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The latest make-up launches, news and reviews

Maybelline Superstay 24H Ultimate Reds

In our massive goodie bag at the Maybelline 100th birthday party we also received some new releases to try out. I am still working my way through reviewing them all and realised that these have been my favourite find so far. The Maybelline Superstay 24H Ultimate Reds range is the ultimate lip stain for lazy ladies such as myself. You…

Essence Sun Club 2-in-1 Bronzing Powder Review

Essence Sun Club 2-in-1 Bronzing Powder (R67,50) in 10 Sunshine is a gorgeous bronzer and highlighter. The formula is quite pigmented leaning towards the highlighter side more. I have found myself applying this lightly to the areas where the sun hits my face most. To open up ones face and create an illuminated look. It is available in two shades…

Essence I Heart Trends- The Pastels and Lash Princess reviews

Some cute products from the Essence I Heart Trends collection… First up we have the Lash Princess False Lash Effect mascara (R63,50) which only scores an “okay” from me. Look, the packaging is super cute which I am sure will appeal to most of Essence’s market. The formula itself isn’t bad either but nothing to rave about. For the price…

New in from Essence

Sometimes one just needs to do some impulse shopping. Essence is often one of the beauty brands that I will justify buying another eye shadow or blush from as their products are always cute, do the job and are affordable. Essence Silky Touch Blush 90 Summer Dreaming (R47,95)- Whenever I am asked to recommend a good blush that is extremely…

Essence Make Brows Wow

This super cute kit has already been featured on a number of local blogs with plenty of girls raving about it and I wanted to also share my honest thoughts on it. Firstly, if you are very fair and blonde than purchasing this kit will most likely be a total waste. However, if you are in the middle of the…

Catrice 12H Matt Mousse Makeup and Coverstick Reviews

The past month has been a total roller-coaster and I think that I am suffering from adrenal fatigue. Even though I am getting more than enough sleep I am still tired all the time and I have found myself reaching for my concealer more often now than ever before. Among a massive pile of goodies which Catrice sent me last…