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Juliette Armand Opsis Therapy Eye Brightening Gel

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According to the brand this line has the following advantages:

  • The answer to plastic surgery with high-tech cosmetics
  • Active ingredients that define future Cosmetology
  • A stamp of responsible safety: parabens free, propylene glycol free, mineral oil free, allergen free and dermatologically tested
  • Complete individual therapies with strict Treatment Protocols
  • Extremely precise therapy system, assuring highly efficient, predetermined results.

I received the Opsis Therapy Eye Brightening Gel and I was very keen to give it a go as this was my first time trying anything by this brand.

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First off, how can you not love the gorgeous and novel packaging? I mean really. It is such a treat to use… just because it’s so cool. Moving on. The packaging is very effective too as you can dispense the exact amount you need and there are no ‘dirty’ fingers spoiling the rest of your product. The rubber cap also doubles as a massager as you can use it to massage the product into the area. Honestly, I still prefer using my fingers, but it’s there if you want to use it.

The product itself is said to immediately and visibly reduce dark circles and swelling in the sensitive eye contour area and it moisturises, tones and refreshes the eye contour.

The gel has a balmy consistency which spreads easily and is quickly absorbed. It leaves the skin under my eyes feeling soft and smooth which makes it great to use before applying make-up to the area. It also has an immediate cooling and refreshing effect which is lovely, especially after a rough night with Cara. And I am glad to report that dark circles are brightened. Moms rejoice!

Opsis Therapy Eye Brightening Gel retails for R725 (10ml).

You can follow Juliette Armand on Twitter or visit the international site HERE. Juliette Armand is brought to you by Poise Brands and you can call them on +27 11 033 0500 to find a stockists near you.

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*Disclaimer: This product was sent to me for review purposes. I have not received compensation for this post and the opinions on the product are my own.

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Wema brings you the natural goodness of Mafura and Shea Butter

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‘Mafura Butter (Trichilia Emetica) or Natal Mahogany Butter is rich in essential fatty acids (palmitic, stearic, oleic and linoleic) and has been shown to have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity due to the presence of limonids such as Trichilin A’.

Now I have no idea what most of that means and why it’s good for you, but the anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial part caught my attention. This means that the butter could be great to treat enflamed eczema. And I am happy to say it is. I have used it to treat both mine and Cara’s and I am very happy with the results. It is a fantastic skin moisturiser and great treatment for dry and brittle hair.The butter itself is a caramel colour and the scent has ‘yummy nutty undertones’ (stolen from the web as I had no idea how to describe the scent).

‘Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii) or Karité Butter is rich in proteins of oleic acid, excellent moisturizer and emollient, provides extraordinary softness to dry skin protecting the tissues.’

I was so excited to try Shea Butter as most of my favourite moisturisers contain this wonder ingredient. I have used the Shea butter to moisturise my hands and cuticles and I have used it as a hair treatment. You can’t easily top the moisturising qualities of Shea Butter. I have also used it as an all over body moisturiser for Cara and it can’t be beat. I apply it after her bath in the evening and her skin still feels soft and supple the next morning. Note that her skin is extremely dry because of her eczema and the cold weather. In short, I LOVE Shea butter. The Shea Butter is white in colour with a feint scent that is actually quite pleasant.

Both of these butters come in a solid and I use a teaspoon to scrape some product from the pot. Both butters melt in your hands (with a little bit of work), but I find that the Mafura Butter melts a bit easier. Because of the delayed absorption of the butters into the skin, they are suitable as medium oils for massage. I find that the Shea Butter absorbs a little bit quicker. For this reason I prefer the Shea Butter as a moisturiser.

Both of these products are amazing and with so many uses, I will make sure to have at least one of them in the house from now on.

Shea Butter and Mafura Butter both retail for R100 for 100ml.

Visit Wema for more info, or you can like their Facebook page and follow them on Twitter.

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*Disclaimer: These products were sent to me for review purposes. I have not received compensation for this post and the opinions on the products are my own.