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BABOR Cleansing – HY-OL & Photoactive

I’m a huge fan of cleansing oils. I just find them to do a better job of cleaning the skin with less effort, and they remove makeup like magic without any hectic scrubbing. One of the oils I’ve been loving recently is BABOR Hy-Ol, which I’ve been using as a cleansing system together with BABOR Phytoactive. This two-step cleaning process is the ultimate cleansing system! BABOR offers 4 different Phytoactive formulations, so you can customize your cleansing routine based on your skin’s needs. BABOR HY-OL is a soap-free cleansing oil, that deeply, yet gently cleanses the skin. It contains quillaja extract, which acts like a dirt magnet, removing more dirt from the skin. It’s a legendary product, that was developed more than 50 years ago by the company’s founder, Dr Michael Babor. Free of preservatives, BABOR HY-OL contains a blend of soybean oil, sesame oil and peanut oil – which work wonders at lifting and removing oil-soluble particles from the skin. So it’s a magic makeup remover! After cleansing, skin feels soft and supple and not taught (like many cleansers tend to leave the skin). It also smells amazing! Like a very satisfying, revitalizing aroma-therapeutic treatment. Start with BABOR HY-OL…

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May 18, 2015

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Beauty Scoop – New Brands, New Products & Some Oldies I’ve Discovered

There are so many new skincare launches, new brands and even some older products that I’ve tried for the time. So, I thought I’d put them all into one beauty scoop for ya to enjoy. These also make for great products as we head into winter … Eau Thermale Avène The fabulous French range with its iconic Thermal Spring Water is here! The entire range, exclusive to selected Clicks nationwide, is made using the key ingredient – Avène Thermal Spring Water, which is located deep within the Haut Languedoc Natural Park. This natural spring water contains active molecules that originate from a fascinating micorflora that only survives in the extremely deep, pure crystal-clear Avène water. This is a completely new brand for me, and so far I am loving the Avène Thermal Spring Water (R149,95 for 150ml). It can be used for a multitude of things like; removing makeup, soothing tired eyes, boosting skincare efficacy, soothing overheated skin, setting your makeup and even calming razor burn. BABOR Another exciting skincare range is from German brand BABOR. They specialize in precision skincare designed to renew the skin. BABOR is an international company with a long standing family tradition (since 1956). It’s manufactured and packaged in state-of-the-art production facilities in Aachen, Germany. They are famous for…

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March 25, 2015

Three New, Super Hydrating Face Creams

Do you change your skincare regime in winter? Although I’m not totally convinced that it’s winter yet – Durbs was 35 yesterday, an absolute scorcher! – Experts over at WebMD reckon a skincare change in the colder, drier months is a must. They offer some really great tips in this article, so read up! Now, if you’re looking at investing in a super hydrating cream, check out these new products I recently tried, tested and loved, just for you! There’s a product from the US, a product from France and one from Spain – Ole! My skin feels super soft and very well hydrated after using these creams, so I’ll definitely stick to them over Winter! Want to know more? Just click the black arrow to the right to get started… Another really cool hydrating moisturizer to try – and a product that’s Proudly South African – is OptiPhi Moisture Control Ultra. I did a full product review on it not too long ago, so be sure to check it out here.

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May 4, 2012