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Vita Liberata Available in South Africa

Last week I attended the launch of Vita Liberata, which is the world’s leading organic, luxury sunless tanning range. It is sold in 22 countries and is currently the number one tanning brand, sold by cosmetic giant, Sephora in Europe and the USA. This award-winning brand is now also available in South Africa!

Vita Liberata South Africa

Vita Liberata have just received an award as winner of the Best Tanning Product, in the 2014 Natural Beauty Awards UK, which is run by Natural Health UK magazine. The range was developed seven years ago in Ireland, by an expert team of pharmacists and formulators under the direction of Vita Liberata’s passionate founder, Alyson Hogg. Today Vita Liberata, is used and endorsed by global celebrities such as Kelly Brook, Gwyneth Paltrow and Sofia Vergara, including establishments such as The Ritz Carlton, Regis and Four Seasons Hotel Groups. .

I must admit I have always been too afraid to try spray tanning, mostly because of the fear of turning orange! Luckily I have a naturally olive complexion but there are always those “areas”, which could benefit from a bit more of a healthy glow!

Amazingly the Vita Liberata products are organic, non-toxic and odourless – something I did not think was possible when it came to spray tanning! They are also free from parabens, perfumes and alcohol and bursting with natural extracts, such as raspberry, ginseng, grape, pomegrante to name just a few. These natural elements are sourced, specifically, for their healing and skin enhancing attributes. Vita Liberata tans are quick drying and a patented moisture lock system, effectively draws moisture to the surface of the skin, locking it there for up to 72 hours to ensure a smooth, moisture rich skin and a flawless fade.

“Finally, South Africans can embrace a completely natural looking, sun-kissed hue throughout the year, in a safe and natural way”, says Mylene Wait, co-owner and founder of Bella Me, the exclusive distributor of this luxurious new tanning range. “Vita Liberata is Latin for “a fresh start or new direction”

One of the added benefits of these products, especially for South Africa, is that beautiful, darker, African skins, can also be enhanced and enriched by using Vita Liberata’s Skin illuminators. So no matter what your skin colour, there is a product in the range to give you the healthy tanned glow you desire – it truly is the perfect tan for all South Africans!

Vita Liberata offers an extensive range of at-home tanning and skin care products, ensuring there is a product to suit all. The ground-breaking pHenomenal 2-3 week tan is the first and only tan, in the world, to last up to 4 times longer than regular tanning products.

Vita Liberata also offers two different types of professional spray tan formulas, Tinted, with a cosmetic bronzer as a guide colour, and Invisi, which is applied with a clear formula (to avoid any marking on clothing or bed sheets). Both spray tan formulas come in three different shades, again ensuring that there is a spray tan to suit all.

There is also a BB (blemish balm) cream available, which is perfect for smoothing skin with a subtle hue and a radiant finish. This can be used on the face and body.

We actually got to see a model sprayed first hand at the launch and I was amazed at the amazing result. Her tan looked completely natural and was dry to the touch almost immediately! There was definitely no odour and no orange hue – just a beautiful golden glow!

I will be trying a Vita Liberata spray tan first hand soon and will let you know my thoughts. We also received a mini spray tan kit to use at home, which I will try out before we go away next week! 🙂

For more information on the products or if you would like to purchase any of the tanning products you can visit the Vita Liberata Website.

Beauty, Beauty Favourites

February Beauty Favourites

It is Beauty Favourites time again! One of my favourite posts, where I get to share the products I have enjoyed using and I have been reaching for the most, over the past month. Some of them are new products, which I recently discovered, while others are products I continue to repurchase because they are that good!

The only product from my February Beauty Favourites, which I have not featured below are the *Dermalogica Precleanse wipes. I wrote about them last week, so if you would like to know more you can pop over here.

