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Holiday Hair on The Go
Beauty

Holiday Hair on The Go

How cool are these holiday hair packs from Philip Kingsley? Making holiday travel easy by providing miniature shampoo, conditioner and treatment packs, there is absolutely no need to to lug around your full bottle of shampoo and conditioner, or risk it spilling over your entire makeup collection – just saying! If you haven’t used Philip Kingsley products before and are dying to try them out, then this is your golden opportunity! You can try out one of his formulations, specific to your hair type, without having to invest in a full bottle. Try it first, and I’m almost certain you’ll love it! There are four Philip Kingsley “Jet Sets” packs available; Smooth and Shiny, that contains a 75ml Re-Moisturizing shampoo, 75ml Re- Moisturizing conditioner and 3 x20 ml Elasticizer sachets, ideal for course, curly or frizzy hair types to leave your hair soft, smooth and manageable. Pure Silver for grey and bleach blonde hair. The Pure Silver pack contains a 75ml Pure Silver Shampoo, 75ml Pure Silver Conditioner and 3 x20 ml Elasticizer sachets. Moisture Extreme is for ethnic, frizzy and very course hair types. The Pack includes 75ml Moisture Extreme Shampoo, 75ml Moisture Extreme Conditioner and 3 x20 ml…

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December 23, 2011
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Oh the Drama! Maybelline’s new Master Drama Eye Pencils
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Oh the Drama! Maybelline’s new Master Drama Eye Pencils

Whoaa, the drama! These fab new Maybelline liners just landed on my desk, and as a liner lovin’ lady, I’m impressed! There are two kinds of pencil liners in this collection; a creamy Master Drama Khol pencil in a variety of colours (I tried out the Dark Brown and Ultra Black) and a super fine Master Precise Liner. The khol pencil offers an intense crayon effect with a concentration of pigments that give you dark, lush lines every time! I love how soft and creamy these are, and even with a small stroke, you get solid, bold colour! Check my swatches below… The Master Precise Liquid Liner has a 0.4mm point that’s super fine for creating those precise lines. The felt tip is said to never dry or skip. I like the idea of that! Check out the campaing image below. I love the cat eye effect, created with these fab liners. Both liners launch in October 2011. Both the Maybelline Master Drama Liquid Eyeliner and the Maybelline Master Drama Khol Liner retail at R89.95 each.

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October 11, 2011
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Let’s get Loud!
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Let’s get Loud!

So you guys know I’m a sucker for mascara. Like many of you out there, my lashes are short and not very thick. To top it off, the edges are blonde (I know, a Greek with blonde lashes) and my eyes are also quite big, which means I cannot go a day without mascara. I need lashes! I must have a bazillion tubes of mascara, and while it’s hard for me to pick favourites, each one has it’s own unique benefits. A new mascara I got to try out recently is from L’Oreal and it’s called Volume Million Lashes, Extra-Black. It’s an updated version to their first Volume Million Lashes, but this one extra black. I love it! It makes my lashes super black, thickens out my blonde tips and ads more va-va-voom. What I really like about it, is that you can pile on up to five coats (I haven’t’ attempted more) and still your lashes look quite natural, not clumpy and fake. I like to apply three coats, let it dry a little and then apply two more. The formula is not clumpy so it doesn’t crumble when you try to apply more coats even when its just…

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October 5, 2011
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Beauté Pacifique Dermascan & Creme Metamorphique Anti Wrinkle Creme Review
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Beauté Pacifique Dermascan & Creme Metamorphique Anti Wrinkle Creme Review

Do you know the condition of your skin? Check this out! Danish brand, BeautĂ© Pacifique have developed a system that actually scans your skin, the same way an ultrasound scans pregnant women. The scan tells you how much collagen and new cells your skin has, which helps the BeautĂ© Pacifique therapist to fine tune your skincare, recommendations based on your skin’s current condition. I recently met with BeautĂ© Pacifique’s National Sales manager, Eta for coffee at Gateway and got myself scanned. I must admit, I was shocked when she told me my skin wasn’t as great as I had thought. Every time I go for a facial I’m always told how good my skin is, but the BeautĂ© Pacifique scan disagrees. From my scan Eta was able to determine that my skin is very thin and that is the primary reason for visible wrinkles. Not that I feel my wrinkles are that visible, but she suggests feeding the skin with more Vitamin A, so that they don’t get worse. I am after all, the big 30 and as anyone who’se hit this scary number knows, things always seem to go downhill from there. The top scan is of the skin on the…

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September 30, 2011
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Shine on with Bobbi Brown High Shimmer Lip Gloss
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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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Inglot Rainbow Palette Review & Reader Giveaway
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Inglot Rainbow Palette Review & Reader Giveaway

It’s always fun getting cool press packs, like this super fun package that arrived from Inglot, complete with balloons. It’s a celebration after all, a fabulous product plus a giveaway just for you, our fabulous StyleScoop readers! Read on… For those of you that haven’t discovered the Inglot brand yet, you’re in for a real treat! If you’re already a fan (I mean, what’s not to love?), you will go colour crazy for the Inglot Freedom System Rainbow Palette. There is so much to share on this awesome system and brand, so to make it easier, I’ve divided this post up into sections. Click the tabs below to find out more on the Rainbow System, Individual Swatches and the Giveaway… [tabs tab1=”The Rainbow Palette” tab2=”Individual Swatches” tab3=”Giveaway”] [tab id=1] Let me start by saying, I love Inglot shadows. Not only are the products amazing quality, the variety so wide, not to mention affordable, but the colour payoff is superior. One of my fave products at the moment is their Rainbow Palette; 20 Individual colour pans, each with their own varying shades, to help you blend beautiful eye lids every time. These pans fit nicely into the magnetized palettes – another genius concept – allowing you to build…

