CosBeauty Magazine #98

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ISSUE 98 NOV-JAN 2023

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REGULARS

10 Editor’s Letter

12 Beauty Insider

130 Ed’s Faves

FEATURES

40 Mastering the art of

beauty vlogging

Kristine Fernandez shares her

top tips on how to up your

vlogging game.

76 Fragrance as art

Learn how one luxury

fragrance house blends

modern and old-world

perfume craftmanship.

92 Tweaked & terrific

Our pick of the best

non-surgical treatments to

freshen your face.

100 How alcohol affects your skin

Why those extra vinos can

leave you with more than

just a hangover.

118 Cosmetic surgery crackdown

Australia’s cosmetic surgery

industry is poised for a

sweeping overhaul.

BEAUTY

30 Summer body essentials

The “it list” of products

to give your whole body a

glow up.

44 When science meets

skincare

Skincare is serious business,

and today’s top contenders

have science at their core.

66 Summer skincare tips

70 Tried, tested & loved

This season’s latest and

greatest products.

78 How to gift the perfect

perfume

82 18 fragrances that smell

like summer

88 Brand spotlight:

Amplified Beauty

Why Shahna Smith is

dedicated to championing

equality within the beauty

industry.

108 Cool summer looks for a

hot girl summer

This season’s makeup

looks are definitely not one

size fits all.

124 MALEpolish: why men’s nail

polish is taking off

126Tips for healthy summer hair

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From the

EDITOR

Welcome to the Summer Issue! From lush body scrubs to high tech

serums to hydrating hair masks, here you’ll find all the new summer

beauty products to help keep your skin and hair calm and happy as the

mercury rises.

First, we delve into the science of skincare (p44) and decode today’s most popular

active ingredients and how they affect your skin, plus share an expert’s tips on how to

achieve healthy-looking skin all summer long (p66). Of course, skincare is not just for

your face and on p30 we share our favourite body care products to give you a glow up

from head to toe.

We also showcase two popular makeup looks for a hot girl summer on p108 –

whether you’re after flirty and festive or want to celebrate the skin you’re in, we’ve got

the tips and products to achieve them.

Curious about vlogging all your new beauty finds? We chat with one of Australia’s

leading content creators on how to master the art of beauty vlogging on p40. Plus, on

p88, we spotlight Shahna Smith on how she created her new makeup brand, Amplified

Beauty, and the obstacles along her way.

With the festive season just around the corner, it’s time to talk gift-giving. We chat

with a fragrance guru on how to select the perfect perfume for your loved ones (p80),

followed by some of the essential fragrances that smell like summer (p82).

It’s also the season to eat, drink and be merry! But before you drink that third

Negroni, you may want to read our in-depth feature on p100 on how alcohol affects

your skin (spoiler alert: it looks like a hangover may be the least of our concerns).

If you’re in the market for a ‘tweakment’ or two before party season, you won’t

want to miss our feature on six of the most popular non-surgical cosmetic procedures

on p92. From anti-wrinkle injections and fillers to laser skin resurfacing and

microneedling, we give you the facts on what they can treat and what outcomes you

can expect.

Finally, we wish everyone a safe holiday season filled with joy and happiness!

Issue 98

Nov – Jan 2023

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Beauty insider

THE WHO’S WHO AND WHAT’S NEW IN BEAUTY.

HYDRAFACIAL PARTNERS WITH JLO BEAUTY

President and Global CEO of Hydrafacial,

Andrew Stanleick, recently announced the

company’s partnership with JLo Beauty, a range

that is being heralded as one of the best new

brands in the market.

Inspired by the iconic ‘JLo Glow’, the

Hydrafacial x JLo Beauty Booster features a

unique combination of potent ingredients

including a tri-fermented essence,

super antioxidants and niacinamide

which the company says will leave

skin plump, healthy-looking and

glowing like never before.

The secret behind the HydraFacial

x JLo Beauty Booster is three unique

ingredients that, when combined

with other tried and true HydraFacial

Booster ingredients, deliver

unparalleled results:

• Olive Leaf Extract: Used to help

slow the appearance of ageing by

improving skin hydration

• Fermented Adaptogens: Restores

skin’s natural glow and diminishes

the look of fine lines and wrinkles

• Hygroplex HHG: This sugarderived

matrix ingredient helps

restore the skin’s ability to retain

moisture.

The HydraFacial x JLo Beauty

Booster launched in the US this

September, and is expected to

follow shortly in Australia. Watch this

space because this is a blockbuster

collab that is set to shake up the skin

health and beauty sector!

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BEAUTY SLEEP IN A BOTTLE

SkinMTX, a dermatological-grade skincare

brand currently making its mark in Australia

after decades of success overseas, has just

launched its Night Resurfacing Booster+.

The restorative formulation combines

the powers of exceptional exfoliation,

remarkable restoration, and hyper hydration

to help rejuvenate your complexion while

you sleep.

The Night Resurfacing Booster+, $79,

is formulated with a blend of five carefully

selected bio-compatible growth factors,

triple AHA concentrate and an advanced

complex of seven hyaluronic acids with

different molecular weights.

Efficacious yet exceptionally gentle,

wake up to a visibly refreshed, rejuvenated

complexion with this new skin saviour.

Available at SkinMTX clinics nationwide

and at SkinMTX.com.au

NATIONAL BREAST CANCER

FOUNDATION APPOINTS GHD

AS DIAMOND PARTNER

For over 18 years, ghd has been

proudly supporting breast cancer

charities around the world, raising

over $4.5 million in Australia and

over AU$30 million globally for the

important cause. As an outcome of

the brand’s continuous support, the

National Breast Cancer Foundation

(NBCF) has this year announced

ghd as the only brand within the

beauty category with a Diamond

Status Partnership – the highest

status corporate partnership to

be achieved.

In 2022, ghd have continued

their annual Limited Edition Pink

Collection, which communicates a

simple, yet powerful message:

Take control now; a reminder

that whenever you style your

hair, remember to self-check

your breasts.

$20 from every ghd Pink Limited

Edition purchase goes towards

funding research.

The Pink Limited Edition

straightener, hot brush and

hairdryer are available until sold

out at www.ghdhair.com/au/pinkcollection-c


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CHARLOTTE TILBURY’S NEW

HOLIDAY CAMPAIGN

Inspired by the magic and euphoria

of Studio 54, Charlotte Tilbury’s

2022 holiday collection, Studio

Tilbury, brings all the 70s disco

feels! Made up of Charlotte’s

Trinkets ($80 and under), Treats

($150 and under) and Treasures

($150 and over), the 2022 collection

includes brand new products

alongside Charlotte’s icons.

The new campaign also sees

Charlotte reunited with her dream

team of beauty muses Kate Moss,

Lily James, Jourdan Dunn and

Twiggy. Recreating the joyous

escapism of the disco era, Studio

Tilbury is a fun way to celebrate the

holiday season!

Pictured: Charlotte’s Diamond

Chest of Beauty Stars, $295

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CHUPA CHUPS RELEASES FRUITY FUN BODY MISTS

Chupa Chups is the world’s most famous lollipop brand,

founded in Spain in 1958. (Did you know the iconic logo was

designed by artist Salvadore Dali?) Inspired by the bestselling

flavours of the lollipops, the new body mist range

comes in three fruity and fun fragrances - Gorgeous Grape,

Coconut Crush and Ripe Raspberry, $9.99 each.

Available from Woolworths and selected pharmacies

nationally.

NEW LOTION-TO-POWDER REINVENTS DRY SHAMPOO

A dry shampoo that comes in the form of a lotion but

dries to powder? Yes, please! Say hello to R+Co Bleu’s new

Vapor Lotion Dry Shampoo, $89, available to purchase at

www.RogueBeauty.com.au.

This silky, weightless lotion-to-powder reinvents dry

shampoo, leaving hair and scalp clean, polished and

residue-free. Whether you struggle with a greasy scalp or

just like a matte feel in your hair, this product is an essential

to incorporate into your everyday hair care routine.

MELISSA DOYLE NEW

SMOOTHGLO AMBASSADOR

Australian TV presenter and radio

host Melissa Doyle has recently been

announced as the new ANZ ambassador

for SmoothGlo.

SmoothGlo by Lumenis is an innovative,

clinically validated aesthetic treatment

that combines IPL and RF microneedling

technologies to target skin tone, texture

and volume in a single session.

‘SmoothGlo is a unique 3-in-1 treatment

that targets skin texture, tone, laxity and

lack of volume. I figure lifting weights is

good for my body, why not see what it can

do for the muscles in my face!’ says Doyle.

‘I’m interested in the concept of

reinvigorating my skin’s own ability to

repair itself. Our collagen production starts

to decline from our 20s, so I’m definitely

interested to find ways to give Mother

Nature a bit of a helping hand.

‘I always ask other women what they

use on their skin or hair, what lipstick

they use or where they bought their

dress! This is my way of sharing my skin

health experience and educating other

women about what non-surgical options

are available, if that’s what they might be

interested in.

‘I feel positive that I’m doing something

for myself. My skin health is important to

me and I feel empowered looking after it.’


The most

beautiful thing

you can wear

is confidence.

Blake

Lively


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Hayley

It’s all about

confidence and

how you feel about

yourself. There’s

no such thing as

a perfect woman.

I like imperfections

– that’s what

makes you unique.

Hasselhoff


No one can

make you feel

inferior without

your consent.

Eleanor

Roosevelt


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If you’re presenting

yourself with

confidence, you

can pull off pretty

much anything.

Katy

Perry


I have a

confidence about

my life that

comes from

standing tall on

my own two feet.

Jane Fonda


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I was always

looking outside

myself for strength

and confidence

but it comes from

within. It is there

all the time.

Anna Freud


Confidence.

If you have it,

you can make

anything

look good.

Diane von

Furstenberg

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BEAUTY

Summer

BODY

ESSENTIALS

GET YOUR BEACH BAG READY!

SUMMER’S CALLING AND WE’VE GOT

THE “IT LIST” OF PRODUCTS TO GIVE

YOUR WHOLE BODY A GLOW UP.

Skincare is not just for your face! Just like the cuttingedge

ingredients and technologies found in products

for your face and neck, today’s body lotions, scrubs and

oils are packed with active ingredients such as powerful

botanicals, antioxidants and peptides.

Buff away dull, dry skin with an energising exfoliator,

and invest in targeted body treatment elixirs to smooth

your skin from head to toe. Here are our picks of the

most coveted body cleansers, serums and moisturisers

on the market.


BEAUTY

CLEAN

& BUFF

Just like your face needs a clean

canvas before applying products to it,

so too does your body. Wash off the

day’s dirt, sweat, perfume, products

and sunscreen with a body cleanser

or body wash. Look for sulfate-free

body cleansers as they won’t strip

skin of its natural oils. As a general

rule, steer clear of heavily scented

cleansing products and avoid long,

hot showers.

Use an exfoliator a few times a

week, and before self-tanning, to

smooth and polish the skin. Natural

antioxidants contained in some

exfoliators can help target skin

aliments such as dryness and flaking.

Body scrubs are a great way to get

rid of dry skin, help smooth bumps

and even out skin tone, and get the

blood circulating around the body.

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1. GINGER&ME "Grateful" Bath and Foot Soak 225g, $49.95, 2. Glow Lab Cream Body Wash Triple Moisturising 900ml, $18,

3. L’Occitane Shea Bubble Bath 500ml, $49, 4. Sundae Cherry On Top Foaming Body Wash 265ml, $20, 5. Sunday Riley Charcoal

Smoothie Jelly Body Scrub 200g, $57, 6. Biossance Squalane + Enzyme Sugar Body Scrub 60ml, $42, 7. Monat Exfoliate & Refine Body

Polish 208ml, $77, 8. Clear Skincare The Body Buffing Bar, $32, 9. Three Warriors Tasmanian Sand Scrub 150g, $20.05,

10. Medik8 Smooth Body Exfoliating Kit includes Smooth Body Scrub 150ml, Smooth Body Mitt and Smooth Body Lotion 200ml, $104,

11. Ella Baché Floral Oil 500ml, $77, 12. Jurlique Smoothing Body Exfoliating Gel 200ml, $48, 13. Dermalogica Thermafoliant Body

Scrub 177ml, $69, 14. Lush Co-Mingle Body Scrub 225g, $39.95, 15. Aspect Gentle Clean 100ml, $58, 16. Société Clinical Skincare

Pure Everyday Cleanser 177ml, $79, 17. Palm Beach Collection Coconut & Lime Wash & Lotion Gift Pack, $44.95, 18. Paula’s Choice

Exfoliating Body Spray with Salicylic Acid 118ml, $41, 19. Davines WE STAND/ for regeneration Hair & Body Wash 250ml, $40.95, 20.

Frank Body Glycolic Body Scrub 250g, $25, 21. esmi Skin Minerals Gentle Foliants Fresh Sea and Salty Sand 180ml, $105, 22. Sisley

Energizing Foaming Exfoliant for the Body 200ml, $160, 23. Tangent GC Yuzu Body Wash 350ml, $39


BEAUTY

NOURISH

& HYDRATE

Body serums and oils are loaded with botanicals,

antioxidants, essential oils and other powerful actives

to help strengthen the skin’s protective barrier and aid

in nourishing, repairing and regenerating skin. Lock it

in with a moisturising body cream or lotion to soften,

smooth and hydrate skin.

1. Heartwood Royal Oil Body + Hair 100ml, $95, 2. Feniu

Tongan Coconut Oil 100ml, $79, 3. Aspect Hand and Body

Cream 118ml, $35, 4. Nalia Luminous Serum 30ml, $56, 5. Lush

Dream Cream Self-Preserving Body Lotion 240g, $29.95,

6. Lük Beautifood Aromatic Skin Nourish 100ml, $39, 7. WiQo

Firming Anti-Drying Body Cream 200ml, $154, 8. Juliette

Has A Gun Not A Body Lotion 250ml, $69, 9. Monat Smooth

& Renew Body Lotion 208ml, $85, 10. Dermalogica Phyto

Replenish Body Oil 125ml, $81, 11. Rogue Beauty Oribe Côte

D’Azur Luminous Hair & Body Oil 100ml, $110, 12. Compagnie

de Provence Anise Lavande Body Cream 180ml, $67,

13. Tropicology Pure Avocado Body Oil 100ml, $79.95,

14. Gentle Habits Ritual Body Balm 240ml, $45, 15. Ole

Henriksen Firmly Yours Dry Body Oil 100ml, $65, 16. PCA

Skin Body Therapy 7oz, $110, 17. Ole Henriksen BeamCream

Smoothing Body Moisturizer 190ml, $57, 18. L’Occitane

Almond Supple Skin Oil, 100ml, $69, 19. Jurlique Refreshing

Body Lotion Citrus 300ml, $52, 20. Yuzu Body Lotion 350ml,

$59, 21. Santa Maria Novella Rosa Gardenia Fluid Cream

250ml, $110

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BEAUTY

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TREAT

& TONE

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Advances in skincare technology and delivery

of active ingredients means you can now

target skin laxity and lumps and bumps,

with products specifically formulated to help

boost collagen and elastin and improve skin

firmness, smoothness and radiance.

