CosBeauty Magazine #99

COSBEAUTY

ISSUE 99 FEB-APRIL 2023

ICONIC

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ALL TIME

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The A

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REGULARS

8 Editor’s Letter

10 Beauty Insider

112 Ed’s Faves

FEATURES

30 Iconic red carpet looks

Ahead of the upcoming

awards season, we pay

homage to some of the

most memorable red-carpet

moments of all time.

64 In conversation with

Trinny Woodall

The inspiring founder and

CEO of Trinny London spills

the tea to Ricky Allen on

creating a beauty empire.

68 The 2023 lifestyle cleanse

A post-summer detox doesn’t

have to involve pea-sized

portions and drill sergeant

fitness routines.

74 Creating your signature scent

Delve into the art of fragrance

layering and scent pairing for a

truly bespoke perfume.

78 2023’s best body procedures

Overview of the most popular

surgical and non-surgical

options for removing fat and

lifting and tightening skin.

100 The best TikToks beauty trends

of 2022

From glazed donut nails to fluffy

brows to ‘glistening’ lips, once

again TikTok was a goldmine for

beauty hacks and trends.

108 HIIT workouts

Take your next HIIT session to

the pool and work out smarter,

not harder.

BEAUTY

44 A to Zinc of skincare

ingredients

School’s in and here’s your

crash course in some of the

most common (and effective)

skincare ingredients.

90 Right on hue

Do you know the colours that

look best on you? Here’s how

to choose makeup for your

skin tone to look brighter and

healthier.

76 Tried & tested & loved

This season’s latest and

greatest beauty products.

106 Colour me happy

Ricky Allen chats to leading

hair colourist Vincent King

about the evolving world of

hair colour.

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From the

EDITOR

Welcome to our first issue for 2023! I love this time of year; being fully

immersed in a new year full of opportunity and soaking up the last of the

summer rays. In this issue, we embark on a lifestyle cleanse and discover

how a holistic approach can do wonders for enhancing our physical and

mental health (p68). And if you’re interested in a little cosmetic improvement to help

counter the effects of the party season, on p78 we highlight the most popular surgical

and non-surgical body options for removing fat and tightening skin.

As the seasons change, it’s time to adapt our beauty and hair regimen. On p106

Ricky Allen chats with hair colourist Vincent King on how to switch up your hair

colour, and on p90 we look at the fundamentals of choosing cool- and warm-based

makeup to enhance your complexion year-round. We also share the basics of getting

your skin back on track after a hot summer with our curated list of skincare ingredient

superstars on p44.

Late last year, we had the pleasure of meeting style guru and all-round inspiration

Trinny Woodall. Catch our morning tea with her on p64 and discover how she went

on to create one of Europe’s fastest-growing beauty brands. On p74, we also honour

another visionary woman, Jo Malone, and track the journey of her bespoke perfumes

and signature “scent pairing” philosophy.

This is also one of my favourite times of the year because it’s award season! On p30

we pay homage to some of the iconic red-carpet looks of all time. Plus, we showcase this

season’s best and brightest products to hit the Aussie beauty market (p76).

We hope you enjoy this issue and are enjoying the start of a happy, healthy and

beautiful New Year!

Issue 99

Feb – April 2023

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

SAINT HAVEN: FIRST OF ITS KIND EXCLUSIVE HEALTH

AND WELLNESS CLUB OPENING IN MELBOURNE

Saint Haven is a private health and wellness social club.

Created by the Gurner group, it opens its doors in March

2023 in Collingwood, Victoria.

Saint Haven will be a holistic experience where

performance meets recovery, strength meets mindfulness

and modern science meets ancient wisdom, while you

develop social connections for life.

It contains a holistic bar and restaurant as well as a

training and performance area with six spaces across

strength and conditioning, high intensity interval training,

yoga, meditation and breathwork, reformer pilates and

performance cycling. These activities will be complemented

and enhanced by a series of recovery, anti-ageing and biohacking

experiences and holistic medicinal treatments.

Saint Haven also offers comprehensive and holistic health

checks. Following the results from these tests, the Saint

Haven team can devise a programme of activities best

suited to your individual needs.

For more information, visit www.sainthaven.com.au.

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HAPPY YEAR OF THE RABBIT!

Sunday the 22nd of January marked the Lunar New

Year and the beginning of the Year of the Rabbit!

Sisley Paris is celebrating the occasion with the

release of a Limited Edition Ecological Compound

Gift Set including deluxe samples to complete your

skincare routine.

Gift set includes: Ecological Compound 125ml,

Sisleÿa L’Integral Anti-Âge Concentrated Firming

Body Cream 15ml, Black Rose Cream Mask 10ml,

Buff & Wash Facial Gel 10ml, Hydra Global Serum

5ml, $315. Available at www.davidjones.com (online

and in-store).

Clinique has also released a limited edition Lunar

New Year collection, with each product adorned in

red festive packaging and luxurious gold finishes.

Collection includes: Dramatically Different

Moisturisng Lotions+ or Oil-Control Gel 125ml, $53,

Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm 125ml, $59, and

Even Better Clinical Radical Dark Spot Corrector

& Interrupter Jumbo 100ml, $205. Available at

www.clinique.com.au, Myer, David Jones, Mecca,

Sephora, Adore Beauty and The Iconic.


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VANESSA MEGAN LAUNCHES

NEW NATURAL PERFUME,

AETHER

Vanessa Megan, one of Australia’s

leading 100% natural beauty brands

has released its newestproduct,

Aether 100% Natural Mood

Enhancing Perfume. Inspired by

“happiness summersaults through

the air, enticing the January sun”,

Aether is comprised of a premium

aromatic blend made from 100%

natural and wild-grown botanicals,

fruits, spices and resins. It does not

contain any synthetic ingredients

or drying alcohols, and the heat of

your body activates the precious

essential oils in this scent.

Aromatic top notes (head notes)

of Neroli, Rosewood, Petitgrain,

Spearmint, and Lemon Tea Tree

introduce the scent. Middle notes

(heart notes) of Cardamom, Juniper

Berry, and Neroli emerge later,

while base notes of Vanilla and

Peru Balsam linger as the fragrance

dries down. Invigorating, bright

and luminous, this ethereal scent is

reminiscent of new beginnings and

a soothing sea breeze.

Vanessa Megan Aether 100%

Natural Mood Enhancing

Perfume is available from

www.vanessamegan.com and select

stockists; 10ml, $29.95, 50ml, $89.95,

Duo (10ml and 50ml), $119.95.

NEW COCKTAIL-INSPIRED

LIPSTICKS

That’s right – now you can wear

your favourite cocktail on your

lips! To celebrate the launch of

Cantails, Dan Murphy’s and BWS’

new premium cocktails in a can,

The Lip Lab has created three

limited edition lipsticks inspired

by the three flavours in the range:

Appletini, Spicy Margarita and

Espresso Martini.

Not only are the colours inspired

by the new Cantail varieties, but

each one is flavoured to match the

quality ingredients in each mix. The

Appletini lipstick is sweet apple

flavoured, the Espresso shade smells

of smooth coffee, and the bright

colour for the Spicy Margarita is

matched by zesty lime flavour.

The exclusive Cantails x The

Lip Lab lipsticks are available

from www.theliplab.com.au.

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NEW AUSTRALIAN K-BEAUTY

BRAND

Introducing Jelly Ko – an Australian

K-beauty brand delivering

deliciously fun but functional

skincare. The brainchild of K-Beauty

expert Lauren Lee, Jelly Ko is the

culmination of years of experience

working with the best minds in the

K-Beauty industry in Korea.

Jelly Ko products create skin that

is translucent, smooth, bouncy, soft,

transparent and looks positively

squishable – just like jelly! To create

jelly skin, hydration is key, which is

why all Jelly Ko products deliver

a maximum dose of hydration

in addition to other benefits like

skin brightening, anti-ageing and

calming. After use, skin is left

positively plumper and softer to

the touch.

Jelly Ko is available online in

Australia via STYLE STORY and

Woolworths.

AMPLIFIED BEAUTY OPENS FIRST

STORE IN GLENELG

The Amplified Beauty team, led by

founder and owner Shahna Smith,

has just opened a pop-up retail store

in Glenelg, SA.

The Amplified Beauty store is a

luxury space that offers retail sales

on its cult lipstick line, alongside

makeup services from its sister

business, SSMITH ARTISTRY. In

addition, the team has created an

inclusive space for other First Nations

businesses.

‘One of Amplified Beauty’s biggest

values is to make a difference

wherever we can and that is exactly

what I plan to do with creating space

for the Aboriginal sector,’ says Smith.

‘It is our intent for this space to have

a positive impact on our beautiful

culture in the retail and tourism

business of SA.’

Watch out for a permanent

beachfront store in the months

to come!

Visit www.amplifiedbeauty.com.au

for more information.


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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

How dare a person

tell a woman,

how to dress, how

to talk, how to

behave! Any being

who does that is

no human.

Abhijit

Naskar


credit: Everett Collection / Shutterstock.com

Editorial credit: Tinseltown / Shutterstock.com

The kind of beauty

I want most is the

hard-to-get kind

that comes from

within – strength,

courage, dignity.

Ruby Dee


There’s

nothing

wrong with a

woman being

comfortable,

confident.

Selena Gomez


credit: Tinseltown / Shutterstock.com

Khalil

Beauty is

not in the

face; beauty

is a light in

the heart.

Gibran


Beauty lies not

in a flawless

complexion but in

the stories that

are told by each

transitioning line

on a woman’s face.

Alyscia

Cunningham

24


26

Amy

credit: Tinseltown / Shutterstock.com

Amy

I know my worth.

I embrace my

power. I say if I’m

beautiful. I say if

I’m strong. You will

not determine my

story. I will.

Schumer


.The real secret to

total gorgeousness

is to believe in

yourself, have self-

confidence, and

try to be secure in

your decisions and

thoughts.

Kirsten

Dunst

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FEATURE

ICONIC

RED

CARPET

LOOKS

AHEAD OF THE UPCOMING AWARDS SEASON,

WE PAY HOMAGE TO SOME OF THE MOST

MEMORABLE RED-CARPET MOMENTS OF ALL TIME.

BILLY PORTER,

2019

Actor and style icon Billy

Porter stole the show at

the 91st Academy Awards

in a black velvet tuxedo

dress by Christian Siriano.


LUPITA

NYONG’O, 2014

Winning an Academy Award

in 2014 for her film debut in

12 Years a Slave, Lupita all

but floated down the red

carpet in a Grecian-style blue

Prada gown.

FEATURE

GRACE KELLY, 1955

Grace turned heads at the

Academy Awards in a gown by

Edith Head. The designer was

nominated for 35 Academy

Awards for costume design during

her career and won eight, making

her the most awarded woman in

the Academy’s history.

credit: Featureflash Photo Agency / Shutterstock.com

GWYNETH

PALTROW, 1999

Looking pretty in pink in

Ralph Lauren, Gwyneth took

home Best Actress for her

role in Shakespeare in Love.



FEATURE

BELLA HADID,

2017

In a Ralph & Russo dress that

looked made of thousands

of diamonds (and only

diamonds), Bella Hadid shone

like a star at the AMFAR Gala

in 2017, making this one of

our favourite red-carpet looks.

