URBAN DECAY EYESHADOW PRIMER POTION ANTI-AGING {REVIEW}

I've never been too sure if eyeshadow primers really do add any

longevity to my eyeshadow or add any value to my beauty life. 

I've always perceived them as being an add-on purchase that's nice to have 

and hopefully its one that works. 

After saying this I recently bought one, along with several other items,
 from the newly opened boutique in Gateway

Urban Decay 
Eyeshadow Primer Potion 
Anti-Ageing

 To read my Urban Decay Reviews

I have to admit, I was totally sold, on one of my least favourite type of products,

 by the sales consultant, who assured me that it would change my opinion

on eyeshadow primers
(By the way there are 5 variants of Eyeshadow Primer Potions available
I opted for the always needed Anti-Ageing version)

She grabbed my attention by mentioning several 
"trigger words" 

like Anti-Ageing, fills in the imperfections, minimise fine lines, blurs etc.

all the things that a woman with an ageing eye area wants to hear.

This creamy eyeshadow primer lets you prep the lids for eyeshadows, 

providing an all-day, 24hr, crease-free wear. 

Its innovative ingredients minimise the look of wrinkles while improving

 the appearance of tone and texture. 

Dermaxyl® helps to smooth the appearance of wrinkles, and Kalpariane® supports plumping, firming, and hydrating the skin as it improves

 suppleness and elasticity. 

The optical blurring pigments create a subtle, soft-focus effect that instantly

 brightens up tired eyes and reduces the look of redness, thinning skin in the eye area, and other imperfections. 
Yes I had to have this product...

The nude coloured formula glides on smoothly with the wand applicator 

and here I must stress that a little goes a long way. 

It's best to apply your eyeshadow after application as the primer, when fresh 

acts like a magnet and helps to "lock in" the vibrancy of any colour.

I happily found that the primer didn't interfere with the application or the blending 

of my shadows, which happened to be from my Urban Decay palettes.

Initially I wasn't super impressed with its "staying power" as my eyeshadow

 generally lasts anyway and I don't suffer with oily eyelids or creasing shadows,
so I can't vouch for how well it handles these issues,but judging by
other reviews and reports, it handles them pretty well...

After using several times and not being "wowed" I reverted back to not using

 and that's when I realised just how much I needed this product.

I love that it's an Anti-Ageing treatment primer and only once

I stopped using, did I truly appreciate what a good product it was

 and despite thinking previously that my eyeshadow lasted, which it did,

 but just not with the same true colour that was applied 12 hours or so earlier.
I have even worn "sans" shadows and despite not being able
 to put my finger on it,my eyelid area definitely looked
better, I'd say the fine lines appeared softer and the skin looked smoother
either way, there is a reason - it's one of 
Urban Decays "Best Sellers"

Overall the sales consultant made a good call by recommending this product

and if like me you doubt the effectiveness of eyeshadow primers

then maybe we've just been trying the wrong ones...

Urban Decay 

Eyeshadow Primer Potion 

Anti-Ageing

10mls

R

335

£

19.50

$

24

For further info and to order

Online

BEAUTY PRODUCTS CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW {OCTOBER 2018}

I seem to have several cleansing products to review over the next month or so 

and it wasn't planned that way, but that's sometimes just how it goes.

1.

I was around in the day when PAYOT was named after its founder Dr.Payot 
and despite knowing about this French skincare, for what seems a lifetime, 
I can't ever recall trying any of their products.

Well this is all about to change as I've got their 
Moisturising Cleansing Milk with Raspberry Extract 
and the
 Radiance Boosting Perfecting Lotion 
to try over the next few weeks and being a "cleanser and toner" person 
I'm really looking forward to giving this duo a test, especially as they come in 
400ml containers with easy controllable pump dispensers.

*NOW POSTED*

To read my full review

2.

Mineraline is an affordable face and body care brand that's readily available

 at Dischems countrywide and at the beginning of this year I reviewed their 

Invigorating Aloe Vera Gel in a QPR (Quick Product Review) 

post and I really enjoyed the cooling, refreshing goodness that the 

Aloe gel offered.

mineraline Invigorating Aloe Vera Gel Review

This time I'm putting their Aloe Vera Body Lotion to the test, which will be ideal

for the upcoming summer months when my body care steps down to the more

lightweight easy wearing lotions and gels.

*NOW POSTED*

To read my full review

3.

Neutrogena is again another brand that is new to my skin, but their 
Hydro Boost Micellar Water 
caught my eye and I do love a good Micellar Water, so let's see how this performs
 and compares to the many others that I have tried.

*NOW POSTED*

To read my full review

To read my previous "Beauty Products Currently Under Review" Posts

along with the full reviews of each product

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URBAN DECAY NAKED ULTIMATE BASICS EYESHADOW PALETTE {REVIEW}

For sometime now I've been on the lookout for a quality palette that contains 

subtle matte eye shadows. 

Matte shadows are far more flattering for the older woman, as with age

 the skin on your eyelid becomes more crepey.

