RECENT EMPTIES {AUGUST 2021}

Am I alone when it comes to NOT finishing a product completely, as I

have a tendency to finish using a product in my mind, but in reality

there is still product left in the bottom of the jar and in some instances

many more applications can be had.

Maybe it's just me!!

I would love to know in the comments section below...

All of the 3 jar empties actually still had some product in,

 so I made it my mission over the past two weeks or so to

use every last drop in order to empty the pot.

My reviews have been written and posted some time back in,

 but now all of these are 100% empty and can be safely

 included in this "Recent empties" post.

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ORIGINS

GINSENG

REFRESHING EYE CREAM

This was an unplanned overseas purchase back in September 2019 and

after several weeks of using I did really enjoy this peachy tinged product, 

but I can't say that it delivered on all of the product claims and whilst 

its lightweight creamy formula felt comfortable around my eye area,

 I wouldn't recommend it for very dry skin, as I didn't find it to be overly moisturising.

Having just re-acquainted myself with this eye cream in order to use

up the last dregs I wouldn't personally re-purchase, as there are far too

many better eye creams out there.

To read my full review

HUXLEY

SECRET OF SAHARA

CREAM

GLOW AWAKENING

Truthfully this cream didn't WoW me on the glow factor front as much as

 I thought it would, but it does give the skin a dewy appearance which I liked.

I've thoroughly enjoyed applying it as part of my morning routine, as it's just 

one of those comfortable, reliable, all round everyday, well priced moisturisers

 and as my first K Beauty product I couldn't have chosen a better one and

I'm happy I dipped my toe into the Korean waters 

and I think I may be dipping more toes into the water.

I would, without hesitation recommend this cream and re-purchase 

it again myself...

To read my full review

AVÈNE

SOOTHING RADIANCE

 MASK

The Soothing Radiance Mask is a true moisture bath that leaves your skin refreshed, 

calm and comforted. Ideal for application post peels, after sunburn, 

if your skin feels tight, irritated, or just simply dehydrated and dull.

Perfect SOS product for those skins that become disturbed during travels.

This was my "go to" daily moisturiser recently 

(during the unrest here in KZN)

especially as the chemical warehouse was spewing toxic chemicals

into the air for 10 days and it just sent my, always calm, skin into "spin" 

and I found this product to absolutely deliver on all of its claims

and it helped to settle and calm my skin.

I already have a back up of this product and I cannot recommend

highly enough.

To read my full review

LUMENE

NORDIC HYDRA

24HR MOISTURISER

I do know why I hadn't fully finished this moisturiser from LUMENE,

I knew I couldn't replace it anytime soon, so I was holding onto

the remnants in the jar and having now done so, it makes me sad, as this

affordable skincare range from Finland has seriously impressed me and

this product especially.

I have completed fallen in love with this cream and it

absolutely delivers on all it promises and I would go as far to say that this

super hydrating moisturiser is one of, if not, the best hydrating products 

I have ever tried.

I wished we could buy this range here in South Africa, but sadly we can't.

To read my full review

AVÈNE SOOTHING RADIANCE MASK {REVIEW}

After many years of being a rather spasmodic user of face masks, 

with the exception of my weekly exfoliating and masking ritual, which I have practised

 since my early 20's, I have without doubt, in recent years become a 

lover of all things masking.

Back in my beauty therapy training days, face masks were viewed as an exclusive salon

treatment to be used as part of the therapists facial.

When I look back now salon masks consisted either Chamomile, Kaolin 

or Fullers Earth powders mixed with either Rose Water or Witch Hazel.

Thankfully times have changed and today face masks are

 formulated for all skin types and conditions including very sensitive.

Whether you're requiring a mask to brighten, hydrate, moisturise, purify, detox, give radiance, you can literally get a face mask to do anything and everything,

in any colour including a glitter effect and there's even

pink unicorn masks.

I have built up a vast selection of face masks and depending on what I feel my skin

is needing, determines which I'll use.

The type of face mask, I always use post my exfoliation or peel is one that focus's

 on soothing, nourishing and repairing the hydro lipid film or skin barrier 

yet having used so many over the years I can't believe that I've never tried the

Avène Soothing Radiance Mask

and being a huge fan of Avène products for many years now, this mask had 

 annoyingly slipped through my "face mask net".

This mask is packed with active ingredients like Hydro-nourishing agents 

(including safflower oil) that deeply nourish and hydrate, while strengthening 

the skin's natural barrier.

Natural red-fruit extracts, act as a skin cell booster and is combined with 

Pre-tocopheryl, a powerful antioxidant which helps protect the skin against 

those destructive free radicals.

Lastly no Avène product is complete without the inclusion of the infamous

 Thermal Spring Water, which is the key ingredient for soothing, softening and providing your skin with an instant feeling of comfort.

This mask is No-rinse and can be used twice a week.

The Soothing Radiance Mask is a true moisture bath that leaves your skin refreshed, 

calm and comforted. Ideal for application post peels, after sunburn, if your skin feels tight, irritated, or just simply dehydrated and dull.

Perfect SOS product for those skins that become disturbed during travels.

It's happily become my "go to" no fuss, leave on overnight kinda face mask and I'm enjoying it so much, it's now become a staple and it should find a home in everyone's 

"Mask Wardrobe".

AVÈNE

SOOTHING RADIANCE MASK

50ml 

R

265

£

13

$

21

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