tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47027747633221474462024-02-07T23:27:19.022+02:00Melanie's NookAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14435962033796436458noreply@blogger.comBlogger208125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4702774763322147446.post-72203320838481147232017-08-01T07:46:00.000+02:002017-08-01T07:46:11.641+02:00Unboxing : Boxycharm July 2017<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hi guys, it is Boxycharm time and this month was a rather good month. I get my box delivered at my office and every time it drops I get so distracted from work. There is no way that a box can be on my desk without being opened - even though I know almost exactly what is inside, its just impossible. Each box if valued at over $100 and oh my word, wait until you see next month's box, there is a Tarte palette in there. If you want to sign up, feel free to use my <a href="https://boxycharm.com/refer/Melan-JFKWDCSR" target="_blank">link</a> and we both will each earn Charm points to shop with in the Charm shop. My friend Simone from An Ordinary Gal is also unboxing her box today, so please go and see what she got in her box <a href="http://anordinarygal.co.za/" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have never heard of this brand before, but after this box all the Charmers will know and love this brand. The eyeshadows are buttery smooth and pigmented like no other I have in my collection. The girls from Eleventh Gorgeous could almost do 4 sets of finger swatches with one swipe. Its really an amazing palette when it comes to quality. The colors on the other hand is a bit tricky, but then again there was some people on the Boxycharm's website that created the most stunning eye looks using this palette.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I was so excited when the spoiler indicated that we would receive either the SPF or this palette from Bare Minerals. Secretly I was hoping of the palette, but just to get some Bare Minerals was already reason enough for my excitement. Needless to say, I got the palette and its simply gorgeous. The matte powder is silky smooth and creates a beautiful matte but not flat look. The glow powder is very natural. You can set your full face with the powder, but being a combination skin type I would not dare to even think of that. I use it for a subtle highlight or on top of my Temptu highlighter that we got in the <a href="http://melaniesnook.blogspot.co.za/2017/06/unboxing-boxycharm-may-2017.html" target="_blank">May Box</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I am so pale that I am almost see through, yet this product does not really excite me much. Then again, I also have not tried it yet. This is what they have to say about the product on the Ofra website</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "open sans" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><em>The first ever Body Illuminizer body lotion that will stay all day long. This innovative all-over body lotion provides a gorgeous glowing coverage for your body reducing the appearance of imperfections such as veins, pigmentation, cellulite and stretch marks. Another innovative formula manufactured by OFRA Cosmetic Laboratories that provides healthy, glowing, younger looking skin instantly. This product is not a self-tan item.</em></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I do not know, I have made peace with my extra pale skin and I wear jeans most of the time. Maybe this will make an awesome gift to a friend or maybe a sneaky giveaway sometime...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have tried the Ultra Matte lippies before and they aren't bad, but they are also not the first lippie I think of when you throw around words like holy grail. In saying that, this is a beautiful rich and deep color. I use two or three dots and move it around with a lip brush, that is how pigmented this lippie is. I used it this past weekend when we were out and about and toned it down with another lipstick. The combo lasted a good 5 hours and looked stunning, even after eating and drinking. ColourPop is an awesome brand and their pressed shadows are sublime, keep in mind that they do ship to South Africa.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have a similar brow pencil by another brand and I adore that pencil. They look very similar in color and in texture and I am sure I will get loads of use out of this product. This is not for everyone, especially if you are looking for those "Instagram Brows". I find that this pencil is more to add some color to the brows and some fullness. One can create the most beautiful full but natural brows with this pencil, and the best part is that is does not slippy slide on your face, or the color gets displaced when you touch your brows. It just goes lighter and lighter. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This was a good box, but still no patch on next months box. Can you tell I am super excited?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This box accumulated to $135 which is almost R1800. It's incredible value for money. The box cost $21 monthly which is around R280 and then you use Aramex to ship it to South Africa, with FNB you get to pay only R120 courier fees. This makes the box around R400 per month.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It's a new week and a new month. I have loads to do this month as we are going on holiday in the last week of August. My little sister is turning 21, and since they live so far from us, we decided to make a holiday of going up to Limpopo and visit the family. Not only do I have to put together a super awesome gift, arrange a b-day party, I also have to catch up on work and prepare some blogposts for when I am away. But lets get back to today's post - a haul! I love watching haul videos or reading similar posts. Not only do they excited me, but they enable me (sometimes too much). Hopefully I am enabling some of you today with all the goodies I picked up over the course of July.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In my <a href="http://melaniesnook.blogspot.co.za/2017/07/mostly-faves-july-2017.html?m=1" target="_blank">July Faves</a> I mentioned how much I adored this hand cream, and how badly I wanted the full size. So last week sometime I quickly went to Clicks after work to pick up a few things before going home, and just across from Clicks is the stand alone L'Occitane store. Immediately a fight broke out in my mind between the "bank manager" and the "addict". We convinced the "bank manager" we were only going to get a 30ml hand cream at a reasonable price. Needless to say that it did not happen like that. First we convinced the "bank manager" that a 150ml is more economical than the 30 ml, which he understood. But then the store sales man convinced us all to get the special - where you get two 150 ml tubes for not so much more than the regular price for one. A newly launched product and it can double up as a hand mask. It was a nightmare of which I enjoyed every moment and I can honestly not wait to start using these. I gave my tiny tube to a friend to make myself feel a bit better. The lies we tell ourselves???</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have seen these all over social media and I finally got my hands on one. It took a long time to decide which color I wanted as all of them are gorgeous. The look, packaging and feel of this lip oil is right on trend. I want to put myself out there and say that I feel Elizabeth Arden's image is changing. They are more edgy and modern, but hopefully they will still keep the amazing standard of their products. These lippies look so beautiful and I want to go back and get all the colors, hopefully the consistency is good and it adds some hydration to my lips.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is ALSO a new launch from Revlon and the last I picked up. Jessica from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/jambeauty89" target="_blank">JAMBeauty89</a> on Youtube is involve with these and she gradually picked up all the shades. I wanted to get the peachy scent as well, but it looked like it might be favorite, cause it was sold out almost everywhere. This balm has got SPF20 which is quite impressive. This might be another product that lives on my desk at the office to get used over and over. Holding thumbs for a great lip balm. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So Monday's post was all about my July faves and there was a very strong theme to the post, Hydration!!! So on that point lets talk about some more hydrating goodies. I kept seeing the Dove Derma Spa adds while watching YouTube videos. After the 5th or 6th time skipping the add, I decided to watch the full one and then it hit me - I need to have these products for winter!!! The lady's skin looked so healthy, glowy and radiant. So I took advantage of a Clicks 3 for 2 special and will be sharing my thoughts with you today.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As mentioned in my <a href="http://melaniesnook.blogspot.co.za/2017/07/mostly-faves-july-2017.html?m=1" target="_blank">faves post</a>, I keep this hand cream on my desk at the office. Its rich and luxurious - slightly more expensive than normal hand creams, but is worth it. Not only does it smell fancy and I would imagine cashmere to smell like, but it is also rich and hydrating and comforting for dry hands. After using this I do feel a slight bit of oiliness for a while, but the cream does sink in to the skin completely after a short while. When I use this I can imagine myself being fancy and booked into a spa with a treatment - something like a hand massage - that is about the commence. While we are in the middle of winter I can not think of a better product to sit on my desk.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This oil is what spa dreams are made of. It smells gorgeous, little tropical - like there is definitely a scent of coconut, but it also smells sophisticated and like a product you will pick up at a spa. I want to say that this is a thicker oil, but in saying that its still very runny (it this makes sense please explain it to me LOL). I am currently using this two ways, either as a bath oil when I do indulge in running myself a bath. The water restrictions here in Cape Town is making that a bit difficult. Otherwise ill put the oil all over once I am done showering, and let it sink in for a second or two before I lightly towel myself dry. I can not describe what a huge difference this oil has made to my skin. Please do not use it as a in-shower oil, my husband nearly came second in a shower match - husband vs slippery shower floor.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is an awesome companion for the body oil, it smells exactly the same as the body oil and is the perfect follow up product. It sinks into the skin fairly quickly and hydrates the skin quite well. I am trying to think of the best way to describe the consistency as its not runny like a lotion, but it is also not thick like a body butter. It has got that sweet spot in the middle where it is easy to work with, gets absorbed quickly and just go about getting the job done. This cream is packed with Omega 3 oils and is said to leave your skin feeling velvet smooth.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Although this range is a bit pricier than the average, I do believe that it is worth it. You have got only one skin and looking after it should be a pleasure not a chore and I want to believe that a range like this can make you step up your skin care game. There is still one or two more products I would love to pick up from this range, but I am very happy with the ones I am currently using and I highly recommend them. If I had to pick one, I would pick the hand cream.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Thanks to Good Housekeeping Magazine I got to try this day cream (see my Beauty Edit post <a href="http://melaniesnook.blogspot.co.za/2017/04/beauty-edit-under-r250-may-2017.html" target="_blank">here</a>), now I cannot go without it anymore. I enjoy using rich and hydrating products in the evening and then only my Elizabeth Arden serum and this moisturizer in the morning. This day cream is meant for oily skin and has got SPF15, its amazing on the skin and leaves my skin feeling hydrated but not shiny, oh and the best part it's affordable.