MONTHLY FAVOURITES {JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2023 }

My first Monthly Favourites of 2023 and these 4 products 

made for an excellent start to the year.

In order to read my original reviews click on the Pink Links below.

1.

ORIGINS

DRINK UP INTENSIVE

OVERNIGHT HYDRATING 

MASK

I was pleasantly surprised by this mask, I enjoyed the non oily

creamy gel consistency, the fresh 

fragrance, but most of all I absolutely loved the cooling sensation

on the skin and if you keep it in the fridge it's super refreshing and

calming on hot days.

I love the fact that it's available in a 20ml size which is perfect

as a travel/introductory size.

if you are searching for an easy overnight, no rinse, leave on mask

 that gives your skin a power shot drink of both 

nourishment and hydration then this is 

THE ONE

and if you are time poor, when it comes to masking, then this is 

DEFINITELY THE ONE

 This has now has found a spot in my every expanding 

"Masking Wardrobe".

Full Review

2.

DERMALOGICA

SKINPERFECT PRIMER

SPF 30

It's a make-up primer, sunscreen and treatment for skin ageing in one.

I was super impressed with this rather unassuming product that

Illuminates+Primes+Protects.

The texture of this product is quite unique as it has a velvety mousse

feel, which glides across the face beautifully and makes 

for easy application.

I love a multi functional product and it's especially useful if you are 

time strapped or just having a lazy skincare day, and I have many 

of those during Summer.

3.

RITUALS 

RITUAL OF AYURVEDA 

NOURISHING RICH BODY OIL

As the name suggests this oil is rich, very rich and a little is all

that's needed for skin to be left feeling incredibly nourished and the 

fragrance is magnified as the oil warms on your body, so if like me you

 want all the Indian Rose and Sweet Almond scent you can get,

 then this product has it.

Full Review

4.

TATA HARPER

REGENERATING CLEANSER

This Regenerating Cleanser

is a daily cleansing & exfoliating treatment that buffs and polishes 

for radiant, healthy looking skin.

This was, without doubt, one of the best smelling cleansers 

I've ever used, it was naturally fresh and citrusy and truthfully

 it lifted my mood instantly.

if you are looking for a natural organic, yet luxury skincare brand,

 then you cannot go wrong with TATA HARPER and this cleanser

would be a perfect product to start with....

Full Review

BEAUTY PRODUCTS CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW {MARCH}

 I'm a little late with this post, as we are now on the 5th March,

however that doesn't mean to say that I've don't have

anything exciting to review over the coming weeks and months.

I have 3 skincare and 1 make-up item to try out

and report back to you with my findings.

1.

FENTY BEAUTY

GLOSS BOMB

UNIVERSAL 

LIP LUMINIZER

I'm excited to try this luminizing, conditioning, super shiny

 lip gloss in Rihanna's handpicked shade 

FENTY GLOW

which she says is a "perfect rose nude" and you can be

sure that I will review this thoroughly, as it makes some

serious claims for a lip gloss. 

2.

RITUALS

RITUAL OF AYURVEDA

RECOVERY HAND BALM

I must be the biggest fan of RITUALS products here in South Africa

 and it's a real pity that we don't have the brand, as I

believe it would do very well here.

I do know that many of my South African readers travel overseas

 and in fact many of you follow from countries where RITUALS is

easily available and you also share my love for all things 

RITUALS.

To read my previous reviews Click here

My favourite ritual is the RITUAL OF AYURVEDA and since I

rate their Smoothing Hand Cream I wanted to try their

Recovery Hand Balm.

3.

SHISEIDO

VITAL PERFECTION

INTENSIVE WRINKLESPOT TREATMENT

This will be my first SHISEIDO skincare product that I am trying

 and it's a brand that I know very little about, so this

means some research along with putting this multi-use spot treatment

 to visibly improve

 deep wrinkles & dark spots in just 4 weeks.* to the test.

4.

AVÈNE

CICALFATE+

PURIFYING CLEANSING GEL

I do love reviewing any AVÈNE product as they very rarely

disappoint and it's my safe, gentle and calming "go to" for skincare.

This cleansing gel was recently launched and I'm intrigued, its been 

formulated to cleanse the 

Face,Hands,Body and external intimate areas.

RAIN RELAXING NIGHT CREAM #TBT REVIEW

I spoke highly of this night cream (back in May 2022)

 from the South African skincare brand rain and it did make it 

onto my list of

Top 11 Skincare products of 2022.

In case you missed this annual post then here's the link

My Top 11 Skincare Products 2022 Part2

It sat as a Proud South African next to the likes of 

SKOON 

(another SA brand) 

Sisley

By Terry

Augustinus Bader

ELEMIS

and several more well respected international brands, so you

know that this product is amongst some very good "Beauty" company

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Having been a lover of the RAIN bath and body products for many years,

I can now say I'm a huge fan of their face care range.

Launched several years ago, this will be my 4th product review

from their range of 10 products and I have

earmarked a couple more, that I would love to try and bring 

you reviews on in the future.

All the products in the range are formulated to synergistically work together

 to create an ideal skincare routine.  

The aim of the Rain Skincare range is to:

Maintain good skin condition

Maintain skin health through probiotics 

(delivers good bacteria and nutrients to help balance skin)

Provide natural skincare for normal to sensitive skin.

RELAXING NIGHT CREAM

Is a natural relaxing night-time moisturiser, formulated with probiotics 

and botanicals known for skin conditioning.

 It's naturally fragranced with lavender and grapefruit essential oils. 

 African oils such as Baobab, Marula, Kalahari Melon and Moringa will leave

 skin feeling moisturised and conditioned.

For daily evening skincare routine. 

Use after cleansing and toning. 

Apply onto face, neck, and décolletage. 

Recommended use in combination with RAIN Relaxing Night Serum.

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 and it's easily

available either in rain boutiques or online.

This is another face product from rain that is well suited for a mans skin,

 as this collection of face products is one that my hubby really enjoys. 

My skin responded well to this night cream and it's one that I would

highly recommend for normal/dry or sensitive skins.

RAIN

RELAXING NIGHT CREAM

50ml

R

649

$

69