Cosmetics

A specialist plastic surgeon weighs in on the changing face of cosmetic procedures online.

The Aussie singer bared all in a revealing chat with Real Housewives star Pettifleur Berenger.

And these unearthed photos reveal just how much she's changed!

The season's best beauty products for your budding beauty addict that won't blow your budget!

The trademark pout is no more?!

She's 73 and still owning it.

You know, except for the extravagant nighttime routine, international career in fashion and $120,000 engagement ring, she's practically family!

No paid sponsorship deals here.

If you wannabe my lover, you gotta get with my make-up artist.

My haven't you changed! The new Bachelorette looked very different before her TV debut.

The Bachelor In Paradise beauty couldn't be happier with her less pumped-up lips.

She’s the crown jewel in this year’s MAFS - but her changing face is attracting just as much attention as her tumultuous love life.

I've used leeches on nipples that were about to die and almost got lice from a patient..

“My liver, my kidneys, my heart and my brain started to shut down.”

Does rinsing you hair in beer really make it shiny?

Today.

If you're expecting, switch up your regime ASAP.

Gimmick or game changer?

But do they really work?!

Stop searching, we’ve rounded up the lot for you.

A handy guide (yeah, we did).

Yuge news.

Lush cosmetics forced to pull poster of nude women after one mother's complaint.

She died more than half a century ago, but Marilyn Monroe is still making waves in the beauty industry.

Are you still dealing with the aftermath of angry breakouts as an adult?

She's the Aussie supermodel who struts the catwalk for brands including Victoria's Secret, Seafolly and Portmans, but now blonde bombshell Jessica Hart is promoting her own brand - a cosmetics line.

Good news. You can whiten and brighten your teeth in a flash. Better still you can do so without breaking the bank.

It's not your typical makeup commercial, but one beauty brand has featured two women and one man removing makeup and showing what their skin really looks like.

She might have won two Grammy awards, but New Zealand singer Lorde has shared two photos of herself on Twitter to show she is just like the rest of us.

After a year that cruelly laid bare her personal troubles, Nigella Lawson has chosen to expose even more of herself.

Clean brushes: Wash your make-up brushes with a foaming facial cleanser to keep them clean and soft. Instant eye balm: Keep your eye gel in the fridge for a refreshing eye treat on a hot day or after a late night. No more smudges: If you smudge your mascara, dip a cotton bud into some […]

Want to make those peepers pop? The AWW Beauty Team shares their tips on how to best use shape your eyeshadow. Deep-set eyes: Line the top eyelid with a dark shadow. Avoid blending over the lid, as this can make the eye seem to recede. Instead, blend a lighter shade over the lid and into […]

Want longer lasting lipstick? Follow these steps to perfect your pout. 1. Apply a small amount of lip balm to soften your lips, let it be absorbed for a few minutes – perhaps while you make up your eyes – then blot away any excess with a tissue. 2. Use a make-up sponge or your […]

These 20 brilliant beauty hints from the experts will have you looking gorgeous from top to toe, writes Shonagh Walker. MAKE-UP “Keep two shades of foundation in your make-up case,” advises L’Oreal Paris make-up director, Rae Morris. “Your complexion changes colour slightly from summer to winter, and you will need to swap them, or perhaps […]

Did you ever watch a Disney film and find yourself empathising with the baddie? Seeing a bit of yourself in Cruella de Vil? Understanding Maleficent? M.A.C has cottoned on to this and brought out the new deliciously devilish, Venomous Villains range. M.A.C has chosen classic dark ladies Cruella de Vil, Snow White‘s Evil Queen, Maleficent […]

Clockwise from top left: Mosaic Powder & Puff (not shown), $60. NP Set Lipstick in San Francisco, $22. Camera Finish, $59. Auto Pilot Pre-foundation Primer, $49.50. Prismatic Eyeshadow Quad — Air, $49. Stick Foundation, $59. Stockist: 1800 814 572. His name is synonymous with flawless, beautiful make-up. Now Napoleon Perdis has put his genius into […]

Australia is known for its ethnic diversity. From Indigenous to blonde, Mediterranean, Asian, Celtic and dark-skinned, Australian multi-cultural beauty embraces all races, skin tones, hair and eye colouring and exudes a fresh and natural appeal, which reflects the vibrant, laid-back spirit of the country. Knowing which make-up shades suit different skin tones, hair and eye […]

