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...
You may know that matcha is an excellent ingredient for the inside but did you know it's great to use on the outside too? Matcha is great for the skin and helps to keep it clear and youthful, you can make it work from the...
Once upon a time the thought of putting anything oily onto our skin was met with a fear of clogged pores, shiny foreheads and separated makeup by lunch time. In fact, beauty aficionados went out of their way to avoid products with oil in them...
It’s been a part of Japanese skincare routines for years and years but us Aussie women have been slower to make shaving our faces a part of our everyday regimen. While beauty bloggers and Instagram stars have been showing off the benefits online, there’s still...
Is there anything more frustrating than spending a good 10 minutes perfecting your pout only to have it fade away the second you take a sip from your glass or take a bite of food? All of the focus and concentration you spent getting your...
All mothers will know that it can be extremely hard to get your body back into the same shape as it used to be before you had kids. Being pregnant, giving birth, and breast-feeding all attribute to the massive changes our bodies go through after...
There’s nothing like a bit of warm weather to inspire a new beauty look and what better way to welcome the new season than with a new hair colour? I love that even the subtlest bit of colour change in your hair can freshen up your...
It would be a natural reaction to assume that the gold skincare trend was a clever marketing strategy made for selfies. However, I can confidently say from both experience and research, that this luxury ingredient is more than just a trend but rather a routine...
Hi-tech, space-age, state-of-the-art; however you choose to describe them, beauty-tech is taking over our bathroom cabinets and at-home routines. These clever little pieces of technology allow the everyday gal to create a facial experience from the comfort of her pyjamas and treat skin concerns without...
For years the classic nude manicure has been a wedding beauty staple but for the bride wanting a modern take on old-school tradition, a blue manicure could be just the way to shake up your look while bringing your ‘something blue’. Here’s our pick of the...
For a long-time I was very much against hair oils thinking they’d only upset my already oily scalp and fine hair. Unfortunately, I’d been missing out on years’ worth of great hair days. But not anymore. Once upon a time hair oils were heavy, greasy and...
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...
Tucked away in the laneways on the edge of Sydney’s CBD lies Esstudio Galleria, a hair and beauty salon that offers a unique experience to both men and women. The setting is unlike any other salon in Sydney and makes you feel as if you’ve...
Everyone knows the benefits of using natural and organic beauty products. But the switch to using all natural make-up has been slow because using 'all natural' used to mean sacrificing quality and often sacrificing those rich vivid colours. These days natural beauty has come along in...
Beauty products don’t come much more staple then your humble cleanser. Even guys and gals who prescribe to a ‘non-routine’ approach to beauty occasionally throw a cleanser into their mix. There’s a cleanser for pretty much every skin type, every concern and every budget making it...
Between their scientific names and little advertising surrounding them, it’s hard to understand and avoid the haircare ingredients that can cause you harm or find the ones that will really treat your concerns. You will often hear mentions of undesirable ingredients , or a product...
In my opinion, blush would have to be one of the most under-rated beauty products. It’s a universally flattering product. With the right, blush can completely change your complexion and goes a long way in creating a healthy and youthful complexion. With so many shades available...
I’ve recently switched to using the Schwarzkopf BC Bonacure Hyaluronic Moisture Kick range and my hair is LOVING it! Overall my hair is usually in pretty good shape, but these past couple of months I’d noticed my hair had become dry, more prone to getting tangled,...
Aging skin is among the biggest concerns when it comes to beauty, and as a result, anti-aging skin care has become a booming business. As technology becomes more and more advanced, the beauty industry is surprisingly moving away from artificial solutions and instead investing in harnessing...
Eyeliner is amongst the first beauty products to be used. It dates all the way back to Ancient Egyptian times when Pharaohs used it to create the dramatic winged eyes that inspired one of the biggest trends women still wear. Originally used to disguise wrinkles...
The seasons best lip colours come in all shapes and sizes from the brightest red to the softest nude, but one thing is for sure...
Achieve a flawless complexion, STAT Achieving a perfect-looking base with foundation, concealer and loose powder may seem like a simple task, however there are a few factors that may get in the way of a flawless coverage. For example, your foundation could be the wrong colour...
I’d be the first person to admit that my approach to my skincare routine and makeup bag can be a little ‘extra’. I find it perfectly normal to use seven different products when washing my face every morning and will never find it normal to...
We should have all learnt by now that anything the Kardashians do tend to turn into overnight trends. They come as quickly as they go but I’m particularly enamoured by one of the latest to come out of the KKW craze. Thanks to her recently launched...
It's that time of year when skin complaints are rife, and we come to expect to loose our glow and surrender to the seasonal dry skin. In this editorial we explore the many ways to keep your skin glowing ALL year round. Whether it's just really healthy...
If there’s one thing that’s synonymous with my holidays during high school, it’s my habit of painting my nails a new colour every three or four nights. The ability to change it up so easily and pick my paint according to my mood or an...
We’re all after effortless, bouncy and shiny locks that are strong and healthy. But getting them isn’t so easy. There’s a good chance you’re making a few common mistakes that are hurting your tresses more than you’d think… Brushing your hair when it’s wet I’ll put...