Category: Skincare and Haircare
ZOFORI ELIXER – NATURAL SKINCARE FROM THE HEART OF CRETE
Introducing ZOFORI elixer, Australia’s newest natural skincare brand. Harnessing the benefits from ingredients native to the gorgeous island of Crete, ZOFORI elixer…
GET YOUR KALE FIX WITH NIP + FAB SKINCARE
Nip + Fab is a fabulous skincare and body care range founded by Maria Hatzistefanis (founder…
GET LIPPY WITH FRANK BODY’S NEW LIP BALM AND LIP SCRUB
frank body has released a delicious duo of products that are great for your lips! A natural,…
MY SKIN STORY, FINDING MY TRUE MATCH
Everyone has a skin story. My skin story really begins in my mid teens. I grew…
L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL RELEASES PRO|FIBER
L’Oréal Professionnel now has the solution for the varying damage we do to our hair through…
SKINCARE HEAVEN HÜD TURNS 1
When you think of skin clinics, you think of plain white rooms and equipment…but what if…
HOW TO GET SPRING RACING-READY
The Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival is coming up, where people all around the world come to…
BEAUTY NEWS: MARY KAY, PHILOSPHY, REDKEN, JANE IREDALE & GERMAINE DE CAPUCCINI
MARY KAY Escape to paradise with Mary Kay‘s new Paradise Calling collection. Delight the senses with…
GET THE LOOK: SIMONE PÉRÈLE UNDER THE COVERS
Looking for the ultimate “I just got out of bed makeup look” think dewy skin, with…
BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: SPRING SKINCARE – HYDRATING YOUR FACE
Spring has sprung and it’s been a time of renewal after a long and cold winter.…
BEAUTIFUL AND RADIANT SKIN WITH SWISSE SKINCARE
Swisse believe in pure, natural beauty and take pure ingredients from nature to create luxurious, nutrient-enriched natural…
JAMES READ – THE MAN BEHIND THE TAN
The hottest name in tanning is James Read. If you haven’t heard of him, you may…
ICING ON THE CAKE WITH FRANK BODY’S NEW NOURISHING, CAFFEINATED BODY CREAM
frank body has released a new nourishing, caffeinated body cream that will leave skin feeling extra…
BEAUTY NEWS: PUREOLOGY, JUICY COUTURE, NATURA SIBERICA, THE DARLING SPA & DESIGNER BRANDS
PUREOLOGY PUREOLOGY introduces Colour Fanatic Instant Deep-Conditioning Mask to its highly-acclaimed range of ‘serious colour care’…
WIN: L’OREAL HAIR EXPERTISE PURECOLOUR MOISTURE HAIR CARE
L’Oreal Paris recently launched their new Hair Expertise range, a premium sulphate-free range that is enriched…
HOW TO SPRING CLEAN YOUR MAKEUP BAG
Spring is finally here and that means out with the old and in with the new.When…
EXTRACTION FACIALS, YOUR WAY TO CLEAN AND CLEAR SKIN
In my books, one of the cardinal rules of beauty is getting regular facials. I might…
BLOGGER BEAUTY HAUL – JOSIE BARBER
When it comes to online beauty buying, it can be a daunting task. Sure, we all…
GOING HI-TECH IN BODY CARE
When it comes to your skin care routine, a lot of us spare no expense. You’ll…
WIN: NATURA SIBERICA ORGANIC BEAUTY PRIZE PACK
Natura Siberica, a new organic beauty range for body and hair, has launched this month in…
THE HOTTEST NAME IN TANNING, JAMES READ
If you haven’t heard of James Read then no doubt you will soon. His signature range…
HOW TO REFRESH YOUR HAIR FOR SPRING
For many of us, Winter has left us with hair that is dull and dry. From…
BEAUTY NEWS: LAURA MERCIER, JANE IREDALE, M.A.C, BURT’S BEES, SPOT MEDIC & CHI KHI BARE
LAURA MERCIER Create a perfectly sculpted face with new palettes from Laura Mercier, allowing you to play…
HAIR REPAIR REVIEW: FUDGE, MUK & CHARLES WORTHINGTON
FUDGE URBAN For all we put our hair through – colour processing, blow-drying, curling – it…
TRIED & TESTED: L’OREAL PARIS NEW REVITALIFT DUO TAKING OUT THE NEED FOR NEEDLES TO IMPROVE SKIN
