LA PRAIRIE CELLULAR HAND CREAM #TBT REVIEW

I'm throwing it back quite a way with todays #tbt review

back to July 2018 to be exact.

This hand cream was divine and I have since had another generous

deluxe size.

I always find it interesting with my #tbt reviews to see how the

prices have changed in the different countries and as always

South Africa has the highest increase.

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La Prairie is a Swiss skincare brand that I had the pleasure of working with for

 several years. La Prairie is pure Luxury and they have some outstanding

 products in their line-up.

During my years with La Prairie their worldwide clientele were not only extremely 

devoted and loyal to these luxurious and effective skincare products, but as you 

can imagine "beauty budgets" were not a constraint when it came to purchasing.

La Prairie's Cellular Hand Cream has a very impressive list 

of benefits and ingredients that focus on the 3 main areas 

Hydration/Refining/Protecting

Hydrating

moisture complex includes intensive hydrators and “locking” agents to help

 bind moisture to the skin and prevent moisture loss and shea butter 

helps seal in hydration.

Natural Moisturising Factors (NMF's) from a marine-derived complex 

including chlorella vulgaris and seawater, help maintain 

skin’s youthful look and feeling.

Refining

Marine-derived alpha hydroxy acids, including an algae extract ferment, 

exfoliate gently.

Protecting

Antioxidants including vitamins C and E, green tea extract and grape seed 

extract provide powerful protection from environmental damage.

Green Algae helps protect and reinforce skin’s elasticity.

Vitamin C and extracts of grape, mulberry, liquorice and scutellaria 

help guard against discolouration and age spots.

This rich white cream has the typical La Prairie delicate fragrance

that can be found across all of their Cellular range of products.

I must say that this formula is neither a quick apply nor a quick absorb type 

of hand cream and I find it's best suited to being applied last thing at night

 to let the intensely moisturising ingredients work their

 "La Prairie" magic overnight. 

Apply a small amount and massage over your wrists, hands, fingers and cuticles. 

Having used this product previously it was a delight to revisit it, via this generous sized sample.

 It's all that I remember and more, as with time my ageing hands

now appreciate the level of nourishment and comfort it offers... 

even more. 

This product is so much more than just a "hand cream" its a specialised 

"Hand Treatment" in every sense of the word.

La Prairie

Cellular Hand Cream

100ml

R

1,665

2,230

£

88

107

$

120

140

MONTHLY FAVOURITES {MAY/JUNE 2022}

 I have some great products in this Monthly Favourites post and as 

seems to be he norm over the past couple of years, BY TERRY products

feature once again. Besides loving their primer and their make-up

 blending sponge I also found a wonderful body scrub from NÛXE, a skin tint

from FENTY BEAUTY and a rich night cream from our very own local brand

 RAIN.

1.

NUXE

RÊVE DE THÉ

REVITALISING GRANULAR SCRUB

I do love a good granular exfoliating body scrub/exfoliator and this

newly launched one from NÛXE just hit my body scrub "spot" perfectly.

 Its granular texture and its irresistible scent with notes of green tea, 

rhubarb and fresh herbs delight the senses to create a revitalizing 

sensation of freshness.

 Formulated using plant-based exfoliants, this scrub with its crushed

 ice effect texture exfoliates and smoothes the skin.

 Freed of dead surface skin cells, skin feels revitalised and renewed. 

 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 original full review

2.

RAIN

RELAXING NIGHT CREAM

My love of rain body and bath products goes back a long, long way

and then several years ago they entered the face care arena

with a collection of 10 products, of which I have now reviewed 4. 

Knowing that I am a devotee of several French/UK/Swiss brands when

 it comes to good face care products, I was admittedly a little sceptical,

but oh! my! this night cream was a hit with both hubby & I.

This calming night cream has an ultra-rich and luxurious texture and it's

  the type of texture that's reminiscent of the night creams pre the

cream/gel era.

Despite having a rich texture, which is an absolute pleasure to apply

 to a dry/ very dry skin, it isn't heavy at all.

The skin feels comforted, nourished but more importantly non greasy,

which can be an issue with night creams.

It slotted into my existing skincare product line-up perfectly

and not only does it smell of calming Lavender, but a little goes

a long way and it proved to be very cost effective.

To read my original full review

3.

BY TERRY

BLENDER SPONGE

This blender sponge was part of my Beauty Advent Calendar and this 

agains just goes to prove how great these calendars can be, as I would

never have bought this blender, as I'm a fan of the 

Original "Beauty Blender" make-up sponge.

Since using this one from BY TERRY I don't think I can go back to the

Beauty Blender.

My short review was part of Mays QPR post.

To read my mini review

4.

BY TERRY

UV BASE

SPF 50

This ingenious skin-shielding primer

will PRIME, PERFECT and PROTECT your skin.

The fresh, lightweight cream gel texture gives a non-greasy, dewy finish, 

providing the perfect canvas for all your make up application.

This is the perfect way to slot sunscreen into your regime without any of the 

hassle and ensure that your skin has the best protection possible, simply apply

 it daily before make up and you’re good to go.

I personally found myself loving this product just as my daily face SPF

irrespective of whether I was applying foundation or not.

To read my original full review

5.

FENTY BEAUTY

EAZE DROP

BLURRING SKIN TINT

Rihanna wanted to create a light coverage, easy-to-apply, flexible skin tint

 that instantly evens out your complexion and give a flattering blurred effect. 

Eaze Drop, with hydrating QuickBlur complex, is perfect for a no-makeup

 makeup look, or for when you want to look effortlessly put together. 

 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 original full review

BEAUTY PRODUCTS CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW {JULY 2022}

 Hard to believe that it's July already and I have 3 products

to try, a serum, an eye make-up remover, an eye pencil and 

1 beauty aid in the form of re-usable make-up pads.

L-R

1.

BYTERRY

CRAYON KHÔL

I'm a huge fan of BY TERRY, so I would be very surprised if I

don't like this Khôl pencil.

It was an inclusion in the BYTERRY Beauty Advent Calendar, a calendar

 that just keeps on giving me the chance to try many of her great products.

This eye pencil/liner claims to be waterproof, have a precision tip,

 ultra creamy texture and a long lasting formula.

It won't take me too long to bring you my full review on this product.

2.

FACE HALO

They have been around for some time now, but I'm not sure

if they are available in South Africa, as I received mine in my

Harpers Bazaar Beauty Edit box last year.

The Face Halo is an eco-friendly re-usable pad that removes make-up

with only water and eliminates the use of around 500 cotton pads.

I'm excited to see if this pad really delivers on its "water only"

promise.

3.

DERMALOGICA

BIOLUMIN

BRIGHTENING

VITAMIN C SERUM

I always prefer, when possible, to use a vitamin c serum during

the winter months when the sun is less intense.

Dermalogica is a brand that I hold in high regard when it comes

to skincare products and I've reviewed several.

This high-performance serum claims to enhance the skin’s natural defence

 system to brighten, firm and help dramatically reduce the appearance 

of fine lines and wrinkles, so again I'm keen to try this product over the next

few months and report back to you.

*NOW POSTED*

To read my review

4.

L'OCCITANE

EYES & LIPS

BI-PHASIC REMOVER

I have been wanting to try this bi-phase eye make-up remover

for sometime, but I didn't want to part with R370 for a 100mls of product,

 that was until it recently came on a less 50% sale, so here we are.

Bi-phase removers are my favourite type for removing eye make-up 

and have used many, so expect my review fairly soon.

*NOW POSTED*

To read my review