Caribbean Tan is a South African producer of self-tanning products. They are made using the latest technology in the industry to ensure that you have an evenly tanned colour from head to toe.

Their range of products caters for different skin types. They create products for three types of skin which they have labelled as skin type A, skin type B and skin type C. Skin type A is very pale skin that burns easily in the sun and tans minimally. Skin type B is beige skin that gradually tans. While skin type C is already tanned skin or brown skin that rarely burns and tans easily. This is the guideline they have available for buyers of their products to make sure that they are buying the right self-tanning product for their skin type.

The key ingredient in Caribbean Tan products is DHA (Dihydroxyacetone). It works by causing a similar chemical reaction in the skin that happens when it is exposed to the sun, but without the dangers of UVA and UVB exposure.

Caribbean Tan range of self-tanning products are also made with sunscreens of between SPF 15 and SPF 30. These not only give you a lovely tanned look, but they will also protect you from the sun. Also, you will not waste time putting on different layers of products for your tan and sun protection.

There is also a tinted moisturiser that has an SPF of 20 and gives your skin a golden glow while also giving you sun protection.

Tanning wipes are also available from Caribbean Tan. They are great for moving around with and will make it easy for you to make touch-ups when needed throughout the day.

Caribbean Tan products last between 4 and 10 days depending on skin type and how well the tan is maintained.

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Calvin Klein was founded in 1968 in America with a clothing line that was described as being youthful and understated. From there, the brand expanded to include an underwear collection and fragrances.

Calvin Klein fragrances are some of the most popular in South Africa. They include Forbidden Euphoria that comes as an eau de parfum and a body cream, Calvin Klein Beauty that comes as an eau de parfum, bath and shower crème and skin lotion and Eternity Aqua which has a perfume, body wash and body lotion range.

Each fragrance is made to suit the modern woman who enjoys life. As a result, you are likely to find something that would be suitable for you.

Calvin Klein fragrances can be found at selected stores such as Edgars and Foschini.

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Browtician eyebrow grooming tools have been made using only the best products in order to ensure that they are quick and easy to use. Getting it right when it comes to your eyebrows is very important for ensuring that you have a refined look that enhances the beauty if your face.

The various tools that are on offer from Browtician are made using titanium-plated stainless steel that is long lasting. The tweezers are designed to allow for a good grip by your fingers while also allowing for a good grip of the hairs around your eyebrows. They also come in a sleek mirrored compact that is easy to carry around.

In addition, there are also brow brushes that help to keep your eyebrows looking neat and to brush away any leftover plucked hair.

Read Browtician product reviews here.

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Bourjois is a French cosmetics company that was established in 1863. Alexandre Napoleon Bourjois created the first powder blush after he saw how greasy and unattractive the makeup that was being used by theatre performers was. It was a light weight application that proved to be popular among the performers. Word spread outside of the theatre walls and Bourjois blush became available for the public.

The blush’s packaging inspired the nickname, ‘little round pot’ and was shipped to many countries around the world.

In the 1980s, Bourjois expanded to include eye shadows of up to 30 shades.

The Bourjois 1 Seconde Nail Polish range is another popular product from them. Other than the exciting range of colours, the fact that it is a super quick drying nail polish makes it one of the most sought after on the market.   

One of their latest products is the Smile Enhancing Gloss. There are various shades and you will be bound to find the perfect one for you.

Bourjois products are exclusively available from Edgars and Red Square stores around South Africa.

Read all the Bourjois product reviews here.

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Body Botanix is a South African luxury skin care range that encourages you to ‘spoil your skin naturally’. Their products are made using essential oils and botanical extracts that have been chosen for their unique skin benefits.

The Body Botanix product range includes a Cranberry & Pomegranate range, a Ginger & Lime range and a Rice Bran & Bamboo range. Each of these have unique properties that help to give you various benefits.

The Body Botanix Cranberry & Pomegranate range makes use of the anti-oxidants that are found in these two fruits. They help your skin to repair itself and become rejuvenated.

The Ginger & Lime range is described as invigorating as the ginger helps to speed up metabolism and so, toning your skin, while the lime energises and purifies.

The Rice Bran & Bamboo range is perfect for soothing irritated and inflamed skin as well as sunburnt skin.

Bath scrubs and moisturising foams as well as hand washes and body washes are some of the products you can indulge in from Body Botanix. There is also a Moisturising Body Souffle under the Cranberry and Pomegranate range that has a wonderful texture. It is enjoyable to apply while also adding moisture and protecting your skin from the harsh environment.