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1. La Perla Firming Body Lotion Serum 200ml, $205,

2. Vanessa Megan Bio-Omega Body Contouring Oil,

$69.95, 3. Sisley Le Sculpteur 200ml, $290, 4. mesoestetic

body shock intensive mist 35ml, $169, 5. iS CLINICAL

Youth Body Serum 200ml, $165, 6. Enbacci Complete

Body Firming Lotion 280ml, $80

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SHIELD

& PROTECT

Sunscreen is hands-down the most important skincare

product you could ever own. Wearing sunscreen daily will

help defend your skin from damaging UVB and UVA rays

and help prevent sun spots (pigmentation) and wrinkles.

Always choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen to block both

UVA and UVB rays and aim for a minimum sun protection

factor (SPF) of 30. Apply 20 minutes before exposure and

reapply every two hours, regardless of SPF rating. Apply

at least one teaspoon per limb, one for the front of the

body, one for the back and one for the head. A full body

application for an adult should be at least 35mL, or

seven teaspoons.

1. Environ Skin Care RAD Antioxidant Sun Cream

100ml, $62, 2. We Are Feel Good Inc. Wild Rosella

SPF 50+ 200ml, $32.95, 3. OnCosmedics Mineral

Pro Sunscreen 75g, $42, 4. Synergie Skin UberZinc

Body Cream 200ml, $59, 5. Aspect Sun Physical

Sun Protection SPF 50+ 75ml, $59

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BEAUTY

SHIMMER

& SHINE

Give your body a glow up with shimmering body

oils and hydrating self-tanners. Whether you’re

after a sun-kissed shine or a more intense bronzed

look, these multi-tasking products will give you the

all the holiday feels.

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1. Charlotte Tilbury Supermodel Body Shimmer

Lotion, $88, 2. Three Warriors Face Tan Aqua Mist,

$32.95, 3. Three Warriors Gradual Tan, $34.95,

4. Sunday Riley Fairy Godmother Shimmering

Body Oil Gel, $72, 5. Sisley Self Tanning Hydrating

Body Skin Care 150ml, $165, 6. Sunescape Instant

Self-Tan Mousse Month in Maui 250ml, $44.95

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CELEBRITY SPRAY

TAN ARTIST

STACEY

MCPHERSON’S

SELF-TANNING TIPS

1. Exfoliate

To create the perfect tan you need

the perfect canvas, says Stacey. She uses

the Three Warriors Tasmanian Sand Scrub

and Exfoliating Glove to prep skin.

Afterwards, always moisturise hands and feet

before you tan to prevent uneven colouring

on drier areas.

2. Set your tan

Apply the tan, blend and then set using a

fresh eco-friendly tanning mitt or a blending

brush after application for a final blend and

polish. Setting your tan will ensure that your

tan is seamless from head to toe.

3. No soap

Don’t use soap for the first wash after

“marinating” time. Stacey says this will help

with tan longevity. You shouldn’t shower for

at least another 8 hours to allow the tan to

fully develop.

4. Layering your tan

To extend and refresh your glow,

Stacey uses the Three Warriors Face Tan

Aqua Mist, Body Tan Aqua Mist or Gradual

Tanner. These will help to add colour to any

areas that are fading.

‘For the body, I like to mix a tan extender into

my moisturiser to hydrate skin and prolong

the tan,’ she says. ‘Never spray tan over an

old tan! Biggest tanning no-no!’

5. Kindness

Be kind to yourself if you’re a first timer

to self-tanning!


Mastering

FEATURE

the art

of beauty

vlogging

KRISTINE FERNANDEZ, SOCIAL MEDIA

COACH, DAILY VLOGGER AND NIKON

CREATORS PARTNER, SHARES HER TOP TIPS

ON HOW TO UP YOUR VLOGGING GAME.

Kristine Fernandez

Beauty vlogs have become some of the

most popular videos on YouTube over

the past 10 years and we continuously

see influencers and lifestyle gurus make

the switch to vlogging across all their

social media platforms.

The key to the success of beauty

vlogging lies visually in the aesthetics.

While beauty and makeup are at the

centre of the content, it’s also very

important to make sure every aspect

of your vlog is appealing to the viewer,

whether it’s the editing, the onscreen

text or even your background and setup.

When it comes to creating beauty

vlogs, the main thing to keep in mind

is what your audience is interested in

– and, generally speaking, it’s that final

outcome that they’re really looking for.

For example, what are they going to

learn from this video?

Vlogs are also a great opportunity to

involve your audience and keep them

engaged rather than talk at them. An

REC•

additional tip is to create a B-roll as well as your A-roll. A-roll

is the main content you will use in your blog, which could

be you highlighting certain products or chatting to the

camera. B-roll is a back-up roll, or footage which can

be used in place of something else. I might pop

my camera on my tripod and tilt the camera to a

product I am wanting to highlight. This reduces

the footage of you speaking directly to the

camera and offers different shots of products,

ie, a cream on your hand or holding a bottle.

This allows you to show the audience, rather

than tell them, about the product.

BACKGROUND IS

EVERYTHING

For beauty vlogs, people want to learn

a technique that is going to help them

enhance their features. What this means

in terms of setting up your vlogging space

is a backdrop that will allow your skills to

shine! For beauty vlogs specifically, great

backdrops include things like a neutral

curtain, where the light is coming from in

front of you and you have that soft curtain

behind you. This enables the audience to view

everything you’re showing them without the

background taking away from the focal point of

the video.

At the end of the day, the backdrop needs to

complement what’s happening in the foreground, and

if the curtain doesn’t work for your space, any neutral

background will work a charm. Another key thing to note

is the way light bounces off surfaces. The neutral background

ensures you’re not having all different colours bouncing off of

you or your products in the video.

LIGHTING

Following on from my last point, let’s talk about lighting. If you don’t have

some form of artificial lighting such as a ring light or studio lights, placing your

camera in front of a window where soft, natural light can shine through will also

do the trick. A key thing to note is that the natural light should not be direct

sunlight as this will distort the lighting and affect the quality of your video.

MUST-HAVE VLOGGING GADGETS

The must-have vlogging gadgets have to include the Nikon Z 30 camera

(www.Nikon.com.au RRP $1,349). This new lightweight camera is great for

vlogging. It has a microphone jack, which plays a really important role in

providing your audience with quality sound. With the microphone jack, you

can use a Bluetooth microphone (I use the Rode Wireless Go) or a directional

microphone tethered by a cord.


FEATURE

Even though vlogging is a primarily visual

experience, sound plays an equally important

role when elevating that consumer involvement.

Bad sound quality will make your video really

hard to watch and cause the audience to feel

disconnected from what you are trying to

showcase. One of the best features of the Nikon

Z 30 is how lightweight the product is. When

you’re jumping from product to product or

running around on a busy schedule, you don’t

want to be lugging heavy equipment!

For quick and simple editing, I use iMovie,

which is a free software on Mac, and incredibly

easy to use. You are also able to transfer content

straight from your Z 30 onto your laptop, and

then onto your phone so you can edit on the go.

For mobile editing, I use an app called In Shot.

Kristine’s

top tips

SHOW, DON’T TELL

For me, vlogging is all about the visual

experience. What I would encourage any new

vlogger to do is to use any opportunity they can

to demonstrate what they’re wanting to educate

their audience on, rather than talk at the camera.

Especially in the beauty industry, it’s such a visual

outcome. As stated before, showing rather

than telling is a really great way to increase your

audience engagement and make your content

more unique.

Due to the way social media has helped to

develop the art of vlogging, it has given creators

the opportunity to be their utmost authentic

selves. I believe that vloggers don’t have to

worry too much about tone, or if you feel you’ve

said something seamlessly enough. What you

can focus on, instead of perfecting, is to be as

descriptive as possible. Instead of instructing, use

descriptive language and adjectives to highlight

your actions.

UPLOAD TIMES

Another thing to consider is your upload time. My upload

time is based on when I know my audience is watching.

For example, if I know my audience is busy during the day

and loves watching YouTube or scrolling through social

media at night, then I will upload my content at nighttime.

If you’re new to the vlogging scene, don’t be discouraged

if your views or engagement isn’t where you would like

it to be. Upload times are very trial and error, and over

time you will begin to understand more about what your

viewers are looking for by initially making those mistakes!

HOW TO STAND OUT

FROM THE CROWD

The best way to stand out from a visual

perspective is your equipment. The Nikon Z

30 really embodies what vlogging is about. It’s

light and compact and provides that excellent

video quality. Another great component of the

Z 30 is the touch-sensitive vari-angled screen,

which allows you to see yourself and visualise

firsthand what your audience is going to see.

Nikon SnapBridge connectivity makes it easy

to transfer files from your camera to your

smartphone, so if you’re having to create a

cover photo for your video, this makes it easy

for you to directly transfer the jpegs to your

phone and edit from there.

I use a camera for my social media posts all

the way through to my online courses. Using a

quality camera i rather than your phone helps

to level up your content in terms of sharpness,

colour and overall visual clarity, and having

quality content will further enhance the quality

of your work

Last but not least... have fun! Don’t be afraid

to push the boundaries and create what you

love. CBM

Follow Kristine Fernandez

on her YouTube channel,

www.youtube.com/c/KristineFernandez

or Instagram @ missfernandez__

to learn more content creator tips.


SKIN

WHEN

SCIENCE

MEETS

SKINCARE IS SERIOUS

BUSINESS, AND TODAY’S

TOP CONTENDERS HAVE

SCIENCE AT THEIR CORE.

SKIN

CARE

Skincare brands

have poured

millions of dollars into research and

development, employing highly skilled

biochemists to create new products

delivered in formulations designed

to enhance both the function and

appearance of the skin.

The result is that today’s skincare

lines contain a whole heap of goodies

that can affect a real positive change

in your skin, improving skin tone and

texture and helping to plump out fine

lines and wrinkles.

Elite skincare formulations contain

active ingredients, many of which work

on a cellular level. Cell-communicating

ingredients such as Vitamin A and

peptides can penetrate to deeper

levels and either enhance or help to

inhibit natural activities.

Research shows that benefits for

the skin can be obtained from plant

extracts and essential oils as well as

vitamins, enzymes, phytochemicals

and more. Look for products

containing antioxidants, AHAs, cellcommunicating

and skin-brightening

ingredients, and intercellular

substances that mimic skin structure.

For the products to work, these need

to be at sufficient concentrations and

synergies to allow them to retain their

active properties.

The following showcases just some

of the common ingredients found

in today’s skincare formulations to

improve the function and appearance

of the skin.


SKIN

ALPHA

HYDROXY

ACIDS &

ENZYMES

Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), or

glycolic or lactic acid, are derived

from plant sources and milk. Glycolic

comes from sugar cane, and lactic

from milk. They work to exfoliate the

skin and give a fresher appearance,

reducing the look of fine lines.

Alpha hydroxy acids, at high

enough concentrations, result in

moisturisation and stimulation of

water-holding gels in the skin which

cause plumpness, firmness and

wrinkle reduction.

AHAs are exremely effective

exfoliants, improving skin texture

and promoting radiance. But start

out slow and apply AHA products

every other day before building up

to daily, to avoid irritation.

Enzymes are non-acid plant-based

exfoliants and are considered a

more gentle alternative to AHAs.

The main difference is that enzymes

work to exfoliate the surface of the

skin whereas AHAs can penetrate

deeper to aid in cellular turnover.

1.

5.

2.

3.

4.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14. 15.

16.

1. Minenssey O-Polish Enzyme Resurfacing Mask 25ml, $20, 2. iS CLINICAL Active Serum 15ml, $143, 3. SkinMTX Night

Resurfacing Booster 15ml, $79, 4. Sunday Riley Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment 50ml, $184, 5. Sisley Exfoliating Enzyme

Mask 40g, $150, 6. WiQo Smoothing Face Fluid 30ml, $138, 7. Charlotte Tilbury Super Radiance Resurfacing Facial, $99,

8. Cosmedix Pure Enzymes 60g, $99, 9. Aesthetics Rx AHA Cream Cleanser 125ml, $59, 10. mesoestetic ultimate micropeel

150ml, $129, 11. Medik8 Press & Clear 150ml, $64, 12. Skinstitut Glycolic Cleanser 12% 200ml, $49, 13. Ginger & ME AHA

Cleanser 150ml, $57, 14. Dr Naomi Skin Walk Of Shine Aha Brightening Cleanser 140ml, $59, 15. Image Skincare Ageless

total Resurfacing Masque, $72, 16. Paula’s Choice Daily Smoothing Treatment with 5% AHA, $51


ANTIOXIDANTS

SKIN

Antioxidants are the skin’s bodyguards. They are substances that

the body uses to protect itself from free radical damage, which is

caused by scavenger molecules that attack healthy skin cells, usually

from smoking, sun damage, pollution and alcohol consumption.

Antioxidants help mop up this damage.

Antioxidants in combination, studies suggest, can exert a

cumulative synergistic action on the skin that is more effective than

single ingredient formulations.

Look for products containing Vitamins A, B3, C (more on these

below) E and D, co-enzyme Q10, idebenone, lycopene, grapeseed

extract, papaya, green tea, rosehip and resveratrol.

1. Lük Beautifood Supergreens Lip Scrub with Chlorophyll, $28, 2.

Biologi Bg Defence Anti-Pollution Serum 20ml, $58, 3. mesoestetic

age element anti-wrinkle lip and contour 15ml, $129, 4. Cosmedix

Elite Pepoxide 30ml, $139, 5. Aspect Super PD Complex 30ml, $136,

6. Paula’s Choice Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum with Retinol

30ml, $53, 7. Dr. LeWinn’s Reversaderm Corrective Skin Peel, 30ml,

$39.95, 8. Advanced Nutrition Programme Skin Antioxidant, $83,

9. Vanessa Megan A+B+C Daily Face Cream with SPF 15 50ml,

$64.95, 10. Societe Vitamin D Complex 48g, $199, 11. Enbacci Age

Revitalising Eye Defence Cream 15ml, $88, 12. iS CLINICAL White

Lightening Serum 15ml $127

3.

4.

5.

2.

1.

6. 7. 8.

11.

9.

10.

12.


VITAMIN A

3.

SKIN

Vitamin A is often touted as the most effective

important topical ingredient to prevent, restore,

normalise and help repair damaged skin. Since our

body does not make Vitamin A, our skin becomes

deficient over time.

For that reason, Vitamin A is a very important

and necessary ingredient in all quality anti-ageing

product lines.

Arguably the most potent topical derivative of

Vitamin A is retinol (retinoic acid), which is widely

regarded as *the* anti-ageing solution. Retinol

encourages better cell function and turnover to

improve skin texture, increase collagen production

to address fine lines, inhibit the enzyme tyrosinase

to target excess and abnormal melanin production

(hyperpigmentation), and regulate oil production

to improve acne.

1.

2.

1. Aspect Extreme B17 30ml,

$136, 2. Dr Naomi Skin Let

It B 35ml, $119, 3. Synergie

Skin Vitamin B 30ml, $125

VITAMIN B3

1.

2.

3.

