My new favorite lipsticks and the shades are so perfect . Recently I have just started using very light shade lipsticks . It just goes so well , and yes I am fussy with light shades as well as brands .
So I will be doing an in depth post on each Ā lipstick soon.
The lipstick brands I enjoy :
@hudabeauty
@lagirlcosmetics
@avonsouthafrica
@yardley
@kyliecosmetics
These brands have the best texture and color intensity , although they light but so pigmented
My birthday look , some glam never hurts š„°
Products used :
@maybelline – baby skin primer
@lagirlcosmeticssouthafrica -Orange concealer (corrector)
@maybelline -superstay foundation (shade-caramel beige)
@maybelline -fit me concealer (shade-20)
@palladiobeautysouthafrica -matte bronzer (contour)
@swiitchbeauty -matte bounce setting powder
@maccosmeticsafrica -global glow bronzerĀ
@rimmellondonsa -brow kit and @anastasiabeverlyhillsĀ
@anastasiabeverlyhills -Renaissance paletteĀ
@essence_cosmetics -you better work eye primerĀ
@essence_cosmetics -lash princess mascaraĀ
@essence_cosmetics-lip linear(shade-brick lane)
@essence_cosmetics -liquid linearĀ
@maybelline – colossal kajal
@essence_cosmetics -blush(natural beauty)
@hudabeauty -highlight paletteĀ
@hudabeauty -lip(spice girl)
I always tried many different types of tissue oils for my stretch marks after having my baby, for some reason my stretch marks were really bad, I have those red marks… those take a longer tome to go away, so nothing has been really helping.
Recently I was gifted the Tissue oil from Ultra bee, so Iām using it over a month, twice a day… I use it on my face it makes my skin very soft , so on my face Iām ysing it for my marks .
My stretch marks were so visible , overtime it has gotten abit better . But I still continue using a tissue oil , so this specific tissue oil Iām loving … it hasnāt helped much with disappearing my marks yet as that will take time however the redness on my marks are gone, my skin is much softer and smooth doesnāt have that rough bumpy texture . Iām very happy with the tissue oil, I will still continue to use it till I see much more change .
The tissue oil is loaded with really great ingredients , such as- 100% Cera Alba which is beeswax, it contains bee pollen , Propolis and honey extract these are the main ingredients in all the Ultra bee products below I will put up information on what is Propolis . However there many other ingredients like , avocado oil , sunflower see oil, rosehip fruit oil and many more these ingredients Ā are so great Ā many good products have these similar oils they work wonders .
Ultra bee
Ultra bee is a south African local brand who manufacture products for skin, such as skincare , or any skin condition . These products are 100% natural they main ingredient is Propolis.
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What is Propolis ?
Propolis is a resinous mixture that honey bees produce by mixing saliva and beeswax with exudate gathered from tree buds, sap flows, or other botanical sources. … while larger spaces are usually filled with beeswax. –
ā¢The Benefits of Propolis on skin?Propolis has a special compound called pinocembrin, a flavonoid that acts as an antifungal. These anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties make propolis helpful in wound healing.Ā propolis can help people who have had traumatic burns heal faster by speeding up new healthy cell growth. –
The link below you will be able to view all the products with prices which is so affordable , (there are baby products as well)
Face steaming … I purchased the Vitek face steamer from Dischem , price R320, I have it for 3 months, and Iām seen really good results. I went for a facial at A beauty spa, so steaming was done and I liked it cause the benefits were good, so I decided to purchase one which I could do myself and cost effective.Ā
Benefits: steam opens up the pores, it cleans out any dirt that is clogged, this is deep cleaning. It also helps to soften black heads which is easy to extract. Steaming promotes circulation.Ā
I steam my face for 8 minutes , I wait till it cool I do not rinse. I apply mask to my face , rinse off and continue with my skincare routine.Ā
It makes my skin very soft and smooth , not forgetting clean .Ā
Thereās 2 settings low & high, I mainly use low its medium heat, the high level is much more hot and the water boils faster. I steam my face 3 times a month, depends on my skin. Too much steaming isnāt good as it will dry your pores.
Overall Iām really happy with the product.
Have you ever steamed your face ? Any questions please comment below.Ā
Beauty winter essentials
Winter has started , this mean you have to pay more attention to your beauty routine.
Cold winter air, switching from cold outdoor to a warm indoor can be very harsh leaving your skin dry,flaky and irritated . This will also cause your appearance to look dull then usual.
So during winter we have to take extra care for our skincare, a little change to your beauty products , adding some products for dry skin.
šUsing a serum to start your skincare routine, a hyaluronic acid base serum makes an ideal lightweight yet highly effective way to step up your wintertime
šA moisturizer that is heavier , which will really hydrate your skin. Cold and dry weather results in loss of moisture in the skin so your skin becomes dry. Dryness will look abit red and flaky.
