Beauty

June 27, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Uncategorized

Kiehl's has always had a strong tie to the community, right from the very beginning when it was a small apocathery in NYC. The Mission of Kiehl’s embodies the importance of giving back to the communities in...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: KIEHL’S MASQUE, DERMALOGICA PRIMER, SKINSTITUT MULTI-ACTIVE MIST, PHILOSOPHY TURBO BOOSTER

June 24, 2016

Winter has well and truly arrived, bringing wind, rain and plunging temperatures. So it's definitely time to take stock of your skincare regime and give it a bit of a pep up to make sure that your skin stays...

GLASSHOUSE FRAGRANCE LAUNCHES NEW A/W16 COLLECTION JUST IN TIME FOR WINTER

June 22, 2016

Beauty, Home, Lifestyle, Products

Glasshouse Fragrances have launched their beautiful new scents for this season bringing a scent of seduction. “There is a touch of cool in the air, and lush green leaves wither to scarlet and gold. The...

MARC JACOBS MAKES A SPLASH WITH LIMITED EDITION FRAGRANCE

June 20, 2016

Inspired by the original Marc Jacobs SPLASH collections, four crisp limited edition fragrances bring a splash of the indulgent yet light hearted spirit of Marc in sleep, square bottles. Each splash comes in a...

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

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

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...

THINK PINK WITH L’OREAL PARIS COLOUR RICHE COLLECTION

June 10, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Products

Winter has gotten a whole lot brighter with the release of L’Oréal Paris' new Colour Riche Collection Exclusive Pinks, a collection a sophisticated and tailor made powdered pinks that will leave every...

BEAUTY NEWS: BOBBI BROWN’S NEW LONG-WEAR EYE COLLECTION, DERMALOGICA’S NEW ULTRA CALMING SKIN RANGE, ELEVEN AUSTRALIA I WANT BODY VOLUME SPRAY

June 8, 2016

BOBBI BROWN LAUNCH NEW LONG-WEAR EYE COLLECTION Bobbi Brown introduces the Long-Wear Eye Collection, featuring all-new and best-selling essentials that stay put. Featuring a brand new Long-Wear Brow Gel...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: LANCÔME JUICY SHAKER, L’OREAL PARIS FALSE LASH SUPERSTAR MASCARA AND SUPERSTAR LINER

June 6, 2016

Beauty, Products, Tried and Tested

Brighten up your Winter with some new makeup! I've been spending some quality time testing out some fab products that I'm excited to share with you! Here are the first of a few product I am in love with right...

GIVE YOUR HAIR A DOSE OF FUSIO DOSE BY KERASTASE

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...

WORK IT AND OWN IT WITH NAPOLEON PERDIS’ TOTAL BAE RANGE

May 30, 2016

Become a Total Bae with Napoleon Perdis' new Total Bae collection! The launch of the new range was held recently at Napoleon's head office where guests celebrated the new collection with an intimate meet and...

MBFWA16 – BACKSTAGE BEAUTY – HIGHLIGHTS FROM DAY 4 & 5

May 21, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Event, MBFWA

DANIEL AVAKIAN MAKEUP BY LANCOME Lancôme National Makeup Director, Lara Srokowski said "the makeup look designed for the show focuses on the effortless and chic trend of natural glowing skin...

MBFWA16 – BACKSTAGE BEAUTY DAY 3 HIGHLIGHTS

May 19, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Event, MBFWA

BY JOHNNY MAKEUP BY MAYBELLINE NEW YORK The By Johnny beauty look is inspired by the festival going, free spirited girl with dewy fresh skin, brushed up brows and soft pink, just been kissed...

MBFWA16 – BACKSTAGE BEAUTY – HIGHLIGHTS FROM DAY 2

May 17, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Event, Get The Look

One of the big highlights of Day 2 was the Misha Collection Resort 17 show featuring one of the world's hottest models of the moment, Bella Hadid. The day was filled with beautiful looks on and off the runway....

MBFWA16 BACKSTAGE BEAUTY – MATICEVSKI

May 15, 2016

Beauty, MBFWA

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia 2016 kicked off with a bang today with Maticevski opening the week with an array of stunning gowns and a fashion forward collection. We went backstage to check out what...

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA 16 SNEAK PEEK WITH REDKEN AND DION LEE

May 15, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Event

Mercedes Benz Fashion week starts this evening with the first show. The week will showcase not only the very best fashions from Australian designers (and some special international guests) but will also...

