May 2013 – All Dolled Up

May 31, 2013

Bathtime Bliss

Charlotte Rhys bath salts & scented candle in No. 17

Let me start by saying that I’m not really a bath girl. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good wallow, but nothing beats the efficiency of a shower for me. In a world where I never seem to have enough time, I rarely have the luxury of spending half an hour unwinding in the tub. But sometimes, especially when it’s cold outside and my back is aching after a long day spent at my desk, I have the house to myself and I’m in the mood to be pampered, then I’ll make an exception. Well, last night was just…

May 30, 2013

COMPETITION: Revlon Nearly Naked Make-up {CLOSED}

WIN a R2000 hamper from Revlon Nearly Naked

If you watched Camilla’s Fresh & Fabulous make-up tutorial on Tuesday, you will have seen her using Revlon’s new Nearly Naked foundation. Leading the way for other “drugstore” foundations, this product is part of the new generation of lightweight formulas that melt right into the skin and blend out like a dream. Coverage is buildable without getting cakey, and the smooth, natural finish makes it invisible on the skin. If you’re a tinted moisturiser girl and find foundation intimidating, we strongly suggest you give this a whirl. It also gets bonus points for being super affordable – only R169! What a steal.…

May 29, 2013

Beauty Haul: The Payday Purchases

There’s nothing quite like getting that payday SMS, is there? Best. I don’t know about you, but I tend to hit the shops immediately as I feel like the cash is burning a hole in my pocket. Here’s what came home with me this month…

May 28, 2013

Fresh & Fabulous Make-Up Tutorial

Ever woken up after a big night, looked in the mirror and wanted to scream/cry? Me too. With this in mind, I chose a particularly hungover morning to film this tutorial to show you how to make a scary face look bearable again. You’re welcome! Before you watch it, there are a few things I would like to bring to your attention: “Trusty” is my favourite word. The colour of my foundation looks completely mismatched in this video, but I assure you it’s just the lighting. In real life I didn’t look like the Oros man. I do eventually cover…

May 27, 2013

Introducing rubybox VIP Insider

On Friday, rubybox launched an exciting new rewards program called VIP Insider for all active subscribers and regular shoppers in their online boutique. Members to the club get first access to sales, invites to special beauty events, a 10% discount on certain products and the chance to shop seriously exclusive brands that aren’t even available in South Africa yet… like URBAN DECAY! *choirs of angels* They also carry a range of discounted MAC products – winning! To qualify as a VIP Insider, you need to fulfil any one of the following criteria: Have an active rubybox subscription Collect a minimum of 30…

May 24, 2013

Beauty Spotlight: EcoTools

I first heard about EcoTools when I saw (our friend) Lisa Eldridge using them in one of her videos. EcoTools brushes have super-soft synthetic taklon bristles, and the handles are made from sustainable bamboo with recycled aluminium ferrules. The brand is 100% cruelty-free and 1% of the company’s annual profit goes towards initiatives that make a difference. They do a great range of individual brushes as well as a couple of really handy sets – all of which make fantastic gifts for newbies and make-up pro’s alike. They are also incredibly good value for money – it just goes to show that you don’t need to…

May 23, 2013

Budget Beauty Basics: Lips & Eyes

Budget Beauty Basics for Lips and Eyes - All Dolled Up

Following on from Tuesday’s post about beauty bargains for the face, here are my picks of the best “drugstore” products for your eyes and lips. Let us know in the comments if you have any recommendations!

May 22, 2013

Foaming Cleansers and Your Skin’s pH

A couple of weeks ago I read an article about foaming cleansers and how they can negatively effect the skin, and I had a real light-bulb moment. I had recently started using a foaming cleanser two to three times a week with my Clarisonic, (instead of my usual Cetaphil) and I started noticing that after every use, my skin would be left red and irritated. I am ashamed to say that I didn’t even make the connection between the foam and the irritation until I read that article! So, you ask, what’s the deal with foaming cleansers? Well, to answer that question,…

May 21, 2013

Budget Beauty Basics: Face

Budget Beauty Basics for the Face - All Dolled Up

I, like many of you I’m sure, was completely inspired by Camilla’s post on the Top 10 Basics last week, and it got me thinking about what the alternatives are at “drugstore” prices i.e. stuff you can buy at Clicks or Dischem. So I’ve put together a list of beauty essentials that are easy to find and won’t break the bank. They will be split into two categories – face (today) and eyes & lips (Thursday). Enjoy!

May 20, 2013

The Repeat Purchases

Hello. My name is Camilla and I’m unfaithful. There, I said it. When it comes to cosmetics, there very few products that I will purchase more than once – mainly because there is just so much good stuff out there that I still need to try. However, there are a select few that I continue to come back to, time and time again. L’Oreal Volume Million Lashes Of course I still adore my Clinique High Impact Extreme Volume and Maybelline Great Lash, but there is a special place in my heart for L’Oreal Volume Million Lashes. I first bought this…

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