MAKEUP LOOKS BY YVES SAINT LAURENT FOR MYER SPRING/SUMMER 2013 RUNWAY

Katherine Ng

August 12, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Event, Get The Look, Products

Myer's Spring/Summer 2013 launch kicked off with a bang last week with ambassador Jennifer Hawkins first on the runway in a beautiful Manning Cartell white dress with sheer panels. The dress and the...

RIMMEL LONDON APOCALIPS LIP LACQUER – FEAUTURING KATE MOSS

Katherine Ng

August 7, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Products

Combining the intense colour of lipstick with a lacquer like shine, Rimmel's APOCALIPS Lip Lacquer is the explosive new make-up phenomenon hitting our shores. The new APOCALIPS Lip Lacquer range combines the...

BRAND PROFILE: KORA ORGANICS BY MIRANDA KERR

Thara Vidyaratne

July 31, 2013

Beauty, Brand Profiles, Products, Skincare and Haircare

  “Remember: What you put on your skin – soaks in – use organic!” -  Miranda Kerr KORA Organics began with Miranda Kerr's desire to develop a range of products that bring together the...

DOWNTOWN BY CALVIN KLEIN – NEW CAMPAIGN FEATURING ROONEY MARA

Katherine Ng

July 22, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Products

Calvin Klein, Inc and Calvin Klein Fragrances have released the new worldwide advertising campaign video featuring Academy Award® nominated actress Rooney Mara for the brand’s latest women’s fragrance,...

THEY’RE BACK – NAPOLEON NAIL LAQUERS

Simone Pucci

July 19, 2013

Beauty, Products, Trends

For a limited time only, Napoleon Peridis has brought back nail lacquers to its collection. Including an array of seven colours, each are available in a sexy 11ml bottle - the perfect travel size...

TRIED & TESTED: JUST CAVALLI

Lisa Teh

July 12, 2013

Beauty, Products, Tried and Tested

  Just Cavalli for Her is the sexy new fragrance from Roberto Cavalli. Just like his clothes, Just Cavalli is strong, vibrant and playful, perfect for the Cavalli woman. The campaign is fronted by...

KERASTASE PARIS UNVEILS NEW SCALP CARE FOR SENSITIVE SCALPS – SPECIFIQUE DERMO CALM

Katherine Ng

July 10, 2013

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

  If you have a sensitive scalp, you will understand the difficulty in finding products to suit your hair. But this all ends with Kérastase Paris Spécifique Dermo-Calm, the new scalp care...

AUDREY KITCHING: A CRUELTY FREE BEAUTY

Thara Vidyaratne

July 8, 2013

Beauty, Products

"Ask the experimenters why they experiment on animals, and the answer is: 'Because the animals are like us.' Ask the experimenters why it is morally OK to experiment on animals, and the answer is: 'Because...

BODY OIL: THE MOST LUXURIOUS PRODUCT FOR ALL BUDGETS

Georgia Walsh

July 5, 2013

Beauty, Products

There is nothing more decadent and indulgent than hydrating and caring for skin with body oil. This liquid gold is usually packed with essential oils and natural ingredients and is absorbed much quicker than a...

THE BABY BLUE EYE RETURNS FOR SPRING 2013

Georgia Walsh

July 3, 2013

Beauty, Get The Look, Products, Trends

Move over coral lipstick, the baby blue eye is here! Blue eyeshadow and eyeliner is set to be the next big thing for Spring 2013. For a long time we never thought blue eyeshadow would be able to redeem itself...

TRIED AND TESTED: L’OREAL COLOUR RICHE LE VERNIS

Simone Pucci

July 1, 2013

Beauty, Products, Tried and Tested

L’Oreal has introduced five new shades to its Colour Riche Le Vernis collection this Winter. Delicate and  ultra chic, each shade has a subtle take on traditional jewel colours. Described as ‘timeless...

