Beauty

March 21, 2019

SKINCARE MEETS MAKEUP WITH KIEHL’S NEW GLOW FORMULA SKIN HYDRATOR fter dedicated research, Kiehl’s chemists introduce a new 95% naturally-derived 1 formula, Kiehl’s Glow Formula Skin Hydrator,...

BEAUTY NEWS: WESTMAN ATELIER LANDS IN AUSTRALIA, HUNTER LAB’S NEW HAIR POMADE AND BALI BODY RELEASE FACE TAN WATER

March 11, 2019

Beauty, Beauty News, Features

WESTMAN ATELIER, THE HOTTEST NAME IN BEAUTY ARRIVES IN AUSTRALIA Top make-up artist Gucci Westman's new makeup line, Westman Atelier, has launched in Australia at Mecca. A thoughtfully-curated line of...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: INNISFREE JEJU ORCHID ENRICHED CREAM

March 6, 2019

Beauty, Features, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

K-Beauty is the buzz word in Beauty at the moment with the beauty landscape exploding with brands and products from the best in Korean beauty. One of the biggest brands in Korean beauty, innisfree arrived a...

BEAUTY NEWS: INNISFREE OPENING IN SYDNEY, LAURA MERCIER AT MECCA AND SEPHORA OPENS AT NORTHLAND

February 21, 2019

INNISFREE TO OPEN FIRST SYDNEY STORE After much anticipation, innisfree announces the debut of its first retail store in Sydney at Queen Victoria Building on Friday, 22nd March 2019. innisfree will...

BEAUTY NEWS: GO-TO LAUNCHING AT MECCA; BENEFIT X CHLOE MORELLO – CHLOE’S BROW WARDROBE

February 10, 2019

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Uncategorized

GO-TO LAUNCHES AT MECCA THIS APRIL Aussie skincare brand, Go-To, set to join MECCA as the newest addition to the Mindful Beauty category. Founded by Australian beauty editor and author Zoë...

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW TO KEEP YOUR SKIN PROTECTED FROM THE SUN

February 8, 2019

Beauty, Features, Skincare and Haircare

We're in the midst of summer and it's definitely a time of year where we're more mindful of the need for sunscreen but did you know that you should wear sunscreen all 365 days a year? Do you know there are...

2019 RESOLUTIONS YOUR BROWS WILL THANK YOU FOR

February 3, 2019

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

It's a new year and definitely time for some new resolutions, especially beauty resolutions! As experts in the brows, we chatted with our friends at Benefit to find out what the top resolutions to make your...

EVERYBODY LOVES A DANE, BEAUTE PACIFIQUE IS YOUR NEWEST SCANDAVIAN LOVE

January 14, 2019

Especially when they’re offering up skincare ranges as effective as Beauté Pacifique. If your resolution for 2019 is to get your skincare regimen in order, consider Danish line, Beauté...

YOUR BEAUTY FIX AT THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN

January 11, 2019

Heading to the 2019 Australian Open next week? Get your beauty fix at the 2 week event starting on Monday 14 January 2019 thanks to two of our favourite beauty brands. LA ROCHE-POSAY La Roche-Posay are...

MAARKS, THE NEW NAME IN BEAUTY

January 3, 2019

Beauty, Features, Products

In a retailer era driven by millennials, one thing has become increasingly evident, these shoppers love anything personalised. It was this opportunity in the market which was one of the inspirations behind...

BEAUTY NEWS: LIBERTY BELLE RX RELEASE SUPERSTAR, SUNSCREEN JUST IN TIME FOR THE PEAK OF SUMMER

December 17, 2018

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

The latest addition to the Liberty Belle Rx range is the super luxe Superstar, an ultra-protective SPF 50+ cream that provides broad spectrum protection against both UVA & UVB exposure. This...

SUMMER FRIDAYS ARRIVES AT MECCA

December 3, 2018

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

MECCA has announced the much anticipated launch of SUMMER FRIDAYS, available exclusively at Mecca Cosmetica, Mecca Maxima and online at mecca.com.au on the first Friday of Summer, 2018! US bloggers Marianna...

LIBERTY BELLE RX, THE NEWEST NAME YOU NEED TO KNOW IN SKINCARE

November 27, 2018

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

Liberty Belle Rx is the brand on everyone's lips. Created by world renowned Plastic Surgeon Dr Chris Moss together with Andrea Moss and the team of Doctors, Nurses and Dermal Clinicians at Liberty Belle Skin...

