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Gift Guide Perfumes

Christmas Gift Guide 2022- Fragrances for... READ MORE

Today I am sharing my Fragrance Gift Guide, there are picks for all budgets and notes to suit all tastes. Perfume is such a great gift idea. I am a huge fan of interesting, unique scents, and all of these perfumes tick that box. Starting with a scent that I... READ MORE

Home Fragrance Gift Guide

Christmas Gift Guide 2022- Affordable Home... READ MORE

I am back today to share an affordable Home Fragrance Gift Guide with you. I love a good diffuser and scented candle, but I especially love it when it it smells amazing and is affordable! Only one of the products mentioned in this post is over R300. First, the Cape... READ MORE

Christmas Gift Guide

Christmas Gift Guide 2022- Skincare

It has been a while since I last posted here, let’s just say that life got the better of me. But I am glad to be back, in time to post one of my favourite types of posts, Gift Guides. I have a couple lined up, for all budgets, and... READ MORE

Budget Christmas Gift Guide

Christmas Gift Guide 2021- Budget Picks

Here we have my final Christmas Gift Guide for 2021, in it I will be sharing budget picks for hair, body and home, all under R500. First up, Lush! I adore Lush’s Christmas offerings and after this year a relaxing Lush bath is probably what we all need. Here I... READ MORE

Christmas Gift Guide Makeup

Christmas Gift Guide 2021- Budget Makeup... READ MORE

My last Christmas Gift Guide was a bit on the pricey side, so today I am sharing some lovely makeup picks under R500. First up I have products from the cute Ginger Bread Man Collection from Too Faced. The Ginger Bread Man Collection was one of last years Christmas launches,... READ MORE

Luxury Christmas Gift Guide

Christmas Gift Guide 2021- The Luxury... READ MORE

My latest Christmas Gift Guide is the ultimate luxury edit! I love a little spoil, and these luxury picks would be such a treat to give or receive. There is something so special about unique luxury fragrances that no other mainstream fragrance house can beat, in my opinion. First up... READ MORE

Christmas Gift Guide Skincare

Christmas Gift Guide 2021- Skincare

My next Christmas Gift Guide is for all of the skincare lovers out there. Skincare is such a personal choice and is dependent on skin types and concerns. But there are some products that any skincare lover would be happy to receive, and I will be sharing them today. It... READ MORE

Christmas Gift Guide Fragrance

Christmas Gift Guide 2021- Fragrance

I know it has been quite a while since I have posted here, just over 2 months actually. I don’t even know why to be honest, lack of time, lack of motivation, lack of focus, a few reasons I suppose. Well I am back, with a few Christmas Gift Guide... READ MORE

Sorbet Makeup Review

Sorbet Makeup Review

I am back, kinda, and today I will be sharing a Sorbet Makeup Review. I received a couple of makeup *products from Sorbet a while ago, and I have only recently started testing them. Am I the only one who hardly wears makeup anymore? Working from home, and not going... READ MORE

Sunday Riley Skincare Review

Sunday Riley is a brand that I had wanted to try for ages, and after testing these products out extensively, I can share my thoughts. My Sunday Riley Skincare Review will feature two of the best known products, as well as a few lesser known ones. Let’s start with Luna... READ MORE

Sephora Favorites- The Next Big Thing

I adore Sephora Favorites Kits, they offer such great value, and I love being able to try out a bunch of new products. I recently ordered two new kits, which I unboxed on my IG stories yesterday. But today I am going to share my thoughts on the Sephora Favorites- The Next... READ MORE

Filorga Oxygen Glow Review

Today I am sharing my thoughts on the Filorga Oxygen-Glow Range. This range has been designed to give you perfected, radiant and even looking skin. It is slightly more affordable than other Filorga Ranges, and is suitable for ages 25 to 35. If you are a regular here, you know I... READ MORE

Burts Bees South Africa

New in from Burt’s Bees

I’ve been trying out a few new goodies from Burt’s Bees recently. I was introduced to Burt’s Bees when they just launched in SA at a beautiful event. Burt’s Bees products are earth-friendly and contain no nasties. One of my favourite products from Burt’s Bees is the Moisturising Lip Balm,... READ MORE

