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Contour and highlight with Dior Diorific Face Powder in Luxurious Beige. Gild lids with M.A.C Colour Drenched Pigment in Night Thrill, before adding gold to your waterline with Chanel Le Crayon Yeux in...
View ArticleLighten Up
Take a lighter approach to make-up and swap out your regular foundation for La Mer Reparative Tin ($140). Formulated with La Mer’s famous Miracle Broth, the skin tin instantly perfects complexions and...
View ArticleBeauty Trend: Super Natural
Summer’s the perfect time to switch your usual foundation for a dewy, radiant lightweight option, pare back eye make-up and let your natural beauty shine.
View ArticleKnights in Shining Armour
1. Housed in a limited-edition lustrous flacon, Elie Saab Le Parfum L’Edition Argent Eau de Parfum ($195, 90ml) is a must-have for all Saab devotees. 2. Precious and essential oils in L’Oréal Paris Age...
View ArticleSummer Beauty Secrets
THE VITAMIN D DILEMMA While vitamin D deficiency is a growing health concern in the Western world, cosmetic chemist Ray Townsend, one of the brains behind Joyce Blok formulations, says you don’t need...
View ArticleSix of the Best Beauty Looks from NYFW
Bold liner, luxe lashes and lustrous lids are just a few of the beauty trends emerging from New York Fashion Week. Check out some of our must-try looks and get inspired.
View ArticleBeauty rules we learnt from London Fashion Week
1. Growing out your fringe doesn’t have to be a drama — simply add gel and get creative. #closeup #backstage #marykatrantzou #lfw #CamilleHurel A photo posted by Camille Hurel (@camhrl) on Feb 23, 2016...
View ArticleBeauty Report: Backstage at Dior Fall-Winter 16/17
If the make-up on the recent runway shows is anything to go by, dramatic vampy lip colour is going to experience a serious resurgence in the coming seasons. Make-up maestro Peter Philips worked his...
View ArticleBest New Beauty April
Putting your best face forward will be easier than you think with this month’s favourite beauty buys.
View ArticleTry the Trend: In the Pink
Bobbi Brown Nude Finish Tinted Moisturiser, $75. Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Blush, $84. Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Natural Eye Brow Pencil, $40. Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Oil,...
View ArticleVictoria Beckham to launch limited-edition make-up collection with Estée Lauder
Estée Lauder announced an exciting collaboration over the weekend – style icon and fashion designer, Victoria Beckham will team will create a limited-edition make-up collection for the beauty house. “I...
View ArticleBest Beauty: Bronze Goddess
Waving goodbye to summer doesn’t have to mean saying see you later to a luminous bronze complexion. Add these beauties to your arsenal and you’ll radiate a golden glow all year round. 1. YSL Full...
View ArticleTOM FORD BEAUTY is coming to New Zealand
One of the world’s most sought after beauty brands, TOM FORD BEAUTY, is coming to New Zealand shores this coming winter. Wellingtonians will be the first to experience the coveted beauty house as TOM...
View ArticleBest Beauty: MET Gala 2016
We’ve all had our eyes fixed firmly to the MET Gala’s red carpet to dissect the fashion choices made by the rich and famous, but according to Smashbox’s global pro lead artist, Lori Taylor, we should...
View ArticleBeauty Trend to Try: All Vamped Up
Lip colour takes a walk on the wild side this autumn with deep brick reds and purple hues making a comeback. 1. Gloss meets lip stain to create long-lasting colour in MAC Versicolour in Perpetual...
View ArticleTrade Secrets
With almost 20 years in the industry, Smashbox’s global pro lead artist, Lori Taylor, may be a walking, talking encyclopedia where all things beauty are concerned. Yet the talented make-up artist who’s...
View ArticleBest Beauty Buys for June
Conquering the winter blues is easy this season; all you need to do is arm yourself with a pop of colour, nourishing lip oil and a scent that will transport you to warmer climes in just a spritz.
View ArticleBackstage Beauty: Dior Cruise ’17
Make-up maestro Peter Philips worked his magic backstage to create a dramatic look for Dior’s cruise collection showing. “I used the deep bronze shade from the 5 Couleurs palette Parisian Sky, which I...
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