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Beauty Reviews

dr. dermal MicroRetinol 5 Rich Repair Review

This little magical bottle arrived months ago but I’ve been fairly diligent with peels and treatments which meant that before leaping onto a Retinol Rich serum I needed to make sure that my skin barrier was happy. Even though dr.dermal’s MicroRetinol Rich Repair contains Potent Ceramides which enhance barrier function and reduce TEWL. It is definitely carefully formulated to provide…

My First Dermaplaning Experience

Let me start by saying that I wasn’t a 100% sold on this treatment when I’d first heard about it. However, I kept hearing about it and receiving emails from readers asking if I’d tried it and how effective is it. So when an opportunity presented itself for me to experience it and with one of my favourite brands SkinCeuticals…

Eco Diva 100% Natural Cleaning Range Review

I recently visited the Eco Diva store in the Waterkant and honestly, I fell in love with the entire philosophy behind the range, the look and the products themselves. To learn more about their story and philosophy you can visit the site here. They also have an online store if you’re not Cape Town based. I’m currently trialing several skincare…

Urban Decay Hi-Fi Shine Ultra Cushion Gloss Review

I have plenty of Urban Decay lipsticks and even lipliners, yet I realised that I’ve never tried their glosses. Urban Decay has launched the Hi-Fi Shine Ultra Cushion Glosses in 22 shades. Yip 22!!!! At R290 they are worth every penny. Beautiful shine, comfortable application, great pigment and staying power and the packaging has a luxury feel to it even…

NIR Laser Tightening with Pulse Dermatology and Laser

I recently had a series of skin-tightening treatments at Pulse Dermatology and Laser and can finally share the results. Above I’m with the owner Amy Bowie and below is Lousie Malan who did my treatments for me. I absolutely love the team at Pulse Dermatology and Laser, one always feels so comfortable there and their list of services is incredible…

Clarins Water Lip Stain Review

Clarins Water Lip Stain (R300) is completely transfer-proof. Even my best Micellar water wasn’t a match for these arm swatches and on one’s lips, it’s the same. A beautiful matte tint available in four shades or “Intensities”. 1- Rose Water, 2- Orange Water, 3- Red Water and 4- Violet Water. I received two of the shades Orange and Red. You…