“I know it’s greedy but I’ve got to have two favourites this time around. Both of these Renew Skincare products live on my desk at beautyheaven and they even went away on holiday with me. I love the Rosewater Mist, $15.95, for sweet refreshment on a long, hot afternoon. And … Read more
The product:Avon Anew Clinical Eye Lift The judge: Kez, 49. Read Kez’s beauty bio The price: $49.95 The verdict… In a cute container with compartments for different formulas, this product consists of a gel for your upper eyes and a cream for underneath. The very subtle scent isn’t overwhelming and … Read more
On trial:Garnier Nutritionist Omega Skin Renew Regenerating Skin Refining Cream The judge: Sara-Maree. Read Sara-Maree’s beauty bio The price: $17.99 The verdict… This product is just so handy!! It comes in an easy 40mL pump bottle, which is great for those overnight stays. It’s a wonderful base to use before … Read more
Showers haven’t been the same since I discovered the divine Jasmine Body Wash by A’kin. Sweetly scented with fragrant jasmine flower, it lathers beautifully and leaves my skin silky-soft and smooth. It’s enriched with pure essential oils and is free of nasty sulfates and parabens, which gives peace of mind … Read more
Free radicals are unstable molecules that are missing one of their electrons, usually from their outer orbit (it’s a bit like missing the outer planet orbiting the sun in our solar system). These free radicals roam around the body, attempting to scavenge electrons from other sources, in the process causing … Read more
Oxygenating skin therapies promise to resuscitate skin and return the radiance of youth – but not everyone is convinced a shot of O2 is good for you.
First apply a yellow or slightly green-toned concealer with a brush onthe pimple only. Once you have put applied a generous layer and blendedthe edges of the concealer into your skin, proceed to set the area witha loose translucent powder. Press the powder into the area you’rehiding and then proceed … Read more
First look at your foundation and make sure it is a hydrating formula so that it doesn’t set into areas that are wrinkled and draw out moisture from the skin – a lot of oil-free formulas tend to cause this reaction. Secondly, a good base or primer is recommended to … Read more
Q) I need to keep my acne under wraps at the beach but no concealer seems to cut it. What can I do? – Freya, VIC A) Try switching to a powder foundation. This may seem more of a winter product but it will help to keep your skin tone … Read more
A regular deep detox mask ensures that your pores are kept radiantly clear, releasing build up of pollution, oil and dead skin cells while allowing moisture and vitamins to soak right in. This is especially important in winter when we’re slathering on rich creams and serums for maximum moisturisation.
It’s vital that you apply skin care products in the right order. Anything medicated or with a clinical purpose (including acne creams) should go onto a clean face first so that it can penetrate the skin most effectively. Other treatment and antioxidant formulas come next, followed by moisturiser, which while … Read more
If your skin seems parched no matter how much moisturiser you pile on, remember to exfoliate regularly. Buffing away dead skin cells and surface debris not only leaves your skin smooth and radiantly touchable, it also allows hydration to reach where it’s needed most.