That birthday photo… I had a few requests to share from where I got the dress to “popcorn cake – how?”…
The dress – that dress is from Milady’s and is currently on sale for just over R200. I have it in olive green and red.
The lipstick – I can thank Stila for this amazing colour on my lips. It is a liquid matte lipstick in Portofino. It is probably the most gorgeous colour on me (other than red).
The cake – I saw a video about a popcorn cake and then I knew I wanted one. I didn’t use that much chocolate because I’m not the sweetest tooth around.
The Popcorn Cake Recipe
400g of popcorn
250g butter
800g marshmallows
Food colouring
400g of chocolate
250ml whipping cream
100s & 1000s
4 x Spray & Cooked cake pans
Split the popcorn, butter and marshmallows in half.
Get your popcorn popped before starting on your marshmallows.
Melt half your marshmallows and half the butter in a pot or in the microwave.
As soon as it is melted stir in half the popcorn – but work quickly!Pour it into 2 cake pans and put in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
Do the second batch of marshmallows with butter and add a drop of food colouring to add a pop of colour and mix in your popcorn. Pour into pans and pop it into the fridge.
You can do this about an hour before you want to eat the cake. Melt the chocolate and cream in the microwave 20 seconds at a time, stir. Use the ganache to spread between the layers and on top. Add some sprinkles for more fun.
Have you heard about Dyme yet? I tried it out the other day…
Dyme is the one app you need if you are always on the go – but still need a pamper. You can book a massage, facial or lash extensions and even a hair chop. All you need to keep in mind is that you need to give at least 90 minutes for Dyme to make sure your professional therapist is available and voila!
I booked my appointment to fit into a very busy meeting and events schedule and chose a Swedish massage. My first therapist couldn’t make the appointment and Dyme immediately found an alternative therapist, Frank.
Did I mention you can choose between different levels of therapists when it comes to massages?
Normally I wouldn’t go to a man for a massage (other than my chiropractor) and when they said they have chosen Frank as my alternative I wanted to reschedule – but then I got busy and forgot. It was also the best mistake I made.
Frank arrived via Uber and he walked the flight of stairs with his table and bag. He quickly set up the space and I was kind of still thinking I should’ve rescheduled…
Turns out Frank is from Benin, in North Africa, and he was a practicing professional who specializes in fixing sports, neck and back issues. He is also amazing at just working back muscles.
So, I know you are asking if it is safe… Dyme has a few checks in place to ensure you stay safe and you can read more here: www.dyme.co.za/safety.
What are the fees? The only fees you pay are for the treatments you book. There are no subscriptions or surprises.
I think the DYME app is a great idea and fills a niche – connecting people that are on the go with mobile beauty professionals when it fits into your schedule and where it suits you best, at home or even the office.
To become a perfumer is a path that Di was on long before she had the vision to create a fragrance that truly captures the spirit of Africa. However, once all the pieces fell into place she created Dimanzi – and you can read the first piece I wrote here.
I first used the tester I received at an event and when my husband complimented me on the fragrance I knew I had to find out more. I met Di Thompson a few weeks ago because I was intrigued to find out why she created her very own fragrance and what it represents to her.
You would be surprised to find out that Di is from the family whom the Burchell Zebra was named after; the essential oils in the fragrance is from Grasse in France; and the Zebra beads made by local women in Natal.
The vessel of this truly beautiful fragrance was selected by
the Di because of its beauty but also because it is a D for Dimanzi. Add to
this the multifaceted top that reflects light and a glass bead with zebra
stripes, handmade in the KwaZulu Natal Midlands, tied to the top with a black
ribbon in a nod to Coco Chanel.
Uncapping the bottle is to release a floral rainbow with
fresh and woody notes.
Fragrance notes of Dimanzi Eau De Parfum
Top notes: Jasmine, Bergamot, Pear, Violet
Mid notes: Plum, Apple, White Flowers, Patchouli
Base notes: Sandalwood, Musk, Cedarwood, Amber
Dimanzi Voyage
Dimanzi Voyage is the solution to taking your favourite fragrance on your travels. This innovative package was designed with everything you’ll need to decant your Dimanzi fragrance into a 20ml glass bottle.
