[REVIEW]: SAMPAR Crazy Cream

Crazy Cream by SAMPAR

A crazy cream? You must be wondering what on earth I'm talking about right? Well the French beauty brand SAMPAR (I've chatted about them before here) has combined a BB cream and CC cream to create this lightweight hydrating cream. 

 It's a tinted moisturiser that offers sheer coverage and a natural result. It helps hydrate your skin for 24 hours and evens out skin tone.

When you first pump out the product, it looks like a normal cream but once you start applying it to your skin it turns to a nude shade. 

I usually wear this in the week when it's more of a "chilled vibe" - you guys will notice that's been happening a lot on my snapchat lately! (username: glamgreengirl) 

Cruelty free and paraben free, this crazy cream is perfect to add to your summer makeup stash!

Available at selected Edgars and Woolworths Stores - R565 for 30ml.

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

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[REVIEW]: Mio Skincare The A Cream

The A Cream - Firming Active Body Cream from Mio Skincare

Now that we're into the swing of summer, this means more time by the pool and having braai's with friends, it also means wanting your skin to look it's best in that cute little jumpsuit you just bought. 

This firming cream contains organic shea butter; organic avocardo oil; organic sweet almond oil; hyaluronic acid as well organic coconut oil and blueberry seed oil.What does this mean? Well for starters, it's super moisturising! Secondly, by including these ingredients, you're layering in some serious vitamins and anti-oxidants into your skin! 

This cream not only contains amazing properties but it's also free from parabens, petrolatum, synthetic fragrance, colorants, xenoestrogens, PEGs, glycols and phthalates.

Another bonus about this A Cream? It can even be used as an after-sun as it leaves your skin with natural cooling effect! Also, the best when it's a scorcher of a summers evening.

Even though most of us suffer from dry-skin in the winter; I've had some dry patches on my arms lately so I've been applying this cream straight after I've showered as it locks in extra moisture!

This A Cream retails for R570 - you can phone Poise Brands (011 033 0500) for more contacts on stockists.

While I've been using my A Cream daily, I've just started using the Mio Skin Tight Tightening Body Serum, so I'll let you know about that soon!

ps: I'm giving away a Mio product next week so make sure to keep checking back on the blog ;)


Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

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[REVIEW]: GLÜKi Organics

Organic Products for Mothers & Babies from GLÜKi

Meet part of the GLÜKi family, which is perfect for the whole family! Made from high quality, plant based ingredients, and certified by ECOCERT Greenlife France, the GLÜKi product range is specifically made for mothers and babies, but as mentioned, can be used by the whole family. 

The GLÜKi Organic Hand Wash helps keep germs at bay with ingredients such as orange peel oil, a proven antimicrobial, and aloe vera, known for its antiseptic qualities. It also contains Marula Oil which helps keep hands nourished. Great to have in the kitchen for the whole family to use.

This handwash retails for R139.00 (200ml) and can be bought here. 

This Lip Balm has less of a balmy consistency and is more like a lip cream in my opinion. It's easy to pop in your handbag but I prefer to use it at night. Containing organic shea oil, mafura seed butter, aloe vera extract and rooibos leaf extract, it nourishes lips leaves them feeling soft and hydrated. 

This organic Lip Balm retails for R139.00 and can be bought here. 

Perfect for those with scars and stretch marks, this Organic Tissue Oil contains Organic Jojoba oil which helps maintain and restore your skins elasticity, moisture and tone. It also contains Marula seed oil which is easily absorbed and contains high proportions of oleic acid and linoleic fatty acid which is high in natural antioxidants and has been shown to improve skin hydration and smoothness, and reduce redness.

This Tissue Oil retails for R149.00 (50ml) and can be bought here .

A personal favourite of mine from this range, the Hand & Body Moisturising Lotion contains Orange Peel Oil which hydrates your skin but isn't too rich. It also contains Organic Kalahari Melon seed oil which moisturises, regenerates and restructures skin. 

This lotion retails for R149.00 (100ml) and can be bought here. 

You can view more of the range on the Faithful To Nature website. 

Now you're all sorted the next time you need to buy a baby shower gift!

