Review : Clicks Sun Protect SPF 50 Face Cream

 Hi Beauties

Summer is very much at is peak and I hope you taking care of your skin. Today I'm sharing another sunscreen for your face, from the clicks brand - The Clicks Sun Protect SPF 50 Face Cream.

I really needed another face sunscreen asap and ran to clicks quickly and found this one ,  as my other one was finished , but you can read my review here .

What I love about this sunscreen is that its also affordable and does the job and I also love that it does not give a white cast as well. I also love that its tiny and you can fit it into your bag. I will definitely purchase again. I also love that it is water resistant.

Why You should give it a try :

• Water resistant
• Enriched with Vitamin E
• Easily absorbed
• UVA/UVB absorbed

Retails for R109 at clicks.

Which face sunscreen are you currently using?

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Review : Silki Daily Defence Sunscreen 30 SPF

 Hey Beauties , 

It's been a minute and I've been hibernating again. but I'm back with another review. Today I will be reviewing a sunscreen by a brand called Silki Daily Defence Sunscreen  - 30spf UVA-UVB.

I've been testing this product over a few months now and I must say I literally love it and use it on the daily. So I will keep this short and sweet..

What I loved about the product :

I loved that it is very cost effective and mainly that it does not give off a white cast when applying. I also love that it does not give an oily feeling once applied. I also use it on gloomy days ...as you should and as a daily cream , its actually very moisturizing.

Here is some more info on the sunscreen :

• fragrance free
• easily absorbs
• no white cast
• for all skin types
• for all skin tones
• affordable

I will 100% purchase again and its perfect for normal to dry skin , I really want to try out the 50 SPF anti pollution sunscreen. If you looking for another 50 SPF sunscreen I did a review on the Nivea anti aging - Click here

You can purchase the 50ml on the silki website https://feelsilki.com/ . for only R130. If you used the product please tag me and the brand #influencedbythefabdiary

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Review : Nivea Sun UV Face Anti Age and Anti Pigments Q10+ SPF50

 Hi Beauties ,

Hot days are here and what better way to better protect yourself from the sun is a good Sunblock especially for the face. Today I will be sharing a little review on the Nivea Sun UV Face Anti Age and Anti Pigments Q10+ SPF50 

I'm currently on the hunt to find the perfect sunscreen especially for my face. I was gifted this from a friend and I was like why not give it a try. 

more about the Nivea Sun UV Face Anti Age and Anti Pigments Q10+ SPF50

• Eye friendly Formula 
• Immediate UVA/UVB protection
• Fights appearance of sun induced fine lines , wrinkles and pigment slots

I've been using it over a month now and what I love about this sunscreen is that it's ideal for everyday use , the texture of the sunblock is super smooth and does not have a stickiness like some other sunblock. It also don't give off the white look after applying. I have combination skin / sometimes sensitive but didn't get any reaction which is great. I also love that it does  not give of a ton of shine after applying and a more moisturized look. They say even though its cloudy we should still wear sunblock and I'm really getting myself use to that.   

What sunscreen are you currently using and what do you love about it ? 

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-N

Review : The Body Shop Shea Shower Cream

 Hi Lovelies ,

I will be sharing a review on The Body Shop Shea Shower Cream. If you don't know The Body Shop products its always a win for me, and if you on the look out for new shower cream this may be for you. 

I'm use to using various shower gels and the cream is something different to the usual , it's definitely more creamed based which is lovely just looking at it you will already picture how smooth it will go onto your skin. I'm also very drawn to the scent as it reminds me of a lingering perfume and love how it feels once applied in the shower. My skin is also very sensitive at times and found that I had no reactions when using the shower cream.

Why you should give the Shea Shower Cream a try :

• Looking for something different than a shower gel , more creamy like than gel
• Moisture Rich
• The scent is amazing 
• Soap free
• Cruelty-free 

If you into anything nutty this one is for you. If you tried any of the shower ranges please pop your suggestions below I would love to give them a try. If you have tried the shea butter shower cream let me know your thoughts.

