Tried and Tested

September 9, 2024

I’m always on the lookout for a new mascara so when I saw the Kylie Cosmetics Wisp Lash mascara, I was excited to try it. It delivers a performance that impresses on multiple fronts. From the moment you...

REVIEW: RARE BEAUTY SOFT PINCH LIQUID BLUSH

April 9, 2024

Rare Beauty, founded by singer and actress Selena Gomez, has made waves in the beauty industry with its commitment to inclusivity and high-quality products. One standout product from their line is the Rare...

REVIEW: SHARK SPEED STYLE RAPIDGLOSS FINISHER & HIGH-VELOCITY DRYER

March 1, 2024

The Shark Speed Style RapidGloss Finisher & High-Velocity Dryer is a game-changer. This is not just a standard hair dryer - there are so many aspects of this dynamic power-house hair tool that make it a...

REVIEW: SHARK FLEXSTYLE AIR STYLING AND DRYING SYSTEM…WORTH THE HYPE?

November 15, 2023

Beauty, Features, Products, Tried and Tested, Uncategorized

The Shark FlexStyle Air Styling and Drying System has taken the world of hair care by storm with its promise of effortless styling and drying in one. As someone with long and thick hair, I was particularly...

COVERING ALL BASES – OUR FAVOURITE FOUNDATIONAL BASES

September 11, 2023

Always on the hunt for a new foundation or CC or BB Cream? Me too. Except I've come to the slow realisation that maybe I should stop trying to find the next best thing because I am always reaching for the...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: BENEFIT COSMETICS POWMADE BROW POMADE

November 10, 2021

As one of the best known brands in brows, Benefit Cosmetics has a reputation for delivering stellar products for brows that are easy to use and last the distance. When they launch a new product, you know...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: KIEHL’S RETINOL SKIN-RENEWING DAILY MICRO-DOSE SERUM

October 11, 2021

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

Retinol is one of those things that my face has a tough relationship with. Most experts tell you to power through the first little while when using a retinol but sometimes my skin just says no, even after...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: CLARINS DOUBLE SERUM

June 21, 2021

There is something to say about brands that have been around for a long time. Trusted products with formulations that stand the test of time, they must be doing something right to have survived the fickle...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: SYNERGIE SKIN TRIDRATION B MASK

April 19, 2021

Australian skincare brand, Synergie Skin is known for its clean science approach to creating the best in skincare and makeup. Their latest offering, the TriDation B Mask is no exception and is a gem of a...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: INNISFREE SUPER VOLCANIC PORE CLAY MASK 2X

November 23, 2020

Korean skincare brand, innisfree, has really grown in popularity here in Australia since it's launch in 2018. With over 10 stores now in Australia, the brands strength lies in its range of skincare and makeup...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: LA ROCHE-POSAY RETINOL B3 SERUM

October 26, 2020

French skincare is often said to be the best in the world. After all, every girl that visits France has a long list of French beauty buys that they must fit into their suitcase to take home! La Roche-Posay...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: DRUNK ELEPHANT E-RASE MILKI MICELLAR WATER

October 5, 2020

Drunk Elephant has become one of the go to skincare brands at Mecca and it’s not hard to see why. The brand has reached cult status with several of its products making the list of Mecca’s Beauty Election...

HYDRATION HELPERS: SULWHASOO FIRST CARE ACTIVATING SERUM

August 3, 2020

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

You may not have heard of Sulwhasoo but the brand has a huge following internationally and landed on our shores earlier this year bringing a beautiful range of skincare. I had always seen this brand in...

HYDRATION HELPERS: CERAVE HYDRATING HYALURONIC ACID SERUM

July 1, 2020

Beauty, Products, Tried and Tested, Uncategorized

We're in the first of month of Winter and already everyone's skin is screaming for help! Luck for us, there have been some great new skincare products that have arrived on shelves that will help! I've had the...

SEASONAL SKINCARE REFRESH

November 18, 2019

Beauty, Features, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

We're on the cusp of a new season and it's the perfect time to reassess your skincare. Are your products still addressing your skincare needs? Are you looking for more products to add to your regime? We've...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: INNISFREE JEJU ORCHID ENRICHED CREAM

March 6, 2019

Beauty, Features, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

K-Beauty is the buzz word in Beauty at the moment with the beauty landscape exploding with brands and products from the best in Korean beauty. One of the biggest brands in Korean beauty, innisfree arrived a...

