Like a perfect pair of jeans and an LBD, I think every girl should own a great mascara. Life is simply too short for clumpy, crumbling, ashy lashes. Mascara is also one of the hardest…
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NYX is launching their first free-standing store in Africa!
NYX Professional Makeup is set to launch their first-ever retail store in South Africa later this month, and if you love high quality, affordable makeup, this is the time to sit up and focus. A…
I tried the new Maybelline Vivid Hot Lacquers + complete swatches
When the new Maybelline Vivd Hot Lacquer range dropped on my desk, I was instantly excited to start playing. This new collection has just landed in stores, promising high gloss, lacquered shine. On first sight they…
VIDEO: First Impressions of the Urban Decay Naked Heat Collection + GIVEAWAY
A couple of weeks ago I joined Urban Decay on a trip to Reunion Island for the launch of their new Naked Heat collection. Between parties and flight schedules, however, I only actually got a chance…
Expert advice: 10 makeup mistakes we’re making, and how to fix them
I caught up with three professional makeup artists to chat about the most common makeup mistakes we make, and how to fix them. 1. Going overboard with foundation “Beyond mismatching their colour, women tend to go for…
VIDEO: Easy Eyes using the GOSH Forever Eye Shadow + GIVEAWAY
GIVEAWAY! One 9Lives reader will win a GOSH hamper worth R675! Scroll down for details I am a big fan of makeup that comes in crayon form, probably because it makes me more feel like…
VIDEO: February Beauty Favourites
This past month has seen so many amazing launches and it is always difficult to pick my top choices. I decided to include the ones that either made me go “ooooooooh” when I opened the…