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Ciaté's has developed a name for itself as a dynamic, fashion forward beauty company which continues to push the boundaries with it's wild and playful nail polish concepts. From hundred's and thousand's...

Givenchy muse Amanda Seyfried fronts the campaign for the fashion house's new perfume, Very Irresistible, L'eau en rose. Ten years after the launch of the Very Irresistible fragrance, Givenchy has re-invented...

Detox Aromatique by Ella Baché Ella Baché releases its Detox Aromatique range of skincare, a powerful detoxifying and purifying skin care range, that combats the harmful toxins of everyday life by...

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia kicked off in spectacular style with one of Australia's iconic designers, Carla Zampatti showcasing a beautiful range of stunning pieces on the runway. Image by Matthew...

Unique and modern. These were the words that rang true at the launch of Shay & Blue, the new fragrance range from London. The launch, held at ECQ Bar, overlooking the Harbour Bridge, featured the...

I have to say that online shopping has been a blessing in my life. Being often time poor (and my office is really far from the shops) I love the accessibility of being able to browse beautiful things online...

“Extatic is the perfect reflection of Balmain fashion: sexy, glamorous, daring… It’s like one of our gowns: able to reveal the sensuality of the woman who wears it.” - Olivier Rousteing Bold....

Direct from the Living Lab of Beauty comes Mecca Cosmetica's new signature line collection. Cult makeup store Mecca Cosmetica has taken their 16 years of experience in the beauty and skincare industry, and...

One of the most anticipated skincare ranges launches today and here at Couturing we're excited to share with you all the details of Go-To Skincare, the new range by Zoë Foster Blake. As the former Beauty...

Yep, The Body Shop's latest campaign is titled 'Wake up with a big one' and it's not what you're thinking!  The Body Shop has launched a jumbo range of some of its perennial favourite products, including body...

Having launched in March of last year, Shu Uemura Art of Hair is celebrating its first anniversary in Australia by teaming up with Akira. As the Official Hair Partner to the fashion label, Shu Uemura Art of...

Admittedly I've been slow on the uptake on hair oils. As a person with an oily scalp, the thought of adding more oil to my hair made me a tad uncomfortable. I let the morroccan and argan hair oil craze pass me...

KEVIN.MURPHY: ROUGH.RIDER Create sculpted looks with KEVIN.MUPRHY’s new strong hold matte clay, ROUGH.RIDER. By combining a mixture of wax with Diatomaceous Earth, made of 89% Silica which stimulates...

To celebrate the launch of L’Oreal Professionnel Hairchalk Colour Polish, leading Melbourne hair salon Xiang was the perfect place to hold the launch for this new and innovative product. L’Oreal...

Unfortunately not all of us are blessed with plump lips like Angelina Jolie, but now, thanks to Ellis Faas, you can now emphasis your pout with their new collection Hot Lips. Founded by Ellis Faas who...

Acai will be familiar to anyone who is into healthfood, smoothies and clean eating. This berry has enjoyed a quick rise to the top of the must have superfood chain due to its powerful antioxidant...

  NARS' new Spring Collection is not for the faint-hearted. Its bold, bright colours will transport you to a tropical paradise where the seas are a crystal clear blue and the sand soft beneath your...

"This is definitely a milestone within modern skincare." - Lars Fredriksson, Creator of Verso Skincare Taking its name from the Latin word for reverse, Verso Skincare promises to literally reverse the...

Britain has offered the world some fantastic beauty brands, so let’s take a moment to appreciate them. Now that I’m living in England for six months, I figure it’s the perfect time for me to embrace the...

The Modern Muse. Witchery's A/W 14 campaign is all about the Modern Muse and the launch earlier this month showcased some of hottest trends we'll be seeing as we move into winter. To perfect the look off...

Balenciaga has followed the release of its successful fragrance Florabotanica with its second perfume Rosabotanica. Carrying on  the concept created during Florabotanica of being in Balenciaga's 'magical...

Yves Saint Laurent launches Gloss Volupte a totally unique experience with new sense stimulating gloss, the latest in the Volupte family. The new Gloss Volupte is ultra slim, non-greasy, non-sticky and...

I know I'm not alone in feeling cynical when I hear about the latest serum, cream, treatment, etc in the battle against anti-ageing. However, those days spent in the sun and in an air conditioned office...

With many makeup brands on the market, it can be hard to find one that not only suits your skin type, but continues to push the boundaries when it comes to innovative and fresh products. Established in...