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

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[REVIEW]: Beaucience Night Time Routine

Night Nourishing Cream & Eye Lifting Gel from Beaucience

In August, I reviewed two Beaucience products and mentioned to you guys that I wasn't the biggest fan of their cleansing gel and that the eye make up remover wasn't going to exactly be on the top of my 'must buy' list but I've added two new Beaucience products to my night time routine and must admit that I'm impressed!

Beaucience, is a proudly South African professional skin care brand that focuses on natural and organic ingredients and uses South African ingredients where possible, environmentally friendly packaging, recyclable glass and bio-degradable plastic. Yay for that!

I'm usually a bit hesitant when it comes to night creams as they are sometimes to rich for my skin, but this one seems to be agreeing with my skin. Made from Avocado oil, Marula oil, Hibiscus oil, Sunflower oil, Evening Primrose oil and Green Tea oil, this luxurious cream helps to rejuvenate your skin and keeps it nourished. I apply a small amount each evening and like I mentioned, it's working well for my skin.

This Night Nourishing Cream retails for R355.

This Eye Lifting Gel is amazing! It was the first thing I packed for the wedding I attended on the weekend. It's a hydrating gel that can be applied both mornings and evenings and helps repair and protect the delicate skin around your eyes. If you are like me and get those bags under your eyes from not sleeping well or allergies, this gel is what you need!

This Eye Lifting Gel retails for R480.

You can find out more information about the brand and their other products on their website. 

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

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[REVIEW]: Human + Kind Skincare

BB Cream and Day & Night Cream from Human + Kind Skincare

Before I tell you about the two Human + Kind skincare products I reviewed, let me tell you about the brand first. Human + Kind is a natural skincare brand from Ireland. They are all for multi-tasking products that contain no nasty ingredients as they are chemically free and a very environmentally conscious brand. They are also cruelty free which I just love! 

Can we all take a minute to appreciate the amazing packaging that this brand offers? It's so eye-catching and fun!

The product that I had my eye on the most from Human + Kind was the BB Cream in Light to Medium. This BB Cream does everything it states it will - it helps to firm, hydrate, conceal, illuminate and even out skin tone. I found that it gives great coverage and keeps your skin hydrated through out the day (I think this is due to the aloe vera it contains). It has a creamy consistency and feels so light on your skin. Use your fingers; a sponge or a brush to apply and you're set for the day! This product retails for R254,99 at Wellness Warehouse.

I was actually pleasantly surprised when it came to this Day & Night Cream. In my mind I was thinking "If it can be used in the day, won't it be too light for my night time routine and if it can be used at night, won't it be too heavy for the day?". Like I mentioned, I was pleasantly surprised by how well this cream works both day and night. Thanks to the active ingredient of Avocado Oil, which is packed with vitamins, you skin is nourished and locks in nutrients. It works for both your morning and evening skincare routine as it's light and not greasy yet still very hydrating. This cream retails for R249,99 from Wellness Warehouse .

A brand that looks after the planet while looking after your skin, is definitely high in my books! What do you think?

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx 

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[REVIEW]: SAMPAR Gel & Hand Cream

3 Day Weekend Facial Gel & First Hands Cream from SAMPAR Paris

SAMPAR is a Parisian brand that is focused on appealing to the everyday busy Parisian woman. Their products carter for all skincare needs and carry an essence of luxury with them. Whenever I use one of my SAMPAR products I even say it in a french accent *Paris I will be coming for you one day*. Even their packing is so chic with the silver; pale pink and Eiffel tower print (a constant reminder for me of my goal to visit Paris). 

The first SAMPAR product I tried was the 3 Day Weekend which is a moisturising gel that gives you a hint of a tan. I can't really say if I've noticed a more tanned appearance because I've just come back from Zambia but what I did enjoy about this product is that fact that it is so hydrating. I apply it in the morning before my makeup and it keeps my skin moisturised for the rest of the day. This gel retails for *TBC*

The next product is the First Hands Cream which helps to plump up the skin on your hands and reduce the appearance of dark spots and wrinkles. This cream is more suitable for ladies over the age of 35 but I believe that you can use it from any age because every lady wants youthful looking hands. This hand cream retails for R435.00

Both the 3 Day Weekend Facial Gel & First Hands Cream have a delicate floral scent which makes you feel like you walking past a flower shop in France and they both have a gel like consistency which is absorbed quickly by your skin. The brand is cruelty free and paraben free! 