Have a lovely week further 😀

The Shea Shower Cream Retails for R115 (250ml) at The body Shop Stores or Clicks 

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Review : NIVEA Body Oil in Lotion Range - Cherry Blossom and Jojoba Oil

 Hi Beauties ,

Hope all is well on this chilly day. I have a new review for you guys - The NIVEA Body Oil in lotion Cherry Blossom and Jojoba oil . 

Perfect for winter discover Nivea's new Body oil in lotion where oils meet moisturizing lotion/cream. They come in three scents Rich Vanilla , Cherry Blossom or Orange Blossom.

I was excited to receive a lotion to test and more excited when I opened the package only to find out its the Cherry Blossom and Jojoba Oil lotion.

First Impressions - The scent was a winner from the first whiff and I was ever ready to apply it on immediately.   

The lotion is targeted for those with Normal to Dry Skin leaving your skin feeling smooth and smelling fresh with its delicate fragrance. 

What I've also noticed is that once the lotion is applied it does not leave a stickiness feeling like some Nivea lotions and can say that the oil in lotion does make it different when in contact on the skin.

Why you should give the NIVEA Body Oil in Lotion a try:

• Moisturizing
• Awaken your senses
• No stickiness

#GIFTED

Take the oil in lotion quiz and see which one is perfect for you http://quiz.r2digital.co.za/oilinlotionquiz/

You can find it at Clicks, Dis-Chem , Takealot , Woolworths Retails for about R58

Have a good rest of the week.

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-N 

Beauty Tool : Rose Quartz Facial Roller

 Hi Beauties ,

I think this will be the first time I will be reviewing a beauty tool on my blog. I've been using this beauty tool - The Rose Quartz Roller for more than a year even before it really became a huge hype in South Africa. 

before we get to my thought on the Rose Quartz Facial Roller let me tell you what it actually is and what benefits comes along with using it.

The Rose Quartz roller is especially for lymphatic drainage and to improve skin elasticity.

Benefits when using the facial roller :

• Reduces puffiness
• Good for blood circulation
• Helps to absorb oils or beauty products into the face
• Smooth out wrinkles
• Reduces stiffness and tension   

My thoughts on the facial roller :

I absolutely love it! When I don't use it for some time I can actually see the difference when not using it for a while. My favourite time using it when my face feels really tired/strained. It also really works well when applying serums and after a face routine.

 

  

I found this cool map on the internet to give you a guide how to use your roller.

I purchased mine from Sh'Zen , it now retails for R459. 

Please let me know if you love using the jade roller too comment down below what your favourite skincare tool is .

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-N

Review : Sukin Blemish Control Starter Kit

 Hi Beauties 

#TradeExchange

I'm back with an exciting review. I have been reviewing the SUKIN : Blemish Control Range Starter Kit over these couple of weeks.

The kit includes Clearing Facial Wash , Pore Perfecting Toner , Spot Banishing Gel and an Oil Free Moisturiser . The 4 step range is all you need to get your skincare journey started.

I was super excited to be part of this project as you all know how I love skincare and what made me more excited that it is a all natural range - 100% natural Vegan and Cruelty free.

The Sukin Blemish Control Range is packed with active ingredients and botanicals like eucalyptus , moringa , quince , pomegranate , tea tree , willow herb and salicylic acid - which are all ingredients to help reduce blemishes and the appearance of redness.

First Impressions Once Applied :

I love the fresh scents firstly of all the products in the kit. Once applied I had no reactions to any of the products. When using the toner (Step 2) I thought I would get a reaction as it smelled a bit strong on my opinion but safe to say it gave a refreshing feeling to the face once applied.

As the days went on I could see a possible breakout coming along and my cheek area looking a bit bumpy and after using the range the next morning the pimple coming didn't come out further and the bumps on my cheek were gone.

Final thoughts :

I am please to say that over the weeks of using the range I am very happy with the results and can see changes to my skin. It looks more blemish free and my skin 100% agree with the products. I also love that the scents are fresh and you can smell all the natural ingredients. So if you have Blemish prone skin this is the product to start with. 

I rate this 5/5 and would purchase.

