Beauty

When it comes to skincare and beauty, I must admit I was a little late to the party. Throughout school, I never wore makeup (something that really showed in my terrible formal photos which I hope never...

  She’s a global symbol of friendship and fun. She made cuteness a culture in Japan and a fashion imperative everywhere. Hello Kitty® is a pop icon with fans ranging from four to forever,...

It's getting hot out there and with only a few days left before we officially mark the start of my favourite season, Summer!  It means spending more time outside with friends and family at BBQs and...

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...

Spring has well and truly sprung and Summer is around the corner, so  it’s time to bring out the brighter shades for these warmer months. From a subtle tint to a bright pop of colour, here are 5 lip...

Introducing ZOFORI elixer, Australia’s newest natural skincare brand. Harnessing the  benefits from ingredients native to the gorgeous island of Crete, ZOFORI elixer effectively targets all skin-related...

Nip + Fab is a fabulous skincare and body care range founded by Maria Hatzistefanis (founder of Rodial) which is accessible, affordable and effective. Designed to deliver targeted treatments for the face and...

frank body has released a delicious duo of products that are great for your lips! A natural, caffeinated duo that gently buffs away dry skin and smoothes lips to reveal a soft, supple pout. Using...

Innovative design, state-of-the-art services and exclusive brands offer the ultimate beauty experience at Melbourne Central, the heart of Melbourne’s CBD shopping precinct SEPHORA will open its first...

With so many on the market, finding the right haircare products can be an overwhelming task. From sulphate-free to organic, where do you even begin? We test out Natura Siberica, an organic beauty brand sourced...

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...

Couturing has rounded up the best beauty looks straight off the Spring/Summer 16 Runway. With looks from Paris, New York, Milan and London Fashion Week, we have the tips and tricks to recreate some of the...

  This holiday season, you can give the perfect gift and also help a great cause by purchasing the Heart of Gold duo from Mecca who are donating 100% of the proceeds from this beautiful set to The...

Matte lips have been one of the top beauty trends as of late and there’s good reason why. They don’t transfer like creamy lipsticks often do, your hair won’t stick to them and a longer-wearing formula...

Tilley Soaps Australia, the country’s oldest and leading manufacturer in soaps and perfumery is celebrates a milestone, 150 years in business for quality home and body products. Presenting their Violet...

L’Oréal Professionnel now has the solution for the varying damage we do to our hair through heat styling, colouring and exposure to the external environment with new PRO|FIBER by L’Oréal...

Eyebrows are the often forgot facial feature that just doesn't get that much loving. But they are an important feature on the face that help define your features and shape your face. Creating the perfect brow...

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...

When you think of skin clinics, you think of plain white rooms and equipment...but what if they had a little more personality? Enter, HÜD Skin + Body which blends expert skincare with decedent Scandinavian...

The Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival is coming up, where people all around the world come to celebrate the best thoroughbred racing in the Southern Hemisphere. Although this is a sporting event, we all know...

MARY KAY Escape to paradise with Mary Kay's new Paradise Calling collection. Delight the senses with the addictive coconut-scented Moisturising Spray Lotion, which refreshes the face and keeps your skin...

Looking for the ultimate "I just got out of bed makeup look" think dewy skin, with slightly flushed cheeks? Look no further. Makeup artist Cynthia Smyth breaks down how she created the natural beauty look for...

Spring has sprung and it's been a time of renewal after a long and cold winter. My skin really needed a bit of a boost after winter to hydrate my skin and help smooth it out. I've tried a range of products...

Swisse believe in pure, natural beauty and take pure ingredients from nature to create luxurious, nutrient-enriched natural skincare products that are powerful and effective. Their formulas luxuriously...

Elizabeth Arden has introduced a new skincare philosophy, Arden Active Skincare, in which their advanced portfolio of skincare products work to repair, transform and optimise to improve your skin's overall...

BENEFIT COSMETICS Benefit Cosmetics is keeping cute this October with the release of some exciting new products! Defend your delicate eyelids from environmental stress with the new Air Patrol BB cream...

