CosBeauty Magazine #80

COSBEAUTY 

lifestyle health & beauty 

ISSUE 80 MAY-JULY 2018 

Special price $9.95 

Celebrity 

beauty 

ranges 

is your phone 

ageing you? 

bridal 

makeup 

trends 

under the 

influence 

the insta stars 

shaping the 

beauty industry 

Share the 

Dignity 

be part of the 

new movement 

giving products 

to those in need 

breast 

surgery 

augmentation explained

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CONTENTS 

46 Lip Trends 

We look at changes in lip 

fashion over the last century 

and explore what’s hot in 2018 

46 Black Market Cosmetic Drugs 

Seized in Back-alley Clinics 

Raids on Australian cosmetic 

clinics have uncovered 

thousands of illegal 

cosmetic drugs 

46 A Year of Global Festivals to 

add to your Bucket List – part 2 

BEAUTY PRODUCTS 

REGULARS 

10 Editor’s letter 

12 Beauty insider 

108 Ed’s Faves 

COVER STORIES 

20 Celebrity Beauty Ranges 

54 Is your phone ageing you? 

38 Bridal Makeup Trends 

From Boho to Glamour, we have 

every makeup style covered 

for today’s brides 

26 Under the influence 

The Insta stars shaping 

the beauty industry 

96 Share the Dignity 

Be part of the new 

movements giving products 

to those in need 

66 Breast Surgery 

Your guide to augmentation 

FEATURES 

16 Welcome to the Beauty Bank 

A new movement in the UK is 

tackling hygiene poverty one 

beauty product at a time 

30 Milennials on a Mission 

Milennials have shifted their 

focus – they want a face to 

their brands and transparency 

all the way 

35 Ethical Beauty 

Brimming with good intentions 

but don’t know where to begin? 

We’ve outlined the best in 

vegan, cruelty free and 

ethically produced products 

to get you started 

52 Seasonal Lip Shades 

On the hunt for some serious 

lip-spiration? It’s 2018 and the 

bolder the better 

94 Perfect Lines 

From barely there to full-on cat 

eyes, eyeliner has the power to 

make or break a look 

96 Get the Blues 

It’s one of the most polarising 

beauty trends in existence. But 

whether you love it or loath it, 

blue makeup is back 

30 Hitting the right notes 

A breakdown of heavenly scents 

so you never buy the wrong 

perfume again

SKIN 

36 What’s your type? 

The bad news is your skin 

type is largely determined by 

genetics, but the upside is there 

is plenty you can do to optimise 

your type. 

62 Get Red Carpet Ready on 

your Lunchbreak 

If deep hydration, nourished 

skin and a refreshed complexion 

are what you want, Hydrafacial 

could be the answer 

92 Banish the Blemish 

Cosmelan is a new generation 

pigmentation treatment 

providing real results for 

melasma sufferers 

ENHANCEMENT 

74 Ahead of the Curve 

Whether breast augmentation, 

lift or reduction - we talk all 

things breast 

82 Is Non-surgical Rhinoplasty 

Right for You? 

Did you know there’s a way 

to smooth a bumpy nose and 

correct minor irregularities 

without any surgery or 

downtime? 

86 The Stats Report 

Cosmetic procedures are on the 

rise according to the American 

Society of Plastic Surgeons, but 

which procedures proved most 

popular in 2017? 

90 Take Control 

Management of female stress 

urinary incontinence 

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From the 

Editor 

B 

eauty is in the eye of the beholder’ must be one of the most 

frequently quoted sayings whenever the question of defining 

beauty is raised. In reality, beauty has many definitions. Edgar 

Allan Poe 1 and Karl Lagerfeld 2 found there is no beauty without 

‘strangeness’ and one of my favourite quotes is from Coco 

Chanel: ‘Nature gives you the face you have at twenty. Life 

shapes the face you have at thirty. But at fifty you get the face you deserve.’ To me, 

that’s not just about how much care you take of your looks, but also whether you are 

happy, healthy and feeling fulfilled. 

One of the most prominent trends in the industry at the moment is that of 

‘ethical beauty’ and by this we mean vegan, cruelty free and consciously sourced 

products. Read ‘Millennials on a Mission’ on page 30 and ‘Ethical Beauty’ on page 

35 to learn about the way consumers are challenging brands to further their 

sense of social responsibility. Since philanthropy is also part of being beautiful, 

on page 16 we have a feature on ‘Beauty Banks’ and their rise in the UK, plus 

on page 18 an article on ‘Share the Dignity’, an Australian charity helping 

homeless women and fighting domestic violence. 

With our current understanding of beauty constantly being shaped by online 

influencers, we profile the hair and beauty Instagrammers who are using social 

media to share their skills (page 26) and shape the industry. And with new 

celebrity beauty brands popping up at a rapid rate, on page 20 we check out the 

latest star studded offerings. 

In all of this it is clear that beauty trends come and go. On page 46 we track 

the changing shapes of ‘ideal’ lips over the last century, plus show you the latest 

lip colours for this autumn/winter season. Since every bride wants to wow on her 

wedding day, on page 38 we have a guide to looking your best while walking down 

the aisle, no matter what style of event you have chosen. 

Our main enhancement feature runs from page 66 and is on breast augmentation, 

and on page 82 we have an article on non-surgical nose jobs. As always, we have our 

Beauty Insider and Editor’s Favourites features to keep you up to date with the latest 

news and products. Enjoy! 

Issue 80 

May-July 2018 

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

MAN TAN 

Fake tan has allowed us to look 

sun-kissed without the risk, 

but while there is an array of 

self-tanning options available 

for women, the same can’t 

be said for the opposite sex. 

Enter BEN Tan by Ms Lova, 

$35.90, an organic fake tan 

formulated specifically for men. 

This Australian product is easy 

to apply, dries quickly and has 

a neutral (read: not girly) scent. 

The matte formula is parabenfree 

and glides through facial 

hair without going patchy. 

TREND ALERT: YELLOW EYES 

Having long been banished to 

the pit of unwearable colours, 

it seems yellow is having an 

unlikely makeup moment. And 

while we certainly had our 

reservations at first, I, Tonya star 

Margot Robbie has settled our 

neon-coated nerves. Appearing 

at the London premiere of 

Goodbye Christopher Robin 

last September, the Queensland 

native wore a striking shade 

of canary from her lash line to 

her brows and, by all accounts, 

totally rocked it. Yellow shadow 

has since been spotted on 

former Disney actress Zendaya 

and High School Musical 

songstress Vanessa Hudgens. 

FIT FOR A DUCHESS 

With her wedding to Prince Harry 

set for May 19, all eyes are on 

American actress Meghan Markle. 

Having long been a source of 

style-spiration for women around 

the world, fans are now turning 

their attention towards the Suits 

star’s beauty regime. According 

to a host of online reports, 

Ms Markle’s favourite lipstick 

is Charlotte Tilbury’s Matte 

Revolution in the shade Very 

Victoria – a $49 taupe-nude matte 

inspired by fashion designer 

Victoria Beckham. 

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BOBBI BROWN REVEALS LATEST 

NON-PROFIT COLLABORATION 

There’s only one thing better 

than finding a great product and 

that’s when that product supports 

an awesome cause! Through 

the Pretty Powerful campaign, 

Bobbi Brown has worked with 

organisations like Dress for 

Success and Girl Rising to help 

women develop job skills, re-enter 

the workforce and gain access to 

educational resources. This year, 

the brand has created a limited 

edition, universally flattering 

shade of its iconic Rouge Pot, 

$50, to support Kiva, a nonprofit 

that helps women secure 

micro-loans for educational and 

entrepreneurial purposes. 

BATHLEISURE 

It’s unclear whether Rita Ora or 

Rihanna is responsible for Insta’s 

latest trend, but #bathleisure 

has officially taken hold. The 

aptly named fashion statement 

combines the glamour of 

accessorising with the comfort 

only a fresh bath towel can provide 

to produce a striking – yet oh so 

‘grammable – style that’s bound 

to bring in the likes. Think cat eye 

sunglasses and your grandmother’s 

pearls topped with your favourite 

cotton towel. 

NAIL NOURISHMENT 

Love a good manicure, 

but could live without the 

chemicals? We hear ya! And, 

thankfully, so does SCOUT. The 

Aussie cosmetics brand has 

released a breathable vegan 

nail polish range that contains 

high performance superfoods, 

broccoli, bamboo and essential 

oils to help stimulate nail growth 

and repair damage. Eco-Luxe 

Breathable & Water Permeable 

Nail Polish comes in 35 colours 

and retails for $19.95. 

MORE SKINCARE THAN MAKEUP 

It seems we’re finally accepting 

that great makeup starts with a 

beautiful base as consumers are 

now buying more skincare products 

than cosmetics. According to a new 

report by the NPD Group, skincare in 

the US grew nine per cent last year, 

while makeup grew six. Commenting 

on the study’s findings, beauty 

industry analyst Larissa Jensen 

said: ‘There’s been a turnaround in 

moisturiser, launches and a language 

shift – it’s less “fix your wrinkles” and 

more “take care of yourself” which is 

propelling the category forward.’ 

REFERENCE: https://www. 

beautydirectory.com.au/news/ 

business/consumers-are-buyingmore-skincare-than-makeup 


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I think happiness is what 

makes you pretty. Period. 

Happy people are beautiful. 

They become like a mirror 

and they reflect that happiness. 

Drew Barrymore 


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Welcome to the 

beauty 

bank 

A new movement in the UK is tackling hygiene poverty 

one beauty product at a time. Words by Maria Leahy. 

You’ve dropped 

produce to the 

foodbank, spare 

change in the bucket 

and preloved clothes to 

the relevant charitable 

organisation. But have you 

ever considered giving away your 

unwanted beauty products? 

For many of us, there’s a stark 

disconnect between beauty and 

poverty: beauty equates to luxury, 

poverty does not. So when we give 

to those with fewer resources than 

ourselves, we offer what we believe 

to be the essentials. But a new 

campaign in the UK is drawing 

another side of poverty into the 

public consciousness and asking us, 

once again, to reflect upon the true 

realities of homelessness. 

While working on a documentary 

for the BBC, Guardian columnist Sali 

Hughes came across a stack of plastic 

crates ‘filled with mismatched tubes 

of toothpaste, little travel bottles 

of shower gel and an assortment of 

individual tampons and sanitary 

towels’. As she wrote in her now 

viral article for The Pool, ‘Every 

last product had been donated by 

either members of the public or 

staff members. I was told that when 

a homeless woman got her period 

and invariably had no money to buy 

adequate sanitary protection, she’d 

approach the busy, often chaotic 

front desk, ask for a towel or tampon 

and wait for one of the dedicated 

support workers to retrieve one of the 

precious items from the crate. 

‘Likewise, a homeless man might 

approach the same desk for a razor 

or deodorant ahead of an important 

interview in which he may become 

housed, employed or eligible for 

support schemes.’ 

The experience highlighted a 


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diffi cult truth for the Pretty Honest 

author: that of the 13 million people 

still living below the poverty line in 

Great Britain, a signifi cant number 

fi nd it impossible to stay clean 

because, when faced with the choice, 

‘almost anyone would prioritise 

eating over washing’. 

In February, Hughes and beauty 

PR Jo Jones launched the non-profi t 

organisation Beauty Banks with the 

intention of supporting existing 

charities in providing hygiene and 

grooming products for those who 

need them most. Utilising their 

contacts in the beauty, blogging 

and media industries, the pair have 

already managed to assist high 

schools, food banks, shelters and 

the National Health Service (NHS) 

with toiletries, personal hygiene 

products and beauty items. They have 

attracted the support of X Factor star 

Stacey Soloman, who donated her 

pay cheque from a corporate job to 

pay for couriers, vans and delivery 

cars; infl uencer Huda Kattan, who 

made a ‘bumper donation’; and big 

brands like Bobbi Brown, Burt’s Bees, 

Percy and Reed, and BaByliss, who’ve 

helped with products and logistics. 

HYGIENE POVERTY IN 

AUSTRALIA 

Obviously, hygiene poverty is not an 

issue exclusive to the UK. According 

to the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ 

most recent report, 116,000 people 

are currently homeless in Australia. 

This fi gure marks a 14 per cent 

increase in homelessness between 

2011 and 2016 and includes those 

staying in cars, at crisis centres, in 

overcrowded accommodation and 

rough sleeping. 

Three years ago, Rochelle 

Courtenay founded Share The 

Dignity after reading about hygiene 

poverty in homeless women and 

women escaping domestic violence 

in Australia. The charity now works 

to combat this issue by collecting 

sanitary and personal care products 

for women in need. It also runs 

sporting activities for children in 

crisis and pays for the funerals of 

domestic violence victims. 

In a recent Mamamia article, 

Courtenay spoke candidly about 

how she greatly underestimated the 

complex nature of hygiene poverty 

when starting the charity. ‘I was a 

bit foolish to believe I could solve 

this problem,’ she wrote. ‘Back then 

I thought “right 44,000 homeless 

women, surely, they don’t all 

menstruate right? So that’s maybe 

30,000 that need our help monthly”. 

Doable, I thought. 

‘But the sad reality is the problem is 

so much bigger than I ever imagined 

and starting Share The Dignity 

was simply scratching the surface. 

