Tried and Tested

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...

As the weather slowly heats up, now is the time to be getting your skin into shape for short skirts and beach season! I'm one of those people who tends to neglect their skin in winter as it's rarely on show,...

Sick of dull, lacklustre hair? Want wild crazy colour without having to completely commit to it? And, want to give yourself a mini makeover and only have minimal time to spare? If you’re shouting yes,...

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,...

Known as the world capital of perfumery, the Grasse region in Europe has the honour of producing some of the industries most talented scents. Local growers learned to cultivate jasmine, rose, orange blossom...

  When it comes to haircare my efforts have always been focused on styling products in a bid to tame the battlefield that is my hair. My hair is constantly at war with itself – dry frizz verses...

Packing three of their best-selling products into one box, Philosophy's "Great Skin Is In" kit aims to overhaul the appearance of the skin. The three products in the kit - "Purity… Made Simple" Cleanser,...

Searching for the WOW factor your beauty look is lacking? Better than a lipgloss and more than just a lipstick: say hello to L’Oreal Shine Caresse. The new hybrid lip product combines the texture and shine...

Searching for the perfect Winter lipstick? L’Oreal Paris Colour Riche lipsticks are the answer. Incredibly nourishing, these lipsticks are the answer to attaining comfort as well as glamour. The...

  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...

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...

Marc Jacobs has carved out a successful collection of fun fragrances, known for their quirky bottles as much as their fun scents. Joining Daisy, Lola and Dot, Honey is the latest addition to Jacobs’...

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...

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...

With a father as a hairdresser, I have become quite the hair product snob. Luxurious quality is something I was accustomed to and snubbed anything found on supermarket shelves. So when given some...

The top 3 words when it comes to hair are texture, volume and freshness. And this is precisely what L’Oreal’s Tec.ni art range delivers. Fresh dust, Texture dust and Super dust are powders that...

Our gorgeous sun soaked days are slipping further and further away with the imminent approach of cooler weather. But just because it’s no longer summer doesn’t mean you should embrace 50 shades of...

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick has garnered a cult following across the world for the irresistible glimmer that it creates. Like Bobbi Brown herself says, "nothing lights up the face like...

Giorgio Armani has introduced Lip Maestro, a revolutionary lip lacquer that dries to a matte finish. With a gel-based formula and highly-concentrated pigments, the product's colour is incredibly rich. While...

I’ve struggled for years trying to get some volume in my un-naturally flat hair, particularly when I’ve just washed it. For those of you who share my frustration, there is now a solution. KEVIN.MURPHY...

Illustration by Candace Napier for Couturing   “An enchanting and provocative scent ”- Nicolas Ghesquière Bold, quirky, sensational. These are the words that spring to mind when wearing...

Revlon’s ColorStay nail enamel is the newest product to hit their collection. With its new fortified formula providing shatter proof colour and a gel-like shine, you will not be disappointed with its...

To start off, what exactly is BB cream? With many beauty brands now offering BB cream, the term is vaguely known by most women but largely remains a mystery despite the hype and rave reviews. Couturing is here...

I felt little (almost no) shame when asked to contribute my thoughts on mens' facial cleansers.  As a man whose face is subject to an air-conditioned office environment for 12 hours a day, I know only too...

    Napoleon Peridis was not lying when he described his Mesmer Eyes mascara as being  'like a miracle bra for your eyelashes’. This eyelash extension artists says if you do not have...