Prevention is better than cure! That’s why I like to get my skin ready for winter by adding a few products into my daily routine! Sure it takes a little extra work, but since this our second winter back in Jozi (Durban doesn’t really get all that cold), I’ve mastered what my skin needs and I don’t want to be caught off guard again… Dry patchy shoulders and dead skin, I’m talking to you!

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As I get older, I’m starting to focus a lot more on caring for my hands! I’ve always been quite diligent about looking after the skin on my face to “age gracefully” and keep my skin looking its best, but hands that are not looked after in the same manner, give away your age! That’s why I’m rather excited about Filorga’s new HAND-ABSOLUTE; the ultimate rejuvenation cream for hands and nails!

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Filorga is a French skincare brand that has always had my heart. Since my very first touch of Time Filler, I’ve been converted to this smart, savvy, anti-aeging skincare range! In 2014, they introduced the night cream of all night creams with the launch of Skin Absolute Night Cream, a unique, black night cream powered with Meteorite Extract! This year, following from the success of Skin Absolute Night, Filorga have introduced this night cream’s perfect, harmonious companion – a daytime equivalent with the new Skin-Absolute Day Ultimate Rejuvenating Cream.

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It’s  been just over two weeks since I had my first Fraxel Dual laser treatment and my skin is looking great! I’m still amazed by the difference the Fraxel Dual has made, not only by finally tackling my pigmentation (head on), but my skin is probably in the best condition it’s ever been!

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Even though I’m back to being a Jozi girl, one thing I’ve learnt from being a former Durban blogger, is how to travel smarter. I used to travel all the time (to Jozi and CT) for overnight launches and I eventually created a little on the go beauty bag. A bag that’s always packed and ready to go, with some essential travel beauty products. Since we’re heading into holiday season, I thought I’d share the contents of my travel beauty bag to give you gals some tips and advice on what I can’t travel without. This little Lou Harvey toiletry bag is the perfect travel size toiletry bag and holds a ton of products. In the past I had different toiletry bags, from ones with built in hangers (so you can hang it on a bathroom rail in your hotel room) to many, many others. I love this one because, when it’s unzipped, you can see and grab anything… no having to empty the contents of your entire bag every time you want to find something. And I mean it’s cute too so who can argue with that?! Now let me show you what’s inside… These are products that live permanently in my travel beauty…

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[tps_header]Some new products I’ve been playing with recently… tried, tested and loved skincare goodies! In today’s scoop I share six wonderful products that work wonders on your skin. From an instant wrinkle plaster, to an amazing pore reducing concentrate. A pretty impressive pigmentation cream to a skin boosting serum, as well as some makeup fixes including a beauty fix spray and a cute as a button primer. To view more detail on each of these products, just use the black arrow sliders to check out the product and my thoughts… [/tps_header] Filorga Deep Fill Think of this stuff as “Polyfilla” for your face! Basically, you apply it directly onto your wrinkles, over your day cream and it “fills them in”, or at least reduces their “intensity”. BONUS! I have always had quite defined nasolabial folds (mouth lines), so I’ve been applying some of this product directly onto them to make them appear less defined and it’s working. The effect is subtle, but definitely blurs them out. It’s a great product, think of it as a primer, pre-makeup which helps to improve the texture of your skin, smoothing it out, so that your makeup applies more flawlessly! Price: *check back soon* for 10ml

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Ok ladies, it’s time to start thinking about those summer bodies! No more hiding behind oversized sweaters and leggings, it’s time to show some skin! Scary thought, I know! That’s why today, I’ve rounded up a few Summer Body Rockers that will help you get your body ready for the season of sun, fun, sand and sea… Show your skin some love… with L’Occitane’s brand new, blissfully beautiful Almond Youthful Body Velvet Balm (R710 for 200ml) and Almond Youthful Body Velvet Serum (R660 for 100ml). If you’re looking to indulge, forget chocolate and bubbly and trade them in for this healthy skin ritual. It smells, looks and most importantly, feels heavenly! Formulated with a regenerating complex of almond native cells, The Velvet Serum contains Vitamin C to help even out the skin and reveal its youthfulness, while the Velvet Balm provides and immediate sensation of comfort. Both leave your skin feeling like a million bucks, and it’s a huge bonus that this collection helps to target the five signs of skin aging, which include; dryness, skin slackening, lack of tonicity, fine lines and skin irregularities. Did you know that thanks to its deep roots and leaves (from which very little moisture evaporates), the almond tree is highly resistant to drought? L’Occitane’s…

