SHU UEMURA CELEBRATES 50th ANNIVERSARY OF ITS CULT CLEANSING OIL

Katherine Ng

July 24, 2017

Beauty, Features, Products, Skincare and Haircare

shu uemura is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its cleansing oil, the original beauty cleansing oil that was made by Mr Shu Uemura back in 1967. Many at the time didn't understand the power of a...

FRENCH SKINCARE BRAND MARY COHR LAUNCHES IN AUSTRALIA

Katherine Ng

June 14, 2017

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

French skincare brand, Mary Cohr has launched in Australia. You may not have heard of Mary Cohr, but the brand has provided skincare solutions to give women and men all over the world using the power...

TOP TIPS FOR SCALP CARE FROM THE EXPERTS AT KÉRASTASE PARIS

Katherine Ng

April 20, 2017

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

Keeping your hair healthy and looking great is generally a girl's top priority, but how often do we think about keeping our scalp in tip top shape as well? Well, our friends at Kérastase Paris recently...

BEAUTY NEWS: MATRIX BIOLAGE, LANCÔME LA VIE EST BELLE, MARY KAY’S LIGHT REINVENTED RANGE

Katherine Ng

March 30, 2017

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

MATRIX BIOLAGE SUGARSHINE - THREE EASY STEPS TO ABSOLUTE BRILLIANCE Matrix Biolage Sugarshine is a new hair pamper system, inspired by skin care, to create exceptional shine with sugar, a natural humectant...

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

Lara Tutton

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 GET SMOOTH SKIN WITH ONE EASY PRODUCT

Caitlin Hughes

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

Katherine Ng

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...

ALL YOUR KEY BEAUTY SERVICES IN ONE PLACE AT BRAZILIAN BUTTERFLY

Katherine Ng

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...

REVIEW: OCINIUM SKINCARE

Lisa Teh

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....

FRANK BODY BABE ISLAND KIT AND NEW COCONUT BODY BALM

Katherine Ng

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

Katherine Ng

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...

KERASTASE PARIS CREATES THE L’INCROYABLE BLOW DRY

Katherine Ng

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...

FRANK BODY MOVES INTO MECCA

Katherine Ng

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

Katherine Ng

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...

PEP UP SPRING SKIN WITH FRANK BODY

Katherine Ng

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...

GET THE RIGHT BEAUTY FOR YOU AT MECCA

Katherine Ng

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...

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

Katherine Ng

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...

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

Katherine Ng

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...

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

Katherine Ng

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

Katherine Ng

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

Katherine Ng

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...

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

Katherine Ng

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

Katherine Ng

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...

GIVE YOUR HAIR A DOSE OF FUSIO DOSE BY KERASTASE

Katherine Ng

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...

SKINSTITUT, THE NEW NAME TO KNOW IN COSMEDICAL SKINCARE

Katherine Ng

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...

NATURAL BEAUTY WITH DERMA E

Katherine Ng

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

Suzanna Zhang

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...

ESCAPE TO PARADISE WITH THE NEW AZORES COLLECTION BY ghd

Katherine Ng

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

Katherine Ng

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...

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

Katherine Ng

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...

THE BEST SKIN OF YOUR LIFE STARTS HERE, THE NEW BEAUTY BESTSELLER

Katherine Ng

March 7, 2016

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

Best-selling authors and internationally recognised "Beauty Myth Busters", Paula Begoun, Bryan Barron and Desiree Stordahl have just launched a new book, The Best Skin Of Your Life Starts Here, offering sound...

THE STARS’ OSCAR BEAUTY SECRETS

Katherine Ng

March 2, 2016

Beauty, Get The Look, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Award season is a wonderful time to celebrate the world's greatest acting talents, culminating in the Academy Awards which is definitely the award you want if you're an actor! It's also a time where other...

WIN 1 OF 10 L’OREAL ULTRARICH PRECIOUS OIL MIST

Lisa Teh

March 1, 2016

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

As summer comes to an end and Autumn rolls around, it’s important to re-think your haircare routine and place a focus on hydration and nourishment. Over summer I’m guilty of relaxing my haircare routine....

THE BODY SHOP’S LIMITED EDITION HEMP HAND PROTECTOR

Katherine Ng

February 29, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Products, Skincare and Haircare

THE BODY SHOP LAUNCHES LIMITED-EDITION HEMP HAND PROTECTOR   The Body Shop are launching a limited-edition Change Hemp Hand Protector in collaboration with the world’s most renowned street...

BEAUTY NEWS: MAYBELLINE NEW YORK VOLUM’ EXPRESS COLOSSAL GO EXTREME LEATHER BLACK MASCARA, M.A.C BROWS ARE IT RANGE AND OSIS+ LAUNCH GLAMINATION

Katherine Ng

February 23, 2016

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

MAYBELLINE NEW YORK VOLUM' EXPRESS COLOSSAL GO EXTREME LEATHER BLACK MASCARA The new Volum' Express Colossal Go Extreme Leather Black mascara is the latest addition to the great mascara range from...

