January 2015 Favourites - Skincare

Hi All

I have not done a favourites post in a long time.  I have changed some of the products I have been using and wanted to share which products I am getting on well with. In this post I will show my skincare favourites from the picture below, then do a seperate post for the remaining products which are beauty related.

Current Favourites

Bright Plus HP Brightening Repairing Night Cream (Not shown in picture above)

I did a previous post when I purchased this night cream and I must say that I am very happy that I bought it.  I normally use the Clarins Multi-Active Night Cream which is for Anti-ageing, which I am definitely going to repurchase in the winter.  I thought summertime would be the perfect time to try this brightening & repairing night cream to soothe my skin from any sun damage that may have been caused from the summer sun and also even out my skin tone and fade any dark spots I may have.  In the morning,  I do notice that my skin is not so dull any more.  My neck and face are almost the same skin tone / shade now, whereas my face used to be noticeably darker than my neck. 

BioNike Defence Two-Phase Lotion Eye Make-up Remover 150 ml

I bought the BioNike Defence Two-Phase Lotion Eye Make-up Remover (R129.95) because the Dischem Cold Cream that I used for removing my eye-makeup had been discontinued.  So I had to find an alternative.  I was recommended this product by a sales assistant that works at Dischem.  I think I even like it better than the Clarins travel size one I received last year that looks the same as this one.  You basically have to shake it up to mix the clear liquid on top, with the blue liquid below and dispense some onto a cotton pad and hold it on over your eye for a couple of seconds while it melts the eye makeup.  Then use the cotton pads to wipe the eye makeup off your eye.  Repeat with a clean cotton pad for the second eye.  I like that it is gentle on the eye as well as non greasy.

IQ Dermaquench Rose Blossom Toner 200ml

Once again, I couldnt find my regular toner (Simple) because it had been discontinued.  I picked up this one because is said the following things "Alcohol Free, Anti-Ageing,  Clears, Restores & Primes Skin, Dry/Sensitive Skin".  it is also dermatologist developed.  It is soothing on my skin which I like and has a pleasant smell.  It retails for R74.99 at Dischem.

Lush Mask Of Magnaminty

The Lush Mask Of Magnaminty really is a skin saver as it really does get rid of pimples.  I am just sad that it has a quick expiry date as I have soo much left and its near its expiry date.  I also wished I used it more often, instead of just using it only when I had a skin emergency.  I received this as a gift at the end of last year along with other Lush goodies.  A male Lush assistant once told me that this saved his skin as he had such bad acne.  Although it says "Minty", it is really gentle on the skin - no burning at all.  The mint isn't even strong smelling either.  This is a definite repurchase item.  It comes in two different sized tubs.

I hope you enjoyed reading this post on my January 2015 skincare favourites.

I am going to upload a beauty / makeup favourites post for January as well.

Keep well

Limited Edition “spectaculART" by CATRICE - spotted in store

 

Catrice SpectaculART Collection

Bombay meets Paris. Indian opulence coupled with French modernity. On the international catwalks, fashion designers are combining sari-like skirts, intricately decorated borders and embroidered coats with accurately cut shirts and simple blouses this winter season. The colors gold, silver, burgundy and pink dominate this look.
The Limited Edition “spectaculART” by CATRICE  is inspired by this crossover couture and the Indian bindi-look of the winter season 2012.

 

 

Pure Chrome

As nobel as precious metal. The highly-pigmented eyeshadow with an innovative 3D design in an effective tweed look is the hightlight of this Limited Edition. The soft powder texture is extremely convincing and lasts for hours. For an intense eye make-up.

• 01 So Precious
• 02 Bombay Bauble
• 03 Treasure It
• 04 Artfully Lustrous 

 

Lashes To Impress

Fascinatingly authentic! The single lashes in three different lash lengths are applied between your own lashes with lash-glue. The result: longer, thicker-looking lashes that look impressively real!

• Lashes To Impress

 

Superfine Eyeliner Pen

The slimliner with a super-thin felt-tip applicator creates professional-looking eyeliner looks – superfine and long-lasting! You can also use it to draw gorgeous ornamental patterns to go with your bindi-look.

• 01 Black Bindi

 

Highlighting Powder

Straight out of 1001 Nights: this highlighter with a silky powder texture contains light-reflecting pigments to set gorgeous accents on your face and neckline.

• 01 Artfully Lustrous

 

Mousse Blush

Haut couture: the Mousse Blush in a soft pink shade with variable coverage gives your cheeks a natural-looking glow. The best thing is: the innovative texture is easy to apply and spread!

• 01 Holi Hai

 

Sheer Lip Colour

Pure pigments ranging from nude to burgundy. The Sheer Lip Colour with a transparent gel texture gives your lips a subtle shine. In addition, hyaluronic acid ingredients help smooth small wrinkles around your lips and the SPF 10 protects them from damaging UVA and UVB rays. The result: soft, smooth lips.

• 01  Artfully Lustrous
• 02 Revel The Red
• 03 Soulful

 

Ultimate Nail Lacquer

The colors: from nude to pink to burgundy. The effects: exciting shine, with or without a shimmer. The brush: extra-broad and ideal for professional and smooth application across your entire nail.

• 01 Artfully Lustrous
• 02 Holi Hai
• 03 Revel The Red
• 04 Soulful

 

Gold Leaf Topcoat

Nails as the ultimate accessory! The transparent Gold Leaf Topcoat offers a gold leaf appearance for a spectacular finish. The flat, extra-broad brush ensures an accurate application of color on top of your usual nail polish. An eye-catching effect is guaranteed!

• Gold Leaf Topcoat

From the whole collection, the two testers that I swatched and fell in love with was the 01 So Precious eyeshadow and the 01 Holi Hai Mousse Blush.

Have you picked up anything from this collection?

Regards
Nats