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The Retail Box #SecretBox12 introduces the new Schwarzkopf BC Oil Miracle Barbary Fig Oil range

Just in case you haven’t heard of the Retail Box Secret Box before…

The Secret Box is a little box filled with big surprises! Secret Box contains a secret selection of premium products from leading beauty and hair care
companies and the products are deluxe travel sizes to full size. Secret Box is an exclusive offer with limited stock and a massive discount making it a much sought-after offer. 

In short, the Retail Box Secret Box is box filled with surprises at a bargain price.

The most recent box was no exception. It sold out in record time. And I’m not just saying that. Even though Retail Box sent me one, I still wanted to order another as the box was that good. But nope, all sold out before I even had a chance. Why did I want more? Have read below and make a note that the box sold for only R190!

Introducing the new Schwarzkopf BC Oil Miracle Barbary Fig Oil hair care range.

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The first oil range with micro-keratin and Barbary Fig oil for damaged hair.

The BC Oil Miracle Barbary Fig Oil hair care range has been specifically designed for very dry, damaged and brittle hair.

The range contains Barbary Fig Oil and micro-keratin. Why?

Barbary fig seed oil is rich in essential fatty acids and tocopherols. It protects against free radicals, stimulates the cells and delivers intense hydration. The formula combines the caring natural oil with micronized keratin, which rebuilds the hair’s structure without weighing it down.

Here are my thoughts on the 3 products that were in the Secret Box.

BC Oil Miracle Conditioning Milk

The leave-in conditioner gives my hair amazing shine and incredible softness. And it doesn’t weigh my hair down at all. My comb also glides through my hair and it detangles my hair quickly and easily. R190 for 150ml.

BC Oil Miracle Oil Treatment

This oil is now a definite favourite. It smoothes frizz, helpes to shape my curls and gives my blonde locks high intensity shine. What I love is the fact that it doesn’t weigh my hair down at all. As you can see in the pic this oil definitely gets used every day. I have been using it on my little girl’s curls as well. On days that I don’t have to wash her hair, I apply this oil and then detangle her hair. Her curls are left shiny and perfectly shaped. And the scent! This whole range smells absolutely amazing. R240 for 100ml. Even at full price this oil is still an absolute steal.

BC Oil Miracle Oil Shampoo

This shampoo is exactly what I want from a shampoo. It leaves my hair feeling clean, but not stripped, and feeling incredibly soft and nourished. R190 for 200ml.

Note that there is also a hair mask in this range and I can’t wait to get my hands on it.

For strong, soft and shiny hair, I highly recommend this range. You can shop on line at Retail Box HERE.

Keep your eyes on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to ensure you don’t miss out on the next Secret Box.

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2014: The Year of Oils

I have always been quite fond of beauty oils, but they have never really formed a big part of my beauty regimen. Last year changed that. 2014 saw amazing skin and hair oil launches and I also had the opportunity to try products that have been around for a while. I have fallen in love with so many oils that it is quite difficult to choose a clear favourite in each category so I decided to give you a round up of products that I highly recommend you give a try.

Essential-Oils

 

FACE

In the past I have been weary of facial oils as I was always worried that they would cause more oiliness and congestion, but I quickly learnt that it is not the case. Facial oils work wonders for my skin especially during the winter months as my skin can become very dull and even flaky. Change of season is particularly harsh on my skin and oils have proved to be lifesavers. Winners include Lipidol Overnight Face Oil, L’Oreal’s Age Perfect Extraordinary Oil and Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse (and yes… this oil is as good as they say). An oil that deserves a very special mention is Naturals Beauty’s Sweet Orange Wrinkle Banisher. This oil takes top spot on days that my skin is very sensitive. It is amazing and I will be making sure that I have enough of this beaut in my stash when winter comes a knockin’. This is most definitely one of my best beauty buys of 2014.

I also tried a couple oil cleansers and two really stood out: Dermalogica’s PreCleanse and Lipidol’s Cleansing Face Oil. You will note in my review of the Lipidol Cleansing Face Oil that I liked it as a pre-cleanser, but I don’t use it just for removing make-up anymore. It has proven to be a perfect morning cleanser and it works beautifully as a second cleanse. It has been a godsend on sensitive skin days and this product will be repurchased again and again.

BODY

My skin is very dry and body oils work the best to combat scaly, dull skin. Favourites of 2014 include Lipidol’s After Shower Oil and the REN Moroccan Rose Otto Ultra-Moisture Body Oil. I have recently discovered Nivea’s Firming Body Oil and I adore it! It is light, absorbs very well and does not aggravate my eczema-prone skin. It is true love, people. Well worth a go. Yet another Lipidol product that deserves 5 stars is the Lipidol Sunscreen Oil. It feels like the After Shower Oil but with an added SPF… need I say more? One of my best beauty discoveries of all time is the TanOrganic Self Tanning Oil. I am allergic to the chemicals in self-tanning products, but this organic self-tanner gives my a gorgeous tan with no negative reaction. Read my full review HERE.

HAIR

I don’t think a day has gone by that I have not used a hair oil since discovering what a major difference it has made to the condition, look and feel of my dry, chemically treated hair. To treat my hair I love to use Africa Organics Hair Treatment Oil (I love their hair care products) or good old organic coconut oil. To treat and style, INOAR Extreme Premium Oil and Moroccanoil can’t be beat. My full Moroccanoil review is on it’s way. I now understand why the brand has such a cult following. Great budget-friendly options include Dark and Lovely Amla Legend Oil and OGX Renewing Argan Oil of Morocco (available at Foschini).

xoxo