Showing posts with label BYTERRY Blending Sponge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label BYTERRY Blending Sponge. Show all posts

5 July 2022

MONTHLY FAVOURITES {MAY/JUNE 2022}

 I have some great products in this Monthly Favourites post and as 
seems to be he norm over the past couple of years, BY TERRY products
feature once again. Besides loving their primer and their make-up
 blending sponge I also found a wonderful body scrub from NÛXE, a skin tint
from FENTY BEAUTY and a rich night cream from our very own local brand
 RAIN.


1.

NUXE
RÊVE DE THÉ
REVITALISING GRANULAR SCRUB


I do love a good granular exfoliating body scrub/exfoliator and this
newly launched one from NÛXE just hit my body scrub "spot" perfectly.

 Its granular texture and its irresistible scent with notes of green tea, 
rhubarb and fresh herbs delight the senses to create a revitalizing 
sensation of freshness.
 Formulated using plant-based exfoliants, this scrub with its crushed
 ice effect texture exfoliates and smoothes the skin.
 Freed of dead surface skin cells, skin feels revitalised and renewed. 
 For me it combines the perfect exfoliation with a great refreshing fragrance
It's truly bliss for the senses and I adore it...




2.

RAIN
RELAXING NIGHT CREAM
My love of rain body and bath products goes back a long, long way
and then several years ago they entered the face care arena
with a collection of 10 products, of which I have now reviewed 4. 
Knowing that I am a devotee of several French/UK/Swiss brands when
 it comes to good face care products, I was admittedly a little sceptical,
but oh! my! this night cream was a hit with both hubby & I.

This calming night cream has an ultra-rich and luxurious texture and it's
  the type of texture that's reminiscent of the night creams pre the
cream/gel era.
Despite having a rich texture, which is an absolute pleasure to apply
 to a dry/ very dry skin, it isn't heavy at all.
The skin feels comforted, nourished but more importantly non greasy,
which can be an issue with night creams.
It slotted into my existing skincare product line-up perfectly
and not only does it smell of calming Lavender, but a little goes
a long way and it proved to be very cost effective.




3.

BY TERRY
BLENDER SPONGE



This blender sponge was part of my Beauty Advent Calendar and this 
agains just goes to prove how great these calendars can be, as I would
never have bought this blender, as I'm a fan of the 
Original "Beauty Blender" make-up sponge.
Since using this one from BY TERRY I don't think I can go back to the
Beauty Blender.
My short review was part of Mays QPR post.




4.

BY TERRY
UV BASE
SPF 50




This ingenious skin-shielding primer
will PRIME, PERFECT and PROTECT your skin.
The fresh, lightweight cream gel texture gives a non-greasy, dewy finish, 
providing the perfect canvas for all your make up application.
This is the perfect way to slot sunscreen into your regime without any of the 
hassle and ensure that your skin has the best protection possible, simply apply
 it daily before make up and you’re good to go.
I personally found myself loving this product just as my daily face SPF
irrespective of whether I was applying foundation or not.





5.

FENTY BEAUTY
EAZE DROP
BLURRING SKIN TINT



Rihanna wanted to create a light coverage, easy-to-apply, flexible skin tint
 that instantly evens out your complexion and give a flattering blurred effect. 
Eaze Drop, with hydrating QuickBlur complex, is perfect for a no-makeup
 makeup look, or for when you want to look effortlessly put together. 

 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.




17 May 2022

QUICKIE PRODUCT REVIEW {QPR} MAY 2022

I have a mixed bag of some "hits" and some "misses" in 
this QPR post.
All of these 4 make-up items were inclusions in my 
2 Beauty Advent calendars,
so hence the shades were not of my choosing.



1.

Brand : NARS
Product : VELVET MATTE LIP PENCIL
Shade : DOLCE VITA
Price : $27






This NARS Cult-favourite Velvet Matte Lip Pencil instantly delivers the impact
 of a matte lipstick, but in a soft chunky pencil form.
I found it to be long lasting with a non-drying formula, good colour
pay-off and super easy to apply.
Unfortunately the shade was not ideal for me and whilst I am using 
to outline my lips I'm finding I cannot use to fill in the lips due to the
shade not being correct.
Would I buy in another shade, probably not...

Verdict : 5/10


2.

Brand : SHISEIDO
Product : COLOUR GEL LIPBALM
Shade : 107 DAHLIA
Size : 2g
Price : $26






This lightweight-yet-hydrating balm melds provide the perfect amount 
of structure and slip. 
Infused with patented humectant technology, this balm-lipstick hybrid 
offers lasting moisture and comfort, leaving lips feeling softer.
It offers a semi-sheer coverage and a delicate, shiny finish.
Again the shade wasn't exactly what what I would have chosen, but it was
 wearable and I liked the formula and the packaging very much.


Verdict : 7/10



3.

Brand : LAURA MERCIER
Product : CAVIAR EYE STICK COLOR STICK
Shade : AU NATUREL
Price : $16




Over the past couple of years I've really enjoyed a cream eyeshadow,
especially in a stick/crayon format.
This long-wearing versatile eyeshadow stick delivers effortless application.
Pigment-rich shades glide seamlessly onto lids.
 Creamy formula gives you plenty of time to smudge, blend, line, fill or define, 
so it's easy to create any look.
It's crease and transfer resistant and layers easily.
Again the shade wouldn't have been of my choosing and as the name 
suggests its Au Naturel, which is rather a nondescript shade.
I, personally, highly rate the BYTERRY Ombre Blackstar Color Fix 
Cream Eyeshadows and have several and if you would like to read 
my original review click Here
 

Verdict : 5 /10



4.

Brand : BY TERRY
Product : BLENDER SPONGE
Price : R90




Having been a fan of the "Beauty Blender" for many years
I was quite happy to see this appear behind one of the
doors in my advent calendar and I'm glad to report back
that I love it and would say I prefer it to my BB.
Can be used wet or dry.
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.

Verdict : 9/10