GINA BY GINA LIANO, A NEW FRAGRANCE. OUR CHAT WITH THE GINA

May 10, 2016

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

Real Housewives of Melbourne star and powerhouse barrister Gina Liano launched her new fragrance, Gina by Gina Liano, a fresh yet seductive fragrance for the stylishly strong woman. The fragrance...

CELEBRATING BRITISH ROSE BY THE BODY SHOP

May 6, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Event

The Body Shop celebrated the launch of their new fragrant line BRITISH ROSE and Couturing was there to bring you along and experience the new collection! Inspired by beautiful fragrant English rose...

MASTERING THE ART OF THE TEA CEREMONY WITH SHU UEMURA ART OF HAIR

May 5, 2016

Beauty, Uncategorized

The art of the perfect ceremony is something that the Japanese take very seriously. So it's not surprising that the ceremonies by Japanese brand Shu Uemuera Art of Hair follow a similar mantra. These...

BENEFIT’S BOLD IS BEAUTIFUL PROJECT FOR CHARITY

May 4, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Beauty Event

Bold Is Beautiful launched in 2015 to empower women and girls the world over to have big dreams and bold moves. Each country partners with local charities dedicated to fostering women’s empowerment...

ARCHITECTS OF BEAUTY: FRANK BODY TALK THE POWER OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN THE BEAUTY BUSINESS

May 3, 2016

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

The biggest names in Australian beauty will come together for the inaugural innovation event series, Architects of Beauty, held at Highpoint from Friday 6 May until Sunday 22 May, 2016. Designed to inspire...

KIEHL’S X GELATO MESSINA

April 29, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Event, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

New York skincare brand, Kiehl’s Since 1851, recently launched two new natured-powered masques: Turmeric & Cranberry Seed Energizing Radiance Masque for supercharging skin with instant radiance and,...

SKINSTITUT, THE NEW NAME TO KNOW IN COSMEDICAL SKINCARE

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...

2016 BEAUTY & LIFESTYLE MOTHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE

April 25, 2016

Beauty, Features, Products

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BEAUTY NEWS: BENEFIT RELEASE NEW HOOLA RANGE, JURLIQUE RELEASE ROSEWATER BALANCING MIST INTENSE DELUXE, MODEL CO HYDRO GLOW MIRACLE MASK

April 22, 2016

BENEFIT RELEASE NEW HOOLA PRODUCTS FOR MAXIMUM BRONZING Award-winning Hoola matte bronzing powder has been a cult-fave since it launched over 15 years ago. Now this famously natural- looking...

NATURAL BEAUTY WITH DERMA E

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...

MASTERING THE ART OF MAKEUP WITH RAE MORRIS

April 15, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Event, Trends

The prestigious National Academy of Beauty is thrilled to launch a partnership with world-renowned makeup artist Rae Morris, in the newly created position of Creative Ambassador. Couturing attended the launch...

ESCAPE TO PARADISE WITH THE NEW AZORES COLLECTION BY ghd

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

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...

SALLY HANSEN NEW AUGMENTED-REALITY NAIL POLISH TRY ON APP

April 5, 2016

Building on next-generation augmented reality technology, Sally Hansen is transforming the shopping experience with the new ManiMatch mobile app. Users can generate personalised-for-your-skin-tone...

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

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...

MANICARE X LIZ KELSH – TOP BEAUTY TIPS WITH CELEBRITY MAKEUP ARTIST LIZ KELSH

March 31, 2016

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

You might not have heard of Liz Kelsh but you would have definitely seen her work. With over 20 years of experience in the make up industry, Liz has captured the hearts of a long and worthy list of celebrity...

SALON LAUNCH FOR CREAM MELBOURNE: CELEBRATING 14 YEARS

March 29, 2016

Beauty, Beauty Event

The new CREAM Melbourne Salon isn’t your typical beauty shop, it’s a one-of-a-kind experience. Situated in the heart of Fitzroy at 296 Brunswick Street, this cutting-edge salon features eye-catching...

BEAUTY NEWS: THE BODY SHOP OILS OF LIFE SLEEPING CREAM, VALENTINA POUDRE FRAGRANCE, REDKEN LAUNCHES IN SALON EXPRESS COLOR SERVICE

March 21, 2016

Beauty, Beauty News, Uncategorized

THE BODY SHOP OILS OF LIFE INTENSELY REVITALISING SLEEPING CREAM The Intensely Revitalising Sleeping Cream is the newest edition to The Body Shop’s much loved Oils of Life range...

VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: RUNWAY 6 PRESENTED BY FRANKIE

March 18, 2016

Beauty, Get The Look, VAMFF

Priceline Makeup Director, Rae Morris created a look she named "Matte, matte and more matte" for Runway 6 presented by Frankie. Fashions on the runway were minimalist and focused on structure so...

VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 5 SHOP TIL YOU DROP

March 16, 2016

Beauty, Get The Look, Products, VAMFF

Premium Runway 5 presented some of the hottest fashions from designers including Shona Joy, Thurley, White Suede, Keepsake and Finders Keepers. The look, Night time winged eye, created by Rae...

GLAMOUR ON THE GRID WITH BRIT DAVIS, THE FACE OF THE 2016 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX

March 15, 2016

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

The 2016 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix hits Melbourne again this Thursday and this year, the official launch party, “Glamour On The Grid” (formerly known as GP@23 at Crown) is taking trackside...

VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 4 HARPERS BAZAAR

March 13, 2016

Beauty, Get The Look, VAMFF

VAMFF PREMIUM RUNWAY 4 HARPERS BAZAAR Some of the hottest styles by leading Australian designers were on display at Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival Premium Runway 4 Presented by Harpers Bazaar....

VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 3 INSTYLE

March 12, 2016

Beauty, Get The Look, VAMFF

Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival presented Premium Runway 3 in partnership with Instyle Magazine at the historic Royal Exhibition Building on Tuesday night. Returning after the magazine’s 15th...

VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 2 ELLE

March 10, 2016

Beauty, Get The Look

Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival swept into Premium Runway 2 presented by Elle with beautiful slicked back ponytails and burgundy eyes ruling the runway. Couturing caught up with Makeup Director Rae...

VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 1 MISS VOGUE

March 9, 2016

Beauty, Fashion Week, Get The Look, VAMFF

Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival kicked off its first Premium Runway Show last night presented by Miss Vogue in the historic Royal Exhibition Building Proudly partnering for the second year,...

YELLOWGLEN TERRACE ADELAIDE CUP AMBASSADOR KATE ANDERSON TALKS BEAUTY, FASHION AND RACING

March 9, 2016

Beauty, Event, Fashion, Interviews, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag, Lifestyle

Congratulations on being the Yellowglen Terrace Adelaide Cup ambassador! What has it been like so far and what are you most looking forward to being ambassador? Thank you so much. I’m so...

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

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...

WIN 1 OF 10 L’OREAL ULTRARICH PRECIOUS OIL MIST

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

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...

I’M A BEAUTY BLENDER CONVERT

Suzanna Zhang

February 26, 2016

Beauty, Products, Trends

I recently had the pleasure of meeting Rea Ann Silva creator of Beauty Blender and make-up innovation queen. I say genius literally because not only has she created a product that makes all make-up lovers'...

TRY THE NEW DIOR POISON GIRL FRAGRANCE

February 25, 2016

Beauty, Features, Products

To celebrate the launch of their latest fragrance Poison Girl, Dior are giving you a free sample of this delicious new scent. All you need to do is click here! Taking inspiration from their classic Poison...

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

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

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...

BEAUTY SECRETS FROM THE MYER A/W16 LAUNCH

February 15, 2016

Beauty, Features

Myer launched its A/W16 collection with an intimate dinner and runway show at The Cutaway within Sydney's new Barangaroo Reserve. With a stunning backdrop of cutaway stone wall and a long runway,...

THE BODY SHOP LAUNCHES NEW GLOBAL COMMITMENT PLANS

Caitlin Hughes

February 12, 2016

One of the world’s leading ethical businesses, The Body Shop, have last night released an new and exciting global strategy to further their commitment to becoming the world’s most ethical and sustainable...

BEAUTY NEWS: BURBERRY BEAUTY, KEVIN.MURPHY DOO.OVER AND FLOWER BY KENZO EAU FLORALE

February 12, 2016

BURBERRY BEAUTY Burberry have released two gorgeous new products to their Beauty collection for all you beauty aficionado's out there. Burberry Eye Colour Contour Pen...

YOUR BEST VALENTINE’S BEAUTY

February 10, 2016

Want to mix up your Beauty look this Valentine's Day? We've pulled together a list of some of our favourite products to add to your Beauty cabinet just in time for Valentine's Day! EYES Artémes...

ZOOLANDER X KIEHL’S OPEN THE DEREK ZOOLANDER CENTER FOR PEOPLE WHO DON’T AGE GOOD

February 10, 2016

Derek Zoolander and Kiehl's have opened the Derek Zoolander Centre for People Who Don't Age Good (DZCFPWDAG) in New York City where you can air kiss aging goodbye with The Center’s patented 6.5 step...