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This tube has got a permanent space on my desk at the office. Whenever my time gets wasted on the phone I go to my happy place and lather my hands in this cream. I have to admit, it is a little bit oily and it does take a while to sink into my skin, but it's so worth it and the smell is devine. It retails for R63, which is a little bit steep (the rest of the range is also a bit pricy), but My hands are thanking me right about now.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is a miracle oil! Its hydrating and makes everything you put on top of it, sink into your skin. On days when I need extra hydration I add this either on its own, or to my moisturizer. Yes it is expensive, but I promise you it is so worth it! Its an excellent investment in your skin.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is definitely a grown up scent, its not like any other fragrance I have in my collection. The top notes are mandarine, sage, fern and sea notes. It is in the middle notes where the white tea comes in together with white Iris. It then settles in notes of amber, tonka beans, ambrette and exotic woods. These are not your typical notes, at least not in the fragrances that I usually pick up. The scent is very earthy and I feel that its more a winter fragrance, in saying that, it's not heavy nor is it dark. I still stand by my opinion of it being light and fresh, but because of the the overwhelming earthy scents I feel it is a fragrance that goes well with a scarf, boots and a beanie. Its gorgeous and sophisticated.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I told you guys that there is very strong theme throughout this month's favorites post - hydration. And this hand cream is no exception. When I had a bad day at the office or a super busy day, this hand cream is the last step in my evening routine. Its so luxurious and the smell is heavenly. Not only does it do a great job at keeping my hands soft like a baby's butt cheeks, it also calms the soul and my mind and allow me to get ready to take on the next day. Its a BIG claim for such a tiny tube, I know (any donations for a full size is welcomed :-) ) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have repurchased this blush at least a second time (this then being my third Dainty blusher). I absolutely adore this color. It is that perfect healthy flushed pink without making me look like a dolled up Barbie. Its one of those blushers that you reach for without thinking. I highly recommend this, if you do not know what to get from MAC.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have found this mascara to be an easy everyday mascara. Its easy to apply, separate my lashes nicely, stay put all day and is easy to take off at the end of the day. I do not see any dramatic volumising or sculpting when using it. This mascara got stuck in my office bag and got used over and over again and I enjoy the formula and the wand, I just feel that its nothing to write home about unless you want your people to know you found a comfortable easy going mascara. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hi Guys, I hope winter is treating you better than me. I have dry patches on my arms, my skin feel like its auditioning for "The swamp people" and my cheeks is as red as beetroot in the mornings, not to mention the bags full of extra love and care I have to put into my lips to keep them from chapping, cause once they start chapping in winter there is no going back! Its like a nightmare you cannot wake up from and that is why I firmly believe in lip scrubs - all year round. I have put two lip scrubs up against each other to see how they perform and if there is one I prefer above the other.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Packaging - </b>Sugar Plum from Lush comes in a glass pot that you can screw open and close. The packaging is nice and sturdy and I think a perfect fit for this type of product. The name is on the lid as well as on the side with the ingredients listed on the other side. The opening of the glass pot is big enough to allow easy access to the sugar scrub.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Candied Nectar also comes in similar packaging, the biggest difference is that the MAC one comes in a hard plastic tub, but it looks and feel like glass. It also has a screw on lid and the jar is the color that the scent resembles, in this instance its orange to resemble the peach flavor. I find the opening big enough just like the Lush one, but the MAC product is set a bit deeper than the Lush one, which means you have to use an earbud to scoop it out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Ingredients & Consistency - </b>The sugar plum fairy scrub has got only 7 mostly natural ingredients. I really appreciate this fact, but that also means that you have to stick to the expiry date on the bottom of the jar. The scrub is very grainy as it is mostly sugar but this is a good thing in the sense that it works perfectly removing all the dead skins on your lips. I really enjoy using this scrub.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Candied Nectar not the other hand has got a few more ingredients and some of them are looking not so natural. Saying this, I do not mind so much as this scrub leave my lips just a bit more moisturized. I think there is more oils in this scrub as the consistency is a lot different from the sugar plum fairy. When you open the lid, you immediately get that scent and it smells glorious. The scent together with the nice oily consistency makes for a brilliant scrub, cause the sugar is still nice and grainy and the oils add some extra moisture.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Performance - </b>Both scrubs perform relatively the same, there is only small differences between them - mostly the consistency. The sugar plum fairy is more sugary / grainy and dry. I also do not mind if some of the mixture get on the inside of my mouth cause the ingredients is mostly natural. I enjoy how I can use my ring finger and pick up some of the product and use the same finger to exfoliate my lips. After I am done exfoliating my lips feel brand spanking new and I always apply some lip balm.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On days where I need some more moisture and some more pampering, I enjoy the MAC scrub. Although there is loads of oils in this one, the grains used to exfoliate is still coming through. I have to be very careful with this scrub as I am not fond of the feeling of it on the inside of my mouth. With that being said, cause I use an earbud to scoop it out, I can control where I place it. The feeling afterwards is nice and exfoliated and slightly moisturized, yet I still add some lip balm. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Price and availability - </b>Lush Sugar Plum Fairy retails for R105 for 25g and the MAC scrub is going at R270 for 14ml. I am battling to compare the measurements with each other, but when I hold these jars in my hands, they feel the same size. One thing you need to keep in mind is that the Lush scrub has a shelf life of about 12 months and a little goes a LONG way.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sugar Plum Fairy is only available from the Lush stores or their online store, whereas the MAC scrub is also only available from MAC stores or online, but some Foschini and Edgars stores has got MAC counters. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I can honestly not choose the one above the other as I enjoy using each one for a different reason. They both perform extremely well and they both smell amazing. It would be like choosing your favorite child??? Not possible.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hi guys, We have made it to the half way point of this week. From here it is just downhill all the way to the weekend. What is your plans for this weekend? Now, just like checking your mails each day, I check in on my Boxycharm (almost) each day. If it is not to check for spoilers, its to check how far shipping is. Some people may call it a stalking problem, Im calling it quality control or even service evaluation. I really enjoy receiving Boxycharm each month, as I get to test some awesome goodies and I feel that the South African subscription boxes lack value (please do not kill me in the comments, its just my opinion). This month was a good month, but I think the next months to come will be even better. I read some amazing (confirmed) rumors and I am excited for future boxes. As always please feel free to use my <a href="https://boxycharm.com/refer/Melan-JFKWDCSR" target="_blank">referral link</a> (where you and me will earn some charms to spend in the Boxycharm shop).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It is indicated on the card that we get with our box, that this powder can be used on your face to highlight, on your eyes or on your body. This is a loose powder that surely knows how to pack a punch. Unfortunately this highlighter does contain some tiny glitter chunks and I am not too fond of a chunky highlight (cause of my textured skin), but on the eyes this will look stunning. It does take some work to use it on the eyes because it is a very finely milled powder, so you have to have some sort of "sticky, creamy" base that this powder can attach to. The other problem is fallout, because there is tiny glitter in it, it sticks to your face like crap to a blanket. It's a beautiful color and highlight, but I will have to find a specific way to incorporate it into my makeup routine to maximize this beautiful powder. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My brush arrived a bit wonky as it was a tiny bit too big for the box. I have washed it and tried shaping it, but Im sure once I start using it more it will go back to normal. Boxycharm picked the perfect brush to go along with the Diamond Glow Powder, this type of brush will tone down the intensity of the powder and make it almost usable as a highlighter (even on my textured skin). The bristles is so nice and soft and I have just heard good things about Luxie brushes. Glad to add this sister to my collection. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I watch ALOT of Youtube and I can not think of one beauty guru that doesn't like the Ofra liquid lipsticks, and now I understand why. Oh my goodness! I am not a huge fan of liquid lipsticks, because I have lips that tend to be very dry and slapping on a liquid lipstick really upset my lips and make them feel unloved so they rebel afterwards (the look is mostly not worth the hassle to get them back to normal afterwards). This lipstick however is the best thing since sliced bread. It is soft on the lips, extremely pigmented and rich, it does not bleed and it lasts a good amount of time before it fades rather evenly. However, it does transfer and in a full working day I have to reapply at least once. Not only is the color perfect for winter, but I am in love with the formula. If you have a chance to try out these lippies, go for it! You will not regret it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Out of all three variations that was available to get in this box, this is the one I was hoping to get. There is a mixture of matte and shimmer / sheen shades and the colors are beautiful. I am hoping that I can create some awesome eye looks with this palette. Looking at it I do not think it is groundbreaking, but I am sure that one can create some everyday type of looks. I did find the shadows to be a bit patchy and the pigmentation is lacking in some of the shadows. To be 100% honest, paying almost thirty dollars for this palette is a bit steep. I think there is a couple of more affordable palettes out there that may perform better, but in saying that, this is the one we received in the box and I can work with it. I might just not reach for this as much as I do for some of my other palettes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I am really looking forward to using these masks. They look super interesting and just what this winter skin is asking for. I am yet to test and try these masks (at the time of writing this post) but I am sure they will be awesome. On the back it notes "biodegradable fibre" "includes botanical extracts" & "non-toxic". It would seem that the mask itself is manufactured with wood from a sustainably managed forest. It is GMO, parabens & gluten and phthalate free. This to me sound amazing and I can not wait to put one of these on and unwind after a busy day at the office. Maybe take a nice long bath with some nice smelling candles - after we get some more rain and the water restrictions is a bit less hectic.