Category: Products
NEW COLLECTION: COUTURE STYLING BY KERASTASE
Seductive hair has been pursued by Kerastase since the the 1960’s. Since then, Kerastase hasn’t stopped in its endeavour to achieve this…
STOP THE FRIZZ
Made up of thousands of cells, your hair can be extremely complex. However, the reason for…
NEW SUPER.GOO FOR A SUPER.COOL FINISH
For the man that’s on the run, hair may be the last thing on his agenda.…
MULTI-PURPOSE BEAUTY PRODUCTS
Ever thought to use products in more ways than one? Couturing brings you some of the…
SHU UEMURA ‘ART OF HAIR’ NEW PRODUCTS
Recently, two new fabulous additions have been included into the already comprehensive Shu Uemura ‘Art of…
BOBBI & KATIE COLLECTION
Bobbi Brown and Katie Holmes have joined forces to bring you a makeup line ideal for…
TREND ALERT – HOT BEAUTY THIS SPRING/SUMMER WITH KEVIN.MURPHY AND MECCA
As Melbourne Spring Fashion week approaches its end, Couturing sat down with Hair Maestro, Kevin Murphy,…
BRAND PROFILE: LIME CRIME COSMETICS
“Beauty is not what’s natural, or even looks best; it’s what feels right at the moment!”…
TRIED & TESTED: ELEVEN AUSTRALIA – MAKE ME SHINE SPRAY GLOSS AND I WANT BODY VOLUME FOAM
ELEVEN Australia, the hot new name in hair care, says it offers a fresh approach to…
HOURGLASS AMBIENT LIGHTING POWDER MIRACLE
When Cher Horrowitz’s character in the movie Clueless was unsurprisingly rejected by her potential love…
MAKEUP LOOKS BY YVES SAINT LAURENT FOR MYER SPRING/SUMMER 2013 RUNWAY
Myer’s Spring/Summer 2013 launch kicked off with a bang last week with ambassador Jennifer Hawkins first…
RIMMEL LONDON APOCALIPS LIP LACQUER – FEAUTURING KATE MOSS
Combining the intense colour of lipstick with a lacquer like shine, Rimmel‘s APOCALIPS Lip Lacquer is…
BRAND PROFILE: KORA ORGANICS BY MIRANDA KERR
“Remember: What you put on your skin – soaks in – use organic!” – Miranda…
DOWNTOWN BY CALVIN KLEIN – NEW CAMPAIGN FEATURING ROONEY MARA
Calvin Klein, Inc and Calvin Klein Fragrances have released the new worldwide advertising campaign video featuring…
THEY’RE BACK – NAPOLEON NAIL LAQUERS
For a limited time only, Napoleon Peridis has brought back nail lacquers to its collection. Including…
TRIED & TESTED: JUST CAVALLI
Just Cavalli for Her is the sexy new fragrance from Roberto Cavalli. Just like his…
KERASTASE PARIS UNVEILS NEW SCALP CARE FOR SENSITIVE SCALPS – SPECIFIQUE DERMO CALM
If you have a sensitive scalp, you will understand the difficulty in finding products to…
AUDREY KITCHING: A CRUELTY FREE BEAUTY
“Ask the experimenters why they experiment on animals, and the answer is: ‘Because the animals are…
BODY OIL: THE MOST LUXURIOUS PRODUCT FOR ALL BUDGETS
There is nothing more decadent and indulgent than hydrating and caring for skin with body oil.…
THE BABY BLUE EYE RETURNS FOR SPRING 2013
Move over coral lipstick, the baby blue eye is here! Blue eyeshadow and eyeliner is set to…
TRIED AND TESTED: L’OREAL COLOUR RICHE LE VERNIS
L’Oreal has introduced five new shades to its Colour Riche Le Vernis collection this Winter. Delicate…
L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL LAUNCHES MYTHIC OIL
L’Oréal Professionnel Mythic Oil has made its mark on the salon professional industry, becoming a cult product…
NEW FRAGRANCE: FLIRTY ALICE BY VIVIENNE WESTWOOD
This year Alice leaves an unforgettable impression on our hearts. Created by the one and only Vivienne…