CATCH YOURSELF A REAL BEAUTY BARGAIN WITH CATCHLIVE

November 26, 2018

Beauty, Beauty News, Products

CatchLIVE brings you the best skincare and make-up at prices you won’t believe If fighting your way through the hordes of last-minute shoppers to get to the beauty counter this Christmas is already giving...

Q&A: ULTRAFORMER, FACIAL AESTHETICS WITH THE HARLEY CLINIC

November 22, 2018

For many women, the thought of invasive facial treatment to help retain their looks may be a bit daunting. But don't despair, not all facial treatments need a scalpel! With the significant technological...

OUR CHAT WITH A SKIN EXPERT ABOUT SENSITIVE SKIN

November 19, 2018

With a high number of Australian women claiming to have sensitive and intolerant skin, finding the best product to soothe the condition and provide treatment and hydration can be challenging. La Roche-Posay...

MECCA MAX GIVES BACK ON WORLD VEGAN DAY

November 1, 2018

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Features

In celebration of World Vegan Day, MECCA MAX will be donating $2 from every product sold in-store and online from their 100% vegan and cruelty-free brand today, 1st November, to The Lost Dogs Home, an animal...

ALLEN’S X SPORTSGIRL, THE SWEETEST BEAUTY COLLECTION AROUND!

November 1, 2018

This November, Iconic Australian retailer Sportsgirl has created a delectable and exclusive beauty collaboration with renowned confectionery brand, Allen's. The Allen's x Sportsgirl beauty collection...

BEAUTY NEWS: TOO FACED NEW RELEASES

October 19, 2018

Beauty

Too faced is one of our favourite brands and this season they've bought out some great products to add to their fab range. Read more about what's new. Super Coverage Concealer, $42 AUD Contour,...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: IT COSMETICS CC CREAM OIL-FREE MATTE

October 10, 2018

It's not often that I rave a lot about one particular product but since I tried the IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream, this product range has consistently been part of my makeup kit. Versatile as an...

KERASTASE LAUNCH RESISTANCE EXTENTIONISTE COLLECTION

October 1, 2018

Kérastase Paris exceeds the limits of hair science with the launch of its Resistance Extentioniste collection. An all-new hair training program, Resistance Extentioniste is specifically formulated to...

BEAUTY NEWS: DAVID JONES PARTNERS WITH SEPHORA, BENEFIT COSMETICS RELEASE BROW CONTOUR PRO, INNISFREE TO OPEN AT DONCASTER

September 26, 2018

DAVID JONES LAUNCHES BEAUTY PARTNERSHIP WITH SEPHORA David Jones has announced an exciting partnership with visionary global beauty concept Sephora, marking a dynamic new beauty experience for...

BEAUTY NEWS: THANKYOU X SARAH KELK, SEPHORA TO OPEN AT DONCASTER AND MATRIX BIOLAGE RELEASE R.A.W

September 19, 2018

THANKYOU COLLABORATES WITH RENOWNED VISUAL AUSTRALIAN ARTIST AND DESIGNER, SARAH KELK The limited-edition Thankyou Hand Wash will feature renowned Australian artist Sarah Kelk’s exclusive artwork...

SPRING INTO THE NEW SEASON WITH THESE TOP BEAUTY TIPS

September 6, 2018

It's Spring! The blossoms are blooming and the sun is out. So it's a great time at the start of the new season to take stock of your beauty regime and get yourself prepared to embark on the new season. Your...

BEAUTY NEWS: CLOUD NINE CURLING WAND, UK BEAUTY BRAND MAKEUP REVOLUTION X GLAM RAIDER, MAKEUP MASTERCLASS WITH GLAM RAIDER

September 2, 2018

CLOUD NINE RELEASE THE NEW CURLING WAND The Cloud Nine Curling Wand creates an infinite number of styles including large curls, tight curls and soft waves - all with a smooth and long lasting glossy...

Q&A: DELTA GOODREM TELLS US ABOUT HER NEW FRAGRANCE DREAM

August 27, 2018

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

After the success of her first fragrance, Delta by Delta Goodrem, Australia's favourite songstress, Deltra Goodrem, has launched her second fragrance, Dream. A sensuous fragrance that opens with tempting top...

REVIEW: DIOR LAUNCHES DIOR BACKSTAGE MAKEUP

July 23, 2018

Beauty, Features, Products

Social media means that there is constant pressure to look great these days as you never know who is going to want to snap a pic of you for the gram! Dior have taken the hard work out of making your skin...

