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Stila Convertible Colour Dual Lip & Cheek Cream Review

I am such a sucker for pretty, glowing cheeks (think Naomi from 90210), and the best way to achieve this gorgeous look is with cream blush. I have been on the hunt for a pretty cream blush for ages, and have finally found my perfect match! Thank you Stila for coming to South Africa and allowing us to get our hands on your gorgeous range of goodies! Stila Convertible Colour Dual Lip and Cheek Cream is the perfect cream blush that also doubles as a lip gloss. Each shade comes in a colour coded compact to match your cream blush. The compact is small, super light and comes with a mirror; making it ideal to pop into your handbag for a quick touch up! There are five beautiful colours available to choose from in this range. My favourite three include Gladiola (peach), Poppy (berry) and Peony (pinkish brown). The product goes on flawlessly and blends into your skin like magic, giving you that perfect pop of colour! You’ll notice that the Gladiola is very bright, but once you apply and blend it into your skin, it turns into a pretty peach. And that pretty much goes for all three; the colour intensity blends…

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April 9, 2013

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Out OF This World!

Combining the intense colour of lipstick with a smooth, lacquer-like shine. That’s what RIMMEL‘s new APOCALIPS lip lacquer is all about. They’ve created a luscious liquid product (like gloss) and added colour pigments (like lipstick) to create a rich lip colour intensity. The Apocalips range will launch in South Africa in April 2013 with a selection of 10, gorgeous shades… From left: Apocaliptic, Celestial, Out Of This World, Big Bang, Galaxy, Stargazer, Midnight Thunder, Light Year, Phenomenon & Nude Eclipse I got to sample this product range first hand to bring you another tried, tested and loved beauty review! I’m definitely more of a gloss girl than a lipstick girl, and this product is perfect for me! It glides on really smooth and gives your lips a wonderful, moisturized feeling. Plus, the added pigment gives you rich and indulgent colour! Although Apocolips claims to stay on all day, I have yet to find any product that actually does without touch ups. However, the colour intensity of Apocalips definitely lasts a good hour or two. The thing I love most about this range is that although it combines lipstick and gloss, it doesn’t come with the stickiness and gooeyness of gloss or the dryness that usually…

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March 13, 2013

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Supersize Me – Rimmel’s new Giant Gloss

Have you been working out? Check out Rimmel‘s new buff Vinyl Gloss, Max! Well hello there big boy! Rimmel’s cult gloss, Vinyl Gloss has just been supersized to give you more pout than you bargained for. The bigger applicator with the same gooey glam gloss, now helps you pump up those pouts, quicker and easier. One of my all time favourites, the traditional Vinyl Gloss sized up here with the new Vinyl Max. I love this gloss. I love the supersize applicator that makes applying gloss easier (no really, it does). The tip has a slightly flatter point that helps with precision – no mirror needed! And, then there’s the actual gloss itself. Totally gorgeous, it smells great and leaves lips with a gorgeous shine. It also has a slight tingling effect, giving your lips and added bit of oomph! Pretty colours to choose from including; Passion, Addictive, Desire, Muse, Excess (my favourite) and Dare. These new pimped out glosses are available at selected Foschini, Edgars, Clicks, Dis-Chem, The Hub and Pick ‘n Pay stores plus leading pharmacies. Get them for R69.95 a pop!

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October 28, 2011

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Shine on with Bobbi Brown High Shimmer Lip Gloss

Is there a girl in this world who doesn’t love lip gloss? I love, love, love it and I know I’ve said this before, but seriously, a girl can never have too much lip gloss. Speaking of OTT gloss, check out these new Bobbi Brown High Shimmer Glosses, perfect for summer! Bobbi Brown High Shimmer Gloss contains a base that has been made of a special mix of pearls. It’s also packed with moisturizing emollients as well as Vitamins C and E to help condition and protect your lips. All that and of course, the great colour it provides with it’s long lasting, silky smooth texture. YUM! Tried, Tested and LOVED! Bobbi Brown High Shimmer Lip Gloss in Pink Tulle and High Shimmer in Bellini. For the glossy girl that doesn’t want shimmer, but still want’s to shine on, Bobbi Brown Lip Gloss in Hot Pink and Kir Sugar are great alternatives. They give your pout a full punch of colour and you could even use as a base to pile on the High Shimmer Gloss! Get ready to excite the bargainista in you… BB glosses have grown up… 2,8ml to be exact! All Bobbi Brown glosses have been sized…

