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Skincare: Hey Gorgeous
Okay, okay. I literally had two blog posts on two other skincare brands lined up before this post, but I was like “I cannot wait to write about this any longer!!”
If you’ve read my previous posts, you would have seen that I’ve mentioned that my skin is a bit problematic.
Gone are the days of the clear skin of my teenage years with literally one pimple during menstruation and the reassurance of…
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Skincare: Neutrogena Hydro Boost
Skincare: Neutrogena Hydro Boost
When I hear “Neutrogena”, I immediately picture their ad from a while back featuring Vanessa Hudgens doing that throwing-water-on-her-face move. (A move that if you had to try it, you will get water all over your bathroom floor haha).
Fun fact: Neutrogena is a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson Limited who, of course, also produced the Johnson’s Fresh Hydration range.
M I N D B L O W N.
After…
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Skincare: Cettua
Looking after your skin is so important and many factors, including genetics, hormones, weather and stress, contribute to its appearance and health.
My skin has been quite niggly these past few months and falls somewhere in between sensitive and combination skin.
Nice.
[Combination skin usually refers to an oily T-zone (Forehead, nose and/ or chin) and a dry U-zone (Cheeks and/ or chin), but some…
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Skincare: Johnson’s Fresh Hydration range
Skincare: Johnson’s Fresh Hydration range
Johnson’s has been around for many years and they have a variety of skincare products. Their Fresh Hydration range is fairly new, but it has taken off on social media (please do some research if you are unaware).
Disclaimer: I have bought all of the products mentioned in this review with my own money. All prices mentioned were what I paid at the time of purchasing.
1. Johnson’s Fresh Hydration…
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To be honest, in the past I did not really care too much about mascara. I did not care for the hype and did not see why women obsessed over it.
I was quite comfortable with my fine, straight lashes and buying mascara did not appeal to me.
My straight, mascara-less lashes.
Yet, here I am … owning four mascaras. (Revolutionary, I know).
My *huge mascara collection. (* = Not that huge).
**All opinions are my own and based on my own experiences with the listed mascaras. What worked for me, may not work for you. All prices listed were correct at the time of purchasing and may differ now.**
NYX XXL Volume and Define Mascara: R139.95
This mascara was my most recent purchase and the most expensive one that I own. I got quite the shock at the wand size.
Apparently, the word “XXL” was lost on me.
Favourable Opinion:
It separates, lengthens and volumises my straight lashes and gives them quite the dramatic effect. This mascara is long-lasting as well.
I rate this mascara as Dramatic on the Mascara Metre.
Unfavourable Opinion:
When applying this mascara, you are at risk of brushing the wand/ tip against your eyelid. (Maybe this is only me due to my heavily hooded eyelids).
[Side Note: Why do some people claim that they have hooded eyelids and then do make up looks for “hooded” eyes, but they actually don’t have it? You have a hooded eye when there is literally a “hood” that covers your eyelid; you would have to raise your eyebrows to see your lids. If you attempt a cat eye and it disappears when you open your eyes fully, then you have a hooded eye. If you can see the full cat eye effect when your eyes are open fully, then…. This is a post for another day].
Okay, I digressed. Applying too many coats of this mascara can result in clumpiness.
Overall: It’s a good mascara and kind of budget friendly, depending on your budget.
2. Essence The False Lashes Mascara – Extreme Volume & Curl: R59.95
Favourable Opinion:
This mascara truly lives up to its name and gives you that “false lash” effect. It lasts me the whole day and makes my lashes look thicker.
Naturally, I rank this as False Lash Effect on the Mascara Metre.
Unfavourable Opinion: I actually do not have anything negative to say about this mascara.
Overall: I love this mascara. It’s definitely budget friendly as Essence products usually are. I will definitely repurchase this!! It works well for me and my pocket too 🙂
3. Essence Volume Stylist 18h Lash Extension Mascara: R64.95
Favourable Opinion:
Yaaaaaas! Extend those lashes! Those “lengthening fibres” really do pull through with this mascara. My lashes look full and long…but………
This mascara also gives the “False Lash Effect” on the Mascara Metre.
However, don’t get too mascara-happy because it turns clumpy quite quickly.
Unfavourable Opinion:
I have rated it as both “False Lash Effect” as well as “Clumpy” on my Mascara Metre. It does go clumpy and spider-leg lashes very quickly after a few coats and is a bit worse than the NYX XXL after 2-3 coats.
Overall: It depends on your own lashes. As I said before, I have straight, fine lashes that would need multiple coats of mascara if I was going after a certain look. I do like it for what it does, but I probably would not purchase it again.
4. Essence All Eyes On Me Multi-Effect Mascara – 01 Soft Black: R44.95
Favourable Opinion:
Although this may be the cheapest mascara that I own, do not let that fact put you off. I believe that any mascara should separate your lashes and this mascara does not disappoint. It’s long-lasting (it’s like I have been saying the same thing about each of these mascaras, but I guess that they are all pretty similar).
I rate this mascara as the “False Lash Effect” on the Mascara Metre.
Unfavourable Opinion: Once again, I do not have anything negative to say about this mascara.
Side note: I need to get mascara from a brand other than Essence.
I cannot wait to go mascara shopping!
xoxo,
What’s In My Make up Box (WIMMB) – Part 2: Mascara To be honest, in the past I did not really care too much about mascara. I did not care for the hype and did not see why women obsessed over it.
My Lifestyle Change: RELOADED
My Lifestyle Change: RELOADED
In a deleted post from April this year, I started my first “lifestyle change”.
After a few years of getting on and falling off the change-my-lifestyle bandwagon repeatedly, I have finally clambered back on.. and I am staying on.
Am I dieting? No. I am cutting out the foods that have contributed to my weight gain over the years, such as:
Milk/ White Chocolate
Fizzy cooldrinks
Fast foods
Some…
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If you’re a fan of Kylie Cosmetics’ “Candy K” Lip Kit (without actually owning it, but by admiring the colour on others, lol) and you live in South Africa, then you know/ kn…
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