MECCA COSMETICA EMPORIUM, THE PLACE WHERE BEAUTY COMES TO LIFE

July 3, 2017

Beauty, Beauty News, Tried and Tested

Mecca Cosmetica has always been the go-to place for beauty aficionados and now there is a new store at Melbourne's Emporium where you can test, trial and shop to your heart's content. The new store is in a...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: L’OREAL PARIS VOLUME MILLION FELINE LASHES MASCARA, PATCHOLOGY SMARTMUD NO MESS MASK AND URBAN DECAY NAKED SKIN FOUNDATION

June 28, 2017

Beauty, Tried and Tested, Uncategorized

L'Oreal Paris Volume Million Feline Lashes Mascara ($24.95) For me, a good mascara needs to have a great formulation that doesn't clump, spreads well onto lashes and doesn't smudge. Secondly the wand...

REVIEW: CHARLOTTE TILBURY’S INSTANT MAGIC FACIAL DRY SHEET MASK

April 16, 2017

Let's face it, people barely have time to take their makeup off after a busy day, let alone try and squeeze a facial in! If this sounds like you, you'll be excited to know that beauty guru Charlotte Tilbury...

ALL YOUR KEY BEAUTY SERVICES IN ONE PLACE AT BRAZILIAN BUTTERFLY

February 8, 2017

When it comes to beauty services, I like to keep it simple. Simple, in that I can go to one place and get what I need done in one go. Life seems to just be moving faster than ever before so one place that I...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: GARNIER MICELLAR CLEANSING WATER IN OIL AND THE ORIGINAL BEAUTYBLENDER

January 30, 2017

GARNIER MICELLAR CLEANSING WATER IN OIL Who said oil and water don't mix? Garnier's new Micellar Cleansing Water in Oil proves that two liquids that don't generally belong together, actually work to...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: CLARISONIC MIA FIT, THE SKINCARE ACCESSORY YOU NEED

November 25, 2016

Beauty, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested, Uncategorized

When it comes to beauty, I take my skin care seriously. After all, with a mantra that prevention is better than cure, my focus is on ensuring that I take care of my skin to ensure it's well protected, well...

REJUVENATE YOUR SKIN WITH NIOD

November 2, 2016

NIOD skincare has arrived in Australia! As one of the brands in the DECIEM group, NIOD - Non Invasive Options in Dema Science - represents DECIEM's philosophy of abnormal beauty brands that go beyond the...

HAIR CONTOURING, CUSTOM COLOUR TO ENHANCE YOUR FACE SHAPE WITH L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL

September 15, 2016

Beauty, Skincare and Haircare, Trends, Tried and Tested, Uncategorized

Everyone is talking about contouring. Face contouring, tan contouring and now we're talking Hair Contouring. One of the biggest colour trends for 2016, Hair Contouring makes your hair the newest canvas in town...

GET THE RIGHT BEAUTY FOR YOU AT MECCA

August 19, 2016

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

We all know that Mecca is a treasure trove of all your beauty needs and with the launch of the new Mecca at Myer Melbourne, you'd be hard pressed not to find what your looking for. Mecca at Myer Melbourne...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: BENEFIT BROWS, STILA AQUA GLOW SERUM FOUNDATION AND SHU UEMURA ART OF HAIR STRAIGHTFORWARD

August 12, 2016

BENEFIT COSMETICS GOOF PROOF BROW PENCIL Benefit Cosmetics released its new range of tools to help you create the perfect brow and I couldn't wait to get my hands on...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: L’OREAL PARIS MAGIC RETOUCH, MAYBELLINE NEW YORK VIVID MATTE LIQUID LIP COLOUR, NUXE MULTI PURPOSE OIL

July 28, 2016

L'OREAL PARIS MAGIC RETOUCH Getting to the hairdressers to get your hair touched up can sometimes be hard! So I was especially pleased to find this nifty product which is easy to use and effective....

