Review: Filorga Eyes-Absolute Ultimate Anti-Ageing eye cream

French beauty brand Filorga have recently launched a new eye cream and this one’s rather nice. I wasn’t in love with their existing eye cream as it was packaged in a jar and, if you’re a regular reader, you’ll know I don’t like cosmetics that expose it’s actives to air. The newbie, however, Eyes-Absolute (R840 […]

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Who wants to win double tickets to The Michael Jackson History show at Artscape in Cape Town?

I love a good skouspel so I’m super excited to be invited to the opening night of The Michael Jackson History show at the Artscape Opera House on the 19th of this month. The world’s premiere Michael Jackson tribute show, it’s a globe-trotting Aussie production but stars internationally acclaimed MJ-impersonator Dantanio who hails from Kimberley, South […]

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Beauty bits and pieces: Rimmel Magnif’eyes mono shadows, Bourjoir Slim Liner Feutre and Max Factor Lipfinity top coat – now sold seperately

Ready to roll? Rimmel have just launched new mono shadows called Magnif’eyes (R79,95) and they’re huuuge so from a bang-for-your-buck perspective that’s pretty good. The colour selection is mostly neutrals, the odd pale colour pop (baby blue and pink) and two darker hues to help you smoke it up. For the most part, they really […]

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Review with swatches: Urban Decay Full Spectrum palette

Right! I’m back! I’m not going to bore you with any ‘new year, new me’ spiel. I have no resolutions and just going to keep dragging my body forward into the years until bits of it start falling off and I die. I realise that sounds fabulously morbid but I’m actually very optimistic for 2017. […]

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Beauty bits and pieces: YSL Top Secrets Universal Makeup Remover, Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Colour Bold Liquid lipstick and Catrice Pret-A-Lumiere long-lasting eye shadow

When I was at opening of the gorgeous YSL cosmetics boutique in Sandton a while back there was one ultra skin care item that really stood out for me so I was thrilled when it arrived at my door step – YSL Top Secrets Universal Makeup Remover melting balm-in-oil (R550). Why do I love it? […]

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Beauty bits and pieces: Prevage Anti-Aging foundation, Lancome L’Absolu Rouge lipstick and Nivea’s Sun Slide

Ready… set… and go! First up, Prevage Anti-Aging foundation (R650) has finally launched in South Africa and it’s lovely stuff, blurring the lines between a treatment and a foundation. Unlike so many other foundations that offer additional benefits, things like added anti-ageing ingredients, it doesn’t contain a mere smidge of the active. This guy contains a […]

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Who wants to win a summer getaway worth R5000 thanks to AccommoDirect.com?

Ever heard of Accommodation Direct? They’re one of South Africa’s largest accommodation portals with over 20 000 listings spread out across South Africa. So, whether you’re looking to find a place to stay in Johannesburg or li’l ole’ Jeffreys Bay, chances are you’re going to find a spot via their site. Other plus points? Searching […]

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Don’t have a MySchool card? Sign up now and make your Christmas shopping count

If you’re a regular reader you’ll know I’m a big supporter of MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet fund-raising holder programme. Not familiar? It works like this – sign up for a free card online and select up to three schools, charities and conservation organisations you’d like to support. Then, when you swipe your card while shopping at […]

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Fragrance reviews: Giorgio Armani Si Intense, Givenchy Dahlia Divin Le Nectar, Boucheron Quatre EDP Intense, Giorgio Beverly Hills and Rochas Eau de Rochas

Ready to get stuck in? First up, let’s chat about Giorgio Armani Si Intense Night Light Edition EDP (R1 190 for 50ml). This isn’t a new launch, per se, as this sweet-smelling gem launched a few years back. But now, it’s all dressed up in limited edition packaging. Much like the original Si EDP, the […]

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John Varvartos, the super successful male fragrance line you’ve probably never heard of hits South Africa and I’m now a slet for his citrusy scent called Artisan

Ok, so let’s chat John Varvartos. Now this is a male fragrance line, one I’d never heard of before, but bear with me. I popped into Jozi for the launch the other day and learned that John is a fancy pants designer who used to work for Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein before going his […]

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