In my opinion, blush would have to be one of the most under-rated beauty products. It’s a universally flattering product. With the right, blush can completely change your complexion and goes a long way in creating a healthy and youthful complexion. With so many shades available...
I’ve recently switched to using the Schwarzkopf BC Bonacure Hyaluronic Moisture Kick range and my hair is LOVING it! Overall my hair is usually in pretty good shape, but these past couple of months I’d noticed my hair had become dry, more prone to getting tangled,...
Aging skin is among the biggest concerns when it comes to beauty, and as a result, anti-aging skin care has become a booming business. As technology becomes more and more advanced, the beauty industry is surprisingly moving away from artificial solutions and instead investing in harnessing...
Eyeliner is amongst the first beauty products to be used. It dates all the way back to Ancient Egyptian times when Pharaohs used it to create the dramatic winged eyes that inspired one of the biggest trends women still wear. Originally used to disguise wrinkles...
Winter food is synonymous with carb loaded comfort. When you’re facing icy winds and relentless rain, it’s easy to choose that bowl of delicious pasta over your regular salad or a creamy cappuccino in place of a green juice. Unfortunately, the changes in our diet that...
The seasons best lip colours come in all shapes and sizes from the brightest red to the softest nude, but one thing is for sure...
They say there’s not a lot that’s more stressful than planning a wedding so it’s easy to accept that things get missed or put to the side in order to ease your schedule. Unfortunately, many women forget about their skincare routines and only look into...
Achieve a flawless complexion, STAT Achieving a perfect-looking base with foundation, concealer and loose powder may seem like a simple task, however there are a few factors that may get in the way of a flawless coverage. For example, your foundation could be the wrong colour...
I’d be the first person to admit that my approach to my skincare routine and makeup bag can be a little ‘extra’. I find it perfectly normal to use seven different products when washing my face every morning and will never find it normal to...
I couldn’t name a single friend that doesn’t have a can of dry shampoo stashed somewhere in their lives (the car, work desk, bathroom vanity… all three). It has become as much a staple item as toothpaste and rightly so. But it is it's lesser known...
As the world continues to advocate for the environment, the beauty industry is ramping up its involvement to be eco-conscious and offer us picky consumers more options that are friendly to the environment. It’s a beautiful thing! There’s a number of brands who have converted to...
We should have all learnt by now that anything the Kardashians do tend to turn into overnight trends. They come as quickly as they go but I’m particularly enamoured by one of the latest to come out of the KKW craze. Thanks to her recently launched...
I love discovering buzzy new skincare ingredients as much as I love discovering a new lipstick shade that suits my skin tone perfectly (which is a lot). So you can imagine my excitement when a luxury botanical oil came across my doorstep that championed Hemp...
We spend a lot of time talking about and testing 100s of products for our faces but until a few weeks ago, I’d been using the same moisturiser for my body for more than 18 months without even considering its effectiveness. It’s easy to continue to...
Women tend to show their age in a few particular places first: the neck, décolletage, back of your hands and most predominately, your eyes. Yes, it’s true that your eyes are the window to your soul and also a walking copy of your birthdate if left...
It's that time of year when skin complaints are rife, and we come to expect to loose our glow and surrender to the seasonal dry skin. In this editorial we explore the many ways to keep your skin glowing ALL year round. Whether it's just really healthy...
If there’s one thing that’s synonymous with my holidays during high school, it’s my habit of painting my nails a new colour every three or four nights. The ability to change it up so easily and pick my paint according to my mood or an...
If you’ve been searching for heaven on Earth, there’s a chance I’ve already found it. Endota Spa is the ultimate in luxury when it comes to tranquil face and body experiences that go beyond relaxation and actually benefit your skin. In my quest to decode pre-wedding...
We’re all after effortless, bouncy and shiny locks that are strong and healthy. But getting them isn’t so easy. There’s a good chance you’re making a few common mistakes that are hurting your tresses more than you’d think… Brushing your hair when it’s wet I’ll put...
It may not officially be Winter but the sounds of sniffles and sneezes are beginning to ring through offices and we want to be ahead of the game. Wellness has become a very important part of the beauty industry and it’s made it easier to incorporate...
The idea of waking up with a glowing complexion in the morning when all you really had to do was sleep seems like a dream right? Well, thanks to these products, the idea of beauty sleep is being given a whole new meaning. When you consider...
Choosing the lip colour you wear on your wedding day is just as important as which scent you choose or picking your shoes. It’s an accessory after all and that colour will be a part of your memory of your special day forever. It’s a...
When you think about prepping your skin for big events such as weddings, birthdays or graduations, it’s easy to automatically jump to expensive serums and complicated in-clinic treatments. Of course, both those things are important additions to any routine (along with affordable products and even...
It’s no secret that long-haul flights wreak havoc on your skin and with such limited space in your carry-on, choosing what’s worth that coveted spot in your bag is hard. There’s liquid limits to consider, the practicality of using certain products and the allure of...
Planning a wedding is a stressful time and the added running around, late nights stuck in a Pinterest hole and hours spent scouting venues and tasting menus can wreak havoc on your skin. All brides strive for beautifully glowing skin on their wedding day but unfortunately,...
We put so much time and effort into carefully selecting every product we choose to use in haircare routines, even selecting down to exact ingredients. There’s a good chance you will only use one particular kind of dry shampoo or only a specific brand of...
If your idea of cleansing your skin involves a makeup wipe or two at the end of the day, prepare for your routine to get a much needed makeover. Double cleansing is by no means a new trend, many Korean and Japanese women have included it...
Summer is officially over but that doesn’t mean your skin has to show it. With so many amazing formulas available, the at-home fake tan has become a winning way to stay bronzed without inconvenient trips to the salon or dangerous sunbeds. I rely on faux tan...
Over the years I've developed a daily dependency on hot tools, my straightener has been a part of my daily routine for years and years but more recently I've become addicted to my curling tong. Curls done with a straightener just don't look as natural, nor...
I’ve always loved the idea of natural beauty products but I’m a die-hard science and technology aided product kinda gal. So you can imagine my surprise when I reached for a jojoba product for the first time and continued to reach for it night after...