L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL LAUNCHES MYTHIC OIL

Katherine Ng

June 25, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Products, Skincare and Haircare

L’Oréal Professionnel Mythic Oil has made its mark on the salon professional industry, becoming a cult product since launching in 2011 in nearly 60 countries. The original Mythic Oil is a nourishing...

NEW FRAGRANCE: FLIRTY ALICE BY VIVIENNE WESTWOOD

Simone Pucci

June 24, 2013

Beauty, Products

This year Alice leaves an unforgettable impression on our hearts. Created by the one and only Vivienne Westwood, Flirty Alice is the newest fragrance to her collection. Compared to a previous cheeky...

PEDICURES & MEN: A WELL WORN COMBINATION

Ash Maiyah

June 20, 2013

Beauty, Men, Products, Trends

I recently read that facials are the “new black” for men.  Wise sentiments indeed.  However, if your metro-meter is passing through coral up into fuchsia, then perhaps it’s time to consider a...

NEW HAIR CARE PRODUCTS FOR MEN

Georgia Walsh

June 18, 2013

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

When it comes to grooming and haircare, men traditionally have been somewhat overlooked. In recent decades, mens' attitudes toward their appearances have changed dramatically and as a result men are spending...

BEAUTY 24/7 AND DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR DOOR

Katherine Ng

June 17, 2013

Beauty, Products

With Winter really setting in and the desire to go outside to shop becoming quite low, what better way to satisfy your beauty shopping needs with Couturing's Top 5 beauty websites for your online shopping...

TRIED AND TESTED: L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL SERIE EXPERT NEW VOLUMETRY RANGE

Lisa Teh

June 12, 2013

Beauty, Products, Tried and Tested

After reading about L'Oreal's new Série Expert Volumetry range, products designed especially to help people with fine hair create volume, I was keen to try it. As someone who has naturally flat hair, it is a...

KERASTASE INITIALISTE – THE INNOVATIVE FORMULA FOR STRONG HAIR

Simone Pucci

June 11, 2013

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

With a new era of stem cell biology taking the world by storm, Kerastase has created a revolutionary hair product that will be loved by people who want beautiful hair. Initialiste is the first of its kind...

WINTER BEAUTY SPECIAL: SKINCARE

Olivia Windsor

June 5, 2013

Beauty, Products

With winter approaching it’s time to start thinking about changing up your skin routine. The colder weather can dry out your skin and the lack of sun can make your complexion appear dull. For facial skin...

WINTER BEAUTY SPECIAL: NAILS

Thara Vidyaratne

June 4, 2013

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Just like our skin and hair, nails will also bear the brunt of winter this year. Couturing brings you our top 5 picks for nail care that will keep your hands and feet soft, supple and warm this...

WINTER BEAUTY SPECIAL: MAKEUP PRODUCTS WE LOVE

Georgia Walsh

June 3, 2013

Beauty, Get The Look, Products, Trends

For those of you struggling with the approaching cold Winter weather, you may be in a state of despair, but that doesn't mean your makeup has to be. As we move into dreary days and cold nights, it is...

WINTER BEAUTY SPECIAL: BODY CARE

Simone Pucci

May 27, 2013

Beauty, Products

As the cooler months are upon us, it is important to Winter proof our bodies. In the Winter months, our skin becomes dry and flaky as we use heaters and hotter water in our every day lives. The artificial heat...

WHAT’S HOT IN MEN’S FRAGRANCES

Katherine Ng

May 22, 2013

Beauty, Products

Last week, Couturing brought you a list of the hot women's fragrances (click here to see the list). This week, we bring you some of the hottest fragrances out there for all men.   Calvin Klein DARK...

L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL SERIE EXPERT PRESENTS THE NEW VOLUMETRY RANGE

Lisa Teh

May 21, 2013

Beauty, Products

Serie Expert by L'Oreal Professionnel has launched an innovative daily haircare range that helps those with fine hair to create volume without sacrificing the nourishment that other volumising products...

