MONTHLY FAVOURITES {SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 2020}

 I have rather a busy monthly favourites post today consisting of 

7 favourites from the past two months and I really

couldn't reduce this list, as all of these products are worthy 

of an inclusion in this post.

I have found myself reaching for them regularly and in some cases daily

 and I have been loving them all.

As always Pink Links will be included, so you can go back and

read my full reviews for all the product info and of course

my thoughts and opinions, before you possibly buy.

Enjoy!

1.

BYTERRY

HYALURONIC HYDRA-FOUNDATION

I have been soo... loving this foundation from BYTERRY

It was one of the products on my wish list and I have no regrets

purchasing this rather pricey foundation, as it's been worth every cent.

As I said in my full review, as we age the serum/treatment focused 

foundations are fast becoming my favourites, as I need that extra boost.

To read my full review click here

2.

SVR

VITAMIN C

MASQUE ANTI-OX

This has been another product that I have been reaching for, as I am so

enjoying the foam format.

 Not a skincare brand that immediately springs to mind, but if this 

micro-peel is anything to go by, then it's a brand that I'm hopefully going to 

look into more in the future.

To read my full review click here

3.

AVÈNE

CICALFATE+

RESTORATIVE PROTECTIVE CREAM

As I soon discovered, after burning my hand on the steam from

boiled potatoes I learned that this product is one of those

"must haves" in the house, its a repairing and protecting "do it all"

cream for the whole family.

Despite having great results, when suffering from "Mask Acne" I

have been reaching for this cream to soothe any irritated rashes and of

course my steam burn, but the person who has fallen in love with this 

product has been my hubby, who has been applying daily to

dry, red patches of skin on his face and forehead, so I think I've

now lost the product to him.

If you would like to find out all of the uses of this protective cream

then click here

4.

L'OCCITANE

INVIGORATING FACE & EYE MASK

I initially purchased the mono dose pod of this product that lasted me around

 2-3 applications and I soon realised that this

multi tasking face and eye mask had to be a part of my face mask wardrobe.

I found it refreshing and cooling on the skin, perfect for summer and was unlike

 any other face mask that I had and this led to me to buy the full size

a couple of weeks later.

To read all the details in my full review click here

5.

BIODERMA

SENSIBIO H20

MAKE-UP REMOVING MICELLE WATER

I am still cross with myself that this Iconic Micellar Water, that's

celebrating its 25th Birthday this year, escaped me for so long and I

have no explanation!

It's fair to say this this is the BEST micellar water I have tried to date

and is deserving of the awards and its cult beauty following.

To read my full review click here

6.

URBAN DECAY

PERVERSION MASCARA

It's fair to say that I'm a mascara addict and this mascara from

URBAN DECAY has been a pleasure to use and one that I highly recommend. 

It's an intense black, ultra-creamy, lengthening and volumizing mascara 

that glides on beautifully and is buildable stroke after stroke.

To find out why I highly recommend click here

7.

INOAR

HYDRATING 

SANITIZER GEL

Who would have ever thought that Hand Sanitisers and Hand Creams would

become such a daily part of our lives, but they have.

This one has pride of place on entering the house and is the only Hand Sanitizer 

that has been a success with the whole family.

It contains 70% alcohol ensuring that 99,9% of bacteria, viruses and germs 

are immediately eliminated, BUT, leaves your skin feeling nourished, 

moisturized and soft, due to the inclusion of Argan Oil. ⁠

To find out more click here

FRIDAY FOLLOW-UP PART 2 {OCTOBER 2020}

 Several weeks ago I uploaded a Friday Follow-Up post and decided 
that there was too much feedback to confine to the one

post, so here is the second half.

To catch up on the first half click here

Back in August I wrote a review on the 

EXUVIANCE TRIPLE MICRODERMABRASION FACE POLISH 

which I highly rate and you can read my full review here

I have since discovered that they have recently changed the name, formula

and packaging of this product, which irritates me slightly, but the formula

appears to have remained very similar to the older version, but it seems 

to have more Lactobionic Acid to boost hydration and I'm sure I will give 

it a try once my old tube has finished and post another review

 to compare the two.

It's now called

 EXUVIANCE PROFESSIONAL GLYCOLIC POLISH

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Last month I reviewed the 

L'OCCITANE INVIGORATING FACE & EYE MASK 

in the pod format, which allowed for 2-3 applications and I enjoyed

it so much that I recently purchased the full size face mask.

