RECENT EMPTIES {APRIL 2023}

This is my 3rd "Recent Empties" in as many months,

 which has to be a record for me.

With the exception of one of these products, I have and would 

again re-purchase all again.

I will link the original reviews below.

L-R

CLEAN RESERVE

 CITROEN FIG

EDP

I love my Clean Reserve Citroen Fig and if I'm not mistaken this is my

3rd 100ml empty. It really has become one of my all-time favourites,

as I just love the top notes of fig, ginger, and lemon oil that will brings 

you an immediate

 burst of citrus, followed by the middle notes of cardamom, mint,

 copaiba, and mandarin, then the base notes of sandalwood, cedarwood,

 and musk will ensure that you have an exotic scent to last throughout the day.

Unfortunately I don't know when I can replace this fragrance as the

only retailer here in South Africa SkinsCosmetics has discontinued

this range of fragrances, which makes me very sad as this is my

absolute favourite fragrance EVER....

To Read My Original Review

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BY TERRY 

LIP-EXPERT 

SHINE LIQUID LIPSTICK

Besides being my perfect shade (Rosy Kisss), 

I have found my absolute favourite lipstick of all time...

The precise doe foot applicator makes application so easy and the buttery

 formula glides on beautifully and offers a full coverage in one coat.

I found the rich pigment to be long lasting and above all extremely 

comfortable and nourishing on the lips.

I do enjoy a shine finish and this shine formula is the perfect amount, 

so I highly recommend you check out the

 BY TERRY LIP-EXPERT SHINE LIQUID LIPSTICK 

To Read My Original Review

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CLINIQUE

MOISTURE SURGE 

100H AUTO REPLENISHING

HYDRATOR

My 15ml size lasted for a month and I was super impressed and

I can now understand the love that fans have for this product.

I enjoyed the texture, it was refreshing, lightweight and more 

importantly it provided hydration, as for 100 hours I can't

comment but based on the above claims I don't doubt it.

It smoothed my skin to allow for a nice foundation application.

It's an easy to apply and useful multitasking product, 

however remember

I have been using during hot humid weather, so

I can't comment on its effectiveness during extreme cold,

but it is a product that I would re-purchase and its great that

it comes in a smaller 15ml size.

To Read My Original Review

URBAN DECAY 

STAY NAKED

CORRECTING CONCEALER

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.

This has to be my favourite concealer of all time and fortunately

I have a back-up, as we cannot get URBAN DECAY in South Africa

any longer.

To Read My Original Review

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KÉRASTASE

GENESIS

BAIN HYDRA FORTIFIANT

SHAMPOO

When it comes to haircare especially my shampoo and conditioner

I do tend to have chop and change a fair amount and whilst I do

have several professional haircare brands, I also enjoy a couple 

of the more affordable drugstore brands.

For many years KERASTASE were my products of choice and

I supported them for many, many years, however I'm

finding that my hair isn't responding to their products just 

as well as they used to and of course our hair texture and

thickness does alter with age.

I have re-purchased this shampoo several times, however I

doubt I will buy again, as I'm finding that I cannot justify

the price versus how good my hair feels when using

less pricey brands.

To Read My Original Review

BEAUTY PRODUCTS CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW {APRIL 2023}

I have 4 more beauty products to review for you this month and 

they're from some of my favourite and well reviewed brands.

AVÈNE, RITUALS and BY TERRY feature on my blog often,

 lets re-phrase that to very often...

If you would like to catch up on reviews from these brands then

 click on the Pink Links below.

AVÈNE REVIEWS

BY TERRY REVIEWS

RITUALS REVIEWS

REN REVIEWS

L-R

1.

BY TERRY

HYALURONIC

HYDRA-POWDER

In my younger years I always set my make-up with a loose

face powder, however for the past 15 years or so face powder was

dropped from my make-up routine and to be honest I haven't

missed it.

That being said, if I were going to re-introduce one it would

be this one from BY TERRY.

This full size product was part of one of the COSMETIPS Beauty Edit,

so I'm excited to try it out and report back to you with my views.

2.

