body product containing Sahara Prickly Pear Seed Oil in addition to
Huxley’s signature scent.
It respects and supports the skin barrier whilst offering a heightened skincare experience. Not being a huge fan of body oils I'm curious to see if this one
will see me having a change of heart.
So pop back next week to find out just what I thought about this body oil
Let me know if you have used this product and what your personal
and they have an excellent online delivery service, if like me you don't live near
one of their 3 beautiful Johannesburg stores.
Now this particular treatment foundation has been on my beauty wishlist since
its launch back in 2019 and I managed to place an order during lockdown.
BYTERRY Hyaluronic Hydra-Foundation
As usual I had heard so many rave reviews and that always makes me a little
wary, but upon reading the wonderful benefits of this super charged
foundation I couldn't settle until I had tried it for myself.
Promoted as hardworking, luminous and weightless, which I 100% agree with, the Hyaluronic Hydra-Foundation floods skin with moisture, delivering seamless coverage
with an ultra-fine texture.
Even though its formulated to suit all skin types, it's a particularly good foundation
for dry skin, working to plump out wrinkles and fine lines and create a matte luminous finish, now I'm not aware of too many mature women that enjoy a matte finish
from their foundation, as I'm sure most will agree, that we need all the glow we can muster from our skincare and make-up, so don't be put off by the "matte" word
as the foundation contains light-reflecting pigments that create that
"lit-from-within" luminous glow.
This unique formula infuses the skin with Hyaluronic Acid to trap moisture like a magnet,
locking it into the skin for long-lasting hydration.
Special ‘Skin-Fit’ technology controls shine and ensures the formula stays
put all day while SPF30 protects against UV rays.
They don't have an extensive range of shades only 15 and they're broken down into
5 Cool, 5 Neutral and 5 Warm tones and to help you in choosing
the correct shade when you order online from Metropolitan Cosmetics
they thoughtfully include a sample of your ordered shade, so you can test before
you actually open the full size, thus allowing for a return.
This worked perfectly for me and I was a match for
300N (medium fair neutral)
The easy to use a dropper delivers a precise custom application tailored to the
look you want, is a feature that I've been enjoying, so:
2 drops for sheer coverage
4 drops for medium coverage
6 drops for full coverage.
Can be applied with a beauty sponge, foundation brush or your trusty fingertips.
This product has a Vegan formula with no animal-derived ingredients.
Even though this foundation is on the runny side, which did take a little getting
used to, it didn't disappoint and lived up to all my expectations, as it seems
everything that I have tried from BYTERRY does.
As I'm getting older I find myself gravitating more to a treatment foundation,
one that has skincare benefits combined with a more natural 2nd skin feel and one that
doesn't settle into my pesky lines and wrinkles and I think BYTERRY
have nailed it with this product.
Treatment foundations unfortunately come in more expensive and this little
skin plumping gem from BYTERRY is no exception, but it's a shift in the
beauty budget that needs to be factored in, as our skin ages and its
I have since added another shade to my collection called Frozen Quartz and this soft
pink/brown shade is so flattering especially for the more mature of us
and as I said in my full review they're super easy to apply, so if you're not so confident anymore with applying powder eyeshadows, then I highly recommend this product
as it's very forgiving with application and is easy to blend that you can't go
and for all those much loved faves you will find Pink Links
within the Sale Haul post.
Similarly with a mascara ,I'm always the hunt for a "best" concealer one to
help conceal and camouflage my problem area and that's my dark circles under the
eyes along with redness around my nose area.
The
STAY NAKED
CORRECTING CONCEALER,
on paper, seemed to be the one and I couldn't pass by the opportunity to purchase
one at half the normal price.
The URBAN DECAY NAKED Collection is the Holy Grail of the URBAN DECAY
product line-up and to accompany their hugely popular long wearing, full coverage
Stay Naked Foundation, the Stay Naked Concealer is a perfect side-kick for the 50 foundation shades, as there are 25 shades of concealer with nine intensities, three master tones and five undertones to camouflage, accentuate and sculpt as you see fit.
The patented, wave-tip applicator makes it easy to get the right level of coverage. Use the flat side for precise, light application or lean into the curve for a heavier dose of product.
As with many duel sided applicators I tend to just apply and not worry too much
as to which side I'm using and this applicator was no exception. I still found it easy and effortless to apply, especially under the eye area.
This product is suitable for all skin types, its vegan and cruelty free.
Under advice I opted for 30NN a light neutral with a neutral undertone, which seemed to be an ideal shade for my skin tone.
The Stay Naked concealer is a buildable, full coverage concealer that is
long wearing (up to 24hrs),waterproof and doesn't transfer.
I enjoyed that it had a breathable, flexible formula and didn't look cakey,
or dry despite giving a matte finish.
Even though the formula is ultra-pigmented,it's also lightweight and it covered
the darkness under my eyes and the redness around my nose surprisingly well.
Not having used the Stay Naked Foundation myself I would imagine, used with
its namesake concealer, it would be a formidable "Stay All Day" duo and I can
