Category: Skincare and Haircare
TALKING BEAUTY SECRETS WITH MODEL CO AMBASSADOR ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY
Earlier this week, Model Co Cosmetics unveiled its new range of natural skincare featuring an all encompassing range of products for all…
TRANSFORM YOUR SKIN WITH THE NEW VISIONNAIRE BY LANCÔME
This month, Lancôme launched the extraordinary new Visionnaire Advanced Skin Corrector, advancing on the original formula first…
GET YOUR NEXT FACIAL AT THE AWARD WINNING spaQ AT QT SYDNEY
QT Sydney’s luxurious day spa, spaQ, has been recognised for its commitment to delivering the highest level…
TAMING THE FRIZZ
It feels like winter has been with us for a really long time and even though…
GET THE LOOK: LORDE’S BEAUTY LOOK
Grammy Award winner, named International Female Solo Artist of the Year at the BRIT Awards, International…
ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY HITS OUR SHORES FOR MODEL CO’S NEW NATURAL SKINCARE
Model Co launched its natural skincare collection with face of the brand, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley joining founder…
GET THE CELEBRITY TREATMENT WITH MELANIE GRANT AT DOUBLE BAY CLINIC
Admittedly, I am curiously passionate about skincare. I love talking about it and learning about it.…
MODELCO LAUNCHES NATURAL SKINCARE WITH AMBASSADOR ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELY
Iconic Australian beauty brand ModelCo will welcome current ModelCo ambassador and supermodel Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Sydney…
BEHIND THE BRAND: ANTIPODES NATURE
With products that merge rich, natural ingredients with strong, scientific grounding, Antipodes Nature has created a…
BEAUTY NEWS: RIMMEL LONDON COLLABORATES WITH RITA ORA, L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL TECNI.ART WILD STYLERS, KÉRASTASE PARIS DISCIPLINE RANGE, AND BOBBI BROWN FINDS A NEW MUSE IN KATE UPTON
RIMMEL LONDON x RITA ORA Introducing the new Rimmel London Colour Rush Lip and Nail Collection…
MECCA NAMED AS OFFICIAL MAKEUP SPONSOR OF MSFW 2014
This year’s MSFW is almost upon us, and this year, Mecca Cosmetica, as official makeup sponsors,…
WANT FLAWLESS SKIN? MALVERN ENDOTA IS THE PLACE FOR YOU
I don’t know about you but the winter weather has wreaked havoc on my skin. Working…
READY, SET, GLOW – THE MUST-HAVE PRODUCTS TO SAVE YOUR WINTER SKIN
Winter has well and truly hit the southern states of Australia with cold wind blasts and…
GIVEAWAY: KIEHL’S X DEBASER
To celebrate the New York inspired collaboration between Australian artist Debaser and Kiehl’s, we are excited…
ROSEHIP OIL: REVOLUTIONISING SKINCARE
The abundance of products on the market means selecting the fundamental elements of a skin care…
TALKING ALL THINGS ANTI-AGEING, CHIA SEEDS AND PLASMA WITH PERRICONE MD AND MECCA COSMETICA
Widely regarded as the Father of the Inflammation Theory of Ageing, Dr Nicholas Perricone’s approach to…
IT ALL STARTS WITH THE BASE – LARA BINGLE TO LAUNCH TANNING BEAUTY RANGE
Bangin’ body, A-List boyfriend and a wardrobe to die for, there’s no wonder Lara Bingle is…
BEAUTY NEWS: SHU UEMURA ART OF HAIR, COSMECOLOGY PARIS, GROWN ALCHEMIST AND ESSIE
Shu Uemura Art of Hair adds to its hair range Shu Uemura Art of Hair has…
BEAUTY LOVERS REJOICE. DIPTYQUE’S NEW NEW SKINCARE LINE IS COMING
Famous for its luxe candles, Diptyque has taken its trademark, luxurious approach to scents and applied…
WHAT’S HOT IN HAIR THIS WINTER?
