CosBeauty Magazine #96
CosBeauty is the #BeautyAddict's guide to lifestyle, health and beauty. In this issue: - Acne & Pollution; Is there a link? - 99+ Products you need now - Autumn/Winter Makeup Trends - Beginner's Guide to Serums - Everything you need to know about BREAST augmentation
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- Acne & Pollution; Is there a link?
- 99+ Products you need now
- Autumn/Winter Makeup Trends
- Beginner's Guide to Serums
- Everything you need to know about BREAST augmentation
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ISSUE 96 MAY-JULY 2022
Acne &
pollution
IS THERE A LINK?
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AUTUMN/
WINTER
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trends
BEGINNER’S
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80 The secret’s out: How Jennifer
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Jennifer Aniston is teaming up
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84 Flowerbomb Ruby Orchid
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86 Your guide to breast
augmentation
Breast implant surgery is not a
case of one size fits all. We look
at the essential components of
choosing the right breast implant
for you.
REGULARS
10 Editor’s Letter
12 Beauty Insider
104 Ed’s Faves
FEATURES
28 Diversity in the beauty industry:
How is Australia performing?
A new research report
commissioned by Allergan
Aesthetics says Aussies are
giving the local beauty industry
a C+ for diversity. Here’s why.
56 Why Pollution Could Be
Causing Your Acne – And How
to Prevent It
Did you know air pollution
is one of the most common
causes of adult acne? Here’s
how to help protect skin from
pollution damage.
70 The epic evolution of the
eyebrow
Bushy brows are bowing out
while thin brows are making
a comeback. In honour of the
skinny brow revival, we look at
eyebrow trends through the
decades.
BEAUTY
34 Skin concern? There’s a serum
for that!
From skin plumping and
hydration to improving
pigmentation and blemishprone
skin to protecting against
environmental pollutants,
serums have changed the
way we think about and buy
skincare.
96 Autumn/winter makeup trends
High-impact, low-maintenance
looks with a nod to the 90s.
Here’s what to wear on your face
this season.
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From the
EDITOR
The beauty industry is rebounding and in-person events are well and truly
back – we’ve been showered with a slew of new product launches that are
reinventing skincare as we know it. In this issue we look at some of the
freshest new products to grace your bathroom shelves and makeup bags, so
turn to our Beauty Insider on page 12 to get started.
We also do a deep dive into the various serums on the market on page 34. Find out
how they work and which active ingredients are best for pigmentation, acne, dry skin
and ageing skin, plus more!
Looking for a solution to blemish-prone skin? Move over hormones, diet and stress
– it appears air pollution is one of the most common causes of adult acne. Our article
on page 56 shares how to help protect skin from pollution damage and keep blemishes
at bay.
As the weather gets cooler and our winter wardrobes come out of hiding, it’s the
perfect time to experiment with this season’s 90s-throwback makeup trends. From
brick-brown lips to russet eyeshadows, this iconic glam look is actually more wearable
than you might think! Check out our feature on page 96 for some of our favourite
products to achieve the 90s cool.
We also investigate the breast augmentation mammoplasty procedure, also known as
a ‘boob job’. Far from being a one-size-fits-all procedure, there are a myriad of decisions
to make and considerations to be mindful of before you take the plunge. Our guide to
breast augmentation on 86 has you covered. Want even more? Our sister site
www.AestheticAdvisor.com.au has everything you need to learn the ins and outs of all
the most popular cosmetic procedures.
We hope you enjoy reading this issue as much as we’ve enjoyed creating it for you.
Enjoy a beautiful winter!
Issue 96
May – July 2022
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THE WHO’S WHO AND WHAT’S NEW IN BEAUTY.
GET SERIOUS ABOUT YOUR
SKINCARE!
Get to know Naturally Serious
skincare. This is a brand that takes
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TRINNY LONDON EXPANDS
INTO SKINCARE
After four years of incredible growth,
Trinny London is moving to the next
level: skincare.
The skincare line will be released
one category at a time, with the
first being Cleansers. The goal is to
demystify the world of skincare by
dividing it into easy-to-understand
chapters so that every individual
fully understands their skin and what
it needs.
Why start with cleansers? A
clean canvas is your first and most
important step – without a good
cleanse, the rest of your products
simply won’t work to their full
potential. Cleansers can often be
overlooked in the grand scheme of a
full routine, but it’s so important they
get the attention they deserve.
Trinny London has formulated
two luxurious, refillable cleansers
that make cleansing your face an
active ritual to look forward to. Be
Your Best Enzyme Balm Cleanser
($60) is oil-based to nourish skin
and melt away makeup, and Better
Off AHA/PHA Gel Cleanser ($50)
is formulated with liquid exfoliants
to go a little deeper and nudge
off dulling dead skin cells. Used
together or alone they leave your
skin perfectly prepped for your
next step. Stay tuned for the next
‘chapters’!
SKIN MTX WINS “NICHE
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Award-winning dermatologicalgrade
skincare range SkinMTX
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brand’s Advanced Reconditioning
Cream from its Dermat Series was
awarded the “Niche Product of the
Year” at the esteemed Beauty World
Middle East 2021 Awards.
Advanced Reconditioning Cream
is a remarkable protective cream
developed to target sensitive skin. It
helps shield the skin from excessive
dryness, visible redness and
irritation with its potent calming and
reparative ingredients.
SkinMTX TeloZyme Youth
Activator, a multifaceted serum
based on the Nobel prize-winning
discovery of telomeres, was also
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Leveraging Swiss expertise in the
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SkinMTX features top-of-the-range
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The proprietary formulations
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to skin problems.
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KLORANE PARTNERS WITH
RAINFOREST RESCUE
Klorane’s major partnership with
Rainforest Rescue will help grow 50,000
trees in the Daintree Rainforest.
In an effort to sustain Australia’s
incredible biodiversity for future
generations, Klorane has partnered
with Rainforest Rescue, a not-for-profit
organisation with objectives to protect
and restore rainforests. Global warming
is a growing, serious issue and one way
to mitigate the damage and make a real
difference is to plant trees. Lots of trees.
With this partnership, Klorane helps
contribute towards all the steps that go
into propagating and growing 50,000 of
the 75,000 seedlings that will be grown by
the end of 2022. Klorane will be helping
to double up the tree output across the
nurseries with their investment, resulting
in the largest nursery the Daintree has
ever seen.
Laurent-Emmanuel Saffré, Head of
Oceania Region and CEO of Pierre
Fabre Australia says, ‘At Klorane we are
pharmacists, we are botanists, and we are
committed to the planet. And we have
been doing this for over 50 years. 2022
marks an important year as we are going
one step further in our environmental
actions by supporting Rainforest Rescue
in growing 50,000 trees in the Daintree.
It is our mission to support crucial plant
rescue and protection programs, as well
as inspiring a love of plant science in
generations to come.’
NEW BUDGET-FRIENDLY, HIGH
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What good hair needs is high-quality
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People is about bringing
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Beyond performance, People is
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CHARLOTTE TILBURY DROPS
NEW HIGH-PERFORMANCE
SKINCARE INNOVATION
Meet your superpower for
glowing skin! Charlotte’s Collagen
Superfusion Facial Oil, $100, has
been designed with breakthrough
ingredients to be non-greasy and
non-comedogenic. Combining
potent plump-effect collagen
with powerhouse plant extracts
and soothing essential oils, this
miracle elixir is like rehab for dry
skin. It soothes, smooths, hydrates
and plumps the look of skin, while
helping to calm and soothe the
senses with the transformative
power of scent.
Super-charged actives include:
Collageneer ® , a molecule extracted
from the Sweet White Lupine Seed
coatings that helps to improve the
feeling of skin elasticity and firmness
while reducing the appearance of
sagging on facial contours; Cocoyl
Hydrolysed Collagen, a powerful
plant-derived collagen to help
rehydrate the skin for a plumping,
firming effect; NanoCacao O, an
extract of cocoa beans rich in ‘feel
good’ chemicals found in chocolate
that helps to give skin a destressed
appearance by smoothing the
look of fine lines and wrinkles; and
MAXnolia O, an extract derived
from Magnolia Bark that helps to
reduce the look of redness, boost
skin hydration levels and give the
feeling of firmer, smoother, more
elastic skin.
BRAND BEHIND WORLD-FAMOUS
PINK CLAY MASK LAUNCHES
NEW SLEEP MASK
Getting your “beauty sleep” is
a cinch with Alya Skin’s new Pink
Marine Collagen Sleep Mask.
The mask, which retails for $49.95
on alyaskin.com.au and in select
pharmacies, is the ninth product in
the Alya Skin range – adding to the
brand’s impressive line-up of bestselling
products (including their
hero product, the Australian Pink
Clay Mask.)
The Pink Marine Collagen Sleep
Mask is designed to be used as a
luxurious overnight treatment that
delivers bouncy and bright skin the
very next morning. Key ingredients
include Marine Collagen, Red
Algae and Strawberry Gum. It helps
to strengthen the skin’s moisture
barrier, promote anti-ageing and
energise dull skin. The pillow-proof
formula is used as the final step in
your evening routine or can be used
as a wash-off mask, too. Wake up
with glowing skin with this incredibly
hydrating overnight mask – you can
thank us later!
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If your actions create
a legacy that inspires
others to dream
more, learn more,
do more and become
more, then, you are
an excellent leader.
Dolly
Parton
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Learn to embrace
your own unique
beauty, celebrate
your unique gifts
with confidence.
Your imperfections
are actually a gift.
Kerry
Washington
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A girl should
be two things:
who and what
she wants.
Coco Chanel
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Editorial credit: Tinseltown / Shutterstock.com
The most
alluring thing
a woman
can have is
confidence.
Beyoncé
Knowles
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Females are the
most beautiful,
gorgeous creatures in
the whole world. And
I think that we are
gorgeous no matter
what size we are.
Alicia Keyes
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I am not free
while any
woman is
unfree, even
when her
shackles are
very different
from my own.
Audre Lorde
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FEATURE
DIVERSITY
IN THE
BEAUTY
INDUSTRY:
How is
Australia
performing?
A NEW RESEARCH REPORT
COMMISSIONED BY ALLERGAN
AESTHETICS SAYS AUSSIES ARE
GIVING THE LOCAL BEAUTY
INDUSTRY A C+ FOR DIVERSITY.
