Beauty

WIN: AN ELEVEN AUSTRALIA GIFT SET TO CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF AUSTRALIAN STYLE

March 28, 2017

Competition, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Great style starts with great hair, and to celebrate the release of Australian Style: The Who’s Who of Fashion, we’ve teamed up with hair care gurus Eleven Australia to give away a gorgeous bundle of...

HOW TO: NATURAL NO-MAKEUP LOOK TUTORIAL

Sarah Kensington

March 22, 2017

Beauty, Features

Here at the Couturing office, we are crazy beauty fans and regularly compare notes on what product is a must-have, and what should be left on the shelf. As much as we love a full face of makeup, there are...

BEAUTY NEWS: JOHN FRIEDA SHEER BLONDE BRILLIANTLY BRIGHTER COLLECTION AND BOBBI BROWN’S NEW ART STICK LIQUID LIP

March 14, 2017

Beauty, Beauty News

John Frieda Sheer Blonde Brilliantly Brighter Collection Three products tat bring your blonde to life. The range increases the natural luminosity of blonde hair for a natural looking, perfectly blended...

HOW TO GET SMOOTH SKIN WITH ONE EASY PRODUCT

March 3, 2017

Beauty, Features, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Has your skin been feeling dry lately? From the moment we’re born, our skin begins to lose moisture. If you’re regularly exposing yourself to the sun, heating, cooling or harsh soaps, this make dry skin...

FRANK BODY LAUNCHES GLOW MASK

March 3, 2017

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Products, Skincare and Haircare

frank body has launched it's latest beauty cult product, a super quick, morning mask will give you the best O glow you’ll ever have. Pop it on your naked face for 5 minutes and experience an...

WHAT DO YOUR BROWS SAY? BENEFIT BROW TRANSLATOR UNCOVERING ALL YOUR BROW SECRETS

February 28, 2017

To many of us, the main purpose of our eyebrows is to keep sweat out of our eyes...but brows are actually more important than you might think! New research shows brows are the key to decoding...

YSL RELEASE VOLUPTE TINT-IN-BALM

February 20, 2017

Beauty, Products

YSL Beauté extends their pioneering work into hybrid formulations with the new Volupte Tint-In-Balm, sheer glowing colour that melds together nourishing care and instant colour. At the lip-shaped heart of the...

TOP LAST MINUTE BEAUTY GIFTS THIS VALENTINE’S DAY

February 10, 2017

Looking for a last minute gift for your Valentine? Here are some of our top last minute gifts for her. Miss Dior Absolutely Blooming Eau De Parfum The fresh, floral and musky fragrance for women. A...

ALL YOUR KEY BEAUTY SERVICES IN ONE PLACE AT BRAZILIAN BUTTERFLY

February 8, 2017

Beauty, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

When it comes to beauty services, I like to keep it simple. Simple, in that I can go to one place and get what I need done in one go. Life seems to just be moving faster than ever before so one place that I...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: GARNIER MICELLAR CLEANSING WATER IN OIL AND THE ORIGINAL BEAUTYBLENDER

January 30, 2017

Beauty, Tried and Tested

GARNIER MICELLAR CLEANSING WATER IN OIL Who said oil and water don't mix? Garnier's new Micellar Cleansing Water in Oil proves that two liquids that don't generally belong together, actually work to...

WIN: THE 4AM SET MUD MASK FROM 10&CO (valued at $48)

January 24, 2017

Beauty, Competition, Features

Need something to refresh your skin after the holiday period? Our friends at 10 & Co have just the product for you! All natural, and made with a special combination of Dead Sea mineral mud. Australian...

BEAUTY NEWS: OPI FIJI COLLECTION; MAX FACTOR NEW SHADES OF MASTERPIECE HIGH PRECISION EYELINER

January 16, 2017

Beauty, Beauty News

OPI FIJI COLLECTION From lush flora and exotic birds to tranquil seas and soft palm-lined sands, Fiji is a picturesque dream destination like no other. The islands' lush, unspoiled natural landscape filled...

