When it comes to foundations, everyone I know is looking for the perfect fit! But what happens when you find the perfect fit and realise you can get it without having to go into counter? Well then, you do a little dance of joy…
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Lately, there have been a couple of fab makeup goodies on offer at the drugstore. Yes, yes, I know a drugstore, is technically a pharmacy in South Africa, but let’s be honest, who wants to read about pharmacy makeup!? Drugstore sounds so much better, and I’m sure you gals know what I’m talking about, either way!
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How super freaking cool are these new mascara’s from Revlon? Created with the intention of making life “less complicated”, these babies are going to be a huge hit on your vanity table! Easy to identify with fun, colour coded packaging and various lash transformations, these mascaras will make perfecting your ideal lash look super easy! Because lets face it, no matter what kind of lash girl you are, the option to have choice at your fingertips is always a bonus.
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Nails! The bane of my existence! I used to get my nails Shellac-ed all the time, which I loved because my nail colour would last for weeks, and my nails would look in pretty darn good shape. Nowadays, time seems like a luxury I just can’t afford. So for the past couple of weeks, I’ve been paying real close attention to the condition of my nails and it’s really paying off in terms of far prettier at-home-nail-jobs, healthier nails and longer lasting polish. Best part, it isn’t as hard as you think! You will need to invest in a few essential tools to prep your nails for the perfect paint job. Before you apply your nail colour, spend a little time getting your nails in tip top shape. Make sure your nails are completely clean and free of any oils. Even if you’ve just removed your previous colour, use a little nail scrubbing brush to scrub off any excess oils. Next, dry your nails completely. Shape your nails using a nail file, going in one direction rather than sawing back and forth. Gals, you get nail files and then you get nail files! Those cheapies you find in the supermarket…
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Revlon has just launched what they’re calling a new generation of Ultra HD Lip Lacquers and Lipsticks, and I must say, I am in LOVE! Both the lipsticks and lip lacquers offer high definition shine, they are super pigmented and they come in the most amazing shade selection. Revlon Ultra HD Lip Lacquer offers bright, bouncy, lightweight colour that feels fabulous on the lips, while still giving you lush, shiny lips that look amaze! The formula is great and doesn’t feel sticky or gooey, and the colour pops like nobody’s business! They are beautifully packaged and come with a great little brush applicator that makes them go on really precisely. These are available in 15 high definition shades; 8 of them being basic shades, and 7 are limited editions. I got to sample Petalite a beautiful rosy pink, Strawberry Topaz a gorgeous, glowing coraly pink and Carnelian a bold burgundy. I’ve been carrying Petalite in my bag, because this shade just goes with everything. In winter, I’ll probably switch over to Carnelian as it’s the perfect bright winter lip. Revlon Ultra HD Lipstick is a wax-free, high-def gel lipstick that will make your lips stand out. The colour is 100%…
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My everyday foundation routine changes from time to time. Since I am a beauty blogger, I get exposed to a lot of really cool new products, making it rather difficult to stick to one brand and one foundation routine. I thought I’d share my current, “everyday” foundation routine with you guys as I’ve been trying, testing and loving a few new products right now… Foundation I still have my absolute favourite foundations, like MAC Studio Fix, Chanel Vitalumiere, Makeup Forever HD, Chanel Perfection Lumiere and Estee Lauder Maximum Cover, but for every day, and for the time being at least, I’m loving the all new L’Oreal Infallible 24H Foundation! It’s really impressed me! I have used the old Infallible foundation, which I found to be a little thick and pasty, and I also couldn’t get any of the colours to match. But this new formula, with a Hydrating Hyaluron Complex, and “extreme hold pigments” has really improved the product. Now the foundation goes on a lot smoother, blends beautifully and lasts a really long time. Plus for me, the colour range is more up my (olive skin toned) alley! I’m using a combination of the shade Honey (235) and Amber (300) and the result is a perfect match! I found the best way to apply…