HERE’S WHY.
different forms of beauty and
improving representation across
all aspects of societies and our everyday
lives is long overdue. As the global
beauty industry moves to make diversity
intrinsic to its offering, Allergan Aesthetic’s
‘Spectra of Beauty’ report explores
the diverse layers to Australia’s beliefs,
behaviours and influences, within the
context of beauty. The Report is the first
of its kind to highlight how our ethnicity
and cultural background, age, sexual
orientation and gender identity all have a
powerful influence on our beauty ideals.
And, most importantly, it asks the
question: How well does Australia’s beauty
industry reflect diversity?
‘It has never been more important
than now to take meaningful steps to
genuinely include and represent the true
beauty a diverse population brings,’ says
Nathalie McNeil, Associate Vice President
and General Manager, ANZ, Allergan
Aesthetics. ‘As the evolving discussion
of diversity sits front and centre, we must
recognise there is not a one-size-fitsall
approach to beauty, and the focus
must increasingly be on advocating and
supporting positive self-image, being true
to oneself and inclusivity.’
The initiative involved a national survey
of over 2,250 adults in Australia and the
findings were analysed across four aspects
of identity:
• People who identify as cisgender men
or women, or non-binary
• Age and generation – including Gen Z
(ages 18-24), Millennials (ages 25-39),
Gen X (ages 40-59), and Baby Boomers
(ages 60+)
• Ethnicity and cultural background
• Sexual orientation – including people
who identify as asexual, heterosexual,
gay, lesbian, bisexual, transexual, queer/
questioning and intersex.
1Spectra of BeautyRecognising diversity, championing
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FEATURE
HOW IS THE
BEAUTY INDUSTRY
PERFORMING ON
DIVERSITY?
Overall, the ‘Spectra of Beauty’ report
shows Australians hold a favourable
overall view of the local beauty
industry’s presentation of diversity in
media, social media and advertising,
but more work is needed.
LOOKING UNIQUE AND
CONNECTING TO CULTURAL
IDENTITY
The report demonstrates that
Australians surveyed have a strong
preference for creating authentic looks
reflecting their sense of identity, with
79% believing it has become more
acceptable to truly ‘be yourself’ in
appearance.
Overall, 45% said they try to convey
their sexual orientation through their
look; this driver was highest in the
younger groups surveyed (Gen Z - 54%;
Millennials - 49%; Gen X - 44%; and
Baby Boomers - 37%).
Interestingly, the survey found
tension when it came to embracing
cultural beauty standards or moving
against them – with a virtually equal
response to these conflicting positions
across the general population (31%
embrace; cf. move against 27%).
Approaching half (41%) of the
survey respondents felt it’s important
for people to recognise their cultural
background/ ethnicity in their ‘look’.
Women were slightly more likely to feel
pressure to adhere to their culture’s
beauty standards than men (18%
women vs. 10% men).
Overall, one in 8 (12%) stated they
are proud that their appearance
connects them to their cultural heritage.
For those with a Pacific Island or African
identification, this was most strongly
reinforced (38% and 32% respectively)
‘The deep emotional connections
we make between our beauty and
external appearance, and our internal
sense of identity, is very powerful,’
says Dr Davin Lim, Dermatologist,
Queensland. ‘Whether it’s cultural
heritage, gender or age, we as
practitioners need to be open to all
views, because everyone has different
traits they want to express. The idea
of a universal beauty type dictated
by social media seems to be shifting
to a more authentic, individualised
representation.’
PRESSURE FROM BOTH
SOCIAL AND DIGITAL
DRIVERS
Not surprisingly, given the ubiquity of
social media in our lives, alongside the
desire to look unique, a high proportion
of younger people surveyed are feeling
pressure to look good (Gen Z - 83%;
Millennials - 78%; Gen X - 56%; Baby
Boomers - 26%).
Looking through a lens of sexual
orientation, respondents identifying as
bisexual (80%), gay (71%) or lesbian (79%)
also felt pressure to look good compared
with those who identify as heterosexual
(53%). Some 43% of those identifying as
bisexual and 36% of those identifying as
lesbian, feel society expects them to look
‘a certain way’; while 27% of respondents
who identify as gay felt pressure to look
good ‘to find a partner’.
On the age front, Millennials (24%) and
Gen X (25%) surveyed were most likely to
want to look younger than they are. While
74% of all respondents felt conscious of,
or wished they could change something
about their face, younger people were
more likely than older groups to want to
improve their facial features (Gen Z - 73%
and Millennials - 73%) vs (Gen X - 62% and
Baby Boomers - 44%).
Overall, nearly three-quarters of those
surveyed would like to improve specific
aspects of their looks, primarily their
face (61%), where they were most likely
to want to improve skin quality. Those of
Vietnamese or Chinese background were
most likely to prioritise skin quality, with
57% and 42% respectively.
Just one in ten (12%) of respondents felt
being proud of how their look connects
them to their cultural heritage; those of
African, South/Latin America or Middle
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FEATURE
Eastern backgrounds were much more
likely to agree with this (32% Africa,
28% South/Latin America, 23%
Middle East).
HOW WE INVEST IN
OUR LOOKS
Given the value we place on beauty
and its connection to portraying
our genuine self, it is no surprise
the majority of Australians surveyed
(94%) engage in some form of beauty
behaviour, such as daily exercise (45%),
getting a regular haircut/colour (44%),
mani/pedis (19%), teeth whitening
(16%) and anti-wrinkle and filler
injections (10%).
The majority of those surveyed –
70% – believed non-surgical medical
aesthetic treatments are bespoke
and tailored. A similar proportion,
nearly two-thirds (63%) believed
these procedures can help people
find their identity.
The research found beauty
behaviours differ between people from
different ethnic backgrounds:
• Just over half with Middle Eastern
(54%), North American (57%), South
/Latin American (53%) background
have had wrinkle-relaxant injections,
compared with just 16% and 20% of
people with European and Asia &
Pacific ancestry, respectively.
• Up to three quarters of those with
Middle Eastern (76%), African (73%),
North American (74%), or South/
Latin American (75%) background
have undergone teeth whitening,
compared with less than half of
those with European background
(45%). This is also reflected with
non-surgical body shaping (61%
Middle Eastern, 50% South/Latin
American vs. 16% European, 20%
Asia & Pacific)
• 71% of those with South/ Latin
American or African background
had undergone laser hair removal
compared with just 24% of
Europeans.
• Nearly two-thirds (63%) of
respondents overall would tell
someone they had a nonsurgical
medical aesthetic procedure,
those with a British background
were least likely to tell someone
(44%) while those with Italian
backgrounds are most likely (76%).
Overall, an average of $50 is
spent per month on beauty products
and skincare and 5% of those
surveyed are spending more than
$200 a month. Millennials and Gen Z
have the highest average spend per
month (Millennials $69, Gen Z $67;
cf. Gen X $53, Baby Boomers $18),
supporting their heightened interest
in improving their facial features.
Ethnic background also plays a
role in spending habits, with those
from a Middle Eastern background
likely to spend close to $100 on
average per month ($94 versus those
with British ancestry who spend just
$36 per month on average).
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Spectra of Beauty
WORK STILL
TO BE DONE
The research findings show there
is still work to be done here in
Australia. On the positive side,
the ‘Spectra of Beauty’ research
confirms most Australians surveyed
– close to four out of five (79%)
– agree it has become more
acceptable to truly ‘be yourself’
when it comes to beauty.
The results are also positive
towards the representation of
beauty, with 70% of Australians
surveyed saying they like that a mix
of gender styles are being portrayed
more often.
However, when asked to rank
diversity in Australia’s beauty
industry on a scale of 1 to 10 (1
being not diverse at all and 10
extremely diverse), respondents
overall gave an average score of 6.3
– essentially a C+.
Lower scores came from those
with British (6.0), Irish (6.1), and
Scottish (6.1) descent and higher
scores from those with Japanese
(7.7), Torres Strait Islander (7.6),
Pacific Islander (7.2), Middle Eastern
(7.3), and African (7.0) heritage. Just
over two thirds of all respondents
(68%) thought the media portray
their ethnicity well, however, those
with Chinese (50%), Japanese (53%)
and Middle Eastern (54%) heritage
felt less represented, suggesting
media has some catching up to do.
The results reinforce that when it
comes to beauty, every individual is
unique with different perspectives
and perceptions. To be truly
diverse, the beauty industry needs
a full representation of all types of
individuals and members of the
community. CBM
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SKIN
SKIN CONCERN?
THERE’S A SERUM
FOR THAT!
FROM SKIN PLUMPING AND HYDRATION TO IMPROVING
PIGMENTATION AND BLEMISH-PRONE SKIN TO PROTECTING
AGAINST ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANTS, SERUMS HAVE
CHANGED THE WAY WE THINK ABOUT AND BUY SKINCARE.
W
hether you want to dewy
up dry skin, fight back against
ageing or keep pigmentation
and brown spots at bay, there’s a
serum designed and formulated for
just about every skin concern.
Serums have become the new
essential in any serious skincare
routine, and we now have a greater
understanding of precisely how
key ingredients interact with skin
cells. One of the benefits of these
lightweight moisturise-binding
products is that they are very specific
in what they do, whether it’s to target
pigmentation, dryness, blemishes or
wrinkles and skin laxity.
Serums are usually lighter in texture
than moisturisers, existing in water- or
oil-based products, and are able to
carry smaller molecules deeper into
the skin where they can exert the
most benefit. They are designed to
deliver specific active ingredients –
whether it’s antioxidants, hyaluronic
acid, peptides, growth factors or
botanical and marine agents – in
concentrated doses.
Depending on the ingredients,
serums can be applied in the
morning, at night, or both. When
it comes to layering your skincare
products, you should always start with
the lightest products before moving
on to the heaviest. Serums, therefore,
should always be applied before you
moisturise. A moisturiser over the top
will increase skin hydration and ‘lock
in’ the serums, helping to protect the
skin from environmental damage.
As a rule of thumb, use a serum
both morning and night as part of
your skincare routine. You might
use the same product, or switch it
up depending on the skin concern
you’re targeting. Some ingredients,
such as retinol, should only be used
at night.
For deeper penetration, try
applying your serum with a jade
or quartz roller or an at-home skin
needling roller.
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SKIN
SERUMS FOR
PIGMENTATION
Hyperpigmentation affects over
80 percent of women over the age
of 25 and is rated the numbertwo
skin concern after facial
wrinkles. Research has shown that
a high concentration of Vitamin
C (in the form of L-ascorbic acid)
can significantly improve brown
spots, as well as skin-brightening
ingredients such as hydroquinone.
