Ramblings of a rampant beauty editor…
The radness that if my friend Vo recently went on holiday in the east and I was kind enough to ask if I wanted anything. ‘Oh, just any freaky beauty stuff you happen to spot. You know how they’re big into bird pooh facials and all that shizz. If you see anything cheap and nasty […]
Read MoreThe Body Shop has added new shades to its Colour Crush Shine lipstick (R120) and eye shadow (R120) line – three new lippies (Pink Luxe, Golden Syrup and Make My Heart Gleam) and four lovely, pearlescent neutral shadows that I’ll be showing off in a bit. Lippie-wise, I was given two of the shades, Pink […]
Read MoreINOAR is a Brazilian hair care brand that’s gaining popularity in South Africa. Their latest silicone-based serum, INOAR Extreme Premium Oil (R545, selected salons), launches in September and is a lovely, lightweight formula with a texture that reminds me a lot of Kerastase’s Elixir Ultime. In comparison to the other INOAR serums I’ve tried – BB Crème for […]
Read MoreThe Comfort Zone team sent me the latest issue of MarieClaire. It went down well last night when I couldn’t get back to sleep after waking up in a fit of terror when a drunken neighbour mistook his flat for mine. You honestly have no idea how scary it is to watch your door handle […]
Read MoreOne of the many perks of writing a successful blog, not to mention working for an online mag, is ‘pakkies‘ – the endless stream of boxes that pours into your home and the excitement each one brings with it. Is it a ghd Eclipse? Is it a crappy mustard-coloured cap n’ flash drive combo? You […]
Read MoreReady to dive in? REN Flash Rinse 1 Minute Facial Want a little pampering but totally pressed for time? You and me both, chica! REN’s Flash Rinse 1 Minute Facial (R470, Woolworths) is a one minute mask that promises to blitz the look of tired, grey skin in a mere 60 seconds. How does it […]
Read MoreReady to go? The Body Shop launch the cutest little hand creams Good news for The Body Shop fans – the brand’s now making cutesy li’l 30ml hand cream tubes – the perfect size for your purse – for just R50 a pop! Scent-wise, you’ve got eight to choose from – Strawberry, Moringa, Honeymania, Mango, […]
Read MoreA few weeks back the most beautiful press pack arrived – a bottle of pink Pongraz bubbly along with Aura by Swarovski eau de parfum and four little minis of the scent’s many variants – Miss Aura, Collection Mariage, Love Collection and the EDT. I opened the box just as I was about to hop on a […]
Read MoreAnd we’re off… The Body Shop launches its Fijian Water Lotus line If cool, aquatic scents like Davidoff Cool Water Woman, Armani Acqua Di Gioia and Issey Miyake are your jam, you’re going to luuurve The Body Shop’s new Fijian Water Lotus line. It’s also a fresh, watery scent made up of aquatic, water lotus […]
Read MoreWho’s got time to create a random intro? Let’s get cracking… Dermalogica AGE Smart dynamic skin recovery SPF 50 Finding a high SPF sunscreen that doesn’t grease up my face or leave it with a nasty white-ish cast used to be an ‘ish’ for me but, thankfully, formulations have come along fabulously and Dermalogica’s new dynamic […]
Read MoreAs you know, I was absolutely thrilled with the MicroPedi, a seriously impressive motorised foot file that blitzes rough, dry heels in a few seconds flat. Missed my review? You’ll find it over here. Anyway, I’ve been given three of these little beauties to give away and winning is all too easy and there are two […]
Read MoreLast week I was invited to enjoy a massage at GojiSpa, a ‘natural day spa and hair salon’ in the Willowbridge Lifestyle Centre in Bellville. Being a moron, I didn’t realise the spa was out in the north which isn’t my usual hood as I’d confused Willowbridge with Lifestyles on Kloof in town (I know, […]
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