More about Sukin 

Sukin is Austrailia's #1 natural skincare brand created with 

NO Synthetic Fragrances    NO Phthalates

NO Animal Derivatives       NO Triclosan

NO Artificial Colours          NO Sulphates

NO Harsh Detergents          NO Parbans

NO MEA/DEA/TEA           NO Silicones

NO Petrolatum                    NO EDTA

NO Mineral Oils                 NO Propylene Glycol.

The Range can be found exclusively at Clicks Stores, online and in store for only R259.99

If you use the range please #BanishBlemishesNaturally and tag me on my socials and #InfluencedbyTheFabDiary.  If you are thinking of using the range please comment down below. 

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-N 

Review : Clicks Skincare Collection - Rooibos + Anti-Oxidants SPF 15 Day Cream and 3-in-1 Facial Cleanser

 Hi Beauties

Today I have review on facial products from Clicks . I've been using it for a few months now and I'm very happy and thought I would share. 

I was on the hunt for a SPF but unfortunately my budget did not allow me to get the one I want so I came across the clicks skincare collection and I was very curious and like normal its always the packaging that gets me. I then purchased the SPF Day Cream and a facial cleanser because I ran out of facial cleanser. 

Clicks Skincare Collection - Rooibos + Anti Oxidants SPF Day Cream R69.99 (50ml)

• Protects skin from UVA and UVB rays.
• For normal and combination skin.
• Contains Goodness of rooibos

because there is SPF in the day cream I feel that it gives a very matt finish once applied to the skin. I love the fact that your face doesn't feel super sticky like some sunscreen once applied I suppose it because its a cream containing SPF. There was once or twice that my skin did act up on the cheek area like little bumps but not major reaction , no burning sensation or so. I love the light scent it gives off.

Clicks Skincare Collection Rooibos + Anti-Oxidants 3-in-1 Facial Cleanser R64.99 (150ml)

• Gel Cleanser.
• 3-in-1 Cleanser.
• Contains Goodness of Rooibos.
• Removes Dead Skin Cells.

I really loved how soft this cleanser was while feeling the soft grains gently exfoliating your skin, the scent is also amazing after using it for some time I'm happy with the product.  

All in all I think the Clicks Skincare Collection is super affordable and I would like to test and try the other collections and product. It is super budget friendly especially the 3 for 2 promos.

I would purchase the rooibos brand again especially if I'm on a budget.

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Review : Eucerin UreaRepair Plus 5% Urea Body Cream

 Hi Beauties ,

#TradeExchange

I was sent over a a Body Cream from Rubybox and Eucerin to Test and Review and I was super excited to be part of the test and review group.

I've been using the Eucerin UreaRepair Plus 5% Urea Body Cream for a couple of months now and I must say I am very happy with it, before I give my final thoughts here is a little more info on the Eucerin Body Cream :

• Fragrance Free
• For those who suffer from dry , rough skin or those that suffer with psoriasis 
• Gives immediate relief 

for my OG readers you know that I suffer from psoriasis / eczema from time to time and I have been sharing some products that work for me so I was very excited.

I've never used Eucerin products fully before beside using my moms Sunblock mildly and I loved it because I only heard/read great things from the brand. 

When applying the body cream after first application I can definitely say it is smooth and super hydrating.

The area I put it to test was behind my ears and legs as I have flaky skin because currently that is the area suffering the most at the moment. After a few applications I can say that it does make a difference and the flakiness have not been that much since using the Eucerin Repair Cream. So all in all its a very moisturizing cream and the are will stay hydrated for a period of time and great if you have DRY SKIN.

I would definitely use this product again for certain parts of my body it helps a lot where it is dry.

I would suggest that you should not use it on any broken skin as it will burn and not on your face if you have super sensitive skin , because sometimes it does leave a burning sensation once applied.

Let me know if you have used the Eucerin UreaRepair Plus 5% Urea Body Cream and how you found it?   

Retails for R249.99

Have a lovely weekend.

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-N

 

Review : Sorbet Balancing Body Butter and Body Wash

Hi Beauties ,

Hope you all doing good , thank god its weekend.