Over the past couple of months I’ve shared a love-hate relationship with my skin. Perhaps it’s been…
BLOGGER BEAUTY HAUL: EMILY HIGHFIELD (WATCH)
When it comes to online beauty buying, it can be a daunting task. Sure, we all…
SKIN, SPA AND SCENT WITH THE BODY SHOP
The Body Shop recently released three new ranges, taking the brand to new heights. The ranges…
TRIED & TESTED: LA ROCHE-POSAY FOR SENSITIVE SKIN
The last few Melbourne winters have been tough on us. To fight the cold our indoor…
WHY YOU SHOULD BE USING SUNDAY RILEY
It’s not very often you get up, close and personal with a brand, and when you…
THE BODY SHOP’S SENSORIUM, A WONDERLAND OF SKIN, SPA AND SCENT
The Body Shop launched a revolutionary range of products at a glamorous launch in Gordon Bay…
BEAUTY NEWS: GIORGIO LIMITED EDITION LIP MAESTRO, KERASTASE MATERIALISTE, YOU BEAUTEA, UN.TANGLED BY KEVIN.MURPHY
GIORGIO ARMANI LIP MAESTRO – LIMITED EDITION Made with Red Toda pigment – well known for…
BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: L’ORÉAL PARIS HAIR EXPERTISE PURE COLOUR SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER AND ULTRARICH PRECIOUS OIL MIST
Dry hair can be a problem for many, especially with seasonal changes, styling tool, colouring and…
TOP TIPS FOR BEAUTIFUL WINTER HAIR
When it comes to winter, it’s not just your skin that you have to worry about…
AGEING GRACEFULLY – 5 TIPS TO HELP YOU REDUCE THE APPEARANCE OF FINE LINES AND WRINKLES
If there’s one thing we’re all after as we get older, it’s to age gracefully. So,…
BEAUTY NEWS: INFALLIBLE MATTE FOUNDATION, GARNIER FRUCTIS FULL & LUSCIOUS, MIU MIU’S FIRST FRAGRANCE
L’OREAL PARIS’ INFALLIBLE MATTE FOUNDATION A first for L’Oréal Paris: 24-hour matte foundation that combines extreme…
GIVEAWAY + TRIED & TESTED: MAX RF FACIAL TREATMENT AT LASER CLINICS AUSTRALIA
Looking to rejuvenate and treat problematic skin? Laser Clinic Australia’s Max RF Facial Treatment could be…
GIVEAWAY + INTERVIEW WITH REDKEN GLOBAL HAIR ARTIST, DMITRI PAPAS
Dmitri Papas from Brisbane’s acclaimed PAPAS + PACE Salon was recently crowned ‘Australian Hairdresser Of The Year’ at the 2015 Hair Expo Awards.…
BEAUTY NEWS: LASER CLINICS AUSTRALIA, L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL, CHARLOTTE TILBURY, ELEVEN AUSTRALIA, ST. TROPEZ & M.A.C COSMETICS
LASER CLINICS AUSTRALIA Laser Clinics Australia is offering an amazing “Buy One, Get One Free” on…
GIVEAWAY: THE JOJOBA COMPANY’S NEW 100% JOJOBA + ROSEHIP OIL
Australian-based natural skincare brand The Jojoba Company introduces their latest product innovation: the 100% Natural Australian…
BRIGHT EYES – 5 TIPS TO AVOID DARK CIRCLES AND BAGS UNDER THE EYES
Eyes are often said to be the windows to our soul, so you don’t want those…
TALKING BEAUTY WITH YVES SAINT LAURENT INTERNATIONAL MAKEUP DIRECTOR LLOYD SIMMONDS
Last month Yves Saint Laurent international makeup director, Lloyd Simmonds, visited our shores as part of…
NOTHING FOR MUM? OUR LAST-MINUTE MOTHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE
Is your gift bag for Mum still empty? Not to worry, we’re here to save you…
BEST OF EXFOLIATORS
Exfoliation is an absolute must right now and I’m here to tell you why! Winter is…
MUST HAVE MASKS
There is something about the ritual of doing a face mask that I love. It just…
TRIED & TESTED: MOROCCONOIL HYDRATING SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER
WHAT Moroccanoil Hydrating Shampoo and Hydrating Conditioner LIKED This was the first Moroccanoil product I’ve…
BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES… MAC, BOBBI BROWN, SKINSTITUT & L’ASCARI
Following up from Beauty Editor Kath’s favourites last week, I have been itching to share some…
TRIED& TESTED – MAYBELLINE NEW YORK DREAM WONDER FLUID TOUCH FOUNDATION AND FACE STUDIO MASTER GLAZE BLUSH STICK