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: KIEHL’S MASQUE, DERMALOGICA PRIMER, SKINSTITUT MULTI-ACTIVE MIST, PHILOSOPHY TURBO BOOSTER

June 24, 2016

Winter has well and truly arrived, bringing wind, rain and plunging temperatures. So it's definitely time to take stock of your skincare regime and give it a bit of a pep up to make sure that your skin stays...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: LANCÔME JUICY SHAKER, L’OREAL PARIS FALSE LASH SUPERSTAR MASCARA AND SUPERSTAR LINER

June 6, 2016

Brighten up your Winter with some new makeup! I've been spending some quality time testing out some fab products that I'm excited to share with you! Here are the first of a few product I am in love with right...

GIVE YOUR HAIR A DOSE OF FUSIO DOSE BY KERASTASE

June 3, 2016

This winter take the time to treat your hair. I mean we treat our face to a facial to maintain a beautiful visage. I thought I'd get a head start this season by booking into Raki's on Collins Street to treat...

SKINSTITUT, THE NEW NAME TO KNOW IN COSMEDICAL SKINCARE

April 28, 2016

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

Making your way through the world of cosmedical skincare needn't be hard when you know a good brand. Skinstitut is a brand that I've recently discovered and it's been great to learn more about cosmedical...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: THE BODY SHOP JAPANESE CAMELLIA CREAM, ST TROPEZ FACE TAN OIL, IT COSMETICS CC CREAM

January 20, 2016

Happy New Year readers! Hope everyone had a relaxing break and enjoyed seasonal festivities with their loved ones. I got to spend some time over the holidays catching up on bits and pieces as well as trying...

TRIED & TESTED: NATURA SIBERICA HAIRCARE

November 17, 2015

With so many on the market, finding the right haircare products can be an overwhelming task. From sulphate-free to organic, where do you even begin? We test out Natura Siberica, an organic beauty brand sourced...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: SPRING SKINCARE – HYDRATING YOUR FACE

October 9, 2015

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

Spring has sprung and it's been a time of renewal after a long and cold winter. My skin really needed a bit of a boost after winter to hydrate my skin and help smooth it out. I've tried a range of products...

TRIED & TESTED: MIRENESSE FORBIDDEN INK LINERS

September 28, 2015

Mirenesse is an Australian cosmetics brand that you may not have heard too much about, but it is in fact one that should definitely be on your radar. Not only are they cruelty free and don’t contain any...

EXTRACTION FACIALS, YOUR WAY TO CLEAN AND CLEAR SKIN

September 11, 2015

In my books, one of the cardinal rules of beauty is getting regular facials. I might harp on it, but I have been an ardent fan of facials for over a decade and my face thanks me for it. Clean and clear skin is...

TRIED & TESTED – NEW BEAUTY FROM MAYBELLINE

September 8, 2015

Maybelline recently launched a range of exciting new products. Couturing put them to the test to see what all the fuss is about. Eye Studio Color Molten Duo Shadow...

GOING HI-TECH IN BODY CARE

September 7, 2015

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

When it comes to your skin care routine, a lot of us spare no expense. You’ll buy the latest and greatest your budget allows and enforce the routine religiously every morning and night (or at least we mean...

TRIED & TESTED: MAYBELLINE COLOR SENSATIONAL COLOR DRAMA

August 27, 2015

Are you on the search for the perfect winter lip? Look no further! Maybelline New York released the most exquisite Color Sensational Color Drama collection. Full of creamy and velvety goodness, the array of...

HAIR REPAIR REVIEW: FUDGE, MUK & CHARLES WORTHINGTON

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

Melody Ho

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...

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

Amanda Wong

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

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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

Suzanna Zhang

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...

L’OREAL PARIS COLOUR RICHE 30TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION

July 27, 2015

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 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...

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

July 3, 2015

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

Amanda Wong

July 1, 2015

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

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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...

BEAUTY EDITOR LOVES: LANCÔME MIRACLE CUSHION

June 24, 2015

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...

TRIED & TESTED: STILA SHAPE & SHADE CUSTOM CONTOUR DUO

Amanda Wong

May 28, 2015

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...

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

May 22, 2015

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...

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BEAUTY JURY REVIEWS: BURBERRY CURVE LASH MASCARA

Beauty Jury

April 29, 2015

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...