PEDICURES & MEN: A WELL WORN COMBINATION
I recently read that facials are the “new black” for men. Wise sentiments indeed. However, if…
NEW HAIR CARE PRODUCTS FOR MEN
When it comes to grooming and haircare, men traditionally have been somewhat overlooked. In recent decades,…
BEAUTY 24/7 AND DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR DOOR
With Winter really setting in and the desire to go outside to shop becoming quite low,…
TRIED AND TESTED: L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL SERIE EXPERT NEW VOLUMETRY RANGE
After reading about L’Oreal’s new Série Expert Volumetry range, products designed especially to help people with fine…
KERASTASE INITIALISTE – THE INNOVATIVE FORMULA FOR STRONG HAIR
With a new era of stem cell biology taking the world by storm, Kerastase has created…
WINTER BEAUTY SPECIAL: SKINCARE
With winter approaching it’s time to start thinking about changing up your skin routine. The colder…
WINTER BEAUTY SPECIAL: NAILS
Just like our skin and hair, nails will also bear the brunt of winter this year.…
WINTER BEAUTY SPECIAL: MAKEUP PRODUCTS WE LOVE
For those of you struggling with the approaching cold Winter weather, you may be in a…
WINTER BEAUTY SPECIAL: BODY CARE
As the cooler months are upon us, it is important to Winter proof our bodies. In…
WHAT’S HOT IN MEN’S FRAGRANCES
Last week, Couturing brought you a list of the hot women’s fragrances (click here to see…
L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL SERIE EXPERT PRESENTS THE NEW VOLUMETRY RANGE
Serie Expert by L’Oreal Professionnel has launched an innovative daily haircare range that helps those with…
TRIED AND TESTED: SUMMER TAN SPRAY TAN
As the winds turn chilly and the inevitable arrival of winter approaches, to make myself feel…
CK ONE COLOUR: NEW STREET EDITION
cool. confident. edgy. CK One street edition is a new collection of “wearable art” makeup…
TRIED AND TESTED: KEVIN.MURPHY HYDRATE-ME
With a father as a hairdresser, I have become quite the hair product snob. Luxurious quality…
HOT FRAGRANCE PICKS FOR YOU RIGHT NOW
Now that the dust has settled on Mother’s Day, why not look at a new fragrance…
GEORGIA’S TOP 3 BEAUTY GIFTS FOR MOTHER’S DAY
Couturing beauty writer, Georgia Walsh, shares her top 3 beauty picks for Mother’s Day! MAKEUP Sisley…
MBFWA 2013: TONI MATICEVSKI FOR SALLY HANSEN
For Toni Maticevski’s Spring/Summer 2013/14 collection, ‘The Tomboy Heiress‘, models took to the runway in stunning 1950’s…
THREADING HAIR REMOVAL
No mess, no fuss and non toxic, threading is an Indian and Middle Eastern technique that…
MAKEUP REMOVER MAGIC: JANE IREDALE’S MAGIC MITT
The beauty industry is apt at coming up with clever ways to part you with your…
THE ART OF CONCEALING
Whether you want a smaller nose or a chin without surgery, concealer is your best option.…
TRIED AND TESTED: L’OREAL TEC.NI.ART RANGE
The top 3 words when it comes to hair are texture, volume and freshness. And this…
SEE BY CHLOE – THE ADORABLE YOUNGER SISTER OF CHLOE
See by Chloé, Chloé’s younger sister, captures the femininity, effortlessness and grace of the main brand twisted in…
ELEVEN AUSTRALIA – A NEW NAME FOR HAIR TO GET YOU EXCITED
You may not have heard of ELEVEN Australia but you may be familiar with their hair…
MBFWA 2013: BEAUTY PREP
Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia begins next week and so begins the frenetic process of preparing…
TRIED & TESTED: HOT LIPSTICK SHADES
Our gorgeous sun soaked days are slipping further and further away with the imminent approach of…
TRIED AND TESTED: BOBBI BROWN SHIMMER BRICK
Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick has garnered a cult following across the world for the irresistible glimmer…
OPI’S NEW RELEASES FOR 2013
Each year, beauty addicts wait in anticipation for OPI’s newest and limited-edition collections of nail polishes.…
NEW SKINCARE RANGE: TOLERAINE BY LA ROCHE-POSAY
For a beauty addict, French pharmacies are a treasure trove of the most amazing, luxurious products…
MY LITTLE CHLOÉS: LOVE YOUR FAVOURITE PERFUME IN A NEW SIZE
Chloe presents My Little Chloes, limited edition mini fragrances that will charm you at first sight!…
INTRODUCING EAU LÉGÈRE, THE NEW FRAGRANCE BY BOTTEGA VENETA
Like its renowned range of leather goods, Bottega Veneta has transposed its knowledge of…
MARC JACOB’S DOT PERFUME AND COUPLE NECKLACES
Marc Jacobs’s popular perfume Dot has been made even cuter, now available in a solid perfume…
GET A BEAUTY POP AT LMFF AT THE L’OREAL POWDER ROOM
Last week we picked that L’Oreal Powder Room was going to be one of the highlights…
THE COLOUR GENIUS APP BY L’OREAL PARIS COLOUR RICHE
Ever spent time wondering what your beauty colour palette should be to match your outfit? Well…
OPI’S ‘OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL’ LIMITED EDITION RANGE
With the launch of the new Disney movie, Oz The Great and Powerful, OPI brings us six…
BRAND PROFILE: SHU UEMURA
“I absolutely have no idea why Miranda hired her” “Tell me about it. We were in…
L’OREAL LAUNCHES REVOLUTIONARY NEW PRODUCTS IN TIME FOR LMFF
With the L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF) fast approaching, L’Oreal is launching a number of new products…
MARC JACOB’S SUNSHINE EDITIONS
Marc Jacobs has released a fresh twist on his favourite feminie floral scents, inspired by sun-kissed…
TRIED AND TESTED: GIORGIO ARMANI LIP MAESTRO
Giorgio Armani has introduced Lip Maestro, a revolutionary lip lacquer that dries to a matte finish.…
OLD FAVOURITES: NARS BRONZING POWDER
It’s an old favourite and cult classic. If you haven’t already discovered NARS Bronzing Powder ($55),…
MAKEUP PERFECTION WITH I’MPERFECTION
The name of Illamasqua’s newest collection, ‘I’mperfection‘, must not be taken in a negative context. In…
CALVIN KLEIN SHEER BEAUTY
Introducing a new BEAUTY She is vibrant and feminine, bursting with confidence. Her beauty is natural…
FROM HIS BATHROOM TO YOURS – NEW FROM KEVIN.MURPHY
Who says that the only things you borrow from your boyfriend are his shirts…. Now you…
SALLY HANSEN – THE COMPLETE SALON MANICURE
The ultimate all-in-one nail product, Sally Hansen‘s Complete Salon Manicure, is now better than ever. The…
BEAUTY USE BY DATE
The New Year is the time where we like to make resolutions and attempt to overhaul…
MISS DIOR LE PARFUM
The luminous couture bottle has prime position on my mantelpiece. Elegant, romantic, an absolute classic; Miss…
A CRIME NOT TO PRIME
Napoleon Perdis believes that it is a crime not to prime. A primer is one of…
TRIED AND TESTED: KEVIN.MURPHY ANGEL HAIR
I’ve struggled for years trying to get some volume in my un-naturally flat hair, particularly when…
THE SHAVING MAN: WHAT DO YOU USE?