TRIED AND TESTED: SUMMER TAN SPRAY TAN

Katherine Ng

May 20, 2013

Beauty, Products, Tried and Tested

As the winds turn chilly and the inevitable arrival of winter approaches, to make myself feel better as the days become shorter and the light fades earlier, I've taken to getting the occasional spray tan...

CK ONE COLOUR: NEW STREET EDITION

Georgia Walsh

May 17, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Get The Look, Products

  cool. confident. edgy. CK One street edition is a new collection of "wearable art" makeup colours inspired by urban graffiti art. The collection represents a youthful and fresh faced...

TRIED AND TESTED: KEVIN.MURPHY HYDRATE-ME

Madeline Zanellini

May 16, 2013

Products, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

With a father as a hairdresser, I have become quite the hair product snob. Luxurious quality is something I was accustomed to and snubbed anything found on supermarket shelves. So when given some...

HOT FRAGRANCE PICKS FOR YOU RIGHT NOW

Katherine Ng

May 13, 2013

Beauty, Products

Now that the dust has settled on Mother's Day, why not look at a new fragrance for yourself as we head into a new season. ME by Lanvin As the creative director of Lanvin, Alber Elbaz promises women...

GEORGIA’S TOP 3 BEAUTY GIFTS FOR MOTHER’S DAY

Georgia Walsh

May 7, 2013

Beauty, Products

Couturing beauty writer, Georgia Walsh, shares her top 3 beauty picks for Mother's Day! MAKEUP Sisley Paris Phyto-Lip Shine in Sheer Raspberry ($45)   This lip shine lands somewhere in...

MBFWA 2013: TONI MATICEVSKI FOR SALLY HANSEN

Lisa Teh

May 2, 2013

Beauty, Products

For Toni Maticevski's Spring/Summer 2013/14 collection, 'The Tomboy Heiress', models took to the runway in stunning 1950's inspired designs. SEE TONI MATICEVSKI'S MBFWA 2013 RUNWAY WRAP UP HERE To...

THREADING HAIR REMOVAL

Simone Pucci

May 1, 2013

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Uncategorized

No mess, no fuss and non toxic, threading is an Indian and Middle Eastern technique that removes facial hair using a twisted piece of thread. Dating back to the era of Cleopatra, threading has been extremely...

MAKEUP REMOVER MAGIC: JANE IREDALE’S MAGIC MITT

Georgia Walsh

April 30, 2013

Beauty, Products

The beauty industry is apt at coming up with clever ways to part you with your money. Every minute it is coming up with new 'must-have' items and products that promise to do all sorts of things. It is hard to...

THE ART OF CONCEALING

Georgia Walsh

April 24, 2013

Beauty, Products

Whether you want a smaller nose or a chin without surgery, concealer is your best option. Concealer really is a magical product. If used properly can hide a multitude of sins. However, there is always the ever...

TRIED AND TESTED: L’OREAL TEC.NI.ART RANGE

Olivia Windsor

April 22, 2013

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

The top 3 words when it comes to hair are texture, volume and freshness. And this is precisely what L’Oreal’s Tec.ni art range delivers. Fresh dust, Texture dust and Super dust are powders that...

SEE BY CHLOE – THE ADORABLE YOUNGER SISTER OF CHLOE

Katherine Ng

April 18, 2013

Beauty, Products

See by Chloé, Chloé’s younger sister, captures the femininity, effortlessness and grace of the main brand twisted in an urban, edgy and spontaneous facet. Created by perfumer Michel Almairac...

ELEVEN AUSTRALIA – A NEW NAME FOR HAIR TO GET YOU EXCITED

Katherine Ng

April 17, 2013

Beauty, Brand Profiles, Products, Skincare and Haircare

You may not have heard of ELEVEN Australia but you may be familiar with their hair treatment called Miracle Hair Treatment. This hair product, the first for the brand, has been a best seller since its launch...

MBFWA 2013: BEAUTY PREP

Katherine Ng

April 7, 2013

Beauty, MBFWA, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia begins next week and so begins the frenetic process of preparing to attend one of the most important weeks in Australia for the Fashion and Beauty scene.   We...

