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Skincare

VICHY Liftactiv Vitamin C Brightening Corrector Review

Soemtimes ones skin just needs a serious pick-me-up. A quick boost! While peels and facials can help quickly but just as effective option is the VICHY Liftactiv Vitamin C Brightening Corrector (R480 for 10ml). It’s designed to be used daily for 10 days to deliver fast results and fight fatigue. You know that lovely moment when your colleague says “Oh…

The Body Shop Matcha Tea Pollution Clearing Mask Review

At The Body Shop’s Christmas launch we were also gifted with some of their new arrivals products including a mask from their Recipes of Nature range called the Japanese Matcha Tea Pollution Clearing Mask (R310). I always speak highly of their Himalayan Charcoal Purifying mask (review here) so when I saw this one contained Matcha and was an anti-pollution mask…

My Micro-Needling Experience with Pulse Dermatology and Laser

The other day I hadn’t slept well the night before as I’d been up all night studying, I went to write an early morning exam. Was stuck in nightmarish traffic and arrived a stressed, tired mess to a launch. The first thing someone said to me was “wow you look so refreshed” I laughed it off thinking she was being…

Optiphi Cellulite Therapy Review

When it comes to cellulite creams I do see results from some and find that overall they really help with not only stubborn cellulite but also the texture and firmness of ones skin. There are currently three I use in rotation. The Clarins Body Lift Cellulite Control which has been amazing for firming up my arms especially. The full Elancyl…

PCA Skin Launches in South Africa

I was recently flown up to Joburg for the launch of PCA Skin. I’d admittedly never heard of the brand before but PCA has been around for as long as I have! Founded in 1990, PCA (Physicians Care Alliance) is a global organization serving over 8,000 medical and aesthetic practices, with products sold in over 50 countries throughout the world….

Garnier Moisture Bomb Sheet Masks Review

I first spotted these way back in April at the L’Oreal/Garnier “Launches for the Year” event. I really had hoped that they were hidden in our goodie bags but the samples we saw were specially flown in from Paris for our viewing so sadly we had to wait before actually testing them out. They finally launched last month in South…