More than 175,000 women turned 

to homelessness services last year, a 

staggering number.’ 

THE LIPSTICK EFFECT 

In the context of hygiene poverty, 

beauty products may appear 

somewhat trivial, but the Beauty 

Banks founders have experienced 

a surprising level of interest in 

makeup from both the supporters and 

recipients of their service. 

Speaking on The Emma Guns 

Show in early March, Hughes 

explained how people had reached 

out to her on social media asking 

if it’s insulting to donate makeup 

to Beauty Banks or a worthwhile 

endeavour. Hughes encouraged it. 

‘Who are we to decide that 

something can make us feel good, 

but it’s not a priority for people who 

can’t afford it?’ she asked. ‘If we’re 

able to give it, then we will. You can’t 

underestimate the little boost 

[a product] can give you. Of course 

the most important things are 

sanitary towels, deodorant, etc; but if 

we’re able to give somebody a little 

bit of a boost in their day, then that’s 

a good thing.’ 

As How To Build A Girl author 

Caitlin Moran wrote in The Times, 

‘Yes, food stops you dying; but 

deodorant, shampoo, tampons and 

lipstick start you living.’ And we all 

deserve to live, right? CBM 

References The Pool: https://www.the-pool. 

com/beauty/beauty-honestly/2018/7/Sali- 

Hughes-and-Jo-Jones-launch-Beauty-Banks 

The Emma Guns Show: http:// 

emmagunavardhana.com/the-emma-guns-show/ 

sali-hughes-beauty-banks-jo-jones 

Homelessness Australia: http://www.abc.net. 

au/news/2018-03-14/homelessness-in-australiajumps-14pc-over-fi 

ve-year-period/9547786 

Share the Dignity: https://www.mamamia.com. 

au/how-to-donate-to-share-the-dignity/ 

Caitlin Moran: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/ 

article/caitlin-moran-i-know-how-it-feels-to-bepoor-and-unwashed-qhp3hnvj0 


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Share the Dignity 

FOUNDED BY ROCHELLE COURTENAY, SHARE THE DIGNITY IS AN 

AUSTRALIAN CHARITY BRINGING DIGNITY TO HOMELESS, AT-RISK AND 

THOSE EXPERIENCING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. THE FOLLOWING IS TAKEN 

FROM HER ONLINE BLOG. 

The story of a girl my daughter’s 

age that reminded me why I 

started Share the Dignity 

It’s been three years since I 

fi rst read the article published by 

Mamamia talking about the 44,000 

homeless women that were having 

to go without a bed to sleep in and a 

shower to clean themselves. 

But what I considered the worst 

part was that they had no access to 

the basics of necessities like sanitary 

items when they got their period. 

Wow, where have those three 

years gone? 

I was a bit foolish to believe I 

could solve this problem. You see, 

back then I thought ‘right 44,000 

homeless women, surely, they don’t 

all menstruate right? So that’s maybe 

30,000 that need our help monthly’. 

Doable, I thought. 

But the sad reality is the problem is 

so much bigger than I ever imagined 

and starting Share the Dignity was 

simply scratching the surface. More 

than 175,000 women turned to 

homelessness services last year, a 

staggering number. 

That doesn’t include the droughtstricken 

farming girls and women 

using towels – not towels you and 

I would have in our cupboards, 

we are talking spit through towels 

that are cut up and used – because 

putting food on their table is far more 

important to them than the dignity 

they deserve to deal with their period. 

Nor does it include the grand 

problem that exists in our remote 

Indigenous communities or 

Indigenous communities full stop. 

This is a problem all on its own and 

the numbers of girls and women going 

without is too great to measure. 

You would think in this instance 

we could just supply them with pads, 

‘ 

WE BELIEVE 

ALL WOMEN 

MATTER AND 

ALL WOMEN 

DESERVE 

DIGNITY AND 

JUSTICE 

’ 

tampons, menstrual cups and reusable 

pads, and hope this would fi x the 

problem but that is just the tip of the 

iceberg. There is a lack of education 

and culturally sensitive information 

around menstrual hygiene. There 

is also the problem of how do they 

dispose of sanitary items when bins 

are not sometimes available and 

toilets also do not work. 

Last month, a school chaplain we 

were working with to get access to 

sanitary items into an Indigenous 

school told us about her friend, a 

13-year-old girl who used the same 

tampon for two days because she had 

no access to sanitary products. 

Another example is a woman who 

had fl ed domestic violence and is now 

living in her own safe haven with her 

three daughters, but clearly living 

well below the poverty line. 

Her 11-year-old daughter got 

her period for the fi rst time. This 

mum then made the heartbreaking 

choice to feed her children before 

buying sanitary items. She had to 

cut down a large pad to make three 

makeshift pads for her daughter’s little 

underpants and sticky tape it in. The 

thought of how this would feel makes 

my stomach churn. 

These stories are endless and that 

number I fi rst thought attainable has 

grown bigger than Ben Hur! I feel like 

we are putting out spot fi res all over 

the nation and we are feeling very 

overwhelmed. 

But Share the Dignity is proud as 

punch that we have collected over 

one million packets of pads and 

tampons and 2,000 menstrual cups 

since we started. At the same time, 

we’re sad that our sheds are empty 

and our stockpile is at an end. If we 

all just contributed one packet of 

tampons or pads, the difference that 

can make to a girl or woman cannot 

be measured. CBM 


SUPPORTING WOMEN IN NEED 

For many Australian women, dealing with their period is something they take for granted. It may mean 

a quick dash to the shop for last minute supplies or discomfort for a few days, but for the most part, it 

is fairly easy to continue with everyday life. For women experiencing homeless, girls in poverty stricken 

schools, women in drought stricken farming communities or those experiencing domestic violence, their 

monthly period is something very different. 

When faced with the decision of buying pads and tampons or 

feeding their family, these women will always put themselves last 

and go without sanitary items. There is no ducking to the shop for 

last minute supplies, the price of sanitary items often beyond their 

limited resources. Discomfort for these women takes on another 

meaning when faced with no way to keep clean during a natural 

process. This is an everyday reality for these women and girls in 

Australia. 

According to Share the Dignity Founder, Rochelle Courtenay, 

“Access to sanitary items has been declared a human right by the 

United Nations. Yet, we know that in Australia there are thousands 

of women who don’t have access to pads, tampons, menstrual cups 

or period-proof underwear.” 

So how do these women manage their period? 

Makeshift pads of wadded up toilet paper, newspaper, socks; 

using public restrooms in an attempt to remain clean and feel some 

level of personal dignity. 

Share the Dignity began as a grassroots Australian charity, with a 

small collection of pads and tampons in Brisbane, QLD. The charity has 

grown in the past three years to now incorporate over 3,500 volunteers 

across 3000 locations that have successfully collected and distributed 

over 1 million packets of pads and tampons. 

How you can help? 

You can donate online at sharethedignity.com.au or by... 

1. Donating sanitary items in April & August 

2. Purchasing a Handbag with Heart 

3. Attending our DigniTea & Istand Up events 

4. Putting together an #itsinthebag donation 

for Christmas 

5. Hosting your own event or DIY DigniTea 

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO FOLLOW THE Movement 

sharethedignity.com.au sharethedignityaustralia sharingthedignity sharethedignity # sharethedignity 

In conjunction with sanitary drives and bag collection, Share the Dignity runs a number of other initiatives all with a focus on giving dignity to women 

and girls experiencing homelessness and domestic violence. Further information about the charity’s work and how you can support the can be found 

on their website at www.sharethedignity.com.au or by following the charity on social media.

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Rihanna 


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The Rise 

of the 

Celebrity 

Beauty 

Brand 

Remember when every celeb had a 

signature scent? Well, now they’ve 

got entire product lines. From Bad 

Gal RiRi to our very own Miranda Kerr, 

our favourite stars are enhancing 

their personal portfolios with 

beauty empires of their own. 

It’s the era of the slashies – a 

generation defined not by a single 

job title, but by the collection of 

skills they use to generate an income. 

While this term is typically associated 

with up and coming blogger/ 

content creator/influencer types, it 

is now increasingly applicable to the 

celebrities we’ve admired for years. 

Stars like Gigi Hadid, Victoria 

Beckham and Jennifer Lopez are 

going beyond their initial model or 

pop princess statuses and becoming 

business women in their own right. 

No longer just the face of big brands, 

these Hollywood A-listers are 

getting involved in every stage of the 

production process as they become 

the driving forces behind their 

personalised product lines. 

Although it’s difficult to pinpoint 

where exactly the celebrity beauty 

range really began, its reach seems to 

have been propelled by social media 

and the personal brand phenomenon 

apps like Instagram and Facebook so 

eloquently support. Factor in the way 

fans have long pursued the products 

celebrities endorse and the way Kylie 

Jenner used her lip kits to separate 

her fame from that of her family, and 

adding a makeup range to an already 

successful celebrity résumé becomes a 

very attractive prospect. 

This issue, we look at some of the 

best known celebrity beauty lines and 

offer a sneak peek at what’s to come. 


Hollywood 

Rihanna 

More than just a cosmetics brand, 

Fenty Beauty is a movement. 

Since the launch of her product 

line in September 2017, Rihanna has been 

celebrated internationally for her dedication to diversity. 

Her decision to include 40 shades of foundation in her 

first collection highlighted the limited nature of existing 

makeup ranges and further fuelled the ongoing debate around 

restrictive beauty ideals. 

‘Fenty Beauty was created for everyone,’ the Diamonds 

singer explained. ‘For women of all shades, personalities, 

attitudes, cultures and races. I wanted everyone to feel 

included. That’s the real reason I made this line.’ 

Must try The Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter. It’s like 

powdery golden goals. 

The Kardashian- 

Jenners 

As the youngest member of the 

Kardashian-Jenner clan, Kylie Jenner 

was always destined for fame. But it 

wasn’t until 2016 that the young reality 

star found her true calling as the head 

of Kylie Cosmetics. After sending fans 

into a frenzy with her now legendary 

lip kits, Kylie expanded her range to 

include eyeshadow palettes, concealers, 

highlighters and makeup brushes. 

According to Women’s Wear Daily, Kylie 

Cosmetics is on track to become a billion 

dollar business by 2022. 

Clearly inspired by her sister’s success, 

Kim Kardashian West also has her own 

product line, KKW Beauty. While Kim’s 

focus has mainly been on contouring, 

the 37-year-old recently teamed up 

with her long-time makeup artist 

Mario Dedivanovic to create a ten pan 

eyeshadow palette, full coverage lipstick 

and high shine gloss. 

Must try Kylie’s award winning 

Posie K Lip Kit, a cool mid-tone berry 

matte liquid lipstick and matching 

pencil liner. Kim’s Beauty Crème 

Contour & Highlight Kit for next level 

sculpting on the go. 

Jessica Alba 

Inspired by the birth of her first child, Honor, and her own 

history of childhood illness, actress turned entrepreneur 

Jessica Alba founded her wellness business The Honest 

Company in 2012, which she followed with Honest Beauty 

three years later. 

This non-toxic line of beauty and haircare products has 

been created without parabens and phthalates. ‘I founded The 

Honest Company because I wanted safe, effective products 

that perform,’ the Fantastic Four star shared. ‘After all, you 

shouldn’t have to choose between what works and what’s 

good for you.’ 

Must try The Beyond Hydrated Moisture Milk Leave-in 

Conditioner for a perfectly detangled mane. 


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Homegrown 

Miranda Kerr 

Since 2009, Victoria’s Secret model Miranda Kerr 

has been keeping our beauty bags stocked with her 

KORA Organics skincare range. As the names 

suggests, KORA Organics works with certified 

organic ingredients to provide nourishment for the 

skin. Last year, the range launched in Sephora in 

the US and by the end of 2018, it will be stocked in 

more than 2,500 stores across 25 countries. 

Speaking of the brand’s success, Miranda recently 

told InStyle, ‘It has taken a lot of work, but it has 

been worth [paying attention to] every intricate 

detail to get us where we are while still maintaining 

the honesty and integrity of the brand.’ 

Must try The Noni Radiant Eye Oil for bright 

eyed beauty all day, every day. 

Jessica Hart 

With a philosophy like ‘enhance – 

never conceal’, we can certainly get 

behind Jessica Hart’s LUMA line. 

Having initially started her multipurpose 

cosmetics and skincare 

brand in 2014, the Sports Illustrated 

star relaunched LUMA last year 

because she wasn’t happy with the 

direction it had taken. 

At the time, she told Husskie, 

‘I really feel strongly about 

authentically promoting things, and 

I just wasn’t quite proud enough of 

it. I felt like I could do better and 

I don’t settle, so I was like: “Sorry 

guys, we’re starting again!”’ 

Must try The Just A Touch 

Lip & Cheek Tint, a true 

multi-tasking master. 


The Collabs 

Gigi Hadid x 

Maybelline 

Perhaps not quite ready to commit 

to breaking out on her own, Gigi 

Hadid teamed up with Maybelline last 

year to create the Jetsetter Palette, 

a handbag ready combination of 

concealer, lip balm, eyeshadow, blush, 

bronzer, highlighter and mascara. The 

Hilfiger favourite quickly followed 

Jetsetter with the East Coast Glam 

and West Coast Glow collections, 

which include everything from tinted 

primers to gel eyeliners. The 23-yearold’s 

collab has off-duty model vibes 

written all over it, making it a great 

reflection of Gigi’s own personal style. 

