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Jan 15, 2025 | 
yourluxury.africa | Ingrid Wood
The Special Edition is our third annual celebration, and is one in which we celebrate the extraordinary – where rarity, precision, and beauty converge in watches and jewels. Each piece and experience featured in this issue represents more than aesthetics; they are marvels of artistry, innovation, and dedication to a craft perfected over generations – a testament to the passion of artisans who have spent countless hours refining their skills.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
yourluxury.africa | Ingrid Wood
Not sure what to pack in your cosmetics bag? These multitasking favourites are our go-to picks this summer. Light and hydrating, the Neutrogena Hydro Boost range is a great solution for beach skin as it addresses hydration and protection. The products in the range are infused with hyaluronic acid, known for its ability to retain moisture, and niacinamide, which improves skin texture and tone.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
yourluxury.africa | Ingrid Wood
Celebrated for her transformative approach to achieving radiant, healthy skin, Nathalie Eleni’s expertise has made her a go-to name in the beauty industry, frequently sought after for red-carpet prep and high-profile events. Her signature Get the Glow facial combines mini massage techniques to simulate circulation with deep cleansing, gentle exfoliation and nourishing products (use what you have in your beauty arsenal).
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
yourluxury.africa | Ingrid Wood
Imagine standing 15 metres from two male cheetahs feeding on a young oryx. Then, circling back on foot through a thicket, heart racing, to view a black rhino – notorious for their aggressive behaviour – from a safer vantage point. Or sleeping under the stars with only a mosquito net separating you from the elements, hearing lions in the distance. How about lazing in a pool with a view of the still Karoo landscape with an absence of electronics, thanks to a mostly Wi-Fi-free zone?
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Dec 13, 2024 | 
yourluxury.africa | Ingrid Wood
“Welcome to Miami…” I couldn’t get the song by Will Smith out of my head as I headed from South Beach, Miami to the vibrant Design District, a neighbourhood dedicated to design, architecture, luxury boutiques and dining experiences. It’s a place where creativity and innovation intersect and the perfect location for a brand like Lexus – renowned for its blend of future-forward technology and artisanal craftsmanship – unveiled a transformative experience.
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Dec 12, 2024 | 
yourluxury.africa | Ingrid Wood
Whether you’re shopping for your nearest and dearest, need a gift for someone you don’t know too well or searching for stocking fillers, a beauty box with cute minis, travel sizes or limited editions is the smartest way to shop. This is why:Finding the perfect gift can feel like a guessing game, but a curated beauty box filled with an assortment of skincare and makeup goodies is the ultimate solution to gifting stress, removing decision fatigue.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
yourluxury.africa | Ingrid Wood
Many people may be familiar with the famous Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil Spray, the cult product that can be used on the face, body, and hair (one bottle is sold around the world every 11 seconds). But there is a lot more to the French skincare brand. In addition to creating luxuriously sensorial products (we are addicted to the scents), Nuxe combines the best ingredients from nature with scientific innovation, so they are super effective, too.
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
yourluxury.africa | Ingrid Wood
I Want Choo Le Parfum by Jimmy ChooThe amber floral woody perfume combines white flowers and woody notes for a sensuous scent that will set the scene for a night out. Think vibrant top notes of pear, golden gardenia and blackberry, a warm heart of jasmine, creamy patchouli and ambrette, a base notes of moss amber, sandalwood and praline. The statement gold bottle with the JC monogram comes in a shimmering gold box – so no need to wrap this pretty stocking filler for her. R2 799 for 100ml.
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Nov 8, 2024 | 
firstrand.co.za | Ingrid Wood
Now known as The Dakar, the first Paris To Dakar Rally was held in 1978. The world-famous endurance rally,
recognised as the most gruelling off-road motorsport event in the world, has a fascinating history and its inception has been
described as “something of a happy accident”.
Despite the ordeal of getting lost in the Ténéré desert while competing in the Cote-Cote Abidjan-Nice rally in 1975, Thierry
Sabine decided that the desert would be the perfect location for a regular rally.
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Oct 31, 2024 | 
yourluxury.africa | Ingrid Wood
We have all heard about the benefits of beauty sleep. It was not just a ruse by our mothers to get the kids to go to bed at a decent hour (although I do find myself sharing this nugget with my young adult daughter). There is real evidence that your skin uses downtime during slumber to heal itself from the day’s damage and re-energise in preparation for the next day. Skin, like your body, has a circadian rhythm (the natural 24-hour cycle that guides all living creatures).
