This month’s favourites video features one of our favourite make-up artists and beauty bloggers, Shahnaz from Shahnaz Loves Beauty. Watch the video to find out which products were star of the show during September.
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Camilla: August Favourites
You guys. It’s September. I can’t even. August was a really great beauty month for me – I rediscovered some old favourites, did a bit of shopping (as always…) and was given a lip balm that is so good, I fear it’s ruined me for life. Let’s get started, shall we?
Holiday Hauls: Travel Minis
Kalimera! Greetings from Greece! The past week has been super relaxing (eat, swim, sleep, and repeat) and now that I’m feeling refreshed I thought I would share a few holiday purchases with you. This haul is from a quick stopover in London where I picked up some travel minis from Boots (don’t you just LOVE minis?!): Soap & Glory Hand Maid and Hand Food As you have know doubt picked up from frequent mentions on this site, I’m a die-hard S&G fan and can’t resist their pocket-sized versions of classic products. Both Hand Maid anti-bac waterless cleanser and Hand Food…
The Best Beauty Instagrammers: Who To Follow
I don’t know about you, but I can get lost in the world of Instragram for hours. Searching beauty hashtags is a particular favourite of mine – I find myself gazing appreciatively at all the lovingly styled photographs of fellow beauty enthusiasts. If you’ve ever tried to take photographs of cosmetics or styling tools, you’ll know just how frustratingly difficult it can be to make them look chic. I wanted to share some of my current favourite beauty Instagrammers with you because the photographs always inspire me, and I hope they will inspire you too! Please let me know who your…
July 2014 Favourites
Products mentioned: Camilla: Dior Diorskin Nude BB Creme Juliette Armand Elements 03 Hydra Action Cream* Juliette Armand Elements 05 Retin-C Serum* Gatineau Serenite Multi Protective Comfort Cream* Lanolips Lip Ointment with Colour in Rhubarb Jules: Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Foundation Clinique Lash Power Feathering Mascara* Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Gloss Stick in Raplumzel MAC Patisserie lipstick Nyx Butter Gloss in Creme Brûlée Barry M Navy nail polish Topshop Dark Knight nail polish UK Haul Dec 2013 (wearing Raplumzel on my lips): Click here Juliette Armand stockists: Click here To order Juliette Armand products: info@poisebrands.co.za *PR sample
June 2014 Favourites
New in from TOY Nail Polish: TOY Textures
TOY Nail Polish is a Colombian brand which recently launched in South Africa. Jules reviewed some of their polishes a while ago and was very impressed by the formulations – you can read more here. Following on from their successful launch, we were lucky enough to be sent some polishes from the latest collections to try.
Once-a-Week Wonders
When it comes to my beauty routine, I generally have a short attention span; I tend to try out lots of different products and my top shelf is on continuous rotation. There are, however, a few things that I do on a more regular basis than contribute to the maintenance of my nails, skin and hair. Here’s the list: At-home manicure I recently did a post on my DIY manicure essentials so you’re probably familiar with the tools I use to keep my nails in good nick. I go through this routine about once a week, usually at my desk…
America Haul Part Two: The Rest
Aaaand, GO (get a cup of tea first though)!
My Manicure Essentials
Nail polish remover Obvious I know, but picking the right nail polish remover can make the difference between strong, healthy nails and ones that split and peel from dehydration. Bourjois Magic 1 Second Nail Polish Remover comes in a convenient little pot containing a sponge in which you dip your finger and twist to remove the polish. It’s super quick, plus the acetone-free formula is made with nourishing sweet almond oil to enrich your nails.