1. O Cosmedics Potent Retinol Serum 0.5% 30ml,

$97, 2. Synergie Skin Ultimate A 30ml, $139, 3. Feniu

Advanced Retinol Repairing Eye Serum 30ml, $120,

4. Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum 50ml,

$128, 5. Kiehl’s Retinol Fast Release Wrinkle-Reducing

Night Serum 28ml, $138, 6. Skinbetter Science

AlphaRet Overnight Cream 30ml, $159

4.

5.

6.

Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) has really come to

the fore in the anti-ageing war, taking its place

alongside skincare veterans Vitamins A and

C. Vitamin B3 increases ceramide production

to increase natural hydration levels and skin

luminosity; helps prevent the transfer of melanin

from melanocyte to keratinocyte and thereby

reducing hyperpigmentation; increases the

natural immunity of the skin to defend against

environmental stress; and reduces excess oil

production. (Now that’s a busy little B!)

Niacinamide, the physiologically active form

of Vitamin B3, is part of the Vitamin B group and

is water soluble. Used in anti-ageing products,

studies have shown it stimulates collagen synthesis

and fatty acid levels in skin.

Typically used in serum form, Vitamin B3 can

effectively treat acne, fade hyperpigmentation

and improve skin barrier function, as well as

help reduce fine lines and wrinkles. It provides

antioxidant properties for the skin and it has also

been shown to have anti-inflammatory and healing

properties, as well as help reduce skin sensitivity.

7.

6.

8.

9.

10.

VITAMIN C

2.

3.

1.

4.

5.

As L-ascorbic acid – the form of Vitamin C that

the majority of medical papers refer to as being

most active on human skin cells – Vitamin

C works to increase collagen production to

reduce fine lines and minimise scarring and is a

potent anti-inflammatory.

Vitamin C repairs and rejuvenates the skin. It

also helps inhibit tyrosinase activity to address

hyperpigmentation. Vitamins A and B are

thought to perform best in a slightly alkaline

environment, which means it is best to use

these vitamins together, while applying Vitamin

C, which operates best at a lower acidic pH,

separately.

Vitamin C is an antioxidant found naturally in

the skin, which works with other antioxidants to

prevent free radical damage. These are volatile

molecules so look for a stabilised Vitamin

C product to help reinforce the skin’s own

defences and prevent long-term damage.

1. Ultraceuticals Ultra Granule C Microfoliant 75ml, $88,

2. Synergie Skin Effica C 30ml, $125, 3. No7 Radiance+

15% Vitamin C Serum, 25ml, $34.99, 4. Sunday Riley

CEO 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum 30ml, $128,

5. Lush Bright and Beautiful Vitamin C Exfoliating

Facial Scrub 100g, $30.95, 6. mesoestetic age element

brightening complex plus 5.5ml, $139, 7. Paula’s Choice

Vitamin C25 Super Booster 5ml, $84, 8. Ole Henriksen

Banana Bright + Eye Crème 15ml, $60, 9. PCA Skin C

& E Advanced 28g, $198, 10. O Cosmedics Vitamin C

Hemp Seed Oil 30ml, $123


HYALURONIC

ACID

SKIN

Hyaluronic acid is what gives skin its volume

and fullness. One of its many claims to fame

is that it can hold up to 1,000 times its weight

in water (which equates to being a super

skin hydrator!).

Also known as hyaluronan or sodium

hyaluronate, hyaluronic acid occurs naturally

in the human body and is central to regulating

cell growth and renewal. It is found extensively

in connective, epithelial and neural cells. As

such, hyaluronic acid has found its way into

many skincare products, particularly antiwrinkle

formulations.

Hyaluronic acid is primarily used as a

moisturising agent. Because of its ability to

“latch” onto huge numbers of water molecules

and bring them into the cells of the skin, it is an

extremely effective moisturiser.

The fact that this acid binds with water

accounts for the special interest in hyaluronic

acid in cosmetic enhancement. When injected

under the skin in the form of dermal fillers, it

provides fullness and plumpness at the site,

replacing lost volume on the face, filling in lines

and wrinkles and, depending where applied,

creating the illusion of more prominent

cheekbones and fuller lips.

For good reason, hyaluronic acid is often

dubbed as the key to the fountain of youth.

Look for products containing hyaluronic acid,

hyaluronan and sodium hyaluronate.

1.

1. Purely Byron Native Sunrise

Blend Moisturiser, $100,

2. Antipodes Flora Probiotic

Skin-Rescue Hyaluronic Mask

75g, $48, 3. Kiehl’s Super Multi-

Corrective Cream 50ml, $108, 4.

Image Skincare Ageless total pure

hyaluronic 6 filler 30ml, $139.95,

5. esmi Skin Minerals Hydrating

Hyaluronic Acid Serum 30ml, $65,

6. PCA Skin Hyaluronic Boosting

Serum 30ml, $229, 7. CAUDALIE

Premier Cru The Serum 30ml, $175

3.

2.

4.

5.

6.

LIPIDS

Lipids are a large and diverse group of

biologically important molecules that

are essential to life. Fatty acids, fats,

oils, waxes, steroids and phospholipids

are types of lipids. Major roles include

cell membrane structure, energy

storage and cell communication.

They are used in skincare products as

an emollient and, because of their rich,

luxurious feel, many are designed for

use on dry, chafed and inflamed skin.

Lipids are naturally produced by

the skin and serve to maintain the

skin’s natural barrier function and

prevent moisture loss. Ceramides (a

naturally occurring skin lipid found

within the cell membrane) and evening

primrose oil (abundant in omega 6

fatty acids) are good examples of these

nourishing lipids. Also look out for

products containing jojoba, coconut,

macadamia, olive and avocado oils,

shea butter and wheatgerm.

1. CeraVe Moisturising Cream

340g, $19.99, 2. The Secret Serum

30g, $130, 3. Tropicology Avocado

Revitalising Serum 50ml, $109.95,

4. IT Cosmetics Confidence In a

Cream 60ml, $79, 5. Sisley Supremÿa

At Night The Supreme Anti-Aging Skin

Care Lotion 140ml, $340

3.

7.

1.

2.

4.

5.


SKIN

1.

2.

1. Medik8 Liquid Peptides 30ml, $104, 2. Skinstitut Expert Reset

Skin-Firming Peptide Serum 30ml, $99, 3. Glow Lab Pro-Collagen

Plumping Night Cream 50g, $27, 4. Paula’s Choice Peptide Booster

20ml, $79, 5. Dermaquest Nourishing Peptide Cream 56.7ml, $185,

6. Dose & Co Collagen Peptides Peach 200g, $34.99

3.

5.

6.

4.

PEPTIDES

Peptides are one of the newer ingredient groups

to hit the anti-ageing skincare scene and many

studies have shown significant results. Acting as

chemical messengers, peptides communicate with

cells to perform a specific function. They are highly

respected for their ability to penetrate the skin and

activate their target.

Peptides “turn on” the fibroblasts, which are

essential for building and repairing the skin and a

basic requirement for anti-ageing success.

Peptides are small molecules of at least two or

more amino acids chemically linked together. When

certain amino acids are combined, they create

specific peptides (the different combinations are

virtually limitless and many experts believe we

haven’t even touched the surface).

Peptides have a variety of functions, primarily they

help to stimulate collagen, combat what is known as

Advanced Glycation End (AGE) product formation,

which is a metabolic process that damages collagen

in the body, and reduce pigmentation.

The science came from the discovery that when

collagen is damaged by sunlight, it is broken up

into peptides. Certain peptides formed were able

to act as a signal to skin cells to make new collagen,

meaning we could improve wrinkled skin by

fooling the skin into thinking it had been damaged

by applying this peptide. Peptides are cellcommunicating

and can potentially trigger specific

things in the skin, so that they might improve

wrinkles, or firmness, or age spots, for example.

1.

2.

DNA REPAIR

DNA repair enzymes, stem cells and growth

factors have more recently become a hot topic

in many research sectors. A study of DNA repair

was even awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry

in 2015.

The future of anti-ageing, especially in terms

of skincare products, is looking towards ‘gene

creams’ that address the skin’s deeper biological

concerns: DNA damage and stem cell stimulation.

DNA repair enzymes are particularly exciting.

They seek out and then repair damaged DNA

from UV damage, pollutants and ageing. This

leads to healthier, less damaged skin, which

aesthetically means less brown spots, wrinkles

and dullness since those all tend to be signs of

DNA damage.

1. CALECIM Professional

Restorative Hydration

Cream 50g, $359

2. SkinMTX TeloZyme

Youth Activator 20ml, $139

SUNSCREEN

(the single-most

important

skincare product)

Yes, that’s right people, sunscreen tops the list! They

are, first and foremost, products to help prevent

damage and extrinsic ageing of the skin. Given that

UV light is the fundamental basis of environmental

ageing (and hands-down the most damaging

element to human skin), zinc oxide used in a broadspectrum

sunblock should be your number-one

skincare ingredient, protecting you against the

harmful rays of the sun. Look for sunscreens that

have both physical and chemical blockers plus

antioxidants.

1.

2.

1. Synergie Skin Uber Zinc 50ml, $120, 2. Dermalogica Dynamic Skin

Recovery SPF 50 50ml, $119, 3. We Are Feel Good Inc. Good Morning

SPF 50 50ml, $34.95, 4. esmi Skin Minerals Skin Shield SPF 50ml, $45

3.

4.


SKIN

The

skin

you’re

in

As the body’s largest organ and one of its

most essential systems, the skin’s functions go

far beyond the aesthetic. The skin regulates

internal temperature; perceives external

stimuli and transmits the information to

the brain; protects from potentially harmful

substances; and stores essential nutrients.

Skin is comprised of three main layers –

epidermis, dermis and hypodermis – all of

which vary significantly in their anatomy

and function.

EPIDERMIS

The epidermis is the outer-most layer of the

skin and continually renews and regenerates.

Ultimately, all the cells in the epidermis

originate from a single layer of basal cells

in its basement membrane – these are

called keratinocytes, which are stacked on

top of each other to form several strata,

melanocytes and dendritic cells.

Keratinocytes develop in the basal layer

and rise, losing their central nucleus and

producing skin proteins called keratins and

fats called lipids, before being shed from

the surface of the skin as dead cells. As they

move towards the surface of the skin, their

form changes and they create distinct layers

known – from the bottom up – as the basal

layer, the spiny layer, granular layer, stratum

and stratum corneum.

In the spiny layer, the keratinocytes make

lipid fat cells which discharge as the cells

move up through the granular layer, forming

a moisture-carrying mortar around the basal

cells, which are now called corneocytes.

These effectively dead and flattened cells

form the protective outer layer of skin,

which is worn away in a process known as

desquamation. The entire process normally

takes around 30 days – although sunburn,

injury or cosmetically stripping the outer

layer speeds the process.

The stratum corneum retains moisture in

the lower skin layers, comprising up to 15

percent water. Moisture loss is regulated by

the lipids, while dead cells are cleared away

by skin enzymes.

Men tend to have a thicker stratum

corneum than women; they tend to have

more collagen and produce more sebum,

making the lipid layer of their skin thicker

and the cell renewal process slower.

Melanocytes produce melanin, which

contributes to skin colour and provides UV

protection. Dendritic (or Langerhans) cells

are involved in the immune system of the

skin. They consume foreign materials that

invade the epidermis and transfer out of the

skin to stimulate an immune response.

DERMIS

Between the epidermis and the

subcutaneous fat layer lies the dermis,

which contains connective tissue and houses

the arteries, hair follicles, lymph vessels,

sensation receptors, sweat glands and

veins. This thicker dermal layer is composed

primarily of collagen, which is responsible

for the strength and elasticity of the skin. It is

held together by a protein called elastin that

is produced by fibroblast cells. The dermis

also contains moisture-storing glycoproteins

and hyaluronic acid, which have the ability

to attract and bind hundreds of times its

weight in water. Here, collagen and elastin

production decline with ageing.

HYPODERMIS

The hypodermis, also referred to as the

subcutis, subcutaneous layer or superficial

fascia, is the bottommost layer. As the

deepest component of skin, the hypodermis

is made up of a loose network of fat and

collagen cells. It acts as a protective cushion

and helps insulate the body by monitoring

heat gain and heat loss. The thickness of this

layer can vary significantly in individuals and

in different parts of the body. CBM


SKIN

epigenetics

and the

skin ageing

solution

MESOESTETIC ® PRESENTS

AGE ELEMENT ® , A NEW AT-HOME RANGE

OF ANTI-AGEING SOLUTIONS WITH

PATENTED EPIGENETICS EFFICACY.

mesoestetic ® , global

leaders in medical and aesthetic

cosmetics, have developed an

anti-ageing solution based on the

science of epigenetics, which is able

to counteract the signs of ageing in

the skin and enhance beauty in each

stage of life.

The innovative products target all

the signs of ageing independently

and intensely, helping to treat the

loss of brightness and firmness, as

well as the visible appearance of

wrinkles and expression lines.

WHAT IS EPIGENETICS

AND HOW DOES IT

AFFECT AGEING?

As we age, so too does our skin. Genetics

can explain part of this process. However,

more than 80% of skin ageing is caused

by environmental conditions and lifestyle.

These factors promote the activation of

epigenetic markers, becoming the main

accelerators of signs of skin ageing.

Epigenetics is the set of external

factors that can effect DNA activity

without changing its sequence. Using

music as a metaphor, we could say that

genetics is the score and epigenetics is its

interpretation: the score is the basis, but

the final result will be largely defined by

its interpretation. Therefore, our lifestyle

plays a significant role in these epigenetic

changes, which in turn can activate or

deactivate certain parts of our genetic

code. Understanding this is key to

being able to synchronise our skin’s

natural protection and repair processes

and, as a result, being able to help

prevent or reverse the appearance of

skin ageing.

After years of research into the

science of epigenetics, mesoestetic ®

has developed age element ® , a range

of solutions that target the epigenetic

markers responsible for skin ageing, to

help minimise its visible effects.

Often multiple signs of ageing

appear at the same time, which is

why mesoestetic ® has developed

products in this avant-garde range

that can be combined to achieve a

synergistic and complementary action.

This allows for both the treatment of a

primary concern while addressing and

improving the appearance of other

ageing concerns at the same time,

making these anti-ageing solutions

100% personalised.

Tailored anti-ageing

skincare

age element ® includes three product

lines, all of which have an anti-ageing

epigenetic and wide-spectrum

antioxidant action that helps protect

skin from the negative effects of

external aggressors.

Depending on the signs of ageing

that you wish to target – skin laxity,

tone/texture, wrinkles, etc – by

combining products from the following

product lines you can create a tailored

routine for optimal results.


SKIN

ANTI-AGEING FIRMING

SOLUTIONS

If you’re looking to target skin laxity

and loss of definition, peptides and

phytoactive tightening ingredients

can achieve a visibly firmer, smoother

and more defined facial contour.

age element ® firming solutions help

combat flaccidity and visible loss

of definition of facial contours to

enhance the appearance of skin

texture and elasticity.

age element firming cream,

$149 – provides a tightening effect

while deeply moisturising. Improves

the visible appearance of wrinkles

thanks to its combination of four

types of hyaluronic acid in different

molecular forms.

age element firming eye contour,

$129 – a cream for the eye area with

a tightening action. It helps provide

a lifting and revitalising effect.

age element firming concentrate,

$179 – a concentrated serum

with lifting effect. With a high

concentration of firming active

ingredients, it provides the skin

with visible elasticity, while helping

to plump the appearance of the

complexion.

