RECENT BEAUTY EMPTIES {AUGUST 2020}

I have 3 empties to give you feedback on in this months post, the one , I'm really

disappointed to have finished, another has already been re-purchased

 and the other is about to be re-purchased, so that's always a good sign.

As always click on the Pink Links to read my original reviews

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1.

HASK

BLUE CHAMOMILE & ARGAN OIL

5-in 1 LEAVE-IN SPRAY

I thought I had written a review about this leave-In hair product several years ago,

but it seems that I didn't, so here is a quick mini review, as it's an affordable

 hair product that I keep gravitating back to, especially when my hair 

was quite blond back in 2017.

Having just finished yet another, it's already on my weekly shopping list.

Having long highlighted hair it ticks all the boxes in order to protect 

my hair from heat damage and breakage.

1. Moisturizes & conditions

2. Provides thermal protection

3. Controls frizz and detangles

4. Adds shine

5. Prevents breakage & repairs dry hair

Free of: sulfates, parabens, phthalates, gluten, drying alcohol and artificial colors.It can be used on both dry and wet hair and is a no rinse leave in product, it doesn't weigh your hair down either. 

Available from Clicks countrywide

 R179.99 

2.

ELEMIS

PRO-COLLAGEN

ADVANCED

EYE TREATMENT

I've been absolutely amazed at how long this ELEMIS eye treatment has lasted me

despite my initial review reservations re the nozzle and whilst I have a couple 

more applications left in the container, I should by now,

be seriously considering which nightly eye treatment I should try next.

Whilst I've enjoyed the ELEMIS I do enjoy discovering and trying

new products.

I have used eye products, daily since I was in my early 20's, yet I still come

across many people that either don't use eye creams or believe they don't work

and all I can say on this matter is 

"Thank Goodness"

 as I've included them in my daily beauty regime for nearly 40 years and the thought

of skipping this step fills me with dread!

To read my full review

3.

URBAN DECAY

HI-FI LIPGLOSS

Sadly this lipgloss came to an end during Lockdown and I have missed it

not being in the bottom of my handbag, ready for quick application during the day.

Then just like Magic an URBAN DECAY 50% OFF SALE popped up and this was

on the top of my re-purchase list.

If you would like to know what I bought on the UD sale then check out my

blogpost

MY URBAN DECAY SALE HAUL

The sale runs in store & online until the 31st August or till stocks last

To read my full review

MONTHLY FAVOURITES (NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2018)

Due to me being away for two weeks during November & December

I purposely didn't review too many products, but I did post my final review

on a skincare product that I have been using for the past few months and its

made it onto my "Monthly Favourites" post.

Please click on the Pink Links below to find out more info etc.

1.

I really do enjoy finding brands or products that turn up little gems and this is 

one such product.

Bionike is an Italian cosmetics brand that you will only find in Dischem

and it's a brand that I highly recommend you check out next time you're in there.

My daily moisturiser for over the past 3 months has been the

DEFENCE HYDRA 5 OPTHYDRA Nourishing Moisturiser and it

"seriously impressed me" 

and we all know how it has to be something special for me to use that expression.

To read my full review

2.

During 2018 I have tried several Urban Decay products and loved every single one

including this HI-FI SHINE Lip gloss, which I have been reaching for daily.

To find out why, please read my full review.

to read my full review

3.

PAYOT is another skincare brand that is most probably not familiar to many

of you unless you are over a certain age.

This highly respected French brand has been around for many, many years

and I'm so happy to see it being stocked in selected Dischem around SA.

I spotted this Cleansing Duo and considering the price I just couldn't leave it on 

the shelf and I'm so glad I didn't.

To read my full review

URBAN DECAY HI-FI SHINE ULTRA CUSHION LIP GLOSS {REVIEW}

Some time ago I bought several Urban Decay products and I have slowly been reviewing them over the past few months.

This is my final product from that recent haul and again I've been blown away

by how impressed I have been with each and every product that I bought.

My Urban Decay Haul

What I've experienced over the years is that I perhaps love some products from a brand

 and then I find some that hugely disappoint,but so far this hasn't

happened with Urban Decay and I'm sure they've got some weaker products

lurking in their product lineup.

As I've said in my previous reviews Urban Decay is for all ages and I'm proof of that and whilst UD, isn't budget in price it has delivered on product performance

and just as important, its been so enjoyable to use. So if you want to know what products I highly recommend then check out my full reviews.

To read my Urban Decay reviews

I do love a good Lip Gloss and the HI-FI Shine Ultra Cushion Lip Gloss appealed 

to me instantly.

Laced with vitamin E and peppermint oil, the hydrating formula leaves lips feeling nourished, has an immediate plumping effect and comes in a yummy vanilla-mint flavour.

 This gloss is super comfortable to wear and doesn't have a sticky or tacky feel to it

which so many lip glosses can have.

 Unfortunately as we age, the lines around our mouth become deeper and more noticeable and the last thing we need is a feathering, bleeding lipstick or lip gloss that draws attention to the mouth area,

so good news... this one doesn't do either, but what it does do is

 instantly makes those thinning lips feel plumper. 

There are 22 shades to chose from and covers everything from blaring brights 

to soft neutrals in four different effects—metallic, holographic, cream and sheer cream.  

I must say some colours and the effects are way out there

 for the more mature of us, whilst other shades are just perfect.

I opted for the shade BACKTALK to compliment my BACKTALK palette 

and it was right up my "Lipstick Street".

(cream formula, not super glossy, perfect shade)

It's described as a Mauve-nude pink and even though its richly pigmented the longevity can't be compared to my Vice Cream Lipstick, but as far as lip glosses fair,

 it made me Urban Decay happy...

I must also mention the sleek packaging which has 2 clear shade sides that 

and allows for a quick colour check and grab out of the depths of a handbag.

Another interesting and noticeable feature of this lip gloss is the latest technology

 flexible, flocked-silicone paddle applicator that

 allows you to swipe on a generous, even layer of gloss and there's no need to double dip.

This technology also prevents the applicator from disintegrating and the neck of the 

gloss stays fairly clean unlike some that get so dirty and sticky with gloss build up. 

 URBAN DECAY 

HI-FI SHINE ULTRA CUSHION 

LIP GLOSS

R

290

£

15

$

18

For more details

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