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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!

February Beauty Favourites

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

  • *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

  • 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

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  •  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

  • 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.

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  • 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

Essence 3D Eyeshadow irresistible vanilla latte

MAC-Satin-Lipstick-in-Brave

  • 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

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  • 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-Nail-Polish-Corrector Pen

  • 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-Seasalt-Texturis

  • 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

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Beauty, Beauty Favourites, Beauty Products

My Favourite Makeup Products for 2013

Makeup Favourites for 2013

If you have been following my Beauty Favourites for 2013, then you will know that this is the third post and I think the last in the series. I will be going back to posting my monthly favourites.

Makeup Favourites for 2013

My Favourite Makeup Products for 2013, is a round-up of all the makeup products that stood out for me last year. There are many more, which I loved but it would take way too long to blog about all of them!

Favourite-Lip-Products-2013

  •  MAC Prep+Prime Lip Primer ~ I cannot believe that I have never used a lip primer before! This has fast become a makeup staple and definitely a product I would not leave home without! I have very dry lips and have always used a lip balm or lip ice under my lipstick but find my lipstick wears off really quickly. The MAC Prep+Prime Lip Primer is a colour-free base to wear under your lipstick, it adds light moisture and refines the lips. This is a definite must try product if you have not tried it yet, especially if you have dry lips! Recommended Retail Price R 190.00 MAC Cosmetics
  • MAC Lip Pencil in Lasting Sensation ~ I have really enjoyed wearing all the gorgeous bright lip colours this summer and one of my favourite colours is bright coral. I have always been quite conservative with my lip colour but last year I decided to step outside of my comfort zone and get adventurous! I do find it vital to use a lip pencil, when wearing brighter lipsticks. It helps prevent bleeding and helps your lipstick last much longer. The MAC Lip Pencils, they are super long-lasting but gentle on sensitive lips. Recommended Retail Price R 165.00 MAC Cosmetics
  • MAC Amplified Creme Lipstick in Vegas Volt ~ This full power coral is definitely my favourite lipstick for 2013! I have loved wearing it so much – yes it is rather bright but oh so perfect for summer! The MAC Creme Amplified Lipsticks are wonderfully creamy but packed with high-res colour. Recommended Retail Price R 185.00 MAC Cosmetics
  • GOSH Lip Gloss in 0082 ~ This punchy coral lip gloss is great worn over lipstick, for an added bit of shine or just as effective worn on its own! I have really enjoyed the GOSH lip glosses which I have been using – they give your lips a sexy, elegant shine, with added volume. They also keep your lips wonderfully soft. Recommended Retail Price: R99 GOSH SA

Favourite Cheek products 2013

  • MAC Powder Blush in Peaches ~ My blush of choice in the past has been rather safe and most often a pinkish brown but last year I decided to try something a bit different! I also needed to find a blush, which would compliment my bright coral lipstick and gloss – everyone I spoke to said MAC Peaches was the way to go. I have been really happy with this blush and it has become part of my everyday makeup routine. At first I thought it would be a bit too orange for me but I was pleasantly surprised. The key I think with any blush is to not over do the amount you apply! Recommended Retail Price R 220.00 MAC Cosmetics
  • Stila Convertible Colour Lip & Cheek Cream in Lillium ~ This ingenious product by Stila is a lipstick and blush-in-one. It is a makeup bag must have, especially if you are going out in the evening and do not feel like lugging too many products with you! The mini-mirrored compact makes it perfect for touch ups on the go. This versatile favorite brightens cheeks and lips with creamy, translucent color. My colour choice, Lillium, is a pretty peachy pink, which gives your cheeks a perfect natural sun-kissed glow and your lips a kissable pinky shine. Recommended Retail Price R255 Woolworths