Hair trends fade in and out like the seasons, and now Winter is here, we wonder…
THE W RETREAT AND SPA BALI HOSTS CELEBRITY FACIALIST SU MAN HSU WHO SHARES HER SKIN TIPS WITH COUTURING
W Retreat and Spa Bali Seminyak has hosted celebrity facialist Su Man Hsu at its award…
BEHIND THE BRAND: VILLA LODOLA, A NEW NAME IN ORGANIC FOR EVERYDAY HAIR AND BODY
For lovers of Organic products, look not further than the new brand, Villa Lodola, that has…
KMS CALIFORNIA LAUNCHES FREESHAPE 2-IN-1 STYLING + FINISHING
KMS California introduces new FREESHAPE 2-IN1-styling + finishing for unlimited, long lasting transformation with hot tools.…
ELEVEN AUSTRALIA REACHES NEW HEIGHTS WITH THE NEW WASH ME ALL OVER HAND AND BODY WASH
ne of our favourite hair care brand ELEVEN Australia is reaching new heights with the launch…
KEVIN MURPHY CELEBRATES 10 YEARS WITH LAUNCH OF ‘HAIR BY KEVIN MURPHY’ LIMITED EDITION BOOK
Hair genius Kevin Murphy is celebrating 10 years since launching his line of eponymous hair products with a…
SAVE YOUR WINTER SKIN
Quick! It’s time to get your Winter skin care in order. I don’t know about you,…
MECCA MAXIMA OPENS AT DONCASTER WESTFIELD: THE ULTIMATE DESTINATION FOR BEAUTY
Mecca Maxima has opened its doors at Westfield Doncaster, and it is absolutely every beauty addict’s…
BEAUTY NEWS: KERASTASE NEW DENSIFIQUE ABSOLU, ELLA BACHE BODY OIL AND RIMMEL LONDON’S MOISTURE RENEW LIPSTICK
Kérastase Paris launches NEW DENSIFIQUE Absolu Earlier this year, Kérastase Paris announced its most scientific advancement in…
REDKEN UNVEILS NEW STYLING RANGE AND ANNOUNCES SKY FERREIRA AS NEW REDKEN MUSE
Redken has unveiled its new-look Styling range, and has announced Sky Ferreira as the face of…
COLORESCIENCE: NOT ALL MINERALS ARE CREATED EQUAL
I really love being surprised, and the best kind of surprises come in the form of…
REDKEN LAUNCHES BLONDE IDOL – THE LATEST INNOVATION FOR BLONDE HAIR CARE
Every blonde colour is unique, so it only stands to reason when it comes…
GET GUINOT CLEAN WITH HYDRACLEAN
If you are anything like me right now, you may be feeling like your skin needs…
BEAUTY NEWS – BOBBI BROWN’S FIRST AUSTRALIAN STORE, SHU UEMURA ART OF HAIR ULTIMATE REMEDY, OPI THE MUPPETS BY OPI
What’s new in the world of Beauty? Couturing brings you the new you need to know…
AMERICAN CREW LAUNCHES ITS LATEST COLLECTION ‘INDEPENDENT’
The world’s leading men’s grooming brand, American Crew, is excited to launch its latest collection, ‘Independent’,…
SKIN PIGMENTATION SAVIOUR
Looking after your best asset, your skin, is a lifelong pursuit for some. Skincare is something…
TALKING ALL THINGS HAIR WITH SIMONE VAN HALTREN FROM THE BLOWOUTBAR
Made popular in the stylish city of LA, blow dry bars have become all the rage…
GET EXCITED WITH GO-TO SKINCARE FOUNDER, ZOE FOSTER BLAKE
outuring sat down with Go-To Skincare founder Zoe Foster Blake to discuss the inspiration behind the…
BEAUTY NEWS: ELLA BACHÉ RELEASES DETOX AROMATIQUE SKINCARE RANGE
Detox Aromatique by Ella Baché Ella Baché releases its Detox Aromatique range of skincare, a powerful detoxifying…
DESTINATION BEAUTY: GAIA RETREAT AND SPA, BYRON BAY
You know that scene in the movie Grease (of course you do) where Frankie Valli serenades…
GO-TO SKINCARE BY ZOË FOSTER BLAKE- YOUR NEW DESTINATION FOR SKINCARE
ne of the most anticipated skincare ranges launches today and here at Couturing we’re excited to…
WAKE UP WITH A BIG ONE AT THE BODY SHOP
Yep, The Body Shop‘s latest campaign is titled ‘Wake up with a big one’ and it’s…
BEAUTY NEWS: SHU UEMURA ‘ART OF HAIR’ ANNOUNCED AS OFFICIAL HAIR PARTNER TO AKIRA FOR 2014
Having launched in March of last year, Shu Uemura Art of Hair is celebrating its first…
HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY ELEVEN AUSTRALIA!