SAMPAR is available in selected Woolworths; Foschini and Edgars stores and you can visit their facebook page to get more information. 

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

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[REVIEW]: Dr Hauschka Med Cream

Acute Care Potentilla from Dr Hauschka Med

Around April/May, I started to notice a few bumps on my forearm, sort of like tiny whiteheads. I didn't think anything of it until a few weeks later when it started itching; going red and broke out in sort of a rash. I tweeted this picture (gross I know) to ask some of my followers if they had any idea what it was? I'm still not 100% sure if it is eczema or a stress spot but I had tried all sorts of natural remedies to try soothe my skin.  

About 6 weeks after I post that photo, I got a press drop from Dr Hauschka telling me about their new product - I took it as a sign that I was meant to use the cream on my arm. 

Before I tell you more about the cream, let me first tell you that you can't even tell where that patch was on my arm! No lies!

So what is this Acute Care Potentilla Cream? Well it's specifically formulated to give relief to skin that is prone to atopic dermatitis. It's free of perfumes so it won't agitate skin. It contains medical herbs such as Rosemary Leaf Extract as well as Sesame Seed Oil; Jojoba Seed Oil as well Shea Butter which helps nourish and hydrate the affected skin areas. 

This product retails for R377.00 which I know is pricey but if you're like me and nothing seemed to help, try give this product a go! 

Have you suffered from eczema or stress patches? What do you use to help it?

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

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[REVIEW]: Africology Body Range

Look Good & Feel Good with Africology

Africology is a South African brand that is natural; eco-friendly and holistic. It's a brand that I've heard lots about but only recently tried their products out. With summer around the corner, they sent me these products to help me look good and feel good. I enjoy the fact that Africology only uses natural ingredients that balance with your body bringing a holistic approach to your skincare. Plus, they are local!

This Slimming Detox Cream contains a blend of seaweed; ivy; horsetail; queen-meadow and biting clematis which apparently helps with the slimming and firming action of the cream. It also contains the essential oils of Juiper; Rosemary and Lemon Verbena, which creates a scent that makes you feel like you are in a spa environment. Caffeine and guarana extract help trigger your cells to burn fat. 

I expected this detox cream to have a body butter consistency but it's a light cream that can be used both day and night. I prefer to use it at night after body brushing. 

This product retails for R320.00 

A natural shimmer in a body balm? This is created by mica minerals that create a natural shimmer and make you feel like you want to go head to a beach party! While this Renewal Body Glow Balm intensely hydrates your skin and gives you a glow with the shimmer, it's an everyday product in my books. I like to use a body balm when I got to bed so I can let my skin soak it up but the shimmer in this balms puts me off from doing that. Having said that though, now that the nights are getting longer, it's great for the summer parties! Plus, it has a divine floral scent!

This product retails for R500.00

For more information or to find out about their spas, go pop over to their website!

Which Africology products have you tried? I've heard great things about their serums! 

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

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[REVIEW]: Esse Deep Moisturiser

Winter Skin Treat with Esse Deep Moisturiser

 



Winter time here in Pretoria usually means dry skin which leads to thick, rich mositurisers being a treat for our skin.

 

 

This Deep Moisturiser from Esse helps hydrate your skin and keeps your skins levels balanced. It contains Ylang Ylang which helps balance out your oil and dry patches on your skin; Jojoba Oil which maintains your skin's barrier and helps nourish the skin as well honeybush which is included for it's anti-aging; anti-oxidant and healing properties.

 

As you know from my posts, I'm a huge fan of the Esse Cleansers so I'm happy I got to add this to my beauty counter as it's helped keep my skin hydrated this winter.

 

ps: Esse is certified organic; supports fair trade; is a member of Beauty Without Cruelty and is vegan!

 

This jar retails for R350.00 (50ml) and can be found on the Esse website here.

 

Which Esse products have you used?

 

 

 

 

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

 



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