Beauty Shout Box: July 2021

29 July 2021

CAUDALIE LIP CONDITIONER #TBT REVIEW

This Lip Balm from Caudalie review goes back to May 2019 and since

then my Lip Balm count has increased somewhat from a million quoted below.

I'm still a lip balm addict and ill provide a Pink Link below to all my

Lip Balm Reviews

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I'm a self confessed sucker for Lip Balms and this one from the French brand

CAUDALIE

must be my "millionth" one that I have tried over my many years,

maybe a slight exaggeration, but I seriously have put many to the test.

CAUDALIE has been my new found "French Love" and the Lip Balm, or Conditioner

in this case, was always going to form part of my overseas CAUDALIE haul.

I purchased a "special offer trio" of balms in their shop in Brugge Belgium

and I wished I had purchased another pack, as this lip conditioner has not

left my side since November 2018.

If you're looking for a nourishing and protective lip conditioner, one that repairs and soothes damaged lips after each application, then look no further than this one from the skincare experts

CAUDALIE.

This Lip Conditioner glides easily across the lips and contains a delicate vanilla scent and with its anti-oxidant properties it delivers nutrition and protection all day long. Its texture instantly melts without a greasy effect and leaves your lips perfectly moisturized.

Formulated with 99% naturally-derived ingredients, the main ones are Grape Seed Oil, Apricot Oil and my absolute fave Shea Butter.This conditioner can be applied either alone or under/over any lipsticks and is especially comfortable over matte lipsticks, which can sometimes be drying to the lips.

And as with all Caudalie products, no parabens, phenoxyethanol, phthalates, mineral oils or animal-derived ingredients are used.

CAUDALIE

LIP CONDITIONER

4.5g

Individual/Trio

150/N/A

5.50/11.00

€

4.50/9.00

12/N/A

Caudalie is available exclusively in South Africa at

Skins Cosmetics

I have written several reviews now on CAUDALIE products and you can catch up

by clicking on the Pink Link below

To read my full reviews

27 July 2021

ESTHEDERM OSMOCLEAN MICELLAR WATER FOR FACE & EYES {REVIEW}

Having reviewed last month, the

ESTHEDERM OSMOCLEAN HYDRA CLEANSING MILK

to read my full review

this month its the turn of the corresponding

MICELLAR WATER FOR EYES & FACE.

This French skincare brand is relatively new to me in terms of using

any of their products and I was suitable impressed with their

cleansing milk, so let's see how this product performed.

The Institut Esthederm Osmoclean Osmopore Face & Eyes Cleansing Water

completes skin cleansing while respecting the skins surface ecosystem.

It gives a pleasant sensation of invigorating freshness and prepares your

skin for skin care products.

Perfect for active, busy people and frequent travellers who like the

convenience of a three-in-one product, Osmopure Micellar Cleansing Water

gently removes make-up from face and eyes and leaves skin free from dirt,

excess oil and harmful bacteria, whilst still able to protect itself

against external aggressions.

The gentle surfactants form micelles that capture and lift away dirt,

impurities and pollution particles.

Acts in perfect osmosis with the skin while protecting and preserving

the hydrolipidic ﬁlm.

Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.

The fresh toning texture leaves skin clean, fresh and soft and

I've been enjoying this Micellar Water, thus far, as it's ticks all the

boxes when it comes to what you expect from a Micellar Water.

Having only used 2 products from ESTHEDERM I'm hoping

to try more from their range in the future, as what I've tried so far

I Like.....

ESTHEDERM

OSMOCLEAN

MICELLAR WATER

FOR FACE & EYES

200ml

317

Available in South Africa at Dischem

25 July 2021

L'OCCITANE SHEA RICH BODY LOTION {REVIEW}

Apologies for not posting any product reviews for the past 2 weeks,

alas I was caught in the "thick" of the civil unrest here in South Africa.

Anyway I'm back and picking up where I left off with my "Sunday Review"

on the L'Occitane Shea Ultra Rich Body Lotion.

As with any product containing Shea Butter you immediately know that it's

going to be nourishing and moisturising for the skin and L'Occitane are

without doubt the experts when it comes to "all things Shea" as they've

been at it since 1980, when L'OCCITANE started up a fair and

sustainable partnership with the women of Burkina Faso.

At first, there were around 100 women. Now there are over 10,000,

working to develop the shea butter supply chain.