Today I will be reviewing the SORBET Balancing Body Butter and Body Wash. I'm a big fan of sorbet and I love their ranges. This was the first time trying a body butter and body wash and I'm impressed. I also love that its budget friendly. I bought it some time ago soo here are some of my thoughts below after using it ... 

What I loved about the balancing range:

• Body Butter - I love how nourishing it is when applied to the skin , I love how it moisturize into the skin after a shower or bath, oh and let's not forget the amazing scent.

• Body Wash -  The scent when washing your body gives your mood an instant lift and I love that it did not irritate my skin as I have sensitive skin.

The Sorbet Balancing range has blends of rosemary ,  sunflower oil and pearl extract with a dose of vitamin E. Its true what it states on the packaging the range is definitely uplifting.

If you have used any of the ranges let me know which is your favorite I'm yet to try the others. Hope you enjoyed this short little post. 

You will find these ranges at Clicks .. little tip keep an eye for those 3 for 2 deals you bound to save , you welcome 😁

Have a lovely weekend. 

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-N 

Some Exciting News and Styling The Lorine Sunglasses by AMINA Glasses

 Hi Beauties 

Firstly I hope everyone is doing great and coping with the pandemic its been rough and ohkay but we dealing hey.. what can we do. All I'm glad for is that I have a post for you because I miss gathering up a post 😊.

I have some exciting news.. well to me its kind of a proud moment , not that big news but I'm proud to say that I'm an Ambassador for AMINA Sunglasses - Curated Eyewear for Warrior Women.

I was super stoked when I was chosen to be part of their selection and think that their brand stands for something more powerful than just eyewear. Their message behind their brand is to celebrate or remind Women that we are STRONG , INDEPENDENT and that we are MIGHTY,we walk tall and take pleasure in the beauty of the world. 

Well lets get to the point of this post - They asked me to pick one of their eyewear pieces and I had to style them , super exciting as I love sunglasses. I chose the Lorine Pair because I think having a good black pair of sunglasses is always a must in your collection.

I've taken these pictures a while back and just did not have the motivation or time to post. While Cape Town is still experiencing weather of all seasons I thought it would still be appropriate to post this look which a winter look styling my Lorine's.     

About this look :

I decided to style my lorine sunglasses with a look that is comfortable with some edge and a pop of soft colour. Because Teddy coats was huge winter I had an excuse to put on mine which I actually got as a gift last year. I decided because the Teddy Coat was Baby pink I used it to elevate the rest of the look by wearing my black pleather pants, black converse , black lorine's and a beige jersey to soften the look. I also tied my hair in a pony with soft curls to bring the look together. 

If you loved how I styled my outfit please leave a comment down below I would appreciate it and mostly I hope you loved the post.

Also if you do purchase a pair of sunglasses from Amina please tag me and them I would love to see.

Shop Amina - https://www.aminaglasses.com/

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-N

Review : Avene Thermal Spring Water

Hi Beauties,

Its been ages and this post has been sitting in my drafts so here it is, a product that I love that I really wanted to share! 

OMG ! let me just say that I have been dying to try this product forever since it launched I've been itching to test it because I only read great things about this brand.

So I've been using this since October last year, clicks had a sale and I had to take the opportunity and purchase because it was worth it. I got the 300 ml and can you believe its only finished now after using it like crazy I'm surprised its lasted so long.

The cool thing about this product is that it can be used for soo many things like:

• Irritated skin
• Sunburn
• After Shaving
• Facial Redness
• Make-up removal
• Skin irritations
• After Exercising and even diaper rashes

How great is that this one product is like an all rounder! right? I love it

Super glad I had it for the Summer season I was literally using it everyday to cool off especially my mom she can't get enough of the spray and I've also been using it for my eczema which helped a lot it gave relief for all the itchiness. Every visitor we had we recommended the product like we were getting commission haha that's how great it is!

Avene will definitely be a products I will invest in , I am very keen to try the other products (I do have the face wash review coming soon). When I do see promotions I will purchase especially the Thermal Spring Water I see this being a permanent product for my skin/body for years come.

I rate this product 5/5

Have you used the Thermal Spring Water Before ? Do you love it and does it work for you ? I would love to know please comment below. Also which Avene products do you think I should try next?

