Ramblings of a rampant beauty editor…
Looking for a nice all-round personal grooming trimmer? Veet’s just launched their new AA-battery powered Sensitive Touch electric trimmer (R399, Clicks and Dis-Chem) and it does a nice job of tidying up your bikini line as well as your eye brows thanks to a 2-sided precision head. I can’t speak to its eye brow trimming abilities […]
Read MoreI was invited to the media preview of the new Life Day Spa at the V&A Pavillion the other day and it’s fabulous. You know where the BMW emporium used to be? It’s in there and its huuuuge making it the perfect place to host a spa party with your friends. Think bachelorettes, birthdays, baby […]
Read MoreAnd the new fragrances just keep rolling in! Are you ready for a bumper load of reviews? First up, Lanvin have whipped out a lovely new ever so slightly fruity floral called Eclat de Fleurs EDP (R995 for 50ml and R1 295 for 100ml, Disc-Chem). When I first sniffed it I straight up told the […]
Read MoreLast week I was invited to a brekkie at the Mount Nelson with Rowena Bird, one of the founders of Lush Cosmetics. You’d think I’d have grabbed a piccie of her, but noooo, I was too drugged up on migraine meds to remember it so apologies for that. Instead, you can enjoy the mooiness that […]
Read MoreIf you’re a fan of Skinceuticals you’ll know about their best-selling Phyto Corrective Gel, a super soothing and hydrating serum for skin that’s in need of a little TLC. Next month, however, (November) the brand will be launching a Phyto Corrective mask (R995). Much like the gel, it also makes use of hydrating glycerin and […]
Read MoreRight! Who’s ready for another new fragrance round up? They’re literally raining down right now so let’s get to it. First up, we’ve got Cartier L’Envol. This is actually a male fragrance but its notes are so interesting and transgressive it’s actually pretty genderless. In fact, in a way, it reminds me of most Jo […]
Read MoreFilorga’s just launched Time-Zero multi-correction wrinkles serum (R1 090, selected Edgars and Red Square) that aims to blitz every kind of wrinkle you can imagine. From the deep set kind (like the naso-labial ones on either side of your mouth) to contraction wrinkles from expressions, surface wrinkles (often caused by dryness and age in general) as […]
Read MoreA while back I attended an Urban Decay lunch where I got to sit next to Sophie Lilley (suuuuch a lekker chick), the Assistant VP of Global Business Development for Urban Decay. She was rocking a vibrant green shadow on her lids called Zodiac from the brand’s super glittery Moon Dust line and was saying […]
Read MoreGood news beauties! Woolworth’s big Beauty Festival has started and runs until 2 October. This means you’ll get 20% off when you buy 2 or more beauty products PLUS an extra 5% off when you pay using your Woolies card. To promote the sale Woolies were kind enough to send me a beauty box that […]
Read MoreSpring has sprung and summer’s on its way so now’s the ideal time to invest in a pretty new scent and, if the new crop that’s launched is anything to go by, rose is this season’s note du jour. So, are you ready to dive into my reviews of three ultra feminine rose-focused new fragrances? […]
Read MoreToday I’m going to be chatting about a sham and con with a bit of a twist, so before your eyes start glazing over at the thought of of the world adding yet another volumizing variant to a market that’s swamped with options, listen to this: TRESemme’s new Beauty-full Volume line hinges on the concept […]
Read MoreLean in girls, I’m about to fill you in on something you’re going to want to know about it… The Heavenly Spa at The Westin Hotel in Cape Town is running the most fabulous special right now called Secret Lunch hour. For just R650 you get to pick a 45-minute spa treatment of your choice […]
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