Must try The Gigi Hadid 

Matte Lipstick in Austyn for a 

coral coated kiss. 

Victoria Beckham x 

Estée Lauder 

Style maven Victoria Beckham first 

joined forces with Estée Lauder in 2016 

to create her beautifully formulated 

and perfectly packaged debut makeup 

collection. The designer’s ‘dream 

collaboration’ quickly gained the 

respect of critics around the world and 

so the former Spice Girl began work on 

her equally impressive second season. 

In March this year, VB revealed 

she now working on her own skincare 

range. Speaking in a Facebook live 

video, the 44-year-old said, ‘I am 

currently in the process of creating my 

own colour, my own line of skincare 

creams and a perfume. As a woman, I 

want to make the things that I need in 

my life, the things that are missing.’ 

Must try The Eye Matte Duo, 

a glorious pair of navy blue and 

autumnal rust eyeshadows that are 

almost too pretty to use.

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JENNIFER LOPEZ X INGLOT 

The secret to that famous J Lo glow could soon 

be in your makeup bag as the Ain’t Your Mama 

songstress has just dropped her fi rst beauty 

collection with Inglot Cosmetics. Containing a 

massive 70 items, J Lo’s range features eyeshadows, 

lipsticks, blushes, bronzers, highlighters, nail 

polishes and even a customisable palette. 

Speaking of her decision to move into beauty, 

the American actress told Women’s Wear Daily, ‘It 

is something I have been wanting to do for a very 

long time…A makeup line seemed like a natural 

progression since people are always asking about the 

products I use and how I get the glow to my skin.’ 

MUST TRY The Viva Las Lashes mascara 

for more definition and volume than your 

lashes can handle. 

THERE’S PLENTY MORE 

TO COME 

Despite the host of celeb inspired products 

currently on the market, our hunger for star style 

is all but satisfi ed. Having previously collaborated 

with Urban Decay, Gwen Stefani is rumoured to 

be launching a cosmetics brand of her own called 

P8NT Beauty. According to TMZ, the No Doubt 

singer fi led documents in March to trademark 

‘P8NT’ across 21 product categories. 

Similarly, Serena Williams recently moved 

to claim the name ‘Aneres’ (Serena spelled 

backwards) for a makeup, haircare and skincare 

company. And in late April, it was revealed 

that RuPaul is launching his own product line 

in early 2019. 

REFERENCES: Kylie Jenner: http://wwd.com/beauty-industrynews/beauty-features/kylie-jenner-cosmetics-to-become-billiondollar-brand-10959016/, 

Rihanna: https://ca.hellomagazine. 

com/health-and-beauty/02018040944206/jennifer-lopezrihanna-salma-hayek-stars-beauty-lines/7, 

Miranda Kerr: https:// 

www.instylemag.com.au/miranda-kerr-style-career, Jessica 

Hart: http://www.husskie.com/life-luma-and-staying-leanwith-jessica-hart/, 

Victoria Beckham: https://www.newbeauty. 

com/blog/dailybeauty/12051-victoria-beckham-skin-care-line/, 

Jennifer Lopez: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/makeup/ 

a20052157/jennifer-lopez-inglot-cosmetics-fi rst-look/ http:// 

wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/beauty-features/jennifer-lopezinglot-cosmetics-1202643930/, 

Gwen Stefani: https://www. 

glamour.com/story/gwen-stefani-p8nt-beauty-line, Serena 

Williams: https://www.allure.com/story/serena-williamsbeauty-brand, 

RuPaul: https://www.huffi ngtonpost.co.uk/ 

entry/rupaul-is-releasing-a-makeup-collection-this-is-not-a-drill_ 

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UNDER 

THE 

INFLUENCE 

LOOKING TO FRESHEN 

UP YOUR FEED? WE’VE 

PROFILED EIGHT OF OUR 

FAVOURITE HAIR AND 

BEAUTY INFLUENCERS 

TO INSPIRE YOUR 

AUTUMN/WINTER STYLE. 

WORDS BY AIMÉE RODRIGUES. 

Social media infl uencers ‘draw more 

attention than Prince Charles’ was 

the Sydney Morning Herald’s analysis 

of the opening ceremony of this year’s 

Commonwealth Games. And while the 

idea of a ‘pouting social media princess 

supposedly “outrank[ing]” a real life prince’ 

is amusing, is anyone really that surprised? 

According to the 2017 Sensis Social 

Media Report, 80 per cent of Australians 

now use social media, with over a third of 

people checking their accounts more than 

fi ve times a day. While the dark side of social 

is well documented, when used effectively, 

apps like Instagram, Facebook and YouTube 

allow us connect, create and be inspired by 

people all over the world. So, who to follow? 

SOURCES: SMH: https://www.smh.com. 

au/entertainment/celebrity/ps-social-mediainfl 

uencers-draw-more-attention-than-princecharles-20180405-p4z7xq.html 

Sensis: https://www.sensis.com.au/about/ 

our-reports/sensis-social-media-report 

ELEANOR 

PENDLETON 

@ELEANOR 

PENDLETON 

As the founder of Gritty Pretty and 

a former beauty editor at FAMOUS, 

Eleanor Pendleton is an expert on 

all things beauty. And just as her 

innovative digital magazine rose to 

prominence, so too did her personal 

social media accounts. The digital 

entrepreneur’s no BS attitude 

and honest skincare advice have 

gained her an impressive 74,000 

followers on Instagram. In addition 

to her stylish feed, keep an eye on 

Eleanor’s stories for info on all the 

latest products. 

FOLLOW FOR: Genuine 

recommendations, regular product 

reviews and a sneak peek of some of 

Australia’s most stunning locations. 

https://www.instagram.com/ 

eleanorpendleton/ 


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Feature 

VIOLETTE 

@VIOLETTE_FR 

As the Global Beauty Director of Estée 

Lauder, Parisian makeup artist Violette has 

quickly become a poster girl for effortless 

French beauty. Her 185,000 YouTube 

subscribers are regularly treated to 

refreshingly calm hair and makeup tutorials 

suitable for those of us who can’t quite 

fit an hour of contouring into our daily 

regimes. While Violette’s skincare routine is 

somewhat more intense, the results would 

certainly tempt you to try it! 

FOLLOW FOR: French girl beauty tutorials 

and an Insta feed that’s been curated to 

perfection. 

ROBIN BLACK 

@BEAUTY 

ISBORING_ 

Founded in 2012 by celebrity makeup 

artist and photographer Robin Black, 

Beauty Is Boring is adored by aspiring 

MUAs and beauty editors alike. Both the 

Beauty Is Boring Instagram account and 

the corresponding website use flawless 

complexions to highlight a more striking 

beauty element (like green lipstick or yellow 

eyeliner) and have a high-end editorial 

quality about them that remains a rare find 

on social media. 

FOLLOW FOR: Minimalist shots that allow 

the makeup to speak for itself. 

HUDA KATTAN 

@HUDABEAUTY 

With 25 million followers on Instagram 

alone, Huda Kattan is one of the world’s 

most successful beauty influencers. The 

34-year-old Tennessee native started her 

career in finance, but quickly gave it up 

to pursue her makeup artistry dreams. 

She moved to Dubai with her husband 

in 2008 where she began building her 

beauty empire. The mother of one is now 

the CEO of her own cosmetics company, 

Huda Beauty, and the creator of Kim 

Kardashian’s favourite false lashes. 

FOLLOW FOR: Dramatic contouring, 

impressive fan tutorials and Huda’s 

unique sense of humour. 

HAIR 

JEN ATKIN 

@JENATKINHAIR 

She’s worked with Katy Perry, Jennifer 

Lopez and the entire Kardashian clan, 

but Jen Atkin’s claim to fame does not 

end there. In addition to launching the 

hugely successful hair care line OUAI 

and creating the digital magazine Mane 

Addicts, the 39-year-old entrepreneur 

has been named ‘the most influential 

hair stylist in the world’ by The New York 

Times and entertains no less than 2.3 

million Instagram users with her celeb 

filled style posts. 

FOLLOW FOR: Behind the scenes 

celebrity banter, serious hair-spiration 

and insights from an all out girl boss. 


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CEIRA MI 

LUNASA 

@CEIRAMIL 

UNASA 

This Irish health and beauty 

influencer is worth following 

for her curls alone! With 45,000 

YouTube subscribers and almost 

20,000 Instagram followers, Ceira 

Mi Lunasa is a freelance model 

who creates hair tutorials for those 

blessed with naturally curly locks. 

Her accounts offer a perfect blend 

of style and substance, with beauty 

posts being mingled between 

fun-filled lifestyle shots. And since 

she’s just moved from Australia 

to Bali, we predict some serious 

wanderlust is in store. 

FOLLOW FOR: Beach vibes and 

curly hair guides. 

JANINE KER 

@JANINE_ 

KER_HAIR 

This artist turned hairstylist has 

taken coloured hair to a whole new 

level. And when she’s not creating 

rainbow toned buzz cuts, Janine 

Ker is practising her own unique 

brand of hair graffiti. Inspired by 

floral patterns and the revival of 

80s and 90s fashion, the Californian 

uses a combination of hair carving 

and stencils to create truly novel 

styles. Scroll through her account 

for hair tattoos, undercuts and rose 

tinted vibes. 

FOLLOW FOR: A welcome splash 

of colour with an artistic edge. 

LAETITIA KY 

@LAETITIAKY 

Whether your interest is hair, art, 

feminism or politics, Laetitia Ky’s 

account is worth a visit. The Ivory 

Coast artist hit headlines last year 

when she used her hair to share 

a powerful #MeToo message and 

has since become something of an 

internet sensation. Having never 

studied hair in a formal setting, 

the aspiring fashion designer’s 

hair sculpting abilities are beyond 

impressive and have attracted the 

attention of everyone from the 

BBC and Vogue to Elle and Allure. 

FOLLOW FOR: Gravity defying 

styles with thought-provoking 

messages. A wow factor you won’t 

get anywhere else. 


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Millennials 

on a mission 

Millennials have shifted their focus. They want a face to their brands and 

transparency all the way. Words by Emma Kelly 

They’ve been dubbed the 

‘snowflake generation’, but 

there’s more to millennials 

than society gives them credit for. 

Born between 1980 and 2000, 

millennials link their identities to 

brands that are committed to ethical 

and fair consumer practices in a 

way their predecessors did not. This 

shift has moved this generation from 

indiscriminate consumers to ones 

with heart, a group who genuinely 

care about where their products come 

from, how they’re made, what they’re 

made of and how the person who 

created them is treated. 

Although separated by oceans and 

deserts, mountains and cities, each 

country has its own demographic of 

millennials and, largely thanks to 

social media, millennials of various 

nationalities are more connected 

and like-minded than you’d think. 

This generation wants transparent 

consumer practices, which is why 

campaigns like Oxfam Australia’s 

#WhatSheMakes was launched in 

2017 to specifically target companies 

who do not pay their employees a 

living wage. 

A Time magazine article by Joel 

Stein entitled ‘Millennials: The Me 

Me Me Generation’ noted the unique 

power this generation has. By tallying 

up their own numbers of friends and 

followers, they can turn themselves 

into a brand. Through social media, 

they can also make or break existing 

brands at an alarming pace. 

In this climate, successful brands 

are the ones you can trust. They 

need to be authentic, available, 

visible, ever-present, transparent and 

genuine, as well as consistently selling 

great products. Nail this formula and 

success is almost a guarantee. 

Deliciously Ella is the British 

success story of Ella Woodward, a 

vegan chef who has amassed over 

1.3 million followers on Instagram 

alone. Diagnosed with a rare illness in 

2011, Woodward gave up meat, dairy, 

sugar, gluten and anything processed 

overnight and began researching 

holistic and natural approaches to 

wellness in search of a cure. Today, 

she invites her social media followers, 

Deliciously Ella app users and website 

visitors to join her on her health 

adventure. Ella documents all aspects 

of her life, not just her recipes, at 

regular intervals, including cute 

pictures of her photogenic finance 

and springer spaniel. She connects 

with her followers on more than a 

one-dimensional level - and they love 

her for it. 

Stella McCartney is another 

fully transparent brand. A lifelong 

vegetarian, McCartney has never 

used leather, fur, skins or feathers 

in her designs. She is credited with 

making ethical fashion fashionable, 

before everyone got caught up on the 

sustainability train. McCartney is 

committed to using green energy and 

is a member of the Ethical Trading 

Initiative (ETI). 

Closer to home, Miranda Kerr has 

stacked up 11.7 million followers 

on Instagram and has almost given 

up the catwalk to run her KORA 

Organics business. Delivering beauty 

products that are both cruelty free 

and vegan, KORA Organics will be 

stocked across 25 countries worldwide 

by the end of 2018. 

Companies have come to the 

realisation that millennials expect 

sincere interactions, even if those 

interactions come through their 

Instagram feed. Brands with a human 

face and approachable personality are 

rated as more trustworthy. 

For businesses today, no matter 

how big or small, the demand from 

millennials to have a conscience is 

not going away. Every year Oxfam 

Australia publishes a Naughty or 

Nice list where you can check on 

major stores’ progress or lack thereof. 