The Dimanzi Voyage package contains 60ml Dimanzi Eau De
Parfum, a funnel and 20ml perfume bottle.
This is the perfect gift for international travellers as
they can take a bit of the African spirit home in their hand luggage.
Last year I was invited to a PR event to learn more about MUD South Africa. Little did I know that we would be meeting the owner, Brenda Botha – or that she would be so relatable.
I have been holding onto this piece about MUD since July! Inbetween we went to Reunion Island and we had another baby… but it was always there just waiting. I’ve rewritten it so many times because it felt like I didn’t do the experience or brand justice.
Retrenchment is coming…
A few months before Brenda was retrenched from her job at a cosmetics company she per chance met an owner of a South African based cosmetics company. At the time she wasn’t interested, but she took the card anyway.
After her retrenchment she decided to Google the company South African Mud Cosmetics but the website was down – instead she stumbled upon MUD in LA. She immediately fell in love with the brand and knew that this is what she wanted to do. She ordered samples…
When her MUD samples arrived, her fate was sealed.
Bringing MUD to South Africa
At first MUD wasn’t interested in expanding into South Africa, but Brenda was determined. Eventually she met with the LA-based owners and she made it happen!
It hasn’t always been easy for this non-corporate company with it’s small marketing budget in the beginning. However now MUD South Africa supplies professional make-up kits to students and make-up artists, train make-up artists and offer make-up services to the public. There are professional make-up kits as well as direct-to-consumer products.
What you need to know about MUD
MUD believes the true purpose of make-up is to correct, cover and conceal.
MUD products are pigmented, lasts longer and uses higher quality ingredients.
Quality comes down to the milling and pressing too.
Quality control – Each batch of products has to be quality approved before it gets sent out to customers.
MUD covers professional and home user products.
All MUD make-up artists have to complete their training at one of MUD’s training facilities.
MUD Cosmetics eyeshadow to lipstick
MUD South Africa is owned by a woman that had the determination to realize her dream – even after retrenchment.
What you need to know about Brenda Botha
Brenda was raised in the small Karoo town, Middleburg, and matriculated in Bloemfontein.
She went on to study Somatology and practiced as a beauty therapist for one of South Africa’s award-winning skincare brands.
She has the prestigious CIDESCO qualification for Beauty and Aesthetics under her belt and over 10 years’ experience in the beauty industry.
My MUD experience
What struck me most about MUD is the versatility and pigment in the products. The demonstration at the PR event included a day-to-night make-up look with a single palette; as well as a demonstration on using eyeshadow as lipstick; Swatching ourselves with eyeshadows and lipsticks was encouraged too.
I loved the magnetic palette casings that you could fill with all your favourite colors
The lipsticks…
I fell in love with this brand too, just like owner Brenda Botha. I also got to take home a little bit of her dream in the form of a MUD palette that I have been using regularly ever since.
Since the PR event I have been toying with the idea of following my dream too… and it involves makeup and investing in myself. Plus now that I’m on the road of not spending on doctors…
Last year was an amazing year for meeting and learning about South African entrepreneurs and products. At the 2018 Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Review/Symrise New Product Competition, local perfumer Di Thompson from Dimanzi walked away with the Editor’s Choice Award.
Creating a fragrance is not only a journey of all our senses but also an exploration into the well-spring of our artistic inspirations!
Di Thompson
Who is Di Thompson?
Image courtesy of Dimanzi
Di Thompson’s journey to perfumer started in Johannesburg where as a young girl she accompanied her mom to work at a beauty factory. She went on from Jeppe Prep and Jeppe High School for Girls in Kensington to Wits University and a Fine Arts Degree.
Her education continued at the prestigious House of Guerlain in Paris where she learnt facial and makeup skills. Di was then offered the KZN Area Manager position with Guerlain. After 2 years she returned to Johannesburg to head up the marketing, sales, training and PR of the company. The next few years saw Di travel the world to promote the Guerlain brand and products in Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia as well as the Indian Ocean Zone covering Mauritius and Reunion Island.
After many years in the corporate world Di decided to open her own company LE VISAGE BOUTIQUE SALON in Bedfordview. You can still find her here, as owner, doing what she loves.
