Tag: skincare

Video: Five of the Best – Oils

Wed, 10 October 2012 8:48AM

Oh look! It’s Wednesday and there’s a Five of the Best video up. Hooray! Yes, Primpers, from this week my video has shuffled to hump day, so be sure to tune-in weekly at around this time. So, what’s this week all about? OILS. It’s no secret oils are the Camilla Belle of beauty right now, elegantly sashaying… more

Beauty Duty
What to Buy This Week: We Road-Test the NARSSkin Collection

Mon, 8 October 2012 10:49AM

Anybody who has ever tried Nars Blush in Orgasm (or the Bronzing Powder in Laguna) would agree that François Nars is the master of glow. No matter the time or the place, one swipe across (or under, in the case of the bronzer) your cheekbones is guaranteed to make you look as though you’ve just… more

Beauty Counter
How to: Become a Skin Health Specialist

Fri, 14 September 2012 2:52PM

You may recognize her face as a former model and television presenter … … but today Amy Erbacher is the one with the fans (Nicole Kidman, Salma Hayek and Miranda Kerr, no less) thanks to her sublime skin health studio in Sydney. ecb: “What got you interested in the beauty industry?” Amy: “At 15 I was the Queensland… more

Skincare
Why Retinol is Still Relevant

Wed, 12 September 2012 10:36AM

The revolving door of beauty is in perpetual motion; as one new ‘miracle’ ingredient enters the market, another quietly leaves with its claims between its legs. But one ingredient that has weathered the storm – and fluctuated in popularity – is retinol. A form of vitamin A, its superpower was first discovered in the early 1930s. Throughout… more

Younger You
How To: Be A Face Yoga Guru

Tue, 11 September 2012 11:36AM

While Jen and Gwynnie might be masters at face yoga, newcomers to this growing anti-ageing trend might need a helping hand. Here, we quiz skincare guru, Emma Hobson - education manager at the International Dermal Institute, on her top exercises to lift, tone and tighten your facial features. Some housekeeping before we get started: Do each… more

Body & Fragrance|Makeup
Face Yoga: The Who, The What, The Why

Thu, 6 September 2012 9:13AM

Yesterday I had the pleasure of joining Sonia and David on Mornings. We chatted (read: laughed) about facial yoga, tried some moves and discussed what it’s all about. In between giggles, we got to the crux of this emerging beauty trend and discovered that there’s method to the madness. Here’s the video (with terrible subtitles unfortunately)… With… more

Beauty Duty
Tired, Stressed Skin Be Gone

Tue, 28 August 2012 11:43AM

They say too much of anything is never a good idea, but when it comes to your skin, factors like late nights, sun exposure, stress and pollution are known to make your complexion freak out. The remedy? Antioxidants (and ensuring you keep these factors to a minimum). Let’s take a quick science lesson to recap: All… more

Beauty Counter
Video: Five of the Best ‘Everything Balms’

Fri, 24 August 2012 8:19AM

As the chilly winter air bites our skin for just a few more weeks, there’s one remedy that is sure to keep those dry, cracked, irritated areas in check – the ‘Everything Balm’ (or skin salve). These nifty creams are a thick, concentrated skin balm that help nourish dry lips, heal cracked heels and elbows… more

Beauty Duty
Video: Five of the Best… Products for the Snow!

Fri, 17 August 2012 8:16AM

Guess what? I’m off to the snow next week for some (much needed) R&R. Weee! To share some of the holiday love, I let the cameras keep rolling while I excitedly packed my skincare artillery. The result? A perve-y video that shares my top five beauty products for the snow. Or, if you’re not a snow… more

Beauty Duty
Olympics 2012: And the Silver Beauty Medals go to …

Sun, 5 August 2012 9:00AM

Early this week, the PRIMPED team awarded some of their favourite beauty buys with bronze medals. Today it’s time to reveal our silver-winning wonders. Stand up to the podium please …. Kat: Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, from $7.60, from pharmacies “A dermatoligist got me onto this when I was 16. I will be forever grateful. My skin has… more

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