Nail Polish Collection

My Addiction

Hi my name is Rochelle and I am a nail polish addict. It started 2 years ago whilst youtubing and came across MissJenFABULOUS and her obsession with nail polish, fashion and the beauty industry. She does these awesome nail art designs and techniques with easy-to-do youtube videos. It was love at first sight. My collection is not that BEEEG I'm still working on it, if only my mum and sister replace what they use and lose. I don't buy any specific brands, if the quality and pigmentation is good I'd give it a try. It's important to invest in a good base and top coat though, I love and use AVON Nail Experts Mineral Fix and SALLY HANSEN Mega Shine top coat. I don't believe in spending hundreds of rands on a little addiction, all my nail polishes are bought during sales at Clicks. I especially love Sally Hansen, Jessica and the Essence range. Here is my collection...

Rubybox January 2013

What's in my Box!

• Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Frizz Remedy Deep Treatment x2
• Schwarzkopf Gliss Marrakesh Oil & Coconut Shampoo and Conditioner
• L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Total Repair 10 SPF20
• Profusion Sunscreen Cream SPF30
• Rubybox Tools Make-up Removal Sponge
• R20 off Voucher when you spend R100 or more on Piz Buin at Clicks.

Favourite Lip Products

I don't know any female who ain't a sucker for lip products, who own more lip products then needed. Ranging from lipsticks to glosses, but why are we drawn to own every new lip product on the market. I for one am drawn to lip skincare products mainly due to having major dry lips. I do love and admire ladies that can pull off a red lip look, I'm yet to find the perfect lipstick formula to suit my dry lips. Here is a list of my recent and not so recent favourite lip products:

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant

I first heard about the wonders of this product back when I did a makeup course. A must versatile product you'll find in all makeup artist kits. Its uses include treatment of symptoms such as chapping, peeling or flaking due to minor burns, sunburn, windburn, scrapes, abrasions and cracked lips. I love adding it before adding any lip color to my lips. Not only does it moisturize my lips but adds a gloss shine finish. 

Colour payoff: Clear shine

Lush Latte Lip Tint 
For a more subtle tint I love this shade by Lush. It's gives you a golden sunkissed beach babe look and its light coffee scent is delish. See image below. Ingredients include Jojoba and Japan Wax to soften the lips. It's very pigmented so a little goes a long way.
Colour Payoff: Bronze

Sleek Makeup Pout Polish SPF15 - Electro Peach

The color might shock you but have no fear, it has a sheer payoff. I love the "just kissed" look when your lips are all juicy and plump with a hint of red. It's very moisturizing, I love the packing with a screw on lid and the SPF 15 gets a "high 5" from me.

Color payoff: Just kissed

Labello Pure - Mint & Minerals

My everyday go-to-lip-saver. Works best for my dry lips, keeps it moisturized, soft and kissable. The mint invigorates the senses while the minerals revitalize and improve the skins lip structure.

Colour payoff: Clear

Caribbean Grapefruit & Orange Lip Balm

This you'll find at my bedside. I like to plop this on before bedtime to help moisturize and condition my lips. Colour payoff: Clear

Left: Sleek Pout Polish in Electo Peach
Right: Lush Latte Lip Tint

HAPPY 2013

December Tanqueray Edition Rubybox

So I've opted for the Tanqueray Rubybox, see inside my box...

Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream - Light & Medium

I've officially converted to Garnier BB Cream since being launched into SA in September. It's become my everyday product. Smoothes fine lines, blurs imperfections, evens tones and adds a glow, 24hr protection and has a SPF15. A 50ml tube lasts me up to 4 months. BB Creams is the future.

Rubybox Tools - Foundation Brush 
Finally I own a foundation brush. Its a soft synthetic brush, great as it wont absorb the product meaning a little foundation goes a long way. Great quality brush too. I find using a brush you can get a more coverage. Valued at R149.95

Black Opal Invisible Oil Blocking Powder
This has never been a necessity for me but since using Garnier BB Cream, by late evening I tend to look a bit shiny. So I gave this a try. Dusted a tiny bit on my T-zone and boom I was shine free. The invisible formula makes it perfect for any skin tone and a perfect sample size to add to my makeup bag.

Bys Nail Enamel - Astro Gold 
Being a complete nail-polish addict, I was very pleased to see this. I'm not familiar with the brand but very pleased with the product. The color appears gold in this image but its actually a beautiful rose gold finish. ♥

Tanqueray
Included was a tiny bottle of Tanqueray, cocktail recipes and a compact mirror.

November Glossybox

It is with great sadness to let ya'll know (those that don't know already) that Glossybox South Africa has closed down. The November Glossybox is the last :'( I read that email with a heavy heart, even today it still hurts. Why??? Glossybox Why??? 

I loved you from the beginning, you surprised me every month, gave me insight to products i've not known about and gave me beautiful skin. I'll never forget you.

