Ramblings of a rampant beauty editor…
Dermalogica reckons every face tells a story and they’re right. Your skin isn’t just a snap shot of what’s going on right now but a multi-layered novella that also draws from what’s happened in the past and, with the right products, can have a very happy ending. Right now, however, my skin is a bit […]
Read MoreIf you’re a larger cup size you’ll know the kakness that is trying to find a beautiful-looking bra. (I’m a 32D and almost always end up wearing a 34C as the former is so tricky to find.) Fortunately, as the years have gone by more and more brands are waking up to the fact that […]
Read MoreLike patchouli? I do! And this week I’ve got three fragrances that all make use of the note but couldn’t be more different from each other. First up, if you’re a fragrance junky like me chances are you know about Versace Eros Pour Femme EDP, a lush white floral, but now the brand’s just launched […]
Read MoreI love coffee and feel like my eyes are never really open until I’ve got a mug in my hand so I was only to happy to give GC Skinny green coffee a bash. Made from raw unroasted coffee beans, Skinny coffee is rich in both caffeine and chlorogenic acid and the latter has been […]
Read MoreLooking for a cool way to beat the Sunday blues? HQ is holding a series of Sunday Social brunches. Aside from live entertainment, you can expect a welcome cocktail and a yummy three-course brunch for R285 paired with a selection of Moet bubbly and cocktails (as well as cocktail jugs to share) at an extra […]
Read MoreReady to jump in? Handmade in Durbs, Apostrophe’s 100% vegan soaps make use of plant based oils and are free of preservatives, so best you use them up in two months. They’re also made the old-fashioned way – using a ‘cold process’ – so, because nothing’s heated up or boiled, any beneficial natural ingredients used […]
Read MoreOh, Lush. How I love you so. And it looks like the feeling is mutual ‘cos they sent me the sweetest-smelling li’l gift pakkie to celebrate Valentine’s Day. It’s definitely helped take the edge off the fact that I’m almost 36 and probably going to die alone. But at least I’ll smell great! No rancid […]
Read MoreDid you know Crabtree & Evelyn have extended their wildly popular Hand Therapy line to include a night-time version? Say hello to Overnight Hand Therapy (R450)! I’ve been out of touch with this brand for ages aside from a quick pop-in to view their Christmas collection so I don’t actually know when this was launched […]
Read MoreLooking for a jet black, ultra luxe mascara? I’ve really enjoyed using Givenchy Noir Couture Volume mascara (R580, Red Square) in Black Taffeta. It’s ultra, ultra black, delivers a serious dose of volume without any clumps and doesn’t flake or smear making it the mascara I most reach for it when I’m heading out at […]
Read MoreGirls, you have no idea how much I love a good fizz bomb. I’ve used loads from Lush and often buy them to give as a ‘thank you’ when I attend dinner parties but – if you can believe it – I’d never tried those from Rain so I was thrilled when they sent me […]
Read MoreI’ve spent what felt like forever trapped in an expensive Cell C contract that I hated. I could go into graphic detail here but I won’t. The bottom line is that my package didn’t serve up enough data and they wouldn’t let me switch so I had to add on a bundle with the end […]
Read MoreRemember FreezeFrame Inhibox? It made a big splash in South Africa a few years back when it launched at Dis-Chem. It was one of the first products topical products to contain a safe skin tightening agent that, after drying on your skin, would shrink up to create a more taught-looking complexion. I once saw a […]
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