Reviews – Page 5 – All Dolled Up

November 18, 2016

Just Launched // Chanel Collection Libre

Chanel has just released their latest collection, Collection Libre, and it is stunning. Lucia Pica was inspired by cityscapes and urban materials – glass, metal, rubber – when creating this collection, with the aim being to offer up a contrasting palette of textures, colours and lights. Whereas the Le Rouge Collection No.1 (which I adore and use constantly) leaned very warm, I feel like this collection is perfect for those who prefer cooler tones. Collection Libre launched on 14 November 2016. These limited edition items tend to sell like hotcakes, so I’d get myself to a Chanel counter sharpish if you want to…

November 16, 2016

Jules’ Beauty Empties

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Fragrance, Hair, Makeup, Nails, Reviews, Skincare, Videos
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A quick round-up of the beauty products Jules has finished over the past few months, including candles, hair products, skincare and makeup.

November 7, 2016

October Favourites

Jules
Fragrance, Hair, Makeup, Nails, Reviews, Skincare, Videos
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The best beauty products from October plus our first ever UNFAVOURITE!

September 29, 2016

Review: 5 New Affordable Mascaras

Mascara launches come thick and fast these days, each with increasingly bold (and sometimes ludicrous) claims. There is so much “technology” in the category these days that it can be dizzying to keep up, and the find one that you really love. We were sent a few recently so I decided to pit them against each other, and see if any lived up to their marketing message. Here they are in order of preference from the mascara I liked the most, to the one I liked the least. You might as well be warned – this is not a gushing…

September 19, 2016

Favourite Five: Local, Natural Skincare Products

Best Natural South African Skincare Products

I’ve got a real soft spot for local, cruelty-free, beautifully designed, handmade, natural beauty products, especially those from small businesses. I think it’s so important to support these brands, not only because they’re South African, but because they produce high quality skincare that’s good for your skin and the environment. Here are the five products I use regularly in my routine and would highly recommend, none of which are likely to surprise you! All products were initially supplied as PR samples, but I’ve subsequently purchased all the items that I’ve finished, and bought a few more as gifts:

September 9, 2016

August Favourites

Camilla’s Favourites: TONYMOLY Pocket Bunny Moist Mist Clarins Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil (launching 10 October 2016)* Exuviance Microdermabrasion Face Polish* Exuviance Bionic Oxygen Facial Chanel Le Vernis Longue Tenue in Rouge Puissant* and Rouge Noir Chanel Le 4 Ombres Candeur et Expérience* Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour All-Over Miracle Oil* Jules’ Favourites: Clarins Fix’ Makeup (launching 10 October 2016)* Clarins Sunkissed Bronzing Compact (launching 10 October 2016)* Clarins Truly Waterproof Mascara* Skoon Glow Drops Laniege Water Sleeping Mask Bourjois 123 Perfect Colour Correcting Cream the Balm Mary-Loumanizer Highlighter, Shadow & Shimmer *PR Sample

August 31, 2016

New In // Skincare

Environ Ionzyme C-Quence Eye Gel I recently finished my Environ Firming Eye Gel, and whilst I liked it, it didn’t particularly blow me away, so I decided to give the C-Quence version a try. It contains a cocktail of vitamins, anti-oxidants and peptides to improve the appearance of fine lines (that’d be me, then), and to provide a daily defence against aging by keeping the under-eye area hydrated and cared for. I have been using it every morning and I officially cannot be without it now. It sinks in quickly, but still leaves the skin feeling hydrated and silky all day…

August 24, 2016

Quick Reviews #20 // Affordable Products from Clicks

Almay Age Essentials Makeup SPF 15 in ‘140 Light/Medium Warm’ This latest foundation from Almay contains a built-in moisturiser, as well a combination of collagen, hyaluronic acid and peptides. The purpose of adding these skincare ingredients is to provide a solution for busy women who are looking to maximise what their foundation can do for them ie offer skincare benefits at the same time. The combination of ingredients contained in this foundation promises to smooth the skin, relax expression lines, boost hydration and restore the skin’s luminosity. This reminds me a lot of the Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Gel Foundation, a…

August 17, 2016

Quick Reviews #19

Environ Alpha Hydroxy Cream This is the latest addition to my Environ arsenal and I am very much enjoying it. I wanted to incorporate more exfoliation into my routine, so my facialist, Nina, recommended that I start using the Alpha Hydroxy Cream two/three nights a week. It contains a combination of fruit acids to help promote the skin’s natural exfoliation process, and it’s suitable for problem and sensitive skins (mine) as it decongests without irritation. I have been using it twice a week for the past three months or so, and I’m really pleased with the results: I do feel like…

August 10, 2016

Mini Korean Skincare Haul

My family and I recently traveled to Vietnam to visit my baby sister, and on our final day in Hanoi I stumbled upon a TonyMoly store, much to my delight! TonyMoly is a Korean beauty brand which is famed not only for its effective skincare, but also for it’s adorable packaging. Had I been left unattended, I would have done a great deal more damage, but because I had my sweaty and irritable family watching me shop, I had to work fast! Here’s what I bought… TonyMoly Egg Pore Blackhead Steam Balm This mask claims to soften your pores without the use…

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