ANTI-AGEING

BRIGHTENING

SOLUTIONS

If your main concerns are loss of skin

luminosity, irregular tone and the first

signs of expression lines, stabilised

vitamin C and hyaluronic acid are your

main allies. The age element ® brightening

solutions have an intensive antioxidant

action helping to provide a visibly

brighter, more even-looking skin tone

and a revitalised appearance.

age element brightening cream,

$139 – revitalises and visibly evens

out skin tone, while restoring a more

hydrated complexion. Suitable for

dull, lacklustre skin to help combat

the first signs of ageing and for

skin exposed to oxidative stress:

UV radiation, blue light, smoking,

pollution or stress.

age element brightening eye

contour, $98 – specifically for the

eye area to help visibly brighten and

reduce the appearance of under-eye

circles and visible expression lines.

age element brightening

concentrate, $179 – a serum

with high concentration of

antioxidant and brightening active

ingredients. It provides visible

radiance and intensively evens out

the appearance of skin tone. Its

powerful antioxidant and clarifying

action helps reduce visible dark

spots and imperfections and treats

the signs of premature ageing.

age element brightening complex

plus, $139 – a concentrated solution

containing 15% vitamin C in powder

form, which is combined with the

liquid phase of the product before

application. The liquid phase

combines hyaluronic acid and

a trisaccharide to promote skin

renewal and provide immediate and

long-lasting hydration. Ideal for dull,

lacklustre skin showing first signs

of ageing, and for skin exposed to

oxidative stress.

ANTI-AGEING ANTI-

WRINKLE SOLUTIONS

The appearance of wrinkles and

the deepening of expression lines

are a sign of thin, fragile skin and

loss of facial volume. Retinol helps

retexturise the skin and biopeptides

aid in protecting and restoring the

skin. The age element ® anti-wrinkle

solutions promote the mechanisms

of skin revitalisation to reduce

the appearance of wrinkles and

expression lines while helping to

prevent them from visibly forming.

age element anti-wrinkle cream,

$169 – day retexturising cream with

preventative and corrective action

on the appearance of wrinkles and

expression lines. The combination of

soft focus pigments and hyaluronic

acid visibly fills wrinkles and reduces

the appearance of imperfections.

Suitable for skin with uneven texture,

visible pores and wrinkles.

age element anti-wrinkle night

cream, $179 – with revitalising and

intensive repairing action, it helps

restore the skin during the night

while intensively nourishing and

moisturising. Suitable for skin with

an uneven texture, visible pores,

lines and wrinkles.

age element anti-wrinkle eye

contour, $129 – a cream that

helps to reduce the appearance

of under-eye bags and circles and

also reduces and smooths the

appearance of wrinkles. Suitable

for skin with visible wrinkles in

the eye contour, dryness, puffiness

and pigmented under-eye circles

or bags.

age element anti-wrinkle

concentrate, $179 – a concentrated

serum with revitalising action

that visibly smooths and plumps,

minimising the appearance

of wrinkles. It contains a high

concentration of active ingredients

that promote a filling effect.

age element anti-wrinkle lip and

contour, $129 – provides a visible

plumping and anti-wrinkle action

for the lip area. It helps smooth the

appearance of ‘barcode wrinkles’

and marionette lines and provides

hydration and visible volume to the

lips, producing a filling effect. CBM

WHERE TO GET IT

mesoestetic ® ’s new age element ® solutions are available at

select skin clinics across Australia. For more information,

visit advancedcosmeceuticals.com.au or call 1800 242 011.


SKIN

HydraFacial

3 steps.

30 minutes.

The best

skin of

your life.

WELCOME TO A NEW ERA OF SKIN

BEAUTIFICATION WITH HYDRAFACIAL,

THE GAME-CHANGING SKIN TREATMENT

THAT DELIVERS IMMEDIATE NOTICEABLE

IMPROVEMENT IN THE SKIN.

HydraFacial has taken the

beauty and skincare worlds

by storm with its impressive,

instant results and ability to

treat all skin types, all age

groups and all genders.

Creating a brand-new category in

skin health and beauty, it is an in-clinic

treatment that uses a unique delivery

system to cleanse, extract and hydrate.

HydraFacial offers the complete package

for clearer, smoother, more radiant skin:

exfoliation, deep cleaning, extraction and

hydration infusion all in the one system,

with no downtime and no discomfort.

Delivering the results of a medicalgrade

facial in under 30 minutes,

HydraFacial is more than a skin

resurfacing technique – it’s a game-

changing skin experience.


SKIN

HOW DOES

HYDRAFACIAL WORK?

HydraFacial uses patented Vortex Fusion

technology to cleanse, extract and hydrate,

improving the appearance of fine lines

and wrinkles, congested and enlarged

pores, oily or acne-prone skin, superficial

hyperpigmentation and brown spots. One

treatment noticeably decongests and

shrinks pores, while plumping the skin with

antioxidant and hyaluronic acid infusions.

Each HydraFacial treatment uses the same

multi-step treatment process to guarantee

consistent, noticeable skin revitalisation. The

three steps involved work together to elevate

good results to exceptional results.

The first step is the Cleanse + Peel,

which involves a deep cleanse and gentle

exfoliation and resurfacing to uncover a new

layer of skin. The second step is Extract +

Hydrate, which includes a painless vortex

extraction device that removes debris

from your pores while delivering intense

moisturisers that nourish skin. The last step

is Fuse + Protect, which is an infusion of

hyaluronic acid, antioxidants and vitamins

that work to restore, plump and hydrate

your complexion.

More recently, HydraFacial has partnered

with leading skincare brands to offer addon

Boosters to the treatment, including the

Murad Retinol Booster to accelerate skin

surface renewal and plump the skin, and the

soon-to-be-released JLo Beauty Booster for

a show-stopping dewy-fresh glow. CBM

Easy as

1, 2, 3

Every HydraFacial consists

of these three simple steps

– but offers endless ways to

personalise based on your

skin goals.

CLEANSE

Deeply cleanses and softens skin

to help loosen dead skin cells

and prep for extractions

EXTRACT

Removes congestion from pores

with painless suction

HYDRATE

Saturates the skin’s surface

with intense moisturisers and

nourishing peptides

The

ultimate

before and

after

See instant results with every

treatment. Hydrafacial can help

target concerns such as:

Fine lines and wrinkles

Elasticity and firmness

Hydration

Congestion and acne

Dark spots

Pigmentation

Pore size

Overall skin rejuvenation

WHERE TO GET IT

To find a HydraFacial practitioner in your area,

visit www.likeyourlook.com.au


BEAUTY

Summer

Skincare

Tips

CHERYL ROSS, FOUNDER

OF MINENSSEY SKINCARE,

SHARES HER TIPS FOR

MAINTAINING GREAT SKIN

THROUGHOUT SUMMER.

WORDS BY RICKY ALLEN.

Cheryl Ross grew up in the country and

spent much of her time bushwalking

with her dad. It was on these walks he

pointed out and explained the abundance of

different native botanicals. This was the start of

Cheryl’s journey through the healing properties

of botanicals, and the inspiration behind

Minenssey Skincare.

A former international model and cosmetics

formulator, Cheryl’s goal from the beginning

was clear. She wanted to create a range of

skincare products, packed full of highly effective

and nutrient-rich Australian native botanicals,

to enhance skin health and boost radiance

while providing a calming and uplifting

sensory experience.

After years of study and research, Minenssey

Skincare was launched, a premium range

that harnesses the alchemy of science to

unlock the full potential and activity of native

ingredients. CBM

AHC Red

Cream, $79

Caudelie Paris

Beauty Elixir, $74

MOR Skincare

Hydrate Refreshing

Mist, $44.95

Fiorga Paris

NCEF-Shot

Supreme

Polyrevitalizing

Concentrate, $135

HERE ARE CHERYL’S

RECOMMENDATIONS

FOR SKIN THAT

GLOWS ALL

SUMMER LONG:

1.

Start your summer skincare in

spring by using the Minenssey Skin

Revival Clay Mask set. The skin’s

renewal cycle is 21 days, so by

starting in spring your skin will look

great come summer!

2.

Hydrate, hydrate and then hydrate

some more all through summer.

This applies to all skin types,

even if you have oily skin (fact:

oily skin is often a symptom of

dehydration. Drink plenty of water

so you are also hydrating from

within. A product that can be used

on all skin types is the Minenssey

Hydrating Quencing Aqua Cream.

3.

In between your morning and

nightly skincare routine, use mists

and essences to refresh the skin

and keep it glowing. Try Minenssey

Hydrating SOS Mist and Minenssey

Hydrating Dynamic Facial Essence.

4.

Use gentle exfoliating products to

ensure active cellular turnover.

Minenssey Skin Revival

Clay Mask Set, $79

Minenssey Hydrating

Dynamic Facial Essence, $65

Minenssey Hydrating

SOS Mist, $40

Minenssey Hydrating

Quenching Aqua Cream, $75


SKIN

Beauty

sleep in

a bottle

INTRODUCING SKINMTX ® NIGHT RESURFACING

BOOSTER+, THE ULTIMATE OVERNIGHT SKIN

OVERHAUL FOR COMPLEXION REJUVENATION.

If the tale of Sleeping Beauty

has taught us anything, it’s that

beauty and sleep are like peas in

a pod. And it’s not just a fairytale –

science says that while we sleep our

body goes to work repairing and

renewing damaged skin cells and

making sure we wake up looking

refreshed and beautiful.

Our skin works all day to protect

itself from damage, but while we’re

sleeping it switches into ‘recovery

mode’. This is when skin focuses on

intense repair and regeneration

(up to three times faster than

during the day). Production of

collagen is boosted, harmful free

radicals are destroyed and cell

damage is repaired.

THE IMPORTANCE OF

A TARGETED NIGHT

SERUM

You can maximise the overnight

skin renewal process, when your

skin is optimally ready and waiting

to absorb nutrients, with specialised

skincare products designed to

work overnight.

The new SkinMTX Night

Resurfacing Booster+ is the ultimate

restorative formulation to help

rejuvenate your complexion while

you sleep. This “Beauty Sleep”

formula combines the powers of

exceptional exfoliation, remarkable

restoration and hyper hydration to

achieve the ultimate complexion

revitalisation – all while you sleep!

MORE ABOUT

THE BRAND

SkinMTX is a dermatologicalgrade

skincare brand formulated

for proven, sustainable results.

Driving innovations in aesthetic

skincare for over two decades,

SkinMTX provides a range of

in-clinic and home-care Aesthetic

Dermatology, Anti-Ageing,

Anti-Acne, Skin Brightening

and Special Care lines which

deliver optimal efficacy with

superior reliability. Leveraging

Swiss expertise in the field

of skin treatment solutions,

SkinMTX is formulated with

clinically-proven actives that

offer unrivalled potency, helping

provide efficacious and visible

improvements to skin concerns.

WHY YOU NEED

SKINMTX NIGHT

RESURFACING

BOOSTER+

• Ultra-rejuvenating cocktail of

5 peptides

• Gentle multi-layer retexturing

combination of 3 AHA & BHA

• Ultra-immersive moisturisation

The latest in overnight skincare,

SkinMTX Night Resurfacing

Booster+ serum contains a blend of

5 carefully selected bio-compatible

growth factors combined with

vitamin B9 and amino acids. Each

growth factor helps activate different

receptors to encourage a variety

of core functions of the skin. This

non-animal derived placental-like

complex provides nourishment to

help boost visible skin revival.

The overnight serum also contains

a powerful combination of triple

AHA concentrate – mandelic acid,

glycolic acid and lactic acid with

salicylic acid. The water-soluble

AHAs help to shed off dull and

rough surfaces while minimising

the appearance of blemishes

with visible improvement in the

appearance of fine lines, wrinkles,

and uneven skin tone.

The lipid-soluble BHA reduces

sebum levels and helps refine the

appearance of enlarged pores for

clear, shine-free, smooth skin.

This product is also big on

moisturisation. It’s targeted to

hydrate and retain moisture in all

layers of the skin, using an advanced

complex of 7 hyaluronic acids (HA)

with different molecular weights.

This delivers strong moisturising and

film-forming properties, helping the

skin to preserve its elasticity, tone

and suppleness for an overall more

youthful-looking appearance.

Efficacious yet exceptionally

gentle, SkinMTX Night Resurfacing

Booster+ enables you to wake up

to a visibly refreshed, rejuvenated

complexion! Beauty doesn’t happen

overnight – until now! CBM

WHERE TO

GET IT

Available at SkinMTX ® clinics

nationwide and at skinmtx.com.au

@skinmtx.australia


BEAUTY

TRIED&

TESTED

&loved

SOME OF THE SEASON’S LATEST

PRODUCTS. REVIEWED BY RICKY ALLEN.

Garnier x Take 3 for the Sea

Garnier has partnered with nonprofit movement Take 3 for

the Sea to help fight the impact of plastic pollution. For every

Garnier product purchased at Woolworths before the end of the

year, the beauty brand will support the removal of 3 pieces of

plastic from Australian oceans.

Goldwell DualSenses

Color Repair and

Radiance Balm,

$30.50.This is a great

balm not just for

coloured hair but for

all hair types. It works

to repair and improve

the radiance of dry and

dull hair.

Fenty Makeup Brushes, from $46. RiRi’s

super-soft makeup brushes and makeup

sponge deliver everything you need to create

a flawless face. The range includes brushes for

highlighting, foundation, blush, eyes and lips. A

must-have in your makeup kit!

MOR Skincare Hydrate Restorative Mask, $39.95.

This pack holds 5 sheet masks which all contain a

blend of caviar, seaweed and hydrolyzed pear extract

to really rehydrate even the driest of skins.

Colgate Optic White Pro Series Teeth

Whitening Treatment, $35. There’s

nothing better to offset glowing summer

skin than lovely white teeth. Use this

pen before bed and let it work its

magic overnight.

La Roche Posay Anthelios 50+

Invisible Spray, $37.95. Just one of

the great suncreens in the range, this is

suitable for all skin types and a mustwear

not just during summer but all year.

Serge Luten Collection Noir Fragrances,

$213 each. The beautiful collection of 10

distinct fragrances perfectly reflect the brand’s

DNA. Each one illustrates, through smell, a

different journey or time and the emotions that

accompany.

Bond No. 9 Refillable Lipstick in Chelsea

Shade, $159. This is pure luxury – from its

appearance to its wearability. The line comes

comes in a range of timeless colours and all

lipsticks are refillable.


Buffed &

SKIN

POLISHED

iS CLINICAL LAUNCHES CLEANSING COMPLEX

POLISH, A COMPLETE FACIAL EXPERIENCE IN A

SINGLE PRODUCT THAT INSTANTLY SMOOTHS,

POLISHES AND SOFTENS YOUR SKIN.

Internationally revered skincare

brand iS Clinical has just dropped

its new Cleansing Complex

Polish, which deep-cleanses both

the surface of your skin and inside

your pores.

This multi-purpose cleansing

scrub instantly smooths, resurfaces

and softens skin, and is excellent

for all skin types and ages. It

thoroughly cleanses the surface and

pores of the skin without drying or

stripping essential natural oils. A

3-in-1 multitasker, it works as a deep

cleanser, toner and makeup remover

and leaves skin clean and soft.

