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Win Spray Tan Products from Bisousoleil

November is definitely the beginning of summer in the Cape. It is time to get those bods summer ready and bronzed up for the beach! Spray Tan is generally the safest option but it can be a rather scary thought. You certainly do not want to end up looking like the Oros man! 😉

I am fairly lucky because I have an olive complexion but many of my friends use tanning products or have salon tanning treatments and are always on the lookout for new and better products. I recently came across Bisousoleil, an amazing local brand of sun tan products. Bisousoleil has a unique approach to sun tan and bronzing cosmetics, they have created a tan that makes you feel thinner, sexier and healthier by avoiding exposure to the sun’s UV rays, which age the skin much faster.

The Bisousoleil pack includes a step by step method to a 24/7 tan that is natural with no extremes, utilising a gradual build up that takes longer with better results. The brand offers preparation and maintenance products along with toning and anti-cellulite ingredients that will smooth, firm and moisturise your skin.

Sounds amazing, doesn’t it? Well you will be super excited to know that we are giving away some of these lovely products! One lucky reader will be well on their way to a tanned and beach ready bod in no time but wait just because I love my readers so much we are giving away a second Summer Hamper!

We are giving away one Bisousoleil Spray Tan Kit plus Tan Remover and one Summer Hamper containing a Bisousoleil Eye Gel, Facial Spritzer and Sunscreen. The total value of the prizes on offer is over R1300.00. All you need to do to enter is show some Facebook love and Tweet about the giveaway! Enter via the simple Rafflecopter form below and all these amazing goodies could be yours!
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Competition Details:

The Bisousoleil Giveaway will run from 15th November 2012, until the 25th November 2012. The winner/s will then be selected via the Rafflecopter form and announced on my blog and on Facebook. The winners will also be notified via email.
Please leave a comment on this blog, below the post, stating that you have completed the above, along with your details in the comment section below this post (please use a valid email address). Your details will be used to validate your entry if you are selected as a winner.
Conditions of entry: Anyone may enter this giveaway but please be advised that the various companies sponsoring prizes on Super Mom Blog, are based in South Africa and therefore prizes will only be shipped within South Africa. The prizes may not be exchanged for cash.

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Kiehl's Ultra Review

Today I am reviewing two products from the Kiehl’s Ultra Range – the Ultra Facial Toner and the Ultra Facial Moisturizer.

Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Toner – A toner should be a part of your everyday beauty regime but not the oil stripping variety, that quite a few brands offer. Your toner should cleanse your skin while at the same time restoring the balance that everyday elements disrupt. The Kiehl’s Ultra Toner is a pH-balanced, alcohol free toner, which effectively removes surface debris whilst hydrating and comforting the skin. The toner has a milky consistency as a posed to many that are a clear liquid, it leave your skin feeling silky and smooth rather than dry and taught. It also provides the ideal preparation for your Facial Moisturizer.

Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Moisturizer – The famous Ultra Facial Moisturizer is a light yet effective lotion that leaves skin feeling soft and nurtured. Although the formulation is light I found that being an Ultra Moisturizser, it is a bit too nourishing for my skin and it is probably better suited to dry skin. It did not make my skin overly greasy but I do imagine mid summer it might give me a bit of a “glow”. I could see myself using it in the evening, rather than for daytime application. It is recommended for all skin types and contains *Squalane, Vitamins A and Vitamin E. It is also a favourite with make-up artists for its versatility and lightweight formula! There is also an option in this range that contains an SPF15.

If you would like to try Kiehl’s products but are not in the Gauteng area, then you can order and have the products delivered to your home via Edgars Fashion Hotline! Phone 0116857000

To keep up to date with Kiehl’s in South Africa and find out about when a store is opening near you – follow them on Twitter.

*Squalane is a natural hydrocarbon and triterpene derived from a variety of plant and animal sources. It is a component of human sebum. Squalane is a saturated analog of squalene, from which it can also be produced by hydrogenation.

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My Top 4 Summer Fragrances

One of the things I love about receiving beauty boxes each month are the fragrance samples I receive! I have been introduced to some wonderful new fragrances!

Paco Rabanne Lady Million – Lady Million has been by far my favourite so far. This fragrance is described as being “sparkling yet sensual”! I love bold fragrances and Lady Million certainly packs a punch, it has distinctly fruity undertones, with one of favourites, neroli oil taking the lead. The wonderful fragrance is further enhanced by the wonderful scent of jasmine, gardenia and the spicy warmth of amber. Can you tell I LOVE it!

Calvin Klein Forbidden Euphoria – A gorgeous sexy floral fragrance, it reminds me of summer flowers! It is one of those happy fragrances, almost whimsical, it is a perfect pick-me-up fragrance if you are having a bad day. It is modern, fresh and mysteriously sexy. Its sparkling top notes seduce the senses with a blend of forbidden fruit such as mandarin, passion fruit, and iced raspberry. Finishing with a hypnotic bouquet of tiger orchid and jasmine.

