MY TOP 5 MAKE-UP PRODUCTS 2021

I've only 5 Make-Up products on my 2021 list, which is down from

6 products in 2020 here

 and that maybe due to the fact that I have been

more discerning with my make-up purchases during the past year

 and to be honest I'm getting to a point where I feel that I have really

found some wonderful products over the past few years and I'm loathed

to try anything new unless it speaks to me and I mean strongly

speaks to me.

Fortunately, these 5 below did and I wasn't disappointed and would

highly recommend.

Apart from the BURT'S BEES the rest all fall into the Luxury category

and two of the product were first time brands for me

As in 2020, I have 2 products from BY TERRY and I can assure you that

more will be appearing on my Top 2022 list.

Don't forget to Click on the Pink Links below to catch up on my

 Original Reviews. 

1.

BYTERRY

BRIGHTENING CC PALETTE

BEACH BOMB

I deliberated somewhat as to whether I should buy this palette

or not and I'm so glad that I finally saw the light, as this

has been my "go to" since I purchased it back in September.

Presented in a rose-gold embossed palette, which just oozes luxury, feels

so comfortable in the hand and has a great large magnifying mirror in the lid,

 which I do use, as many I don't.

I'm happy to report back that all the colours have been used equally either

 on the cheeks, face and I often apply as eyeshadow.

The colour pay off is good and true and they're easy to apply and blend

and I'm so happy with this multi-tasking palette.

It was a Limited Edition, but I see online that they are still available.

To read my Full Review

2.

BY TERRY

HYALURONIC

HYDRA CONCEALER

My collection of BY TERRY products has grown with each year and

I was excited to add the Hyaluronic Hydra Concealer back in August.

Along with a mascara, concealer is perhaps one of my most used

make-up items, so it's fair to say that I love a good concealer.

In a nutshell the Hyaluronic acid skincare concealer is an

 87% skincare based formula. 

It Hydrates,

Disguises dark circles, 

Plumps and blurs the skin, 

Brightens and protects,

 Buildable coverage and finally its Long-Lasting. 

On paper it seemed like it was a concealer that truly ticked all of my

concealer boxes and being a sucker for treatment based make-up, so

how could I or anyone else not like it, well the truth is I absolutely 

ADORE

this product and BYTERRY have nailed it again and I would go as far to say

 it's my No 1 concealer of all time.

To read my Full Review

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3.

CHANEL

LES BEIGES

FRESH-WATER TINT

Again this was another Luxury product that I dilly-dallied over

partially due to the price and did I need this type of a "barely there"

type of face tint product.

Well it appears that I did and I've been loving it, especially during 

these hot Summer months.

This was also, my first purchase ever of a Chanel Beauty product.

This lightweight, hydrating and instantly refreshing, the ultra-light formula

 is composed of 75% and can be used either on its own, 

under or over foundation.

I personally have only tried the "use on its own" method and it's like 

no other product that I have ever tried and whilst it offers zero coverage

it does reveal a radiant, healthy, glowing and hydrated complexion 

and I absolutely love everything about this product, 

with one exception...THE PRICE! and if your beauty budget can stretch,

then again, I highly recommend.

To read my Full Review

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4.

DIOR

LIP ADDICT

LIP GLOW BALM

I am a self confessed Lip Balm addict , as I have said on many occasions

and I am never too far away from one, however of late I have been 

"pushing out the spend boat" with this

 DIOR LIP GLOW LIP BALM

This was also my first DIOR spend for many a year.

Considering the price I was expecting great things from this product and 

on paper it looked promising, as this is the 1st Dior lip balm formulated

 with 97% natural-origin ingredients that

 subtly revives the natural colour of lips with a custom glow for 6h and 

hydrates the lips for 24h.

Multi-use, Dior Addict Lip Glow can be worn on its own as a lip balm

 or as a primer under lipstick, however I tended to wear it alone.

Did it turn out to be as promising on the lips as it did on paper?

Yes it did and this product may have ignited a DIOR flame

to try further Lip Addict products and shades.

To read my Full review

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5.

BURTS BEES

LIP BALMS

During 2021 I was introduced to the USA brand BURT'S BEES and have

 since become a huge fan of their Lip Balms.

I have cheated a little, as I have 3 favourites, so I've listed them all

under one. I have even included their Cuticle Cream in my 

Top Hair & Body Products of 2021.

In my opinion they have nailed ''all things'' lip balms and whether 

you are looking for a traditional moisturising natural lip balm, one with

a shimmer or a tinted lip balm you really can't go wrong with the

BURT'S BEES products, after all they have been perfecting their

Lip Balm art since 1984.

