MONTHLY FAVOURITES {JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2022}

 It's the beginning of March, which means it's time for my round up of

Monthly Favourites for January & February.

These are my personal "faves" of all the products that I have reviewed 

over the past two months and would recommend them all without 

any hesitation.

1.

INOAR

 +AMOR -SODIO

 MASK

Towards the end of 2021 I was very kindly gifted 2 products from 

INOARS's newly launched range +Amor -Sodio, which translated means

More Love Less Salt

+Amor -Sodio is a revolutionary range of sulphate free products.

After my first application I wasn't overly impressed, so on the 2nd

use I increased the amount I applied and left it on longer than the

recommended 3 minutes and WOW what it difference that change made.

My hair feels incredibly soft, shiny and fuller.

It leaves no oily coating on the hair shaft, so the hair doesn't

feel weighed down with product and now that I have my

 correct dosage and timings worked out, my hair smells & feels great

 every time and my hair appears to be truly loving this mask.

This is a "Highly Recommend" product.

To read original review

2.

ELEMIS

PRO-COLLAGEN

RENEWAL SERUM

In my eyes ELEMIS can do no wrong, as I have yet to use one of their

products that I didn't like or enjoy.

The Pro-Collagen Renewal Serum is a rejuvenating and firming serum that

 encourages renewal without any retinol.

It could not have been any easier to incorporate into my existing  

daily skincare regime.

In a "Beauty Nutshell" it's an effective, easy to use, lightweight

 Retinol Alternative Facial Concentrate

that can be used by all skin types.

If you’re after youthful and plump skin without any of the side effects

from Retinol products like dryness, redness or irritation, 

look no further, you’ve found the one.

To read original review

3.

BY TERRY

BAUME DE ROSE

HAND

This pink lightweight, yet velvety-rich formula glides on effortlessly, is quick 

absorbing and leaves that all important, non-greasy finish.

 Your hands are left feeling beautifully silky soft, smooth, moisturised

 and smelling of beautiful roses...

Simply the Baume de Rose Hand Cream is pure luxury for the hands.

To read original review 

4.

SKIN PROUD

COOLING EYE SERUM STICK

The name of this product just spoke to me...

 Icicle Cooling Eye Serum Stick By Skin Proud

It's aimed at a younger demographic and Skin Proud believes in being

 transparent, cutting out the confusion, whilst being easy to use,

 100% vegan and clean products, with straight to the point ingredients.

Featuring a five-part hyaluronic acid complex, this instantly cooling balm

 freshens and tightens, whilst helping to lock in hydration for healthy

 under eyes.

Now this product hasn't replaced any of my current eye treatments,

 but it's rather a welcome extra addition.

If you are a "first timer" with an eye product, then this is a great one.

I personally find it so easy to just pick up and apply

several times a day, as I adore the packaging, the swipe around the

eye application and its instantly cooling effect.

To read my QPR review

 

MONTHLY FAVOURITES {NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2020}

Todays Monthly Favourites post could be viewed as either my 

first of 2021 or my last of 2020, as I'm giving you the run down of the beauty

products I liked and highly rated during November & December.

I would estimate that 90% of the products I try out have been

purchased be me and even if a product was a PR Gift you can be assured 

that my opinions and views on a product will always be 

honest and truthful and nothing will change going forward.

I have a good assortment of products that I thoroughly enjoyed

over the past two months ranging from skincare, fragrance, haircare 

and even a product for the nails and needless to say that if they have made 

it onto my monthly favourites list then they're all worthy of a re-purchase.

Don't forget that I have my annual "Top" series of posts coming out later this

month and those lists are not to be missed, especially if you are looking

for tried, tested and highly recommended beauty products.

1.

JO MALONE 

LONDON

WOOD SAGE AND SEA SALT

COLOGNE

I was very slow to the party with this JO MALONE offering, as its been around 

since 2014, HELLO and I only discovered my love for it at the end of 2020 and

 sadly that has been my loss.

I just adore the complex ingredients, which

 include ambrette seed, sea salt and sage, along with red algae and grapefruit.

Wood Sage & Sea Salt is a lighterCitrus/Woody/Aromatic fragrance 

and is a perfect, easy wearing daily summer fragrance.

To read my full review Click Here

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2.

ZELENS

TRANSFORMER

INSTANT RENEWAL MASK

This was a great skincare find (albeit an expensive one) and it came about 

from me first trying a sample of this anti-aging mask that was developed 

by Dr. Marko Lens for his tailor-made "Red Carpet" facials,

 so I was expecting something special from this mask and it certainly 

didn't disappoint, far from it, as it exceeded

all my expectations and coming from me that's quite some praise...

To read my full review Click Here

 

3.