KEY BENEFITS

Deep-cleanses skin

and pores without drying

Excellent for oily and

blemish-prone skin, as well

as ageing, dull, dry and

sensitive skin

Gives the appearance

of smaller pores

Smooths and softens

Safe and effective physical

exfoliation

Physical and biochemical

exfoliators unite in this lightweight,

foamy gel. Physical exfoliation

is provided by Microcrystalline

Cellulose Beads and Jojoba Esters,

which are suitable alternatives to

non-eco-friendly microplastics.

Chemical exfoliation is provided

by botanically derived Glycolic and

Salicylic Acids (Sugarcane Extract

and Willow Bark Extract), which

are the same botanical ingredients

found in iS Clinical’s award-winning

Cleansing Complex.

Designed for all skin types,

Cleansing Complex Polish is a

complete facial experience in a

single product, helping to instantly

deep-cleanse pores, smooth, polish

and soften the skin. It is ideal for

blemish-prone skin and also

benefits those with large or

congested pores, ageing, rough, dry

and sensitive skin.

Cleansing Complex Polish is

formulated for use on wet skin.

Simply apply a small amount of

product in the palm of your hand

and use your fingertips to massage

your face and neck, gently rubbing

in a circular motion. Rinse with cool

water and immediately pat dry.

A nifty little hack we’ve discovered

is that the product also serves

as a mini masque! Just leave the

cleanser on your skin for an extra

minute or two before you rinse it off.


SKIN

ABOUT iS CLINICAL

iS Clinical by Innovative Skincare is

an advanced pharmaceutical-grade

cosmeceutical range using 95-98%

botanically derived ingredients in

their most pure and potent form.

The comprehensive product line is

the culmination of precise chemical

formulations based on extensive

knowledge of dermatological

biochemistry and the highest-grade

ingredients available. The products

within the range are multitasking,

suitable for all skin types and ages, and

designed to improve overall skin health.

Clinically validated by numerous

independent third-party studies,

this powerful transformative

cosmeceutical range is designed

to achieve dramatic and visible

improvements to the skin. CBM

INGREDIENTS

Microcrystalline Cellulose,

Jojoba Esters 15.0%

Unique blend of naturally

derived biodegradable exfoliants

as a suitable alternative to

non-eco-friendly microplastics.

Glycerin 5.0%

Hydrator and humectant.

Saccharum Officinarum

(Sugarcane) Extract 1.0%

Botanically derived source of

Glycolic Acid derived from

Sugarcane. Gently exfoliates the

skin for a renewed complexion.

Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract

(Source of Salicylic Acid) 1.0%

Encourages desquamation by

‘dissolving’ intercellular ‘cement’

with no inflammatory effects. Also

deep-cleanses pores and removes

debris within hair follicles.

Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria)

Flower Extract 1.0%

(Chamomile Extract)

Highly active antioxidant that

possesses anti-irritant, antiviral and

photoprotective properties.

WHERE TO BUY

iS Clinical Cleansing Complex Polish, RRP $70 + GST,

is available from select stockists. Head to

www.isclinical.com.au for a list of authorised clinics

and retailers in Australia and New Zealand.


FEATURE

aR

t

Fragrance

as

RICKY ALLEN TAKES US ON A

SENSORY TOUR OF XERJOFF,

A LUXURY FRAGRANCE HOUSE

COMBINING THE FINEST RAW

MATERIALS AND A BLEND OF

MODERN AND OLD-WORLD

PERFUME CRAFTMANSHIP.

Xerjoff is an Italian perfume

house which melds together

art, culture and fragrance

to produce four exquisite perfume

collections.

The luxury brand was recently

launched into the Australian

fragrance market by bespoke

distributors Agence de Parfum. In

fact, as soon as Nick Smart, CEO

of Agence de Parfum – Australia’s

leading niche fragrance distributor

– had the opportunity to smell this

unique range of perfumes, he just

had to include them in his avantgarde

collection of fragrances.

Xerjoff, the nickname of creator

Sergio Momo, given to him by his

Croatian grandmother, was launched

in Turin, Italy in 2007. Sergio grew

up in a family where perfume was a

passion of his parents, particularly

his father, who travelled the world

documenting and bringing home

unique perfumes and ingredients.

One of the early ingredients he

introduced Sergio to was the Alps

Mountain Orchid, which is extremely

rare and has a fragrance like no

other. Sergio’s father also instilled

in him the belief that ingredients

should be as natural as possible.

Before Sergio started Xerjoff, he

spent years learning as much as

he could about fragrances and the

different distillery process so that

his offerings would be visionary and

compelling, even to those with the

most discerning noses and distinctly

different fragrance desires.


FEATURE

The result is the Xerjoff group

of fragrances, which form a rare

mix of Italian style, tradition and

innovation. The highest quality

raw materials are specially sourced

from around the world to create

precious perfumes that embrace the

wearer in an olfactory experience

like no other, set off by exclusive

flacons manufactured in Italy by the

best craftspeople. These essences

are created in Grasse, Spain and

Italy. Xerjoff Group also carries

out bespoke projects for private

customers, including Middle Eastern

and European Royal families.

THE ART OF

PERFUME MAKING

Sergio and his stable of gifted

perfumers use fractional distillation,

which is a highly technical extraction

process and makes it possible

to break down the scent of an

ingredient into various constituents

and isolate the exact molecules

that contain the desired scent.

The fractional distillery process is

then combined with a co-distillation

process which dates back to

the earliest recorded times of

perfume making.

In the past, getting the best out

of many of the ingredients was

incredibly difficult, especially using

the more natural ones, but not with

this combined distillation process.

The end result of this joint process

is a collection of some of the most

exquisite and unique perfumes for

women and men.

Some of Xerjoff’s world-famous

perfumers include Jacques Fiori,

Angeline Leporini, Mathieu Nardin

and Christian Carbonnel.

SHOW-STOPPING

FLACONS

Having studied design at university,

Sergio ensures all his fragrances

not only appeal to the olfactory

senses but they are presented in a

way which can only be described as

works of art. An amalgamation of

precious and semi-precious handcut

stones, quartz, Murano glass,

brass and gold are used in the

handcrafted bottles. These bottles

are then topped with the signature

Xerjoff stopper.

There are, to date, 163 Xerjoff

fragrances, each very distinctive

and appealing. Elle and Lua were

two of the first fragrances in the

Xerjoff range and they are still

best-sellers today.

In Australia, Agence de Parfum

has launched Xerjoff with 30

different fragrances, including

Elle and Lua as well as Shooting

Stars. Shooting Stars was inspired

by a Siberian meteorite shower.

It is housed in a crystal bottle

and enthroned in a leather

box embedded with a piece of

meteorite. This is the level of

presentation which Sergio demands.

Xerjoff perfumes cover many

different fragrance variations, with

more in the pipeline. There are

woody fragrances such as Kobe,

floral oriental such as Lua and

aromatic fourgere which is Nio.

The different blends ensure there

is a fragrance to meet the needs

and stimulate the senses of

everyone. CBM


Giorgio Armani My

Way Floral Eau de

Parfum 50ml, $110

BEAUTY

How to

gift the

perfect

perfume

‘TIS THE SEASON FOR GIVING! PERFUMES

CAN MAKE THE PERFECT GIFT FOR A

LOVED ONE, BUT CHOOSING THE RIGHT

ONE CAN BE TRICKY. RICKY ALLEN

SHOWS US HOW IT’S DONE.

Guerlain Paris Aqua

Allegoria Nerolia

Vetiver, $221

Perfumes make meaningful gifts,

symbolising love and affection

and evoking shared memories.

A beautiful fragrance is something

everybody appreciates, regardless of

gender, age or style, however it can be

daunting finding the perfect fragrance

match for your loved one.

That’s why we consulted well-known

fragrance guru Michael Marzano, head

of training for Agence de Parfum and

Libertine perfumeries (found in Myer,

DJs and specialty stores). He has

helped hundreds of anxious presentseekers

to find the perfect fragrance

and now trains all his staff to do the

same thing.

Michael’s first rule of thumb is to

plan properly. Make a checklist so

that the salesperson has as much

information as possible to help you

on your quest. Your checklist should

include your budget and the would-be

recipient’s age, as well as the following:

• whether they are a mum (or dad)

• occupation

• personality type

• whether they are sporty

• whether they are highly allergic

• favourite perfumes or ones

they have worn in the past

• whether they dress casually or

more formally.

If you don’t have all that information,

Michael suggests purchasing a candle,

body wash or body lotion instead.

Many times, he says the customer

comes back and buys the perfume

next, as the recipient just loved the

fragrance of the body lotion or other

fragrant gift.

Companies like Santa Maria Novella,

which Agence de Parfum distributes,

now make all their latest perfumes

with accessories such as body

lotions, washes and draw sachets and

sometimes even candles.

When in doubt, a subtle fragrance

is usually received well, such as Aventus

for Her or Love in White by Creed. For

fresh and clean tones, Angels of

Florence or Freesia by Santa Maria

Novella are always a hit.

Invest in the time to take your

perfume present seriously – you’ll be

rewarded 10-fold when your loved one

wears it time and time again. CBM

Santa Maria

Novella Angels of

Florence, $139

Prada

Paradoxe $179

Aerin Lauder Aerin

Rose De Grasse Joyful

Bloom, $336


BEAUTY

18 fragrances

that smell like

summer

BE TRANSPORTED TO PARADISE WITH UPLIFTING NOTES OF

TROPICAL FRUITS, ZINGY CITRUS AND SALTY OCEAN SPRAY.

Paco Rabanne FAME Eau De Parfum 80ml,

$215. Capturing a Parisian breeze in the

summertime, FAME has top notes of mango and

bergamot, heart notes of jasmine and incense,

and base notes of sandalwood and vanilla. This

is a truly irresistible scent radiating joy!

Viktor&Rolf Good Fortune 50ml, $176

This floral perfume for women awakens with

a bright and aromatic note, magnified by

luxurious jasmine at its center and infused with

creamy and captivating bourbon vanilla at its

base, ethically sourced in Madagascar.

Trudon Médie 100ml, $299. This is a symphony

of citrus, with amber and leather lingering on the

surface. Vibrant and full of sun-warmed citrus fruits,

Médie encapsulates the heart of grapefruit and

mandarin combined with freshly cut Jasmine stems,

aromatic woods and the warmth of incense.


1. L’Occitane Cherry Blossom Eau de

Toilette 75ml, $89. This floral fruity fragrance

will transport you to the cherry tree-dotted

hillsides of southern France with its delicate

and fresh scent.

W

BEAUTY

2. Claus Porto No.5 Agua Porto 125ml, $219.

Century-old stone, wild flora and the

ever-present scent of the sea form a

sensuous background for this his and hers

spicy-green fragrance.

3. Santa Maria Novella Melograno EDC

100ml, $198. A bouquet of sweet floral oriental

notes, combining the tart pomegranate with

a powdery floral undertone. This is a classic

fragrance for both day and night.

4. Sisley Paris Eau Tropicale 100ml $210.

The sultry perfumed atmosphere after a

tropical rain shower was the inspiration for this

enchanting scent. This is a fresh, floral and

sunny fragrance with top notes of bergamot

and citrus, middle notes of purple ginger

and osmanthus, and base notes of patchouli,

vetiver, vanilla and musk.

5. Creed Aventus For Her 75ml, $469. This

fruity fresh fragrance is confidence and power

in a bottle. Top Notes: Egyptian Green Apple,

Pink Berries, Indonesian Patchouli, Italian

Bergamot. Middle Notes: Bulgarian and

Turkish Roses, Indian Sandalwood, Styrax,

Musk Base Notes: Sweet Peach, Cassis, Lilac,

Amber, Ylang Ylang.

6. Oribe Valley of Flowers Eau de Parfum

75ml, $185 from Rogue Beauty. Wander

into a vibrant field in full bloom. Fresh

notes of Bulgarian rose, jasmine petals and

peony blossoms soften into a long-lasting

trail of warm amber, textured woods and

creamy musk.

7. Juliette Has A Gun Magnolia Bliss, $209.

The new fragrance by Juliette Has a Gun,

this is a floral and fruity fragrance inspired

by the flower power spirit of the 70s. It mixes

notes of Bergamot, Magnolia Essence and

Mirabelle Plum.

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1. Palm Beach Collection Sea Salt

Fragrance Diffuser, $44.95. This is an uplifting

interpretation of the pecan breeze flowing

through your home. It’s crisp yet warm, sweet

yet earthy.

2. Asriq ‘Bondi’ Luxe Fragranced Body Oil,

$139.95. A blend of salty sea and succulent

summer blooms, this sweet aroma will

transport you to the sandy shores of Bondi

Beach. Infused with aquatic and citrus

notes and floral lily, rose and frangipani,

this rich body oil will leave your skin hydrated

and glowing.

3. Lush Sun 50ml, $35. Add a ray of sunshine

to every day with Lush’s citrus gourmand

fragrance for women and men. It delivers a

fruity and fragrant dose of Brazilian orange

oil and golden mimosa with the warmth of

sandalwood.

4. Obvious Une Figue 100ml, $199. Inspired

by the Corsican fig tree, this fragrance opens

with a radiant summer chord of Mexican

Yellow Mandarin, Italian Bergamot, French

Rosemary and Eucalyptus. Heart notes are fig

and immortelle surrounded by maritime notes,

with a base of Virginian Cedar, Amyris and

Tahitian Vetiver.

5. This Is Incense Gentle Habits Bondi Beach

Incense, $39. This luxury incense stick is

inspired by the salty coastline of Bondi. It has

top notes of grapefruit, middle notes of sweet

cardamom and is grounded with cedarwood.

6. Vanessa Megan Wild Wøud Perfume,

$89.95. This aromatic fragrance is blended

from 100% natural and wild grown flowers,

trees, fruits, spices and resins. With top notes

of bergamot and holy basil, middle notes of

elemi, cardamom and black pepper, and base

notes of cedarwood, oak moss, dark patchouli,

oud and vetiver, this sensual and calming

fragrance will transport you to the forest floor.

7. The Better Brand Ocean Wild Eau De

Fraiche Mist, $66. The Better Brand is bringing

back the body mist! Layer or wear alone for

a delicious scent that smells like the beach.

Fragrance notes include coconut water,

saffron, ginger, sea salt and driftwood.


BRAND SPOTLIGHT:

BEAUTY

A MPLIFIED

B EAUTY

AS ONE OF ONLY EIGHT

INDIGENOUS-OWNED

BEAUTY BRANDS

IN AUSTRALIA,

SHAHNA SMITH

IS DEDICATED TO

CHAMPIONING EQUALITY

WITHIN THE BEAUTY

INDUSTRY.

Shahna Smith was only 16 when she

decided to register her business

name and drop out of school to

pursue a career in makeup and beauty.

Amplified Beauty was named by her

mother, who passed away shortly after,

and since the loss Shahna has strived to

see her brand become a national (and

soon to be global) success.

The Adelaide-based entrepreneur

officially launched the brand six months

ago, alongside her first collection of

luxurious, liquid-to-matte lipsticks which

are kiss-proof, waterproof, Australianmade

and cruelty free.

