Multimasking soon became a hot trend on social media when selfies started popping up of people using different masks for different parts of their faces. While it isn’t an entirely new skin discovery, it has peaked my curiosity enough to consider the benefits. When you think...
I had long since given up on my search for a BB Cream when a few beauty bloggers and I had gotten into a discussion via Twitter. Some had recommended and swore by Sorbet’s BB Cream instead of my usual foundation picking, and when Sorbet...
It’s no secret that I am a huge of Wet n Wild and feel that it is one of the most underrated beauty brands of our time. Sure, American bloggers are starting to catch on, but locally few people seem to grasp just how great...
As we go from winter to summer, it’s quite common to experience dry and tired skin. A good way to combat this is by adding a boost of Vitamin C with Vichy’s LiftActiv Vitamin C Brightening Skin Corrector. With 15% pure Vitamin C, Vichy’s LiftActiv Brightening...
For months, I have been speaking about the often-unheard-of “step zero” in my skincare routine, from Dermalogica. Their Precleanse was one of the first products that made me realize just how different and innovative their approach to skincare is, and it still remains as one...
When I was a little girl, I remember visiting my godmother and seeing her perfume stand that stood on the top of her chest of drawers. I was mesmerized by each bottle; so unique from each other, so elegant and beautiful. Since then, I have...
For the last year or so, I have been stalking Makeup Shack who is an online reseller for international brands that we don’t get here in South Africa. I had originally come across their store when I was looking to buy ELF locally but was...
With so many affordable beauty sponges available it’s hard to decide which to choose, especially as you can’t really tell how it is going to perform when applying your makeup. So, when Kangol’s new Blend Beauty sponge landed on my beauty desk, I was a...
Years ago, when I first started my blog, I remember receiving a 7-day sample of the Clarins Double Serum and being impressed at how it transformed my dull skin in such a short time. Now, years later, Clarins has launched the 8th generation of their...
Just after giving birth, I received a press drop from Style Secret and had a giggle at their well-timed gift. As a new mom, there’s no denying that certain things get put on the back burner especially during the first few months when you are...
Clarins holds such a special place in my heart; it’s one of the first high-end brands that I ever used and honestly, their products never fail me. Fun fact: when I first started blogging, I couldn’t afford their products so I’d go to their counter...
The warmer season is upon us and with that comes the risk of sun damage. For years, summer has become synonymous with a competition over who can get a deeper and darker tan and despite the extensive research, we continue to put ourselves at risk....
[gallery columns="2" size="full" ids="7142,7143"] Since first seeing their range of cosmetics, theBalm Cosmetics has always featured on my wishlist – from eyeshadows, blushes, bronzers, and highlighters theBalm seems to always knock it out the park. Sadly, the brand is no longer available in South Africa and...
My skincare routine has always been somewhat inconsistent but this year, I have been committed to adopting a skin care regimen that will not only benefit my skin right now but will also keep my skin looking and feeling healthy well into my old age....
As I am sure you probably know, pregnancy can cause havoc to your body, especially your skin due to all the hormones pumping through your body. One of the commonly experienced changes is the appearance of dark spots on your face, caused by the increase...