REVIEW: OCINIUM SKINCARE

January 15, 2017

Beauty, Features, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Ocinium founder, Cassandra Hilton has used her passion and background in Naturopathy, Herbal Medicine and Nutritional and Environmental Medicine to create a high performing range of organic cosmeceuticals....

BEAUTY NEWS: MAC x CAITLYN JENNER

January 10, 2017

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Products

M.A.C X CAITLYN JENNER Caitlyn Jenner has fearlessly shared her transition with the world, and her new M.A.C Collection continues that mission by proudly championing all ages, all races and all sexes....

TOO FACED SWEET PEACH COLLECTION SPECIAL PRE-LAUNCH AT HIGHPOINT THIS SATURDAY 7 JANUARY

January 2, 2017

Beauty, Beauty Event, Beauty News, Products

MECCA beauty junkies will have the chance to shop the new Too Faced Sweet Peach Collection before its official launch date, as part of a global pre-sale event on Saturday January 7, 2017. The...

THE BODY SHOP’S ‘WILDEST CHRISTMAS EVER’ DRIVES MORE THAN JUST PRESENTS THIS FESTIVE SEASON

December 7, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Features

This Christmas The Body Shop's Wildest Christmas Ever campaign is encouraging Christmas Shoppers to not only purchase some amazing products but at the same time help protect endangered orangutans,...

FRANK BODY BABE ISLAND KIT AND NEW COCONUT BODY BALM

November 27, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Products, Skincare and Haircare

You know it's Summer when frank body release something that is just perfect for skin this season. The newest product, Coconut Body Balm ($24.95) will leave your body smooth and glory. Together with the Coconut...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: CLARISONIC MIA FIT, THE SKINCARE ACCESSORY YOU NEED

November 25, 2016

Beauty, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested, Uncategorized

When it comes to beauty, I take my skin care seriously. After all, with a mantra that prevention is better than cure, my focus is on ensuring that I take care of my skin to ensure it's well protected, well...

M.A.C MARIAH CAREY

November 22, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns

The elusive chanteuse and “songbird supreme” is back! Mariah Carey has dazzled us with her smash hits and timeless contributions to music for decades and now brings her impeccable glamour to an iconic...

HAILEY BALDWIN FOR MODELCO AT MECCA MAXIMA

November 16, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Products

Beauty junkies, mark November 22 on your calendars because the limited edition Hailey Baldwin for ModelCo collection is set to launch in-store and online at Mecca Maxima! The 22 piece colour range...

MECCA X PIP & POP

November 14, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns

In 2015, MECCA combined their love for art with their commitment to supporting emerging talent in a unique collaboration with young Australian artist, Clare Ellison Jakes to...

L’OREAL PARIS LAUNCH MAKEUP GENIUS 2.0

November 9, 2016

Beauty, Beauty News

Get virtually made up with the L’Oréal Paris Makeup Genius 2.0. The first ever virtual makeup simulator has been given a boost with a new version of the innovative and very useful app. Since its...

BEAUTY NEWS: CHLOE MORELLO X CIATE LONDON AT MECCA, LUMIRA PERFUME OILS AND MATRIX RELEASE STYLE LINK MINERALS

November 4, 2016

Beauty, Beauty News

CHLOE MORELLO X CIATE LONDON AT MECCA Beauty junkies rejoice! Chloe Morello, one of Australia's favourite beauty gurus, has joined forces with Ciaté London to deliver a killer collection of her...

REJUVENATE YOUR SKIN WITH NIOD

November 2, 2016

Beauty, Products, Tried and Tested

NIOD skincare has arrived in Australia! As one of the brands in the DECIEM group, NIOD - Non Invasive Options in Dema Science - represents DECIEM's philosophy of abnormal beauty brands that go beyond the...

OUR FAVOURITE CUP DAY LOOK

October 31, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Event, Get The Look

Melbourne Cup Day is the time to shine! The day brings colour to the track and we've picked the beauty look from the Kookai SS16/17 runway that would suit bright (and dark) colour dresses. Napoleon...