JENNIFER

LAWRENCE,

2013

Looking resplendent

and effortlessly elegant

in Dior, she also won an

Oscar for Best Actress in

Silver Linings Playbook.

HALLE BERRY,

2002

Wearing a show-stopping

partially sheer Ellie Saab

gown, Halle took home

the Best Actress Oscar in

2002, making her the first

African American woman

to win this category.



FEATURE

CATE BLANCHETT,

2011

An iconic dress then and now,

Cate wore a Givenchy Couture

chiffon gown featuring an

architectural breast piece and

chartreuse beading.

ELIZABETH

HURLEY, 1995

For the premiere of Four

Weddings and a Funeral,

Liz stepped out in the

now infamous ‘safety

pin gown’ by Versace.

The dress is one of the

designer’s most wellknown

creations and

is even credited with

launching Hurley to

international fame.

credit:: Shutterstock.com

FARRAH

FAWCETT, 1978

The ‘golden girl’ at the 1978

Oscars, Farrah’s Stephen

Burrows gown was the

inspiration for millions of

replicas to come.

ZENDAYA, 2022

Always a style-superstar,

Zendaya rocked the 2022

Academy Awards in a rulebreaking

look by Valentino

consisting of a cropped silk

shirt and dramatic silver

sequined skirt.


FEATURE

BARBRA

STREISAND, 1969

Barbra won Best Actress for

Funny Girl – and broke new

ground in this sheer mod

Arnold Scaasi outfit.

JENNIFER LOPEZ,

2000

No red carpet list is complete

without an honoury mention

of JLo’s iconic Versace

gown she wore to the 2000

Grammys. And in true JLo

style, she rocked the same

look 20 years later to close

out the fashion house’s Fall

runway show.

NICOLE

KIDMAN, 2021

Bringing it to red carpets

since 1991, Nic is no

stranger to making the

best-dressed lists. Here she

is in an ethereal Armani

Privé gown at the 2021

premiere of Being the

Ricardos.

Editorial credit: Featureflash Photo Agency / Shutterstock.com


FEATURE

THE

MET

GALA:

FASHION

OR ART?

Cardi B, 2019

No red-carpet roundup would

be complete without sharing

some iconic looks from the Met

Gala. If you’re into over-the-top,

this is the red carpet for you.

Avant-garde fashion and beauty

reign supreme on this night

of nights where art intersects

with fashion in its highest form.

Here are some of the most

memorable fashion moments.

Lady Gaga, 2019

Kim Kardashian, 2022 Winnie Harlow, 2022


FEATURE

Iman, 2021 Beyonce, 2015

Kendall Jenner, 2022

Kylie Jenner, 2022

Rihanna, 2015

Rihanna, 2015


SKIN

Ato

Zinc

of skincare

ingredients

& how

they work

SCHOOL’S IN AND HERE’S YOUR CRASH

COURSE IN SOME OF THE MOST COMMON

(AND EFFECTIVE) SKINCARE INGREDIENTS.


SKIN

GET REACQUAINTED WITH

SOME OLD FAVES AND

MEET SOME SKIN-LOVING

HEROES YOU MAY BE

UNFAMILIAR WITH IN OUR

CRASH COURSE ON THE

MOST POPULAR SKINCARE

INGREDIENTS.

A

ALGAE

Algae is known to be one of the

world’s most complete food sources

and is commonly used in skincare

to aid in the natural production of

collagen and improve elasticity,

hydration and skin tone.

synonym: Seaweed extract, kelp,

marine extracts

ALOE VERA

This polysaccharide-rich gel is one

of the oldest and most recognised

botanicals. While it’s best known

for its soothing properties and

lightweight hydration, particularly

useful for sunburn, it is also rich

in antioxidants and enzymes that

help to promote the production of

collagen and elastin.

synonym: Aloe, Aloe barbadensis

ALPHA HYDROXY

ACIDS (AHAS)

Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) help

loosen the “glue” between dead

skin cells and enhance exfoliation.

The most well known AHAs are

glycolic acid and lactic acid. Glycolic

acid comes from sugar cane, and

lactic acid from milk. They work

to exfoliate the skin and give a

fresher appearance, as well as

increase hydration by supporting

natural hyaluronic acid production.

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.

synonym: AHA, Lactic Acid, Citric

Acid, Tartaric Acid, Malic Acid,

Sodium Lactate, Lauryl Lactate, Cetyl

Lactate, Myristyl Lactate, Mandelic

Acid, Gluconolactone, Fruit Acid

ALPHA LIPOIC ACID

Alpha lipoic acid is an enzyme and

antioxidant that has been shown to

improve skin texture and tone, help

to reduce under-eye puffiness and

enlarged pores, and even improve

the appearance of rosacea. It may

also have anti-ageing benefits due

to its strong antioxidant benefits

that help to protect the skin from

environmental aggressors.

synonym: Thioctic Acid, ALA

AMINO ACIDS

Amino acids are the building blocks

of proteins and peptides. Depending

on their type, they can stimulate

cell activity like collagen synthesis,

transport moisture through the skin

and promote skin resilience.

synonym: Arginine, Lysine, Proline,

Valine, Tyrosine, Leucine, Glycine,

Phenylalanine, Alanine, Gamma

Amino Butyric Acid, GABA,

Glutamine, Cysteine, Acetyl

Cysteine, Carnitine, Thymidine,

Guanosine, Guanine

ANTIOXIDANTS

Antioxidants are the skin’s

bodyguards, helping protect the

skin from free radicals, which attack

healthy skin cells and collagen.

Antioxidants help mop up the

damage free radical scavengers

leave behind. Studies suggest

antioxidants in combination are

more effective on the skin than

single-ingredient formulations. Look

for products containing Vitamins

A, B3, C and E, co-enzyme Q10,

idebenone, lycopene, grapeseed

extract, papaya, green tea, rosehip

and resveratrol.

ARBUTIN

Arbutin is a plant-derived

antioxidant from bearberry, licorice,

cranberry or blueberry plants. It can

help fade hyperpigmentation by

working to diminish the production

of melanin and promote an even

skin tone.

synonym: Alpha-Arbutin, Beta-

Arbutin

ARGAN OIL

Native to the Argan tree in

Morocco, Argan Oil has been

used for centuries for its excellent

moisturising and anti-inflammatory

properties for skin and hair.

synonym: Argan, Argania spinosa

AVOCADO OIL

Avocado oil is full of fatty acids that

help to promote radiant, hydrated

skin. It has been shown to visibly

minimise the appearance of sundamaged

skin and help restore

suppleness. One study also found

it may help with wound healing and

collagen production.

synonym: Persea americana

AZELAIC ACID

Azelaic acid is derived from yeast

and provides antimicrobial, antiinflammatory

and exfoliating

properties to help improve acne and

pigmentation and even rosacea.

synonym: Nonanedioic acid

BAKUCHIOL

A plant-based retinol alternative,

Bakuchiol helps to improve the look

of lines and wrinkles without any

irritation, according to a 2019 study

published in the British Journal

of Dermatology. This ancient

botanical, which has recently made

headwaves in skincare, has antiinflammatory

and anti-microbial

properties, while helping to increase

collagen production and reduce

the look of fine lines, wrinkles and

hyperpigmentation.

synonym: Psoralea Corylifolia

Seed Oil

BETA HYDROXY ACIDS

(BHAS)

Beta hydroxy acids work to control

excess oil production and secretion

and gently exfoliate the skin’s

surface, making it a popular option

for blemish-prone and oily skin.

Unlike AHAs, these are oil-soluble,

which means they can penetrate

deeper into pores. The most

commonly known BHA is salicylic

acid. According to the FDA though,

from a chemist’s perspective,

salicylic is not a true BHA.

synonym: salicylic acid (or related

substances, such as salicylate,

sodium salicylate, and willow bark

extract), beta hydroxybutanoic acid,

tropic acid, trethocanic acid

BROMELAIN

This is a nutrient-rich extract from

pineapple enzymes, commonly

used to help bruising, swelling

and wounds. It also works as an

exfoliator to give the skin a brighter,

more glowing appearance.

synonym: Ananas comosus,

pineapple enzyme


SKIN

CERAMIDES

Ceramides are a type of skin lipid

that sit in the top layer of the skin

and work to lock in essential oils

and moisture. They are essential

in maintaining both the structure

and strength of the lipid matrix.

Ceramides are a naturally occurring

skin lipid found within the cell

membrane. They are used in

skincare products as an emollient

and, because of their rich, luxurious

feel, many are used on dry, chafed

and inflamed or delicate skin.

Also look out for products

containing evening primrose oil,

jojoba, coconut, macadamia, olive,

shea butter and wheatgerm.

COENZYME Q10

CoQ10 occurs naturally in the body,

however, factors such as stress,

ageing and some medications can

lower the levels. In most people over

30, levels of CoQ10 in the skin are

below optimum, resulting in lesser

ability to produce collagen, elastin

and other important skin molecules.

CoQ10 penetrates into skin cells to

boost skin repair and regeneration

and reduce free radical damage.

synonym: Ubiquinone, CoQ10

ENZYMES

Enzymes dissolve surface skin cells

for better delivery of topical skincare

and promoting the look of glowing,

fresh skin. Papaya, pineapple

and pumpkin are the three most

common sources of enzyme in

skincare.

synonym: Papaya, Papain,

Pineapple, Bromelain, Pumpkin,

Cucurbita Pepo

FERULIC ACID

Ferulic acid is an antioxidant from

the cell wall of plants and has been

shown to help combat skin ageing

by helping to protect future free

radical damage and repairing

existing free radical damage. It is

particularly effective combined with

Vitamins C and E to increase efficacy

and enhance stability.

synonym: ferulate, hydroxycinnamic

acid

GLYCOLIC ACID

(see AHAs)

HYALURONIC ACID

Found naturally in the body,

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.

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

hydrator and skin plumper.

synonym: sodium hyaluronate,

hyaluronan

JOJOBA OIL

From jojoba plant seeds, jojoba

oil mimics the skin’s natural oils

and thereby works synergistically

with the natural lipids in the skin to

provide lightweight, well-tolerated

hydration.

synonym: Simmondsia chinensis,

Isopropyl Jojobate

KOJIC ACID

This compound is a byproduct

from fermented rice in sake

and is commonly used to treat

pigmentation as it helps inhibit the

production of tyrosinase to combat

excess melanin.

synonym: Kojic Acid Dipalmitate

L-ASCORBIC ACID

(see Vitamin C)

LACTIC ACID

(see AHAs)

NIACINAMIDE

(see Vitamin B3)

MANUKA HONEY

Native to New Zealand, manuka

honey contains natural antibacterial,

antifungal and healing benefits,

making it suitable for use in skincare

that targets redness, inflammation

and blemish-prone skin.

synonym: Leptospermum

scoparium, kāhikato

PEPTIDES

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). Acting as chemical

messengers, peptides communicate

with cells to activate their target.

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.

synonym: pentapeptides,

hexapeptides, palmitoyl

oligopeptide, palmitoyl

tetrapeptide, copper peptides

RESVERATROL

Primarily found in red wine,

resveratrol has been shown to have

antioxidant, antimicrobial and antiinflammatory

properties, making

it a “jack of all trades” in skincare

products.

