2013 – Page 13 – All Dolled Up

May 27, 2013

Introducing rubybox VIP Insider

On Friday, rubybox launched an exciting new rewards program called VIP Insider for all active subscribers and regular shoppers in their online boutique. Members to the club get first access to sales, invites to special beauty events, a 10% discount on certain products and the chance to shop seriously exclusive brands that aren’t even available in South Africa yet… like URBAN DECAY! *choirs of angels* They also carry a range of discounted MAC products – winning! To qualify as a VIP Insider, you need to fulfil any one of the following criteria: Have an active rubybox subscription Collect a minimum of 30…

May 24, 2013

Beauty Spotlight: EcoTools

I first heard about EcoTools when I saw (our friend) Lisa Eldridge using them in one of her videos. EcoTools brushes have super-soft synthetic taklon bristles, and the handles are made from sustainable bamboo with recycled aluminium ferrules. The brand is 100% cruelty-free and 1% of the company’s annual profit goes towards initiatives that make a difference. They do a great range of individual brushes as well as a couple of really handy sets – all of which make fantastic gifts for newbies and make-up pro’s alike. They are also incredibly good value for money – it just goes to show that you don’t need to…

May 23, 2013

Budget Beauty Basics: Lips & Eyes

Budget Beauty Basics for Lips and Eyes - All Dolled Up

Following on from Tuesday’s post about beauty bargains for the face, here are my picks of the best “drugstore” products for your eyes and lips. Let us know in the comments if you have any recommendations!

May 22, 2013

Foaming Cleansers and Your Skin’s pH

A couple of weeks ago I read an article about foaming cleansers and how they can negatively effect the skin, and I had a real light-bulb moment. I had recently started using a foaming cleanser two to three times a week with my Clarisonic, (instead of my usual Cetaphil) and I started noticing that after every use, my skin would be left red and irritated. I am ashamed to say that I didn’t even make the connection between the foam and the irritation until I read that article! So, you ask, what’s the deal with foaming cleansers? Well, to answer that question,…

May 21, 2013

Budget Beauty Basics: Face

Budget Beauty Basics for the Face - All Dolled Up

I, like many of you I’m sure, was completely inspired by Camilla’s post on the Top 10 Basics last week, and it got me thinking about what the alternatives are at “drugstore” prices i.e. stuff you can buy at Clicks or Dischem. So I’ve put together a list of beauty essentials that are easy to find and won’t break the bank. They will be split into two categories – face (today) and eyes & lips (Thursday). Enjoy!

May 20, 2013

The Repeat Purchases

Hello. My name is Camilla and I’m unfaithful. There, I said it. When it comes to cosmetics, there very few products that I will purchase more than once – mainly because there is just so much good stuff out there that I still need to try. However, there are a select few that I continue to come back to, time and time again. L’Oreal Volume Million Lashes Of course I still adore my Clinique High Impact Extreme Volume and Maybelline Great Lash, but there is a special place in my heart for L’Oreal Volume Million Lashes. I first bought this…

May 17, 2013

Beauty Wishlist #1

I’m currently on a self-imposed spending freeze after a rather expensive trip to London where I lacked even more self-control than usual. Since I’m not allowed to buy any non-essential skincare or cosmetics for three months (*cries*) I thought I would share my wishlist with you of things I would buy if I could: Borghese Active Mud Face & Body Mask (R390) – I first heard about this blackhead-busting mud mask when Fleur included it in her March favourites video. I love mud and clay masks as I find them so effective at clearing out pores and getting rid of…

May 16, 2013

Winter Skin Savers: Your Body

I don’t know about you, but my whole body feels so dry at the moment and if I don’t slather on moisturiser twice a day, I end up looking like a scaly wreck. I have a major weakness for anything that promises soft, supple skin, so I’ve ploughed through more than my fair share of body oils and moisturisers in search of the holy grail. In my opinion, these are the ones that deliver during these drying times (see what I did there?).

May 15, 2013

Curling Your Hair with a Flat Iron

We’ve had quite a few requests for this post over the past few months, but the truth is that not only are Camilla and I not very good at it, we also prefer to curl our hair using hot tongs or barrel curlers. Help is at hand, however! There are literally thousands of video tutorials online that teach you how to curl your hair with a straightening iron so I’ve scoured YouTube to find the best. They vary slightly in approach but the general principle is the same. Seeing it in action is also definitely much easier than trying to…

May 14, 2013

What You Actually Need: The Top 10

I often forget that not everyone has the same affinity for make-up that Jules and I have, and that for most people, the world of cosmetics is a daunting one. We recommend a lot of products on this blog, but the fact of the matter is, you don’t need them, strictly speaking. None of us need five mascaras or twelve foundations (*avoids eye contact*), but what we want them all the same. With that being said, there are certain products that are essential if you want to avoid looking like the crypt keeper – and so with that in mind,…

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