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As a reminder TATA HARPER make products with 100% non-synthetic,

nontoxic ingredients that are found in nature.

They also have the Farm to Face promise with: 

No outsourcing

No shortcuts 

They do it all themselves with their own people on their our own farm 

in Vermont.

 TATA HARPER 

facials are one of my favourite facials to have meaning that I

have previously experienced the 

TATA HARPER

RESURFACING MASK

This is a glow-giving treatment that instantly restores radiance to skin. 

Best for blocked pores, dull, or rough skin.

So I'm keen to give this treatment a try at home and I may include

it as part of a mid week self care mini facial and I will report back

to you with my full review next Sunday.

SUNDAY SAMPLE

 This week I'm going to try out these 2 deluxe size fragrance samples,

both of which if I remember correctly, were a part of the Skins Cosmetics

beauty box.

I will post the one review next Sunday and the other on the following

Tuesday in the run up to Mother's Day.

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I have reviewed a couple of Byredo fragrance samples previously,

neither of which were to my liking, so let's see how I enjoy the

BYREDO

GYPSY WATER

which is classified as a citrusy/woody.

Containing some of my favourite top notes of 

Bergamot, Juniper Berries, Lemon, Pepper and base notes of

 Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla.

The 2nd fragrance is 

Angels Share

 by 

Kilian Paris

 and to be honest I'm doubtful that this dark, oak, cognac fragrance 

will be to my liking,

however I will give you feedback next Sunday.

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Next Sunday I will post my views on the

 Avène Gentle Exfoliating Gel

As a huge fan of exfoliators for both the body and the face,

this Gentle Exfoliating Gel for the face sounds a perfect product

for those times when your skin is needing a mini break from

the more active alternatives or if you skin is sensitive.

Even compromised and sensitive skins benefit from a gentle exfoliation

yet it all depends on finding the one right one for your skin and that

can sometimes prove difficult, but of all the brands

Avène would be one I would trust more than many others, so I'm

looking forward to putting this to the test this coming week...

Don't forget to check back next Sunday to discover what I

had to say about this product. 

 

SUNDAY SAMPLE

I'm on the hunt for a different cream/milky cleanser and I thought

 I would give this 

GEL-TO-MILK Cleanser a try from the local brand

SKOON

and what a better way to try than in the form of a sample.

Often a sample quantity is enough for me to judge whether I like

 it or not.

Having reviewed two of SKOON'S products previously, I have high

hopes for this one, as the other two I can highly recommend.

If you would like to read those reviews click on the links below

SKOON OH! SHERBET EXFOLIATING MASK

SKOON RUBY MARINE OVERNIGHT HYDRATING FACE MASK

Check back next Sunday to see how I got on with my 3rd

 SKOON skincare product review.

 

SUNDAY SAMPLE

It's been a while since I've posted a Sunday Sample post and as a

 reminder, its where I pick a sample, from the many that I have,

and I use it for the week and report back to you on my findings etc.

on the following Sunday.

The types of samples will always be of products that I can give you

 quick feedback on, so it's generally confined to fragrances, cleansers,

face masks and other quick use products and it will never be 

 a long term use treatment product i.e. serums, moisturisers

 or night creams etc.

Next Sunday I will report back on this RITUALS 

The Ritual Of Ayurveda

Nourishing Rich Body Oil

Of all the Rituals this is my favourite and I have many products in this

 range and they do the best Home Fragrance products.

This 30ml size that I received in my recent Advent Calendar should 

be a couple of applications and I cannot wait to try it out...

So pop back next week and in the meantime here are my 

previous reviews on some Rituals products.

Click here

 

SUNDAY SAMPLE

 I have a back story as to how I obtained these 2 samples from the 

French Super Luxe brand 

Sisley

It was many months ago that I applied online to have a couple of

free samples posted to my "Kiddiewinks" UK address and it was only 

recently that they, via him, made it to my hands here in South Africa.

This method of sampling is often used in the UK and it's how I

discovered the Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk foundation, which has led

me to purchase 2 now, as it's become one of my favourite

 high-end foundations.

I also have recommended to a couple of readers and like me they

fell in love, so sample marketing, if executed correctly really works.

So this coming week I will try out both of these samples and revert back 

with my thoughts.

 Black Rose Cream Mask

I have heard wonderful things about this "Instant Youth" face mask

and cannot wait to try it and this was the reason I submitted

my sample request.

Izia la Nuit

is one of the many fragrance offerings that Sisley have and

it was an extra sample that arrived and I didn't complain,

as its perfect for a Sunday Sample post.

SUNDAY SAMPLE

 I've been on a bit of a roll during September with my 

SUNDAY SAMPLE 

posts and especially with CLARINS samples.

I will be trying out this deluxe 30ml size

EXFOLIATING BODY SCRUB FOR SMOOTH SKIN

over the next couple of weeks.