Dimanzi, more than a fragrance
Di saw an opportunity to create a fine fragrance produced in South Africa with essential oils coming from Grasse in France. After 2 years of research Di and her team launched DIMANZI EAU DE PARFUM.
Dimanzi embraces the same quality and standards of leading international brands, but at more competitive prices. The fragrance embodies real French Chic aligned with the enchanting African Spirit!
The name of the fragrance is derived from her name, Di, and the Zulu word for water, manzi.
The zebra bead that adorns each bottle is crafted in Kwazulu-Natal by local woman.
Zebra stripes is part of the DNA of the Dimanzi brand – and her *Burchell heritage.
Red Door Aura is a timeless, sophisticated and feminine
fragrance that was launched in 2012. It was created by the same perfumer,
Carlos Benaim, as Red Door.
Top Notes: Luscious Raspberry, Italian Bergamot, Freesia Middle Notes: Orange Flower, Rose, Jasmine Petals Base Notes: Creamy Amber, Sandalwood, Soft Musk
What did I think of Elizabeth Arden Red Door Aura
…when this bottle runs out I’m replenishing at the next Johannesburg Perfume Sale where I paid a whopping R145 for 50ml. This was the best impulse buy I’ve ever made.
This bottle is also my first Elizabeth Arden fragrance and I’m really impressed – plus my hubby loved it too.
There’s only one Elizabeth like me and that’s the Queen
Elizabeth Arden
How to apply perfume the right way
Get the perfume on your pulse points: folds in the crook of your elbow and back of knees, wrist, neck and cleavage.
Peels scare me. I don’t like the idea that my skin may be burnt (with chemicals) and I can’t leave the house because I’ll look like a monster for the next few days. This all changed when I went for an Optiphi 30|30 Peel at Life Day Spa in Rosebank.
The Optiphi 3030 Peel takes 60 minutes – but you can also opt for the 30 minute version. When you walk out, you can go back to the office… gasp! You read that right, there is NO DOWNTIME!
I know you are asking yourself if it then really works…
My take on the Optiphi 30|30 Peel
It does work! It has been just over 3 weeks since the peel and this is what I’ve noticed about my skin:
Lines around my eyes reduced
My cheeks, which always looks inflamed, no longer has a bright red glow but rather a slight pink tinge
I haven’t had a breakout again – and I was on the road to KZN, stayed in a gross hospital for a night, went to the beach… and by now I should’ve had some real nasty zits
It may be my imagination, but my pores seem smaller – and I’m using less pore refining cream under my makeup – my sister will tell me when she sees me
My skin doesn’t look tired anymore
I spoke to the beauty therapist and she says that they recommend a few rounds of the Optiphi Peel with a 2 week “resting” period after the first round.
What the Optiphi 30|30 Peel is meant for:
Alleviating skin sensitivity and redness
Reducing sun damage, pigmentation, acne scarring and uneven skintone
(I can’t confirm if my pigmentation has improved… I have loads of freckles and studying patterns on my face makes me dizzy)
Rehydrating your skin and helps to improve suppleness
Refining pores
Reducing fine lines and wrinkles
Reinforcing the skin’s protective barrier
Enhancing skin radiance and vitality
How does it work?
Research indicates that photo-damage and sun-induced aging are some of the most prevalent skin concerns on a global scale. Optiphi has recently developed an advanced professional peeling procedure to help alleviate this skin condition. The new 30|30 Peel is an ingenious combination of 30% Glycolic Acid, 30% Ascorbic Acid and Glycyrrhetinic Acid, taking the trusted Optiphi Skin Rejuvenation Treatments to new heights. This trio of acids, synergistically and directly
targets the signs of UV-induced aging.
Once you are at the spa, you get into a robe and slippers and make your way to the treatment rooms upstairs (Life Day Spa Rosebank) and then you go into a treatment room. First you get a “massaging facial” which is pre-peeling preparation part of the treatment. Then the glycolic acid peel is applied which will make your skin feel tingly or as if something is crawling over your skin. The therapist will keep the peel on for as long as she thinks it’s necessary. When the peel is removed a post-peel “cream” is applied to calm the skin.
Can you see my acne scarring, redness and sun damage?