Sans Soucis Cleansing Milk - A silky smooth face wash applied to damp skin. It gently removes makeup and dirt leaving you with a silky surface. I'm a lover of Sans Soucis since being introduced by Glossybox.
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Maria Garcia Repair Firming Gel - The cheap packaging might through you off but this gets a HIGH 5 from me. Recommended for those 30 and older to help slow down the aging process. Yep 30 is around the corner for me, so anti-ageing excite me these days.

Schwarzkopf Gliss Marrakesh Oil & Coconut Shampoo - Yet to try out as I'm very meticulous about using same brand Shampoos and Conditioners together. Should be perfect for my dry hair.

4Flavour Indian Bracelet Set - A 5pc mixed bangle set. Would look great with the Bohemian trend I ♥ so much.

Selection of Fine Fragrances - I assume since closing down, these extra's were thrown in the final box. These were all samples from previous Glossyboxes (see previous posts for individual reviews).

• Prada Candy
• Calvin Klein Euphoria
• Chloe Love
• Carolina Herrera L'eau

♥ Farewell Glossybox South Africa ♥

October Glossybox

Rather delayed with this month Glossybox review as I wasn't pleased with the pics I took below and never had the time to redo them. So without further ado here's my review...

L'oreal Tecni Art 5 - I'm not a fan of styling products. I have a fear of damaging my hair and not using the product correctly. I'm not very experimental when it comes to my hair. I do colour my hair x3 a year and I'm on a mission to get my hair to its healthiest and longest form. I will save this for a Summer Day after many beaches day I've got planned.

Everything Hair - Scalp Massager - I ♥ this. It's a circular massage brush with soft plastic bristles. It cups nicely in between 2 fingers for a really good invigorating, refreshing head massage. And who's not a sucker for a good head massage? Here's something not many know about me, I have a slight indent on the top middle of my head. Hilarious I know. Massaging that specific spot (it does feel creepy at first, my own mother don't want to touch my scalp lol) feels like a full body massage for me. TRUTH! Those brave enough to offer me a head massage, left my hair in knots. Now with my scalp massager, I can DIY without the knots. You can use the massager to work in your shampoo as it helps remove dirt from your scalp too and its only 25bucks.

Clip In Hair - Made of 100% human Remy Indian hair, hair we dream of. They easy to clip in and I received a trendy pink shade. I'll be rocking my clip in hair this Sunday at the Avon Justine iThemba Walkathon in aid of Breast Cancer.

Calvin Klein Euphoria (Women) - I quite like this fragrance. A blend of exotic fruits, rich black orchids and sensual woods. Will definitely be adding this to my wishlist.

Calvin Klein Encounter (Men) - ♥ This gets me weak in the knees. A blend of freshness, warm cognac and sensual woods. Drool...

4Flavour Earrings - Pleased to see a 6 pack of studs as I only wear stud earrings. The turquoise hearts are my favourite. Gotta ♥ 4Flavour. I am wearing the bottom center studs today :)

Also packaged inside is 15% off voucher from EverythingHair. Free Delivery on all orders over R800 and it literally stocks everything you hair needs.

Gotta ♥ Glossybox

My First RubyBox

Here's to my first Rubybox. I was hoping to qualify for the limited edition Khiels box but fell short, nonetheless I'm pleased with my box. Rubybox (just like Glossybox) is a monthly subcription of 4-5 beauty samples for you to try out for a smaller fee of 100 bucks (incl delivery). Packaged in a petite slim black box it contained some useful products.

Green Cross Rough Skin Remover - Upon opening the box the first thing you smell is this amazing scent of Camomile and Peach. I've used Green Cross products before and its a favorite of mine. Used on clean dry skin, just after a bath, apply either to hands, elbows or feet. The stone granules remove any rough skin, wipe away any excess granules and leaves you with moisturized delicious smelling skin. 

Sally Hansen Nails & Cuticle Hand Creme - My must have with me everyday, everywhere. I'm obsessed with hand cream as I have very dry skin, especially after washing my hands. I keep hand cream in all my hand bags. I love this Sally Hansen 24 hour moisture creme, rich in Shea Butter and a refreshing lemon scent.  I love an all in one product that soften hands, smooths the cuticles and conditions your nails.

Rubybox Tools Eye Lash Curler - I'm grateful for my long lashes but amped to receive this since I'm considering going back into Makeup. It comes with two spare pads (white rubber).

Guess Seductive - ♥♥♥ This is the kinda scent that excites me. It contains Bergamot, Florentin orris and warm Vanilla. It literally is Seductive in a bottle. A must add to my wishlist.

Zehra Age Beautifully - Here's a product said to turn back time to more youthful skin. Never heard about this product before and cant say if the two samples given, works. It's a unique collagen oral supplement to help skin looking younger. Its a lightly vanilla flavoured powder form that you dilute in a glass of water, consists of vital antioxidants, Co-Enzyme Q10 and Vitamin C and free of preservatives and colourants.

I plan to keep my subscription till the year end, if it's as useful as this months box I sure will continue. Rubybox has a great online beauty store with fantastic specials, rubypoints system, a manbox etc. Start signing up ladies, ideal surprise gift to yourself for only 100 bucks and makes an excellent Xmas gift.

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