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April Favourites

Better late than never!!

Here are a couple of recent discoveries and launches that I adore :)

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Charlene sent me the Jean baré Moisture Balancing Cream for Normal/Dry skin and it has been a lifesaver! My skin tends to be very oily during the hotter months and when the seasons change, my skin doesn’t know whether it’s oily, dry or a combination of the two. My skin also gets very sensitive this time of year and this moisturiser was just what the doctor ordered. With the utmost respect to the brand, my best description for this cream, is plain and simple. It does the job of moisturising my skin without leaving it feeling ‘over nourished’. It also calms my skin when it’s having a bad day. It definitely does the job it has been created to do. Thanks again Charlene! This product reatils for ZAR108 for 30ml and it is available from salons that stock Jean baré.

Clicks had a 3 for 2 special on Pantene products a couple of weeks ago and I decided to give the Pantene 2 Minutes Intensive Moisturizing Mask a try. I love it! It smells beautiful and you need only a tiny bit of this mask to give you soft, smooth and shiny hair. It is very affordable at only ZAR66 a pot.

Maybelline Baby Lips in Peach Kiss is now my favourite of all the variants that I’ve tried. I mentioned in my original Baby Lips post that I am not a fan of tinted lip balms, but that is because most have a pink or red tint. Peach Kiss has a lovely nude tint and a light peach scent. ZAR30.

I am really struggling with my hair at the moment as the last highlighting session left my hair very dry. So when I spot a product that says ‘for overstressed, strawy hair’ it has to go into the shopping basket. The Schwarzkopf Gliss Ultimate Oil Elixir Serum aims to nourish to reinforce the hair structure and reduce hair breakage. I can’t comment on that yet, but what I can say is that my hair feels a bit softer and it is easier to manage when I use this. I love the way my hair shines when I use it… look at the gold particles shine in direct sunlight:

Pretty, hey?
Pretty, hey?

The Dove Shea Butter beauty bar has knocked the original from top spot in my books. Best soap bar EVER! ZAR9.

Last but not least is the new Essence Big Bright Eyes jumbo pencil. The brand sent me the matte nude as I was curious to see if we finally have an affordable nude pencil to line the waterline with. The Beauty Assistant did a great post on this pencil. I’m on the fence about lining the waterline with this one though. But I think for me it’s more a case of ‘if it’s too bright, you’re too old’. That’s my issue. BUT I still use this pencil every day as it is PERFECT to highlight the inner corner of the eye. Because it is matte, the effect is a lot more subtle than is the case when you highlight the inner corner with a shimmer product. I love it! It has a very creamy texture and applies beautifully. I was also pleasantly surprised by the staying power.  At only ZAR30 it’s definitely is worth a try.

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My love affair with John Frieda

I have never been very loyal to any hair care brand. I usually end up buying products on special (I love those 3 for 2 ones). Price has always been one of the biggest considerations when I buy shampoo, conditioner or styling products. This means that I often chop and change brands. This has not always worked so well for me, as I often end up with unused product or curls that do not look the way I want them too. And I don’t give my hair the same amount of TLC that I give my skin. Which doesn’t really make sense as my hair is such a big part of my identity.

All of this has changed since I discovered John Frieda (thanks to Beauty Bulletin).


John Frieda hair care products were developed in the UK and the first John Frieda salon opened in London 30 years ago. Now these products are favourites of celebrities, beauty experts and consumers the world over.

I first tried John Frieda products about a year ago and I have been hooked ever since.

I have naturally curly hair that is very dry. This isn’t helped by the fact that I regularly get highlights. Because my hair is very fine, I really struggle to get my curls looking the way I want them too… finding the right products that smooth and combat frizz without weighing my hair down is no easy feat.

I have used products from both the Frizz-Ease and Sheer Blonde range. Both work brilliantly for me. The shampoos gently cleanse my hair without leaving it stripped and the conditioners soften and smooth without weighing it down. Shampoos and conditioners retail for ZAR95 each for 250ml. I can’t deam this a bargain buy, but it is absolutely worth it.

The Frizz-Ease hair serum is the best I have used, and I have tried many. This serum smoothes my hair without leaving it looking greasy or feeling heavy. They also taught me a trick: apply it to wet hair before applying other styling products. It works! I wasn’t surprised when I learnt that this product landed in Allure magazine’s ‘Cosmetic Hall of Fame’ and was deemed by InStyle as ‘Product of the Decade’. The serum retails for ZAR99 for 50ml. A little goes a long way with this product.



My favourite John Frieda product is the Frizz-Ease Curl Reviver Mousse. No other product defines, shapes and holds my curls the way this mousse does. Love it.  It retails at ZAR99 for 200ml.


Whatever your hair type, needs or concerns, I am sure that you will find a product or two from one of the John Frieda ranges that will work perfectly for you. Have look at their ranges below.

John Frieda is sold exclusively at Clicks in South Africa.



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