Welcome to my blog

My name is Charlene and welcome to Pretty Please Charlie. Here I share news and reviews of beauty products, toys, events, fashion and whatever else I feel may add value to your life. I realise that a new lipstick or a Nirvana tee (which I am still searching for by the way) may not be life-changing, but if it can put a smile on your face, I’ve done my job. I try my best to keep this a positive space as life is hard enough, so expect to only see positive reviews. Oh, and I try to add a healthy dose of giveaways, because who doesn’t like to win?! I hope you enjoy your time here!

Introducing the new E45 Face Care Range

I don’t know how change of season affects your skin, but mine hates it. The best way to calm my enraged skin during this time, is to go back to basics and use gentle and soothing products.

The new E45 face care range landed in SA a couple of months ago and I couldn’t wait to find out if the range was what my skin needed.

SKNlogic C15 Booster

Did you know that a Vitamin C serum can help fight off the signs of aging and keep your skin looking younger?

The SKNlogic C15 Booster does just that.

Beauty oil for every season

I love face, body and hair oils. My skin is temperamental though, so I can’t use the same beauty oil throughout the year.

Here are a few of my favourite oils for every season.

The Benefits of Castor Oil

If you haven’t jumped on the castor oil bandwagon yet, this is another sign that you should.

I folded and was influenced to try this golden elixir, and I have experienced the amazing benefits of castor oil for myself.

The River Siding Rondawel – a magical weekend getaway

My husband recently surprised me with a weekend away. My, oh, my, he got it so right! Our friends have a picture in their home of them at The River Siding Rondawel taken years ago and I’ve been dreaming of a River Siding weekend for the longest time.

Dreams do come true…

The River Siding Rondawel

Introducing the new SKIN functional Body Range

SKIN functional released their new body range a couple of months ago, and it’s simply perfect.

Now we can experience the SKIN functional difference, all over. Introducing the new SKIN functional Body Range…

What to pack for a cruise

Planning on going on a cruise and not sure what to pack?

We went on a cruise in January and I want to share with you my top tips on what to pack for a cruise.

What to pack for a cruise

The BEST chocolate cake EVER! And it’s vegan

If you don’t eat cake, I don’t think we can be friends. Kidding! Not really ;) Today I want to share with you the BEST chocolate cake recipe EVER! And it’s vegan.

We used to bake an AMAZING chocolate cake when I was a kid and it contained no eggs and no dairy! Yay for being vegan/vegetarian friendly.

The BEST chocolate cake EVER! And it’s vegan

Courage For Life Study Bible For Women

Thanks to CUM Books I have finally found the study Bible I’ve been looking for.

The Courage For Life Study Bible For Women is a beautiful Bible and one I will treasure for ever.

Tattoo After Care – treat your art the way it deserves

Last Christmas I received the best present ever – my husband gave me a tattoo voucher and I got the tattoo that I’ve dreamed of for ages.

I still can’t get over how beautiful it is. If you love your tattoos, you know how important it is to treat your art the way it deserves.

Cool Stool -Your daily ‘good gut’ gift

Everywhere you turn you see documentaries, articles, social media posts all talking about gut health. Is it overkill? Most definitely not. This is a topic that needs to be talked about.

I know too many people who suffer from chronic gut issues. Myself included. It’s time to make a change and adding Cool Stool to my diet is the first step in my journey to good gut health.

TranquilTub muscle soak refreshes body and mind

We all need a couple of moments to unwind and destress after a long day, and I can’t imagine many things more relaxing than a long soak in the tub.

TranquilTub transforms your bath into a luxurious haven of tranquillity which leaves you feeling calm and refreshed.

Falling in love with Forelsket Jewellery

I adore silver jewellery and I have recently discovered the absolute magic of Forelsket.

Have a look… you will fall in love too.