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As the weather becomes nippier, CATRICE is turning up the heat and bringing all the drama to your lips this season with the NEW Scandalous Matte Lipstick. No more fearing the drying effect of matte lipstick thanks to its enriching formula free from harmful parabens, alcohol and acetone – guaranteed to give you instant full coverage that’s long-lasting and pleasant...

The original IMPHEPHO soap For generations, cleansing has held a spiritual significance – a means to connect deeper with one’s ancestors. That’s why ARA has developed a unique soap for South Africans, by South Africans. The ARA Luxury Family Bar and Gentle Baby Bar are proudly South African and are the first local and traditional medicine soap bars. It is...

Whether it’s a breakout, oily skin, enlarged pores or dark spots, our confidence can take a knock when we aren’t comfortable in our own skin. Skin imperfections are a natural part of life and can occur due to hormones, the environment as well as our daily habits. That’s why it is so important to know your skin type and to...

Self-tan like a pro! With spring blossoming and the days warming up, we’re sure you’re just as eager as us for long summer days on the beach and that perfect sun-kissed glow! Thanks to Caribbeantan, you don’t have to wait to get your skin summer ready. Their extensive range of self-tan products will have people thinking you’ve just come back...

With the promise of warmer weather arriving soon, it’ll soon be time to pack away our winter wardrobes and enjoy some beautiful Spring weather. After months of being cooped up indoors due to the weather, our skin feels more shades of pale than golden glow. Caribbeantan’s innovative professional self-tan and tan care products are designed to eliminate the fuss and...

When it comes to mascara, you need to go big and be bold! That’s why we are so incredibly excited about the CATRICE Go Big. Go Bold. Mascara!  

Lipgloss speaks louder than words! The NEW extreme shine volume lipgloss takes the lipgloss game to the next level. If you loved the popular shine shine shine lipgloss then this new beauty is the one for you! The popular shine shine lipgloss already created an extreme shine on the lips with its pleasant texture. However, the new vegan extreme shine...

Did you know that Gua sha and facial rolling aren’t just recent Instagram beauty hacks. Gua sha is an ancient practice evolved from Traditional Chinese Medicine which has been used for thousands of years! Are you keen to try these iconic beauty tools yourself? We discuss their benefits, how to use them and where to get them! Gua Sha and...

Skincare is all the rage right now and rightfully so! Naked skin or your favourite makeup face beat looks best when your skin feels good. However, a good skincare routine is only as good as the products you use. While high-quality products can help enhance your skin and protect it for the future, poor quality products can not only be ineffective, they...

All good things come in three's – just like the new products in the essence clean & care hand treatment TRIO.  Formulated with amazing ingredients like hemp seed oil and shear butter. When you don't have any soap at hand, the soap paper sheets are the perfect helpers! Simply rub one of the soap sheets with a fresh fragrance between your wet...

She’s Always Unforgettable   CATRICE COLLECTION EYESHADOW PALETTES   With so many eyeshadow options out there, what stands out for you? Vegan? Long-lasting colour? Variety of shades? Highly pigmented? Well, the CATRICE Collection Eyeshadow Palettes have it ALL!   The new collection is available in three different colour schemes, EARTH, NUDE and COCOA. The palettes all promise pigmented matte or shimmering looks for your daily makeup...

Lips Like Satin   CATRICE FULL SATIN NUDE LIPSTICK   Wave goodbye to dry, cracked lips forever. This lipstick with a satin finish creates an intense, highly-pigmented nude colour experience on the lips with just one application and makes them feel light and velvety.   Thanks to its valuable ingredients such as rose oil and vitamin C, it also replenishes the lips with moisture. Ooh,...

Glowing All Day, Every Day  CATRICE MORE THAN GLOW HIGHLIGHTER   Even on your most tiring day, it pays off to be walking around with a little glow on your face. Dazzle everyone around you with the CATRICE More Than Glow Highlighter.  The ultra-soft, silky texture of this vegan highlighter guarantees a perfect glow. Intensive metallic-shiny shimmer effects softly blend with...

Essence brow pomade + brush Your brows don’t need to look like mismatched sisters when they can look like twins! Perfectly style your brows with the new brow pomade + brush!   The best part? The formula is extremely long-lasting, waterproof and won’t smudge!  R99.95  

CLEAN Beauty is currently the biggest makeup trend out there, and for good reason! Not 100% sure what Clean Beauty is? Clean Beauty is defined by makeup products that are mindfully created and produced without any toxic ingredients. Clean Beauty products are made with ethically sourced ingredients that are GOOD for the body and environment.   At the end of the day, what...