MY TOP 6 MAKE-UP PRODUCTS 2022

I have increased this list from five to six items for 2022, however the

6th item is a make-up tool.

Yet again, as in 2021, there is one brand that dominates this list

 and it just shows how much of a fan, I am, of the brand

BY TERRY

and that's due to the fact that they formulate great make-up

 for the more mature of us.

These highly recommended products below, once again carry

a luxury price tag and in my opinion are all well worth the spend.

If you would like to catch up on my other Top Products of 2022

My Top 3 Most Disappointing Products 2022

My Top 8 Hair & Body Products 2022

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BYTERRY

LIQUID LIP BALM

Having already tried, reviewed and loved the other 2 formats of

this cult-classic, I was so happy that this Liquid Lip Balm didn't disappoint.

A liquid version of the Baume de Rose Lip Balm, this Vitamin-rich balm 

offers intense moisturising and protection.

Perfect for quick and easy touch-ups on-the-go. 

It was the ideal size as it took up hardly any space in

my hand bag or pocket.

I was expecting great things from the Liquid Lip Balm as it carries a

premium price tag and my "great" expectations thankfully were met...

To read my full review Click here

BYTERRY

LIP EXPERT

SHINE LIQUID LIPSTICK

Formulated to keep your lips hydrated, this lipstick offers irresistible shine 

with a vibrant colour for plump and radiant lips.

I found the rich pigment to be long lasting and above all extremely 

comfortable and nourishing on the lips.

I do enjoy a shine finish and this shine formula is the perfect amount

Besides being my perfect shade (Rosy Kisss), 

I may have found my absolute favourite lipstick of all time...

To read my full review Click here

BY TERRY

CRAYON KÔHL

TERRYBLY EYELINER

OH MY...BYTERRY certainly know how to make 

eye crayons/pencils/liners etc.

This eye pencil/eyeliner has an incredibly soft ultra-creamy texture, 

with a precision tip and glides on effortlessly with precision

 and ease.

If you've never been overly confident with eye pencil application

then I highly recommend this pencil, as it couldn't be any easier to apply.

It's a perfect softness and smudginess for the oldies to use, whilst it

doesn't pull our already stretched skin on our eyelids.

Again BY TERRY delivers another fantastic product and it's by far

the best eyeliner pencil that I've ever used

and that's saying something.

BY TERRY

BLENDER SPONGE

Not a make-up product but a make-up tool, I am still loving

my Blender Sponge.

I'm enjoying the shape, the squishiness and the way it feels

in my hand and it seems to be lasting well with no breaking 

up of the sponge.

 I think in the future these will be my blending sponge of choice.

To read my Mini Review click here

FENTY BEAUTY

EAZE DROP

BLURRING SKIN TINT

It offers a light to medium coverage, it's as light as air and blends

beautifully and more importantly it looks just as good at the end of the

day as when I first applied thanks to its

humidity, sweat, and transfer-resistant formula, which is ideal for

the Durban climate.

It's hydrating, comfortable and weightless on the skin, so much so that

 you actually forget you have any product on. 

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 full review Click here

MAYBELLINE

LASH SENSATIONAL

SKY HIGH

MASCARA

My quest to discover great mascaras is always ongoing, however

 I've found my "New" current favourite, in the form of the 

Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara 

and I've been loving it.

It's a mascara that grants incredible lash length and volume. 

This washable formula is easy to apply and buildable, 

doesn't flake or smudge.

This mascara for me is a winner and it will go straight onto

my list of Top 5 Mascara List.

To read my full review

MY TOP 8 HAIR & BODY PRODUCTS {2022}

Here is my 2nd "Top" post of 2022 and it's now the turn of the 

Hair & Body products.

During 2022 I discovered some great hair and body products and

I've also included a make-up tool, as I wasn't too sure where

to include it and I couldn't not feature it.

From 2022 I have 2 hair, 3 body, 1 bath, 1 self tan and 1 hand

 product to share with you and are in my mind all worthy of making it onto

my 2022 "Top Hair & Body Product" list.

I have already posted my

 Top 3 Most Disappointing Products 2022

so if you would like to catch up then Click here

I will also include my Top Hair & Body Products from 2021

Click here

Hair

INOAR

 +AMOR -SODIO

 MASK

I was introduced to the Brazilian Hair Care brand INOAR a couple of years

 ago and I have tried and reviewed a couple of their products all with

 great success.

If you would like to read my other INOAR reviews Click Here

The key Active Ingredients are Tribulus Terrestris & Banana Flower Oil

which deeply nourish the hair and to be honest with you

after my first application I wasn't overly impressed, so on the 2nd

use I increased the amount I applied and left it on longer than the

recommended 3 minutes and WOW what it difference that change made.

