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Gel Effect Nails with Essence

Affordable and trendy brand Essence have now too jumped on the LED lamp-free Gel nail polish effect bandwagon and their offering is surprisingly good considering they are the lowest costing too. I know and love the Essence brand so was expected to be happy with the results but not necessarily more so than with their sister brand Catrice’s offering (review…

Maybelline 100 Event

Last week Maybelline flew a bunch of editors and bloggers up to Johannesburg to celebrate Maybelline turning 100. It was incredible to learn just how influential the brand has been during each and every decade over the past 100 years. We are talking about the brand that invented mascara after all *blonde girls bow down to this brand*. I for…

L’Oreal Infallible Nail Gel Lacquer Review

While I love the look and endurance of Gel nails I absolutely hate all the buffing and scrapping which involved in the process of applying and removing Gel polish. No matter what people say I do experience more brittle nails after a couple consecutive Gel applications. If you already have weak or thin nails to begin with then I can…

Catrice Romantic Rose Reviews

I try out many different beauty products and well some may get more attention than others I don’t always expect people to comment on a new eye shadow which I may be trying out or wearing. Lipsticks, yes but eye shadows don’t tend to stand out as much, in the palette perhaps but rarely do I have people straight out…

Optiphi Set The Canvas Review

Optiphi Set The Canvas (R230) is my number one primer for events and launches. With so many social events on the calendar it is important to look good but you don’t want to be stressing about make-up smudging or running after all it is a time for fun so using a primer comes in very handy. This leaves a flawless…

Catrice Ultra Stay Gel & Shine Review

Catrice have launched a Revolutionary 3 Step System which increases the durability of the regular Catrice Ultimate Nail Lacquer to last up to eight days with an added gel-shine finish. This is an afforadbale way to create a professional look but without the need for an LED lamp or a visit to the nail salon. You can also use any…