You will find the Thermal Spring Water at Clicks and Dischem and their online stores.

Have a lovely day and thanks for reading I really appreciate it.

p.s If you you do decide to purchase let me know what you think and tag me on the socials :) #ShopWithTheFabDiary

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-N

Review : Himalaya Blackhead Clearing Walnut Scrub

Hi Lovelies

I'm back with a review , a new exfoliator I've been trying out for some time now - Blackhead Clearing Walnut Scrub by Himalaya - is enriched with walnut granules and natural salicylic acid.

I don't think I put any products of Himalaya before on the blog but I have been using some during the years and I must say I am a fan of the brand.

If there is one thing I love reviewing its exfoliators/scrubs and you must know that by now. To me this exfoliator was different to the one I previously used before, it was the African Extracts exfoliator (which I love) but that was more gel like.

When I saw the the word blackhead I took it because my nose area has too many blackheads for my liking and I know many of you have blackheads too,  and I wanted to try another brand and introduce it to you especially if it's affordable and worth it.

Why give this product a try:

• Removes blackheads
• Gives your face a refreshing look 
• Has natural Salicylic acid which loosens dead skin cells 
• Unclogs pores
• Help stimulate skin renewal 

I mainly bought this scrub for my nose and chin area as I find that those areas you can visibly see my black/white heads and after using it those areas it looked much cleaner and smoother. I will be purchasing this product again I give it a solid 5/5

You can purchase the Himalaya Walnut Scrub at http://www.himalayaherbals.co.za .

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-N 

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Review : ZERO BAR Shampoo Bar

Hello Beauties

I have an exciting product that I would like to introduce to you , something that is great for my travel peeps , those who like to pack light and most importantly those who are conscious on helping the environment and another plus is that is produced in South Africa made with locally sourced ingredients yay!

Let me introduce to you ZERO BAR - a shampoo bar that is water free , plastic free and cruelty free, how awesome is that?!

#GIFTED

My First Impression about the Zero Bar - Wow its cool , something new so I was obviously 100% interested in what the product can do, the only doubt I had was, can this actually work for my hair as its super long and my concern was will it feel fresh and clean , will a bar be able to wash my long locks and will it actually work like a shampoo? mmm...

well what I can say is that after using the Zero Bar I am impressed. Let me tell you a bit about the bars , you get 4 bars  :

Argan :  The argan bar contains a higher percentage of argan oil compared to the rest of the bars. The bar is jammed packed with nutrients which moisturize your hair as a whole and great for those with scalp issues such as dandruff.

Jojoba : The jojoba is enhanced with the moisturizing and has scent of jojoba oil.

Moringa : The Moringa bar is for strengthening of the hair and helps rejuvenate tired and healthy hair and great for split ends and has a good dose of moringa oil.

Desert Melon : The desert melon bar is packed with vitamins and anti-oxidants perfect to condition the hair without leaving it with a greasy residue.

Final thoughts :
I've only used two thus far the Argan and Jojoba (yes its lasts that long how great is that !)

I love it ! My favorite is definitely the Argan bar the scent reminds me of a perfume and it leaves my hair looking fresh , healthy and good and I always get compliments after I washed it.

I'm currently using the Jojoba but it feels like its making my hair a bit too oily , soo I would say this bar is maybe great for those that feel their hair is a bit dry and need some moisture.

I haven't had the chance to try the Moringa and Dersert melon yet but I'm sure the Moringa would work great for my split ends and the desert melon would be great for when my hair is oily.

I would definitely purchase again because I think it would work great when travelling no need to carry those big bottle shampoo and you get more washes out it , up to 55 to 70 washed. Let me tell you I've been using it and my family and its lasts trust me!

the only thing that I think might get to people is that the bar might get soggy so my tips is.. don't leave it in a area where its damp or whet put it directly in a container or back in the box after you use it. I see they recently introduced the ZERO BAR aluminium bar saver for only R60 how great is that , I have to get me one ! oh and another four new BAR Bro's joining the family !