Fiercely focused, Shahna created

Amplified Beauty with meaning and

purpose and she is dedicated to

championing diversity, inclusivity and

empowerment to young women all

over the world. Her passion for social

change shines through in her products

and marketing, as well as her choice

to support national charity, Youth Off

The Streets.

We chat with Shahna to learn how her

business got amped.

WHAT ARE YOU MOST

PASSIONATE ABOUT IN THE

BEAUTY INDUSTRY?

Identifying and filling gaps in the beauty

industry. Still to this day, and from our

largest brands, diversity and inclusivity

is hit and miss. I endeavour to shift this

by using models of all skin tones and

genders. I want to use our platform to

help make a difference.

WHAT WAS YOUR GREATEST

INFLUENCE BUILDING

A BRAND IN SUCH A

COMPETITIVE INDUSTRY?

I lost my Mum at 16. She had named

Amplified Beauty Australia prior to

passing. I registered the business name

and have worked hard from that day

onwards to make it happen.

This actually took leaving school,

working four jobs in my home town of

Broken Hill, relocating to Melbourne

and studying for my diploma in

makeup. I ate two-minute noodles most

days to pay for it but I was lucky enough

to score a job at Sephora shortly after

graduating. During my time there, my

experience, confidence and knowledge

broadly expanded and I decided to

move to South Australia to begin my

next chapter of building a business as

an MUA.


BEAUTY

Unfortunately, I experienced a

relationship breakdown and ended up

couch surfing. At the same time, I was

making phone calls to begin bringing

my business plan to life for Amplified

Beauty. Three years later, I received

investment from Indigenous Business

Australia to begin the preparation for

my launch.

As a makeup artist myself, I

understood it was a very competitive

industry and that I would need to stand

out. I did this by creating an experience

for our consumers that goes beyond

our product – meeting with mechanical

engineers to create magical floating

displays where our products levitate in

store, offering high tech virtual try-on

and a unique packaged product to

attract attention. I was also heavily

involved in our formulation process to

fill a gap in the industry.

IF YOU COULD

RECOMMEND ONE OF

YOUR PRODUCTS TO

BEAUTY LOVERS, WHAT

WOULD IT BE?

The Tracey. This product was named

after my late Mum and we provide 10%

of all sales to Youth Off The Streets

charity. I like to think consumers are

“purchasing with a purpose” when

buying The Tracey.

WHAT MAKES YOUR LIP

PRODUCTS SO VERSATILE?

I created a very thin formula that’s a

little different to most mattes so that it

can have a diverse use.

Our products are almost a watery

texture so that they can also be used

as liquid eyeshadows, colour correctors

and blush.

They have a form of vitamin E infused

into the formulation so that the matte

isn’t overpowering or drying on the lips.

Also, uur lip applicators are precisely

made ultra-thin so that you can use it to

line your lips prior to application.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE

NUDE LIP COMBO FROM

AMPLIFIED BEAUTY?

My favourite nude lip combo is Spanx

and Skinny Dip. Spanx is our numberone

best seller. You can use Spanx as

the lipliner, to shade the corners, and

Skinny Dip in the centre. This makes

your lips look fuller as it gives the effect

of “contouring” the lips.

WHERE TO

GET IT

Shop the lipstick range and keep

up to date with Amplified Beauty at

www.amplifiedbeauty.com.au.

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

IS A CORE GOAL FOR YOUR

BUSINESS. WHAT CHANGES

ARE YOU SEEING IN THE

INDUSTRY?

I truly believe if you are not genuine and

do this for the wrong reason it shows

and easily burns because these days

social media and consumers expect so

much transparency.

We have championed diversity and

inclusivity from the start. It began

with not allowing heavy editing of our

campaign photos to show realistic

beauty standards. Recently we launched

#WokeWednesday where we will use

our platform to shed light on issues only

women have around the world. Our first

post was in support of those that suffer

from endometriosis. Our objective is

to have women who feel that they don’t

have a voice to approach us, to be

their voice using this platform. This can

become controversial but it’s a risk we

as a company are willing to take to help

other women.

I often visit local schools in SA and

provide empowerment speeches to

young females to share my story and

encourage them to take a leap with

their dreams. CBM


FEATURE

&

T weaked

errific

LOOKING FOR A LITTLE

R ‘N’ R FOR YOUR FACE?

SOMETIMES SMALL

‘TWEAKMENTS’ ARE ALL

YOU NEED TO FRESHEN

YOUR COMPLEXION

AND AMP UP YOUR

tCONFIDENCE.


Anti-wrinkle inkle

FEATURE

injectionsns

QUICK FACTS

• Smooths away crow’s feet, forehead lines

and the ‘11’s’ between the eyes

• Brow lift effect

• Jawline slimming

WHAT IS IT?

Known under the brand names Botox, Dysport

and Xeomin in Australia, botulinum toxin is

single-handedly the most popular aesthetic

treatment. Botulinum toxin works by blocking

nerve stimulation to wrinkle-causing muscles,

which prevents the muscle from contracting

and smooths away wrinkles and fine lines.

WHAT DOES IT TREAT?

As a muscle relaxant, it is used to treat crow’s

feet around the eyes, the frown lines between

the eyebrows (glabellar lines) and the worry

lines across the forehead. It can also be used

to produce the effect of a brow lift by relaxing

the muscles that drag down the brow and even

in the masseter muscle to create a slimmerlooking

jawline.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

A few tiny injections are administered into

the lower layer of skin and the results kick in

around Day 4 or 5, reaching their full result

around 2 weeks and lasting on average for

about 4 months.

The procedure usually takes around 10

minutes and is generally well tolerated in terms

of discomfort – so much so that numbing

cream isn’t required.

Fillers

QUICK FACTS

• Used to add volume to cheeks,

midface, temple hollows and lips

• Fills in static lines, wrinkles,

depressions and scars

WHAT ARE THEY?

Fillers are used to add volume and

structure, fill deep folds, and smooth

fine lines and wrinkles. They vary in

longevity, composition and viscosity

but all are gel-like in consistency and

use a substance called hyaluronic

acid, which is found naturally in the

body and can absorb up to 1,000

times its own weight in water.

WHAT DO THEY

TREAT?

There are different grades of

fillers designed for use in different

parts of the face and for different

purposes – from creating fuller lips,

revolumising sagging areas of the

face, and filling in marionette lines,

nasolabial folds and temples.

Fillers can be injected superficially

to add volume to lips, fill in fine

lines, reduce under-eye circles and

hollows, or more deeply to ‘sculpt’

the face and add more contour,

projection, symmetry and definition

to areas such as the cheeks, chin,

jawline and even the nose.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

The areas to be filled are numbed

with a topical anesthetic, which means

you should only feel slight discomfort

during a filler procedure.

The type of filler (composition and

viscosity), where it’s used and the

depth of injection all influence the

final result, and how long they last.

Superficial ‘soft’ injections for lips, for

example, may last up to 6 months,

while firmer filler designed for

building and contouring and injected

deep on the bone can last 12-18

months. Depending on how many

areas, this type of procedure will take

anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour.


Microneedling

FEATURE

QUICK FACTS

• Used for overall skin rejuvenation

• Effective for acne scarring and

other scarring

• Reduces look of pore size and

improves skin texture

WHAT IS IT?

Skin needling, or microneedling,

creates tiny punctures in the skin,

resulting in a controlled injury to the

skin which stimulates the skin’s natural

growth of healthy new skin. The

epidermis is left primarily intact so the

healing period is quick – which makes

it an effective laser or chemical peel

alternative for many.

Skin needling can be performed

alone, usually with a roller embedded

with medical-grade sterile microneedles.

For more dramatic lifting and

toning results, radiofrequency (RF)

micro needling devices combine the

collagen-boosting, skin resurfacing

effect of skin needling with the skintightening

technology of RF energy.

WHAT DOES IT TREAT?

Microneedling can improve the

appearance of wrinkles, scars, stretch

marks, skin texture and premature

ageing. By stimulating the production

of collagen and elastin, skin becomes

more even-toned and plump with a

youthful-looking glow.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

Microneedling generally causes

some discomfort, particularly when

performed with radiofrequency, but

does not necessarily hurt. A numbing

cream is applied before the procedure

to minimise this.

After treatment, skin is red and

swollen for around one to two days,

with a light graze-like scabbing effect

forming over the treated area on day

two of recovery. Most people are able

to return to work and normal activities

within a day or so of treatment.

Multiple treatments are usually

necessary to achieve significant

improvement in the appearance and

depth of lines and scars. Treatment

effects are cumulative and can be

seen six to eight weeks after the initial

treatment with long-lasting results.

Skin

tightening

QUICK FACTS

• Non-surgical facelift effect

• Tightens and tones lax skin

WHAT IS IT?

Energy-based treatments for facial lifting

and skin tightening are increasingly popular.

These devices commonly use a form of

energy (heat) such as radiofrequency or

ultrasound waves – to target deeper levels of

the dermis to promote the production of new

collagen formation and remodelling.

WHAT DOES IT TREAT?

The procedure improves skin texture and

reduces sagging skin, as well as improving

drooping eyes, jaw line and neck, and

softening wrinkles around the mouth, eyes

and forehead.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

Non-surgical skin tightening treatments heat

the skin’s deep dermis and subdermal layers

without damaging the outer layers of the skin.

These types of procedures are associated

with some discomfort. Many people report

feeling warm pulses under the skin, but this

does vary between patients and the type of

device used. Your practitioner will give you a

better handle of what to expect and will make

sure you’re comfortable during treatment.

There may be some swelling and redness

that gradually subside over the next few

days but in general most patients experience

little or no downtime. Results are usually

gradual, as the new collagen forms over the

next couple of months, and are typically long

lasting – up to two years.


FEATURE

Laser skin

resurfacing

QUICK FACTS

• Used for overall skin rejuvenation

• Great for sun damage, scarring, lines

and wrinkles, anti-ageing, pigmentation

WHAT IS IT?

Laser is an acronym for Light Amplification

for the Stimulated Emission of Radiation

and is used in the beauty and aesthetics

industry for an array of treatments,

ranging from the correction of skin

irregularities, pigmentation and wrinkles

to hair reduction.

Laser therapies work by targeting tissue.

The target tissue for pigmentation is

melanin, for spider veins it is blood and

for wrinkles it is water. Each of these target

tissues absorb a different wavelength of

light, meaning a different laser is needed

for each specific problem.

The advent of fractionated laser – where

microscopic columns of skin are treated

while surrounding skin is left intact – made

it possible to achieve results comparable

to traditional CO 2

laser resurfacing (which

can take years off your appearance) with

fewer side effects and significantly less

downtime. These lasers work by creating

microscopic thermal injuries that trigger

collagen production, stimulating cell

renewal and plumping out the tissues.

While not a laser, Intense Pulsed Light

(IPL) is another popular light-based

therapy for skin rejuvenation. It penetrates

deeper into the skin than a non-ablative

laser and does not injure the surface,

so there is usually no downtime. It can

improve skin texture and colour as well

as reduce pore size. IPL can effectively

treat some types of hyperpigmentation,

including age spots and freckles.

WHAT DOES IT TREAT?

Specific to skin, the benefits of laser

treatment include improving evenness

of skin tone and texture, reducing pore

size and the appearance of lines and

wrinkles, pigmentation, rosacea and

scarring, and helping to reverse the effects

of sun damage.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

Fractionated laser resurfacing is typically

well tolerated. Numbing cream is

applied to help minimise any stinging

or burning sensation.

A milder treatment may take several

sessions, while one procedure is

usually sufficient for a more aggressive

treatment. You should expect some

redness, swelling and stinging like a bad

sunburn, depending on the type of laser

used (ablative vs non-ablative) and the

depth of treatment. This should continue

to dissipate over the hours and days

following the procedure. You may also see

some of the treated skin begin to slough

during the healing process, revealing the

new skin underneath.

Recovery time is generally between one

and four days, but it shouldn’t prevent you

from doing normal daily activities.

You should be able to see improvement

in the texture and tone of your skin within

the first week, but it will take around 3

months for the final results to be apparent

as new collagen and elastin is formed.

HydraFacial

QUICK FACTS

• Gentle, quick skin rejuvenation

• Instant results

WHAT IS IT?

Creating a brand-new category in skin

health and beauty, HydraFacial is an

in-clinic treatment that uses a unique

delivery system to cleanse, extract and

hydrate – all in in one quick, easy and

pleasant treatment.

It uses patented hydradermabrasion

technology to deeply cleanse and

gently exfoliate the skin, advanced

vortex extraction technology to remove

debris from pores and deliver intense

moisturisation, alongside an infusion of

hyaluronic acid, antioxidants and vitamins

that work to restore, plump and hydrate

the complexion.

WHAT DOES IT TREAT?

Suitable for all skin types, HydraFacial

improves the appearance of fine lines,

wrinkles, congested and enlarged

pores, oily or acne prone skin,

hyperpigmentation and brown spots.

Each treatment creates an instant ‘wow

factor’ in terms of brighter, smoother and

more radiant skin.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

Expect an instantly gratifying glow in

just three steps and 30 minutes, with no

discomfort and no downtime. CBM


FEATURE

How

ALCOHOL

AFFECTS

your

SKIN SKIN

A NIGHT ON THE SAUCE

CAN LEAVE YOU WITH MORE

THAN JUST A HANGOVER.

WORDS BY JANE STABLER.

M

ost

of us enjoy a drink, whether it’s

celebrating with friends or unwinding

after a long day at work. For many, a

bottle of bubbly or a few drinks with friends is as

much about symbolism and the ritual as it is about

enjoying a tipple, which is why giving up the booze

can be a challenge – even for those of us with

impressive willpower. But as much as we may like a

wine or two (or three...) on a Friday night, there are

significant beauty reasons to lay off the booze on a

more regular basis.

So what is alcohol actually doing to your skin?

The bad news is, it’s doing a lot of bad things. From

permanent redness to premature wrinkles, the

sobering fact is that alcohol and your skin are not

friends, and they never will be.


FEATURE

DEHYDRATION

The more you drink, the less

hydrated you are – and that goes for

your skin, too. As a diuretic, alcohol

forces water out of your body. That

makes your skin look less plump and

fresh the ‘morning after’ and, over

time, it means wrinkles.

Overdoing it on the booze also

makes it more difficult for your body

to rehydrate afterwards, and you

may experience dry skin the day

after a big night. Immediately, the

lack of water in your skin makes the

lines you already have more visible,

and eventually your skin won’t

bounce back to its pre-drinking

firmness the way it used to.

PUFFINESS & REDNESS

On the flip side, too much alcohol

can make your face puffy – usually

after a night of sugary drinks. This

is due to the inflammatory effect

that alcohol (and sugar) has on our

bodies. When we drink, it causes

our insides to become inflamed and

this presents in your skin as redness,

breakouts and puffiness.

The histamine released by alcohol

also dilates the blood’s capillaries,

and the result of that is redness

of the skin. While you may not

be concerned at the time, if you

consistently get flushed from drinking

– and that’s sustained over time –

the redness can become prominent

and permanent.