Clinique is one of the most iconic beauty brands in the world today. We were excited to find out that they are now stocked at one of our favourite online retailers Active Skin, so to celebrate we rounded up...

Mirenesse is an Australian cosmetics brand that you may not have heard too much about, but it is in fact one that should definitely be on your radar. Not only are they cruelty free and don’t contain any...

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,...

frank body has released a  new nourishing, caffeinated body cream that will leave skin feeling extra soft and supple. Using its trademark ingredient, coffee but in the form of coffee seed...

PUREOLOGY PUREOLOGY introduces Colour Fanatic Instant Deep-Conditioning Mask to its highly-acclaimed range of ‘serious colour care’ products. This multi-tasking genius goes beyond basic nourishment and...

L’Oreal Paris recently launched their new Hair Expertise range, a premium sulphate-free range that is enriched with natural botanicals for optimal care for hair. The range features a variety of customised...

Spring is finally here and that means out with the old and in with the new.When it comes to clothing, we’re generally pretty good at getting rid of anything that’s no longer in season, showing signs of...

INIKA INIKA Cosmetics, available at www.inika.com.au. Image: Ghadeer El-Khub INIKA cosmetics are a trusted organic Australian brand, perfect for stylishly natural women everywhere. Introducing us to a...

REDKEN 5TH AVENUE - ONE UNITED Redken takes multi-tasking to a whole new level with the launch of new One United All-In-One Multi-Benefit Treatment! Everyone’s hair has a unique texture and with...

With Melbourne Spring Fashion Week coming to a close, Couturing has exclusive backstage access to beauty looks that were sent down the runways. With a mix of 70’s, 90’s and classic feminine glamour, here...

In my books, one of the cardinal rules of beauty is getting regular facials. I might harp on it, but I have been an ardent fan of facials for over a decade and my face thanks me for it. Clean and clear skin is...

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...

Mary Kay launched its latest makeup range recently with a beautiful lunch held in Watson's Bay. The range includes an array of beautiful beauty products, perfect for every day wear and for special...

Maybelline recently launched a range of exciting new products. Couturing put them to the test to see what all the fuss is about.       Eye Studio Color Molten Duo Shadow...

When it comes to your skin care routine, a lot of us spare no expense. You’ll buy the latest and greatest your budget allows and enforce the routine religiously every morning and night (or at least we mean...

Natura Siberica, a new organic beauty range for body and hair, has launched this month in Australia. Originating from Siberia the products are formulated with unique Siberian ingredients including...

THE OUTNET will for the first time launch an exclusive beauty store come 25thOctober 2015 - just in time for the gifting season. Working with sister site NET-A-PORTER, THE OUTNET has sourced 18...

If you haven't heard of James Read then no doubt you will soon. His signature range has the love of a list of unrivalled A-List clientele (think Rosie Huntington-Whitely, Lara Stone, Lady Gaga, Jessie J, Rita...

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...

  Beauty has no age and we should learn to embrace our own beauty as we grow older.  Lancôme Australia have launched their Love Your Age campaign, a befitting campaign that celebrates beauty at...

For many of us, Winter has left us with hair that is dull and dry. From split ends to dry scalps, our locks could definitely benefit from a little more nourishment, and with Spring is just around the corner...

Are you on the search for the perfect winter lip? Look no further! Maybelline New York  released the most exquisite Color Sensational Color Drama collection. Full of creamy and velvety goodness, the array of...

Last weekend saw large crowds flock to this year's Beauty Expo held at the Sydney Exhibition Centre, Glebe Island. More than 7,000 visitors including beauty professionals from all fields came together from...

LAURA MERCIER Create a perfectly sculpted face with new palettes from Laura Mercier, allowing you to play with light and shadow to enhance every dimension of your face. The Flawless Contouring Palette ($69)...

Myer kicked off Spring Fashion in style, with their Fashion Launch Runway at Carriageworks in Sydney last week. The much-anticipated event showcased the latest looks in fashion, hair and make-up to a VIP...