OUR FAVOURITE DERBY DAY LOOK

October 28, 2016

Beauty, Get The Look

Derby Day is this Saturday and we've picked our favourite look that will help you complete your outfit for the big day! We've picked the beauty look by Mecca from Melbourne Spring Fashion Week that is a...

KERASTASE PARIS CREATES THE L’INCROYABLE BLOW DRY

October 24, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Introducing a game-changing concept to the world of hair styling, Kérastase Paris has launched the new reworkable heat lotion, L’INCROYABLE BLOWDRY. This incredible blowdry cream provides optimal...

MECCA MAXIMA LAUNCHES ITS BIGGEST STORE WHEN CHADSTONE OPENS ITS NEW PRECINCT THIS THURSDAY 13 OCTOBER

October 10, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Event, Beauty News

Beauty junkies across Melbourne are gearing up for the launch of the biggest Mecca Maxima store ever, with the impressive 400 square metre large-format space set to provide a beauty-full new and interactive...

MARC JACOBS RELEASES DIVINE DECADENCE

October 7, 2016

Beauty, Products

The rich fashioned Marc Jacobs fragrance, Decadence, achieved worldwide recognition and success, and catapulted Marc Jacobs Fragrances to a new level of luxury. Now, Marc Jacobs Divine Decadence inspires that...

BEAUTY NEWS: SHU UEMURA LIMITED EDITION TOKYO DOLL PALETTE, LANCOME’S NEW MAKEUP CUSHIONS AND BIORE

October 3, 2016

Beauty, Beauty News, Products

shu uemura RELEASE LIMITED EDITION TOKYO DOLL EYE AND CHEEK PALETTE shu uemura introduces a new limited edition Toyko Doll Eye and Cheek Palette ($128). With 10 easy-to-use shades that create two Tokyo...

ANTM’S JORDAN SHINES AS THE NEW COLGATE OPTIC WHITE AMBASSADOR, WE SHED LIGHT ON HER BEAUTY REGIME

September 29, 2016

Beauty, Features, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag

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...

MARGOT ROBBIE IS THE FACE OF CALVIN KLEIN DEEP EUPHORIA

September 26, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Features, Products

deep euphoria is the new fragrance by Calvin Klein and one of Australia's hottest exports fronts the new global campaign. The talented Margot Robbie, in a powerful new global campaign, projects...

FRANK BODY MOVES INTO MECCA

September 21, 2016

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

After three years of trade via their e-commerce store, Australian coffee skincare company, frank body will launch its first ever retail partnership this month, with fellow Melbourne beauty empire,...

HAIR CONTOURING, CUSTOM COLOUR TO ENHANCE YOUR FACE SHAPE WITH L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL

September 15, 2016

Beauty, Skincare and Haircare, Trends, Tried and Tested, Uncategorized

Everyone is talking about contouring. Face contouring, tan contouring and now we're talking Hair Contouring. One of the biggest colour trends for 2016, Hair Contouring makes your hair the newest canvas in town...

SEPHORA ANNOUNCES SECOND MELBOURNE STORE AT CHADSTONE!

September 13, 2016

Beauty, Beauty News

SEPHORA Australia announced today that it will open its sixth Australian store at Chadstone Shopping Centre, The Fashion Capital, in October 2016. With this launch, the beauty giant, owned by LVMH, will...

PEP UP SPRING SKIN WITH FRANK BODY

September 12, 2016

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Uncategorized

frank body's new Fit Kit combines minty fresh Peppermint Coffee Scrub and super balmy Body Balm, for the perfect post sweat-sesh skin saviour. The perfect addition this Spring. There are many things that...

DECIEM, AN ABNORMAL BEAUTY COMPANY. OUR CHAT WITH CO CEO NICOLA KILNER

September 6, 2016

Beauty, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag, Uncategorized

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...