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">These were all the goodies we received in May's Boxycharm. It would seem that Simone had difficulty with her Boxycharm this month but have a look at her previous unboxing (<a href="http://anordinarygal.co.za/2017/03/boxycharm-unboxing/" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://anordinarygal.co.za/2017/04/march-boxycharm-unboxing/" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://anordinarygal.co.za/2017/05/april-boxycharm-unboxing-review/" target="_blank">here</a>. Hope you enjoyed this post and leave a comment below with what your favorite local sheet mask are.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hi guys, the other day I was going through my makeup collection and it pained to come across such excellent products that just got lost in my collection. I remember being super excited to put them to the test and try</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> them all, then they just got lost among all the other goodies. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have been keen to try these shadows for sooooooo long and I finally got my hands on them LAST YEAR!!! I have heard only good things about these shadows - like everywhere. They were quite expensive as I bought them through a third party here in SA and I almost had to arrange a funeral for one of the shadows while using and testing them cause I do not have a Z-palette to store them in and I dropped one. I must just make a plan cause these shadows are so nice and sooo worth the price.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This palette was featured in one of my very first blog posts that I have done <a href="http://melaniesnook.blogspot.co.za/2014/06/my-current-quick-and-easy.html" target="_blank">here</a>. I use to love this palette so much until more exciting and prettier palettes came along. I forgot how good this palette is and how versatile it can be - well for a neutral look that is. For some reason I could just not get it over my heart to part with this palette and although it is not getting any love anymore, it still has got a special place in my heart.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hmmmm I know why this got pushed to the back to the drawer. If you have been checking in on my posts for a while, you would have come across a post or eight where I whine about how dry and flaky my lips can be. A while back (like quite a while) I picked this up and the moon, sun, stars and something close to the universe was promised to me when I will be using this balm. It got pushed back to the dark, lonely corners of the drawer cause it did not work for me at all. This balm would be great for healed and normal lips to keep them in shape. With this being said, I found a couple of products that did help me through that tough and trying times and now I have much healthier lips, maybe I should give it another go and see how I like it now?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When this was released last year around the December holidays, I stalked it like a mad person. I simply had to get my hands on it. I went home, swatched it, took pictures and got all excited - then went on holiday and literally fell into 2017 and never used it again. I was a fool! So the other day I packed this into my makeup bag for work and felt very brave. Not only was I wearing a weird wool headband (to cover and protect my ears from the cold) but I thought as I already look weird why not put dark pink and gold glitter on my eyes. Let us write it down to poor decisions made caused by lack of sleep. Well let me tell you how this little lady surprised me! On my eyes it looks gold with a slight pink shift, the glitter is so finely milled and it is just gorgeous, so much so that I wore it for a whole week straight. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I thought that maybe a cream highlighter will show more respect to my textured skin than a powder usually does. Well I was right, but I did not really had the correct tool to apply this highlighter and my fingers just did not do it justice. While I am typing this I am thinking of how beautifully the Temptu highlighter applied with the PUR sponge I got in my Boxycharm recently and that is exactly what I am going to try it with. It's a beautiful highlighter that just need the correct application to masker it work perfectly. Now I am getting excited again. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While on holiday last December I picked this up thinking that I will moisturize more if my products are all in one place (I am not the best "moisturizer-er in the world, my skin is constantly filing complaints with management), but needless to say not one drop of oil has touched my body as of yet!!! Note to self - use it now and write a review, that way I will be forced to use it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oh my word this smells sooooo nice. I do not know how I kept looking over this hand cream, but I am so glad I did cause now that it is winter and I need hand cream so badly I can appreciated it 100% more. Its a beautiful rich hand cream that smells like an orchid - its define!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was blessed with middle of the path type of lashes, not too long, not too voluminous, just "meh". So I picked this up thinking I will fall in love, learn how to apply lashes in an instant and where this everyday, slaying it like a queen. Fact of the story is - it has never seen the light of day!!! Its still packed away shouting at me every time I open the drawer its in. But I promised myself that I will try them on - SOON :-) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Boy, these were hyped up like crazy and I was part of that hype. This shaker lived on my desk at the office and no one was allowed to look at it, unless they were going to say how nice it looks on my lips. Then it got a permanent space in the dreaded drawer and made friends with the Elizabeth Arden balm and some other forgotten friends. I still think it a good product and I should just remember to use it more often... Maybe I should find it a space next to my bed or next to the couch in front of the TV, it sure will help to keep my lips healthy this winter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I remember when this range came out, I could not walk past an Inglot counter or store without applying this lipstick. I kept on promising that I will come and take one home until I finally bit the bullet and forked out the money for this lipstick. It was nice and I like it for a hot minute, but it was so much better in my imagination while it was still not mine. I tell you, that store faeries, they mess with your mind and your judgement. Everything looks and perform better in store.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hi guys, thank you for stopping by. I thought it good to combine my May and June favorites as not much changed. Cause my life was so busy, especially at work, I did not wear a lot of makeup. You will see in this favorite's post everything is about "high impact" and "quick and easy". Let's jump into it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Not only was the makeup kept to a minimal, but the skincare routine was also just next to non existing. I know that is not very good, especially for a beauty blogger, but these wipes were my saving grace. Not only did it remove the last bit of makeup that was left after a long day, but it also felt gentle on the skin and was the perfect companion with my face wash. I enjoy these wipes cause they are saturated just enough to be effective and they smell awesome, but the biggest reason is that they do not leave my skin feeling dry and they are affordable.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is a stunning product and I am so glad that I received it in my <a href="http://melaniesnook.blogspot.co.za/2017/06/unboxing-boxycharm-may-2017.html" target="_blank">Boxycharm</a> box. This is a liquid highlighter that can be used a couple of ways. You can either mix it in your foundation to create an all glow or you can use it as a base for powder highlight for when you want that booming highlight, or you can use it as is just on the high points of your face. It truly is a stunning highlight, especially for my textured skin. I found that when applying it with a dry PUR sponge (received in the <a href="http://melaniesnook.blogspot.co.za/2017/05/unboxing-boxycharm-april-2017.html" target="_blank">April box</a>) I get the best result.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This palette is extremely versatile and I have used it tons this past few weeks. Its great for highlighting and setting cream products, but the contour shades is what made my heart very happy. There is a nice bronzing shade that bring color back to my face and two great shades to use on the eyes. Now I am not great at contouring, but these shades are brilliant as a wash of color all over the lid with some eyeliner and loads of mascara. This helped to get an eye look out together so quickly. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Towards the end of last year I bought a starter kit with four mini high end mascaras. I have been working my way through all of them, this is the second last one and all of them ended up in a favorites post so far. This mascara had a kind off a learning curve to it. The way the wand is bend make it difficult to reach all the lashes, especially the bottom lashes, but once you figure out how to bend your hand, this is turning out to be an awesome mascara. The combs on the wand adds great separation and length. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When I first got this balm I was very intrigued as everyone and their neighbor was talking about it and I could not wait to start testing this balm out. Immediately after my first use I felt slightly disappointed. Not because this was a bad product, but rather that it did not perform as well as I thought it would. Thinking back I am not sure what I expected, but I kept on using it and these last few weeks I can understand why it is such a fantastic product. Just because it does not transform your lips into the likes of Angelina Jolie's does not mean its not great. I used it in conjunction with a lip liner and it just work perfectly! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is the liner I have been talking about in the previous photo. With the combination of the Dr Paw Paw balm with this liner is just awesomeness in a tube. The liner provides the natural but evident color and the balm provides the shine and hydration. I love the combo and in winter with dry lips, its even better.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hi guys, its the beginning of the week and I am already longing for the next weekend, work is not at the top of my fun list but shopping is! Shopping is something I am good at, I not only enjoy it but it seems I can never reach the end of my "want to get" list, so today I am going to share with you the goodies I picked up in the month of June.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have been wanting to try GlamGlow since they reached SA shores earlier this year, but its rather expensive and I can not justify paying that much money for a mask - yet. That is why when I saw this kit I jumped at the opportunity to try them all. Once I have tested them out, I will know which ones my skin like and maybe then I can justify spending that much money on a mask. I have heard great things about these masks but being able to test them out like this is amazing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When I picked up the Lola Nuit for my Beaty Edit June post I smelled this one as well. I love floral and sweet perfumes and this just hit the spot for me. I was not such a fan of the Nuit but the Jour was a whole new story. I look forward to using this perfume.