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Garnier Pure Active Intensive 3-in-1 Charcoal Anti-Blackhead Review

Introducing the latest offering from the Garnier SkinActive Pure Active line; Pure Active Intensive 3-in-1 Charcoal is a wash, scrub and mask. At a recent Garnier launch I received this product to try out. At 26 I am not the Pure Active range target market (which is ages 16-20) but my skin still has quite a high amount of sebum…

L’Oreal Paris Pure Clay Masks review

I recently flew up to Johannesburg to attend the launch of the L’Oreal Paris Pure Clay masks range. I’d already spotted these on several overseas blogs so when I saw that they had landed in SA I couldn’t wait to review them for myself. There are three masks in the range and they can of course be used separately but…

Avène SPF50+ Sunscreen Emulsion Review

We may be in Autumn but in Cape Town it feels as if summer is far from over and plenty more beach days still lie ahead of us. However one shouldn’t only think of SPF when donning a bikini. Applying a good quality SPF should be a part of your routine come sun or rain. Last week I attended an…

Garnier Ultimate Blends- The Delicate Soother

I have had quite a number of readers contact me asking for recommendations for a shampoo/conditioner that is suitable for fine hair and is reasonably priced. I finally have the answer: Garnier Ultimate Blends “The Delicate Soother”. If you’ve read my review on the other Garnier Ultimate Blends product available locally then you’ll know how fond I am of their…

Best Massage Ever! My Experience at the Life Day Spa Waterfront

Two weeks ago I was fortunate enough to experience the Life Day Spa at the Waterfront. They opened last year in October and I was very sad about having to miss the launch due to exams so when they emailed me and invited me for another chance to try out the facilities on offer I was beyond keen. I’d previously…

The Body Shop Oils of Life Intensively Revitalising Oil

I picked up a bottle of The Body Shop Oils of Life Intensively Revitalising Oil a while back and forgot about it. During the move quite a number of my beauty products were misplaced and I thought I had given it away during a purge process prior to moving. Fortunately I re-discovered it still packed in it’s box and waiting…