TRIED & TESTED: HOT LIPSTICK SHADES

Olivia Windsor

April 5, 2013

Beauty, Products, Tried and Tested

Our gorgeous sun soaked days are slipping further and further away with the imminent approach of cooler weather. But just because it’s no longer summer doesn’t mean you should embrace 50 shades of...

TRIED AND TESTED: BOBBI BROWN SHIMMER BRICK

Amanda Wong

April 4, 2013

Beauty, Products, Tried and Tested

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick has garnered a cult following across the world for the irresistible glimmer that it creates. Like Bobbi Brown herself says, "nothing lights up the face like...

OPI’S NEW RELEASES FOR 2013

Simone Pucci

April 3, 2013

Beauty, Products

Each year, beauty addicts wait in anticipation for OPI's newest and limited-edition collections of nail polishes. In addition to the "Oz the Great and Powerful Range", OPI's latest ranges for 2013 are fresh,...

NEW SKINCARE RANGE: TOLERAINE BY LA ROCHE-POSAY

Georgia Walsh

April 1, 2013

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Uncategorized

For a beauty addict, French pharmacies are a treasure trove of the most amazing, luxurious products one has ever seen. As common as your local discount chemist shop, pharmacies are scattered around the streets...

MY LITTLE CHLOÉS: LOVE YOUR FAVOURITE PERFUME IN A NEW SIZE

Katherine Ng

March 28, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Products

Chloe presents My Little Chloes, limited edition mini fragrances that will charm you at first sight! My Little Chloés are miniature variants of the Chloé, Love, Chloé and L'Eau De...

INTRODUCING EAU LÉGÈRE, THE NEW FRAGRANCE BY BOTTEGA VENETA

Katherine Ng

March 27, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Products, Uncategorized

    Like its renowned range of leather goods, Bottega Veneta has transposed its knowledge of luxury into a wonderous bottle of sensual delight, in its new fragrance, Eau Légère. It...

MARC JACOB’S DOT PERFUME AND COUPLE NECKLACES

Madeline Zanellini

March 25, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Products

Marc Jacobs’s popular perfume Dot has been made even cuter, now available in a solid perfume necklace, so we can take the scent with us wherever we go.   The fragrance accessory features the...

GET A BEAUTY POP AT LMFF AT THE L’OREAL POWDER ROOM

Katherine Ng

March 22, 2013

Beauty, Fashion Week, LMFF, Products

Last week we picked that L'Oreal Powder Room was going to be one of the highlights in Beauty  during L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (apart from the beauty looks on the runway, of course). Having visited...

THE COLOUR GENIUS APP BY L’OREAL PARIS COLOUR RICHE

Katherine Ng

March 18, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Get The Look, LMFF, Products, Trends

Ever spent time wondering what your beauty colour palette should be to match your outfit? Well those days are over with the new Colour Genius app for your iPhone that helps you decide what your colour scheme...

OPI’S ‘OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL’ LIMITED EDITION RANGE

Katherine Ng

March 15, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Products

  With the launch of the new Disney movie, Oz The Great and Powerful, OPI brings us six limited edition soft shade nail lacquers that are inspired the story.   The limited edition...

BRAND PROFILE: SHU UEMURA

Thara Vidyaratne

March 14, 2013

Beauty, Brand Profiles, Products, Skincare and Haircare

“I absolutely have no idea why Miranda hired her” “Tell me about it. We were in the Beauty Department and she held up this Shu Uemura eyelash curler and said 'What is this?'” – The Devil Wears...

L’OREAL LAUNCHES REVOLUTIONARY NEW PRODUCTS IN TIME FOR LMFF

Amanda Wong

March 13, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Products, Trends

With the L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF) fast approaching, L'Oreal is launching a number of new products this month, some of which will be starring on models at the fashion festival. NUDE...