BEAUTY NEWS: ghd SAYS GOODBYE SPLIT ENDS, DERMALOGICA’S NEW CHARCOAL RESCUE MASQUE AND MUK’S 20 IN 1 MIRACLE TREATMENT

Katherine Ng

February 19, 2016

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

ghd LAUNCHES ADVANCED SPLIT END THERAPY ghd the experts in heat styling, introduce the new ghd advanced split end therapy, so you can wave goodbye to damaged ends and hello to sleek, smooth and...

PUT YOUR BEST BRONZE FORWARD

Ghadeer El-Khub

January 29, 2016

Beauty, Get The Look, Products, Skincare and Haircare

When it comes to picking your self-tan formula, the options can seem endless. We’ve trialled and tested the market for the best foolproof tan. See our top picks and tricks to everything you need to know to...

EMBRACE A NEW YEAR OF CRYSTAL CLEAR SKIN WITH SK-II’S FACIAL TREATMENT ESSENCE

Katherine Ng

January 12, 2016

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Since launching its very first iconic Facial Treatment Essence 35 years ago, prestige skincare brand SK-II has continually empowered women across the world to #changedestiny and obtain crystal clear...

COUTURING 2015 CHRISTMAS BEAUTY GIFT GUIDE

Katherine Ng

December 21, 2015

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

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MY SKIN STORY

Lisa Teh

December 3, 2015

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

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...

ZOFORI ELIXER – NATURAL SKINCARE FROM THE HEART OF CRETE

Amanda Wong

November 23, 2015

Beauty, Brand Profiles, Products, Skincare and Haircare

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...

GET YOUR KALE FIX WITH NIP + FAB SKINCARE

Melody Ho

November 23, 2015

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

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...

GET LIPPY WITH FRANK BODY’S NEW LIP BALM AND LIP SCRUB

Katherine Ng

November 20, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Skincare and Haircare

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...

MY SKIN STORY, FINDING MY TRUE MATCH

Katherine Ng

November 13, 2015

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

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...

L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL RELEASES PRO|FIBER

Katherine Ng

October 30, 2015

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

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...

SKINCARE HEAVEN HÜD TURNS 1

Paige Richards

October 19, 2015

Beauty, Beauty Event, Skincare and Haircare

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...

HOW TO GET SPRING RACING-READY

Whitney Lian

October 19, 2015

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

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...

BEAUTY NEWS: MARY KAY, PHILOSPHY, REDKEN, JANE IREDALE & GERMAINE DE CAPUCCINI

Amanda Wong

October 16, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

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...

GET THE LOOK: SIMONE PÉRÈLE UNDER THE COVERS

Lisa Teh

October 11, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Get The Look, Products, Skincare and Haircare

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...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: SPRING SKINCARE – HYDRATING YOUR FACE

Katherine Ng

October 9, 2015

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

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...

BEAUTIFUL AND RADIANT SKIN WITH SWISSE SKINCARE

Melody Ho

October 7, 2015

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

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...

JAMES READ – THE MAN BEHIND THE TAN

Katherine Ng

September 25, 2015

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

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,...

ICING ON THE CAKE WITH FRANK BODY’S NEW NOURISHING, CAFFEINATED BODY CREAM

Katherine Ng

September 25, 2015

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

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...

BEAUTY NEWS: PUREOLOGY, JUICY COUTURE, NATURA SIBERICA, THE DARLING SPA & DESIGNER BRANDS

Amanda Wong

September 24, 2015

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

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...

WIN: L’OREAL HAIR EXPERTISE PURECOLOUR MOISTURE HAIR CARE

Whitney Lian

September 21, 2015

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

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...

HOW TO SPRING CLEAN YOUR MAKEUP BAG

Whitney Lian

September 16, 2015

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

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...

EXTRACTION FACIALS, YOUR WAY TO CLEAN AND CLEAR SKIN

Katherine Ng

September 11, 2015

Beauty, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

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...

BLOGGER BEAUTY HAUL – JOSIE BARBER

Paige Richards

September 10, 2015

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

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...

GOING HI-TECH IN BODY CARE

Georgia Walsh

September 7, 2015

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

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...

WIN: NATURA SIBERICA ORGANIC BEAUTY PRIZE PACK

Katherine Ng

September 4, 2015

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

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 HOTTEST NAME IN TANNING, JAMES READ

Katherine Ng

September 3, 2015

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

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...

HOW TO REFRESH YOUR HAIR FOR SPRING

Whitney Lian

August 30, 2015

Beauty, Features, Products, Skincare and Haircare

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...