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY MSFW16: URBAN BLOOM RUNWAY AND CONTEMPORARY RUNWAY

September 5, 2016

Beauty, Get The Look

URBAN BLOOM RUNWAY The Urban Bloom runway showcased a simple yet subtly elegant beauty look for both face and makeup to accompany pieces from leading designers including Akira, alice McCALL, Cose Ipanema,...

MSFW16 BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: OPENING GALA

September 2, 2016

Beauty, Get The Look

The Opening Gala of Melbourne Spring Fashion Week 2016 was a stunning show of beautiful designs from local and international designers. The beauty look was sophisticated and opulent. We spoke with the team at...

MSFW16 BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: EMPORIUM RUNWAY AND EMERGING RUNWAY WITH MECCA

September 1, 2016

Beauty, Get The Look

Melbourne Spring Fashion Week 2016 kicked off with a stunning showing at Emporium Melbourne featuring a wonderful range of styles that will be roaming the streets once the sun comes out! We got the lowdown on...

TOP 10 BEAUTY & LIFESTYLE GIFTS FOR DAD THIS FATHER’S DAY

August 30, 2016

Beauty, Gift Guide, Lifestyle, Men

Yes Father's Day is this Sunday and if you haven't picked up a gift don't stress. We've picked our Top 10 gifts for Dad to help you find the perfect gift for the perfect dad! Wynns Coonawarra new...

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MYER SPRING/SUMMER 2016

August 29, 2016

Beauty, Get The Look, Trends

Myer launched its Spring/Summer 2016 collection at Sydney's Barangaroo showcasing the hottest trends for the upcoming seasons. YSL created two beautiful makeup looks for the show whilst KEVIN.MURPHY...

BEHIND THE ART OF SHU UEMURA LIMITED EDITION ART SERIES COLLECTION

August 26, 2016

Beauty, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag

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...

GET THE RIGHT BEAUTY FOR YOU AT MECCA

August 19, 2016

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

We all know that Mecca is a treasure trove of all your beauty needs and with the launch of the new Mecca at Myer Melbourne, you'd be hard pressed not to find what your looking for. Mecca at Myer Melbourne...

LIPTEMBER – SUPPORTING WOMEN’S MENTAL HEALTH THIS SEPTEMBER

August 16, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns

Committed to raising much needed funds and awareness for women’s mental health, Liptember is excited to announce their 2016 campaign. Throughout the month of September, women are encouraged to...

MAINTAINING HEALTHY HAIR WHEN USING STYLING TOOLS, TOP TIPS FROM CLOUD NINE

August 15, 2016

Beauty, Get The Look, Skincare and Haircare

This Winter has left my hair feeling just a bit average. Frequent use of styling tools in addition to the natural enemy of great hair - wind, rain and dryness from heating - has left my hair feeling a bit...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: BENEFIT BROWS, STILA AQUA GLOW SERUM FOUNDATION AND SHU UEMURA ART OF HAIR STRAIGHTFORWARD

August 12, 2016

Beauty, Tried and Tested

BENEFIT COSMETICS GOOF PROOF BROW PENCIL Benefit Cosmetics released its new range of tools to help you create the perfect brow and I couldn't wait to get my hands on...

BEAUTY NEWS: MODEL CO’S TAN-TOX COFFEE BODY SCRUB, L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL HAIR TOUCH UP AND SHU UEMURA ART OF HAIR ART SERIES 2

August 8, 2016

Beauty, Beauty News, Uncategorized

MODEL CO'S TAN-TOX COFFEE BODY SCRUB Scrub away Winter skin to reveal brighter, younger skin cells by regularly exfoliating using ModelCo Tan-Tox Coffee Body Scrub (rrp $15) all over your body for a...

LUMIRA, TAKING SCENT TO NEW HEIGHTS

August 5, 2016

Beauty, Features, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag, Products

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....

MISS DIOR RELEASE ABSOLUTELY BLOOMING

August 2, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns

The delicious new fragrance from Dior is Miss Dior Absolutely Blooming, a floral, sensual and delicious composition. Dior Perfumer-Creator, Francois Demachy revisits the theme of floral delight and...