HUXLEY

SECRET OF SAHARA

GLOW AWAKENING CREAM

Huxley is the first Korean skincare brand that I have ever tried any product from

and by my own admission I have and always will be a lover of European skincare, especially the French brands.

That being said I'm open to sailing into new skin care waters and Korean

Beauty has lots to offer, so this is me dipping my toe in...

And again I wan't disappointed and it became my go to, easy daily 

moisturiser for several months and a re-purchase is on the cards.

To read my full review Click Here

4.

MAVALA

MAVADRY

SPRAY

Again I was very slow to discover this and dare I say it again...

 it was my loss. This Quick Dry nail spray has been an absolute winner

for me, as I no longer have smudged nails.

For me this product is now a "Must Have" and I don't know how I

have persevered for so long without it.

To read my full review Click Here

5.

INOAR

LOTUS FLOWER OIL

It may seem like a small bottle, but don't be fooled, as this tiny 

divine smelling package

packs a powerful punch of all round hair goodness.

The Lotus Flower is composed of plant ingredients that penetrate deep 

into the hair fibre and gives back its natural moisture. 

It strengthens, repairs, realigns, reduces frizz, and restores hair health & shine.

I've also come to realise that a little of this product really does go a long way

and offers great value for money and cannot recommend highly enough.

To read my full review Click Here

Please do let me know in the comments below if any of the above products

 are your favourites also...

MONTHLY FAVOURITES {SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 2020}

 I have rather a busy monthly favourites post today consisting of 

7 favourites from the past two months and I really

couldn't reduce this list, as all of these products are worthy 

of an inclusion in this post.

I have found myself reaching for them regularly and in some cases daily

 and I have been loving them all.

As always Pink Links will be included, so you can go back and

read my full reviews for all the product info and of course

my thoughts and opinions, before you possibly buy.

Enjoy!

1.

BYTERRY

HYALURONIC HYDRA-FOUNDATION

I have been soo... loving this foundation from BYTERRY

It was one of the products on my wish list and I have no regrets

purchasing this rather pricey foundation, as it's been worth every cent.

As I said in my full review, as we age the serum/treatment focused 

foundations are fast becoming my favourites, as I need that extra boost.

To read my full review click here

2.

SVR

VITAMIN C

MASQUE ANTI-OX

This has been another product that I have been reaching for, as I am so

enjoying the foam format.

 Not a skincare brand that immediately springs to mind, but if this 

micro-peel is anything to go by, then it's a brand that I'm hopefully going to 

look into more in the future.

To read my full review click here

3.

AVÈNE

CICALFATE+

RESTORATIVE PROTECTIVE CREAM

As I soon discovered, after burning my hand on the steam from

boiled potatoes I learned that this product is one of those

"must haves" in the house, its a repairing and protecting "do it all"

cream for the whole family.

Despite having great results, when suffering from "Mask Acne" I

have been reaching for this cream to soothe any irritated rashes and of

course my steam burn, but the person who has fallen in love with this 

product has been my hubby, who has been applying daily to

dry, red patches of skin on his face and forehead, so I think I've

now lost the product to him.

If you would like to find out all of the uses of this protective cream

then click here

4.

L'OCCITANE

INVIGORATING FACE & EYE MASK

I initially purchased the mono dose pod of this product that lasted me around

 2-3 applications and I soon realised that this

multi tasking face and eye mask had to be a part of my face mask wardrobe.

I found it refreshing and cooling on the skin, perfect for summer and was unlike

 any other face mask that I had and this led to me to buy the full size

a couple of weeks later.

To read all the details in my full review click here

5.

BIODERMA

SENSIBIO H20

MAKE-UP REMOVING MICELLE WATER

I am still cross with myself that this Iconic Micellar Water, that's

celebrating its 25th Birthday this year, escaped me for so long and I

have no explanation!

It's fair to say this this is the BEST micellar water I have tried to date

and is deserving of the awards and its cult beauty following.

To read my full review click here

6.

URBAN DECAY

PERVERSION MASCARA

It's fair to say that I'm a mascara addict and this mascara from

URBAN DECAY has been a pleasure to use and one that I highly recommend. 

It's an intense black, ultra-creamy, lengthening and volumizing mascara 

that glides on beautifully and is buildable stroke after stroke.

To find out why I highly recommend click here

7.

INOAR

HYDRATING 

SANITIZER GEL

Who would have ever thought that Hand Sanitisers and Hand Creams would

become such a daily part of our lives, but they have.

This one has pride of place on entering the house and is the only Hand Sanitizer 

that has been a success with the whole family.

It contains 70% alcohol ensuring that 99,9% of bacteria, viruses and germs 

are immediately eliminated, BUT, leaves your skin feeling nourished, 

moisturized and soft, due to the inclusion of Argan Oil. ⁠

To find out more click here

MONTHLY FAVOURITES {MAY & JUNE 2020}

Yikes another two months have passed and it's time for yet another of my

 Monthly Favourites post.