AVÈNE

DERMABSOLU

RECONTOURING MASK

This is a new launch from AVÈNE and I do love a face mask and

the DERMABSLU is a collection of anti-aging products aimed at the

 more mature of us. 

It promises to give the skin an immediate fresh and tightening effect,

so it's another product that I'm enthusiastic to review and

report back to you about.

3.

REN

PERFECT CANVAS

CLEAN JELLY 

OIL CLEANSER

I have reviewed several REN products over the years, as I was on

their PR list, but sadly I've not been for a couple of years now,

and to be honest I have had other brands and products that

have either been gifted or I have bought myself that have 

intrigued me more.

However this full size product was included in one of

my COSMETIPS Influencer beauty edits.

I was a huge fan of their Perfect Canvas Serum, so I'm

curious to see how I enjoy this cleanser.

4.

RITUALS

REPAIR

LIP BALM

Part of my 2022 RITUALS Advent Calendar and I couldn't be more

excited to experience another Lip Balm and you all know

how much I love a good Lip Balm.

MY TOP 6 MAKE-UP PRODUCTS 2022

I have increased this list from five to six items for 2022, however the

6th item is a make-up tool.

Yet again, as in 2021, there is one brand that dominates this list

 and it just shows how much of a fan, I am, of the brand

BY TERRY

and that's due to the fact that they formulate great make-up

 for the more mature of us.

These highly recommended products below, once again carry

a luxury price tag and in my opinion are all well worth the spend.

If you would like to catch up on my other Top Products of 2022

My Top 3 Most Disappointing Products 2022

My Top 8 Hair & Body Products 2022

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BYTERRY

LIQUID LIP BALM

Having already tried, reviewed and loved the other 2 formats of

this cult-classic, I was so happy that this Liquid Lip Balm didn't disappoint.

A liquid version of the Baume de Rose Lip Balm, this Vitamin-rich balm 

offers intense moisturising and protection.

Perfect for quick and easy touch-ups on-the-go. 

It was the ideal size as it took up hardly any space in

my hand bag or pocket.

I was expecting great things from the Liquid Lip Balm as it carries a

premium price tag and my "great" expectations thankfully were met...

To read my full review Click here

BYTERRY

LIP EXPERT

SHINE LIQUID LIPSTICK

Formulated to keep your lips hydrated, this lipstick offers irresistible shine 

with a vibrant colour for plump and radiant lips.

I found the rich pigment to be long lasting and above all extremely 

comfortable and nourishing on the lips.

I do enjoy a shine finish and this shine formula is the perfect amount

Besides being my perfect shade (Rosy Kisss), 

I may have found my absolute favourite lipstick of all time...

To read my full review Click here

BY TERRY

CRAYON KÔHL

TERRYBLY EYELINER

OH MY...BYTERRY certainly know how to make 

eye crayons/pencils/liners etc.

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

with a precision tip and glides on effortlessly with precision

 and ease.

If you've never been overly confident with eye pencil application

then I highly recommend this pencil, as it couldn't be any easier to apply.

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

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

Again BY TERRY delivers another fantastic product and it's by far

the best eyeliner pencil that I've ever used

and that's saying something.

BY TERRY

BLENDER SPONGE

Not a make-up product but a make-up tool, I am still loving

my Blender Sponge.

I'm enjoying the shape, the squishiness and the way it feels

in my hand and it seems to be lasting well with no breaking 

up of the sponge.

 I think in the future these will be my blending sponge of choice.

To read my Mini Review click here

FENTY BEAUTY

EAZE DROP

BLURRING SKIN TINT

It offers a light to medium coverage, it's as light as air and blends

beautifully and more importantly it looks just as good at the end of the

day as when I first applied thanks to its

humidity, sweat, and transfer-resistant formula, which is ideal for

the Durban climate.

It's hydrating, comfortable and weightless on the skin, so much so that

 you actually forget you have any product on. 

I found it to smooth the skin whilst blurring those imperfections and was 

one of the best products that I have ever tried for that no 

make-up, make-up look.

Ideal if you are not an avid wearer of foundation, but just require some

extra help with evening out the complexion.

