Have you heard about mystique beauty before? Well it was unfamiliar beauty brand to me as well, until last week. I discovered mystique beauty while procrastinating, on Instagram, but I must say it was one of my most delightful procrastination sessions, as I uncovered a beauty brand gem. I did not waste second and hopped on to their website, filled my cart up, and checked on out...Now you know the wait for days on days before you receive your online purchases, not with mystique beauty, I literally had my products on my doorstep the very next morning (plus mystique beauty were running a promotion and I got two of everything, I purchased, how cool?). The first product that I grabbed to use as soon as the delivery man left, was the 24K gold eyetox patch, since I have the worst dark circle under my eyes so anything to help clear it up right? at first, I wasn't really sure how long to keep the product on for, but I went with the normal 15 minutes, the product feels a little slimly but soft and luxurious at the same time living up to the mystique beauty standards. I actually felt rather royal using these gold eyetox patches,as I've only seen celebrity using them before. Once I removed the eyetox patches my dark circles were slightly lightened my skin under my eyes felt softer smoother,and so much brighter though there's a slight tingly sensation, I'm guessing it was the special ingredients including the gold doing its magic. The best part I was able to leave them on all while I applied my eye make-up and killed two birds with one stone as patches caught all the fallout from my eye shadow. I would definitely recommend these products in fact I'm going to grab me a few more right after this... Moving on the second magical product I picked, was the Mystique black suction mask. Now we all have those blackheads somewhere on our skin,and mine happens to be on the most common area my nose (T-zone). So I started off by cleansing my face with warm water thereafter, taking concealer brush, I applied the mask to my whole face, waited for approximately 20mins.And then I peeled of the mask slowly as I got closer to my T-zone I could literally see the blackhead, being sucked away by the mask, it was one of the best feeling in the world.I have previously tried blackhead removal mask and none of them lived up to their word, like this mystique beauty blackhead suction mask. Despite the great result from the blackhead removal, my skin appeared clearer and revitalized, the product definitely nourished my skin,leaving it feeling softer and smoother.This is definite must-have for all year round and the super affordable so no breaking your piggy bank to look fabulous. Another affordable product I got from mystique beauty and a product, I've used every single day since I got it, is the M18 airbabe. The airbabe is perfect for foundation and picks up just the right amount of product and there is no mess, fuss or "cakiness".It provides a flawless finish and doesn't leave those nasty streaky lines, instead you left with an airbrush finish. The airbabe has a rather short handle which makes blending so much easier, this unique brush allows you to adjust your foundations to achieve great coverage. The soft bristles are gentle against my skin, and make using this brush a magnificent experience. The airbabe doesn't strictly have to be used for foundation, its unique size allows for it be used as a contouring brush too (I used the brush to contour my fat face, and it worked great leaving me looking sculpted and with a jaw line) If you a make-up fanatic or just a beginner the airbabe is perfect addition to your make-up kit. I love all my mystique beauty products, they were worth it and can't wait to make my next purchase. If you looking for luxurious products without breaking into your piggy bank than, mystique beauty is your new beauty brand gem.