Shea butter is at the core of their product line-up and their best selling

Shea Hand Cream is perhaps the most well known Shea product in the world.

L'Occitane have a vast selection of products for both face & body, within

their Shea Collection and in order to make it easier for you decide which

Shea product is right for you they have included the % of Shea Butter

inside the blue circle on the front of each and every Shea product.

The higher the %, the more concentrated the product has of Shea Butter

and therefore better suited to very dry skins.

The percentages in their Shea collection range from 10% to 100%.

The Rich Body Lotion contains (15%) organic shea butter and calendula,

the Rich Body Lotion nourishes and instantly brings comfort to dry skin.

It leaves the skin lastingly hydrated for up to 48 hours after application.

Its fluid formula helps soothe feelings of tightness, offering day after day

protection against skin dryness.

It has that distinctive "Shea" soft clean fragrance and I found it to be ideal

for my skin during winter, but for drier skins you may have to opt for

the Ultra Rich Body Cream (25%) or in severe cases the

Shea Melting Butter which contains a whopping

70% Shea Butter to combat extreme dryness.

In cold months, or when skin is especially dry or flaky, you can

combine the use of the Shea Rich Body Lotion

in the morning and Shea Butter Ultra Rich Body Cream at night.

As always L'Occitane rarely disappoints and you cannot go wrong

with this product for everyday moisturising body care.

L'OOCITANE

SHEA

RICH BODY LOTION

250ml

475

11 July 2021

SUNDAY SAMPLE

I have un-earthed several L'Occitane samples during a recent beauty

de-clutter and despite having used the

L'Occitane Shea Ultra Riche Body Lotion

around 12 years ago, I've never actually written a product review

here on my blog.

I'm sure its had some formulation tweaks over this time, so I

thought I would re-acquaint myself with this body lotion during

the coming week by using this deluxe 30ml sample size.

When it comes to Shea Butter skincare products L'Occitane

are truly the experts and of course

I will bring you my full product review next Sunday.

8 July 2021

CAUDALIE VINOSOURCE INTENSE MOISTURE RESCUE CREAM #TBT REVIEW

Following an e.mail received from a follower this week I thought I

would re-post my review on the

Caudalie Vinosource Intense Moisture Rescue Cream.

She was asking what cream should she use for the next few weeks as her skin

has become very dry skin during these winter months.

This product was one of my recommendations and rather than change her skin

care routine too drastically, she could easily incorporate this rescue cream

to supplement her skin with the extra protection and nourishment it needed.

So if anyone reading has a problem during seasonal changes, then this

cream is one to consider.

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I declared that March would be Caudalie Month here on Beauty Shout box,

so here is another review...

The Vinosource Intensive Moisture Rescue Cream

was not on my "wish list" from Caudalie and its purchase came about by

necessity, let's say.

After 2 weeks of my skin being exposed to the cold elements of the

Northern Hemisphere's

winter, back in December, my skin was quite literally needing some rescuing.

After carefully considering my choice of products to take away with me, my day cream

choice was perhaps not ideal, hence the need for a richer more protective cream.

Towards the end of my trip the consultant in the Caudalie Boutique in Brugge Belgium very kindly gave me three generous sample sachets to try and try I did.

The key to the products function, is in its name, as the cream is intense and rich.

It's formulated to nourish and rescue very dry skin, replenishing hydration levels

and restoring comfort and using the contents of those samples night and day, did just that.

Now let's fast forward to a couple of weeks after my return from Europe and an unexpected trip was then planned for three weeks to the cold, wintry UK in January and I knew that I had to get my hands on the full size of this Caudalie Skin Saver.

The only stockist in South Africa is Skins Cosmetics in Sandton, Johannesburg and luckily my youngest "Kiddiewink" was nearby and managed to get hold of one for me. Armed with this "Skin Saving" cream my skin behaved beautifully, that's due to this product being packed full of super active natural ingredients:

Grape Seed Oil (anti-oxidant and nourishing)

Olive Squalane (moisturising but non oily)

Shea Butter (super moisturising and softening)

Vinolevure (moisturising and deeply strengthening)

Polyphenols (anti-oxidant and anti-wrinkle)

The fast-absorbing buttery, yet lightweight texture restores and comforts the skin quickly without leaving a greasy finish.

Can be used over any serums and can be applied morning and evening.