Applying eyeshadow definitely becomes more challenging as we age and shimmery shadows only accentuate any creepiness and can be more ageing, hence why so

many women opt to stop using eyeshadows altogether.

This Urban Decay Naked Ultimate Basics palette contains 12 basic matte shades 

and it was all that I wanted it to be and more. There's no doubt that the Urban Decay shadow formula's are not only true to colour, they're easy to apply, buildable 

and blend easily and with very little powder fall out.

They don't crease and they lasted for as long as I needed them to.

This selection of 12 shades offer pink nudes, pale and warm browns and burnt oranges

and it covers all you need to create endless natural eye looks from just a wash 

of neutral colour all over the eye area, to a more smokey eye look. 

(I've actually used all of the colours in this palette, which is not the norm for me,

 as there's normally at least one shade that I don't like) 

This palette contains several light shades, which I tend to use the most of, 

especially for highlighting my ever decreasing eye lid area and under the eyebrow. 

There's also a lovely selection of darker shades to use along the lash line and of course several very wearable transitional shades.

The sleek palette comes with a useful large mirror and one application brush, 

which I personally never use from any palettes regardless of the brand.

The palette also has a quality feel in the hand,which I enjoyed.

The purpose of my search was to find one quality eyeshadow palette that contains a useful selection of flattering natural, basic matte shades that I can confidently recommend to everyone, but particularly to the more mature of us and I'm excited that Urban Decay delivers just that with their 

Naked Ultimate Basics... 

It's name is very apt as in my opinion it is the Ultimate Basic Palette and its one that

should be in everyones hand...

If you hurry the Urban Decay Website in South Africa currently has this palette on

 sale 

at an unbelievable price.

Urban Decay 

Naked Ultimate Basics

R

Normally R860

On Sale Online 

 R430

£

39.50

To read my other reviews on Urban Decay products

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ROCKWOOD THEATRE DURBAN - A ROCKING WORLD TOUR

If you're looking for some toe tapping, sign-along, finger clicking, good entertainment

then check out this thoroughly enjoyable latest production  

A Rocking World Tour

 at 

Rockwood Theatre, Sibaya Casino. 

You embark on a musical journey of epic proportions, spinning the globe for the love of music, diversity, rhythm and beat.

This immersive musical tour kicks off in Australasia where great bands and singers that rocked down under, we pay homage to the greats -  AC/DC, Midnight Oil and the irresistible Kylie Minogue.

Spin the globe and get caught up in an Asian adventure, with a colorful fusion of high energy Bhungra and Bollywood Hits.

The next mandatory stop is in the World’s party Capital, Europe! and kick the party off with Sweden’s Roxette and ABBA, Norway’s A-Ha, France’s Gypsy Kings and Daft Punk, Germany’s Boney – M! 

You to jet off to Britain to Celebrate the greatest rock band of all time – Led Zeppelin!

The World Tour continues with the sultry sounds of Latino pop, Mexico’s Carlos Santana and bop to Jamaican jams of Bob Marley. Then belly dance your way through to South America, the only place where hips don’t lie to the sizzling sounds of pop princess Shakira.

We start two-stepping in the name of American greatness with the undisputed king of pop Michael Jackson, and share the stage with Katy Perry and Miley Cyrus.

The last leg of our tour, we touch down on our home turf– Woza Mzanzi! With familiar sounds of Freshly Ground, Brenda Fassie, Mandoza and PJ Powers.

Rockwood Theatre, set within the iconic complex of Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom.  The 360-degree style event venue is designed to deliver the best possible entertainment experiences. Be immersed in this amazing LIVE SHOW VENUE, perfect for fundraisers and year end functions. 

The venue opens at 18h30 for dinner service, with show commencing at 20h00 from Thursday – Saturday and 14h00 on Sundays.  

Food can be ordered in the venue or you can take food in that has been bought from the franchises in the complex.   

Rockwood Theatre Sibaya now accepts Thank U cards for ticket purchases and bookings are open for A Rocking World Tour (13 September – 4 November 2018)

 Tickets R99 per person (Thursday) 

R130 per person (Friday – Sunday), 

Sunday Special for pensioners of 50% off ticket price and Kids U12 are free.

General Information / Bookings
Pre-order food and drinks 
Tel: 031 161 0000

Book Online

AVÈNE COLD CREAM NOURISHING BODY LOTION {REVIEW}

I recently realised that all of my body lotions are fragranced 

and I don't have any fragrance free options in my collection.

I came across this body lotion from one of my favourite fragrance free, 

hypoallergenic French skincare brands Avène.

The Avène Cold Cream Nourishing Body Lotion 

 forms part of the Cold Cream range, which is a product line 

formulated to restore the hydrolipidic film in sensitive dry to very dry skin. 

This small range of products for the face and body is purely aimed to

to leave the skin feeling ,restored, nourished and soothed.

I have reviewed their Cold Cream Lip Cream when I visited the UK during Winter

 a couple of years ago and I can assure you it was severely put to the test

Read my full review

I found the formula of this body lotion to be both light and non greasy.

It combines the natural botanical oils of Coconut,Safflower and Sesame

and leaves a velvety soft, comforted, supple, soft finish to the skin.

