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Win a Rodial Glamtox Cleansing Balm worth R1 350!

I am beyond excited to launch this FABULOUS giveaway today… pay attention beauty lovers as you stand a chance to win the super luxurious Rodial Glamtox Cleansing Balm. This cleanser is worth a whopping R1 350 and I am super jealous!

Win a Rodial Glamtox Cleansing Balm worth R1 350!

Win a Rodial Glamtox Cleansing Balm worth R1 350!

This super gentle cleansing balm will help to brighten skin, whilst working to banish signs of ageing. Featuring lightening amino-acids which target hyperpigmentation and age spots, glamtox cleanser won’t just wash away dirt and make-up but will help even out skin tone. Age spots will be reduced, collagen will be directed to areas of need, and thanks to water lily extract, will calm any irritation.

Glamtox cleanser is ideal for jet set/fast pace lives with dull dehydrated skin types that do not tolerate cleansing with water.

It brightens and lightens the skin, reducing the appearance of age spots and hyperpigmentation.

This cleanser restores moisture to extremely dehydrated skin and increases collagen production.

Sounds good? I thought so! Enter via the Rafflecopter below and keep your fingers crossed!

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Terms and Conditions:

  • All entries will be verified.
  • The giveaway is open to SA residents only.
  • Giveaway entrants are not obligated to like any Facebook pages, but it would be appreciated.
  • The sponsor will send the prize to the winner directly.

Good luck!

If you can’t wait to get your hands on one, head over to www.bestofbeauty.co.za now.

xoxo

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Essie Gel Couture – the only polish for me

Essie Gel Couture – the only polish I will use from now on.

essie gel couture pretty please charlie

You’re probably thinking that’s quite a bold statement to make. It is. But it’s true. Here’s why…

It actually lasts on my nails!!!

I want to scream that from the roof tops. No other polish lasts on my finger nails like Essie’s new Gel Couture range.

I love wearing polish on my nails but I hardly ever do. Nothing lasts. If I decide to paint my nails for an event, I have to paint within hours of the event and still pop the polish in my bag in case it needs touch-ups. If I’m lucky, the polish will last till the next day. So why even bother?

When I read reviews on the new Essie Gel Couture range when it launched a couple months ago, I got a little excited. I have tried other polishes that claim gel-like wear and they haven’t delivered. Not sure why I hoped it would be different this time, but Essie, you made my year.

Essie Gel Couture lasts on my nails for 5 days. FIVE DAYS!!

And that is by not really taking care of the mani by adding another  layer of topcoat every 2 days as recommended. Plus I wash dishes without wearing gloves, I give a keyboard a good beating every day, I play Lego and I use my nails as tools more often than I should.

So I’ll say it again… 5 days!! And that is 5 days of wear before any cracks or chips.

There are other things on this range worth mentioning like the beautiful newly designed bottle, the patent pending swirl stem brush and the couture fashion inspired shade selection, but it’s the wear and longevity that’s got me hooked.

I find application pretty standard… 2 coats of colour and the top coat. Drying time may be a tad longer than ‘standard’, but that’s fine.

Removal takes a little more effort, cotton wool and polish remover, but that’s also not an issue for me.

I have finally found a system that lasts on my nails and the finish is super smooth and shiny. It truly is beautiful.

I was very happy when I saw the darker shades available in this range as I’m not really one for nudes, pastels and brights, so shades like gala-vanting, model clicks and hang up the heels are perfect for me. I also have twill seeker which I love!!

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top coat, twill seeker, gala-vanting, model clicks, hang up the heels

A friend of mine also tried it and she’s hooked. She also loves the range and now she has me lusting after beauty nap. The shade is more muted and little darker than it looks in the image below (top right hand corner) and on the site, which makes it perfect for me.

essie-gel-couture-pretty-please-charlie-review

You can head over to www.essie.co.za to check out the range available.

VERDICT:

Essie sent me the polishes to try, but would I buy it for myself? YES!

Would I recommend this range above any other? YES!

Do I think it’s worth paying R170 for the colour polish and R180 for the top coat? YES!

You will find Essie Gel Couture at selected Dis-Chem, Clicks and Foshini stores.

Happy shopping!

xoxo