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I know I'm in the minority here, but I'm sooo not a Twilight fan. Doesn't anyone else think that Edward-dude needs a serious dollop of clarifying shampoo? I'd also like to sik dear ole' Cindy Nel onto him so she can give a good spritz of Caribbean Tan. And as for 'wolf boy'... Bloody hell... It's like his nose get's bigger and bigger in every film! (But I'll stop bitching now. Women24 ed Sam's told me that every time anyone writes about Twi-anything, some malachie sends her a mad, rambling essay on the topic. Would hate for her to have to suck up a bunch o' crazy hate mail on my behalf).
Still, I couldn't help but be seduced by the cutest little vamp-inspired cosmetics I saw in Clicks over the weekend – Essence's Twilight Eclipse collection.
Naturally, it features 'diamond powder', a shimmery body dust, so you can sparkle like Cullen (Leigh pukes in her mouth). But, it also includes the most gorgeous 'duo baked' eye shadows and a fab, so-hot-right-now 'Barney' purple nail polish called… wait for it… Kiss Me, Don't Bite Me.
The fact that it's all as cheap as chips (everything is less than R45) is a nice, fat bonus too. Next time you're in store, take a look. But be quick. When the Twi-hards get wind of it, it'll sell out in a flash.
Another total gem? Clinique's All About Eye's Serum!
I was trekking around Canal Walk the other day, hung like a donkey and looking like absolute drek. It was one of those days where, if asked by a make-up counter assistant as to why I know the complete chemical structure of retinol (as well as all its derivatives), I'd feel too damn skaam to reveal I'm actually employed as a beauty ed. Sigh...
I caught sight of myself in the mirror at the Clinique counter and felt a deep sense of 'blah'. If my under-eye bags were flying Kulula they sooo wouldn't make it as carry-on. That's when I spotted their new serum. Packaged in a cutesy-looking long, pink tube, it features a metal roller ball that's supposed to help 'massage' the serum into your skin. I have no clue as to whether this 'massaging' action helps or not, but the actual product itself is awesome. After rolling the cool-feeling gel under each eye, it absorbed in a flash without completely destroying the concealer I was wearing. And within twenty minutes my 'bags' were completely de-puffed – and sent packing! From an ingredients perspective, however, it doesn't have what it takes to bust wrinkles and I'm sceptical of its claims with regards to improving dark rings. But, if you're looking for something to de-puff or rescue a 'tired' eye, it's got that down pat!
Otherwise, it wasn't a great week in terms of the products we were actually sent to test. A couple of the things I tried turned out to be, well... a bit crap. (I won't name any names, but I played with a mascara that could best be described as 'clump-tastic' as well as a hair product that promised shine, but left my locks looking decidedly dull...) I think many of you reckon I just rave on about everything and anything that I receive, but trust me, if we don't like it, it simply doesn't get press). Still, there were a couple of notable little lovelies – like Johnson's Be Fresh shower gels.
Despite being an almost grown up, I've always loved Johnson's products, particularly anything from their Bedtime Bath range which, to me, smells absolutely divine. Their baby oil gel is also awesome, especially for shimmying up your legs before a night on the town. But getting back to their new shower gels...
They've brought out four variants, my two favourites being Be Fresh & Awaken with Green Tea & Bergamot and Be Fresh & Revive with Lily of the Valley. Both scents are light, pretty florals that remind me of one of a freakishly warm winter's day where you revel in a breeze that brings a whisper of the summer to come. The fragrance lingers ever so subtly after you've climbed out of the shower and, like all Johnson's goodies; they're über-gentle on the skin. I also like that you only need a drop to create a nice, foamy lather.
Then there's Nivea Calm & Care deodorant. Thanks to the addition of pro-vitamin B5 and witch hazel, they're able to offer anti-perspirant protection and help soothe and 'repair' your underarms. So now there's no more shaving and slapping on your deo with a wince, waiting for that inevitable sting! On top of that, the scent is fresh, yet completely unobtrusive, so it won't compete with your perfume.
Right, I'm off to try and emotionally guilt my boyfriend into letting me tweeze his brows. I hope you all have a beautiful week!
