Beauty

HAIR REPAIR REVIEW: FUDGE, MUK & CHARLES WORTHINGTON

Ghadeer El-Khub

August 21, 2015

Beauty, Features, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

FUDGE URBAN (L-R) FUDGE Urban Intense Repair for Totured Hair ($18.95), Fudge Urban Sea Salt ($9.95). Image: Ghadeer El-Khub For all we put our hair through – colour processing, blow-drying, curling...

TRIED & TESTED: L’OREAL PARIS NEW REVITALIFT DUO TAKING OUT THE NEED FOR NEEDLES TO IMPROVE SKIN

August 20, 2015

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

Over the past couple of months I've shared a love-hate relationship with my skin. Perhaps it's been the combination of cooler weather and working in an air conditioned office, which, for drier skin...

BLOGGER BEAUTY HAUL: EMILY HIGHFIELD (WATCH)

August 19, 2015

Beauty, Couturing TV, Features, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag, Products, Skincare and Haircare

When it comes to online beauty buying, it can be a daunting task. Sure, we all love the convenience of shopping from home, but without knowing exactly what you want, or being able to try before you buy, how do...

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: SHU UEMURA X DAVID JONES SPRING/SUMMER 16

August 18, 2015

Beauty, Get The Look

Last week, David Jones launched their 2016 Spring/Summer collections and gave us a glimpse of the beauty and fashion that is in store for us next season. shu uemura International chief make-up artist, Mr....

NEW FRAGRANCES: MARC JACOBS, VERA WANG, THE BODY SHOP

August 14, 2015

Beauty, Products

MARC JACOBS DAISY DREAM FOREVER Marc Jacobs has released a new fragrance to his Daisy Dream range, Daisy Dream Forever. Inspired by eternal blue skies, infinitely reaching and never ending, Daisy Dream...

BEAUTY NEWS: PUREOLOGY, KIEHL’S, M.A.C, JERGENS & SKINN COSMETICS

August 13, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Products

PUREOLOGY The experts in hair colour care at PUREOLOGY introduce the innovative Cleansing Condition range. Offering an alternative to harsher shampoos that can accelerate colour fading and aggravate the...

JURLIQUE CELEBRATES 30 YEARS WITH A LIMITED EDITION PRECIOUS ROSE HAND CREAM

August 12, 2015

Beauty, Products

Jurlique is celebrating an amazing 30 years than by doing what they do best— discovering and creating even more pure and potent natural skincare. To mark its 30th anniversary, not to mention...

SKIN, SPA AND SCENT WITH THE BODY SHOP

August 12, 2015

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Uncategorized

The Body Shop recently released three new ranges, taking the brand to new heights. The ranges represent a new direction for the brand as it explores new products for its customers. They maintain their...

TRIED AND TESTED: FINDING THAT PERFECT SPRAY TAN AT GLOW STATION

August 10, 2015

Beauty, Brand Profiles, Tried and Tested

There’s nothing better than a great tan, and nobody does a better tan than Glow Station. Located in Melbourne’s CBD, Glow Station will leave you with an unbelievably flawless spray tan that is done in only...

TRIED & TESTED: CHAMPAGNE POP BY BECCA X JACLYN HILL

August 10, 2015

Beauty, Features, Products, Tried and Tested

If there’s one beauty launch that’s going to get you excited this year, this is it. Becca’s recent collaboration with popular Youtuber Jaclyn Hill, has completely taken the beauty world by storm. But...

TRIED & TESTED: LA ROCHE-POSAY FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

August 7, 2015

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

The last few Melbourne winters have been tough on us. To fight the cold our indoor heaters get cranked up high sometimes all day and night til our poor skin no longer knows what season has hit. During this...

WHY YOU SHOULD BE USING SUNDAY RILEY

August 5, 2015

Beauty, Features, Products, Skincare and Haircare

It's not very often you get up, close and personal with a brand, and when you do, it's amazing how much you learn. Last month, Sarah Busch from Sunday Riley visited Australia to talk about the brand, the range...

THE BODY SHOP’S SENSORIUM, A WONDERLAND OF SKIN, SPA AND SCENT

August 3, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Skincare and Haircare

The Body Shop launched a revolutionary range of products at a glamorous launch in Gordon Bay last Thursday night. VIP guests and media were invited to the beautiful private residence overlooking the bay...