*Dermalogica Ultra Sensitive Tint ~ This is a fairly new product, which I received after my Face Mapping at Dermalogica. It is from the Dermalogica Ultracalming range and it is a broad spectrum sunscreen, which is recommended for sensitized, reactive and recently resurfaced skin. It contains natural minerals, which help shield against photodamage and UV exposure. The Ultra Sensitive Tint is great as it protects your skin, as well as providing a bit of colour. I have pigmentation which makes a good SPF a very important part, of my daily skin care routine. I do have another SPF I have been using everyday but it is not tinted, which is why I was keen to try this one. I use the Ultra Sensitive Tint if I do not want to wear too much foundation but want the SPF protection, with a bit of coverage. The consistency is quite thick but it does not feel too heavy on my skin, which can be the case with many SPF products. Recommended Retail Price 50ml R445.00 Dermalogica

Estee Lauder Double Wear Light ~ This product also featured in my Favourite Foundations for 2013. Surprisingly when I first tried it I did not really like it, I think largely because I found the shade a bit too dark for me. I hauled it out again at the beginning of summer and I have been wearing it pretty much everyday since then! I think this is mostly because I am a bit more tanned now and the shade is a much better match. What I really love about this foundation, is its staying power and it’s wonderfully flawless finish! An added bonus is the SPF10, which is great for summer, as it adds that bit of extra protection against the sun, over and above my normal SPF. This is definitely a product I will re-purchase but perhaps in a lighter shade for winter. Recommended Retail Price R415 Estee Lauder

MAC Select Moisturecover Concealer ~ You may remember me blogging about this concealer before in my Everyday Makeup Essentials. This is truly an everyday essential for me! I use the Select Moisturecover for under-eye concealing, as I have rather dark circles under my eyes. It is more fluid and moisturising than other concealers, which I use to cover blemishes and because of it’s more liquid formulation, it does sit in the fine lines around my eyes. This really is my go-to, everyday under-eye concealer, in fact it is almost finished so I need to order another on ASAP! I love the fact that it has a wand applicator, you do not have to squeeze the concealer out, which allows you to control the amount you apply and prevents you from using too much product. You can either dot the concealer straight onto the skin and blend gently with your finger tips or place onto the back of your hand and apply with a concealer or flat foundation brush. Recommended Retail Price: R210 (5ml) MAC Cosmetics

Loreal Nude Magique BB Powder ~ This is one of those products which I bought on a whim! I have used the Loreal Lumi Magique Primer before so I thought I would give this a bash. I don’t use this product everyday but it lives in my handbag! I find it great for touch-ups on the run, especially in the summer heat, when your skin can start looking a bit too dewy. I did find that using it on its own, not over foundation, left my skin looking a bit dry and over powdered.The compact includes a mirror and a sponge applicator, both very handy for touch-ups when you are out and about. I cannot actually remember what I paid for this product, will check when next in-store and update the post.

Essence 3D Eyeshadow in irresistible vanilla latte ~ My choice for everyday eye make up is usually a nude palette and if I want to make it a bit more special, I add a bit of gold sparkle! This Essence duo eyeshadow is perfect for giving your look a bit more sparkle. The 3mm high relief design, offers an ultimate 3D look and the ultra-light eyeshadow texture, creates a cool finish with a 3D effect. The eyeshadow applies really well and has a great pigment. If you apply it moist, the 3D effect will be even more intense. There are a few other fun shade combos available and the best part is the price tag – it is super affordable at under R50! I have really enjoyed using it. I think I will definitely be trying a few of the other duos! Recommended Retail Price R44.95 Essence

MAC Satin Lipstick in Brave ~ This MAC lipstick was one of the first things I bought from the MAC Online Store last year. At the time I was looking for a pinky shade for everyday wear and loved the look of Brave. For me this is a “my lips but better” shade and I love the texture! I have fairly dry lips so I prefer either the Satin or Cremesheen finish from MAC, which are more moisturising and perfect for everyday wear. The colour in the image above it is not true to the shade in real life, which is why I swatched it for you to get a better idea. {See the image below}. Brave is a lovely pinky-beige, with white pearl but it does not have a frosted finish, which I don’t like. I call this my “pretty” lipstick – it is the one I reach for if, I am going for a pretty girly make up look 🙂 Recommended Retail Price R190 MAC Cosmetics