To read my full review click here

What appealed to me about this product is the fact you can apply to both 

the face and eye area.Its divine straight from the fridge ensuring that its both refreshing and de-puffing on the skin and eye area.

It's melting sorbet texture is easy to apply and allows this multi tasking mask 

to be a perfect choice for those hot summer days.

I think that is all my follow-up news for now, so until next time

please be safe...

RECENT BEAUTY EMPTIES {OCTOBER 2020}

Even though I say it myself I am getting better at saving my
empty products so I can show you which I liked and have finished and those 

that I would re-purchase.

L-R

1.

CAUDALIE

 Instant Foaming Cleanser

The Instant Foaming Cleanser has been a permanent fixture in my 

shower now for over a year and I have yet to buy this product.

I received 3 x 50mls sizes in various free gifts and these handy travel sizes 

have kept me going, until now.

As many of my readers will already know,I've learned to enjoy

 foam/oil cleansers far more over the last 2-3 years, as I've always been 

a cleansing milk/lotion lover.

Even though I don't use it daily I do use it regularly for ease, to cleanse my

skin whilst I'm in the shower.

I have written a full review if you would like to know more about this

foaming cleansing product Click Here

2.

ELEMIS

revitalise-me

Hand & Body Wash

I was gifted this ELEMIS product by a friend back in 2019, yet I only started 

using at the beginning of this year and I've so enjoyed using it.

I have not actually written a review on this product, so here's a 

mini review.

I'm a huge fan of quality Hand Washes, hence the reason I was bought

 it as a gift and it didn't disappoint.

I used mine as a hand wash and didn't try it as a body wash and it promises

to cleanse, revive and uplift the skin.

Powerful essential oils of Thyme, Basil and Neroli are conditioning and gentle

on the skin and also make this product smell very "Spa" like, which

was heavenly every time I washed my hands.

I find the better quality the hand wash is, the longer it lasts, as you only

need to use a small amount.

I don't think this particular ELEMIS product is available in South Africa

and mine was bought in the UK and it retails for £28.00 for 300 mls

and I'm very sorry to see this luxury hand wash finish.

3.

BATH & BODY WORKS

WHITE BARN

LAVENDER VANILLA

CANDLE

Again I think this is a product that I have never reviewed before here on 

Beauty Shout Box. Bath and Body Works is a brand that we don't have

in South Africa or in the UK, however Dubai has several stores 

and even a concession now at Dubai Airport, so as you can imagine a visit

is always a must when either stopping off or passing through the airport.

My regular purchases are the PocketBac, candles and liquid hand washes

and seeing I was last there in February I have a nice little stash to

keep me going for a while.

White Barn is a sister brand to Bath & Body Works and have the most

divine selection of affordable fragranced candles.(even in Rands)

 Not only do they give a good

amount of fragrance during burning, but they also burn down

evenly and well. They're also one of the few candles that actually burn 

down. to the bottom of the container.

I would highly recommend buying if you ever get the chance.

4.

LABELLO

Crayon Lip Balm

This was one of two purchases during our strict lockdown and I'm

afraid that will be how I remember this product, that being said I

do love the LABELLO crayons and have two of their 3 shades.

They're so easy to carry around and apply. The colour payoff is

good and a re-purchase of the shade in the photo is on the cards.

 My only complaint with this product, would be their poor shade selection 

and would love to see more shades on offer.

To read my mini review click here

5.

SIMPLE

WATER BOOST

Micellar Cleansing Water

This was also a purchase from Dubai back in February, and whilst

we do have a small range of SIMPLE products here in South Africa I

don't think we yet have the Water boost range. 

As a cheap and cheerful Micellar Water I enjoyed and would re-purchase

and if you would like to read more in my full review click here

6.

GATINEAU

FLORACIL

Gentle Eye Make-Up Remover

This was somewhat of a trip down memory lane with this eye make-up

remover and a good one at that.

I loved the product way back then and its still as good as I remember it,

so a re-purchase is definitely on the "Beauty Cards".

Click here to find out why I loved this product so much.

I have written several product reviews on the brands featured above and 

if you would to read more of them just click on the links below

SIMPLE

CAUDALIE

ELEMIS

GATINEAU