It’s been a year since the brand ELEVEN Australia launched its complete range of 16 haircare…
TRIED & TESTED: HAIR OILS TREATMENTS
Admittedly I’ve been slow on the uptake on hair oils. As a person with an oily…
NEW PRODUCTS: KEVIN.MURPHY’S ROUGH.RIDER, ILLAMASQUA’S GLAMORE COLLECTION, GUINOT’S LONGUE VIE MAINS HAND CREME
KEVIN.MURPHY: ROUGH.RIDER Create sculpted looks with KEVIN.MUPRHY’s new strong hold matte clay, ROUGH.RIDER. By combining a mixture…
VERSO, THE BEST THING TO COME OUT OF SWEDEN SINCE IKEA
“This is definitely a milestone within modern skincare.” – Lars Fredriksson, Creator of Verso Skincare aking…
THE BEST OF BRITISH BEAUTY BRANDS
Britain has offered the world some fantastic beauty brands, so let’s take a moment to appreciate…
WITCHERY’S ‘MODERN MUSE’ – COMPLETING THE LOOK WITH REDKEN
The Modern Muse. Witchery‘s A/W 14 campaign is all about the Modern Muse and the launch…
THE SECRET TO LOOKING YOUNG
I know I’m not alone in feeling cynical when I hear about the latest serum, cream,…
NEWS: OPI X COCA COLA, KEVIN.MURPHY STYLES MYER’S A/W SHOW, L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL LAUNCHES HAIRCHALK
What’s hot this week in the world of Beauty? OPI partners with Coca Cola Nail brand,…
WHY WOULDN’T YOU WANT TO HAVE YOUR OWN UNIQUE SCENT?
It’s a simple question and yet, bottle after bottle, celebrity fragrance after celebrity fragrance, the art…
NEW PRODUCT: SUVANA ORGANIC PAW PAW & HONEY BALM
Suvana Organic Paw Paw & Honey Balm is a new all-purpose balm, enriched with natural Paw Paw,…
THESE EASY CLEANSERS MEANS THERE’S NO EXCUSE FOR SLEEPING IN YOUR MAKEUP
It’s summer and there are parties and festivals to attend! But it’s no excuse to slack…
GUINOT BEAUTE NEUVE FACIAL TREATMENT
Looking for something to give your skin a boost? Look no further than Guinot’s Beaute Neuve…
TOP TIPS FOR POST PARTY BEAUTY RECOVERY
Christmas festivities are over, New Years is done and dusted , and 2014 has begun. This…
FOUR EASY STEPS TO SOFT, SMOOTH SUMMER SKIN
Couturing brings you the essential guide for glowing skin with fun, fast and super easy tips.…
WHY CHEMICAL FREE SKINCARE IS A MUST FOR MEN
In the past decade men have really started taking grooming seriously – I would love…
PRE-TANNING TIPS
Using fake tan is the best way to get that summer glow without damaging your skin…
SUMMER ESSENTIAL: LOVING TAN
With a myriad of at-home tanning products readily available to us, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed…
TOP BEAUTY GIFTS FOR HIM & HER THIS CHRISTMAS: OLIVIA’S TOP PICKS
Couturing takes the hard work out of picking the perfect beauty gifts for you this Christmas…
TOP BEAUTY GIFTS FOR HIM & HER THIS CHRISTMAS: THARA’S TOP PICKS
Couturing beauty writer, Thara gives us her list of Top Beauty gifts for men and women…
TOP BEAUTY GIFTS FOR HIM & HER THIS CHRISTMAS: SYAHMIN’S PICKS
Couturing’s beauty writers are picking their favourite Top Beauty gifts for Her and Him this festive…
BRAND PROFILE: AROMABABY
You may not have heard of Aromababy, but it is a celebrated brand which celebrities have…
PUTTING YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD THIS SUMMER
Summer is here! That just means two things – thongs and bare feet on the beach.…
SUMMER HAIRCARE: TIPS TO KEEP HAIR LOOKING FABULOUS
Summer can wreak havoc on your locks so it’s important to take extra good care of…
BEAUTY PREP FOR THE PARTY SEASON
As we emerge weary eyed from winter hibernation, the warm weather that greets us is a…
TOP BABY SKINCARE PRODUCTS
At Couturing our focus has been on women’s and men’s skincare, but let’s not forget babies!…
TRIED & TESTED: AROMABABY
When you’re a new mum, it’s sometimes difficult to know what is good for your little…
TRIED & TESTED: KÉRASTASE PARIS RESISTANCE VOLUMIFIQUE
Defy limp locks with a product that packs a voluminous punch. Over 1 in two women…
NEW PRODUCTS: GUINOT LAIT HYDRA FRAICHEUR AND LOTION HYDRA FRAICHEUR
Guinot has introduced two new products to its collection. Appropriate for all skin types, the Guinot…
VICTORIA’S SECRET HAIR SECRETS
Can you keep a secret? Because we’re about to deliver some juicy hair secrets courtesy of…
ALTERNA BAMBOO SHINE: ON THE GO TRAVEL PACK
