MONTHLY FAVOURITES {JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2023 }

My first Monthly Favourites of 2023 and these 4 products 

made for an excellent start to the year.

In order to read my original reviews click on the Pink Links below.

1.

ORIGINS

DRINK UP INTENSIVE

OVERNIGHT HYDRATING 

MASK

I was pleasantly surprised by this mask, I enjoyed the non oily

creamy gel consistency, the fresh 

fragrance, but most of all I absolutely loved the cooling sensation

on the skin and if you keep it in the fridge it's super refreshing and

calming on hot days.

I love the fact that it's available in a 20ml size which is perfect

as a travel/introductory size.

if you are searching for an easy overnight, no rinse, leave on mask

 that gives your skin a power shot drink of both 

nourishment and hydration then this is 

THE ONE

and if you are time poor, when it comes to masking, then this is 

DEFINITELY THE ONE

 This has now has found a spot in my every expanding 

"Masking Wardrobe".

Full Review

2.

DERMALOGICA

SKINPERFECT PRIMER

SPF 30

It's a make-up primer, sunscreen and treatment for skin ageing in one.

I was super impressed with this rather unassuming product that

Illuminates+Primes+Protects.

The texture of this product is quite unique as it has a velvety mousse

feel, which glides across the face beautifully and makes 

for easy application.

I love a multi functional product and it's especially useful if you are 

time strapped or just having a lazy skincare day, and I have many 

of those during Summer.

3.

RITUALS 

RITUAL OF AYURVEDA 

NOURISHING RICH BODY OIL

As the name suggests this oil is rich, very rich and a little is all

that's needed for skin to be left feeling incredibly nourished and the 

fragrance is magnified as the oil warms on your body, so if like me you

 want all the Indian Rose and Sweet Almond scent you can get,

 then this product has it.

Full Review

4.

TATA HARPER

REGENERATING CLEANSER

This Regenerating Cleanser

is a daily cleansing & exfoliating treatment that buffs and polishes 

for radiant, healthy looking skin.

This was, without doubt, one of the best smelling cleansers 

I've ever used, it was naturally fresh and citrusy and truthfully

 it lifted my mood instantly.

if you are looking for a natural organic, yet luxury skincare brand,

 then you cannot go wrong with TATA HARPER and this cleanser

would be a perfect product to start with....

Full Review

MONTHLY FAVOURITES {NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2022}

Todays Monthly Favourites post could be viewed as either my 

first of 2023 or my last of 2022, as I'm giving you the run down of the beauty

products I liked and highly rated during November & December.

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.

SISLEY

BLACK ROSE 

CREAM MASK

Finally I got to try A Sisley skincare product, albeit only in a 

sample size, but it wasn't just any sample it was a sample of their iconic

 Black Rose Cream Mask I managed to get a couple of applications

out of the sachet, however one application was enough for me to

experience the all the skin hype that has surrounded this super

luxe skincare face mask...

This deliciously scented with rose, soft, creamy textured mask creates

 a moment of relaxation and pleasure that felt wonderful on my skin.

Immediately hydrated and plumped, my skin also felt smoother, incredibly

soft, less fatigued and more radiant.

Of all the products to try 1st from Sisley, this was the ONE and it certainly

 didn't disappoint in any way...

To read my full review

2.

DERMALIGICA

NECK FIT 

CONTOUR SERUM 

This product has been one of my "Beautiful" finds during 2022 

and I have been absolutely loving this product since I started using

it at the beginning of November.

(I still have plenty left in my 50ml tube, so the cost per application

 is proving to be pretty good)

This product is a definite keeper, as I have been super impressed with 

the visible results and would highly recommend if, like me, you feel 

that its time to focus on your neck area.

(I have had several of you message me to say that you have purchased

and are also loving it as much as me)

To read my full review

3.

LUSH 

SNOW FAIRY 

LIP JELLY

The pink glistening jelly is sweetly fragranced and whilst it isn't a

super treating lip product it does provides nourishment and softness

 to the lips.