As August comes to a close, not only is the Spring sun starting to break through the clouds, but so are the rainbows on everybody’s lips! Get involved in Liptember this year to help raise much-needed funds...

FUDGE URBAN (L-R) FUDGE Urban Intense Repair for Totured Hair ($18.95), Fudge Urban Sea Salt ($9.95). Image: Ghadeer El-Khub For all we put our hair through – colour processing, blow-drying, curling...

Over the past couple of months I've shared a love-hate relationship with my skin. Perhaps it's been the combination of cooler weather and working in an air conditioned office, which, for drier skin...

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...

Last week, David Jones launched their 2016 Spring/Summer collections and gave us a glimpse of the beauty and fashion that is in store for us next season. shu uemura International chief make-up artist, Mr....

MARC JACOBS DAISY DREAM FOREVER Marc Jacobs has released a new fragrance to his Daisy Dream range, Daisy Dream Forever. Inspired by eternal blue skies, infinitely reaching and never ending, Daisy Dream...

PUREOLOGY The experts in hair colour care at PUREOLOGY introduce the  innovative Cleansing Condition range. Offering an alternative to harsher shampoos that can accelerate colour fading and aggravate the...

Jurlique is celebrating an amazing 30 years than by doing what they do best— discovering and creating even more pure and potent natural skincare. To mark its 30th anniversary, not to mention...

The Body Shop recently released three new ranges, taking the brand to new heights. The ranges represent a new direction for the brand as it explores new products for its customers. They maintain their...

There’s nothing better than a great tan, and nobody does a better tan than Glow Station. Located in Melbourne’s CBD, Glow Station will leave you with an unbelievably flawless spray tan that is done in only...

If there’s one beauty launch that’s going to get you excited this year, this is it. Becca’s recent collaboration with popular Youtuber Jaclyn Hill, has completely taken the beauty world by storm. But...

The last few Melbourne winters have been tough on us. To fight the cold our indoor heaters get cranked up high sometimes all day and night til our poor skin no longer knows what season has hit. During this...

It's not very often you get up, close and personal with a brand, and when you do, it's amazing how much you learn. Last month, Sarah Busch from Sunday Riley visited Australia to talk about the brand, the range...

The Body Shop launched a revolutionary range of products at a glamorous launch in Gordon Bay last Thursday night. VIP guests and media were invited to the beautiful private residence overlooking the bay...

SEPHORA today announced it will open its first Melbourne store in the heart of the CBD at Melbourne Central and is set to open its doors before Christmas 2015. This is the second SEPHORA store opening...

In 2015, Kiehl's Australia collaborates with Adopt Change on a campaign that aims to bring awareness to the way we think and discover new modes of forming families. To complement this initiative, Kiehl's...

Marking an impressive 350-colour collection sprawled over three decades, L’Oréal Paris celebrates its 30th Anniversary for Colour Riche lipsticks with the release of seventeen new, breathtaking...

GIORGIO ARMANI LIP MAESTRO - LIMITED EDITION Made with Red Toda pigment - well known for its purity and intensity - this new desirable Lip Maestro 506 has a luminous and saturated fuchsia...

Dry hair can be a problem for many, especially with seasonal changes, styling tool, colouring and the different environments we find ourselves in.  We can all experience dry or limp hair and often search for...

When it comes to winter, it’s not just your skin that you have to worry about drying out. Your hair will need extra attention to ensure it doesn’t get damaged by the change in weather...

If there’s one thing we’re all after as we get older, it’s to age gracefully. So, to keep your skin looking its best no matter what your age, here’s a few key things you can do to help reduce the...

L’OREAL PARIS' INFALLIBLE MATTE FOUNDATION A first for L'Oréal Paris: 24-hour matte foundation that combines extreme hold and absolute comfort. No more cakey complexions with this formulation providing...

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...

We round up some of our favourite new scents. See by Chloe Si Belle This beautifully floral scent is fun and bold. Fun because the scent gives the sense of brightness through its tops notes of neroli...