BEAUTY NEWS: MECCA MAXIMA REOPENS AT MELBOURNE CENTRAL; KÉRASTASE PARIS HAIR HEROES

June 26, 2018

MECCA MAXIMA REOPENS AT MELBOURNE CENTRAL MECCA has reopened the original Mecca Maxima store at Melbourne Central. The The new large-format store will provide beauty junkies with over 395 square...

CULT KOREAN BEAUTY BRAND, INNISFREE LANDS IN AUSTRALIA

June 4, 2018

Renowned K-beauty brand, innisfree is finally coming to Australia! After 18 years of global expansion, innisfree will officially launch in Australia on 8th June 2018 in the iconic shopping precinct Melbourne...

BEAUTY NEWS: HUNTER LAB X VIRGIN AUSTRALIA AND PETER THOMAS ROTH LAUNCHES TRAVEL SIZE MASK KIT

May 27, 2018

HUNTER LAB BECOMES THE OFFICIAL SKINCARE PARTNER OF VIRGIN AUSTRALIA Hunter Lab is now the exclusive official skincare partner of Virgin Australia Airlines. Travellers with Virgin Australia, both on...

BEAUTY NEWS: GOLDWELL LAUNCHES ICONIC BRUNETTE & ULTRA VOLUME

April 6, 2018

Goldwell has launched the new Iconic Brunette Collection taking brunette hair looks to the next level of shine and fashion. Salon clients can choose from four new Iconic Brunette looks that convert hair color...

Q&A WITH BALI BODY FOUNDER LAURA FOLEY ON MAINTAIN A HEALTHY GLOW ALL YEAR ROUND

April 5, 2018

Laura Foley co-founded Bali Body with her partner David in October 2014 and in four short years, Bali Body has grown from strength to strength creating leading skincare products worldwide. Bali Body has...

EDIBLE BEAUTY GIVEAWAY & 25% OFF DISCOUNT CODE

April 4, 2018

Beauty, Features, Products

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When Anna Mitsios began her working life as a Macquarie Banker, I'm sure she couldn't have imagined that one day she would be the founder of one of Australia's most popular natural skincare lines Edible...

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY WITH MECCA MAX AND ELEVEN AUSTRALIA AT KOOKAI’S AW2018 RUNWAY

April 3, 2018

Kookai showcased their 2018 Autumn/Winter collection with a beautiful Autumnal runway, inspired by the streets and style of Paris. The L'Hiver 18 La Parisienne collection features tones of red, navy and green...

GREAT SKIN WITH SHINE SKIN AND BODY

March 27, 2018

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

Known for their extraction facials and acne treatment, Shine Skin and Body has established a reputation for being the place to get these treatments done as well as being a go-to for all your beauty needs. The...

BEAUTY NEWS: OLAY’S NEW SKIN ADVISOR

March 19, 2018

Olay the World’s Number One Female Skincare Brand, introduces the NEW Olay Skin Advisor to Australia. This first of its kind web-based skin analytics platform enables women to better understand their skin,...

REDKEN’S NEW HAIRCARE RANGE FOR MEN – REDKEN BREWS

March 9, 2018

Fashion-forward New York brand and global leader in colour, haircare and styling, Redken, has just launched Redken Brews: a collection of beer-inspired, malt-infused haircare formulas on their beard website...

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HAIR EXTENSIONS WITH EMILLY HADRILL

February 19, 2018

With three luxury salons across Melbourne, Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Emilly Hadrill is one of Australia’s leading hair extension specialists. In 2017, Emilly celebrated her 10th year at the helm of her...

BEAUTY NEWS: ALEXA CHUNG IS L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL’S NEW SPOKESPERSON, BENEFIT RELEASE NEW BADGAL BANG MASCARA, OLAY EYES DEEP HYDRATING EYE GEL

February 5, 2018

L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL'S NEW INTERNATIONAL SPOKESPERSON, ALEXA CHUNG L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL has announced British Fashion icon Alexa Chung is its new International Spokesperson for 2018. A Fashion...

BEAUTY NEWS: RAE MORRIS LAUNCHING AT MECCA, BENEFIT LAUNCH POREFESSIONAL PEARL PRIMER AND LANCÔME RELEASES NEW FRENCH TEMPTATION COLLECTION

January 30, 2018

RAE MORRIS LAUNCHING AT MECCA COSMETICA Following on from the global success of the ‘Rae Morris Magnetic’ makeup brush range, leading Australian makeup artist Rae Morris will be launching into Mecca...