MARC JACOB’S SUNSHINE EDITIONS

Madeline Zanellini

March 4, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Products

Marc Jacobs has released a fresh twist on his favourite feminie floral scents, inspired by sun-kissed pleasures and abundant with sunshine. The Daisy Sunshine Edition ($79) is a new take on the iconic Daisy...

TRIED AND TESTED: GIORGIO ARMANI LIP MAESTRO

Amanda Wong

February 28, 2013

Beauty, Products, Tried and Tested

Giorgio Armani has introduced Lip Maestro, a revolutionary lip lacquer that dries to a matte finish. With a gel-based formula and highly-concentrated pigments, the product's colour is incredibly rich. While...

OLD FAVOURITES: NARS BRONZING POWDER

Olivia Windsor

February 27, 2013

Beauty, Products

It’s an old favourite and cult classic. If you haven’t already discovered NARS Bronzing Powder ($55), it’s going to quickly become a makeup kit essential! The diffused powder gives an all-over...

MAKEUP PERFECTION WITH I’MPERFECTION

Georgia Walsh

February 20, 2013

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Get The Look, Products, Uncategorized

The name of Illamasqua's newest collection, 'I'mperfection', must not be taken in a negative context. In fact, even though it may be a reference to the things we may not like about ourselves, or that society...

CALVIN KLEIN SHEER BEAUTY

Lisa Teh

February 19, 2013

Beauty, Products

Introducing a new BEAUTY She is vibrant and feminine, bursting with confidence. Her beauty is natural and effortless. Youthful yet sophisticated, she is comfortable in her own skin. Calvin Klein...

FROM HIS BATHROOM TO YOURS – NEW FROM KEVIN.MURPHY

Katherine Ng

February 11, 2013

Beauty, Products

Who says that the only things you borrow from your boyfriend are his shirts.... Now you can borrow his hair product too! UN.DRESSED is a new stretchy, elastic paste that gives hair a disheveled messy...

SALLY HANSEN – THE COMPLETE SALON MANICURE

Amanda Wong

February 7, 2013

Beauty, Products

The ultimate all-in-one nail product, Sally Hansen's Complete Salon Manicure, is now better than ever. The colour range has been extended to a massive 42 shades, further cementing Sally Hansen's position as a...

BEAUTY USE BY DATE

Georgia Walsh

February 6, 2013

Beauty, Products

The New Year is the time where we like to make resolutions and attempt to overhaul our lives. During this time we reflect on the year we have had and set out new goals for the forthcoming year. This time is...

MISS DIOR LE PARFUM

Olivia Windsor

February 4, 2013

Beauty, Products

The luminous couture bottle has prime position on my mantelpiece. Elegant, romantic, an absolute classic; Miss Dior is a perfume I coveted for ages before finally making it my own. Miss Dior is one of my...

A CRIME NOT TO PRIME

Madeline Zanellini

February 1, 2013

Beauty, Products

Napoleon Perdis believes that it is a crime not to prime. A primer is one of the most essential steps in any makeup regime, yet  it is often found at the bottom of our makeup bags or tucked away and...

TRIED AND TESTED: KEVIN.MURPHY ANGEL HAIR

Lisa Teh

January 31, 2013

Beauty, Products, Tried and Tested

I’ve struggled for years trying to get some volume in my un-naturally flat hair, particularly when I’ve just washed it. For those of you who share my frustration, there is now a solution. KEVIN.MURPHY...

THE SHAVING MAN: WHAT DO YOU USE?

Katherine Ng

January 25, 2013

Beauty, Products

CLICK HERE TO READ THE SHAVING MAN: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW   So now that you know what to do, there is still the small matter of navigating the innumerable men’s skincare products in an...

THE SHAVING MAN: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Katherine Ng

January 24, 2013

Author Name, Beauty, Products

The image of a clean shaven man embodies the essence of refinement and evolution; a manifestation of the modern man’s battle to distance himself from the brutish archetype of his Neolithic antecedents.  And...

