Skincare

When the weather changes, so should your beauty routine. Your hair and skin respond differently to cooler temperatures, so with winter coming up, it is important that you adjust your routine accordingly. The harsh winter elements and colder climates have a harmful, drying effect on skin and hair. But by following these simple tips, it’s […]

There are some fine lines on your skin that have nothing to do with your anti-ageing regimen. They are caused because your skin is crying out for a good drink. This is where hydrators come into your skin routine. Hydrators are for your skin what a good downpour is for your garden; they give your […]

While it’s fun to watch and admire celebrities gliding down the red carpet in their glittering gowns and fitted tuxedos, you don’t have to attend the Academy Awards to achieve their red-carpet glow. We can all get a feel of owning celebrity skin when we’re next out on the town with these simple steps… If […]

She’s already a Victoria’s Secret model, girlfriend of Orlando Bloom and a David Jones ambassador, and now Miranda Kerr has launched her own organic skincare range. Kora by Miranda Kerr is available exclusively at David Jones stores nationally and has been inspired by the model’s own beauty and health regime. The 15-product skincare line has […]

Your morning cuppa could be having more benefits on your health than you realise — by preventing certain types of skin cancer! A new study conducted in the US has shed some light on the role that a regular cup of coffee or tea plays in reducing the risk of skin cancer. Research shows that […]

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. Fair-skinned blondes “Pale can be perfect with an essence of sophistication […]

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 […]

An economic crisis is gripping our country, so where does that leave our beauty choices? Anyone addicted to the latest and greatest high-tech skincare, may baulk at the thought of sacrificing their favourite anti-ageing creams for something packing less power, but with a more appealing price tag. But what if you could find a supermarket […]

Green guru Narelle Chenery, 37, has revolutionised the beauty industry by creating and producing the world’s first certified organic skincare range, Miessence. Narelle shares her business advice below. The Gold Coast mother of three is internationally renowned and respected for devising skincare products with absolutely no synthetic chemicals — not even chemical emulsifiers. “Cosmetic shelves […]

An eye for detail, design, colour and texture prompted Melbourne’s Angelique Snelleksz to create a range of must-have beauty products, which not only make you marvel at their clever design, but make you wonder how you ever survived without them. Angelique shares her business advice below. Tweezeme byANGELIQUE hit the market in 2006, revolutionising the […]

Gold-medal Olympian Louise Dobson, 36, often complained to her friend Sue Smethurst, 35, a former magazine editor, that she could never find the right suncare product for her face. As a sportswoman, Louise says she desperately needed something that had an SPF30+, but had the perfect texture and colour and could double as a foundation. […]

Starting a beauty brand in your 60s may be considered by some a daunting and overly ambitious venture. Not so for Melbourne grandmother Yvonne Row, 63, and her business partner Marcia Griffin, 61, who didn’t hesitate launching their natural skincare line Griffin + Row with as much enthusiasm and gusto as they have devoted to […]

Snezna Kerekovic, 43, was in the perfect position to see a huge gap in the skincare market. She had worked in the beauty world for 18 years, first as a beauty writer and then running her own public relations business, Vivid Publicity, and says, “I noticed that in the teen skincare segment there was nothing […]

Question: I’m back from an extended holiday in the tropics where I’ve become addicted to skincare infused with coconut oil, mango and papaya. Is anything similar available here? Answer: You must try Pevonia’s delicious new anti-ageing body range, Ligne Tropicale., infused with lush fragrances of papaya, pineapple, mango and passionfruit. I love the De-Aging Saltmousse, […]

Question: Answer: Up until recently, so-called “natural” skincare products didn’t have a great reputation for their effectiveness in dealing with mature skin concerns. Now however a new range of products called Priori Coffeeberry is excellent for revitalizing ageing skin. Based on the anti-oxidant-rich whole fruit of the coffee plant, Coffeeberry is said to be at […]

It’s been said that a face without freckles is like a sky without stars. Stars such as Jessica Biel, pictured, Lucy Lui, Julianne Moore and Lindsay Lohan certainly show that a smattering of freckles can be quite irresistible. Simple solutions: Always protect your exposed skin with a broad-spectrum sunscreen. Look for ones that contain zinc […]