All the products mentioned in this post can be purchased at www.mystiquebeauty.co.za Xx Yodha
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Sitting at my desk, and feeling this icy cold breeze.How could Spring possibly be around the corner? I mean what is happening with this weather here in Jozi.I hope this cold front disappears real quick ,because my tolerance has exceed its limits and I'm eager to officially welcome the warmer side of things. Spring/Summer is all about those, cute crop top paired with perfect shorts, pretty sundresses, the perfect Pedi's, beautiful sun-kissed skin and you stunner sunnies.While its the season for beach parties, perfect insta and snapchat stories, there are something's about summer that need a little more attention then usually. Wether its dealing with frizzy hair keeping your legs smooth and sundress ready or protecting your new hair colour, summer can begin to feel like a difficult task. On the sunny-side I have the perfect beauty tips kit to make your Spring/summer a little more pleasant. First things, first my beauties there no getting away with hairy legs anymore. This brings be to my to part one of my Spring/Summer starter kit. Shaving, if you anything like me you love having smooth legs, but prefer waxing only cause it last longer, and it takes a fraction of the effort and time.Though I have the most life-changing tips that will make your shaving routine less stressful come Spring/Summer. SHAVING ROUTINE 1.PRE-SHAVING-EXFOLIATION: We all know there no better feeling in the world than silky smooth legs,if you want to get the longest, lasting shave possible, turns out pre-exfoliation is the way.As exfoliating removes the top layer of dead skin cells, which gives your razor a squeaky clean surface to remove hair. There are many different products that can be used for pre-shaving exfoliation, I find the most convenient to be my facial exfoliator,its always there staring at me from bathroom cabinet. Recently I tried out this easy DIY pre-shaving exfoliator and I must say, it works better then my facial exfoliator. Heres what you"ll need to create your at home pre-shaving-exfoliator:
If you feeling lazy to make your own head over to the body shop they stock wide range of scrubs. Personally, I have tried the tea tree squeaky clean scrub by far one of my favorites always leaves my skin feeling unbelively soft and silky smooth considering, I'm obsessed with beautifully fragrant body products this tea tree scrub, ticks all my obsession boxes. 2.POST-SHAVING-EXFOLIATION:Before you grab your razor and start going crazy, apply some baby oil to your legs, this will soft the skin and hair, allowing the hair to be removed easier. 3.DURING SHAVING:Make use of a shaving cream or your hair conditioner, most women use soap not being aware, soap can create bumpy skin, razor burns and cuts. Shave in short strokes, keep in mind slow and steady is the right way, do not twist your razor or press hard as this will lead to nicks. 4.MOISTURISE:This step is vital, beauties as you need to revitalize the skin and, when revitalizing my skin I use Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula, which is rich in vitamin E abnd leaves my legs feeling smooth instantly. Summer means more skin, more fun, more sun and well more frizz.If you were ever looking for a nickname for me you , can call me little-miss-frizzy, because I have the most frizziest hair, and the humidity in summer just takes my frizz to level one hundred.Theres not asingle person I know that wants to combat the summer frizz by throwing their hair into a boring bun.Fortunely there plenty ways to deal with frizz hair in summer,best prepare yourself for the best hair of your life. #FRIZZY TIP 1 DO NOT WASH YOUR HAIR EVERYDAY, this firstly stripes your hair of those good natural oils, leaving your hair drier than the Sahara desertwhich automatically leads to frizz.Kim Kardashian said, that she does not wash hair everyday, only three to five days a week, the days when she does not wash her hair,she ties it up in a sleek ponytail or bun.If you have naturally oil hair use a dry shampoo to stretch the wear of your hair. #FRIZZY TIP 2 USE SULPHATE FREE SHAMPOOS, when you do wash your hair of course.Nornal shampoo that contain just dries your hair strands out, which allows for hair to soak up more humidity.Instead use sulphate free shampoos.I have two favorites that I use myself, the everlasting argan oil of Morocco and the Marc Anothy macadamia oil. #FRIZZY TIP 3 TURN THE HEAT ON YOUR STYLING TOOLS DOWN A NOTCH, high temperatures can cause your hair cuticles to swell,therefore bring the heat down will give you minimal frizz Now that the frizz mess is out of the way, we can move on to a topic little more serious, yes you knew it was coming...SUNSCREEN, if sunscreen is something you only reach for in the summer this needs to end today.We all know that sunscreen is one of the best defense against the dangers of too much sun exposure but you are always exposed to the sun and UVA rays, needing you to always protect ones precious skin.Theres plenty of people out there who apply sunscreen incorrectly. Here are some tips on how to pick the right sunscreen and apply it the correct way: 1.Picking the right sunscreen, now if you did not know the SPF number example SPF 15 actually means,you can be exposed to the sunlight for 15 minutes without reapplying thereafter, you have to reapply ofcourse.You should choose a sunscreen that is SPF 30 buy SPF 50+ is always the better choice, especially if you planning to be outdoors for long periods of time. 2.Applying sunscreen the correct way, the application of sunscreen has more then one step to it. So let me break it down for you:
