We’re entering a golden era of ethnic diversity in fashion and beauty. Rihanna’s Fenty line is going to cater for women of all colours. Kahmune’s brought out a range of nude shoes for every skin tone. Both industries are slowly waking up to the fact that non-white women do occasionally wear makeup and want to … Read More →
(Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images for #SephoraXKaufhof) Behold the beauty aisle; prepare to put on your war paint. Once invulnerable to promotions, price cuts and similar commodity-moving tactics, the beauty category — specifically higher-priced, prestige beauty — is buckling under competitive pressure from savvy consumers finding new ways to purchase venerated brands. As a result, some … Read More →
Image: Charl Marais With various fancy make-up terms floating around in the beauty world on the daily, it can be hard to separate the truly great ones from the fads. One technique that everyone loves, regardless of their skill set, is highlighting. Highlighting creates a bright, glistening glow that we all aim to achieve naturally, but … Read More →
‘If you love something, let it go’- rightly said, especially when it comes to make-up. We have all been guilty of hoarding it, be it that red lipstick or your favourite mascara. Although there are a million reasons why we hoard make-up, there are two which are predominantly present: First, the product is more … Read More →
Do you remember when you first started using makeup and skincare products? Perhaps you were left to fend for yourself and learn to navigate this daunting world alone. Finding the right products can be exciting but a bit intimidating due to all the choices. Without help, your teen may find herself facing skin issues such … Read More →
Some mornings when I’m doing my makeup I start adding up the dollar value of the products I’m using. I never get that far, because I have an English degree and can’t do much mental arithmetic, but also because it quickly becomes depressing. Makeup and skincare are shockingly expensive when you consider them all at … Read More →
When you have a daughter, typically around the age of eight or nine, the make-up question looms. And, like most parenting issues I find that not taking an extreme stance is the most workable approach. We all remember the kid who wasn’t allowed to watch TV, who spent playdates jammed up against a screen, any … Read More →