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🎉2022 Skin update🎉

In the beginning of the year.. like early Jan. I had no active breakouts.. just dealing with pigmentation. Mid Jan I started getting breakouts, *they've gone down now since I've been treating them**

No, I did not change anything in my routine.

I didn't add a new skincare product my face isn't already familiar with.

My routine has been the same throughout but STILL I got breakouts so I really had to simplify my already simplified routine😂😂

I literally only have hydration and repairing products, no actives - laying low from those for a while -

This is just a reminder that our skin is a living organ on it's own and it is bound to go through changes, whether we like it not.. it WILL happen 💀

Just don't beat yourself up about it❤

Grateful for the year 2021!

All that I've learned, all that I've been blessed with and all that I've lost.. I am grateful.

But above all, I'm Grateful for life & good health😭
God has really been faithful 🥺

Looking forward to what God has in store for me in 2022!

Cheers🥂🥂

Really in love with how good the first few weeks of 24 have been to me😭😭

Can't wait to see what more God has in store for me🥺😭

"There are friends, there is family, and then there are friends that become family"

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas ❤🌲

Face card never what??
.... Exactly!

One thing about Cape Town? It's sunny and HOT😭😭😭😭 But I love it still😍

Sunsets and champagne 🤌🏽

Beach babe 🏖

BIG STORY🤌🏽

Category? Face & Skin 🤲🏽

Had such an amazing time meeting family and celebrating my great grandmother's birthday celebration.

"I wish this can happen every after 2 weeks or monthly" 😭😂

to this amazing post.

"yayabair_dsgn: Meet our Woman Crush of the week✨, Petronella Zitha🤩. Here is why we chose her this week! 😁:

“I am on oily and acne-prone skin content creator and I love sharing tips and tricks on how to manage acne.

I've had acne since my early teenage years and I've just recently learnt how to care for it properly the past few years. I do what I do because I want people to learn from my mistakes and make better skin choices. And because I genuinely am in love with skincare.

I also want people to find my page and see that having acne doesn't make you any less of who you are. Your acne doesn’t define you. You are beautiful just the way you are.

So I really hope my page does that for someone, even if it's just one person.”

From: ❤🤌🏽

Shout out to my skin for skinning today🤲🏽❤😭

Hey loves and happy .

Today I am featuring this Effaclar duo cream from

It is a moisturizing pimple cream specifically for congested and acne prone skin and targets blemishes and oily skin. It is very gentle and is suitable for even the most sensitive skin.

It is very lightly scented and has a gel-cream texture that absorbs quickly into the skin.

Key ingredients include:
Niacinamide
Linoleic acid
La Roche-Posay Thermal spring water
Dimethicone

I've had such an amazing experience with this product so it gets a 5/5 from me. Absolutely recommend it 👌🏽

Incorporating more of my personal life onto my page from now on. Yes, most of my posts will be about skincare but they will not be limited to that.

I really just want to have fun with my page now and I hope you guys will have fun with me too❤

Happy Wednesday and don't forget your sunscreen!😂😂

Hey loves 💘

So earlier today I had the honor of attending the Complete Care for Sensitive Skin Webinar which I enjoyed so much.

Here are a few key takeaways I got from the event:

What sensitive skin is and the 5 signs to look out for which include
- dryness, tightness, weakened skin barrier and irritation to name a few.

I've also learnt that it's important to make sure you use the correct ingredients for your skin's needs, to avoid damaging your barrier.

The Cleanser and moisturizer is made for all skin types and is suitable especially for sensitive skin. I can't wait to share my overall thoughts and review with you guys in a few weeks time.

Have you tried any of these products yet? Personally? I say if you know you have sensitive skin then these a worth a try🙂




📸: Pinterest

Let's participate 🥲

August photo dump

Wishing you a week as dewy and as glowing as my skin today.

Teenage to 21 y/o me would be SCREAMING rn for posting selfies without airbrushing, editing or literally anything that will blur away my acne and it's scarring.

I look back at how insecure I used to be about posting a picture without editing and honestly.. I forgive myself.

I forgive myself for thinking I was any less beautiful because of my acne.
I forgive myself for thinking I had to impress 'online people' with clear skin.
I forgive myself because I did not know better.

And lastly, I forgive myself for placing my worth in the state/condition of my skin. (What a stupid thing to do🤣💀🙄)

I decided to write this because I know there are people who follow me that are STILL in that 'place' and it's totally okay. I just hope my page encourages you step out of that shell and love yourself FULLY, UNCONDITIONALLY & WHOLEHEARTEDLY with your acne.

Lastly.. ndimhle man! And no one can tell me otherwise, pls😭😭😭🤣🤣

*p.s I have a live today at 6pm with one of my faves. Make sure you don't miss it*

A very warm welcome, to all my new followers❤

Thank you for finding my page relatable enough that you hit that follow button 🥺

A little bit of myself? I'm just a girl who's dealing with oily, dehydrated and acne prone skin and I've decided to share my journey with you, I hope you love it here! 😌

I would, however, love to put a DISCLAIMER that I AM NOT A QUALIFIED SKINCARE SPECIALIST, I'm just a SKINCARE ENTHUSIAST who loves sharing what I know💓

With all this said, I hope you learn something from my page and grow with me as I continue to grow as well💓

HYDROBOOST vs GEL-CREAM.