In the form of stabilised retinol,
Vitamin A helps surface hyper
pigmented cells to be sloughed
off more evenly and also acts as
a tyrosinase inhibitor, essentially
helping to stop overproduction of
pigment in the skin.
Vitamin B3/Niacinamide helps
prevent transfer of the melanin
pigment from the melanocyte to
the keratinocyte in the epidermis.
Kojic acid is another commonly
used ingredient in treating
pigmentation as it helps inhibit the
production of tyrosinase. AHAs
such as glycolic and lactic acid
may also be effective in helping
to control hyperpigmentation
and melasma.
2.
1.
3.
11.
10.
7.
8.
9.
4.
5.
6.
1. SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF 30ml, $233, 2. KIEHL’S Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution 30ml, $88, 3.
Image MD Restoring Power-C Serum 30ml, $199.95, 4. Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum
30ml, $95, 5. Biossance Squalane + Lactic Acid Resurfacing Night Serum 30ml, $102, 6. Skeyndor Power
C+ Antioxidant Illuminating Serum 30ml, $119, 7. Murad Vita-C Glycolic Brightening Serum, 30ml, $130, 8.
Sunday Riley C.E.O 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum 30ml, $183, 9. No7 Radiance+ 15% Vitamin C Serum,
$34.99, 10. Sisley Phyto Blanc Le Concentré 20ml, $520, 11. LAMAV Daily Vitamin C Serum 30ml, $75.
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SERUMS FOR
WRINKLES, FINE LINES
& SKIN LAXITY
SKIN
Reduce the look of fine lines and
wrinkles, sagging and sallow skin with
targeted anti-ageing serums containing
hyaluronic acid (HA), antioxidants,
vitamin complexes, alpha hydroxy acids
(AHAs) and peptides.
Serums containing retinol (Vitamin
A), L-ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) and
collagen-stimulating peptides are great
for anti-ageing and help improve fine
lines and lax skin. Dull and combination
skin types can also benefit from
these actives.
If skincare has an OG, Vitamin A is
most certainly it. Synthetic Vitamin
A-like compounds, such as retinol, have
been shown to reduce many visible
signs of skin ageing, especially fine
lines and wrinkles. Medical research has
also documented that the use of retinol
on the skin can create new collagen
deposition, and greater proliferation
of new blood vessels and capillary
formation. Dramatic improvements have
also been observed with regard to skin
smoothness, evening of skin tone and
overall rejuvenation.
1.
2.
3.
4.
1. mesoestetic aox ferulic 30ml, $239, 2. Medik8
Crystal Retinal 3 30ml, $87, 3. WiQo Smoothing
Face Fluid 30ml, $138, 4. Ella Baché Retinol
Renewal Eye Serum 15ml, $109, 5. Jane Iredale
HydroPure Hyaluronic Acid Lip Treatment, $74, 6.
House of Immortelle Ibiza Time-Freezing Face
Serum 30ml, $89.95, 7. CALECIM Professional
Serum 5ml x 6, $498, 8. SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic
30ml, $233, 9. Vanessa Megan Green Coffee &
Gotu Kola Beauty Veil Lifting Serum, $89.95, 10.
La Roche-Posay Pure Vitamin C10 Anti-Ageing
Serum 30ml, $71.95, 11. RoC Retinol Correxion
Deep Wrinkle Serum 30ml, $44.99, 12. SkinMTX
Fine Line Eraser Serum 30ml, $159, 13. Eminence
Organic Skin Care Marine Flower Peptide
Serum 30ml, $149, 14. No7 Laboratories Firming
Booster Serum 30ml, $61.99, 15. L’Occitane
Immortelle Overnight Reset Serum, $139, 16.
L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Cell Renewal Midnight
Serum 30ml, $59.95
5.
6.
9.
7.
8.
10.
11.
13. 14.
12.
15.
16.
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SKIN
Vitamin C, in addition to reducing
the amount of free radical formation
in the skin and protecting against
pigmentation, is also heralded for its
ability to enhance the synthesis of
collagen, which helps skin maintain its
firmness and youthful plumpness.
Peptides are highly respected for
their ability to penetrate the skin
and help increase the production of
collagen and elastin. Peptides have
been shown to ‘turn on’ fibroblasts,
which are essential for building
and repairing the skin and a basic
requirement for anti-ageing success.
Vitamin B3, or niacinamide, also
deserves a shout-out. Its benefits
include increasing the natural deep
hydration levels in the skin through
increasing ceramide production;
improving the strength of the skin by
increasing production of skin barrier
proteins including keratin; improving
skin firmness and reducing the
appearance of fine lines by increasing
collagen production; improving the
immune function of the skin; reducing
excess oil production; and reducing
uneven skin tone and pigmentation.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5. 6.
7.
9.
8.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
1. Skinstitut Retinol Serum, $49, 2. Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum 50ml,
$104, 3. Biossance Squalane + Phyto-Retinol Serum 30ml, $112, 4. Dr. LeWinn’s Reversaderm Collagen
Accelerator Serum 30ml, $69.95, 5. Bioeffect EGF Serum, $210, 6. Biologi Bm Regenerate Serum
30ml, $125, 7. Peter Thomas Roth Even Smoother Glycolic Retinol Resurfacing Serum, 30ml $99, 8. Dr.
Naomi ApocaLips Lip Plumping Treatment 10ml, $89, 9. Dr Naomi Skin Smooth Criminal 35ml $119,
10. Naturally Serious Sleepover Retin-Oil Night-time Treatment, $55, 11. Jurlique Herbal Recovery
Signature Serum, 30ml $96, 12. KIEHL’S Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro Dose Serum 50ml, $118,
13. Skin Proud Bright Eye 15ml, $27.99, 14. O Cosmedics Pure Age Defiance Serum 30ml, $92, 15. IT
Cosmetics Hello Results Wrinkle-Reducing Daily Retinol Serum-in-Cream 50ml, $105
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SKIN
SERUMS FOR
BLEMISH-PRONE SKIN
Acne is an inflammatory skin condition that
causes a disorder in the activity of pores.
In normal conditions, sebaceous glands
produce oil which lubricate and protect the
skin’s surface. In the case of acne, these
glands produce more oil than normal,
causing a build-up of oil, bacteria and dead
skin cells which leads to an obstruction to
the follicle. This ultimately results in the
formation of pimples and red spots.
To help congested, acneic skin, look for
formulations with lactic acid and salicylic
acid. These are chemical exfoliants that
promote faster cell turnover and unclog
pores. Vitamin B (Niacinamide) has been
shown to reduce inflammation and limit
the overproduction of sebum in oily skin
types, while AHAs/BHAs gently exfoliate to
remove build-up and unclog pores.
Retinol (Vitamin A) is also an important
acne-fighting active. It helps prevent the
cells that line the follicular canal from
sticking together and creating the solid
impactions that block the follicle, thereby
addressing the underlying mechanisms
that contribute to acne.
1. Trinny London Reveal Yourself AHA Exfoliant 75ml, $69, 2. Aesthetics Rx B Serum, $109,
3. SkinCeuticals Silymarin 30ml, $233, 4. Sunday Riley Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment
50ml, $183, 5. Trinny London Find Your Balance BHA Exfoliant 75ml, $65
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SERUMS FOR DRY,
LACKLUSTRE SKIN
SKIN
Dry skin is a manifestation of the skin
relating to both internal and external
factors. In hydrated, glowing skin,
the epidermis (top layer) has a seal
around the cells to trap the moisture,
known as a barrier function. However,
dryness, cold and sensitising products
wreak havoc on this natural function,
so you need products to bolster your
skin’s defences. A hydrating serum
underneath your moisturiser will
penetrate deeper into the skin for
boosted hydration and brightness.
Look for hydrating proteins and
antioxidants that attract water to your
skin; serums formulated with hyaluronic
acid are heaven-sent for dehydrated
and dry skin. Ceramides, which are
lipids that help the skin retain moisture,
and squalene, a natural emollient that
locks in moisture, are also wonderful
antidotes to parched skin.
4.
1.
2.
3.
1. Boost Labs 2D-Hyaluronic Hydro
Boost Serum, $29.95, 2. Minenssey
Purifying Perfecting Serum, $58, 3.
Votary London Super Seed Serum
50ml, $150, 4. Sisley Hydra-Global
Serum 30ml, $320, 5. SkinMTX Peptide
Serum+ 7ml x 2, $84, 6. Biologique
Recherche Serum T.E.W.L 30ml, $292,
7. Dermalogica Circular Hydration
Serum 30ml, $94, 8. mesoestetic ha
densimatrix 30ml, $169, 9. Medik8
Liquid Peptides 30ml, $98, 10. Mukti
Antioxidant Facial Serum 30ml, $66.95,
11. The Secret Skincare The Serum
30ml, $130, 12. Saya Super Serum
30ml, $90, 13. Feniu Tongan Coconut
Oil 30ml, $79, 14. Susanne Kaufmann
Hyaluron Serum 30ml $228, 15.
Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Superfusion
Face Oil 30ml, $100, 16. Dr Roebuck’s
The Goldie Vitamin C Glow Drops 30ml,
$79, 17. Recreation Beauty Vibrant
Skin Oil 30ml, $96, 18. Tropicology
Avocado Revitalising Serum 50ml,
$109.95, 19. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye
Lines Hyaluronic Acid 30ml, $46
5.
8.
6.
9.
10.
11.
7.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
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SERUMS FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION
SKIN
Constant exposure to environmental
aggressors plays havoc on our skin.
It’s been shown that atmospheric
aggressors increase levels of oxidative
and inflammatory markers and decrease
levels of key skin proteins required for
healthy skin barrier function. In addition
to air pollution and radiation pollution,
High Energy Visible Light (HEV) – the
official name for the blue glare that
comes from phones, laptops and
tablets – is emerging as a worrisome
environmental pollutant in recent years.
HEV light makes up the blue portion
of visible light in the electromagnetic
spectrum and is a natural part of
sunlight. Unlike UVA and UVB light,
blue light is not linked to skin cancer,
but it does share UV’s potential for
accelerating free radical damage. When
exposed to free radicals, the proteins
which support the skin’s strength and
elasticity, collagen and elastin, grow
weak, which in turn gives fine lines
and wrinkles a chance to take hold.
Continuous exposure to HEV light also
impairs the skin’s protective barrier
function, a situation that can result in
inflammation and hyperpigmentation.
Thankfully, there’s now an array of range
of environmental skin shields designed
to help defend the skin against nasty
biochemical triggers. CBM
1.