Tinted Lip Balm Review

Lip Shimmer Review

Mango Lip Balm Review

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If you would like to read my other Top posts for 2021

My Top 5 Hair & Body Products 2021

My Top 4 Most Disappointing Products 2021

Let me know in the comments below if you agree or disagree

 with any of my recommendations above.

MY TOP 5 HAIR & BODY PRODUCTS {2021}

 I have reduced the number of My Top Hair & Body product

recommendations for 2021 from a previous 10 to 5, partially due to

me trying less products in this category and also I want to keep

this list to the very best. I have also added a couple products that

don't really fit into this category, but I wanted to include, as I

recommend them highly.

I have already posted my Top 4 Most Disappointing Products of 2021

Click Here

I will also be posting 

My Top Skincare and My Top Make-Up Recommendations

very soon.

These products below are in no particular order and I will link the

 original full reviews

 in the Pink Links below

1.

CHRISTOPHE ROBIN 

CLEANSING PURIFYING SCRUB WITH SEA SALT

I have reviewed several products from the French haircare brand

Christophe Robin. My latest review was on their Purifying Sea Salt Scrub

and I cannot love this product anymore.

In short it's a scalp exfoliator and shampoo that cleanses, removes buildup, 

and soothes sensitive, flaky, and oily scalps and its the type of product

that I had been looking for.

I'm 100% sold on this product, as it left my hair and scalp feeling incredibly

fresh, clean and more importantly for me, my hair felt light, almost

weightless, which has never happened previously with any other

 hair products.

To read my original full review

2.

BURT'S BEES

LEMON BUTTER

CUTICLE CREAM

I do a love a good Cuticle Cream and during 2021 I reviewed this 

Lemon Butter one from the USA brand BURT'S BEES.

Everything about this handy little tin of lemony freshness was

pure pleasure to use and it left my dry cuticles feeler much softer

 and more nourished, so if your cuticles have been neglected then

I highly recommend that you give them a treat this Winter,

your cuticles will love it... 

To read my original Full Review

3.

KÉRASTASE 

GENESIS DEFENSE 

THERMIQUE BLOW DRY PRIMER

Having used a heat protecting/detangling product for many years

 I have been loving and using this product all year and it does last a long time.

DEFENSE THERMIQUE is an Anti hair-fall intense fortifying blow-dry fluid 

for weakened hair, prone to falling due to breakage.

I would highly recommend, as it made detangling a breeze and my hair felt

 nourished and soft whilst not feeling coated or weighed down and then there is 

that amazing fragrance.

To read my original Full Review

4.

TATA HARPER FACIAL 

AT THE OYSTER BOX HOTEL SPA

I understand this inclusion is a little out of this category but I really wanted

 to mention my TATA HARPER facial at the Oyster Box Spa, 

as it was a highlight of 2021

and I highly recommend if your budget stretches.

I opted for the TATA HARPER Illuminating Facial (75mins).

  The facial also included a welcoming foot cleansing ritual

 and a much needed hand and arm massage, which took the pamper

session to another level of sublime.

The coming together of an award winning spa and a luxury organic 

range of skincare products is an absolute match made in heaven 

and that's just how I felt for 75 minutes...I was in facial heaven.

To read my original Full Review

5.

THE WHITE COMPANY

WINTER CANDLE

This is another random that doesn't have a category, so I've included

 into the Hair & Body group.

I included this candle in one of my QPR posts (Quick Product Review)

back in September and it scored 10/10 and I just had to include it.

I'm a HUGE perfumed candle fan and always have been long before

I started my blog and I burn through many over the course of a year.

This iconic Winter candle from The White Company is perhaps their most

popular and I just adore it and thankfully my London "Kiddiewink"

has ensured that I have another one to burn for 2022.

It's a magical combination of spicy cinnamon, rich warming clove 

and fresh zesty orange which creates the perfect Christmas candle.

The fragrance pay is great and the candle burns very evenly and everything

about it makes me so happy. 

To read my original Quick Review

MONTHLY FAVOURITES {MAY & JUNE 2021}

 As always my monthly favourites span over 2 months,

which means only those standout products that I've used

over this period, will make it into this post.

I have 4 products to feature and I highly recommend them all.

1.

SUMMER FRIDAYS

JET LAG MASK

After being on my beauty Wish List for so long this much lusted 

after iconic face mask did not disappoint.

It's a multi tasking product that can be used as a nightly mask, 

daytime moisturiser, or in-flight skin saver and is packed with 

nourishing vitamins, ceramides and antioxidants that leave the skin 

renewed, radiant and basically ready for anything.

 To read my full review

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2.

BURT'S BEES

LEMON BUTTER 

CUTICLE CREAM

This product was a surprise for me, as I didn't anticipate loving it 

as much as I do. 

