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Mr Price Home Serenity Spa Range

I recently received news, about the new Mr Price Home Serenity Spa Range. The Serenity range, includes a range of luxurious spa and body products. You can look forward to seeing these products, at selected Mr Price Home stores and online mid March 2015.

The Mr Price Home Serenity Spa Range, was designed and produced in South Africa. The Serenity Body Collection contains nourishing vitamin E oil to soothe and moisturise the skin. The Serenity range includes a shower and bath gel, massage oil, body scrub, hand and body lotion, hand wash and luxury scented soap.

The full Mr Price Home Serenity Spa Range, also includes a bath soak, bath crystals, linen spray, a fragrance diffuser and a ceramic oil burner.

Mr Price Home very kindly sent me a Ceramic Oil Burner from the range to try, which I am really enjoying! The scented oil is a soothing mix of natural scents, which include my favourites – patcholi, ylang-ylang and a hint of manderin. I love leaving it burning on my desk while I am working. It is also creates the perfect relaxed mood, for my weekly pamper sessions!

The Mr Price Home Serenity Spa Range is available in selected stores and online from the Mr Price Home Website from mid March 2015, until the end of April 2015. The products range from R29.99 – R99.00.

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Review Pampering at Fresh Wellness Spa

Someone recently asked me which aspect of running Inspired Living SA was the most enjoyable – well it would have to be the reviews, especially Accommodation and Restaurant Reviews but I particularly love reviewing Beauty Spa’s! When I was invited to visit Fresh Wellness Spa, situated at the Cellars Hohenort in Constantia, I was particularly excited as my hubby, and I spent our honeymoon night at the Cellars! [Read more…]

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Cindy Horton Learn The Art of Makeup

I recently spent a morning with Cindy Horton, a talented make-up artist, who specialises in beauty and fashion make-up and styling. Cindy has an extensive knowledge of the beauty industry and has become the go-to-girl for beauty editors on tips, and advice for magazines and online articles.

Since completing her diploma, in make-up artistry and hair styling, Cindy has made inroads into the film and fashion industry in Cape Town, with 9 years of experience now under her belt. During this time, she’s worked with local and international celebrities, photographers and production companies, doing what she loves the most ~ making other people look gorgeous!

Cindy recently invited me to her make-up studio, which is situated at Rouge Day Spa in Kenilworth, to experience a Cindy Horton Learn The Art of Makeup lesson. The aim of these lessons, is to equip you with the know-how to master professional make-up techniques, achieve a flawless make-up application and how to emphasise your features, to reveal your natural beauty.

I have probably been applying my make-up in a similar way for most of my adult life – with the help of a few YouTube tutorials here and there! Not to say that I am great at applying makeup but I think I do an ok job but as with most things, there is always room for improvement and who does not want to achieve a flawless look.

In my Hand-On Lesson Cindy first discussed my skin condition and any concerns I have. We then went through the basic tools required to achieve a flawless application. What I did not realise, which should have been apparent with the “Hands-On” title was Cindy would demonstrate on half of my face and would do the other! I must admit I was a bit nervous at first but it is actually the perfect way to learn how to apply makeup properly.

Cindy took me through each part of make-up application step by step – from prepping my skin, to foundation, concealer, to eye and lip makeup application. What amazed me the most, was how few products it took to create an amazing look! I loved the fact that we used the same two products for eyes, as well as for contouring and highlighting my cheeks. Once we had created the basic look – for everyday make-up, Cindy showed me how to add a few touches to make it a bit more glam. You can see a photo of the finished look above – please excuse the bathroom mirror selfie 😉

After my session with Cindy, she sent me a follow up email detailing the products we used split into must-haves, the everyday make-up essentials and additional nice-to-haves, to glam up your look. One of the services Cindy offers is to actually shop for you and buy products you really need, which in the long run will save you money! Below are the products Cindy used for my make-up lesson:

Must-have products

Foundation – MAC Studio fluid NW25

Concealer – MAC NW25

Powder – MAC Prep + Prime

Highlighter eyeshadow (used for eyes and checkbones) – MAC Brule Satin

Contour eyeshadow (used for eyes and cheekbones) – Wedge matte

Blusher – Benefit Havana

Eyebrows – MAC Redhead brow duo (the darker colour can be purchased separately)

Eyeliner – Smashbox shadow trio

Mascara – Maybelline Colossal

Lips – MAC Fanfair creme lipstick

Additional products

Lipliner – MAC Natural lip pencil

Eyeshadow – Woodwinked (evening)

Eyeliner – MAC black pencil liner

Lipgloss – MAC Double Happiness

Brushes – 12 piece professional brush set (I retail these in my studio for R850)

I loved my make-up lesson and definitely learnt a few great tips and tricks to use in my everyday routine! I think these lessons would be extremely beneficial if you have no idea how to apply make-up or if you just need a few pointers in how to perfect the art of make-up application. Keep a lookout there is a competition coming your way soon, where you can win a wonderful make-up lesson with Cindy!

If you would like to find out more about Learn The Art of Make-up lessons or any of the other services offered please visit the Cindy Horton Website for more details.The studio is located at Rouge Day Spa, at 27 Gibson Road (entrance on Ascot Road), Kenilworth, Cape Town, South Africa. You can contact Cindy on 072 7557861.