REDKEN RELEASE NEW VOLUME COLLECTION WITH AMBER LE BON THE FACE OF THE NEW RANGE

August 1, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Products, Skincare and Haircare

REDKEN 5TH AVENUE NYC muse, model and style icon, Amber Le Bon, is the face of two new game-changing VOLUME Collections that will give the choice to Go Big or Go Beachy #GOBIGORGOBEACHY. The volume...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: L’OREAL PARIS MAGIC RETOUCH, MAYBELLINE NEW YORK VIVID MATTE LIQUID LIP COLOUR, NUXE MULTI PURPOSE OIL

July 28, 2016

Beauty, Products, Tried and Tested

L'OREAL PARIS MAGIC RETOUCH Getting to the hairdressers to get your hair touched up can sometimes be hard! So I was especially pleased to find this nifty product which is easy to use and effective....

GHD PARTNERS WITH ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS: THE MOVIE

July 25, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Get The Look

Ab Fab, the cult favourite is back on our screens this August hitting cinemas with Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie on the 4th of August taking us on a hilarious journey with two of our favourite...

GET ‘BEAUTY-FULL’ AT MECCA’S AMAZING NEW LOOK STORE AT MYER MELBOURNE CITY

July 22, 2016

Beauty, Beauty News, Features

Beauty aficionado's listen up! MECCA is set to unveil a new look MECCA beauty space within the Myer Melbourne Bourke Street store tomorrow Saturday 23rd July, with the major refurbishment to showcase the...

BEAUTY NEWS: LUMIRA X THE COOL HUNTER, CLARISONIC RELEASE MIA FIT AND BEECHWORTH HONEY BEAUTY

July 19, 2016

Beauty, Beauty News

LUMIRA X THE COOL HUNTER In what can only be described as a match made in design heaven, this month will see the launch of a collaboration between luxury lifestyle brand, Lumira and Melbourne’s...

BENEFIT’S NEW BROW COLLECTION

July 18, 2016

Beauty, Products

Benefit Cosmetics launches its new Brow Collection this Friday, 22 July 2016 with 9 easy to use brow products that will help every girl the confidence to be her brow expert, solver her brow dilemmas...

BEAUTY NEWS: NYX PRICELINE GRAND OPENING 16 JULY, BENEFIT X SARAH ALLEN, LANCOME’S NEW FACE TAYLOR HILL

July 15, 2016

Beauty, Beauty News

NYX PRICELINE GRAND OPENING THIS SATURDAY 16 JULY The cult favourite makeup brand with unique products that cater to the new generation of makeup junkies, NYX Professional Makeup is set to launch...

CHANTELLE X JADE MAKEUP MASTERCLASSES – LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS

July 11, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Event

Chantelle Baker and Jade Kisnorbo join forces for Make up master classes for two nights in July. Known for their work in the makeup and hair world, they have worked with some of Australia's elite include...

3INA – A BOLD NEW APPROACH TO BEAUTY

July 8, 2016

Beauty, Brand Profiles

If you've never heard of 3INA then you will be hearing a lot more of this unique brand, turning the beauty industry on its head and delivering beauty at affordable prices without compromising on...

A VERY FRANK GUIDE TO MAKING INTERNATIONAL KISSING DAY THE PERFECT DAY

July 6, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Event, Skincare and Haircare

Today is International Kissing Day. frank from frank body has given us some tips to make sure you're kissing like a pro on this international celebration of pashing! frank suggests that before you...

BEAUTY NEWS: VIKTOR & ROLF CELEBRATE RELAUNCH OF FLOWERBOMB, PALMOLIVE RELEASES OIL INFUSIONS RANGE & REDKEN CURVACEOUS

July 4, 2016

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Uncategorized

VIKTOR AND ROLF CELEBRATE RELAUNCH OF FLOWERBOMB For the first time in 10 year VIKTOR & ROLF are brinign the visual to life. The new digital film for the relaunch of the beautiful Flowerbomb...

SWISSE SKINCARE RELEASES INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS FOR FACE AND BODY

June 29, 2016

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Swisse Skincare is leading the innovation around natural skincare - introducing five new products into its popular face and body range. Swisse, who believe using natural products containing...