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I saw this in a video from EA on Facebook or Instagram and it made me feel like I needed another mask for pampering nights. The spatula that comes with it looks interesting and now that I have seen it, it makes so much sense to include it with this mask. The lady at the counter said that this mask does wonders for brightening the skin, and I can do with that at the moment. My dull winter skin can use all the help it can get!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you have been following me for a while, you will know that this is my ride or die skincare item. I can not live without this serum and when I tell you it's good, its real good! This is the second time that I am repurchasing this serum and I will keep on getting it time after time. This serum sink into the skin and take with it whatever else you put onto of it, in other words it make all your products work better as a team. As always I highly recommend this product!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This unfortunately has been discontinued and that is the reason why I am featuring this in my haul as I bought a back up. This lippie is my perfect match, its the right color, the right formula and the right wear time. When I wear this lipstick I do not need to worry about anything. I know it looks good, it will stay put and and that it is on my side. I am so glad I got one before it is taken off the shelves.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I am a perfume snob, I'll just come out and say it! I would rather not own a perfume if I can not get the original. In these times there are so many shops that offer replicas at a much lower price, but I still prefer the original. That being said, in my recent <a href="http://melaniesnook.blogspot.co.za/2017/04/empties-april-2017.html" target="_blank">empties pos</a>t I mentioned that the DKNY Pure perfume has been discontinued and I have a hard time accepting that. So in this case of emergency I not only bought a replica perfume, but I bought two. I love this scent and will definitely use these sparingly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hi guys, I know this post is extremely late but I enjoy writing these posts so much that I'd rather post it late than not at all, and this month there was so many good products to choose from. The <a href="http://www.goodhousekeeping.co.za/?gclid=Cj0KEQjwyZjKBRDu--WG9ayT_ZEBEiQApZBFuLrwwcA1-JwNCDccAGVLAILi54vsrSLFKrOPtHahnC8aAuKM8P8HAQ" target="_blank">Good Housekeeping magazine </a>is such a terrific magazine, like I mentioned every month so far, this magazine really has got a bit of everything a woman needs to survive. Anything from beauty tips, to some budgeting tips, all the way to recipes and decor. I highly recommend it for women of any age. Let me talk you through all the products I picked up from their Under R250 page.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have been wanting to try this range for ages! As I am typing this I am wanting to get more from the range and maybe do a full review of the range. The smell is amazing. When I smell this hand cream I am taken aback to a fancy spa. I have found that the hand soap at our office really dries out my hands, but keeping this hand cream on my desk really helps to relieve that dryness and add some hydration. Winter can be hard on one's hands but this cream not only smells divine but it hydrates very well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The few times that I have used it, I quite enjoyed using it. It feels like a gel formula and does not foam up which means it will not dry out and strip my face. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A makeup remover is the first step in my evening skin care routine. Sometimes I use a micellar water and other days when I have used a bit more makeup with waterproof products, I tend to use a dual-phase remover. This particular remover is soft on the skin and does a great job at removing makeup. It does not leave that weird oily film a dual phase cleanser can leave, but rather leave it feeling clean and fresh. The stopper also allows just the right amount of product to not waste any but get the right amount.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is a dark perfume and to me it feels heavy and definitely something to wear in the winter or on a night out. Nowhere could I look up the notes but I want to describe that it has a touch of liquorice and some floral notes that end in some woody base notes. This is not my favorite scent, but the little sister, Lola Jour is great. I feel this will be great for a person with a deeper skin tone. I am of the opinion that people like me that are on the paler side can not wear deep, dark perfumes. We have to stick to light (in color) and light (not a heavy musky scent) perfumes. In saying that I do not think it's a bad perfume, it took me a long while to be honest enough with myself to say I like the pink one more, as I so badly wanted to like this one. I enjoyed the first spray, but as it settled on my skin, it turned quite heavy and started to smell like "katepis" on me, which is such a shame.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hi guys, I have been missing in action for a while but I am "all systems go" again. Today I am going to share with you all the goodies I bought in the month of May - I know I am a bit late, and so will my faves post, but I still want to share with you what I got. PS there is already a basket ready for June but I will post that a bit later this month.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In the past I have not had the best of luck with these type of packaging. Without fail the lid will break at the back of the compact but the product inside is great. The pan size is huge and the powder feels soft. Its lightweight when it comes to pigmentation, but that suites me as I can build it up and just bring some color back to my skin.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I really fell hard for the original Lash Princess mascara and was excited to see that they brought out a new version. The wand is curved which assist in holding a curl for longer. I have high hopes for this mascara and am looking forward to use this and to do a full review or maybe a "vs" post.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The bristles on this mascara looks so good. I can imagine that it can create great volume and separation. I have heard good things about the original Glam Doll and was just about to purchase it when this one hit the shelves. Looking forward to some great mascara days.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When I saw these on social media I got extremely excited. This is such a great idea. You can choose the colors you know you will love and use over and over again. There is always a color in a palette that receives little to no love and with this concept you can choose your own colors. There is suggestions in store on which colors to pair with which should you feel the need for that. I picked up a neutral palette and a pop of color palette. The shadows swatched really well in store. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ColourPop did three limited edition ranges this year for their Spring collection. They each were a trendy monochromatic color look and I could not keep my eyes and hands off of this palette, I knew I had to have it from the first moment I saw this. After getting the hi-maintenance palette and enjoying it so much, I knew this will be great quality as well and a good neutral palette is always welcome in my collection. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Jaclyn Hill talked about this palette in one of her videos and she loved it and freaked out about how good it is, so naturally whatever the queen says you need, you go out and get. The powder feel hardish in the pan so I am intrigued to see how it will perform. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I was in the market for a new body wash and the one day while browsing the shelves at Dis-Chem I came across this body wash and it smelled amazing. The fact that</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> it has argan oil, just added to the pro side of the list and into the basket it went. It is a bit pricey but I think that I will really enjoy it and the bottle is huge so it should last long as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Now normally I do not like gel cleansers at all and usually I stay clear of them, simply for the reason that they cause havoc on my face. But I am hoping this one is different, my face has been really oily lately and it creates huge problems with my foundation. I am hoping this wash is the answer to my prayers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I am also in the market for a good moisturizer. I recently found a good one, but when I saw this one I had to try it out and hopefully it will be awesome and helpful to the situation going on with my skin.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This was all the goodies I got in the month of May, what did you get and what are you falling in love with? Please let me know in the comments below, or leave the link to your blogpost. Also, if you want to suggest any good products, leave the details in the comments and I will check it out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Today I am going to walk you through my May Boxycharm box and what I though about the goodies we received. From the first spoiler all the way to the last one was exciting and it just kept getting better and better. This month's box is worth close to $145, that is about R1900. Getting these boxes is like getting a Christmas present each month (now only if I can stop checking the spoilers it will be a surprise as well), it also allow me to test some products that we can not get here in SA. Let me show you what I got. This month's theme being Makeup is art.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Countouring is still a skill I have to work on before I can master it, highlighting on the other hand is something I am trying to understand and enjoy doing. The highlighting shade from left to right are a beige color, banana shade and then a peachy shade. The bottom contouring shades from left to right are chocolate shade, a reddish brown and a deep brown shade. If you are of a darker skin tone I doubt that this palette would be great for you. On my skin they powders work quite well. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The powders are soft, smooth and easy to blend but unfortunately not very pigmented. This can be a good thing as you can build the color to the deepness you want. The palette is made from a sturdy card box but has got a decent size mirror and is sightly magnetized and is super compact and sleek.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This brush is awesome, the bristles are extremely soft and dense and this allows for a flawless application. It comes with a cover which is perfect for travel or for when you put your makeup on at work. This cover will keep your foundation brush from making all the other makeup dirty. However, I do feel that this brush is very flimsy. The neck is very thin and it bends very easily but so far, so good.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is a double ended brush, on the one end is a spooly that can be used to brush through your eyebrows and on the other end is an angled brush to fill in your brows and create hair like strokes. The spooly is like most other and the angled brush is soft (softer than what I am use to), but it work well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The brow powder can be used on its own or mixed with a medium to crate a pomade. I have tried the powder on its own a couple of times. I found it to an easy powder to work with, but not pigmented at all. it took some time to work this product through my brows and for it to show up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I was very excited when I saw we were getting this highlighter in this box. I am even more excited when I tried it out. It works great with last months PUR sponges, it blends it perfectly. This creates a gorgeous "lit from within" glow, not too much and just enough. It is also the perfect base for a powder highlight if you are looking for that blinding glow. This liquid highlighter is great, it does not sink into fine lines or accentuate the texture on my skin. This is my new favorite highlighter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Please check out my friend's post, Simone from an Ordinary Girl also posted her <a href="https://anordinarygalblog.wordpress.com/2017/06/02/may-boxycharm-unboxing/" target="_blank">Boxy unboxing</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you want to join the fun please feel free to use my ref <a href="https://boxycharm.com/refer/Melan-JFKWDCSR" target="_blank">link</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Happy Monday guys! I hope you all had an amazing weekend and that you are ready for the week ahead. If not, I have the perfect product up for review today. Please take note that this was sent to me by <a href="https://www.littleeskimo.co.za/" target="_blank">Little Eskimo</a> to feature on the blog should I want to and I really am glad and thankful that they contacted me. This is the type of product I would glance over and not even think about twice, it is something that does not resonate with me, but after testing it a while I look forward to the time of day that I get to use these mask. Lets get into my thoughts of this product. Once again, thank you <a href="https://www.littleeskimo.co.za/" target="_blank">Little Eskimo </a>for sending this over.