StyleScoop | South African Life in Style blog, since 2008

Hi There

Be Part Of The #SexiestSummerEver
Beauty

Be Part Of The #SexiestSummerEver

As if we needed motivation to get excited for Summer, Tropitone has a fabulous campaign where they’re inviting you to share your #SexiestSummerEver! Upload, tag and share your #SexiestSummerEver pictures on social media, and in return Tropitone are offering the sexiest pic a weekly cash prize. Plus, there’s a grand prize of R10K that will surely get you in the summer mood!   I’ve been following them on Facebook and getting inspired by all the summer entries – It makes me long for beach day bliss! And since I am in the summer mood, I wanted to share some of my favourite Tropitone products, because they are such a great brand, and you know, we’re big supporters of smart sun tanning! Tropitone has a full range of fabulous beach ready products, but these four will be at the top of my beach bag this summer! Tropitone MOVE IT Aerosol Spray When you’re baking on the beach, getting hot and sticky is inevitable! Trying to re-apply your sunscreen (you should be doing it every two hours at least) can become quite a mission. I love aerosol sprays for re-application since they are so much easier to use, and you don’t need to rub gooey cream mixed with sticky summer skin to stay protected. Their MOVE IT Aerosol spray is…

View Post
October 29, 2014
2 Comments
Share:
Tantastic! 7 Summer Sunscreens
Beauty

Tantastic! 7 Summer Sunscreens

Don’t forget the SPF this summer! There are tons of fabulous products out there and you want to make sure you have at least a few tanning options on hand for beach and pool days. When it comes to SPF I always choose one based on what I’ll be doing on that day. For sporty days spent outdoors I really like Everysun Family Invisi Spray SPF 40 (7). It’s a great spray on product (no cream) and leaves skin light and non-greasy. When it’s really HOT outdoors, thick cream like SPF’s are not my fave, since I  find that they make me feel overly hot. If you suffer from allergies, Piz Buin Allergy Spray SPF 4- (2) is a great new product that that has been designed to protect sensitive skin. While this one is a lotion, it’s very light weight so you don’t feel clammy. For tanning days, when I have limited time to spend in the sun, I like Tropitone Tan Enhancing Oil Spray SPF 6 (1)  which smells amazing. Another oil type spray that is a fave of mine is Piz Buin Tan & Protect Oil Spray – SPF 15 (5). My all time favourite Sunscreen is Piz Buin Active Long Lasting Spray – SPF 20 (6). Personally, I prefer…

View Post
January 9, 2014
1 Comment
Share:
Have your fun in the sun
Beauty

Have your fun in the sun

Tired of those white-as-a-ghost legs? Me too! I can’t wait to go out and enjoy some fun in the sun, just as soon as this dreaded rainy and cold Spring weather makes way for summer! With that, it’s time to consider protecting your body against the harmful rays of the sun! Tropitone has long been one of my favourite sun protection brands, simply because it does a great job and they have a complete range of products to suit your needs. Plus it’s a local brand and we love anything that’s made in SA. For days when I want to get my tan on, I love using Troptione’s Deep Tan Oil because it helps to build that beautiful, Caribbean-style tan. It’s only got an SP factor of 6, so it’s quite low, but since I am already blessed with Mediterranean olive skin, I can handle it. I also love the coco-nutty smell and how it makes my body look bronzed on the beach, while I’m tanning. For days when I want to have a little fun and hit the waves or enjoy a game of beach volleyball, I prefer to us Tropitone Acti-Sport. Acti-Sport comes in SPF’s of 15 or…

View Post
October 23, 2012
1 Comment
Share:
Here comes the sun! Get sun smart with these face and body sunscreens
Beauty

Here comes the sun! Get sun smart with these face and body sunscreens

Summer is here! Well, almost. Soon we’ll be ditching the boots and long sleeves for good, (at least I hope we will) and we’ll need to stock up on some sun smart products, to ensure we stay safe and protected all summer long! Check out our top picks for a sun smart summer for face and body… For the face Remember whether you’re spending time in the sun, catching a tan or plan to spend most of the day mostly under your umbrella, don’t leave the house without protection. Your face is exposed to sun rays pretty much all the time, regardless of whether the sun is shining or it’s overcast. For days on the beach, by the pool or when going for walks, a wide brim hat is a must! We love this floppy hat from Woolworths (R99.99). Your eyes need protection too! Don’t compromise style by investing in a pair of these trendy, blooming beautiful over sized sunnies from Dolce & Gabanna’s ‘Garden Party’ themed collection. Get them at Sunglass Hut (R2290). Protect the skin with an element barrier. Nimue Barrier is a dual skin barrier that helps to protect and strengthen the skin’s natural lipid barrier resistance…

View Post
November 23, 2011
Leave a comment
Share: