TATA HARPER RESURFACING MASK {REVIEW}

This Resurfacing Mask has always been used a part of the 

TATA HARPER

facials that I have had, and love, so it was good to experience it

at home in a sample form.

The sample sachet allowed for a thick layer to be applied all over the 

face and neck in one application.

TATA HARPER is the undisputed ‘Queen of Green’ and her super-natural

 award winning

skin care has impressed beauty editors & award panelists worldwide.

This is an instant glow treatment mask. 

A glow-giving treatment that instantly restores radiance to skin. 

Best for blocked pores, dull, or rough skin.

TATA HARPERS best selling mask promises to instantly transform 

a dull complexion into a vibrant, glowing one with natural BHA 

from white willow bark and pomegranate enzymes.

Packed with a wonderful cocktail of natural ingredients;

Ingredients for Glow

Pomegranate Enzymes

White Willow Bark

Calendula

Arnica

Rose Otto

Ingredients to Refine Pores

Pink Clay

Meadowsweet

Alfalfa

Lemongrass

Bergamot

Ingredients to Smooth & Soften Skin Texture

Beet Root Extract

Barley

Olive Oil

Elderberry

Cassava Tapioca

For immediate glow, apply a thick layer of the Resurfacing Mask

 on a clean face and neck 

(avoid the eye area)

Can be used by on all skin types except exceptional sensitive skins.

Leave the mask on for 20-30 minutes 

(10 minutes is recommended for sensitive skin). 

Rinse thoroughly with warm water. 

Can be used up to 3 times per week.

Also as a spot treatment, apply a small dab on blemish and leave overnight;

 reapply as necessary.

Free of toxins, fillers, artificials, synthetics, and GMOs. 

This product is vegan, cruelty-free.

This amber pink slight rose scented gel mask is easy peasy

to apply and after 10 mins expect the mask to feel dry and slightly

tight on the face and neck, which is a sensation that I like to feel

on my skin.

I left mine on for 30 minutes and then removed and the radiant

glow was noticeable and whilst my skin felt comfortable and

soft I cannot say it felt any smoother, however I deep exfoliate weekly,

so I do stay on top of any rough texture caused by those nuisance

dead cells.

As for refining my pores I don't have an issue at my age, so I 

 cannot comment, but for me the GLOW alone was good

enough for me...

 

TATA HARPER 

RESURFACING MASK

30ml

R

1,650

£

61

$

68

TATA HARPER 

facials and products are available from the 

RED CARNATION HOTEL SPA'S throughout South Africa.

BY TERRY HYALURONIC HYDRA POWDER {REVIEW}

Setting my make-up with a face powder is something that used to be

 such an important part of my daily make-up routine.

However that was back in the day and I haven't used a face powder

 since my late 20's.

In case you are wondering why I stopped using, I honestly

don't know, anyway I did, so it was nice to have this

BY TERRY 

HYALURONIC HYDRA POWDER

to try and I couldn't have chosen a better brand to reacquaint  

myself with a face powder.

Just to remind you this award winning product was part of a

 Cosmetips Influencer Beauty Edit 

and it isn't a product that I would have necessarily purchased on its own.

It's uniquely formulated with only 2 natural ingredients, as the

Hyaluronic Acid is combined with pure silica spheres.

This weightless translucent setting powder is enriched with 

Hyaluronic Acid 

(Hyaluronic acid is an amazing moisturising, plumping ingredient

 that locks in hydration to leave skin smooth and radiant. 

This low molecular weight is a moisture magnet that holds up to 1,000 times

 its weight in water, and penetrates deeper into the epidermis structure)

Silica absorbs shine and blurs imperfections.that instantly mattifies 

and blurs imperfections.

This multi-purpose silky powder will do the following:

Sets make up for long-lasting wear

Absorbs oil and reduces shine

evens out skin tones

Minimises pores

Fills in fine lines & wrinkles

blurs imperfections

It's suitable for all skin types, skin tones and ages.

100% Natural Ingredients

Clean vegan formulation

 Apply by patting onto zones in need of correction with fingertips or apply

 all over the face with the complexion brush.

I was taught back in the day that once you had applied, take your powder

brush and brush up the face and then brush down the face and this will

help to trap the fine particles under the fine facial hairs and help to

prolong the set of your make-up.

My oh my... 

face powders have come such a long way since I was an

 avid user and this particular one is comparable to applying silk to

 your skin.

It's super fine, weightless and just beautiful.

I was quite prepared to apologise for not being able to give you

any constructive feedback due to my lack of experience in using

face powders for the past 40 years, despite that I can honestly say

that this powder is pure powder bliss for the skin.

