MONTHLY FAVOURITES {JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2022}

 It's the beginning of March, which means it's time for my round up of

Monthly Favourites for January & February.

These are my personal "faves" of all the products that I have reviewed 

over the past two months and would recommend them all without 

any hesitation.

1.

INOAR

 +AMOR -SODIO

 MASK

Towards the end of 2021 I was very kindly gifted 2 products from 

INOARS's newly launched range +Amor -Sodio, which translated means

More Love Less Salt

+Amor -Sodio is a revolutionary range of sulphate free products.

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 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.

This is a "Highly Recommend" product.

To read original review

2.

ELEMIS

PRO-COLLAGEN

RENEWAL SERUM

In my eyes ELEMIS can do no wrong, as I have yet to use one of their

products that I didn't like or enjoy.

The Pro-Collagen Renewal Serum is a rejuvenating and firming serum that

 encourages renewal without any retinol.

It could not have been any easier to incorporate into my existing  

daily skincare regime.

In a "Beauty Nutshell" it's an effective, easy to use, lightweight

 Retinol Alternative Facial Concentrate

that can be used by all skin types.

If you’re after youthful and plump skin without any of the side effects

from Retinol products like dryness, redness or irritation, 

look no further, you’ve found the one.

To read original review

3.

BY TERRY

BAUME DE ROSE

HAND

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 original review 

4.

SKIN PROUD

COOLING EYE SERUM STICK

The name of this product just spoke to me...

 Icicle Cooling Eye Serum Stick By Skin Proud

It's aimed at a younger demographic and Skin Proud believes in being

 transparent, cutting out the confusion, whilst being easy to use,

 100% vegan and clean products, with straight to the point ingredients.

Featuring a five-part hyaluronic acid complex, this instantly cooling balm

 freshens and tightens, whilst helping to lock in hydration for healthy

 under eyes.

Now this product hasn't replaced any of my current eye treatments,

 but it's rather a welcome extra addition.

If you are a "first timer" with an eye product, then this is a great one.

I personally find it so easy to just pick up and apply

several times a day, as I adore the packaging, the swipe around the

eye application and its instantly cooling effect.

To read my QPR review

 

SEPHORA ROSE QUARTZ FACIAL MASSAGER/ROLLER #TBT REVIEW

This review dates back to May 2020 and to my surprise I'm still using my

Rose Quartz Roller, however there are phases where I forget to use but its

literally a couple of days. I am still enjoying the quick process and it has become

my skincare friend...

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Facial Rollers are not a new beauty tool, crystal-based rollers like the 

Jade Roller and Rose Quartz Roller

 are skin-care tools said to be used in ancient skin-care rituals,

but over the past couple of years they've become something of a

 "must have" beauty aid.

I've sat on the fence with buying into this trend of the moment, as I'm

really not sure if it's a beauty "fad" or a "friend".

Whilst both rollers do a similar job, the rose quartz appealed to me more, 

firstly because its pink, secondly it stays cooler longer and thirdly rose quartz is a 

heavier stone and  these differences clinched it for me.

 Rose Quartz is known for its skin nourishing properties and “love” energy.

Regular use of a rose quartz roller supports lymphatic drainage to reduce the 

appearance of puffiness and wrinkles, as it cools and soothes your skin.

For extra cooling and soothing place the roller in the refrigerator.

The stone is naturally cold, but this extra temperature drop will support circulation and

 natural collagen production, drain congested lymph nodes, rid the body of toxins, 

and help with sinus issues.

With age I have noticed that my face has become more puffy, especially under the 

eye area and above the cheek bones, where I tend to get those pockets of fluid,

which are very noticeable when I smile and I simply don't like it.

With my daily rolling  routine I've been focusing on using the smaller roller

to massage and drain that bothersome area and I can happily report that I have 

noticed a difference, so for that improvement alone, its been worth the purchase.

Have I noticed any other improvements? 

not really, but I do look forward to taking a daily 2-5 mins to massage my face 

and neck and I find the coolness incredibly soothing and relaxing.

I don't find it a chore at all and I think that's where the success of any beauty gadget

lies, you have to enjoy the process to keep the momentum going and the benefits

 will follow.

I do have a backstory to this purchase, as it wasn't planned.The main reason

for not buying a rose quartz roller earlier was my uncertainty about the 

quality of the actual rose quartz, as the market is flooded with a variety 

of qualities and prices, so it has never made it onto me beauty "wish list".

