Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag

I have to admit, I hadn’t expected to be standing in a hotel bathroom having my face gently massaged by Trinny Woodall, the founder of Trinny London but here I was in a state of bliss. I mean, who doesn’t...

We're half way through Winter and if you're anything like me, this season has taken a toll on my skin. Perhaps it's all the outside walks and constant heating but it's been a tough slog when it comes to keep...

Australian superstar Delta Goodrem has launched her third fragrance, Destiny, following from the success of her first two fragrances, Delta and Destiny. The third fragrance, a delightful mix of mandarin mist,...

After the success of her first fragrance, Delta by Delta Goodrem, Australia's favourite songstress, Deltra Goodrem, has launched her second fragrance, Dream. A sensuous fragrance that opens with tempting top...

Known for their extraction facials and acne treatment, Shine Skin and Body has established a reputation for being the place to get these treatments done as well as being a go-to for all your beauty needs. The...

Youth to the People, US based natural anti-aging skincare brand has launched exclusively into Sephora Australia. The brand focuses on making natural anti-aging skin care products powered by superfoods and...

Skincare brand ARCONA is known and respected for its high quality, luxury formulations under the guidance of ARCONA's protegée Chanel Jenae. Working with a team of professionals whose expertise and commitment...

If you've never heard of Nudestix, then it's about time you do! The brand is an innovative take on beauty products that work fantastically and are easy to use because they're all in a stick format. Nudestix...

Working with one of the hottest beauty brands at one of the biggest weeks in fashion? Well that's what one of the talented make up artist's from the MECCA team got to do earlier this year with a once in a...

Keeping your hair healthy and looking great is generally a girl's top priority, but how often do we think about keeping our scalp in tip top shape as well? Well, our friends at Kérastase Paris recently...

Season 10 of Australia's Next Top Model has been hitting up our screens with some of Australia's hottest undiscovered modelling talent. This week the girl's were given the opportunity to participate in the...

Deciem. If you haven't heard of them, then you certainly will as the company expands their presence in Australia. A company with a range of good beauty brands, Deciem is founded on the principle of doing...

Shu Uemura Art of Hair celebrates its intrinsic link to art and beauty with the highly anticipated launch of its LIMITED EDITION ART SERIES 2.0 collaboration – an inspired partnership with three exceptional...

Infused with exquisite fine fragrance oils, Lumira's luxury range of lifestyle essentials are a wonderful reminder of the power of scent and how beautiful objects can make a difference to our lives....

  The Base Collective is a new player in the skincare market and it's origins are based right here in Melbourne. The brand has two great products in its range, The Hand Wash and The Milk, made...

Real Housewives of Melbourne star and powerhouse barrister Gina Liano launched her new fragrance, Gina by Gina Liano, a fresh yet seductive fragrance for the stylishly strong woman. The fragrance...

The biggest names in Australian beauty will come together for the inaugural innovation event series, Architects of Beauty, held at Highpoint from Friday 6 May until Sunday 22 May, 2016.  Designed to inspire...

derma e has a commitment of offering skin friendly, ecofriendly and highly effective natural skin care. It's vegan, 100% free of environmentally toxic microbeads and micro plastic and is cruelty free....

You might not have heard of Liz Kelsh but you would have definitely seen her work. With over 20 years of experience in the make up industry, Liz has captured the hearts of a long and worthy list of celebrity...

The 2016 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix hits Melbourne again this Thursday and this year, the official launch party, “Glamour On The Grid”  (formerly known as [email protected] at Crown) is taking trackside...

  Congratulations on being the Yellowglen Terrace Adelaide Cup ambassador! What has it been like so far and what are you most looking forward to being ambassador?  Thank you so much. I’m so...

Best-selling authors and internationally recognised "Beauty Myth Busters", Paula Begoun, Bryan Barron and Desiree Stordahl have just launched a new book, The Best Skin Of Your Life Starts Here, offering sound...

Bringing together technology and beauty together is something James Vivian has done with the Cosmeceutical Curator, an online clinic to help bridge the gap between consumer and clinic. We caught up with James...

There’s a better way to get that golden glow this summer. Fake it with safer bronzers and sunless tanners that are faster and can achieve results that are just as beautiful as the real deal. Couturing caught...