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Alleviate Headaches (I can truly attest to this)</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Reduce swelling and inflammation</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I struggle with headaches a lot, those that you go to sleep with and wakeup with the next morning. These masks truly alleviate the pressure and the pain. Do not get me wrong, they do not make it go away (only strong meds does that) but they do assist in just giving me a break when I do not know if I should stand up, lie down or sit up straight. When the pressure gets so much that you consider yanking the headache out through an ear or an eye, its one of the most amazing feelings putting on these masks, going into a dark room and just laying down for a couple of minutes. I am so thankful to the Little Eskimo team for sending me these masks as they are such a blessing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When using a particular face products that put my skin into overdrive and it gets all red and flared up (like exfoliators or scrubs) these masks are quick to calm everyone down and make sure we all play together nicely. It cools the skin and I really want to believe that it tightens the pores (but I have not particularly noticed that, I suppose with longterm use one can comment on that aspect)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Each mask comes with velcro straps at the back to make sure that the mask is adjustable to suite your preference on how tight it should be. The instructions is to place the mask in the fridge to cool and then to apply it for 10 to 15 mins. Guys, its 10 minutes filled with bliss. The masks are easy to use, easy to clean and easy to store or reach for. After each use you can just take a towel and clean the mask where is was in contact with your face.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Should the mask get damaged of pierced, they box explicitly warns to discard the mask, but it is going to take one sharp object to damage these masks. While testing them, I found them durable and easy to shape to the contours of my face - the full faced one more than the eye mask.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was very surprised at how affordable these mask were. You can purchase a combo pack with the eye and face mask for R269 or you can purchase them individually @ R95 and R185 respectively. This is such great value for money as I think that, although I do not use these mask every night, they do have a function and a space in every skin care routine. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Please show Little Eskimo some love on their social media, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theLittleEskimo/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_littleeskimo/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> or their <a href="https://www.littleeskimo.co.za/" target="_blank">Website</a> and go check out these masks. They have the most darling illustrations on their social media.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Would you try a mask like this or would you also, just like me, glance over them. Next time you think of buying an interesting beauty gadget, consider the "Ice masks" you will use them year round, I promise.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is Friday and the start to the weekend (well, after work) and today I have a very special post for you in collaboration with Jessica from <a href="http://www.justacitygirl.co/" target="_blank">Just a City Girl</a>. We are sharing our top 5 favorite high end products, and the top 5 products that left us disappointed. Since its Friday and its suppose to be a happy day we are first looking at the not so favorite products and then I will walk you through all my best of the best (with a bonus product) so that we end on a HIGH note. Get it :-)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Elizabeth Arden Skin Illuminating Smoothing Cleanser</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am very much a cream cleanser kind of girl. Not only is this a soapy cleanser but it also contains physical exfoliants. Even though it's micro exfoliates, I am still not a fan and I might not cast this cleanser to the curb cause its kind of expensive and not terrible at all, just not my cup of tea. It still gets the job done and the packaging is stunning, its just not what I need at this moment in time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Intensive Lip Repair Balm</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The eight hour cream range is so ICONIC and loved by so many women all around the world. I am slowly making my way through the range, as it has grown extensively over the years. One of these products that I have already tried and tested is on my naughty list. In the picture you can see how I had to dig out the balm to get enough product to put on my lips to make a difference. Furthermore I feel that this balm does not heal chapped lips, it settles into the dry patches and do not soothe them enough. In fact all I want to do is pick at my lips when I wear this balm to get rid of all the flaky bits. It's not entirely a bad product, when your lips is well looked after I think this will be a great balm to use while you get ready (before you pop on your lipstick). This however is rather expensive for what it is as I have balms from the drugstore I enjoy more and have paid far less for.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Clinique Pop Liquid Matte Lip Color in Flame Pop</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have done a full review on this lipstick <a href="http://melaniesnook.blogspot.co.za/2017/03/review-clinique-lippies.html" target="_blank">here</a>, and even then I was not a fan. Come to think of it, I have not worn this lipstick since that review (but I do feature it in an up coming post soon). The wand is weird and the formula adds to the wonky wand story. What I mean by this is that the formula is nice and lightweight, but it is difficult to get a precise application and if you do happen to make a mistake, it smudges everywhere. One thing I can attest to is how pigmented this lipstick is. This is a lipstick I would switch out without even blinking!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you have been following my blog for a while, you would have seen me trying out different MAC foundations in the past and not really liking any of them. I am however such a fan of a good BB Cream, but this is just terrible for me. I feel it is too thick of a formula and it accentuate all my pores and imperfections. I have started to mix it with another BB Cream for more coverage but to be thinned out just to finish this product. (back to MAC) The combo is working okay but not to the degree where I will recommend or repurchase this.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Lou-Manizer sisters are famous all over the world for their shimmery goodness. Unlike the Mary Lou-Manizer, I do not get this product. To me its good as a blush topper but holding the blush candle all by herself, I doubt that. Its way too shimmery to be a full on blush, and way too pink to be a highlighter. I think the concept is good (proven by the multitude of face palettes that has recently been launched). I just feel that not all three powders need to be shimmery. This is not a blusher or highlighter I reach for on a regular basis, or even ever. (Yet I still want to buy the Betty Lou-Manizer to do a full dedicated post to, not making sense at all, I know) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These were the items I am not too fond of, but the next few products is the kind of stuff I can use everyday and never get tired of them. It's my "take to a deserted island" goodies.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a very fruity / floral scent, a very simple yet sophisticated scent. The top note is peach, which is followed by the middle notes of more peach, apricot, Damascus rose and pink peonies, then the base note is white musk. Simple yet so striking and fresh. I feel like a real lady when I wear this perfume and I will most definitely recommend and repurchase this, its so luxurious and a pamper at the same time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I think this is a very good time to chat about this lipstick as this formula is being discontinued and replaced, but some stores still has got some stock. Not only is the applicator a unique and efficient shape, but the formula is outstanding and the color is very flattering on my skin tone. I have already bought a back up and as soon as the bank manager looks away for more than two seconds, I have another one on hold, ready to be snatched up. I find this to be so comfortable on the lips and I get so many compliments when I wear this. Its my current favorite lipstick.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Elizabeth Arden Superstart Skin Renewal Booster</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some people are addicted to nicotine, other to Coca Cola and some even to cocoa, like me. Well this is another addiction and I am not sorry for at all. I cannot live in a world where I do not use a superstart serum in my daily routine. It's a thin serum that just bring life and joy to your skin. It makes everything that is sad and imperfect better, it truly is a magician of its own kind and if you could only choose one item to remember from this post, let it be this one. You might need to work 24 hours a day to finally afford it, but it will be worth it. I promise, cannot say enough good things about this product. That is how much I love it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oh my word! When ever I pack my makeup to travel somewhere, this comes with me. It is great to elevate an eye look but also amazing to wear on its own with with loads of liner and mascara. The powder is soft and pigmented and the bronze color is so perfect to balance my eye color. Not brown enough but not too shimmery, just right! This is my goldilocks single shadow and believe it or not, I got a back up (who in their right mind would do that? Only a makeup addict like me would feel my vibes) You need this in your life, no other shadow will compare I promise you!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Perfect timing for this palette as it is autumn / winter appropriate. Like I mentioned in my <a href="http://melaniesnook.blogspot.co.za/2017/04/review-smashbox-cover-shot-palettes-in.html" target="_blank">review</a> these shadows have the ability to blend themselves and they are super pigmented. This burnt orange is so beautiful and the colors next to it really compliments the shade. You can create such a multitude of looks with this palette and because the quality is so high, you can be rest assured it will be vibrant and hold up the whole day. This is again a bit up there in price, but if you are a makeup junkie like me, or appreciate good quality makeup, you will love this.