I this everyone gets to some point in the year were all your stuff runs out. As well as your emergency wares. It happened with my pantry in January. I always have quick standby meals but when they run out it's an issue to not cook 2 minute noodles (ramen to my other readers).
With me going through 2ndpuberty and some of my make-up/ beauty stock running low here is
my haul I made that made the bank wonder “WTF u think u rich or
wot?”:
Skin haul:
Skin Strategy Sheet masks:
Previous times purchased: Every time
I've run out, so since 2015.
The cheapest masks all round. It's a
bonus that they are sheet masks. It's easy to put on and doesn't have
the mess of a traditional face mask. My loose draw Soothing and
Calming Lavender mask was just R12.95. The BOTO Mask and serum was
R89.95 for 6. (There are 2 others in the range and those two are
awesome and cheap and are also available in loose draws or in a box
set)
Bought at: Dischem. Online here
L'oréal Revitalift System:
Previous times purchased: First time.
I think I might have bought the range
for more mature skin but I don't think it could do much damage. I've
never heard anyone say “I bought cream for mature skin and IT
MELTED MY FACE.” So I think it's safe. As I've become older I
realise so is my whole body. Sad but true. As it changes I needed to
change the products I use. And for some reason some companies think
you roll in the big money so it costs more. Will see if IT is in fact
worth it * mxm mxm* (Especially at R150 a pop
Bought at: Dischem. Online for day, night
and eye or Takealot day and night. (No eye cream Takealot? Tsk tsk)
Also at Clicks and Edgars or Red Square.
On a side note I now hate looking for
these things online for the blog because now I see there is a day
cream with SPF 30 at Clicks and Dischem. DAMN IT!
Garnier Micellar Water:
Previous times Purchased: None but I've
always wanted some.
Pinterest has a suggested feed of pins
that you might like. It sounds cool but they basically stalk your
pins and push things of that interest. Through that I found an
article (I think from Refinery 29) about how French women don't wash
their faces with soap. Since then, it was like the universe told
Garnier that I want Micellar water. A few month later PinkPeonies posted that it's now going to be available. Thanks
Universe ;-)
Bought at: Dischem for R32.95 for
125ml. Online here. Also available at Clicks.
Beauty Haul:
Garnier BB Cream Oil free in Light:
Previous times Bought: This must be my
8th time
This is my preferred, one and only and
dare I say, this is my BAE. I bought this product in it's first form
when it came out and this formula is the best. At first I though
maybe this product is just great for me but I bought tubes for my
sisters now they swears by this and I talked to another regular make
up wearer who is also a repeat buyer who loves this product. This is
a product I suggested for a first time make up wearer friend as it is
so easy to apply and blend. She used the dark shade and looked like a
unicorn. It evened out her dark spots and gave her and awesome glow.
Bought at: Dischem because it's the
cheapest at R89.95. Can be bought basically EVERYWHERE. Clicks,
Pick'n'Pay, Checkers.
Essence Coverstick in 01 Matt Sand:
Previous times bought: 3rd
time
2nd puberty brings zits and
adulting can leave bags under your eyes and I have that problem of
red besides my nose. I'm not a real fan of that supper light
concealer under the eyes. When I see it on some women it feels like
the MUA was trying to hard and looks a bit not human. This shade
blends with my BB Cream and looks seamless without the baked look.
Even when I don't put on foundation, this stuff is good for spot
covers.
Essence Gel eye pencil Waterproof in
Black Blaze:
Previous times bought: Like a
vi-i-i-i-gin
I saw this in a review on a rando blog
and decided to try it. At R41.95 its similar in price to some of the
liquid liners and cheaper than some pot gel liners. We'll see how it
goes because so far it was smooth going on to my hand and held on for
a good while and didn't really move when I rubbed it.
Bought at: Dischem. Online here. I'm
sure you can buy it at the bigger Clicks stores.
Catrice All Round Mascara in Ultra
Black 010
Previous times bought: This is my 6th
tube
This is one of the cheapest drug store
mascaras at R52.95 but what a kicker. I got so so many compliments on
my lashes. Stupid but right. Every time they though they were fake or
extensions. Nope it's just my cheap ass mascara being a boss. I
always will love Maybeline's green and pink but TTYL for now.
Bought at Dischem. (Apparently it's not
available online. NOT FOR YOU!)
Batiste Dry shampoo in Sassy and Daring
Wild
Previous times bought: Once
With coloured hair I try to minimize
washing it. I can go 3 to 4 days until things get weird. Some times
it once or twice it gets weird by day 2. Or something comes up on day
3 and I can't wash it that morning. This stuff is the answer.
