Category: Beauty
HOW TO: NATURAL NO-MAKEUP LOOK TUTORIAL
Here at the Couturing office, we are crazy beauty fans and regularly compare notes on what product is a must-have, and what should…
BEAUTY NEWS: JOHN FRIEDA SHEER BLONDE BRILLIANTLY BRIGHTER COLLECTION AND BOBBI BROWN’S NEW ART STICK LIQUID LIP
John Frieda Sheer Blonde Brilliantly Brighter Collection Three products tat bring your blonde to life. The…
HOW TO GET SMOOTH SKIN WITH ONE EASY PRODUCT
Has your skin been feeling dry lately? From the moment we’re born, our skin begins to…
FRANK BODY LAUNCHES GLOW MASK
frank body has launched it’s latest beauty cult product, a super quick, morning mask will give…
WHAT DO YOUR BROWS SAY? BENEFIT BROW TRANSLATOR UNCOVERING ALL YOUR BROW SECRETS
To many of us, the main purpose of our eyebrows is to keep sweat out of…
YSL RELEASE VOLUPTE TINT-IN-BALM
YSL Beauté extends their pioneering work into hybrid formulations with the new Volupte Tint-In-Balm, sheer glowing…
TOP LAST MINUTE BEAUTY GIFTS THIS VALENTINE’S DAY
Looking for a last minute gift for your Valentine? Here are some of our top last…
ALL YOUR KEY BEAUTY SERVICES IN ONE PLACE AT BRAZILIAN BUTTERFLY
When it comes to beauty services, I like to keep it simple. Simple, in that I…
BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: GARNIER MICELLAR CLEANSING WATER IN OIL AND THE ORIGINAL BEAUTYBLENDER
GARNIER MICELLAR CLEANSING WATER IN OIL Who said oil and water don’t mix? Garnier’s new Micellar…
WIN: THE 4AM SET MUD MASK FROM 10&CO (valued at $48)
Need something to refresh your skin after the holiday period? Our friends at 10 & Co…
BEAUTY NEWS: OPI FIJI COLLECTION; MAX FACTOR NEW SHADES OF MASTERPIECE HIGH PRECISION EYELINER
OPI FIJI COLLECTION From lush flora and exotic birds to tranquil seas and soft palm-lined sands,…
REVIEW: OCINIUM SKINCARE
Ocinium founder, Cassandra Hilton has used her passion and background in Naturopathy, Herbal Medicine and Nutritional and…
BEAUTY NEWS: MAC x CAITLYN JENNER
M.A.C X CAITLYN JENNER Caitlyn Jenner has fearlessly shared her transition with the world, and her…
TOO FACED SWEET PEACH COLLECTION SPECIAL PRE-LAUNCH AT HIGHPOINT THIS SATURDAY 7 JANUARY
MECCA beauty junkies will have the chance to shop the new Too Faced Sweet Peach Collection…
THE BODY SHOP’S ‘WILDEST CHRISTMAS EVER’ DRIVES MORE THAN JUST PRESENTS THIS FESTIVE SEASON
This Christmas The Body Shop’s Wildest Christmas Ever campaign is encouraging Christmas Shoppers to not only…
FRANK BODY BABE ISLAND KIT AND NEW COCONUT BODY BALM
You know it’s Summer when frank body release something that is just perfect for skin this…
BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: CLARISONIC MIA FIT, THE SKINCARE ACCESSORY YOU NEED
When it comes to beauty, I take my skin care seriously. After all, with a mantra…
M.A.C MARIAH CAREY
The elusive chanteuse and “songbird supreme” is back! Mariah Carey has dazzled us with her smash hits and timeless…
HAILEY BALDWIN FOR MODELCO AT MECCA MAXIMA
Beauty junkies, mark November 22 on your calendars because the limited edition Hailey Baldwin for ModelCo…
MECCA X PIP & POP
In 2015, MECCA combined their love for art with their commitment to supporting emerging talent in…
L’OREAL PARIS LAUNCH MAKEUP GENIUS 2.0
Get virtually made up with the L’Oréal Paris Makeup Genius 2.0. The first ever virtual makeup…
