Jules puts a new foundation, mascara and lipstick through their paces on a sweltering summer’s day. Find out how they held up!
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Product Empties: January 2016
A quick review of some of the products I’ve used up over the past few months. All the items are listed below and link to either local retailers or overseas sites that will ship to SA (where available). A lot of the products on UK sites are also currently on sale:
Review: Catrice Cosmetics
For some reason I’ve never paid much attention to Catrice. I tried one or two products and wasn’t overly impressed so I basically steered clear… until now. Anna mentioned that she liked the Glam & Doll Volume Waterproof Mascara which was enough to ignite my curiosity in the brand once again and send me to my nearest Dischem at top speed. Here’s what I bought and what I thought: Beautifying Lip Smoother (R62) This stuff looks like a dead ringer for the Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector and in reality, they are indeed very similar. The packaging is identical, as…
Review: The Neo-Qi Energy Cocoon // Spa at Cape Grace
We were recently invited to the Spa at the Cape Grace Hotel to experience their NeoQi Energy Cocoon (the “Cocoon”). The Cocoon is an incredibly advanced piece of equipment and is designed to be a complete system for detoxing, energising and relaxing the body. The name derives from ancient Chinese philosophy which believes that Qi is the invisible life energy that should flow freely through a healthy body, but is often blocked or inhibited as a result of stress, anxiety, lack of sleep or an unhealthy lifestyle. A session in the Cocoon can help replenish and free the circulation of Qi, boosting…
Quick Reviews #13
REN Wake Wonderful Night-Time Facial* The latest overnight treatment from REN promises to firm, brighten and illuminate your skin while you sleep, leaving you with a glowing complexion when you wake. It works in three phases: Phase 1: Lactic and Glycolic Acid exfoliate and brighten the skin. Phase 2: Glycogen and Magnesium boost cell vitality and revitalise the skin. Phase 3: Sodium Lactate gradually raises the skin’s pH level, leaving the skin plumped up and rejuvenated. It is designed to be used alone, but you can layer it as well – you can apply a serum beforehand, or a moisturiser afterwards if…
Camilla’s Current Makeup Favourites
Now that my boyfriend is firmly back in town, I find myself schlepping a bag between his home and mine on daily/weekly basis (exhausting). I loathe packing, so keeping my makeup bag prepared at all times is the only way I can maintain my sanity. Here’s what’s been on my face for the past couple of weeks (in keeping with my ‘more is more’ mantra, there are lots of products):
Review: SKOON. Skin Care
If you follow us on social media you will have seen a lot of SKOON. being featured recently. SKOON. is a South African bespoke skin care range which uses natural ingredients only – so think pure plant oils, rich butters, floral essences and botanical extracts. The range is fresh and uncomplicated, and allows you to customise your skin care and ‘make it yours’ by mixing your own natural bespoke formulations. I don’t know about you, but my skin is temperamental and prone to sudden changes in tone and texture, so it makes sense that I should be able to adapt my products accordingly. It’s genius, really.…
Top Summer Body Lotions
Summer is just around the corner, and if you’ve been neglecting your skin this winter, you’ll have some work to do in order to get your limbs gleaming again. Here are my top picks for banishing lizard skin and getting back to your soft and supple summer self… The Body Shop Fuji Green Tea Body Butter & The Body Shop Virgin Mojito Body Butter (Limited Edition) If you’re a regular around these parts then you will know that both Jules and I are big fans of The Body Shop body butters. They are affordable (there is almost always a deal of…
Sultry Spring Makeup Tutorial with Clarins
A neutral, sophisticated Spring makeup look using some products from Clarins’ latest makeup collections.
Jules’ US Beauty Haul: Follow-Up Review
This post was inspired by a recent RachhLoves video where she did an update on the products she hauled from Sephora a few weeks earlier. I love a good haul video as much as the next girl, but you can often only give your first impressions of a product in that format and I thought it was a clever idea to follow up with a more in-depth review. So here is my version, highlighting five products from my USA Beauty Haul: Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Treatment Concealer This was one of the products I had been most excited to try…