If you want a skincare range that blitzes dark spots and discolouration while treating the skin with anti-ageing ingredients, the Diego dalla Palma Resurface2 Bright C range is for you. The range is enriched with Stabilized Vitamin C – a powerful antioxidant – that fights the signs of natural and photo-ageing and external aggressors. There’s Prowhite + to regulates melanin production while fighting all kinds of dark spots including age and sunspots, hormonal discolouration and post-acne marks. Detoxlite works by activating a cellular detoxification process, promoting the breakdown and elimin ..read more

These are the ultimate style and beauty essentials for a Safari Getaway. Read about my magical stay at Thanda Safari HERE You don’t need a tonne of makeup when on safari. All that’s required is a coverage to even out skintone & hide any discolouration, a powder or cream to add a sun-kissed healthy glow, mascara, eyeliner and a lip formula you like – be it a gloss, lipstick or stain. I took along these 5 makeup items from Clarins Skin Illusion Natural Hydrating Foundation R695 BUY has an SPF 15 and gives skin a barely-there effect, imparting a natural radiance. Ever Bronze Compact Powder ..read more

These are the beauties I took along on my recent press trip to BOSJES. I’ve long been a fan of QMS products. In fact, the brand was the first to advertise with me when I started my blog over 12 years ago. I love their products and have featured my favourites, many, many times over the years. On my recent press trip to Bosjes, I took along a few of their products in handy travel sizes. The QMS Medicosmetics Active Glow SPF15 Tinted day Cream has been a favourite forever! Think of it as a tinted moisturiser with sunscreen & skincare benefits. I love how effectively it blurs imperfections ..read more

BOSJES is an idyllic destination with breathtaking gardens, award winning architecture & spectacular food. I was invited to this blissful bolt hole to kick back, relax and check out the farms newly reimagined spa. BOSJES is a working farm that produces olives, wine grapes, peaches and proteas. It’s situated in the fertile Breedeklook Valley and framed by the Slanghoek and Waaihoek mountains. The award-winning Chapel the farm is best known for was designed by Studio Steyn of London with Psalm 36:7 being the inspiration. I love how various flora such as succulents, Renosterveld, indigeno ..read more

Last week Thursday I attended the exclusive media launch of the highly anticipated Pro-Collagen Banking Serum from Dermalogica. Dress:Unique / Summer Trench: Isabel Marant / Sunglasses: Ray Ban The event was held at Upper Union in Gardens, a super stylish eatery that’s beautifully decorated and serves up modern, unique and delicious meals. It’s always a treat catching up with my favourite beauty gals Shiela Ho, Moi, Bailey Georgiades & Juls Meintjes The food at Upper Union is beyond divine! The dishes are like edible works of art of a plate. After lots of chatting and eating, it was t ..read more

The Nuxe Super Serum (10) Eye Concentrate R1,195 (BUY) contains the anti-ageing effectiveness of the Super Serum (10) in a product designed for the eyes. The Super Serum Eye Concentrate corrects wrinkles, dark circles, puffiness & signs of fatigue. The Vegan formula contains Hyaluronic Acid that’s infused with micro-spheres of fractionated Botanical oils. These oils contain fatty acids similar to those found naturally in the skin. They’re encapsulated in micro-spheres & melt into the skin on application. There’s also Niacinamide to brighten the eye area, Peptides to strengthen the sk ..read more

I walk outdoors twice daily (morning & afternoon) – an hour at a time. I have a German Shepherd dog, I have no choice! P.S – there’s nothing quite like a large breed dog to keep you fit as a fiddle! As you can well imagine, I go through a LOT of facial sunscreen.  Because of this, I’m ALWAYS on the lookout for ones that are well- formulated (broad-spectrum) with skincare ingredients, feel great on the skin and offer good value for money. The Everysun Anti-Ageing Face Crème ticks all my boxes. Not only does it protect the skin from harmful UVA & UVB rays with an SPF50, it also r ..read more

Unlock real, transformational results from your skincare with a peel. Treating your skin to an at-home peel is a safe and efficient way to not only boost skin radiance, but to also reduce find lines and wrinkles and increase cell turnover. Peels work to remove the build-up of dead skin cells which in turn helps with a host of skin concerns like rough or flaky texture, dull tone and clogged pores. They can also help wrinkles appear less prominent and soften the appearance of other signs of ageing. Gatineau have just launched the Age Benefit Refining Multi Acid Peel R925 (BUY) that works to ref ..read more

Elizabeth Arden run of the very best FGWP (Free Gift with Purchase) Specials. From the 12th February to 3 March 2024 you will receive a complimentary 6-piece gift valued at R550 when you spend R1,500 or more on any Elizabeth Arden skincare AND a 100ml fragrance. The gift contains a 30ml Eight Hour Cream Intensive Moisturizing Hand Treatment – the perfect size to keep in your handbag. There’s also a full size of the Eight Hour Cream Lip Protectant Stick SPF 15. Another handbag must-have to ensure you can care for lips at any time of the day. The formula nourishes, softens and smooths lips. I ..read more

Did you know that Dermalogica is available at selected Woolworths stores? I recently visited the Dermalogica counter at Woolworths in Cavendish Square Cape Town to get a complimentary Face Mapping skin analysis. A Face Mapping Skin Analysis takes several minutes and gives you insights into your skin’s unique needs, allowing you to make smarter, more effective decisions when it comes to your skincare. Think of it as the way Dermalogica therapists read the skin. It’s been more than 5 years since my last Face Mapping, and my skin needs have obviously changed with age. Skin Mapping entails div ..read more