The Dead Sea is fascinating. A real mystery. A paradox. Firstly it isn’t an actual sea. It is a land-locked salt lake with banks that are over 400m below sea level. The hypersaline water has been evaporating for many many years which lead to rock salt formations & pillars. And you might have guessed that […] Read more…
My Latest Skincare Obsession: Dermalogica’s New UltraCalming™ Duo
When I attended the Dermalogica UltraCalming™ launch a while ago, I wasn’t actually surprised to learn that eight out of 10 people will suffer from sensitive skin at some point or another in their lives. What did come as a shock though is the realisation that my skin is also sensitive. (Denial?) Then I realised […] Read more…
Save, Splash or Splurge? The Make-Up Edition.
I think we can all agree that designer & international brands manufacture unbelievable skincare & makeup. Sadly the price tags on many of these fabulous brands do not allow us regular gals to kit ourselves out exclusively with designer makeup beauty items. Naturally, some beauty & other products have higher price tags than others for […] Read more…
What It Takes To Have An Awesome Beard
I’ll be frank: I’m not a beard fan. And also not a moustache fan. Unless it is November & you are growing yours to collect donations for a great cause. But let’s stick with beards for a moment. I just don’t enjoy the idea of it. Not even to mention how much I dislike giving […] Read more…
The Future Is Ultra Violet [Pantone Colour Of The Year 2018]
In case you haven’t hear yet… The colour for 2018 is PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet. Initially, I was rather disappointed with this choice of Pantone – the worldwide authority on colour. As recently as 2014 a purple (Radiant Orchid) was colour of the year, so I wasn’t expecting a purple so soon again. In 2015, […] Read more…
Moonlight Spa at The Residence – what dreams are made of!
I cannot wait to tell you about our amazing evening out on Sunday at The Residence in Houghton right here in Jozi. The setting is absolutely amazing for couples who need time out, but don’t have days to get away from the city. It was perfect for us because we are really keen for some rest, […] Read more…
A One Minute Workout You Can Do Sitting Down
So are you sitting down? This is so awesome – even couch potatoes will love it! In one minute per day, you can get a (face & skin) workout. Apart from wearing sunscreen, this is probably the easiest anti-aging trick ever. If you do the Gym Beauté by PAYOT daily for three weeks, your skin will […] Read more…
See How Easily You Can Get A Summer Ready Look
November is running out fast & before we know it December will be here. Yikes! We know that in sunny South Africa December spells heat, sun, pools, beach & skimpier outfits. As much as I wanted winter to pass, I now find myself in a bit of shock. Why? Because I don’t have my summer […] Read more…
5 Top Tips From Beyoncé’s Makeup Artist, Sir John
As Beyoncé’s longtime makeup artist, Sir John is nothing short of a makeup extraordinaire. A real wizard with makeup brushes who has worked with Kim & Khloe Kardashian, Viola Davis, Chrissy Teigen & Karlie Kloss – to name but a few. An no, he is not knighted. Sir John is his real name! Lucky for […] Read more…
Introducing Filorga’s New Anti-Ageing NCTF Reverse Range
Whenever a Filorga product lands on my desk, I get super excited because they have never disappointed me before. And now Filorga has a range that is an amazing antidote to all the bad lifestyle choices that we make. Yes, that’s correct: it repairs the skin & reverses a lot of the damage done by […] Read more…