My hair, as always after using, feels incredibly soft, shiny and fuller.

It leaves no oily coating on the hair shaft, so the hair doesn't

feel weighed down with product and now that I have my

 correct dosage and timings worked out, my hair smells & feels great

 every time and my hair appears to be truly loving this mask.

To read my full review Click here

LIVING PROOF 

RESTORE 

PERFECTING SPRAY

This was the fourth hair product that I'd tried from the

US brand Living Proof and I have really enjoyed the previous ones,

the Restore Mask Treatment, Perfect Day 5-in-1 Styling Treatment

 and their Perfect Day Dry Shampoo, which is my

absolute favourite dry shampoo of all time and well worth a purchase

if you can get your hands on one.

I will leave my reviews linked here

Restore Perfecting Spray is a featherweight leave-in product to make dry, 

damaged hair look and feel strong, smooth, soft with natural shine.

It's pleasantly fragranced, the spray works well and doesn't drench your

hair, but best of all it leaves your hair feeling lightweight, beautifully soft

 and smooth.

I found this particular one to 

provide so much more for my hair than any previous ones that I've tried,

especially the UV protection.

To read my full review

BY TERRY

BAUME DE ROSE

HAND CREAM

I had been wanting to try this hand cream

for sometime and sadly it never happened due to my facial products

 winning, where the budget was concerned.

That all changed in 2022 thanks to my BY TERRY Beauty Advent Calendar

from 2021 where I received a full size behind one of the doors.

This pink lightweight, yet velvety-rich formula glides on effortlessly, is quick 

absorbing and leaves that all important, non-greasy finish.

 Your hands are left feeling beautifully silky soft, smooth, moisturised

 and smelling of beautiful roses...

Simply the Baume de Rose Hand Cream is pure luxury for the hands. 

To read my full review Click here

AROMOTHERAPY ASSOCIATES 

DE-STRESS MUSCLE

 BATH & SHOWER OIL

If you've been around these "Bath Waters" for a while, then

you will already know that I love my bath, as a bubble, candlelit,

fragranced bath is my absolute "Happy Place" and I do spend

on anything that takes my bathing experience to another level

and that's exactly what this bath oil did.

What can I say other than this oil is

pure pampering bliss

It relaxes and eases tension, whilst stimulating circulation all at the same

 time and of course it smells divine, leaves the skin feeling amazing

and with so many other products in the collection, 

this has ignited a passion for AROMATHERAPY ASSOCIATES 

and I want more...

To read my full review

RITUALS
RITUAL OF HAMMAM
DEEPLY PURIFYING HOT BODY SCRUB

Body Exfoliation is just as important a Face Exfoliation and

I thoroughly enjoy the process of both and I never see it as a chore.

I also enjoy discovering new ones and this one from the Netherlands

brand RITUALS is an excellent one.

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 *

To read my full review

NUXE 

RÊVE DE THÉ

REVITALISING GRANULAR SCRUB

I have been using Body Scrubs/Exfoliators for as long as I can remember,

so you can imagine over the years I have used many.

This surprising exfoliating scrub, an ultra-fresh cocktail combining a green

 Tea extract with Bamboo grains, removes dead skin cells to leave skin feeling revitalized and invigorated.

 It has the most irresistible scent with notes of green tea, 

rhubarb and fresh herbs. 

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 full review

CLARINS 

SELF TANNING 

INSTANT GEL

I found this product,

which has a non-oily gel texture, to be both easy to apply and 

surprisingly moisturising, which meant that it moved around the skin well

 thus allowing you ample time to cover all of the skin that you're 

wanting to tan.

Whether you are looking for a natural subtle boost or a beautifully

 bronzed glow, this Clarins' self tanning instant gel is a quick way

 to a streak-free, even, golden glow, without the risk of sun damage 

To read my full review Click here

AVÈNE

 XERACALM A.D

 LIPID-REPLENISHING BALM

Having a sensitive and itchy skin was very unusual for me, so

when I developed an itchy skin, that was just prevalent on my shins 

and forearms, I opted straight away for my trusty brand AVÈNE.

 

 Applying XERACALM twice daily (initially) and then once a day,

this non greasy balm both nourished and soothed my skin and more

 importantly over a period of several weeks, the affected areas soon

 settled and the intense itching thankfully ceased.

The airless pump makes for easy, hygienic and controlled application.

So this product is certainly a keeper for me and one that I cannot 

recommend highly enough, if like me suffer from mature dry skin

 or any of your family suffer from dry itchy skin.

To read my full review

RECENT EMPTIES {AUGUST 2022}

 I'm long overdue a "Recent Empties" post and I have 4 products

today that I have completely finished, the one seems to have become 

an ongoing favourite, as  I have included previously in a Recent Empties post,

 but I have used up another, so all empties will keep on appearing

 as it will show you just how much I love a particular product.

