March 2018 Favourites

I have nothing cutesie to say so let's jump in!:

Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer:

This is an OG Beaty Guru favourite. We got most of their products and last year I saw a distrubutor sneak peeking it. No lies ES ESSPENSIVE at R220 for 11 grams BUT compared to Benefit Hoola mini of 4 grams at R215 and R400 and what for 8 grams full size it is a great price. 

It's a great neutral Bronzer That blends like a dream. They have launched 3 additional shades in the US and I am sure we will get them eventually as most of the Dischems are SOLD OUT. If you want it and see it, get yourself one because they go quickly.

DIY Colour booster Shampoo and Conditioner:

I while ago I coloured my hair pink again. I was scared of the fade because I had an events and a lot of social things happening. So I mixed up some of the colour (ReNew Perfect Colour in Pink Passion) with Shampoo and conditioner. A while ago I had issues with discoloured blond hair and toned it with the Sapphire Blue and conditioner.

Pick n Pay Real Clothing Track Suit:

Last winter I was looking for a nice Tracksuit and this year PnP is coming through for me. They come in Dark Grey, Light Grey, White, Black, Pink and Olive. Because of my hair colour (Pink doesn't really go with Olive and Pink on Pink is too Pink) I got a Black and Light Grey set. Tops and bottoms sold separate.

R50 Woolworths Stir Fry:

In my local Woolworths I found a bundle deal on egg noodles, julienne stir fry mix and Sweet and Sour sauce for R50. All I need to buy is what ever protein. Quick to make, healthy and delicious.

DIY Vitamin C Booster:

As per the previous post you can see I am having a Woolies moment. A few times I picked up an orange juice vitamin C booster. R16 for 100 ml started to get too bouj for me. I hacked it with Sir Juice, Nature's Choice Turmeric and Cayenne pepper. For 500ml I added 2 teaspoons of each. Though next time I will add less Cayenne because I'm not strong enough.

This it what I drink to shake the after lunch slump.

Candy Crush Saga:

Wow did you know your favourite Facebook procrastination game still is around? You know other than Farmville. (RIP Chocolate Milk Cows and your corn and tomato plants) I'm not hawking this app because not #spons. I have been enjoying it again. It doesn't consume my time as I always remember it doing. I'm at level 539. they designed some levels to be 'Super Hard' but I still enjoy it. I always remember some being 'Super Annoying'. Bonus points if you send invites to people who post that they don't want to be sent invites because they don't play games.

Used my creative SkIlLZz:

I found myself in different social settings this month. Usually as a social introvert it made me anxious. I dealt with it with my creative skills. Now I will not compete with Project Runway or audition for Master Chef or Bake Off but I can get by. It helps me manage with social interaction. THE WoRsT, rIgHt! Because I have things already (ingredients/ Pattern and fabric) I just add to use my skill to put it together. FREE.

Finally that's my things for Feb now go use your skillzzz!

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Mall of the South: Not really a Haul haul.

Yeah more like a “Wanted to get BB cream but got carried away looking for a lipstick” thing.

Arm swatches so you know I'm real.

Yardley London got me all: They are not the same. They are similar.

 

Okay, these are the same.

All was done at Mall of the South. Here are the details:

Clicks:

This is a big Clicks so it's got the full roll out of all their stocked brands like OPI, Essie, WnW and Essence.

Wet 'n Wild MegaLast Lip Color in Cherry Bomb: My one sister and I are riding the 90's vampy dark lip trend. After doing some heavy internet swatch research I decided this was the one. And they only had that. One. And no testers. I have previously bought 'Bare it all' as a MAC 'Velvet Teddy' dupe and I loved it. They also didn't have 'Vamp it up' in stock but I did swatch it and it is good. I will have YOU, 'VAMP IT UP'

R44.95

(See later in the post I did purchase another Cherry Bomb and a Vamp it up at my local Clicks.)

Clicks Baby wipes: My arm was getting full of lipstick so I bought some wet wipes. R8.95 for 10

Oh So Heavenly Vanilla Cup Cake Bubble Balm: First saw it on PinkPeonies and bought it the next day. Here is my previous one:

Cool packaging without the EOS price @ R29.95 (If I went last week it was 3 for 2 but who's checking that)

Wet 'n Wild Wildshine Nail Color in Kaleidoscope: Recently I have found out what the term is of the feelings I feel because I am attracted to rainbow holographic things: I AM HOLOSEXUAL.That is the only reason I bought this. Great price at R24.95

Cardies:

"We don't like your big camera so we'll stare at you from down here"

SPCA support beaded Bracelets: I bought one a while ago and wanted the pink, white and blue one. And for a while I saw bracelets for the Red Paw Project. Because of uneducated people and my two dogs being at harm. this is a charity that is getting my money. The Lilo & Stitch is R55 and the steel beads of the Red Paw Project is R150

Dischem:

They had a stock taking during the week so there where people with open boxes every where. I got offered a free skin analysis but I wasn't sure if they would be able to see my skin through the contour, hard layer of concealer and powder.