Looking for a skin treatment that leaves your skin radiant, bright and fresh? Then make sure you try Guinot's Beaute Neuve renewing treatment. If you haven't heard of French brand, Guinot, it is one of...

What's hot this week in the world of Beauty? OPI partners with Coca Cola Nail brand, OPI has announced a collaboration with The Coca Cola Company for its upcoming new limited edition nail lacquers...

It’s a simple question and yet, bottle after bottle, celebrity fragrance after celebrity fragrance, the art of a custom perfume has been lost. Somewhere in between convenience and economy, the designer...

Sexy and provocative, Brit Rhythm is inspired by the exhilaration and adrenaline of live music and the electricity of the crowd. - Christopher Bailey, Burberry Chief Creative Officer Following the...

Suvana Organic Paw Paw & Honey Balm is a new all-purpose balm, enriched with natural Paw Paw, Cocoa Butter and Honey. Made with certified organic ingredients and 100% petroleum-free, Paw Paw &...

Thanks to the rise of British period dramas such as Downton Abbey, the English Rose makeup look has been revived with a modern touch. Burberry have released their latest Spring/Summer 2014 collection,...

It's summer and there are parties and festivals to attend! But it's no excuse to slack off when taking care of your skin even after a tiring day or night out. Built-up dirt that is left from not cleaning...

Flights booked, tick! Travel itinerary, sorted! Stylish wardrobe, packed! Countless adventures await as you embark on a trip to a new destination. All that’s left to organise is the perfect travel makeup...

Using fake tan is the best way to get that summer glow without damaging your skin with harsh uv rays. Whether you are getting a spray tan or applying it yourself, it is extremely important to prepare your skin...

With a myriad of at-home tanning products readily available to us, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by choice. Selecting the right product can be particularly daunting if you’ve had a prior faux pas or are...

Couturing takes the hard work out of picking the perfect beauty gifts for you this Christmas with our top beauty picks! We’ve scoured the cosmetic departments and beauty services to bring you our top picks...

Couturing beauty writer, Thara gives us her list of Top Beauty gifts for men and women this Festive season. WOMEN Bearberry Rejuvenating Set by Laviol $150.00 A beautiful organic skin care set...

Did you draw a colleague for Kris Kringle or are you adding more items to your Christmas check-list than you’re actually ticking off? Have no fear, Couturing is here to help find the perfect gift this...

Couturing writer Simone Pucci gives us her top Beauty picks this Christmas.  FOR HER Body Shop Tin of Coconuts $49.95 This top to toe pamepering gift set has a scent of coconut. The products...

To celebrate Christmas, one lucky Couturing reader has the chance to win a coveted Endota Spa's Never Say Dry Skin Pack. Valued at $100, this pack is the perfect present for a loved one (or...

Couturing's beauty writers are picking their favourite Top Beauty gifts for Her and Him this festive season to help you find the perfect gift for your loved ones! Here are Syahmin's top picks for Beauty...

Summer is here! That just means two things - thongs and bare feet on the beach. Worried you've still got your dry skin from winter? Couturing explores ways to get the best feet for summer. Salon...

At Couturing our focus has been on women's and men's skincare, but let's not forget babies! We usually talk about soap that wont hurt the baby's eyes and lotions when it comes to baby skincare products, but we...

When you're a new mum, it's sometimes difficult to know what is good for your little one when it comes to skincare. There are thousands of products on the market making it very confusing at...

Defy limp locks with a product that packs a voluminous punch. Over 1 in two women have fine hair, often experiencing lack of body and radiance and find their hair difficult to style. With this,...

For all those selfless men who have grown your mo' as a part of Movember, are you looking forward to losing that patchy area of hair? As Movember comes to a close, it’s time to say goodbye to your facial...

Re-arranging your spring clothes in your wardrobe to plan for your outings, dates or parties? Couturing helps to pick out six all-time favourite floral perfumes to match your outfits for the new season. 1....

Fragrances created specifically for your hair have become the latest trend in the fragrance world. Hair perfumes, also known as ‘hairfumes’, are taking the world by storm with high end fragrance companies...

Cult nail brand essie has launched a limited edition Summer collection, inspired by essie's home town of New York City and the great cities of the world. With a myriad of pretty colours for your nails...

Breast cancer has touched the lives of many women across Australia with 1 in 4 women being affected by breast cancer. In supporting breast cancer, two of our favourite beauty brands, Bobbi Brown and OPI, are...

As Spring Carnival is upon us, it is not only important to have the right outfit but the right hairstyle to complete your winning race day look. Australian haircare brand ELEVEN Australia and American Crew...