L-R

1.

AVÈNE 

EXTREMELY GENTLE CLEANSER

My favourite type of cleansing product is and always will be, a milk.

This particular product was part of an Avène press drop.

I originally reviewed this product back in 2016 and since then there

has been a re-package.

I really enjoy the simplicity, neutrality and efficiency of this milky 

cleanser and the addition of the pump dispenser makes life easier.

If you would like to read my original review Click Here

2.

SKIN PROUD

ICYCLE COOLING 

EYE SERUM STICK

This product has become a very recent favourite of mine and I'm 

already onto my third stick, however it is only 10mls of product,

whereas most other eye products come in 15ml or 20ml sizes, hence 

why I have finished my original stick so quickly.

I just love the ease of using this product, the coolness it gives to

the skin around the eye and the convenience of using it several times

a day especially on the stay at home make-up free days.

Check out my original review to find out more about this eye serum stick

Click Here

3.

BY TERRY

BAUME DE ROSE

CRAYON

This is my original crayon that I have recently finished and I do have 

a back-up that I received in my 2021 BY TERRY

 Beauty calendar.

Being a huge fan of the the BY TERRY BAUME DE ROSE lip range

and having now tried all 3 format options, the pot would still be my

 first choice, I find it to be more luxurious in texture and more nourishing.

However if the crayon presentation appeals more to your lifestyle

 then it has to be the crayon.

To read my original review Click Here

4.

AUGUSTINUS BADER

THE RICH CREAM

It was a sad day when I used the last precious drop of this totally

luxe and indulgent AUGUSTINUS BADER - THE RICH CREAM.

Both I and my skin are really missing using this product and I 

think it will need to go onto my overseas shopping list.

I won't say too much more, but I do recommend reading my full

review to find out more about this wonderful product

Click Here

MONTHLY FAVOURITES {MARCH & APRIL 2022}

I've 3 "stand out" products that I have reviewed during March & April

and it may not come as such a surprise, when you see that 2 of the 3

products are from my "fave" BYTERRY.

1.

BYTERRY

LIQUID LIP BALM

Having already tried, reviewed and loved the other 2 formats of

this cult-classic, I was so happy that this Liquid Lip Balm didn't disappoint.

A liquid version of the Baume de Rose Lip Balm, this Vitamin-rich balm 

offers intense moisturising and protection.

The non-sticky, creamy texture leaves a natural, glossy finish and

as expected from the Baume de Rose collection it has that

delicate rose scent, which instantly soothes the senses.

The velvety-rich formula glides on effortlessly and leaves a non-sticky

 glossy finish with a subtle shine. 

The Lips feel smooth, supple and soft. It also helps to soothe 

and repair the condition of dry, chapped lips.

This is a must-have that keeps lips intensely moisturised and 

protected whilst on-the-go. 

I was expecting great things from the Liquid Lip Balm as it carries a

premium price tag and my "great" expectations thankfully were met...

To read my full review

2.

AROMOTHERAPY ASSOCIATES 

DE-STRESS MUSCLE

 BATH & SHOWER OIL

Bath or Shower?

I'm 110% in the Bath camp and I cannot stress how much my

bathing ritual is my absolute "Happy Place".

Despite having nearly bought this oil on several occasions I just couldn't

bring myself to splurge on this ultimate award winning bath product.

Thankfully this full size was part of my John Lewis Beauty Advent Calendar

and I couldn't have been happier.

There is a slight difference with this oil as it

is applied directly to the body and not poured into the bath.

Infused with up to 30% pure essential oil blends, just one capful of

 Bath & Shower Oil provides a truly therapeutic experience. 

What can I say other than this oil is

pure pampering bliss

It relaxes and eases tension, whilst stimulating circulation all at the same time

 and of course it smells divine, leaves the skin feeling amazing

and with so many other products in the collection, 

this has ignited a passion for AROMATHERAPY ASSOCIATES 

and I want more...

To read my full review

3.

BYTERRY

LIP EXPERT

SHINE LIQUID LIPSTICK

Is there any product from BY TERRY that isn't good?

I feel that I have tried and reviewed so many and have still to come

across one that isn't good!

Besides being my perfect shade (Rosy Kisss), 

I may have found my absolute favourite lipstick of all time...

The precise doe foot applicator makes application so easy and the buttery

 formula glides on beautifully and offers a full coverage in one coat.

I found the rich pigment to be long lasting and above all extremely 

comfortable and nourishing on the lips.

I do enjoy a shine finish and this shine formula is the perfect amount, 

so I highly recommend you check out the

 BY TERRY LIP-EXPERT SHINE LIQUID LIPSTICK 

To read my full review