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{Tried & Tested} My Calming Bedtime Routine

Hi guys! Happy Tuesday. How was your long weekend? I'm on leave this week (thank goodness!) because the last two weeks at work was hectic busy. Today I'm sharing with you some of my favourites when I had a super busy day at work and need to relax before bedtime (and I know that's a super hard thing especially when you are a mom too !) I try (and not always succeed ) to do these things 30 minutes before bedtime WITHOUT my phone (which is super hard I know as we are all basically attached to our phones these days ) I love the Carmien Rooibos and Camomile tea before bedtime. They have quite a few teas in the range I love (I have mentioned a few on the blog already ) but this is my all-time favourite bedtime drink. I usually drink the teas in the range without milk or sugar - but I love this one with a little milk for a soothing bedtime drink and setting the mood.  Lately with life being super busy (and yes I'm currently that person with two planners ) I love hav...

Tried & Tested : Foundation Edition

Hi guys ! Happy Monday . How was your weekend ? Mine was nice and chill for a change - but I reckon this might be another busy week . I have received a few foundations as PR and bought a new foundation in November and December , and I have used them all a few times now to form a decent opinion of each.  Some are very budget friendly and some are pricier options - So there is one for every budget.  Before I start - I'll share my skin type. While I was usually more on the oily side , my skin is now more dehydrated combo skin - I have dry patches but I still get an oily T-zone. I do ALWAYS prime my skin before make-up - so keep that in mind when I do mention wear time . So onto the six that have been in my beauty rotation the last few weeks.  Clarins Everlasting Foundation +  I bought this on the Woolies 25% off sale last year and was super excited to try a fancy foundation. I have used a Clarins mask or two before but this would be my first make-up p...