ROSEHIP OIL

Produced from the seeds of the rose

bush, rosehip oil is rich in fatty acids

and Vitamins A and C. Its soothing,

hydrating and anti-inflammatory

properties helps to smooth and

brighten skin and improve the look

of stretch marks and scars.

SALICYLIC ACID

(see BHAs)

SEAWEED

(see Algae)

TITANIUM DIOXIDE

This is a mineral commonly used

as a physical sunscreen for both

UVA and UVB – meaning that it

works by sitting on top of the

skin to block damaging UV rays.

It can also be used as a base for

pigments, particularly in foundation

and powders, and can be used as a

thickener.

VITAMIN A

Vitamin A is often touted as the

most effective 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.

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 address excess and

abnormal melanin production

(hyperpigmentation), and regulate

oil production to improve acne.

RETINOIDS / RETINOL

(see Vitamin A)


SKIN

Z

VITAMIN B3

Vitamin B3 takes its place alongside

skincare veterans Vitamins A and C.

It increases ceramide production

to boost 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. 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.

synonym: Nicotinamide, Nicotinic

Acid Amide, Myristyl Nicotinate

VITAMIN B5

Vitamin B5 helps to hydrate and

retain moisture in the skin, calm

irritation and promote skin healing.

It helps to strengthen the skin’s

barrier and promote increased

elasticity.

synonym: pantothenic acid

VITAMIN C

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. It is

an antioxidant found naturally in

the skin, which works with other

antioxidants to prevent free radical

damage.

synonym: Calcium Acerbate,

Ascorbyl Palmitate, Vitamin C

Palmitate, Sodium Ascorbate,

Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate,

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate,

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate,

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate,

Calcium Ascorbate, Ascorbyl

Tetraisopalmitate, vitamin c ester,

Ascorbyl glucoside, ascorbic acid

VITAMIN E

Vitamin E is an antioxidant with

anti-inflammatory and moisturising

properties. It can also help

prevent free radical damage as

well as improve skin softness and

smoothness, help prevent skin

discolouration and keep breakouts

at bay.

synonym: tocopheryl acetate,

tocopherol acetate, or vitamin E

acetate

VITAMIN K

Topical Vitamin K is often used to

help redness, particularly in dark

circle eye treatment formulations or

for post-procedure bruising. Vitamin

K’s main function is blood clotting

and tissue healing.

synonym: phytonadione

ZINC OXIDE

The single most important antiageing

product is not a vitamin at

all, but a mineral. Given that sun

damage is the fundamental basis of

environmental ageing, zinc oxide

used in a broad-spectrum sunblock

should be your number-one skincare

ingredient, protecting you against

the harmful rays from the sun.

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3.

2.

AHAs

1.

4.

SKIN

3.

Vitamin

A

(retinol)

1.

2.

4.

5.

6.

7.

Vitamin

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

B

1.

1. Clinique Clarifying Do-Over Peel,

$48, 2. Votary Daily Apple Toner, $70

3. Sisley Paris Grapefruit Toning

Lotion 250ml, $130, 4. iS CLINICAL

Cleansing Complex Polish 120g, $80

9.

8.

11.

10.

1. Ella Baché Retinol Renewal Eye Serum, $109, 2. Dr.

LeWinn’s Serum Series Retinol + Beauactive Renew

Serum 30ml, $74.99, 3. Synergie Skin Ultimate A, $139,

4. GINGER&ME Vitamin Infusion Booster 30ml, $88,

5. PCA Skin Age Refining Treatment, $195, 6. Kiehl’s

Retinol Fast Release Wrinkle-Reducing Night Serum,

$138, 7. Cosmedix Elite Alt-A 50ml, $253, 8. Skinbetter

Science AlphaRet Intensive Overnight Cream, 30ml

$189, 9. Société Refinishing Plus Complex 50ml, $125,

10. Neostrata Enlighten Brightening Complex 50mL,

$69.99, 11. Aspect Retinol Brulee 30ml, $139

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

1. House of Immortelle B5 Tea Tree Antiblemish

Serum, $49.95, 2. PCA Skin Vitamin

B3 Brightening Serum 30ml, $230, 3. Esmi Skin

Minerals Probiotic Skyn Mylc, $65, 4. Paula’s

Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster, $70, 5. Aspect

Dr Multi B Plus 30ml, $149, 6. Synergie Skin

Vitamin B, $125, 7. Dr Naomi Skin Let It B 35ml,

$119, 8. Fenty Skin Watch Ya Tone Niacinamide

Dark Spot Serum 30ml, $62, 9. Vanessa Megan

A+B+C Daily Face Cream with SPF 15+ 50ml,

$64.95, 10. Charlotte Tilbury Glow Toner

150ml, $76, 11. Mary Grace Skin Replenishing

Niacinamide Miracle Serum 30ml, $60,

12. Cosmedix B Complex 6g, $139


1.

4.

7.

Vitamin

2.

3.

5.

6.

SKIN

C

8.

1.

2.

Enzymes

3.

1. Ella Baché Revealing

Fruit Enzyme Exfoliant, $72,

2. Sisley Paris Exfoliating

Enzyme Mask 40g, $150, 3.

Vanessa Megan Pineapple

Enzyme + HA Brightening Eye

Lift Serum, $74.95

Hyaluronic

acid

1.

2.

1. Image Skincare MD Restoring Eye Masks,

$99.95, 2. iS CLINICAL Poly Vitamin Serum 30ml,

$171, 3. Dr. LeWinn’s Serum Series Hyaluronic

Acid + Waterin Hydrate Serum 30ml, $74.99,

4. Medik8 HEO Mask 2 x 50ml, $104

3.

4.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

16.

15.

1. iS CLINICAL PRO-Heal Serum Advance+ 30ml,

$259, 2. Image Skincare Vitamin C Antioxidant

Hydrating ACE Serum, $119.95, 3. Synergie Skin

Effica C, $125, 4. Société Triple C Vitamin Therapy

Serum 1oz, $220, 5. Dr. LeWinn’s Serum Series

Vitamin C + Fision Glowplex Glow Serum 30ml,

$74.99, 6. Pure Fiji Super Vitamin C Brightening

Serum with Hyaluronate + Bakuchioil, $99, 7. Ella

Baché Radiance C Antioxidant Defensive Mist, $40,

8. Nalia Luminous Serum 30ml, $56, 9. Dr Naomi

Skin Let’s C 35ml, $139, 10. Aspect Extreme C 20

30ml, $139, 11. PCA Skin C & E Advanced 28g,

$220, 12. Dermaquest C3 Serum 45g, $155, 13.

mesoestetic aox ferulic 30ml, $239, 14. SkinMTX

Potent C 15ml, $129, 15. Medik8 Super C Ferulic

30ml, $140, 16. Vanessa Megan Copper & Vitamin

C Illuminating Sheet Mask 3 Pack, $39.95

Natural oils

& extracts

4.

1. ManukaRx Pro-Aging Day

Cream, $41.90, 2. ManukaRx

Pro-Aging Skin Oil, $38.95,

3. LAMAV Omega 3, 6, 7 & 9

Oil, $69, 4. Jurlique Moisture

Replenishing Day Cream 125ml,

$90, 5. Evereden Nourishing Baby

Face Cream, $50, 6. Mary Grace

Blemish Serum 50ml, $50

1. 3.

5.

6.

2.


1.

5.

Sunscreen

2.

SKIN

3.

4.

6.

7.

1.

Marine

extracts

2.

3.

1. Skeyndor Expert Cleanse Pro Rebalancing

Vitamin Essence, $63, 2. mesoestetic

age

element brightening concentrate 30ml, $179,

3. Luk Beautifood Supergreens Lip Scrub, $28

1. Esmi Skin Minerals Golden Anti-Aging Serum,

$65, 2. Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Magic

Serum Crystal Elixir, $110, 3. Charlotte Tilbury

Charlotte’s Magic Cream, $125, 4. Biossance

Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum, $108

2.

3.

Peptides

4.

1.

8. 10.

9.

1. mesoprotech mineral matt antiaging fluid

sunscreen, $96, 2. SkinMTX 3-in-1 Matt Tinted

Protector 30ml, 3. OCosmedics Mineral Pro

Sunscreen 75g, $52, 4. Esmi Skin Minerals

Skin Shield Sunscreen SPF30+, $45, 5. Société

Clinical Skincare Covershield SPF 15 60g, $30, 6.

Ultraceuticals Ultra UV Protective Daily Moisturiser

SPF 50+, $92, 7. Aspect Sun Physical Sun Protection

SPF 50+ 75ml, $59, 8. Aspect Sun Envirostat ‘On

The Go’ SPF 50+ 75ml, $30, 9. Skinbetter Science

Tone Smart SPF 50 12g, $129, 10. Ultraderm All In

One Balm SPF 30, $64

Plant

stem cells /

growth

factors

1. Dr Naomi Skin Plump

Fiction 50ml, $139, 2.

CALECIM Professional

Pigment Solution 30g, $269,

3. Enbacci Age Revitalising

Sheet Defence Mask, $23

2.

3.

1.


SKIN

GAME ON

MAKE SOME ROOM ON YOUR BATHROOM SHELF FOR

iS CLINICAL’S AWARD-WINNING SKINCARE.

iS Clinical continues to cement itself as one of

the most technologically advanced skincare

brands, with a slew of new ‘Best in Beauty’

awards under its belt.

iS Clinical has taken the beauty industry by

storm and become one of the most coveted

skincare brands in the world. Endorsed by

dermatologists and A-listers, as well as the

recipient of multiple awards, iS Clinical is

backed by hard science, delivering highly

effective, clinically validated skincare products

that offer dramatic improvements for specific

skin concerns.

This is an advanced pharmaceutical-grade

cosmeceutical range using 95-98% botanically

derived ingredients in their most pure and

potent form. These botanicals are combined into

powerful formulas that help to promote healthy

skin function at a cellular level. The products are

multitasking, suitable for all skin types and ages,

and designed to improve overall skin health.

Clinically validated by numerous independent

third-party studies, iS Clinical is designed to

achieve dramatic and visible improvements to

the skin.

But don’t just take our word for it. Here

are some of the brand’s most recent ‘best in

class’ awards.

WINNER

iS CLINICAL ACTIVE

PEEL SYSTEM

Allure Best of Beauty Awards 2022:

Winner Best Peel

Marie Claire Beauty Game Changers 2022

Health Beauty Awards 2022: Winner Best Peel

Danish Beauty Award 2022: Face Care Product of

the Year for Luxury & Professional

The advanced Active Peel System is a powerful yet

gentle, fast-acting, two-step treatment designed

to resurface and polish the skin while providing

hydration, rejuvenation and antioxidant protection.

Designed to use every other day, this complete skin

treatment helps to improve the appearance of skin

tone and texture, resulting in a smoother, hydrated

and more youthful-looking complexion. Each

towelette is formulated for a unique experience while

working together to deliver optimal results.