I'm not going to tell you that my skin looked absolutely flawless,

 as that's a tall ask at 62, but on a younger skin I'm sure it does.

My skin looked and felt good, it didn't feel dry and it certainly didn't 

sit in my lines and wrinkles, so that's certainly a 

WIN for the more mature woman amongst us...

BY TERRY 

HYALURONIC HYDRA POWDER

10g

R

970

£

42

$

54

BY TERRY is exclusively available in South Africa at

Metropolitain Cosmetics

SUNDAY SAMPLE

As a reminder TATA HARPER make products with 100% non-synthetic,

nontoxic ingredients that are found in nature.

They also have the Farm to Face promise with: 

No outsourcing

No shortcuts 

They do it all themselves with their own people on their our own farm 

in Vermont.

 TATA HARPER 

facials are one of my favourite facials to have meaning that I

have previously experienced the 

TATA HARPER

RESURFACING MASK

This is a glow-giving treatment that instantly restores radiance to skin. 

Best for blocked pores, dull, or rough skin.

So I'm keen to give this treatment a try at home and I may include

it as part of a mid week self care mini facial and I will report back

to you with my full review next Sunday.

AVÈNE DERMABSOLU RECONTOURING MASK {REVIEW}

For the past few weeks I have been pampering my skin with a new

product from AVÈNE that forms part of the DermaAbsolu range,

which is skin care designed for mature, sensitive skin, providing density,

 vitality and comfort thanks to the efficacy of a unique combination of 

patented active ingredients.

The range currently in South Africa consists of the following:

Recontouring Serum

Defining Day Cream

Comforting Night Balm

Youth Eye Cream

and now the

DermAbsolu Recontouring Mask

Eau Thermale 

Avène 

DermAbsolu Recontouring Mask 

claims to visibly hydrate, firm, tone and illuminate the skin,

 whilst protecting against collagen depletion and intensely nourishing 

the skin.

 Key ingredients such as niacinamide and provitamin C brightens,

 smooths, and evens out skin texture softening the signs of ageing.

 SytenolTM is a natural alternative to retinol that helps

 protect against collagen depletion, and Glycoleol as an essential skin lipid 

precursor that intensely nourishes and mimics the skin. 

Apply 1-3 times per week over the face and neck and leave for 10 mins

and then remove the excess or you can apply as a sleep mask,

which I have done on a couple of occasions and my skin felt wonderful.

Even after just 10 minutes my skin looked luminous, felt nourished, 

soothed and as they claim, intensely moisturised for up to 8 hours.

This transformative anti-ageing cocooning mask

is luxurious and provides results you can see and feel 

after just 10 minutes, which makes it perfect for a quick skin

pick-me up if beauty "time is of the essence".

With a gel-cream texture that is suitable for all skin types and the 

product melts into the skin.

I was rather surprised at how fragranced this product is and despite it

having a pleasant fragrance of jasmine, rose, and violet, I would go as far

 to say that this is the most perfumed Avène product that I have reviewed

and I have reviewed many.

My skin has been absolutely loving this mask, so much so it's

making me want to try some of the other DermAbsolu products

 and this mask is one, for starters, that I 

highly recommend for those drier mature skins.

AVÈNE 

DERMABSOLU

RECONTOURING MASK

75ml

R

595

Available from the following retailers

Clicks

Dis-Chem

Woolworths

MONTHLY FAVOURITES {MARCH & APRIL 2023 }

 I have 4 "standout" products that are featuring on my

 Monthly Faves for March & April, so this post is up later than normal,

as its now the 15th May, but that doesn't detract from how great these

products are and they're all from brands that I already love.

1.

FENTY BEAUTY

GLOSS BOMB

LIP LUMINIZER

The non-sticky formula is super shiny, and has an addictive peach-vanilla

scent you just can't get enough of. 

Apparently Rihanna was obsessed with creating

the perfect gloss that makes you want to put it on over and over again.

Since the beginning of March it has been my go to everyday and I'm

loving both the shade and formula and one I would highly

recommend if you are looking for an easy to wear, pretty,

 hint of a tint lip gloss.

RIHANNA's obsession could well have paid off, as she has created 

an excellent rose nude Lip Gloss...

To read my full review

2.

RITUALS

RITUAL OF AYURVEDA

RECOVERY HAND BALM

This rich & luxurious hand balm has been specially developed to soften

 and moisturise dry hands. 

Enriched with softening sweet almond oil and soothing Indian rose, 

your hands will feel nourished and silky soft.