Australia is known for its ethnic diversity. From Indigenous to blonde, Mediterranean, Asian, Celtic and dark-skinned, Australian multi-cultural beauty embraces all races, skin tones, hair and eye colouring and exudes a fresh and natural appeal, which reflects the vibrant, laid-back spirit of the country. This striking combination of red hair and light-toned skin can look […]

Australia is known for its ethnic diversity. From Indigenous to blonde, Mediterranean, Asian, Celtic and dark-skinned, Australian multi-cultural beauty embraces all races, skin tones, hair and eye colouring and exudes a fresh and natural appeal, which reflects the vibrant, laid-back spirit of the country. The dark skin colouring of indigenous Australian women can be in […]

Australia is known for its ethnic diversity. From Indigenous to blonde, Mediterranean, Asian, Celtic and dark-skinned, Australian multi-cultural beauty embraces all races, skin tones, hair and eye colouring and exudes a fresh and natural appeal, which reflects the vibrant, laid-back spirit of the country. Women with a Mediterranean or Hispanic background normally feature darker olive […]

Australia is known for its ethnic diversity. From Indigenous to blonde, Mediterranean, Asian, Celtic and dark-skinned, Australian multi-cultural beauty embraces all races, skin tones, hair and eye colouring and exudes a fresh and natural appeal, which reflects the vibrant, laid-back spirit of the country. Black beauty When world-renowned make-up artist Bobbi Brown first started working […]

Question: Answer: Yes! Try the L’Oreal Infallible Lip Duo Compact, $32, which gives you 16 hours of colour in two clicks. Apply the base coat and follow with a conditioning top coat balm, both contained in a gleaming mirrored compact.

Diet, exercise and sleep are the long-term habits that lay the foundations for looking good. But sometimes you just need a quick fix to look better straight away. Savvy cosmetic choices and easy tricks of the beauty trade do the job for a lot less pain than going under the surgeon’s knife. 1 Mist your […]

Question: I can’t seem to stop my lipstick from bleeding. Any advice? Answer: It’s worth taking the time to prepare the lips. Start with a lip primer to plump up and soften lips. Make-up artist Noni Smith likes to use a colourless wax product around the lips to seal and fill in little cracks. She […]

Question: I’ve tried many foundations and I always have the same problem. The nose area becomes shiny and has a blotchy look. What am I doing wrong? Michelle, Lara VIC. Answer: Preparation is essential. Start with a regular skincare regimen of cleansing, exfoliating and moisturising. Exfoliating will help to minimise uneven, flaky skin and maximise […]

Question: I never wear eyeshadow because I don’t know where to apply it, what colours to use or how many. Can you tell me what to use for the best effect? I have light-blue eyes. Vanessa, via e-mail. Answer: Richard Dean of Max Factor suggests some very simple rules to follow for foolproof, flattering eye […]

Question: Could you please tell me what makes a lipstick long-wearing? I’m so confused by matt/demi-matt/cream/gloss formulations. Please explain! Sonia Schwartz, via email. Answer: “The longest lasting lipsticks are matte,” says Poppy King, colour designer for Prescriptives and former lipstick creator. “They have a high level of pigment and no shine. Pigments come in a […]

Question: How do I keep my eyeliner from smudging? I wear good foundation and concealer, but my eyes look like they have been out all night, while the rest of my face is glowing! Anna Cosic, via e-mail. Answer: “To start, you need to determine if it’s actually your eyeliner or your mascara that’s smudging,” […]

Question: I go off to work each morning wearing foundation and makeup, including mascara. I find throughout the day my mascara smudges just a bit under my eyes. Can you please tell me why it’s smudging? Am I wearing too much foundation? Lyndy, via email. Answer: Mascara smudges around the eye due to too much […]

Question: Hope you can help! Can you tell me what make-up ranges have a foundation that does NOT contain SPF? I get an allergic reaction even to the ones with only 5% SPF and it would seem that every foundation i pick up in the stores has a SPF in it. I have been using […]

**I am writing to you in sheer desperation, hoping you can help me in my search for make-up that does not contain Titanium Dioxide which appears to be either a major or minor ingredient in every foundation, eye-shadow, eye pencil, concealer and powder on the market, not to mention sun screens! Unfortunately for me, I […]