It sits on my bedside table and I have no issue with remembering

to use, as everything about this handy little tin of lemony freshness is

a pure pleasure to use and it left my dry cuticles feeler much softer

 and more nourished.

To read my full review

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3.

NUXE

VERY ROSE

3-IN-1 

SOOTHING MICELLAR WATER

Here's another surprise and I was misled as to the efficiency of this product, 

by the delicate pink packaging and soft rose scent, but don't be fooled as

 this Micellar Water is up there with the best.

To read my full review

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4.

ELEMIS

PRO-COLLAGEN

OVERNIGHT MATRIX

This night cream has been an absolute dream to use.

I agree 100% with all of their product claims and I must also make 

mention of how wonderful it smells, as it has that beautiful

 ELEMIS

 "Spa in a Jar" aroma.

Personally my skin has never felt and looked so smooth, nourished, 

firm, yet relaxed and dare I say it "more youthful" & "bouncy"

since using ELEMIS consistently for the past 6 months.

To read my full review

Let me know in the comments below if any of these are 

your current favourites...

BURT'S BEES LEMON BUTTER CUTICLE CREAM {REVIEW]

Like many, dry cuticles is something that I only suffer with during 

the dryer Winter months and my toes suffer way more than my fingers

 and over the past few weeks I having been putting to the test the

BURTS' BEES

LEMON BUTTER

CUTICLE CREAM

 

This 100% natural, buttery cuticle care cream is packed with natural 

ingredients to pamper you from tips to toes. 

Containing:

 Sweet Almond Oil & Cocoa Seed Butter:

Moisturizes and softens cuticles

Vitamin E and Sunflower Oil:

Nourishes brittle nails 

The divine lemon scent leaves your nails smelling clean and fresh. 

The dinky convenient tin makes anytime cuticle care easy

• just gently massage creme into cuticles after washing hands and as needed.
• It was also apparent from the first application that a little goes a long way.

• 
  

The formula despite being packed with nourishing goodness

was not overly greasy and was soon absorbed and enabled me

to use at any time of the day, rather than at night like the

previous ones that I have tried.

Everything about this handy little tin of lemony freshness was

pure pleasure to use and it left my dry cuticles feeler much softer

 and more nourished, so if your cuticles have been neglected then

I highly recommend that you give them a treat this Winter,

your cuticles will love it... 

BURT'S BEES

LEMON BUTTER

CUTICLE CREAM

17G

R

125

£

4.50

$

5.99

Available in Dischem stores and 

online

Also on Takealot

BEAUTY PRODUCTS CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW {JUNE 2021}

 As May seemed to go by in a flash, 

a very quick one at that,

it's now the 1st of June and I continue to bring you monthly

beauty product reviews.

I have coming up for you an eye product from the trusted and reliable

Clarins, a Cuticle Cream from my new found love Burt's Bees 

and two skincare products from brands that I have never tried before

 and that's always exciting for me.

Oh! and I mustn't forget the special face mask brush.

L-R

1.

BURT'S BEES

LEMON BUTTER CUTICLE CREAM

Winter is the time to "turn up" on the moisturising and nourishing

 front especially when it comes to skincare.

However I also find Winter is the only season when I suffer with 

dry cuticles and as our temperatures drop I will be testing out this 

Burt's Bees Cuticle Cream over the coming days.

* REVIEW NOW POSTED *

2.

CLARINS

TOTAL EYE LIFT

It's been a while since I have used a Clarins Eye Cream, so

I'm looking forward to seeing what this Total Eye lift has to offer.

I worked for Clarins for many years and they really do not make any

 bad products, so check back after 3 months to find out if this is an

 eye product I would recommend or not.

* REVIEW NOW POSTED *

3.

INSTITUT

ESTHEDERM

OSMOCLEAN

HYDRO REPLENISHING 

CLEANSING MILK

This is a "new try" for me and despite having heard of this brand

(its been around overseas for more than 40 years)

it appears to be gaining more exposure and popularity here in South Africa.

Launched around 3 years ago I have finally purchased two products,

the other one will be under review in July, as I'm keen to put

their Replenishing Cleansing Milk to work first.

* REVIEW NOW POSTED *

4.

SKOON

OH! SHERBET

EXFOLIATING MASK

This South African skincare brand has been on my radar for some

time and I recently got my hands on their Exfoliating Mask 

OH! SHERBET.

SKOON (which means CLEAN in Afrikaans) is run by a small, strong, 

women-led South African team, 

driving hard to offer more conscious choices to people who want to push 

this world forward.

It's a Kind, Clean, Scientific and Sustainable range and having heard

nothing but great things about this mask I thought it would be the

ideal product to review first.

I also have their branded NO MESS mask brush to review along with

the mask. 

* REVIEW NOW POSTED *

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