Ramblings of a rampant beauty editor…
Lancome have always made spectacular foundations and their latest, Teint Idole Ultra Cushion, is no exception. Housed in a handy mirrored compact, the formula promises and delivers on long-lasting natural-looking coverage that, depending on how you apply it, can be sheer or full. Using the sponge it comes with serves up a fuller look but […]
Read MoreIs there anything more kak than knocking your phone off the table only to have its screen smash into a thousand smithereens? It’s happened to me – more than once – so I know this pain well. Fortunately, you can repair it and in a way that isn’t crazy inconvenient thanks to Platinum Repairs. They’re […]
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Urban Decay recently held a launch to celebrate the fact that they’ve recently revamped their prep, prime and set collection. But first, can we take a moment for the event’s food? It was held at Life Grand Cafe and they served up the yummiest food including sushi made with BLACK rice. And the colour crazy […]
Read MoreCalling all honey badgers! Kiehl’s have just launched a new facial moisturiser called Pure Vitality skin renewing cream (R895). It promises to smooth and strengthen your skin and makes use of several great hydrators including glycerin, Shea butter and even bees-wax but the hero ingredients are Manuka honey and ginseng. All the way from New […]
Read MoreTwo years back Elie Saab launched a Resort Collection fragrance, a white floral with a big dash of fig, and now another one has hit the shelves – Elie Saab Resort Collection le parfum EDT (R1 110 for 50ml and R1 535 for 90ml). While the first one was in a breezy blue bottle, the […]
Read MoreLast year the travel bug bit me hard and now I want to do more of it, but this means being more careful with my money. So it’s bye bye Woolie’s toilet paper and hello Clicks 18-roll bumper pack – something I buy like an American survivalist the moment it goes on special. I’ve also […]
Read MoreI love living in a big, beautiful city like Cape Town. We’ve got the mountain. We’ve got the sea. But we’ve also got pollution and lots of it. In fact, some cities have more than 161 days of unhealthy breathing air per year and, after just eight hours of being exposed to it, your skin […]
Read MorePond’s has launched a new duo to help treat spots – Pond’s Pimple Clear face wash (R52,99) and a fabulously affordable leave-on expert clearing gel (R34,99). Each product contains something Pond’s refer to as their ‘Thymo-T Essence’, a blend of thyme and pine extract. The brand says its their biggest breakthrough in years as it fights […]
Read MoreLove hardworking multi-tasting make-up in super luxe packaging? You’re going to love YSL Baby Doll Kiss & Blush duos (R415). A clever little swipe-and-go colour stick, it serves up two hues that can be used alone or blended together. They’re available in seven shades and I was given No. 1 Marrakech to Paris – a bright […]
Read MoreReady to roll? Personally, I’m usually not a big fan of straight up florals but Oscar de la Renta Extraordinary Petale EDP (R1 225 for 90ml, Dis-chem) has got me good. Much like the original Extraordinary, it’s a soft, easy to wear mix of flowers but in this case orange blossom (which I love!) takes […]
Read MoreI flew up to Jozi the other day with a bunch of beauties for a string of media launches and, thanks to a crazy amount of rain, one of them got washed out. Eek! Fortunately the PR kindly set us up for the day with a bit of spoilage at Tanaz Hair, Body & Nails in […]
Read MoreFor those not familiar with the brand, Matsimela is a proudly South African, cruelty-free range of home spa products made using natural ingredients sourced from rural communities in a bid to help uplift them. I was sent two items from their Marula Nut range (they have several including Rooibos & Honey and Litchi & Rose) and […]
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Lipgloss is my Life 