This is without doubt another beautiful scented hand cream from RITUALS

and it becoming apparent that you cannot really go wrong with any

of their hand products.

To read my full review

3.

AVÈNE 

GENTLE EXFOLIATING GEL

I've enjoyed using this rich gel product and despite it being gentle, the

pink microbeads are abundant and noticeable, which I love.

It was way more effective than I expected it to be, as it left my 

skin feeling incredibly smooth.

If you don't use one, then do your skin a huge favour, as it will instantly

 elevate your beauty regime and your skin will not only feel 

smoother & softer, it will look brighter and render all of your skincare

 products more effective.

This one from Avène would make a perfect introduction to the

world of exfoliation.

To read my full review

4.

AVÈNE

CICALFATE+ 

PURIFYING CLEANSING GEL

is a gentle, non-drying foaming cleanser that offers a purifying and 

soothing experience. 

Suitable for sensitive, compromised, or fragile skins.

It offers excellent skin tolerance and can be used on the face, body, 

intimate areas and scalp. 

It's pleasant, blue texture foams on application.

Can be used on the Face, Hands & Scalp and external intimate areas

of newborn infants, children and adults.

My whole family have been using this product 

and all for different reasons.

It's suitable for those, expected and unexpected, 

everyday discomforts

 from nappy rash, scratches, intimate discomfort, infantile skin rashes,

 tattoos, superficial dermatological procedures, umbilical cord care

 and the list goes on.

This product is also recommended for people undergoing

 anti-cancer treatment or post-treatment and can gently cleanse the skin

after superficial dermatological procedures.

It's gentle and soothing on the skin and non drying,

one of those "must have" products in your family bathroom.

To read my full review

KILIAN PARIS ANGELS' SHARE {REVIEW}

In the run up to Mother's Day here in South Africa I have another 

fragrance review.

This was another generous deluxe sample size that was part of the 

Skins Cosmetics Christmas box.

Here is some background to the brand

KILIAN PARIS

Heir to a long line of French cognac makers who were pioneers in luxury, 

Kilian Hennessy (Hennessy Dynasty) decided to take up the torch

 of family tradition. 

Creating a new luxury brand was definitely a challenge worthy of 

his predecessors, and in 2007, 

Kilian launched his own namesake fragrance house.

The brand is a true reflection of not only his ambition and distinct personality,

 but is also a perfect alliance between elegance and uncompromising luxury.

His “eco-luxe” philosophy that each bottle can be refilled and kept for a 

lifetime catapulted the brand to the top of the fragrance market and into

 a niche of its very own. 

Today, the world of Kilian includes more than 35 scents, spanning across 

5 distinctly unique fragrance collections.

It also falls under the Estée Lauder group of companies.

Angels' Share by KILIAN Paris 

is a fragrance from the Liquors collection, inspired by the heritage 

of Kilian Hennessy, with woody notes accompanied

 by cognac, hazelnut and oak.

Angels’ Share contains the essence of Cognac derived from the liquor 

to lend it a natural caramel colour. 

Opening with cognac oil, upon a blend of oak absolute, cinnamon essence

 and Tonka bean absolute, the scent’s long-lasting notes of sandalwood,

 praline and vanilla make for a delicious finish, a rare concoction 

only angels should experience.

This is a fragrance that I should not like, it's dark, woody and intense,

 the exact opposite from my usual sparkling, light, bright, fruity 

yet I like it, not enough to purchase a bottle, but enough for me

 to continue to enjoy my beautiful deluxe size throughout this winter.

Not an ideal scent for the South African summer but one

to enjoy in the cooler winter months. Whilst I would say that this 

has a more masculine appeal, I'm sure there are many females 

that would enjoy this rather unique and distinct offering from Kilian.

 As you can imagine it is a

statement fragrance and has "staying" power and definitely one

to try, in-store, before you buy.

KILIAN PARIS

ANGELS' SHARE

50ml

R

3,560

£

185

$

230

Kilian fragrances are available in SA from

skincosmetics online or instore.

 

BYREDO GYPSY WATER {REVIEW}

BYREDO

is one of those fragrance brands that I find quite daunting, a little

reminiscent of the JO MALONE LONDON brand, as they both seem

 to have an endless line-up of fragrances, that all look the same and

I just know that much trial and error is needed before I hit on the

ONE that's for me.

That's why it is so important to try before you buy and considering the

prices its more important than ever.

My journey with JO MALONE was somewhat epic and after many

years and many tester sprays later, I finally hit on 2 that I now adore and

form part of my fragrance wardrobe.