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This blush has been featured in so many blogposts on my blog that it can host its own talkshow, and what a tale it will tell. I love this blusher as it is something between a bronzer and a blush to my pale ass skin. It just brings life and happiness to my face and it is so lightweight and blends like a dream. I am not going to ramble on an on about it as it has received so much love already, I could just not do a top 5 post and not include this.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hi guys, thank you for visiting my blog again. I am doing this post in collaboration with Simone from An Ordinary Gal Blog, so please go show her some love and visit her <a href="https://anordinarygalblog.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">post</a> as well to see what she got in her box.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have been looking for a great South African subscription box, but every time I get my hopes up I end up being left disappointed. So one Sunday afternoon while doing the washing and contemplating to subscribe to another subscription service I wished we had a service like Boxycharm in South Africa. See what makes Boxycharm so different is that you get full size products every time. So this is like killing two birds with one stone, I get to try over seas products and I get a present every month. Now you might not get most of these products in South Africa, so if that makes you feel annoyed feel free to click away, but if you want to checkout what I got keep on reading. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In most blogposts and videos everybody compares these sponges to the famous Beauty Blender. I suppose those were the first beauty sponge and only lately has any companies joined the ball game. So here I go as well as that is the only sponge I can compare it to. The PUR sponges are firmer than the Beauty Blender, much firmer! They also grow about twice in size when run under a tap, but the biggest difference between the PUR and Beauty Blender sponges is that the PUR ones are designed to use dry as well, oh and the shape. The Beauty Blender is just a tear drop shape whereas the PUR sponges has got three sides, the bottom (butt) part, the side to cover larger areas and then the slanted side for powder applications.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">On a lighter note Milo, my puppy, still prefers the original Beauty Blender. If I am not careful and I take my eye off my Beauty Blender for even just a second, I know I can go and look for it in her mouth. I held both sponges in my hands in front of her and she smelled both, then licked it and then she tried to grab my Beauty Blender.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I am not one that believe in smoothing shampoos. If you have frizzy hair the only way to get rid of it is to heat style it or to braid it. That was until I used this shampoo. Somehow the shampoo makes my hair not all frizzy at the ends like it always does, unfortunately this comes at a price. I am not sure if it is the banana or what, but something does not smell so nice. In the tube it smells lovely, like strawberries with a hint of banana (very pleasant if I may add), and then it must be shower water that activate the reekiness in this shampoo. But when you rinse it off and you towel it dry it goes away. This is something Im glad I got to try but will not be going out of my way to repurchase.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Number one - Im not a gloss kinda girl and number two - I do not do browns. With my pasty skin it looks like I have rubbed mud on my lips. The Boxy card however says that this is a creamy, pigmented lipgloss with bold color and a touch of vanilla scent. I have not opened it or swatched it as I am planning to gift this to a friend that I am sure would love this.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is a gorgeous golden highlighter with a natural but buildable to a blinding shine. A stunning shimmery (not mistaken for glittery) highlight that you can add to the high points of your face. The powder is super soft (hence the reason that mine got a bit mangled in transit) and it is super pigmented. I really look forward to using this highlighter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is a 16 pan concealer palette that will allow you to conceal anything! I am either planning to use it as a contour / highlight / concealer or gift it to a makeup artist friend as there is a real contour and highlight palette in next month's box. The videos that I watched where the people swatched these concealers they were kinda hit or miss. I am not big on using concealers and I have one or two that I am quite happy with so I think Ill definitely be gifting this one.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Now lets have a quick chat about the process. I registered on Boxycharm's website and used my Aramex account to ship it to South Africa. If you want to register as well feel free to use my <a href="https://boxycharm.com/refer/Melan-JFKWDCSR" target="_blank">link</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This year Elizabeth Arden sourced their bag from a local non-profit organization that is making a huge diffirence by creating jobs for disadvantage people in South African communities. Please visit the Sparrow Society's website <a href="http://shop.sparrowsociety.co.za/" target="_blank">here</a>. I think its a brilliant move! Oh and I have not mentioned yet that all the goodies is full size.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This perfume was launched in 2015. I own or at least owned most of Elizabeth Arden's perfumes at some stage, but this one was not for me. Its a very strong perfume with mostly fruity top notes and then intense base notes, red amber, mahogany and praline. I am doing a giveaway in the next few weeks and will be adding this to that giveaway. Keep an eye on the blog for that.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am so glad I got this mascara in this gift cause I have been threatening to get it for ages as I had the sample size (I think I also got it in a gift with purchase). This mascara is great for so many reasons. The wand is curved and this is what aids in holding a curl. The bristles is also designed to add length and volume to onee's lashes. Its intensely black and it lasts all day long without flaking or transferring but at the end of the day its easy to remove. Oh man, this is so luxurious and I highly recommend it!!!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you received this gift with purchase, I am sure you got to try this cream somewhere along your Elizabeth Arden journey. Its such a great all rounder. I have one in my collection that I use on my heels, my elbows, I use it on my lips (in fact I have a deluxe sample size in my hand bag that I use as lip balm). There is literally so many uses for this cream, it might not smell the best at first but that smell very quickly dissipates and can relieve dryness, itchiness and can add some shine where necessary.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today I am bringing you another collaboration with Jessica from <a href="https://www.justacitygirl.co/2017/05/05/5-good-5-not-good-products-drugstore/" target="_blank">Just a City Girl</a>, after visiting my blogpost please go show her some love by letting her know you are coming from my blog and let her know which product you either hate or love. We are showing you the good, the bad and the ugly (in our opinions) from the drugstore that we would save our money on or recommend you pick up back-ups of. Here we go, lets first start with the "baddies" list.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These colors are gorgeous and that is what drew me to purchase these shadows, but they are not pigmented at all. Even when you foil them, they are hard to work with and you need to put a lot of effort into getting them to work almost decently. They also do not last all that well on the eyes and crease very easily. I have more shadows in my collection that is just more user friendly and for that reason I do not ever reach for these anymore.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These were extremely hyped up on YouTube and when they came out I was very underwhelmed. I feel that when you start blending these out, they just blend into nothing. I rarely, if ever reach for these as there as so many other great blushers and bronzers at the drugstore (Clicks / Dis-Chem)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is such a pity! I love the wand on this mascara, it separates my lashes beautifully and it adds gorgeous length to my lashes. The big problem is the flaking. Unfortunately it is so bad that it over shadows all the good about this mascara. I also find that if transfer to my under eye area and for those two reasons it is part of the "baddies" team.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When this launched last year, I was pretty excited to try it out but I was once again let down by this product. It's a beautiful frosty / shimmery light pink eyeshadow, but it lacks pigmentation and longevity. On my eyes it creased up almost instantly and the packaging can be a bit messy too if you are not careful. The outside labeling also rubbed off easier than most other cosmetics I own. Im not a fan, sorry.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Recently I have done a full review of all three the Pure Masks (check out the post <a href="http://melaniesnook.blogspot.co.za/2017/04/review-l-clay-masks.html?m=1" target="_blank">here</a>). I am not in love with these masks and out of all three of them this is the one I like least. Its a little bit gritty and all three of the masks make my skin feel dry and tight. Not a huge fan at all.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have spoken about this BB Cream over and over on my blog and I will continue to blog about this as it is the best! It literally just evens out my skin, I do not need to set it to worry about it during the day. Just add some blush and mascara with some gloss and you are good to go. Not only is it super affordable but it is just a great product. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nichole from Young, Wild and Polished use to always talk about this mascara so when I saw it in store I had to pick it up. As a first impression I was not happy at all and I forgot about it in my drawer. When I tried it again I fell in love so hard. I think the formula just had to dry out a bit. This mascara create a beautiful, yet not too much volume to my lashes. It also does not transfer or flake. I found myself using it over and over and even picking it over some higher end mascaras.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is also a product that has received loads of love on my blog. I have at least three that is doing the rounds at any given time. I find them easy to apply, sometimes I do not even use a mirror. They are also very comfortable and the colors in the range are gorgeous. Love these.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I do not know if this color is still available but it has been an all time favorite since the beginning of my blog. The color is the perfect nude for my skin tone and its so comfy on the lips, it does not dry them out and has got a beautiful shine and it smells good as well. It might not last very long, but is so easy to just re-apply.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These cream shadows has also been very popular on my blog, especially the bronze one. Its the perfect base for and everyday easy look or even the most complicated smokey night time look. When set with a powder they last all day and feel soft on the lids, I find them easy to use and apply as they take a while to dry. This allows you to smoke them out a bit and use beautiful powders overtop to set them without making it look cakey.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I was a little bit hesitant to post another red lip on this series as there was one last month as well, but when I looked at this lipstick in store it looked so good that I could not resist picking it up. Right off the bat I can tell you this, this lipstick is extremely pigmented and a beautiful blue based red. On the lips it feels very comfortable and not drying at all (at least for the first few hours) after that it does start to feel a bit dry, but nothing that a re-application can not fix as this lipstick layers quite nicely. Two swipes will make this lipstick completely opaque and boy oh boy it's red as can be.