After they remove everything and you are on your way home (or the office), your treatment is actually still hard at work just under the surface of your skin. If it is a sunny day you may be asked to put on a sunscreen, but you will be able to go back to work.
The big question – how much does it cost?
Currently Life Day Spa Rosebank lists the pricing as R550 for the 30 minute treatment and R770 for the hour treatment. However they have the Optiphi Skin Rejuvenation Peel – Package of Six (30 min) for R3150. If you book 6 x 30 minute sessions it will cost you R3300 and if you book 6 x hour sessions it will cost you R4620.
As soon as I’ve recuperated from paying all the medical bills for the surrogate I want to do a series of 6 treatments. I was that impressed with the peel!
The South African Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Review New Products Awards was recently held in Johannesburg.
The P&C Review/Symrise New Product Competition is now in its 11th year. The sponsor, Symrise, is globally recognised as a leading provider of fragrances, flavours, active ingredients and aroma chemicals as well as sensorial and nutritional solutions.
All entries to the new product competition Photo courtesy of: Lerika Photography
As part of the glamorous evening Philippe Paparella-Paris, a senior Symrise perfumer from Dubai, treated guests to an interactive presentation where taste and fragrance met. A fragrance pairing with a rose water drink and salty rose fragrance as well as a delicious caramel fudge paired with a miel Iris fragrance entrance the guests.
Philippe Paparella-Paris fragrance presentation Photo courtesy of: Lerika Photography
Don’t tell anyone but I ate 2 pieces of fudge and kept on smelling the perfume card while eating!
Philippe Paparella-Paris fragrance presentation.. plus I shared a table with Optiphi and 121 Jamming PR (How lucky was I?) Photo courtesy of: Lerika Photography
P&C Review/Symrise judging panel
The judging panel for the 2018 competition included formulation experts Robyn Brown (Botanichem) and Elizna Hurter (Skinchem); technical and regulatory specialist, Jill Gardiner and Percy Sibanda (L’Oréal South Africa); packaging experts Clive Glover and Tony de Beer, and marketing specialist, Richard Weir (Gullan & Gullan).
At the start of the evening I met the Optiphi team who didn’t let on that they were aiming for more than 1 award!
Photo courtesy of: Lerika Photography
Winners of the P&C Review/Symrise New Product Competition
Overall winners
Winner: Classic Clarity Serum (Optiphi)
First Runner Up: Schwarzkopf Oil Ultime (Henkel SA)
Second Runner Up: Range of Serums (Kalahari Lifestyle)
The overall winner of the competition, Optiphi with their reformulated Classic Clarity Serum includes a dynamic blend of eight actives working in synergy to promote clearer and more radiant skin. Innovation is brought forward with micro-encapsulated Salicylic Acid for time-controlled diffusion of the active ingredient into the skin.
The team from Kalahari Lifestyle took home 3 awards during the night as well.
Second Runner Up: Range of Serums (Kalahari Lifestyle) Photo courtesy of: Lerika Photography
Individual Category
Winner: Classic Clarity Serum (Optiphi)
First Runner Up: Body Curve Solar Spritz SPF30 (Optiphi)
Second Runner Up: Ultra Rich Skin Complex (Kalahari Lifestyle)
Range Category
Winner: Schwarzkopf Oil Ultime (Henkel SA)
First Runner Up: Range of Serums (Kalahari Lifestyle)
Second Runner Up: Skin Creamery (Hannah Creamery)
Schwarzkopf (Henkel SA) showing off all their awards for the night Photo courtesy of: Lerika Photography
South African Star Award: ORS Olive Oil by Urban Labs Photo courtesy of: Lerika Photography
End of the night
At the end of the night we also went home with a goodie bag containing a perfume from Symrise – which I’ve been wearing since – and a Kalahari Lifestyle mask to try out.
Photo courtesy of: Lerika Photography
For me personally, this awards evening was a stand-out. Each winner earned their awards based on merit, not on who could afford the best PR or spend the most on marketing.
I am totally going to interview all the winner and Symrise because the presentation from Philippe Paparella-Paris was just enough to spark my curiosity.