Does your makeup bag need an update? We review the latest products from Maybelline. Dream Wonder…
GET THE LOOK: THE BRAIDED PONY BY L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL AT KOOKAI A/W15
Last month Kookai launched its beautiful Autumn/Winter 2015 collection at the Royal Exhibition Buildings in Melbourne.…
BEAUTY NEWS: CHANEL, ESSIE, SIMPLE SKINCARE, LANCÔME, & THIN LIZZY
ROUGE COCO BY CHANEL Chanel introduces the new Rouge Coco Lipstick. The revamped formula is soft…
GO-TO SKINCARE LAUNCHES FACE HERO
Go-To Skincare has launched Face Hero (30ml, $44.95), a new face oil to hydrate and moisture…
BEAUTY NEWS: KEVIN.MURPHY, REDKEN & ECOSTORE
REJUVINATE HAIR THIS AUTUMN WITH KEVIN.MURPHY With the departure of the dry heat of summer, autumn…
HAIR TLC AFTER SUMMER
Seasonal changes can wreak havoc on your skin and hair! So, as we farewell Summer and…
SKINCARE GURU, OLE HENRIKSEN TALKS SKINCARE DURING HIS AUSTRALIAN VISIT
International skincare expert, Ole Henriksen was recently in Australia to celebrate the launch of his namesake…
INTERVIEW: ADORE BEAUTY FOUNDER KATE MORRIS TALKS 15 YEARS OF ADORE BEAUTY
It’s hard to not think of Adore Beauty when we’re looking for beauty products online. The site…
BEAUTY NEWS: REDKEN, TANGLE TEEZER, SHU UEMURA, MERCEDES-BENZ & CARMEX
REDKEN EXPANDS DIAMOND OIL RANGE Redken’s revered Diamond Oil is now available in a new line…
STYLE AND CARE FOR YOUR HAIR WITH SACHAJUAN
SACHAJUAN Professional Haircare and Products has been taking the beauty world by storm, featuring in some…
LUMA BY JESS HART
Searching for the product of skin loving ingredients and a natural makeup look? LUMA Cosmetics is…
GET THE LOOK: BACKSTAGE AT KOOKAI AUTUMN/WINTER 2015
Before Kookai’s spectacular Autumn/Winter 2015 collection, Couturing headed behind the scenes to see what beauty look…
GLOW ALL YEAR ROUND WITH BALI BODY
The last day of summer in Melbourne has rolled by and if you are anything like me,…
NO REASON TO HIDE WITH PHILOSOPHY
No reason to hide. The mantra of the new skin perfecting duo from philosophy aims to…
JESS HART ON LUMA COSMETICS + GIVEAWAY
She is one of Australia’s most successful modelling exports, but Jess Hart is more than just…
THE FACIAL YOU NEED RIGHT NOW – HYDRAFACIAL
Need to up the ante on your skin regime? Then maybe the Hydrafacial is just what…
PUFF OFF PUFFY EYES WITH BENEFIT COSMETICS
Say goodbye to puffy eyes with Benefit Cosmetics’ new Puff Off! A saviour to every girl’s…
HOW TO: CORRECT AND CONCEAL UNDER EYE DARKNESS AND SWELLING KN
Do you suffer from darkness and puffiness underneath your eyes? Have you been looking for a…
SUMMER SERIES: HAIRCARE
Keep your locks aglow with these summer hair care tips – straight from the professionals. Even…
SUMMERTIME SUN PROTECTION SKINCARE
Summertime is here and though that makes our daily routine easier in a lot of ways…
WHY YOUR SKIN NEEDS JOJOBA
Have you enjoyed the sun this Summer? Perhaps your skin is a little sunburnt or suffering…
SKINCARE 101: THE PERFECT RECIPE FOR GLOWING SKIN
Is your skin in a bit of a rut? Or a few too many late nights…
HOW TO GET THE BEST SUMMER HAIR WITH HOLLYWOOD HAIR STYLIST MARK TOWNSEND
Mark Townsend is one of Hollywood’s most influential hairstylists. His career spans every aspect of the business, from…
THE HAIRSPRAY YOU NEED FOR THE ULTIMATE STRONG HOLD
ELEVEN Australia has created a product modelled off the much-loved staple, Give Me Hold Flexible Hairspray.…
THE BEAUTY PRODUCTS YOU NEED WHEN YOU ARE TRAVELLING
Planning a trip over the Christmas break? Then you need to start thinking about packing. While…
HOW TO LOOK AFTER MALE SKIN
We’ve all been to large department stores and seen aisles for “her skincare” and “his skincare”,…