Fashionistas often live by the motto 'dare to be different'; eager to find ways and products that stand out from the crowd and build our strong sense of individualism. Why shouldn't beauty addicts be any...

We are all guilty of using heat styling tools and the effects that they have on our hair are damaging. If these tools are used without protection on your hair, your hair can become flaky and dehydrated which...

There's the old adage that Beauty comes from the inside out. Sometimes it's easy to forget this mantra, especially with the pace of daily life and availability of great products and treatments. But there is...

Katy Perry has launched her new fragrance, Killer Queen, a strikingly gorgeous fragrance that captures Katy's rebellious spirit throwing convention to the wind. The fragrance was inspired by the 'idea of a...

Calvin Klein has released a new fragrance for her, DOWNTOWN, featuring Rooney Mara as the face of the fragrance. DOWNTOWN Calvin Klein balances feminine woods and a soft, floral scent to create a...

There’s been shimmer and there's been shine, but now there's KEVIN.MURPHY's SHIMMER.SHINE, a perfect match for hair. Containing light-reflective skincare technology, essential oils, bioflavonoids and...

Rimmel London is about to get swinging! Get ready for outrageously wide eyed volume and fanned out lashes in a lash revolution! Rimmel introduces ScandalEyes Retro Glam Mascara. The 60s are back in...

American Crew, the world’s leading men’s grooming brand, has revealed its latest collection, CREWCIAL, showcasing the key  trends in men’s styling. The three key styles, Baxter, Hugo and Sam, represent...

Rationale skincare, Australia's top selling medical skin care range, launched its latest clinic in Toorak Village last week with a party to celebrate this new addition to the Rationale family. Founder...

Don’t let your skin reveal your age. Let it reflect your ageless beauty Philosophy’s Miracle Worker anti-aging retinoid pads deliver the ultimate in skin confidence by helping to diminish the look...

Mecca Maxima makeup lessons provide invaluable beauty tips and secrets of the trade! The lessons are tailored to each ‘student’ allowing you to choose exactly what you wish to be taught. Learn about the...

"The Power to be Beautiful" Beauty lovers worldwide have fallen in love with the Clarisonic brush, the unique beauty tool that uses its sonic micro-massage technology to cleanse the face as it's said...

From simple to sophisticated and extravagant hairstyles, Perth Fashion Festival Hair Director and L'Oreal Professionel Ambassador, Brad Ngata, created stunning hair looks during the week to enhance the runway...

If you've had your eyes peeled these past couple of months, you may have noticed a rise in resealable brown paper bags making an appearance in bathrooms nation-wide. These small parcels of 'tough love' are...

Following the success of the Exquisite Oil Replenishing Treatment, Matrix has perfected the power of oils creating two new Matrix Exquisite Oils to complete the collection.  Exquisite Oil Softening...

Seductive hair has been pursued by Kerastase since the the 1960's. Since then, Kerastase hasn't stopped in its endeavour to achieve this mantra, with new innovations and products such as its latest...

Made up of thousands of cells, your hair can be extremely complex. However, the reason for frizzy hair is very simple. Each strand has three layers, with the top layer called the cuticle, which lies flat....

For the man that's on the run, hair may be the last thing on his agenda. But nailing that look for your locks before you head out the door could mean the difference between a good day in the office or a...

Ever thought to use products in more ways than one?  Couturing brings you some of the beauty products that can be used for multiple purposes. Lucas Pawpaw Ointment A cult product used by beauty...

Recently, two new fabulous additions have been included into the already comprehensive Shu Uemura 'Art of Hair' product range. Many of you may be devotees of the 'Art of Hair' range, whereas some of you...

Bobbi Brown and Katie Holmes have joined forces to bring you a makeup line ideal for the busy, modern woman. Renowned for creating makeup that is ‘simple, flattering and wearable’, the new line includes...

As Melbourne Spring Fashion week approaches its end, Couturing sat down with Hair Maestro, Kevin Murphy, and Mecca Make-up Director, Kenneth Higgins to find out what's hot this Spring/Summer. KEVIN...

"Beauty is not what's natural, or even looks best; it's what feels right at the moment!" - Doe Deere Doe Deere - self proclaimed 'Queen of the Unicorns' - created Lime Crime in 2008 because she wanted...

ELEVEN Australia, the hot new name in hair care, says it offers a fresh approach to hair care. Simple to use, easy to identify and products do exactly what they say they will do. Couturing beauty writer,...