All Shampoo bars going for R75 each

Shop Zero Bar : https://zerobar.co.za/
Follow them on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/zerowastebar.sa/

JOIN THE REVOLUTION

Yay! another one added to the LOCAL SERIES if you want to see my other posts on local brands type in the search box on my blog LOCAL SERIES and the posts should pop up. Also please come back to me if you have purchased and game it a try I would love to hear your thoughts. Comment below if you used a shampoo bar before.

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-N

Review : Sorbet Body Spritzers

Hi Beauties 

I discovered something cool from Sorbet Ranges- the Body Spritzers. I don't know if it's new to Sorbet ranges but it immediately caught my attention and because the packaging looked super interesting and I never tried a body spritzer before.

Anyway... I picked up In Full Bloom and Ocean Mist spritzers and I must say I am totally impressed and think its perfect to use when coming out of the shower or bath giving you that extra freshness. I also think that this is an item that should be added to your beach bag because after that swim in the ocean or sitting whole day at the beach it can be applied or if you decide to grab a coffee with friends or get a spontaneous ice cream , just spritz a few and you good to goo ..

In Full Bloom (100ml) - is the perfect scent for spring and for all those ladies who wants to make a bold statement and is also great to welcome the new seasons with its vibrant floral scents. I love how rich and bold it smell once sprayed on the body.

Ocean Mist (100ml) - is the perfect scent for all those beach babes or for those who love the ocean. This scent screams hellloooo summer giving you an instant airy scent and everything sea-scented once applied to the body.

Why you should give the Sorbet Spritzers a try:

• Super affordable 
• Can be used from AM - PM
• Leaves you feeling fresh
• Available in great scents

I'm yet to try the other Spritzers available I think there is about 5 different scents but think i made the perfect first choice super happy and will definitely be purchasing again #YAYforBudgetFriendly.

Available at Clicks or Clicks online stores at only R39.99

Have you used any Body Spritzers before , please let me know below. I have my eye on a recently launched one too from another brand soo keep posted for a review. 

Stay Fabulous 
xoxo
-N

Adventuring in my Sapmoks

Hi , its been a minute and I missed the feeling of typing out a blog post.

 I'm back introducing yet another cool local brand that was kind enough to be on board to partner with me in exchange to bring you a fab content and be part of the Local Series on The Fabulosity Diary. 

SAPMOK is an all adventure brand with a unique product offering of hand-crafted shoes and products tailored to give and authentic feel and real life experience. 

I decided to reach out to the brand because my family and I are always adventuring around and thought it would be a perfect fit and put my perfect hand-crafted Sapmok shoes to the test.

We headed to Cape Point for the day and thought it was great opportunity to rock my 'vellies' as South Africans call it. I was super excited as I had my whole outfit planned in my head and I must say I was super happy how my Sapmoks complimented the outfit and added character. Its something rather different because as you know I would probably wear my sneakers but loved that I have something new to add to my looks and I wanted a pair for ages.

I styled my Sapmoks with a white shirt , chino skinny a printed headband to tie the look together and a backpack. My look was very simple and gave me the feel of something I might wear on safari haha.

 I must say when we arrived at Cape Point (my first time there) I wasn't to sure if these would be the most comfortable shoes since it being the first time being on my feet(you know that first time having to wear a shoe and its not comfortable and need to be stretched etc.)  but I was totally wrong and the brand 100% stands for what it say that it is made for adventure. and made for an explorer

Why I love my Sapmoks:

• Comfortable
• Made for walking , I was super impressed as there was loads of walking to do.
• Stylish - I see myself rocking my sapmoks into my wardrobe because its very versatile and will share more looks on my instagram feed,make sure you following me.
• Durable - I also know that this will last me years and years to come and will stick with me for future adventures.

I'm excited to take my Sapmoks on more adventures and suggest that if you an adventurer you should get a pair too. They honestly made for adventure. I might even hike with it and let you know my final final verdict - What do you think??

but for now my final thoughts on the hand-crafted shoe is that it is definitely quality and made to perfection.

Thank you Sapmok for gifting me and giving me the chance to represent your brand on my adventures.