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Face primers are a great way to extend the longevity of your makeup and give you a more flawless face to work with. There are tons of Face primers on the market, some really expensive, but some really well priced ones too! I picked out eight of my current faves… here they are, tried, tested and loved! Stila Hydrating Primer I was hooked on this primer the moment it touched my skin! It’s soft and leaves my skin perfectly prepped for foundation application. Its got a lovely smell that isn’t overpowering, and great to use on pretty much all skin types! Although it’s a “hydrating” primer, it doesn’t add any greasy or oily residue on your skin because it’s oil free! It gives my skin a glowing complexion and its also got an SPF of 30 with broad spectrum UVA and UVB, so you don’t need to apply a third layer of sunscreen to your face. Price: R320/ 50ml Works out to R6.40 per ml Filorga Deep Fill This product is meant for concealing wrinkles and works as a “wrinkle plaster” to get into those nasty lines and fill them up. It does this by drawing moisture into the skin,…
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Gone are the days of caking your face! Girls have smartened up to looking flawless with minimal foundation! And the brands are helping us perfect our face with lightweight, barely there foundation that looks natural! For the past couple of months I’ve been using lighter foundations than usual. Because of my pigmentation, I prefer full coverage, but have managed to get great finishes with these products. The BB creams have been rolling in, and I have reviewed a couple of them, but for today’s post, I’ll mention only the newer ones that I haven’t featured before. Okay, so here we go… Operation: Natural Foundation Stila Stay all Day 10-in-1 HD Beauty Balm This beauty balm is awesome! Quite ironic to think that it only comes in one shade, and yet matches my skin perfectly! It preps and primes the skin, covers imperfections, hides minor wrinkle lines, all while it gives you flawless cover and additional skin protection! A lot of beauty balms give that you that “dewy” look, which is great if you have perfect skin! For me, I like a product that mattifies my skin. That way I can just fake my glow with highlighters! Sneaky Sneaky! This BB Balm from Stila offers the best of…
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This news has taken the local beauty industry by storm! Local lovely, the beautiful Bonang Matheba has signed on as Revlon’s South African Brand Ambassador! What amazing news, to finally have our very own local beauty gracing Revlon’s campaigns. This is a world first for Revlon, and Bonang is the first ever Revlon South Africa Brand Ambassador! At 25, this ambitious entrepreneur, YFM DJ and Top Billing presenter, who Forbes named One of the 13 African Celebrities To Watch In 2013, now joins the great Revlon Ambassadors of past and present! Beautiful women such as Audrey Hepburn, Oprah Winfrey, Halle Berry, Emma Stone and Olivia Wilde. She is an embodiment of what Revlon stands for – bold glamour! Great choice Revlon! We can’t wait to see more of Bonang in up and coming Revlon campaigns!
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This weeks’ Beauty Byte features a bunch of fun colour products for nails and eyes that are due to hit the shelves soon. To find out more about each of these four products, please click on the thumbnails below to go to the full review for each one…
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Today, I want to tell you about three of Revlon’s new PhotoReady products that I got to try out. Two of them are PhotoReady primers, and the other is a PhotoReady BB Cream. In case you didn’t know, the Revlon PhotoReady range is a bunch of products that have been specifically created using photochromatic pigments. These pigments bend, reflect and diffuse light to help give your skin that flawless finish – in any light. Besides the obvious, looking good in photos, the PhotoReady range helps to minimize flaws in natural light, giving you a radiant complexion with or without makeup. Let’s start with the primers. Revlon have launched two PhotoReady primers to help you prep your skin for a flawless makeup application. I’ve always been a fan of using a primer. I believe that a great face starts with skin that has been properly prepped and primed. PhotoReady Perfecting Primer helps to smooth the skin and is great if fine lines and large pores are an issue, for you. PhotoReady Color Correcting Primer helps to even out your skin-tone and texture, a great product if you suffer with uneven skintone. For me, I’ve managed to address my pores and fine lines, but hate the uneven tone of my skin. So I…
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Pucker up pretties, it’s time to prep those pouts this Valentine’s day with the most kissable shades of lippies. I got to play with some fab new lip products from Revlon, a brand that has always made lovely lip products that are both great quality and affordable for every fashionista! Take a look at my V-Day picks … Just Bitten Kissable lip balm stains are awesome! They come in these chunky retractable pencils that don’t need any sharpening! The colours are amazing, giving your lips a just bitten hint of colour and a boost of moisture. Great to pop into your handbag and perfect for summer! These are my current fave lippies for every day! From left: Romantic, Rendevous and Sweetheart Another great lip product for summer, that offers both moisture and long wearing power is Revlon’s velvety new ColorStay Ultimate Suede lipstick. Loaded with shea butter and aloe, these lipsticks promise long lasting power while ensuring your lips stay moisturized. From left: Cruise Collection, Womens Wear and Front Row
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