KIEHL’S X THE AUSTRALIAN CHILDREN’S MUSIC FOUNDATION LIMITED EDITION ULTRA FACIAL CREAM

June 27, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Uncategorized

Kiehl's has always had a strong tie to the community, right from the very beginning when it was a small apocathery in NYC. The Mission of Kiehl’s embodies the importance of giving back to the communities in...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: KIEHL’S MASQUE, DERMALOGICA PRIMER, SKINSTITUT MULTI-ACTIVE MIST, PHILOSOPHY TURBO BOOSTER

June 24, 2016

Beauty, Tried and Tested

Winter has well and truly arrived, bringing wind, rain and plunging temperatures. So it's definitely time to take stock of your skincare regime and give it a bit of a pep up to make sure that your skin stays...

GLASSHOUSE FRAGRANCE LAUNCHES NEW A/W16 COLLECTION JUST IN TIME FOR WINTER

June 22, 2016

Beauty, Home, Lifestyle, Products

Glasshouse Fragrances have launched their beautiful new scents for this season bringing a scent of seduction. “There is a touch of cool in the air, and lush green leaves wither to scarlet and gold. The...

MARC JACOBS MAKES A SPLASH WITH LIMITED EDITION FRAGRANCE

June 20, 2016

Beauty, Beauty News, Products

Inspired by the original Marc Jacobs SPLASH collections, four crisp limited edition fragrances bring a splash of the indulgent yet light hearted spirit of Marc in sleep, square bottles. Each splash comes in a...

BEAUTY NEWS: L’OREAL PARIS MAGIC RETOUCH AND REDKEN PILLOW PROOF BLOW DRY EXPRESS TREATMENT PRIMER

June 17, 2016

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

L'OREAL PARIS MAGIC RETOUCH INSTANT ROOT CONCEALER SPRAY L’Oréal Paris has launched the new Magic Retouch, their first instant root concealer. Women are now 3 seconds away from flawless...

Q&A: THE BASE COLLECTIVE, A NEW NAME IN SKINCARE

June 16, 2016

Beauty, Brand Profiles, Features, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag, Skincare and Haircare

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...

THINK PINK WITH L’OREAL PARIS COLOUR RICHE COLLECTION

June 10, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Products

Winter has gotten a whole lot brighter with the release of L’Oréal Paris' new Colour Riche Collection Exclusive Pinks, a collection a sophisticated and tailor made powdered pinks that will leave every...

BEAUTY NEWS: BOBBI BROWN’S NEW LONG-WEAR EYE COLLECTION, DERMALOGICA’S NEW ULTRA CALMING SKIN RANGE, ELEVEN AUSTRALIA I WANT BODY VOLUME SPRAY

June 8, 2016

Beauty, Beauty News

BOBBI BROWN LAUNCH NEW LONG-WEAR EYE COLLECTION Bobbi Brown introduces the Long-Wear Eye Collection, featuring all-new and best-selling essentials that stay put. Featuring a brand new Long-Wear Brow Gel...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: LANCÔME JUICY SHAKER, L’OREAL PARIS FALSE LASH SUPERSTAR MASCARA AND SUPERSTAR LINER

June 6, 2016

Beauty, Products, Tried and Tested

Brighten up your Winter with some new makeup! I've been spending some quality time testing out some fab products that I'm excited to share with you! Here are the first of a few product I am in love with right...

GIVE YOUR HAIR A DOSE OF FUSIO DOSE BY KERASTASE

June 3, 2016

Beauty, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

This winter take the time to treat your hair. I mean we treat our face to a facial to maintain a beautiful visage. I thought I'd get a head start this season by booking into Raki's on Collins Street to treat...

WORK IT AND OWN IT WITH NAPOLEON PERDIS’ TOTAL BAE RANGE

May 30, 2016

Beauty, Products

Become a Total Bae with Napoleon Perdis' new Total Bae collection! The launch of the new range was held recently at Napoleon's head office where guests celebrated the new collection with an intimate meet and...

