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Lucky Dog Gift Services

Last week I got to try out a new kind of monthly subscription box, from Lucky Dog Gift Services. By now you are all aware of the beauty and baby, monthly subscription boxes, which you can order on-line. Well Lucky Dog is somewhat different! It is a gift service especially for dogs. You subscribe and they will send your best friend a gift box filled with hand-picked, tail-wagging surprises every month.

From tasty treats to novel toys and gadgets, Lucky Dog gift boxes feature an exciting variety of dog products and brands that have been given the ‘paw of approval’ by their canine connoisseurs.

Our pooch Daisy was the recipient of the Lucky Dog box, she was rather intrigued by the plush squeaky dog bone, from Westpaw, which was included in the November box. It has fast become her favourite toy and she carries it around wherever she goes. Other items in the box included Healthy Rooibos Dog biscuits, Wag a Lots Biltong Treats, Dogz@Home Beef Chew and Bags on Board Dispenser and Bags.

Lucky Dog offer three subscription options: Lucky Box – 1 month for R199 per/month, Luckier Box – 3 months for R189 per/month, Luckiest Box – 6 months for R179 per/month. If you would like to find out more about Lucky Dog Gift Services or order one for your lucky furry friend or gift on to a friend, you can head on over to the Lucky Dog website by clicking here.

Beauty, Beauty Pick of the Week, Beauty Products, Product Reviews, Reviews and Features

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.

Beauty, Beauty Products, Product Reviews, Reviews and Features

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.

Cape Town Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Living Green, Product Reviews, Proudly South African, Reviews and Features

Consol Glass New Grip and Go Bottle

Consol Glass is one of my favourite household products. I particularly like the fact that glass, is the more eco-friendly option. Making it the more responsible choice especially, for everyday use. I have featured both their utility jars on the blog before as well as the amazing Solar Jar. Consol has recently launched a new product to the market, the Consol Grip and Go Bottle.

Beautiful Earth Barrier Cream Review

Recently we were asked to review the Beautiful Earth Barrier Cream. Beautiful Earth is an amazing range of 100% natural personal care products, sold to both the individual consumers and the hospitality industry. This brand is no stranger to Super Mom Blog, as we have done reviews of their products before, which you can see here.

The BE Barrier Cream contains Calendula and Benzoin essential oils, which act as a natural barrier to protect delicate skin against wetness. Also very effective for treating nappy rash. Apply a thin layer on baby’s bottom before putting on a nappy. ~ BE

Below is the feedback we received about the Barrier Cream, from Lyndsay, who is a mom to four boys:

Her initial thought, was that the cream was quite thin in consistency. “As a ‘Barrier Cream’ I was expecting something quite a bit thicker, much like other products on the market. It goes on really well and sinks in without leaving a greasy residue; you could even use it as an all over body cream.” When she applied it to her baby son’s bum, it was almost transparent so she was initially hesitant that it would act like a barrier cream, but she was pleasantly surprised. He had no adverse reaction to it (and her boys all have problematic, eczema prone skin) and his bum was smooth and clear.

The product does have a fairly strong smell – not unpleasant but something different to what you would normally associate with a baby product, again her son is very sensitive to most products, so she normally buys fragrance free products.

Thank you Lyndsay for your feedback!

I think that sometimes natural products are somewhat different to their more synthetically processed counterparts and do not necessarily smell or feel the same, but in essence if they do the same job and we are doing something for the environment in the process, we should at least give them try. ~ Super Mom Blog

To find out more about the other baby products on offer from Beautiful Earth you can click over to their website.