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...

SUMMER FRIDAYS JET LAG MASK {REVIEW}

The 

SUMMER FRIDAYS JET LAG MASK

has been on my beauty radar and wish list for, what seems like to

me, an absolute age.

Not having any SUMMER FRIDAY outlets in South Africa it was always

 on my UK Beauty Shopping List and for various reasons it's just never 

made it back home with me and now with the travel bans in place it didn't

 look like I would be getting my hands on one anytime soon.

That was until an online 3rd retailer in SA had a sale and included was 

the illusive Jet Lag Mask, at a price that was slightly cheaper than

I could buy overseas. SOLD!

So I finally got to try the Instagram famous beauty product

SUMMER FRIDAYS JET LAG MASK

YES this wonder mask has been given the Kim Kardashian West 

and Jessica Alba seal of approval.

As this is my first SUMMER FRIDAYS review here is some background

 to the founders and the ethos of their brand.

As beauty influencers, Marianna and Lauren have been sent

 every product imaginable. 

After years of sifting through, comparing and testing each formula,

 they were still left desiring a line of products that ticks all the boxes:

 easy-to-use,

 clean ingredients,

 immediately satisfying,

 and so pretty you'd want them on display.

Their first product, Jet Lag Mask, is the ultimate multi-tasking product 

for busy lives. 

An award-winning, one-of-a-kind hydrating cream face mask 

Today, Summer Fridays is a growing collection of products

 that continue to give us what we are missing

beauty, efficacy and simplicity

while inviting us into a sensorial experiences that are nothing short of

 dreamy escapes for your skin.

As I know all too well busy lives mean we can all get that lag, 

leaving skin stressed, tired and most of all thirsty. 

Used as a nightly mask, daytime moisturiser, or in-flight skin saver, this 

multi tasker’s nourishing vitamins, ceramides and antioxidants leave skin 

instantly renewed, radiant and ready for anything.

Key Ingredients:

CHESTNUT EXTRACT 

Activates the natural exfoliation process, polishing away dullness so

 skin looks radiant, healthy and well-rested (even when you’re not).

VITAMIN C 

This powerful antioxidant brightens skin tone and behaves like a 

moisture-magnet, boosting the hydration barrier.

NIACINAMIDE 

A naturally occurring compound of Vitamin B3 and nicotinic acid, this 

super ingredient visibly reduces pores, uneven skin and fine lines.

Apply a visible layer on cleansed, dry skin including under-eye area. 

Leave for a minimum of 10 minutes. 

Wipe off excess with a warm cloth or towel, there's no need to rinse.

Cruelty Free, Vegan, Non-comedogenic, 

no phthalates, surfactants, petrolatums, 

BHT, BHA, or silicones

This long awaited product, unlike many super hyped beauty products,

 did not disappoint, as it was all that I expected it to be.

I have tested this product as a mask/leave-on mask and as a moisturiser

and my preferred way is as on overnight face mask (inc. the eye area)

My skin both looked dewy and rested, but also felt perfectly hydrated,

comforted and nourished.

If I was looking to take just one skincare product away with me, then it

would have to be this multi tasking Jet Lag Mask as it makes an 

ideal travel companion.

This cooling/refreshing mask on application instantly drenched my skin

 in moisture and it felt super nourished and at the moment I can only imagine

 how great the skin would feel and look after a long haul flight.

Officially classed as Fragrance Free, this mask does contain

a very small amount of Peppermint Oil, Corn Mint Oil and Orange Oil which

 gives this mask a slight tingling/cooling effect on the skin, now whilst I

 enjoyed this tingling sensation and had no reaction I could imagine a sensitive 

or fragile skin may find this sensation not to its liking.

(I have since read that SUMMER FRIDAYS have had a recent batch, 

 of this mask compromised during its manufacture and have temporarily 

withdrawn production. Consumers complained of the mask causing

a reddening and severe tingling sensation on the skin)

My batch is ok and despite this setback I'm still a fan and I cannot wait 

to put it to a realtime JET LAG test, whenever that may be...

SUMMER FRIDAYS

JET LAG MASK

64G

R

N/A

£

42

$

48

BEAUTY PRODUCTS CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW [APRIL 2021}

I'm a day early with this post, which doesn't happen too often,

so here are four products that I will be trying out over the next fews weeks

and I'm excited about them all...

I'm happy to finally get my hands on a face mask that was of my "wish list" 

for years, another is a cleanser from a brand that I never thought I would 

ever get an opportunity to try , a night cream from a brand that just keeps 

on surprising me with great products and finally a lip balm from one of my 

beloved French brands.

L-R

TATA HARPER

PURIFYING CLEANSER

TATA HARPER is an USA skincare brand that offers a premium sustainable

line of Organic products that are biodegradable, free of GMO, toxins,

artificial fragrances and are 100% Vegetarian and cruelty free.

I was kindly invited to experience one of their treatments at the 

Oyster Box Hotel

(The Red Carnation Hotels & Spa's here in South Africa are the exclusive

 stockists of TATA HARPER products and treatments)

I was also kindly gifted a couple of their beautiful products, so this

 purifying cleanser will be the first to be tested.

*NOW POSTED*

To read my full review

SUMMER FRIDAYS

JET LAG MASK

Great excitement for this now infamous SUMMER FRIDAYS Jet Lag Mask,

 as it's been on my Beauty Radar for literally 2-3 years and I finally got 

my hands on one just yesterday, so stay tuned to see if it's simply

any good!