BEAUTY LOVERS REJOICE! SEPHORA IS LANDING IN MELBOURNE

July 30, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News

SEPHORA today announced it will open its first Melbourne store in the heart of the CBD at Melbourne Central and is set to open its doors before Christmas 2015. This is the second SEPHORA store opening...

KIEHL’S COLLABORATES WITH ADOPT CHANGE

July 30, 2015

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns

In 2015, Kiehl's Australia collaborates with Adopt Change on a campaign that aims to bring awareness to the way we think and discover new modes of forming families. To complement this initiative, Kiehl's...

L’OREAL PARIS COLOUR RICHE 30TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION

Ghadeer El-Khub

July 27, 2015

Beauty, Products, Tried and Tested

Marking an impressive 350-colour collection sprawled over three decades, L’Oréal Paris celebrates its 30th Anniversary for Colour Riche lipsticks with the release of seventeen new, breathtaking...

BEAUTY NEWS: GIORGIO LIMITED EDITION LIP MAESTRO, KERASTASE MATERIALISTE, YOU BEAUTEA, UN.TANGLED BY KEVIN.MURPHY

July 24, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Products, Skincare and Haircare

GIORGIO ARMANI LIP MAESTRO - LIMITED EDITION Made with Red Toda pigment - well known for its purity and intensity - this new desirable Lip Maestro 506 has a luminous and saturated fuchsia...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: L’ORÉAL PARIS HAIR EXPERTISE PURE COLOUR SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER AND ULTRARICH PRECIOUS OIL MIST

July 22, 2015

Beauty, Features, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

Dry hair can be a problem for many, especially with seasonal changes, styling tool, colouring and the different environments we find ourselves in. We can all experience dry or limp hair and often search for...

TOP TIPS FOR BEAUTIFUL WINTER HAIR

July 19, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Products, Skincare and Haircare

When it comes to winter, it’s not just your skin that you have to worry about drying out. Your hair will need extra attention to ensure it doesn’t get damaged by the change in weather...

AGEING GRACEFULLY – 5 TIPS TO HELP YOU REDUCE THE APPEARANCE OF FINE LINES AND WRINKLES

July 16, 2015

Beauty, Skincare and Haircare

If there’s one thing we’re all after as we get older, it’s to age gracefully. So, to keep your skin looking its best no matter what your age, here’s a few key things you can do to help reduce the...

BEAUTY NEWS: INFALLIBLE MATTE FOUNDATION, GARNIER FRUCTIS FULL & LUSCIOUS, MIU MIU’S FIRST FRAGRANCE

Ghadeer El-Khub

July 15, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Products, Skincare and Haircare

L’OREAL PARIS' INFALLIBLE MATTE FOUNDATION A first for L'Oréal Paris: 24-hour matte foundation that combines extreme hold and absolute comfort. No more cakey complexions with this formulation providing...

THE SECRET TO GOOD SKIN WITH NEOSKIN FOUNDER YASMIN NAJJAR

July 13, 2015

Beauty, Features, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag

Winter wreaking havoc on your skin regime? We sat down with Yasmin Najjar, founder of neoSKiN one of Victoria's most highly respected skin clinics. With a reputation for reliable, accessible and...

NEW SEASONS SCENTS

July 9, 2015

Beauty, Features, Products

We round up some of our favourite new scents. See by Chloe Si Belle This beautifully floral scent is fun and bold. Fun because the scent gives the sense of brightness through its tops notes of neroli...

INTERVIEW: MEGAN GALE, THE NEW FACE OF L’ORÉAL HAIR EXPERTISE ON HAIR, BEAUTY AND LIFE

July 6, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag

Australia's very own L'Oréal Paris ambassador, Megan Gale, has been announced as the face of the new L'Oréal Paris Hair Expertise range, a selection of sulphate free products enriched with botanical...

L’ORÉAL PARIS CELEBRATES THE BEAUTY OF PURE WITH THE RELAUNCH OF HAIR EXPERTISE

July 6, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Features

Responding to the demand for natural products, L'Oréal Paris have re-launched their Hair Expertise range, a high performing series of products which are 100% sulphate-free. The new campaign, fronted by...