BEAUTY NEWS: CHLOE MORELLO X CIATE LONDON AT MECCA, LUMIRA PERFUME OILS AND MATRIX RELEASE STYLE LINK MINERALS
CHLOE MORELLO X CIATE LONDON AT MECCA Beauty junkies rejoice! Chloe Morello, one of Australia’s favourite…
REJUVENATE YOUR SKIN WITH NIOD
NIOD skincare has arrived in Australia! As one of the brands in the DECIEM group, NIOD…
OUR FAVOURITE CUP DAY LOOK
Melbourne Cup Day is the time to shine! The day brings colour to the track and…
OUR FAVOURITE DERBY DAY LOOK
Derby Day is this Saturday and we’ve picked our favourite look that will help you complete…
KERASTASE PARIS CREATES THE L’INCROYABLE BLOW DRY
Introducing a game-changing concept to the world of hair styling, Kérastase Paris has launched the new…
MECCA MAXIMA LAUNCHES ITS BIGGEST STORE WHEN CHADSTONE OPENS ITS NEW PRECINCT THIS THURSDAY 13 OCTOBER
Beauty junkies across Melbourne are gearing up for the launch of the biggest Mecca Maxima store…
MARC JACOBS RELEASES DIVINE DECADENCE
The rich fashioned Marc Jacobs fragrance, Decadence, achieved worldwide recognition and success, and catapulted Marc Jacobs…
BEAUTY NEWS: SHU UEMURA LIMITED EDITION TOKYO DOLL PALETTE, LANCOME’S NEW MAKEUP CUSHIONS AND BIORE
shu uemura RELEASE LIMITED EDITION TOKYO DOLL EYE AND CHEEK PALETTE shu uemura introduces a new…
ANTM’S JORDAN SHINES AS THE NEW COLGATE OPTIC WHITE AMBASSADOR, WE SHED LIGHT ON HER BEAUTY REGIME
Season 10 of Australia’s Next Top Model has been hitting up our screens with some of Australia’s…
MARGOT ROBBIE IS THE FACE OF CALVIN KLEIN DEEP EUPHORIA
deep euphoria is the new fragrance by Calvin Klein and one of Australia’s hottest exports…
FRANK BODY MOVES INTO MECCA
After three years of trade via their e-commerce store, Australian coffee skincare company, frank body will…
HAIR CONTOURING, CUSTOM COLOUR TO ENHANCE YOUR FACE SHAPE WITH L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL
Everyone is talking about contouring. Face contouring, tan contouring and now we’re talking Hair Contouring. One…
SEPHORA ANNOUNCES SECOND MELBOURNE STORE AT CHADSTONE!
SEPHORA Australia announced today that it will open its sixth Australian store at Chadstone Shopping Centre,…
PEP UP SPRING SKIN WITH FRANK BODY
frank body’s new Fit Kit combines minty fresh Peppermint Coffee Scrub and super balmy Body Balm,…
DECIEM, AN ABNORMAL BEAUTY COMPANY. OUR CHAT WITH CO CEO NICOLA KILNER
Deciem. If you haven’t heard of them, then you certainly will as the company expands their…
BACKSTAGE BEAUTY MSFW16: URBAN BLOOM RUNWAY AND CONTEMPORARY RUNWAY
URBAN BLOOM RUNWAY The Urban Bloom runway showcased a simple yet subtly elegant beauty look for…
MSFW16 BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: OPENING GALA
The Opening Gala of Melbourne Spring Fashion Week 2016 was a stunning show of beautiful designs…
MSFW16 BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: EMPORIUM RUNWAY AND EMERGING RUNWAY WITH MECCA
Melbourne Spring Fashion Week 2016 kicked off with a stunning showing at Emporium Melbourne featuring a…
TOP 10 BEAUTY & LIFESTYLE GIFTS FOR DAD THIS FATHER’S DAY
Yes Father’s Day is this Sunday and if you haven’t picked up a gift don’t stress.…
BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MYER SPRING/SUMMER 2016
Myer launched its Spring/Summer 2016 collection at Sydney’s Barangaroo showcasing the hottest trends for the upcoming…
BEHIND THE ART OF SHU UEMURA LIMITED EDITION ART SERIES COLLECTION
