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OPTIPHI Curve Body Lotion

While it may be rainy and cold here in Cape Town, my mind is looking forward to long summer days. Summer equals short shorts, skirts and bikini’s which means the thought of getting my skin into top shape is also on the forefront of my mind. Even with all my exfoliating and moisturizing I still find my skin to be…

Essence Me & My Ice-Cream Shimmer Pearls Review

Another great product from Essence and a very cute one to boot! Part of the Essence Me & My Ice-Cream limited edition range, which is currently available in stores, the shimmer pearls really do remind me of little scoops of ice-cream. It is quite a good dupe for the Guerlain Meteorites and at only R45 I will be stocking up…

L’Occitane Almond Supple Skin Oil – New Formula Review

As from today the new formula Almond 2014 collection will be available in all L’Occitane en Provence stores as well as on their online store. I received a bottle of the Almond Supple Skin Oil and have been using it for less than a week but have already deemed it my Holy Grail skin oil. It is just that amazing!…

Unboxing a Rubybox

Last month I was unable to attend a Rubybox Blogger breakfast but the lovely ladies still sent me a box to try out. I have been meaning to do a video but never seem to find the time or adequate lighting (working a 9-5 and all) so here is my rather late un-boxing post! Since the beginning I have been…

Catrice Gradation Blush Review

At the recent Cosmetix event I picked up this pretty, pretty limited edition blush. The blush is extremely well pigmented so use a nice gentle handle and stroke to apply. I find myself working my brush from the lightest side to only the middle for a natural flush. Catrice Gradation blush is from their limited edition line CRÈME FRESH which…

Cosmetix Annual Media Pamper Party with Cindy Nell

I recently was fortunate enough to attend the Cosmetix Annual Media Pamper Party. Cosmetix is the incredible company which brought Catrice, Essence and Caribbean Tan to our shores and is owned by the ever gorgeous former Miss SA Cindy Nell-Roberts and her husband Clive. Hosted at the newly opened Yemaya Spa and Hair Addicts in Sea Point it was a…