CREATE THE PERFECT SMOKY EYE WITH L’OREAL PARIS THIS WINTER

Ghadeer El-Khub

July 3, 2015

Beauty, Products, Tried and Tested

When it comes to creating the perfect smoky eye, we called the experts to teach us a few tips and tricks to nailing this trendy look. Couturing teamed up with the professionals at L’Oréal Paris,...

GIVEAWAY + TRIED & TESTED: MAX RF FACIAL TREATMENT AT LASER CLINICS AUSTRALIA

July 1, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Competition, Features, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

Looking to rejuvenate and treat problematic skin? Laser Clinic Australia’s Max RF Facial Treatment could be your answer, and we have FIVE of them to give away! I visited Laser Clinic Australia’s...

HUNTER LAB, THE NAME YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR MEN’S SKINCARE

June 29, 2015

Beauty, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag, Products

Hunter Lab is the newest brand in town for the modern man who wants to look after their skin. Made by men for men, it's an interesting addition to the beauty scene. We spoke to the founders of Hunter Lab to...

GIVEAWAY + INTERVIEW WITH REDKEN GLOBAL HAIR ARTIST, DMITRI PAPAS

June 26, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Competition, Features, Skincare and Haircare

Dmitri Papas from Brisbane’s acclaimed PAPAS + PACE Salon was recently crowned ‘Australian Hairdresser Of The Year’ at the 2015 Hair Expo Awards. Heralded as the industry’s leading event...

BEAUTY NEWS: LASER CLINICS AUSTRALIA, L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL, CHARLOTTE TILBURY, ELEVEN AUSTRALIA, ST. TROPEZ & M.A.C COSMETICS

June 25, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

LASER CLINICS AUSTRALIA Laser Clinics Australia is offering an amazing “Buy One, Get One Free” on all laser hair removal treatments, allowing you to take advantage of incredible savings as a part of...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: LANCÔME MIRACLE CUSHION

June 24, 2015

Beauty, Products, Tried and Tested

Whoever came up with the name Miracle Cushion sure knows how to aptly describe this beautiful new product from Lancôme. Described as a product that combines make-up results with skincare benefits into...

#BEIMPULSIVE CAMPAIGN HIGHLIGHTS THE ART OF PERFUMERY

Ghadeer El-Khub

June 22, 2015

Beauty, Beauty Event, Products

Impulse Fragrances launched their overwhelmingly fun, energetic and feminine perfume in a spray last week in Melbourne and Couturing was there to learn the science behind perfumery – and capture the...

GIVEAWAY: THE JOJOBA COMPANY’S NEW 100% JOJOBA + ROSEHIP OIL

June 19, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Competition, Features, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Australian-based natural skincare brand The Jojoba Company introduces their latest product innovation: the 100% Natural Australian Jojoba + Rosehip Oil. And the best news is that we have FIVE packs to give...

L’OREAL PARIS COLOUR RICHE COLLECTION EXCLUSIVE REDS

June 16, 2015

Beauty, Products

L'Oreal Paris launches Colour Riche Collection Exclusive Reds - a collection of the most sophisticated matte reds. Finding the perfect red has never been easier as each shade has been chosen to...

KMS CALIFORNIA WORKING WITH UP AND COMING DESIGNER KALIVER ON THEIR S/S16 COLLECTION, OPTIC

June 15, 2015

Beauty, Beauty Event, Uncategorized

KMS California worked alongside up and coming Australian Designer, Kaliver on their SS16 Collection, a dreamy and enchanging show that revealed a beautiful collection. Optic was unveiled at La Porte...

BEAUTY NEWS: MARC JACOBS MOD NOIR AT SEPHORA, LAURA MERCIER NEW COLLECTION, KERASTASE CHRONOLOGISTE AND RIMMEL XX-TREME MASCARA

June 15, 2015

MARC JACOBS MOD NOIR EXCLUSIVE AT SEPHORA The new Marc Jacobs fragrance, Marc Jacobs Mod Noir is being released exclusively at Sephora on 19 June 2015. The fragrance is a modern return to the classic...

