RECENT BEAUTY EMPTIES {JULY 2016}

I have recently just finished or about to finish the products below and thought you may like to get an update on my thoughts!

 (Where I have previously reviewed I will include the link to my original post)
Let me know if you have tried any of these products and your thoughts.

1.

The Kiehls Midnight Recovery Eye has finally come to an end. 
I know I only apply once a day, but it seems to have been a never ending product.
 I put this down to the needle point nozzle ,as it really cuts out un-necessary wastage.
Based on its effectiveness and value for money I will definitely be repurchasing this little blue tardis tube of eye recovery concentrate.
(Updated price R475)

Original Review

Kiehl's Midnight Eye Recovery

2.

This product from Avène was literally a "lip saver" during my trip to a 

cold and rainy UK back in April. 

The whole family got in on the scene, as I seemed to be in and out of my bag so many times on the first day of our visit, that I soon re housed it in my coat pocket for quick and regular application.

You could say it was extensively shared by all, hence why it's nearly empty and without question we all gave it a huge thumbs up and a re-purchase is on the cards.

Original Review

Avene Cold Cream Lip Cream

3.

I haven't posted a review on these Roses & Reines Bath Salts from L'Occitane, as I think they've possibly been discontinued here in South Africa, but they could still be available in other markets.

If you are a lover of all things "Roses" then L'Occitane is a brand you must certainly check out, as they produce the best Rose products.

The Bath Salts are enriched with Rose water and dissolve in warm bath water, to soften the skin.Whilst they leave skin delicately scented, your bathroom is intensely fragranced with a beautiful floral fragrance that combines extracts of Roses from Grasse, Bulgaria, Morocco and Turkey with a unique Rose extract from Haute-Provence.
It's pure Rose bliss!

EAU THERMALE AVÈNE LIP CREAM WITH COLD CREAM {REVIEW}

I think I have a slight obsession with nourishing Lip Balms and Lip creams, as I always have one close at hand, in fact I sometimes have two or three in my handbag and at any one time I could have 5-6 on the go. 
My lips go through phases where they feel perfectly quenched and comfortable one week and then quickly become parched the next, hence my need and desire to find and try different ones.

On a recent trip to Clicks (exclusive stockists of Avène) I bought this Lip Cream with Cold Cream from the French brand Avène. 
I have reviewed several of their products over the recent months and this brand is becoming a firm favourite of mine.

Gentle Cleanser & Toner Review

Thermale Spring Water Spray Review

Avène Cold Cream Lip Cream

The motivation for buying this particular Lip Balm was my recent trip to the UK, as I just know the weather plays havoc with my lips during every visit. Not only does the long haul flight dehydrate your skin, but the cold UK weather sends my skin, especially my lips, into a state of shock. 
We left sunny Durban experiencing daily temperatures of 30c plus and arrived in London albeit bright, but a cold 9c....
I hope now you can understand why I wanted to find a product that would really comfort, nourish and prevent the unflattering  ugly cracked, dry lip look...

The Avène Lip Cream with Cold Cream forms part of a Cold Cream product line and is particularly indicated for dry, chapped or cracked lips following climatic aggressions or drying medical treatments.

This was lip balm was screaming from the shelf "Buy me" and I am so glad that this little tube found its way into my bag for its journey to the UK.
It made a perfect lip and travel companion as it was not only was easy to use, but thanks to the inclusion of cold cream it nourished, moisturised and the Avène Thermal Spring Water soothed and softened, but its benefits don't stop there as it also helps to repair.
 It was a lip "Life Saver" and one I would highly recommend for use where climatic changes play havoc with your lips and I can imagine that it would be a great comfort when taking medication that is known to dry and dehydrate the skin.


Exclusive to Clicks 

The Avène Lip Balm with Cold Cream
15ml tube
Retails for R99,95



To find out more about this product and brand

Just as a footnote to this post this photo was taken by the Thames on a rainy, cold day and you can see how cold it was by the look on my face.
Thank goodness for my warm coat and furry hood, but my hands were permanently in my pockets of which one housed my Avène Lip Balm for quick and regular application.