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    I review: Ponds Flawless Radiance Range

    I was lucky enough to win this entire range (excluding the Blemish Prevention UV Cream) from Ponds SA and Lipgloss Kisses. I’ve been using it now for 3 weeks, ponds promises more radiant, blemish free, even skin in just 7 days these are my findings on each of the products. The entire range has pink,…

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    My beauty product wishlist must haves!

    Ever since I started this blog, I have been more active in reading other blogs, reading product reviews and watching youtube makeup tutorials, especially when I was doing the Beauty Bulletin challenge. This introduced me to some really great looking products. My beauty product wishlist. My beauty product wishlist So today I’m going to share my…

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    Sally Hansen Gem Crush Nail Polish

    I was really lucky 2 weeks ago and I won an entire nail polish hamper from another blogger ~ Prettiful Blog, I received 9 nail polishes from her and some nail wraps so I will be doing reviews on all of them in the next couple of weeks. Sally Hansen. Sally Hansen So let me kick…

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    How 2: Easily remove glitter polish

    Who doesn’t love a bit of sparkle on their nails every now and again? But everyone that has ever applied glitter polish to their nails knows it’s hard to remove. Easily remove glitter polish. Easily remove glitter polish I saw this method on Cute Polish’s youtube channel and decided to try it out. You can watch…

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    Leibster Award ♡ Discover New Bloggers

    My Award from Beautycandyloves What is the Liebster Award ? Liebster (a German word) Award, translated into english would be Sweetheart Award. This award is given to up and coming bloggers to encourage them to grow their network and share the blog love with other upcoming bloggers. Leibster Award I googled a bit about this award and…

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    How to revive your dry Gel Eyeliner

    I really love my gel liner from Maybeline but I don’t really use it that often as it’s difficult for me to apply when I’m wearing my glasses for the day, so I leave it for contact lens days, which I haven’t been wearing a lot lately. revive your dry Gel Eyeliner Revive your dry Gel…

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    My Favourite Fragrances: Incanto Bloom by Salvatore Ferragamo

    I received a sample size of this gorgeous fragrance in the mystery mix from rubybox. I would never have thought about purchasing this for myself if I didn’t receive this as a sample. Incanto Bloom by Salvatore Ferragamo. Incanto Bloom by Salvatore Ferragamo The fragrance is really sophisticated and elegant, it has a sweet  flowery smell…

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    Thick Split Pea Soup

    One of the things that I love about winter is soup, it’s easy to make, it’s filling and if you make in bulk you can re-heat it, cutting time spent in the kitchen a bit. Today my post is about thick split pea soup, called Snert in the Netherlands as a dinner treat for my…

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    How to use cuticle oil + L.A Girl Cuticle Oil Review

    A couple of week ago my hubby and I went shopping and he threw a bottle of L.A Girl cuticle oil into the basket when I took a closer look at the bottle when we got home I noticed there weren’t any instructions on how to use it, and I wasn’t entire sure as I’ve…

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Chocolate cake… but make it proudly South African Chocolate cake… but make it proudly South African 🇿🇦🍫🌿

This Rooibos Chocolate Cake is: ✨ rich
✨ soft
✨ dairy-free
✨ and dangerously addictive

It’s one of those recipes that tastes like comfort and nostalgia in every bite 🤍

Grab the recipe here 👇 (link to my blog in my bio)

https://www.lizna.co.za/rooibos-chocolate-cake-recipe/

Save this for your next baking day 🫶

#Rooibos #ChocolateCake #BakingFromScratch #FoodieSA #HomeBaker DessertInspo EasyBakes SouthAfricanFood CakeLovers BakeAndShare
I’m honestly so frustrated with how women’s health I’m honestly so frustrated with how women’s health gets treated like it’s optional or “not serious enough.”

I have PCOS. Not the cute, watered-down version people talk about. The real one. The one that messes with your hormones, your mental health, your body, your energy, your confidence… everything.

And now I have an ovarian cysts. One that has literally grown 1cm since February.

But somehow, monitoring that? Not important enough. Not covered. Not urgent.

Make it make sense.

We’re told to “keep an eye on it” but then denied the actual tools to keep an eye on it.

We’re told it’s “common” like that somehow makes it less serious.

We’re expected to just wait until something becomes an emergency before it’s taken seriously.