Bought at Clicks
Health Haul:
Nature's Choice Chia Seeds:
Previous times purchased: 3
Now this is the wonder seed the health
world has been losing their minds to lately. I don't drink it every
day or put it in smoothies and claim it ti give me energy. I see this
more as a way to add nutrition to thing. Sometimes I make this to drink. I also like this pudding recipe. You won't believe
how delicious it is. I add a teaspoon of seeds to yoghurt. It's super
crunchy. I also like making a whole wheat wrap sandwich with peanut
butter and banana and adding a sprinkle of chia.
Bought at Dischem. Also at any retailer
with a Nature's Choice stand like Checkers, Pick'n'Pay and Clicks.
(Also check Health Connection's Chia seeds)
Cellufresh Eye drops:
Previous times bought: 1
These are the drops that my optometrist
previously prescribed me. And with second puberty there's weird
allergies that creep up. Now I'm giving a pet away because I have a
small allergy.
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For the redness I just drop a few drops
in my alien eye and it's better.
Bought at Dischem.
Zinplex Fruity-Veg Quick Fix Vitamin
and Mineral Gel in Exotic Goji Berry and Citrus.
Previous times bought: less that 0
Now if you know me personally (and if
you you didn't now you will) I am kind of addicted to energy things.
The drinks, the syrups and now, the easiest, sachets. Most are under
R7 and are real easy to ingest. I saw them and thought I would give
them a try. Especially since there is no caffeine and no alcohol in
it.
*After note: This stuff tastes like food. It's weird and I don't hate it.
Bough at Dischem. (it's by the usual
suspects of energy sachets)
McNab's Supercharge
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| Thumbs up then you know it's good or that I have a problem |
Previous times bought: Like 50.
No Caffeine. Come back here. I love
you. You know that. Most mornings I need a kick in the ass to start
functioning. Now I like products with a short ingredient list. Like
the Micellar water or that there ingredients that tell me exactly
what they are or were they are from as per the Zinplex with
ingredients like honey and olive, grape and flax oil. Now McNab's is
the best of both Short understandable list. No Alcohol, no fillers
and no GMO. I have 5 to 6 sachets on hand and I don't feel as
dependent on it every day as other energy supplements made me feel. I
also like the company's vibe. Here is their website.
Bought at Dischem. Online here. Also at
Clicks (Check out for the three for two deals), PicknPay and even
when picking up bread and milk at the friendly Spar.
Bonus points if you also buy their
Marula snack jellies.
Vital Vita-Slim
Previous times purchased: once
I don't in general buy slimming
capsules. I believe the best fat burner is exercise and a healthy
diet. I'm just taking these to get me over the plateau of holding
weight. Besides don't you score points for using a product with
Gacinia Cambogia because it's so in right now?
Bought at Dischem. Can also be bought
at Checkers, Clicks and on Vital's website.
R10 Soap dispensers.
The cheapest of the haul. Now I kept
saving hand wash bottles and decant my shampoo and conditioner in it.
I was tired of having heavy Tresemmé bottles in the shower. Half are upside down or slipping out of my hand. The other bonus is I started using less product because there isn't a lot of excess shampoo and conditioner coming out. I ought these because not all hand wash bottles are designed equally. And when you buy other soap dispensers they are usually made of something breakable. I don't want to drop a bottle and end up needing to get stitches. F*ck that sh*t. Showering, minding your own business and then you get stitched up because soap is slippery.
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I was tired of having heavy Tresemmé bottles in the shower. Half are upside down or slipping out of my hand. The other bonus is I started using less product because there isn't a lot of excess shampoo and conditioner coming out. I ought these because not all hand wash bottles are designed equally. And when you buy other soap dispensers they are usually made of something breakable. I don't want to drop a bottle and end up needing to get stitches. F*ck that sh*t. Showering, minding your own business and then you get stitched up because soap is slippery.
Honourable mentions to good products
bought pre-haul:
Clicks Hair oil With Rosemary and
Argan oil.
I love the V05
Miracle Oil but I don't see that product on the shelves and more. So
I replaced it with this.
Bought at Fruit
and Veg Food Lovers market. I use it to boost up my creams or to
remove heavy make up. I also use it as cuticle oil. I used it as a
hair mask as well.
I have gross
feet. If you want an awesome close miracle cream that can make you
wear sandals the next day. Here is your instant satisfaction.
Zam-Buk Multi-purpose Herbal Body
Cream
I was looking
for a body cream without SLS and parabens. (Why is there a foaming
agent in body cream?) Wooh here it is. (Bought mine at Spar but available at Clicks and Dischem)
AND THAT'S WHY I
am stocked but broke
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