Beauty: My favourite favourites of 2015

My sister often gets upset with me when I tell her about a product that I love. ‘But you said that one is your favourite?!’ She likes to give me the third degree. I try not to use the word favourite too often when talking about the things I love as there is just too many. There are a few products and services that stood out last year, so I have decided to share my favourite favourites of 2015 with you today. Let’s jump right in with my Beauty Favourites of 2015.

Beauty Favourites of 2015

Dermaceutic Mask 15 (and pretty much everything from this brand)

Dermaceutic mask 15 for oily skin review pretty please charlie

If I had to choose just one skincare brand to use for the rest of my life, chances are that Dermaceutic will come up tops. I have raved about Mask 15 many times and I am still amazed by the results. Every. Single. Time. You can read my thoughts on the mask HERE. I have also been using Activ Retinol 1.0 and Turn Over. I will be posting a review on these two shortly. Keep an eye out as these products are amazing.

REN Wake Wonderful Night-Time Facial

REN Skincare Wake Wonderful Night Time Facial review

Want to wake up with smooth, bright, fresh-looking skin? Then this product is a must have. I love it. Pop over to read my full review HERE.

BABOR New Skin Fluids Ampoule Concentrates FP

BABOR Moist Lipid New Skin FluidLove. That is what it is. I used these ampules when I started at home derma rolling and my skin loves it. This product is definitely one of the top 5 best skincare products that I have ever used. Visible results almost instantly. Fresh-looking, plump and radiant skin. I would use these ampoules every night if I could. I can’t wait to try the other ampoules that BABOR has on offer. Full review over HERE.

Eucerin Sun Gel-Creme Oil Control Dry Touch Face SPF50+

Eucerin Sun Gel-Creme Oil Control Dry Touch Face SPF50+ high protection sunscreen for oily skin

If you struggle with oily skin, this sunscreen is a must try. LOVE IT! I am really struggling in this heat and a heavy sun protection cream just makes it worse. I hate that ‘aangeplakte’ feeling. My skin needs to breathe. If you feel the same way, then this is the SPF for you. Read more HERE.

Rain Biologie Winter Therapy Bath Soak

Rain Africa Biologie Winter Therapy Bath Soak review Pretty Please Charlie

This stuff is awesome. The fact that I am including a bath product in this post already says a great deal. I don’t really enjoy lying in the bath. There are also only a handful of bath goodies that I truly enjoy as my skin (and nose) is very sensitive. I think I may be the only woman in the world who is not crazy for Lush. But this Rain Africa soak is amazing. I would buy it by the bucket if I could. More about this beauty HERE.

Palmer’s Coconut Oil Formula Hair Care Range

Beauty Favourites of 2015

This range has been my best hair discovery since I started blogging. I have tried amazing high-end products that I would recommend in a heartbeat, but I am always on the lookout for a budget alternative. I rate Palmer’s Coconut Oil Formula range up there with the best of the best. The shampoo is amazing. I don’t think I will buy another shampoo again. If you have dry, damaged, colour treated and/or curly hair, this is a must. Since posting my review (HERE) I have also tried more products from the range and I have not been disappointed.  Hey Palmer’s, I spotted Hair Pudding on the web! When are you bringing it to our shores?! My curls are waiting…

Style Bar is my no.1 choice for highlights

Style Bar highlights Pretty Please Charlie The Best of 2015

I think my colour and smile says it all. It is perfect every, single time. You have one extremely happy customer Style Bar.

BambiShoes Semi-permanent Hair Colour

BambiShoes semi-permanent hair colour best of 2015 pretty please charlie

A full review is coming your way shortly, but I had to mention it as it is one of my ultimate favourite finds. BambiShoes semi-permanent hair colour is an all natural, vegan, cruelty-free product that gives you vibrant colour without any damage. And it is very affordable. I am obsessed. The pop of colour in the selfie is thanks to the pink in the above pic. Keep an eye out for that review and pics of how stunning the colour truly is.

What are your Beauty Favourites of 2015? Please share!

xoxo

My Style Bar transformation

On Friday I had the opportunity to visit Style Bar for a full consultation, colour, cut and blow. Let’s quickly chat about Style Bar before I show you how gorgeous my hair looks.

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‘Style Bar, born from a successful chain of salons with over 12 years of experience, presents a newer, fresher, trendier image that matches the image of its clientele. The newly revamped salons offer a welcoming atmosphere in a glamorous yet elegant and stylish environment. It is an environment where each creative team will bring the art of hairdressing to life.’

I visited Style Bar Pinehurst and I loved how stylish the salon is. Great job for knowing that simple most often equals elegant. Have a look:

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What to choose, what to choose?

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My appointment started off with a full consultation and the stylist really went all out to ensure that I walk out of the salon happy with my experience and the results.

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Perfect highlights.

My highlights turned out amazing and the cut is absolutely perfect. My hair looks gorgeous and healthy and it feels great. The stylist refused that I walk out of there without having my hair blow dried (I usually walk out of salons with damp hair as nobody knows how to handle my curls except me). I left it in her capable hands and this was the result:

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I think my top says it all.

I have probably only worn my hair straight about 5 times in my life, and this was the first time that I loved it. Next time I will make sure that hubby takes me out after.

This was the day after. I have no idea how my stylist knew that I wanted my little girl's highlights. Look at this!
This was the day after. I have no idea how my stylist knew that I wanted my little girl’s natural highlights. Look at this! Like mom like daughter.

I am so, so happy with my hair and I’ve received so many compliments. Thank you Style Bar for a wonderful experience and my perfect colour. I will see you again soon.

Visit the Style Bar site to find a salon near you. I highly recommend you do!

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xoxo

*Disclaimer: This service was supplied by Style Bar. I have not received compensation for this post and all opinions on the service is my own.