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...

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

Melody Ho

April 8, 2015

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...

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

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...

TRIED & TESTED: MAYBELLINE NEW YORK MASTER COLLECTION

March 16, 2015

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...

STYLE AND CARE FOR YOUR HAIR WITH SACHAJUAN

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...

GLOW ALL YEAR ROUND WITH BALI BODY

Holly Asker

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...

WHY YOUR SKIN NEEDS JOJOBA

Melody Ho

January 22, 2015

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

Have you enjoyed the sun this Summer? Perhaps your skin is a little sunburnt or suffering dehydration? With so many face oils on the market - dry oils, balancing oils, regenerating oils, it can be...

THE BEAUTY PRODUCTS YOU NEED WHEN YOU ARE TRAVELLING

December 16, 2014

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

Planning a trip over the Christmas break? Then you need to start thinking about packing. While your beauty products might seem small, they can quickly take up precious space which is needed for fitting in...

YOU GLOW GIRL – HOW NEO-SKIN WILL CHANGE YOUR COMPLEXION

December 14, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Tried and Tested

With the new year just around the corner, who doesn't start thinking about all the new year's resolutions they plan to make...then break? This new year, one resolution which should be on your list is to take...

THE HAIR STYLING TOOL YOU NEED NOW

December 2, 2014

Any girl knows that keeping your hair healthy, stylish and perfect requires effort. From selecting which shampoo and conditioner will hydrate your hair and make it shine, down to which brush to use to remove...

YOUR NEW GO-TO PRODUCTS

October 31, 2014

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

I often get asked as Beauty Editor, what my "go-to" products are and funnily enough I've been telling everyone lately that it's Go-To Skincare. I've been using two Go-To Skincare products over the last...

REVEAL MORE WITH CALVIN KLEIN

October 18, 2014

The erotic possibility of a game between equals. Teasing within sight, but just out of reach. A look is just the beginning. Model Doutzen Kroes and actor Charlie Hunnam show off their enviable bods...

TRIED & TESTED: JOSIE MARAN COSMETICS

October 17, 2014

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

After reading our interview last month with Josie Maran I was chomping at the bit to get an opportunity to test out the cosmetics range and find out for myself why Josie Maran Cosmetics has been such a...

THE LILAC COLOUR BOOST FOR SPRING

Bianca Bartolo

October 17, 2014

Beauty, Features, Get The Look, Skincare and Haircare, Trends, Tried and Tested

Sure, Kelly Osbourne did it first, but Nicole Richie really took it to the next level. What am I talking about? Lilac hair, of course! Richie the reality star, ex-party girl turned fashion designer and...

5 BEAUTY BUYS YOUR MAKEUP BAG NEEDS NOW

October 7, 2014

Beauty, Products, Trends, Tried and Tested

With new beauty products coming out everyday, it can be hard to determine what you should invest in for your makeup bag. We bring you the top 5 new beauty must haves you need to get your hands on. 1. A...

FORGET-ME-KNOT: BOTTEGA VENETA LAUNCHES THEIR LATEST FRAGRANCE

October 6, 2014

Bottega Veneta's luxurious new fragrance The Knot, conjures up visions of the Italian Riviera. The beautiful blend of citrus tones from mandarins, lime neroli and orange blossom, are delicately weaved in with...

TRIED & TESTED: MAYBELLINE NEW YORK COLOR SENSATIONAL ELIXIR LIP COLOR

October 2, 2014

Couturing tried and tested the new Maybelline New York Color Sensational Color Elixir Lip Color and we are obsessed. Read on to find out what we thought. Released in 12 seductive shades, give your lips...

JANE IREDALE MELBOURNE BLOGGER EVENT

September 29, 2014

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

I love learning all about makeup. Everything I can possible know, I want to know. It makes me a better artist, and also satiates my inner makeup geek. Attending the Jane Iredale Melbourne Blogger Evening,...

MEN’S TRIED & TESTED: DUNHILL DESIRE BLACK AND MERCEDES-BENZ CLUB

Ash Maiyah

September 26, 2014

Beauty, Beauty News, Men, Products, Tried and Tested

Need a new scent for Spring? Couturing men's writer Ash road tests two new men's fragrances Dunhill Desire Black and Mercedes-Benz Club. Dunhill Desire Black: Tall, Dark, and Definitely...

