Rubybox now have their own mascara; will a full make-up line come next?

July 21, 2013.Reading time 1 minute.

Oh hello there rubybox Beauty Va Va Volume mascara, R139,95. I’d known rubybox was selling a nice selection of beauty products for a while now, but hadn’t realised they now have their own in-house brand, as such. Aside from the mascara, the rest of their rubybox items are all beauty tools like make-up brushes, eyelash […]

Societi Bistro’s Tour Through France 2013

July 21, 2013.Reading time 3 minutes.

Societi Bistro are ready to whisk you on yet another culinary tour through Europe. Remember the Tour Through Italy? This time they’re off to France and, as of the 24th of this month, they’ll be serving up three-course menus inspired by various parts of the country that changes each week. To celebrate the kick off, […]

Made in Brasil fashion and beauty boutique opens in Cape Town

July 20, 2013.Reading time 2 minutes.

Last week I briefly popped into the launch of Made in Brasil, a new boutique and salon in Greenpoint. Owned by two regte egte Brazilian sisters, the shop offers a nice selection of imported Brazilian undies, swimwear, gymwear. .. .. The store also has two treatment rooms to offer Brazilian-style spa services like waxes and […]

Avon Speed Dry + nail polish is awesome, just so you know

July 19, 2013.Reading time 2 minutes.

Avon calling! I attended an Avon launch the other day and got a sneak preview of some of the new and exciting stuff they’ll be launching as the year rolls out. While I can’t say too much just yet, trust me when I tell you their soon-to-launch eye shadows are utterly fabulous. In the meantime, I […]

YSL Touché Éclat turns 21 and celebrates with a pretty limited edition pen that’s the same price as the regular one (Yay!)

July 17, 2013.Reading time 4 minutes.

Le iconic Yves Saint Laurent Touché Éclat celebrated its 21st birthday the other day and are celebrating with a new limited edition pen. If you’re not one of the millions of women who already own and use good ole’ TE, the most important thing you need to know about it is this: Touché Éclat is […]

Review: L’Oreal False Lash Wings mascara and Color Riche Le Kajal eye pencil

July 16, 2013.Reading time 3 minutes.

L’Oreal’s new mascara, False Lash Wings mascara (R189,95) promises to ‘spread lashes like butterfly wings’ thanks to lash extending ‘cocoon fibres’ and a ‘revolutionary amplifying brush’. According to the press release, the brush creates a widespread ‘false lash’ effect as the longest bristles that arch up at comb’s base stretch out your outer lashes twice as much as a regular brush. […]

Review: FINO Soothe After Care Balm for waxing and shaving

July 14, 2013.Reading time 4 minutes.

Spotted FINO Soothe on the shelf yet? Essentially, it’s a mix of fruit enzymes and a form of vitamin A to help soothe your skin post-hair removal. Thanks to the fruit enzymes (pineapple specifically), it aims to gently exfoliate your skin, keeping skin from growing over your hair follicles which effectively blocks them and causes ingrown. It also says it ‘soothes’ […]

The INGLOT Essentials Kit: Four of their best at a price that won’t give your credit card PTSD

July 11, 2013.Reading time 2 minutes.

INGLOT have recently launched a fab new ‘Essentials’ box containing a nice selection of their bestsellers. It’s total retail value is R875 but it’s being sold from INGLOT stores and selected Edgars stores for just R449. Nice! If you’re a crazy INGLOT fan this would make a pretty good spoil and totally beats binge eating […]

Taking care of Business After Five with Bain’s whisky and Jack Parow

July 11, 2013.Reading time 4 minutes.

Last weekend I was invited to attend Business After Five (BA5) at Living Room in Bellville. BA5 is a ‘networking event’ for young professionals that goes down the first Friday of each month. Aside from live entertainment, if you fill in a data card before 8pm on the night, you can also stand the chance to win fab spot prizes. Last Friday, Meneer Jack Parow […]

It’s that time again, girls: Gather round for ‘What’s new at Clicks’

July 8, 2013.Reading time 7 minutes.

Clicks have been adding a lot of new beauty brands to their shelves lately and two of the most recent include FaceB4 (they claim to be the UK’s ‘most effective face wash’) and Transformulas, yet another cosmeceutical brand that claims to sort of/kind of mimic that things promised by Botox and fillers. Of all the […]

Who wants to win a Desray scarf and Bio-Oil hamper?

July 8, 2013.Reading time 2 minutes.

Ah Bio-Oil. In a sea of a thousand different tissues oils it always manages to come out on top which is why it’s a permanent fixture in my big ass draw o’ body goodies*. As far as hydrators go, it’s fabulous and I love to slap it on my legs after shaving on days when […]

Greenland body care products are now available at selected Edgars stores

July 7, 2013.Reading time 2 minutes.

Greenland is a body care brand that hails from the Netherlands and now exclusive to selected Edgars stores. Each product uses organic ingredients wherever possible, is free of parabens, artificial colourants and nothing is tested on animals. The range consists of body butters, shower gels, body scrubs, massage and bath oil and more available in an array of delish-sounding scents. […]