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Spa-Valous Massage Candles

What are massage candles? I was not familiar with them, until recently when I heard about Spa-Valous Massage Candles and last week when I went for my first hot candle massage. Gone are the days when a candle simply functions as a way to light a room, candles are now most commonly purchased to scent homes or to add a romantic or relaxing ambience. Massage candles are a new variety of candle serving several simultaneous functions.

While they light a room, provide a delightful ambience, and scent the immediate area with subtle fragrance, massage candles also contain cosmetic ingredients that make them an excellent body moisturiser, offering anti-aging benefits and a massage oil alternative. Because of their unique ingredients, a true massage candle will melt at just over body temperature. Much like a hot bath, they are comfortably warm, but not too hot.

The luxurious Spa-Valous Massage Candle is a candle with a twist. It’s a Candle, Massage Oil, Body Lotion, Body Balm……. all in one!

Spa-Valous™ Candles are eco-friendly and non-carcinogenic as they do not contain any petroleum by-products. They are made from the finest 100% biodegradable, toxin-free, natural soy wax derived from easily renewable soybeans. It is a Proudly South African product, made, hand poured and packaged in South Africa. There are seven different fragrances available in the Spa-Valous candles, as well as baby massage candles and a fragrance-free pregnancy massage candle.

I must admit that I was most intrigued when I first heard about massage candles, if not somewhat sceptical but to my delight, it truly is a marvellous invention! Not only does the candle smell amazing but the feeling of the hot essential oil, from the candle, on your skin is sublime. Unlike other massage oils, the candle oil does not dry or feel sticky on your skin, it simply feels moisturising and soothing.

These candles are beautifully packaged and are perfect for a well deserved treat for yourself or a wonderful way to spoil that someone special!

Spa-Valous™ Candles retail for R180.00 each and are available at selected outlets countrywide or you can contact Tip Top Nails for more details.

 

 

Be Inspired, Beauty, Beauty Pick of the Week, Beauty Products, Fashion, Reviews and Features, Video Reviews

Beauty Pick of the Week

My beauty pick of the week this week is Fiber Lash Brush On Lashes by Model co. Fiber Lashes are brush on lash extensions in a bottle! I have never been one for falsies but this sounded like a great idea, so I thought I had to give it a try. It will not be replacing my daliy mascara but it is great for the evening, especially if you are wanting to create a bit more of a dramatic eye.

There are two bottles in the box, one which contains the Extension Mascara and the other contains the Fiber Lashes. It is very easy to apply, firstly you apply the Extension Mascara, you then apply the Fiber Lashes over the mascara, followed by a second coat of mascara. It gives you a great effect without the hassle of false eyelashes. Below you can see my how to video:

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It is also very easy to remove afterwards, just use your normal eye make remover on a cotton pad – it is as simple as that.

The recommended retail price is R340.00 – For local stockists click over to Luxury Cosmetics Website.

Be Inspired, Beauty, Beauty Spa, Cape Town Lifestyle, Fashion, Lifestyle, Reviews and Features

Equinox Spa Cape Royale

On Tuesday morning I was treated to a wonderful spa experience at the Equinox Spa Cape Royale, in Green Point Cape Town. The timing could not have been more perfect as the girls went back to school on Tuesday as well, so it was indeed a bit of much-needed, rather self indulgent “me-time”.

The Cape Royale is situated in Green Point overlooking the grandiose Green Point Stadium and is perfectly positioned just outside the Cape Town CBD and the V&A Waterfront making it perfect for businesses and leisure travellers.

Upon arrival at the hotel I was greeted by a door man adorned in a top hat and tails and escorted through the elegant reception area, to the elevators which take you up to the Equinox Spa. The decor in the spa is magnificent, luxurious with a hint of drama. A monochromatic colour scheme is punctuated with bursts of colour. Black and white damask wallpaper adorns the walls and a beautiful ornate chandelier in the reception area gives the spa an almost ethereal feeling.

I was greeted by the friendly staff who showed me to the changing area, fully equipped with lockers and showers for guests to use. I was asked to change into a crisp white robe and shown to a waiting area, here I was offered cucumber flavoured water and a selection of healthy nibbles. My therapist Zama then took me to the treatment room which was warm and inviting. I was then treated to an hour-long hot candle massage, which is not a treatment that I have had before so I was very intrigued to experience it for the first time.

The oil that collects at the top of the burning candle, is used for the massage, it felt sublime on my skin. The hot oil is said to relieve muscle pain and stimulate blood circulation in the body. Needless to say the treatment was amazing, from the beautifully scented candle, raspberry and lavender I believe, to the gloriously warm and soothing oil the candle produces – I was in heaven! The massage itself was wonderful, with just the necessary amount of pressure, I tend to carry my stress in my neck and shoulders so there were lots of knots to work out.