It gives a subtle gloss effect and can be used alone or over a lipstick.

I always find that a lip balm in a pot offers you way more value for money

 than a lip balm in a bullet or tube format.

I've really been enjoying this lip balm,

 but then again I'm a huge fan of all things SNOW FAIRY

To read my full review

4.

RITUALS

RITUAL OF HAMMAM

 DEEPLY PURIFYING 

HOT BODY SCRUB

WOW!

 this body scrub is possibly the best that I have ever reviewed

and I've reviewed many.

If you would like to read which my current faves are

Click here

It's just how I love a body scrub to be, it has coarse salts that 

really polish the skin, without stripping or damaging your

skin barrier, it smells divine and an added bonus with this one,

it has that slight warming feel on the skin.

I highly recommend this product if, like me, you enjoy a 

corse salt scrub, one that you can feel working on your skin to

reveal a softer and smoother skin.

* I think this product may have had a name change depending on

which market you are purchasing in *

MONTHLY FAVOURITES {MAY/JUNE 2022}

 I have some great products in this Monthly Favourites post and as 

seems to be he norm over the past couple of years, BY TERRY products

feature once again. Besides loving their primer and their make-up

 blending sponge I also found a wonderful body scrub from NÛXE, a skin tint

from FENTY BEAUTY and a rich night cream from our very own local brand

 RAIN.

1.

NUXE

RÊVE DE THÉ

REVITALISING GRANULAR SCRUB

I do love a good granular exfoliating body scrub/exfoliator and this

newly launched one from NÛXE just hit my body scrub "spot" perfectly.

 Its granular texture and its irresistible scent with notes of green tea, 

rhubarb and fresh herbs delight the senses to create a revitalizing 

sensation of freshness.

 Formulated using plant-based exfoliants, this scrub with its crushed

 ice effect texture exfoliates and smoothes the skin.

 Freed of dead surface skin cells, skin feels revitalised and renewed. 

 For me it combines the perfect exfoliation with a great refreshing fragrance

It's truly bliss for the senses and I adore it...

To read my original full review

2.

RAIN

RELAXING NIGHT CREAM

My love of rain body and bath products goes back a long, long way

and then several years ago they entered the face care arena

with a collection of 10 products, of which I have now reviewed 4. 

Knowing that I am a devotee of several French/UK/Swiss brands when

 it comes to good face care products, I was admittedly a little sceptical,

but oh! my! this night cream was a hit with both hubby & I.

This calming night cream has an ultra-rich and luxurious texture and it's

  the type of texture that's reminiscent of the night creams pre the

cream/gel era.

Despite having a rich texture, which is an absolute pleasure to apply

 to a dry/ very dry skin, it isn't heavy at all.

The skin feels comforted, nourished but more importantly non greasy,

which can be an issue with night creams.

It slotted into my existing skincare product line-up perfectly

and not only does it smell of calming Lavender, but a little goes

a long way and it proved to be very cost effective.

To read my original full review

3.

BY TERRY

BLENDER SPONGE

This blender sponge was part of my Beauty Advent Calendar and this 

agains just goes to prove how great these calendars can be, as I would

never have bought this blender, as I'm a fan of the 

Original "Beauty Blender" make-up sponge.

Since using this one from BY TERRY I don't think I can go back to the

Beauty Blender.

My short review was part of Mays QPR post.

To read my mini review

4.

BY TERRY

UV BASE

SPF 50

This ingenious skin-shielding primer

will PRIME, PERFECT and PROTECT your skin.

The fresh, lightweight cream gel texture gives a non-greasy, dewy finish, 

providing the perfect canvas for all your make up application.

This is the perfect way to slot sunscreen into your regime without any of the 

hassle and ensure that your skin has the best protection possible, simply apply

 it daily before make up and you’re good to go.

I personally found myself loving this product just as my daily face SPF

irrespective of whether I was applying foundation or not.

To read my original full review

5.

