Beauty and Grooming (Issue 23)

Written by Administrator
Tuesday, 16 August 2011 11:43

WOMEN (BEAUTY)

Winter Wonderland!

It may still be cold outside, but the cosmetics aisle is blooming!

• MAC My Paradise cheek powder R280
• Bobbi Brown Python & Peony eye palette R690
• Clinique Chubby Stick R175 each
• Essie Smokin Hot, Going Incognito and Hot Cocoa R99.95 each
• Smashbox Limitless Eye Liner Golden Ivy R190
• Essence Gel Eyeliner R34.95
• Rimmel Volume Flash Max Bold Curves Mascara R89.95
• Hannon Day to Night eye shadow R160
• Yardley Beyond Juicy treatment gloss R62.95
• DMK Cosmetics foundation R375

One of the country’s first online stores to sell women’s beauty products exclusively has just gone live. Thebeautystore.co.za was founded by Chris Cox and Chase Richards, two young South Africans based in Notting Hill in London. Cox and Richards want to introduce the United Kingdom’s online-shopping culture to our local market. Now you can buy your favourite beauty products while at your desk or on the move, and the selection is fantastic, with plenty of world-class brands including Nina Ricci, Anna Sui, Shiseido and NARS.

MEN (GROOMING)

Gym-bag basics

Make sure your toiletry bag is stocked with these essentials when you hit the showers at the gym!

Gillette Fusion Cool White Razor R89.99
Get better razor glide and reduce friction with an anti-friction coating on the blades and soothing micro pulses.

Head & Shoulders Moisturising Care Shampoo R33.99
Formulated with HydraZinc to improve the condition of the scalp and a blend of care and conditioning ingredients such as almond oil for extra moisture.

Decleor For Men Smooth Shaving Foam R250
A rich foam that is fragrance-, alcohol- and colourant-free and has clove, eucalyptus and peppermint essential oils that limit excess sebum and energise the skin.

Crabtree & Evelyn Nomad Hair & Body Wash R170
A lathering gel that’s perfect for travel, this wash has woody notes of exotic ginger, citron and green bamboo.

Dermalogica Body Therapy Skin Kit R630
An all-in-one kit that contains Conditioning Body Wash, Body Hydrating Cream, Exfoliating Body Scrub and Climate Control Lip Treatment. Comes in a neat travel bag.

Danne Montague-King Deep Pore Cleanser R280.50
This water-based foaming cleanser contains white oak bark extract to increase foam, herbal extracts to tighten and refine pores and orange and lemon oils to brighten the complexion.

Thalgo Men Intensive Hydrating Cream Rxxx
This non-oily cream gel contains a cocktail of energising ingredients. It’s the perfect all-day moisturiser.