So basically… don’t treat it early, just deal with it when it gets worse?

PCOS isn’t just irregular periods. It’s linked to diabetes, depression, anxiety, fertility struggles, things that affect your whole life. But because it doesn’t fit neatly into a box, it gets brushed aside.

And the most exhausting part? Having to advocate for yourself when you’re already dealing with the physical and emotional toll of it all.

I’m tired of feeling like I have to fight to be taken seriously.

I’m tired of systems that only react when things get bad instead of helping prevent that point.

Women deserve better care. Full stop.

If you’ve dealt with something similar, I see you 🤍

#PCOSAwareness
#WomensHealthMatters
#InvisibleIllness
#MedicalAid
#DoBetter
2026: we’re leaving dull hair behind 😌✨ I added a 2026: we’re leaving dull hair behind 😌✨

I added a little support system to my routine and let’s just say… my hair understood the assignment.

Lightweight, silky, and that mirror-like shine? we LOVE to see it 💁🏽‍♀️✨

@lorealparis

#MyShineResolution #GlycolicGloss #MirrorLikeShine #WorthIt #LorealParisZA lophaircare lorealparishair SP ad
If you’ve ever considered getting a Mirena and you If you’ve ever considered getting a Mirena and you have PCOS… please read this first.

No one warned me that getting one could feel like being emotionally drop-kicked by a dementor.

I did my research. I knew about the “low hormones” and the “bit of discomfort.” I walked in thinking I was prepared.

I was not.

The insertion? Not just uncomfortable.
More like “grip the table and question your life choices” kind of pain.

Then came the plot twist:
They found a cyst. Which meant a 5-day course of Provera. Two pills a day.

So now picture this:
A dementor slowly sucking out your happy hormones
+
The Mad Hatter running your emotional control panel

That’s what those first few days felt like.

The cramps weren’t normal period cramps.

They were deep, constant, and very much giving “my uterus is filing a formal complaint.”

And the hormone shift? Immediate.
Not dramatic sadness. Just this weird, foggy, emotionally flat but somehow overwhelmed feeling. 

Like your brain is buffering… but never loads.

Nothing was “wrong.”

But WOW… that was a lot for my body.

I wish more people spoke about the immediate aftermath, not just the long-term benefits.

If you’ve experienced this too, please tell me I’m not alone 👀

And if you’re about to go through it: Rest.
Be gentle with yourself.

Line up a comfort show, trust me.

🖤

#PCOS #Mirena #WomensHealth #RealTalk #Hormones PCOSJourney
People: Why do you need 512GB on your phone? Me: o People: Why do you need 512GB on your phone?
Me: opens gallery 🍔🍕🍰📸

#FoodContent #FoodPhotography #FoodieLife #CameraRoll #FoodPictures
Reminder that date nights aren’t just for couples. Reminder that date nights aren’t just for couples.
Sometimes the best ones are with your mom. 🥩🍷✨

Steak night at the Hussar Grill Mossel Bay.

#DateNight #MomDate #DinnerDate #HussarGrill #HussarGrillMosselBay
When you stop explaining yourself, you make room f When you stop explaining yourself, you make room for real peace.

You don’t need to justify your choices.

You just need to be honest — with yourself first.

✨ Comment “yes” if you needed this today.

#QuietGrowth #SlowLiving #AuthenticallyYou #GentleReminders #SelfReflection
This sunset reminded me that holding on isn’t alwa This sunset reminded me that holding on isn’t always brave.

Sometimes courage looks like letting go
and stepping into things that scare you —
trusting the ending might be softer than you expect.

🤍 Save this if you needed the reminder.

#QuietGrowth #SlowLiving #LettingGo #GentleReminders #SunsetTherapy
Being referred to a specialist can be overwhelming Being referred to a specialist can be overwhelming, especially when you assume your medical aid will cover everything.

When my GP referred me to a gynecologist for my PCOS, I learned the hard way that medical aid doesn’t always pay the full amount.

That difference becomes an unexpected out-of-pocket expense.

Here’s how gap cover helps…

It bridges that gap by covering specialist shortfalls, even when medical aid falls short, from just R345 per month.

Because when you’re dealing with your health, the last thing you should worry about is the financial gap.

Check out NetcarePlus GapCare, link in bio

#NetcarePlus 
#GapCover 
#Ad 
@netcare_za
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