MY TOP 3 HAIR & BODY PRODUCTS {2018}

"My Top" annual posts are compiled of products that I have fully reviewed and love,

 and in many cases have re-purchased.

I keep these lists tight, but that doesn't in any way mean, that all of the other 

products that I have reviewed during 2018 are not good, these are just my 

personal favourites of 2018.

It has only been whilst writing this blog post that I've realised that I haven't 

reviewed as many Body Products as I have in previous years, so I've decided to 

combine this category with hair products and these 3 products stood out 

and deserve a place on

My Top 3 Hair & Body Products 2018

To read my full and more detailed review on each product

 click on the Pink Links below.

If you would like to know which products I didn't rate over the last 12 months

then read my most recent post:

My Top 5 Disliked Beauty Products of 2018

To read my full review

1.

Christophe Robin

Cleansing Volumizing Paste

The Christophe Robin has been one of my all-time favourite finds in 2018 

and it's a product that is like no other hair cleanser I have ever tried.

It's quite difficult to describe this product, so check out my review that I

wrote back in October.

To read my full review

2.

MINERALINE

Aloe Vera

Body Lotion

This MINERALINE Aloe Vera Body Lotion

was an unexpected 'like" for, me but it's a body lotion that I have been reaching 

for daily over the past few months now.

It's my "go to" hot weather body lotion, as it's not only a lightweight gel, but its

 easy and super quick to apply, it's my no fuss perfect lotion for Summer.

To read my full review

3.

PUREOLOGY

Perfect 4 Platinum

Miracle Filler Treatment

Another hair product that has made it onto this list is the

Pureology Perfect 4 Platinum 

Miracle Filler Treatment

I reviewed this product at the beginning of 2018 and I can't live with out it.

It detangles and conditions all in one and for anyone having highlighted long

hair will know all to well the struggle we have.

To read my full review

MY TOP 5 MOST DISLIKED BEAUTY PRODUCTS {2018}

At the beginning of each year I write a series of posts to let you know which beauty
 products have impressed me during the previous year and this
year is no exception.(Posts to follow soon)
However this year I'm kicking this series of posts off
 with my 
Top 5 Most Disliked Beauty Products (2018)
and there were unfortunately a few.
Now I understand that I may have listed some of your "Faves" below
but these sadly disappointed me the greatest.
You will find more details, as to why a particular product and I didn't gel,
 by clicking on the pink links below.

1.

Sorbet 
Face First 
Anti-Ageing Foundation+Serum

The hype around the South African brand Sorbet and the launch of its new make-up
collection was the most I've seen in a long time and I have to say I was fully
on board, that was until I parted with nearly R300 to buy this foundation.
It was a huge disappointment on several counts and the nearly full bottle still sits
on my dressing table as a reminder not to get taken in by the marketing hype.

To read my full review

2.

GARNIER
Moisture Bomb 
Face Mist

The GARNIER was part of a UK haul during the early part of 2018 and at that time 
it wasn't available in South Africa  and still isn't, but in my opinion
it's no loss.
On paper this type of product sounded ideal for the South African market,
sadly it didn't do it for me. Not only was I confused as to what this 
multitasking spray was formulated to do but I think the product was also confused.
This is one review that you really do need to read to understand what I mean
by confused.

To read my full review

3.

THE BODY SHOP 
INSTAGLOW
CC CREAM

I just don't have any luck with any products from The Body Shop
and I so want to write a review that is positive,I think I must now resign myself to the
 fact that, as a whole, The Body Shop and I definitely do not "gel".
Sadly this was another fail for "moi".

To read my full review


4.

L'ORÉAL
Elvive Extraordinary Oil
Low Shampoo

In the interest of better hair and a better environment I tried this 
L'ORÉAL Low Shampoo during 2018 and lets just say that's where I
prefer to leave it (in 2018), as again this didn't work for me or my hair.

To read my full review

5.

Dove
DermaSpa 
Summer Revived Body Lotion 
with Self Tanners

My final disappointing product of 2018 was this self tanning body lotion
from DOVE the concept is great as you are just bronzing your
skin daily whilst applying body lotion,but the problem for me and I suspect 
many other users is that typical self tan
 smell and I found it to be quite strong in this product.


To read my full review

BEAUTY PRODUCTS CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW {JANUARY 2019}

Happy New Year to you and thanks for popping by to read my first
post of 2019.
I had to start this year off by letting you know what beauty products I
have currently under review.

After my recent trip overseas 
(where I've got to admit I bought plenty of beauty products) 
and of course with the opening my 2 beauty advent calendars in December 
means that I have so many great products to review this coming year,
 many of which are new brands for me to try.

I've decided to put these 5 products to the test first, so over the next month I will be trying out the below and throughout the month I will be letting you know whether 
they're worth buying or not.

1.
First Aid Beauty
Facial Radiance Polish

Exfoliators are a crucial beauty item in every ones beauty regime regardless
of skin type or age.
This exfoliating product from the brand First Aid Beauty (FAB) was behind one of 
the doors in the Feelunique beauty advent calendar and being a brand that I have
heard of, I have never experienced anything from this brand before, so lets see
what this facial polish has to offer.

*NOW POSTED*

To read my mini review

2.
PIXI 
Rose Tonic

Another item from one of my beauty advent calendars (the M&S one) is the PIXI Rose Tonic. Being a fan of the PIXI Glow Tonic for a couple of years now I'll put this to the test and report back to you as to whether it's worth a buy or not.

*NOW POSTED*

To read my full review

3.
Ciaté
Wanderwand Mascara

I do enjoy trying out new mascaras and again this one from Ciaté came from
the Feelunique beauty advent calendar and it not
only looks pretty, but it is quite a weighty mascara in the hand and certainly has a qualitative expensive feel about it and hopefully it performs just as good as it 
looks and feels.

*NOW POSTED*

To read my full review


4.
Caudalie
Beauty Elixir

The Caudalie Beauty Elixir has been on my "to buy" list for such a long time and I 

finally got my hands in one in the UK recently. 

Having flown overseas again at the end of December this product was part of my 

in flight bag and I can assure you nothing makes it into that bag that doesn't deserve 

to be there,so will this become a daily and in flight essential?

*NOW POSTED*

To read my full review

5.  
Sarah Chapman 
SKINESIS 
Intense Hydrating Booster Serum

Having never used any products from Sarah Chapman I'm excited to put this Hydrating Boosting Serum to this test. I use the hydrating serum from Avéne every morning 
and have done so for several years now, so I'm curious to compare the two.

*NOW POSTED*

To read my full review