Apps like Good On You and Ethical 

Fashion Fast Finder can point you 

quickly in the direction of companies 

like The Ark Clothing Co who 

promise ‘full disclosure from fibre 

to finish’. 

While millennials might be busy 

posting, commenting and following 

brands on an increasing number of 

social media platforms, with few 

places to hide, brands will do well to 

remember Stein’s words: ‘Millennials 

don’t need us. That’s why we’re 

scared of them’. 

References: 

Time magazine: http://time.com/247/ 

millennials-the-me-me-me-generation/ 


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skin 

no 

nos 

Are your products free 

from potentially toxic or 

questionable ingredients? 

Cosmetic chemist and 

Synergie Skin founder 

Terri Vinson outlines 

the elements to AVoid in 

skincare and cosmetics. 


The skin is the largest organ of the 

body. It is also the only organ that is 

constantly in contact with both the 

internal environment of the body and 

the external environment with all its 

aggressors, solar damage and pollutants. 

Our skin is able to defend against external 

environmental aggression, regulate body 

temperature, eliminate toxins, mount 

immune defences and absorb nutrients. 

Whilst our skin is an excellent absorber 

– there are some exciting medical trials 

on the treatment of Alzheimer’s with 

skin patches impregnated with medication that can reach 

the brain via the skin – recent EPA tests concluded that 

ingredients in personal care products may affect hormonal 

balance over time. Further studies show that women 

absorb over three kilograms of chemicals from cosmetics 

and toiletries annually – some good, some bad and 

some ugly! 

The terms ‘natural’ and ‘organic’ are often overused, 

misrepresented and applied too loosely in the cosmetic 

industry. Natural is not necessarily best. It is important 

to understand the concept of ‘natural’ in our industry 

and realise that natural ingredients can also be harmful, 

irritating and even toxic. Arsenic, for example, is 100 per 

cent natural but less than 1/8th of a teaspoon can be fatal. 

Whilst there is much fear mongering, we should be 

aware of many undesirable ingredients that are added to 

our skincare products and be aware of the safer alternatives 

that are available. Applying products with questionable 

ingredients may be safe in the short term and may not 

cause serious effects on all consumers, however long term 

repeated exposure to certain chemicals may have negative 

side effects so it is important that consumers are given 

the information to make informed choices about their 

personal care products. 

Effective skincare should: 

• generate positive change in the skin 

• penetrate the skin for optimal delivery 

• be cosmetically elegant to use for the consumer 

• be safe for use and free of potentially toxic or 

questionable ingredients 

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As a formulator, what I don’t include in my product 

is often as important as what do include. I have my own 

checklist of what I refer to as ‘questionable ingredients’. 

These are chemical additives that I believe can be harmful 

to cells when allowed to accumulate over time. 

The following ingredients should be avoided in 

cosmetic products: 

Paraben preservatives 

Dr Phillipa Dubre published in the Journal of Toxicology 

a study concluding that 90 per cent of women with breast 

cancer had paraben preservatives in the tumour tissue and 

this ingredient may disrupt hormone function. Whilst 

using parabens may not harm all users, there are currently 

many safer preservative options with a high safety profile. 

Artificial colour (FD&C dyes) 

Synthetic colours are derived from petroleum and may 

contain lead and heavy metal salts. These particles are 

small enough to absorb into the skin and can result in 

irritation and cell damage if used for extended periods. 

Although more limiting in the colours produced, 

natural iron oxides and micas are more desirable 

colour alternatives. 

Artificial fragrance 

These ingredients comprise one of the major causes of skin 

sensitivity and allergy. Common symptoms can include 

headaches, dizziness, allergic rashes, skin discoloration, 

coughing, and skin irritation. Clinical data suggests that 

synthetic fragrance can also affect the central nervous 

system, causing cognitive changes such as depression and 

irritability. Pure essential oils are an excellent alternative 

to artificial fragrance, without the harmful side effects. 

Phthalates 

Phthalates are used as fragrance enhancers, solvents 

and flexible film former. This ingredient has been 

linked to hormone disruption and Dibutyl phthalate 

is banned from use in Europe. It is not mandatory to 

list phthalates on labels as part of artificial fragrance 

ingredients. Pure essential oils do not require phthalates 

to enhance their aroma. 


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SLS and other foaming 

sulfates 

SLS is considered the benchmark of irritation in many 

cosmetic safety tests and is used in over 80 per cent of 

foaming products in our industry. Young eyes (children 

using liquid wash daily) may be exposed to damage to eye 

proteins from SLS during development. Using a number of 

milder foaming agents in combination is less irritating for 

the consumer. 

PEG (Polyethylene glycol) 

This ingredient acts as a skin lubricant, penetration 

enhancer and emulsifier. It is a petroleum derived 

ingredient that can cause irritation and reduce the ability 

of the skin to retain moisture. By disrupting the barrier, 

it makes the skin more susceptible to infection and 

more prone to ageing. There are many naturally derived 

alternatives available to formulators who prefer a less 

irritating option. 

Propylene glycol 

A petroleum derived solvent, thinner, humectant 

and ingredient used to increase penetration of other 

ingredients which may also be undesirable, and has been 

linked to irritation and long term accumulation. Glycerine 

is a natural and safe alternative. 

Isopropyl (SD-40) alcohol 

This ingredient is a solvent and skin degreaser made 

from propylene, a petroleum derivative. It can act as a 

penetration enhancer of other harmful chemicals into your 

skin and is fatal when ingested at a dose of 30 ml or less. 

Grain derived alcohol is the best alternative but should 

only be used in low concentrations as this can still be 

drying for skin if overused. 

DEA (diethanolamine), MEA 

(Monoethanolamine) & TEA 

(triethanolamine) 

This ingredient is use in skincare as a pH controller and 

foam enhancer in cleansers. This group of ingredients has 

been linked to skin irritation and Dr Samuel Epstein has 

discovered that with long term use DEA can result in cell 

damage and possible mutations. Safer alternatives to adjust 

pH include lactic acid, citric acid and sodium hydroxide in 

very low concentrations. 

Mineral Oil 

This petroleum derived ingredient in its pure form is 

not considered toxic to cells. However, inferior quality 

petroleum by-products can contain harmful impurities 

and heavy metals so it is important to obtain a pure 

ingredient. Petrolatum is also an occlusive, which acts like 

‘It is important to 

understand the 

concept of ‘natural’ 

in our industry and 

realise that natural 

ingredients can also 

be harmful, irritating 

and even toxic’ 

a plastic coating over the skin. This can prevent the skin 

from eliminating toxins and impurities and functioning 

normally. Occlusion is only recommended when the skin 

surface is damaged or compromised due to laser, peels or 

chemical peels and needs time to resurface. Ideal botanical 

alternatives are carnauba wax, medical grade lanolin 

and castor oil. 

Chemically absorbing 

sunscreens 

Opt for mineral based sunscreens containing zinc oxide 

over chemical absorbing (organic) sunscreens such as 

Oxybenzone, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane and Octyl 

Methoxycinnamate. Zinc oxide, a physical sunscreen is 

a naturally occurring mineral and offers broad spectrum 

(UVA and UVB) protection whereas most chemical 

sunscreens must be used in combination as they often only 

offer either UVA or UVB protection. Furthermore, many 

chemical sunscreens, due to their low molecular weight, 

penetrate the skin surface and have been found in the 

bloodstream hours after application. Chemical sunscreens 

have been linked to photosensitivity, skin irritation and 

may possibly influence hormone levels with long term 

use. Zinc oxide on the other hand, exhibits anti irritant 

benefits and does not penetrate the skin surface. 

Don’t panic! Short term and occasional use of 

questionable ingredients is not going to have a severe 

impact on your health. However, long term repeated 

exposure is not recommended and may cause cell damage 

and imbalance. It’s often worth paying more for products 

with a higher safety profile. Bottom line – always read the 

ingredient labels, try to avoid questionable ingredients 

where possible and know what’s in your products. CBM 


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Ethical 

beauty 

Brimming with good intentions, but 

don’t know where to begin? We’ve 

outlined the best in vegan, cruelty 

free and ethically produced 

products to get you started. 

Australia has one of the fastest growing 

vegan markets in the world, but this 

interest in breaking ties with animal 

ingredients is by no means limited to food. 

With consumers becoming increasingly 

committed to aligning their personal beliefs 

with the products they invest in, vegan, cruelty 

free and ethically produced beauty and skincare 

lines are more in demand than ever before. 

While there is an ongoing debate 

surrounding the relevance of animal testing 

both in Australia and abroad, those who 

believe it is unnecessary are opting for brands 

that are marked as cruelty free. In a similar 

fashion, people with an interest in the 

environment are seeking out eco conscious 

beauty, and those who are concerned with 

questionable manufacturing processes are 

researching the way products are made before 

they hand over their hard earned cash. 

Just as there are a variety of beliefs attached 

to any trending topic, beauty and skincare 

brands that appear morally appealing to one 

will not necessarily complement the views of 

another. In this way, ethical beauty is about 

choice – the choice to use products which best 

reflect your understanding of what’s right. CBM 


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1. 

Synergie Skin 

MineralWhip, $84 

2. 

Lush Emotional 

Brilliance Translucent 

Powder, $19.90 

3. 

Youngblood Mineral 

Radiance Highlighter, 

$75.95 

4. 

Ella Baché Botanical Skin 

Treatment Oil, $69 

5. 

Davines LOVE 

Hair Smoother, $37.95 

6. 

LUMA Natural Radiance 

Bronzing Primer, $29.95 

7. 

Kester Black Luna Nail 

Polish, $20 

8. 

C Lab & Co Coffee Scrub 

Travel Pack, $9.95 

9. 

Make Soft Shampoo/ 

Conditioner, $23.95 each 

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Nude by Nature Natural 

Mineral Cover, $39.95 


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Kat Von D 

Everlasting Lip Liner, $27 

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Karen Murrell 

Cordovan Natural 

Lipstick, $29.95 

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Model Rock Liquid 

Silk Lip Gloss, $25 

14. 

L’Occitane 

Immortelle Divine 

Cleansing Balm, $65 

15. 

MAAEMO Purifying Gel 

Cleanser, $47.95 

16. 

A’kin Sensitive Facial 

Moisturiser, $17.95 

17. 

Bondi Sands Wash Off 

Instant Tan, $17.95 

18. 

Embalm Luxurious 

Face Cream, $37.95 

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OmVeda 

Rose Skin Toner, $48 

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Trilogy Certified Organic 

Rosehip Oil, $25.95 

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Combining a fl awless base 

with dusty pink hues and an 

iridescent glow is the essence of 

classical bridal beauty. It relies 

on subtly shaded contours, 

rose kissed lips and cheeks, 

and matte neutral or delicate 

champagne coated eyes. 

The traditional bridal look 

is soft and romantic, pure and 

timeless. It’s the type of makeup 

people see past, focusing not on 

the products involved but the 

bride herself. 

Look to the ever-fl awless 

Chrissy Teigen for traditional 

bridal beauty inspiration. For 

her 2013 wedding to John 

Legend, the Lip Sync Battle 

host made the most of her 

clear complexion with a gentle 

contour and barely there nude 

lip. Her hair was pinned back, 

allowing her natural beauty to 

take centre stage. 

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1. MAC Mineralize Skinfinish 

in Soft & Gentle, $54, 2. 

Dermalogica SkinPerfect 

Primer SPF30, $76.50, 3. 

Benefit Dew the Hoola Soft 

Matte Liquid Bronzer, $49, 

4. Nude By Nature Natural 

Illusion Eyeshadow Trio in 

Nude, $29.95, 5. Sisley Phyto- 

Blanc Cushion Foundation, 

$150, 6. Elizabeth Arden 

Plush Up Lip Gelato in Nude 

Fizz, $42, 7. Skindinavia 

Makeup Finishing Spray in 

Bridal, $49.95, 8. Inika Organic 

Cream Illuminisor in Rose, $45. 

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Boho 

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While certainly distinct, there is 

an innate softness to bohemian 

bridal beauty. Even if hours of 

thought went into every detail, 

on the day it appears effortless, 

allowing the bride’s own beauty 

to shine through. 

Ideal for a beach or outdoor 

wedding, the boho look is 

inspired by nature. It works with 

bronzed cheeks; brown, orange 

or berry-based hues for the 

eyes; and subtly shaded lips. 

In recent years, the full fl oral 

headband has become the 

boho go-to, but for a more 

delicate style look towards the 

Marchesa 2015 autumn bridal 

showcase, where small pieces 

of Baby’s Breathe were woven 

throughout the hair. 

Celebrity inspiration can 

be sought in Kate Moss’ 2011 

wedding to Jamie Hince, where 

the British model wore a 1920s 

style lace cap veil embroidered 

with fl owers over loose curls and 

minimal makeup. 

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1. Marc Jacobs Light 

Filtering Contour Powder, 

$72, 2. Charlotte Tilbury 

Hollywood Lips in Sweetheart, 

$49, 3. LUMA On the 

Glow Highlighter, $29.95, 

4. Charlotte Tilbury The 

Classic Liner in Sophia, $34, 5. 

Kjaer Weis Certified Organic 

Cream Blush, $78, 6. ELES 

Lip Stain in Boho Chic, $47, 

7. Too Faced Sweet Peach 

Eyeshadow Collection, $70, 

8. TIGI Bed Head Queen 

Beach Texture Spray, $24.95, 9. 