Entries for 2019 P&C Review/Symrise New Product Competition
Entries for the 2019 New Product Competition will open at the end of October 2018. Please send an e-mail to Abby Vorster for more information or to request an entry form. #BeautyNPC2018
When you get a little older what you did/didn’t do for your skin finally starts to show. However, you can still repair and maintain your skin going forward.
I recently got to test out a product selection suitable for ladies that have reached the 40+ mark (I’m getting a bit personal here). Unfortunately it fell over the last throes of a really bad breakout I had – but turns out that the products actually were exactly what I needed.
I have actually bought the creams and oils from Clicks before as African Rooibos Extracts is really affordable – and you know the Clicks buy 2, get 1 free promotions… I bought some 🙂
I love African Extracts Rooibos because it is affordable, they combine skin care science with proven efficacy of natural plant extracts
This is a long write-up, but it is really worth the read!
Toner – what does it do?
When you do your shopping and you have to stick to a budget, sometimes you skip steps for your skin (because cream is enough) – right?
After you wash your face, you might think your skin is clean… but sometimes there is still leftover makeup, excess oil and whatever else may have been in the air. This is where toner comes in. It is just that extra bit of cleaning and hydrating your skin needs between washing and applying cream.
What makes the African Extracts Rooibos Misting Toner special?
The Advantage Misting Toner has Bio-Active Rooibos extract (*antioxidant that helps to reduce the visible signs of ageing – plus boosts your skins natural defences), aloe vera to soothe and calm, witch hazel to purify and tighten pores, chamomile to fade dark spots and aid cellular regeneration as well as everlasting and daisy flowers to get some radiance going and counter the ageing effects of pollutants.
Use it 3 ways!
After cleaning your face and neck get the toner on your skin. You can apply it more than once if your skin needs refreshing.
Use it to set your makeup! This is a bonus that I haven’t yet tried… (It is on my list to do, because setting spray is expensive.)
Combine with a few drops of your Advantage Repair Facial Oil Spray on a cotton pad to remove your makeup effortlessly.
The features you need to know about:
Antioxidant rich
Free of parabens
Dermatologically tested
Suitable for vegans
Endorsed by Beauty without Cruelty
Tissue Oil
Don’t roll your eyes at me, every man, woman and child should have good tissue oil within a 20m radius at all times (according to me). I say good because not all tissue oils are created equally – just read the labels.
The African Extracts Rooibos Multi-Purpose Tissue Oil is derived from 100% natural ingredients with no added preservatives, fragrance or colourants. It’s nature in a bottle with regenerative and restorative properties.
So, what is in the African Extracts Rooibos Tissue Oil?
A blend of grapeseed and sweet almond oils with Bio-Active Rooibos extract*, added Vitamin E as well as extracts from rosemary and geranium. The Rooibos extract is from organically grown (in the Cederberg), fresh-cut rooibos and extracted by steam to preserve the highest levels of antioxidants.
Before I go further, let me tell you what has been clinically proven with this product…
It improves the appearance of scars, blemishes, stretchmarks, uneven skin tone, dry and dehydrated skin, fine lines and wrinkles, brittle nails and cuticles, dry and itchy scalp.
It is literally an all-purpose tissue oil! Currently I am using it on my hands, nails, face (acne scars) and décolletage – they say it takes a few weeks to see results, so I’m going to stick it out. You will hear how the results were – I promise.
All the ways in which to use your tissue oil:
The African Extracts Rooibos Multi-Purpose Tissue Oil comes in a 125ml spray bottle (yay!).
You can use it under your day or night cream, just give it some time to get absorbed. It’s not as oily as you might think.
Spray and massage onto your nails and cuticles.
Add a few drops to your bathwater. (My mom used to let us do this when we had sunburns.) It just adds additional food that your skin can absorb to feel extra moisturised.
Apply it to your locks! It is a deep treatment for hair and you can leave it in for just 15 minutes before washing. It really works!
If you are bald and your scalp is dry… just rub a few drops on. You can also apply it after getting your head shaved.
Dry elbows, knees and heels… rub some tissue oil on.
This one is a secret my mom taught me as well… add a few drops into your body lotion. Or if you are feeling lavish, just spray it onto your arms and legs.
If you are in a diet situation, start applying tissue oil over those fatty bits now. It helps the skin when it wants to do that stretch mark thing.
