Ramblings of a rampant beauty editor…
Girls, you have no idea how much I love a good fizz bomb. I’ve used loads from Lush and often buy them to give as a ‘thank you’ when I attend dinner parties but – if you can believe it – I’d never tried those from Rain so I was thrilled when they sent me […]
Read MoreBeing combination-skinned, I initially thought I wouldn’t be the ideal person to trial Bodyography Hydrating Foundation Primer (R495, Placecol stores and BestBeautyBuys.co.za) but I gave it a bash anyway as I do battle with a dual issue – oiliness and dehydration (yep, you can easily suffer from both) – and I’m very glad I did. […]
Read MoreCraptastical drought aside, this summer’s been pretty epic and I’ve made the most of it by spending a lot of time outdoors. Even more so than usual, actually, now that I’m running every day. This means I’m going through sunscreen like water ‘cos I slap it on every time I hit the road or take […]
Read MoreDo you like your products with a purpose? The Sparrow Society is a South African non-profit company that aims to create an equal community via job creation initiatives and partnerships with skills development organisation. To learn more about them you can pop on over here. One of Sparrow Society’s recent partnerships is with Elizabeth Arden that’s seen […]
Read MoreFrench 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 […]
Read MoreRight! 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. […]
Read MoreWhen 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? […]
Read MoreReady 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 […]
Read MoreOk, 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 […]
Read MoreIt felt like Christmas morning the other day when a big box containing a selection of The Body Shop’s Christmas gifting selection arrived and I thought I’d share the joy in a last-minute bid to make Santa’s ‘nice’ list. First up, if you’re a fan of all three of The Body Shop’s new limited edition […]
Read MoreKiehl’s have launched an interesting new skin care collection called Apothecary Preparations available at their Sandton and V&A counters. It’s all about creating a ‘personal beauty solution’ in that, after a quick consultation with one of their salespeople, you can whip up a freshly mixed facial concentrate containing two complexes to address your skin’s needs. The […]
Read MoreIf you follow me on social media (I’m @lipglossgirl on twitter and @lipglossgirlxoxo on Instagram) you’ll know I ran off to Mexico the other day. Cancun to be exact. Also, I went all by myself! I know it sounds impulsive and crazy but, really, this was years in the making. Some time soon, when I’ve […]
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