Being that person that exfoliates weekly I need to give this product

longer than a week, so expect to see my full review in the

 next 3-4 weeks.

I do love a good body scrub/exfoliator and have been using one

weekly for what seems like a life-time.

One of my all time favourites is the Tonic Body Polisher from Clarins

To read my review

So I'm excited to try this and compare the two and let you know

in a future post.

SUNDAY SAMPLE

 Having recently purchased several Clarins products online

I now have many samples to try out, due to the amount that they

send you with your order, so expect Clarins to be appearing in my 

Sunday Sample posts over the coming weeks and months.

 

Having worked with Clarins back in the 80's I remember their original

body lotion very well and it was hugely popular back in the day.

No doubt its been reformulated, re-named and re-packaged many times

 since then and I was excited to see todays version in my deliver.

This week I will be trying out this 

Moisture-Rich Body Lotion 

to the test and I'll report back next Sunday

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 I was recently given some Dior samples and amongst them was

this beautifully packaged and very cute 5ml sample of the

DIOR BACKSTAGE

FACE & BODY FOUNDATION

This product is advertised as being the Dior makeup artists' secret weapon 

to create an instantly flawless complexion with ultra-buildable coverage, 

from a natural nude glow to high-coverage perfection.

The first make-up line inspired by Dior backstage, 

designed by Peter Philips, 

Dior's Creative and Image Director for make-up,
 for all women seeking a professional result.

I was given the shade 3N and I am looking for another Prestige foundation,

 as my usual go to's are either finished or in one instance discontinued,

 so pop back next Sunday for my review on this foundation.

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This weeks Sunday Sample is a real "Blast from the Past", as the

first Self Tan product I ever used many years ago, was from CLARINS.

Back then it was simply know as the CLARINS Auto Bronze.

I'm sure since it has gone through many re-formulations and 

re-packagings, however the outer brown packaging has remained the

 same colour.

If I were to be truthful my memories of the original self tan are not so good

and it all comes down to "That Smell", that distinctive fake tan aroma

that I dislike intensely.

I do remember that the bronze shade it turned my skin was good

and not that dreadful fake shade of orange.

I have high hopes for the 2022 version, which is now called 

CLARINS SELF TAN

Maybe not the best time to try out a self tan, but this one is a

Self Tanning Instant Gel, so the results should be fairly quick.

My skin is also the palest it ever goes, which means the true tan shade

 should be more noticeable.

I have been looking for a good, fragrance free self tanning product

for sometime now, so this sample came to me just at the right time.

I'm not sure how much of my arms and legs I will be able to cover

with 8mls of product, so pop back next Sunday to find out how

I got along.

 

SUNDAY SAMPLE

I have a fragrance sample to review this coming week or should I say 

my "hubby" has, as it's the latest mens fragrance offering from 

MONTBLANC

MONTBLANC LEGEND RED EDP

has just been launched here in South Africa and I received this sample

in a magazine.

I don't think he has ever tried a fragrance from MONTBLANC previously

and it's always an interesting process having my hubby review a fragrance

for me, so check in next Sunday to see how we got on and whether

he has a new scent to add to his fragrance collection...

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Considering I received several fragrance samples in my 

recent beauty advent calendars

I thought it was time to choose one for my Sunday Sample post.

So this coming week I will be trying out this generous

 10ml EDP spray size of 

Floral street Arizona Bloom

It's brand that I know absolutely nothing about, so not only will I be

discovering the fragrance, but also the brand.

So check back next Sunday to read what I have to say.

BYREDO MOJAVE GHOST {REVIEW}

BYREDO

 is a European luxury brand founded in Stockholm in 2006 

by Ben Gorham.

Byredo creates and develops a range of products such as fragrance, makeup, 

home, leather goods and accessories, and is sold in more than 40 countries

 in a very high-end exclusive network worldwide.

Byredo conceives objects using the highest quality materials available

and has a Cult following worldwide.

By the way, the Byredo name comes from the old English word 'redolence',

 which roughly means sweet-smelling and aromatic.

Mojave Ghost

Inspired by the wonderful, extremely rare and incredibly powerful

 'ghost flower' from the Mojave desert, blooming without nutrients and water.

Top:

Ambrette

Heart: 

Magnolia, Sandalwood, Violet

Base: 

Cedarwood, Chantilly Musk, Crisp Amber

It's 83,4% natural and classed as a Woody fragrance.

It's also genderless and of a medium intensity

For the past week I have been trying out a 2ml sample of the 

BYREDO Mojave Ghost Eau de Parfum.

Having tested in-store, several of the most popular of the

BYREDO fragrances, I haven't yet found the one for me.

That being said I did enjoy Mojave Ghost, but I didn't love it

enough to make me want to buy a bottle.

