skincare
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Tips on getting ready for date night
Read more: Tips on getting ready for date nightI call it my 5:2 – the five days I have to dress up, vs the two days in the weekend I can relax in. We all have our business-slash-professional attire, and our comfy clothes and, most of the time, we groom ourselves to be pretty presentable in those outfits. Below: I’m wearing Lululemon active wear. But…
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ON MY DESK – new in Beauty November 2015
Read more: ON MY DESK – new in Beauty November 2015ON MY DESK – new in Beauty November 2015 featuring what’s new across my path in the worlds of beauty and skincare. Let’s take a look at some of the highlights… MAC MAGIC OF THE NIGHT The name “Magic of the Night’ actually keeps having me hum “Music of the Night” from Phantom of the…
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ON MY DESK – what’s new in Food & Drink November 2015
Read more: ON MY DESK – what’s new in Food & Drink November 2015ON MY DESK – what’s new in Food & Drink November 2015… LITTLE ISLAND COCONUT MILK Ha you try photographing anything outdoors, when you have two curious cats! The delicious Little Island Coconut Drinking Milk and Chocolate Drinking Milk. From the NZ brand Tommy & James who also do Nice Blocks. SODASTREAM WATERS FRUITS I love…
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I try: Elizabeth Arden SUPERSTART Skin Renewal Booster
Read more: I try: Elizabeth Arden SUPERSTART Skin Renewal BoosterI’ll be jump starting my day with Elizabeth Arden Superstart skin renewal booster and this cool Fitbit! Heaven knows I could do with a bit of a boost, and my skin could, too. Repair, transform and optimise To ‘repair, transform and optimise’ is the brand’s new skincare philosophy, Arden Active Skincare, towards healthy skin. The first…
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A lighter touch: La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream Sheer and Foundation
Read more: A lighter touch: La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream Sheer and FoundationThe expression “creme de la creme” may have been invented for this incredible product; La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream. If you love luxury beauty, this brand will already be a good friend to you. Along with top-shelf beauty brands such as La Mer and Sisley, La Prairie is internationally famous as the skincare cream…
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ON MY DESK skincare new releases for October 2015
Read more: ON MY DESK skincare new releases for October 2015Oooh, the sun! Sunshine is just starting to come out for Spring and with it, so many cherry blossoms and magnolia blooms. From natural beauty…to the world of beauty products, and there are also lots of lovely new things out right now in skincare and beauty. In this latest column of ON MY DESK, I…
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Serums – what are they and which one is right for you?
Read more: Serums – what are they and which one is right for you?Serums – what are they and which one is right for you? We take a look at some of the wonderful ones on the local market and I outline their points of difference that make each one special so you can see what suits your needs best, and as always, include where to buy and…
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What cleanser is right for you?
Read more: What cleanser is right for you?It’s my belief that the kind of cleanser you use, tells a lot about you. Are you low-maintenance or high? Do you like to wash-off your makeup with water, or do you like a milky formula? Are you busy at night and just can’t wait to hit the pillow and don’t want to muck about…
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The Herb Farm’s beautiful makeover
Read more: The Herb Farm’s beautiful makeoverThe Herb Farm’s makeover with beautiful new packaging is just gorgeous! It’s all made at their herb farm in Palmerston North New Zealand and is cruelty-free and a sustainable business… The range pictured is their dry skin range formulated using rosehip oil. The new packaging features hand-drawn herb illustrations by a New Zealand artist and copper…
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ON MY DESK – Beauty and Skincare August 2015
Read more: ON MY DESK – Beauty and Skincare August 2015In my August edition of ON MY DESK I take a look at highlights in new releases in the worlds of beauty, makeup and skincare that have crossed my path lately, including Antipodes, MAC, Garnier, The Aromatherapy Company, Essie, Neutrogena, Estee Lauder, and Rimmel London. I also threw in an Instagram pic of one of my…