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milk_shake Integrity review

My review first appeared on Blog Addict. Thanks so much!

From the first sniff I was hooked on milk_shake. We received a couple of samples at a Blog Addict event and then I was lucky enough to win two products. I am hooked on this divinely scented hair care brand and my curls are looking fabulous. If I do say so myself.

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milk_shake Integrity Nourishing Shampoo

The shampoo is salt- and sulphate-free and contains organic Muru Muru butter. Muru Muru butter is rich in fatty acids that are very nourishing, soothing and moisturising for both hair and skin, and the Vitamin A repairs, nourishes and strengthens the hair. My hair feels cleansed, soft and smooth after every wash. And my hair is less frizzy. The shampoo is my favourite from the products I received and it gets two thumbs up. The shampoo retails for R250.

milk_shake Integrity Intensive Treatment

This treatment is suitable for all hair types and also contains nourishing Muru Muru Butter. Because my hair is extremely dry, I was worried that the treatment would be too ‘light’, but it is performing well as a daily conditioner. My hair is left soft and smooth with no build-up (which is awesome). I would really like to try the Argan Deep Treatment as I think that would work very well with these dry locks of mine. R246.

I also received a sample of milk_shake’s Argan Oil treatment. The mix of silicones and nourishing organic Argan oil leaves my hair feeling soft and gives incredible shine. This frizz-busting formula is perfect for my dry hair and just a few drops is all I need for silky smooth curls. I need more!  This oil retails for R308 for 50ml.

I am very impressed with this brand. The quality is superb, the packaging is simple and attractive and the results are fabulous.

For more info on milk_shake you can check out their Facebook page.

xoxo

 

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Sun Ceutic 50 – Anti-Aging Sun Protection

Bicarb paste, baby oil and the smell of boiling hot tan cans. Those are the first images that come to mind when I think of tanning when I was at school. I can remember my mom and her friends lying next to the pool for days on end during the summer holidays and the kids picking at the scabs that formed on their foreheads and noses after spending hours in the pool. Back then nobody was really bothered by the fact that burning yourself to a crisp to get that beautiful bronze tan was actually the worst idea in the world. No hats, no shade and definitely no sunscreen.

Luckily we now know better, but for some of us most of the damage has been done. The older I get, the more the pigmentation and sun spots are starting to show. Let that be a warning to you! I am only 36 and I have huge sun spots on my legs… like an old antie.

I am trying my best to look after my skin a bit better, but to be honest I still struggle to apply sunscreen to my face every day. Most of the products I have tried either leave me feeling like I’m wearing a mask and I’m being suffocated or it makes my skin extremely oily. So I usually try to use moisturisers and foundations that contain an SPF, but I realise that it isn’t always enough.

I think I may have found my holy grail sunscreen…  Dermaceutic’s Sun Ceutic 50.

‘Dermaceutic Sun Ceutic is more than just a sunscreen: it combines the benefits of the powerful stem cell stimulator phycosaccharide AIP, hyaluronic acid and aloe vera. Its microdispersed mineral filters guarantee perfect transparency. It contains both physical and chemical UVA and UVB protecting ingredients and powerful anti-ageing agents.’
‘Dermaceutic Sun Ceutic is more than just a sunscreen: it combines the benefits of the powerful stem cell stimulator phycosaccharide AIP, hyaluronic acid and aloe vera. Its microdispersed mineral filters guarantee perfect transparency. It contains both physical and chemical UVA and UVB protecting ingredients and powerful anti-ageing agents.’

First things first: it contains effective UVA/UVB filters with SPF 50. That’s what you want; very high protection. That’s great, but what I love about this product is that it doesn’t feel greasy at all. It feels like a light moisturiser that sinks into my skin. After it’s absorbed, I can’t feel it at all. It doesn’t cause excess oiliness and shine and it doesn’t affect my make-up in any way. It’s like it’s not even there. My skin is also very sensitive and prone to eczema. I have not had any negative reactions to this product. That’s probably because it contains no Oxybenzone, Octocrylene, Paraben or fragrance.

I highly recommend this sunscreen, especially if you have sensitive and/or oily skin.

RRP R400.

Contact Conquest to find a stockist near you.

xoxo

 

*Disclaimer: This product was supplied for review purposes. I have not received compensation for this post and the opinion on the product is my own.