BEAUTY GIFT GUIDE
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SHINE BRIGHTER WITH MATRIX OIL WONDERS
o beyond shine with Oil Wonders by Matrix, a complete oil care range formulated with exotic…
KEEP HYDRATED WITH CARMEX
Keeping hydrated is key to any beauty regime, more so in the warmer months. Time spent…
SKINCARE FOR WHEN YOU RELAX
ne of my greatest pleasures in my day is my skincare routine. Especially my nightly one.…
THANK YOU BODY CARE
Thankyou Group, the social enterprise behind Thankyou Water, has introduced new products to its Australian-made…
HOT HONEYMOON HAIR TIPS
or an occasion as important and special as a honeymoon, we all want our tresses to…
HOT NEW BEAUTY PRODUCTS
KEVIN.MURPHY Legendary Aussie haircare brand KEVIN.MURPHY introduces SMOOTH.AGAIN, a new luxurious styling product. The leave-in treatment…
YOUR NEW GO-TO PRODUCTS
often get asked as Beauty Editor, what my “go-to” products are and funnily enough I’ve been…
HAIR & BEAUTY INSPO FROM ICONIC BOND GIRLS
Sultry French ingenue Léa Seydoux has been named as the latest Bond girl for the upcoming…
THE PLACE TO GET THE PERFECT BROWS
row Theory Brow Bar has opened in The Strand Melbourne, this exciting addition being the fourth…
HOW TO GET GLOWING SUMMER SKIN
Getting spring races ready does not have to be complicated, you just need to be well…
HAIR READY FOR SPRING RACING
aking sure your outfit is perfect for Race day is not just about ensuring your dress,…
BEAUTY NEWS: HOT OFF THE PRESS
ELLA BACHÉ Ella Baché has achieved 60 years of skincare excellence in Australia and to celebrate,…
TRIED & TESTED: JOSIE MARAN COSMETICS
After reading our interview last month with Josie Maran [here] I was chomping at the bit…
THE LILAC COLOUR BOOST FOR SPRING
Sure, Kelly Osbourne did it first, but Nicole Richie really took it to the next level.…
BEHIND THE BRAND – ECOSTORE, GUILT FREE PRODUCT
Ecostore is an established skincare company that opened over 20 years ago. They aim to provide customers…
GET YOUR HANDS ON GO-TO SKINCARE AT WESTFIELD THIS OCTOBER
Zoë Foster Blake’s all-natural skin care brand, Go-To, heads into selected Westfield Shopping Centres this month for a series of…
MUST HAVE BEAUTY ITEMS FOR SPRING RACING
Spring Racing is here and whilst the focus is on the dress, millinery and beauty look,…
GETTING YOUR SKIN SPRING RACING READY WITH GUINOT
When it comes to Spring Racing, prepping your skin is just as important as the frock…
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH EVE LOM PRODUCT DIRECTOR AMANDINE ISNARD
The name Eve Lom has become synonymous with top of the range skincare. It’s the type of…
THE SECRET TO DEWY SKIN
Seasonally apt make-up and skin care is important, and with spring here, it time to revamp…
UNDONE HAIR, THE NEW HOT STYLE YOU NEED TO HAVE
It may seem counter intuitive, but to be best in hair this season, put down your…
JURLIQUE’S NEW NUTRI-DEFINE LUXE RANGE
Jurlique has launched its latest divinely luxe range, Nutri-Define, three highly specialised products that deliver targeted…
GUINOT’S SUPERCHARGED FACIALS FOR MEN
After battling through the colder months, Spring is a time of renewal and revitalisation. It is…
ghd LAUNCHES A REVOLUTIONARY NEW ERA IN STYLING WITH AURA
If you’re looking for a new hairdryer, then look no further than the new salon professional…
KEEP BLONDER FOR LONGER WITH ELEVEN AUSTRALIA
ELEVEN Australia has launched Keep My Colour Treatment Blonde to help Aussie blondes maintain healthy, radiant…
BEAUTY TRAVEL ESSENTIALS
norkelling off the beach at Gili island, sailing the picturesque coastline of Croatia or tearing up…
SPRING HAIR TRENDS WITH CHRISTIAAN GEORGIO
Spring is here! So it’s time a time for new things and maybe new hair? We…