1. iS CLINICAL PerfecTint Powder
SPF 40, $110, 2. Skeyndor Sun
Expertise Fresh After Sun Emulsion,
$44, 3. mesoestetic aox ferulic 30ml,
$239, 4. Dr Roebuck’s Surf Chaser
Reverse Ageing Serum, $88, 5.
SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF 30ml, $233,
6. SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic 30ml, $233,
7. SkinCeuticals Silymarin 30ml, $233
2.
5.
6. 7.
3.
4.
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SKIN
Crystal Retinal
Works so fast, it
leaves retinol behind
MEDIK8 TAKES VITAMIN A TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH
CRYSTAL RETINAL, A TIME-RELEASED FORM OF VITAMIN A
THAT OFFERS PRESCRIPTION-STRENGTH RESULTS WITHOUT
THE UNWANTED SIDE EFFECTS.
Crystal Retinal, by awardwinning
cosmeceutical
brand Medki8, has redefined
topical Vitamin A skincare. The
range is formulated with stabilised
retinaldehyde (retinal for short),
a next-generation super-charged
derivative of Vitamin A. Retinal
can deliver results comparable to
prescription-strength retinol faster
and without the well-documented
side effects of flaking and redness
that can come with stronger
formulations. Plus, with its superior
stability, you can be assured of results
until the very last drop.
‘Retinaldehyde, or retinal, is a
completely different Vitamin A
molecule to retinol. That one vowel
change is small, but the difference
between retinol and retinal is quite
stark,’ says Daniel Isaacs, Director
of Research at Medik8.
‘Retinaldehyde is a relatively new
Vitamin A ingredient but still has
significant published studies proving
its efficacy; in particular, it is proven
to be 11 times faster acting than
traditional retinol.’
However, retinal is notoriously
difficult to stabilise. That’s why you
won’t find it in many other brands.
But Medik8 has developed a delicate
crystal-shaped encapsulation system
which breaks down on contact with
the skin to slowly feed it over time,
overcoming any stability struggle. This is
the closest thing to prescription-strength
retinoic acid – the biologically active
form on the skin – but you don’t need a
prescription to get your hands on it.
The crystal encapsulation system
enables the product to be time-released
throughout the night. This means
retinaldehyde is just as gentle on the
skin as retinol, but has effects similar
to prescription-strength retinoic acid.
‘The clever encapsulation system
avoids any of the well-documented
Vitamin A side effects that can come
with stronger formulations, such as
flaking and redness,’ Isaacs explains.
‘Customers who try this Crystal
Retinal seem to universally adore it;
it’s one of our bestsellers for a reason.’
Another advantage is that, unlike
many other forms of Vitamin A,
retinaldehyde has the added benefit of
having direct antibacterial properties,
making it an ideal anti-ageing
ingredient for blemish-prone skin.
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BEFORE TO AFTER
11x FASTER
Clinical-grade Vitamin A, otherwise
known as retinoic acid, is a powerful
skincare ingredient that triggers skin
rejuvenation in order to effectively
fight visible signs of ageing.
But unlike retinol, which must first
be converted to retinaldehyde and
then to retinoic acid within the skin,
Crystal Retinal only requires one
conversion to retinoic acid.
This means it can deliver results
comparable to clinical-grade Vitamin
A, up to 11x faster than classic forms
of retinol.
In a recent independent clinical study
of 33 people using Crystal Retinal 6
over 12 weeks, the findings were:
% clinically proven reduction in
20 the appearance of wrinkles
% clinically proven increase in
11 skin’s firmness
% clinically proven reduction
20 in visible hyperpigmentation
% of participants felt their
100 skin looked brighter
% felt their skin had a more
97 youthful appearance
LADDER UP: ALWAYS
PEAK, NEVER PLATEAU
Crystal Retinal is available in five
different strengths, ranging from
0.01% up to 0.2%, with the latter
only available after professional
consultation.
‘We call it the ‘Everyone Vitamin A’,
as it’s just that,’ says Isaacs. ‘If you’re
in the market for a Vitamin A, Crystal
Retinal is for you. We recommend
starting at strength 3 and working
upwards if you want to boost results.
(We only recommend strength 1 to
those who are very sensitive).
The next-gen Vitamin A
SUPERIOR ABSORPTION
Crystal Retinal has a patented time-release delivery system that
encapsulates retinaldehyde in a crystal molecular vehicle that is broken
down by the skin’s natural enzymes upon contact. This unique action
controls the release of the active to ensure that the formula remains
stable, absorption is optimised and the highly-potent formula is
distributed evenly and constantly throughout the night.
OPTIMUM HYDRATION
Featuring multi-weight hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E, Crystal Retinal
hydrates skin at every level while helping to strengthen the skin’s
barrier to keep moisture locked in.
VEGAN-FRIENDLY
In addition to being kind to the skin, Crystal Retinal is also vegan
friendly and cruelty-free. Dermatologically tested, it is free from
parabens, phthalates, sulphates and alcohol.
VIRTUALLY WEIGHTLESS
Lightweight and luxurious, Crystal Retinal’s silk-like texture sinks
effortlessly into skin to nurture and help restore the complexion.
ANTIBACTERIAL PROPERTIES
Unlike many other forms of vitamin A, retinaldehyde boasts direct,
powerful antibacterial properties, making it the perfect anti-ageing
product for blemish-prone skin. When used over time, it helps diminish
P. acnes, the bacteria responsible for breakouts, promoting a healthylooking,
balanced complexion.
‘Go low, and go slow. Start on
an entry-level strength – 0.03%
encapsulated retinaldehyde is perfect
for those new to Vitamin A. Use twice
a week for the first 2 weeks, then once
every other night for a further 2 weeks
and then nightly application. Once
your skin has accepted the molecule
without experiencing any irritation you
can then move up to a higher strength
to maximise your results.’
With the Crystal Retinal range, the
future of anti-ageing skincare has never
looked so bright. CBM
WHERE
TO GET IT
Available at
www.medik8.com.au and
Medik8 clinics throughout
Australia
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SKIN
iS Clinical
launches SPF
innovation
FORGET EVERYTHING YOU KNOW ABOUT
SPF/MAKEUP HYBRIDS. THE NEW PERFECTINT
POWDER BY iS CLINICAL PROVIDES
UNPRECEDENTED MULTILEVEL PROTECTION
WITH A HYDRATING MATTE FINISH.
By now, you’re probably well aware of
iS Clinical, a skincare line that has
quietly taken the beauty industry
by storm and become one of the most
coveted brands in the market. Used by
dermatologists and skin professionals and
adored by many an A-lister, this brand is
backed by hard science, delivering highly
effective, clinically validated skincare
products that offer dramatic improvements
to specific skin concerns.
iS Clinical’s skincare ethos involves four
steps: cleanse, treat, hydrate and protect,
and the range offers products in each of
these categories for a variety of specific
skin types. Every option in the iS Clinical
collection offers pure, pharmaceuticalgrade
botanicals combined into powerful
formulas, designed to promote healthy
skin function at a cellular level.
So, it’s little wonder that their new
product PerfecTint Powder SPF 40 has
us excited. Available in five tints to
match every skin tone, PerfecTint Powder
provides silky, broad spectrum coverage
and free radical protection to help
protect skin against the visible signs
of photoageing .
PERFECTINT POWDER:
THE NEW SKIN
PROTECTANT
PerfecTint Powder’s unique fomulation
provides superior hydration while
minimising the appearance of pores and
absorbing surface oil to create a flawless
matte finish. It features iS Clinical’s
botanical antioxidant Extremozyme ®
technology, which is clinically proven to
help protect DNA from environmental
stressors while providing penetrating
hydration even in powder form. It’s ideal
to use as the last step in your skincare or
makeup regimen as well as on the go –
excellent for sports, face, neck, decollete,
scalp, you name it!
One of the brand’s fundamental points
of difference is its independent clinical
studies on the final formulations of its
products, and PerfecTint Powder is no
different. In a 2020 study*, the ability
of PerfecTint Powder SPF 40 to protect
the skin from the harmful effects of
environmental exposure and pollution was
evaluated using diesel particulate matter
with a particle size below 0.18 um. This
small pollution particle damages even the
smallest subunits of skin at both cellular
and subcellular levels and increases skin
ageing. The authors note particle sizes
of below 2.5 um are small enough to
penetrate even into pores and between
cells and cause far-reaching skin damage.
The study found that application of
PerfecTint Powder SPF 40 protects against
damage caused by pollution. Specifically,
the authors stated the following benefits:
• Very strong antioxidant effects/oxidative
stress protection/free radical protection
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THE STUDY FOUND THAT
PERFECTINT POWDER LESSENS
PIGMENTATION INDUCED
BY OXIDATIVE DAMAGE AND
POLLUTION.
SKIN
• Very strong anti-inflammatory protection
• Cytoprotective effects, especially when skin
is exposed to environmental stressors
• Strengthens the epidermal barrier
• Regenerative and cellular renewal effects
• Inhibits melanogenesis and lessens
pigmentation induced by oxidative damage
and pollution (in addition to SPF effects
which are also active here)
• Wound-healing effects
• Strong hydration effects
• Anti-ageing effects
• Additional benefits resulting from solar
protection (SPF effects)
KEY INGREDIENTS
Key ingredients of iS CLINICAL PerfecTint
Powder SPF 40 include:
• Zinc Oxide 25%, a safe, physical
boad spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen
ingredient which provides a physical
barrier to reflect and absorb UV
radiation;
• Calcium Sodium Borosilicate 5%,
which provides light-diffusing properties
that enhance skin protection against
High-Energy Visible (HEV) light
damage, such as blue light pollution;
• Hydroxyapatite 5%, which enhances
UVA/UVB protection while
providing defence against wrinkles and
photoageing;
• Lycopodium Clavatum 1%, which helps
improve skin hydration levels from
the epidermis to the dermal-epidermal
junction (DEJ); and
• Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract
(Extremozyme) 1%, which optimises
and reinforces collagen synthesis and
moisture absorption in the skin. CBM
* Study performed at Genemarkers, LLC.
Study summarised by Charlene DeHaven
MD, Clinical Director, Innovative Skincare.
