Beauty

Shawn The Stylist on Redefining Blonde with Huephoria

With Huephoria, blonde becomes more than a colour. It becomes a signature, a discipline and a carefully considered expression of self, shaped by the eye of a stylist who understands the power of image.

Founded by Shawn Ntuli, widely known as Shawn The Stylist, Huephoria is built on lived experience. It is a response to years of experimentation, frustration and, ultimately, refinement. Before the brand, there was a deep observation of beauty in its most personal form.

 

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The Altruist Sunscreen Effect: Invisible, Effortless and Essential

Sun protection is one of those beauty steps that you do not think about deeply until you have to. For me, that moment came the more time I spent moving between shoots, events, and living a life that rarely keeps me indoors for long. Sunscreen became less of a nice-to-have and more of a non-negotiable. The challenge, however, has always been finding one that works with my skin tone, my makeup and my pace of life.

 

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Maybelline New York Ignites the Fast Lane with “SuperStay Vinyl Ink Racing” Collection and Exclusive Clicks South Africa Activations

Maybelline New York, the world’s leading cosmetics brand, is proud to announce the nationwide launch of the SuperStay Vinyl Ink Racing collection. Inspired by the high-octane world of motorsport and the surging “Cooltural” global trend where racing meets fashion and music, this collection is designed for the woman and individuals who live life in the fast lane.

 

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Runway Beauty Report: 7 Trends Worth Trying Right Now

If the Autumn/Winter 2026 runways in New York, Milan and London confirmed anything, it’s this: beauty is emotional again. There’s movement, mood and a quiet rebellion against overly filtered perfection. From gothic lips to barely-there skin, the season delivered looks that feel directional but still wearable. Here are seven beauty trends spotted on the runways that you can genuinely try if you want to stay ahead of the curve.

 

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The Local Glow-Up: South African Skincare Brands You Should Know

From indigenous botanicals to clinic-grade formulations, these homegrown brands are proving that South African skincare is as effective as it is celebrated.

South African beauty consumers are no longer treating local skincare as a backup option. What was once overshadowed by international prestige has steadily grown into a confident industry of its own, with homegrown brands offering formulas that feel relevant, considered, and rooted in the realities of local skin.

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All the Valentine’s Day Makeup Inspiration You’ll Need (Whatever Your Plans)

Valentine’s Day may be circled on the calendar as just one day, but let’s be honest, February has a way of stretching the romance. Between Galentine’s dinners, date nights, solo self-love moments, and those last-minute “just one drink” plans, there’s no shortage of excuses to lean into a little extra glam. And what better way to do it than with makeup that feels playful, confident, and very on theme?

 

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