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Skincare

Ultra-Moisturising Face Creams

Post-surgery I haven’t been wearing any makeup (only SPF) and I realised that my skin actually looks so good without foundations. I’ve always followed a strict skincare regime and yes, I STILL have my annoying breakouts but the last few years I’ve worked really hard at listening to what my skin needs at the time whether it’s a facial oil,…

Be Water-Wise with Lush

We are well and truly blessed with the rainfall we’ve been experiencing and the fact that the dams have passed the 50% mark but we are still in a drought and need to be water-wise. Also, I have realised what a precious resource water is and can’t stand the thought of being wasteful with it. I feel the same way…

L’abeille Complete Deep Cleansing System Review

If there is one thing I love when it comes to skincare it is “deep cleansing” so I jumped at the chance to test out the L’abeille Complete Deep Cleansing System (R1800) which includes their Deep Cleansing Gel and the new L’abeille IonActive Deep Cleansing Brush. L’abeille IonActive Deep Cleansing Brush has a cleansing action that lifts even the most…

Super Hydration with Lush

I know I have been focusing quite a bit on hydrating products, and that’s because most of us are feeling the weather change. Especially here in the Cape where we aren’t used to so much snow on the mountains and the bitterly cold chill in the air. That chill dehydrates us and zaps moisture and oils from our skin. Making…

Some of My Top Winter Body Lotions

I don’t know what happens to my body but come winter time and my skin just dries out, especially on my legs. I use all types of lotions, butters and creams and I am always searching for and trying new ones. Since I have so many, I thought I’d compile a post or two with some of my tops ones…

My Skincare Routine with SkinCeuticals

I recently had a Visia scan at Dermatologist and founder of Dermastore, Dr Ian Webster‘s offices by the amazing Sarah Stringer. The timing was perfect as I’d gone to a launch the week prior and received SkinCeuticals latest product or should I rather say innovation- the Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight cream. It turns out that due to deeper set pigmentation…