BENEFITS

• Reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and

pore size

• Powerful, yet gentle skin resurfacing

• Improves skin tone, texture and smoothness

• Provides rapid and long-term results

• Supports collagen production and skin elasticity

• Improves overall health and integrity of the skin

Health Beauty Award Logo is used under license, © May 2021 Meredith Operations Corporation.


SKIN

WINNER

iS CLINICAL

ACTIVE SERUM

InStyle Best Beauty Buys 2021:

Winner Best Serum for Oily Skin

Prevention Australia Best of Beauty

Awards 2021

iS Clinical’s most popular product, Active Serum

is a fast-acting serum that decreases the look

of fine lines and wrinkles, visibly improves

skin tone and diminishes the appearance of

blemishes. Praised by skincare practitioners as

‘remarkable’ and ‘phenomenal’, Active Serum

usually produces results within a couple of days

and leaves the skin moist and smooth.

BENEFITS

• Reduces the appearance of fine lines

and wrinkles

• Diminishes the appearance of uneven skin

tone and blemishes

• Smooths and softens

• Gives the appearance of smaller pores

• Provides both rapid and long-term results

WINNER

iS CLINICAL

CLEANSING COMPLEX

Harper’s Bazaar Anti-Aging Awards 2022:

Winner Best Cleanser

NewBeauty Awards 2022: Winner Best

Post-Procedure Cleanser

Prevention Australia Best of Beauty Awards 2022

Cleansing Complex is a powerful, yet gentle cleansing gel for

all skin types, including sensitive and blemish-prone, and can

be used on post-procedure skin. It incorporates bionutrients,

antioxidants and mild resurfacing ingredients to thoroughly

cleanse the surface and pores of the skin without stripping

essential natural oils, leaving skin soft and smooth.

BENEFITS

• Deep-cleanses skin and pores without drying

• Powerful yet gentle enough for sensitive skin

• Excellent for blemish-prone skin


• Smooths and softens

• Also used as a treatment step in professional facials

WINNER

iS CLINICAL TRI-ACTIVE

EXFOLIATING MASQUE

InStyle Best Beauty Buys 2022:

Winner Best Mask for Oily Skin

This age-defying resurfacing mask promotes the

appearance of firmer skin and smooths and polishes the

complexion. It combines powerful botanical enzymes,

salicylic acid and eco-friendly microparticles to provide an

ideal combination of physical and biochemical exfoliation.

Brazilian blood orange provides added antioxidant

protection and a luxurious aroma. Tri-Active Exfoliating

Masque is a transformative treatment mask that

dramatically helps to smooth, brighten and soften skin.

BENEFITS

• Instantly smooths and polishes skin


• Visibly improves the signs of ageing

• Helps improve the appearance of blemish-prone skin

• Safe and effective physical and biochemical exfoliation

WHERE TO BUY

Head to www.isclinical.com.au for a list of authorised

clinics and retailers in Australia and New Zealand.

InStyle Best Beauty Buys Logo is used under license,

© May 2022 Meredith Operations Corporation.


SKIN

BRAND PROFILE

Ultraderm

WE SHINE THE SPOTLIGHT ON ULTRADERM,

THE CLINICAL-GRADE SKINCARE RANGE

THAT DELIVERS REAL RESULTS AT AN

AFFORDABLE PRICE POINT.

Pauline Valle is one of Australia’s skincare industry

leaders. She’s the brains behind Ultraderm, an

Australian made and owned in-clinic and at-home

range of clinical bioactive skincare used in more than 300

beauty clinics and spas across the country.

With decades of experience in both the medical and

beauty industries, Pauline introduced her cosmeceutical

range to the Australian market back in 2009. She had a

clear mission and point of difference: to create a range of

professional and retail products that delivered noticeable

results while offering great value and affordability.

‘When I began the Ultraderm journey, this need was

always at the front of my mind. I wanted to create a skincare

company that not only delivered amazing results but

also focused on meeting the needs of salon owners and

therapists,’ says Pauline.

Fourteen years on and Ultraderm’s innovative approach

and medical-grade active ingredients have proven to be

the perfect solution for more than 300 Australian salons and

their clients, and it has gone on to become a market leader

within the beauty industry. It has also extended to makeup,

with an award-winning mineral makeup line.

Committed to only using proven ingredients that make

a positive improvement to skin, including medical-grade

ingredients for targeted skin problems, Ultraderm regularly

evaluates all formulations and introduces new resultsdriven

ingredients and cosmeceutical technologies as they

come to market. Every product in their range is ethically

formulated with zero animal testing.

ULTRADERM

TARGETS SKIN

CONCERNS,

INCLUDING:

• Fine lines

• Dryness

• Dehydration

• Dullness

• Acne

• Pigmentation

• Rosacea

• Sun damage

• Scarring

• Stretch marks

GLOWING SKIN STARTS

WITH U

In addition to its popular in-clinic peels and targeted skin

treatments, Ultraderm has an excellent range of home care

products, helping to optimise skin health before treatments,

as well as help to enhance and maintain treatment results.

Ultraderm is a complete cosmeceutical skincare range

with active proven ingredients. These are not only beneficial

in making a positive improvement to the skin but are also

suitable for conditions like rosacea, acne, pigmentation,

stretch marks and scarring. It’s been developed to meet the

needs of every skin type, and is especially formulated to

help improve many of the skin concerns affecting Australian

skins. CBM

WHERE TO GET IT

Visit www.ultraderm.com.au to find an Ultraderm salon

partner near you for professional skin treatments, skincare

advice or to purchase Ultraderm products.


FEATURE

IN

CONVERSATION

WITH

TRINNY

WOODALL

TRINNY WOODALL, THE INSPIRING FOUNDER AND

CEO OF TRINNY LONDON, SPILLS THE TEA TO

RICKY ALLEN ON CREATING A BEAUTY EMPIRE.

Trinny Woodall burst into our lives in 2001

with the highly successful UK television series

What Not to Wear and instantly became a

fan favourite with her authentic and straight-talking

style advice. Even Oprah became a Trinny admirer,

inviting her as a guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show on

multiple occasions.

While What Not to Wear, co-hosted with Susannah

Constantine, went from strength to strength, Trinny

even managed to co-write 12 books, which fast

became the go-to bibles for style.

Following the end of the television series, Trinny

pivoted her brand (and first-hand knowledge) from

fashion into beauty and, after years of research,

launched makeup line Trinny London in 2017 and

Trinny London Skincare in 2022.

Known for her (sometimes brutal) honest advice,

Trinny founded her makeup brand with the sole

purpose of giving everyone the tools they need to

feel their best. Banishing overflowing makeup bags

for good, she introduced a streamlined solution

called the stack: cream-based, multi-tasking pots that

click seamlessly together. After that, it seemed only

logical Trinny London would take on the world of

skincare with a game-changing skincare collection.

I was lucky enough to sit down with Trinny when

she visited Australia recently. Of course, I was nervous

that she was going to critique my wardrobe, but she

was much more interested in getting to know me

and went to great lengths to make me feel like we

were just friends having morning tea together. In fact,

she was one of the nicest, most knowledgeable and

most switched-on people I have ever interviewed.

Her depth of knowledge about skin and the aesthetic

needs and wants of women was impressive.

During the interview, Trinny offered to apply my

makeup for me using her Trinny London makeup

I WAS NERVOUS THAT SHE

WAS GOING TO CRITIQUE MY

WARDROBE, BUT SHE WAS

MUCH MORE INTERESTED IN

GETTING TO KNOW ME.


FEATURE

THE COLOURS ARE

BEAUTIFUL, A BLEND

OF ON-TREND HUES

AS WELL AS THE GOOD

OLD STAPLES WHICH

MANY OTHER BRANDS

DISCARD SEASONALLY.

products. As mentioned above, these come in very practical

stackable containers which have fast become a traveller’s

dream. The colours are beautiful, a blend of on-trend hues

as well as the good old staples which many other brands

discard seasonally. The range is not huge; rather, it includes

only the products that we really need.

I declined her kind offer as I was much more interested

in just chatting to her. She did go through her personal

makeup selection, though. I am outlining them here so if

you want to look like Trinny try: Eye2Eye in Fortune, Sheer

Shimmer in Dido, Lip to Cheek in Milly, Eye to Eye in Lovers,

Eye to Eye in Choice, Lip Love in Sacha, Lip Luxe in Eugenie

and Lip Luxe in Swainy.

I asked Trinny why she launched a makeup collection

before her skincare range. She was quick to answer that

bringing out makeup first gave her the opportunity to

continue researching skincare ingredients and assessing

what women really want from their skincare.

I feel that everything Trinny does in business is very

researched and meticulously planned. Her newly launched

skincare range was a real journey of love for her, borne out

of her suffering from acne both as a teenager and adult.

Trinny wants to make sure she does her bit to ensure the

users of her Trinny London skincare never have to worry

about bad skin.

In true Trinny style all the skincare products in the

range have empowering names, such as Energise Me, a

niacinamide moisturizer, Be Your Best, an enzyme balm

cleanser, and Boost Up, a 30% Vitamin C serum.

Trinny said she often changes her skincare regime

based on her skin’s actual needs, which vary greatly,

especially as she travels extensively. She asked me to fill

out a questionnaire so she could prescribe the skincare

for my regime. Unfortunately, I had forgotten my glasses

so Trinny painstakingly read through the questionnaire

with me to ensure I was only given the right products for

my skin’s needs. That showed to me exactly why women

all around the world can relate to and love Trinny

Woodall. My Trinny London Skincare now has pride

of place in my bathroom, personally picked by Trinny

herself and is working wonders on my skin.

Trinny believes in giving back, and her passion for

business and entrepreneurship can be seen through her

support of other start-up founders through mentoring

and the Elevator Pitch series on her Instagram, where

female entrepreneurs are invited to pitch their business

ideas to a wide audience.

In just five years,Trinny London has become one of

the world’s fastest-growing beauty brands. And I have a

feeling she’s just getting started. CBM


FEATURE

the

20

23

Lifestyle

cleanse

A POST-SUMMER DETOX DOESN’T HAVE

TO INVOLVE PEA-SIZED PORTIONS AND

DRILL SERGEANT FITNESS ROUTINES. A

HOLISTIC APPROACH TO CLEANSING

YOUR LIFESTYLE CAN DO WONDERS

FOR ENHANCING YOUR PHYSICAL AND

MENTAL HEALTH.

The damage we do to

our bodies during the

festive season seems to

get all the publicity for

post-season detox solutions. Amid

holiday celebrations, parties and

not-so-occasional late-night

kebabs, our health is crying out

for some TLC.

But if you’re finding your festivities

trickle on for months after this binge

siege, you’re not alone. It’s hard

for everyone to let go of living life

to the lax, especially coming out

of the COVID restrictions from the

past couple of years. But a routine

of carbalicious meals, calorieladen

cocktails and late nights is

not only bad for your health but

it also starts to manifest itself in

breakouts, weight gain, weak hair,

dry skin, wrinkles, tiredness and

all-round energy depletion. If you

haven’t already learned that beauty

radiates from the inside out when

it comes to looking after yourself, it

becomes painfully clear once these

manifestations start blocking your

daily glow.

How do you rise out of this rut?