SkinStrategy Sheet mask loose draws: That's how you know it's getting close to month end. Loose draw sheet masks. Face and neck Boto Mask and serum R14.95 and Soothing and calming Face Mask R12.95.

McNabs SuperCharge Energy Drink in Sparkling Rasberry: How do you thing this post is getting written? Magic? No way son. Anything I can read the ingredients of and understand what they mean, is good in my book. (also Vegan and made with No Genetically Modified ingredients because that is who I am now.) R19.25

Catrice All Round Mascara in Ultra black: Uhg! Yes! I bought it again! At R52.95 try to find a better one.

LA Girl Endless Semi Permanent Auto lipliner in Dark Plum: I bought this liner in True Red and it is true boss. This is the liner I want to pair with the WnW Cherry Bomb.

H&M

Just a slouchy beanie and wool hat. Walking with that bag makes you look like a bad bi*ch. This is the photo I sent my sisters telling them to get on my level:

And that is it.

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Here are some bonus swatches:

LA Girl Endless Auto Lip liner in Dark Plum

Wet 'n Wild MegaLast in Cherry Bomb over LA Girl Endless Auto Lip liner in Dark Plum. I got this combo for my sister and called it the #Noempielipkit in IDGAF

Wet 'n Wild MegaLast in Cherry Bomb

Wet 'n Wild MegaLast in Vamp it Up

More swatches:

Wet 'n Wild in Kaleidoscope

K bye now.

Now I'm Broke Haul

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 8^th 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: 3^rd time

2^nd 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.

Bought at: Dischem for R36.95. Online here. Available on Takealot and Clicks.

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 6^th 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.

look at that camera fear face.

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

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.

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.

Hoelson Sisters Coconut Face oil inLavender and Rosemary.

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.

Oh So Heavenly Foot Spa Sleep on It Overnight Treatment

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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June 2015 favourites

The first month of winter and so far it hasn't been really cold though there were 3 days that were an exception. I know because I don't have 'blains as yet *knocking on wood*. Now Last month I stared editing my favourites too late so it didn't make the cut for being relevant. I nearly forgot this month so here it is!:

Japanese style Under eye Blush:

It's a trend called 'me no shita chiiku' and I enjoy doing my blush like that. Cream, tint or powder blushes all work well.

Sock Bun:

 

Chances are you've seen this somewhere before. Instead of wearing a hat on bad hair days I bun it up with old tired socks. Just cut off the toes and roll up the sock. I bun up after washing my hair for no heat curls the next day. When my hair is too clean and I want to have a bun, I tie it into a pony so it's neat and secure, spray it with some dry shampoo or hair spray for it to have some texture. (You can tie it with your hair slicked back or usually I roughly pony my hair with bumps). Put the hair through the middle of the sock doughnut and wrap your hair around the sock pushing it back through the hole in the bottom. Make sure the sock is covered with hair.

Scarves:

Knitted, bright or neutral. I love them all. I like even wearing sarongs as huge scarves.

Fitbit:

 

I like this bit of tech. It's not really my own. It's my sister's. It really makes you concious of your movement or lack there of. I've found that in the end of day I’m shorting a few steps to make a round number I'll be dancing around or marching in place to get numbers.

Roasted Butternut

Set oven to 180°C. Slice the butternut in half and scoop out the seeds. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 40 minutes. For something extra, after taking it out, put a few spoons of sweet corn in the cavity and add some cheese and pop back into the oven for 5-6 minutes just to heat up the corn and melt the cheese.

Chocolate with things in it.

Not a cheap exercise for your (insert fat body part) or your wallet but it's delicious. My two favourites are Lindt's Crème Brulee and Cadbury's Marvellous Creations' Popping jelly candy. MMM...

Taking stock of your food and make a weekly meal plan.

Tedious yes but necessary. Every month there is a special on meat, fish, vegetables. You portion it up, freeze and forget it. Is it still a good deal if you have to throw away the food 6-12 months down the line after you bought even more. I have a tiny freezer and even I have that problem.

Now we have Pasta Monday and steak Friday. I also bought less this month to try to finish the freezer stockpile. It forces you to be a bit more creative.

That's my stuff for the month. Have a good weekend!

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