Mavala Nail Polish in Sapporo ~ As you know I love bright nail polish shades but there are times when I like to tone it down and go for a nude nail. This Mavala polish in Sapporo is my go-to nude nail colour and this is actually the second bottle I have bought. It is a wonderfully creamy beige and is the perfect nude for most skin tones. I find that it wears relatively well and does not chip easily. One of the things I love about Mavala polish, is the small applicator brush, which I find much easier to use when applying polish myself. Recommended Retail Price: R64.95 Rubybox

Essence Studio Nails Corrector Pen ~ This product is a must have for doing your nails at home! I have tried a few other brands but I keep coming back to this one! The Corrector Pen allows you to correct little mistakes, without smudging the rest of your nails in the process. The handy pen also comes with three replacement tips. Not only is it super practical but it is so affordable! I have repurchased this product so often, I have lost count. Recommended Retail Price R39.95 Essence

Toni & Guy Casual Sea Salt Texturising Spray ~ I have always heat styled my hair because although I have a bit of a natural wave in my hair, it is so super fine. To achieve any type of curl or texture in my hair, I need to use so much product! After hearing so much hype about sea salt sprays I thought I would give the Toni & Guy one a try. I was really impressed with the results from this product! Apply the spray to damp hair – either allow your hair to air-dry or if you don’t have the time for that, gently dry it with a hair dryer, before applying. It gives your hair great texture without making it feel heavy and weighed down by too much product. The bizarre thing though is the salty taste – go figure being a salt spray and all! 😉 I only know that it tastes very salty, thanks to the summer wind in Cape Town, which often blows your hair everywhere, including into your mouth. What I love most about this product is that when I either do not have time to heat style my hair or just cant be bothered, I can still achieve a great casual tousled style, with no fuss at all! Recommended Retail Price: R119.99 200ml Clicks Stores

If you would like to know more about any of the products featured above or would like to share a product, which you are loving, please leave a comment below this post.

*Disclosure: This is a sponsored product

Beauty, Beauty Favourites, Beauty Products

{ Beauty Favourite } Dermalogica Precleanse Wipes

You may remember me blogging about the new Dermalogica Let the experts love your skin campaign and my recent visit to Dermalogica on Wembley, where I had my skin professionally mapped. Along with the Dermalogica products recommended for my skin, I received a pack of the new Dermalogica Precleanse Wipes to try out.

Some of you may already know about the regular Dermalogica PreCleanse, a deep-cleansing oil, which melts away impurities and make-up from skin. Dermalogica believe that, to achieve ultra clean and healthy skin, you need a Double Cleanse regime, which begins with PreCleanse. Double cleansing is particularly beneficial if you wear a lot of make up.

Dermalogica PreCleanse gets rid of excess sebum (oil), sunscreen, waterproof make-up, environmental pollutants and residual products that build-up on skin throughout the day.To help provide on-the-go cleansing, Dermalogica have developed their handy PreCleanse wipes, which do the same job as the regular PreCleanse, just with added convenience.

The PreCleanse wipes are ideal for beauties who need to freshen up during the day and perfect for popping in your travel bag. I wish I had these on my trip to Thailand last year, there is nothing worse than the feeling of grimy airplane skin, after an over night flight!

The wipes are formulated with skin-softening Aloe and Apricot oils, conditioning Rice Bran and Vitamin E. They are gentle enough to be used around the eye area and even remove waterproof mascara. The PreCleanse wipes contain no artificial fragrances, colours or parabens.

I must admit there are evenings when I feel far too lazy to do a regular double cleanse and have been reaching for the PreCleanse wipes instead! They really do leave your skin feeling clean but not over-cleansed and dry. The PreCleanse Wipes are a definite Beauty Favourite for me and will most certainly be something I will be repurchasing!

Beauty Tip: Use tepid water for cleansing the face. Hot water can dry the skin and cause damage to it. Cold water does not effectively dissolve away dirt and grime.

To find out more about these and other products please visit the Dermalogica SA Website.