Shu Uemura Art of Hair celebrates its intrinsic link to art and beauty with the highly…
GET THE RIGHT BEAUTY FOR YOU AT MECCA
We all know that Mecca is a treasure trove of all your beauty needs and with…
LIPTEMBER – SUPPORTING WOMEN’S MENTAL HEALTH THIS SEPTEMBER
Committed to raising much needed funds and awareness for women’s mental health, Liptember is excited to…
MAINTAINING HEALTHY HAIR WHEN USING STYLING TOOLS, TOP TIPS FROM CLOUD NINE
This Winter has left my hair feeling just a bit average. Frequent use of styling tools…
BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: BENEFIT BROWS, STILA AQUA GLOW SERUM FOUNDATION AND SHU UEMURA ART OF HAIR STRAIGHTFORWARD
BENEFIT COSMETICS GOOF PROOF BROW PENCIL Benefit Cosmetics released its new range of…
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
MODEL CO’S TAN-TOX COFFEE BODY SCRUB Scrub away Winter skin to reveal brighter, younger skin cells…
LUMIRA, TAKING SCENT TO NEW HEIGHTS
Infused with exquisite fine fragrance oils, Lumira’s luxury range of lifestyle essentials are a wonderful reminder…
MISS DIOR RELEASE ABSOLUTELY BLOOMING
The delicious new fragrance from Dior is Miss Dior Absolutely Blooming, a floral, sensual and delicious…
REDKEN RELEASE NEW VOLUME COLLECTION WITH AMBER LE BON THE FACE OF THE NEW RANGE
REDKEN 5TH AVENUE NYC muse, model and style icon, Amber Le Bon, is the face of two new…
BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: L’OREAL PARIS MAGIC RETOUCH, MAYBELLINE NEW YORK VIVID MATTE LIQUID LIP COLOUR, NUXE MULTI PURPOSE OIL
L’OREAL PARIS MAGIC RETOUCH Getting to the hairdressers to get your hair touched up can sometimes…
GHD PARTNERS WITH ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS: THE MOVIE
Ab Fab, the cult favourite is back on our screens this August hitting cinemas with Absolutely Fabulous:…
GET ‘BEAUTY-FULL’ AT MECCA’S AMAZING NEW LOOK STORE AT MYER MELBOURNE CITY
Beauty aficionado’s listen up! MECCA is set to unveil a new look MECCA beauty space within…
BEAUTY NEWS: LUMIRA X THE COOL HUNTER, CLARISONIC RELEASE MIA FIT AND BEECHWORTH HONEY BEAUTY
LUMIRA X THE COOL HUNTER In what can only be described as a match made in…
BENEFIT’S NEW BROW COLLECTION
Benefit Cosmetics launches its new Brow Collection this Friday, 22 July 2016 with 9 easy to…
BEAUTY NEWS: NYX PRICELINE GRAND OPENING 16 JULY, BENEFIT X SARAH ALLEN, LANCOME’S NEW FACE TAYLOR HILL
NYX PRICELINE GRAND OPENING THIS SATURDAY 16 JULY The cult favourite makeup brand with unique products…
CHANTELLE X JADE MAKEUP MASTERCLASSES – LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS
Chantelle Baker and Jade Kisnorbo join forces for Make up master classes for two nights in…
3INA – A BOLD NEW APPROACH TO BEAUTY
If you’ve never heard of 3INA then you will be hearing a lot more of this…
A VERY FRANK GUIDE TO MAKING INTERNATIONAL KISSING DAY THE PERFECT DAY
Today is International Kissing Day. frank from frank body has given us some tips to make…
BEAUTY NEWS: VIKTOR & ROLF CELEBRATE RELAUNCH OF FLOWERBOMB, PALMOLIVE RELEASES OIL INFUSIONS RANGE & REDKEN CURVACEOUS
VIKTOR AND ROLF CELEBRATE RELAUNCH OF FLOWERBOMB For the first time in 10 year VIKTOR &…
SWISSE SKINCARE RELEASES INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS FOR FACE AND BODY
Swisse Skincare is leading the innovation around natural skincare – introducing five new products into its…
