Can't figure out why your makeup ends up looking blotchy halfway through the day? A key reason could be that your skin's texture is uneven, causing your foundation to slip or sink into pores by lunchtime. An instant fix for this problem is to introduce an exfoliator to use once or twice a week, I…
They say your eyes are windows to your soul... here's our guide to the newest mascaras, falsies and other solutions to accentuate your peepers.
Mascaras
I’ve been told by a makeup artists that the easiest way to look ‘done’ during the day is by simply curling your lashes, and adding a pretty lippie. Enter Rimmel’s newest…
This Spring, it's all about fresh-looking faces and soft tones to complement your features. Here are my picks this season...
Face
Dewy skin looks great for the first few hours, before it starts to mix with the natural oils on your face. Instead, go for a long-wearing base that will last the distance - Elizabeth Arden’s Perfectly…
British model Cara Delevingne’s graced the catwalks of the biggest labels in the world (think Burberry, Chanel and more), and she seems to ooze confidence with every step she takes. However, it wasn’t all as it seemed - Cara explained at the Women in the World summit in London.
“[Depression] started when I was 15-years-old, when…
Shaving
As the least expensive option, it’s unsurprising that it’s also the most popular amongst Australians. But is there an essential step you’re forgetting to do?
“It’s always a good idea to use a shave cream before shaving,” says Marina Beech, Unilever Skincare Expert. “It’s also ideal to shower or wet the skin’s surface first to ensure your…
Sensitive skin
Sensitive skin is prone to flare-ups, rashes and redness. To minimise the chance of your skin getting ‘upset’, try products that are water-based and fragrance-free. This one from Neutrogena is also dermatologist-tested, and is oil and alcohol free so it won’t dry out or irritate the skin in any way. Try Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Moisturiser,…
I’ve been obsessed with this beauty brand for as long as I can remember, so imagine my excitement when I found out that they were opening a space dedicated to artistry in New York... I just had to go.
Located on the Upper East Side, the MAC Cosmetics Makeup Studio is a grown-up’s playground filled with hundreds…
So first up, let’s get the pillow talk out of the way: Sleep is important. So important that entrepreneur Arianna Huffington, founder of the Huffington Post, included it in her book, Thrive, as one of the measures in which to, err, thrive. In it, she says that going to sleep even just a half hour…
Here’s how to get the look in Courtney's own words …
After I have shaved, I block out eyebrows - I use cheap glue and don’t do my whole eyebrow so that there still is a bit of realness to it, I apply the glue, comb it through and smooth it out with my finger. Usually…
Shopping and sightseeing is all well and fun, but what do you do when you’re absolutely exhausted, jet-lagged to the max and just need some alone time? For me, the choice was easy… a visit to Elizabeth Arden’s famous Red Door Spa would be the fix-all I needed after a few crazy days in New…