*NOW POSTED*

To read my full review

BYTERRY

BAUME DE ROSE

LIP CARE

Being a huge fan of all things BYTERRY I recently added this to my 

ever growing collection of products. If you would like to read my previous

BYTERRY reviews then Click Here

It seemed an obvious next purchase as I love the Baume De Rose

in the pot and they have in both this lipstick format and a lip gloss which 

no doubt I will also purchase at some point.

*NOW POSTED*

To read my full review

ELEMIS

PRO - COLLAGEN

OVERNIGHT MATRIX

This is another product that formed part of my Christmas gift box 

and so far I haven't been disappointed with any and ELEMIS is a brand 

that I'm loving more and more with each product I use.

Confession time : I have already started using this night cream and

just a heads up I'm loving it, so it won't be too long before I post

my full review.

*NOW POSTED*

To read my full review

Let me know in the comments section below if any of the above

 are your favourites.

 

ON MY BEAUTY RADAR {MARCH 2021}

My list of products that I'm lusting over is growing, as I only updated 

"On My Beauty Radar" mid February and here I am at the end of March 

adding to it...

Needless to say I haven't been able to purchase any of the Urban Decay

products I added last month, as we no longer have UD in South Africa,

so those will have to be an overseas purchase which could

take a while. I only foresee my list growing ever longer, with no

 products being added under the "purchased" heading for quite sometime.

{NEW ADDITIONS}

BYTERRY 

HYALURONIC 

HYDRA-CONCEALER

I'm a huge fan of French Luxury brand BYTERRY and my collection

 is building up nicely, however

they have very recently launched a couple of products that

have caught my eye and knowing how I love the items I already have, I'm

confident that I'll also love these new additions, but I'm not

sure my wallet will...

Their new Hyaluronic Hydra Concealer is 87% skincare based formula

and it promises to:

 Hydrates. 

Disguises dark circles

Plumps and blurs

Brightens and protects

 Buildable coverage 

Long-Lasting.

I always prefer my make-up to be more skincare focused and I cant wait to 

get my hands on this concealer.

BYTERRY

HYALURONIC

GLOBAL FACE CREAM

Another new launch that has me intrigued is the 

BYTERRY Hyaluronic Global Face Cream

A powerful Global Face moisturizer with 8 hyaluronic acids for intense hydration. Plumps, smooths and illuminates skin. 

Clean, vegan formula. Fragrance-free. All skin types.Can be used am & pm.

I fear this one will be the wallet "attacker".

{STILL ON MY LIST}

URBAN DECAY
STAY NAKED HYDROMANIAC
Tinted Glow Foundation

Sadly URBAN DECAY are no longer available in South Africa and they 
just so happened to have recently launched two products that have
caught my eye and would love to try.
It's a longwear, tinted glow foundation infused with kombucha filtrate and 
marula oil for up to 24-hour hydration, coverage, and fresh glow.
£29

URBAN DECAY
LASH FREAK
MASCARA

As you know all too well I'm a bit of a mascara addict and this one really
 appeals to me, as its an intensely volumising mascara with an 
asymmetrical brush that lengthens, lifts, and curls lashes for a dramatic, 
wide-eyed effect.
£22

LANEIGE 
LIP SLEEPING MASK

The Korean Beauty brand LANEIGE formulated this, now infamous, award winning
leave-on lip mask that soothes and moisturizes for smoother, more supple lips
 overnight and being  slightly Lip Balm obsessed I had to add to my list.
I was so close to buying earlier this year, at Dubai Duty Free, but unfortunately
they don't sell the individual loose items, only a Duty Free exclusive pack of 4
and even for me 4 was way too many.
Retails $20 and available in 4 options:
 Original
Vanilla
Apple Lime
Berry

LANEIGE
WATER SLEEPING MASK

Now I do enjoy a good "leave on" face mask and thoroughly enjoyed my recent 
LUMENE NORDIC HYDRA AERATING GEL MASK to read my full review
and I'm assuming this maybe quite similar, as it's an overnight, moisture-recharging gel mask that quickly absorbs while you sleep to deeply hydrate skin. 
Again I missed out on this award winning mask as Duty Free only sold
packs of 2 and it was one too many, as it meant double the price.
Retails for $25 and is available in 2 variants:
Original
Lavender

SUMMER FRIDAYS
Jet Lag Mask

This much raved about Jet Lag Mask from SUMMER FRIDAYS is not available 
in SA and since there's been no travel, I still haven't purchased it, so
 On My Beauty Radar it stays...

{PURCHASED}

I can now say that I have purchased this foundation mid 2020

 and I'm loving it, so much so that it made it onto my

 Top Make-Up List of 2020 Here

BYTERRY

HYALURONIC

 HYDRA-FOUNDATION

As I'm sure you will already know, if you read my posts regularly, I do love me

some BYTERRY.

The latest addition to their make-up line up is a hydrating foundation, which I 

would love to try, hence it's made it onto this list. 

It's a Hydrating foundation. 

Perfects and hydrates skin. 

Buildable coverage. 

Infused with hyaluronic acid. 

Protects with SPF 30. 

Long-wear. 

Vegan formula 

and it seems to tick all my foundation boxes and considering how much I enjoy

 their iconic Brightening CC Serums to read my full reviews

I'm hopeful that this foundation will deliver.

 R1490 

to read my full review

Please let me know in the comments below if you have used any of the above

and are they worthy of being on

"My Beauty Radar"