KIEHL’S X THE AUSTRALIAN CHILDREN’S MUSIC FOUNDATION LIMITED EDITION ULTRA FACIAL CREAM
Kiehl’s has always had a strong tie to the community, right from the very beginning when…
BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: KIEHL’S MASQUE, DERMALOGICA PRIMER, SKINSTITUT MULTI-ACTIVE MIST, PHILOSOPHY TURBO BOOSTER
Winter has well and truly arrived, bringing wind, rain and plunging temperatures. So it’s definitely time…
GLASSHOUSE FRAGRANCE LAUNCHES NEW A/W16 COLLECTION JUST IN TIME FOR WINTER
Glasshouse Fragrances have launched their beautiful new scents for this season bringing a scent of seduction.…
MARC JACOBS MAKES A SPLASH WITH LIMITED EDITION FRAGRANCE
Inspired by the original Marc Jacobs SPLASH collections, four crisp limited edition fragrances bring a splash…
BEAUTY NEWS: L’OREAL PARIS MAGIC RETOUCH AND REDKEN PILLOW PROOF BLOW DRY EXPRESS TREATMENT PRIMER
L’OREAL PARIS MAGIC RETOUCH INSTANT ROOT CONCEALER SPRAY L’Oréal Paris has launched the new Magic…
Q&A: THE BASE COLLECTIVE, A NEW NAME IN SKINCARE
The Base Collective is a new player in the skincare market and it’s origins are…
THINK PINK WITH L’OREAL PARIS COLOUR RICHE COLLECTION
Winter has gotten a whole lot brighter with the release of L’Oréal Paris’ new Colour Riche Collection…
BEAUTY NEWS: BOBBI BROWN’S NEW LONG-WEAR EYE COLLECTION, DERMALOGICA’S NEW ULTRA CALMING SKIN RANGE, ELEVEN AUSTRALIA I WANT BODY VOLUME SPRAY
BOBBI BROWN LAUNCH NEW LONG-WEAR EYE COLLECTION Bobbi Brown introduces the Long-Wear Eye Collection, featuring all-new…
BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: LANCÔME JUICY SHAKER, L’OREAL PARIS FALSE LASH SUPERSTAR MASCARA AND SUPERSTAR LINER
Brighten up your Winter with some new makeup! I’ve been spending some quality time testing out…
GIVE YOUR HAIR A DOSE OF FUSIO DOSE BY KERASTASE
This winter take the time to treat your hair. I mean we treat our face to…
WORK IT AND OWN IT WITH NAPOLEON PERDIS’ TOTAL BAE RANGE
Become a Total Bae with Napoleon Perdis’ new Total Bae collection! The launch of the new…
MBFWA16 – BACKSTAGE BEAUTY – HIGHLIGHTS FROM DAY 4 & 5
DANIEL AVAKIAN MAKEUP BY LANCOME Lancôme National Makeup Director, Lara Srokowski said “the makeup look designed…
MBFWA16 – BACKSTAGE BEAUTY DAY 3 HIGHLIGHTS
BY JOHNNY MAKEUP BY MAYBELLINE NEW YORK The By Johnny beauty look is inspired by the…
MBFWA16 – BACKSTAGE BEAUTY – HIGHLIGHTS FROM DAY 2
One of the big highlights of Day 2 was the Misha Collection Resort 17 show featuring…
MBFWA16 BACKSTAGE BEAUTY – MATICEVSKI
Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia 2016 kicked off with a bang today with Maticevski opening the…
BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA 16 SNEAK PEEK WITH REDKEN AND DION LEE
Mercedes Benz Fashion week starts this evening with the first show. The week will showcase not…
GINA BY GINA LIANO, A NEW FRAGRANCE. OUR CHAT WITH THE GINA
Real Housewives of Melbourne star and powerhouse barrister Gina Liano launched her new fragrance, Gina by…
CELEBRATING BRITISH ROSE BY THE BODY SHOP
The Body Shop celebrated the launch of their new fragrant line BRITISH ROSE and Couturing was…
MASTERING THE ART OF THE TEA CEREMONY WITH SHU UEMURA ART OF HAIR
The art of the perfect ceremony is something that the Japanese take very seriously. So it’s…
BENEFIT’S BOLD IS BEAUTIFUL PROJECT FOR CHARITY