Bobbi Brown Makeup Review

Who else loves makeup minis? I am not talking about a little sachet or blister pack of product, but actual mini versions of a product. I absolutely love minis! Because I like to switch my products up a lot, I find I hardly ever finish a full size makeup product,... READ MORE

Revlon PhotoReady Candid Makeup Swatches

Revlon PhotoReady Candid Makeup Collection

I’ve been trying out the Revlon PhotoReady Candid Makeup Collection for a while now, and I am impressed. This range is all about natural but flawless looking skin. The products contain anti-pollution and antioxidant properties to protect the skin, and are formulated without oils, parabens, phthalates, and harsh fragrances so... READ MORE

Christmas Gift Guide Makeup

Christmas Gift Guide 2020- Makeup

My last Christmas Gift Guide is for all of the makeup lovers out there! I love makeup, although these days I hardly wear any anymore, but on days when I am feeling a bit bleh, putting on some makeup really helps lift my mood. I have rounded up a few... READ MORE

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Now & Forever... Now & Forever...
There is nothing better than some @tataharperskinc There is nothing better than some @tataharperskincare minis! 

I adore the Regenerating Cleanser and keen to try the rest.

What are your faves from the brand?
Christmas in July GIVEAWAY! A while ago, a long w Christmas in July GIVEAWAY!

A while ago, a long while ago, I bought some @lushsouthafrica Christmas Goodies and also planned on doing a giveaway... I adore the limited collections from Lush, and enjoy trying all of the new scents and products. Jolly, Cinders and Roasting Chestnuts are some of my favourite Christmas scents.

A few months have passed, but here we are...

You can win the two wrapped gifts pictured... The first is Joyful, which includes the Sticky Dates Shower Gel and Orange shower scrub, which is a fave! The next gift is Golden Wonder, which contains the Sweet Wild Orange Hand Balm, another fave, especially for winter and the Golden Wonder Soap.

To enter:

1. Follow @prettifulblog
2. Save and like this post
3. Tag a friend in the comments and tell us your favourite Lush scent
4. Share to your stories for an extra entry and tag me

Admin:
-The competition closes on Friday the 4th August at 5pm.
-Valid for South African residents only.
What better way to start the long weekend than wit What better way to start the long weekend than with a GIVEAWAY from @bio_sculpture_official worth R1000.

You can win all of the products featured in this image, as well as a R250 voucher to use on the @bio_sculpture_official website.

To enter:

1. Follow @bio_sculpture_official and @prettifulblog

2. Save and like this post.

3. Tag a friend.

4. Share to your stories for an extra entry and tag the above accounts.

Admin:
-The competition closes on Wednesday the 28th June 2023 at 5pm.
-The winner will be announced by Friday the 30th June 2023 5pm.
-Valid for South African residents only.
-Bio Sculpture  will send the prize to the winner.
New in haircare to try out... I've already starte New in haircare to try out...

I've already started using the @kerastase_official Bain Riche Shampoo, and I'm loving it. It is great for my sensitive scalp and dry ends.

I love a Shampoo Bar, especially for travelling, so eager to try this from @clarinssouthafrica 

The @kmssouthafrica Moist Repair Therapy Treatment and @paulmitchell_za  Marula Oil Rare Oil Treatment sound amazing for dry hair and now that winter is here I am sure I will get a lot of use out of them. The Rare Oil can also be used on skin, and my cuticles can definitely do with some.

Do you switch up your haircare routine for winter?
Pretty scented candles to save the day! If you li Pretty scented candles to save the day!

If you live in SA, you know what I mean 😕
I've been trying a few new products from @mariobad I've been trying a few new products from @mariobadescu_za and have two to share with one lucky person. Last week was my birthday, and I had a bunch of birthday giveaways planned, but that clearly didn't happen. 

So, let's start today. I have one Alpha Grapefruit Cleansing Lotion and one Glycolic Acid Toner up for grabs worth R499 each.

To enter:

1. Follow @prettifulblog
2. Save and like this post.
3. Tag a friend.
4. Share to your stories for an extra entry and tag me.

Admin:
-The competition closes on Friday the 26th March 2023 at 5pm.
-The winner will be announced by Tuesday the 28th March 2023.
-Valid for South African residents only.
I've been loving this range from @zarahome The s I've been loving this range from @zarahome 

The scent is very delicate, a blend of white wood, lemon zest, and magnolia. 

