Approaching Spring, I needed to do something about my lily white skin. I couldn’t stomach the thought of wearing cute leg-baring skirts and short sleeve tops, when people would have to shield their eyes from my snowy skin. Sun-baking and solariums are a no-no for me, so my only option is fake tan. I’m not a huge fan of those salon spray tans, as they quickly become very expensive with regular use. So it comes [...]

I wasn’t expecting much when I tried Maybelline’s new Dream Liquid Mousse foundation. Having been a mineral powder convert for the past year or so, I wasn’t sure if I could go back to liquid. I always hated the plastered on, cakey look and feel of most liquid foundations. However, when I first applied Dream Liquid Mousse to my skin, I was very pleasantly surprised. It feels so lightweight to apply, while still comfortably covering [...]

When I’m not chasing after my two toddlers, I’m staring at a computer screen in drying air-conditioning for hours on end at work. Early mornings are a given, as are late night wake up calls. This hectic lifestyle has taken its toll on my appearance, not more so than on my eyes. When I look in the mirror I see permanent dark circles, bags and puffiness. When I heard about Garnier Nutritionist Caffeine Eye Roll-On [...]

My baby spent his first nine months in the most natural place in the world. It follows then, that I wanted to carry on this natural environment after he was born. For this reason, I tried Gaia. Gaia Natural Baby products combine natural and certified organic ingredients to be gentle and soothing on baby’s delicate skin. Importantly, they also leave out all the nasty stuff, like petrochemicals, mineral oils, soap, sulphates and other drying agents. [...]

Lashes that increase in volume by 9 times in just one coat? No clumps? Mascara that easily washes off with soap and water? These are tall tales, but are they true? This avid mascara wearer put them to the test. Maybelline New York has just launched The Colossal Volum’ Express Washable Mascara. First impressions: The packaging is cute. Yellow & purple will certainly make it easy to find in your handbag. Once opened, the brush [...]