Want gorgeous, healthy glossy locks? Alterna Bamboo Shine is your answer! The Bamboo Shine On the…
KINGS DOMAIN
Barbers enjoy a rich tradition dating back to at least the 14th Century in Europe, and…
NEW PRODUCTS: MATRIX HEAT RESIST RANGE
We are all guilty of using heat styling tools and the effects that they have on…
BEAUTY NEWS – KEVIN MURPHY
KEVIN.MURPHY is hitting high notes on the small screen in Hollywood with the hairstylists of some…
BEAUTY FROM THE INSIDE OUT
There’s the old adage that Beauty comes from the inside out. Sometimes it’s easy to forget…
SHIMMER.SHINE BY KEVIN.MURPHY
There’s been shimmer and there’s been shine, but now there’s KEVIN.MURPHY’s SHIMMER.SHINE, a perfect match for…
AMERICAN CREW – CREWCIAL STYLES AND THE ALTERNATOR
American Crew, the world’s leading men’s grooming brand, has revealed its latest collection, CREWCIAL, showcasing the…
RATIONALE SKINCARE CLINIC LAUNCH
Rationale skincare, Australia’s top selling medical skin care range, launched its latest clinic in Toorak Village last week with…
PHILOSOPHY MIRACLE WORKER ANTI-AGING PADS
Don’t let your skin reveal your age. Let it reflect your ageless beauty Philosophy’s Miracle Worker…
THE BEAUTY TOOL YOU NEED – CLARISONIC SKIN CLEANSING SYSTEM
“The Power to be Beautiful” Beauty lovers worldwide have fallen in love with the Clarisonic brush,…
BRAND PROFILE: FRANK
If you’ve had your eyes peeled these past couple of months, you may have noticed a…
MATRIX BIOLAGE EXQUISITE OILS IN FULL BLOOM
Following the success of the Exquisite Oil Replenishing Treatment, Matrix has perfected the power of oils creating…
NEW COLLECTION: COUTURE STYLING BY KERASTASE
Seductive hair has been pursued by Kerastase since the the 1960’s. Since then, Kerastase hasn’t stopped…
STOP THE FRIZZ
Made up of thousands of cells, your hair can be extremely complex. However, the reason for…
NEW SUPER.GOO FOR A SUPER.COOL FINISH
For the man that’s on the run, hair may be the last thing on his agenda.…
MULTI-PURPOSE BEAUTY PRODUCTS
Ever thought to use products in more ways than one? Couturing brings you some of the…
SHU UEMURA ‘ART OF HAIR’ NEW PRODUCTS
Recently, two new fabulous additions have been included into the already comprehensive Shu Uemura ‘Art of…
MSFW 2013 – SNEAK PEEK AT THE HAIR AND BEAUTY LOOKS
Melbourne Spring Fashion Week (MSFW) is only 3 days away and we’re super excited to see…
MERCEDES BENZ FASHION FESTIVAL SYDNEY: TREND SHOW BEAUTY LOOKS
Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival Sydney (MBFFS) kicked off with a bang last week with the opening…
MERCEDES BENZ FASHION FESTIVAL SYDNEY: GENERAL PANTS SHOW – BEAUTY LOOKS
The makeup at General Pants was distinctly fresh and dewy screaming SPRING to those counting down…
L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL AT WITCHERY SS 13 LAUNCH
Cementing its status as an Australian style authority, Witchery launched their Spring Summer 2013 collection –Bold…
TRIED & TESTED: ELEVEN AUSTRALIA – MAKE ME SHINE SPRAY GLOSS AND I WANT BODY VOLUME FOAM
ELEVEN Australia, the hot new name in hair care, says it offers a fresh approach to…
HOURGLASS AMBIENT LIGHTING POWDER MIRACLE
When Cher Horrowitz’s character in the movie Clueless was unsurprisingly rejected by her potential love…
HAIR BY KEVIN.MURPHY AT MYER SPRING/SUMMER 13/14 RUNWAY
KEVIN MURPHY BRINGS MODERN BEACH CHIC TO MYER’S BIGGEST COLLECTIONS SHOW YET Internationally renowned hairstylist Kevin…
BRAND PROFILE: KORA ORGANICS BY MIRANDA KERR
“Remember: What you put on your skin – soaks in – use organic!” – Miranda…
TRIED AND TESTED: PHILOSOPHY “GREAT SKIN IS IN” KIT
Packing three of their best-selling products into one box, Philosophy’s “Great Skin Is In” kit aims…
KERASTASE PARIS UNVEILS NEW SCALP CARE FOR SENSITIVE SCALPS – SPECIFIQUE DERMO CALM
If you have a sensitive scalp, you will understand the difficulty in finding products to…
L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL LAUNCHES MYTHIC OIL
L’Oréal Professionnel Mythic Oil has made its mark on the salon professional industry, becoming a cult product…
NEW HAIR CARE PRODUCTS FOR MEN
When it comes to grooming and haircare, men traditionally have been somewhat overlooked. In recent decades,…