Skincare
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Review | Filorga Optim-Eyes Refresh
Did you know that, on average, we sleep 1.5 hours less per night that we did 50 years ago? While there is no quick fix for disrupted sleep patterns, there is one for tired, puffy eyes.
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Review | Diego dalla Palma Skin Map
If you haven't tried the new Diego dalla Palma Skin Map range, I can highly recommend you do.
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Review | optiphi Elements
optiphi is one of my favourite local skincare brands, so I'm very excited to share that they have just launched Elements, a gorgeous range for kids and babies.
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Learn | How to treat maskne
Back in the late 90s, when I was struggling with my skin, did I ever think that I would be facing the same skin problems all over again in 2020.
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Review | Bioderma Pigmentbio C-Concentrate
Vitamin C is having a bit of a moment, and I’m not mad about it. Antioxidant protection combined with pigmentation fighting properties is a win in my books.
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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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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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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.