Lets fast forward to early February 2020 and standing in the aisle of doom in 

Sephora Dubai, clutching at my purchases as I never take a basket

it's just too tempting, I spotted Sephora's own brand Rose Quartz Roller.

Curiosity got the better of me and after feeling the quality and more importantly

 the weight I decided it was now or never, so in my arms it also went.

I didn't look at the price, big mistake, so when I got to the checkout I was slightly 

taken aback with the final rand price of R560 once converted from 140 Dirhams.

(May 2020 it equates to R668)

However the price faded into insignificance after a couple of uses, as the roller

is a quality well made weighty product, with no squeaking of the well balanced

smooth rollers.

How To Use:

Use the larger end of the massager for bigger areas of the face such as the 

cheeks and forehead.
Use the smaller end for more delicate areas of the face such as under the eyes, 

between brows, and on nose.

After cleansing and toning, you can apply your normal serum, creams etc.,as this 

will help the Facial Roller glide across the skin with ease, but I actually found my roller

 to glide beautifully on occasion over a dry skin, but the roller will help products to 

absorb better, therefore increasing the products benefits.

I leave my roller on my dressing table, as the success of any beauty aid, I believe is

to keep it in sight, rather than tucked away in a drawer or cupboard.

I generally zip over my face in the morning and again in the evening 

and very occasionally during the day if I've no make-up on and it takes me 

a couple of minutes and then I'm done, but you can spend longer.

Below is the natural way that I tend to roll, but as long as you remember to roll

upwards and outwards, you can't go wrong.

Begin rolling by starting at the center of the face, under the eyes and cheekbones, 

moving out toward the hairline in short, gentle strokes. 
Move down to the jawbone, still working in short strokes, starting at the chin, and 

moving out toward the bottom of the ears.
Next, roll above the eyebrows and forehead in an out and up motion. 
Use the smaller roller around the eyes and take extra care in this area. 
To end, very gently roll down the sides of the neck and then toward the center

 of the clavicle.

Are the crystal rollers/massagers a beauty "fad" or a "friend" and we will see thousands

 of rollers condemned to the crystal roller graveyard in a few years time?

Well I think that's entirely up to each individual, but for now I'm happy to spend

 2-5 mins of indulgent daily self care....

Let me know in the comments below if you have a Jade or Rose Quartz roller

and if it's still in use or has it sadly been decommissioned.

BEAUTY PRODUCTS CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW {MARCH 2022}

For the month of March I have decided to review make-up items only, 

so it's going to be a Make-up March here on Beauty shout box.

I always like a "first" in beauty and I have 2 brands below that are

just that, brands that I am trying for the first time and sadly are both brands

 that are not available in South Africa.

L-R

CHARLOTTE TILBURY

LUXURY PALETTE

THE QUEEN OF GLOW

 This Eyeshadow Palette from the "Queen" of make-up, Charlotte Tilbury

 and will be my first ever CT product and it was an inclusion in my 

John Lewis Beauty Advent Calendar, in fact it was one of several products

that prompted to buy the calendar.

The Queen of Glow quad consists of 3 shimmers and 1 matte, 

so let me play around with it and revert back with my opinions.

HOURGLASS

CAUTION EXTREME LASH

MASCARA

Another first for me and as I love my mascaras, I'm really hoping

this Caution Extreme Lash Mascara from HOURGLASS delivers,

especially considering the name...

* REVIEW NOW POSTED *

BY TERRY

LIP-EXPERT

SHINE

I did warn you that 2022 will continue to be a BY TERRY 

focus year and this month I have 2 more products to try and review.

BY TERRY LIP-EXPERT comes in a couple of finishes and the Shine finish

in this shade of Rosy Kiss looks right up my "lipstick street".

* REVIEW NOW POSTED *

BY TERRY

BAUME DE ROSE

LIQUID LIP BALM

Having already reviewed 2 of the Baume de Rose Lip Balm formats

(the Pot & Stick)

 so, I'm excited to try this Liquid Lip balm, although my favourite

is the pot version, I do enjoy a lip gloss.

Read those reviews

BY TERRY LIP BAUME POT

BY TERRY BAUME DE ROSE CRAYON

* REVIEW NOW POSTED *

Pop back during the month to read my reviews on these 4 products.