I have decided to revive my Beauty News posts, and there are so many excellent products I need to share with you. One of them is the new Inoar Vegan Range, which is also Cruelty-Free. I may not be a vegan myself, but I do prefer using products that are not tested on animals.
My Favourite Soil Organics Baobab Bodycare Products
I am very particular about having the right ambience in my home. One of the ways of achieving this is through scent. Scented candles are a must and I always ensure that I am never without, beautiful smelling handwash and hand lotion. I have my favourites products, which I repurchase all the time but I also love trying something new. Enter the Soil Organics Baobab Bodycare Products, which I recently ordered from the Soil Organics Website.
Soil Organics Baobab Bodycare Products
I ordered the Balancing Baobab Organic Handwash, Hand Lotion, as well as the Soy Wax Candle. It is always a bit risky ordering products, which you have not tried before but the Baobab products did not disappointed!
I decided to put the products in our downstairs guest bathroom, so that everyone could enjoy them. Before a recent dinner party I lit the candle and to my surprise my hubby commented on the scent. He said that it smelt exaclty like a spa – a real win in my books! Who doesn’t love the tranquil scent of a spa???
Soil Organics
Soil Organics is a South African based company, producing certified organic products locally. They created SA’s first range of certified organic aromatherapy products. What makes them unique, is that they farm, process and market their own products.
Read on to find out how you can treat yourself to a few of these amazing Soil Organics Products.
Balancing Baobab Organic Handwash (300ml)
I am vaguely obsessed about hand-washing! You will find handwash strategically placed all over our home{near a tap naturally!}. The only problem is washing your hands often, can be very drying for your skin. With this in mind I always try and buy a handwash which is also moistursing.
The luxurious Balancing Baobab Organic Handwash is cleansing, as well as nourishing. It contains Baobab oil to help improve skin’s elasticity and radiance. As well as Baobab, it also contains essential oils of Rose Geranium and Sandalwood. These oils help balance and restore the senses, and add a delicate scent. RRP R130.00
Balancing Baobab Organic Hand Lotion (300ml)
If I buy a hand wash and there is a matching hand lotion, I naturally have to buy it! The luxurious Balancing Baobab Organic Hand Lotion, is rich in antioxidants. It contains Baobab oil and Shea Butter to nourish and protect the skin. Leaving it wonderfully soft. As with the handwash the essential oils of Rose Geranium and Sandalwood are added, to help balance and restore the senses, as well as adding the delicate scent. RRP R150.00
Balancing Baobab Organic Soy Wax Candle (200g)
Last but not least I decided to treat myself to the Balancing Baobab Organic Soy Wax Candle. My home is never without scented candles – one aspect of load shedding I don’t mind! This purchase was definitely an added treat just for me and I am so glad I bought. As I mentioned before, the heavenly fragrance transports you to a tranquil spa, which definitely where I would love to be. This luxurious candle with its exquisite earthy floral scents of Rose Geranium and Sandalwood, create the perfect environment to balance and restore the senses. The candle has a lead free wick and is long and clean burning. This makes it a better alternative for both you and the environment. Soy wax is also a renewable resource and is biodegradable. RRP R250.00
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Announcing The Amazing Kiehl’s BB Cream
BB Cream has always been a struggle for me, particularly finding the right one. Most of them do not provide enough coverage or they make me breakout! Needless to say, I was very excited when the Amazing new Kiehls BB Cream arrived for me to review.
The Amazing Kiehl’s BB Cream
The Kiehl’s Actively Correcting & Beautifying BB Cream, was under development for two years. This included numerous formula revisions and more than 4,000 applications of the product.This remains true to Kiehl’s philosophy – to take the time to develop the right formula, with skincare in mind above all else.
Kiehl’s Actively Correcting & Beautifying BB Cream is a beauty industry advancement. At Kiehl’s, being first in a category is not our focus. We choose to deliver real benefits in formulas that take innovation to the next level. Our customers appreciate that we don’t launch and discontinue products as trends change. This BB is proof of our continued commitment to high formulation, safety and performance standards. We take the time and make the right product for our customers. ~ Cammie Cannella, Vice President of Global Education.
The Product
The first BB (the abbreviation for “blemish balm”) was developed by renowned German dermatologist Christine Schrammek in the 1950s. It was prescribed to patients to help conceal post-surgery imperfections, while nurturing and healing the skin. With today’s advanced skincare science, Kiehl’s chemists focused on this same essential functionality, concealing imperfections but not only for instant coverage but also long-term correction.
With 71% of customers expressing concern with uneven skin tone and lack of clarity, as well as nearly 29% citing dark spots as a concern, Kiehl’s chemists saw this as an opportunity. They have created a product, which effectively treats the skin, by offering skin tone correction using high potency Vitamin C.
The Kiehl’s BB Cream, has been developed with amino acid-coated natural mineral pigments, which conceals imperfections, while working to correct skin discolorations. Additional benefits include reducing the appearance of pores and fine lines, while providing all-day hydration and broad-spectrum SPF 50/ PA+++ protection.