Bold Is Beautiful launched in 2015 to empower women and girls the world over to have big…
ARCHITECTS OF BEAUTY: FRANK BODY TALK THE POWER OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN THE BEAUTY BUSINESS
The biggest names in Australian beauty will come together for the inaugural innovation event series, Architects of…
KIEHL’S X GELATO MESSINA
New York skincare brand, Kiehl’s Since 1851, recently launched two new natured-powered masques: Turmeric & Cranberry…
SKINSTITUT, THE NEW NAME TO KNOW IN COSMEDICAL SKINCARE
Making your way through the world of cosmedical skincare needn’t be hard when you know a…
2016 BEAUTY & LIFESTYLE MOTHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE
BEAUTY NEWS: BENEFIT RELEASE NEW HOOLA RANGE, JURLIQUE RELEASE ROSEWATER BALANCING MIST INTENSE DELUXE, MODEL CO HYDRO GLOW MIRACLE MASK
BENEFIT RELEASE NEW HOOLA PRODUCTS FOR MAXIMUM BRONZING Award-winning Hoola matte bronzing powder has been a…
NATURAL BEAUTY WITH DERMA E
derma e has a commitment of offering skin friendly, ecofriendly and highly effective natural skin care.…
MISS VITALITY, BRINGING SCIENCE AND BEAUTY TOGETHER
With so many brands of vitamins and health foods on the market sometimes it can get…
MASTERING THE ART OF MAKEUP WITH RAE MORRIS
The prestigious National Academy of Beauty is thrilled to launch a partnership with world-renowned makeup artist…
ESCAPE TO PARADISE WITH THE NEW AZORES COLLECTION BY ghd
ghd can help you escape to paradise with the new limited edition azores collection. Exclusively available…
SHU UEMURA ART OF HAIR X MATCHA MAIDEN COLLABORATION
The beginning of a New Year presents an opportunity to revitalise the mind, body and hair,…
SALLY HANSEN NEW AUGMENTED-REALITY NAIL POLISH TRY ON APP
Building on next-generation augmented reality technology, Sally Hansen is transforming the shopping experience with the new…
LANOLIPS BEAUTY AMBASSADOR’S MONTANA COX AND NADIA FAIRFAX SHARE THEIR TOP BEAUTY TIPS
Iconic Aussie beauties, Montana Cox and Fashion Blogger and Stylist Nadia Fairfax are starring in…
MANICARE X LIZ KELSH – TOP BEAUTY TIPS WITH CELEBRITY MAKEUP ARTIST LIZ KELSH
You might not have heard of Liz Kelsh but you would have definitely seen her work.…
SALON LAUNCH FOR CREAM MELBOURNE: CELEBRATING 14 YEARS
The new CREAM Melbourne Salon isn’t your typical beauty shop, it’s a one-of-a-kind experience. Situated in…
BEAUTY NEWS: THE BODY SHOP OILS OF LIFE SLEEPING CREAM, VALENTINA POUDRE FRAGRANCE, REDKEN LAUNCHES IN SALON EXPRESS COLOR SERVICE
THE BODY SHOP OILS OF LIFE INTENSELY REVITALISING SLEEPING CREAM The Intensely Revitalising Sleeping…
VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: RUNWAY 6 PRESENTED BY FRANKIE
Priceline Makeup Director, Rae Morris created a look she named “Matte, matte and more matte”…
VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 5 SHOP TIL YOU DROP
Premium Runway 5 presented some of the hottest fashions from designers including Shona Joy, Thurley, White…
GLAMOUR ON THE GRID WITH BRIT DAVIS, THE FACE OF THE 2016 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
The 2016 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix hits Melbourne again this Thursday and this year, the official launch…
VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 4 HARPERS BAZAAR
VAMFF PREMIUM RUNWAY 4 HARPERS BAZAAR Some of the hottest styles by leading Australian designers were…