  When Cher Horrowitz's character in the movie Clueless was unsurprisingly rejected by her potential love interest, who happened to be gay, her voice over conveniently questioned, "Did I stumble...

Myer's Spring/Summer 2013 launch kicked off with a bang last week with ambassador Jennifer Hawkins first on the runway in a beautiful Manning Cartell white dress with sheer panels. The dress and the...

Combining the intense colour of lipstick with a lacquer like shine, Rimmel's APOCALIPS Lip Lacquer is the explosive new make-up phenomenon hitting our shores. The new APOCALIPS Lip Lacquer range combines the...

  “Remember: What you put on your skin – soaks in – use organic!” -  Miranda Kerr KORA Organics began with Miranda Kerr's desire to develop a range of products that bring together the...

Calvin Klein, Inc and Calvin Klein Fragrances have released the new worldwide advertising campaign video featuring Academy Award® nominated actress Rooney Mara for the brand’s latest women’s fragrance,...

For a limited time only, Napoleon Peridis has brought back nail lacquers to its collection. Including an array of seven colours, each are available in a sexy 11ml bottle - the perfect travel size...

  Just Cavalli for Her is the sexy new fragrance from Roberto Cavalli. Just like his clothes, Just Cavalli is strong, vibrant and playful, perfect for the Cavalli woman. The campaign is fronted by...

  If you have a sensitive scalp, you will understand the difficulty in finding products to suit your hair. But this all ends with Kérastase Paris Spécifique Dermo-Calm, the new scalp care...

"Ask the experimenters why they experiment on animals, and the answer is: 'Because the animals are like us.' Ask the experimenters why it is morally OK to experiment on animals, and the answer is: 'Because...

There is nothing more decadent and indulgent than hydrating and caring for skin with body oil. This liquid gold is usually packed with essential oils and natural ingredients and is absorbed much quicker than a...

Move over coral lipstick, the baby blue eye is here! Blue eyeshadow and eyeliner is set to be the next big thing for Spring 2013. For a long time we never thought blue eyeshadow would be able to redeem itself...

L’Oreal has introduced five new shades to its Colour Riche Le Vernis collection this Winter. Delicate and  ultra chic, each shade has a subtle take on traditional jewel colours. Described as ‘timeless...

L’Oréal Professionnel Mythic Oil has made its mark on the salon professional industry, becoming a cult product since launching in 2011 in nearly 60 countries. The original Mythic Oil is a nourishing...

This year Alice leaves an unforgettable impression on our hearts. Created by the one and only Vivienne Westwood, Flirty Alice is the newest fragrance to her collection. Compared to a previous cheeky...

I recently read that facials are the “new black” for men.  Wise sentiments indeed.  However, if your metro-meter is passing through coral up into fuchsia, then perhaps it’s time to consider a...

When it comes to grooming and haircare, men traditionally have been somewhat overlooked. In recent decades, mens' attitudes toward their appearances have changed dramatically and as a result men are spending...

With Winter really setting in and the desire to go outside to shop becoming quite low, what better way to satisfy your beauty shopping needs with Couturing's Top 5 beauty websites for your online shopping...

After reading about L'Oreal's new Série Expert Volumetry range, products designed especially to help people with fine hair create volume, I was keen to try it. As someone who has naturally flat hair, it is a...

With a new era of stem cell biology taking the world by storm, Kerastase has created a revolutionary hair product that will be loved by people who want beautiful hair. Initialiste is the first of its kind...

With winter approaching it’s time to start thinking about changing up your skin routine. The colder weather can dry out your skin and the lack of sun can make your complexion appear dull. For facial skin...

Just like our skin and hair, nails will also bear the brunt of winter this year. Couturing brings you our top 5 picks for nail care that will keep your hands and feet soft, supple and warm this...

For those of you struggling with the approaching cold Winter weather, you may be in a state of despair, but that doesn't mean your makeup has to be. As we move into dreary days and cold nights, it is...

As the cooler months are upon us, it is important to Winter proof our bodies. In the Winter months, our skin becomes dry and flaky as we use heaters and hotter water in our every day lives. The artificial heat...

Last week, Couturing brought you a list of the hot women's fragrances (click here to see the list). This week, we bring you some of the hottest fragrances out there for all men.   Calvin Klein DARK...

Serie Expert by L'Oreal Professionnel has launched an innovative daily haircare range that helps those with fine hair to create volume without sacrificing the nourishment that other volumising products...

As the winds turn chilly and the inevitable arrival of winter approaches, to make myself feel better as the days become shorter and the light fades earlier, I've taken to getting the occasional spray tan...