MAYBELLINE NEW YORK SUPERSTAY 14HR MEGAWATT LIPSTICK IS THE REASON WE STILL LOVE A BRIGHT LIPPIE

June 10, 2015

Beauty, Products

Now everyone is talking nudes and neutrals, but I know we still love a bright pop lip. Don't we? A high intensity lip will never go out of fashion, but brace yourselves for the new Maybelline NY...

BEAUTY NEWS: LANCÔME MIRACLE CUSHION FOUNDATION, essie 2015 WINTER COLLECTION, SEE BY CHLOE SI BELLE FRAGRANCE & NAPOLEON PERDIS MEET & GREET

June 9, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News

LANCÔME MIRACLE CUSHION FOUNDATION Miracle Cushion, the revolutionary foundation has arrived at Lancôme. Miracle Cushion is a liquid foundation in a compact, meaning it's a liquid...

BRIGHT EYES – 5 TIPS TO AVOID DARK CIRCLES AND BAGS UNDER THE EYES

June 4, 2015

Beauty, Skincare and Haircare

Eyes are often said to be the windows to our soul, so you don’t want those windows looking dark and scary every time you wake up! The skin around your eyes is extremely delicate and prone to lines and...

BEAUTY NEWS: LANCOME ADVANCED GENIFIQUE YEUX EYE ILLUMINATOR , CLARISONIC PEDI FOOT TRANSFORMATION SYSTEM AND CARMEX’S TWO NEW FLAVOURS

June 1, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News

LANCÔME ADVANCED GENIFIQUE YEUX LIGHT-PEARL Lancôme launches the new Advanced Génifique Yeux Light- Pearl Eye Illuminator (20ml, $95) is an eye serum that works to create bigger, more...

TRIED & TESTED: STILA SHAPE & SHADE CUSTOM CONTOUR DUO

May 28, 2015

Beauty, Products, Tried and Tested

Cream contour products are remarkably rare amongst beauty brands, and I have absolutely no idea why. To me, using a cream formula for contouring just makes sense: it looks more natural and the texture lends a...

THE CHRISTOPHER KANE FOR NARS COLLECTION

May 25, 2015

Beauty, Products

One of the hottest collaborations on the makeup scene this year lands in Mecca today. London Fashion Week collaborators since 2012, Christopher Kane and NARS share a passion for vivid colours...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: YSL FUSION INK FOUNDATION AND ROUGE PUR COUTURE GLOSSY STAIN

May 22, 2015

Beauty, Products, Tried and Tested

YVES SAINT LAURENT FUSION INK FOUNDATION I'm going to be totally honest. I loved this foundation and I now understand why there were thousands of people on a waiting list for this foundation. It's...

BEAUTY NEWS: FAMOUS FACES, FAMOUS BRANDS

May 20, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News

Celebrities have been gracing advertising since it because de rigueur to have a famous face attached to a brand or product. The latest additions to this exclusive celebrity set are Dree Hemingway who is the...

TALKING BEAUTY WITH YVES SAINT LAURENT INTERNATIONAL MAKEUP DIRECTOR LLOYD SIMMONDS

May 12, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Last month Yves Saint Laurent international makeup director, Lloyd Simmonds, visited our shores as part of the launch of YSL Fusion Ink foundation. Responsible for Cara Delevingne's makeup looks and YSL beauty...

NOTHING FOR MUM? OUR LAST-MINUTE MOTHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE

May 6, 2015

Beauty, Gift Guide, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Is your gift bag for Mum still empty? Not to worry, we're here to save you from getting a smack this weekend. Here's our last-minute Mother's Day Gift Guide. endota spa endota spa has indulgent gift packs...

BEST OF EXFOLIATORS

May 5, 2015

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Uncategorized

Exfoliation is an absolute must right now and I’m here to tell you why! Winter is looming and with it come harsh weather conditions that can cause havoc to your skin. In preparation for the coming season,...

BEAUTY & LIFESTYLE MOTHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE

April 30, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Gift Guide, Lifestyle, Products

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BEAUTY JURY REVIEWS: BURBERRY CURVE LASH MASCARA

Aleczander Gamboa

April 29, 2015

Beauty, Features, Products, Tried and Tested

The Beauty Jury has voted. We sent the Burberry Curve Lash Mascara to twenty Couturing readers to test and review. Here are the results. Couturing Verdict The Curve Lash’s winning feature is definitely its...

