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Beauty Pick of the Week

My beauty pick of the week this week is from Rimmel London. One of my many beauty addictions is lipgloss, I have one for every shade of lipstick I wear, as I love to blend them. I usually use the Rimmel Stay Glossy Lipgloss but I decided to try the Rimmel Vinyl Max Lipgloss for a change, the colour is No.401 Obsession.

It promises to be a “One stroke maxi shine lipgloss” and it certainly lives up to that promise. Above you can see with just one application you have gorgeous shiny lips, I did apply a bit of lip liner before hand to prevent the gloss bleeding. It smells good enough to eat and I love the plummy colour, it matches in so well with all the stunning jewel tones I am currently wearing. It is also long-lasting!

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Beauty, Beauty Pick of the Week, Beauty Products, Fashion

Beauty Pick of the Week

My beauty pick of the week is a Powder Blush from Almay. I have extremely sensitive skin which seems to be getting worse as I get older and I have found that Almay caters for people with sensitive skin. Their products are Hypo-Allergenic and very gentle on the skin.

I usually use no 01 Natural in the Almay Powder Blush in summer, as I find it gives you a natural sun-kissed glow but I decided to try the 04 Pink for winter. I am loving the colour, it gives me a pretty rosy cheek. For a seamless well blended blush application I have started using a Kabuki brush, which feels so soft, like feathers caressing your cheeks.

Another Almay product that I love is the Clear Complexion One-Step Compact Makeup, which gives create coverage and as it is in compact form makes for easy application on the run.

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All products featured are purchased from Dischem.

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Fruit Pack

Today I am reviewing a great product for kids called Fruit Pack. As moms it can be a struggle to always have a healthy snack on hand where ever you go and Fruit Pack provides a solution to this dilemma. Fruit Pack is a new healthy fruit snack for children on-the-go, conveniently packaged in a fun, easy-to-use squeezable and resealable pouch. Made from 100% natural fruit with no added sugar, Fruit Pack contains no colourants, no flavourants and no preservatives.

Whether you’re travelling or at home, Fruit Pack’s healthy and delicious flavours can be enjoyed anywhere and make it easier for us parents to feed our kids better food when we’re out and about. Pouches are strong enough to be tossed into a handbag and compact enough to fit inside a pocket or lunchbox. Just twist off the cap and squeeze!


The packs are suitable for kids from the age of 10 months and there are three flavours to choose from. Each flavour has it very own personalised animal character, so not only are the packs nutritious but they are also fun. The flavours are Awesome Apple {Gina the Giraffe}, Strawberry & Banana {Mani the Monkey} and Apple & Pear {Eli the Elephant}.

So if you are looking for a convenient healthy alternative snack to pack in your bag for the little ones, for those unexpected moments or something extra to add to your kids lunch box, Fruit Pack is definitely something you should try. A great suggestion was to place the packs in the freezer, especially in summer so the contents will remain chilled and be a great refreshing alternative to Ice Lollies {less messy too} or fruit juice. Or my husbands idea was to use them when he goes on long cycles to replace electrolytes! Who said you needed to be a kid to enjoy Fruit Pack!

 

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Beautiful Earth Fathers Day Giveaway

This week I am very excited to be reviewing two more products from the Beautiful Earth range. Well actually my hubby is using them but I am sharing about them as they are from their men’s range. Beautiful Earth, as I have mentioned previously, is a specialist manufacturing company, distributing 100% natural products for personal care, to individual consumers and the hospitality industry.

The two products are both After Shave Balms and along with amazing soothing properties they are moisturising and nourishing for the skin, which is perfect post shaving.

SPEARMINT AFTERSHAVE BALM

This light lotion moisturises and shields skin from the negative effects of shaving. It contains Shea Butter, Grapeseed and Macadamia Nut oil and vitamin A and E to moisturise, for skin that looks and feels its natural best. Spearmint and Lemon oils have a fresh soft fragrance. Lemon essential oil will help to minimise skin irritation from shaving. This non-greasy anti-aging moisturiser absorbs quickly leaving your skin hydrated, calm and nourished.

This balm has a lovely invigorating smell and leaves my skin feeling fresh and moisturised after use – Grant Rossiter

ORANGE AFTERSHAVE BALM

This light lotion moisturises and shields skin from the negative effects of shaving. It contains Shea Butter, Grapeseed and Macadamia Nut oil and vitamin A and E to moisturise, for skin that looks and feels its natural best. Fresh citrus oils of Sweet Orange are blended in the warm, spicy depth of Patchouli and Frankincense oils for a crisp, woodsy scent. Your skin will smell as good as it feels. Frankincense essential oil will help to minimise the fine lines and Rose gives your skin an even texture. This non-greasy anti-aging moisturiser absorbs quickly and gives you a healthier more youthful appearance.

The Orange aftershave balm has a more subtle fragrance than the Spearmint balm but still leaves your skin feeling soothed and moisturised after shaving ~ Grant Rossiter

As an added bonus and in celebration of Fathers Day on the 17th June, Super Mom Blog and Beautiful Earth are giving away, two Fathers Day Hampers containing both of the be aftershave balms .

To enter the Beautiful Earth giveaway just follow the simple steps below and you may be the lucky winner!

So here is what you need to do:

  • “Like” Super Mom Blogs Facebook page *(This step is mandatory)
  • “Like” Beautiful Earth Facebook page *(This step is mandatory)
  • Tweet ‘I want to treat my Dad with @be_Michelle and @supermomsablog’ *(Earns you one extra entry)
  • Leave us a comment telling us what makes your Dad so special and why he deserves to win!

Leave a comment on this blog, below the post, telling us that you have completed the above steps. Do not forget to also leave your details in the comment section (please include your email address). If you do not complete this step your entry will not be valid.

*Please leave one additional comment after each of your extra entries!

Competition Details:

  • This giveaway will run from Monday the 11th June 2012, until midnight on the 18th June 2012. The winner will then be randomly selected and announced on my blog on the 19th June. The winner will also be notified by email that they have won.
  • Conditions of entry: Anyone may enter this giveaway, but please note that Beautiful Earth is based in South Africa and the products will only be shipped within South Africa and may not be exchanged for cash.
{To find out more about this amazing range of Natural Products, visit the be website here}


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