Creating a face and eye palette that is versatile, filled only with colour you actually use and that suits every skin tone, eye colour, hair colour and age is no small feat. However, it’s been done! Meet the Face Palette from Basics by B. If you...
Say goodbye to dark circles, acne scars, pigmentation and redness. Concealer would have to be one of the most versatile makeup products available and I think we all take it for granted. There are makeup artists who forego foundation in place of just covering blemishes with...
It goes without saying that our faces give a good impression of our general health and looking bright, glowing and with a healthy colour is the picture of wellness. Once upon a time that meant hitting up tanning beds or slathering ourselves in tanning oil...
It’s the staple in nearly every girls’ beauty routine they just can’t live without. If we were to compile a list of the things we’d all take to a desert island, I have no doubt foundation would be sitting somewhere near the top. Not only does...
A red lip is one of the most classic and unwavering beauty trends there is. The bold colour has been used as a symbol of female empowerment and femininity for years. While traditionally brides go for classic nudes and lighter pink shades, you can’t deny how...
Love them or hate them, it’s hard to deny the influence of the Kardashian/Jenner gals, especially when it comes to beauty. And it seems that other celebs are picking up on one of the latest looks to come out of the K camp courtesy of...
While choosing the perfect dress for your big day might be your focus, we think no gown is complete without the perfect beauty look to go along with it. Winter weddings lend themselves to beauty looks that are a little bolder and more creative than...
Cobalt blue may have been the stand-out colour of 2018 but this year it’s time to tone it down a bit without losing the wow factor. From lilac to violet, lavender to plum – purple eyeshadow is having a moment and the easy-to-wear shade is...
Anyone who prescribes to a ‘less is more’ approach to their makeup routine will probably admit that it takes the same amount, if not more makeup and effort to achieve the effortless look. And just to be clear, I’m not talking about ‘no makeup’ makeup....
Inventive ways to use eyeliner has been a breakout beauty trend this season with multiple NYFW beauty looks putting their own spin on the fun makeup technique. Applying a brightly hued eyeliner in a creative way is the new statement eye, and perfect for any season....
Perfect for those days when you want a lighter look or only need a bit of help evening you skin tone, BB and CC creams are becoming must-have products and thanks to their skin loving ingredients, are quickly replacing foundations all-together. BB creams, aka beauty balm...
Is there anything worse than spending an hour doing your makeup, nailing your winged liner and perfecting your contour only to have it all fade away a few hours later? It is notoriously hard to maintain a great makeup look in Summer let alone adding late...
Makeup is arguably one of the hardest things to gift. With so many different shades and finishes and formulas, how’s anyone supposed to know what to get? Luckily, we’ve made it easy with our top picks in our makeup Christmas gift guide, filled with beauty...
For a long-time I skipped a finishing powder in fear of losing the dewiness and glow I’d just spent an hour trying to create. However, my skin has changed over the past couple of years and I’m inconveniently 'combination' meaning while I may not need...
The start of a new season means only one thing… your makeup look is in for a makeover. Spring is the perfect time to have a clean-out of your beauty bag and edge toward and lighter and brighter look with a touch of colour in...
If the thought of a holiday beauty look doesn’t scream a statement lip at you then you are truly missing out on the chance at a festive beauty moment. Whilst Aussie Christmas events are typically a little more low-key ‘prawns at the beach and cricket...
Blush is absolutely non-negotiable for me. Foundation and concealer will make your skin tone look flawless, but when your face is one even colour all over, it looks flatter and more shapeless. A sweeping of blush not only adds a healthy glow, but it also gives the face...
When it comes to buying reasonably priced foundations, it can sometimes be a hit and miss trial when it comes to the quality of the product. Most foundations that are either $30 or under are usually classed as ‘drug store’ foundations, and to be honest, I...
Can we all please say welcome back to the trend that is now bigger than ever… lip-gloss!! A few years a go, lip-gloss was my worst nightmare. Although I loved the look of it, it was such a pain to wear. Let me tell you –...
No matter what you decide to dress up as this Halloween, a bold lip will carry your look to that next level of ‘slay’. Whether it’s a sophisticated cat look or a blood shot vampire, these 5 lipstick shades will make your entire look pop,...
With January comes resolutions and most new years resolutions usually involve some kind of vow to get yourself organised. The time and effort you put into organising your life now can save you plenty of time and chaos in the future. Streamlining your makeup and...
Blush is one of the most underrated products of all time. Lightly applying colour to the apple of your cheeks should leave you with a natural flush that pulls your whole look together. When done right, it really is a game changer. Sadly blush is often...
Simplicity is key in getting your beauty game up to scratch, if you're feeling like your look is getting out of date you need to forget everything you once knew and pull it back to bare basics. It's really common that by using the same products, techniques and wearing...
Finding a foundation which is the right colour, consistency and wearability means a certain amount of trial and error, but with this guide you're on your way to finding your perfect match...
With Wedding season and Spring racing season upon us, there's no better time to stock up on all the latest make-up products to get you looking gorgeous and on trend! I created this pretty spring make-up look on myself for a recent event using some...
Have you been wearing the same make-up style for years? Finding it hard to re-invent your look? It seems many women struggle to keep their make-up look up to date and end up wearing the same look day in, day out for years- if not forever. Make-up trends...
'Less is More' Is the best way to describe the hottest beauty looks this season at NYFW. Bare, fresh radiant skin and sleek smooth wet textured hair have graced the runway over and over again with each show doing its own slight variation but essentially most...
It seems like a red lippy and a few good coats of mascara may be all we need to be looking HOT! Take a leaf out of these leading ladies books and see what a striking look can be achieved by combining a red lipstick with...
An ideal colour for the colder months, it seems Ox Blood is majorly trending in not just fashion but make-up and nails too. This deep wine colour can be really striking, and I really adore the look. I'm now on a mission to find the perfect...
In a stunning show the latest Dior Haute Couture show was delivered in a dazzling setting with walls entirely covered in white orchids. With an overload of white crisp detail the show titled 'About Time' was a fusion of old and classic with futuristic. The...