Uneven skin tone, freckles and a dull complexion are things a lot of people are constantly fighting. Unfortunately, pigmentation and discolouration are notoriously hard to treat and take a lot of consistency and a great skincare routine. What’s probably most important in reducing your pigmentation is...
The internet is a treasure trove of whacky and wonderful makeup and beauty hacks, but some of them are more time wasting than time saving. With every second YouTuber swearing by one thing or another, it’s hard to weed out what works and what’s just weird....
I’m always on the lookout for products that will give me healthy, glowing skin. From trending toners to top shelf moisturisers, I’m rarely the last to know about cult beauty items - or so I thought. Recently, I’ve come to realise that there’s a game-changing...
Ever thought of going blonde but scared to take the plunge? Same! Taking your hair lighter can be an intimidating process filled with endless images of everything that could go wrong. However, there’s no better time than Summer to lighten your look and embrace a...
There’s something about eyeliners that make them one of the toughest beauty items to buy. I’m never surprised to hear from someone who found their perfect product and has been using the exact same liner for years on end without even considering changing. Between the application...
Serums are undoubtedly powerhouses in any skincare routine. Loaded with active ingredients in formulas specifically designed to penetrate to the deepest layers of your skin, they allow you to target specific concerns in a single step while still taking care of your general skin health. With...
Buying fragrance can be pretty tricky thanks to the sheer amount of scents available. But that’s not the only thing making perfume shopping a little confusing. What about those three little words, Eau De Parfum (EDP) and Eau De Toilette (EDT), that are on each...
Whether or not eye creams are potent little powerhouses or an irrelevant waste of money is a big debate in the beauty industry. There are a lot of very trustworthy sources who swear against them saying they’re doing the same thing your moisturiser can, and...
Whether you’re a budding makeup artist or just a beauty enthusiast trying your best to build your kit, having the right tools for the job is essential. But with 101 techniques to do the same job, how can you ever know what you really need...
Summer sunshine means one thing in wedding world: outdoor wedding season. Whether it’s in a garden, by the ocean or in the middle of a rustic field, outdoor weddings are majorly popular in Australia. But any skin smart bride will know the importance of protecting her skin...
While it’s fun to invest in luxury products and the experience they bring, things can get out of hand when you’re spending upwards of $50 for each product in your cart. There are plenty of beauty buys that perform just as well as their luxury...
From popstar to fashion designer and now beauty mogul, it seems there’s nothing that Posh Spice AKA Victoria Beckham can’t do. The fashionista has had majorly successful collaborations with Estee Lauder in the past and has recently launched her own in-house brand, Victoria Beckham Beauty,...
No beauty bag is complete without a liquid lip colour! They’re versatile products with advanced formulas that make them not only a special addition to your makeup look, but a product that can simply be worn every day. The newly released range of Basics by B...
Your hair needs definitely change when it comes to Summer time. There are so many new factors to take into account like sun, humidity, and swimming that mean we often need to shake up the way we look after our hair. CURLY HAIR Being a curly haired...
The modern-day skincare routine is no stranger to gizmos and gadgets from at-home devices to in salon treatments. But of course, not even laser beam, micro-current or derma-needle is going to be right for every skin type. One hi-tech treatment that is universally beneficial however,...
Summer is coming, which for me, means one thing: soaking up the sunshine (in a high-quality SPF, of course) with a good read in my hand. While a great novel recommendation is always appreciated, it’s beauty books that offer infinite value and that I find...
Curly hair is a trend that has always been in fashion in one iteration or another but more often than not it involved heat or chemical styling your hair beyond repair to achieve a ‘natural’ looking curl. Whether it was the tight spiral of yesteryears...
Powder foundation is the unsung hero of the beauty world. It’s often one of the last makeup products to be lauded in your average kit and for the past few years in particular, has been pushed aside for its liquid, glow-inducing counterpart. However sophisticated formulas are...
When you’re going to the effort of going on a trip to a manicurist and taking a good hour out of your day to rehab your nails, you want to make sure it’s worth it. With so many different nail styles and every manicurist having their...
Chances are that if you’re at least a tiny bit interested in looking after your skin then you’ve heard about retinol. Though the ingredient is one of the most lauded in the skincare world, it still manages to mystify causing many to misuse it or...
The whirlwind that is New York Fashion week has come and gone and while the new season clothes and model filled runways were exciting and all, we’re more interested in the new season beauty looks that will undoubtedly spark the trends for the season to...
Curly hair is a blessing and a curse all wrapped into one. On the one hand you have a low-maintenance look perfect for your beachside holiday, on the other you have the most high-maintenance and unpredictable hair-do there is. You often hear those with straight...
If there’s one thing you have to be careful about when planning a Summer wedding, it’s the heat. Of course, there’s the food, the decoration, the dress and the guest list. But nothing is quite as unpredictable as the weather and it’s something every bride...
I know only too well that sometimes no matter how much you diet and how much you exercise there are certain areas on our bodies that just will not shed fat. For me it's my belly, I've never had a slim tummy even when I was...
Is anybody else’s complexion suffering the effects of cold and windy Winter weather? Thanks to both changed weather conditions and common changes in our lifestyle (i.e. diet and level of activity), the cooler months can play real tricks on our skin and leave you looking...
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...
Micellar water has become a hugely popular beauty product over these past few years. Most brands now produce some form of micellar cleansing product, and micellar water has become a staple in many beauty routines. French skin care brand Bioderma were the original creators of micellar...
Unless you’ve been on a complete social media ban and have shut yourself away at home for the past few months, you will have seen everyone’s’ favourite school makeup product making it's return to our beauty bags with full force. I vividly remember a time when...
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...
Glass hair is officially the ‘it look’ of 2019 after breaking onto the beauty scene last year. Favoured by models and celebrities the world over, the bold beauty look has been seen on red carpets, runways and even the streets proving it’s a versatile trend...