Everyone has a skin story. My skin story really begins in my mid teens. I grew up blissfully unaware of everything to do with beauty. A combination of being a bit of a tomboy and having a mother that...

Beauty EDU and David Jones have partnered to create a beauty education course like no other, with the launch of a state-of-the-art Beauty EDU campus inside David Jones’ new look Eastland store. Beauty EDU...

Australia's number one selling natural skincare brand, Sukin, have partnered with local health expert Bianca Cheah. Most known as the founder and Manging Director of Sporteluxe.com, Bianca now adds this...

The hottest name in tanning is James Read. If you haven't heard of him, you may have actually seen his work. James is responsible for natural sun kissed looks on Ellie Goulding, Cara Delevigne, Rita Ora,...

When it comes to online beauty buying, it can be a daunting task. Sure, we all love the convenience of shopping from home, but without knowing exactly what you want, or being able to try before you buy, how do...

When it comes to online beauty buying, it can be a daunting task. Sure, we all love the convenience of shopping from home, but without knowing exactly what you want, or being able to try before you buy, how do...

Winter wreaking havoc on your skin regime? We sat down with Yasmin Najjar, founder of neoSKiN one of Victoria's most highly respected skin clinics. With a reputation for reliable, accessible and...

Australia's very own L'Oréal Paris ambassador, Megan Gale, has been announced as the face of the new L'Oréal Paris Hair Expertise range, a selection of sulphate free products enriched with botanical...

Hunter Lab is the newest brand in town for the modern man who wants to look after their skin. Made by men for men, it's an interesting addition to the beauty scene. We spoke to the founders of Hunter Lab to...

Last month Yves Saint Laurent international makeup director, Lloyd Simmonds, visited our shores as part of the launch of YSL Fusion Ink foundation. Responsible for Cara Delevingne's makeup looks and YSL beauty...

Lancôme's Australian makeup director, Lara Srokowski, has been very busy as of late. Between creating the beauty look for Daniel Avakian at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia to creating some of the...

Benefit Cosmetics' Global Beauty Authority, Annie Ford Danielson, visited Australia recently to help launch the Bold is Beautiful Project that supports local charities by donating $10 from every brow wax at...

It's hard to not think of Adore Beauty when we're looking for beauty products online. The site has become one of the best loved Beauty sites in Australia and this year it celebrates 15 years in the business....

She credited with changing the landscape of the makeup industry. When everyone was doing bright blue eye shadow in the 80's, Bobbi Brown was nailing neutrals, when the heavy makeup of the 90's came calling,...

The number 1 body moisturiser brand and household name in the United States, Jergens hit Australian shores last year giving us the range that is one of America's favourites since it launched in 1901....

She's not your average makeup brand spokeswoman, but then Ruby Rose is not your average woman. The Australian born creative made a whirlwind trip to Australia earlier this month as part of her role as an...

She is one of Australia's most successful modelling exports, but Jess Hart is more than just a pretty face. After spending many years in the makeup chair for some of the biggest fashion brands in the world,...

With her bronzed limbs and her choppy blonde bob, Lara Bingle is the ultimate beach babe. After the success of her swimwear line for Cotton On, it only seems fitting that her latest venture sees her release...

Every woman must have a good lipstick in their makeup bag. With just one swipe it can brighten your mood, take your makeup from a day to night look and give you that extra little bit of confidence you need to...

When it was announced that everyone's favourite It-Girl Gigi Hadid was the newest face of beauty giant Maybelline, we were more than a little excited here at Couturing headquarters. After interviewing the...

Jane Iredale has become synonymous with natural skincare and beauty. It's no wonder that it's become a cult brand with a range of mineral makeup that suits all types of skin. Known for its natural...

The name Eve Lom has become synonymous with top of the range skincare. It's the type of product that can transform your complexion, taking it from dull and lifeless, to luminous and radiant. Once you start...

Earlier this week, Model Co Cosmetics unveiled its new range of natural skincare featuring an all encompassing range of products for all your skincare needs. The launch of the new skincare range featured the...