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have also noticed that this lipstick does not cling to dry patches on your lips but it might accentuate them slightly so do make sure that you exfoliate your lips well before using this lippie. When I was testing this lipstick it faded almost evenly and can only withstand light snacking, a KFC burger will destroy your red lip completely, feathering is not a huge concern but because it is so pigmented it is very difficult to clean once you over draw your lips (if done unintentionally) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The packaging it rather interesting, at the base its a circle and it has got a ring that shows the color of the lipstick. Further down the tube it starts to flare out and ends in a diamond shape. Its unique and pretty but not so much storage friendly. I find the slanted tip a bit too big to apply with precision but you find a way to make it work. The product itself smells like melon and is quite heavily fragranced.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I already had this mascara in my collection and have been using it for a while now. To be totally honest I have not been reaching for it lately as I have other mascaras I prefer above this one. Lets start with the packaging.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Last year Revlon got rid of all their mascaras and brought out a line with 5 different mascaras, they all looked the same, only with a different color cap and a different wand to cater for different concerns such a lengthening, volume or separation. Now the red cap is suppose to do all of the above but in one mascara.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I can confirm that if you play it fast you can layer this mascara quite nicely but when it pass a certain stage it clumps up. On the first layer I find that this mascara makes my lashes look short and stubby, but with the second layer it adds a tiny bit of length.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To wrap this up - the wand is </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">weird</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> and stubby, but because its so small its brilliant for the lower lash line. The mascara is nice and black and last well without flaking. Not my favorite but I would not be mad if I forget my mascara and I get handed this one. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I am still in the process of testing this day cream but this is what I can tell you so far. Number one, I am very glad that this was included on the Under R250 page as I was in a need for a new moisturizer and the one I was using at the time was leaving me very "shiny" cause I think it was too rich for my skin. Number two, this cream smells heavenly clean and fresh and I would love to try out the rest of the range.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I feel that last month and this month plays right into my oily face as I get to try two skin care products to try and control the shine that is happening right now before the icy winter arrives. Now I have also been trying out a new face wash and I feel it leaves my cheek area just below my eyes very dry. This moisturizer stinged in those areas when I applied it, but only for a couple of seconds and then it went away. I enjoyed how quick it sunk into my skin and still left me feeling moisturized, it also kept the shine at bay for a little longer than usual. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Number three, SPF! It is one of the most important skincare items that can be forgotten or just ignored. Now we need much more than SPF15, but it is a start. Using SPF in your daily skincare will obviously help with not getting skin burned when going into the sun, but it can also prevent pigmentation. The other thing I want to bring under your attention is how much damage a florescent light can cause, in some cases it can be worse than the sun, so please keep that in mind next time you walk into the office.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On this Wednesday we celebrate fake Friday. Who of you guys are working Friday? I unfortunately drew the short straw and will be working until home time this coming Friday. At least tomorrow is a public holiday and we can all catch up on some blogging, tv episodes or some housework. If the latter is on your to-do-list them maybe this post will cheer you up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This was another item that was featured in Good Housekeeping Magazine, the April issue, and I am so happy I picked this up. The name is 100% fitting cause it smells exactly like peaches and its stunning. The formula is nice and oily but with a decent amount of grittiness to it. I am planing on doing a full review on this product and in a future post, maybe do a "vs" post and put it up against the Lush sugar scrub. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I was literally stalking the Essence website for this trend edition and I did a whole giveaway when it came out. But from the whole collection this is the only item I got for myself. To me it looks like the perfect bronzer / contour shade and then the middle shimmery part is just life. Its nothing over the top and seems to be just enough. As this is a limited edition I will not be doing a full review, cause by the time I have tested and formed some decent opinions, I doubt that you will still be able to get hold of this, but I might let you know on social media what I think of it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you are like me and you hang onto every word the ladies from Dolled Up is saying and writing, you would have either already tried the Camomile makeup remover (in the pump bottle, not this one) or it is on your "to-get" list. Now my intention was to get that one that Julia always raves about, but because I really wanted to try the cleansing balm I opted for the waterproof formula. The reason for this is that the one Julia raves about and the balm is essential the same product in two different formulas. But it is still on my list to try and get back to you guys, so in the comments below let me know if you would like me to do a review of only this product or eventually of the full range?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This mist was launched towards the end of March, but I could only get my hands on it the second week of April. I have a combination to oily skin type and this will be very interesting to see how it performs when combined with makeup and incorporated in my skin care routine. I will do a full review soon and tell you guys all about the deeds.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Elizabeth Arden has been putting out stunning products lately and these two new launches just proof how on trend the brand is. The last couple of fragrances that they brought out was truly unique, I can honestly say that its a scent on its own. I am trying to reference this one to a scent I know but nothing comes to mind. It smells light and fresh and earthy and the bottle is just gorgeous. Come visit my Instagram for a peek or visit an Elizabeth Arden counter to try this perfume out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Lentheric recently came out with a new range of fragrances, both in body mist as well as a perfume. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> are 4 scent in the range, a I heart Vanilla / Candy / Musk / Flowers. I picked up the body mist in the I heart Candy / Flowers scents and featured them in my Beauty edit post <a href="http://melaniesnook.blogspot.co.za/2017/03/beauty-edit-under-r250-april-2017.html?m=1" target="_blank">here</a>, where each month I choose a few products from the page and do short reviews on them. I enjoyed the scents so much that I actually later on also picked up two of the perfumes. They do not last exceptionally long, but they are affordable enough that you can use them multiple times a day. I think these will be great as part of a gift parcel. They are on the sweeter side, but they are funky and light weight. Nothing too dramatic.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Now I have spotted these on the TBS Facebook page and my heart instantly fell in love. When I stopped there the first time they did not have shades that I was comfortable wearing. It was okay cause when I went back, not only did they have a huge selection, they also had a 3 for 2 sale. I picked up a dusty rose shade, a red and a light pink shade. These look awesome and I have high hopes for them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is Monday and we are all working through this week to get to reach Wednesday after work, then we have another freebie day off. This month I have loved a lot of "no muss, no fuss" kind of products as it was a busy month again. Let me talk you though all the goodies I have been loving.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These face cloths are amazing, they almost feel like a very fine microfibre cloth but not completely, just a tiny bit softer. They are extremely soft but can still gently exfoliate you skin while removing makeup and its said to stimulate circulation as well. They are machine washable and are so easy to clean. I also think that they are rather affordable, so I do not feel guilty that my mascara sometimes stain the cloth. I absolutely love these and I highly recommend them. Please go check out the Human+Kind <a href="https://www.facebook.com/humanandkindsouthafrica/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I picked this blusher up from Clicks to prepare for my <a href="http://melaniesnook.blogspot.co.za/2017/03/beauty-edit-under-r250.html?m=0" target="_blank">Beauty Edit post<b> </b></a>in March. I had no idea how incredible this blusher will turn out to be. Its extremely pigmented but go on so smoothly. It blends out like a dream and last quite well on my cheeks. It provides a beautiful natural colored flush and has got tiny flecks of shimmer throughout the blush. I love it and wore it what seemed like most of the month.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Most of these lived in my handbag this month. They are super comfortable on the lips and these colors are all more or less the same cause they apply so easy, you do not even need a mirror. Unfortunately they do not last very long on the lips, just long enough so that all the ladies in the office knows that you made an effort. It is however super easy to just re-apply when you keep one of them in your office desk (like I do). Love them!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These were all the beauty favorites for the month of April. Let me know what was your favorites or leave a link to your post.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Application</b> - I have found that applying these msks (or most masks for that matter) with a flat foundation brush not only eliminates the mess, but I feel you have more control over the application of the mask. Make sure that you only apply a thin layer otherwise this mask will not dry in the recommended wear time if its too thick. I find that with the brush these masks are rather easy to apply and easy to spread, its also easy to sheer out. The most popular way to use these are called multitasking, where you use a different mask on a different spot on your face to treat a different skin concern.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Feeling</b> - Once this mask has dried down, it feels like you have a cement face, its not my favorite feeling in the world and I am not convinced that it is good. The green and black masks are smooth as appose to the red one that has got exfoliating particles throughout the mask. As mentioned in previous skincare related posts, I am much more a fan of a chemical exfoliator (containing fruit enzymes) rather than a physical bead. On the box it lists the immediate result as well as the longterm results and I think it is definitely a prodcut that you have to use over a long period of time to see a difference. I have not seen my skin mattify when using the green mask, and the black mask I feel has not really pulled any "gunk" out of my skin. Reading back on this I might be a bit harsh in my review but when I hear clay masks my thoughts immediately go to the Glam Glow masks. Now I have not tried those masks yet (its on my wishlist and you can read about it <a href="http://melaniesnook.blogspot.co.za/2017/04/other-wish-list-april-2017.html?m=1" target="_blank">here</a>) but I have just expected more. Watching all the overseas YouTubers rave about these made my expectations rather high and I have not yet experienced that level of awesomeness with these masks yet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Purpose</b> - These masks are a blend of three powerful clays; Koalin, Montmorillonite and Ghassoul. Then mixed with these clays are another ingredient that is different to each mask and it is this ingredient that allows each mask to target a different skin concern. Now lets chat about what all these mask are suppose to do according to the packaging.