MUST HAVE MASKS

April 27, 2015

Beauty, Features, Products, Skincare and Haircare

There is something about the ritual of doing a face mask that I love. It just feels decadent. It could be that I love the way the right mask makes my skin feel or, maybe it’s something about the forced ten...

BEAUTY NEWS: SHU UEMURA, REDKEN, ULTRACEUTICALS & KAREN WALKER EAU DE PARFUM

April 24, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Uncategorized

SHU UEMURA x YAZBUKEY shu uemura presents their 2015 spring artist collaboration, joining forces with Paris-based accessory and jewellery designer Yazbukey to create a playfully fun and colourful...

BEAUTY WITH LANCÔME’S NATIONAL MAKEUP DIRECTOR, LARA SROKOWSKI

April 22, 2015

Beauty, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag, Uncategorized

Lancôme's Australian makeup director, Lara Srokowski, has been very busy as of late. Between creating the beauty look for Daniel Avakian at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia to creating some of the...

NEW SEASON FRAGRANCES

April 21, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Products

In the market to change your fragrance? We round up some of the best new perfumes. Balenciaga Balenciaga's latest fragrance is an intriguing mix of vibrant green and woody elements. Lily of the valley...

REVIEW: NAPOLEON PERDIS ‘BEAUTY TO MOVE YOU’ MASTERCLASS

Ghadeer El-Khub

April 20, 2015

Beauty, Beauty Event, Get The Look

Makeup mastermind Napoleon Perdis returned to his native Australia to host a series of ‘Beauty to Move You Master Class’ events around the country. An insider look at expert techniques, makeup trends and...

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA15 DAY 5

April 17, 2015

Beauty, Fashion Week, Get The Look, MBFWA

ROMANCE WAS BORN Makeup by Maybelline New York Romance Was Born treated each of their 22 models to an individual makeup look. True to the label’s unique and vibrant aesthetic, each makeup look had one pop...

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA15 BEAUTY WRAP UP DAY 4 – PART 2

April 16, 2015

Beauty, Beauty Event, MBFWA

We continue our coverage of the beauty looks from Day 4 at MBFWA 15. JENNIFER KATE Makeup by Gorgeous Cosmetics Makeup artist, Nicola Burford, created a youthful and coloured look for Jennifer...

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA15 DAY 4 PART 1

April 16, 2015

Beauty, Beauty Event, MBFWA

Beauty looks on Day 4 at MBFWA 15 saw bold lips, strong brows and the continuation of natural and clean skin. Here is the first part of our run down of what we saw today. KATE SYLVESTER Makeup by...

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA15 DAY 3 BEAUTY WRAP UP – PART 2

April 15, 2015

Beauty, Beauty Event, MBFWA

The rest of the Day 3 at MBFWA15 saw some inspired and innovative looks. Read below to find out more. HAN Makeup by M.A.C Carol Mackie followed the vision of 'monks in Paris' from Han designer...

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA15 DAY 3 BEAUTY WRAP UP PART 1

April 15, 2015

Beauty, Beauty Event, Features

MBFWA Day 3 stepped it up a notch with amazing beauty looks on the runway equally matching the stunning collections of the designers showing today. MATICEVSKI Image by Christian Blanchard Makeup by...

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: ELLERY AT MBFWA15

April 14, 2015

Beauty, Behind The Scenes, Get The Look, MBFWA

For their MBFWA show this year, Ellery kept things radiantly fresh and understated in the the Beauty department with tousled ponytails and bright, youthful skin. HAIR BY REDKEN REDKEN Hair Director...

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA 15 DAY 2 WRAP UP – PART 2

April 14, 2015

Beauty, Fashion Week, Features, MBFWA

What a day of Beauty. Mercedes Benz Fashion Week really kicked things off today with a bevy of beautiful designers and fashions on the runway. Backstage was as busy as it always is and we were lucky enough to...

BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: MBFWA15 DAY 2 WRAP UP – PART 1

April 14, 2015

Beauty, Beauty Event, Fashion Week, Features, MBFWA, Uncategorized

With more than 10 shows on at MBFWA Day 2, we wanted to bring you all the coverage from backstage with all the makeup, hair, nail and skin directors so here is our first look at some of the beauty looks...