MBFWA16 – BACKSTAGE BEAUTY – HIGHLIGHTS FROM DAY 4 & 5

May 21, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Event, MBFWA

DANIEL AVAKIAN MAKEUP BY LANCOME Lancôme National Makeup Director, Lara Srokowski said "the makeup look designed for the show focuses on the effortless and chic trend of natural glowing skin...

MBFWA16 – BACKSTAGE BEAUTY DAY 3 HIGHLIGHTS

May 19, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Event, MBFWA

BY JOHNNY MAKEUP BY MAYBELLINE NEW YORK The By Johnny beauty look is inspired by the festival going, free spirited girl with dewy fresh skin, brushed up brows and soft pink, just been kissed...

MBFWA16 – BACKSTAGE BEAUTY – HIGHLIGHTS FROM DAY 2

May 17, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Event, Get The Look

One of the big highlights of Day 2 was the Misha Collection Resort 17 show featuring one of the world's hottest models of the moment, Bella Hadid. The day was filled with beautiful looks on and off the runway....

MBFWA16 BACKSTAGE BEAUTY – MATICEVSKI

May 15, 2016

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia 2016 kicked off with a bang today with Maticevski opening the week with an array of stunning gowns and a fashion forward collection. We went backstage to check out what...

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA 16 SNEAK PEEK WITH REDKEN AND DION LEE

May 15, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Event

Mercedes Benz Fashion week starts this evening with the first show. The week will showcase not only the very best fashions from Australian designers (and some special international guests) but will also...

GINA BY GINA LIANO, A NEW FRAGRANCE. OUR CHAT WITH THE GINA

May 10, 2016

Beauty, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag, Products

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...

CELEBRATING BRITISH ROSE BY THE BODY SHOP

Ghadeer El-Khub

May 6, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Event

The Body Shop celebrated the launch of their new fragrant line BRITISH ROSE and Couturing was there to bring you along and experience the new collection! Inspired by beautiful fragrant English rose...

MASTERING THE ART OF THE TEA CEREMONY WITH SHU UEMURA ART OF HAIR

May 5, 2016

Beauty, Uncategorized

The art of the perfect ceremony is something that the Japanese take very seriously. So it's not surprising that the ceremonies by Japanese brand Shu Uemuera Art of Hair follow a similar mantra. These...

BENEFIT’S BOLD IS BEAUTIFUL PROJECT FOR CHARITY

May 4, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Beauty Event

Bold Is Beautiful launched in 2015 to empower women and girls the world over to have big dreams and bold moves. Each country partners with local charities dedicated to fostering women’s empowerment...

ARCHITECTS OF BEAUTY: FRANK BODY TALK THE POWER OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN THE BEAUTY BUSINESS

May 3, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Event, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag

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...

KIEHL’S X GELATO MESSINA

April 29, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Event, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

New York skincare brand, Kiehl’s Since 1851, recently launched two new natured-powered masques: Turmeric & Cranberry Seed Energizing Radiance Masque for supercharging skin with instant radiance and,...

SKINSTITUT, THE NEW NAME TO KNOW IN COSMEDICAL SKINCARE

April 28, 2016

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

Making your way through the world of cosmedical skincare needn't be hard when you know a good brand. Skinstitut is a brand that I've recently discovered and it's been great to learn more about cosmedical...

2016 BEAUTY & LIFESTYLE MOTHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE

April 25, 2016

Beauty, Features, Products

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BEAUTY NEWS: BENEFIT RELEASE NEW HOOLA RANGE, JURLIQUE RELEASE ROSEWATER BALANCING MIST INTENSE DELUXE, MODEL CO HYDRO GLOW MIRACLE MASK

April 22, 2016

Beauty, Beauty News

BENEFIT RELEASE NEW HOOLA PRODUCTS FOR MAXIMUM BRONZING Award-winning Hoola matte bronzing powder has been a cult-fave since it launched over 15 years ago. Now this famously natural- looking...