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Price</b> - I have seen these mask at different stores sold at different prices. They range from R130 - R150. I do not think the price point is bad as this is a more "specialized" type of mask.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Overall</b> <b>thoughts</b> - There is currently loads of hype around these masks and I think that the internet and YouTube is to be thanked for that. Furthermore on its performance, I do not think that these masks are terrible, I just feel that there are better ones out there. The smell and the tightness I feel after these have dried down is not at the top of my list as reasons to buy this. I will however continue to use these to see if the longterm effect does take place, and besides as a beauty blogger I have a whole drawer full of products to counter act the dryness and the redness (a sneaky reference to a post to be published later this week) that these masks leave behind. Maybe in the future I might swallow my words but at this stage I do not feel that this is a product you need to run out and get asap.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hi guys, hope that you all are having an amazing long weekend and that you are all well rested. Tomorrow we all return to the office and get back into the swing of things. I know that it's not the most pleasant thought so I am bringing you a review today of some awesome MAC goodies to distract you and to keep you in a good mood. Who can walk into a MAC shop and walk out of there without a little something-something. Today I am going to share with you my thoughts on the little something-somethings I got.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The two things I look for in a lipstick is comfort and pigmentation and these lipsticks hit the nail right on the head. Not only are they super opaque but they are comfy on the lips as well. The packaging it so unique in the world of MAC with their signature black tubes. The color of the lipstick it exactly the color of the tube and the lid is also the exact color as the tube and the lipstick. All in all they all are true to color.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The formula is creamy and comfortable and glides on the lips with ease. They last quite a while and the darker pink one even leaves behind a pretty stain. At first these lippies go on very glossy and later they settle into a satin finish. I have not experienced that these "collect" up at the inner rim of your lip, so that is a huge plus. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The color selection and range is very bold and it took me a while to pick out two shades that I found wearable and I was only successful with one of them in the end. The darker pink shade (Postmodern) is beautiful and compliments my skin, but unfortunately that is not the case with the lighter pink (Medium Rare). This is taking the whole dead zombie look to a whole new level. I do not look dead, I look deader than dead (Afrikaanse version - mors flippen dood) and to make things worse, it clings to any and every texture it can find on my lips (which is not hard at all). I now have a choice, either sell it or give it away, cause my husband does not do the zombie type girl...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The color in this photo is a bit off, just a tiny bit. Here is looks a bit red, but in real life it is more of a champaign pink. Its gorgeous I promise. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This cream product comes in standard MAC packaging, the black pan with the see through top. Its easy to use, easy to spot the color (should you have or want more than one of these lovies). The packaging it sturdy like always and to tell the trust I am slightly addicted to the sound of a closing MAC compact.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is a cream product but not a slippy slide type of cream, rather a (sorry for the word) stiff consistency. I have found that it applies better with your fingers rather than a brush, well if you want a more blingy highlight. This highlighter can be used under your foundation or on top, it swings both ways (wink wink ;-) ) It can be a very natural highlight or a slightly more intense highlight but nowhere near as blingy as a powder highlight.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Now I am not going to ramble on about my textured skin and blah blah blah. I appreciate how this highlighter does not sink into the textured areas and how it creates just enough to make me glow without adding to the oiliness. I think that has to do with the fact that there is micro shimmer (NOT GLITTER) particles in here. I really enjoy this product and I think its very versatile as you can use this as an eye shadow base as well. </span>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">MAC shadows are like bunnies, when you first look you have two shadows. Blink and then there are 8, blink again then you have 20, you do not want to blink again - at least your bank manager is begging you at this stage not to blink again. All jokes aside I love MAC shadows, never had one that I was not happy with. With this purchase I wanted to get something to create an easy and day time appropriate smokey eye look.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The packaging is the same as the color base and oh that click - it is so satisfying! I really appreciate the clear see through top where the color peeps through as for the formulas, I will tell you in a minute. These shadows perfume really well, but I enjoy them most when my eye lids are primed and set. I find that they blend easier when set with a powder first. Now lets talk about shades.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Smashbox Cover Shot Palette in Ablze - R650 <b><span style="color: #e06666;">(come check out my full review </span></b></span><b><span style="color: #e06666;"><a href="http://melaniesnook.blogspot.co.za/2017/04/review-smashbox-cover-shot-palettes-in.html?m=1" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">here</a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, I got this palette after preparing this post).</span></span></b></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">MontBlanc Lady Emblem EAU DE PARFUM - 75ml @ R1195</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm - (Do not fall off your chair) R1010</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Catrice Glam & Doll False Lashes Mascara - R80</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Benefit California Blusher - R385 </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">NYX Liquid Suede Lipstick - R150</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Palladio Crushed Metallic Eyeshadows - R99</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Catrice The Modern Matte Palette - R100</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Glamglow Multi Masking Kit - R800</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Body Shop Drops of Light Range - From R150 - R275</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Clinique moisture Surge Face Spray Thirsty Skin Relive - R385</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask - $26</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>John Freeda Everlasting Blonde</b>, I have used this deluxe sample size as a pre-wash before I shampooed and condition my hair. It worked fine but nothing worth writing home about.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>DKNY Pure</b>, sadly this perfume has been discontinued otherwise I would have already purchased a huge ass replacement bottle. This smell so clean and fresh but it reminds me of winter in a bottle. When ever I smell this I think powerful but chic, bad-ass but lady-like. I loved it and I'm heartbroken that mine is finished.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Blendability : </b>I think the reason why this palette has got such a high price tag is cause the shades were taught how to blend themselves. In all seriousness, these blend like a dream. They are not patchy, they do not skip and they play well with each other as well as other eyeshadows. It is easy to mix and match colors and they blend seamlessly into each other. The base shadows work so well over a primer to prep the eyes for the shadows to last the whole day. They stick to the primer well, set the primer and make the eyelid smooth for all and any other shadows going on top.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Staying Power : </b>In every review I do where I showcase any eyeshadow or palettes, I go on and on about my oily eyelids. So in this post I am just going to state that I have extremely oily lids and I go through a whole process if priming them. Once this is done I am all set to go and these shadows literally last the whole day. They blend well, and because of that there is no powder to move anywhere and with a good primer it will not move anywhere anyway, not even crease. These Cover Shot palettes are good quality shadows that will keep your eye-look looking perfect all day and all night until you are ready to take it off.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Formula : </b>In the past I use to think that fallout was a sign of a bad products, but I realized since then that it is not necessarily true. Fallout can be caused as a result of a number of reasons. High pigmentation is one of these reasons, the pigment is compressed so tight (if that is the right word) that it kicks up powder when you dip your brush into the shadow. Not to worry, all you need to do is just to tap your brush before you start blending, it will get rid of the excess powder. Every single shadow in both palettes are extremely pigmented, even the base shades. Most palettes in the range has got an array of finishes except the Matte and Metallic palettes, as all the shadows in those particular palettes has got the same finish. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Color Range : </b>This collection was created in collaboration with actress & social media powerhouse Shay Mitchell from Pretty Little Liars. There are seven palettes in total.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Metallic, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Matte, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bold, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Golden Hour, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Soft Light, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Smoky and </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ablaze, my personal favorite. I think that the concept of these palettes are great. They are a one and done type of palette that you can create multiple looks with. You do not need any other shadows from any other palette. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Where to find : </b>You can find these palettes at Foschini, Truworths, Edgards and Woolworths (mostly the bigger flagship stores). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Pricing : </b>Each palette retails for R650 and I promise you that it is worth every cent. Its got great packaging, awesome quality and their longevity is on point. The colors are so beautiful and the brand really did think of everything.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you have tried these, please let me know what you think of them and if you are just as happy and over the moon as I am.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Love ya</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Melanie</span></div>
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