TRIED & TESTED: MOROCCONOIL HYDRATING SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER

April 13, 2015

Beauty, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested, Uncategorized

WHAT Moroccanoil Hydrating Shampoo and Hydrating Conditioner LIKED This was the first Moroccanoil product I've used at home. My hairdresser is a huge fan and every time I visit...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES… MAC, BOBBI BROWN, SKINSTITUT & L’ASCARI

April 10, 2015

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Following up from Beauty Editor Kath’s favourites last week, I have been itching to share some of my early April Beauty favourites with the Couturing community! Kath and I have headed up Couturing's Beauty...

BEAUTY NEWS: L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL, CLARINS, GHD & RIMMEL LONDON

April 9, 2015

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Beauty News, Products

EVA GREEN IS THE NEW INTERNATIONAL SPOKESPERSON FOR L'OREAL PROFESSIONNEL L'Oreal Professionnel has announced that Eva Greenis its the new International Spokesperson. Known best for her roles as Casino...

TRIED& TESTED – MAYBELLINE NEW YORK DREAM WONDER FLUID TOUCH FOUNDATION AND FACE STUDIO MASTER GLAZE BLUSH STICK

April 8, 2015

Beauty, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

Does your makeup bag need an update? We review the latest products from Maybelline. Dream Wonder Fluid Touch Foundation Now, this was my first venture into the latest trend of ultra-light fluid...

GET THE LOOK: THE BRAIDED PONY BY L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL AT KOOKAI A/W15

April 7, 2015

Beauty, Features, Get The Look, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Last month Kookai launched its beautiful Autumn/Winter 2015 collection at the Royal Exhibition Buildings in Melbourne. The new collection 'Viva Las Vegas' showcased a tailored symphony of signature body-tight...

NEW IN FROM NARS

April 6, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Products, Tried and Tested

Let's face it, what beauty lover doesn't get excited when they hear NARS have introduced some new products. We round up the must haves from the makeup giant's latest offerings. All Day Luminous Weightless...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES…DERMALOGICA, MAYBELLINE NEW YORK, NARS, MODELCO.

April 1, 2015

Beauty, Products, Tried and Tested

L-R (Clockwise) - Dermalogica Pure Light 50, Maybelline New York Pumped Up Colossal Mascara, Maybelline New York Master Graphic Eyeliner, NARS Satin Lip Pencil in Majella and ModelCo Face Base Welcome to...

LANCÔME CELEBRATES 80 YEARS

March 30, 2015

Beauty, Beauty Event

This year celebrates 80 years of French elegance as Lancôme celebrates 80 years since its creation by founder Armand Petitjean. To celebrate a film has been made that charts the iconic images that make up...

YVES SAINT LAURENT LAUNCHES ITS FEATHER LIKE FOUNDATION, FUSION INK

March 30, 2015

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Products

Yves Saint Laurent launches its new Fusion Ink Foundation, starting a new chapter in foundation. Yves Saint Laurent’s new scientifically advanced foundation delivers flawless coverage that...

BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE AMERICAN CREW 2015 ALL STAR CHALLENGE

March 27, 2015

Beauty, Beauty Event, Uncategorized

American Crew, the world's leading manufacturer of grooming products for men, hosted their 2015 All-Star Challenge at the new Ozdare Academy in Collingwood on Sunday night. This annual global competition...

BEAUTY NEWS: CHANEL, ESSIE, SIMPLE SKINCARE, LANCÔME, & THIN LIZZY

March 27, 2015

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Uncategorized

ROUGE COCO BY CHANEL Chanel introduces the new Rouge Coco Lipstick. The revamped formula is soft and creamy, making it beautifully wearable. Enriched with Chanel’s new 'Hydraboost' complex, Rouge Coco...

TALKING BEAUTY WITH BENEFIT COSMETICS’S ANNIE FORD

March 26, 2015

Beauty, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag

Benefit Cosmetics' Global Beauty Authority, Annie Ford Danielson, visited Australia recently to help launch the Bold is Beautiful Project that supports local charities by donating $10 from every brow wax at...

BOLD IS BEAUTIFUL PROJECT WITH BENEFIT COSMETICS

March 26, 2015

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns

Throughout the month of May, Benefit Cosmetics will be partnering with local charities, Look Good Feel Better, SISTER2sister and Fitted for Work who are dedicated to empowering women and...

