There’s So Much More to This Beauty Brand than Cocoa Butter. Even Though it is Excellent…

There’s no denying that Palmer’s’ iconic Cocoa Butter is the star of its skin care show. Its instantly recgonisable white bottle, deeply nourishing properties and irresistible scent make it a beloved a timeless classic. But, just in time for Summer, the brand is launching two support acts - the Shimmer Radiance Body Oil and Shimmer…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa19/11/2024

Beauty & Fashion Hair Skin & Body

PSA: Vaseline Just Got a Glow Up

For many females of a certain vintage, Vaseline was their first foray into the world of beauty - with the popular petroleum jelly serving as a multi-purpose problem solver for many a myriad skin conditions. From chapped lips to cracked elbows (as well as rough cuticles, unruly eyebrows, chaffed thighs … and so on and…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa19/11/2024

Advice Travel & Leisure

A Whiff of Wunderlust: The Link Between Scent and Travel Memories

Travel has an unparalleled ability to transport us. And, not just (literally) across the world, but back to specific moments in time. Photographs capture the visual aspects of a destination. And, sound evokes certain emotions. However, it’s often scent that holds the deepest connection to our memories. From the aroma of fresh bread to the…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa18/11/2024

Beauty & Fashion Hair Skin & Body

Dropping Today! Five Excellent Features Of Ella Bache’s New Self-Tanner

Given the (we hope!) obvious adherence to rules of sun safety, we’re going to skim past the slip-slop-slap message and share our five favourite features of Ella Bache Great Sunkiss, instead. Here's how this very new (released today!), very very affordable ($39!), and very very excellent self-tanning product will leave you glowing. Literally and figuratively!…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa18/11/2024

Food & Drink Healthy

Bone Broth Cheesecake. Why It’s Not as Crazy As It Sounds

Nutella-topped versions are a classic. But, according to nutritionist Jordan Pie who created this recipe for Gevity Rx, whipping up a bone broth cheesecake is not as crazy as it sounds. "This cheesecake is where creamy meets nourishing – a true dessert makeover with the benefits of bone broth!" These include, boosting collagen, supporting healthy…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa14/11/2024

Beauty & Fashion Hair Skin & Body

Could Saltbush be the Secret Ingredient to Super Skin?

Harnessing the power of Australian native ingredients is nothing new. From snacks to the serums we splash on our face, formulas featuring essentials including Kakadu plum, macadamia oil and Aussie lanolin have proved to be popular on both our dermis and in our desserts. Keen to try the latest trend? Here's why saltbush could be…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa13/11/2024

Beauty & Fashion Make-Up

Rimmel Just Dropped the Biggest Rebrand in its 200-ish Year History

Rimmel London has just pulled off its biggest rebrand in nearly 200 years. And, it’s designed to win over a new generation of lipstick (et al) lovers. Following a year full of viral favourites including Multi-Tasker Better Than Filters and Oh My Gloss! Lip Oil, the beauty brand, that has long been synonymous with effortless,…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa13/11/2024

Beauty & Fashion News & Trends

15 Excellent New Beauty Products We Tried This Week

From formulas packed with innovative ingredients (hemp! caviar!) to a getting-in-early Christmas eye shadow palette, the latest releases in skin care and make up have got us excited! Here’s a roundup of the best new beauty products we tried so you can buy this week. 1. Caviar Nourishing Cream, $101.95, by Juliette Armand…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa12/11/2024

Beauty & Fashion News & Trends

Deck the Halls (or At Least Your Dressing Table!) With Mecca’s Latest Artist Collab

Generally speaking, we remain in denial that Christmas is around the corner. (Our suggestions for last-minute gift guides are on their way - we promise!) In the meantime, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate the annual tradition that is Mecca’s National Gallery of Victoria artist collaboration. Since 2015, Australia's largest prestige beauty…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa11/11/2024

Anti-Ageing Beauty & Fashion

This Aussie Beauty Entrepreneur Created A LED Mask with a 97% Satisfaction Rate

Kristina Orlic’s path to founding Qure Skincare was not one she could have predicted. But, it was certainly one she was destined to walk. After struggling with her own skin issues, Kristina became immersed in the world of skin care - researching ingredients, experimenting with routines, and ultimately realising the profound impact it had on…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa10/11/2024