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.
No. As the skin around the eye is fundamentally the same as the skin elsewhere on the face, apart from being a little thinner, it does not really need separate moisturisers. Its needs are fundamentally the same as the skin on the rest of the face. The ingredients in eye … Read more
Steam your face at home with some very hot water in a bowl (be careful) and about a handful each of fresh rosemary and mint. Lean over the bowl, put a towel around your head and relax as you inhale. They both have a cleansing and tightening effect [on your … Read more
Q) Can you really repair split ends with haircare products? – Beth WA A) There are products on the market that can help ward off the effects and telltale signs of split ends. These products need to be used regularly and work to delay hair from splitting up the hair … Read more
Jaw-droppingly gorgeous movie star and mum Kate Beckinsale yesterday told the UK’s Daily Mail how she keeps her hair in covetable condition. “I swear by Terax Original Shampoo and Conditioner,” she revealed. “I even use them on [young daughter] Lilly’s hair.” Now you know how she pulled off some of … Read more
Disguise dark under eye circles by reflecting light away from shadows with a slick of illuminiser. While concealer alone can weigh heavy on the eye area and actually highlight discolouration, a little illuminiser over the top makes skin appear lighter and brighter. Apply it under each eye and gently blend … Read more
Make-up artist Elsa Morgan tells how to tone down a bright red nose after a long day in the sun: “I use a green-based concealer to counterbalance the redness of sunburned patches – but subtlety is the key here! You need a light hand and you must blend it properly. … Read more
Anna Field, owner of the infamous Paddington Beauty Room in Sydney, is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to skin solutions. Her ultimate spot stopper? She tells: “the best product I’ve come across is La Prairie’s CPS Blemish Control.” The key, she says, is to act early, which can … Read more