Restaurant review: I popped into The Station on Bree and it was definitely worth the stop

January 29, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

I was offered a meal at The Station on Bree and didn’t really know what to expect but had heard they do a decent burger. Imagine my surprise when I arrived to discover a big and varied menu (it had yet to be put up on Zomato but now it’s live and you can check […]

Cape Town #DayZero water-saving beauty tips: AKA How to not look and smell like a swamp donkey when we run out of water

January 22, 2018.Reading time 11 minutes.

Guys, I don’t know about you but this #DayZero thing’s got me scared. Yes, I know that I’m a privileged asshole who’s enjoyed running water all her life while much our country’s poor has queued to get it for decades. I get that. But I’m still freaking out. And a lot of it has to […]

Gurrrrl, please tell me you’ve sniffed Lush’s lovely new Gorilla perfumes? I’m having a secret love affair with ‘I’m Home’.

January 19, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

If you’re a Lush fan you probably know their OG Gorilla perfumes – Karma, Dirty, The Breath of God – but they’ve recently launched a whack of new ones and many of them are fabuuuulous! But ja, a quick side bar for those of you who don’t know what I’m talking about. Back in the […]

Reviews: Style Secret Root Concealer and DermaFix DermaPolish + Activated Charcoal PLUS Ellis Faas Cosmetics are available in South Africa at Skins

January 16, 2018.Reading time 8 minutes.

A while back I agreed to review a bottle of Style Secret Root Concealer (R360, Style Secret) but, being crazy busy at the time, I skim read the release and got the impression it was made to touch up highlights that had grown out. Oops! Turns out, it’s actually meant to cover up grey, not […]

Listen up, South Africa! It’s gift with purchase time at Elizabeth Arden!

January 15, 2018.Reading time 3 minutes.

It’s gift time at Elizabeth Arden! If you buy two Arden products and one of them is a moisturiser, serum or foundation, you’ll go home with a gorgeous Sparrow Society purse filled with a bunch of treats. Arden’s partnered with Sparrow Society once more and this year’s sakkie features a bold geometric pattern inspired by traditional […]

I’m in Essentials magazine this month chatting about monetising your blog

January 10, 2018.Reading time less than 1 minute.

This month, in Essentials magazine, there’s a little piece on me and my blog. If you follow me on social media chances are you’ve seen it already but I thought I’d stick it up here too. It’s a nice read for anyone wanting to eventually monetise their blog. It can be done. It just takes […]

Reviews: Sisley Instant Eclat instant glow primer, Payot My Payot Brume Eclat and Royale Afrique du Sud pomegranate peel and rose powder skin polish

January 8, 2018.Reading time 9 minutes.

When I was younger I never really appreciated facial primers. My skin pores where invisible and I didn’t have any wrinkles so any ‘smoothing’ benefits where irrelevant to me. However, now that I’m fast approaching 40 (I turn 37 in March), I’ve found a whole new respect for a beautifully-formulated primer – one that contains […]

Reviews: Optiphi facial cleanser, Eucerin DermoPurifyer Oil Control cleansing gel and Neutrogena Visibly Clear Pore & Shine in-shower mask

January 5, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

Being oily-combo, I tend to gravitate towards foaming face washes that leave my face feeling super clean but not dry and tight. For this reason, I’ve really enjoyed using Optiphi’s facial cleanser (R689, Skinmiles and selected salons). A gentle face wash that’s free of drying soap and potentially irritating fragrance, it cleanses like a boss but […]

Sunscreen review en masse: Avene Very High Protection lotion, Bioderma Photoderm Nude Touch and Payot Payot Sun Sensi protective anti-aging face cream

January 4, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

A bunch of sunscreens recently crossed my path and I took two of them with me on a beach holiday to Kenya, one being Eau Thermal Avene Very High Protection lotion SPF 50 for sensitive skin (R299 for 250ml, Clicks and Dis-Chem). I was very grateful to this guy as he saved my skin on a […]

I booked a last-minute all-inclusive beach break to Diani Beach in Kenya and so can you

January 2, 2018.Reading time 19 minutes.

If you follow me on social media (I’m @lipglossgirl on twitter and @lipglossgirlxoxo on Insta) you’ll know I took an impromptu trip to Kenya the other day. It manifested the same way most of my travels do – off the cuff and spurred by great value – so, while this post will cover my holiday, […]

Review: BaByliss Liss Brush 3D electric straightening hair brush

December 23, 2017.Reading time 2 minutes.

When BaByliss’ new Liss Brush 3D electric straightening brush crossed my path I was a little skeptical. Could running a hot brush through your hair really straighten it as well as a hair brush and blow dryer combo? And why would you want an electric brush if you’ve got a flatiron? Needless to say, having […]

Who wants to win a R1000 voucher to blow on Clicks’ incredible Christmas specials?

December 19, 2017.Reading time 8 minutes.

So Clicks totally spoiled me this Christmas with a bumper hamper containing just a few of their super lustable gifts. Wanna see? I’m quite keen on trying Revlon’s new Triple Complex Styler (now R399 instead of R499). Apparently the plates are infused with mango, coconut and Shea oil! I have no clue how they did that […]