Bondi Sands Everyday Liquid 

Gold Gradual Tanning Dry-Oil, 

$19.95, 10. ELES HD Luminous 

Foundation, $71. 

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Dark lips and smokey eyes 

can be used to add a vintage 

feel to your big day, evoking 

images of Marilyn Monroe 

and The Great Gatsby, or to 

embrace modernity, as on the 

Galia Lahav spring 2019 bridal 

runway, where a classic matte 

red with coupled with undone 

hair. 

Finding the balance between 

a striking look and appearing 

overdone is essential to the 

success of glamorous bridal 

beauty. Sofi a Vergara famously 

created a custom CoverGirl 

lip shade called ‘Sofi a in Love’ 

for her 2015 wedding to Joe 

Manganiello. The Modern 

Family star wore the deep 

merlot colour with carefully 

defi ned eye makeup and her 

curled hair partially pinned 

back with a bejewelled clip. 

While using your wedding 

day to experiment with colour is 

not to be advised, if glam is your 

style, by all means embrace it. 

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1. Marc Jacobs Shameless 

Foundation, $70, 2. Too Faced 

Better Than Sex Mascara, $33, 

3. Charlotte Tilbury Eyes 

to Mesmerise in Jean, $44, 

4. La Roche-Posay Bronzing 

Powder, $39.95, 5. Kat Von 

D Metal Crush Extreme 

Highlighter Palette, $36, 6. 

Sisley Instant Correct Colour 

Correcting Primer in Just 

Lavender, $105, 7. Charlotte 

Tilbury Matte Revolution in 

Opium Noir, $49, 8. MAC 

Lipstick in Ruby Woo, $36.

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PROMINENT POUTS MAY BE IN, BUT THAT HASN’T 

ALWAYS BEEN THE CASE. WE LOOK AT CHANGES 

IN LIP FASHION OVER THE PAST CENTURY AND 

EXPLORE WHAT’S HOT IN 2018. WORDS BY TARA CASEY. 

Joan Crawford 

Fashions change over time, 

and every decade since the 

beginning of the last century 

has had its own distinct look - 

defi ned by clothes, hair, makeup and 

even favoured facial features. 

There have been numerous 

studies on the infl uence of lips on 

our culture, their social psychology, 

sexuality and position as a fashion 

accessory. Here, we explore the way 

lip fashions have evolved and the 

directions they have taken in the 

new millennium. 

In the 1920s ‘rosebud lips’ of deep 

red were fashionable and popularised 

by pin-ups such as Gloria Swanson. 

In the 1930s the natural lines of 

the lips were accentuated with the 

upper lip being wider than the lower. 

Joan Crawford, renowned for her 

wide mouth, sported this arrogant 

look – and by all accounts an 

attitude to match. 

Marlene Dietrich in the 1940s also 

had an arrogant look, but the 40s 

somewhat reverted to the ‘cupid’s 

bow’ upper lip of the 20s, while 

keeping the broader upper lip of the 

30s. Judy Garland had these lips 

accentuated with strong colour and 

Ingrid Bergman wore hers with a 

natural look. 

In the 1950s Marilyn Monroe 

epitomised the ideal in lips (and 

everything else). Her strong mouth, 

with a shorter lower lip emphasised 

Judy Garland 


Twiggy 

Jane Fonda 

Kylie Jenner 

by natural lines, was sensually 

highlighted by her open-mouthed 

smile, exaggerated by lip gloss. 

Shunning the vividly coloured lips 

of previous eras, the ‘free-love’ decade 

of the 1960s saw pale colours and 

nude shades prevailing, taken from 

the hippie look and worn successfully 

by Twiggy and Natalie Wood. 

This carried through into the 

1970s, a decade where clothes 

seemed more important than makeup. 

It was lucky for Jane Fonda that 

the absolutely natural fashion of the 

time supported her social/political 

views so strongly. 

In a complete turnaround from 

the hippie and vagrant look of the 

previous 20 years, the 1980s heralded 

shock, gloss and glam. Kim Basinger 

and Kim Wilde pouted in pinks and

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Elizabeth Hurley 

Angelina Jolie 

Pamela Anderson 

violets and frosts and slicks. 

This trend increased up until the 

1990s, which is best summed up 

by the words ‘extremely big lips’. 

With lip augmentation growing in 

popularity, it didn’t matter what 

colour was being worn – lips were 

full on the top and full with a slightly 

slack-jawed expression (think Pamela 

Anderson and Elizabeth Hurley). 

An icon since the 90s, Angelina 

Jolie continues to be a source of lip 

inspiration today; but in this era 

of reality stars and social media no 

one has been quite as influential as 

20-year-old Kylie Jenner. 

The Keeping Up With the 

Kardashians star has built a career 

on her transforming smile, with her 

infamous lip kits repeatedly selling 

out in seconds and making liquid 

matte lipstick the new beauty go-to. 

While examples of ‘trout pout’ 

are still easily found in cities across 

the western world, lips with naturallooking 

volume are increasingly 

in vogue. 

With advanced products and 

techniques now more accessible 

than ever before, lip augmentation 

has become a highly customisable 

procedure that works with each 

patient’s unique features to create a 

style of lip designed especially 

for them. 

Most people don’t necessarily 

want a radically different lip size and 

shape, but are more interested in 

replacing volume and definition lost 

through the ageing process or that 

which may never have been there to 

begin with. CBM 


lip 

Seasonal 

shades 

On the hunt for some serious lip-spiration? It’s 2018 

and the bolder the better, but before applying a 

swathe of mismatched swatches worthy of a place 

in Jackson Pollock’s studio, allow these molten, 

pink and fuchsia hues to guide you through the 

winter months one pop of colour at a time. 

1. Elizabeth Arden Plush Up Lip Gelato in 

Plum Perfect, $42. Give your lips what they’ve 

been craving with Elizabeth Arden’s Plush Up Lip 

Gelato. This creamy gel formulation leaves the 

lips with a sheer, shiny touch of colour and 

dreamy gelato taste. 

2. Maybelline Colour Sensational Matte Metallics 

in Hot Lava, $17.95. Mattes go metallic this season 

with Maybelline! Featuring a sophisticated brushed 

metal texture in a lavish metallic hue, your lips will 

glint from all angles with this unique product. 

3. MAC Matte Lipstick in Diva, $36. Give your lips 

some added dimension with this ultra rich formula 

by MAC. A true classic, Diva boasts a high colour 

pay off and no shine matte finish. Smudge on 

lightly during the day for a barely there style or load 

up at night for full on glamour. 

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4. Carmex Moisture Plus Ultra Hydrating Lip 

Balm in Peach, $8.99. Uniquely prepared with 

healing properties, Carmex Moisture Plus lip 

balm retains all the goodness of the traditional 

Carmex formula, but with the added benefits of 

SPF and a dash of colour. 

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5. Model Rock Forever Mattes in Venus, $25. 

Love the longevity of a liquid matte but prefer 

a more traditional means of application? The 

Forever Mattes by Model Rock have the same 

long-wearing properties of a liquid lippy with 

the velvety feel of a cream finish. 

6. Marc Jacobs Le Marc Liquid Lip Crayon $38. 

This creamy lip crayon melts into lips with a 

soft, liquid sensation, providing ultimate colour 

payoff. Its subtle shimmer is visible at certain 

angles, giving the lips a uniquely modern finish. 

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7. Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink in Believer, 

$19.95. This is one hot gel ink formula that 

creates a true matte finish. It features a unique 

arrow applicator for enhanced control and lasts 

for 16 hours without crumbling off or drying out 

the lips. 

8. Sisley Phyto-Lip Twist Matte in Drama, 

$55. Adding another must-try colour to its 

breakthrough Phyto-Lip Twist range, Sisley 

is on to a winner with this uber wearable 

purple shade. Try for a stay all day velvet feel, 

impeccable coverage and packaging that is 

simply extra. 

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9. Nu Skin Power Lips Fluid in Reign, $55. This 

high performing lip colour contains nourishing 

ingredients to help soothe and smooth the 

skin. Its weightless formula cushions the lips, 

leaving them feeling soft for hours without 

colour bleed or feathering. 

10. Youngblood Color Crays Matte Lip 

Crayon in Rodeo Red, $36. This ultra-hydrating 

retractable lip crayon is packed with intense 

colour. Combining convenience and a smooth 

application, each swipe glides on and stays put. 

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11. Kat Von D Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick 

in Mother, $29. Romantic and edgy, classy 

and sexy – this lipstick combines the cushiony 

comfort of a cream based product with an 

attractive weightless feel. Made with smooth 

spherical pigments and nourishing macadamia 

oil, it’ll keep your lips in luxury all night long. 


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Is Your 

Phone 

Giving 

You 

wrinkles? 

Move over tech neck, there’s a new 

problem in town. Screen face has arrived 

and it’s affecting your skin in more ways 

than you think. words by Maria leahy. 

In recent years, our beloved digital 

devices have been credited with 

limiting our attention spans, 

raising our anxiety levels and, perhaps 

worst of all, ruining our beauty sleep. 

But since this hasn’t been enough 

to send us into a prolonged state 

of digital detox, experts are now 

suggesting our hand-held BFFs are 

playing havoc with our skin. 

High Energy Visible Light (HEV) 

is the official name for the blue glare 

that comes from phones, laptops and 

tablets. Until now, researchers have 

primarily been concerned with the 

way blue light impacts the eyes; but 

interest is growing in how HEV may 

be affecting the skin, with emerging 

data indicating that prolonged 

exposure to blue light can accelerate 

the visible ageing process. 

HEV Light makes up the blue 

portion of visible light in the 

electromagnetic spectrum and is 

a natural part of sunlight. Unlike 

UVA and UVB light, blue light is 

not linked to skin cancer, but it does 

share UV’s potential for accelerating 

free radical damage. When exposed 

to free radicals, the proteins which 

support the skin’s strength and 

elasticity, collagen and elastin, grow 

weak, which in turn gives fine lines 

and wrinkles a chance to take hold. 

Continuous exposure to HEV Light 

also impairs the skin’s protective 

barrier function, a situation that 

can result in inflammation and 

hyperpigmentation. 

What can be done? 

Since blue light penetrates deep into 

the skin, sunscreen will not keep it 

from damaging the complexion. With 

this in mind, brands like Murad, Dr 

Sebagh and Ocinium have become 

focused on developing products 

that include HEV Light protection. 

The secret to existing blue light 

resistant products is their antioxidant 

ingredients, which help shield the 

complexion from environmental 

nasties and limit the extent to which 

blue light can penetrate the skin. 

Blue light filters are also available 

for phone and laptop screens. 

Switching your devices to night mode 

can limit their blue light emissions 

by counteracting HEV Light 

with a yellow filter. Keeping your 

phone away from you face by using 

headphones when chatting is a simple 

way to minimise blue light exposure. 

Or, of course, ditching your device 

altogether and creating a bit of digital 

distance could do the trick. 

Become body 

aware 

Unfortunately, blue light isn’t the 

only issue at play when it comes to 

screen-related skin ageing. While 


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postural problems and shoulder pain 

are among tech neck’s most frequently 

discussed symptoms, constantly 

looking down at your screen also 

creates the perfect environment for 

neck wrinkle formation. 

As New York dermatologist 

Dr Jeanette Graf told Elle: ‘The 

horizontal creases on the neck have a 

lot to do with positioning. The more 

movement, the more you’re going 

to reinforce the way those lines are 

falling. If you’re going to always be 

on your phone, it’s best to bring it eye 

level, rather than looking downward.’ 

Stress is another factor that 

can be linked to both phone use 

and skin health. According to the 

American Psychological Association’s 

2017 Stress in America survey, 

almost 20 per cent of Americans cite 

the use of technology as a ‘very or 

somewhat significant source of stress’. 

Just as constantly furrowing your brow 

can create future lines, ‘smart 

phone scowl’ could lead to facial 

tension and, in turn, premature 

ageing. CBM 

References: Blue light study: 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/ 

articles/PMC4337113/ 

Elle: https://www.elle.com/beauty/ 

news/a43443/neck-wrinkles-phoneposture/ 

Stress in America: http://www.apa. 

org/news/press/releases/stress/2017/ 

technology-social-media.PDF 

Cosmopolitan: https://www. 

cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/ 

beauty/how-to/a11048/is-yoursmartphone-causing-acne/ 

Acne: https://www.allure.com/story/ 

phone-ruining-skin 

Contact Dermatitis: https://home. 

liebertpub.com/publications/ 

pediatric-allergy-immunology-andpulmonology/48 

More 

than just 

fine lines 

Unfortunately, our hand-held 

friends can mess with our 

complexions in more ways than 

one. If you suffer from breakouts 

or contact dermatitis, your phone 

could be to blame. 

Acne 

Our phones have become our 

technological shadows, coming with 

us everywhere we go. This includes 

some less than hygienic places 

like the bus and the bathroom, 

which means our devices are often 

covered in germs. Bacteria is one of 

the main causes of acne. 