As I have mentioned in previous fragrance reviews, for me

a fragrance needs have that WOW factor and it must draw me

in and have me repeatedly lifting my arm to take-in more

of the fragrance and sadly this didn't.

As with many of the niche brands that have an extensive fragrance 

selection, sometimes it takes many tests to find 

THE ONE... 

BYREDO

MOJAVE GHOST

EDP

50/100ml

R

2680/3775

£

127/182

$

196/276

Available exclusively in SA

Skins Cosmetics

SUNDAY SAMPLE

I was recently given this 

BYREDO 

fragrance sample from SkinsCosmetics,

who happen to be the exclusive retailers of the fragrance brand in 

South Africa.

BYREDO 

 is a European luxury brand founded in Stockholm in 2006 

by Ben Gorham.

Byredo creates and develops a range of products such as fragrance, 

makeup, home, leather goods and accessories, and is sold in more

 than 40 countries in a very high-end exclusive network worldwide.

Classified as a Woody fragrance it isn't a classification I would

normally enjoy, 

but I'll give it a try over this coming week and report

back to you next Sunday as to whether it was a

Hit or Miss...

 

SUNDAY SAMPLE

I'm slowly working my way through the sample/travel size products

 that I recently got in my BYTERRY Beauty Advent Calendar and next up is the

 Baume de Rose Micellar Water

I've become a huge fan of Micellar Water over the past few years and I 

have tried many, if you would like to read some of my reviews 

Click Here

In the past, I have found some Micellar Waters to be no better than

putting water onto my cotton wool pad, whilst others are excellent

at removing make-up and cleansing the skin.

I have high hopes for this Micellar Water from BYTERRY , as I have

yet to experience a bad product from one of my favourite French brands.

Pop back next Sunday, after I have used this product for the week,

 to read my full review.

SUNDAY SAMPLE

 Having been given this MOLTON BROWN fragrance sample

by Skins Cosmetics, I'm looking forward to trying a new fragrance and

 using a sample is the very best way.

I don't think I have tried any Molton Brown fragrance before, so this

will be a first.

I'm already a huge fan of the same Fiery Pink Pepper Bath & Shower Gel,

 but if there is one thing I've learnt over the years, that doesn't guarantee

  I will enjoy or even like the Edt format.

Pop back next Sunday to find out if it was a "Hit or Miss"

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This coming weeks Sunday Sample is a 30ml Travel size of the
BYTERRY 

Baume de Rose Bi-phase Make-up Remover

and I'm highly excited to try this out during this coming week, as

I do love a good Bi-Phase product.

This was one of the products from my BYTERRY Advent Calendar

and there will be many more reviews during 2022 from this much

loved French Skincare & Make-up brand.

To read my previous BYTERRY Reviews Click Here

SUNDAY SAMPLE

Having only received this product last Sunday I couldn't wait

to put it to the test as part of my Sunday Sample post.

The AĒSOP Citrus Melange Body Cleanser (30ml) was an inclusion in the

Harpers Bazaar Beauty Edit 2020 that I ordered back in October 2020

and due to all the COVID restrictions with travel etc. I only

managed to get my hands on it here in South Africa this past Sunday.

Having only tried one AĒSOP product previously, that being the 

infamous AĒSOP Post Poo Drops a couple of years ago I'm keen to

try other products from the range...

To read my AĒSOP Post Poo Drops Review Click Here  

Check back next Sunday to read my review on the below...

SUNDAY SAMPLE

I've had this sample in my possession since Christmas and I thought 

 it's about time I put it to the test.

ELEMIS 

PRO-COLLAGEN 

INSAT-SMOOTH PRIMER

It's also slightly unfair to class this as a sample, as its a generous

10ml size that classes it more as a de-luxe sample and the packaging 

certainly feels more luxe than any product presented in a sachet format.

Wrinkles, fine lines and pores are visibly reduced, leaving the skin perfectly 

prepped for make-up routine and is suitable for all skin types.

This ultra-Tightening skin perfector claims to instantly creates a smooth 

and flawless looking complexion and who doesn't want that.

Check back with me next Sunday to see how a faired with this product.

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 My favourite "all time" type of skincare product has to be a

 Face Exfoliator 

and have personally used one weekly since I was in my very early 20's.

It offers instant results that you can both feel and more importantly see.

It's a key product that determines the effectiveness of all other products

and should be incorporated into everyone's skincare regime.

Over this coming week I will try out the

NIMUE EXFOLIATING ENZYME

hopefully I can manage to squeeze two applications out this 

3ml sachet sample.

NIMUE was created back in 1994 by a South African Plastic Surgeon.

I also think this is the 1st product that I have ever used from 

NIMUE

and it's always interesting to use a brand for the first time.

So pop back next Sunday to read my about the products

performance and my thoughts...