Firstly, I absolutely love both of them. They're like a staple in my routine.
So, I've recently tried out the gel-cream and here are my thoughts about it compared to the watergel ⬇️

✔ it's fragrance free.
✔ it ACTUALLY feels like a moisturizer whereas the water gel is so lightweight, I prefer using it as a "hydrating serum"
✔ It's still very lightweight compared to most moisturizers so I STILL go in with a moisturizers after using it.
✔ it's meant for dry skin, however, I do feel like if you have dry skin, this should be ONE OF the products you use to add hydration and not solely rely on it for adding hydration because it's SUPER light.
✔ It's got a very lightweight cream texture compared to the gel.
✔ a little does go a long way as it spreads pretty well on the skin.
✔ like most hydrating products, I apply it on damp skin for that extra hydration feeling.
✔ the tubs usually last me a month or so.

** always has a 3 for 2 special, jump on it because i also never buy it alone, always with the special😂😂**

I do have a review of the water-gel down my feed. Do check it out to see what I had to say about it.

Purchase this from Clicks, Dischem for R155

If you've tried both of them, which one do you prefer? If you haven't tried both, which is your fave?

Happy Sunday from a happy, blessed and beautiful black girl💕

Hope you're having a good one!🥺

Happy new month !

We made it to the other half of the year🥺🥳

I'm literally so grateful to God for keeping me safe & healthy and for all that He has blessed me with.

In the remaining half of the year, may I continue to experience His grace and may His perfect peace continue to be with me.

I wish you all nothing but the Lords protection and peace ❤

Here's some real skin for your feed on a monday❤

Also, SKIN CHEECK🗣🗣.. how's your skin holding up this winter?
Are there any changes in your routine?
Does your skin also get affected by seasonal changes?

Let's chat in the comments!😀

***REVIEW TIME***

If you have acne, blemish-prone skin this review is the one for you!

The Cleanance comedomed is an ANTI-BLEMISH concentrate that reduces spots and blackheads, limiting their appearance.

CONSISTENCY: it's very lightweight with a gel like consistency that absorbs quickly into the skin. It has a matte finish, is hydrating thanks to the thermal spring water and is non greasy. It it is however, slightly tacky but it all goes away once it's fully absorbed.

Smell: It's fragrance free but does smell a bit planty. I can't exactly explain the scent but it's very subtle, also goes away once the skin absorbs it.

Suitable for: adults and adolescents

**it's not suitable for people with normal skin, dry skin as it's strictly for acne prone skin**

It comes in a 30ml pump bottle.

Rate: 10/10

Price: R309,00

Place of purchase:

Authentic beauty is the beauty we should use to define women. Authenticity is what makes you, YOU.

I remember there was a time where I used to be so afraid of putting up my bare face on social media because of my acne.

Until I actually came to terms with the fact that acne actually won't go away, it can only be managed.

Ever since I accepted this, I thought to myself, did this mean I would be in hiding forever? Because that's the case since acne is also forever? Then I thought again.. "this has got to change".

So I started posting my bare face and being confident in it.. when I say this has been an amazing journey for me? I even get DMs of people telling me that they too, were afraid of sharing their bare acne faces but once they came across my page, it gave them courage to actually embrace their faces, acne and all.

So for me, in a nutshell, authentic beauty is accepting yourself the way you are. Even of it's against the 'normal beauty standards' ❤ and I honestly hope my page can be a home for many people who still feel the way I've felt before.

Thanks to by for creating a Sisterhood of powerful, authentic and multifaceted women of South Africa.

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Something really exciting has happened and I want to share it with you guys.. 🙆🏽‍♀️

I'm thrilled to announce to you that I am now a part of the sisterhood 💃🏾💃🏾

One thing about me, aside from skincare, I am passionate about women upliftment and empowerment because I believe we have so much power to achieve any and everything we set our minds to. The women on my TL inspire me daily. They motivate me and continue to prove that it is possible to do it, as long as you set your mind to it.

When women stand together, an unbreakable force is created, THIS is why I am super excited to be a part of this sisterhood 💖🥰

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So excited to announce that has launched BRAND NEW 5ml starter kits💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾 which have 5 different introductory starter kits available, namely:

- Breakouts.
- Dull, uneven complexion.
- Fine lines & wrinkles.
- Tight, dry and creepy skin.
- Sun induced & hormonal blemishes.

I've got that BREAKOUT introductory pack which consists of:

- A Blemish corrector
- A Multi-Tasking fixer
- Vitamin A
- An Exfoliating facial 1
- A Blemish and pore spot therapy.