Go ahead and check out Sapmok -  https://sapmok.com/ , they have an awesome selection of colours and other styles available that I too have my eye on.

Remember to search on my blog - Local series to see other cool South African Brands

#WhatsYourStory

Hope you enjoyed this post . Have a great day.

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-N 

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Review : Kudu Cosmetica

Hi Beauties

Today I have another brand I can add to my LOCAL SERIES - a skincare brand called Kudu Cosmetica that I discovered and they were kind enough to send over two of their products from their range for me to try out. I received it last year soo I have been using it for some time now and its purely amazing and yay they 100% cruelty free and whenever possible they support locally and support small local businesses in Africa.

#GIFTED

Here is some info on the following products they sent me and my thoughts below:

MASQUE - water activated facial mask that will purify , repair and relenish your skin.Deep Cleansing mineral rich clays work together with potent bio- active botanical extracts and natural anti-inflammatory agents.

You guys know how I love testing masks and I was even more excited because it was powder based and I haven't tried a mask like this before. I also could not believe how quick it dries and how clean and fresh ones face feels after like it stripped all impurities away. 

SQUALANE SERUM/OIL- helps skin retain natural moisture,improving texture and tone.

When applying this to my skin I instantly felt the softness. Normally I feel very hesitant about facial oils because I'm afraid it will make my skin oily or because I tried an oil (can't remember the brand) and it left my face feeling super oily and never tried it again , but the squalane oil gave me a different outlook in using facial oils and this one being the first part of my facial routine I think it definitely makes a difference to the skin especially in winter.I also love the fact of how light it feels on the skin and has no greasy feel once applied.

Final thoughts - I experienced no sensitivity and skin felt amazing. The products that were sent to me are pricey for those with a budget but I think is / will be worth every penny and yay for no harmful ingredients. I will most definitely be purchasing in the future. Thank you Kudu for GIFTING me with your products.

p.s ... I shared with mom and sister who has a different skin type and they absolutely love the products.
also super excited to try their cold-pressed oils which are at a very very affordable prices which also has great benefits for the skin soo you have no excuse to give this great brand a go  

Hope you enjoyed this review , if you do purchase please let me know your thoughts after using any of their products . I know I'm very keen to try some of their other products out.

You can check out their site for other amazing products and shop till you drop -  SHOP NOW - KUDU

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Review : The Body Shop - Elderflower Unperfumed Cooling Eye Gel

Hi Lovelies

It's always good to be back hope you all well 😊today on the blog I have a review on a product that is a bit different - ELDERFLOWER Unperfumed Cooling Eye Gel by The Body Shop. 

As soon as I saw this on The Body Shop Instagram page I was immediately interested because I have this thing when I have a lack of sleep my eyes begin to strain and has that pulling one side feeling if you know what I'm trying to say. I also have dark circles soo when I don't get enough sleep it will literally show the next day along with some puffiness under the eye area. I was very keen to give it a try , went to the body shop and purchased it straight away.

After using it for some time now here are my thoughts : 

Firstly I love the moisture it adds to my eye area because I don't really use eye cream (which I should) and don't really put much product in the eye area I love that the product is for the under eye and gives it the moisture it needs. It definitely doesn't take away the dark circles but I do find that it gives the eye area a refreshing look especially for the puffiness part. I also like the gel texture because when my eyes were feeling tired and strained it gives that awakening boost with instant cooling and soothing. 

Why you should give this product a try:

• Acts as a moisturizing gel. 
• Soothes and refreshes skin around the eye.
• Great for tired and puffy eyes.
• Not sticky.
• Non fragrant.

The Eye Gel retails for R100 and I would purchase again. I would say that the tub is a bit small and not sure if you would splurge but if you do have extra cash give it a try. 

Tip: Place container in the fridge for extra coolness.

Available at The Body Shop Stores. Hope you enjoyed this post and have a wonderful day.

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Review : LUX Even Tone Beauty Soap

Hi Beauties

Firstly thanks to RubyBox for sending over some soap for my friends and myself to try out.

My first impression when seeing the soap is the beautiful flower detail it has and was impressed by the whole design of the LUX EVEN TONE soap. I can't remember when last I used a lux bar soo I was super stoked when I got sent some to test and review.

