Camilla’s Favourites MAC Eyeshadows: All That Glitters and Star Violet MAC Pro Palette (4 pan) Smashbox Photo Finish Lash Primer* MAC 205 Mascara Fan Brush MAC 130 Short Duo Fibre Brush Smashbox Brow Tech Loose Powder* Eucerin DermatoCLEAN Eye Make-up Remover Essie “Plumberry” Jules’ Favourites CND Vinylux Weekly Topcoat (available at Sorbet, selected salons & pharmacies) Revlon Ultimate All-in-One Mascara* Morphe 35P Eyeshadow Palette Morphe 35D Eyeshadow Palette Morphe 35T Eyeshadow Palette Skin Creamery Hydrating Facial Oil* Mario Badescu Vitamin C Serum* Handy links Read all about the new releases from Smashbox » Watch the First Impressions video of the…
Introducing Skin Creamery: Local, Natural & Beautiful
Good quality products that are manufactured locally, formulated from natural ingredients and topped off with beautiful packaging are my idea of the beauty jackpot. Cape Town-based, mostly organic skincare brand Skin Creamery fits the bill exactly, with founder Hannah Rubin crafting a small, versatile range of luxury products without the use of harmful chemicals and synthetic fragrances.
Tutorial // Black Tie Wedding Guest Make Up
A gorgeous and glamorous makeup tutorial that’s perfect for attending a formal wedding or other black tie event.
Colour Correcting 101
I don’t know about you, but everywhere I look these days, brands are releasing colour correctors. Urban Decay, Stila and BECCA, to name a few, have all recently released sets/palettes to help you zap any unwanted discolouration, and I’m sure I speak for all of us when I say “GIMME”. If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed by the sudden influx of colour correcting products, and are a little confused about how they work and how to use them, then don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! In this post I’m going to give you a very quick run-down of what colour…
Review & Swatches: Clinique Pop Lip Colour + Primer
We recently got our hands on some of the new(ish) Clinique Pop Lip Colour + Primers*, which is a relatively new range from the brand that promises to provide rich colour in a lip-smoothing formula. It’s a refreshing throwback to “proper” lipstick in an age of bold, super-matte lip products.
What’s the big deal with Hydroxy Acids?
The past few years have seen quite a turnaround when it comes to facial exfoliation, as physical scrubs have completely fallen out of favour and been replaced by exfoliating acids. Physical scrubs are not only far too rough, leaving behind “microtears” in the skin’s surface, but the tiny plastic beads used in some products are very environmentally damaging as they wash into the sea and don’t dissolve. Chemical exfoliators, on the other hand, gently break down dead skin cells to reveal newer, softer, more even-toned skin. Within this category are two types of exfoliators: Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) AHAs work…
Products I Regret Buying
A number of you have requested this post, and we do see merit in warning our readers about products that we deem utter rubbish. It’s not often that I’m left disappointed by products because I do a fair amount of research prior to purchasing, but sadly these ones slipped through the net: Vita Liberata Ultra Sheer Tinted Gradual Mousse in ‘Light’ Towards the end of last year the usual ‘it’s suddenly summer and I’m so pale’ panic convinced me to dip my toe back in the self tanning pool. I did a lot of research beforehand and decided on Vita Liberata because…
Quick Reviews #14
Lush Jersey Bounce Shampoo I’m a devoted and longtime fan of Big shampoo for its ability to give my fine, thin hair lots of texture and volume. Jersey Bounce, the new kid on the block, is very similar in formulation; both contain plenty of coarse sea salt but the other ingredients differ slightly. While Big uses citrus oils, seaweed and coconut oil, Jersey Bounce is packed with honey, eggs (!), glycerine and olive oil to give the hair a little more nourishment. There’s no question that both are quite stripping (avoid if you have coarse or dry hair) but JB gives back…
Beauty Hoarder: Face Primers
I’ve mentioned a couple of times recently that I’m something of a hoarder when it comes to certain beauty categories. I tend to collect things like texturising sprays, makeup brushes, eyeshadow palettes and nail polish – and honestly most of them aren’t that different from each other. So I thought I would start showing you my stash in a series of posts, starting with face primers. Hydrating primers I mainly have two types of primers because my skin faces two challenges: oiliness and dehydration. Primers that battle the latter condition tend to be light and refreshing on the skin, and…
January Favourites 2016
The best beauty products from the past month, including some things we picked up in the UK at the end of last year.