This is a purposefully short review of the long lasting lipstick from Maybelline. Being a man, I have no use for such a product…. But I know someone who does! I asked Kristina to test it for me. The lipstick is rated as staying on for a full 14 hours without the need to “retouch”more »
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A promenade through the „Jardin des Alpes“ does my skin a world of good!
Le Jardin des Alpes is a small Swiss cosmetic brand, and a well-kept secret amongst those in the know… Until now! Cosmetics I hear you say, and to that I say YES! I’m a lover of cool concepts and products, so when I find one that not only breaths life into my skin, but doesn’tmore »
OPI celebrates the golden anniversary of James Bond 007: with Skyfall, a limited edition
Inspired by the glamorous world of the mysterious and seductive Skyfall, the latest film from the James Bond series, soon to be released in Swiss cinemas, OPI has embarked on an adventure, to imagine and create a limited edition collection of 12 nail polishes inspired by the iconic films. The latest collection, dedicated to themore »
Douglas Box of Beauty: gets 5 out of 6 of Martina’s “superstars”
Martina is one of the four girls that received a Douglas Box of Beauty from us so she could check out this new beauty box that is now also available in Switzerland. Here her feedback: Products contained in the box Douglas Absolute Lips 15, Style’n Shine Lip Gloss, 8 ml original size Lancaster Sun Beautymore »
New product: Oral-B TriZone. Like a manual toothbrush, but far more efficient!
Oral-B TriZone, for everyone looking for the efficiency of an electric toothbrush, but not wanting to give up the familiarity of a manual toothbrush brushing motion. A new concept is taking the world of oral/dental hygiene by storm. It allows you to stick to your usual brushing methods, while giving you all the benefits ofmore »
Burt’s Bees: “Sensitive” care for sensitive skin
When using the right products, sensitive skin can be beautiful and radiant. Developed especially for sensitive skin, Burt’s Bees “Sensitive” range contains gentle products made with natural ingredients. Perfect for a soothing facial or calming mask, Burt’s Bees will; Gently cleanse Moisturize Improve skin elasticity Stimulate cell regeneration Strengthen the natural protective layer of skinmore »
«Germany by OPI»: Autumn-Winter Collection 2012
The latest colour collection by OPI, Germany, stylishly complements the catwalk trends for Autumn-Winter whilst drawing inspiration from the newest fashion capital. The warm colour palette and varied textures make it the perfect accessory for the upcoming season and the final touch to complete any outfit, once again this year, nails will be the hottestmore »
New in Switzerland: the Box of Beauty by Douglas
Beauty Boxes are all the rage and there is a real hype around the little boxes that one receives every month once subscribed. So it does not come as a surprise at all that Douglas, a perfumery that, for the time being, is primarily known in the German-speaking part of Switzerland, has launched their ownmore »
Jardin des Monts, the alpine herb garden
It was whilst walking the aisles of the last MEDNAT fair in Lausanne that I stumbled upon Jardin des Monts. I was immediately attracted to the pretty packaging of their skin care products, black and white and inspired by the traditional Swiss art of silhouette paper cutting. Besides traditional care products such as soaps, balmsmore »
New product: AXE Sport Blast gets men in shape for the “third half-time”
With its first 2-in-1 shower gel variant for hair and body, AXE started the year 2012 on a sporty note. Thanks to AXE Sport Blast, the new shower gel variant in its unforgettable bright blue packaging, men can now not only impress women with their amazing performance out on the field, but also back atmore »
Fragrances I’ll always wear
Every year brings its batch of new fragrances for men and women, each rivalling the next to be the most up to date and capturing ever more closely the trend of the moment. They can be found in all the glossies, each with its own distinctive olfactory pyramid, description and associated images, given pride ofmore »