It was super easy to apply and the handy dispensing pump made it

not only quick, but each pump was controllable and avoided 

unnecessary wastage.

After several weeks of use, I can highly recommend this body lotion

as it has filled that void in my lotion/cream collection of a simple, easy to use, 

yet effective daily application of restorative moisture.

Not only great for sensitive skins, but ideal if you want to avoid clashes between

a fragrance and a different fragranced body lotion.

Another plus factor with this product is the price, as it comes in a 400ml size

and retails for R199.95 and that equates to good value in my 

"beauty book".

Avène 

Cold Cream

 Nourishing Body Lotion

400mls 

Pump Bottle 

R

199.95

Available from selected Clicks and Dischem countrywide

To read more of my reviews on Avène products

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QUICKIE PRODUCT REVIEWS {QPR} SEPTEMBER 2018

There are only 2 QPR's for you in this post today, but I'm so excited to tell you about the item that I've given a score of 10/10 

which I don't think I've ever given before, so let's start off with one of the best

 beauty discoveries this year.

Brand : Beauty Basics

Product : Make-up Brush Cleaning Mat

Price : R49

I can't believe that I'm so excited about a brush cleaning tool, yes a hand held 

silicone mat that does such a great job of cleaning make-up brushes of any size 

or shape and it makes me happy. 

It's turned the, once dreaded, chore into a pleasure. 

The mat has 3 different areas of textured silicone that allows for a change in the agitation, which in turn thoroughly cleans the brush. 

Apply your regular cleansing product to a wet brush head and massage away over 

the mat until the water runs clean, rinse and hey voila!

 you have lovely clean brushes in next to no time.

The mat is really easy to handle and sits securely in your hand whilst you

 massage the brush using your free hand.

The mat itself easily rinses clean and the whole process is not only pleasurable,

 but super quick and easy. This product is literally a life saving tool for users of multiple brushes and I highly recommend. It's the best R49 I've ever spent.

Verdict : 10/10

~~~~~~

Brand : Bourjois

Product : Healthy Mix Foundation

Price : R265.95

• I have used the Boujois City Radiance Foundation on n off for several years now 
  and I recently bought their Healthy Mix Foundation, which is their 
  Anti-age foundation with a blend of vitamin C that gives anti-fatigue effect, 
  vitamin E that performs anti-oxidant action, 
  and vitamin B5 that tonifies the skin. 
  
  
  I have to admit I do prefer my Bourjois City Radiance foundation over this one.
  To read my full review on the Bourjois City Radiance Foundation
  
  
   I found the coverage to be better and the overall finish gave my skin a more radiant look, which for me is more important 
  than the inclusion of small quantities of vitamins.
  
  
  Whilst this is not a bad foundation, I wouldn't re purchase, but it all depends 
  on what your requirements are from a foundation.
  Bourjois fans don't panic as
  unfortunately Bourjois products are no longer stocked in Clicks
  but they are available online from Le Beauty Club and the prices seem to have remained the same.
  
  
   Le Beauty Club SA

Verdict : 6/10

BEAUTY ADVENT CALENDARS LAUNCHING IN THE UK {OCTOBER 2018}

The second post in my series on the Beauty Advent Calendars being 

launched in the UK includes several from my personal favourite beauty houses.

October will also see many of the calendars going on sale either in store or online.

As always many do sell out fairly quickly, especially those that are limited

in quantity.


To read which Beauty Advent Calendars were launched during August & September

MOLTON BROWN OPULENT INFUSIONS ADVENT CALENDAR

It just wouldn't be Christmas in the stores without the advent calendar

from Molton Brown making an appearance.

An annual hit, it always contains a great selection of their

wonderful bath and body products, in fact you receive 24 gifts and do I spot 

a candle in this pic?

Price

£175

Available

21st October 2018

SUSANNE KAUFMANN ADVENT CALENDAR

This 24 day Advent Calendar doesn't look the most festive from

the organic natural skincare brand Susanne Kaufmann, but it excites me.

Having tried one of her face masks earlier this year

I would love to get my hands on one of these, as they say it

will contain bath oils, body products, salts and even festive teas.

(There will however be a different all-gold version available exclusive to 

Net-a-Porter)

Price

£110

Gold Calendar

£175

(Exc to Net-a-Porter)

Available

October 2018

DYPTIQUE ADVENT CALENDAR

One day I would love to receive this calendar from Dyptique 

seriously who wouldn't?

It really is the advent calendar of dreams.

25 days of fragrant excitement with a selection of their famous

candles and fragrance.

Price

£325

Available

 15th October 2018 

HARRODS BEAUTY ADVENT CALENDAR

This has to be the ultimate beauty advent calendar and along with the Dyptique

this is on my "Dream On" wishlist.

It's pure skincare luxury when it comes to its contents.

25 days will give you goodies from Huda Beauty,Acqua d Parma,

Sisley and the beauty luxe list goes on.

This collection carries a value of £680

Price

£250

Available

 1st October 2018 

Source of pricing and availability info and photo credits

Marie Claire Magazine