L’OREAL PARIS AMBASSADORS, BARBARA PALVIN AND MEGAN GALE LAUNCH MAKEUP GENIUS

March 25, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Products

Image by Lucas Dawson L’Oréal Paris revealed its latest innovation last night at Sydney's Carriageworks with the launch of the first-ever virtual makeup simulator, Makeup Genius. L’Oréal...

GO-TO SKINCARE LAUNCHES FACE HERO

March 24, 2015

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Go-To Skincare has launched Face Hero (30ml, $44.95), a new face oil to hydrate and moisture your skin. Face Hero joins the suite of beautifully formulated Go-To skincare products that were launched in...

BEAUTY NEWS: KEVIN.MURPHY, REDKEN & ECOSTORE

March 20, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

REJUVINATE HAIR THIS AUTUMN WITH KEVIN.MURPHY With the departure of the dry heat of summer, autumn is the perfect time to refresh and repair your hair. KEVIN.MURPHY has you sorted and their products will...

VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 5 PRESENTED BY HARPER’S BAZAAR

March 19, 2015

Beauty, Fashion Week, Features, Get The Look, VAMFF

Rae Morris and Kenneth Stoddart created sleep and clean lines as part of the beauty look created for the Premium Runway 5 Presented by Harper's Bazaar at VAMFF. We went behind the scenes to find...

VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 6 PRESENTED BY COSMOPOLITAN

March 19, 2015

Beauty, Features, Get The Look, VAMFF

VAMFF's Premium Runway 6 Presented by Cosmopolitan was fun, sexy and bronzed. A sun kissed sexy makeup look created by Rae Morris was matched with natural textured voluminous hair, a look created by...

VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 4 PRESENTED BY SHOP TIL YOU DROP

Ghadeer El-Khub

March 19, 2015

Beauty, Fashion Week, Features, Get The Look, VAMFF

Wrapping up the last show of the night, Couturing headed backstage to capture all the action right before the runway. Read on and follow the journey of Rae Morris and Kenneth Stoddart in creating the looks for...

HAIR TLC AFTER SUMMER

March 19, 2015

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Seasonal changes can wreak havoc on your skin and hair! So, as we farewell Summer and welcome in Autumn, it’s the perfect time to see what damage the summer season has caused to your hair and show it some...

SKINCARE GURU, OLE HENRIKSEN TALKS SKINCARE DURING HIS AUSTRALIAN VISIT

March 18, 2015

Beauty, Beauty Event, Products, Skincare and Haircare

International skincare expert, Ole Henriksen was recently in Australia to celebrate the launch of his namesake skincare range. The range is available exclusively at Sephora Australia. During his week...

VAMFF BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: PREMIUM RUNWAY 2 PRESENTED BY FRANKIE MAGAZINE

Ghadeer El-Khub

March 17, 2015

Beauty, Get The Look, Trends, VAMFF

Frankie Magazine brought all sorts of 70s glam to the runway at last nights Premium Runway 2 for Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival. Couturing headed backstage to catch a glimpse of the creative team...

INTERVIEW: ADORE BEAUTY FOUNDER KATE MORRIS TALKS 15 YEARS OF ADORE BEAUTY

March 17, 2015

Beauty, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag, Products, Skincare and Haircare

It's hard to not think of Adore Beauty when we're looking for beauty products online. The site has become one of the best loved Beauty sites in Australia and this year it celebrates 15 years in the business....

TRIED & TESTED: MAYBELLINE NEW YORK MASTER COLLECTION

Ghadeer El-Khub

March 16, 2015

Beauty, Products, Tried and Tested

We road test two of Maybelline New York's latest products. Master Hi-Light Highlighting Blush and Bronzer Maybelline New York Master Hi-Light Highlighting Blush and Bronzer is a multi-tonal palette...

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BEAUTY NEWS: REDKEN, TANGLE TEEZER, SHU UEMURA, MERCEDES-BENZ & CARMEX

March 13, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Products, Skincare and Haircare

REDKEN EXPANDS DIAMOND OIL RANGE Redken’s revered Diamond Oil is now available in a new line of products by the New York company. The Redken Diamond Oil High Shine range offers lightweight, high-shine...