Put it next to the hand was – you feel see the difference when you apply tissue oil after all the water works.
And then… we all know what tissue oil does to scars and blemishes – just put it on a few times a day.
The features you need to know about:
Rich in antioxidants
100% naturally derived ingredients
No mineral oils, preservatives, fragrances or colourants
Dermalogically tested
Clinically proven results
Suitable for vegans
Endorsed by Beauty without Cruelty
Eye Cream
Who spends that extra bit on eye creams that promise a bag of chips and a side of dip? I’m putting both my hands up. I have had hits, misses and meh luck with eye creams. The most expensive teeny tiny little tube I once bought cost almost 500 bucks and it was just meh.
Why should we be using eye cream you may ask…
The under-eye area is one of the most delicate and vulnerable areas on your body. It is also the place where fine lines like to “make a nest”.
See less of your fine lines
Dark circles going a bit lighter
Under-eye puffiness minimised
This is my actual skin with no make-up and small dots of African Extracts Advantage Regenerating Eye Cream – ready to be dabbed in. I don’t want to scare you on whats happening below my lip line – I’m treating it with the tissue oil (and I will discuss this in another write-up).
Let me tell you more about the African Extracts Advantage Regenerating Cream
It has antioxidant-rich Bio-Active Rooibos*, sea fennel and buckwheat extracts, skin smoothing allantoin (I had to google this one, but it is diureide of glyoxylic acid) and light deflectors for that bright youthful look.
The biggest plus… it comes in a tube with pump! This keeps your cream free from active ingredients like light and air.
The features you need to know about:
Rich in antioxidants
Paraben free
Dermatologically tested
Endorsed by Beauty without Cruelty
Other African Extracts Rooibos testers I have tried:
Intensive Day Cream with SPF 15 for Dry/Mature Skin
It really works well under makeup and is a good moisturiser.
Gentle Refining Polish for Dry/Mature Skin
Polish is just a fancy word for exfoliate, but it is a really nice one to use!
Verdict…
If you want a pocket-friendly skin range that actually gives results, then African Extracts Rooibos should be on your shopping list. I will be squeezing every last drop from every tube and bottle.
I have also given my mom and sister cream samples and they both loved it. I will never trust those 2 alone near my African Extracts products…
Where can you get your hands on African Extract Rooibos products?
Clicks, Dischem, selected pharmacies, Pick n Pay and Checkers stores – and Takealot.
How much does it cost?
These are recommended retail prices as at September 2018.
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Matsimela inspires me to want to be better person. They don’t make a big fuss about all the good they are doing – but they should!
I got home the other day and there was a delivery from Matsimela. Usually I would take my deliveries upstairs, do some work, wash my face and then maybe by 4 open the box, but when it’s Matsimela… rules don’t apply. I grabbed my box, ran up the stairs and unpacked!
Matsimela is a kind, compassionate local brand that empowers local women.
This season you can own a beautiful crochet bag handmade by a local woman when you spend R600 or more. This applies to all purchases made on www.matsimela.co.za, Matsimela stores and selected spas.
Plus a home in Johannesburg who takes care of people with disabilities will be packaging their festive season gifts!
I am spoiling my mom this year with even more Matsimela goodies.
The beach bags are available in 4 colours – and they are super nice. Check out mine!
Since it is time that you get your Christmas gifts sorted, let me show you what was in the box…
MatsiMela Vanilla Sandalwood Lip Butterto condition and soften my lips. The butter is enhanced with Shea Butter and blended with Beeswax and rich jojoba oil.
Matsimela Baobab Seed Liquid Hand Soap – As you can see, I’m already using it in my ensuite.
Matsimela Baobab Seed Intensive Hand and Nail Repair – This is a gorgeous cream! It smells a bit like sweets and while I’m typing I’m catching it in the air. Really lovely.
If you want to know what home spa dreams are made of… this is it!
Matsimela Red Berry Kalahari Salt Scrub – If you have to leave me somewhere, please make sure you leave me with lots of this!
Matsimela Baobab Seed Kalahari Bath Soak – I can’t get enough of Baobab products… Plus did you know the salt is from a natural salt mine in the Kalahari?
