The Maybelline Brow Satin Pencil
– R129.95
I bought this pencil when I couldn’t find my other fave from
NYX. I asked the assistant to recommend something similar to that pencil and
she showed me the Maybelline satin brow pencil.
Actually this was my second attempt at finding a brow
pencil. The first time another assistant gave me a sealed Revlon brow pencil
(no tester available) and insisted it was similar to the one I was looking for.
It wasn’t. It’s a fat marker meant to give you shoe-polish eyebrows. That lady
owes me R169.
Anyway I made sure to test the Maybelline brow pencil before
buying it; I was even prepared to walk away if they didn’t have a tester.
Luckily they did.
It’s a retractable pencil, who doesn’t love that kind of
convenience. The texture of the pencil is just right; hard enough that you
don’t apply too much, but soft enough that you don’t have to bruise your skin
trying to get some colour going. Well maybe ‘bruising’ is a bit of a stretch,
but you know what I mean.
Moreover, the pencil has a bonus feature! A powder, loaded at
the back of the pencil with a sponge applicator, which allows you to fill in
your eyebrows. You have total control throughout the application to decide on
the intensity you want; be it a light-barely-noticeable or the beat-to-the-gods
look, totally up to you.
The pencil is also relatively cheaper than other similar products
on the market. Definitely a fave!
Essence Ultra Gloss Nail Shine Top Coat – R44.95
It undeniably prolongs the life of your nail polish and
gives that gel look finish to your mani; and the shine, OMG! Amazing.
It’s great value for money, performs better than some of the
pricier top coats I’ve tried and as a result I always head straight to the
Essence stand every time I need to restock.
To be honest all the Essence top coats that I’ve tried work
very well, but this is by far the glossiest.
Nivea Crème R75.99
I absolutely love this product; the scent is amazing and
brings back so many childhood memories for me. A little goes a long way, so the
product lasts you much longer. I use it as a moisturiser for everything, face,
body, hands, cuticles, heels, you name it. It’s a heavy cream, perfect for
those of us who have extra dry skin.
It does require a bit more rubbing when applying, but leaves
your skin feeling soft and supple which makes it totally worth the effort.
Zam-Buk – The Real Makoya – R5.50
These matte lipsticks and other coloured lip products we love so much can be pretty brutal on the lips. Dry, chapped lips are not only unsightly but can also be a source of discomfort. This is where good ol’ Zam-Buk comes in.
I didn’t really buy my first Zambuck, my husband accidentally left his in my bag. One day I was outdoors and looking for a lip moisturiser and this Zam-Buk was the only thing I had, so I put it on… ding ding ding Jackpot!
Even though I don’t particularly care for the smell the moisturisation is undeniable, all for under R6!!! I use it as an overnight moisturiser and in the morning before I apply my lipstick.
Yimina ozithobayo,
Snothando
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