BEAUTY TUTORIAL: KIM KARDASHIAN’S GRAMMY’S MAKEUP

March 12, 2015

Beauty, Features, Get The Look, Products

Each month I will be providing an exclusive Beauty Tutorial for Couturing readers. I didn't have to think long before deciding on my first lesson! If you are anything like me and you find yourself lying awake...

STYLE AND CARE FOR YOUR HAIR WITH SACHAJUAN

Ghadeer El-Khub

March 12, 2015

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

SACHAJUAN Professional Haircare and Products has been taking the beauty world by storm, featuring in some of the most prestigious cover spreads including Vogue, Elle and Harpers Bazaar worldwide. Launched by...

LUMA BY JESS HART

March 11, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Brand Profiles, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Searching for the product of skin loving ingredients and a natural makeup look? LUMA Cosmetics is the answer. The new cosmetics line, developed by Australian model Jess Hart, aims to subtly enhance...

BOBBI BROWN ON HOW TO CREATE A BEAUTY EMPIRE

March 6, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag, Products

She credited with changing the landscape of the makeup industry. When everyone was doing bright blue eye shadow in the 80's, Bobbi Brown was nailing neutrals, when the heavy makeup of the 90's came calling,...

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GET THE LOOK: BACKSTAGE AT KOOKAI AUTUMN/WINTER 2015

March 6, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Features, Get The Look, Products, Skincare and Haircare

Before Kookai’s spectacular Autumn/Winter 2015 collection, Couturing headed behind the scenes to see what beauty look Napoleon Perdis and L’Oreal Profesionnel had created for the show. Sleek hair and...

GLOW ALL YEAR ROUND WITH BALI BODY

March 5, 2015

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

The last day of summer in Melbourne has rolled by and if you are anything like me, you will be absolutely devastated that the beach days, sunny Sunday sessions and relaxing warm afternoons spent...

JERGENS AMBASSADOR CHEYENNE TOZZI TALKS SKINCARE, BEAUTY AND 2015

March 3, 2015

Beauty, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag

The number 1 body moisturiser brand and household name in the United States, Jergens hit Australian shores last year giving us the range that is one of America's favourites since it launched in 1901....

NO REASON TO HIDE WITH PHILOSOPHY

March 2, 2015

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare

No reason to hide. The mantra of the new skin perfecting duo from philosophy aims to encourage you to look in the mirror and see your most confident reflection. The scientists at philosophy have...

WIN A TICKET TO MAKEUP GENIUS NAPOLEON PERDIS’ SYDNEY MASTERCLASS

February 26, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Competition, Features, Products

Celebrate timeless beauty with makeup master Napoleon Perdis at David Jones this March. Napoleon will be accompanied by this mother, Liana and wife, Soula-Marie as he teaches an exclusive makeup workshop to...

COUNTRY-INSPIRED BEAUTY, PERFECTED BY JANE IREDALE

February 25, 2015

Beauty, Beauty Event, Get The Look, Products, Uncategorized

Mineral makeup brand Jane Iredale has released their new 2015 collection, Country Weekend. Inspired by the warm, muted colours of the relaxed countryside, the collection is doused with soft golds, greys and...

BEAUTY NEWS: MAYBELLINE NEW YORK & 50 SHADES OF GREY, L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL AND SCHOLL

February 24, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News

Maybelline New York and 50 Shades of Grey Maybelline New York has created a bespoke Australian campaign as part of the 50 Shades of Grey phenomenon that encourages awareness of Maybelline's...

BOBBI BROWN’S ILLUMINATING NUDES COLLECTION

February 23, 2015

Beauty, Beauty Campaigns, Products

New year, new beauty? Bobbi Brown has released the Illuminating Nudes Collection, featuring five must-have products for creating an effortlessly pulled together look. Each product is...

FOR THOSE WHO DO FEATURE: RUBY ROSE INTERVIEW (VIDEO)

February 23, 2015

Beauty, Beauty News, Couturing TV, Features, Interviews and What's In My Makeup Bag

She's not your average makeup brand spokeswoman, but then Ruby Rose is not your average woman. The Australian born creative made a whirlwind trip to Australia earlier this month as part of her role as an...