4.WATERPROOF SUNSCREEN, last on my sunscreen is waterproof sunscreen now many of you probably mistake the word waterproof, for a sunscreen that does not need to be reapplied, but you have to reapply any sunscreen every two hours. So now that we updating our skin care routine and our wardrobes too, the rising temperatures brings about the need to change up, our make up as well.Now its time to prepare yourself for a season full of colour, as the Spring/Summer make up trends feature, the most daringly bold colours, and is great for almost any occasion.Makeup will always be a womens paint and her skin the canvas, a way for her to enhance her beauty and express her inner-self in anyway she may wish.So here are my favorite three trends for spring/summer
TREND ALERT 1:FEELING BLUE if you're like me and huge sucker for black eyeliner, why not swap that beautiful black liner for a coloured pencil eyeliner,specifically blue.The colour blue has been all over the Spring/Summer runways with models rocking blue wings, bold blue lips.Blue might remind you of the 80's but don't make the mistake of using heavy blue make up, keep the look neutral with a bold blue lip and light eye, or opt for a blue wing and neutral lip.Find a colour bright enough to make a statement and not dark enough to look like another black liner. TREND ALERT 2:ROSEY POSEY GOLDY .Have you been using pink blush on your cheeks for years now,now is the time to switch things up a level to a rose gold blush.Rose Gold adds warmth to any complexion, and is an easy way to achieve that glowly look without highlighter.Now if you can't find this rose gold blush, use a rose gold eye shadow instead, and remember to blend really well. TREND ALERT 3:OH NATURAL This season we leaving the bold lips behind, and moving on to a more naturally flushed lip.When purchasing a natural lipstick colour think of its as a slight enhancement to you natural lip, almost like you just bite them. One last thing don't forget to keep hydrated my beauties Yodha Xx Beauties, even though most of us take care of our skin everyday with full on skin care routines.Our beloved skin needs an extra dose of TLC from time to time. Most of you are thinking "oh! spa appointment " but, honestly spa's are time consuming,lets not forget rather costly and, do not even get me started on the harsh chemicals non-natural spa use. This brings me to my secret beauty DIY faces masks,you can lluxuriate in the comfort of your home,I can guarantee you will find have 90% of these ingredients in your cupboards/ refrigerates. These ingredients do not contain harsh chemicals as convectional beauty products do, and are all natural which is perfect for people like me who have sensitive skin(and the best part they work!). Lastly this is the perfect excuse to kick off those heels, put your feet up with your favourite tea or maybe even a glass red wine, your favourite book, relax and unwind. Remember alone time or "me" time iis vital, because it allow one to recharge and gives you a chance to self discover,even if it's just 15-30minutes its will help improve ones self.Try it and let me know if it helps. MY SECRET 'DIY' FACE MASKS:
-2 tbsp. Greek yogurt -1 egg white -1/3 Cup oatmeal -1/2 Cup warm water Combine all the indgredients mix well.Leave the mask on for 15minutes and rinse off well with warm water. - Xx
Yodha Before I get into this beauty review post, I firstly would like to take the time to extend a warm heartfelt thank you to all of you,whose taken the time to read my first article the response has been incredible. Between birthday celebrations last week, and exams this week my life has been a-some-what whirl wind, going from having the most amazing birthday to nail biting stress.I did however find the time to take my long breath-taking scrolls down the beauty aisle.The essences and catrice range always seem to catch my eye with affordable products,but I have always been skeptical about the essences foundations.For the past four years my go to foundation has been MAC studio fix, and with much anticipation I reached over and picked up the rather new 'essences all about matt".The very next day during my make up routine, replaced my usual foundation with the 'essences all about matt'.Surprised to find the product applied easily, was so light and that blissful feeling of not wearing any foundation was prominent, the best part of this foundations is the great coverage and yes lets not forget what a bargain! this is a definite must have,and if you have oily skin this foundation was made for you.Will I abandon my long love MAC studio fix?... xX
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AuthorHi! I'm Yodha from South Africa a talkative fashion lover, self pro-claimed make up expert.I believe that every women needs a little inspiration from time to time, to pull off the perfect outfit.I lastly love sharing all my passions, inspirations, Archives
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