RUBYBOX MASSIVE DISAPPOINTMENT

This month rubybox has dropped the ball in a big way. Go over to their Facebook page and there are only accounts of clients not receiving their boxes and no effort whatsoever on rubybox side to address this issue.

I invest in all three boxes for the purpose of this blog,
This was my experiance.
My payment went through on the 11th do December,  for my surprise box and my beautique box, my surprise box arrived but my beautique box did not. By rights according to their site it should have arrived by the 16th, or at the latest the 18th of December.  As you can guess it did not.  After numerous emails, calls and complaints they asked for my holiday delivery address which I gave them, and promised the box would be there by the 22nd of December,  that's 11 days after they recieved my money! Today is the 24th and there is no sign of my box arriving at all. No reply to facebook or twitter enquiries,  not email and trying to get hold of someone on the rubybox call line is an effort I  futility! !

On the whole a very unsatisfactory dealing with Rubybox esp considaring that it is christmas tine and I personally expected them to have the best box ever.

There is good news though. From next year we don't have to put up with this sort of don't-give-a-damn attitude as a new company is launching a surprise box on a subscription basis that will finally give Rubybox the competition it needs to give us decent service.
Enter The Test Box!!!!
Their promise is promptly delivered boxes based on client satisfaction,  and client oriented service. Their boxes will hold mainly travel sizes so we get enough product to actually test and decide whether or not we like it. Unlike the Secret Box, which is mainly hair orientated, The Test Box will be hair and beauty orientated. 
The box will be launched in March 2015, but they did have a selection of festive boxes available for those who just couldn't wait.
If you want to sign up to be notified of when the box goes live, go to
                   www.thetestbox.co.za

Ciao,  Phoenix

DISCLAIMER

This post is based on my personal experiance with the company as a paying client.

New at shell

On our trip, driving down to the Cape,  we stopped at several filling stations,  to refuel,  stretch our legs, and get a couple of drinks.
At every Shell we stopped at on the way they had a new interisting invention. 

A self service mini pharmacy. 
It works like a cool drink dispenser,  you insert your coins and choose your item,  from feminine intimates, protection to sunscreen and over the counter medication.  like allergen,  Panado,  and so many more.

It's such a great concept,  and I got my emergency plasters and some voltaren gel.

So next time you travelling, stop at shell to have all your needs met.

CE Ferulic

CE Ferulic is the third step in my morning SkinCeuticals skin care regimen.  Daily,
After washing and toning,  I apply three drops to a dry face, one drop on each cheek and one on my forehead.  Then using my fingers and light circular motions I massage gently in till it is spread all over and absorbed into my skin. This is step I never miss, even if I am in a rush.
After three months daily use, my marks are very noticeably lightened and the lighter marks are gone all together.  My skin is a lot more supple and very well hydrated.

 Once absorbed the active ingredients cannot be washed off and will work on a cellular level for 72 hours.
CE Ferulic is suited to sensitive skin, aging skin, dehydrated skin, and skin with discoloration.

CE Ferulic is a daytime anti oxident, and contains three key ingrediants, in exact quantities to have the deepest effect on the skin
 15% L- ascorbic acid,*
 1% alpha tocopherol (Vitamin E)
  0.5% ferulic acid**
These three key ingrediants work in synergy to neutralise free radicals, protect the skin from breakdown due to oxidative stressor ' s, replenish skin lipids, and reduce sun induced skin discoloration.

Just three drops of this miracle serum will improve your skin conditions,  tone, and leave it more supple and less vulnerable to the strong UVA & UVB rays of the sun,  thereby preventing wrinkling of the skin. This powerful antioxidant doubles the skins photo protective power to an amazing 8x the skins natural protection.

*Vitamin C
**Plant based

****DISCLAIMER****
All scientific facts are from the skin ceuticals Web page and the insert tgat comes with the product.  All opinions are my own based on my personal use.
I have been in no way reimbursed by skinceuticals for the writing of this post

Rubybox December unboxing

Love love love this month's box.

I got three full size products and two sample size. This month I opted to go a bit greener and forgo the pink box,  so I recieved all my items in just the brown protective box.

When I opened the plastic, a beautiful scent hit me, to be honest I worried something was broke. But nothing was, that gorgeous scent that hit me was a beautiful scented candle. 

I recieved 

natural lab face cream 10ml
Ungaro purfume sample
Piz Buin sun stick full size
My bag of beauty secrets
Hall of flames candle in cinnamon naartjie and clove

Overall, impressed with this month's box and a huge high five to Rubybox for getting it spot on this month.

Skinceuticals equalizing toner

Equalizing toner by skinceuticals

This is one of two products I use twice a day in the range.

It comes packaged in a 250ml bottle with a spray top.
It is alcohol free and fragrance free.
Suitable for use on all skin types, it removes all traces of residue from the skin preparing it for the serums and allowing then to penetrate deeply into the skin.

I use it after cleansing ny skin by wetting a cotton ball, and then spritzing the toner straight onto my face. Then wiping my face with the cotton ball.
It leaves my skin feeling fresh, and hydrated.
I then follow with my morning or evening routine.

Key ingrediants are
Key Ingredient 1

Fruit Acid Blend: Work synergistically to gently exfoliate dead skin cells.

Key Ingredient 2

Botanical extracts: Witch hazel, rosemary, aloe, and chamomile soften, soothe, and tone the skin.

Ciao Phoenix

In depth reviews on individual skin care products

So I did a review on skin ceuticals a while back, and have recieved many requests about these products.

So I have decided to do individual reviews on each of the products I am using starting at the beginning and working my way down.

I will release one product review every week and then if you have any questions, you can direct them to me on my facebook fanpage

On to product 1
SkinCeuticals gentle cleanser

The key ingredients are

Key Ingredient 1

Orange oil: This soothing, antiseptic oil is known for its ability to help calm sensitive or irritated skin.

Key Ingredient 2

Skin conditioners and emollients: Formulated with basic, non-irritating ingredients to help calm and condition skin.

It is a cream based non foaming cleanser I use this cleanser in the morning by applying to a wet face and massaging for a couple minutes, then rinsing off with warm water
This cleanser is suitable for use on dry, sensitive, normal or combination skin.
It does not dry out my skin at all,  and feels really moisturizing.

I prefer a foaming cleanser for when I have make up on but this is a personal choice.
Overall this is a great cleanser and for when my face is not too gritty or oily this is the one I reach for.

It retails at all great plastic surgeon offices, my favourite being Dr Chetan Patel rooms in Sandton medi clinic, 
011 463 1210 where a cleanser retails for around R350, 
I have had mine since September and I still have half a bottle, though I only use it in the morning.

Lots of love ladies, and enjoy great skin
Ciao Phoenix