MONTHLY FAVOURITES {MARCH & APRIL 2020}

What strange and trying times we are currently living in with the COVID 19 Pandemic

and here in South Africa we have been living in a fairly strict Level 5 national lockdown

for the past 5 weeks and have now moved to a slightly eased Level 4 of Lockdown.

When I last wrote my Monthly Faves post back at the beginning of March I had no idea

 that it would be the last "Normal" such post pre Coronavirus.

I reviewed several beauty products over March and April that I have both loved 

and would highly recommend and include 2 make-up products and 3 skincare

products.As always click on the Pink Link to red my full review on the product

1.

FENTY BEAUTY

FULL FRONTAL

VOLUME AND CURL MASCARA

I've never really been drawn to any of the products from FENTY BEAUTY By Rihanna, 

but this mascara caught my eye and I was intrigued.

You may find my review a little contradictory, but it doesn't detract from the

fact that this is a good mascara albeit a pricey one.

To read my full review

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2.

GLAMGLOW

BRIGHTEYES

Since writing my original review and commenting how good this product is,in terms

of cost per use, its still going strong. It has been my comforting go to eye cream 

every morning during lockdown and it shows no signs of coming to an end

 anytime soon.

Again for all the full info on this illuminating eye cream click on the link below

To read my full review

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3.

GATINEAU

GENTLE SILK CLEANSER

After working for GATINEAU many, many, beauty years ago, revisiting this cleanser

was a like visiting an old dear friend and it brought back such good memories

of both working with the brand and using their wonderful products.

Without doubt I would recommend this premium cleanser milk whether you have a sensitive skin or not, besides it being an effective cleanser it soothes, calms 

and comforts the skin and who doesn't enjoy some extra comforting at this time.

To read my full review

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4.

STRIVECTIN

ADVANCED GLOW

This was a first for me, as I have never tried any products from the much

acclaimed premium skincare brand - StriVectin and it didn't disappoint.

The Tri-Phase Daily Glow Toner was a pleasure to use and since mine

came to an end, I really am missing my daily encounter with this gentle

 and softening Glow Toner.

To find out more, as to why I am missing this product so much, 

click on the link below

To read my full review

GLAMGLOW BRIGHTEYES {REVIEW}

GLAMGLOW burst onto the South African beauty scene in mid 2017 with an

array of their now iconic MUD face masks.Born and bred in sunny California

GLAMGLOW is a skincare range that offers more than just face masks.

Having never tried any of their masks, I couldn't comment as

to whether the Gravity Mud defies gravity or even if the Thirsty Mud quenches a 

dehydrated skin and I doubt that I will ever find out, as I must confess

 their collection of face masks just doesn't appeal to me and quite honestly

 seem a little gimmicky.

However it's a different story for their GLAMGLOW BRIGHTEYES as my interest was 

piqued from their overseas September 2019 launch, so much so, 

it was added to my overseas shopping list for my trip to the UK/Dubai in September.

Unfortunately little did I know that this product would be so difficult to get my little

grubby (not really) beauty hands on.

Beauty Editors, Celebrities and Beauty Bloggers around the world had given 

"Glowing" reviews (excuse the pun) on this rose gold pot of eye goodness.

Everywhere I went in the UK was "Sold Out" and apparently 700 units sold on the

 first day of launch and 600 units on the second day in SEPHORA.

Alas I came back empty handed and my plan B was soon put into action as my

"London Kiddiewink" was due over in December and I managed to have one

delivered to him once they came back into stock.

Despite many beauty boffs now claiming that an eye cream is not necessary,

 I have always used a separate product for around the eye area since

 I was around 20 and I have absolutely

no regrets and to this day I still recommend that you use a specialised eye cream

 rather than be tempted to you use your face creams over the eye area.

I do however understand that face cream formulas have changed over the years 

and now some can be used safely around the eye, but for treating the delicate eye area,

 eye creams/gels/serums are still a twice daily must for me.

BRIGHTEYES is an illuminating eye cream formulated with a wonderful cocktail of
effective peptides, caffeine and an intense infusion of hyaluronic acid 
to instantly brighten dark circles and reduce visible signs of fatigue around the eyes 
for a super well-rested, glowing look. 

ILLUMINATING SPHERES : Instantly brighten dark circles around eyes.

CAFFEINE : Energizes and revitalizes dull, tired-looking eyes.
HYALURONIC ACID : Plumps and hydrates all day.
PEPTIDES :Help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the 

entire eye area.

GLAMGLOW BRIGHTEYES 

can be used daily and not only around the eye area but over the eyelids also.

Besides liking the pretty rose gold pot I also enjoyed the eye cream thanks to its creamy

nourishing, yet lightweight formula. I found it quickly absorbed and was an absolute pleasure to apply. 

The brightening aspect of this product thanks to the Illuminating Spheres was,

for me, noticeable and I do love any light reflecting or illuminating ingredients in my 

face and eye products.

I happily experienced my overall eye area to have a more relaxed,rested and

 dare I say it, more youthful in appearance, so if you feel that you

 always look fatigued around the eye area, then this is an eye cream to consider, 

as it targets that issue along with all the usual anti-ageing benefits required 

from a good eye cream.

After using the eye cream for over 10 weeks, I'm hesitant to make a claim that my

dark circles have improved, but that's always a difficult ask of any eye product.

What I will claim is that this eye cream works out to be very cost effective, as I still have 

3/4 of the pot left after 2 applications per day, which I would say is pretty good going

for an eye cream.

After only a couple of applications I soon realised what all the frenzy over this

 eye cream was about.

Sadly though GLAMGLOW South Africa are not launching this product, so a

trusted "Cosmetic Mule" will be needed if you want this product.

GLAMGLOW

BRIGHTEYES

15ML

R

N/A

£

29

$

39

 I will continue and finish the jar and as always I will give you further feedback

 if needed in a future Friday Feedback post.

Let me know in the comments below if you have tried the BRIGHTEYES or a

 GLAMGLOW Mask, as maybe now is the time I should give one of their masks a try...