CH L’eau by Carolina Herrera – This fragrance is said to be flowery on the nose but it is not overly floral. I find it rather fresh with quite a spicy finish, more of a romantic evening out fragrance – so pretty! {Mr loves it too – I may have to hint for it to appear in my Christmas stocking!} It is a fresh delicate fragrance with notes of lemon blossom, bergamot, orange, freesia, rose, violet, lily of the valley, jasmine, heliotrope, sandalwood and cinnamon.

Fame by Lady Gaga – is a Divaesque as the Diva herself, the black fluid turns transparent once it is airborne – freaky right! We would expect nothing less than off-the-wall, from the pop star! I had to do a review on it last month for the Beauty Bulletin and I must admit I was sceptical at first, as to whether I would like it but I love it! It has become my go-to evening fragrance. When sprayed on the skin you can actually see the fluid change from a black to translucent which, truth be told, is rather amazing! The scent is warm and very sensual, pretty much my favourite type of fragrance. It is very sultry and the epitome of sophistication, perfect for wearing out in the evening to compliment your sexy little LBD.

To me perfume is as much about the scent, as it is about the beautiful bottle it comes in!

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Kiehl's Creme de Corps Review

I received this amazing body lotion from Kiehl’s a short while back and I have been using it religiously ever since. I love it, it leaves my skin feeling so soft and smooth!

This was my first introduction to the brand, as they are fairly new to the country. Kiehl’s recently opened their flagship store in Sandton City, in Gauteng.

Kiehl’s Creme de Corps, is a rich hydrating All-Over Body Moisturizer and has been a firm favourite world-wide for over four decades. I can really see why! The moisturizer is enriched with oils such as Sweet Almond, Avocado, Olive Fruit, Apricot Kernel, as well as Cocoa Seed and Shea Butter. It has a rather thick constancy and looks a bit like thick custard! Although it is quite thick and creamy, there is no oily residue after application. You are left with silky smooth skin. It is perfect for use after shaving and it has a very mild fragrance, which does not irritate sensitive skin.

If you would like to try Kiehl’s products but are not in the Gauteng area, then you can order and have the products delivered to your home via Edgars Fashion Hotline! Phone 0116857000 🙂

To keep up to date with Kiehl’s in South Africa and find out about when a store is opening near you – follow them on Twitter.

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My October 2012 rubybox

October has been a rather busy month but one of my highlights each month is the arrival of my Rubybox, it is exciting to see what new products the Rubies have sent my way. My October 2012 rubybox included a how-to self-breast-examination, in aid of Breast Cancer Awareness month, something we all need to be more aware of!

My October rubybox Review:

African Extracts Rooibos Anti-Ageing Hand & Nail Cream – I am fairly besotted with hand-care and use hand cream religiously. I feel that you can really tell a person’s age by looking at the hands – so why not try to fool nature and keep them looking as young as possible! The cream is lovely and nourishing, it coats your hands well and almost acts as a barrier cream. It does have a slightly sticky feel to it once applied and a fairly strong fragrance but overall it does the job of moisturising your hands.

Gatineau Melatogenine AOX Probiotics – As I may have mentioned before I am rocking the big 40, so anti-aging is top off my priority list when it comes to buying skin care. This cream promises the whole she-bang, it is rich in antioxidants and probiotics, to slow down the visible signs of ageing. I love the feel of the cream on my skin although it is fairly thick and a tad greasy for me to use during the day but it left the skin on my face and neck silky smooth.

Kenzo Madly – first off let me say I am not a big Kenzo fan, I find their fragrances tend to be a bit overpowering and extremely floral and can give me a headache, when I wear them. I did however remain open-minded when trying the samples, out of the two Madly is definitely more me, it is floral with Jasmine notes but it also has a sensual musky element which is something I like in a fragrance.
Kenzo Flower – it has a lovely floral scent but this is not the fragrance for me, even though it has notes of vanilla which I love, I find the overall scent too sweet.
Kenzo Homme Sport – something for the man in your life! It is a rather musky fragrance, with notes of aromatic mint, ginger and cedarwood. My first thought was that it was quite a heavy fragrance but as the scent developed and it settled on Mr I decided that I quite liked it!

Rubybox Tools Eye Lash Curler – this is a new addition to Rubybox’s range of “tools”, I have never used an eye lash curler before and I must admit I was a bit nervous when trying it for the first time, scared that I would accidentally pull out all my eyelashes if I slipped. Thankfully I did not pull them out and I did notice a bit more of a up-swept curl, on my lashes but I think I still need to get the hang of using this beauty tool!

Zehra Age Beautifully – the last item in this months box is by far the most intriguing! It is an oral collagen supplement, to help you maintain youthful looking skin. I have not tried it yet and I am somewhat sceptical but hey best I try it and find out for myself. The Zehra supplement contains Peptan Collagen, to help stimulate collagen production, improve skin hydration and re-densify the dermis.

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