RECENT BEAUTY EMPTIES {OCTOBER 2020}

Even though I say it myself I am getting better at saving my
empty products so I can show you which I liked and have finished and those 

that I would re-purchase.

L-R

1.

CAUDALIE

 Instant Foaming Cleanser

The Instant Foaming Cleanser has been a permanent fixture in my 

shower now for over a year and I have yet to buy this product.

I received 3 x 50mls sizes in various free gifts and these handy travel sizes 

have kept me going, until now.

As many of my readers will already know,I've learned to enjoy

 foam/oil cleansers far more over the last 2-3 years, as I've always been 

a cleansing milk/lotion lover.

Even though I don't use it daily I do use it regularly for ease, to cleanse my

skin whilst I'm in the shower.

I have written a full review if you would like to know more about this

foaming cleansing product Click Here

2.

ELEMIS

revitalise-me

Hand & Body Wash

I was gifted this ELEMIS product by a friend back in 2019, yet I only started 

using at the beginning of this year and I've so enjoyed using it.

I have not actually written a review on this product, so here's a 

mini review.

I'm a huge fan of quality Hand Washes, hence the reason I was bought

 it as a gift and it didn't disappoint.

I used mine as a hand wash and didn't try it as a body wash and it promises

to cleanse, revive and uplift the skin.

Powerful essential oils of Thyme, Basil and Neroli are conditioning and gentle

on the skin and also make this product smell very "Spa" like, which

was heavenly every time I washed my hands.

I find the better quality the hand wash is, the longer it lasts, as you only

need to use a small amount.

I don't think this particular ELEMIS product is available in South Africa

and mine was bought in the UK and it retails for £28.00 for 300 mls

and I'm very sorry to see this luxury hand wash finish.

3.

BATH & BODY WORKS

WHITE BARN

LAVENDER VANILLA

CANDLE

Again I think this is a product that I have never reviewed before here on 

Beauty Shout Box. Bath and Body Works is a brand that we don't have

in South Africa or in the UK, however Dubai has several stores 

and even a concession now at Dubai Airport, so as you can imagine a visit

is always a must when either stopping off or passing through the airport.

My regular purchases are the PocketBac, candles and liquid hand washes

and seeing I was last there in February I have a nice little stash to

keep me going for a while.

White Barn is a sister brand to Bath & Body Works and have the most

divine selection of affordable fragranced candles.(even in Rands)

 Not only do they give a good

amount of fragrance during burning, but they also burn down

evenly and well. They're also one of the few candles that actually burn 

down. to the bottom of the container.

I would highly recommend buying if you ever get the chance.

4.

LABELLO

Crayon Lip Balm

This was one of two purchases during our strict lockdown and I'm

afraid that will be how I remember this product, that being said I

do love the LABELLO crayons and have two of their 3 shades.

They're so easy to carry around and apply. The colour payoff is

good and a re-purchase of the shade in the photo is on the cards.

 My only complaint with this product, would be their poor shade selection 

and would love to see more shades on offer.

To read my mini review click here

5.

SIMPLE

WATER BOOST

Micellar Cleansing Water

This was also a purchase from Dubai back in February, and whilst

we do have a small range of SIMPLE products here in South Africa I

don't think we yet have the Water boost range. 

As a cheap and cheerful Micellar Water I enjoyed and would re-purchase

and if you would like to read more in my full review click here

6.

GATINEAU

FLORACIL

Gentle Eye Make-Up Remover

This was somewhat of a trip down memory lane with this eye make-up

remover and a good one at that.

I loved the product way back then and its still as good as I remember it,

so a re-purchase is definitely on the "Beauty Cards".

Click here to find out why I loved this product so much.

I have written several product reviews on the brands featured above and 

if you would to read more of them just click on the links below

SIMPLE

CAUDALIE

ELEMIS

GATINEAU

QUICKIE PRODUCT REVIEWS {QPR'S} MAY 2020

I haven't done a QPR post since March, as I really haven't had any products to

"quick" review during Lockdown, but I do have for May.

I've a rather random selection of products for this months QPR'S

I have lips, nails and a hair product to give you my thoughts on.

1.

Brand : LABELLO

Product : CRAYON LIP BALM

Price : R69.95

These lip balms in the shape of a crayon are a recent launch from LABELLO.

LABELLO Crayon instantly provides your lips with high colour coverage, yet its 

unique moisturizing formula instantly melts into your lips and keeps them 

moisturized, with long-lasting effect and after buying the Black Cherry, 

during a mad dash to Dischem during Lockdown, I'm super impressed with 

the colour intensity, as I honestly thought the shade wouldn't be so intense,

 well I was wrong, its very intense.

I chose the Black Cherry, as I wasn't too impressed with the other two shade 

options : Coral Crush or Nude.

It's difficult to say whether you call this a lipstick or lip balm as it does an 

excellent job of being both.Its handy design makes it super quick and easy

to apply and the colour payoff is, as good, as any drugstore lipstick.

I'm a fan and would love to see more shades being launched soon.

Verdict :  8/10

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2.

Brand : MAVALA

Product : NAIL POLISH REMOVER

Price : R104.95

100ml

Hands up on this one!

I'm not normally one who spends much money on premium

 nail polish removers and whilst MAVALA are known to be the experts when it

 comes to all things nails, being Swiss and imported they are somewhat pricey.

However I was pushed into a corner to pay more over the Christmas period 

due to the fact I was wearing far more festive glitter polishes.

The culprit is in the pic : MORGAN TAYLOR : Sweetest Thing

Unfortunately my Sorbet and Cutex removers just weren't cutting it when

it came to the removal of the glitter.

I literally bought this on the consultants recommendation in Dischem and 

thankfully it worked, albeit with some soaking and a lot of patience.

It does make light work of normal nail polish removal.

Please send me your recommendations, in the comments below,

 for removers that make this process a whole lot easier.

Verdict :  8/10

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3.

Brand : PHILIP KINGSLEY

Product : ELASTICIZER

Size : 150ml

Price : £34.00/$49

If you read my blog in the UK or the USA then PHILIP KINGSLEY hair products 

will be well known to you, especially his iconic ELASTICIZER.

 Not sold here in South Africa there is 1 sold every 2 minutes worldwide. 

This is a Multi-award winning formula dry hair treatment. 

Super conditioning pre-shampoo hair mask delivers elasticity, manageability, 

bounce and shine to all hair textures. 

Frequent use leaves hair stronger and healthier looking with less breakage.

I received this generous 40ml size in a Beauty Advent Calendar and thought I

would give it a try, despite me not enjoying Pre-Cleanse hair treatments.

I honestly find them such a faff to use, but I persevered with this one and used

until it was empty.

My verdict now! 

I still don't enjoy the extra step in my hair washing routine,

however if this Pre Wash, Deep Conditioning Treatment had made my hair feel 

great or given it more bounce then I may have changed my opinion.

I know this product is much loved, but personally it didn't WOW me or my hair.

My hair just felt "nice" after use, nothing any different to the way many other 

"nice" conditioning treatments make my hair feel.

Verdict :  5/10