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September 26, 2011
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Get your Glow on with Soleil Tan De CHANEL
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Get your Glow on with Soleil Tan De CHANEL

YAY for Spring! The sun is shining, the birds are singing, life is good! Well, apart from our very white, very scary winter bodies and faces that is. Now’s the time to start getting your glow on, and I’ve found just the product! It’s from Chanel and it’s called Soleil Tan De Chanel, which when translated from French, simply means “Sun tan of Chanel” It’s a sheer, weightless liquid that adds an instant glow and brightens up your skin. You can use it on its own, or over your foundation for a really polished summer look. Like all Chanel foundation products, Soleil Tan De Chanel also has light reflecting pigments that help to give your skin that special Chanel radiance. How I like to use it First I apply my foundation, a great one for Spring is Chanel VitaLumiere Aqua or another fab Chanel one Im trying out at the moment and will have details on it soon! Using my fingertips, I apply Soleil Tan De Chanel to all the areas that the sun would normal hit; like the upper cheek area, down the centre of my nose, on my chin, the cupids bow on my lip and slighly above my brow bones. You…

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September 2, 2011
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True Religion Eau de Parfum
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True Religion Eau de Parfum

It’s finally here! You can now get your hands on the gorgeous True Religion fragrance in South Africa thanks to Woolworths. Originally launched by the celebrity-choice denim brand (The Black Eyed Peas even sang about these jeans in their song “My Hump”) in 2008, the True Religion Eau de Parfum comes  beautifully packaged in the most rock-star-glamorous bottle that bears the style and boho-chic signature of the brand. The concept behind the fragrance was to create a scent that targets all the senses. It has a really fresh, fruity scent that is perfect for summer days ahead! Top notes include: apple, red currant, violet leaves, mandarin and bergamot. Heart: amarylis,freesia, plum. Base notes: Hinoki, amber, cedar. True Religion for Women Eau de Parfum retails at R595 for a 50ml bottle and is available at Woolworths.

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August 29, 2011
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Elizabeth Arden Prevage SPF 15 Ultra Anti-Aging Eye Moisturizer
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Elizabeth Arden Prevage SPF 15 Ultra Anti-Aging Eye Moisturizer

If you’re looking for a super cool eye cream (and I do mean super cool), look no further than Elizabeth Arden‘s brand new PREVAGE Ultra Protection Anti-Aging Eye Moisturizer. It’s advanced Idebenone technology nourishes the delicate skin around the eye and you can feel it instantly. What I love about it is the little applicator it comes with. Its made of metal, with soft cushioning in the middle, so it wont damage your delicate eye area, but because it’s metal, it helps add a cooling effect which is great for taming down puffiness. Get it The entire PREVAGE range is available at Woolworths, Red Squares, Edgards, Foschini, Truworths and selected pharmacies. Price R795.00

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August 16, 2011
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La Brasiliana Uno & Due After Keratin Treatment
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La Brasiliana Uno & Due After Keratin Treatment

To keep your La Brasiliana Keratin Treatment lasting longer, while at the same time protecting your hair, these two products will help you get there. The La Brasiliana Uno Keratin After Treatment Shampoo is made to work with the treatment, helping to enhance Keratin and keep Collagen locked into the hair. The La Brasiliana Due Keratin After Treatment Conditioner is a great alternative to conditioner and leaves your hair silky smooth, soft and manageable. Both products smell great and are Sodium Free. They are also suitable for all hair types. For more information on the La Brasiliana Keratin Treatment, click here

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July 29, 2011
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Scott Cornwall gives you Freedom to Play with Colour
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Scott Cornwall gives you Freedom to Play with Colour

We’ve all been in those situations when your new hair colour looks more like a colour disaster than a fabulous new do. Imagine being able to reverse the “oops” with an application at home that doesn’t involve stripping or damaging your luscious locks. Well, it is possible and hair expert Scott Cornwall, who is currently in South Africa showed us how. On Tuesday I was flown to Cape Town’s Fire & Ice Hotel, where Scott Cornwall demonstrated his brilliant Colour B4 product. You might remember that Louise tried this product out for us and she loved it. So I already knew it worked, it was just really great to meet the man behind the brand and hear his expertise on hair colour. At the demonstration, Scott used Tammy to show us how the product worked. A beautiful blonde turned red head that beared a striking resemblance to Ashlee Simpson. She bravely had her blonde locks dyed red that morning to show us how easily it could be reversed.   We were all very keen to see how Scott restored her colour … While we waited to see Tammy’s after, we were treated to the most delicious pink sparkly cupcakes and…

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July 7, 2011
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Bobbi Brown Lash Glamour Extreme
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Bobbi Brown Lash Glamour Extreme

I love Bobbi Brown mascara’s, they always leave my lashes looking longer and prettier. So, when they released a new mascara, Bobbi Brown Lash Glamour Extreme Lengthening Mascara I was super keen to try it out. It’s a gel formula, so it lasts long and love that there is no fall out or horrible flaking. Plus, this one is packed with Vitamin B derivatives to help condition the lashes. Overall, a great product for creating longer lashes that last all day. The recommended retail price for this mascara is R245

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April 8, 2011
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