The new way to
protect skin:
PERFECTINT
POWDER SPF 40
Provides unprecedented multilevel
broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection
Strong free radical protection with
specially formulated antioxidants
DNA protective with
Extremozyme ® technology
Environmental protection
Unique formulation providing
superior hydration
Supports skin barrier function
Improved skin response to stress
Botanically based, non-irritating,
non-allergenic
5 tints to match every skin tone
Great for all skin types, all ages
Paraben-free
Easy to use powder brush –
just twist and sweep over skin
WHERE TO BUY
PerfecTint Powder SPF 40, RRP $110. Head to www.
isclinical.com.au for a list of authorised clinics and
retailers in Australia and New Zealand.
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FEATURE
WHY
POLLUTION
COULD BE
CAUSING
YOUR ACNE
– AND
HOW TO
PREVENT IT
MOVE OVER
HORMONES,
GENETICS, DIET
AND STRESS – AIR
POLLUTION IS ONE OF
THE MOST COMMON
CAUSES OF ADULT
ACNE. HERE’S HOW TO
HELP PROTECT SKIN
FROM POLLUTION
DAMAGE. WORDS BY
NATASHA BOUGARD ON
BEHALF OF TANOLOGIST.
We know that keeping
our skin cleansed
and moisturised is
key to keeping our
complexion clear. But it’s not just
about what we do – loads of outside
factors can affect our skin and
cause acne.
The weather can mess with our
complexions. We often end up with
red, irritated skin in the winter. UV
rays from the sun are the biggest
cause of skin ageing and can make
our skin oilier in the summer. But did
you know pollution can affect your
skin, too?
Here, we’ll cover how air pollution
can cause that dreaded acne and
how you can stop it in its tracks.
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FEATURE
HOW DOES
POLLUTION AFFECT
ACNE?
Air pollution releases small
particles of gases, including carbon
monoxide, sulphur dioxide and
nitrogen, in the air. We know these
gases are dangerous to breathe in,
but they can also wreak havoc when
they land on our faces.
Pollution manifests itself as debris
and dust, and this physical dirt is bad
news for clear complexions. When
this muck lands on your face, it can
clog your pores, which leads to acne.
If that wasn’t bad enough,
pollution causes free radical
damage, and this can make your skin
age faster. It’s bad news all around
if your goal is to keep your skin
smooth and youthful.
HOW CAN YOU
COMBAT POLLUTION
ACNE?
Air pollution is worse in city and
town centres because traffic
congestion contributes to it. But if
you’re not a countryside girl or boy,
fear not – you don’t have to commit
to a new rural life to keep your skin
crystal clear!
LOOK AFTER YOUR
SKIN BARRIER
When it comes to fighting acne,
we’re often guilty of waging war
on our skin with harsh ingredients
instead of playing nice with it. And
while using proven acne-fighting
ingredients like salicylic acid and
benzoyl peroxide can definitely ease
and prevent acne, we shouldn’t be
going too hard with them.
If you use them too much, these
acne-fighters can damage your skin
arrier. This is the first line of
defence for your skin, and keeping
it happy means your skin will stay
clear, soft and smooth. Pollution
also damages your skin barrier, so
the last thing you need is to weaken
it even further.
Adding ingredients that make up
your skin’s barrier is a sure-fire way
to keep it healthy. Ceramides and
lipids make up most of it, so look for
cleansers, serums and moisturisers
with these ingredients – they’ll help
build up that essential defence.
Niacinamide can help to soothe your
skin barrier (and, as a bonus, can
make your pores look smaller!), while
antioxidants will help fight off that
free radical damage.
If you don’t look after your skin
barrier, you’ll never get that glowing,
clear complexion of your dreams.
CLEANSE… AND
CLEANSE AGAIN
If you live, study or work in a city, it’s
hard to avoid pollution. We know
you’ll be working that cleanser in
extra hard, but did you know that just
one cleanse doesn’t do the job?
More than just a TikTok trend,
double cleansing is a guaranteed
way to get every last bit of makeup
and grime off your skin. If you aren’t
cleansing your skin properly, muck
and makeup build up – that’s a
recipe for acne.
First, you want to use a cleansing
oil or balm. Micellar water is also
good for getting makeup off, and
it is an easy replacement if you use
makeup wipes at the minute. This
step will clean the surface of your
skin and get rid of most of what’s on
it. The second cleanse, which is your
usual water-based cleanser, will wash
away anything left over, as well as
getting into your pores to clean out
some of the nasties that have made
their way in.
DITCH THE
PORE-CLOGGERS
Because pollution particles can
make their way into your pores, the
last thing you need is more poreclogging
– AKA comedogenic –
ingredients. If you’re loading your
skin with comedogenic products,
even double cleansing might not be
able to fully clean out your pores.
These ingredients can be found
in a lot of the products we put on
our face, from makeup to self-tan,
and even our skincare! But making
some clever swaps will help you keep
your skin as clear as possible, which
will make fighting pollution pimples
much easier.
When it comes to skincare, steer
clear of products that contain
ingredients like coconut oil, cocoa
butter and cetyl alcohol. Instead,
stick to lighter hydrating ingredients
like hyaluronic acid.
A lot of makeup products like
primers and foundation are now
formulated with skincare ingredients,
meaning they’ll enrich your skin
while you glam up. And if you love
a year-round bronzed glow, switch
from pigmented facial tan to clear
tan drops, such as Tanologist’s Face
+ Body Tanning Drops – the pigment
in traditional self-tanners can clog
pores, so eliminating that will help
you to keep your skin clear.
When it comes to keeping acne at
bay, it can be hard to stay on top of
all the things that can cause it. Many
of us might not have known that
pollution can cause or worsen it. But
now that you do, you’ll be able to
confidently help prevent it! CBM
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SKIN
SkinMTX ®
wins
Niche Product
of the Year
SKINMTX ® CONTINUES TO BREAK NEW
GROUND WITH ITS AWARD-WINNING
SKINCARE PRODUCTS AND KEY ACTIVE
INGREDIENT TECHNOLOGY.
Award-winning SkinMTX ® is
continuing its reign as one of the
most cutting-edge skincare brands
on the market. Its latest accolade
is winning the “Niche Product of
the Year” at the Beauty World
Middle East 2021 Awards.
The winning product, Advanced
Reconditioning Cream, is a
protective cream that is specially
formulated to help aid in the
recovery of the skin barrier after
harsh aesthetic procedures.
It helps protect the skin from
excessive dryness, visible
redness and irritations with its
potent calming and reparative
ingredients.
Designed to create an
optimum environment to help
skin recuperate, the complex of
ceramide and Bisabolol provides a
protective “second skin”, shielding
the underlying skin from external
aggressors while it helps the
skin rebuild its moisture barrier.
Concurrently, a synergistic blend
of skin-restoring actives promotes
a healthy-looking complexion,
bringing forth optimal skin recovery
that results in a renewed, pristinelooking
appearance.
SkinMTX ® Advanced
Reconditioning Cream is part of
the Dermat Series, recommended
for post-laser and post-surgical
procedures to help accelerate
the skin’s natural healing process
and help maximise outcomes of
aesthetic procedures.
BREAKING BARRIERS
SkinMTX ® is experienced on the
awards circuit. In 2021, one of its hero
products and signature technologies,
TeloZyme Youth Activator, was
awarded the 2021 Beauty Insider
Award – Best in Anti-Aging title.
The product is a revolutionary
multifaceted serum based on the
Nobel-prize winning discovery of
telomeres and how the deterioration
of this part of the DNA structure
accelerates cell ageing. This groundbreaking
innovation is specially
formulated to target the integrity of
telomeres for younger-looking skin.
Other signature technologies
include Intense RejuvorA Cream,
a Vitamin A complex with a unique
encapsulation system to effectively
deliver retinol into the skin without
causing sensitivity or irritation, and
Peptide Serum+, a skin-rejuvenating
booster that offers visible age-reversal
benefits by helping to reboot in 3
ways: physical barrier, chemical barrier
and the hydra memory function.
SKINMTX ® ADVANCED RECONDITIONING
CREAM KEY INGREDIENTS:
Rebarrier
• Helps with reconstitution of
the skin barrier
• Provides proper hydration
and optimal skin comfort
• Combines Bisabolol and
ceramides to produce a
synergistic effect
Colla-Protect
• Helps plump the complexion
and increase skin firmness
• Helps protect skin from
UVA-induced damage,
thus aiding in the
prevention of visible signs
of photoageing
Phytocalm-7
• A synergy of 7
natural plant extracts
for a maximum
anti-irritation effect
• Has a skin-soothing effect
and helps reinforce skin
barrier function
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THE SKINMTX ®
STORY
SKIN
Developed in Switzerland, SkinMTX ®
has been innovating skincare for
more than two decades, and now it’s
Australia’s turn to enjoy this remarkable
skincare range.
SkinMTX ® is a dermatologicalgrade
skincare brand trusted by
dermatologists, aesthetic doctors and
medi-spas around the world.
SkinMTX ® formulations are built
around research-proven actives that
deliver optimal efficacy to help ensure
the benefits reach the depth of the
skin and deliver visible improvements
to common skin concerns. The range
includes in-clinic and home-care for
Aesthetic Dermatology (Dermat), Anti-
Ageing, Anti-Acne, Skin Brightening
(Pigmentation) and Special Care lines.
DERMATOLOGICAL-GRADE
AT-HOME SKIN SOLUTIONS
SkinMTX Anti-Ageing
SkinMTX ® Anti-Ageing activates the
skin’s restorative ability to help preserve
a youthful-looking, vibrant appearance.
The range features the signature active,
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, which is clinically
proven to minimise the appearance of
fine lines and wrinkles caused by repeated
facial contractions. It also features the
revolutionary TeloZyme Complex TM , based
on the Nobel Prize-winning discovery that
the ageing process is linked to telomeres.
The Anti-Ageing range includes:
Telozyme Youth Activator, TeloLift Neck
Cream, Fine Line Eraser Serum, Ultimate
Fine Line Eraser.
SkinMTX Brightening
SkinMTX ® Brightening helps minimise
the appearance of pigmentation, dark
spots and scars for visibly luminous skin.
The range features key active Alpha-
Arbutin, which has been proven to have
high efficacy and stability, and a similar
brightening effect as hydroquinone
(considered the gold standard for
hyperpigmentation treatment) without the
toxicity and irritation.
The Brightening range includes: Alpha
Optimal Brightener, Alpha Illuminator,
Radiance Cleansing Wash, Lumi
Cleansing Milk.
SkinMTX Anti-Acne
SkinMTX ® Anti-Acne purifies skin for refined
clarity and long-lasting matteness. The
range is formulated to help clear congested
complexions, and to help treat and minimise
the appearance of blemishes. The highpotency
products are designed to help
unclog pores and blackheads, gently cleanse
and resurface skin and promote a radiant,
shine-free complexion.