NATURAL BEAUTY WITH DERMA E

April 20, 2016

Beauty, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag, Skincare and Haircare

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....

MISS VITALITY, BRINGING SCIENCE AND BEAUTY TOGETHER

April 18, 2016

Beauty, Skincare and Haircare

With so many brands of vitamins and health foods on the market sometimes it can get a bit confusing to pick what will make you feel good from the inside. And what if you want to find something that not only...

MASTERING THE ART OF MAKEUP WITH RAE MORRIS

Ghadeer El-Khub

April 15, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Event, Trends

The prestigious National Academy of Beauty is thrilled to launch a partnership with world-renowned makeup artist Rae Morris, in the newly created position of Creative Ambassador. Couturing attended the launch...

ESCAPE TO PARADISE WITH THE NEW AZORES COLLECTION BY ghd

April 13, 2016

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Uncategorized

ghd can help you escape to paradise with the new limited edition azores collection. Exclusively available for Autumn / Winter 2016, the ghd azores collection is three stylers in limited edition...

SHU UEMURA ART OF HAIR X MATCHA MAIDEN COLLABORATION

April 7, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Event, Skincare and Haircare

The beginning of a New Year presents an opportunity to revitalise the mind, body and hair, and now Shu Uemura Art of Hair is boosting all of these elements with the introduction of its limited...

SALLY HANSEN NEW AUGMENTED-REALITY NAIL POLISH TRY ON APP

April 5, 2016

Beauty, Beauty News, Products

Building on next-generation augmented reality technology, Sally Hansen is transforming the shopping experience with the new ManiMatch mobile app. Users can generate personalised-for-your-skin-tone...

LANOLIPS BEAUTY AMBASSADOR’S MONTANA COX AND NADIA FAIRFAX SHARE THEIR TOP BEAUTY TIPS

April 4, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Skincare and Haircare

Iconic Aussie beauties, Montana Cox and Fashion Blogger and Stylist Nadia Fairfax are starring in a social media campaign 'Aussie icons' with Australian beauty and skincare brand...

MANICARE X LIZ KELSH – TOP BEAUTY TIPS WITH CELEBRITY MAKEUP ARTIST LIZ KELSH

March 31, 2016

Beauty, Beauty News, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag, Products

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...

SALON LAUNCH FOR CREAM MELBOURNE: CELEBRATING 14 YEARS

Ghadeer El-Khub

March 29, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Event

The new CREAM Melbourne Salon isn’t your typical beauty shop, it’s a one-of-a-kind experience. Situated in the heart of Fitzroy at 296 Brunswick Street, this cutting-edge salon features eye-catching...

BEAUTY NEWS: THE BODY SHOP OILS OF LIFE SLEEPING CREAM, VALENTINA POUDRE FRAGRANCE, REDKEN LAUNCHES IN SALON EXPRESS COLOR SERVICE

March 21, 2016

Beauty, Beauty News, Uncategorized

THE BODY SHOP OILS OF LIFE INTENSELY REVITALISING SLEEPING CREAM The Intensely Revitalising Sleeping Cream is the newest edition to The Body Shop’s much loved Oils of Life range...

VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: RUNWAY 6 PRESENTED BY FRANKIE

March 18, 2016

Beauty, Get The Look, VAMFF

Priceline Makeup Director, Rae Morris created a look she named "Matte, matte and more matte" for Runway 6 presented by Frankie. Fashions on the runway were minimalist and focused on structure so...

VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 5 SHOP TIL YOU DROP

March 16, 2016

Beauty, Get The Look, Products, VAMFF

Premium Runway 5 presented some of the hottest fashions from designers including Shona Joy, Thurley, White Suede, Keepsake and Finders Keepers. The look, Night time winged eye, created by Rae...

GLAMOUR ON THE GRID WITH BRIT DAVIS, THE FACE OF THE 2016 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX

March 15, 2016

Beauty, Event, Fashion, Features, Interviews, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag, Lifestyle

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 GP@23 at Crown) is taking trackside...