Collaborating with names such as Inez van Lamsweerde, Patrick Demarchelier, Mario Testino and Karl Lagerfeld and travelling the world to do campaigns for magazines and brands such as Fendi and Chanel, Ellis...

Hair trends fade in and out like the seasons, and now Winter is here, we wonder what to do with our locks? Well who better to ask than renown hair stylist Greg Conrad from Conrad Mace Salon. When I...

W Retreat and Spa Bali Seminyak has hosted celebrity facialist Su Man Hsu at its award winning AWAY Spa this month. As the facialist for celebrities such as Anne Hathaway, Frieda Pinto and Sienna Miller,...

If you haven't heard about Nourished Life then you won't know about the amazing site that is the go-to for organic skincare, natural makeup and information on healthy living. The site was founded by mum...

Looking after your best asset, your skin, is a lifelong pursuit for some. Skincare is something that should be introduced during your teenage years and carried throughout the rest of your life. Education...

Made popular in the stylish city of LA, blow dry bars have become all the rage for the women of Los Angeles. The Blowout Bar in Toorak have now brought the exciting concept to the streets of Melbourne,...

Couturing sat down with Go-To Skincare founder Zoe Foster Blake to discuss the inspiration behind the Go-To range and how it developed from idea to reality. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT GO-TO...

One of the most interesting things I have observed in my role at Couturing, is the way that the Beauty industry keeps evolving and is one that sustains a level of continuing growth through tough and good...

It's been a year since the brand ELEVEN Australia launched its complete range of 16 haircare products, and what a year it's been for the brand. ELEVEN's growing popularity over the last year has been...

Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival’s Grand Showcase featuring Camilla was brought to life with L’Oreal Paris and L’Oreal Professionnel on scene to deliver the eclectic combination of glamorous...

We headed backstage to catch a glimpse at the creative L’Oréal team behind VAMFF Runway 3 Presented by Frankie. CLICK HERE TO SEE COUTURING'S COVERAGE OF THE RUNWAY HAIR BY L'OREAL...

Couturing heads backstage at Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival 2014’s Runway 2 presented by InStyle to check out all the beauty looks behind the show. HAIR BY L'OREAL...

VAMFF has kicked off and we headed backstage to catch all the action with L'Oreal Paris Make-up Director, Elsa Morgan, and L'Oreal Professionnel Hair Directors, Catarina Di Biase and Brad Ngata, for Runway...

Couturing catches up with actress Gretal Scarlett, who is currently starring as Sandy in Grease - The Musical, to chat about what's in her makeup bag and her skincare regime as she performs live on stage...

One of the biggest bloggers in the world, the gorgeous Nicole Warne, aka Gary Pepper Girl isn't short of an offer to front a campaign. She's worked with some of the biggest brands in the world, including...

Recently, I sat down with Bridget Culliney, founder of specialist threading salon Brow Theory, to chat about everything brow-related. I've always been a firm believer that perfect brows are a must for...

I’m proud to say I am makeup obsessed. I’ll spend hours in cosmetic stores, trying on different products, learning how to apply mineral foundation, achieve the perfect smoky eye and find the right colour...

Couturing's Editor-In-Chief, Lisa Teh, takes us through her makeup bag and the favourite products that she can't live without.   Perfume I generally favor fresh, fruity scents. Marc Jacobs...

A new generation of skincare is changing the way we think about our skin and the planet.   Organics have come a long way since the late 60's brought on the ‘natural beauty’ trend. But this...

Founder of INDA Organics, Teisha Lowry is more than a pretty face. After starting out as a model, Lowry soon turned her passion for natural ingredients into a business, creating her own line of certified...

During Spring Racing season it's easy to focus on your outfit and forget that your makeup needs to be applied properly to keep you looking fresh all day! Couturing sought the expertise of makeup guru and...

I've always found it very interesting to see what other people have in their make up bags, what are their go-to products and what products they think are good! Many of us are influenced by our friends, but...

With lots of make-up brands on the market, it's difficult to find a product which will get you through each day and special events, without smudging and making you look flat. What better product to turn to...

Make-up is one of the important elements which ties together a runway look during fashion week. Like fashion trends, there are key make-up looks each season. Couturing interviews Maybelline NY Make-Up...