Beauty, Beauty Products, Hair

{ Beauty Review } The Victorian Garden Hair Mask

The Victorian Garden, a South African, organic skin care company, recently re-launched their hair masks and I was fortunate to receive one to try out. After going very blonde last year, which I must admit I have loved, my hair is soooo dry! This is probably largely because I heat style my hair – usually everyday, naughty I know. This is a habit I am trying hard to break!

I have been testing quite a few different hair masks and treatments and was keen to try out The Victorian Garden Hair Mask. I am currently using their Mango and Vanilla Exfoliating Salt Body Scrub, which I love.

There are two hair masks in The Victorian Garden range: a Rosemary & Jojoba Hair Masque, with Peppermint and a Cocoa & Mafura Butter Hair Masque, with Orange & Rosemary.

I received the Rosemary & Jojoba Hair Masque, with Peppermint to review. The mask is recommended as an extra nourishing treatment for dry or damaged hair, to help repair, moisturise and protect the hair shaft for smoother, shinier hair with less frizz. The formula combines Jojoba wax, Shea Butter and Avocado to deeply penetrate the hair and plant proteins to build strength and manageability. Rosemary and Lime essential oils assist in root health, soothing a dry and itchy scalp, while revitalising Peppermint balances pH and promotes hair growth.

I must admit I am always hesitant when trying new hair care products, as many of them leave my super fine hair unmanageable but I was keen to see if this masque could work its magic on my hair!

You do need a bit of time when using a hair mask – so for me the evenings or weekend mornings work best. The mask has a pleasant botanical fragrance, which smells quite strongly of rosemary but I did not find the smell lingered in my hair after rinsing. To use, apply the mask after shampooing from mid-lengths to ends of hair. You do need to leave it on for 5-10 minutes and then rinse well.

Tip: For a deep treatment, apply mask to damp hair and wrap head in a towel for 20 minutes or overnight. Rinse well after use.

I was initially quite surprised after rinsing my hair,as it felt quite dry and not as silky smooth as it has using other masks or treatments. After combing through and applying my everyday heat protection and styling products to my hair, I dried it as per normal. My hair was definitely easier to manage when styling it and not as “fly-away” as it usually is. My initial reaction was completely forgotten because my hair looked awesome – it had much more body and a great healthy shine to it. I was even asked later that day, whether I had gone to the hair dresser because my hair looked so amazing 🙂

Needless to say this product is a winner – well for me anyway! I recommend that you give it a try, especially if you have dry, over-processed hair.

To find out more about these and other products please visit The Victorian Garden website.

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Win a Pedi Pamper Session at Rouge Day Spa

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There is nothing better than being pampered and I absolutely love having a pedicure done! I am quite good at shaping and painting my own nails but lets face it, giving yourself a foot massage, is not the same as having it done for you!

You may have read my review on Rouge Day Spa in Kenilworth and how wonderful my experience was – well I do not want you to feel left out! We are giving away a Pedi Pamper session, in the Spa’s relaxation lounge, complete with cupcakes and bubbly!

But wait there is more – the winner will be able to bring two friends along, to enjoy the pampering with her! Awesome don’t you think???

To Win a Pedi Pamper Session at Rouge Day Spa, for you and two friends, please show some Facebook love and Tweet about the giveaway! Please leave a comment below telling me who you will be taking with you to your Pedi Pamper Session! Enter via the simple Rafflecopter form below and this awesome prize could be yours!

Please note: Anyone in SA can enter this competition but please be aware Rouge Day Spa is based in Cape Town, so the winner will need to be in Cape Town to enjoy their prize. {Please read the *Terms and Conditions below carefully, to ensure you have met with all the entry criteria}
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Entries are open from 25th February 2014 until the 10th March 2014.
Enter via the Rafflecopter form above. You will be required to like the Rouge Day Spa Facebook Page and Inspired Living SA’s Facebook Page. To earn an extra entry Tweet about the competition via the Rafflecopter form above.
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The winner has 30 days to claim their prize.

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Vita Liberata South Africa

Beauty Tip: Use tepid water for cleansing the face. Hot water can dry the skin and cause damage to it. Cold water does not effectively dissolve away dirt and grime.

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