BEFORE AND AFTER PICTURES: I got filler underneath my eyes to correct dark circles at Wembley Clinic in Cape Town
BEFORE AND AFTER PICTURES: I got filler underneath my eyes to correct dark circles at Wembley Clinic in Cape Town
Read MoreAuthor: Leigh van den Berg
Editor of South African beauty blog Lipgloss is my Life.
Review: Schwarzkopf Gliss Hair Repair Oil Replacement treatments PLUS win a haircare hamper worth R750
Did I ever tell you about the time I was hooked on the world’s most asshole-y hairdresser? Dude was a snide, handsy creep and took ten hours to give you a hair cut but when he got it right, you walked out looking like a million bucks – which is pretty much what it cost […]
Read MoreI created a day AND night make-up look for just R1000 and have a R500 Clicks gift card you can win!
The other day Clicks gave me to a little challenge. Buy make-up to create TWO looks, one for day and another for night, using no more than R1000! Being a budget kweeeeeen, I didn’t hesitate to give it a bash, but I wanted to take it seriously. They have enough gloriously inexpensive brands (hello Essence!) […]
Read MoreReviews: Smile Science teeth whitening strips, Gatineau Floracil eye makeup remover and INOAR Sensitine 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner
If you’re a regular reader you’ll know I swear by Crest Whitestrips. I like both the 3D White and super strength Professional Effects variants and tend to buy whichever I can find on eBay. Both products contain peroxide and some experts say it could be damaging to your teeth and others say they’re not. Either […]
Read MoreReview: Schwarzkopf Intense Therapy and Supreme Length shampoo and conditioner PLUS win a haircare hamper worth R750
Just before I headed to Malaysia, Schwarzkopf Gliss gave me their two latest lines to try. As I wanted to test them thoroughly, I’m now touring South East Asia with a suitcase overflowing with hair products but it’s all good ‘cos my bag is otherwise empty. For now. When I return it’ll be stuffed to […]
Read MoreReviews: Lamelle Vita C 30 Cream, Elemis Superfood Berry Boost mask and REN & Now To Sleep pillow spray
If you’re a regular reader, you’ll know I’m a freak for retinol but don’t wear it every day because I like a nice, sterk 1-percenter. (For the record, my fave is still Dermacetic’s.) So, on those in-between days, I like to apply a high strength vitamin C product. Much like retinol, vitamin C can also stimulate […]
Read MoreGIVEAWAY: Schwarzkopf root retoucher really works PLUS I’m giving away a hair care hamper worth R750!
If you’re a blonde who likes to get highlights, you’ll know your hair can easily be the most expensive part of your beauty routine. Even more expensive than Botox! (I’m serious. Just do the math and you’ll see I’m right!) Still, in-salon colour was something I was always willing to shell out for ‘cos, hey, […]
Read MoreGIVEAWAY: I splurged on a travel beauty haul from Clicks and have a gift card you could win!
Guess who’s on her way to South East Asia again? Yep, I’m off to live la vida digital nomad once more and yes, the term still makes me want to vom. D i g i t a l nomoooo-mad. Ugh! Still, I’m already sitting on a plane to Kuala Lumpur as I type. Before I […]
Read MoreGIVEAWAY: Who wants to win a super indulgent Thalgo Joyaux Atlantique hamper worth R2 300?
A million years ago, back when I was 22, the Cheryl Blossom of my college threw a huuuuuuge party at her parents Constantia mansion huis. Uber wasn’t around in those days so I ended up sleeping on a couch in one of their many lounges which was preferable to driving my car off the side […]
Read MoreGIVEAWAY: I got my ears pierced at Claire’s and have a R500 voucher you could win!
So I got my ears pierced the other day… at the ripe old age of thirty-freaking-eight! While I’d pierced them a million years ago at the age of 13, I went through a phase where I never wore earrings and the holes eventually closed up. Now, however, I’m happily re-holed and was very happy to […]
Read MoreReviews: Nivea Hyaluron Cellular Filler + Elasticity Re-Densifying oil elixir, L’Oreal Smooth Sugars scrubs and REN Flash Defence anti-pollution mist
Nivea sent me their new Hyaluron Cellular Filler + Elasticity Re-Densifying range (it just rolls off the tongue, doesn’t it?) along with a bunch of balloons and NO CAKE. Who does that? What kind of friend sends you balloons with a big old box and when you open it, hands trembling with buttercream icing-anticipation you […]
Read MoreReviews: Eucerin Hyaluron-Filler Night Peeling & Serum, Dermalogica Rapid Reveal Peel and BOOST! Skin Serum Smooth
If you’re a regular reader, you’ll know an alpha hydroxy acid product is one of the staples I recommend to anyone wanting to put together an anti-ageing skincare routine. They’re a great way to chemically exfoliate to reveal fresher, brighter-looking skin; smooth away fine lines. As I’ve recently been given a couple of AHA products […]
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