Favourite-Eye-Products-2013

  • Maybelline Master Precise Liquid Eyeliner in Black ~ This is by far the best liquid eyeliner I have ever used! It is just like a regular felt tip pen but for your eyes! It makes getting a straight and defined line much easier than with a kohl liner. The ultra-thin, 0.4mm brush, gives you smooth, even lines. Ink technology keeps pigments super-saturated. It is safe for sensitive eyes and for contact lens users. Approximate Retail Price R110 Clicks or Dischem {sorry guys I cannot remember exactly what I paid for it!}
  • GOSH Amazing length Mascara in Black ~ This is a more recent addition to my makeup regime but definitely my best Mascara for 2013! It is a smooth, rich and long-lasting mascara. It is waterproof which make removing it a bit more difficult but it gives you great length and intense colour, which makes the extra effort, of removing it, worthwhile! The well-defined brush separates the lashes while applying a fine layer of mascara, which makes the lashes look longer. I find the result with this mascara, which although lengthening, looks very natural and does not make your eyelashes clump together. Recommended Retail Price R89 GOSH SA

Essie-Watermelon

  • Essie Nail Polish in Watermelon ~ This reddish pink nail polish by Essie, is by far my favourite nail polish for 2013! It is a flirty and fun shade perfect for summer. It is a deliciously refreshing juicy red polish, much like the beautiful, sweet, ripe flesh of watermelon. Recommended Retail Price R100 Dischem

For more Beauty related posts and reviews pop over and check out my Beauty File.

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My Week on Instagram

Hi everyone it is Monday again and time for me to share My Week on Instagram! I am afraid I have been a bit slack on the blogging front but things have been a bit chaotic around here! From organising my daughters 13th Birthday party this Saturday, to my poor pooch having to go in for an operation this week, there has not been much time for anything else!

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The one thing I am trying to maintain in the midst of all the chaos is healthy living and healthy eating! We are trying, as a family, to eat a well-balanced diet, which means cutting out all the processed foods and including lots of fresh fruit and veg. The other side of staying healthy – for me anyway, is maintaining my fitness level, my goal is to exercise at least 6 out of 7 days of the week. This is not easy to do with a busy schedule but I am determined to keep it up!

Coffee spots in Cape Town

As well as eating and living a healthy life, it is vital to take some time out to enjoy life and what would life be without coffee!!?? As you know I am vaguely obsessed with coffee and really wish I had more time on my hands to explore more of the fab coffee spots in Cape Town! I recently discovered a little hidden gem at Buitenverwachting wine farm, called the Coffee Bloc. They not only serve the most awesome coffee, served on a heart-shaped wooden board but they have the most amazing tapas!

Last week I received Bukeela Nespresso capsules, to try out! Bukeela is a new pure origin Lungo coffee, from Ethiopia. I really enjoyed the flavour but it is not quite as intense in flavour, as the other Nespresso coffees I drink!{I like my coffee quite strong!} I would classify it as a well rounded, flavourful, easy drinking coffee 🙂

Makeup and Nail Polish

I absolutely love makeup and looking good, it is amazing how quickly a bright lippie can lift your mood! There is also nothing better than a pretty mani and pedi and although I don’t always have time to pop in to a salon, I try to keep my nails looking good! This summer I have really been enjoying all the gorgeous bright makeup colours – especially coral and fuchsia shades. One of my favourite lipsticks for summer, has to be Vegas Vault, by MAC Cosmetics.

If you would like to see more of my pics, then pop over to my Instagram feed, or follow me @inspiredlivingsa. Please leave your Instagram user name or link in the comment section below so that I can follow back.

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Competitions

Win a 3 Drawer Organiser from The Beauty Box

Win a 3 Draw Organiser from the Beauty Box

Win a 3 Draw Organiser from the Beauty Box

You may remember the review I did, last year, on my beauty and makeup organiser, from The Beauty Box. Well I can report back, that this is truly the best beauty and makeup storage solution! It makes life so much easier because you can see all your products clearly and they stay neat, organised and are close at hand, whenever you need them!

win a 3 draw organiser from the beauty box

Well lovelies I am super excited to let you know that one lucky reader can Win a 3 Drawer Organiser from The Beauty Box, as well as a Lipstick Stand & Brush Holder! This amazing prize is valued at R1200!!!