LANCOME HITS NEW LASH HEIGHTS WITH GRANDIOSE MASCARA

September 23, 2014

Lancôme has released its revolutionary Grandiôse Mascara, one that is already garnering a following with its first of a kind Swan Neck wand that is devised to provide access to all lashes for bigger and...

UNDONE HAIR, THE NEW HOT STYLE YOU NEED TO HAVE

Bianca Bartolo

September 20, 2014

Beauty, Get The Look, Skincare and Haircare, Street Haus x Couturing, Trends, Tried and Tested

It may seem counter intuitive, but to be best in hair this season, put down your brush. Trends in hair change with the season, just like fashion. Ever since Céline sent impeccably dressed girls down...

DISCOVERING THE SECRET TO GLOWING SKIN WITH JOSIE MARAN

September 13, 2014

Looking at Josie Maran, it's easy to say I'll have what she's having. Model, mother, entrepreneur, Josie seemingly takes on her many titles not only with ease, but with glowing skin while she's at it....

GUINOT’S SUPERCHARGED FACIALS FOR MEN

Ash Maiyah

September 12, 2014

After battling through the colder months, Spring is a time of renewal and revitalisation. It is also a time when one’s skin will tend to be on show more than ever. Spring Racing, the Polo, weddings,...

NEW SPRING BEAUTY MUST HAVES

September 11, 2014

While you don't need an excuse to update your makeup bag, Spring is a better times as any to be adventurous with new products. We give you the low down on Mecca Cosmetica's hottest new products which will...

GET THE LOOK: LORDE’S BEAUTY LOOK

Bianca Bartolo

August 27, 2014

Beauty, Get The Look, Skincare and Haircare, Street Haus x Couturing, Tried and Tested

Grammy Award winner, named International Female Solo Artist of the Year at the BRIT Awards, International chart topper, and fashion and beauty icon all before her 18th birthday. Oh Lorde, indeed. New...

DARE TO DREAM WITH MARC JACOBS’ LATEST FRAGRANCE

August 2, 2014

Marc Jacobs has teamed up with longtime muse Sofia Coppola to launch the designer's latest fragrance, Daisy Dream. Coppola has directed the campaign for the perfume which features model Antonia...

BEAUTY LOVERS REJOICE. DIPTYQUE’S NEW NEW SKINCARE LINE IS COMING

July 7, 2014

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

Famous for its luxe candles, Diptyque has taken its trademark, luxurious approach to scents and applied it to its new skincare line L'Art du Soin. After the success of its bodycare, home and personal fragrance...

SAY GOODBYE TO LIFELESS HAIR WITH HELLO HAIR

May 25, 2014

As someone with dyed hair, it's hard to find a product which will re-hydrate it and rejuvenate lifeless locks. Enter Hello Hair Hydrating Mask. One of the only 100% natural products on the market, Hello...

GET GUINOT CLEAN WITH HYDRACLEAN

May 22, 2014

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

If you are anything like me right now, you may be feeling like your skin needs a little bit of tending to, but you just never seem to have any time outside your morning/night cleansing routine to get a good...

TRIED & TESTED: CLARISONIC SONIC CLEANSING BRUSH – THE BRUSH EVERY GIRL NEEDS IN THEIR KIT

May 5, 2014

Over the past few months I have been testing out the Clarisonic MIA2, the revolutionary sonic cleanser brush that cleanses your face as it spins at sonic frequency of 300 micro-movements per second. I wanted...

BYREDO’S FLOWERHEAD – A SCENT TO HYPNOTISE YOUR SENSES

April 23, 2014

Byredo has become known for pushing the envelope when it comes to tantalising your senses. Cult favourites Gypsy Water and Bal D'Afrique are regulars on the Instagram feeds of fashion and beauty lovers around...

RELIVE YOUR CHILDHOOD WITH CIATE’S NEW DOLLHOUSE COLLECTION

April 13, 2014

Ciaté's has developed a name for itself as a dynamic, fashion forward beauty company which continues to push the boundaries with it's wild and playful nail polish concepts. From hundred's and thousand's...

