As I enter the final year of my 30s, I thought I s As I enter the final year of my 30s, I thought I share with you some pictures of mine at 9 months, 9 years, 19 years, 29 years  to today 39 years old of age. Looking back at each decade, I feel both ‘older’ and ‘younger’, I see the change in my features, the change in my way of life, the change in my personality and the experience itched on my face. I am grateful for the life I have lived thus far and excited for the life I am yet to live. 
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2026 - 39, (Home, England), I am ready for this final year before my 40s but also ready for this next decade. 
2016 - 29, (Oslo, Norway), this decade was about self discovery and building the life I dreamt about. The life that I am super proud of and truly grateful to be living. This decade, I built my financial life and in later years choose to heal from the trauma gained in the last decade and now I feel well equipped for the future. 
2006 - 19, (Glasgow, Scotland), I thought I was grown (look at the cheekbones 🤣🤣) and ready for the world, chiiiild was I wrong, let’s just say, I am still resolving the trauma the decade brought me but I am grateful because I met my best friends and made decisions for the future I wanted to have. (Spoiler alert - I did better than I dreamed). 
1996 - 9, (Home, Zambia) this was my birthday but my little sister insisted she had to be the one in the middle. The only way we knew whose birthday it was, was by standing in the middle but this year I remember baby sister crying her eyes out and refusing 🤨
1988 - 9 months, (Chililabombwe, Zambia) although my mother looks tired and traumatised😟, I know I was loved and happy. 
#happybirthday #happybirthday❤️ #newera #39
Attended #ascotraces for the second year running a Attended #ascotraces for the second year running and I am glad to have experienced the ‘Village enclosure’ this year, whilst I loved ‘Windsor enclosure’ last year, it’s not for me. Next year, I want Queen Anne’s enclosure. 💕 #girlsdayout #girlslikeus #ascotfashion
How I missed you my love 🥰🥰🥰 #hertripsabroad #bla How I missed you my love 🥰🥰🥰

#hertripsabroad #blackgirlstraveltoo #maldives #neverstopexploring #welltravelled
Tried being a #touristforaday and we chose #london Tried being a #touristforaday and we chose #london because why not. My feet still hurt from the thought of how much walking we did, the fact that we walked from #bigben to #buckinghampalace is still fresh on my mind. 

#neverstopexploring
🖤🖤MARCH PHOTO/VIDEO DUMP🖤🖤 So much happened and 🖤🖤MARCH PHOTO/VIDEO DUMP🖤🖤 

So much happened and yet I can’t find the words.
It has been an amazing week here, definitely recom It has been an amazing week here, definitely recommend @iberostar in Agadir. 
#neverstopexploring #wanderlust #welltravelled #lifeofadventure #hertripsabroad
I spent a week in #dohaqatar and had the most rela I spent a week in #dohaqatar and had the most relaxing and fulfilling time of my life. Sometimes taking it slow and living in the moment is what the soul needs. 🥰🥰🥰
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#blackgirlstraveltoo
I had such an amazing week in Doha, Qatar after no I had such an amazing week in Doha, Qatar after not visiting for almost 8years. 📍

#qatar #doha #qatarphotoinstagram  #solo travel #travelbug bestvacations igtravel travelpic travelblog beautifuldestinations tlpicks instatravel roamtheplanet traveldeeper travelgram travelinspo wanderlust instapassport exploretheworld travelpics travelmore passionpassport travelawesome lonelyplanet travelblogger travelphotography traveltheworld worldtraveler
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Beauty, Review, Sponsor Roundup · July 25, 2015

{Beauty} AHAVA Product Review

Thank you eBay for making this conversation possible.#skincare #deadsea #cream #ebay #Ahava #Antiaging #minerals #lotion #travelsize #mudmask #ANTIBACTERIAL #SKINFRIENDLY #SOAP # PEELING #EYECARE

  

Before being contacted and offered an opportunity to review these AHAVA products I had never heard of the brand and I was very curious to find out all about the brand. AHAVA’s mission is to deliver the virtues of the Dead sea by harnessing its most extraordinary ingredients and creating innovative and efficacious products. I do not know about you but when I read this mission statement I was more than curious about these products, I was ready to try them out and see for myself how efficacious these products really are.