The Anti-Acne range includes: Comedone
Acti-Clear Lotion, Acti-Pure Cleansing Gel,
Acti-Matte Concentrate.
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SkinMTX Special Care
SKIN
SkinMTX ® Special Care is a special
repertoire of products to achieve a
rigorous regimen for youthful-looking
skin. It features patented key actives such
as BioRenew Peptide, PhytoActive+
and ActiMarine Hydrator in the Peptide
Serum+, an intense rejuvenating booster
that is inspired by biomimetic-technology.
The range also includes signature product,
Intense RejuvorA Cream, a unique and
vastly improved form of retinol complex
that is powered by a revolutionary triple
encapsulation technology.
The Special Care range includes: Peptide
Serum+, Intense RejuvorA Cream, Potent
Eye Concentrate, Potent C, Supreme
Eye Brightening Gel, Mineral-Rich Body
Moisturizer, 3 in 1 Matt Tinted Protector,
Skin Brightening Day Protector, Smart
Shield Protector.
SkinMTX Dermat
SkinMTX ® Dermat is designed to meet the
continued increase in demand for aesthetic
procedures by providing essential and effective
post-procedure care. It is formulated to help
maximise the treatment outcome, optimise the
recovery process, minimise risks of infection and
scarring while providing comfort from tenderness
and signs of irritation.
The Dermat range includes: Delicate Cleansing
Mousse, Hydrating Mist, Advanced Restorative
Serum, Advanced Reconditioning Cream.
WHERE TO GET IT
Available at SkinMTX ® clinics nationwide and at
skinmtx.com.au @skinmtx.australia
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HYDRAFACIAL
partners with
MURAD for
the ultimate
anti-ageing facial
HYDRAFACIAL AND MURAD HAVE TEAMED UP
TO CREATE THE MURAD RETINOL BOOSTER FOR
HYDRAFACIAL. WITHOUT FURTHER ADO, MEET
THE DREAM TEAM.
HydraFacial, the next-gen
skin rejuvenation treat that
has taken the beauty world
by storm, just got personal. Made
especially for HydraFacial, the Murad
Retinol Booster can be added to
HydraFacial treatments for targeted
treatment of wrinkles and age-related
skin concerns, accelerating the skin’s
surface renewal and promoting a more
radiant complexion.
The Retinol Booster boasts Retinol
Tri-Active Technology (a fast-acting
retinoid, time-released retinol and
a retinol booster all in one) to help
combat fine lines and wrinkles,
uneven skin tone and loss of radiance.
The serum also includes micronised
collagen peptides to promote an
immediate increase in hydration and
to help skin hold more water for a
firmer, more dewy appearance.
RETINOL: THE GOLD
STANDARD ANTI-
AGEING INGREDIENT
Vitamin A is arguably the singlemost
important ingredient to
prevent, restore, normalise and
help repair damaged skin. It helps
smooth wrinkles and fine lines, while
increasing skin hydration and collagen
production. It evens out skin texture
at the same time as increasing skin
thickness and improving its elasticity.
Since our bodies do not make
Vitamin A, our skin becomes deficient
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over time. In particular, the sun depletes
the skin of Vitamin A and this is one of
the reasons those who super-expose their
skin to sun damage age faster than those
who do not (and another reason to always
use broad-spectrum SPF every single day,
rain, hail or shine).
Retinol, a Vitamin A derivative, acts
as an antioxidant and neutralises the
free radicals that result from exposure
to ultraviolet light. In addition, regular
application of retinol increases cellular
turnover, stimulating a thickening of the
epidermis and promoting the removal of
excess pigment.
Medical research has also documented
that the use of retinol on the skin can
create new collagen deposition, and
greater proliferation of new blood vessels
and capillary formation. Dramatic
improvements have also been observed
with regard to skin smoothness, evening
of skin tone and overall skin rejuvenation.
HYDRAFACIAL: THE
NEXT-LEVEL SKIN
TREATMENT
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.
The system uses the brand’s patented
hydradermabrasion technology and super
serums that are made with nourishing
ingredients, providing an immediate
outcome and creating an instantly
gratifying glow in just three steps and
30 minutes, with no downtime
or discomfort.
Each HydraFacial treatment (fast
fact: there’s a HydraFacial treatment
performed every 10 seconds somewhere
around the world) 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 the complexion.
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.
And now with the added
personalisation of the exclusive Murad
Retinol Booster, the youth-boosting
results of HydraFacial set a new standard
for high-performance skin treatments.
Take your HydraFacial results to the next
level and get set for the best skin of your
life! CBM
HYDRAFACIAL IMPROVES THE APPEARANCE
OF FINE LINES, WRINKLES, CONGESTED AND
ENLARGED PORES, OILY OR ACNE PRONE SKIN,
HYPERPIGMENTATION AND BROWN SPOTS.
MURAD
Retinol
Booster for
HYDRAFACIAL
MADE FOR
HYDRAFACIAL
BENEFITS
First retinol-based booster developed
for HydraFacial devices
Accelerates skin’s surface renewal and
instantly plumps to minimise the look of
wrinkles, evens out skin tone and
boosts radiance
Rapid renewal while being gentle
on skin
Plumps skin’s surface
Exfoliates and smooths
WHERE TO GET IT
To find a HydraFacial practitioner in your area,
visit www.likeyourlook.com.au
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FEATURE
The EPIC
EVOLUTION
of the
EYEBROW
PLUCK ME! AFTER A GOOD 10-YEAR RUN, BUSHY
BROWS ARE BOWING OUT WHILE THIN BROWS ARE
MAKING THEIR CYCLICAL COMEBACK. IN HONOUR
OF THE SKINNY BROW REVIVAL, WE LOOK AT
EYEBROW TRENDS THROUGH THE DECADES.
credit: Ga Fullner / Shutterstock.com
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FEATURE
1920s
PENCIL-THIN & DOWNTURNED
CLARA BOW
1930s
PENCIL-THIN & ROUND
MARLENE DIETRICH
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1940s
FULL & NATURAL
ELIZABETH TAYLOR
1950s
FULL & GROOMED
MARILYN MONROE
1960s
THICK & STRAIGHT
AUDREY HEPBURN
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1970s
THIN & ARCHED
DIANA ROSS
1980s
BUSHY & NATURAL
BROOKE SHIELDS
1990s
THIN & ARCHED
KATE MOSS
Credit: Featureflash Photo Agency / Shutterstock.com
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FEATURE
2000s
PENCIL-THIN & ARCHED
CHRISTINA AGUILERA
2010s
THICK & BOLD
CARA DELEVINGNE
Credit: Shutterstock.com
NOW
SKINNY EYEBROWS –
RETURN OF THE 90S
BELLA HADID
Credit: Shutterstock.com
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FEATURE
THE
SECRET’S
OUT:
HOW
JENNIFER
ANISTON
GETS HER
GLOW
JENNIFER ANISTON IS
TEAMING UP WITH LEADING
WELLNESS BRAND, VITAL
PROTEINS, TO INSPIRE US
ALL TO LEAD HEALTHY
AND VIBRANT LIVES (WITH
INCREDIBLE SKIN).
Jennifer Aniston is the OG of
simple, wholesome wellness,
oozing vitality and health with
that famous glowing skin and shiny
hair. Yes, she meditates, journals and
never misses a workout, but there’s
another lesser-known step to her
beauty regimen that’s finally out of
the bag: collagen.
Aniston, a long-time user of Vital
Proteins collagen supplements,
is now the brand’s Chief Creative
Officer – and she’s ready to share her
secrets to looking and feeling great.
‘Collagen is the glue that holds
everything together. I’ve always been
an advocate for nourishing your
wellness from within, which is why I
started using Vital Proteins so many
years ago,’ Aniston says. ‘Now to
have the opportunity to be a part
of the brand in a bigger way, as
Chief Creative Officer, is very
exciting to me.’
Aniston has been using Vital
Proteins for around six years now
— well before the brand became
a fixture on social feeds. She
incorporates Vital Proteins products
to stay on track with her wellness
goals, and has also noticed a glow
from within and an improvement in
how she looks and feels since adding
collagen to her daily routine.
Collagen is the body’s most
abundant protein and helps to
support hair, skin, nail, bone and
joint health. As we grow older,
however, our body’s natural collagen
production begins to decline.
That’s where collagen supplements
come in.
‘Our strength starts from within, so
I choose good nutrition and the right
supplements to start off my day,’ says
Aniston. ‘My go-to collagen routine
is adding Vital Proteins Collagen
Peptides in my morning cup of coffee
or smoothie – it’s so easy to use.’
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FEATURE
DO
COLLAGEN
POWDERS
REALLY
WORK?
Collagen is the vital building block
of our bodies. It represents almost
30 percent of all human protein
content. It is one of the most
abundant substances, second
only to water.
Collagen plays an essential role in
the health of your skin, bones and
connective tissues, keeping joints
strong, making skin elastic and
helping protect your organs, as well
as many other functions.
Collagen is composed of three
chains, wound together in a tight
triple helix (like a hair braid). Each
chain is composed of amino acids —
predominantly, glycine, proline and
hydroxyproline. This very specific
composition of amino acids makes
collagen a unique type of protein.
The body becomes less efficient
at producing collagen as we age.
According to an article for the
Cleveland Clinic, a world-leading
hospital, we start losing collagen in
our 20s. By the age of 40, we’re likely
to lose about 1% of bodily collagen
per year, and menopause speeds
up that loss, which contributes
to wrinkles and lackluster skin,
stiff joints, worn-down cartilage
and decreased muscle mass.
This is where collagen nutrition
supplements can be beneficial.
Collagen nutrition products can
boost a youthful appearance – in
fact, studies show that collagen
peptides may actually slow signs
of ageing by keeping the skin
hydrated, which is key to helping
prevent wrinkle formation. They are
also known to promote hair and nail
health, and support healthy bones,
tendons, ligaments and joints,
enabling us to lead healthy, more
active lives for longer.
Though we may not all have
won Jennifer Aniston’s genetic
lottery, collagen peptides can
help our body replace lost collagen
and in turn help to combat some
of the internal and external signs
of ageing.