Small steps are the key. You don’t

need to become an overnight

vegan gym-bunny to make positive

changes to your lifestyle and

appearance, but taking a holistic

approach to your routine can do a

lot for looking and feeling refreshed,

relaxed and a little more zen.


FEATURE

The

mind-body

connection

Paul Taylor, founder of the

MindBodyBrain Performance Institute,

says the brain is a powerful tool in

making lifestyle changes. ‘Staying in

shape is just as much about focusing

on the brain as it is about exercising

and eating well,’ he says. ‘The brain

controls everything the body does but

is reliant on the health of the body’s

optimal function.’

While for some people motivation

comes naturally and is a powerful

instrument, it is often relied upon as the

sole catalyst for change. ‘Motivation is

completely controlled by the brain and is

dependent on the chemical dopamine.

The biggest mistake people make when

trying to get into shape is that they rely

on motivation, which waxes and wanes.

The real key is to create a new habit,

and the key to this, as far as the brain is

concerned, is to develop rituals.

‘When we repeat something enough,

it becomes a habit. The reason it does

so is because the neural wiring for this

activity moves to a part of the brain

called the basal ganglia, which is where

our habits are stored – simply put, the

brain loves routine.’

So, funnily enough, you actually have

the power to trick yourself into living

well. Injecting a space in between

leaving work and arriving home to do

a 25-minute jog on the treadmill, or

replacing a mid-morning pastry with a

green tea, can go a long way in achieving

long-term life balance.

Superfoods

are real

We all essentially know what we shouldn’t be eating but what about

the foods that make up the ‘should’? We’re constantly bombarded with

new information about nutrients, antioxidants and vitamins, with some

categorised as essential and some as elite. ‘Superfoods’ are in the latter

group and are characterised by their high content of vitamins, minerals,

fibre, antioxidants and essential fatty acids.

The speculation about whether the term ‘superfood’ represents a

microcosm of healthfood marketing ploys has been the subject of many

inquiries, with frequent reports about the dramatically higher sales of

blueberries since being painted with the superfood brush.

Blueberries, along with salmon and other omega-rich fatty fish,

soy products, grains, tea and dark chocolate are the top choices for

superfoods. They boast effects such as lower levels of cholesterol and

blood sugar, lower risk of heart disease and cancer, as well as a decrease

in inflammation – one of the key culprits in the ageing process.

While they are often associated with extreme diets and fad detox

plans, you don’t have to survive on these foods alone to experience their

benefits. Working these foods into each meal, one at a time, will add

variety to your diet and can slowly evolve into exploring new ways to

enjoy food.

Experts advise that adding half a cup of blueberries to your morning

cereal is a healthy start. As a general rule, the more colour the fruit

or vegetable has, the richer it is in antioxidants. Integrate spinach,

pumpkin, beetroot and capsicum into your weekly dinner cycle.


FEATURE

When

we go zen

Meditating can be an extremely beneficial way to decrease

stress, clear your mind and help maintain an emphasis on

what’s important to you. Part of feeling good about yourself

and leading a balanced lifestyle is honing your personal goals

and putting a name to the qualities you like about yourself

(and no, this doesn’t have to involve reciting affirmations to

yourself in front of the mirror every morning).

Defining what actually classifies an act as ‘meditation’

is difficult, particularly because there are so many varying

techniques and cultures from which the skill has evolved. At

its core, meditation has been described as a state of bare

attention, or a focused yet relaxed state of mind.

Simply sitting quietly and concentrating on the action of

breathing can achieve this, as well as walking in the park – the

point is to de-clutter your mind and overcome internal chatter.

Research has shown that meditation activates the

autonomic nervous system, which is responsible for

involuntary functions such as digestion and blood pressure,

often negatively affected by stress. It makes sense that when

stress is eased, stress-related health problems are lessened

and general wellbeing is enhanced. Take half an hour for

some ‘you time’ to promote calmness – it’s a simple and

effective way to integrate meditation into your routine.

So, given the definition of meditation remains somewhat

murky, how do you know if you’re doing it right? The answer

across the board is that if you feel better than you did before

you began, you’re doing it correctly!

A daily fitness routine can act as a form of meditation as

it requires a certain level of concentration and can create a

sense of freedom in the mind. Experts say modern versions of

meditation are just as effective as their ancient counterparts

because the techniques have been adapted to suit modernday

lifestyles and associated stresses.

Simply put, when it comes to reintegrating a sense of the

holistic into your lifestyle and radiating from within, slowly

introducing realistic and achievable goals into your day-today

is the key. CBM

TAKE HALF AN

HOUR FOR SOME

‘YOU TIME’ TO

PROMOTE CALMNESS

– IT’S A SIMPLE AND

EFFECTIVE WAY

TO INTEGRATE

MEDITATION INTO

YOUR ROUTINE.


FEATURE

Creating

your

signature

scent

RICKY ALLEN DELVES INTO THE ART OF

FRAGRANCE LAYERING AND SCENT

PAIRING FOR A TRULY BESPOKE PERFUME.

In an era finally championing diversity and

individuality, no one wants to look the same. And we

don’t want to smell the same, either.

Jo Malone, British perfumer and founder of

Jo Malone London, was ahead of her time in this area.

As far back as 1994, the company was rewriting the

rules of perfume and developing the concept of

bespoke fragrances with their unexpected

combinations of scents.

Of course, Malone realised that it was too difficult to

have each Jo Malone London store creating bespoke

scents for every client who came in. The solution?

Fragrance layering. The company trademarked the

term “scent pairing” (apparently “layering” cannot

be trademarked), which enabled women and men to

mix and match their favourite scents according to their

mood and occasion.

Scent pairing became the essence of the Jo Malone

London philosophy. Each scent is crafted with the concept

of layering in mind, and are designed to be worn alone

or paired with another Jo Malone scent to help you find a

combination that is uniquely yours.

Jo Malone London fragrances are renowned for the

purity of their ingredients. While it’s not uncommon for

traditional fragrances to have hundreds of ingredients,

Jo Malone fragrances tend to have far fewer – this

cleanness and clarity also enables them to be paired

without being overbearing.

In-store, specially trained Jo Malone stylists are on hand

to guide you in the art of fragrance pairing and selecting

the fragrances that suit you and your body chemistry best,

as well as suggested pairings to go from day to evening, for

example. There are also discovery tables in-store that have

“tasting” note cards to give suggestions for scent pairings

if you choose to have a play and discover new scents for

yourself.

Similarly, on their e-commerce site, jomalone.com.au,

under each fragrance there are suggestions for creating

the perfect pairing, depending on whether you’re after

something warmer or fresher.

A wonderful extra service offered by Jo Malone London

outlets is a wedding stylist, who will guide the bride and

groom on the perfect scent pairing to wear for the big day,

as well as a signature fragrance for the venue.

‘Jo Malone London fragrances are generally based on

two key ingredients, making them ideal for scent pairing,’

says Clayton Ilolahia, Evaluation and Communications

Manager of Fragrances of the World, an independent

body under the direction of legendary perfume expert

Michael Edwards.

‘Jo Malone London has perfected the concept of a

“fragrance wardrobe”,’ he continues. ‘Customers are

becoming more educated about fragrance and therefore

their confidence has increased. We see many social media

posts by everyday women sharing their favourite scent

pairing combos, sometimes discovering them by trial

and error.’

When trademarking their scent pairing concept in 1994,

we wonder if Jo Malone London could see that the art of

creating a signature scent would become so much part of

today’s fragrance scene. CBM


BEAUTY

TRIED&

TESTED

&loved

THIS SEASON’S LATEST AND

GREATEST. REVIEWED BY

RICKY ALLEN.

Nu Skin ageLOC LumiSpa iO, $360

This is a smart multi-tasking device

that works to cleanse as well as treat

the skin. It uses patented micropulse

oscillation technology to deliver

clinically proven benefits for a glowing

complexion, even for the most

sensitive skin.

Jelly Ko Cherry Blossom Sleeping Mask, $64

New on the Australian market, this overnight

mask is extremely hard working, helping to

hydrate skin and improve dark spots. Skin

instantly looks plumper after use.

Kiehl’s Retinol Fast Release Wrinkle Reducing

Night Serum, $138

This serum works quickly to help reduce fine lines

and wrinkles. Its innovative technology allows the

retinol to be delivered where it gives the best

improvements to the skin.

Parure Gold Skin Foundation by Guerlain, $139

Combining highly effective skincare with a naturallooking

coverage, this 24-karat gold-infused

foundation glides on and instantly provides a

youthful glow and luminescence.

La Perla Lipstick in Cherry Red, $79

The La Perla range of makeup bridges the

gap between luxury and sustainability. This

lipstick is vegan and also refillable. The matte

colour is luscious and has a lovely silky feel.

Endota Organics

Natural Deodorant,

$30

A deodorant free from

all the nasty chemicals

that some deodorants

contain, while working

just as well! Another

plus is that it leaves no

yellow marks on your

clothes after use.

Ultraceuticals Ultra UV Protective Daily

Moisturizer SPF30 Hydrating, $86

This year-round double duty product combines

highly effective moisturisers with SPF 30

sunscreen for the ultimate daily protection.

CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol, $41.99

Combining a blend of hydrating

hyaluronic acid and ceramides, this clever

retinol product can easily be tolerated

by many skin types. It should be used at

night after cleansing, to help improve the

look of fine lines and wrinkles, skin texture

and radiance.


COSMETIC ENHANCEMENT

2023

BODY

PROCEDURES

PROCEDURES

WHETHER YOU’RE INTERESTED IN A QUICK IN-OFFICE

TREATMENT TO REMOVE YOUR LOVE HANDLES OR WANT

TO LIFT AND TONE AFTER MASSIVE WEIGHT LOSS, READ

ON FOR THE MOST POPULAR SURGICAL AND NON-

SURGICAL OPTIONS FOR REMOVING FAT AND LIFTING

AND TIGHTENING SKIN. WORDS BY AIMEE RODRIGUES.



Abdominoplasty

(TUMMY TUCK)

A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) removes excess skin and

fat from the abdomen and is performed under general

anaesthetic.

The procedure suits those with problems such as

excessive skin laxity (looseness), excess fat and laxity

of the abdominal wall muscles, often resulting in the

skin flapping downwards. Typical patients have often

experienced extreme weight loss or pregnancy and wish

to create a more svelte looking abdominal area. It is often

performed in combination with liposuction.

During the abdominoplasty procedure, skin and fat

are removed from the stomach area and the abdominal

muscles are repaired, tackling a number of conditions

at once. While liposuction is used only to remove fat,

an abdominoplasty can flatten the stomach area by

tightening the muscles as well as recapturing a more

hourglass figure.

An incision is made across the lower abdomen, above

the pubic bone, and is positioned in such a way as to

be invisible under swimwear and underwear. A circular

incision is then made around the navel and the skin is

then separated from the muscle, working up toward the

ribs, stitching the muscles together then tightens the

stomach. Excess skin is removed, and a new opening is

made for the belly button.

Patients usually take around three weeks off work.

Results are a flatter stomach with repaired abdominal

muscles and removal of excess skin. A scar is created

across the lower abdomen, which can be hidden within

the bikini line, and minimised with various scar therapies.