I was sent products from the Time To Smooth category: Age Control Brightening and Renewal Serum (30ml) and Age control even tone sleeping cream (50ml) with some Dead sea osmoter concentrate and moisturiser samples.

 

 AHAVA is a brand that was founded in 1988 and has since grown into a global sensation known world-wide for being beauty experts. The brand derives its products from the dead sea harnessing the amazing ingredients from the shores of the dead sea to your front door. I am truly amazed by this Brand and I can not wait to try more of their products.

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I have been using different serums for almost 18 months now and I can honestly say that of them ALL AHAVA’s Age control brightening and renewal serum is the best amongst the best. The serum is supercharged with minerals, it visibly fades away dark spots and this is something I have seen on my face and not just a statement on the bottle. They recommend this serum is applied before moisturising your face every night but am naughty and since I love it so much I am using it during the day too (have been for over a week now). I love the colour, the texture and the smell of this serum, I look forward to applying it every single day and night. It is an amazing cream which comes very highly recommended from YOUR girl try it out you won’t regret it.

I can not even begin to remember how many moisturisers I have tried over the last 15 years, I have mentioned many a times before that I was never really into face routines or even cared that much about what products I was using but I did always make sure my face was moisturised regardless. AHAVA’s age control even tone sleeping cream is absolutely amazing, its creamy, its smooth and soft and applies well. It does not leave your face oily and gently gets absorbed into the skin pretty quickly. Again it is recommended that you apply this nightly but for some reason I am loving it both at night and during the day.

I have truly enjoyed testing out these two products and I have seen amazing results for my face. I have mentioned time and again about how I give my face a breather break when changing face products due to my fear of my face reacting if I mix up to many products but this time I did not space out and into my 2nd week and still no adverse reactions.

I highly recommend this product to all looking for a new Brand to try out, a fulfilling brand which provides products that actually work for your skin regardless of the tone type.

For those who would like the try the products out, you can check AHAVA’s eBay store which offers the entire AHAWA range at reasonable prices, currently (July 2015) there is upto 50% off discount of many of the products, go grab a bargain. When I placed my order, my delivery took 3 days but I did not receive the product for another day because the delivery company forgot to leave the ‘we missed you calling card’ and the neighbour they left the package with was away for a few days but overall the ordering experience was good. I have ordered on eBay before and only ever had 1 bad experience and this occasion was not it.

Have you ever heard of AHAVA or tried any of there products?

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Disclaimer: I was sent the aforementioned products in exchange for an honest review, all opinions are honest and 100% my own.

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Comments

  1. Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says

    August 11, 2015 at 11:01 pm

    Although it’s my first time to read about these products, they sound like high quality effective ones. I would love to try out the eye cream.

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  2. Krystal says

    July 27, 2015 at 10:08 pm

    I have always liked their products. They are nice on my skin and smell great.

    Reply
  3. Tiffany says

    July 27, 2015 at 7:15 am

    This product looks really great! I used to love Ahava and haven’t used it in a while. Thanks for this blog post. I would love to try the age renewal and brightening serum!

    Reply
  4. Rebecca Swenor says

    July 27, 2015 at 6:26 am

    This is a brand I have not heard of but would be interested in try for sure. I would love to try the AHAVA Age Control Even Tone Sleeping Cream.. It sounds totally amazing; Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  5. Tiany says

    July 27, 2015 at 5:44 am

    I’m 41 and I am just starting to be more mindful of the products I purchase, have been looking more into wrinkle helping creams and cleansers. I have never heard of this product but will definitely look into it! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  6. Dogvills says

    July 27, 2015 at 2:24 am

    This is the first time I heard about this product. I have a few fine lines that I want to polish. I will try this.

    Reply
  7. Kristen Dann says

    July 27, 2015 at 12:53 am

    I have seen this brand before and have been interested in trying it. I’ll admit it’s the dead-sea ingredients that have me most intrigued. I am glad that you saw great results using these.

    Reply
  8. Jaime Nicole says

    July 27, 2015 at 12:36 am

    I’ve never heard of this brand before, but I’d like to try it. I love using night creams – my face is always so soft when I wake up in the morning.

