Our fabulous beauty editor, Caro Verster, tried and tested these new products for you.

Not many things can be described as perfect, but if a brand like Clarins call their new mascara Wonder Perfect, then you must know it’s well worth a look. As Kgomotso, Clarins World Make-Up Expert says, ‘it does it all in just a few seconds.’ Volume – tick. Lengthen – tick. Curl – tick. Perfect!
R215, call +27 11 809 6300 for stockists.
No matter where you are or where you’re dabbing on your make-up, your NBF (new best friend) will surely be Bobbi Brown’s Tinted Eye Brightener. It’s a portable pen that, with just a quick twist and a click, disperses a lightweight concealer that instantly brightens under-eye circles and refreshes your make-up. It’s available in 5 shades from Light Bisque to Dark Bisque.
R380 call +27 11 516 3000 for stockists.
Chanel Chance was originally presented to us as a fresh, floral and slightly spicy scent. It has been through many evolutions, and now Chanel presents us with Eau Tendre, a burst of tenderness that plays with the original notes of the fragrance. Grapefruit and quince are introduced in the top notes, then the smoothness of jasmine is carried in. White musk – a truly feminine note – rounds off the fragrance with a warm kiss.
R650 for 50ml, call +27 21 442 7700 for stockists.
Kate Moss offers up Vintage – her new fragrance. This scent is a delicate blend of fruity and floriental notes. It opens with bright pink pepper, white freesia and mandarin. These notes blend gently into timeless notes of heliotrope, jasmine and almond flower. Warm base notes of tonka bean, vanilla and skin musk add depth to this fragrance. In the words of Kate herself, ‘I am fascinated by vintage pieces because they not only have a remarkable beauty but also an innate sense of history – I love the fact that each object has its own story to tell.’
R350 for 30ml, available from Edgars, Red Square, Foschini, Clicks, Dis-Chem and The Hub.


Bring on the night. Actually, bring on any time you like. When the mercury falls, girls can get a whole lot more daring. L’Oreal Resist and Shine Titanium Black Gloss nail colours come in Black Ruby, Black Turquoise, Black Marine and Black Violet. Go on girls… paint the town… black! PS. Looks brilliant on toes and fingers nail too!
R80 each. Available at leading retail outlets.
If you are looking for a natural range of everyday products from shampoo and conditioner to handwash to toothpaste then Pure Beginnings is well worth a look at. This range is endorsed by Beauty Without Cruelty and contain absolutely no petrochemicals, parabens, synthetic fragrances, aluminium or animal products. Prices range from R40 to R85.
A comment from one of our testers: ‘It’s great! The scent is fresh and quite strong (but not overpowering) and it lasts all day. There’s no need to reapplication – though this is coming from a desk-bound drone, not prone to exercise. I did, however, wear it on a trip through to Stellenbosch on the hottest day of the year (this past Saturday) sans air-con, and it held up beautifully. So, yes, I’d definitely buy it. Natural is the way to go!’ They have a huge list of retail outlets on their website - www.purebeginnings.co.za
In pursuit of the perfect curl? Philip Kingsley Curl Activator is a light, non-sticky formula that enhances, smoothes and separates curls to ensure definition and shine. Sounds good – this is even better, calling all 9 to 5 girls, this product brushes out without sticking or flaking.
R265 for 150ml. Philip Kingsley products are available at Woolworths beauty stores exclusively.
From the WH Team: Rain has now just opened their first store in Amsterdam and what's more is you can buy their products online. We love: Rain's Body Cream Vanilla Rooibos. Call it chocolate mousse for the skin, a delectable rich veritable feast of oils to plump up tired skin cells. Contains Shea butter, rooibos, organic baobab oil, sweet almond oil and wild harvested organic mafura butter.
Visit www.rainafrica.com