Ramblings of a rampant beauty editor…
How kak is this year’s flu? Seems like everyone I chat to feels like they’re either getting it, currently tackling it or, like me, is just getting over it. While I appreciated the chance it gave me to lie in bed and binge watch The Handmaid’s Tale (so good you guys! OMG!), I could’ve done […]
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Essie’s new winter collection ‘Getting Groovy’ has arrived! Inspired by the swinging 60s, it invites you to catch a double decker bus to a London club where you can rock your platforms and boa by the scattered light of a disco ball. Of all the shades I’ve immediately gravitated to Party on a Platform (R129,95, […]
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When a pakkie arrives from Lush it’s always a good day. If you order from them online you’ll know I’m not lying when I say you can usually smell your goodies before you open the parcel. Anyway, this particular package was full of what the PR said would help me take care of my ‘mouth’ as […]
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Rimmel Brow This Way Brow Shake filling powder (R99,95) has just hit the shelves and I love, love, love it! The applicator’s a little weird, kind of like a slim, furry spider leg, but it works like a bomb to transfer the brow powder (which I’ve found to be very long-wearing) in a way that’s […]
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L’Oreal have sent me a whack of newbies and I’ll be working my way through the pile but lets start with new mascara False Lash Superstar x Fiber (R184,95, Dis-Chem). I really didn’t think I’d like this as I’m not a fan of 2-phase mascara and don’t like fibery bits as they can end up […]
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When Lancome launched Juicy Shaker a while back I thought the packaging was super duper cute but it didn’t really find a permanent home in my make-up bag but only due to a matter of personal preference. I’m just not a lip oil kind of girl. New Juicy Shaker Matte (R315), however, is a completely […]
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Ok, so it’s no secret that I’m a Fitbit fan. I got my start with the Alta and it saw me through the longest race I’ve ever done, an intense 11km trail run on a wine farm. While training for it, I loved being able to track my progress via the Fitbit app and racking […]
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Skinceuticals has always been big on mixing and matching, encouraging you to buy one of their basic moisturisers and then pick ‘additives’ that suit specific concerns from their line up of targeted treatments and serums. It’s an expensive way to roll as many of their actives could be included in the moisturiser but there’s nothing […]
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PETA-approved, pocket friendly and yet top quality, there’s lots to love about Danish beauty brand GOSH Cosmetics (exclusive to Edgars and Red Square). I was recently sent a bunch of their goodies to play with and, for me, the stars of the show have to be their Forever Shadow eye shadow sticks (R160). If you’re a […]
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Nivea has always been a nice pick when it comes to body wash and now they’ve added a newbie to their line up – Nivea Care Shower Creme Oil Pearls (R39,99). Available in two variants, Cherry Blossom and Lotus, each wash is infused with sunflower and argan oil so it’s a nice way to come […]
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Generally, I love fresh, citrusy scents but when winter’s chill kicks in I start to crave warm, spicy deliciousness so I was quite keen to try Spalicious’ new limited edition Gluhwein collection. For those who don’t know it, Spalicious is a ‘local is lekker’ bath and body line that’s exclusive to selected spas. If you […]
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I was sent Lipidol’s Overnight Face Oil (R89,95, Clicks) the other day and the found the formula pretty impressive for it’s price point. Essentially, it’s going to do what it says – hydrate your face – using a mix of lipids and natural oils, but they’ve also thrown in some very nice bonus ingredients. Just […]
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Lipgloss is my Life 