Love, love
Leigh
X x
I know I'm in the minority here, but I'm sooo not a Twilight fan. Doesn't anyone else think that Edward-dude needs a serious dollop of clarifying shampoo? I'd also like to sik dear ole' Cindy Nel onto him so she can give a good spritz of Caribbean Tan. And as for 'wolf boy'... Bloody hell... It's like his nose get's bigger and bigger in every film! (But I'll stop bitching now. Women24 ed Sam's told me that every time anyone writes about Twi-anything, some malachie sends her a mad, rambling essay on the topic. Would hate for her to have to suck up a bunch o' crazy hate mail on my behalf).
Still, I couldn't help but be seduced by the cutest little vamp-inspired cosmetics I saw in Clicks over the weekend – Essence's Twilight Eclipse collection. Naturally, it features 'diamond powder', a shimmery body dust, so you can sparkle like Cullen (Leigh pukes in her mouth). But, it also includes the most gorgeous 'duo baked' eye shadows and a fab, so-hot-right-now 'Barney' purple nail polish called… wait for it… Kiss Me, Don't Bite Me.
The fact that it's all as cheap as chips (everything is less than R45) is a nice, fat bonus too. Next time you're in store, take a look. But be quick. When the Twi-hards get wind of it, it'll sell out in a flash.
Another total gem? Clinique's All About Eye's Serum!
I was trekking around Canal Walk the other day, hung like a donkey and looking like absolute drek. It was one of those days where, if asked by a make-up counter assistant as to why I know the complete chemical structure of retinol (as well as all its derivatives), I'd feel too damn skaam to reveal I'm actually employed as a beauty ed. Sigh... I caught sight of myself in the mirror at the Clinique counter and felt a deep sense of 'blah'. If my under-eye bags were flying Kulula they sooo wouldn't make it as carry-on. That's when I spotted their new serum. Packaged in a cutesy-looking long, pink tube, it features a metal roller ball that's supposed to help 'massage' the serum into your skin. I have no clue as to whether this 'massaging' action helps or not, but the actual product itself is awesome. After rolling the cool-feeling gel under each eye, it absorbed in a flash without completely destroying the concealer I was wearing. And within twenty minutes my 'bags' were completely de-puffed – and sent packing! From an ingredients perspective, however, it doesn't have what it takes to bust wrinkles and I'm sceptical of its claims with regards to improving dark rings. But, if you're looking for something to de-puff or rescue a 'tired' eye, it's got that down pat!
Otherwise, it wasn't a great week in terms of the products we were actually sent to test. A couple of the things I tried turned out to be, well... a bit crap. (I won't name any names, but I played with a mascara that could best be described as 'clump-tastic' as well as a hair product that promised shine, but left my locks looking decidedly dull...) I think many of you reckon I just rave on about everything and anything that I receive, but trust me, if we don't like it, it simply doesn't get press). Still, there were a couple of notable little lovelies – like Johnson's Be Fresh shower gels.
Despite being an almost grown up, I've always loved Johnson's products, particularly anything from their Bedtime Bath range which, to me, smells absolutely divine. Their baby oil gel is also awesome, especially for shimmying up your legs before a night on the town. But getting back to their new shower gels...
They've brought out four variants, my two favourites being Be Fresh & Awaken with Green Tea & Bergamot and Be Fresh & Revive with Lily of the Valley. Both scents are light, pretty florals that remind me of one of a freakishly warm winter's day where you revel in a breeze that brings a whisper of the summer to come. The fragrance lingers ever so subtly after you've climbed out of the shower and, like all Johnson's goodies; they're über-gentle on the skin. I also like that you only need a drop to create a nice, foamy lather.
Then there's Nivea Calm & Care deodorant. Thanks to the addition of pro-vitamin B5 and witch hazel, they're able to offer anti-perspirant protection and help soothe and 'repair' your underarms. So now there's no more shaving and slapping on your deo with a wince, waiting for that inevitable sting! On top of that, the scent is fresh, yet completely unobtrusive, so it won't compete with your perfume.Right, I'm off to try and emotionally guilt my boyfriend into letting me tweeze his brows. I hope you all have a beautiful week!
Love, love
Leigh
X x