TRIED AND TESTED: FLORABOTANICA

Olivia Windsor

January 23, 2013

Beauty, Products, Tried and Tested

Illustration by Candace Napier for Couturing   “An enchanting and provocative scent ”- Nicolas Ghesquière Bold, quirky, sensational. These are the words that spring to mind when wearing...

NAIL STRIPS

Olivia Windsor

January 15, 2013

Beauty, Products

Looking for a fuss free, affordable way to get the perfect manicure? Then say hello to nail strips.  These strips are perfect for those who love nail art but are time constrained. Couturing has gathered...

SKEEM’S NEW FRAGRANCE LAUNCH

Thara Vidyaratne

January 14, 2013

Beauty, Products

You may remember Couturing's interview with the co-founder of SKEEM, Suji Meswani, last year. We were given insight into the sensory euphoria that is encapsulated within the brand through their pure...

TRIED AND TESTED: REVLON COLORSTAY NAIL ENAMEL

Simone Pucci

December 14, 2012

Beauty, Products, Tried and Tested

Revlon’s ColorStay nail enamel is the newest product to hit their collection. With its new fortified formula providing shatter proof colour and a gel-like shine, you will not be disappointed with its...

RIDER COSMETICS BREAST ENHANCER

Amanda Wong

December 11, 2012

Beauty, Products

Let's face it: given the choice most women would like to go up a cup size. However, it seems that the only way to achieve this is through expensive, painful and invasive surgery. Well ladies, think again,...

MEN’S BEAUTY: TRIED & TESTED – MOISTURISERS

Katherine Ng

December 7, 2012

Author Name, Beauty, Men, Products

Whilst I am no stranger to manscaping and I have gone through periods of my life with varied routines for the upkeep of my looks, I have never discussed this in an open forum. Upon accepting this opportunity...

ACORELLE – LA BEAUTE AU NATUREL

Thara Vidyaratne

December 4, 2012

Beauty, Products

Perfumes that make you feel good Keeping in line with Couturing's focus on organic fragrances - see our article on Kiehl's Aromatic Blends - this week we will be reviewing the French brand Acorelle,  and...

KIEHL’S AROMATIC BLENDS

Thara Vidyaratne

December 3, 2012

Beauty, Products

"Beauty when most unclothed is clothed best" - PHINEAS FLETCHER, Sicelides For the woman who aims to exemplify natural beauty, these are words to live by. Beauty products sourced from simple origins with...

TRIED AND TESTED: L’OREAL NUDE MAGIQUE AND L’OREAL REVITALIFT BB CREAMS

Amanda Wong

November 29, 2012

Beauty, Products, Tried and Tested

To start off, what exactly is BB cream? With many beauty brands now offering BB cream, the term is vaguely known by most women but largely remains a mystery despite the hype and rave reviews. Couturing is here...

CIATE NAIL POLISH: THE CAVIAR MANICURE

Olivia Windsor

November 28, 2012

Beauty, Products

Ciate. Colour. Innovation. Aspiration. Trend. Extraordinary. Searching for the beauty essential that is guaranteed to make you stand out? Then look no further than Ciate’s new Caviar Manicure. In fact...

TANNING SPECIAL: SPRAY TANNING WITH A CONSCIENCE

Georgia Walsh

November 27, 2012

Beauty, Products

The ultimate accessory for Spring/Summer is not a digital print dress or even a fabulous statement necklace. It is in fact, the cheapest, but most effective way to look young, healthy and fresh. It is a...

SKYFALL OPI NAIL RANGE – ODE TO JAMES BOND’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

Katherine Ng

November 22, 2012

Beauty, Products

OPI celebrates 50 years of James Bond with the release of the James Bond 007 range, Skyfall. The range is inspired by the film's blend of glamour and danger and consists of 12 dangerously stunning nail...

FRAGRANCES FOR MEN – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

Katherine Ng

November 13, 2012

Beauty, Men, Products

Spring. A time for new beginnings, and the promise of (mis)adventure. You’ve dusted off the summer wardrobe, and perhaps updated the tired shirt/tie combinations that have seen you through the winter. But...