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Win MAC Lip Products

What an awesome prize – well there is more! Inspired Living SA will also be giving away a MAC Lipstick and a Tinted MAC Lipglass, valued at R360! So what are you waiting for – enter now and please do not forget to share this fab competition with your friends and family! {Please read the terms and conditions below carefully to ensure you have met with all the entry criteria}
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Terms & Conditions:

  • Entries are open from 28th January 2014 until the 10th February 2014.
  • Enter via the Rafflecopter form above, remember that the 3rd Entry is optional but will earn you one extra entry. (if you are unsure how to obtain a FB share URL watch this tutorial )
  • Please leave a comment below telling me why you would love to win this amazing prize and what your favourite MAC Lipstick is.
  • To ensure that your entry in processed correctly (please use a valid email address). Your details will only be used to validate your entry and inform you, if you are selected as a winner.
  • Prizes may not be exchanged for cash.
  • This competition is open to South African residents only.
  • The winner has 30 days to claim their prize.

Disclosure: The MAC Cosmetics products have been sponsored by Inspired Living SA

If you would like to find out more about these amazing beauty storage solutions then pop over and visit The Beauty Box – or Contact Delaney Siebert on 0847777052.

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My Favourite Foundations for 2013

Favourite Foundations for 2013

Favourite Foundations for 2013

This is the third post in my favourites for 2013 series and today I am featuring My Favourite Foundations for 2013. I am without doubt a liquid foundation girl! I have tried compact and mineral foundations but find I always come back to liquid, which I think is because I prefer the application. I also feel that you can get better and more even coverage with liquid foundation.

MAC-Face-and-Body-Foundatio

  • MAC Face and Body Foundation ~ You may remember that I featured this foundation before in my Everyday Makeup Essentials. I love the feeling of this foundation on my skin, it feels so light but if I require more coverage, I can build it up from medium to full coverage. I apply this foundation with my Real Techniques Buffing Brush {which is awesome}, which I find helps give me a wonderful flawless finish. A useful tip when applying liquid foundation is to pour a bit, onto the back of your hand, this allows the heat of your hand to make the foundation more fluid and you tend to use less product this way. Face and Body provides medium build-able coverage and a flawless, natural satin-shine finish. Recommended Retail Price: R310 (50ml) MAC

Smashbox-Liquid-Halo

  • Smashbox Liquid halo Foundation Spf 15 Oil-free ~ This foundation is a more recent addition to my beauty regime but it has quickly become my favourite everyday foundation! I think this is mostly because it is oil-free, which is a definite must for me during the hot summer months. In fact I have almost finished it and I think it is definitely a product I will re-purchase. Liquid Halo is the first-ever foundation with 100% Liquid Light Technology, which completely evens out skin for a totally natural, luminous finish. It also contains a broad spectrum SPF 15, which is an added bonus! Recommended Retail Price R370 Woolworths.

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  • Estee Lauder Double Wear Light ~ Last year I attended an event hosted by Estee Lauder, which featured the launch of their Modern Muse fragrance. We were also treated to beauty and makeup tips by the amazing Estee Lauder makeup artists! This is where I was first introduced, to the Double Wear Light Foundation and we each received one in our goodie bag to take home. Unfortunately when I initially tried my foundation, I found the shade I received, to be too dark for me, so it has been tucked away in my Beauty Box, until a few weeks ago, when I decided to give it another try! I think because I am a bit more tanned it is a slightly better match now. One of the things I love about this foundation, is its staying power! Once you have applied it literally will not budge! I would really like to try the Double Wear Light in a lighter shade because I still find that there is a slight orangey tinge to my skin, when I wear it. It is also the most pricey out of the three but definitely worth it, for the amazing coverage and staying power. Recommended Retail Price R415 Estee Lauder

 

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