Skincare – Page 34 – All Dolled Up

March 13, 2013

Link Love #1

Camilla and I read loads of different beauty blogs and often see interesting posts that we think our lovely readers might also enjoy. And so today, we’re sharing the (link) love: Things I love… from Kiss Blush and Tell A great round-up of Tori’s current favourites, including the Rimmel BB cream that we’re busy testing (review up soon!). Beauty Battle: Luxury vs. Budget from What I Heart Today Lily’s videos are some of our favourites on YouTube and she blogs every single day which is amazing. This is a fantastic comparison between similar high-end and budget products with her verdict…

March 12, 2013

February Favourites

Sorry this is so late guys! We shot it at the end of February but then had problems getting it up on YouTube. Here are our February Favourites nonetheless. Camilla’s Favourites: Eucerin Hyaluronic Filler My skin has been so parched lately – I felt like no matter how much water I drank or how much moisturiser I put on, my skin was still dry and flaky. I had been dabbling with the idea of hyaluronic acid for a while, so this product couldn’t have been recommended to me at a better time. In short, I love it – for the…

March 11, 2013

Crisis Management: How To Cover An Enormous Spot

I woke up on Friday morning with a spot of such epic proportions that I was actually lost for words when I looked in the mirror (usually an expletive of some description springs from my lips in these situations). I took photos of it (for documentation purposes only, obviously), but I’m not ready to unleash them on you…however everyone who was in contact with me over the weekend will vouch that is was/is chronic. As I write this on Sunday night, it shows no signs of abating, so good coverage is my only option. I’m going to take you through…

March 8, 2013

Flawless Face Series Part II: Foundation

There are four basic formulations to choose from: powder, liquid, crème, and stick foundation (I could have included ‘mousse’ in here but I didn’t, because it’s crap). You need to consider the following when deciding which is best for you: Most importantly, what is your skin type? This is essential – is your skin oily, dry, combination, or sensitive? You don’t need to pick just one option – I have an oily t-zone, dry cheeks and my skin is incredibly sensitive. What level of coverage do you need? Which texture do you prefer (ie matte, dewy, luminous, velvety)? You should…

March 7, 2013

Shopaholic: BeautyBay.com

The sad truth about living in this beautiful but ever-so-slightly third world paradise, is that there are plenty of beauty brands that aren’t available here. Luckily, with the massive boom in ecommerce, and in particular the popularity of beauty sites, there are now plenty of great online stores that ship internationally and for FREE! One such website is BeautyBay.com, who stock a massive range of haircare, skincare, make-up and nail products from amazing international brands. Some of the highlights include Too Faced, bareMinerals, Deborah Lippmann, Mario Badescu, Neom , This Works and Urban Decay. Worldwide delivery is free, or you…

March 6, 2013

Hyaluronic Acid: What You Need To Know

Acid? On my face? Computer says no! I know what you’re thinking, and yes, I also used to struggle with wrapping my head around the link between ‘acid’ and skincare – it automatically made me think of this infamous scene of Samantha from Sex and the City: But fear not, there are actually a load of different acids that are fabulous for your skin – glycolic acid, salicylic acid, and hyaluronic acid to name but a few. I have been having glycolic peels for the past couple of months to help ease congestion and even out my skin tone, and…

March 4, 2013

My Skincare Routine: Tamsin

This week we’ll be introducing a new series about other people’s skincare routines. The idea is to share different products, cleansing methods, skin types and concerns with you beyond our own experience. First up is Tamsin, our bestie, who has beautiful, pale skin that is normal to dry. She worries about fine lines and congestion on her nose and chin. “I use Dermalogica’s range, which is all plant-based, and my skin loves it. It’s expensive but each product lasts 3-6 months so I save up and ask friends to bring it over from the UK, where it is cheaper. Your…

February 27, 2013

Boots Beauty Haul

Our darling friend Charlotte is arriving from London next week, so I took the liberty of putting in a sneaky Boots order. Full reviews to follow, but in the meantime, here’s a run down of what I ordered: Hydraluron Moisture Booster Hyaluronic acid is found in the body and is responsible for maintaining moisture levels in the top layer of the skin. We produce it naturally, but it becomes more difficult as we get older (sigh). If you use this serum underneath your moisturiser it will, over time, increase the skin’s hydration levels and minimize the need for frequent topical moisturing.…

February 25, 2013

Spa Special: Laser Hair Removal

We just got word of a great deal on laser hair removal from Suntra Spa in the 15 on Orange Hotel in Cape Town. They are offering 10 sessions using the FDA-approved LightSheer™ Duet Laser for the special price of R6 400. This technology is computer-guided and offers quick, painless and longlasting results. It’s normally R16 000 (I sure don’t have that kind of money to burn!) which seems like a bargain to me, and comes highly recommended by a friend of ours who is currently undergoing the same treatment at Suntra and has been doing so for the past year.…

February 20, 2013

Little Black Book of Beauty: Mooi Hair & Beauty Salon

Mooi Hair & Beauty Salon is a beautiful, vintage-style pamper parlour in Tamboerskloof, Cape Town, run by the lovely sisters Karen and Andret. Karen and her team are responsible for the beauty treatments while Andret runs a crew of talented hair stylists and personally keeps my locks in tip top condition with a regular cut and colour. I have been visiting Mooi for a few years now, ever since I saw the salon mentioned on Kim Gray’s blog. I’ve had a number of treatments there but most often I go for my monthly eyelash and eyebrow tinting. I have had…

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