As New York-based dermatologist 

Debra Jaliman told Cosmopolitan, 

‘when you hold your phone up to 

your face…there is a mechanical 

stimulation (the pressure against 

the oil glands) that triggers them 

to produce more oil…Then, the 

bacteria from the screen – and the 

heat that it gives off that breeds 

more bacteria – mixes together and 

results in a blemish.’ 

Contact Dermatitis 

Believe it or not, it is possible 

to be allergic to your phone. 

According to a study published in 

the Pediatric Allergy, Immunology, 

and Pulmonology journal, using a 

phone for 30 minutes or more 

every day can increase the risk of 

allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) 

for those with nickel, cobalt and 

chromium allergies. Because 

chromium and nickel are found in 

phone cases, covering your mobile 

and its screen with a plastic case 

and screen protector can prevent 

the itchy rash that accompanies 

ACD from forming. 


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What’s 

your 

type? 

The bad news is your skin 

type is largely determined 

by genetics, but the upside is 

there is plenty you can do 

to optimise your ‘type’. The 

four commonly accepted 

basic skin types are normal, 

dry, oily and combination. 

Of course, it’s not always 

that simple, but identifying 

your type will help you 

lay the foundations for a 

clearer complexion. 

Words by Tara Casey. 


NORMAL 

While most skincare products and advice 

are focused on fi xing or controlling ongoing 

complexion concerns, ‘normal’ is the most widely 

used term for well balanced skin, where sebum 

and moisture are at their optimum levels and the 

skin is neither too oily or too dry. 

The scientifi c term for healthy skin is 

eudermic. It is usually characterised by fi ne pores, 

good blood circulation, no blemishes and a soft 

and smooth texture. It is not prone to sensitivity, 

but as a person with normal skin ages their skin 

can become more dry. 

Compared to its more troublesome 

counterparts, managing normal skin is relatively 

easy. Having a good skincare routine, which 

includes the daily removal of makeup and a 

dedication to SPF, will help keep normal skin 

functioning at its peak. 

1. L’Occitane Aqua Réotier Water Gel 

Cleanser, $32, 2. Mesoestetic Hydra-Vital 

Factor K, $129, 3. La Mav Firming Eye Lotion, 

$39.95, 4. Peter Thomas Roth Hungarian 

Thermal Water, $80, 5. SAMPAR So Much 

Dew Day Crème, $65, 6. Pevonia Gentle 

Exfoliating Cleanser, $70, 7. O Cosmedics 

O-Biotics EGF Booster, $129, 8. Garnier 

Skin Active Soothing Botanical Cleansing 

Milk With Rose Water, $9.95. 

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DRY 

‘Dry’ is used to describe a skin type that produces less 

sebum than normal skin. As a result of reduced sebum, 

dry skin lacks the lipids it needs to retain moisture and 

build a protective shield against external infl uences. 

Skin moisture depends on the supply of water in 

the deeper skin layers and on the amount of 

perspiration and trans-epidermal water loss. Dry skin 

is caused by a lack of natural moisturising factors 

(NMFs) like urea, amino acids and lactic acid that 

help to bind in water, and epidermal lipids such as 

ceramides, fatty acids and cholesterol, which are 

needed for healthy skin barrier function. 

Naturally, retaining and replenishing moisture is 

key when dealing with dry skin. While some mild 

exfoliation is required to remove dead skin cells, 

people with dry skin should avoid harsh exfoliants, 

cleansers and scrubs. Serums can be used along with 

more traditional moisturisers to boost hydration. 

Because serums have smaller molecules than creams, 

they are better able to penetrate the skin and should 

be applied before your moisturiser. 

Making some minor lifestyle adjustments can also 

help control dry skin. Drink plenty of water; choose 

foods that are rich in good fats like avocados and olive 

oil; limit your caffeine and alcohol intake; and opt for 

warm over piping hot showers. 

1. L’Occitane Aqua Réotier Moisture Essence, $36, 

2. Medik8 Hydrate B5, $79, 3. Dermalogica Skin 

Hydrating Booster, $91.50, 4. Phytomer Hydra 

Original Thirst Relief Melting Cream, $105, 5. 

Avène Skin Recovery Crème, $38.95, 6. Skeyndor 

Power Hyaluronic $75, 7. Andalou Coconut Water 

Firming Cleanser, $13.95, 8. Du’it VE+ Vitamin 

E Face Crème, $12.95, 9. La Mav Hydra-Calm 

Cleansing Crème, $32.95, 10. Image Skincare Vital 

C Hydrating Water Burst, $45, 11. Dermaviduals 

DMS Base Cream, $95, 

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OILY 

‘Oily’ is used to describe a skin type with heightened 

sebum production. This overproduction is known 

as seborrhea. A number of issues trigger the 

overproduction of sebum including genetics, 

hormonal changes and imbalances, medication, stress 

and comedogenic cosmetics (makeup products that 

cause irritation). 

Oily skin is characterised by enlarged, clearly 

visible pores, a refl ective shine and is often paler than 

other skin types. Oily skin is prone to comedones 

(blackheads and whiteheads) and to the varying 

forms of acne. 

Because there are many potential causes for the 

overproduction of sebum, oily skin can be diffi cult 

to treat, but implementing the right skincare regime 

can defi nitely help. Many people with oily skin avoid 

oil based products, but oil cleansers were actually 

made for greasy skin types. The oil in the cleanser 

attracts facial sebum and so the two can easily be 

wiped away together. 

Lightweight moisturisers are also essential for oily 

skin sufferers. Again, adding moisture to oily skin may 

seem counterintuitive, but when the skin is deprived 

of moisture it can react by producing more oil which 

in turn leads to increased grease, further breakouts 

and potentially the development of acne. 

1. Sisley Gentle Cleansing Gel With Tropical 

Resins, $110, 2. Image Skincare Clear Cell 

Salicylic Gel Cleanser, $53, 3. Andalou Acai & 

Kombucha Oil Free Moisturiser, $29.99, 4. Avène 

Cleanance Cleansing Gel, $24.95, 5. A’kin Clarifying 

Cleansing Mousse, $14.95, 6. La Roche-Posay 

Effaclar Duo(+), $29.95. 

Spot on 

Let’s face it, no matter how well you 

look after your skin, every now and 

then a blemish will emerge. While on 

the spot treatments are not a long term 

solution to breakouts, they can help 

clear rogue spots when they appear. 

Dr Spiller’s Acnoderm Roll-On, $48, is a 

targeted antibacterial spot treatment that 

treats blemishes, pimples and ingrown 

hairs, while helping to prevent the build-up 

of future congestion. 

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COMBINATION 

Combination skin is, as the name suggests, skin that consists 

of a mix of skin types and generally varies between the 

T-zone and the cheeks. Depending on the individual, the 

T-zone can differ substantially – from a very slim zone to an 

extended area. 

Combination skin is characterised by an oily T-zone 

(forehead, chin and nose), enlarged pores in this area 

perhaps with some impurities and normal to dry cheeks. 

Finding the balance between hydrating the dry parts of 

the face and reducing an oily appearance can be a challenge. 

With combination skin there is no one-size-fi ts all solution 

because you need to treat the different areas of the face 

according to their primary concern. Just as you would apply 

an on the spot treatment directly to the target blemish, use 

hydrating products on dry patches only and those with oil 

absorbing ingredients on greasy zones. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

1. Mesoestetic Regenerance 

Active, $92.00, 2. La Mav Sweet 

Orange Foaming Cleanser, 

$32.95, 3. Bioré Baking Soda 

Cleansing Scrub, $10.99, 4. 

Sisley Cleansing Milk With Sage, 

$130, 5. Dr. LeWinn’s Private 

Formula Low Foam Cleanser, 

$24.95, 6. Garnier Skin Active 

Purifying Botanical Gel Wash 

With Green Tea, $9.95. 


Skin 

Banish 

the Blemish 

Cosmelan ® is a new-generation pigmentation 

treatment providing real results for melasma sufferers. 

Words by francis herron. 

Skin discolouration issues have 

seen a wide range of treatment 

methods over the years. But 

few have produced as impressive 

results as cosmelan ® , a depigmentation 

product from Europe that is available 

in Australia. 

cosmelan is a one-time, professional 

skin brightening treatment developed 

by mesoestetic to eliminate 

pigmentation spots and even out 

skin tone in a matter of weeks with 

minimal side effects. The clinically 

proven results are truly impressive, 

achieving up to 95 per cent clearance 

rates in the majority of cases. 

Treatments with the cosmelan 

topical solution are tailored to each 

individual and the results are long 

lasting. It involves a two stage process: 

the in-clinic treatment and the 

at-home skincare routine. cosmelan 

has a short-term action for removing 

superficial pigmentation via chemical 

exfoliation and a longer-term 

action during which the ingredients 

actually inhibit the production of 

future pigmentation. Each stage 

acts on the cells that are responsible 

for skin pigmentation, cleverly 

slowing down melanin production in 

hyperpigmented areas. 

Until now, mechanical or 

skin abrasion techniques such as 

microdermabrasion and topical 

exfoliants have been limited to 

epidermal (superficial) melasma 

due to their injurious nature which, 

at deeper levels, can cause postinflammatory 

hyperpigmentation and 

occasionally scarring. 

Darker skin types have often 

been unsuitable for treatment 

with both light and chemobrasion, 

due to the increased risk of adverse 

outcomes. cosmelan treatments 

are suitable for a variety of skin 

types and can be used all year 

round, due to the incorporation 

of chemical UV filters. 

Dr Ceylan Yilmaz, a cosmetic 

doctor based in Victoria, has been 

profoundly impressed by the results 

she has achieved with cosmelan. ‘We 

have been seeing great results for 

our patients with melasma, clearing 

epidermal pigmentation and evening 

out skin tone, as well as general 

rejuvenation and brightening of the 

skin,’ she says. ‘I feel other treatment 

methods such as laser are not as fast 

or effective at producing results. We 

track all of our patients’ progress with 

the Melasma Area and Severity Index 

(MASI) and Visia Skin Analysis – the 

results are exceptional. Generally, 

results can be seen in 10-14 days. 

For some candidates, it may take 

around three months and results 

will continue after this.’ 

Dr Yilmaz says she does need 

to prepare her patients for some 

downtime, although for lifelong 

pigmentation sufferers the promise of 

smooth and clear skin far outweighs 

the recommended recovery period. 

‘Some downtime is expected, but the 

severity of it varies according to the 

client’s skin type and sensitivity.’ 

Dr Caroline Taylor-Walker also 

recommends the cosmelan treatment 

for her patients. She explains: ‘I bring 

clients back to the clinic 48 hours 

after treatment for a regeneration 

facial to aid skin repair.’ A day after 

treatment, swelling, redness, burning 

or stinging sensations can be expected 

for one to two days. 

‘Around day three, skin typically 

starts to feel tight and dry and peeling 

commences, lasting until day five 

or six. The peeling varies from some 

dryness to significant peeling. It’s 

important to note that this peeling 

is an important step, as it helps shed 

superficial pigmentation. Usually 

after one week the skin is looking 

back to normal. 

‘After this first step (the in-clinic 


Cosmelan’s 

Australian 

Depigmentation 

Certification 

mesoestetic, a global leader 

in topical depigmentation, 

recently held their second ever 

Specialised Depigmentation 

Centre training course in 

Australia, as part of a global 

initiative. 

Conducted by mesoestetic 

International Trainer, Cristina 

Casaldáliga, the course gave 

54 Specialised Depigmentation 

Centres nationwide a cutting 

edge advantage in this hard-totreat 

skin concern. 

The course provided 

advanced training for clinics 

that work with depigmentation 

treatments on all related 

products and treatments. 

Topics included: 

• What causes pigmentation 

and how to treat it 

• Detailed protocols for 

treatment and home care for 

best results 

• An exclusive first look at 

melan recovery, the latest 

launch from mesoestetic 

• Special considerations for 

treatment options and ‘after 

care’ for specific cases or 

indications 

• Introduction of new 

advanced protocols to 

include microneedling, 

with ‘hands on’ practical 

demonstrations. 

treatment), pigmentation should 

be reduced by around 70 per cent; 

the home maintenance then increases 

this to 80-90 per cent,’ says Dr 

Taylor-Walker. 

A common condition in Australia, 

pigmentation is perceived as the 

third most important skin problem 

after wrinkles and sagging. Over 

90 per cent of Caucasian people 

aged over 50 have skin blemishes. 

Today, depigmentation treatments 

represent over 20 per cent of the 

total cosmetic market. 

Pigmentation of melasmic origin 

has many causes including genetic 

predisposition; post-inflammatory, 

i.e. sun, acne, hormonal; 

photosensitising medications; 

photosensitising products; and 

skin ageing. Fortunately for 

Australia’s chronic pigmentation 

sufferers, with cosmelan, help is 

now at hand. CBM 

WHERE 

TO GET IT 

cosmelan ® is available at select skin 

clinics across Australia. For stockists, 

visit www.advan cedcosmeceuticals. 

com.au/brands/mesoesteticspecialised-depigmentation-centres/. 


If deep hydration, 

nourished skin 

and a refreshed 

complexion are 

what you want, 

HydraFacial could 

be the answer. 

Words by Maria leahy 

Get 

red 

carpet 

ready 

on your 

lunchbreak 

Whether you’re preparing for 

a big event, holiday or just 

everyday life, glowing skin 

is always in vogue. The issue? Well, 

with such an array of products and 

procedures on offer, transforming a 

troubled complexion into clear, radiant 

looking skin can be both challenging 

and confusing. 