CLICK HERE TO READ THE SHAVING MAN: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW So now that…
THE SHAVING MAN: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The image of a clean shaven man embodies the essence of refinement and evolution; a manifestation…
TRIED AND TESTED: FLORABOTANICA
Illustration by Candace Napier for Couturing “An enchanting and provocative scent ”- Nicolas Ghesquière Bold,…
NAIL STRIPS
Looking for a fuss free, affordable way to get the perfect manicure? Then say hello to…
SKEEM’S NEW FRAGRANCE LAUNCH
You may remember Couturing’s interview with the co-founder of SKEEM, Suji Meswani, last year. We were given…
TRIED AND TESTED: REVLON COLORSTAY NAIL ENAMEL
Revlon’s ColorStay nail enamel is the newest product to hit their collection. With its new fortified…
RIDER COSMETICS BREAST ENHANCER
Let’s face it: given the choice most women would like to go up a cup size.…
MEN’S BEAUTY: TRIED & TESTED – MOISTURISERS
Whilst I am no stranger to manscaping and I have gone through periods of my life…
ACORELLE – LA BEAUTE AU NATUREL
Perfumes that make you feel good Keeping in line with Couturing’s focus on organic fragrances –…
KIEHL’S AROMATIC BLENDS
“Beauty when most unclothed is clothed best” – PHINEAS FLETCHER, Sicelides For the woman who aims…
TRIED AND TESTED: L’OREAL NUDE MAGIQUE AND L’OREAL REVITALIFT BB CREAMS
To start off, what exactly is BB cream? With many beauty brands now offering BB cream,…
CIATE NAIL POLISH: THE CAVIAR MANICURE
Ciate. Colour. Innovation. Aspiration. Trend. Extraordinary. Searching for the beauty essential that is guaranteed to make…
TANNING SPECIAL: SPRAY TANNING WITH A CONSCIENCE
The ultimate accessory for Spring/Summer is not a digital print dress or even a fabulous statement…
SKYFALL OPI NAIL RANGE – ODE TO JAMES BOND’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY
OPI celebrates 50 years of James Bond with the release of the James Bond 007 range,…
FRAGRANCES FOR MEN – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
Spring. A time for new beginnings, and the promise of (mis)adventure. You’ve dusted off the summer wardrobe,…
“THE HAND BOOK: A GUIDE TO NAIL ART” BOOK LAUNCH
If one happened to be traversing in East Brunswick last Friday, you may have found yourself…
TRIED & TESTED: MESMERISE YOUR EYES WITH NAPOLEON MESMER EYES
Napoleon Peridis was not lying when he described his Mesmer Eyes mascara as being …
TANNING SPECIAL: SALLY HANSEN AIRBRUSH LEGS
When it comes to self-tanning, I have tested my fair share of the products out on…
NEW: NARS ANDY WARHOL COLLECTION
“Andy Warhol realized art could take any form. Putting on your makeup is a kind of…
BEAUTIFUL HEALTHY MEN
It’s November, and it’s that time of the year when men of all ages grow out…
TANNING SPECIAL: TUSCAN TAN
So many salons to go to, so many different tanning products to try! With…
KARL LAGERFELD FOR SHU UEMURA
“Creating something that is universally beautiful. That is art.”-Mr. Shu Uemura A beautiful quote, and a…
TOP TEN BEAUTY APPS
Bored with the apps on your smartphone or tablet? Looking for inspiration about what to do…
MAKEUP BRUSHES: WHAT YOU REALLY NEED
I remember when I was 16 and foundation was applied with nothing other than your hands.…
INTERVIEW: SKEEM
Imagine leaving your computer for a moment and travelling to the other side of the world.…
OLD FAVOURITES: JURLIQUE DAILY EXFOLIATING CREAM
As one of Australia’s leading natural skincare brands, Jurlique has been creating dynamic and innovative natural products…
MECCA MASTERCLASS: THE ART OF PERFECT SKIN
Head into your local Mecca Cosmetica store this September to participate in Express Makeup Artistry Events.…
A BONUS WITH BEAUTY
It’s the perfect time to go shopping for your favourite products with many brands offering a…