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My Current Top 5 Beauty Faves

I’m not a big make-up girl, but these 5 products I use daily or swear by!

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1.) Revlon have launched 5 nifty new Mascara’s for every girls needs! Volume, Length, Definition, Volum& Length & the show-stopping, Ultimate All-in-One mascara. My favourite is the Ultra Volume. My lashes are quite long, but lack fullness – this is just the perfect, clump-free definition my lashes crave!

Revlon Ultimate All-in-One Mascara R159.99 / Revlon Ultra Volume™ Mascara R149.99 / Revlon Super Length™ Mascara R149.99 / Revlon Volume+Length Magnified™ Mascara R149.99 / Revlon Dramatic Definition™ Mascara R149.99 – Available at leading pharmacies and departmental stores nationwide.

2.) Cult favourite to make-up artists around the world, the Smiths Rosebud Salves are to be found all around my house – on my desk, in various handbags & my toiletry & travel bag! They pack a nourishing pout! And the tins just feel special! (R130)

3.) I don’t know why, but I’ve gone off fragrances, maybe becuase I’ve just been so spoilt in the past having to test so many out . . . but the Chanel no. 5 Fragrance Body Powder (R975.00, exclusive to Chanel Beauty Studios in selected Edgars Stores) is still a daily fave! It’s subtle and the ritual of using the powder puff in the morning is a treat.

4.) I don’t wear a lot of foundation – but on the days I feel I need it, I love the Clarins Ever Lasting Foundation, using it sparingly under my eyes, around the nose & chin, it offers great coverage, a velvety smooth texture and fantastic lasting power! Smells good too! (R415)

5.) I found the Human & Kind hand cream quite surprising – I usually love the texture of a thick, waxy feeling hand cream – this one, being quite light & fluid, actually works better, as it absorbs easily, doesn’t leave your hands feeling oily and I can feel the immediate relief if offers dry skin! It’s all natural too, and made in Ireland 🙂 You can find it at leading health stores or Clicks.

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Sun Fun

I’ve been using the Juliette Armand Sun Film all holiday and absolutely love it! A tinted, cream gel; it feels light weight on my skin, doesn’t leave you with a greasy white mask and gives skin a natural glow! I’ve been wearing it daily as a moisturiser over a serum & eye cream and find it hydrating and comforting enough on its own! Screen Shot 2016-01-15 at 9.27.17 AM

There’s a wide selection of sun products in this fuss-free range! A real beach bag must!

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For more info on Juliette Armand products, see here.

Am I still enjoying my hair? + A Schwarzkopf Win

So last week I told you about my new hair cut (See the process here if you missed it!) Well I am still loving it, have no regrets and finding it so easy to manage. And nothing like a little colour to give you that “new” feeling! Also, thanks to the new Schwarzkopf Gliss new innovation Hydra Miracle Range with hydra peptides and aloe vera, my hair has been feeling soft and fabulous!

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Gliss, the ultimate hair repair expert, has launched the Hydra Miracle range – the first targeted care with Hydra-Peptides from pure Aloe Vera essence with zero % gravity for exceptionally soft, healthy and shiny hair.

The ultra-light, but caring repair formula with hydra peptides from pure aloe vera essence provides hair with precise amount of care and moisture it needs.  Dehydrated and porous hair is optimally repaired and taken care of, without being overburdened.

Three key benefits of the Gliss Hydra Miracle range:

  • Indulging repair-care with 0% gravity
  • Replenishes the hair’s natural moisture level and prevents dehydrated hair
  • Soft, weightless hair

The various Gliss ranges contain special active complexes which are specifically tailored to meet the needs of different hair types in order to achieve beautiful healthy hair. The new Gliss Hydra Miracle range also provides a liquid Keratin reconstruction to the hair and renews its quality by repairing damaged areas from deep inside the hair follicle through to the surface.

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Looking to kick start your year with a head-turning new shade? Check out theSchwarzkopf Palette Deluxe Intense Oil Care Colour!

Introducing the new Palette Deluxe Intense Oil Care Colour – Palette’s No.1 Oil Coloration with 7 Oils Serum. The new range launches with three sophisticated shades – Diamond Blonde, Intensive Shiny Copper and Dark Warm Brown.

This innovative range from Schwarzkopf offers a permanent coloration solution with a 7 Oil Serum technology which cares for hair up to 30% more than the average hair colour. Palette Deluxe contains a rich, creamy formula with highly effective colour pigments that penetrate each strand from root to tip – leaving your with rich, luxurious & long-lasting colour. Each package contains an easy-to-use application bottle that allows a precise and mess-free application from the roots all the way to the lengths of the hair, without any dripping.

The rich treatment with 7 NOURISHING OILS* is extremely caring and nourishing to your hair after coloration, softening the hair and making it supple and easy to detangle. The treatment with the selection of 7 oils transforms your hair, leaving it beautifully healthy, ensuring your hair is deeply cared for from root to tip.

*Marula Oil, Argan Oil, Sesame Oil, Almond Oil, Olive Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil and Macadamia Nut Oil. *Products are available at all leading retailers. MEA_Pal_DX_PD_FS_3-0_0214MEA_Pal_DX_PD_FS_7-77_0214MEA_Pal_DX_PD_FS_9-1_0214

TO WIN: 

Now you stand the chance to win all the above products valued at over R500.

Simply tell me which colour you’d use to colour your hair and how it would inspire your new year?

AND / OR

Share this competition via one of my social share buttons and tell me how you shared it!

Good luck! Open to S.A. only / Winner announced 29 January xx

My Pinterest Life

It’s amazing how ones taste changes and develops over time! I’ve been cleaning up and editing my Pinterest Boards! Go and take a look if you’re needing a little fashion, decor or beauty inspiration! There are a few new boards too xx

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New Year, New Me

So something I’ve ALWAYS wanted to do, is cut all my hair off – but I’ve never really had the guts too! I think making the big decision to move and try out another country has kick started that feeling of “well you’ve got to just try it – what do you have to lose?”

Thankfully, I was also in the expert hands of Cindy at Style Bar (Palmyra Junction). Cindy put me at ease (racing heart!) and did a fabulous job, if I can say so myself 🙂

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Feeling super liberated right about now!

I’ve so been enjoying my new cut! I feel weightless in more ways than one! Thank You Style Bar for turning a fear into a “hell yeah!” xx

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