Ramblings of a rampant beauty editor…
If you’ve used Lancome Teint Idole foundation you’ll know it’s a goodie. Kinda like the ‘rich biets’ version Revlon ColorStay, another fab long-wearing gem… Now, however, Lancome’s just launched a new updated version; Teint Idole Ultra 24H (R395) and, if you’re looking for a serious ‘ace base’ that promises to sit tight, this baby’s got your back. I was given a […]
Read MoreJust so you know, Dreamnails & Body have teamed up with NWJ to offer you a little somethin’ somethin’… if you buy any jewellery from NWJ, they’ll give you a R50 voucher to blow at Dreamnails – provided you spend more than R299. They’ve also got another big comp going where Dreamnails customers can win up to R3K […]
Read MoreEarlier this week I popped into a L’Oreal launch at The Reserve night club in town. The brand’s got some seriously fab-looking new goodies coming out later this year and, of everything I got see, I’m most excited about Lumi Magique, a new ‘light-infusing’ foundation due out in June. (Alas, I can’t give you the price just yet as I’m struggling […]
Read MoreWhen I first started doing this, it was only to keep my toes in the beauty biz so I could ultimately land another full-time beauty editing gig. I knew I’d attract an audience (thanks Google!), but never really thought the amount would be anything significant. In fact, there was a time where I thought my only ‘regular’ would be my dad! Anyhoo, I’m […]
Read MoreA few months back I was given a bottle of Uriage’s thermal water spray, R99,94. It kind of sat on my bathroom shelf for a while but I cracked it open the moment we had that disgusting heat wave. I LOVED how spritzing it on my face immediately left me feeling cool, fresh and invigorated. In a way, it’s kinda like the facial treatment […]
Read MoreRight, let’s talk Moroccanoil… Moroccanoil is one of several new-ish hair care brands that are making good use of Argan oil. Argan oil is something that’s getting a lot of attention right now, but it’s actually been around for years. It comes from the kernels of the Argan tree (they grow naturally in Morocco) and […]
Read MoreIf you’re a regular reader you’ll know I’m crazy about dry shampoo. I love to abuse it when I’m ‘in a pinch’… i.e. hit the snooze button too many times to wash up nicely or stupidly tested a new leave-in conditioning product that turns me into a slick just before I have to go out. (For […]
Read MoreThis morning I woke up with the headache from hell. The kind that makes you want to slice off your hand with a box cutter just so you’ve got another type of pain to distract you… Still, it was sooo worth it. This year’s Veuve Clicquot Masters, aside from being the reason for my migraine o’ death, was definitely […]
Read MoreRemember my little gift pakkie from Pure Romance? Well it included a few lip lovelies too and I thought I’d show them off to you. Pure Romance Kiss & Tell tingling lip gloss, R130, is available in five shades and I got these three to play with: Check out the swatches: and… Each colour has its […]
Read MoreI love discovering brands like Mioja; those that are proudly South African but totally live up to international ‘standards’. They go a long way in challenging that that stupid ‘it was made by a scientist in France so it must be better’ mindset. But ja… getting back to Mioja… Mioja goodies take a holistic approach […]
Read MoreThere are a couple of ‘beauty box’ companies in SA right now but, in my opinion, Ruby Box is the best of the bunch. If you’re also a fan, you’ll be keen to hear that the Rubies have put together a very special limited edition blockbuster box called The Collection. Check it out: If you want to pre-order yours, pop on over here. It’s […]
Read MoreSooo… am I going to see you at the Veuve Clicquot Masters polo at Val de Vie this Saturday? I wasn’t too sure as to what I was going to wear but have decided to slip into that cute Forever New rokkie my li’l sis gave me… As it’s quite a fancy affair, I feel like I should […]
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Lipgloss is my Life 