Images:1&3 Cindy Horton, 2 Pinterest, 4 Inspired Living

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{Review} Dermaceutic Milk Peel at Chelsea Aesthetic Centre

A few days ago I reviewed Regen Ceutic, a skin recovery cream, from the Dermaceutic Homecare range. Dermarceutic is a range of cosmeceuticals created by Dermatologists and surgeons specialising in facial rejuvenation. The Dermaceutic range offers technologically advanced skin care products for their patients, to accompany general medical and cosmetic procedures. The range helps to prepare skin, optimize and maintain the results of all medical and cosmetic procedures.

As well as their homecare range, Dermaceutic have a deep knowledge of the most efficient chemical peel agents and have also developed a range of professional peels. A chemical peel is essentially an accelerated form of exfoliation, induced by a chemical agent. It activates different types of modifications in the skin, depending on the depth of the peel.

Along with the Dermaceutic products, which I was given to review, I was invited to experience a Dermaceutic Milk Peel. I only started doing peels on my skin quite recently and I am still nervous when I go for one, as I have heard so many horror stories! You are, after all putting chemicals on your delicate skin.

On Monday I visited the stunning Chelsea Aesthetic Centre, in Wynberg to enjoy my treatment. I was placed in the very capable hands, of the owner of Chelsea Aesthetic Centre, Melanie. After assessing my skin and discussing my skin care needs Melanie began my treatment. Before applying the Milk Peel Melanie performed a series of treatments to prepare my skin for the peel and make it more receptive.

Once Melanie had applied the peel, I did experience a mild stinging sensation but nothing unbearable. After about 10 minutes a neutraliser was applied to my skin, which I was warned would make the stinging sensation worse but again it was not unbearable. As Melanie explained the Milk Peel, is a smart peel, it targets areas of your skin, which require attention, such as fine lines, dull complexion and loss of tone or in my case pigmentation and helps to restores a radiant complexion.

After the peel has been removed, Melanie performed a few extra specialised treatments to help target my pigmentation, before she applied a serum and cream, to my skin, to help reduce the sensitivity caused by the treatments.

Initially my skin was quite red and sensitive in the areas which Melanie had targeted, specifically the areas of pigmentation but after two days this subsided. I have experienced a bit of dry peeling skin but overall my skin looks and feels amazing, which is one of the huge bonuses of the Milk Peel – there is very little down time! Melanie did say that it would take at least a week for my skin to return to normal.

I am continuing to use the Regen Ceutic as post treatment care, as well as the most amazing foundation by Oxygenetix, which I will tell you about in another article.

I would just like to say thank you to both Dermaceutic and Chelsea Aesthetic Centre for giving me the opportunity to experience the Milk Peel, it is definitely something I will be doing again! RRP Dermaceutic Milk Peel at Chelsea Aesthetic Centre R550.
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For details on these and other products please visit the Dermaceutic SA Website and to book a treatment with Chelsea Aesthetic Centre you can call them on (+27) 021 797 5001.

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Rouge Day Spa

Last week I was invited to visit Rouge Day Spa, to enjoy a luxurious spa mani and pedi. What a treat! After quite a stressful weekend, a bit of me time, was just what the doctor ordered!

Rouge Day Spa is a health and beauty spa, situated in the tree-lined suburb of Kenilworth, in Cape Town. It is conveniently situated, in close proximity to many popular hotels, restaurants and shopping areas in the Southern Suburbs.

The Spa offers a full range of skin and body treatments, massages, mani’s and pedi’s, facials, waxing and tanning – anything to do with beauty, they do it!

Rouge Day Spa is a professional and inviting space, while also being wonderfully casual and comfortable. The staff at Rouge Day Spa are super friendly and nothing is too much hassle! You can relax in the lounge area, before or after your treatment or spend time chilling on the deck or a lounger next to the pool – while enjoying a glass of bubbly or ice tea.

Free wifi is available should you need to follow-up on your emails or do a bit of online shopping, while you are visiting. In winter the atmosphere is more cosy – complete with a roaring fire and TV, in the relaxation lounge, which is also perfect for ‘Chick flick’ movie viewings.

In the words of the owner Lindsay Collocott, Rouge Day Spa Is Your Spa Away From Home! Ours is a space where people feel comfortable socialising and interacting with both ourselves, as well as the other guests.

When I arrived at the spa, I was welcomed by my therapist Tersia and offered something to drink – being an extremely hot day, I opted for fruit infused water.

Tersia then asked me to select my nail polish colour, which is Orly “Hot Shot” and all there was to do then, was sit back, relax and enjoy my treatment! Oh did I forget to mention the chilled glass of bubbly I enjoyed while having my pedicure!!! What a treat!

I thoroughly enjoyed my treatment and found Tersia to be professional, well-trained and very knowledgeable on all things beauty related.

Whether you choose to drop in for an hour or stay for the day, the spa offers a range of packages to suit both him and her. You can also make use of the couples therapy room, if you would like to enjoy some one-on-one pamper time, with your loved one!

Rouge stock a range of products, which include Vitaderm and Environ facial products, as well as Orly and Gelish nail treatments and Theravine body treatments. They offer Hapro Onyx Pro Line sun bed tanning facilities and spray tanning.

If you would like to make a booking for a special occasion, make Up Artist and Hair stylist, Cindy Horton also offers her bridal packages and make up lessons, at Rouge Day Spa.

To make a booking you can visit Rouge Day Spa Website or contact them via email. They are located at 27 Gibson Road (entrance on Ascot Road), Kenilworth, Cape Town, South Africa.