MONTHLY FAVOURITES {JULY/AUGUST 2022}

 I have a skin care heavy favourites post for July & August and it

goes without saying that I would highly recommend each and

every one.

L-R

1.

AUGUSTINUS BADER

THE RICH CREAM

All to often "super hyped up" skin care products and this was one, 

can be somewhat of a let down, but I'm pleased to report back that

this was not.

This is a Luxury brand with a price to match and

I'm so missing this day/night cream and I would love to bring it

back into my skincare regime along with their Eye Cream.

It's a range for me to save up for along with an air ticket, as its not

available in South Africa...

To read my full review

2.

SKOON 

RUBY MARINE

OVERNIGHT HYDRATING 

MASK

This was a weird one for me, as initially I wasn't a fan but after

one application my skin was.

It's like no other mask that I have ever felt or applied, 

it is different and not the "norm" in masking terms.

This thick pink buttery mask had a divine vanilla fragrance and
 sat on the skin and created a protective barrier rather than 

being absorbed into my skin, so therefore it felt quite greasy, which I 

didn't really mind, as it was an overnight product.

The next morning my skin certainly felt softer and this mask

has found a place in my "Masking" wardrobe of products.

To read my full review

3.

STRIVECTIN

ANTI-WRINKLE

INTENSIVE EYE CONCENTRATE+

I've loved using Strivectin's Cult Favourite #1 wrinkle-smoothing eye cream.

It's fast-absorbing, lightweight, and layerable plus fragrance-free.

It provided me with enough moisturisation and hydration and I loved

 the needle point nozzle that really allows for complete control 

 of the amount you dispense, making this eye cream very cost effective, 

I haven't even finished my 30ml tube yet.

To read my full review

4.

DERMALOGICA

BIOLUMIN-C

VITAMIN C SERUM

I have only just posted my review on this product

a couple of days ago.

This is a High-performance serum that enhances the skin’s 

natural defence system to brighten, firm and help dramatically reduce

 the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

I noticed fairly quickly how much more radiant my skin was and 

with time the texture of my skin appeared smoother.

I have thoroughly enjoyed using this Vitamin C Serum and would highly 

recommend checking it out if you looking to introduce one into your

daily routine, it's well worth the splurge...

To read my full review

5.

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.

To read my full review

Let me know in the comments below if any of the above

 are your personal favourites.

RECENT EMPTIES {APRIL 2021}

 This is my 2nd Recent Empties post of 2021, so I think it's

fair to say that I am getting better with saving my empty beauty products.

Today I have 6 empties 2 of which I have mentioned in past empties post,

but I wanted to mention them again as they're products I use all the time.

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1.

AVÈNE

Eau Thermale

This is an "oldie but goldie" and I have mentioned it several times in

 previous empties posts.

This thermal spring water spray has been part of my beauty life

for many years and it's still the best water spray to calm and soothe 

the skin or to just refresh the skin during the hot days, hence why I

go through so many.

If you haven't tried this product yet I highly suggest you add it to

your beauty regime.

To read my original review 

click here

 

2.

BY TERRY

BLACKSTAR

EYE LINER

I purchased this BYTERRY eyeliner during lockdown last

year and sadly it's finished already, which I'm a little surprised at, especially

as I haven't been wearing eye make-up everyday.

Whilst I enjoyed this product I doubt I would repurchase

based on the simple fact that I just love my favourite of many years the

STILA Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner.

This liquid liner is, in my opinion, the best liquid eye liner out there.

 The STILA liner definitely lasts way longer than the BYTERRY

To read my original review 

click here

3.

WHITE BARN

ROSE WATER & IVY

GENTLE FOAMING HAND SOAP

White Barn products are available at Bath&Body Works and not having

a B&BW here in South Africa I was able to pick up several liquid soaps 

in Dubai back in early 2020.

This liquid hand soap smells amazing and it will be added to my 

overseas shopping list for sure, when we can finally get to travel again.

I haven't actually reviewed this product on my blog, so here is a mini review.

This Gentle Foaming Hand Soap with natural essential oils combines nourishing vitamin E with softening shea extract & aloe to deliver a rich luxurious

 rose fragranced foam that gentle washes hands clean.

 Having used liquid hand soaps for 20 or more years this is possibly

my all time favourite.

4.

URBAN DECAY

ALL NIGHTER

MAKE-UP SETTING SPRAY

I've also included this setting spray in a previous empties post, as it

has become a permanent fixture in my life.

Sadly URBAN DECAY are no longer available in South Africa, luckily 

I did manage to buy a couple of back-ups, but unfortunately I have been 

going through them so much quicker than normal due to wearing face masks. 

It really does help to set and fix make-up in place ensuring 

that less comes off on the inside of my face mask.

To read my original review 

click here

5.

GATINEAU

GENTLE SILK TONER

I finished this toner many months back and I've only just found the

empty container now, so better late than never.

I enjoy GATINEAU products and this toner compliments the 

Gentle Silk Cleanser well and makes a good cleansing and toning duo.

To read both original reviews

Cleanser Review

Toner Review

 

6.

JO MALONE

WOOD SAGE & SEA SALT

Cologne

I have a couple more spritzes left in my bottle and as always a 30ml

size didn't last too long with me, considering that I just love this fragrance

 so much and its been my go to all summer.

The 100ml size is a better option value wise, so its on my shopping

list, as I really can't be without. In the meantime I've switched to my

 other fave JO MALONE fragrance Earl Grey & Cucumber Cologne.

To read my original Wood Sage & Sea Salt review 

click here

To read original Earl Grey & Cucumber review

click here