TYPICAL PATIENTS HAVE OFTEN EXPERIENCED

EXTREME WEIGHT LOSS OR PREGNANCY AND WISH TO

CREATE A MORE SVELTE LOOKING ABDOMINAL AREA.

Brachioplasty

(ARM LIFT)

Brachioplasty, also known as an arm lift, reshapes

the underside of the upper arm from the armpit

to the elbow, and involves the surgical removal

of excess loose skin and fat from saggy underarm

areas, sometimes referred to as “bingo wings”.

As well as the surgical excision of loose skin,

the procedure may also incorporate liposuction

to remove excess fat. Performed under general

anaesthetic, the procedure may require an

overnight stay in hospital but patients are often

allowed to go home on the same day.

Results include improved appearance of the

upper arm, with more definition and no flapping

skin. Most people can resume normal activities

around two weeks after surgery. A scar will be

visible, typically running along the inside of the

arm from the armpit to the elbow; however, scar

management techniques and products can help

minimise the appearance.



Breast lift

(MASTOPEXY)

A breast augmentation can return shape to a

flattened, sagging breast, but it is commonly

combined with mastopexy (breast lift surgery)

to raise the breasts to a more youthful

position. In other patients, a breast reduction

may be more suitable following weight loss,

and again this is usually combined with a

mastopexy to achieve the best results.

For a small lift, the peri-areola mastopexy

is commonly used, with an incision made

around the nipple. The nipple is elevated

and the skin envelope is moved so the

nipple sits higher on the breast mound.

For a larger lift, the anchor-incision

technique may be used. It involves an

incision being made around the nipple

and vertically down, with another incision

horizontally under the breast. Another

common breast lift method is the shorter

scar LeJour technique. In both cases, the

excess skin is removed and the nipple

placed higher.

Results include rounder, fuller breasts

with higher projection and repositioned to

a more youthful and attractive position. A

mastopexy can help reduce the appearance

of back rolls, or sagging skin on the sides

and back of a weight-loss patient. Initial

recovery takes around five to seven days

and resulting scars should fade over time.

RESULTS INCLUDE ROUNDER, FULLER

BREASTS WITH HIGHER PROJECTION AND

REPOSITIONED TO A MORE YOUTHFUL

AND ATTRACTIVE POSITION.

Breast reduction

(REDUCTION MAMMOPLASTY)

Breast reduction (or reduction mammoplasty) is a surgical

procedure that reduces, lifts and reshapes the breast. It is

used to remove excess breast fat, glandular tissue and skin

to achieve a breast size in proportion with your body. The

procedure is designed to alleviate the discomfort associated

with overly large breasts.

The operation seeks to relieve symptoms and pains

caused by very large breasts. Overly large breasts can cause

health issues and emotional problems for some women. In

addition to self-image issues, it can also cause physical pain

and discomfort. This includes back pain, neck pain, breast

tenderness, shoulder grooving (from bra straps), intertrigo

(rash between folds of skin), and overall breast discomfort.

Many breast reduction surgery procedures usually call

for just one vertical incision around the areola down to the

breast crease, and in some cases along the crease as well. A

portion of fat and excess tissue is then removed. The nipple

and areola are then pertly repositioned and the skin under

the breast is re-sculpted. This results in smaller breasts that

have a more aesthetically pleasing shape and improved

support, lift and overall fullness.

Breast reduction surgery is performed under a general

anaesthetic, with a recuperation period of around three

weeks. Scars are an inevitable part of any invasive surgery.

The resulting scar can usually be seen from around the

nipple down to the breast crease in a vertical line, and may

fade over 12 – 18 months after the procedure. This scar

generally takes longer than other types of scarring to settle.



Liposuction

Liposuction is a surgical procedure performed

under anaesthetic to remove deposits of fat

from specific areas of the body. It can be

performed almost anywhere on the body where

there are pockets of fat, including the neck,

arms, stomach, back, chest, buttocks, thighs

and ankles.

It is usually performed as day surgery,

although some cases may warrant an overnight

hospital stay.

Generally, the area to be treated with

liposuction is infiltrated with a tumescent

fluid containing local anaesthetic and a vasoconstrictor

before small cannulas are used to

vacuum out the fat. Alternatively, a syringe can

be used to withdraw the fat.

Power-assisted liposuction, where

radiofrequency, ultrasound or laser technology

is used to improve liposuction results, can help

increase skin contracture and tone and tighten

the skin’s surface. These types of techniques

are also typically less aggressive.

The ideal liposuction patient is at or near

their ideal body weight (within 30 per cent), has

good skin elasticity and is seeking reduction of

diet-resistant localised pockets of fat. They also

need to understand the risks of surgery and

have realistic expectations that liposuction is

not a way of losing masses of weight or a cure

for obesity.

Bruising can last for a few weeks and swelling

for around one to two months. A compression

garment is usually worn for about four to six

weeks in most cases. Patients can usually return

to work after around three to seven days. Final

results – a trimmer-looking, more proportionate

and shapely form – can be seen from six

months to a year as swelling subsides. Results

are long lasting provided the patient maintains

a similar weight.

Thigh lift

A thigh lift is a surgical procedure performed

under general anaesthetic to remove excess

skin and fatty tissue, typically in patients

who’ve lost considerable amounts of weight.

A thigh lift can be combined with liposuction

for a smoother result. During the procedure,

an incision is made in the upper inner thigh

– in some cases this may extend to the groin

line or buttock fold – and excess fat and

tissue is removed via this incision.

Results include improved contour

of the upper leg, with tauter skin and

more defined musculature. Normal daily

activities can usually be resumed, and are

encouraged for circulation, within several

days following surgery.

A THIGH LIFT CAN

BE COMBINED

WITH LIPOSUCTION

FOR A SMOOTHER

RESULT.



Non-surgical

fat reduction

Non-surgical body contouring procedures use medical-grade

energy-based devices to dissolve fat and/or tighten skin. The

energy is emitted via an applicator through the skin without

damaging the outer layers, only targeting the underlying fat

and tissues.

Targeted fat cells are destroyed and excreted naturally via

the body’s lymphatic system over a period of several weeks.

Most devices require a series of treatments spaced several

weeks apart for optimum results. Fat reduction treatments

can reduce fat in the targeted area by as much as 20%.

Although non-surgical body contouring devices offer

an effective means for achieving a more streamlined body

shape – commonly targeting treatment areas such as the

abdomen and thighs – it’s worth remembering that no

non-surgical device can achieve the level of fat removal

possible with liposuction. It’s therefore important to have

realistic expectations of what non-surgical body contouring

can achieve, both in terms of the amount of fat that can be

targeted, and the length of time it will take to see results.

The best candidates are usually those with small to

medium localised fat deposits that are resistant to diet

and exercise, rather than those seeking large-volume fat

removal. For muscle building and toning treatment, just

about anyone is a suitable candidate.

Today’s most popular energy systems use fat-freezing

technology (cryolipolysis treaments), radiofrequency, latestgeneration

microwave energy and laser technologies.

CRYOLIPOYLSIS (NON-SURGICAL BODY

CONTOURING, INCLUDING CLATUU,

COOLSCULPTING, COOLTECH)

This method uses almost-freezing temperatures to kill fat cells

without traumatising the surrounding tissues or harming the

skin. A gel drape is placed onto the target area to protect the

skin before the applicator head is placed onto the fat pocket,

where it remains for approximately one hour. The applicator

acts like a vacuum to suck the area into position and direct the

cold temperature to the target fat cells under the skin, which

are then destroyed and eliminated naturally by the body.

RADIOFREQUENCY ENERGY

(BODYTITE, TRUSCULPT ID)

This non-surgical treatment uses radiofrequency (RF) energy to

reduce pockets of fat. The energy is emitted via an applicator

through the skin without damaging the outer layers, only

targeting the underlying fat and tissues.

With RF body contouring treatment, the heat generated

from the RF energy dissolves fat cells and causes microscopic

changes to tissues and collagen fibres, with further collagen

remodelling occurring over the subsequent months following

the procedure. The broken down fat cells are drained via the

lymphatic system and then excreted as urine. An added bonus

is that it can also improve skin tone and the look of cellulite.

The full effects may not be visible for several months as

the improvements are cumulative. You will gradually notice

changes such as circumferential reduction of the treated area,

a reduction in cellulite and a more streamlined body shape.

Radiofrequency body contouring treatments are non-invasive,

cause minimal discomfort and typically require no downtime.

MICROWAVE ENERGY

(ONDA COOLWAVES)

ONDA Coolwaves by Deka is the first device to use smart

microwave technology for body contouring applications including

localised fat deposits, cellulite and skin tightening. Its propriety

Coolwaves technology targets deeper layers, while keeping the

skin cool and comfortable. It treats fat pockets, cellulite and skin

laxity at the same time.

There is no other device that emits microwaves in the same

way as the Onda system’s smart handpieces. Microwaves are

absorbed by molecules in the target tissue, which causies

them to oscillate and heat up. The Onda handpieces generate

microwaves at 2.45GHz, a frequency that is preferentially

absorbed by fat molecules rather than by water molecules. The

epidermis and the dermis of the skin contain a high percentage

of water but little fat.

Therefore, when the Coolwaves penetrate the skin, they pass

straight through the top layers without depositing excessive

heat (about 20% of the thermal effect from the microwaves).

The majority of the Coolwaves energy affects the subcutaneous

fat, which is heated far more rapidly that the skin (about 80% of

the thermal effect).

LASER TECHNOLOGY (SCULPSURE)

Non-invasive fat reduction using hyperthermic laser uses heat to

destroy the fat cells and can work wonders on the love handles and

abdomen.

It uses a specific laser wavelength to target and destroy fat

cells below the dermis. Multiple areas can be treated at once in

just 25 minutes, and all skin types are suitable. The controlled

hyperthermic laser induces fat cell injury by raising fat temperature

to a range of 42 to 47˚C – the ideal temperature to eliminate fat

cells, without damage to surrounding tissue.

There is no downtime and minimal, if any, discomfort. Results

can be seen around six weeks after treatment as the body

naturally metabolises the destroyed fat. A series of treatments

is typically recommended for optimum results.



MUSCLE BUILDING, TONING AND SCULPTING DEVICES ARE

AN EXCITING NEW ADDITION TO THE NON-SURGICAL BODY

CONTOURING MARKET AND QUICKLY RISING IN POPULARITY.

Muscle sculpting

& body toning

Even the most disciplined gym-goer will typically have

little pockets of fat they just can’t budge or areas on the

body lacking in definition, despite repeated weights

and workouts. With the latest advancements in body

contouring technology, there are options out there to

remove fat and sculpt muscle without lifting a finger.

Muscle building, toning and sculpting devices are

an exciting new addition to the non-surgical body

contouring market and quickly rising in popularity.

Most use electromagnetic stimulation to strengthen

and tighten the abdominal, gluteal and thigh muscles

through methods of contraction and stimulation

(called supramaximal contractions) – delivering tens

of thousands of muscle contractions in a 30-minute

session (obviously not physically possible during

normal exercise).

During muscle toning treatment, applicators

are placed on areas of the body and generate an

electromagnetic field that stimulates the motor neuron

cells of the body’s muscles, causing the muscle to

contract as it would during movement or exercise.