Thankfully, with HydraFacial great 

skin is easy. This non-surgical, no 

downtime skin resurfacing treatment 

uses a five-step process to create 

better skin in just 30 minutes. Each 

HydraFacial treatment noticeably 

decongests and shrinks pores, while 

plumping the skin with antioxidant 

and hyaluronic acid infusions. It 

improves the appearance of fine 

lines and wrinkles, congested and 

enlarged pores, oily or acne-prone skin, 

hyperpigmentation, and brown spots. 

In addition to aiding problem skin, 

the HydraFacial can be used to revive 

dull, dehydrated or lifeless complexions. 

Best of all, it is suitable for men and 

women of all ages and skin types. 

What’s 

involved? 

This advanced facial treatment is based 

around five key steps: cleansing and 

exfoliation remove dead skin cells, 

an acid peel dislodges grime from the 

pores, and a vortex suction extraction 

system unclogs the pores completely. 

This cleansing is followed by the 

infusion of a highly active hydrating 

serum to nourish and protect the 

skin. Results achieved in-clinic are 

then supported and maintained 

with HydraFacial’s Daily Essentials 

skincare products. 

‘When I saw the results being 

achieved by the HydraFacial, I knew 

that it was a modality that we needed 

to have in the clinic. Colleagues of 

mine were raving about the results they 

were seeing,’ says Melbourne cosmetic 

dotor Dr Sean Arendse from Flawless 

Rejuvenation. 

‘The treatment combines a 

number of modalities, including 

cleansing, exfoliation, an acid peel, 

extraction, hydration and skin 

protection, all in one 30-minute 

treatment, which is far superior and 

more comfortable than traditional 

microdermabrasion,’ he says. 

While a lot of work is done during 

each half hour HydraFacial session, 

the treatment itself is a comfortable 

experience that hydrates the skin 

surface without causing irritation, 

discomfort or downtime. It can be 

combined with a variety of other skin 

boosting treatments, such as LED 

therapy, and may be used post-surgery 

(following procedures like facelift and 

blepharoplasty) to aid recovery and 

enhance the outcome. 

Does it work? 

The HydraFacial is a results orientated 

treatment with visible benefits. One 

of its most striking features is the way 

the excess serums, impurities and 

debris drawn from the skin during 

the extraction phase are collected in 

a waste jar where they can be viewed 

post-treatment. 


Skin 

Its ability to produce both 

instant results and ongoing 

improvements to the skin further 

separates the HydraFacial from 

the typical spa facial. 

‘Many of my young patients 

want the impossible: great results 

with little or no downtime. The 

HydraFacial is one of the few 

modalities which indeed delivers 

this,’ says Dr Arendse. 

‘We have seen consistently 

reproducible reduction in the 

effects of sun damage, blemishes 

and fine lines, and improvement 

in overall skin texture, with 

regular treatments. A standout 

feature of the HydraFacial is 

that we can deliver these results 

with zero downtime. It’s a real 

lunchtime treatment 

where patients can go straight 

back to work with glowing 

skin,’ he says. 

Immediately after a HydraFacial 

treatment it is not uncommon 

for the skin to look and feel more 

hydrated and gently plumped. 

Fine to moderate lines may be 

less visible, and there can be 

a notable glow, or radiance, to 

the skin. Makeup is easier to 

apply post HydraFacial, making 

it an ideal way to prepare for an 

important event. 

With repeated treatments 

the skin begins to look and 

behave better, which is why it 

is usually recommended to have 

a HydraFacial once a month. 

This consistency helps to keep 

the skin looking and functioning 

at its peak. CBM 

WHERE 

TO GET IT 

To find a HydraFacial 

practitioner in your area, visit 

www.likeyourlook.com.au 


Feature 

complete 

guide to 

Breast 

augmentation 

just about Everything you 

need to know about breast 

implant surgery in 2018. 

Words by aimée rodrigues. 


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Quick 

facts 

Price 

Costs will vary between 

patients and surgeons; 

however as a guide 

you’ll be looking at 

anywhere between $6,000 

and $15,000 for breast 

augmentation in Australia. 

Length of 

procedure 

one to three hours, 

depending on the 

technique used and your 

individual anatomy. 

Recovery time 

You can typically return to 

work within a week, and 

to full activity within a few 

weeks; however the final 

results of your surgery 

may take several weeks as 

swelling subsides. 

reast augmentation, 

implants, boob jobs… 

whatever your preferred 

nomenclature, breast 

enlargement surgery is more popular 

than ever and continues to be the 

number one cosmetic surgery. 

For many women, whether 

they are naturally small chested 

or their breasts have changed 

in size and shape over time, 

enhancing their breasts can be 

a life-altering event that reaps 

significant rewards, both physically 

and emotionally. 

The term ‘breast augmentation’ 

was once synonymous with large, 

obviously fake breasts that were 

often disproportionate to the 

patient’s build. In recent times, 

breast augmentation trends have 

increasingly favoured naturallooking 

enlargements that balance 

a woman’s figure. 

These days there’s a wide range 

of different breast implants, shapes, 

sizes and textures. Modern day breast 

augmentation is all about natural 

looking breasts – gone are the days 

of rock-hard, noticeable implants. 

An experienced and skilled surgeon 

will ensure a tailor-made breast 

implant for each patient to offer the 

most natural looking and feeling 

result possible. 

Research spanning decades 

has helped formulate surgical 

and aesthetic techniques that 

have placed breast surgery at the 

forefront of today’s plastic and 

reconstructive arena. 

The expertise garnered through 

years of investigation from leading 

surgeons around the globe means 

breast surgery today offers more 

individualised results, with less 

scarring and reduced downtime 

following surgery. 

The implants used in breast 

augmentation have been 

finessed through both design and 

manufacturing. Features to reduce 

the risk of capsular contracture 

and prevent implant rotation, gel 

diffusion and implant rupture help 

achieve superior results with fewer 

incidences of complication. 

Surgical techniques have 

also changed. Different implant 

placement and incision sites afford 

breast augmentation patients more 

options in scar placement and 

aesthetic outcomes. Surgical advances 

in breast reduction have lead to 

improved results, with less downtime. 

And a greater understanding of 

breast anatomy and aesthetics has 

made correcting deformities, such as 

tuberous breasts and asymmetry, more 

effective than ever before. 

These have changed the concept 

of breast augmentation from a 

purely volumetric to a 3D 

architechtural approach offering 

predictable outcomes. 

Generally, the preferred breast 

implants used in Australia are 

silicone-gel filled, which is regarded 

as one of the most common and 

compatible materials for implanting 

into the body. They tend to feel softer 

to the touch and more like natural 

breasts than saline implants. 

There are a number of choices 

to discuss with your surgeon, 

including the location for the 

incision, the type, shape and size 

of the breast implant, and its 

placement. These are all dependent 

on your body shape and size, 

natural breast tissue, as well as your 

expectations and desires. As every 

woman’s physiology and presenting 

conditions are different, the way 

breast augmentation is carried out 

varies with each individual. 

It’s important to choose an 

experienced surgeon who will not 

only consider your desires but also 

take into account your height, weight 

and natural breast size and shape. 

Choosing an appropriate implant 

and positioning it correctly are keys 

to achieving beautiful results. With 

the extensive range of implants now 

available, alongside ever-evolving 

technology and surgical techniques, 

there is an ideal fit for everyone.

Choosing 

the size and 

shape of 

your implant 

Choosing the right shape, size, 

projection and placement of breast 

implants is vital to the success of your 

surgery and your final breast shape. 

The perfect implant for you 

is dependent on your existing 

breast size, shape, symmetry and 

projection, body type, and your 

personal preferences. There is no one 

breast implant shape that is best for 

everyone. Your surgeon is the best 

resource for determining what 

breast implant is best for you and 

your body type. 

1. 

Implant shape 

Round and teardrop implants are the 

most commonly used implant shapes. 

Round implants are circular with an 

even projection of volume. They are a 

good choice for those who want more 

fullness in the upper part of the breast 

and tend to give greater cleavage. 

Many surgeons agree round implants 

are typically the best choice for those 

patients with well-shaped natural 

breasts who desire a straightforward 

breast enhancement. 

Teardrop, or anatomical, implants 

more closely resemble the natural 

shape of a breast, gradually sloping 

downwards to produce an attractive 

straight line from the collarbone to 

the nipple. Teardrop implants tend 

not to be as full as round implants; 

but because they are fuller in the 

lower half they can also provide 

greater projection in proportion to 

the size of the base, making them 

particularly suitable for women with 

little natural breast tissue. Mild 

elevation of the breast and the nipple 

can also be achieved, making them 

particularly suitable for women who 

have mild droopy or tuberous breasts. 

2. 

Implant size 

Breast implant sizes are designated 

by their volume, which in Australia 

ranges from 90 to 900 cubic 

centimetres (cc). The most common 

sizes range from 300 to 400cc. 

They are also made with different 

diameter bases to suit different 

widths of chest wall and with 

low to high profiles (amount of 

forward projection). For this 

reason, each manufacturer produces 

a number of ‘styles’. 

It’s important to take your natural 

breast width into consideration. 

Your surgeon will measure the base 

diameter of your chest to determine 

the ideal width of implant. If the 

implant is too wide for your chest, 

you may get ‘webbing’ between your 

breasts (symmastia) or too much 

‘side boob’. If the implant is too 

narrow, it will not fill the chest 

appropriately and have difficulty 

creating a shapely cleavage. 

The choice of implant projection 

is to a large extent a personal one. A 

woman with adequate breast tissue 

and a shape she is happy with may 

opt for a low-profile implant that 

will simply increase the size of her 

breasts. Another patient seeking to 

create cleavage, or a patient with 

some degree of sag, may prefer a 

high-profile implant that can help 

achieve these results. 

During your consultation, your 

surgeon will take into consideration 

the width of your chest and breast 

tissue and advise you on the most 

suitable implant size and style for your 

individual anatomy. 

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3. 

Implant fill: 

saline or silicone 

The type of fill used inside the 

implant is either silicone or saline. 

Both have an outer silicone shell; 

however they differ in material, 

consistency and techniques used 

for placement. Both types of 

implants have their own advantages 

and disadvantages. 

Silicone gel-filled implants are 

used more commonly in Australia. 

Silicone implants contain a cohesive 

gel, designed to mimic real breast 

tissue. It has a slightly firm, nonrunny 

consistency, which can give 

a more natural feel. As the gel is 

not liquid, the risk of dispersal if the 

implant ruptures is minimised. It also 

typically maintains its shape better 

than a saline implant, especially in 

the upper part of the implant. 

Saline-filled implants use a 

medical grade saltwater solution, 

which makes the implant feel like a 

water-bed. This can be controlled 

to an extent by the volume of fill 

in the implant. If implant rupture 

occurs, the saline is absorbed by 

the body. However, saline implants 

feel firmer than silicone implants 

and have a higher risk of visible 

folds and ripples. 

Unlike silicone gel implants, 

saline implants can be filled through 

a valve during surgery. Because of 

this, the insertion of the implants 

generally requires a smaller incision 

than that associated with silicone 

gel implants. The amount of fill 

can also be adjusted after surgery, 

which is not possible with fixed 

silicone gel implants. 


4. 

Implant shell: 

smooth or 

textured 

Implant shells can be smooth or 

textured. Smooth-shelled implants 

are easy to insert and make the breast 

move and feel more natural than a 

textured shell. However, they have 

increased risk of capsular contracture 

(hardening of the breast), which is a 

common reason for re-operation. 

Textured implants have a thicker 

shell and the very nature of their 

surface means they can grab onto 

and adhere to the surrounding 

tissue, causing less friction between 

the implant and breast pocket and 

therefore helping to reduce the risk 

of capsular contracture. Many 

surgeons also believe it offers them 

greater control over the ultimate 

shape of the breast. 

Round implants come in smooth 

and textured shells; but anatomical 

implants have textured surfaces only, 

to allow for better integration with 

the surrounding breast tissue. 

5. 

Incision site 

There are four incision options: the 

inframammary crease (under the 

breast where it meets the chest), 

periareolar (around the nipple), 

transaxillary (inside the armpit) and 

transumbilical (through the navel). 

The inframammary incision is the 

most common breast augmentation 

incision used today, made in the 

crease under the breast close to the 

inframammary fold. The surgeon 

creates a pocket for the breast 

implant, which is slid up through 

the incision, then positioned behind 

the nipple. 

This incision offers the best 

exposure for visualisation and allows 

the implant to be placed over, 

partially under or completely under 

the chest wall muscle. The scar is 

hidden in the crease under the breast 

and is not normally visible when 

wearing a bikini top. 

6. 

Implant placement 

Experienced surgeons base their 

implant placement decisions on 

factors such as the patient’s quantity 

of breast tissue, natural breast size 

and symmetry, the dimension and 

shape of the chest wall, the amount of 

subcutaneous fat and the quality 

of breast skin. 

Generally, there are three 

placement options: subglandular (in 

front of the muscle), submuscular 

(behind the muscle) and dual plane 

(partially under the muscle). 

With subglandular placement, 

the pocket is created between the 

breast tissue and the pectoral muscle. 