BEHIND THE BRAND: PREMIER’S NATURAL SKINCARE

Sarah Kensington

January 12, 2018

When you hear about the Dead Sea the first thing that usually comes to mind is its extreme saltiness. While ordinary sea water has a salt concentration of 3%, the Dead Sea has a 32%. This is, however, not the...

BEAUTY NEWS: DRY & TEA SALON OPENS AT MYER HIGHPOINT

December 18, 2017

DRY & TEA SALON OPENS AT MYER HIGHPOINT Cult New Zealand blow dry bar and teahouse group Dry & Tea will expand its Australian presence with the launch of salons in premium Myer stores. The...

GET THE PERFECT GLOW THIS SUMMER WITH BECCA

December 4, 2017

Cult beauty favourite Becca brought it's Global Style Director, Kerry Cole to Melbourne last month to share her love and knowledge of Becca with beauty fans. The brand, originally founded in Australia in...

MECCA LAUNCHES MISS MECCA, MAKING GIFT GIVING EASY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

November 28, 2017

Leading Australian retailer MECCA has launched one of the country’s first beauty ‘bots’, to make gift-giving even easier this Holiday season. Designed to engage the millennial customer, the...

EVODIA, THE SCENT OF AN AUSTRALIAN SUMMER

November 15, 2017

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Australian summers are unique and beautiful. Endless days are filled with golden rays, sun-toasted sand and lapping blue waters. There’s the fragrance of fresh flowers and the thrill of a social calendar...

BEAUTY NEWS: HOURGLASS COSMETICS, GIGI HADID X MAYBELLINE NY AUSTRALIAN LAUNCH DATE AND L’OREAL COLOUR TROPHY

November 9, 2017

HOURGLASS COSMETICS AIMS TO BECOME FULL VEGAN BY 2020 Hourglass Cosmetics announced its goal to become fully vegan by the year 2020. Hourglass currently has a predominantly vegan beauty offering...

SEPHORA OPENS AT HIGHPOINT

November 1, 2017

SEPHORA OPENS AT HIGHPOINT SHOPPING CENTRE ON 2 NOVEMBER Global beauty giant SEPHORA has today announced its next store location, continuing its extensive retail expansion in Australia, opening at...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: TOO FACED FOUNDATION, CLARISONIC SONIC FOUNDATION BRUSH AND BY TERRY CONCEALER

November 1, 2017

It's Spring and the perfect time to mix up your beauty regime! I've been trialling lots of products over the last month and I'm excited to share some of my favourites. If you're using any of these, I'd be...

BEAUTY NEWS: M.A.C. COSMETICS NOW AT MECCA MAXIMA & LOUIS VUITTON LES PARFUMS POP UP STORE

October 28, 2017

M·A·C COSMETICS NOW AVAILABLE AT MECCA MAXIMA M.A.C. Cosmetics is now available at Mecca Maxima, enabling beauty lovers with greater accessibility to Australia’s number one prestige beauty...

THE FASTEST WAY TO IMPROVE YOUR SMILE WITH ‘HISMILE’ AND DENTAL VENEERS MANCHESTER!

Suzanna Zhang

October 9, 2017

Author Name, Beauty, Features, Products

THE FASTEST WAY TO IMPROVE YOUR SMILE WITH 'HISMILE' AND DENTAL VENEERS MANCHESTER! Being that most of us these days are time poor finding time to do life admin such as getting a haircut, nails or a simple...

FRANK BODY X PINK HOPE

September 11, 2017

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns

frank body has launched a partnership with Pink Hope in the lead up to Bright Pink Lipstick Day on September 22nd. For the month of September all profits for Lip Duo sales will be donated to Pink Hope...

A NEW SPIN ON YOUR SPRING SKIN REGIME

September 8, 2017

Winter is officially over and Spring has bloomed! The change in seasons is the perfect time to look at your beauty regime and help you recover from the depths of Wintr and prepare for the Summer...

BEAUTY NEWS: BENEFIT’S FOOLPROOF BROW, SKINCARE BRAND PETER THOMAS ROTH ARRIVES IN AUSTRALIA AND BOBBI BROWN’S NEW CONCEALER

August 31, 2017

BENEFIT'S NEW FOOLPROOF BROW POWDER This velvety smooth brow powder instantly adheres to hair and skin. The 2 shades blend seamlessly for brows that look full but not...