BEAUTY NEWS: LAURA MERCIER, JANE IREDALE, M.A.C, BURT’S BEES, SPOT MEDIC & CHI KHI BARE

Amanda Wong

August 24, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

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)...

HAIR REPAIR REVIEW: FUDGE, MUK & CHARLES WORTHINGTON

Ghadeer El-Khub

August 21, 2015

Beauty, Features, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

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...

TRIED & TESTED: L’OREAL PARIS NEW REVITALIFT DUO TAKING OUT THE NEED FOR NEEDLES TO IMPROVE SKIN

Melody Ho

August 20, 2015

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

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...

BLOGGER BEAUTY HAUL: EMILY HIGHFIELD (WATCH)

Paige Richards

August 19, 2015

Beauty, Couturing TV, Features, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag, Products, Skincare and Haircare

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...

SKIN, SPA AND SCENT WITH THE BODY SHOP

Katherine Ng

August 12, 2015

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Uncategorized

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...

BLOGGER BEAUTY HAUL: LISA TEH (WATCH)

Paige Richards

August 10, 2015

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

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...

TRIED & TESTED: LA ROCHE-POSAY FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

Suzanna Zhang

August 7, 2015

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

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...

WHY YOU SHOULD BE USING SUNDAY RILEY

Katherine Ng

August 5, 2015

Beauty, Features, Products, Skincare and Haircare

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’S SENSORIUM, A WONDERLAND OF SKIN, SPA AND SCENT

Katherine Ng

August 3, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Skincare and Haircare

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...

BEAUTY NEWS: GIORGIO LIMITED EDITION LIP MAESTRO, KERASTASE MATERIALISTE, YOU BEAUTEA, UN.TANGLED BY KEVIN.MURPHY

Katherine Ng

July 24, 2015

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

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...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: L’ORÉAL PARIS HAIR EXPERTISE PURE COLOUR SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER AND ULTRARICH PRECIOUS OIL MIST

Katherine Ng

July 22, 2015

Beauty, Features, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

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...

TOP TIPS FOR BEAUTIFUL WINTER HAIR

Lisa Teh

July 19, 2015

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

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...

AGEING GRACEFULLY – 5 TIPS TO HELP YOU REDUCE THE APPEARANCE OF FINE LINES AND WRINKLES

Katherine Ng

July 16, 2015

Beauty, Skincare and Haircare

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...

BEAUTY NEWS: INFALLIBLE MATTE FOUNDATION, GARNIER FRUCTIS FULL & LUSCIOUS, MIU MIU’S FIRST FRAGRANCE

Ghadeer El-Khub

July 15, 2015

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

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...

GIVEAWAY + TRIED & TESTED: MAX RF FACIAL TREATMENT AT LASER CLINICS AUSTRALIA

Amanda Wong

July 1, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Competition, Features, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

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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...

GIVEAWAY + INTERVIEW WITH REDKEN GLOBAL HAIR ARTIST, DMITRI PAPAS

Katherine Ng

June 26, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Competition, Features, Skincare and Haircare

2 Comments

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...

BEAUTY NEWS: LASER CLINICS AUSTRALIA, L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL, CHARLOTTE TILBURY, ELEVEN AUSTRALIA, ST. TROPEZ & M.A.C COSMETICS

Amanda Wong

June 25, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

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...

GIVEAWAY: THE JOJOBA COMPANY’S NEW 100% JOJOBA + ROSEHIP OIL

Amanda Wong

June 19, 2015

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

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...

BRIGHT EYES – 5 TIPS TO AVOID DARK CIRCLES AND BAGS UNDER THE EYES

Katherine Ng

June 4, 2015

Beauty, Skincare and Haircare

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...

TALKING BEAUTY WITH YVES SAINT LAURENT INTERNATIONAL MAKEUP DIRECTOR LLOYD SIMMONDS

Katherine Ng

May 12, 2015

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

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...

NOTHING FOR MUM? OUR LAST-MINUTE MOTHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE

Amanda Wong

May 6, 2015

Beauty, Gift Guide, Products, Skincare and Haircare

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...

BEST OF EXFOLIATORS

Olivia Windsor

May 5, 2015

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Uncategorized

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,...

MUST HAVE MASKS

Georgia Walsh

April 27, 2015

Beauty, Features, Products, Skincare and Haircare

There is something about the ritual of doing a face mask that I love. It just feels decadent. It could be that I love the way the right mask makes my skin feel or, maybe it’s something about the forced ten...

TRIED & TESTED: MOROCCONOIL HYDRATING SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER

Katherine Ng

April 13, 2015

Beauty, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested, Uncategorized

  WHAT Moroccanoil Hydrating Shampoo and Hydrating Conditioner LIKED This was the first Moroccanoil product I've used at home. My hairdresser is a huge fan and every time I visit...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES… MAC, BOBBI BROWN, SKINSTITUT & L’ASCARI

Amanda Wong

April 10, 2015

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Following up from Beauty Editor Kath’s favourites last week, I have been itching to share some of my early April Beauty favourites with the Couturing community! Kath and I have headed up Couturing's Beauty...