When exposed to supramaximal contractions, the

muscle responds with a deep remodelling of its inner

structure, resulting in the growth of myofibrils (muscle

hypertrophy) and creation of new protein strands and

muscle fibers (muscle hyperplasia). Increased muscle

density and volume lead to a better definition and

muscle tone.

Some muscle building devices have shown a 16%

average increase in muscle mass, and even a reduction

in reduction in Diastasis recti (abdominal separation

caused by pregnancy).

A series of treatments is usually recommended

with results seen 3-4 weeks after completion of the

treatment plan.

Muscle building and toning devices currently

available in Australia include EmSculpt by BTL,

teslaFORMER and truSculpt FLEX. CBM


BEAUTY

RIGHT

ON

HUE

DO YOU KNOW THE COLOURS

THAT LOOK BEST ON YOU? HERE’S

HOW TO CHOOSE MAKEUP FOR

YOUR SKIN TONE.

Wearing certain colours

can make or break your

makeup. The right ones

will flatter and energise

your appearance; the

wrong ones can make you look sallow

and tired.

When it comes to choosing new makeup,

matching shades to suit your skin tone can

be a tricky business. Broadly speaking,

cool-toned people have pink, red or bluish

undertones and warm-toned people have

yellow, peachy or golden undertones.

Whether your skin is light, dark or anything

in between, taking note of your skin’s

“temperature” can help you choose the

most flattering makeup for your face.

Are you warm or cool? Hold a white piece

of paper to your face in front of a mirror. If

your skin looks yellowish or greenish then

you likely have a warm skin tone. If your skin

looks pink, rosy or blue, you have a cool

skin tone. If your skin looks grey or ashen,

you are a neutral skin tone.

Still in doubt? Check your veins! The

veins on the inside of your wrist are typically

the giveaway to what skin tone you are. If

they look blue or purple, you’re more likely

to have cool undertones. If the veins look

green, you have warm-toned skin. Neutral

tones will be somewhere in the middle.


BEAUTY

HOW TO

CHOOSE

MAKEUP TO

MATCH YOUR

SKIN TONE

1.

If you have warm undertones, opt for hues with a yellow

undertone, including brown, tan, green, teal, gold, burntorange

and warm red. If you suit cooler colours, stock up on

pinks, purples, lilacs, grey, burgundy, blacks and blues. When

it comes to metallics, warm-coloured skin generally suits golds

and cooler tones suit silver.

A good combination for warm skins is foundation with a

yellow base and cheeks/lips in bronze, coral or peach. Cool

skin benefits from a pink-based foundation and cheeks/lips

look best in pinks, plums and cool reds.

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4.

3.

BASE

Cool tone: You look best with foundations that have a

hint of pink. Cool foundation shades are often labelled

porcelain, rose and sable.

Warm tone: Yellow-based (subtle, of course) foundations

work best as they blend into the undertones of your skin,

making the final result look flawless. Warm foundation

shades are often labelled beige, golden and tan.

Neutral tone: Choose neutral-toned foundation but if you

have an olive complexion you may want to look for bases

with a hint of gold to warm up their skin and counter any

greenish undertone. Neutral foundation shades are often

labelled ivory, buff, nude and linen.

1. Sisley Paris Phyto-Blanc Le Cushion, $170

2. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation, $42

3. Youngblood Liquid Mineral Foundation, $87.50

4. Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation, $66

5. OCosmedics SK1N True Natural Treatment Foundation 30ml, $60

6. Aspect Minerals Liquid, $65 (available in 10 shades)

7. Sisley Paris Phyto-Teint Ultra-Eclat, $115

8. Luk Beautifood, Luminizer Drops, $45

9. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Foundation in 5 Neutral, $65

10. it Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream SPF 50, $67

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BEAUTY

CHEEKS

Cool tone: Berry-, mauve- or pink-based

colours will work best to brighten your

complexion.

Warm tone: An orange or red-based blush

will give you a healthy looking flush of colour.

Think peaches and bronzes.

Neutral tone: Light peach and soft berry

shades are universally flattering.

1. Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Glow

Glide Face Architect Highlighters, $70,

2. it Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores Bronzer, $56

3. Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush, $34,

4. Mellow Cosmetics Stardust Glow Palette,

$52, 5. Sisley Paris Le Phyto-Blush in

Champagne 6.5g, $95

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BEAUTY

LIPS

LIPS

Cool tone: Lipsticks with blue undertones generally suit you better.

Light pinks, red lipstick with a blue base and classic beiges should be

your go-to colour. A bonus of wearing blue-based reds is that they

make teeth appear instantly whiter.

Warm tone: Warmer shades of lipstick with yellow and orange

undertones are better suited for warm skin tones. Caramel,

cappuccino, orange-based reds and browns with hints of gold and

bronze will flatter your complexion.

Neutral tone: Feel free to wear a lip of any colour depending on your

mood, clothing or time of year – all colours will look good on you.

1. Revlon ColorStay Suede Ink Lipstick in Gut Instinct and Hot Girl, $29.95 each

2. Mellow Cosmetics Liquid Lip Paint in Paris, $24

3. Mary Grace, High Shine Mineral Gloss in Sunset, $23

4. Luk Beautifood, Lip Nourish 100% natural sheer lipstick, $30

5. Fenty Beauty Fenty Icon The Case – MVP Edition, $24 and Fenty Icon The Fill, The Reds, $34 each

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EYES

BEAUTY

Blue eyes: Earthy colours like golden

brown, bronze, gold and apricot really

enhance blue eyes.

Green eyes: Purple, mauve, plum and

pink all tend to make green eyes pop.

Brown eyes: Deep shades generally

highlight darker eyes. Opt for navy

blue, brown, deep plum and dark

greys.

Hazel eyes: You lucky ones get to

choose almost any colour you like. All

shades help to bring out various colour

flecks in your pupils. Experiment and

see which colours you like best.

1. Mellow Cosmetics Sinopia Eyeshade

Palette, $42, 2. Benefit Fluff Up Brow

Wax, $48, 3. DIOR 5 Couleurs Couture

Eyeshadow Palette, $115, 4. Ciaté

London new Brazilian Glow Bronzing

Palettes, $49, 5. Mellow Cosmetics Gel

Eyeliner, $24.50

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STRADDLING

THE COLOUR

WHEEL

If you’re still on the fence about which colour looks best on

you, or if you’re buying bridesmaid dresses for six radically

different skin tones, “universal” colours are your friends.

These colours have a medium undertone and typically work

well on anyone.

Universal colours include taupe, navy, teal, turquoise, jade,

cobalt blue, periwinkle (Pantone’s 2022 colour of the year),

eggplant, true red, warm pink and stone grey.


Editorial credit: Kravtzov / Shutterstock.com

FEATURE

The best

TikToks

beauty trends

of

2022

FROM GLAZED DONUT

NAILS TO FLUFFY BROWS

TO ‘GLISTENING’ LIPS,

ONCE AGAIN TIKTOK WAS

A GOLDMINE FOR BEAUTY

HACKS AND TRENDS.

TikTok has published its fifth annual

‘Year on TikTok’ report, which provides

an overview of the creators, viral

moments, trends and products that resonated

the most with us.

‘We’re honored to celebrate our global

community who shaped this year’s trends, shared

new ideas, learned from one another, and turned

their passions into careers and livelihoods

throughout 2022. It’s been truly inspiring to see

over a billion people around the world show their

creativity and come together to experience joy

and find a sense of belonging on TikTok,’ said

Vanessa Pappas, Chief Operating Officer, TikTok.

On TikTok we all learned a new beauty trend

or two this year, along with some handy life

hacks along the way. Here are some of the most

popular, according to TikTok.


FEATURE

CHAP-PROOF LIPS

The sixth most popular tutorial (covering all

categories) was a simple olive oil hack for

‘glistening’ lips.

With over 570,000 likes, this viral hack

by beauty influencer Charles Gross all but

guarantees to prevent chapped lips and

leave a “glistening” pout.

Despite being known for his penchant for

luxury beauty and fashion items, Gross’ goto

lip product is an inexpensive one which

most of us already have in our pantries.

‘Let me tell you about the product that

I use, [which] I am almost positive you

already have. The product I use on my lips

to prevent them from ever being chapped

and I have been using almost my entire life.

‘It feels so ingrained in my muscle

memory, so much a part of my day, I don’t

really consider it a part of my skincare

routine or any routine. It’s almost like

taking a vitamin or remembering to put on

drawers. It’s olive oil.’

Gross says he rubs olive oil on his lips

in the morning after his usual skincare

routine and at night before bed. He also

sometimes adds salt or sugar into the mix,

to create a homemade lip scrub.

We tested it out and enjoyed the results:

soft and hydrated lips with a smoother

texture and glossy shine.

TIKTOK MADE ME

BUY IT

On its top-five list of viral

#TikTokMadeMeBuyIt moments based on

views and engagements, MAC Cosmetics’

MacStack mascara came in at number two

(behind a viral food chopper).

According to Glossy.co, less than a

month after its March 1 launch in 2022,

MAC Cosmetics’ MacStack mascara went

viral on TikTok after being featured by

beauty mega-influencers including

Mikayla Nogueira, Meredith Duxbury and

Patrick Starrr.

The mascara’s hashtag received over

73 million views within the first three weeks

of its launch and at time of writing is at

268 million views. Its TikTok virality resulted

in real-world sales, making it the numberone

mascara at Ulta Beauty in the US. It was

later listed in Estée Lauder Companies’ fiscal

third-quarter financial report as a star product

helping to drive the conglomerate’s makeup

sales comeback.

According to the company, MacStack’s

main point of difference is that while many

mascaras clump after a number of coats, the

MACStack formula does not, no matter how

many layers you use.

Other

noteworthy

beauty

TikToks

GLAZED DONUT NAILS

Hailey Bieber, one of the most popular celebrity makeup

inspirations of 2022, helped popularise the trend of slightly

pearlescent, sparkly nude nails that glisten like a delicious Krispy

Kreme donut. The glazed donut manicure was first seen on Hailey

at the 2022 Met Gala. The nail artist behind the scrumptious look,

Zola Ganzorigt, later shared a tutorial revealing the products

she used. Her secret to creating the glazed effect? OPI Chrome

Effects Powder in Tin Can Man.

credit zolaganzorigt/TikTok


FEATURE

LAMINATED BROWS

Last year was a moment for “soap

brows” and this year it’s all about

laminated brows. Brow lamination is

the latest beauty trend and a service

increasingly popping up on salon

menus. The technique uses chemicals

to semi-permanently set the eyebrows

in an upright position, similar to a lash

lift for your eyelashes. But, of course,

some clever TikTokers such as Leila

Nikea have shared how to get the look

without investing in a salon visit.

HEATLESS CURLS

Heatless curls are all over your

feed. In fact, there are over two

billion videos using the hashtag

#heatlesscurls. This modern

spin on the OG hair roller has

people wrapping their hair

around pretty much anything

they can find laying around at

home – leggings, scrunchies,

even socks and chopsticks!

credit: rvlsoft / Shutterstock.com

The most-strangebut-we’re-here-for-them

TikTok trends

CRYING MAKEUP TREND

In 2022, it seems sad was more than a feeling, it

was an identity. The whole “fresh sob” look came

to our attention courtesy of content creator Zoe

Kim Kenealy, whose TikTok on ‘crying makeup’ has

amassed over 4.4 million views for that one video.

