Ramblings of a rampant beauty editor…
Max Factor Lasting Performance foundation (R195,95, Clicks) has been around since dinosaurs roamed the earth but – confession alert – I’d never tried it. That is until now. I was recently given two shades to try as the product’s gotten a little packaging upgrade and its left me really impressed. The promise is a full […]
Read MoreDove have recently launched a new line called Purely Pampering that aims to help you create a tranquil spa-like experience in your home. To celebrate the launch, they sent me a pamper pack that included the new shower gels and soaps plus a yummy little box of vanilla-infused dried coconut flakes that lasted all of […]
Read MoreThe Body Shop have just launched a new line up of 100-percent vegetarian ‘super food’ face masks (R300 each), many of which are vegan, and free of parabens, silicone, mineral oils and paraffins. Each one draws inspiration from a destination like the Amazon or Ethiopia and aims to achieve a beauty goal like hydration, brightening […]
Read MoreBioNike (you pronounce it bee-yo-nee-kay), Dis-Chem’s Italian cosmetics brand for those with sensitive or allergy-prone skin, has launched a new anti-ageing line up called Defence Elixage R3 that includes a day cream, night cream, eye and lip cream as well as an oil-serum. Like all BioNike products, everything’s free of gluten, fragrance, preservatives and nickel. […]
Read MoreGood news beauties! Woolworth’s big Beauty Festival has started and runs until 2 October. This means you’ll get 20% off when you buy 2 or more beauty products PLUS an extra 5% off when you pay using your Woolies card. To promote the sale Woolies were kind enough to send me a beauty box that […]
Read MoreIt’s time for yet more beauty bits and pieces, starting with the fact that Foschini’s beauty department has finally opened an online store – FoschiniForBeauty.co.za. All the brands you’ll find on the shelves at Foschini can now be slapped in your virtual trolley, including Dr. Brandt, Skin Nutrition and Kardashian Beauty which are all exclusive […]
Read MoreSpring has sprung and summer’s on its way so now’s the ideal time to invest in a pretty new scent and, if the new crop that’s launched is anything to go by, rose is this season’s note du jour. So, are you ready to dive into my reviews of three ultra feminine rose-focused new fragrances? […]
Read MoreI’m a big fan of olives so I didn’t hesitate to take Buffet Olives up on an invite to explore their farm at the foot of the Draakenstein mountains in Paarl. Thanks to a Mediterranean-style climate and mineral-rich soil, they grow some of the country’s best olives – picking them by hand and curing them via […]
Read MoreRestylane – yep, the brand that makes injectable fillers – have recently launched a basic skin care line. The Day Cream SPF 15 (R600, Dermastore) is a nice pick for anyone with a balanced to ever so slightly dry skin type* wanting a basic moisturiser that serves up a little sun protection. First up, I […]
Read MoreIf you’re a big Cetaphil fan you’ll be glad to know the brand’s now created two new extra gentle products specially formulated for babies’ sensitive skin – Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo (R69,99) and Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion (R79,99). Both the tear-free wash and lotion are free of animal products making them vegan-friendly and […]
Read MoreA while back I reviewed Skinny Tan’s 7-Day tanner and really liked it so I didn’t hesitate on the chance to review their new mousse. Generally, mousses glide on nice and easy and, due to their liquid nature, tend to give you a better colour pay off than a cream-based self-tan. Having given Skinny Tan […]
Read MoreA regte wallop of new fragrances have recently hit the shelves and I was going to create a bumper post a la ‘Look at this mother truckin’ tidal wave o’ newness!’ but the new scents just kept coming and I started to feel super overwhelmed. So, in a bid to get ’em all out there and […]
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Lipgloss is my Life 