My personal wardrobe consists of 4 fragrances that I have stuck with

 for several years now.

If you would like to know what they are then Click Here  

I have reviewed another BYREDO fragrance previously

MOJAVE GHOST and whilst I liked it, sadly it failed to WoW me and

 make it into my rather exclusive "Fragrance Wardrobe".

To read my full review

BYREDO 

GYPSY WATER

This particular best selling fragrance Gypsy Water 

is an ode to the beauty of Romani culture and was formulated to waken 

a dream of colourful lifestyle made of innate nomadism 

and gypsy nights spent in the forest.

The ingredients include:

Top: 

Bergamot, Juniper Berries, Lemon, Pepper

Heart:

 Incense, Orris, Pine Needle

Base: 

Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla

On paper this fragrance had so many ingredients that I normally

enjoy, but as we know they can be formulated in so many different ways

 and proportions.

As with many fragrances nowadays its vegan & genderless and a

matching body lotion/cream, hair fragrance and hand cream is available.

Unfortunately I experienced this fragrance to be very delicate and soft on

my skin, which was quite surprising considering it's an Eau de Parfum

and on a side note it certainly didn't awaken anything in me...

BYREDO 

GYPSY WATER

EAU DE PARFUM

50/100mls

R

2995/4250

£

140/200

$

205/290

BYREDO

 is found exclusively in South Africa at

 Skins Cosmetics

 

FRIDAY FOLLOW-UP {MAY 2023}

WoW its been a while since I posted a Friday Follow-Up post 

where it lets you know how I feel about some of the products that I

 have already previously reviewed.

Sometimes I have extra info to add to the original review and on

the very rare occasion I have done a complete about turn 

on the product.

~~~~~~

DERMALOGICA

NECK FIT

CONTOUR SERUM

"In short, this serum for the neck was exactly what I was looking for

as it seriously delivers on all of its claims.

It visibly lifts, tightens, firms and tones the neck and décolleté

Smoothes fine lines and helps protect skin against pollution

Reduces the appearance of skin ageing.

Dermalogica says the tube should last approx 6 weeks if used twice

a day, however I would say this is a cautious estimate as I have

been using for longer than 6 weeks and I still seem to have

plenty left in my tube."

*I'm happy to report back, that despite the hefty price tag and its

roller applicator, it did last way beyond the 6 weeks that 

Dermalogica claimed.

This means the product offers a relative low cost price per use 

and considering how good this product IS, its a winner.

Click Here to read my original review

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KÉRASTASE 

GENESIS 

FONDANT RENFORÇATEUR

Very similar to skincare, some ranges just don't bring out

the best in your skin and its the same for haircare ranges and I fear

this is what's happening with the KÉRASTASE GENESIS range.

I found it to be difficult to rinse out of my hair and then it proceeded to

leave an unpleasant oily coating on the hair shaft.

I gave up after several attempts to find the ideal amount to use

I enjoyed both the shampoo and the blow dry primer, however initially

the conditioner was a NO NO, so I set it aside to try again later, sadly

it didn't improve and it did appear on my Most Disappointing Products list.

Click Here to read my original review

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DERMALOGICA

SKINPERFECT PRIMER

SPF 30

I have another Dermalogica product to include in this feedback post.

I was super impressed with this rather unassuming product that

Illuminates+Primes+Protects.

I love a multi functional product and it's especially useful if you are 

time strapped or just having a lazy skincare day.

As I wrote in my original review:

"My only reservation about my new "skin find" is the size and price.

It comes in a rather small 22ml size tube, yet it has a hefty price tag.

Dermalogica do say it lasts for approximately 63 uses and they include

a tube dispenser to help get the most product out of the tube."

I adore this product, but I'm not sure that the price tag of R1,100 per

22ml tube is sustainable for my current beauty budget.

Bottom line is, this tube is just too small of a quantity and as you can

 imagine it didn't last too long, so I think this product despite me loving

it, will have to be sadly dropped from my skincare routine.

Click Here to read my original review

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BY TERRY 

CRAYON KHÔL TERRYBLY

 EYELINER

I hate to be including this product, but despite it being the best eye pencil

 I have ever used, it unfortunately has a drawback.

"This eye pencil/eyeliner has an incredibly soft ultra-creamy texture,

it's a perfect softness and smudginess for the oldies to use, whilst it

doesn't pull our already stretched skin on our eyelids."

There is a pay off for this softness, so be prepared to plough through

these eye pencils, as its the only one that I have completely finished.

It hasn't stopped me re-purchasing, but please be aware its the quickest

 eye pencil you will ever finish.

Click Here to read my original review