Unfortunately this isn't a cream that I envisage my skin would need too often here in SA,as it's a rich and nourishing cream that soothes, repairs and protects very dry and dehydrated skin, but I'm sure it will be brought out in times of need.

And as with all Caudalie products, no parabens, phenoxyethanol, phthalates, mineral oils or animal-derived ingredients are used. Dermatologically tested.

What makes this product an ideal travel companion in colder climes is the fact that it helps to restore that all important hydrolipidic layer and strengthen the skin's barrier function to lock in moisture and restore long-lasting hydration and I cannot recommend this product highly enough.

Caudalie

Vinosource

Intense Moisture Rescue Cream

40ml

R565

€

6 July 2021

MONTHLY FAVOURITES {MAY & JUNE 2021}

As always my monthly favourites span over 2 months,

which means only those standout products that I've used

over this period, will make it into this post.

I have 4 products to feature and I highly recommend them all.

SUMMER FRIDAYS

JET LAG MASK

After being on my beauty Wish List for so long this much lusted

after iconic face mask did not disappoint.

It's a multi tasking product that can be used as a nightly mask,

daytime moisturiser, or in-flight skin saver and is packed with

nourishing vitamins, ceramides and antioxidants that leave the skin

renewed, radiant and basically ready for anything.

To read my full review

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BURT'S BEES

LEMON BUTTER

CUTICLE CREAM

This product was a surprise for me, as I didn't anticipate loving it

as much as I do.

It sits on my bedside table and I have no issue with remembering

to use, as everything about this handy little tin of lemony freshness is

a pure pleasure to use and it left my dry cuticles feeler much softer

and more nourished.

To read my full review

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NUXE

VERY ROSE

3-IN-1

SOOTHING MICELLAR WATER

Here's another surprise and I was misled as to the efficiency of this product,

by the delicate pink packaging and soft rose scent, but don't be fooled as

this Micellar Water is up there with the best.

To read my full review

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ELEMIS

PRO-COLLAGEN

OVERNIGHT MATRIX

This night cream has been an absolute dream to use.

I agree 100% with all of their product claims and I must also make

mention of how wonderful it smells, as it has that beautiful

ELEMIS

"Spa in a Jar" aroma.

Personally my skin has never felt and looked so smooth, nourished,

firm, yet relaxed and dare I say it "more youthful" & "bouncy"

since using ELEMIS consistently for the past 6 months.

To read my full review

Let me know in the comments below if any of these are

your current favourites...

4 July 2021

L'OCCITANE SHEA BODY SHOWER OIL {REVIEW}

There's no doubt that I adore all things L'Occitane and here on
BSB it's the brand that I've written most product reviews on,
whether it be face, body, hair or home fragrance,
I've reviewed them all (well not quite all, but many)
However the Shea Body Shower Oil was a new try for me and knowing
how well L'Occitane have mastered their oil shower formulas
I was expecting nothing but greatness from this product.

Shea Butter is one of nature's miracle ingredient At L'OCCITANE

and they have a Provence-only rule.

But when it comes to special ingredients like Shea Butter, they make

an exception.

The women of Burkina Faso have been using Shea Butter for centuries

to nourish and protect hair and skin.

That’s why they teamed up with them, years ago, to create a sustainable,

fair trade supply chain that delivers supreme quality

Shea Butter.

For dry skins Shea Butter is the best...

L'Occitane have a whole collection of products based on this

miracle ingredient and I have yet to try one that disappoints.

Shea Body Shower Oil

very gently cleanses

(I wouldn't recommend use after a heavy days work)

It's formulated with 10% Shea oil, so its rich texture leaves a nourishing,

protective film, which helps soften dry skin.

It contributes to soothe feelings of tightness, helping skin feel more

supple and comfortable.

This in-shower oil delicately perfumes the skin with that iconic L'Occitane

Shea fragrance that I love.

Apply the oil to dampened skin and massage in a circular movement until it transforms into a silky soft foam, then rinse off with luke warm water.

This Shea shower oil can be used on its own and if needed a body lotion

can be used afterwards.

I don't have a dry skin, so I found it best used alone.

I was so wanting to be WOWED by this shower oil, my dislike was the texture of the oil, whilst it was rich it was also heavy, it lacked refinement or lightness and I can only compare it to a vegetable oil, which surprised me as L'Occitane have always been the experts when it comes to shower oils, if you have use their Almond Shower Oil you will fully understand

and this ain't no Almond Shower Oil!