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...

Responding to the demand for natural products, L'Oréal Paris have re-launched their Hair Expertise range, a high performing series of products which are 100% sulphate-free. The new campaign, fronted by...

When it comes to creating the perfect smoky eye, we called the experts to teach us a few tips and tricks to nailing this trendy look. Couturing teamed up with the professionals at L’Oréal Paris,...

Looking to rejuvenate and treat problematic skin? Laser Clinic Australia’s Max RF Facial Treatment could be your answer, and we have FIVE of them to give away! I visited Laser Clinic Australia’s...

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...

Dmitri Papas from Brisbane’s acclaimed PAPAS + PACE Salon was recently crowned ‘Australian Hairdresser Of The Year’ at the 2015 Hair Expo Awards. Heralded as the industry’s leading event...

LASER CLINICS AUSTRALIA Laser Clinics Australia is offering an amazing “Buy One, Get One Free” on all laser hair removal treatments, allowing you to take advantage of incredible savings as a part of...

Whoever came up with the name Miracle Cushion sure knows how to aptly describe this beautiful new product from Lancôme. Described as a product that combines make-up results with skincare benefits into...

Impulse Fragrances launched their overwhelmingly fun, energetic and feminine perfume in a spray last week in Melbourne and Couturing was there to learn the science behind perfumery – and capture the...

Australian-based natural skincare brand The Jojoba Company introduces their latest product innovation: the 100% Natural Australian Jojoba + Rosehip Oil. And the best news is that we have FIVE packs to give...

L'Oreal Paris launches Colour Riche Collection Exclusive Reds - a collection of the most sophisticated matte reds.   Finding the perfect red has never been easier as each shade has been chosen to...

KMS California worked alongside up and coming Australian Designer, Kaliver on their SS16 Collection, a dreamy and enchanging show that revealed a beautiful collection. Optic was unveiled at La Porte...

MARC JACOBS MOD NOIR EXCLUSIVE AT SEPHORA The new Marc Jacobs fragrance, Marc Jacobs Mod Noir is being released exclusively at Sephora on 19 June 2015. The fragrance is a modern return to the classic...

  Now everyone is talking nudes and neutrals, but I know we still love a bright pop lip. Don't we? A high intensity lip will never go out of fashion, but brace yourselves for the new Maybelline NY...

  LANCÔME MIRACLE CUSHION FOUNDATION Miracle Cushion, the revolutionary foundation has arrived at Lancôme. Miracle Cushion is a liquid foundation in a compact, meaning it's a liquid...

Eyes are often said to be the windows to our soul, so you don’t want those windows looking dark and scary every time you wake up! The skin around your eyes is extremely delicate and prone to lines and...

LANCÔME ADVANCED GENIFIQUE YEUX LIGHT-PEARL Lancôme launches the new Advanced Génifique Yeux Light- Pearl Eye Illuminator (20ml, $95) is an eye serum that works to create bigger, more...

Cream contour products are remarkably rare amongst beauty brands, and I have absolutely no idea why. To me, using a cream formula for contouring just makes sense: it looks more natural and the texture lends a...

One of the hottest collaborations on the makeup scene this year lands in Mecca today. London Fashion Week collaborators since 2012, Christopher Kane and NARS share a passion for vivid colours...

YVES SAINT LAURENT FUSION INK FOUNDATION I'm going to be totally honest. I loved this foundation and I now understand why there were thousands of people on a waiting list for this foundation. It's...

Celebrities have been gracing advertising since it because de rigueur to have a famous face attached to a brand or product. The latest additions to this exclusive celebrity set are Dree Hemingway who is the...

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...

Is your gift bag for Mum still empty? Not to worry, we're here to save you from getting a smack this weekend. Here's our last-minute Mother's Day Gift Guide. endota spa endota spa has indulgent gift packs...

Exfoliation is an absolute must right now and I’m here to tell you why! Winter is looming and with it come harsh weather conditions that can cause havoc to your skin. In preparation for the coming season,...