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New Hair, Thanks to David Gillson

So since deciding to go for the “chop”, I’ve been joking that my hair is now “short, blonde and blunt” just like me! It’s 100% true and I feel that this look works so well with my personality and the current space that I am in at the moment. Celeb Hair Stylist David Gillson had suggested this look to me…

Crabtree & Evelyn Gardeners Collection Celebrates it’s 21st Anniversary

The absolutely Iconic Crabtree & Evelyn Gardeners collection celebrates it’s 21st anniversary this year. To celebrate this cult classic they are also launching a body care line within the collection. The two new products in the body care line are a body lotion (R500) and a body wash (R450). I received the body wash to try out and am enjoying…

dr. dermal MicroRetinol 5 Rich Repair Review

This little magical bottle arrived months ago but I’ve been fairly diligent with peels and treatments which meant that before leaping onto a Retinol Rich serum I needed to make sure that my skin barrier was happy. Even though dr.dermal’s MicroRetinol Rich Repair contains Potent Ceramides which enhance barrier function and reduce TEWL. It is definitely carefully formulated to provide…

My First Dermaplaning Experience

Let me start by saying that I wasn’t a 100% sold on this treatment when I’d first heard about it. However, I kept hearing about it and receiving emails from readers asking if I’d tried it and how effective is it. So when an opportunity presented itself for me to experience it and with one of my favourite brands SkinCeuticals…

Eco Diva 100% Natural Cleaning Range Review

I recently visited the Eco Diva store in the Waterkant and honestly, I fell in love with the entire philosophy behind the range, the look and the products themselves. To learn more about their story and philosophy you can visit the site here. They also have an online store if you’re not Cape Town based. I’m currently trialing several skincare…

Urban Decay Hi-Fi Shine Ultra Cushion Gloss Review

I have plenty of Urban Decay lipsticks and even lipliners, yet I realised that I’ve never tried their glosses. Urban Decay has launched the Hi-Fi Shine Ultra Cushion Glosses in 22 shades. Yip 22!!!! At R290 they are worth every penny. Beautiful shine, comfortable application, great pigment and staying power and the packaging has a luxury feel to it even…