While more research is needed
for a complete scientific consensus
on the benefits of collagen
supplements, if it’s good enough
for age-defying Jen, who are we to
disagree?! CBM
VITAL PROTEINS
LAUNCHES IN
AUSTRALIA
VITAL PROTEINS was founded in 2013 by Kurt Seidensticker
on the belief that collagen nutrition is an important part
of maintaining overall health. In just eight years, VITAL
PROTEINS has become the leading collagen brand in
America, creating a movement that excites consumers to take
control of their wellness journey. VITAL PROTEINS products
contain high-quality bovine or marine collagen sources,
offering collagen-based nutrition that promotes overall
wellness from the inside out.
Launching in Australia with five collagen products, the
VITAL PROTEINS range includes its best-selling Collagen
Peptides Powder ($39.95), Marine Collagen Peptide Powder
($52.95) and Collagen Creamer, in Vanilla or Coconut ($39.95)
COLLAGEN NUTRITION
PRODUCTS CAN BOOST A
YOUTHFUL APPEARANCE
– IN FACT, STUDIES
SHOW THAT COLLAGEN
PEPTIDES MAY ACTUALLY
SLOW SIGNS OF AGEING
BY KEEPING THE SKIN
HYDRATED.
VITAL PROTEINS is available in Australia exclusively instore
in Priceline Pharmacy.
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FEATURE
VIKTOR&ROLF
LAUNCHES
FLOWERBOMB
RUBY ORCHID
VIKTOR&ROLF HAVE DROPPED THEIR MOST
EXTRAVAGANT SCENT YET – FLOWERBOMB
RUBY ORCHID, THE NEWEST AND BOLDEST
ADDITION TO THE ICONIC FLOWERBOMB
FRAGRANCE RANGE.
Inspired by the theatre, flamboyance
and sensuality of burlesque,
avant-garde luxury fashion
house Viktor&Rolf have unleashed
Flowerbomb Ruby Orchid. This fruity
floral gourmand fragrance blends ruby
orchid flower, juicy peach and red vanilla
bean to create a magnetic floral fantasia.
Made for those who take centre
stage, Flowerbomb Ruby Orchid is a
bold yet extremely wearable fragrance
– confident, glamorous and just slightly
provocative. This is destined to be a
show-stopper.
Viktor&Rolf approach olfactory
development in the same way as their
fashion: with meticulous technical
refinement, continuously evolving
their scents and bringing them to
new, unparalleled heights. Launched
in 2005, Flowerbomb is the iconic,
transformative fragrance that, with its
WEARING FLOWERBOMB
RUBY ORCHID, YOU’LL FEEL LIKE
ANYTHING’S POSSIBLE.
profusion of flowers, has the power to
make everything seem more positive.
With Flowerbomb, Viktor&Rolf aspired to
create an innovative olfactory experience;
a modern-day flower power exuding an
air of opulence, with rich yet meticulously
layered notes, leaving a remarkable trail.
‘This is really a new chapter in the
Flowerbomb story. Ruby Orchid is a very
feminine, erotic version of Flowerbomb,’
says the Dutch fashion house.
A MORE CAPTIVATING,
CARNAL ITERATION OF
FLOWERBOMB
Created in chorus by Viktor&Rolf and
three esteemed perfumers, Flowerbomb
Ruby Orchid pairs orchid and vanilla
accords — a voluptuous, rich Ruby
Orchid Flower accord and an intensely
sensual and opulent Red Foxy Vanilla
Bean accord.
The Ruby Flower Orchid accord —
the femme fatale of orchids, with its
intensely dark red flowers — is known for
its ambery, creamy scent, leading away
from Flowerbomb’s original luminous and
fresh character to something more suave
and carnal. The Red Foxy Vanilla Bean
accord brings additional intensity. This
is the first time both orchid and vanilla
accords have been used in a single
Viktor&Rolf perfume.
Vine Peach accord and several other
red fruit notes contribute to the lingering
sense of pleasure and accentuate the
fragrance’s crimson memo.
Be the star of the show with this
captivating, rich and incredibly alluring
combination of sweet fruit-floral notes.
Wearing Flowerbomb Ruby Orchid, you’ll
feel like anything’s possible. CBM
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COSMETIC ENHANCEMENT
Your guide to
BREAST
AUGMENTATION
BREAST IMPLANT SURGERY IS NOT A CASE OF ONE SIZE
FITS ALL. WE LOOK AT THE ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF
CHOOSING THE RIGHT BREAST IMPLANT FOR YOU.
Breasts are beautiful in all shapes and
sizes, but if your breasts are sagging,
flat, asymmetrical or lacking the volume
and shape you desire, you’re not alone.
It’s estimated some 20,000 Australians
undergo breast implant surgery every year.
Some women seek implant surgery
to correct congenital or developmental
anatomical abnormalities, while others
are striving to repair the toll of age or
breastfeeding by restoring their breasts
to a more youthful and upright position.
Other women simply want to have a larger
size bust, which is more proportionate
to their overall body size. Implants may
also be required to reconstruct a damaged
or missing breast, from injury, illness or
mastectomy. There are countless reasons
women undergo breast augmentation and
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each one has unique importance to
the individual.
If you’re considering breast
implants, it’s important to know
these are not lifetime devices and
need to be replaced after around
10-15 years in many cases.
Careful discussion of your
expectations and concerns with
your chosen surgeon, along with
planning and assessment, can help
to achieve a successful outcome and
natural-looking results. You should
thoroughly discuss your goals and
motivations with a surgeon you trust
and with whom you feel comfortable.
Listening to your surgeon’s
feedback and advice, and seeking a
second professional opinion, will go
a long way in ensuring expectations
and motivations are realistic.
Satisfaction with breast augmentation
results ultimately depends on your
understanding of the capabilities and
limitations of the procedure.
IMPLANT
SHAPE
Choosing the right implant is
dependent on your existing breast
size, shape, symmetry and projection,
body type, and your personal
preferences. There is no one breast
implant shape that is best for
everyone. Your surgeon is the best
resource for determining what
breast implant is best for you and
your body type.
ROUND IMPLANTS
Round implants are circular with an
even projection of volume. They are
a good choice for those who want
more fullness in the upper part of
the breast and tend to give greater
cleavage. Many surgeons agree that
round implants are typically the best
choice for those patients with wellshaped
natural breasts who desire a
straightforward breast enhancement.
TEARDROP IMPLANTS
Teardrop, or anatomical, implants
more closely resemble the natural
shape of a breast, gradually sloping
downwards to produce an attractive
straight line from the collarbone to
the nipple. Teardrop implants tend
not to be as full as round implants but
because they are fuller in the lower
half they can also provide greater
projection in proportion to the size
of the base, making them particularly
suitable for women with little natural
breast tissue. Mild elevation of the
breast and the nipple can also be
achieved, making them particularly
suitable for women who have mild
droopy or tuberous breasts.
CAREFUL DISCUSSION OF YOUR EXPECTATIONS AND
CONCERNS WITH YOUR CHOSEN SURGEON, ALONG WITH
PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT, CAN HELP TO ACHIEVE A
SUCCESSFUL OUTCOME AND NATURAL-LOOKING RESULTS.
IMPLANT SIZE
Breast implant sizes are designated by their
volume, typically ranging from 90 to 900 cubic
centimetres (cc), or by their weight. One gram
of silicone is equivalent to slightly less than
1ml (1cc). The higher the number, the larger
the implant. They are also made with different
diameter bases to suit different widths of chest
wall and with low to high profiles (amount
of forward projection). For this reason, each
manufacturer produces a number of ‘styles’.
It’s important to take your natural breast
width into consideration. Your surgeon will
measure the base diameter of your chest to
determine the ideal width of implant. If the
implant is too wide for your chest, you may get
‘webbing’ between your breasts (symmastia)
or too much ‘side boob’. If the implant is too
narrow, it will not fill the chest appropriately
and be difficult to create a shapely cleavage.
The choice of implant projection is to a large
extent a personal one. A woman with adequate
breast tissue and a shape she is happy with
may opt for a low-profile implant that will
simply increase the size of her breasts.
Another patient seeking to create cleavage, or
a patient with some degree of sag, may prefer
a high-profile implant that can help achieve
these results.
Your surgeon will take into consideration
the width of your chest and breast tissue and
advise you on the most suitable implant size
and style for your individual anatomy.
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COSMETIC ENHANCEMENT
SILICONE
vs SALINE
Saline and silicone breast implants both
have an outer silicone shell; however
they differ in material, consistency
and techniques used for placement.
Both types of implants have their own
advantages and risks.
Silicone gel-filled implants are by
far the most common in Australia.
Silicone implants contain a cohesive
gel, designed to mimic real breast
tissue. It has a slightly firm, non-runny
consistency, which can give a more
natural feel. As the gel is not liquid,
the risk of dispersal if the implant
ruptures is minimised. It also typically
maintains its shape better than a saline
implant, especially in the upper part of
the implant.
Saline-filled implants use a medicalgrade
saltwater solution, which makes
the implant feel like a water-bed. This
can be controlled to an extent by the
volume of fill in the implant. If implant
rupture occurs, the saline is absorbed
by the body. However, saline implants
feel firmer than silicone implants and
have a higher risk of visible folds
and ripples.
SMOOTH vs TEXTURED
Implant shells can be smooth or textured. Smooth-shelled implants are easy to
insert and may make the breast move and feel more natural than a textured shell
in certain patients. However, they have increased risk of capsular contracture
(hardening of the breast), which is a common reason for re-operation.
Textured implants have a thicker shell and the very nature of their surface
means they can grab onto and adhere to the surrounding tissue, causing less
friction between the implant and breast pocket and therefore helping to reduce
the risk of capsular contracture. Many surgeons also believe it offers them
greater control over the ultimate shape of the breast.
INCISION SITE
The three main incision options are the
inframammary crease (under the breast
where it meets the chest), periareolar
(around the nipple) and transaxillary
(inside the armpit).
INFRAMAMMARY
The inframammary incision is by far
the most common breast augmentation
incision used today, made in the
crease under the breast close to the
inframammary fold. The surgeon
creates a pocket for the breast implant,
which is slid up through the incision,
then positioned behind the nipple.
This incision offers the best exposure
for visualisation and allows the implant
to be placed over, partially under or
completely under the chest wall muscle.
The scar is hidden in the crease under
the breast.
PERIAREOLAR
For the periareolar incision, an incision
is made just beyond the areola, which is
the darker area of skin surrounding the
nipple. The incision should be made
at the very edge of the areola where
the dark tissue meets the lighter breast
tissue, which makes the scar least visible.
Similar to the inframammary
incision, the periareolar incision allows
the surgeon to work close to the breast.
