April overview & the 5 Favorite things i found in April :)

April was a Massive month for me!! it Started with me being Beauty Bulletin insider of the month 🙂 how freaking awesome!! hehe thanx BB! and then it went on to me receiving a super large amount of fantastic products to review.. i mean really the products keep coming. my besty said yesterday that “this is getting out of hand” lol.  iv taken my love for blogging and social media to a new level and im dedicating almost full time to it. well full time other than doing the admin for my husbands business and running around after my 2 year old. Im excited for what the future will bring and im so thankful to all those who encouraged and supported me this far! but ja.. moving on to the recap of those 5 items i looooove this month…. not in any specific order of importance..

at number 1 for me has got to be the Joico k-pak  products i received for The Test Box! iv been going on about these all month and i honestly think ill go on about them some more till everyone gets some and at least tries it haha . iv never had such amazing hair products that actually work at repairing my hair! they are grand beyond! and the smell and feel and just overall everything rocks! my hair is more shiny and soft and healthy than it has been in years . so yes! go buy some! or buy the 100ml tester box from http://www.thetestbox.co.za.

then moving onto number 2 it has got to be the Clinique Repairwear laser focus serum! i scored this for free the other day when they were having an online promotion but it normally goes for R 690 , so its a pricey one. but i must say that after now having used it for 2 weeks im surprised more everyday in the evenings when i wash off my makeup and my skin is looking great! the wrinkles are less deep, the age spots are fading and the overall skin tone and appearance is even and beautiful!! i would definitely buy this and continue using it! and it goes a long way as you only use like 3 drops of it at a time, its very concentrated!! will fix u up in no time 🙂

Then at number 3 is gonna have to be the Mac Viva Glam hot pink lipstick. hehe just because its so super pink! like super pink! its so pink it can make anyone feel sexy and awesome! great product and even if your not into the full pinkness of it you can just dab some on your lip and spread it for a nice lip stain effect that’s just the right color!!!! R160 from mac online.

Number 4 🙂 hehe  is the lovely Clarins one-stop gentle exfoliating cleanser with orange extract! oooh yum! this one feels and smells divine. and iv used it only twice now but its really given my skin such a smooth feeling, its got lovely gentle small exfoliation granules that clean and scrub and get rid of any dirt and traces of makeup.

and last but not least! the Essence range of The Gel nail polish. loving these colors and the quality for the price! R26 each at dischem. it really does give a nice gel look finish and high gloss shine. important tho to remember to use it with its proper top and base coat cause they are the magic items that give the staying power and shine!!

so thats it from me for now 🙂 will have more for you tomorrow as my list for april items i loved is very long so ill do a few more before the end of the week! hehe happy reading!

xx

My Essence all About Nudes review and Pics for a nice winter look .

Iv done two weeks worth of Trying out the latest Essence i love Nudes range i got and iv loved every minute of it!

here is a little look i did with a more lighter nude color and it really does look nice, it remind me of cold frosty , snow on the mountain winter days that are crispy and fresh. the light nudes stand out great on the eyes and lips and really is very nice for brightening up the face!! i took a few pics so you can see.

the Essence range is super cool for the price of it as all the items i used ranged between R50 to R80 and are available at dischem and clicks. the texture of the Nude eye shadow singles is very soft powdery feel and they apply nicely , i found its best to smudge a layer of color and then tap a second layer over to get the color going nicely , i think as they are natural nude shades it takes a bit for them to show up on skin.

the Essence Nude lipsticks come in darker and lighter nudes in a longwear , i used a lighter one shade “01 wearing only a smile” in my photos as it stands out more and i did a touch of the Xxxl lip gloss but im not fond of it as it is too sticky so i would limit over doing it with that.

its a very natural look and i find its nice to mix with a bright lip color cause then it really brings out the lips perfectly if you want attention to be on them or want to match your lip color to your shirt or scarf for the day. works wonderfully!!

This look also goes Fantastic with lash definition as the lashes stand out in front of the color so if you want attention on your lashes then nudes are the way to go!! the Essence lash princess mascara with false lash effect worked well. you can pair it with a colored eye liner on the lids for a touch of color or to maybe go with outfit or lips. so dont think your limited stuck with the completely white look of it.

For the price you can really go out and get yourself the whole range to play around with and it is nice for winter now!! try them out and let me know what you think 🙂

XX

Monday make up with Essence and Catrice , affordable products! Nudes …

i finally got to digging into the lovely Essence makeup i got in the latest media pack i was sent. its such a stunning mix of all About Nudes colors for the season! im super happy that the Nudes and rose pinks are in season now because i always naturally go for them anyways so now its perfect for me!!

