Ramblings of a rampant beauty editor…
The Body Shop has launched its much-anticipated Christmas gift collection and this year the proceeds from its sale go towards the Sisanda Fundation, an NGO that helps to provide play therapy and fun activities to underprivileged kids. 2017’s ‘big 3’ ‘flavour trio’ is Vanilla Chai and Frosted Berries (same as last year) as well as Frosted […]
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When it comes to applying foundation I tend to use a flat disc-shaped sponge as it’s got a big, flat surface area that makes wiping everything on a breeze. I’ll fold it up to get into a corner or reach for mini Beauty Blender but rarely do the latter as picking up another tool is […]
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Maybelline’s Fit Me Matte + Poreless foundation (R99,99) has been available overseas for a while now and it’s finally launched in South Africa in a wide array of shades that arrange from light to dark. (I’m not sure if we’ll be getting the more hydrating version, Dewy & Smooth, but I’ll ask the PR and […]
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Last week I attended the launch for INOAR’s new multifunctional oil at The Silo Hotel in the foreshore and, as always, the venue totally delivered on a beautiful setting and fabulous food. If you haven’t tried the Silo’s carrot cake, please make a plan. It’s a game changer! As for INOAR’s lovely newbie, Kalice multi-purpose […]
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Fabulously affordable yet top quality and cruelty-free Danish beauty brand GOSH Cosmetics is now available at selected Foschini stores as well as online at Foschini For Beauty. To celebrate GOSH’s big move into the world of Fosch, I was sent a few goodies from their lovely new Nordic Magic collection which is all about colour-correcting […]
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Can you believe MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet celebrates its 20th anniversary this year? When the programme first started it was originally just ‘MySchool’ and supported education, but now it’s grown to help schools as well as a huge array of charities and conservation organisations, raising more than R6 million A MONTH! What makes MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet so awesome […]
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I love a good mask and vitamin C is one (of my many) fave actives so when SVR Hydracid C50 masque eclat (R595, Clicks) crossed my path I knew we’d become friends. Packaged in an aerosol pump, it’s a foam that contains a super high concentration of vitamin C, a great antioxidant collagen-encourager with brightening […]
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Givenchy serve up some fabulous mascara and their newbie, Noir Interdit Lash Extension Effect mascara (R580, Red Square), is no different. Its spikey claw-like comb allow you to get right down to the root of your lashes and pull its jet black ‘stretchable’ formula all the way through to create a voluminous yet very well-defined look. […]
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Most women will own a slant tip tweezer but if you don’t have a point tweezer in your clutches then it’s time to make a plan. It’s brilliant for grabbing super fine, teeny tiny baby hairs but, for me, it’s my weapon of choice when it comes to freeing and removing ingrown hairs. Now, despite […]
Read MoreVERY exciting news guys! I’ve partnered with some of South Africa’s top blogger babes to create a BUMPER BEAUTY HAUL WORTH OVER R13 000 (!!!) that we’re giving away to ONE lucky winner. See all this delicious beauty booty? To learn more about the giveaway and, most importantly – GET IN IT TO WIN IT […]
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VERY exciting news guys! I’ve partnered with some of South Africa’s top blogger babes to create a BUMPER BEAUTY HAUL WORTH OVER R13 000 (!!!) that we’re giving away to ONE lucky winner. See all this delicious beauty booty? To learn more about the giveaway and, most importantly – GET IN IT TO WIN IT […]
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I’m launching my biggest competition yet at 10AM sharp today. Check back later and get ready to have your mind’s blown y’all! This is something you’re not going to want to miss. Love, love Leigh
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Lipgloss is my Life 