Body Botanix products can be found at selected Dischem stores, spas and pharmacies around South Africa as well as online.

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Bobbi Brown Cosmetics is a world famous makeup brand. They have on offer high quality makeup products that help to enhance any woman’s natural beauty. The rich colours and textures from this brand are made using the latest technology in order to deliver on the Bobbi Brown promise of redefining beauty.

Bobbi Brown started off with a launch of lipstick that was not greasy, smelly or dry in 1991. She expected to sell 100 lipsticks in a month, but actually sold that same number in a day! This was the beginning of the Bobbi Brown success story. Today, the brand is owned by international cosmetics power house Estée Lauder and produces all the makeup essentials such as lipstick, eye shadow, mascara and foundation among many others.

In addition, to Bobbi Brown makeup, the brand also has a number of skin care products. These include Bobbi Brown Hydrating Eye Cream, Protective Face Lotion SPF15 and Instant Long Wear Eye Makeup Remover.

Bobbi Brown fragrances are also popular with fans of the brand. Beach Fragrance, Almost Bare Fragrance and Bath Fragrance are all clean and simple fragrances that are representative of the brand in general.

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Bloom has been around since 1993 and continues to make some of the most sought after beauty products in Australia and around the world. They have a wide range of beauty products such as nail polish, make up and skin care. One of the reasons why Bloom is so unique is their use of organic ingredients and beautiful packaging.

What started off as a hobby for founder, Natalie Bloom, turned into a worldwide success. She started off with essential oil blends, massage oils and aromatherapy lip balms. From here, the Bloom product line went on to include a full cosmetics line with over 350 products that was to be sold around the world.

The Bloom nail polish range has an exciting array of over 80 colours that will give your nails a great look. Also available are nail and hand lotions to help nourish your hands and keep them feeling soft and looking good.

For the face, Bloom offers something for everyone. Powder foundation and liquid foundation is available, depending on what your preferences are. There are also options for bronzers and blushes from Bloom.

The Bloom body care range is made from organic materials and so, gives your skin all the goodness from Mother Nature. Body soap, body lotion and body washes are just some of the products on offer.

The Bloom lip care range includes lip stick, lip gloss and lip balm. All of these are made using natural ingredients to help nourish your lips while also giving them a lovely colour and shine.

Read all our Bloom product reviews here.

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Black Up is the first premium cosmetics brand for black and mixed race skins. The brand offers makeup totally adapted to dark and golden brown skin tones. This includes foundation, powder, blush, eye shadows, eye pencils, eyeliners and mascaras, lipsticks and nail lacquers. The brand also provides advice and tips to choose the correct foundation and the shades that best suit your skin.

Black Up also offers a skin care line that provides a customized response to black and mixed skin beauties needs. This includes makeup remover, exfoliating cream, face moisturizer, mattifying fluid and anti dark spot serum - A complete range to cleanse, even out complexion, mattify and moisturize.

Black Up has developed a true beauty expertise to answer the specific needs of black and mixed skin beauties. With their makeup line focused on elegance and glamour, you are only left with velvet textures, intense pigments and captivating colors.

Black Up now offers a refined and feminine fragrance created around spicy accords and beautiful sensual musk.

View Black Up products reviews here.

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BioNike was founded in Italy in the 1960s. It focuses on very sensitive skin that needs protection from environmental elements. They achieve this by ensuring that all products are ‘allergen free’ and so are fragrance free, gluten free, preservative free and are nickel tested. This helps to ensure that the products do not irritate the skin but instead help to heal it.

Another reason why BioNike has been successful is because of the close relationship they have with skin specialists such as dermatologists and beauty therapists. It is from them that they get a better understanding of the skin problems that ordinary people deal with and find ways of making them better.

BioNike has three product lines which are Defence, Triderm and Proxera. The BioNike Defence line of products is suitable for sensitive skin that needs to be defended and protected against the harshness of the outside environment. The Defence line will cleanse and hydrate your skin. In addition, localised skin blemishes are also targeted by the specialised formula to help give skin an even tone.

For those with very sensitive skin that is hyper-reactive, there is the Triderm line of products. It is recommended for those suffering from skin ailments such as dermatitis and psoriasis.

The Proxera line is for very dry skin and for those who suffer from xerosis, which is a condition in which a person loses up to 25% of their normal skin water content.

BioNike products can be found in Dischem stores and other selected retailers around South Africa.

View Bionike product reviews here.

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