Again I have a mixed bag of "faves" that include a candle, bath, lip, eye products

and a facial roller and don't forget to click on the Pink Links below to

read my full reviews on all of this months favourite products.

1.& 2.

RITUALS

RITUALS OF AYURVEDA

FOAM BATH & SCENTED CANDLE

I have fallen head over heels in love with the Dutch health and wellbeing brand

 RITUALS and especially

with the RITUAL OF AYURVEDA collection of products.

Inspired by the ancient Indian wisdom of Ayurveda or “science of life,” the collection is characterised by a delicate fragrance of Indian rose with Himalaya honey 

and sweet almond oil.

I'm already fearing the day when both of these products are finished, as I know they

 won't be easy to get hold of anymore, but they literally make me happy when I use.

To read my full review

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3.

RODIAL 

DRAGON'S BLOOD 

EYE MASK

I have a slight fascination with RODIAL as a brand, as they have some wonderful 

 products that I want to investigate further.

Having tried a mascara of theirs, that I wasn't too impressed with, their skincare

on the other hand has impressed me and none more so than this eye mask.

I've had this in my mask collection for such a long time and I'm now cross with

myself that I didn't try it sooner than I did.

For me it did everything it claimed it would do and more and it's already on my

re-purchase list.

To read my full review

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4.

SEPHORA

ROSE QUARTZ

FACIAL MASSAGER/ROLLER

After being slightly sceptical, as I often am about beauty gadgets, this proved

me wrong and I cannot believe how much I adore my cooling Rose Quartz roller.

I am still using daily and it's incorporated into my beauty regime, so easily

and nicely. I highly recommend, but as always gadgets only work with continued

use and for me that doesn't seem to be a problem yet...

To read my full review

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4.

LABELLO

CRAYON

LABELLO Crayons 

are newly launched and instantly provide your lips with high colour coverage, yet its 

unique moisturizing formula instantly melts into your lips and keeps

 them moisturized, with a long-lasting effect.

I have since purchased another shade and despite reviewing a couple of

high end Lip Balms over the past two months, they haven't made it onto this list whilst 

the more affordable Labello has.

To read my mini review

MONTHLY FAVOURITES {MAY/JUNE 2017}

For the past 2 months I have discovered and tried some really great products and a couple of these items featured below may well make it onto my 

Top 5 Skincare Products of 2017 list that I compile every year.

(Unfortunately though two of the below are not currently available in South Africa)

To read my previous Top 5 Skincare Lists

1.

This product was not on my beauty radar even though I love the French brand NUXE.

I was given a sample of their rêve de miel Face & Body Ultra-Rich Cleansing Gel and I was so glad that I tried this amber coloured, honey fragranced gel, as it gets a huge thumbs up from Moi...

To read my review

NUXE rêve de miel Face & Body Ultra-Rich Cleansing Gel

2.

I'm now onto my 2nd box of these Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Recovery Eye Masks and I adore them.

Unfortunately they will not be available in South Africa and that's a pity, as my future supplies will have to be via my UK based "Kiddiewink".

If you can get your hands on a box, even though they're pricey, they are well worth it for the instant "pick me up" radiant effect for eyes.

To read my review

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Recovery Eye Mask

3.

Another skincare favourite from the past 2 months has been the PIXI Glow Tonic Exfoliating Tonic that contains 5% Glycolic Acid.

Again this is a product that isn't available for sale in South Africa, but again well worth the effort if you can get you hands on one.

To read my review

PIXI Glow Tonic

4.

I didn't mention this next product in my March/April favourites,but I think it needs to be added to this favourites list for May/June.

I don't often dedicate a full blog post to a nail polish, but this one from the recently launched (in South Africa) LOV brand got just that, a blog post.

I have since bought another shade and my collection is growing, but read my review to find out why I loved this polish so much...

To read my review

LOVinity Long Lasting Nail Lacquer 

MONTHLY FAVOURITES {JULY/AUGUST 2016}

These months are just flying by and its already time for me to post
my 'faves" for July and August.
Let me know if some of your favourites are here.

1.

This Lip Balm for the French brand Nuxe could possibly be one of my all time faves and my pot is still far from finished.

Here is the pink link to my review in case you missed this one.

Nuxe reve de miel review

2.

My eyes have literally been opened recently, opened up that is, as benefit have nailed it when it comes to the eyebrows. 

Never having been too concerned about my brows benefit have completely changed that, so read my post to find out how this "50" something year old has changed her opinion.

Its all about brows - benefit brow review

3.

My first visit to this market was only last weekend and I can't wait to go back, as it really is worth many more visits and I'm especially looking forward to their Christmas markets.
I will leave the photos to tell the story of my visit and what you can expect to see.


Shongweni Farmers Craft Market