COLLAGEN LOSS &

BREAKOUTS

There are two things no person

wants to hear, but drinking can cause

both. Alcohol depletes vitamin A,

which is crucial in the formation of

new cells and collagen, which means

too much alcohol can speed up the

ageing process. Collagen loss is

accelerated, making your skin look

more weathered.

To add insult to injury, a night on

the sauce can also create or worsen

breakouts. Again, sugar is partially

the culprit here. Alcoholic drinks are

often high in sugar, and cocktails and

wine are among the worst. If you’re

over-indulging too often, this sugar

spike will show up as a breakout.

Finally, and we know this isn’t about

your face, but the average wine

drinker adds an extra 2,000 calories

to their overall intake every month,

which over an annual basis is the

equivalent of eating 221 doughnuts!


The main culprits

So which drinks are your skin’s worst enemy? We’re not suggesting that we all have to

become teetotallers if we want good skin. We’re firm believers in having a good time

and many of us can enjoy a drink without going overboard. But if you are worried about

the effect alcohol is having on your skin, these are the top three drinks to avoid:

FEATURE

THE MOJITO

Sadly, the combination of

sugar and alcohol found in

most mojitos means they’re

particularly bad for drinkers

concerned about wrinkles.

The disruptive duo leads to:

systemic inflammation, which

can lead to premature ageing;

and also creates a spike in

insulin levels, which can create

that ‘morning after’ acne.

RED WINE

Red wine is one of the worst

drinks for your skin and

your face. Alcohol generally

promotes the opening of blood

vessels in the skin, which leads

to increased redness – and

red wine is one of the worst

offenders because it’s also a

histamine, which further adds to

redness and flushing. If you’re

prone to redness in your skin

or you suffer from rosacea, red

wine may quickly become your

worst enemy.

THE MARGARITA

It’s not just the combination

of sugar and alcohol that

you need to worry about;

the elements that make a

margarita so delicious are

also what make it so bad

for your skin. Sugar plus

salt plus booze means you

get all the negatives of the

aforementioned drinks, plus

a puffy face.

How to take care

of your skin and still

have a good time

The good news? Your skin has the

ability to regenerate itself and

your body has an amazing rate of

rehydration. But that regeneration

depends on how much damage has

been done. If you’ve been drinking

for 15 years and decide to stop, it

will definitely help your body going

forwards, but your skin is not going

to regenerate back to that of a nondrinker

15 years younger. The truth

is that once you destroy collagen,

it’s difficult to get back, but there are

ways to minimise the damage.

KNOW YOUR LIMITS

How your body handles and

processes alcohol changes as you

age. An alcoholic drink leaves your

body in about three hours when

you’re 20; but by the time you hit 40

it takes 33 hours – which explains

why your recovery time is so much

longer and your hangovers seem to

get worse as you age! So basically

if you’re drinking in your 40s and

you’re worried about your skin, you

should probably be waiting a day in

between drinks – or keep it to once

or twice a week.

STAY HYDRATED

We all know this one – alternate

between water and alcohol if you’re

going to drink. Alcohol is a toxin

with little nutrient value and can

contribute to poorer liver function,

reduced immunity, hormone

disruption, cell damage and insulin

issues – all impacting on the quality,

appearance and rate of ageing of

your skin.

Alcohol is also a diuretic, so you

can lose plenty of skin cell-loving

water from the body quite rapidly,

leaving your skin dehydrated and

dull. Drinking plenty of water while

you drink – and of course every

day – is a good way to maintain

some of the hydration that alcohol

is depleting.

CHOOSE LOW-

OR NO- ALCOHOL

OPTIONS

As society becomes increasingly

health conscious, the options for

those who want to minimise their

alcohol intake are increasing. And

the good news is you can still

actually have a wine without having

a drink. Clever winemakers are

creating alcohol-free versions of

your favourite wines, many of which

have far fewer calories than standard

wine. So instead of bemoaning

never drinking again to save your

skin, you can continue to drink wine

and keep your collagen! CBM


BEAUTY

SUMMER

MAKEUP

TIPS

THE MAKEUP REFRESHER TO

LOOK GREAT ALL SUMMER LONG.

WORDS BY RICKY ALLEN.

This is our first full summer out

and about since the pandemic.

Many of us, myself included,

have almost forgotten how to create

a summer makeup look – we spent so

much time in masks so we didn’t bother!

I spoke with Gemma Rogers,

Estee Lauder National Education

Manager, for summer makeup tips to

help get us back on track.

WILL WE BE SEEING

MADE-UP GLAM OR

NATURAL, ALL-OVER GLOW

THIS SUMMER?

Makeup this summer will look clean,

natural and glowing to match the more

relaxed vibe of an Australian summer.

It’s low effort but high impact – think

smudgy eyeliner, flushed cheeks and

high shine lips. A lot of the sheer,

natural textures are easy to apply with

your fingers.

SHOULD WE BE FOCUSING

ON OUR LIPS MORE?

Lips are having a moment after being

hidden behind masks for so long. A

perfect summer shade is Estee Lauder

Pure Color Revitalizing Crystal Balm in

Sun Crystal. This has a 3 in one role:

lipstick, lip balm and blush.

SPEAKING OF, IS BLUSH A

THING THIS SUMMER?

Cheeks will be beautifully flushed and

bronzer will soften the face and give that

straight-from-the-beach vibe. And don’t

forget a gorgeous highlighter! Estee

Lauder Bronze Goddess Highlighting

Powder Gelee in Solar Crush is perfect

applied on the high points of the face

for extra glow.

CAN YOU GIVE A

COUPLE OF LIP AND EYE

MAKEUP TIPS?

For lips and eyes, a more lived-in

look is trending. There is no need

for a steady eyeliner hand, simply

draw a messy line and smudge up

and down. Estee Lauder Double

Wear 24H Waterproof Gel Eye Pencil

has a smudge tip at one end, which

makes it super easy to apply. Use this

to tightline the top eyelid to give

natural definition. Finish with mascara.

For the lips, use the fingers to pat

on as a stain. Concentrate the colour

in the centre of the lips and don’t

worry about lining the lips too

perfectly. CBM

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SOME OF THE MAKEUP WE’RE

LOVING FOR SUMMER

1. Estee Lauder Double Wear 24H Waterproof Gel Eye

Pencil, $51, 2. Lancome Paris Le 8 Hypnose Serum Infused

Volumizing Mascara, $63, 3. Inika Organic lipstick in Nude

Pink, $42, 4. Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Highlighting

Powder Gelee in Solar Crush, $69, 5. Estee Lauder Pure Color

Revitalizing Crystal Balm in Sun Crystal, $53, 6. Estee Lauder

Double Wear Sheer Long Wear Makeup SPF 20, $63, 7. L’Oreal

Paris Life’s A Peach Skin Awakening Blush $29.95


SKIN

COOL

summer

LOOKS

for a

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h i

SUMMER

WHETHER YOU’RE FEELING FLIRTY AND FESTIVE OR WANT

TO CELEBRATE THE SKIN YOU’RE IN, THIS SEASON’S

MAKEUP LOOKS ARE DEFINITELY NOT ONE SIZE FITS ALL.


BEAUTY

Glowy

&

natural

Dewy, luminous skin is on many a

Santa list this year. Looking natural

is key to creating a luminous glow,

but this can be harder to master

than it sounds! Creating dewy

skin is often best achieved with a

combination of products, such as

a serum or liquid illuminator mixed

into foundation.

Softly coloured cheeks are

fundamental to this flushed and

healthy look. The experts at

Ciate recommend the “alphabet

approach” to blush application:

a W shape across your nose to

give you a sun-kissed glow; an

O shape directly on the apples of

your cheeks to give an effortless

blush; and a C shape starting at

your brow and curving around your

eye to give you a natural flush of

colour that enhances the natural,

no-makeup look.

Opt for a nude lipstick with a

slight shine or a lip stain or gloss

with a hint of pink, peach or berry.

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1. Youngblood Weekender Palette, $115, 2. Lük Beautifood Luminizing Face & Body Drops, $45, 3. Rare

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Your Skin But Better Foundation, $65, 6. Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wands, $60, 7. Sisley Instant Eclat

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Colour of Dreams, $60, 10. Monat Hydrate & Refresh Face Mist, $65, 11. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Weightless

Foundation, $49, 12. Aesthetics Rx Tinted Water-Resistant Sunscreen with Zinc SPF50+, $65 , 13. Aspect Sun

CC Cream 75ml, $59, 14. Trinny London Lip2Cheek in Milly, $45, 15. Sisley Nutritive Lip Balm, $100


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1. Ciaté Dewy Skin Glass Glow Skin Tint, $52, 2. Ciate Dewy Stix Highlighter, $38, 3. WiQo ICP Cream 10.5ml, $99,

4. Fenty Beauty Limited Edition Toasted Swirl Bronze Shimmer Powder, $65, 5. Ciate Dewy Bronze Stix, $43, 6. IT

Cosmetics Superhero Elastic Stretch Volumizing and Lengthening Mascara, $42, 7. Mavala Sorbet & Shine Lipgloss

in Mirabelle, $20.95, 8. Rare Beauty Stay Vulnerable Glossy Lip Balm in Apricot, $30, 9. jane iredale Beyond Matte

Lip Stain, $66, 10. Ciate Dewy Blush, $36, 11. Fenty Beauty Match Stix Shimmer Skinsticks in Champagne Heist, $42,

12. Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Lip Bath In Refresh Rose, $48, 13. Benefit Cosmetics Flora Tint, $33


BEAUTY

Festive

&

FUN

‘Tis the season to be merry and

bright, so why not extend the

sentiment to your makeup?

Perfectly chiselled features,

flawless skin and beyond-bold eyes

are the name of this game. From

intense and experimental makeup

colours and textures, to dramatically

long lashes and bright lips, a little

drama never hurt anyone!

Make your eyes pop with matte

or shimmer shadows, depending on

your mood and the occasion, adding

a bold flick of eyeliner along the

upper lash and a pair of false lashes.

Ardell has relaunched the Magnetic

Megahold false lash range – with an

undetectable magnetic lash band

that can be used with the brand’s

magnetic eyeliner. Genius!

Another way to rock the party look

is to add a punch of colour. Instead

of heavy eyeshadows, try adding a

vibrant lip shade – gloss or matte –

for an injection of pop. Pump your

cheek colour up using a brighter

shade and you’re good to go!

Complete your party-ready look

with a slick of colour on your nails.

From classic red to festive glittery

glosses, it’s an easy way to jazz up

any outfit or look.

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Duo, $29.99, 5. Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Universal Volumizing Mascara, $34, 6. KVD Everlasting Lipstick,

$29, 7. Advanced Mineral Make Up So Beautiful Pink Cream Luminizer 4.5g, $54, 8. La Perla Matte Silk

Lipstick In Poppyred, $79, 9. Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Eye Filter in Diva Lights, $80, 10. Fedua

Gel Effect Polish in Body and Red Passion, $43, 11. La Perla Volumizing Mascara in Black, $71


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Phyto-Blush Twist in Fushia, $85 4. MODELROCK Line-Lash-Go in Black, $20 5. Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Eyeliner,

$33 6. Youngblood Sunshine Mineral Radiance, $79.95 7. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Setting Spray, $49 8. Charlotte

Tilbury Beautiful Skin Concealer, $49 9. #Getsnatched Modelrock x Krystal K Lashes in Snatched 1.0, $15

10. Mavala Mini Colours Delight Collection, $8.95 each


FEATURE

Australia’s

COSMETIC

SURGERY

CRACKDOWN

PATIENT TESTIMONIALS,

MINIMUM HYGIENE

STANDARDS AND THE

USE OF THE TERM

“COSMETIC SURGEON”

ARE ALL ON THE

TABLE IN WHAT LOOKS

SET TO BECOME A

SWEEPING OVERHAUL OF

AUSTRALIA’S COSMETIC

SURGERY INDUSTRY.

The cosmetic surgery industry

is set to undergo significant

reform after a new report by the

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation

Agency (AHPRA) (the medical regulator)

and the Medical Board of Australia.

The independent review, released on 1

September 2022, was promptly initiated

after a joint investigation by Four Corners,

The Age and Sydney Morning Herald

into controversial cosmetic surgeons

uncovered serious hygiene and safety

breaches across various clinics.

The review found unsafe practices,

misleading advertising and a need for

minimum standards on qualifications.

Under proposed reforms cosmetic

practitioners could be banned from

using patient testimonials, face minimum

hygiene standards and be barred from

calling themselves surgeons if they are

not qualified.

HOW IS

cosmetic surgery

in Australia

currently

governed?

Current regulation of cosmetic surgery

is multifaceted, involving multiple state,

territory and national regulators. As

cosmetic surgery is not recognised as

a speciality in Australia, any medical

practitioner, whether or not trained

and competent in cosmetic surgery,

may legally call themselves a

‘cosmetic surgeon’.

The report notes that universal

minimum standards for education,

training and qualifications in cosmetic

surgery have been nonexistent in

Australia. Consequently, cosmetic

surgery is undertaken by doctors from

various backgrounds with varying levels

of training and competence, with a

spectrum of outcomes for patients.

‘In this environment, consumers are

largely left on their own when it comes

to selecting a practitioner to perform

cosmetic surgery, having to sift through

a plethora of advertising and marketing

material and try to make sense of

numerous qualifications, in an attempt

to identify a qualified and competent

practitioner,’ said former Queensland

health ombudsman Andrew Brown, who

led the inquiry.


FEATURE

While the problem is easy to

identify and define, the solutions

are much more complex and

controversial. They are complex

because the Health Practitioner

Regulation National Law (the

National Law), governing AHPRA

and the Medical Board’s powers and

responsibilities, is based largely on

a title protection model (that is, it

seeks to regulate what practitioners

are allowed to call themselves)

and less on a model that directly

regulates scope of practice (that

is, what practitioners are allowed

to do).

The solutions are controversial

because they require navigating

some disputed territory that is at

the core of a very public battle

between groups representing

specialist surgeons (and in particular

those that have a plastic surgery

subspecialty) and those who are not

specialist surgeons.

Medical practitioners who do not

hold specialist registration, must not

‘hold themselves out’ as a registered

specialist or claim to be qualified to

practise in a recognised specialty.

Cosmetic surgery is not, however,

recognised as a medical specialty.

While the title ‘surgeon’ is part of

a number of protected specialist

titles (for example, ‘specialist

plastic surgeon’ and ‘specialist

orthopaedic surgeon’), there is no

standalone title ‘surgeon’ that is

protected by the National Law. As

a result, the title ‘cosmetic surgeon’

(which is a commonly used term

in the cosmetic surgery sector,

irrespective of the level of training

and qualifications of the practitioner)

is not a protected title.

KEY FINDINGS

from the review

In its Key Findings, the independent review declared bluntly that

it has ‘highlighted unsafe practice, misleading advertising and

substandard marketing across the cosmetic industry’.

AHPRA chief executive Martin Fletcher pledged to act

immediately, in partnership with the Medical Board of Australia.

‘I am appalled by the tragic stories of patients who were harmed

by doctors taking advantage of them – the situation is totally

unacceptable and must change,’ he said.

‘We want everyone who chooses to have cosmetic surgery

to be better informed and protected. We want doctors who

undertake cosmetic surgery to be trained to a safe standard.