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September 29, 2011

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New Glossies @2LoveMyLipsSA

Girls who love gloss will pout in happiness at the discovery of another fabulous gloss on the market. There is one thing I am sure of, and that is a girl can never have too many shoes or too much lip gloss! 2LoveMyLips is a UK based company that has recently launched in South Africa, and I got to give their five glossies a spin. They are great, very moisturizing and I love the colour selection and minty fresh feeling they give you. But what makes this brand of glossies stand out from the rest? Well, “2LoveMyLips hopes to raise awareness about drink spiking” says brand manager ‘ Jade Slee. That’s why with each tube of lip gloss you buy, you get two detector sticks or spiking sticks, that you can slip into your clutch purse and stay safe when you’re out with your gal pals. How clever! If you think you’ve been spiked, just drop the suspicious beverage onto the two testing areas, wait one minute and if either side has changed to bright blue, your drink has been spiked. StyleScoop approves! Take a look at the packaging, product and detector sticks… Each gloss costs R120 and you can visit their website, www.2lovemylips.co.za for more information and stockists details.

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September 17, 2011

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MAC Lip Gelee from the Fashion Flower Collection

If you’re a lip gloss crazed gal like me, then you’ll love MAC’s new Lip Gelee, launched as part of their Fashion Flower collection. This collection hit stores last month, and if you’re lucky you might find it at some outlets. This colour, “Budding Beauty” is a beautiful, subtle shade of coral that is perfect for getting your lips glowing and in the summer mood. I love how it feels on, without being too sticky, its got a really nice feeling of moisture and because it’s in a tube, make the perfect little addition to your summer beach bag. Price R150 from MAC stores

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August 11, 2011

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Bobbi Brown Tortoise Shell Collection

Yippie! Look what just landed on my desk! The stunning new collection from Bobbi Brown – The Bobbi Brown Tortoise Shell Collection. Featuring a double rack of beautiful eye shadow colours in a gorgeous Tortoise Shell Palette, you can create a million and one looks. I love this palette, not only because of the variety of shades, but also the different textures, and of course, the Bobbi Brown signature, subtle sparkle in some of them. I got to try the Sand Tortoise Shell Eye Palette (R650). Inside this one you’ll find; Ivory Eye Shadow, Gold Bar Sparkle Eye Shadow, the new Desert Sand Metallic Eye Shadow, the new Terracotta Eye Shadow, the new Antique Rose Eye Shadow, Hot Stone Eye Shadow, the new Sandy Rose Metallic Eye Shadow and Black Chocolate Eye Shadow. Amazing colours, with amazing payoff! The collection also features a second palette with similar, yet slightly darker shades called Bronze Tortoise Shell Eye Palette. Lips for the Bobbi Brown Tortoise Shell Collection are subtle and soft. Gorgeous shades of colour-saturated lip sticks come in two variants, Soft Nude and Twig. High Shimmer Gloss helps to create that added “Bobbi Sparkle” and these come in three variants, Bare…

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July 11, 2011

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Chanel Rouge Allure – Pure Shine Intense Lip Gloss

If there is one thing I love, it’s lip gloss. I must have a gazillion glossies stashed everywhere from my handbags to my desk drawers, my cubby hole to my hubby’s car. Right now, I’m loving Chanel’s new Rouge Allure Pure Shine Intense Colour Long Wear Lip Gloss. I know, the name is a mouthful, but it gives your lips just as much colour. Rouge Allure is Chanel’s new generation lip gloss, stylishly packaged in this sleek and sexy black case. Inside it, the most amazing, intense lip colour – my two favourites are Imaginare (a soft, silky pink) and Gene (a gorgeous coral). The applicator has a double sided, soft tip that helps you apply colour with precision. The texture of the gloss feels great; non sticky and not greasy. In our books, this glossy ranks 10/ 10!