But now focusing on what i did with my make up this morning, and i must just say that the Catrice Matt mouse foundation and cover stick i used along with the Catrice prime and fine primer got me such a perfect coverage with a natural looking finish! i could go as far as saying i prefer them to the more expensive brands iv tried lately. it blended wonderfully and easy and it stayed in place for the day. its my most important step to my make up, getting my skin right! iv naturally got good skin and i like to keep it looking great and clean and these products worked wonders for me! and they are cheap items you can pick up from dischem. the matt mouse is R59, Primer R69, cover stick R55. really  A bargain. i cant comment on the long term use and the effect on the skin as i havent had them for that long,but the makeup effect was great. The Cover stick in 010 Nude is like magic with covering my dark circles and cheek lines and the darkness in the   corner of my eyes.

i had to go to a birthday party today so i went for a bit of color on my eyes. but i mixed it in with the lighter “03 creme brulee” Nude shadow i got from essence, mixing a spot of color on the lids with the nudes works great! a pink or a blue normally for me can be blended in with a nude shade with maybe some shimmer to it and thats exactly what i did today. this way my color shadows dont stand lonely for the season. and the spot of color every now and then really gets me good compliments especially if its a blue shade that matches my eyes.. This Catrice  shadow single in 910 my Mermint matched my eyes perfect!!

on my lashes i used the Essence Lash Princess Mascara that has a nice long False lash effect, its a nice cheap Mascara if you are on a budget then go for it but i must say it is a bit thick in consistency, maybe this is what helps it get the false lash effect. it does give great length and definition to the lashes and they stay put. but if your not carefully it can get clumpy and thick if applied wrong. its got good deep black color to it as well. it sells for only R69 at dischem. and on my cheeks for a bit of color i used the new Essence Silky touch blush! its a soft pink blush that looks very natural on.

Did My lips in a glossy nude look thanx to the new lipstick and XXXL gloss from Essence! im just gonna say im not into lip gloss, its too sticky for me and reminds me of my young high school days but for photos it really does give lips a very plump shine look so thats nice, and of course if your into that kinda thing then they are nica. i used the gloss in shade “03 taste the sweets” and then the Long wear lipstick in a dark nude shade 03 come naturally. its a very nice nude lip shade and reminds me alot of a clinique one i have but the texture is not as nice as the clinique .

i think that just about covers todays look, it worked well for me and i had 3 people at the party complement me on the blue on my eyes hehe. here is a before and after makeup photo so u can see the difference , just dont laugh at my early morning before photo hahah. 🙂 XX

Before

After

color: Catrice shadow single in 910 Me Mermint

My Extreme Love for The Body Shop and why its so addictive!! #NewPulseWatercrest

Iv reached a point in my life where i dont go a day without using my body shop products and bath time is like an event for me where i match my items and scents and get all excited about the 20min (if that much) of peace i get to relax in some hot water for some beautiful smelling body shop stuff!!  my heaven sent 20min after  a very long day of up and down between work and launching my blog and my daughter running circles around me.

all the Lovely Body shop stuff smells great! honestly its like the main reason i love the stuff so much!! like the most awesome fruity fresh ,floral smell iv ever smelt!! i could sit there and sniff it all day, its like you can eat it it smells so good!! and it ALL feels soooo nice on my skin! from the scrub to the wash and the body butter , its my whole body routine sorted at one shop and i can match all my scents! and They also have  wonderful range of skin care products and make up that im a super fan of because im for a long time now used the Tea tree skin clearing range to keep me skin blemish free. and the price is good for the quality you are getting! or tho most people may think its a tad expensive but really just go buy 3 items, a wash, a scrub and a body butter. and you will definitely find it in a scent that you love! with a matching body mist haha . I can guarantee you will go back for more!

The items all use community Fair trade ingredients and are against animal testing!! so why wouldn’t you wanna buy it!!! all your must have beauty items in one shop , did i mention the makeup is awesome!!! plus you can get a body shop club card that you earn points on and they are not like super stingy with their vouchers cause i always get nice ones from my club card usage!

the Lovely Ladies at the Body Shop Garden route mall know my very well and they even saved me at the mall the other day when i got so excited about buying stuff that i left me car keys there and the mall was closing for load shedding but they managed to get my keys back to me! so Thanx body shop!! I Love your stuff! #NewPulseWatercrest