Zara diffusers are some of the best I have tried, and this one is no different. The scent fills the room beautifully. The Liquid Soap and Hand Cream are a but thinner than I expected, but they do the  job and smell amazing.

Have you tried any home fragrances from  Zara Home?
Received a pack of goodies from @bio_sculpture_off Received a pack of goodies from @bio_sculpture_official last year, just in time for the Summer Holidays. 

I tried out the Summer Heel Home Care Pack before we went away, as I didn't have time to go for a pedicure. It is the perfect set for an at-home pedi and has everything you need.

I'm looking forward to trying the other products, especially the pretty nail polish colours. 

*Gifted
Here's hoping 2023 is a better year. 2022 has be Here's hoping 2023 is a better year. 

2022 has been tough, probably the hardest year of my life. It started off well, but on the 29th of May, my life changed. A big part of me, a part of my life, a part of my heart left this world and left me in pieces. I don't think I'll ever be the same, I don't think I'll ever feel whole again. But I am grateful for the life that I have, and all those around me, especially my husband, my family and Sugs.
As usual the @skinscosmetics.sa @skinscosmeticsoff As usual the @skinscosmetics.sa @skinscosmeticsofficial Holiday Box is a winner! A curated selection of 14 luxury products, some full sized and others generous travel sizes.

This would the perfect last minute gift for someone or for yourself! 

Swipe to see more...
My third and final gift guide is on the blog- Frag My third and final gift guide is on the blog- Fragrances for all budgets ft. @givenchybeauty @wickfragrances @jomalonelondon @diptyque @skinscosmetics.sa @avonsouthafrica @nuxe_sa @woolworths_sa
There is a Skincare Gift Guide on the blog ft. @z There is a Skincare Gift Guide on the blog  ft. @zoskinhealthsa * @heliocaresa * @endocare_sa @heimish_cosmetic @shopglowtheory * @filorgasa @pcaskinsouthafrica @antipodesskincare 

*Gifted
I'm not usually a fan of eye creams, I've always f I'm not usually a fan of eye creams, I've always felt like a good serum, and moisturiser could do the job just as well. 

I adore the @clarinssouthafrica Double Serum. It makes my skin look plumper and more radiant, so I was keen to see what a Double Serum specifically developed for the eye area could do. 

The Double Serum Eye has been specifically developed to combat wrinkles, puffiness, and dark circles, as well as protect and strengthen the delicate eye contour. My dark circles and puffiness have a life of their own recently, blame it on the lack of sleep, stress, grief, all of the above. After using this, the area around my eyes looked hydrated and plumped, my concealer creased less, and the overall radiance improved. I like that this can be used on the eyelids too, I found the scent very calming as I do with most @clarinsofficial products.

*Gifted
There is an Affordable Home Fragrance Gift Guide o There is an Affordable Home Fragrance Gift Guide over on the blog ft. @heritage.africa @cape_island_ @yankeecandlesa @charlotterhys @mrp_home 

Have you tried any of these brands before?
What's better than #blackfriday ? Well, a sneaky What's better than #blackfriday ?

Well, a sneaky Black Friday Giveaway!

Today I would like to share the beautiful @edenperfumesa Spring Summer 2022 Collection. A 5 piece collection for his and her, as well a beautiful unisex fragrance, which is my favourite.

You can win two 100ml perfumes from this collection.

To enter:

1. Follow @edenperfumesa @prettifulblog

2. Save and like this post.

3. Tag a friend.

4. Share to your stories for an extra entry and tag the above accounts. 

Admin:
-The competition closes on Friday the 2nd December 2022 at 5pm.
-The winner will be announced by Tuesday the 6th December 2022.
-Valid for South African residents only.
-Eden Perfumes will send the prize to the winner.

*Trade Exchange
What's on your #blackfriday wishlist? @sundayrile What's on your #blackfriday wishlist?

@sundayriley is a skincare brand I really enjoy. 

UFO is amazing for when my skin feels clogged. I've also been enjoying the CEO Cream and Face Oil, both are hydrating and brightening. The Light Hearted SPF feels lovely on the skin, I just wish it had a higher SPF. I haven't used the 5 Stars Eye Serum enough yet, but it hydrates and smoothes the eye area.

I usually stock up on Sunday Riley and other international brands from @miloandmo and @shopbloominghayaa
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