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My Top 4 Body Creams

Today I am sharing My Top 4 Body Creams with you, in no particular order. There are certain things a like about each one and tend to use them for different things.

Woolworths Vanilla & Brown Sugar body butter – those that know me know that I LOVE vanilla! I enjoy using body butter, especially in winter when my skin is very dry. This body butter not only smells heavenly but it is very nourishing and does not leave your skin feeling sticky. It is particularly good to use after you have shaved your legs – very soothing!
Beautiful Earth Ylang-Ylang & Rosewood body butter – this is really an amazing product which I reviewed a few months back. It is a wonderfully pure body butter made from only natural ingredients and essential oils, it has a soft subtle fragrance, which matches its pretty pink colour. My tub is just about empty, so it is definitely time to order more.
Busby Liquid Gold Intensive Moisturiser – this is not solely a body cream but I am using it as one. It is extremely moisturising for dry skin and also good for sensitive skin as it contains natural oils and beeswax. I would even go so far as to say it would be great for baby’s skin. It has a fairly thick consistency but is non-greasy and does not have much of a fragrance.
Innoxa Balance Body Lotion with green tea extracts – this is one of the products that I received in my July rubybox and instantly feel in love with it. It is light and non-greasy and smells absolutely amazing, good enough to eat really!!

What is your favourite body cream or body butter? Please share them with us and what you love about them!

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My beauty pick of the week this week is a new shade of nail polish I am trying out for spring. It is from the Mavala range, no. 98, called Marrakech. It is a beautifully rich, deep coral shade and goes perfectly with the new coral blouse, which I bought last week from Zara. I think this shade will be wonderful for spring/summer with all the beautiful floral prints that are in-store at the moment, as well as liven-up a crisp white outfit.

I love the dinky size of the Mavala nail polish pots, they are perfect for packing in your overnight bag when travelling and in your make-up bag for nail-emergencies on the run. The only negative is that the polish did start to chip at the ends of my nails after the first day but nothing a bit of top coat can’t fix!

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Recommended retail price R59.95 available at Dis-Chem and Clicks stores.

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My August 2012 rubybox

I am loving my August 2012 rubybox, as it contains two products that I have been wanting to try for a while now and a new fragrance to add to my travel, fragrance collection! We went away this weekend and I found it is so much easier taking the tester size fragrances in my toiletry bag, rather than the full size breakable-glass bottle!!!

Esse Gel Cleanser – this locally produced, organic, deep-cleansing gel cleanser combines the natural oils of peppermint and spearmint, which help improve mirco-circulation, in the skin. It gives your skin a bit of a wake-up call and leaves it feeling well cleansed and refreshed. Esse is a range I have heard so much about and I was super excited to discover it in this months box! It is recommended to use this cleanser on normal, combination skins and oily skin in the morning and the evening but only in the evening on dry skin.

Maybelline Great Lash “lots of lashes” – This iconic mascara is loved by make-up artists and beauty editors the world over but is one of those products that I have always seen at the store and heard so much about, but not actually tried! Well now I have the chance. I am a Maybelline girl anyway so I do not need any convincing, I usually use the Define-A-Lash Mascara but I must stay I am now a convert. As part of Great Lash’s 40th Birthday Maybelline have added the new “Great Little Grabber” brush, which amazingly gets to every lash, giving your lashes awesome definition and a wonderful curl. This is definitely a must for your make-up bag!

Paco Rabanne Lady Million – 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!

rubybox professional Classic Angled Blush Brush – One can never have too many make-up brushes! This brush aims to define your cheekbones to the max. The angled bristles allow you to create a dramatically defined cheek with great precision, giving you a truly sculpted finish.

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Win a Couples Massage at Hout Bay Manor

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The Hout Bay Manor, my first Romantic Getaway feature, offers guests the luxury of indulging in much deserved pampering at The Inzolo Wellness Suite (Inzolo meaning peace, calm and tranquillity). The Spa’s philosophy is to nurture the senses and to promote the rejuvenating, healing energy of Africa in the picturesque setting of Hout Bay. Here couples can select from a menu of massages, facials and other pampering therapies in an exceptional dual treatment room.

I am super excited to announce that we are giving away a massage for two at the amazing Inzolo Wellness Suite, at the Hout Bay Manor, valued at R380 per person! How romantic, especially if you are looking for a way to treat that special someone, in you life.

What do you need to do to enter:~

Like Super Mom Blog’s Facebook Page.
Like Hout Bay Manor’s Facebook Page.
Once you have completed all of the above steps leave a comment on this blog, below the post, stating that you have done so and tell us what your most romantic date/holiday would be like.
Please tweet about this fab giveaway to let you friends know – Win a couples massage with @HoutBayManor and @supermomsablog ! Or post about it on Facebook!

Competition Details and Disclaimer:

The Couples Massage at Hout Bay Manor Giveaway will run from 15th August 2012, until the 26th August 2012. The winner will then be randomly selected and announced on Super Mom Blog. The winner will also be notified via email that they have won.
The winner will receive a massage for two at the Inzolo Wellness Suite valued at R380 per person.
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 include your email address). If you do not complete this step your entry will not be valid.
Conditions of entry: Anyone may enter this giveaway but please advised that Hout Bay Manor and the Inzolo Spa is situated in Cape Town and the winner will need to be in Cape Town to redeem their Prize. This prize does not include transport of any kind. The prize may not be exchanged for cash.
Any person/s who have won a competition on Super Mom Blog in the last 3 months are not eligible for entry.

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Winners of Sisley August Glossybox

Congratulation to the winners of the Sisley August Glossybox they are Candice Ying Sun, Katherine Read, Kerrin Moore, Fadelah Jacobs, Nooreen Agherdien well done ladies! You will also receive an email from Glossybox to arrange shipment of your prize.

Thank you to everyone who entered and Glossybox for sponsoring this giveaway!

* Disclaimer: Entries were audited solely by GlossyBox.co.za and winners were randomly selected by GlossyBox.co.za

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