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News | Happy birthday, Placecol
In uncertain times like these, it’s always lovely to be able to celebrate milestones. 40 years in business for a local skincare brand is certainly something to celebrate.
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New in |Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour X Olimpia Zagnoli
I know Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream needs no introduction around these parts, but the range’s latest collaboration might do.
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Review | Helping (my) hands
Hello everyone. I’m back. I hope you are all keeping safe and well. I haven’t been on here for ages because, to be honest, writing about beauty products has felt incredibly frivolous.
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New in | Skin Functional
I’m so happy to be sharing yet another incredible local skin care brand with you, and it may just be the local version of The Ordinary that we’ve all be waiting for! Yes, really!
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Review | Revlon PhotoReady Candid
I don’t have a huge number of Revlon products in my makeup collection, but the PhotoReady Candid Foundation and Concealer are both staples in my daily routine.
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Review | Thoclor
This is possibly my most over due post, ever (sorry, Stuart and Cat). I first discovered Thoclor nearly a year ago, and have been impressed with it since day one. Thing is that it’s a pretty science-heavy formula, and I have been quite intimidated by it.
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I’m loving | Avène Soothing Radiance Mask
I've been doing everything I can to get my glow back after a rough few weeks. This mask from Avène is the perfect addition to that routine.
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Review | Filorga NCEF-Reverse Eyes
I must be honest; I don’t usually use eye cream. I just use my serums right up to my lash line, and I’ve never had an issue. But when the new Filorga NCEF-Reverse Eyes landed on my desk, I had to give it a try.
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Review | Claire Hill
I was recently contacted by a brand new arrival in South Africa – Claire Hill. This anti-aging Ozzie brand had me at their packaging; simple, chic and understated. I’m not one to be sold on packaging, but the airless pumps and simple design really caught my eye (also, my new bathroom is white, so…).
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Review | Dermaceutic Sun Protection
Ok, so I’m not going to lie; it took some doing to drag me away from my beloved Elizabeth Arden Great Eight to test some new sunscreen, but for Dermaceutic, I was willing to do it.
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Compare | optiphi Complexion Control & Dermintense Active Gel
I’ve used optiphi on and off for years. It’s definitely one of my go-to brands for serious skincare. Most recently I’ve been testing their Complexion Control (R1310) and Dermintense Active Gel (R1743) against each other.
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Review | John Frieda Dream Curls
I was recently sent the John Frieda Frizz Ease Dream Curls collection. I don’t have particularly curly hair, but it is wavy and I use other curl formulas to give my waves shape. Let's see what I thought...
