Tag: dewy skin

MBFWA ’13: Coloured Mascara Takes on a New Appearance at Alice McCall

Thu, 11 April 2013 9:29AM

We’ve known for a while that coloured mascara is having a bit of a moment. Ever since Pat McGrath went and decked out the lashes at Stella McCartney’s S/S ’13 show a rich, cobalt blue, we all followed suit. So did major beauty brands, with plum and emerald just some of our new favourite colours… more

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Awards Season 2013 Kicks Off; Kristen, Ashley and Diane Show Off 3 Show-Stopping Beauty Looks

Mon, 3 December 2012 2:02PM

It’s hard to believe award season is well on its way. Doesn’t it seem like yesterday that Angelina Jolie’s right leg became, uh, rather famous at the Oscars? But the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and InStyle celebration of the 2013 Golden Globes awards season AND the Academy of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences’ Governors Awards took place… more

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New-Season Skin-spiration: Fresh Summer Faces

Wed, 7 November 2012 4:35PM

Summer skin is all about barely-there makeup and a healthy, natural glow. As they say, less is more! Just look at the most luminous celebrities on the red carpet right

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Interview: Whitney Port Talks Beachy Hair and Beauty Must-Haves

Tue, 28 August 2012 2:01PM

We got to know Whitney in the glossy reality television show, The Hills, and we followed her to New York as we switched over to The City. After stints in PR and fashion, the dewy-skinned, wavy-haired beauty launched her own label, Whitney Eve, which she showed during last week’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Sydney. We were… more

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20 Oils You Need to Use (Not All at Once, Mind You)

Thu, 26 July 2012 1:12PM

I’ve got a real problem. I’m a bit of a sicko when it comes to oils. This winter I’ve reveled in donating my face and body to the science of oils, in the pursuit of uncovering the lushest, luxest and lust-worthy oil for you. Yes, you. So, in a show of appreciation, you would do me the honour… more

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How to: Enjoy Several Cosmetic Seasons in One Day

Tue, 12 June 2012 11:06AM

Primpettes, you’ll be glad to know I am sporting a so-hot-right now hue of amethyst on my digits and lilac on my lips today. The problem is it’s unintentional. I’m freezing! Aren’t you? I get that purple is the hot shade of the season, but this is ridiculous… I want to sport a sunnier shade even… more

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The New Grace Kelly?

Fri, 25 May 2012 12:55PM

She’s the niece of Prince Albert II of Monaco and daughter of Princess Caroline, but Charlotte Casiraghi has stayed out of the limelight for the majority of her adult life. Until now. Despite landing on several best dressed lists (and most beautiful, in our opinion) the 26-year-old granddaughter of the late Grace Kelly is better known… more

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Ace Your Base: 4 New Foundation Formulas We’d Like You to Meet …

Thu, 10 May 2012 12:01PM

One of the many awesome, must-replicate makeup tips I’ve picked up over the years was from guru Rae Morris, who insists that we should all own (at least) two foundations, one shade for summer and one winter. Since I brought out the faux fur last week, I figured it’s time that we start updating our… more

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MBFWA ’12: Sorry Matte Makeup, Dewy Skin Is Here To Stay

Wed, 2 May 2012 9:02AM

For the past few seasons, matte-looking skin has been key to pretty much every runway and celeb makeup look, but if we’re to take our cue from this year’s fashion week, it seems dewy skin is making a major comeback. Case in point: check out the creamy complexion and dewy cheeks as seen at Michael Lo… more

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Collection Road-Test: MAC Vera

Thu, 12 April 2012 3:53PM

If you are an avid catwalk beauty fan, you might recall my ‘ultimate, ever’ make-up look from years ago, created for the Jonathan Saunders SS/09 show. And if you remember said show, you may rightly associate it with the most iridescent, purpley, pink cheekbones and temples of all dang time. Indeed, it was a great moment for… more

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