TRIED& TESTED – MAYBELLINE NEW YORK DREAM WONDER FLUID TOUCH FOUNDATION AND FACE STUDIO MASTER GLAZE BLUSH STICK

Melody Ho

April 8, 2015

Beauty, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

Does your makeup bag need an update? We review the latest products from Maybelline. Dream Wonder Fluid Touch Foundation Now, this was my first venture into the latest trend of ultra-light fluid...

GET THE LOOK: THE BRAIDED PONY BY L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL AT KOOKAI A/W15

Katherine Ng

April 7, 2015

Beauty, Features, Get The Look, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Last month Kookai launched its beautiful Autumn/Winter 2015 collection at the Royal Exhibition Buildings in Melbourne. The new collection 'Viva Las Vegas' showcased a tailored symphony of signature body-tight...

BEAUTY NEWS: CHANEL, ESSIE, SIMPLE SKINCARE, LANCÔME, & THIN LIZZY

Amanda Wong

March 27, 2015

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

ROUGE COCO BY CHANEL Chanel introduces the new Rouge Coco Lipstick. The revamped formula is soft and creamy, making it beautifully wearable.  Enriched with Chanel’s new 'Hydraboost' complex, Rouge Coco...

GO-TO SKINCARE LAUNCHES FACE HERO

Katherine Ng

March 24, 2015

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Go-To Skincare has launched Face Hero (30ml, $44.95), a new face oil to hydrate and moisture your skin. Face Hero joins the suite of beautifully formulated Go-To skincare products that were launched in...

BEAUTY NEWS: KEVIN.MURPHY, REDKEN & ECOSTORE

Amanda Wong

March 20, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

REJUVINATE HAIR THIS AUTUMN WITH KEVIN.MURPHY With the departure of the dry heat of summer, autumn is the perfect time to refresh and repair your hair. KEVIN.MURPHY has you sorted and their products will...

HAIR TLC AFTER SUMMER

Olivia Windsor

March 19, 2015

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Seasonal changes can wreak havoc on your skin and hair! So, as we farewell Summer and welcome in Autumn, it’s the perfect time to see what damage the summer season has caused to your hair and show it some...

SKINCARE GURU, OLE HENRIKSEN TALKS SKINCARE DURING HIS AUSTRALIAN VISIT

Katherine Ng

March 18, 2015

Beauty, Beauty Event, Products, Skincare and Haircare

International skincare expert, Ole Henriksen was recently in Australia to celebrate the launch of his namesake skincare range. The range is available exclusively at Sephora Australia. During his week...

INTERVIEW: ADORE BEAUTY FOUNDER KATE MORRIS TALKS 15 YEARS OF ADORE BEAUTY

Katherine Ng

March 17, 2015

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

It's hard to not think of Adore Beauty when we're looking for beauty products online. The site has become one of the best loved Beauty sites in Australia and this year it celebrates 15 years in the business....

BEAUTY NEWS: REDKEN, TANGLE TEEZER, SHU UEMURA, MERCEDES-BENZ & CARMEX

Amanda Wong

March 13, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

REDKEN EXPANDS DIAMOND OIL RANGE Redken’s revered Diamond Oil is now available in a new line of products by the New York company. The Redken Diamond Oil High Shine range offers lightweight, high-shine...

STYLE AND CARE FOR YOUR HAIR WITH SACHAJUAN

Ghadeer El-Khub

March 12, 2015

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

SACHAJUAN Professional Haircare and Products has been taking the beauty world by storm, featuring in some of the most prestigious cover spreads including Vogue, Elle and Harpers Bazaar worldwide. Launched by...

LUMA BY JESS HART

Olivia Windsor

March 11, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Brand Profiles, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Searching for the product of skin loving ingredients and a natural makeup look? LUMA Cosmetics is the answer. The new cosmetics line, developed by Australian model Jess Hart, aims to subtly enhance...

GET THE LOOK: BACKSTAGE AT KOOKAI AUTUMN/WINTER 2015

Amanda Wong

March 6, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Get The Look, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Before Kookai’s spectacular Autumn/Winter 2015 collection, Couturing headed behind the scenes to see what beauty look Napoleon Perdis and L’Oreal Profesionnel had created for the show. Sleek hair and...

GLOW ALL YEAR ROUND WITH BALI BODY

Holly Asker

March 5, 2015

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

The last day of summer in Melbourne has rolled by and if you are anything like me, you will be absolutely devastated that the beach days,  sunny Sunday sessions and relaxing warm afternoons spent...