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...
Looking for a fresh idea for your next #manimonday post? We’ve rounded up four of the best new-season nail art trends to inspire your next look and the best part is, they’re easy to achieve yourself – no expensive salon visits or hours spent doing...
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...
No one likes having to deal with acne but for many, it’s just a part of life. While it’s nothing to be ashamed of, we’ve all experienced the embarrassment of having a zit the size of Jupiter on your chin. You end up spending half...
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...
Winter is the enemy of smooth, soft and kissable lips with dry, cold winds competing against dry, artificial heating tossed in with rainy days. The back and forth of the weather can be a total nightmare, and our lips are often the first place to...
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...
Intensely hydrating masks are a year-round must-have whether you suffer from dry skin or just need that extra boost after a long flight or busy weekend. They’re particularly essential though, as we head into the cooler months and both atmospheric and lifestyle changes start to...
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....
Once a little-known step in Korean beauty routines, now a staple in many mainstream skincare regimes, cleansing oils are continuing to rise in popularity and could be just the thing your skin needs to restore a youthful, and clean, glow. If you’re still a little unsure...
The chaotic start to the year that is awards season and fashion month brings with it a host of breakout fashion and beauty trends, but few have made a bigger impact this season than the ‘cool-girl’ bob. If the start of a new year or change...
There’s not much we love more than a buzzy new beauty tool that promises to add a wonderful new element to our beauty routines, so when we first heard about Konjac sponges, we were intrigued! Konjac sponges first popped onto our radars in 2017 when the...
We all want to look our best when walking down the aisle and usually that comes down to a meticulously planned series of beauty treatments that polish up our edges to send us on our way with that signature glowing bridal look. Planning ahead is key....
Our nails can often be a forgotten part of our beauty routines and when left unkempt it’s painfully obvious. A great manicure on a set of healthy and strong nails can make a great first impression. But looking after our nails isn’t always easy, especially if...
Anyone who prescribed themselves a drug store skincare routine in their teenage years will recognise toner as the second step in their three-step, cleanse, tone and moisturise system. There’s a good chance you picked up all three products from the same brand thinking you were...
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....
There’s nothing quite like a strategically placed hair accessory to make a bad hair day seem like a distant memory. Whether you’re suffering a frizz flair-up brought on by humidity, are overdue for a shampoo, need to hide your dry ends between trims or your...
Taking 20 minutes out of your day to relax with a face mask was perhaps the ultimate symbol of self-care for 2018. But modern masking is much more powerful than an excuse to slow down and take a break from life. With the trend ever increasing...
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...
Although prevention is certainly the best (and most important) cure, we’re probably all guilty of spending a little too much time in the sun and finding ourselves a little on the red side. Not only can sun exposure and the resulting burn be really dangerous, it...
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...
Dear Santa, If I could have one thing for Christmas, it would be clear, bright, smooth and bouncy skin. Is that too much to ask? It doesn’t have to be with our pick of the perfect Christmas gifts for skincare fanatics. Not only are these products...
Christmas comes but once a year so it calls for some serious spoiling of the ones you love (or yourself) and what better way to do that than with our edit of the most luxe gifts around? Not only do these beauty buys look and...
We get it, weddings are expensive. They also create a lot of pressure and top coordination skills are needed to juggle everything that’s going on. A lot of brides are deciding to do their own makeup to ease some of the cost and time crunch...
For many, Summer is a word used to describe days spent by the beach or pool, an updated wardrobe or adventure filled weekends under the sun. For me, Summer means dry, fluffy and frizzy hair. As much as I get excited for the endless opportunities...
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...
No matter your age, anti-aging products are a crucial part of your skincare routine. Such a major part of looking after our skin’s health is about prevention and minimising damage from the outset. When you’re 20 years old with baby soft skin and not a wrinkle...
I love the idea of choosing a signature fragrance for your wedding day. Scent association is so strong so picking something new and wearing it for the first time on your big day is a great way to remember it down-the-track. Even if you have your...
Hairspray would have to be the beauty product I’m the most-picky about. As someone who rarely wears their hair too ‘done’, keeping a tousled look while holding volume and preventing fly-aways isn’t easy. The wrong hairspray can quickly turn your effortless look into a high...