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February 18, 2011

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Flirty, Fabulous Lippies for Glossy Lips

If you’re not into lipstick but still want to get glossy lips this Valentines day then check out our top lippies – perfect for any occasion… Labello Glamorous Gloss in Red Ruby gives your lips and irresistible shine with a soft feeling. I’m not big on red, but this gloss gives the lips just enough red without making them too bold. Give it a try, you’ll love it. For extreme shine, I absolutely heart Rimmel Vinyl Gloss in Keep A Secret. It’s pretty and pouty. Now I know this is technically a lip stick but Yardley Longwear Lips in Strawberry Daiquiri is the prefect primer for your bold lips. On it’s own the colour is rich and intense – just like a delicious daiquiri cocktail – for a slightly less bold effect, pat a little on and cover with a slick gloss like Nutriwomen Lip Lustre (4) and you’ll get those oh-so-sexy perky lips. Nutriwomen Lip Lustre gives your lips a clear sheen of gloss while it protects and nourishes them. The plumping formula glosses and conditions the lips, reducing wrinkle lines around the lip. Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Liquid Lipstick in Grand Garnet gives your lips long lasting colour with…

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February 14, 2011

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Beauty Scoop – Editor’s Party Pack – Makeup for the party season

With the party season right around the corner, social calendars are filling up. Parties are being planned, outfits are being picked and no fabulous gal should be without the right kind of makeup. Check out my top beauty products right now for the party season. Here’s a peek at my party pack. Everything from face to lips and lids to nails. Lipsticks and glitter and sparklies oh my! Bold, luscious lips will always be a party favourite. The trick to finding your perfect colour is to experiment, experiment, experiment! And, with all the festivities of the holiday season, this is the time to find your perfect shade of red! Here are some of my top lipstick picks to try for your party look. Tried, Tested and Loved – of course! This one is an absolute must for the party gal! ModelCo Lip Lights Gloss in Sienna Sunset not only gives your lips gorgeous, natural colour and shine, but when you open it, the LED light inside lets you apply with perfection. Oh, and there’s also a mirror on the case! Clever! No more applying your lip colour in the dark. If you like red lips but can’t seem to “do”…

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December 6, 2010

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Makeup’s done with Clarins

Summer means more daytime adventure and fun in the sun. Yeah, yeah, Yeah! The last thing you want is your makeup dragging you down! So you’ll be glad to know that I’ve Tried, Tested and LOVE these two new goodies from Clarins. All you needs is a little mascara, a fabulous smile and your daytime summer face is all set! Finish off with a great pair of sunnies, the season’s hottest maxi dress and sexy summer sandals and you’re ready to hit the beach! Hydra-Care Tinted Moisturizer This is a great alternative to foundation and especially for summer. It gives your skin loads of hydration while it covers those little flaws – not that we have any you know! The secret is in the corrector pigments that help to even out skin tone, smooth out fine lines and boost skin’s radiance. The texture is smooth, glides on easily (I applied it with my foundation brush) and blends well. It covers and lasts, so you don’t feel “undone”. It’s also got a lovely smell and is packed with UV filters protect skin against pollution and free radicals. Hydra-Care Tinted Moisturizer comes in a variety of shades, including; Blond 11 (my colour),…

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November 12, 2010

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Beauty Scoop – Get Lippy

Spring has sprung! The “sun is shinning, weather is sweet – make you wanna move your dancing feet” but how about your lips? If you’re like me, you probably have more than one favourite lip gloss to help perk up your lips. In today’s Beauty Scoop, I’ll give you my four faves for the handbag, the gym bag, the clutch purse and the office desk drawer… The handbag essential One of my new found favourite, easy to apply glosses is Clarins Eclat Minute Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector. It lives in my handbag 24/7 and I use it every time I need a ‘lil lip service to instantly freshen up my lips. The formula is long lasting without being too glossy, so perfect for day wear. The clutch purse essential This little gloss is perfect for your teeny-tiny clutch purse and in fact, it’s the only thing you need to keep in your clutch purse. Labello Glamourous Gloss in Pink Sugar makes lips feel silky smooth and glossy. It’s got it’s own colour so you don’t even need to apply lipstick first. The gym bag essential Going to gym doesn’t give you a reason to look drab and dull –…

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September 1, 2010

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