VALENTINE’S DAY BEAUTY & LIFESTYLE GIFTS FOR HER

February 8, 2016

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Gift Guide, Lifestyle

Finding the perfect present can be difficult if your significant other is a beauty lover but you can’t tell the difference between a lipstick and a lip-gloss. But don’t worry, because we’ve got you...

VALENTINE’S DAY BEAUTY GIFT IDEAS FOR HIM

February 8, 2016

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Gift Guide, Lifestyle

When it comes to buying a Valentine's present for the main man in your life, a beauty-related gift may not be the first thing that comes to mind but that’s definitely not to say that he wouldn’t love one....

BECOME L’OREAL PARIS AUSTRALIA’S NEXT NATIONAL MAKEUP DESIGNER

February 3, 2016

Ever thought of becoming a brand's National Makeup Designer and pursuing your dream of creating the most beautiful looks for runways and campaigns? Well then make sure you enter L'Oreal Paris Australia search...

LUNAR NEW YEAR BEAUTY

February 1, 2016

The 8th of February marks the new Lunar New Year as part of the Chinese calendar. To celebrate, some of our favourite brands have brought out special gift sets in ode to the Year of the Monkey! Whether you are...

PUT YOUR BEST BRONZE FORWARD

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...

CREATING THE PERFECT CHIC BRAID WITH KERASTASE

January 25, 2016

Beauty, Get The Look

So Frenchy So Chic festival wrapped up last weekend in Sydney with another beautiful day out in the sun with French music, food and beauty. Festival Beauty Partner, Kérastase's Braid Bar proved popular with...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: THE BODY SHOP JAPANESE CAMELLIA CREAM, ST TROPEZ FACE TAN OIL, IT COSMETICS CC CREAM

January 20, 2016

Happy New Year readers! Hope everyone had a relaxing break and enjoyed seasonal festivities with their loved ones. I got to spend some time over the holidays catching up on bits and pieces as well as trying...

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

January 12, 2016

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...

SO FRENCHY SO CHIC FESTIVAL – POP UP BRAID BAR BY KÉRASTASE

January 6, 2016

Arts & Entertainment, Beauty, Beauty Event, Lifestyle

So Frenchy So Chic presented by Renault kicks off this weekend starting off in Melbourne on Sunday 10 January 2016 and then travelling to Sydney the following week on Saturday 16 January 2016. Bringing one of...

JBRONZE LAUNCHES NEW GRADUAL TANNING CREAM

January 4, 2016

This summer, Jennifer Hawkins is introducing the brand new Gradual Tanning Cream to her range of premium self-tanning, bronzing and daily beauty products, Jbronze. Designed for everyday use, the...

COUTURING 2015 CHRISTMAS BEAUTY GIFT GUIDE

December 21, 2015

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

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LAST MINUTE BEAUTY & LIFESTYLE GIFT GUIDE

December 18, 2015

Beauty, Features, Lifestyle

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GETTING TO KNOW THE COSMECEUTICAL CURATOR

December 17, 2015

Beauty, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag

Bringing together technology and beauty together is something James Vivian has done with the Cosmeceutical Curator, an online clinic to help bridge the gap between consumer and clinic. We caught up with James...

CLOUD ST POP UP – BRINGING ONLINE STORES TO LIFE

December 9, 2015

Beauty, Lifestyle, News

This Christmas, as retailers and consumers count down to one of the busiest times of the year, Cloud St store will pop-up on Little Collins St, Melbourne bringing small businesses to life. Powered...

MY SKIN STORY

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...

HELLO KITTY BY O.P.I

December 3, 2015

She’s a global symbol of friendship and fun. She made cuteness a culture in Japan and a fashion imperative everywhere. Hello Kitty® is a pop icon with fans ranging from four to forever,...

TOP TIPS FOR KEEPING YOUR HAIR HOT AND HEALTHY THIS SUMMER

November 29, 2015

It's getting hot out there and with only a few days left before we officially mark the start of my favourite season, Summer! It means spending more time outside with friends and family at BBQs and...

INTERVIEW: GETTING JBRONZE’D WITH JEN HAWKINS

November 27, 2015

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

There’s a better way to get that golden glow this summer. Fake it with safer bronzers and sunless tanners that are faster and can achieve results that are just as beautiful as the real deal. Couturing caught...

