Smag31 From toxin eliminators to anti-ageing hair treatments, beauty products are getting a whole lot Smarter The Ageless Scent Jo Malone London Grapefruit Cologne, $105 for 100ml According to a study conducted by the Smell & Taste Treatment and Research Foundation last year, women who wear grapefruit scent appear six years younger to men. And while … Read more
Always in search of the perfect eye cream?. Here are four new ones We Like Tried & Tested Eye Creams Garnier Caffeine Eye Roll-On My concerns: Mainly puffiness and dark circles under my eyes. What I noticed immediately: When I began using this product the area under my eves was very puffy and dark but … Read more
Indulge the diva in you by stepping out with a vibrant red pout. Timeless Chic What is common between Marilyn Monroe, Angelina Jolie and Sonam Kapoor, besides their profession? They have set the screen and red carpet ablaze with their ruby lips. Marilyn Monroe’s red pout acquired cult status after she wore it with aplomb … Read more
To ensure panda eyes and perspiration don’t ruin your holiday snaps, we asked top make-up artists for the essentials they won’t leave the country without 1. Tinted moisturiser You can’t beat a tinted moisturizer for giving just the right amount of coverage to already sun kissed skin. ‘I always switch my foundation to a tinted … Read more
Make your foundation work for you, no matter what the weather. It’s never easy to wear foundation well in the hot and humid Indian climate. But with these easy tips, you can get weather-proof and flawless skin all day long. Options aplenty For great finish and coverage, pick a foundation that’s oil-free, water-based and light … Read more
One of the world’s finest skincare preparations – so in demand as it does so much. Use daily for lines, wrinkles, crepey-puffy eyes, lip lines, acne-scarring, open pores, sun damage, uneven pigmentation, a luxurious combination of Retinol Palmitate, vitamin E and Aloe Vera with sunscreen. The Specialist Serum can be with you within 24 hours. … Read more
Nude Lip Color Needs A Flawless Complexion Whether you like to play it safe with a Nude, turn up the heat with a primary shade of Red or keep it sensual with pink, these are the colors that are on everyone’s Lips Natural Nude Nude lip colors go with almost everything. But that does not … Read more
Is an oily complexion once again your main skin concern? Leyla Tabaksert investigates what’s making us so shiny, and reveals the new products that can put it right – not a teen range in sight… Oily skin is down to overactive sebaceous glands secreting too much sebum (natural oil). And, naturally, it’s our busy lifestyles … Read more
Happiness… it’s something we all strive for and if for only a moment we can grasp it, we cherish it and hold it deep within our memories to relive again and again. What if there was a way you could have a little extra happy boost? Wouldn’t you want it? Many scientific researchers throughout the … Read more
John Frieda Sheer Blonde Colour Renew Tone Correcting Mousse, $8.5, contains an optical brightener and lavender to help reduce brassy hues in blonde hair and revive the lighter tones. John Frieda Sheer Blonde Colour Renew Tone Correcting Mousse Add Shine To Sun-Crackled Hair Just two pumps of Moroccanoil Glimmer Shine Spray, $27.99, delivers nourishing argan … Read more
The weather this year has been anything but normal. As I write, the sun is only just starting to make an appearance, so I’ve been scouring my desk for bronzing products to fake a glow instead. After buffing on powder bronzers and smudging on skin tints I’ve found that, when it comes to faking a … Read more
Kaffir lime For an invigorating yet indulgent way to prep the skin for beach, look no further than this new scrub ritual, which harnesses the power of this most bitter Asian fruit to slough away dead skin cells. Kaffir lime is traditionally used in herbal remedies to aid digestion but Ushvani uses its body benefits … Read more
It’s chilly, the heater’s on and your skin’s dry, itchy, cracked or inflamed with eczema. To banish the winter skin blues, read on 1. Where we live… ‘In winter, in areas such as the Highveld, there’s so little water in the air that moisture’s practically sucked out of our skin,’ explains Dr Bradley Wagemaker, dermatologist … Read more
Must-Try Styles From the slick, swinging tennis ponytails seen at Nicole Farhi to the loose, post-yoga braid at Ashish, this summer’s hottest looks all had a sporty spin. To get the look, start by running Bumble and Bumble bb. Texture Creme, $32.5, mixed with a dad of Mark Hill Cover Up! Protection Spray, $8.99, through … Read more
You wouldn’t hit the beach without suncream on your skin, but what about your hair? Bella Blisset reveals the latest products, ingredients and styles that’ll guarantee a sleek summer look Holidays are a tough ask on hair. The pool, sun and sea may be relaxing for you – but they’re all seriously challenging for your … Read more
Patyka absolis foaming spearmint cleanser What do we look for in a cleanser? We look for more than a cleaner! Why? Because today just clean, is just not good enough! This soap free cleanser is suitable for all skin types and made from 99% natural ingredients. The secret behind the effectiveness of this product is. … Read more