 Equinox is a realm of indulgence, offering individualized professional therapies with a touch of couture elegance

I would definitely recommend a visit to the Equinox Spa and I will definitely be back there in the future to experience more of their world-class treatments. To find out more about the spa and other treatments they offer, visit their website here.

I loved the experience so much that I would like to treat one of my lucky readers to a Nimue Facial!

Here is what you need to do:

  • Show some love by liking  Super Mom Blogs Facebook page and Cape Royale Hotel & Spa Facebook Page
  • Leave a comment below this post telling me why you deserve to win this treatment

Please shout out and tell your friends about this awesome competition by tweeting the following – win with  @supermomsablog &  @Equinox_Spa @Cape_Royale

Competition Details:

  • This giveaway will run from Thursday 19th July 2012, until the 26th July 2012. The winner will then be randomly selected and announced on my blog on the 27th July. The winners will also be notified via email that they have won.
  • The winner will receive a 1 Hour Nimue Facial at the Equinox Spa at the Cape Royale Hotel in Green Point Cape Town.
  • 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 the Equinox Spa at the Cape Royale Hotel is in Cape Town and the prize does not include travel costs, therefore the winner will need to be in Cape Town to redeem their prize.  The prize may not be exchanged for cash. 

Be Inspired, Beauty, Beauty Products, Fashion, Reviews and Features, Video Reviews

Dove Intensive Repair

Today I am reviewing Dove Intensive Repair from the Dove Damage Therapy range, sent to me from the lovely ladies at the Beauty Bulletin. Dove Intensive Repair for hair, is a daily treatment conditioner. It is a new generation conditioner which also contains a treatment. The treatment contains Fibre Actives™ which penetrate deep inside the hair to repair damaged proteins and the conditioner contains a Micro Moisture Serum which intensely nourishes and seals lifted cuticles, to prevent future damage.

I really enjoyed using this product! It has a lovely fresh fragrance and is extremely easy to use. Plus it comes in a handy container perfect for storing in the shower. After shampooing your hair, apply Dove Intensive Repair to wet hair and leave on for 1 minute. Rinse out and you are done – it is as easy as that! Style as you normally would. My hair was super easy to comb through afterwards and I had a lovely silky finish after styling. My hair is fine and naturally oily, so personally I would probably only use the product every second day.

I also used the Dove Intensive Repair on my daughter’s hair which although fine, is very curly and difficult to manage and it worked extremely well. Her hair was also easy to comb through and not fly away on the ends, as it usually is after washing.

I would definitely recommend Dove Intensive Repair and I feel that it is suitable for all hair types. I feel that it will work particularly well on dry or damaged hair.

Below you can see my video review of the product:

[youtube]http://youtu.be/THxnnTPdMGw[/youtube]

 

Beauty, Beauty Products, Competitions, Fashion

GlossyBox Womans Day Competition

Calling all beauty divas! Today I am super excited to announce a new competition on Super Mom Blog sponsored by the lovely ladies over at GlossyBox! GlossyBox for those of you who do not know, is a bespoke beauty box put together each month with your specific beauty profile in mind, containing product samples for you to try before going out and buying the full size product.

Our aim is to keep you informed about latest trends by offering samples of cherry-picked prestige brands, international designer brands, socially responsible brands, proudly South African brands and newly released niche brands. Like you, our passion is beauty, but we’re not all beauty experts so through our tips, information, tricks and ideas we’ll turn your tedious beauty routine into an exciting surprise each and every month. ~ GlossyBox

Glossybox are offering 5 of my lucky readers the chance to win a Special Woman’s Day Edition Sisley GlossyBox. Sisley is a French company that creates and distributes skin care and make-up products, along with very fine perfumes. Each of the Special Edition GlossyBox is valued at R800 and will contain the following travel size Sisley products: CLeansing Milk with Sage, Floral Toning Lotion{Alcohol-Free}, Express Flower Gel Mask, Eye and Lip Contour Balm and Hydra Global Intense Anti-Aging Hydration Formula.

So here is what you need to do:

Please shout out and tell your friends about this awesome competition by tweeting the following – win with  @supermomsablog & @glossybox_co_za

Competition Details:

  • The GlossyBox Womans Day Competition will run from Monday the 16th July 2012, until the 2nd August 2012. GlossyBox will then audit the email entries and randomly selected the 5 winners, which will then be announced on my blog. The winners will also be notified via email that they have won.
  • Winners will receive a 100% off voucher via email in order to redeem their Special Edition Sisley Glossybox.
  • 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 GlossyBox winners are required to reside in South Africa to receive shipment of their GlossyBox. The prize may not be exchanged for cash. 

 

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