It is possible for the surgeon to easily
and precisely place the breast implants
in various positions in relation to the
chest muscle. However, this is the only
incision that involves cutting through
breast tissue and ducts, and sensitivity
in the nipple may be reduced.
TRANSAXILLARY
The transaxillary incision is made
in the natural crease of the armpit
and a channel is created down to the
breast. This may be performed with an
endoscope (a small tube with a surgical
light and camera in the end) to provide
visibility. The implant is inserted and
moved through the channel into a
prepared pocket.
The greatest advantage of an
underarm breast augmentation incision
is that no scar is left on the breasts. The
scar is virtually invisible in the armpit
fold and lack of tension generally makes
for straightforward healing.
The transaxillary site is relatively far
from the breast, where the surgeon
needs to create a pocket for the implant,
so visibility is limited. There is also a
higher incidence of the implant being
positioned too high and a greater risk of
breast asymmetry after surgery.
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COSMETIC ENHANCEMENT
IMPLANT PLACEMENT
The placement of breast implants has a
significant impact on the final outcome
of breast augmentation and therefore
it requires individual consideration.
Experienced surgeons base their implant
placement decisions on factors such as
the patient’s quantity of breast tissue,
natural breast size and symmetry,
dimension and shape of the chest wall,
amount of subcutaneous fat and quality
of breast skin.
Generally, there are three placement
options: subglandular (in front of the
muscle), submuscular (behind the
muscle) and dual plane (partially under
the muscle).
SUBGLANDULAR
The subglandular pocket is created
between the breast tissue and the
pectoral muscle. This position resembles
the plane of normal breast tissue and the
implant is placed in front of the muscle.
Sometimes the implant is covered by a
thin membrane, the fascia, which lies on
top of the muscle. This is called s
ubfascial placement.
This position is suited to patients
who have sufficient breast tissue to
cover the top of the implant. This
procedure is typically faster and may
be more comfortable for the patient
than submuscular placement. There is
generally less post-operative pain and
a shorter recovery period because the
chest muscles have not been disturbed
during surgery. The implant also tends to
move more naturally in this position.
However, subglandular breast implants
may be more visible, especially if the
patient has little breast tissue, little body
fat and thin skin. With subglandular
implants, there tends to be more of a
pronounced ‘roundness’ to the breasts,
which may look less natural than those
placed under the muscle, but this is a
matter of personal preference.
SUBMUSCULAR
The implant is placed under the
pectoralis major muscle after some
release of the inferior muscular
attachments. Most of the implant is
positioned under the muscle. This
position can create a natural-looking
contour at the top of the breast in
thin patients and those with very
little breast tissue. The implant is fully
covered, which helps to camouflage
the edges of the implant, as well as
rippling. With this placement, data has
shown there is less chance of capsular
contracture occurring. There may be
more post-operative discomfort and a
longer recovery period. The implants
may appear high at first and take
longer to ‘drop’.
DUAL PLANE
This is where the implant is placed
partially beneath the pectoral muscle
in the upper pole, where the implant
edges tend to be most visible, while
the lower half of the implant is in the
subglandular plane. This placement
is best suited to patients who have
insufficient tissue to cover the implant
at the top of the breast but who need
the bottom of the implant to fully
expand the lower half of the breast
due to sag or a tight crease under
the breast.
This position minimises the rippling
and edge effect in thin patients while
avoiding abnormal contours in the
lower half of the breast. Generally, this
placement is able to achieve a more
natural shape to the upper portion
of the breast instead of the ‘upper
roundness’ that can be more common
with subglandular implants. However,
it involves more complex surgery,
which if not performed correctly may
result in visible deformities when the
pectoral muscles are contracted.
BREAST IMPLANT
SURGERY: RISKS &
COMPLICATIONS
While breast augmentation is typically
a predictable procedure, all surgery
carries some level of risk. As well,
breast implants should not be viewed
as one-and-done devices – they
will likely need to be removed or
replaced after approximately 10-15
years. Complications arising from
breast augmentation can include the
following.
CAPSULAR
CONTRACTURE
Capsular contracture, or hardening
of the breast, is thought to be the
most common complication of breast
implant surgery. It can occur at any
time but more commonly in the
months immediately after surgery.
During surgery, a pocket is made
for the implant in the breast tissue.
After the implant has been inserted,
the body naturally forms a capsule of
fibrous tissue around the implant. This
lining, or capsule, is formed by the
body’s living tissue, and is the body’s
natural response. The capsule allows
the implant to look and feel quite
natural. In some cases, however, the
capsule begins to tighten, causing a
shrink-wrap effect and squeezing the
implant that it surrounds.
Depending on the severity, the
breast can feel firm or hard, become
distorted and cause pain. It is not
actually the implant that has hardened
– the shrinking of the capsule
compresses the implant and causes
it to feel hard, but if the implant is
removed it is still in its original
soft state.
Though the exact causes of capsular
contracture are unknown, there
are factors that may lead to this
complication, including seroma (the
development of extra fluid around
the implant), haematoma, infection
and smoking.
To treat capsular contracture, there
are both surgical and non-surgical
options, although generally most cases
of capsular contracture will require
secondary surgery to remove the
implant. If the implants are replaced,
to prevent reoccurrence a new pocket
should be made as fresh tissue needs
to be in contact with the implant.
INFECTION
Infection is a serious risk of any
surgery and occurs when wounds
become contaminated with
microorganisms, such as bacteria
or fungi. When infection occurs, it
generally appears within six weeks of
the procedure. Most infections can
be treated with antibiotics, but in the
worst cases the implant may need to be
removed and the infection eliminated
before the implant is replaced.
It’s important to keep an eye out
for signs of infection, which may
include redness at the site, fatigue
and fever. Increased pain and swelling
are also typical signs of infection but,
because these symptoms are typical
of all breast surgeries, they can be
difficult to detect.
RIPPLING
Rippling occurs when the filling inside
the breast implant moves, creating a
winkle or fold on the outer shell of
the implant which then can be felt
by the patient, or which becomes
outwardly visible. Rippling can also
occur when adhesion to the envelope
restricts its movement.
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COSMETIC ENHANCEMENT
Various factors govern the likelihood
of rippling, including the implant
type, texture and position. It occurs
less with silicone gel-filled implants,
smooth-surfaced implants and those
that are positioned under the chest
muscle. If it occurs, the appearance of
rippling is dependent on the patient
– their physique and the thickness
and quality of their skin. If there is
little muscle or fatty tissue to cover the
implant, any rippling that results will
be more noticeable. Rippling generally
appears on the outer and bottom sides
of the breast and in the cleavage.
IMPLANT
DISPLACEMENT
Displacement refers to the implants
moving out of their desired position,
and is more prone in women who
have teardrop-shaped or very highprofile
implants. Displacement may
occur due to the implant being
misplaced in the tissue pocket, or from
excessively stretched tissue, or trauma.
Displacement can occur at any time
after the procedure, and will generally
need to be surgically corrected.
BREAST IMPLANT
ASSOCIATED ALCL
Breast implant-associated anaplastic
large cell lymphoma (ALCL) is a rare
and highly treatable cancer of the
immune system that can develop
around breast implants; it is not breast
cancer. When diagnosed early and
treated properly, this disease is curable.
Most cases of breast implant-associated
ALCL are cured by removal of the
implant and the capsule surrounding
the implant.
According to the Therapeutic Goods
Administration (TGA), current expert
opinion puts the risk of breast implantassociated
ALCL at between 1-in-1,000
and 1-in-10,000. Based on currently
available data, most (95%) of cases
of breast implant-associated ALCL
occur between 3 and 14 years after the
implant (median: 8 years; range: 1-37
years). According to the TGA website,
over the past 10 years, three Australian
women have died from breast implantassociated
ALCL.
All reported cases of breast implantassociated
cancer in Australia involve
patients who have had a textured (vs
smooth) implant at some point in their
life. Based on current evidence, experts
do not think breast implant-associated
ALCL is related to either the contents
BREAST IMPLANTS SHOULDN’T BE VIEWED AS
LIFETIME DEVICES. TYPICALLY, THEY ARE REMOVED
AFTER 10-15 YEARS.
(saline/silicone) or shape (round/
teardrop) of the implant.
Breast implants with a higher risk of
BIA-ALCL have either been removed
or suspended from the Australian
market. In addition, some suppliers
have also decided to remove particular
types of breast implants from the
market. For up-to-date information
on which breast implants and tissue
expanders are affected, see tga.gov.au/
hubs/breast-implants.
If there are changes in your breasts
associated with breast implants, and
especially if there is general swelling
or a lump, contact your specialist for
further investigation.
Because breast implant-associated
ALCL is rare, experts do not
recommend removal of breast implants
for women who have no problems with
the implant. The risk of undergoing
surgery to remove your implants could
be higher than the risk of developing
BIA-ALCL. If you are concerned,
you should discuss your options with
your doctor.
Breast implants shouldn’t be viewed
as lifetime devices, regardless of breast
implant-associated ALCL. Typically,
they are removed after 10-15 years.
BREAST IMPLANT
ILLNESS
There have been anecdotal accounts
of breast implants causing a variety of
general health issues, known as “breast
implant illness”, but scientific evidence
is lacking to support this. Symptoms
are non-specific and include general
fatigue, joint aches, headaches and
brain fog.
To date, there is no distinction
between the types of breast implant
and the likelihood of a patient
developing an autoimmune response
to the medical devices being inserted,
and there is no known link between
these symptoms and BIA-ALCL.
LONG-TERM SAFETY
& MONITORING OF
IMPLANTS
NSW Health has recently published
a ‘ToolKit for the Management of
Breast Implants’ for doctors, which
focuses on patient safety. The Toolkit
warns patients that by proceeding with
implant surgery, you are also required
to undergo regular follow-up with
your treating doctor for clinical and
radiological assessment of your breast
implants for as long as you have
breast implants.
In addition, the Toolkit advises all
implant patients to ensure their doctor
registers their breast implants at the
time of surgery with the Australian
Breast Device Registry. This will
allow tracking of outcomes and safety
and will allow notification of any
important information on the safety of
your breast implants to you directly.
WHEN ALL
IS SAID
AND DONE
The psychology behind the
decision to have a breast
augmentation is one of the
most important aspects of
the procedure. Many women
view their breasts as a vital
component of their gender
identity, as the female breast
is one of the prime symbols of
femininity, motherhood and
sensuality. However, women
are notoriously critical of their
bodies and some may be
especially so of their breasts.
When contemplating breast
augmentation, ensure it’s for
the right reasons. CBM
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