BEAUTY NEWS: PHILOSOPHY SKINCARE ‘TAKE A DEEP BREATH NIGHT’, L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL STEAM POD AND LIPTEMBER

August 14, 2017

PHILOSOPHY SKINCARE RELEASE 'TAKE A DEEP BREATH NIGHT' “your skin looks like it got a full 8 hours of sleep, even if you didn’t.” philosophy skincare has released 'take a deep breath night'...

Q&A: YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE, NATURAL SKINCARE POWERED BY SUPERFOODS AND SCIENCE

August 1, 2017

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

Youth to the People, US based natural anti-aging skincare brand has launched exclusively into Sephora Australia. The brand focuses on making natural anti-aging skin care products powered by superfoods and...

BEAUTY NEWS: YSL TOUCHE ÉCLAT LE CUSHION & TOUCHE ÉCLAT BLANC

July 28, 2017

Beauty, Products, Uncategorized

YSL Beauty have released two new additions to their cult Touche Éclat range. TOUCHE ÉCLAT LE CUSHION Twenty five years after the first TOUCHE ÉCLAT was born, the iconic gold pen returns....

SHU UEMURA CELEBRATES 50th ANNIVERSARY OF ITS CULT CLEANSING OIL

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...

Q&A : SKIN CARE BY ARCONA

July 14, 2017

Beauty, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag, Uncategorized

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Skincare brand ARCONA is known and respected for its high quality, luxury formulations under the guidance of ARCONA's protegée Chanel Jenae. Working with a team of professionals whose expertise and commitment...

KERASTASE RELEASE AURA BOTANICA

July 14, 2017

Kérastase Paris has created a new vision of naturally luxurious haircare with the launch of the new Aura Botanica collection. A brand-first for Kérastase, Aura Botanica delivers naturally-enhanced healthy...

WIN A BRITE HAIR COLOUR PACK WORTH $225

Lara Tutton

July 12, 2017

Beauty, Competition, Features

Calling all unicorns! We've teamed with hair colour experts Brite to offer one lucky winner the chance to win the ultimate hair colour prize pack. Made for living life in full colour, Brite offers a range...

BEAUTY NEWS: BOBBI BROWN REMEDIES SKIN WRINKLE TREATMENT NO. 25, MARY KAY BAKED HEART POWDER, BENEFIT BOI-ING AIR BRUSH CONCEALER

July 11, 2017

BOBBI BROWN RELEASES REMEDIES SKIN WRINKLE TREATMENT No. 25 Bobbi Brown has released Skin Wrinkle Treatment No. 25 (rrp $66) the newest addition to the potent Bobbi Brown Remedies...

NUDESTIX, WHY MAKEUP IN A STICK WORKS. OUR CHAT WITH TAYLOR FRANKEL FROM NUDESTIX

July 7, 2017

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

If you've never heard of Nudestix, then it's about time you do! The brand is an innovative take on beauty products that work fantastically and are easy to use because they're all in a stick format. Nudestix...

GET YOUR BROWS IN SHAPE THIS WINTER

July 5, 2017

Brows are the only thing you can get into shape without having to sweat it out at the gym. Considering the winter months are upon us and we are rugging up, it’s important that our brows (if not our bodies!)...

MECCA COSMETICA EMPORIUM, THE PLACE WHERE BEAUTY COMES TO LIFE

July 3, 2017

Beauty, Beauty News, Tried and Tested

Mecca Cosmetica has always been the go-to place for beauty aficionados and now there is a new store at Melbourne's Emporium where you can test, trial and shop to your heart's content. The new store is in a...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: L’OREAL PARIS VOLUME MILLION FELINE LASHES MASCARA, PATCHOLOGY SMARTMUD NO MESS MASK AND URBAN DECAY NAKED SKIN FOUNDATION

June 28, 2017

Beauty, Tried and Tested, Uncategorized

L'Oreal Paris Volume Million Feline Lashes Mascara ($24.95) For me, a good mascara needs to have a great formulation that doesn't clump, spreads well onto lashes and doesn't smudge. Secondly the wand...

