15 Excellent New Beauty Products We Tried The Week

This week, we lined up 15 new beauty products that don’t just look gorgeous on the shelf - they earn their place in your routine. From lip scrubs that taste like Summer to skin serums that work harder than your coffee, each one delivers instant gratification with long-term payoff. Consider this your shortcut to a…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa16/08/2025

Beauty & Fashion Hair Skin & Body News & Trends

Pop Quiz: Will You Find Probiotic Lysates in Your Yoghurt or Serum?

Probiotics are well known for their gut health benefits, especially when enjoyed in yoghurt. But, what about probiotics in skin care — are they the same friendly bacteria scooping over your breakfast cereal, and will they work the same magic on your face? Brisbane dermatologist Dr Lisa Byrom, specialising in acne, rosacea, skin cancer, and…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa15/08/2025

Fitness Health

Five Unique Ways to Get Your Sweat On This Spring

This year, Aussies are ditching same-old gym routines for workouts that double as experiences. From nightclub-inspired boxing to sauna-heated Pilates and calorie-burning recovery rituals. These new workout trends are are hotter than an infrared sauna! Nightclub-Inspired Boxing High-energy boxing is having a glow-up. Think pounding music, low lighting, and sleek aqua-filled bags that take the…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa15/08/2025

Beauty & Fashion Hair Skin & Body Make-Up News & Trends

Happy Birthday to the OG Lip Oil!

Fun fact: Clarins was the original mastermind behind the shiny pout phenom. Long before glossy glazed smiles were a TikTok trend or beauty buzzword, the iconic French brand pioneered this skin care-meets-makeup hybrid with the Clarins Lip Comfort Oil. And, this year, the cult favourite celebrates its 10th anniversary with a glow-up moment worth noticing.…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa14/08/2025

Beauty & Fashion Fashion News & Trends

What is a Traxedo … And Should You Pay $2000 for One?

If James Bond ever decided to ditch the casino for the couch, there’s a good chance he’d be doing it in a Traxedo. And no, that’s not a typo. The Traxedo is exactly what it sounds like – a tuxedo and a tracksuit hybrid - that might just be the most luxurious thing to hit…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa13/08/2025

Beauty & Fashion News & Trends

Selena Gomez Just Launched Her First Fragrance

Selena Gomez is seriously a triple threat - singer, actress, and beauty mogul - and now she’s added something new to her impressive resume: fragrance pioneer. Her fan-fave Rare Beauty just dropped its very first scent, Rare Eau de Parfum, which launched on 7 August 2025 exclusively at Sephora and Sephora.com.au. Selena stans will know…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa13/08/2025

Beauty & Fashion Hair Skin & Body News & Trends

How to Transform Your Shaving Routine into a Self-Care Ritual

The humble shaving routine - once a rushed chore that you hoped to complete without a nasty nick! - is having a major moment as a form of self care. It’s popping up all over social media and beauty conversations, and for good reason. According to Expert Market Research, the Australian shaving market was…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa12/08/2025

Beauty & Fashion Hair Skin & Body News & Trends

Painting the Town Red! Why We’ve Got Scarlett Fever for the New Giorgio Armani Si Passione Fragrance

There’s something eternally magnetic about a lady in red. Think Chris De Burgh’s song by the same name - captures the breathless awe of seeing someone glow in scarlet. Julia Roberts, radiant and rebellious, stepping into a red dress in Pretty Woman - an effortless blend of strength and vulnerability, a moment forever etched…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa11/08/2025

Food & Drink Quick & Easy

Four Delicious Pasta Recipes that are Perfect for Meatless Monday

Whether you're a spaghetti savourer, farfalle fanatic or just generally a pasta partisan, here are four easy pasta recipes from some top chefs. And every single one is plant-based, making them perfect for meatless Monday. 1. Whole Grain Spaghetti with Green Vegetable “Cacio & Pepe” by Andrea Tranchero INGREDIENTS 340g Barilla Whole Grain Spaghetti 100ml…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa11/08/2025

Beauty & Fashion Hair Skin & Body

The Science Behind Postpartum Hair Loss Explained

The post baby bubble is often portrayed as a journey of joy and new beginnings. But for many women, who didn't quite nail the Earth Mother assignment, it also brings unexpected - undesired - physical challenges. With one of the most surprising being significant hair loss. While it’s common for new mums to notice some…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa11/08/2025