DESTINATION BEAUTY: GAIA RETREAT AND SPA, BYRON BAY

April 2, 2014

Beauty, Health and Wellness, Men, Skincare and Haircare, Travel, Tried and Tested, Where To Stay

You know that scene in the movie Grease (of course you do) where Frankie Valli serenades Frenchy in the "beauty school dropout" dream sequence? He sings about the magical and grand "malt shop in the sky"?...

TRIED & TESTED: HAIR OILS TREATMENTS

March 19, 2014

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

Admittedly I've been slow on the uptake on hair oils. As a person with an oily scalp, the thought of adding more oil to my hair made me a tad uncomfortable. I let the morroccan and argan hair oil craze pass me...

L’OREAL PROFESSIONEL HAIRCHALK COLOUR POLISH

Simone Pucci

March 13, 2014

Beauty, Products, Trends, Tried and Tested

To celebrate the launch of L’Oreal Professionnel Hairchalk Colour Polish, leading Melbourne hair salon Xiang was the perfect place to hold the launch for this new and innovative product. L’Oreal...

GET YOURSELF ‘HOT LIPS’ WITH ELLIS FAAS

March 12, 2014

Unfortunately not all of us are blessed with plump lips like Angelina Jolie, but now, thanks to Ellis Faas, you can now emphasis your pout with their new collection Hot Lips. Founded by Ellis Faas who...

TRIED & TESTED: BROWN SKIN SECRETS HYDRATING SYSTEM

Thara Vidyaratne

March 11, 2014

Being a brown gal in a white-dominated culture such as Australia has its cons when it comes to beauty products. Shopping for make-up leaves me frustrated as most shades don't go any darker than 'Beige' or...

ACAI, NOT JUST FOR YOUR SMOOTHIES!

March 10, 2014

Acai will be familiar to anyone who is into healthfood, smoothies and clean eating. This berry has enjoyed a quick rise to the top of the must have superfood chain due to its powerful antioxidant...

KRISTEN STEWART STRIPS DOWN FOR BALENCIAGA’S LATEST FRAGRANCE

February 24, 2014

Balenciaga has followed the release of its successful fragrance Florabotanica with its second perfume Rosabotanica. Carrying on the concept created during Florabotanica of being in Balenciaga's 'magical...

THE SECRET TO LOOKING YOUNG

February 16, 2014

Beauty, Products, Skincare and Haircare, Tried and Tested

I know I'm not alone in feeling cynical when I hear about the latest serum, cream, treatment, etc in the battle against anti-ageing. However, those days spent in the sun and in an air conditioned office...

CARGO – MAKEUP TO MOVE YOU

February 15, 2014

Beauty, Brand Profiles, Products, Tried and Tested

With many makeup brands on the market, it can be hard to find one that not only suits your skin type, but continues to push the boundaries when it comes to innovative and fresh products. Established in...

TRIED AND TESTED: GUINOT’S BEAUTE NEUVE FACIAL, FRENCH BEAUTY AT ITS BEST

Stephanie Maiyah

February 14, 2014

Looking for a skin treatment that leaves your skin radiant, bright and fresh? Then make sure you try Guinot's Beaute Neuve renewing treatment. If you haven't heard of French brand, Guinot, it is one of...

TRIED & TESTED: BURBERRY BRIT RHYTHM

February 9, 2014

Sexy and provocative, Brit Rhythm is inspired by the exhilaration and adrenaline of live music and the electricity of the crowd. - Christopher Bailey, Burberry Chief Creative Officer Following the...

TRIED & TESTED: THE BENEFIT OF BROWS

Stephanie Maiyah

January 17, 2014

Beauty, Get The Look, Tried and Tested

“Eyebrows frame the face”… we’ve all heard it many times before, however how many of us have actually sought advice from a professional brow expert? Well, I can say that I have now, taking some...

TRIED & TESTED: LITTLE BIRD ORGANIC PAW PAW BALM

December 31, 2013

Paw paw cream has become a staple in a lot of women's makeup kits. What people don't know is that while it's good for you, many creams and balms on the market contain petrochemicals and harmful preservatives....

TRIED AND TESTED: CURTIS COLLECTION BY VICTORIA

December 30, 2013