HOT LIPS COLOURS RIGHT NOW

November 26, 2015

Spring has well and truly sprung and Summer is around the corner, so it’s time to bring out the brighter shades for these warmer months. From a subtle tint to a bright pop of colour, here are 5 lip...

ZOFORI ELIXER – NATURAL SKINCARE FROM THE HEART OF CRETE

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

November 23, 2015

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

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...

SEPHORA’S FIRST MELBOURNE STORE TO OPEN ON 28 NOVEMBER

November 18, 2015

Innovative design, state-of-the-art services and exclusive brands offer the ultimate beauty experience at Melbourne Central, the heart of Melbourne’s CBD shopping precinct SEPHORA will open its first...

TRIED & TESTED: NATURA SIBERICA HAIRCARE

November 17, 2015

With so many on the market, finding the right haircare products can be an overwhelming task. From sulphate-free to organic, where do you even begin? We test out Natura Siberica, an organic beauty brand sourced...

MY SKIN STORY, FINDING MY TRUE MATCH

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...

SS16 FASHION WEEK: THE BEST BEAUTY LOOKS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

November 13, 2015

Beauty, Get The Look, Trends

Couturing has rounded up the best beauty looks straight off the Spring/Summer 16 Runway. With looks from Paris, New York, Milan and London Fashion Week, we have the tips and tricks to recreate some of the...

MAKE THIS HOLIDAY COUNT WITH MECCA’S HEART OF GOLD DUO TO HELP THE HUNGER PROJECT

November 11, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Uncategorized

This holiday season, you can give the perfect gift and also help a great cause by purchasing the Heart of Gold duo from Mecca who are donating 100% of the proceeds from this beautiful set to The...

TRIED & TESTED: MAYBELLINE SUPERSTAY 24HR BOLD MATTE

November 7, 2015

Matte lips have been one of the top beauty trends as of late and there’s good reason why. They don’t transfer like creamy lipsticks often do, your hair won’t stick to them and a longer-wearing formula...

TILLEY SOAPS AUSTRALIA – 150 YEARS IN THE BUSINESS

November 5, 2015

Tilley Soaps Australia, the country’s oldest and leading manufacturer in soaps and perfumery is celebrates a milestone, 150 years in business for quality home and body products. Presenting their Violet...

L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL RELEASES PRO|FIBER

October 30, 2015

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...

TOP TIPS FOR PERFECT BROWS

October 26, 2015

Beauty, Features, Get The Look, Products

Eyebrows are the often forgot facial feature that just doesn't get that much loving. But they are an important feature on the face that help define your features and shape your face. Creating the perfect brow...

INTERVIEW WITH BEC JUDD, CO-FOUNDER OF BEAUTY EDU

October 21, 2015

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

Beauty EDU and David Jones have partnered to create a beauty education course like no other, with the launch of a state-of-the-art Beauty EDU campus inside David Jones’ new look Eastland store. Beauty EDU...

INTERVIEW WITH SUKIN AMBASSADOR BIANCA CHEAH

October 20, 2015

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

Australia's number one selling natural skincare brand, Sukin, have partnered with local health expert Bianca Cheah. Most known as the founder and Manging Director of Sporteluxe.com, Bianca now adds this...

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

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

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

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

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

October 7, 2015

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...

SUPERSTART SKIN RENEWAL BOOSTER – BOOST YOUR SKIN’S NATURAL DEFENCES AND ABILITY TO RENEW NOW

October 5, 2015

Elizabeth Arden has introduced a new skincare philosophy, Arden Active Skincare, in which their advanced portfolio of skincare products work to repair, transform and optimise to improve your skin's overall...

BEAUTY NEWS: BENEFIT COSMETICS, JIMMY CHOO, CLARISONIC, & DR. BRONNER’S

October 2, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Uncategorized

BENEFIT COSMETICS Benefit Cosmetics is keeping cute this October with the release of some exciting new products! Defend your delicate eyelids from environmental stress with the new Air Patrol BB cream...

TOP 5 CLINIQUE PRODUCTS YOU NEED NOW

October 1, 2015

Clinique is one of the most iconic beauty brands in the world today. We were excited to find out that they are now stocked at one of our favourite online retailers Active Skin, so to celebrate we rounded up...

TRIED & TESTED: MIRENESSE FORBIDDEN INK LINERS

September 28, 2015

Mirenesse is an Australian cosmetics brand that you may not have heard too much about, but it is in fact one that should definitely be on your radar. Not only are they cruelty free and don’t contain any...

JAMES READ – THE MAN BEHIND THE TAN