šAdding a face scrub to your routine will also help to remove all dead cells, making your skin smoother and softer .
šFacial oils will also add an extra hydration to the skin, these oils constant of many good vitamins which help the skin to rejuvenate .
šSunscreenĀ is still essential in the winter. Sometimes it’s so cold out that we don’t even realize our skin is being exposed to the elements, leaving it more susceptible to damage.
šUsing a good lip balm will prevent chappy lips, as well as exfoliating . Using plain brown sugar will help to exfoliate any dry skin on your lip
Some of my winter products , I do use a lot more then this, I try to take extra care of my skin in winter , I hate the feeling of dry and uncomfortable skin. Also it doesnāt make my make up set well, your canvas got to be hydrated to have a smooth finish.
Happy winter š, hope this post helps , please share your skin care routine during winter, will love to hear your routine.
Eyeshadow palette – Morphe350-2
The Morphe 350-2 palette consists of 35 colors , wow I love that there so many colors which also becomes affordable. So many colors to create many different colors.
Thereās a mix of matte and shimmery colors, bright to nudes. Also it includes a black shade to create those Smokey eyes with lighter shade. It has such gorgeous colors.
My go to look is always light colors I donāt go for those bald looks all the time , occasionally or when Iām in the mood. I donāt like to bright colors which makes my face look to out there. This palette makes me so happy to create my looks cause it has a lot of light/nude shades..
The colors are very pigmented so when blending add a little onto the brush. With blending it so easy to work with , blends really well, able to mix colors which still look pretty. I highly recommend to purchase this palette if you like simple looks , but there are brighter colors as well to add more color.
let me know your thoughts in the comments section š
What is happiness?
Happiness is a feeling of emotion such as pleasure and joy. This is a feeling of been positive, happiness is not always with a person . We can not be happy all the time , itās part of an emotion that we will. Being happy is brought by yourself , you have to make yourself happy. Itās your choice to be happy or to make yourself feel joy and stress free.
A person can not be happy all the time , there is still part of sadness in us. The rise of happiness will either be a holiday or a new job. This will cause the happy emotion to rise to the highest level, but there after we back to a set point.
āEven a happy life cannot be without a measure of darkness, and the word āhappyā would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by sadness. āāāāCarl Jung
Some people may stay longer happy while others settle down quicker to the normal level , or thereās people in the middle who handle both situations half and half.
Not everyday will result in happiness , a bad day at work , martial problems , less income, something you can not purchase…etc, but this is upon yourself how you want to feel and how long you want to stay unhappy.
āHappiness is a direction, not a place.ā
Happiness isnāt having a lot of money, living a posh life . It doesnāt come from being happy about the past or future plans, being happy is present . Itās a combination of how satisfied you are with your day to day lifestyle , the choices you make , the time you engage with family and friends.
Happiness is having satisfaction and meaning in life. Itās the ability to feel positive emotions. The ability to overcome negative emotions. The ability to connect with others.
Human kind cream!
Winter skin can be very difficult to manage. In winter the skin becomes very dry and dehydrated, which makes it so difficult to find a product that will lock in moisture and not dry quickly . During winter our skin gets dry, why? The humidity level drops , the air outside is cold and dry, the water in our skin evaporates quicker, which makes it dry and have the flaky look.
This is when we look for many products to help with moisturizing . I purchased the human kind cream, I use this on my face and body. I mostly use it during winter it helps to lock In moisture , keeps my skin very soft and smooth.
Human kind cream has many exotic Africans oils , it also has tissue oil , I use this on my entire body. It doesnāt make my son greasy that what i love but it still moisturizers.
Some of the ingredients are :
Baobab,Kalahari,melon,Mongongo nut and marula.
The scent of the cream is so fresh and earthy.
Avon recently launched a new range of lipsticks ,Ā NUDE COLLECTION.
The selling price isĀ R95
I purchased one lipstick to test if I like it especially the shade and the texture. The shade I choose isĀ NUDE SUEDEĀ
Firstly I love the shade Iām so impressed with the color, nude lipsticks doesnāt always suit me so I was a skeptical when When I picked the shade. Itās very lovely goes so well with any look. It will always be perfect for everyday use.
When I saw the launch pictures of the lipstick the one thing that attracted my eyes was the package . It so cute , goes very well with the theme of nude shades. Very elegant package.
Each shade is made to match different skin tones, on the Avon site or the catalogue it will show you skin tones, this has made it easier when selecting your color. The texture of the lipstick when applied , it makes my lips feel very smooth and soft, it doesnāt give a dry look, it very moist but Matt. Ā The color is pigmented well donāt need to keep going over and over. I applied it once in the morning , it stayed the entire day, when I ate it did come of alittle so I just had to touch up.
If anyone has tried other shades please share your thoughts in the comments section. Please like and share . TIA
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