The product is available in 5 shades – light, natural, medium, medium/deep and deep.
The Application
The formula is lightweight, yet still moisturising and gives you build-able coverage. I usually apply my serum first, one which I have been enjoying is the Kiehl’s Hydro Plumping Re-Texturizing Serum Concentrate and then my Kiehl’s BB Cream. I find a little product goes a long way, so use it sparingly. Unless I am off to an event or meeting this will be enough of a base before I apply my makeup. If I am going out I will apply a bit of foundation or concealer to cover my pigmentation or any blemishes.
The Verdict
I think if it were a perfect world and I was still in my twenties, I would only wear a BB cream but there are definitely those days, when my skin needs a bit more coverage! That said I do really love the silky smooth application, as well as the fact that it has a SPF factor 50+++! So if it is BB Cream I am wearing, it will definitely be the Kiehl’s BB Cream.
I have tried two of the five shades, being Natural and Medium. I think Natural is more suited to my skin for winter but I think Medium will be better for the summer months.
This is definitely not a drugstore product in terms of price – at R525 it is certainly not cheap but spending a bit of money on good skincare is worth it!
Kiehl’s products are available from Edgars stores, as well as the standalone Kiehl’s stores.
Disclosure Ranking:2
Essence I Love Nude Collection|Beauty Review
A nude makeup look is my favourite for during the day. It is a soft and feminine but can very easily be vamped up for evening, with a few subtle changes! I have been particularly enjoying the Essence I Love Nude Collection of makeup, which I was sent to review. You may remember a post I did recently featuring the Essence I Love Nude Nail Polish Collection.
Essence I Love Nude Collection
The Collection, also consists of a range of eyeshadows, lipsticks and lipglosses.
Essence I Love Nude Eyeshadow ~
The I Love Nude Eyeshadows are available in six different shades, from a soft beige to a dark brown. I love the baked texture of the eyeshadow, which gives you a wonderful silky, satin finish. Colour pigmentation is great and a little eyeshadow goes a long way. RRP 47.95
Essence Longlasting Nude Lipstick and XXXL Nude Lipgloss ~
The Longlasting Nude Lipsticks are available in five gorgeous shades, which include a light nude, beige, light rose, mocha, as well as brown. The lipsticks have a wonderful creamy texture, which feels great on your lips! RRP 44.50
I am a bit of a lipgloss junkie and always have at least one in my handbag, which is usually a shade of nude! A nude lipgloss is a definite makeup must-have. You can wear it over any lipstick shade, to give your lips a little extra shine. The Essence XXXL Nude Lipgloss comes in six soft shades, which are perfect to compliment any nude makeup look. RRP 38.95
I had a bit of fun creating two, subtly, different nude looks with a few of the Essence products I was sent.
In the look above I used a combination of 03 Crème Brûlée and 06 Coffee Bean, on the eyes, as well as a smoky dark grey liner and mascara. On the lips I used 01 Wearing Only a Smile Lipstick and 01 Shy Beauty XXXL Lipgloss. For a bit of colour on the cheeks I used the Essence Sun Club 2 in 1 Bronzing Powder in 10 Sunshine.
In the second look I used a combination of 01 Vanilla Sugar and 05 My Favorite Tauping, on the eyes. I lined the top lash-line with black liquid liner and finished off the eyes with black mascara. On the lips I used 03 Come Naturally Lipstick and 03 Taste the Sweets XXXL Lipgloss. For the cheeks I used the same bronzing powder I used in the first look -Sun Club 2 in 1 Bronzing Powder in 10 Sunshine.
To vamp up these looks for evening, simply add a bit of smokey drama to the eye or go for a bolder or brighter lip colour.
Disclosure Raking:2
Essie Winter Collection 2015
Essie Winter Collection
The Essie Winter Collection has six gorgeous shades: Jump in my jumpsuit – jubilant juicy red, Tuck in my tux – silken ivory créme, Double breasted jacket – passionate tourmaline ruby, Back in the limo – sheer ripe melon, Bump up the pumps{not shown above} – raucous coral mauve and Jiggle hi, jiggle low – molten gold.
Create this fun patterned look – Rare Tweed, with a few shades from the Essie Winter Collection:
step 1: hydrate with apricot cuticle oil.
step 2: clean then prep nails with an essie base coat.
step 3: layer 2 coats of back in the limo. let dry.
step 4: dip a striping brush in double breasted jacket. apply thin lines of different lengths both vertically and horizontally across the nail. let dry.
step 5: repeat step 4 with bump up the pumps. your lines should begin to overlap.
step 6. repeat step 4 with jiggle hi, jiggle low.
step 7. shine + seal with an essie top coat.
Keep a look out week, to see one of the new awesome Essie Winter Collection shades featured on Mani-Monday!
The Essie Winter Collection is available at selected Dis-Chem, Clicks and Foschini Stores, as well as selected Beauty Salons.
Follow Essie on Facebook to keep up to date with new collections and product launches.
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