“THE HAND BOOK: A GUIDE TO NAIL ART” BOOK LAUNCH

Thara Vidyaratne

November 13, 2012

Beauty, Beauty Event, People & Parties, Products

If one happened to be traversing in East Brunswick last Friday, you may have found yourself drawn to the curious shopfront of building 136. Nestled on the hustle and bustle of Lygon Street, what you will...

TRIED & TESTED: MESMERISE YOUR EYES WITH NAPOLEON MESMER EYES

Simone Pucci

November 11, 2012

Beauty, Products, Tried and Tested

    Napoleon Peridis was not lying when he described his Mesmer Eyes mascara as being  'like a miracle bra for your eyelashes’. This eyelash extension artists says if you do not have...

TANNING SPECIAL: SALLY HANSEN AIRBRUSH LEGS

Madeline Zanellini

November 9, 2012

Beauty, Products

When it comes to self-tanning, I have tested my fair share of the products out on the shelves. From products promising results such as “instantly bronzed skin” and “flawless coverage”, only for me to...

NEW: NARS ANDY WARHOL COLLECTION

Olivia Windsor

November 6, 2012

Beauty, Products

“Andy Warhol realized art could take any form. Putting on your makeup is a kind of self-portrait.” --François Nars (Creator, NARS Cosmetics)   Inspired by the legendary artist Andy...

BEAUTIFUL HEALTHY MEN

Katherine Ng

November 3, 2012

Beauty, Men, Products

It's November, and it's that time of the year when men of all ages grow out their moustaches to raise money for Movember. For me, moustaches do not take my fancy and there seems to be a growing number of...

TANNING SPECIAL: TUSCAN TAN

Simone Pucci

November 1, 2012

Beauty, Products

    So many salons to go to, so many different tanning products to try! With tanning becoming more and more popular, there are so many options that are available. To help you wade through...

KARL LAGERFELD FOR SHU UEMURA

Katherine Ng

October 25, 2012

Beauty, Products

“Creating something that is universally beautiful. That is art.”-Mr. Shu Uemura A beautiful quote, and a beautiful summation of the glorious collaboration between Karl Largerfeld and Shu Uemura. Shu...

TOP TEN BEAUTY APPS

Jodie Meier

October 18, 2012

Beauty, Products

Bored with the apps on your smartphone or tablet? Looking for inspiration about what to do to shake up your beauty regime and look? Couturing is here to tell you what's hot right now in the world of Beauty...

MAKEUP BRUSHES: WHAT YOU REALLY NEED

Georgia Walsh

October 16, 2012

Beauty, Products

I remember when I was 16 and foundation was applied with nothing other than your hands. Then, along the way someone told me that I should invest in a foundation brush, so I did. Now, ten years later, I am a...

INTERVIEW: SKEEM

Thara Vidyaratne

October 15, 2012

Beauty, Products

Imagine leaving your computer for a moment and travelling to the other side of the world. The scent of fresh cut jasmine and rose blossoms surrounds you while cedar infuses the air at the flower markets. Now...

OLD FAVOURITES: JURLIQUE DAILY EXFOLIATING CREAM

Simone Pucci

October 9, 2012

Beauty, Products

As one of Australia's leading natural skincare brands, Jurlique has been creating dynamic and innovative natural products over the last 25 years and has been responsible for many cult products, such as the...

MECCA MASTERCLASS: THE ART OF PERFECT SKIN

Olivia Windsor

October 5, 2012

Beauty, Beauty Event, Products

Head into your local Mecca Cosmetica store this September to participate in Express Makeup Artistry Events.   The 20-minute sessions are one on one and custom built for each individual. Clients are...

A BONUS WITH BEAUTY

Olivia Windsor

September 2, 2012

Beauty, Products

It’s the perfect time to go shopping for your favourite products with many brands offering a free gift with your purchase.  These offers only happen a few times a year, and at the moment, some of your...