We want the public to feel confident they are going to be well

looked after and, if things go wrong, that they will be supported

and that their concerns will be acted on.

‘We will use our legal powers in full to better protect

consumers who choose cosmetic surgery. Registered

practitioners in the industry can expect a relentless focus.’

PROPOSED NEW

CHANGES

to the industry

The review, which follows a six-month examination of the

regulation of the sector including through a public consultation,

makes 16 recommendations to improve patient safety in the

sector. AHRPRA and the Medical Board have accepted all

16 recommendations.

In a bid to improve patient safety, and address reports of

unhygienic surgical practises, the use of social media testimonials

and misleading before and after photos and unsafe surgical

procedures, the recommendations include:

• establishing an ‘endorsement’ model for cosmetic surgeons to

establish expectations about minimum qualifications

• a public education campaign to assist consumers to

understand an endorsement

• a confidential cosmetic surgery hotline

• a complaints committee

• revising Advertising Guidelines.


FEATURE

As a result, AHPRA has set up

a targeted Cosmetic Surgery

Enforcement Unit to ‘accelerate

action and step-up enforcement’ as

well as a separate Cosmetic Surgery

Oversight Group.

In addition, AHPRA announced it

‘will enforce the ban on testimonials

in cosmetic surgery advertising as

they are likely to mislead, deceive

and trivialise the risks.’

AN ENDORSEMENT

MODEL

One of the most far-reaching

recommendations is the use of

an ‘endorsement’ process. An

endorsement would recognise

that a person has an extended

scope of practice in a particular

area because they have obtained

a specific qualification approved

by the Medical Board. The

training programs leading to

the qualification also must be

accredited by an independent

accreditation authority. Once

established, the report says it ‘will

be easy for consumers to identify

whether a practitioner is qualified

to perform cosmetic surgery’ (as the

endorsement will be listed on the

AHPRA public register).

A public education program

about endorsement will also be

necessary; the report notes this

is a much simpler message to

communicate than the current

‘unacceptable situation’.

The review emphasised that

cosmetic surgery, like any other form

of surgery, is invasive and carries

risks. It should only be performed

by highly trained practitioners. The

standards set for an education and

training program by the Medical

Board, in consultation with the AMC,

will have to be very high.

‘Only rigorous and robust

programs that appropriately train

practitioners in the necessary

aspects of surgery should be

accredited,’ the report said.

SOCIAL MEDIA

TESTIMONIALS &

COSMETIC SURGERY

ADVERTISING

The review was concerned

with tactics employed by some

practitioners, particularly on social

media, including using images of

models who are unlikely to have

had cosmetic surgery, to promote

a particular surgical procedure,

content that actively encourages

people to pursue what is promoted

as a socially accepted or perfect

body type and the use of influencers

to promote procedures.

To safeguard against some of the

concerning impacts of cosmetic

surgery advertising, the review

recommended:

• that stronger enforcement action

be taken about high-risk matters;

• an industry-specific audit be

undertaken to inform future

proactive auditing of such

advertising, including using

technology to assist with this;

• that AHPRA and the Medical

Board revise its Advertising

Guidelines and/or produce

additional material specifically

about cosmetic surgery to clarify

the standards expected of

practitioners.

Aussie docs say

TIME TO ACT IS NOW

Australian doctors have called on health ministers across the

country to quickly detail and act on the proposed changes to the

cosmetic surgery sector.

Health Minister Mark Butler has announced that the law will be

amended to ensure anyone performing a cosmetic procedure is

properly qualified, with the proposed changes focusing on who

can call themselves a surgeon and ensuring procedures are carried

out in safe, hygienic and accredited facilities.

Health Ministers agreed to implement the following reforms:

• Preventing medical practitioners who are not qualified

describing themselves as cosmetic ‘surgeons’

• Ensuring anyone conducting a cosmetic procedure has

appropriate qualifications

• Limiting surgery to properly accredited facilities with minimum

hygiene and safety standards

• Banning doctors using patient testimonials for cosmetic surgery

including on social media

• Better information for patients on the risks and their rights so

they can make an informed decision about any treatment.

The title of ‘cosmetic surgeon’, and who can use it, is still a hotly

contested issue, with differing opinions on what qualifications

guarantee safe care. It is still currently under consideration by the

Ministerial Council and is an issue we’re following closely. CBM


BEAUTY

MALEPOLISH

WHY MEN’S NAIL

POLISH IS TAKING OFF

MAKEUP ARTIST AND

OPI BRAND PARTNER

MIKELE SIMONE TALKS

MANICURES AND THE

POPULAR SHADES WE CAN

EXPECT TO SEE THIS SUMMER.

Gender-fluid fashion is changing the way we

represent ourselves, allowing our authentic

selves to shine, to be bold and beautiful in

all our uniqueness and to smash stereotypes. And

nowhere are we seeing this more than on the digits of

males in 2022. From celebrities including Harry Styles,

Travis Barker and Machine Gun Kelly sporting fresh

manis and coloured nails, there’s no doubt that men’s

nail polish has taken off. And we’re here for it.

‘Men wearing nail polish has been around from

ancient history all the way through to the 80s punk

scene, but the trend has hit mainstream, with big pop

stars and celebrities adorning their nails in shades that

reflect their red carpet outfit or everyday look,’ says

industry expert Mikele Simone. ‘As another form of

self-expression, nail polish on men has become quite

the norm, especially as gender expression and gender

fluidity has become more accepted. So many male

celebrities like Harry Styles and Machine Gun Kelly

have now also launched their own nail shades.’

WAYS TO ROCK THE

MANICURE TREND,

ACCORDING TO MAKEUP

ARTIST AND OPI BRAND

PARTNER

MIKELE

SIMONE

BEST SHADES FOR MEN’S

MANICURES

Depending on how daring one can be, any shade

is the best shade. Men are wearing darker and

more masculine shades like navy, black and

grey to give off a more cool and stylish vibe, but

we’re also seeing men wear brighter shades of

yellow, pink and green, which easily translates

into a more fun and daring approach. Using a

matte top coat can easily make it look more

masculine as it removes that polished feel and

it’s also a different look.

HOW TO ACHIEVE THE PERFECT

NAIL LOOK?

Ensuring your nails are nicely manicured and

cuticles are pushed back is the basic first step

for any perfect nail look. Guys can also have fun

with some show stopping nail art, like simple line

designs or even sporting a nod to your favourite

sports team! I think it’s best to have fun and do

what you want. At the end of the day, it’s fun to

accessorise an outfit with nail polish and you can

change the colour anytime.

WHAT COLOURS WILL BE HOT

THIS SPRING/SUMMER?

I think as everyone is becoming more daring

and excited about self-expression this spring/

summer, we will see males pushing the

boundaries and opting for brighter shades like

baby blue, pink and metallics. CBM

OPI Infinity Shine Nail Polish in To

Infinity and Blue-Yond, Big Apple Red,

Espresso Your Inner Self and Black Onyx

Nail Polish, $23.95 each


BEAUTY

Summer

hair

tips

TERRI ROBERTSON-KIRKWOOD,

HEAD AVEDA STYLIST AND

OWNER OF ROBERTSON-

KIRKWOOD SALONS, SHARES

HER TIPS FOR HEALTHY SUMMER

HAIR. WORDS BY RICKY ALLEN.

Aveda Be Curly Conditioner 200ml $49,

Shampoo 250ml $46, Style Prep 100ml $45,

Curl Enhancer 200ml $48

Christophe Robin

Regenerating Mask, $85

Aveda Botanical Repair

Strengthening Overnight Serum,

$68, and Intensive Strengthening

Mask, $62

1In the summer we punish our hair, exposoing

it to sun, chlorine and salty sea water, all of

which are abrasive on the hair. Protective and

hydrating hair products are essential. As they say,

prevention is better than cure!

2Curly hair is more affected because its

biological makeup starts off less hydrated than

straight hair. Moisture-enhancing products

like Aveda’s Be Curly Curl Enhancer and

Nutriplenish Curl Gelee, as well as masks and daily

protection, are a must for curly hair. And remember,

curly hair needs less shampooing than straight hair.

3Step up your treatment regime, especially if you

colour your hair. Blondes can try Aveda Blonde

Revival. The Aveda Botanical Repair Intensive

Strengthening Mask in light and deep work on

all hair types as well as coloured hair. Using masks

every third wash or so will help prolong visits to the

hairdresser for re-colouring. If you are swimming

regularly or in the sun daily use a mask at least twice

a week. You can even leave it on overnight if your

hair feels particularly dry.

4Always wash hair your after swimming. The

Aveda Sun Care Hair and Body Cleanser is a

great colour-safe formula that gently removes

chlorine, salt and product residue. And be sure

to swap out your regular shampoo for an ultrahydrating

or specialised treatment shampoo every

second shampoo to maintain healthy and hydrated

hair.

5When heat styling your hair, try Aveda Botanical

Repair Strengthening Leave-in Treatment. Not

only will it help prevent breakage and protect

from heat styling but it will also reduce the

frizzies and add extra sheen and lustre. CBM

Ugly Susan

Scream Free Maxi

Detangling Hair

Brush, $39.95

Aveda Nutriplenish

Curl Gelee, $47


REVIEW

5

TOP

HACKS TO

SLOW DOWN

THE AGEING

PROCESS

BOOK EXCERPT FROM

‘TO AGE OR NOT TO AGE:

STRATEGIES AND LIFE

HACKS TO TURN BACK THE

CLOCK’ BY ANTI-AGEING

EXPERT LYNDAL LINKIN.

You no longer have to age the way

your parents or grandparents did.

You can age on your own terms,

starting now. In our crazy, busy world, the

struggle to look after yourself is real, let

alone decipher what you really can do

that will actually make a difference to the

way you age.

As women, the expectations are high

and we are constantly bombarded with

messages that we need to be all things

to all people, including ourselves. We

need to raise children who are healthy,

well educated, kept off computer games

and social media but entertained with

wholesome play. Add to that maintaining

a home, keeping on top of the bills and

activities, and maintaining friendships and

family relationships. Plus, we need to look

great, exercise, sleep well and possibly

even manifest our dreams and create

incredible careers. PHEW, it is a lot!

So how do you become more vibrant

and youthful without adding complicated

routines into your already busy day? It’s

about knowing what simple things you

can do and understanding the importance

of consistency.

Small, seemingly insignificant steps

taken over time can create a radical

difference. You don’t have to be the

smartest, fastest or the strongest – you

have to be the most consistent. Let’s take

a look at 5 anti-ageing hacks:

1. Happiness: Understanding this

emotional state is one of the most

significant measures for longevity and it

is very empowering to know that we can

work on our own happiness.

Happiness has become a scientific field

of research, with evidence indicating that

happy people are healthier, have a better

immune function, better mental health and

have less heart disease. Happier people

can even live up to 10 years longer.

We have a certain baseline of

happiness and we can raise this with

long-term strategies rather than the

instant gratifications we usually look for.

Learning these tools is highly important

when slowing the ageing process.

These include: not comparing ourselves

to others; learning that we can only

be happy in the present; letting go of

resentment; practicing kindness; being

grateful; and avoiding perfectionism.

2. Fasting: Giving your body a rest from

having to process what you are putting

into it can yield extraordinary results.

You can choose to fast for a day, or to

restrict the time that you eat in any one

day. For example, you may choose to

eat only between 11am and 7pm. Going

into a fasting state not only helps you

lose weight but can propel your genes

to function better in repairing the body.

It can even increase levels of Human

Growth Hormone and delay ageing.

Practicing this a couple of times a week

consistently can achieve amazing results

over time.

3. Meditation: Our mind is our most

precious and valuable resource and we

use it to experience every single moment

of our lives. We depend on our mind

to be focused and perform at our best

and meditation is a way to take care of

it. This can be done in a as little as 15

minutes a day. Consistency is key. Over

time, meditation can reduce blood

pressure, stress and anxiety, improve

sleep, boost the immune system

and slow the ageing process. It is an

extremely powerful anti-ageing hack.

4. Strength training: This is the

biggest physical anti-ageing hack

you can make and you don’t have to

spend long, hard hours in the gym – 30

minutes twice a week will do it. Not only

does this help make you look great but

it helps reverse the ageing process at a

cellular level, increasing the production

of collagen and the anti-ageing

hormones oxytocin and progesterone.

5. Sunscreen and the ingredients in

your skincare: There is no question

that maintaining a consistent skincare

routine promotes smooth, radiant skin.

You just need to be aware of the active

ingredients in the products you are

using. The most important are Vitamins

A B and C. Peptides are also important

to support collagen production. And, of

course, prevention using sunscreen on

your face and body daily is a major hack

in the war against ageing.

The majority of the above hacks

don’t require you to find more time

in your day; they are just a change in

how you do things. A mindset change.

If you were to make these five changes

to your life right now, you could be a

different person in 12 months’ time.

Whatever you do, make sure you tell

yourself every day that you matter and

that you are worth it and start with one

simple step. CBM

Lyndal Linkin, author of ‘To Age

or Not to Age: Strategies and

Life Hacks to Turn Back the

Clock’ (Publish Central, $29.95)

is an anti-ageing expert who’s

spent her lifetime learning

about anti-ageing solutions.

A successful entrepreneur,

corporate leader and mother,

she uses her years of research

and personal experience to

explain the most effective

methods so you can look and

feel younger. Find out more

or purchase her book at

www.lyndallinkin.com.au

or follow for more tips on

Instagram @lyndallinkin.


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6. Cult Gaia Hera Mini Shoulder Bag, $765.96, 7. Charlotte Tilbury Hypnotising Pop Shot in Diamond Eyes $51, 8. Benefit

Letters to Lashes holidy pack includes: BADgal BANG!, volumising mascara in intense pitch black, Roller Lash super-curling &

lifting mascara in black, They’re Real! Magnet powerful lifting & lengthening mascara in supercharged black, $69


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$49.95, 7. Pure Fiji Roller Ball in Mango, $24.95

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8. Melrose High Strength Turmeric Superblend 120g, $29.95, 9. Sunescape Dry Tanning Body Oil, $34.95,

10. Bang

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14. White Sands Shine & Condition Leave-In Conditioner 120ml, $34.95, 14. Batiste Dry Shampoo Self Love, $10.50


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1. The Set.Co The 50+ SPF Lotion, $39.95, 2. The Set.Co The Balm $59.95, 3. Skeyndor Power Hyaluronic Intensive Moisturising

Hyaluronic Cream, $98, 4. Antipodes Credo Probiotic Ferment Revitalise Serum, $59, 5. Ella Baché Radiance C Defensive

Antioxidant Mist 100ml, $41, 6. Ella Baché Resurfacing Peel 50ml, $89, 7. Eminence Organic Skin Care Marine Flower Peptide

Concentrate, $149, 8. endota spa organics Intimate Moisturising Gel 50ml, $30, 9. Eminence Organic Skin Care Strawberry

Rhubarb Hyaluronic Body Lotion 147ml, $39, 10. Fusion Meso HA Deep Filler, $105.50, 11. Biologique Recherche Serum Oligo-

Protéines Marines, $160, 12. Aspect Dr Hydra A Plus, $79, 13. The Set.Co Swiss Mist, $69.95, 14. Aspect Retinol LGS +, $79


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