BEAUTY NEWS: LANCÔME’S VISIONNAIRE CRESCENDO PEEL, STILA COLOUR BALM LIPSTICK, KIEHL’S CALENDULA & ALOE SOOTHING HYDRATION MASQUE

June 23, 2017

LANCÔME LAUNCHES VISIONNAIRE CRESCENDO PEEL Lancôme is set to release a new skincare product with a clear ambition to powerfully reverse the effects of time: the unique 2-in-1...

FRENCH SKINCARE BRAND MARY COHR LAUNCHES IN AUSTRALIA

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...

MECCA COSMETICA’S COMING TO EMPORIUM MELBOURNE

Paige Richards

June 9, 2017

Beauty, Beauty News, Features

Great news for beauty junkies! One of the largest stockists of our favourite cult beauty brands, MECCA Cosmetica is coming to Emporium Melbourne, unveiling their newest store on June 22. The...

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June 5, 2017

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Products

NIP + FAB SHOTS NIP + FAB have launched new booster shots that will add an instant kick to any skincare routine with very little effort. The new range includes: Glycolic Fix Radiance Shot (30ml):...

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: OUR FAVOURITE LOOKS FROM THE LAST DAYS OF AUSTRALIAN FASHION WEEK

May 22, 2017

Beauty, Beauty Event, Features

The last few days of Australian Fashion Week showcased a variety of innovative and thoughtful beauty looks. Here are our faces and hair from the rest of the week of MBFWA 2017. Maybelline New York...

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: OUR FAVOURITE BEAUTY LOOKS FROM THE FIRST THREE DAYS OF AUSTRALIAN FASHION WEEK 2017

May 17, 2017

Beauty, Beauty Event, Features

The intersection between fashion and beauty hits the runway this week at Australian Fashion Week 2017 with amazing beauty looks created from Australia's most talented artists in the world of makeup and hair....

A MECCA ARTIST’S ULTIMATE TRIP TO WORK WITH NARS AT NYFW

May 8, 2017

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

Working with one of the hottest beauty brands at one of the biggest weeks in fashion? Well that's what one of the talented make up artist's from the MECCA team got to do earlier this year with a once in a...

BEAUTY NEWS: FRANK BODY SHIMMER SCRUB AND HIGHPOINT ARCHITECTS OF BEAUTY

May 5, 2017

Beauty, Beauty News, Features

frank body Shimmer Scrub frank body’s new limited edition Shimmer Scrub makes every day a no-pants-party, so you can turn weekdays into weekends. A 3-in-1 Coffee Body Scrub with added glow dust to...

GET WAXED AND GIVE BACK WITH BENEFIT COSMETICS’ BOLD IS BEAUTIFUL CAMPAIGN

April 28, 2017

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Features, Uncategorized

For the month of May, $10 from every brow wax from Benefit counters at Myer stores nationally will be donated to local charity partners Fitted4Work, Look Good Feel Better and Sister2Sister. Bold Is...

BEAUTY NEWS: BENEFIT COSMETICS CHEEK PARADE PALETTE AND THE ORDINARY COLOURS

April 26, 2017

BENEFIT COSMETICS LAUNCH THE CHEEK PARADE BLUSH KIT Benefit’s iconic bronzers and blushes rally together in this limited edition cheek palette. The Cheek Parade blush kit ($99) contains 5 full-size...

TOP TIPS FOR SCALP CARE FROM THE EXPERTS AT KÉRASTASE PARIS

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...

REVIEW: CHARLOTTE TILBURY’S INSTANT MAGIC FACIAL DRY SHEET MASK

April 16, 2017

Beauty, Features, Tried and Tested

Let's face it, people barely have time to take their makeup off after a busy day, let alone try and squeeze a facial in! If this sounds like you, you'll be excited to know that beauty guru Charlotte Tilbury...

GET THE LOOK: KOOKAI A/W17 MAKEUP LOOK BY NAPOLEON PERDIS

April 13, 2017

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Get The Look

Winter is almost here and one of Australian's favourite fashion labels KOOKAÏ launched their A/W17 collection at Melbourne's historic George Ballroom with an intimate, invite-only runway event. KOOKAÏ’s...

BEAUTY NEWS: NARS SUN WASH DIFFUSING BRONZER, ELEVEN AUSTRALIA DRY POWDER VOLUME PASTE & KENZO FLOWER EAU DE LUMIERE

April 12, 2017

NARS TO RELEASE SUN WASH DIFFUSING BRONZER NARS Cosmetics introduces the Sun Wash Diffusing Bronzer for the northern Spring 2017. Innovation meets inspiration in a new powder that defies...

