The only resolutions we’re making this year are beauty resolutions. The way you look and feel can set the precedent for the months ahead. Plus, the ritualistic aspect of self-care and wellness helps provide structured self-reflection and moments of mindfulness. So, what better way to start the new year than investing in yourself? These fresh … Continue reading 10 beauty products to make yourself a priority in 2022
December always feels like a happy month. Is it the easy-breezy weather? Is it the holiday soirées, fabulous party outfits and shimmer eyeshadow palettes? Or is it just a reminder of another year ending and to make the most of it? The festive season, however, never disappoints and is always buzzing with a slew of new beauty … Continue reading 5 exciting new beauty launches to add to your stash this December
The Christmas countdown is on – and this year, party season is back in full swing. To match that mood, outrageously decadent beauty gifts for your inner circle (your wish list included) abound this season, with every luxurious brand under the sun offering a host of perfect presents. Whether it’s a festive fragrance, the latest … Continue reading The ultimate beauty gift guide for 2021
Summer has always been an exciting time to play with beauty products, but this one hits different. We’re more excited than ever to break out the lightweight moisturisers, volumising hair products, glitter eyeshadows and highlighters that pack heaping doses of luminosity. A day at the beach or on a wine farm may be the epitome … Continue reading Hot stuff: 10 summer beauty essentials that will keep you looking flawless
What is it about the seasons changing that throws our beauty routines right out of whack? Well, fear not – we get inundated with the latest and greatest beauty offerings every day (alas, that’s our editor’s burden to bear), and we’ve been busy carefully curating an edit of the best new products. Trying to narrow … Continue reading Latest loves: New beauty products that will get you in the mood for spring
Once a niche, it’s no secret that the clean beauty movement has gone mainstream. Although the latest buzzwords – natural, vegan, organic, sustainable – are rapidly gaining momentum, the beauty industry is still far from perfect when it comes to preserving our planet. But our buying habits, particularly for our top shelf, have the power … Continue reading Eco glow-up: 6 clean, cruelty-free beauty products you need right now from S T R L ?
With the clocks going forward, we’re relishing a lovely little spell of sunshine and cheer. How, then, to prep the face for balmy days ahead that bring with them the promise of budding flowers, bare shoulders, linen dresses and barely-there sandals? From preventive skincare, high-powered serums, golden highlighters and luxuriously creamy eyeshadows to a born-again … Continue reading Spring fresh: 12 lust-worthy products to give yourself a beauty overhaul
Warmer weather, bikes with baskets, lemonade with honey and wine with bubbles. There’s something to be said about the renewal, strength and beauty of spring. After a long, dark winter, spring always arrives with optimism and full of promise in spite of it all (perhaps a tad dramatic, but it’s 2021, so we’re allowed). Whether … Continue reading New beginnings in a bottle: Our top 7 spring perfumes of 2021
There’s really no time like the present. So, rather than counting down the days until spring, why not soak up the present with a winter weekend getaway? Whether it’s a romantic bush escape or a boutique retreat to the Cape Winelands, you’ll want to be sure to look and feel your best – and most … Continue reading 5 skincare products to pack for a winter getaway
Does most of your monthly salary go on beauty bits? We get it – with brands dropping newness every other week, feeding the addiction can be hard. That’s why we’re ever-diligent in our search for the latest and greatest skincare, hair care and makeup that will revolutionise your routines. After testing many new products and tools, we’re … Continue reading Top 5 editor-approved beauty buys this July
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