MILK FROTHER FOUNDATION

Whipping up your foundation with a milk frother

may sound like a bit of a stretch, but TikTokers are

literally frothing with excitement over this new hack.

All you need is water, foundation and your trusty milk

frother, aerating the mixture until it has a mousse-like

consistency. The result, according to foundationfrothing

founder Avonna Sunshine, is a natural,

weightess feel with slightly lighter coverage. CBM


BEAUTY

Colour

me

happy

RICKY ALLEN CHATS TO LEADING

HAIR COLOURIST VINCENT

NOBILE ABOUT THE EVOLVING

WORLD OF HAIR COLOUR.

There’s a strong connection between looking

and feeling good, and your hair is an important

aspect of this. We feel more confident and

attractive when we have a “good hair day” versus

a bad one. Styled, well-kept hair can even give us a sense

of control.

As far as choosing the hair colour to best enhance your

appearance, look to the experts. Hair colour king Vincent

Noble from Headcase Hair in Darlinghurst, Sydney, feels

strongly that the wrong colour can have a negative effect

on a person’s appearance and self-esteem. ‘You should

never blindly follow hair colour trends; instead, modify

them to suit your skin tone and age,’ he says.

It’s a real treat to see Vincent in action, mixing bespoke

colours for each client to perfectly complement their skin

tone, lifestyle and personality. No two clients walk out with

exactly the same hair colour; he says a woman’s hair colour

should be as individual as she is.

Davines Minu

Hair Mask, $46

Aveda Color Renew

Color and Shine

Treatment $40

(available in 4 shades)

Aveda Color

Control

Shampoo

$30 and

Conditioner $35

Klorane Anti-Yellow Shampoo

$21.99 for blondes and gray

hair and Conditioner $15.99

Guerlain Abeille Royale

Scalp & Hair Youth

Oil-in-Serum $214

Davines Heart of

Glass Silkening

Shampoo, $48

Davines Heart

of Glass Rich

Conditioner $49

ADAPT WITH THE SEASONS

Vincent recommends altering your hair colour

slightly from summer to winter to match the changes

your skin tone.

As for the seasons of time, if you choose to

embrace the grey, he recommends using glosses

and semi-permanent highlighters to make the grey

glimmer and shine and enhance your complexion.

Speaking of glosses, these have become popular

recently as they can be used alone or with some

colour mixed in to bring more shine and vitality

to the ends of your hair. They are like the top coat

applied over your favourite nail polish.

For this summer, browns are muted with some

fawny blonde threads, giving a sun-kissed vibe.

‘For blondes, a sprinkling of coppery or hazelnut

tones through blonde hair will give a really soft glow

around the face,’ says Vincent. ‘Redheads will have

a variety of reds and blondes mixed in to give a sunkissed

and exciting look.’

Maintaining glossy, healthy hair can be challenging

if you colour your hair regularly. In addition to using

a finishing gloss, Vincent makes sure his clients leave

the salon with the appropriate at-home shampoo,

conditioner and mask to protect hair and extend the

vibrancy and lustre of coloured hair. CBM


FEATURE

WORKOUTS

TAKE YOUR NEXT HIIT

SESSION TO THE POOL

AND WORK OUT SMARTER,

NOT HARDER. WORDS BY

SHONAGH WALKER.

HIIT workouts have long been proven as one

of the most effective ways to improve cardio

fitness, muscle tone, and overall health and

wellbeing. The advantages of these shorter,

higher intensity workouts are myriad when compared to

longer land workouts, according to a study by the World

Journal of Cardiology.

The study found that ‘for general health and primary

and secondary cardiovascular prevention, high-intensity

interval training (HIIT) has been recognised as an

efficient exercise protocol with short exercise sessions.’

Furthermore, it found that ‘high-intensity interval

training (HIIT) has been recognised as an alternative

and more efficient protocol than moderate-intensity

continuous training (MCT), which is the gold standard

recommended in several guidelines.’

Great news for those of us who wish to improve our

fitness, without having to leave the house. But here’s a

tip – if you want to make your HIIT work harder, without

making your workout more difficult … just add water.


FEATURE

HIIT + H20 IS THE

WAY TO GO

Poolfit is the world’s first on-demand

water fitness streaming app that focuses

on full body cardio fitness, strength and

conditioning in the pool, for all ages and

levels of fitness. Poolfit’s instructor-led water

workouts feature over 115 professionally

created, in-water workouts, comparable to

traditional land-based workouts. There are

plenty of lower intensity workouts to choose

from, but the high intensity routines will be

welcomed by all. The buoyancy of the water

offers support and reduces impact on the

body (just remember to always go at your

own pace).

Don’t have a pool? Just take your device

down to your local pool and work out there.

WHY WATER?

‘If you are working out in the pool at chest

level, you are only bearing 25 to 35 percent

of your entire body weight, which is ideal for

longevity, health and overall fitness moving

through all ages and stages of life,’ says

PoolFit founder Mark Grevelding.

By working out in the water, you

automatically amplify the benefits of

your HIIT routine. ‘This is because water

workouts, particularly high intensity routines,

have countless positive health benefits.

Think weight loss, cardiovascular health, core

strength, bone density, muscular endurance

and strength, flexibility, balance and so

much more,’ explains Mark. ‘All of these are

achieved in the low-impact environment

of water, where uplifting buoyant forces

limit stress on joints, while at the same time

improve resistance via the water’s viscosity.’

BETTER CALORIE BURN

Studies have also shown that water workouts

use an average of 400-600 calories in a

60-minute routine. Bonus – they continue to

metabolise calories for up to 24 hours after

you’ve actually exercised. A 1993 Baretta

Deep Water Study proved that an average

of 9.8 calories were burned per minute when

working out in deep water, which equals

around the same consumed in a 10-minute

power walk.

LOWER YOUR CHANCE OF

INJURIES

As much as we love a high impact, high intensity

exercise routine, it doesn’t come without the risk

of injury... unless you’re in the water, that is. Mark

drew on this when creating the Poolfit water

exercise app. ‘If you have stopped your regular

jogging routine or other workouts because of

injury, there’s good news,’ he says. ‘You can run

and be athletic again. Water workouts help you

safely achieve your health and fitness goals.’

The water’s viscosity provides total body

resistance from all angles, making it the ideal

exercise equipment. ‘All movements are resisted

in water, which means muscles on every side of

the joint are targeted. This improves muscular

balance and can reduce chronic pain, while

decreasing the risk of injury.’

HIIT IN WATER CAN HELP

WARD OFF EXERCISE

PLATEAUS

You know the drill. You’ve been following a

healthy eating plan and exercising regularly

for weeks and the results show it. Then, all of

a sudden, you plateau. Your fitness doesn’t

seem to be elevating and the scales are staying

put. ‘By taking your HIIT to the pool, you can

exercise with all-out intensity, in the joint-friendly

environment that water affords, thus helping

to break these frustrating workout plateaus,’

explains Mark.

MOVE BETTER, FEEL BETTER,

LIVE BETTER

Doing your HIIT workout in water gives you

the freedom to move your limbs in multiple

directions, thereby improving your range of

motion (which translates to being able to

move more efficiently during your day-to-day

activities, too). ‘You can also exercise longer

and with more intensity in the water,’ says Mark.

‘This improves muscular endurance and stamina,

which helps you to move better, feel better and

live better.’ CBM

WATCH

The PoolFit app allows users to download over 115 varied

workouts, take their iPad or iPhone poolside and get

moving in a fun and stay-cool manner. Currently available

in the App Store, Play Store or with a PoolFit subscription,

a monthly subscription fee of US$15.95 is required after

a free trial month, however there is no commitment and

subscribers can cancel at any time. PoolFit founder, Mark

Grevelding, a long-time aquatic fitness training specialist,

wants to dispel the myth that you can’t get a good workout

in the water.


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1. Versace Pour Femme Dylan Purple EDP, $99, 2. Dolce & Gabbana Denim Patchwork Knee-High Boots 105, $2,100, 3. Vivienne

Westwood three-row pearl choker necklace, $732, 4. JW Anderson small chain shoulder bag, $882, 5. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch

Brightening Concealer, $33, 6. Khrisjoy Iconic puffer jacket, $2,440, 7. Clarins Eye Quartet Palette in Midnight Gradiant, $58,

8. Mellow Cosmetics Glitter Chrome Eyeshadow in Rose Gold, $30, 9. Philipp Plein New Baroque print tulle T-shirt, $750, 10.

OPI Infinite Shine Pompeii Purple and Infinite Shine Malaga Wine Nail Polish, $23.95 each, 11. Juliette Has a Gun Ego Stratis

100ml, $209, 12. Jordan Air Jordan 1 Retro ‘Season of Her’ sneakers, $856


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1. BDK Parfums Villa Neroli 100ml, $319,

2. Costume National Free d’Homme 100ml, $199, 3. Amouage Opus

XII Rose Incense 100ml, $499, 4. JIVA TONICS in five punchy flavours 100ml, $4.50 each, 5. Recreation Beauty

This Love of Mine EDP, $112, 6. Maison Tahiti Vanilla 2 100ml, $239, 7. Jelly Ko Cinnamon Toast Sugar Scrub Foam

100g, $35, 8. OPTY.NC Tropical Mango Flavoured Powdered Exilir 115g, $75, 9. R+Co Labyrinth 3-in-1 Texturizing

Shampoo + Conditioner + Styler, $29

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10. Wella Professionals Color Fresh Mask in Rose Blaze and Pink, $36 each, 11. Hair Rituel by Sisley Gentle

Purifying Shampoo 200ml, $100, 12. Davines This is A Curl Gel Oil 250ml, $39.95, 13. GLISTER Digital Flat Iron

32mm, $170.95, 14. Glow Lab Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner, 600ml, $33, 15. INNOluxe #SAVED Shampoo

for all hair colours 250ml, $39.50, 16. INNOluxe #SAVED Conditioner for all hair colours 250ml, $43.50, 17. INNOluxe

Platinum Mask for blonde & highlighted hair 150ml, $45.50


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1. mesoestetic age element anti-wrinkle eye contour, $129, 2. IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Oil-Free Matte Full

Coverage Cream SPF 40, $67, 3. Sisley Paris Instant Correct 30ml, $115, 4. Medik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect 50ml, $134,

5. mesoestetic age element firming concentrate, $179, 6. Sisley Paris Nutritive Lip Balm, $100,

7. Charlotte Tilbury Goddess

Skin Clay Mask, $55, 8. Medik8 Physical Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 60ml, $74, 9. Ella Baché Active Lotion Great SPF

50+, $40, 10. Sisley Paris Deeply Purifying Mask with Tropical Resins 60ml, $165, 11. mesoestetic bodyshock celluxpert, $129,

12. Sundae Coconut Cream Whipped Shower Foam, $20, 13. La Perla Soothing Bath & Shower Oil 200ml, $165


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