It's easy to apply and above all, super flattering, especially for a

mature skin.

Rhianna did a good job with the EAZE DROP as it's all she wanted it

to be and I highly recommend you check this product out.

To read my full review Click here

MAYBELLINE

LASH SENSATIONAL

SKY HIGH

MASCARA

My quest to discover great mascaras is always ongoing, however

 I've found my "New" current favourite, in the form of the 

Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara 

and I've been loving it.

It's a mascara that grants incredible lash length and volume. 

This washable formula is easy to apply and buildable, 

doesn't flake or smudge.

This mascara for me is a winner and it will go straight onto

my list of Top 5 Mascara List.

To read my full review

BY TERRY LIP-EXPERT SHINE LIQUID LIPSTICK #TBT REVIEW

Todays #tbt review doesn't go back too far...March to be precise

and having just finished this BYTERRY LIP-EXPERT I thought

it would be a good review to re-post.

I have loved everything about this lipstick; the shade, the packaging,

the texture, the applicator, but not the price, as its expensive.

However that being said, would I re-purchase?

 YES 

as its my perfect lipstick.

Sadly I won't be for sometime, as I have several other lipsticks

to review and use up and I know they won't get used if I 

brought this LIP-EXPERT back into my life

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Another discovery from my BY TERRY Beauty Advent Calendar is

their LIP-EXPERT lipsticks and in particular the SHINE LIQUID formula

in the shade Rosy Kiss

As I've said before beauty advent calendars are such a great way to discover

both brands and products and my BY TERRY one has been an absolute

treasure of discoveries.

I did receive 2 other lipsticks in the LIP-EXPERT MATTE format,

which sadly weren't suitable shades, so I gave them away recently to

a lucky follower.

Inspired by the ever-alluring Parisian style, this high pigment vinyl gloss

 liquid lipstick creates a long-lasting glamorous statement look. 

Featuring a hydrating formula, this liquid lipstick includes a conditioning dose of 

vitamin E to keep the lips moisturised, soft and supple even after repeated

 application.

Formulated to keep your lips hydrated, this lipstick offers irresistible shine 

with a vibrant colour for plump and radiant lips.

Is there any product from BY TERRY that isn't good?

I feel that I have tried and reviewed so many and have still to come

across one that isn't good!

Whilst there are a couple that I wouldn't re-purchased, not because

 I didn't enjoy them, its just that over the years found even better that

have become my firm favourites.

The BY TERRY Micellar Water is one that springs to mind as I'm 

huge fan of the BIODERMA Micellar Water.

If you would like to catch up on my BY TERRY Reviews Click Here

Besides being my perfect shade (Rosy Kisss), 

I may have found my absolute favourite lipstick of all time...

The precise doe foot applicator makes application so easy and the buttery

 formula glides on beautifully and offers a full coverage in one coat.

I found the rich pigment to be long lasting and above all extremely 

comfortable and nourishing on the lips.

I do enjoy a shine finish and this shine formula is the perfect amount, 

so I highly recommend you check out the

 BY TERRY LIP-EXPERT SHINE LIQUID LIPSTICK 

BY TERRY 

LIP-EXPERT 

SHINE LIQUID LIPSTICK

4ml

R

890

£

29

$

34

 

BYTERRY HYALURONIC HYDRA-FOUNDATION #TBT REVIEW

I find it hard to believe that I wrote my review on this BYTERRY foundation

over 2 years ago. I have since re-purchased, as it is one of my favourites.

Let me know if you have also tried it, as I would live to hear...

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Over the last couple of years I've become a little obsessed with BYTERRY products, 

whether it be her skincare or make-up.

Having been lucky enough to have been sent some of her products as PR from 

Metropolitan Cosmetics.

I have also purchased several and I will leave the Pink Link below so you can catch 

up on my previous reviews. 

To read my BYTERRY product reviews

Thankfully BYTERRY products are available exclusively in South Africa at

 Metropolitan Cosmetics

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 wish list 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

one I'm happy to do... 

BYTERRY

HYALURONIC HYDRA-FOUNDATION

30ml

R

1,375

1490

£

49

51

$

59