These starter kits make me so happy because they are beginner friendly in a sense that if you've never used serums before and want to start incorporating them in your daily routine, you can start with these just to see how your skin tolerates serums😃😭 instead of buying the normal sized one, only to find out that your skin reacts badly to it😭😭

Later on today I'll share a reel of the blemish corrector which contains 10% niacinamide AND it's benefits for my acne prone skin so I hope your notifications are on😁

Ears, neck & decolletage are the most neglected parts of most people's skincare routine. This is a sign that as much as we reach products down to our neck, they should also go on your ears and decolletage ❤.

Happy new week 🥰

ONE THING I WILL NOT COMPROMISE ON? IS HYDRATION🥰

The same way you can't go a day without drinking water to hydrate your body🥤💧, is the same way you can't go a day without hydrating the skin on your face🧖🏽‍♀️.

This baby right here does the job for me 😭 It's filled with a variety of minerals that help with hydrating the skin, calming it down and rebalancing the skin's Natural pH balance.

I add it in between my skincare routine steps right after cleansing my face because remember, products are able to pe*****te more into the skin when your skin is damp.

I also love the fact that it's travel sized meaning I can always just pop it into my handbag for times when I feel like my face needs a little WATER BOOST. I'm almost out and I need to get another one. I can't travel without it😂🙈

REMEMBER: End it all of with an occlusive so you trap in all that hydration you've just added.

What hydrators are you currently using? Have you tried this one yet?🤔

Can someone please unsubscribe me from period breakouts?? Because wow! I can't be fighting my acne AND period breakouts 😭😒😓 one's gotta go!

Either way, it still doesn't stop me from smiling 🤭
I'm channeling this energy for the rest of March 🥰

This month I'm saying Yes to growth, yes to peace, yes to more money, YES to good health and YESSS to an even more beautiful relationship with God ❤

What are your affirmations for this month?? Surely this will be a good one, I mean.. it started on Monday 🥰

| A little while ago, sent me their face care range which consists of an activated charcoal exfoliating face wash, a cleansing toner, a serum and an anti blemish face moisturizer.
I shared my honest thoughts on the exfoliating face wash below😁:

● I found it to be very gentle on the skin (for an exfoliant, the particles aren't abrasive on the skin).

● It's got a very, very light scent, suitable enough for those who love scented free products.

● It's not drying on the skin (my face felt moisturized after using it).

● Easily washes off with luke warm water and leaves my skin feeling well cleansed.

● It contains all my favourite ingredients which are safe for my oily, acne prone skin, the first being water😍, kaolin, glycerin, citric acid & salicylic acid just to name a few.

● You can leave it on your face as a mask, that's how gentle it is, considering the fact that activated charcoal can be drying when left on too long 😭😭

With all the above being said and my experience with it, I'd definitely recommend it🥰
It retails for only R100.

Have you used an activated charcoal face wash before? Will you try this one *I hope you do🤭* ?
Let me know in the comments down below ❤

Happy Friday faves ❤

Hydration 💦💦
Here's what I have to say about it 👀

This hydro boost water gel is such a great product for adding instant hydration to the skin.

😊It's also very lightweight making it great for adding to your daytime routine.

😊It sinks into the skin very easily, And is suitable for my oily skin because I don't have an excess shine after some time of using it.

😊It also does have a fragrance but it's not irritating, it's a very soothing scent, although if you prefer unscented skincare products.. this one is not the one for you.

😊I do, however, find that I need to add a moisturizer just for that added "lock- in-moisture" feel since it is VERY lightweight so I use it as a hydrator, not moisturizer.

*for best results, use it on damp skin so that your skin FULLY absorbs it*

😊Nonetheless, my face has been loving it😍😭 I'm running out and I need to stock up😂😂

Have you tried it yet?

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One thing about ? They are in their bag with this tissue oil 😭

My skin LOVES it! I have really dry skin on my body so this does it, for me😍

Personally, I don't see myself using any other brand for tissue oil. 😭😭

I don't know anyone that hasn't tried it and not fallen in love with it😂😂 thank you so much ❤🥺

'No hair who dis' 👀👀

This is a picture I took at the beginning of Lockdown and today my hair looks exactly like this, again. I thought I could try another hairstyle after braids but hai hair is a lot of maintenance, I'm not ready for it 😭😭

Otherwise I hope you guys had yourself an amazing week?👀

I've been seeing nothing but smiles from beautiful ladies on my TL today so I figured let me join them😭😍
Hope you're all having an amazing Wednesday 🥺❤

DOUBLE CLEANSING

What is it?

It's cleansing your face twice, first using an oil based cleanser, then a water based cleanser. This is done to break down dirt, remove makeup, unclog pores and basically remove all the oil based gunk that your regular cleanser might not remove, without stripping away the natural oils from the skin.

Oils you can use to double cleanse if you have acne-prone skin are lightweight oils that don't have the potential to clog your pores. You could either use natural oils or oil based cleansers that include:

-Grapeseed oil.
-Rosehip oil.
-Hempseed oil.
-Tea tree oil.
-Sunflower oil.

My favorite oil cleanser so far is this one by it's fragrance free, gentle on the skin and is made with 100% grapeseed oil & vitamin A & E.
You can get it at for less than R100.

Have you double cleansed? If you have, what do you use? If not, why not??