FENTY BEAUTY

EAZE DROP

BLURRING SKIN TINT

Rihanna wanted to create a light coverage, easy-to-apply, flexible skin tint

 that instantly evens out your complexion and give a flattering blurred effect. 

Eaze Drop, with hydrating QuickBlur complex, is perfect for a no-makeup

 makeup look, or for when you want to look effortlessly put together. 

 I found it to smooth the skin whilst blurring those imperfections and was 

one of the best products that I have ever tried for that no 

make-up, make-up look.

Ideal if you are not an avid wearer of foundation, but just require some

extra help with evening out the complexion.

It's easy to apply and above all, super flattering, especially for a

mature skin.

Rhianna did a good job with the EAZE DROP as it's all she wanted it

to be and I highly recommend you check this product out.

To read my original full 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...

MONTHLY FAVOURITES {JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2021}

This is my first Monthly Favourites post of 2021 and I had no problem in

 choosing my top picks of the past two months, as 3 of the 5 products just

happen to be my most loved types of skincare products;

a Face Exfoliator, an Eye Treatment and a Lip product.

I also included a product from a brand that I was trying for the first time 

and it impressed me so much that it made it onto this "Faves" post.

I recommend you click on the Pink Links below for all the details and product info.

1.

ELEMIS

STARS OF THE SHOW

GIFT SET

I had to include my wonderful Stars of the Show Gift Set from ELEMIS.

The vanity/jewellery box housed 6 products from their

Pro-Collagen range and having said in several previous ELEMIS product reviews,

 it's a brand that I would love to discover more of and that is why I love 

this collection of ELEMIS products so much, as it enables me to do just that,

So expect more of ELEMIS in 2021.

To read more about the Stars of the Show Gift Set contents

Click here

2.

ELEMIS

PRO-COLLAGEN

REVIVE EYE MASK

I did warn you... there would be more on ELEMIS.

After exfoliating products my 2nd product passion are eye products

and I was so excited to find this eye mask included, however it's way more than

an eye mask, as this 3-in-1 formula can be used as an overnight anti-ageing mask, 

a hydrating under-eye primer and a moisturising rescue balm, during the day.

For me it ticked so many of my "eye care" boxes  and I highly recommended.

If you would like to find out why and all the product details

Click here

3.

BURT'S BEES

MANGO BUTTER

MOISTURIZING LIP BALM

Me and Lip Balms go back many years and I've discovered another brand 

that I can safely say I love, which isn't always the case with lip balms.

BURT'S BEES are the Lip Balm Queens (excuse the unintentional pun)

as they've been at it for over 30 years.

I'm so enjoying this lip balm, as it feels way more luxurious on the

lips than I expected it to and at only R67 I can now add even

more Lip balms to my ever growing collection or should I say addiction,

Click here to read my full review

4.

KÉRASTASE 

GENESIS 

DEFENSE THERMIQUE

Over January and February I put to the test 3 of the GENESIS hair products,

the shampoo I liked, unfortunately I didn't enjoy the conditioner, but I

highly recommend the DEFENSE THERMIQUE as its an Anti hair-fall intense 

fortifying blow-dry fluid for weakened hair, prone to falling due to breakage.

I liked this product very much and it's one that I would 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 3 Genesis reviews click here

5.

PATYKA

DOUBLE ACTION

SMOOTHING SCRUB

I couldn't have chosen a better product to kick off my PATYKA skincare journey,

this Double Action Smoothing Scrub "was right up my exfoliation street".

It's a multi-purpose care product that can be used either as an enzyme mask 

to gently exfoliate the skin thanks to its fruit acids or as a mechanical scrub 

to be massaged onto the skin.

The PATYKA Double Action Smoothing Scrub is one of those large granular

type of exfoliators, which personally I prefer, as it leaves your skin feeling 

super clean and incredibly soft, smooth and bright, it also preps the skin 

to receive whatever face mask or cream you chose to then apply.

To read my full review 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