What also caught my attention is that when applying the soap to my face there was no need to use my exfoliating face scrub because the soap acts as one too as it has tiny grains within the soap soo yay a cleanse , exfoliate and not forgetting that it has evening vitamin B3 to leave skin EVEN toned.
I also love the fact that it is lightly fragrant and find that it does not irritate my skin in any way as I do have sensitive skin. I also got the hint of cocoa butter immediately and can feel the smoothness once the soap is used , I honestly love it more because cocoa butter.

Why you should give the LUX Even Tone Beauty Soap a try:

• Acts as an Exfoliator
• Leave Skin smooth and fresh after each wash
• Lightly Fragrant
• Affordable

You can find these at many outlets such as clicks , dischem , shoprite at only R13.99 for 175g soap.

To find more reviews you can visit Rubybox 

If you have tried the soap let me know in the comments below or on social media . Thanks for reading till next time...

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Review : LuluBee Skin-Health Products

Hi Beauties

I've decided to reach out to some brands to start an awesome series on my blog where I introduce awesome LOCAL Brands or brands that need to be discovered because they awesome. 

I came across Lulubee and saw they had skincare products, you know how I love trying out new skincare products and what immediately caught my attention was that they had a product for psoriasis, I will chat about this in a bit. I then reached out to Lulubee and they were kind enough to send me most of their products to test and review and I must say I love it otherwise I would not be blogging about it and bonus they not expensive at all yay!

Some info on the LuluBee Range
All their skin product formulations are 100% natural active ingredients made all from
Botanical plant-oils from freshly foraged plants , raw beeswax and Essential oils and this is what I love that it is all natural . Read more about the brand here .

Here are my thoughts below:

DEVINE HEALER SALVE - R190

This product is legit the bom.com and the one that initially caught my attention because I saw it helps with eczema, I have psoriasis after applying the balm it leaves the dry patches nourished and eventually keeps the flakiness away. I give this particular product 10/10 as I loved it since the first use. It's basically a first aid in a jar (does that even make sense lol). It helps with everything it says on the site , it definitely helps with insect bites and takes the itch away instantly . I even got my family members to try it and they love it. It helps with soo many things such as cuts , colds and flu oh ladies its great for your heels of your feet , yup you know what that sandals does to them heels.

IMMORTELLE FACE BLAM - R170

When I first applied this product I was like this is not going to work for me I found it to be very oily but then changed my mind because about 5min later I found the product to be soaked into the skin and also found it to be good for some dry areas on my face. I don't think I will suggest this product to those who have oily skin. I do think this product is a great transitional product from autumn to  winter or if you have very dry skin.

BEE-LICIOUS BODY BALM - R190

I love how conditioning this product is great for areas such as your elbows or knees. I love the fact that it has chamomile and soothing properties and is perfect to use when you come out of a lovely shower. The Body balm definitely goes by its name because the scent is just amazing.

LIP NECTARS - R60

There are two scents available in these lip balms lime and jasmin and mandarin and ylang ylang which are absolutely divine. Both these lip balms are super hydrating to the lips which is perfect for the winter season and especially to those who have dry dry lips, it has a oil which is high in vitamin C to repair damaged skin.

REUSEABLE BEESWAX FOOD WRAPS 

The Lulubee brand also stands by the ZERO WASTE POLICY which I totally agree on as I too came to the party to try to save our planet by Reduce , Reuse , Recycle and taking small steps to follow on the eco way. The Food wraps can be used to wrap your leftovers or your lunch and is washable which is perfect. Soo if you want to start natural food storage you should give it a goo its really cool.

To shop these LuluBee products - Shop LuluBee

After testing the products for a few months I must say I am very happy with what the brand has to offer. I especially love the DEVINE HEALER SALVE its my favorite from the products as it works for many things. In all I am happy with all the products and what it does to the skin. 

Thank you LuluBee for GIFTING me these products, I will sure be purchasing soon. Support Local and support small businesses it means the world trust me :) 

If you loving the LOCAL SERIES please let me know. 

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