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If you’re looking to spoil yourself with something beautiful, I’ve rounded up my seven favourite high-end beauty products, that are totally worth the splurge! Clarisonic Plus Yes, yes, I know! A Clarisonic is a pretty pricey beauty splurge, but trust me when I say there is nothing else like it on the market. Or at least, that I’ve tried anyway! If you’re planning on investing in one (remember Christmas is just around the corner so don’t forget to ask Santa) then I’d really recommend that you put your money towards the Clarisonic Plus.  It’s the Crème de la crème of Clarisonic’s and although it’s the most expensive option, the fact that it has two brush heads that you can use on your face and body, makes it worth it. I love using mine to cleanse all the makeup gunk off my face at night and I use my body brush to polish my shoulders and arms, which makes them feel soft and beautiful. To read more about this fabulous device, check out my blog post on it here. Price: R3499.00 Available at Stuttafords Chanel CC Cream Without a doubt, Chanel CC Cream is T-H-E best CC cream you will ever come across. I’ve tried a ton, and while there have been good…

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A ton of fantastic new products have landed on my desk recently, and since I want to keep you gals in the loop sooner rather than later, I’ve put together this little post to tell you all about them… It’s a rather lengthy one, so you may just want to get comfy, but I’ve tried to make it as short and sweet as possible… Kiehl’s BB Cream and Blur So these babies launched in July, but I wanted to give them a try before I tell you about them – not that I’ve ever been disappointed by anything from Kiehl’s! Ok so let’s start with the Kiehl’s Micro-Blur Skin Perfector (R510).  With LHA, Bark and Lentil Extract, it’s a lightweight skin smoothing formula that blurs out the skin, improving the appearance of pores instantly. Over time, the product is said to improve skin texture too – BONUS. I love how it glides on the skin and instantly gives my skin a nice canvas to work on. Think of it as the ultimate face primer – with added benefits! Also from Kiehl’s is their Dematologist Solutions Actively Correcting & Beautifying BB Cream SPF50/ PA+++ (R525). A mouthfull of a name, but that’s what I love about Kiehl’s –…

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So let’s talk about something on everyones lips right now! Well, if you’re in South Africa at least… the cold! Dang! Baby, its cold outside! And your skin is probably feeling it to! I know mine is, or was at least – but I’ve added some new steps to my skincare regime and currently testing some great products to help skin recover, repair, illuminate and exfoliate this winter… 1. Lancome Advanced Genifique YEUX Light-Pearl Lancome make some of the best eye-care products in the world and their new baby, Advanced Genifique YEUX Light-Pearl is brand new eye brightening system that is simply amazing! Infused with light and a new flexible applicator (love it), this illuminating eye contour serum will add new dimension to your eye contours. It’s so special, the formulation is protected by seven patents! Regular use has shown that within a month, eyes look visibly bigger and those nasty eye bags, reduced. I’ve only been using it for about a week, and I can already see an improvement in my eye contours. Granted, I’ve been a naughty beauty blogger and haven’t been very good with applying eye care, so it was a bit of a happy shock to my eye contours that I started…

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Is you skin in need of a little saving? Lucky for you I’ve rounded up some fabulous new skincare goodies that will help breath new life into your skin… Whether you suffer from spots, irritation, dull skin, redness, or you just need to give your skin a boost, today’s Beauty Scoop has you covered… Pond’s Spot Clear Multi Action Facial Foam and Scrub A cleanser that has been specifically formulated for dull, oily skin that’s prone to breakouts. If you’re suffering from pimples, then give this a try. It contains Salicylic Acid to help remove bacteria, Herbal Clay to reduce oiliness and calm the skin, Scrub Beads to exfoliate the skin as well as Brightening Essence to reduce dullness. PS: Fancy seeing your SELFIE on a billboard? Enter the #PONDSNOFILTER competition and it could be you. Entries close 31 March 2015, so hurry over to pondsselfie to find out how to enter. Placecol Optimum Hydro Mask If your skin is dry, stressed and in need of a little therapy, give this a try! It helps to replenish your skin’s natural moisture and remove cellular waste, all while giving your skin a soothing and calming effect. Use it on a weekly basis to give your skin a much…

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I, like most women in their thirties (shhh!), am always looking for ways to improve my skin. When I was younger, I really wasn’t concerned with getting older, and to be honest, I couldn’t understand why women fought aging. Now that it’s happening to me, I have a whole new perception. But that doesn’t mean I’m going to let age, erm, age me! No sir ree! Luckily for gals my age, we live in an era where there are tons of products available to help make the whole aging thing more bearable! So when Filorga sent over their latest offering, I couldn’t help but smile as I get closer to turning another year older. Their new Perfect+ Serum‘s sole purpose is to improve your skin and make it look and feel perfect. You feel the improved texture right away and after continuous use, it works to refine the skin’s texture with fewer lines, tightened pores and gives you a natural, healthy glow. Definitely keeping this one out on my bathroom counter. I’ve been using it for a few days now, after cleansing and before applying moisturizer and so far so good. But, I’m going to give it a bash this…

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