ELIZABETH ARDEN SIGNS OSCAR WINNER REESE WITHERSPOON AS ITS NEW STORYTELLER-IN-CHIEF

April 3, 2017

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Features

Elizabeth Arden announced that it has signed entrepreneur and critically acclaimed, Academy Award winning actress Reese Witherspoon as the brand’s Storyteller-in- Chief. In this multi-faceted role,...

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

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: NATURAL NO-MAKEUP LOOK TUTORIAL

Sarah Kensington

March 22, 2017

Here at the Couturing office, we are crazy beauty fans and regularly compare notes on what product is a must-have, and what should be left on the shelf. As much as we love a full face of makeup, there are...

BEAUTY NEWS: JOHN FRIEDA SHEER BLONDE BRILLIANTLY BRIGHTER COLLECTION AND BOBBI BROWN’S NEW ART STICK LIQUID LIP

March 14, 2017

John Frieda Sheer Blonde Brilliantly Brighter Collection Three products tat bring your blonde to life. The range increases the natural luminosity of blonde hair for a natural looking, perfectly blended...

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

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...

WHAT DO YOUR BROWS SAY? BENEFIT BROW TRANSLATOR UNCOVERING ALL YOUR BROW SECRETS

February 28, 2017

Beauty

To many of us, the main purpose of our eyebrows is to keep sweat out of our eyes...but brows are actually more important than you might think! New research shows brows are the key to decoding...

YSL RELEASE VOLUPTE TINT-IN-BALM

February 20, 2017

YSL Beauté extends their pioneering work into hybrid formulations with the new Volupte Tint-In-Balm, sheer glowing colour that melds together nourishing care and instant colour. At the lip-shaped heart of the...

TOP LAST MINUTE BEAUTY GIFTS THIS VALENTINE’S DAY

February 10, 2017

Beauty

Looking for a last minute gift for your Valentine? Here are some of our top last minute gifts for her. Miss Dior Absolutely Blooming Eau De Parfum The fresh, floral and musky fragrance for women. A...

ALL YOUR KEY BEAUTY SERVICES IN ONE PLACE AT BRAZILIAN BUTTERFLY

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...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: GARNIER MICELLAR CLEANSING WATER IN OIL AND THE ORIGINAL BEAUTYBLENDER

January 30, 2017

Beauty, Tried and Tested

GARNIER MICELLAR CLEANSING WATER IN OIL Who said oil and water don't mix? Garnier's new Micellar Cleansing Water in Oil proves that two liquids that don't generally belong together, actually work to...

WIN: THE 4AM SET MUD MASK FROM 10&CO (valued at $48)

Paige Richards

January 24, 2017

Beauty, Competition, Features

Need something to refresh your skin after the holiday period? Our friends at 10 & Co have just the product for you! All natural, and made with a special combination of Dead Sea mineral mud. Australian...

BEAUTY NEWS: OPI FIJI COLLECTION; MAX FACTOR NEW SHADES OF MASTERPIECE HIGH PRECISION EYELINER

January 16, 2017

OPI FIJI COLLECTION From lush flora and exotic birds to tranquil seas and soft palm-lined sands, Fiji is a picturesque dream destination like no other. The islands' lush, unspoiled natural landscape filled...

REVIEW: OCINIUM SKINCARE

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....

BEAUTY NEWS: MAC x CAITLYN JENNER

January 10, 2017

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Products

M.A.C X CAITLYN JENNER Caitlyn Jenner has fearlessly shared her transition with the world, and her new M.A.C Collection continues that mission by proudly championing all ages, all races and all sexes....

TOO FACED SWEET PEACH COLLECTION SPECIAL PRE-LAUNCH AT HIGHPOINT THIS SATURDAY 7 JANUARY

January 2, 2017

Beauty, Beauty Event, Beauty News, Products

MECCA beauty junkies will have the chance to shop the new Too Faced Sweet Peach Collection before its official launch date, as part of a global pre-sale event on Saturday January 7, 2017. The...

THE BODY SHOP’S ‘WILDEST CHRISTMAS EVER’ DRIVES MORE THAN JUST PRESENTS THIS FESTIVE SEASON

December 7, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Features

This Christmas The Body Shop's Wildest Christmas Ever campaign is encouraging Christmas Shoppers to not only purchase some amazing products but at the same time help protect endangered orangutans,...

FRANK BODY BABE ISLAND KIT AND NEW COCONUT BODY BALM

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