Failsafe Tips For A Flawless Face

Face Here’s your first step - start with foundation. “I think all bases are flawless, it's merely just about what finish each person prefers,” says Hamoud famous for her @HeidiMakeUpArtist account. “Someone with oily skin would prefer a matte finish to avoid looking oily and sweaty, whereas I prefer a dewy finish as I have…

ByIantha Yu29/09/20150Comments

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How To Go Nude On Nude NYFW Style

The backstory “The look is inspired by Elie’s inspiration for his collection, which is a futuristic nomad in the desert. She doesn’t wear tonnes of makeup but she definitely looks fresh,” said Reagan backstage at designer Elie Tahari's NYFW show. “The catwalk downstairs is really stunning; it’s a balance of the two ideas, yet it looks…

ByIantha Yu28/09/20150Comments

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Red Lips Steal The Spotlight At Jason Wu

Prep A softening lip balm creates the perfect base for a strong lipstick. “Start with a sugar scrub all over the lips, or just grab a wet wipe to exfoliate,” says Yadim, “Follow with some lip balm like Maybelline NY Baby Lips, then apply some concealer over the top.” Lips Red lips are only so impactful…

ByIantha Yu28/09/20150Comments

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The Top Beauty Trends From A Makeup Director

Some trends I saw at NYFW… Matte skin, as seen at Michael Kors. We love a glowy and dewy finish for spring summer but a lightweight matte finish can offer an unexpected sophisticated look on a balmy evening. Matte bold lips, as seen at DKNY & Jason Wu. Playing with lip colour textures will add…

ByIantha Yu28/09/20150Comments

Hair Skin & Body Make-Up

Go Pink For Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The secret to a big, beautiful blowdry? A texturising spray of course, strategically spritzed into the mid-lengths to ends for lots of volume. I love how the special formula comes out clear (meaning no visible residue) and it also cleverly absorbs excess oil - you’ll have perfect-looking hair for days. Try Oribe Dry Texturizing…

ByIantha Yu27/09/20150Comments

Nutrition Wellness & Health

Can Frequent Flat Whites Give Men Fuller Hair?

If you can’t function without a coffee in the morning, then you’ll be more than happy to hear that caffeine has be scientifically proven to overwrite the unwanted side effects of testosterone on male skin, scalp and hair. Internationally renowned hair and caffeine expert and the scientist who first discovered caffeine’s beneficial effects for hair, Dr.…

ByVictoria Webster26/09/20150Comments

Hair Skin & Body

How To Get Perfect Big Braids NYFW Style

Orlando Pita, New York Fashion Week Ambassador for TRESemmé, revealed the secrets behind the looks he created behind the scene at NYFW. What you’ll need... TRESemmé Perfectly (un)Done Weightless Shampoo and Conditioner TRESemmé Perfectly (un)Done Ultra Brushable Hairspray TRESemmé Refresh Translucent Dry Shampoo Hairdryer Round bristle brush Small elastics Step 1…

ByIantha Yu23/09/20150Comments

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Exclusive: Beauty Guru Bobbi Brown Talks Trends

The biggest trend to look out for this Spring Summer season… It’s all about using a product with the correct formula or colour, so you can just put it on and just look like a makeup artist just did your makeup, and not look like you’ve got any makeup on. It’s not a season of no…

ByIantha Yu23/09/20150Comments

Hair Skin & Body Make-Up

Go Tropical With This Spring Summer Beauty Look

Hair Following designer Tanya Taylor’s recent trip to Kenya, Morocco and Tanzania, hairstylist Allen Wood wanted to create a fun and interesting look to match her desert-inspired clothes. “The collection itself is really vibrant, and has pigmented, rich colours,” said Wood. “She is exploring really interesting textiles and treatments and beadings. We wanted the hair…

ByIantha Yu22/09/20150Comments

Beauty & Fashion Fitness Hair Skin & Body Health

Gym Fresh: Our Favourite Post Workout Buys

Summer is just around the corner, which calls for early morning wake-ups (hello daylight saving), #fitspo searching on Instagram and of course, new and inspiring products to make 5am starts much more worthwhile. It goes without saying that a cold shower is the ultimate remedy for tired muscles after a massive H.I.I.T session. Up your…

ByIantha Yu21/09/20150Comments