August 2014 – All Dolled Up

August 29, 2014

Thanks, Back to MAC!

I’m sure that Jules and I have mentioned the Back to MAC Program before, but for those who don’t know, it’s an initiative by MAC to encourage the recycling of their empty products. So, if you take 6 empty MAC products to any MAC counter or MAC Cosmetics online, you’ll receive a free MAC lipstick of your choice. Sweet deal or what?! I recently saved up enough empties to cash in and get a free lipstick, and I decided on ‘Vegas Volt’, a brightened orange-coral with a creamy, opaque finish (it’s an amplified creme formulation). It immediately went onto my lust…

August 27, 2014

Holiday Hauls: Travel Minis

Kalimera! Greetings from Greece! The past week has been super relaxing (eat, swim, sleep, and repeat) and now that I’m feeling refreshed I thought I would share a few holiday purchases with you. This haul is from a quick stopover in London where I picked up some travel minis from Boots (don’t you just LOVE minis?!): Soap & Glory Hand Maid and Hand Food As you have know doubt picked up from frequent mentions on this site, I’m a die-hard S&G fan and can’t resist their pocket-sized versions of classic products. Both Hand Maid anti-bac waterless cleanser and Hand Food…

August 21, 2014

The Best Beauty Instagrammers: Who To Follow

I don’t know about you, but I can get lost in the world of Instragram for hours. Searching beauty hashtags is a particular favourite of mine – I find myself gazing appreciatively at all the lovingly styled photographs of fellow beauty enthusiasts. If you’ve ever tried to take photographs of cosmetics or styling tools, you’ll know just how frustratingly difficult it can be to make them look chic. I wanted to share some of my current favourite beauty Instagrammers with you because the photographs always inspire me, and I hope they will inspire you too! Please let me know who your…

August 18, 2014

Updated: Camilla’s Skincare Routine

It’s been a couple of months since I last gave you a run down of my skin care routine, so I thought it was high time to give you an update (I assume, of course, that you are interested…here’s hoping). There are still some tried and tested favourites firmly in rotation, but there are also a few newcomers which have been really impressed me. I’m going to try and keep this as short and sweet as possible, so here we go…

August 14, 2014

Carry On Beauty

Travel Beauty: Carry-On Only | All Dolled Up

Tomorrow I will be getting on a plane and heading back to Greece for a well-deserved three week holiday and I. CAN. NOT. WAIT. This time we are going to limit our luggage to carry-on only which seems wonderfully practical when you have to catch four flights and a ferry to get to your destination, but it also poses some packing problems in the beauty department. I’ve taken up the challenge though, and whittled down my toiletry bag to include only limited liquids and plenty of travel-size items to maximise space. Using up samples and testers is a great way to…

August 11, 2014

Quick Reviews #6

Milk_Shake Conditioning Whipped Cream and Leave In Conditioner Milk_Shake uses milk proteins and various fruits to create a natural haircare range to suit every hair type. The range aims to restore the hair’s natural components and nourish the hair fibre to ensure that the hair looks bright and soft. The Conditioning Whipped Cream contains milk and wheat proteins to condition the hair, and special emollients provide deep and long-lasting hydration. I found this product a real pleasure to use – it has a mousse texture but absorbs into the hair quickly leaving no stickiness whatsoever. I was expecting it to weigh…

August 7, 2014

Shopping the Stash #2

The problem with having too much make-up and a short attention span, is that lots of lovely products tend to get forgotten and start to gather dust in the shadow of the shiny and new. I’m making a huge effort to work through the stuff I have (hence all the recent empties posts!) instead of constantly buying new things, and part of that is “shopping the stash”. I had a rummage around in my kit and brought out some goodies I know I love that I’m going to try and use more often: Wet ‘n Wild “Walking on Eggshells” Colour…

August 5, 2014

My Everyday Make-up Kit

In case you missed it, last week professional make-up artist, all-round cool girl and fellow beauty blogger, Shahnaz Loves Beauty, featured us on her site. Shahnaz won the Fairlady Beauty Blogger of the Year in 2013 so she sure knows her stuff, plus she also has a fab YouTube channel where she does great tutorials – we highly recommend that you check it out. I shared my everyday make-up kit so the products that I use when I’m not doing a full-on eyeshadow look or lots of contouring. Read more »

August 4, 2014

July 2014 Favourites

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Products mentioned: Camilla: Dior Diorskin Nude BB Creme Juliette Armand Elements 03 Hydra Action Cream* Juliette Armand Elements 05 Retin-C Serum* Gatineau Serenite Multi Protective Comfort Cream* Lanolips Lip Ointment with Colour in Rhubarb Jules: Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Foundation Clinique Lash Power Feathering Mascara* Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Gloss Stick in Raplumzel MAC Patisserie lipstick Nyx Butter Gloss in Creme Brûlée Barry M Navy nail polish Topshop Dark Knight nail polish UK Haul Dec 2013 (wearing Raplumzel on my lips): Click here Juliette Armand stockists: Click here To order Juliette Armand products: info@poisebrands.co.za *PR sample

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