The background First Instinct for Women is a playful and alluring combination of Sun-Kissed Magnolia, Wild Orange Flower and Warm Amber. It is captivating and distinctive, blended for the woman who follows her First Instinct. The bottle The bottle is quite an interesting one... developed by Fabrice Legros who wanted to combine masculinity with femininity. [...]
Review: Montblanc Lady Emblem L’Eau
The soft turquoise juice of Montblanc Lady Emblem L’Eau housed in the most beautiful star shaped crystal bottle was inspired by a summer garden, “an allegory of a poetic walk in the summertime through a garden of citrus trees and fresh roses,” confides Sonia Constant, who created the fragrance. This exquisite, meandering olfactory stroll begins with [...]
Review: Mademoiselle Rochas…My Frenchic
Who is Mademoiselle Rochas? A bubbly young Parisian, active and cheerful, fresh and "typically French." Inspired by two beautiful fragrances, Femme and Madame, Mademoiselle Rochas has her own personality. She retains their French elegance but is also able to make her own choices, totally living in the present. Curious and bold, playful and optimistic, she [...]
THE POST-WINTER SKIN WARM UP WITH VASELINE
Winter can be tough on your body and your mind.With low temperatures and a drop in humidity levels, the winter weather can strip your skin of essential moisture, leaving it feeling flaky and looking grey and dull. Your skin needs extra TLC after winter, most effectively in the form of intense moisturisation. That means it’s [...]
REVIEW: ELGYDIUM TOOTH PASTE-WHITENING AND ANTI-STAIN
I have always been quite self-conscious about my teeth they are quite stained as I drink a lot of coffee and tea and I have tried my fair share of whitening tooth pastes with little luck. So when this arrived on my doorstep I wasn’t expecting much really. Just a bit about the brand as [...]
GOSH cosmetics AW17 Collection – Review & Swatches
GOSH a Danish makeup brand, is my favorite budget-friendly, high quality, cruelty-free and suitable for vegans makeup . It brings me great excitement to showcase to you the latest AW17 collection. (the theme is Nordic magic). All products are great value for money and the packaging is compact and sleek. GOSH Primer Plus Skin Adaptor [...]
Give School Children the Dignity of Access to a Clean Toilet with Baby Soft
While many of us don’t think twice about our bathroom habits, the fact of the matter remains that millions of South Africans are not afforded the dignity of access to a clean toilet. This is particularly true of many disadvantaged schools and when one considers the matter of hygiene, it is clear that this state [...]
Review: Avon mark liquid lip lacquer matte
Avon lip product have always been a firm favorite of mine and this one of course did not disappoint. Avon really have perfected lip products and have the winning formula in this field. I present to you the Mark matte liquid lipstick line (R84.90). The colour range it pretty wide so there will be a [...]
Review: Ted Lapidus Orissima EDP
For the younger generation Ted Lapidus was a renowned french designer who was best known as the creator and pioneer of the unisex fashion look and is credited with introducing a military and safari look into haute couture. He is credited as the first designer to put Military style shoulder straps on both male and female clothing, and with making blue jeans part of [...]
Review: Yardley HD Concealer Pen
Yardley has created these super dandy concealer pens that offer colour correction as well as concealer. I love that they are super hygienic since they come as a pen so you do not needto dip your fingers in a pot. The formula is creamy and blends easily and sets to a powder finish. Serves up [...]