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  9. Nikki says

    July 26, 2015 at 6:24 pm

    Ive never heard this kind of brand. but i think is really good to use this product thanks for sharing this

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  10. Tammileetips says

    July 26, 2015 at 5:21 pm

    Getting old is over rated!! I have been looking for some new skin care to help out my skin needs.

    Reply
  11. Jeanine says

    July 26, 2015 at 3:04 pm

    I’ve never heard of Ahava before, but I’m not really into all of these type of things. That being said, My poor skin has been suffering this summer so I’m on the hunt for anything that can help! Around my eyes have started to get lots of wrinkles, so I would love to tone the area up.

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  12. Jeannette says

    July 26, 2015 at 1:34 pm

    I’ve never heard of this brand but I’m like you – I can’t even tell you how many products I’ve tried. These sound really great and I’d love to give them a try!

    Reply
  13. michele d says

    July 26, 2015 at 1:03 pm

    I’m always on the hunt for good facial creams.. I would love to try out that nighttime cream. It sounds like something that I would use. Going to check them out now . Thanks!

    Reply
  14. rosemary palmer says

    July 26, 2015 at 11:52 am

    I’ve never heard of this brand but needing to get on a better skin care regimen as I’m aging. I’ll check it out.

    Reply
  15. Melissa Zia says

    July 26, 2015 at 10:52 am

    never heard of this brand before but it does sound good!
    I always use serums now in my skincare regime 🙂

    Reply
  16. Tanya says

    July 26, 2015 at 9:03 am

    We have some skincare products in Manila that also makes use of Dead Sea minerals. Not sure if it’s the same brand. I haven’t tried them yet, now I’m interested!

    Reply
  17. Jacob Fu says

    July 26, 2015 at 1:40 am

    My wife is always looking for new creams to try. I’ll have to see if she’s tried this one yet.

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    • Miranda says

      July 26, 2015 at 8:46 am

      I hope Esther gets a chance to try out AHAVA if she has not done so already

  18. Heather says

    July 25, 2015 at 7:06 pm

    I think I need to start looking into a serum that can help slowdown time a little bit. This sounds promising.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      July 26, 2015 at 8:47 am

      Its always nice to find a good serum that works on slowing down time lol

  19. Izabela says

    July 25, 2015 at 3:54 pm

    I never heard of this brand but the products seem lovely. Sadly I have a very sensitive skin so I’m scared of experimenting with new products.

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    • Miranda says

      July 26, 2015 at 8:51 am

      I like to give my skin a break now and again but I can understand worrying trying out something new

  20. Christy Maurer says

    July 25, 2015 at 2:49 pm

    I never heard of this brand either. It is great that it works so well. I will go check it out!

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    • Miranda says

      July 26, 2015 at 8:59 am

      Hope you get a chance to check it out

  21. Hiba Boutari says

    July 25, 2015 at 12:04 pm

    Thank you for your review! As someone who is constantly frustrated when it comes to moisturizers, at least I am able to read a review done by a real person as opposed to a corporation. I have never heard of Ahava either but I will be looking into it and if it is something that I can use.

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    • Miranda says

      July 26, 2015 at 8:45 am

      Glad you like my review hope you get a chance to test out the products

  22. Emma says

    July 25, 2015 at 8:09 am

    This brand sounds interesting although I hAve to say I don’t think the initial sight of the packaging would draw me in. I’ve never tried a serum and it’s probably something I should consider now I’m in my 30’s xx

    http://www.bambinoblushandboho.co.uk

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    • Miranda says

      July 25, 2015 at 8:47 am

      I guess I have not done the product justice as it is really cute and beautiful packaging but then again that is just me

  23. Joanne T Ferguson says

    July 25, 2015 at 7:48 am

    What a great review! I love staying in touch with various beauty products! I have not heard of this brand but will be checking it out very soon! I love how it is good for the skin and helps anti-aging. Who doesn’t want to turn back the hands of the clock, even a little eh?

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      July 25, 2015 at 8:04 am

      Thank you Joanne and I agree we all want to turn back the hands of the clock even just a little

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