This position resembles the plane of 

normal breast tissue and the implant 

is placed in front of the muscle. 

Sometimes the implant is covered by 

a thin membrane, the fascia, which 

lies on top of the muscle. This is 

called subfascial placement. 

This position is suited to patients 

who have sufficient breast tissue to 

cover the top of the implant. This 

procedure is typically faster and may 

be more comfortable for the patient 

than submuscular placement. There 

is generally less post-operative pain 

and a shorter recovery period because 

the chest muscles have not been 

disturbed during surgery. The implant 

also tends to move more naturally in 

this position. 

However, subglandular breast 

implants may be more visible, 

especially if the patient has little 

breast tissue, little body fat and 

thin skin. With subglandular 

implants, there tends to be more 

of a pronounced ‘roundness’ to 

the breasts, which may look less 

natural than those placed under 

the muscle; but this is a matter of 

personal preference. 

With submuscular placement, the 

implant is placed under the pectoralis 

major muscle after some release of the 

inferior muscular attachments. Most 

of the implant is positioned under the 

muscle. This position can create a 

natural-looking contour at the top of 

the breast in thin patients and those 

with very little breast tissue. The 

implant is fully covered, which helps 

camouflage the edges of the implant, 

as well as rippling. 

There may be more post-operative 

discomfort and a longer recovery 

period. The implants may appear high 

at first and take longer to ‘drop’. 

The dual plane method places the 

implant partially beneath the pectoral 

muscle in the upper pole, where the 

implant edges tend to be most visible, 

while the lower half of the implant 

is in the subglandular plane. This 

placement is best suited to patients 

who have insufficient tissue to cover 

the implant at the top of the breast, 

but who need the bottom of the 

implant to fully expand the lower 

half of the breast due to sag or a tight 

crease under the breast. 

This position minimises the 

rippling and edge effect in thin 

patients, while avoiding abnormal 

contours in the lower half of the 

breast. Generally, this placement is 

able to achieve a more natural shape 

to the upper portion of the breast, 

instead of the ‘upper roundness’ 

that can be more common with 

subglandular implants. However, 

it involves more complex surgery, 

which if not performed correctly may 

result in visible deformities when the 

pectoral muscles are contracted.

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Is small 

the new big? 

The size and shape of the “ideal” 

breasts have ebbed and flowed 

throughout the ages, primarily 

influenced by the political and 

cultural climates of the time. 

Fast-forward to 2018 and women 

are increasingly moving away 

from the ‘bigger is better’ 

attitude when it comes to breast 

augmentation surgery. 

Attributable to the ‘wellness’ 

movement and the rise of lean, 

athletic body types ubiquitous 

on Instagram and in Victoria’s 

Secret fashion shows, surgeons 

are seeing a shift in the look many 

breast augmentation patients 

are asking for - away from the 

round, prominent oversized 

breast towards something more in 

keeping with their natural shape, 

to balance their figure rather than 

dominate their appearance. 

Compared with several years ago, 

the average size has gone from a 

Double DD or E cup to a D-C cup. 

It seems today’s typical patient 

wants the best of both worlds: 

ample cleavage and a generous 

bust to complement fashion 

trends, while still being able to 

work out without any restriction 

or discomfort. 


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Is breast 

augmentation 

right for you? 

A good candidate for breast 

augmentation is mentally 

and physically healthy and 

understands the reality, and 

limitations, of what this 

surgery can achieve. 

Before you decide on breast 

augmentation, there are 

some important questions 

to ask yourself: 

Why do you want to have 

implant surgery? 

Is anyone prompting you to 

have the surgery? 

Do you suffer from an emotional 

or psychological disorder? 

Would you be prepared 

to handle a complication 

if something goes wrong 

after surgery? 

Do you accept that breast 

implants are not guaranteed to 

last a lifetime and future surgery 

may be required to replace one 

or both implants? 


Questions 

to ask 

your surgeon 

Stay informed 

about your 

implants and 

know your risks 

As cosmetic surgery becomes more and more 

normalised, it becomes especially important to 

remember that breast surgery is major surgery. 

Breast augmentation is not a “set and forget” 

surgery. While less likely when performed by 

a skilled and experienced surgeon, there are 

complications and risks associated with breast 

augmentation, including capsular contracture 

(hardening of the breast, usually requiring 

secondary surgery to remove the implant), 

rippling of the implant and displacement 

of the implant. 

Breast implants have a limited lifespan and may 

have to be removed or replaced at some stage. On 

average, the majority of implants will need to be 

replaced by the time they are 10 years old. 

It’s a good idea to sign up to the Breast Implant 

Registry (BIR), a public health initiative focusing 

on patient safety. The Registry collects relevant 

patient, surgeon, procedural and implant data 

relating to breast implants. The aim is to provide 

a tracking system to see how the products perform 

and what the patient outcomes are post-surgery. 

It’s a good idea to talk to your doctor to make sure 

your details are added, so you can keep up-to-date 

with any issues with the implants you choose. 

Choosing to become part of the BIR allows 

you to keep up to date with any issues relating 

to the implants you chose and to be contacted 

should there be any concerns. The Registry is 

administered by the Australian Society of 

Plastic Surgeons. CBM 

What are your qualifications 

and experience? 

How many times have you 

performed the procedure? 

How many times have 

you performed it in the past 

six months? 

Can I speak to previous patients? 

Can I look at your before and 

after case photos? 

If complications do occur or the 

procedure is not successful, how 

will you deal with this? 

Where will the surgery 

be performed? 

Will a qualified anaesthetist 

administer the anaesthetic? 

Who will be looking after 

me during the surgery and 

immediately after? 

How much time will I 

need off work? 

Are there post-operative 

side effects? 

Will there be any visible scarring 

following the procedure? 

How can this be minimised? 

What ‘aftercare’ will be provided 

and will this be included in the 

treatment costs?

E nhancement 

A of the 

head 

Breast augmentation, lift 

and reduction – we talk all 

things breast with Dr John 

Flynn. Words by aimée rodrigues. 

Cosmetic surgery is a very personal journey and 

everyone’s needs are different. Cosmetic breast 

surgery is perhaps the best example of this, 

and can involve augmentation with implants, tissue 

reduction or a lift (mastopexy). 

“The overall aim of breast rejuvenation procedures 

is to balance the body’s proportions into a pleasing, 

feminine silhouette,” says Dr John Flynn from 

Cosmedic & Skin Clinic on the Gold Coast. “Although 

changing your breasts will not, in itself, change you, 

it can be effective in improving self-esteem and 

body confidence.” 

Dr Flynn offers a range of breast surgery procedures 

to enhance a woman’s bust, improve comfort and 

achieve an aesthetically pleasing body proportion. 

“Most of my patients are simply looking to 

bring their body into proportion, perhaps due to 

underdevelopment, asymmetry or changes associated 

with pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as the 

natural ageing process,” he explains. 


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Curve 


SOCIAL MEDIA 

& THE RISE OF THE 

‘perfect’ breasts 

Social media is a pervasively persuasive tool, and 

the more we are swamped with stylised images of 

celebrities and influencers on Instagram and Snapchat, 

sadly the more we want to replicate the enhanced, 

retouched images that are passed off as reality. 

While there are more than 60 million images 

uploaded to Instagram every day, it would be 

interesting to see just how many are untouched. 

There are apps out there that can change everything: 

your eye colour and size, your cheekbones and, you 

guessed it, the size of your boobs. 

Dr Flynn says: “Part of what I am noticing in the 

younger age group are exact ideas about what 

they want to achieve after surgery – they are quite 

demanding about what they want, but it’s not 

always feasible. 

“There are no such things as perfect breasts. It’s 

wrong to be thinking about perfect breasts, because 

everyone is different and the size and shape of your 

breasts often reflect how your body is built. This is 

where social media is quite negative. 

“When a woman comes in with a collection of 

photos, to help her explain what she wants, social 

media is beneficial in that sense. But there is no way to 

trust if these social media photos are real or if they are 

just unrealistic images. It definitely has both a potential 

advantage and disadvantage. Reality is hard to find 

these days.” 

As cosmetic surgery becomes more and more 

normalised, it becomes so important to remember that 

breast surgery is major surgery. It’s essential to educate 

yourself of the risks and limitations involved and 

whether it is right for you. 

before 

after 

BECAUSE EACH 

WOMAN IS 

DIFFERENT IT IS 

IMPORTANT TO FIND 

A SOLUTION TO SUIT 

EVERY INDIVIDUAL 

BREAST 

AUGMENTATION 

Breast implant surgery is the obvious 

solution to increase the size of the 

bust, to counter what Mother 

Nature has given or to restore 

volume lost through pregnancy or 

the ageing process. 

Breast augmentation is one of the 

most popular cosmetic procedures 

across the globe. It uses implants 

to add volume to the breast and 

enhance the body’s contours. There 

is no ‘best’ breast implant type, size, 

shape, texture, location placement 

and incision site; and a thorough 

consultation is essential in tailoring 

the procedure to suit each patient’s 

natural body shape and expectations 

going into surgery. 

“Much has been written about the 

different shapes and styles of implants 

available, and the reason there are 

so many options to choose from is 

because breast augmentation is not a 

one-size-fi ts-all issue,” says Dr Flynn. 

“There is a variety of shapes and sizes 

to choose from because each woman 

is different and it is important to fi nd 

a solution to suit every individual.” 

Dr Flynn says there are further 

choices in terms of the surface of the 

implant, namely whether to use a 

smooth or textured fi nish. Each has 

its own advantages and disadvantages 

and should be addressed in detail 

during consultation with the doctor. 


E nhancement 

Breast Lift 

A natural part of the female ageing 

process is sagging of the breasts. 

Women who have breastfed or 

experienced extreme weight loss 

can also experience breast droop. 

If it causes concern, mastopexy – 

commonly known as a breast lift – 

restores height, volume and shape to 

the breast. Implants may also be used 

in conjunction with this procedure 

to achieve the desired result. The 

lifted breasts will have a more pert, 

youthful appearance. 

Dr Flynn says there are various 

methods for achieving this, but 

patients do need to be aware that 

mastopexy involves a different 

pattern of approach from breast 

implant surgery. “Typically this type 

of surgery involves an incision around 

the nipple, and in some cases there 

may also be a vertical scar from the 

nipple to the inframammary fold (the 

breast crease),” he says. 

A breast lift, whether alone or 

combined with augmentation or 

reduction, is a popular option and 

encompasses a total rejuvenation of 

breast tissue. The size and shape of 

the breasts are adjusted, excess skin is 

removed and the tissue is remodelled. 

“Certainly, restoring volume using 

breast implants is a key measure; 

however there are times when lifting 

and tightening of the breast tissue is 

of equal importance and sometimes 

I perform a combination of these 

procedures,” Dr Flynn explains. 

Breast 

reduction 

Breast reduction (or reduction 

mammoplasty) is a surgical procedure 

to reduce, lift and reshape the 

breast. The procedure is aimed at 

removing excessive breast and fatty 

tissue, leaving an overall smaller 

and better-shaped breast. It may 

relieve symptoms caused by very large 

breasts, including back and neck pain, 

breast tenderness, shoulder grooving 

(from bra straps), intertrigo (rash 

between folds of skin) and discomfort 

in everyday activities. 

As well as removing excess bulk 

and weight from the breasts, Dr 

Flynn says it is also important to lift 

the breast to restore a more pert and 

youthful appearance. 

“Many articles published about 

breast sagging concentrate on 

increasing volume by using implants. 

But there is also a large number of 

women with the opposite problem 

of too much breast tissue,” Dr Flynn 

says. “This can be accentuated as 

they grow older, partly due to 

genetic background and family 

history and partly due to certain 

hormonal effects.” 

Most breast reduction procedures 

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 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. 

When contemplating breast surgery, 

education and realistic expectations 

are paramount to achieving a positive 

result. Dr Flynn believes women who 

are well informed of the procedure, 

and realistic in their expectations, are 

most likely to be pleased with 

the result. 

“We recognise that patients 

may differ in what they regard as 

ideal body proportions, so this 

is something that needs to be 

discussed with their chosen doctor 

at consultation,” he says. “In an 

initial consultation, the surgical 

options should be fully explored, 

including the risks, limitations and 

potential complications. Setting 

a realistic expectation of what may 

be achieved is most important. 

There can be a big difference 

between what is desired and what 

can be realistically achieved.” 

Whether it is to fill volume, reduce 

tissue or lift heavy breasts, cosmetic 

breast surgery is a highly personalised 

process and everything – from the 

initial consultation to choosing the 

most suitable implant type – should 

be a personal decision. “Each woman 

is different in their reasons for, and 

expectations of, breast surgery. Even 

in deciding upon an implant, there is 

a variety of shapes and sizes to choose 

from because every patient is unique. 

It is important to find a personalised 

solution to suit each individual,” Dr 

Flynn concludes. CBM 

FOR 

MORE 

INFO 

Dr John Flynn 

Cosmedic & Skin Clinic, 

Southport, Qld 

Ph 1300 88 13 88 

www.cosmedic.com.au 


Try 

before 

you buy 

cosmetic 

enhancement 

Virtual reality 

technology is helping 

patients experience their 

new look before they go 

under the knife. 

Words by Maria Leahy. 

Since the announcement of her engagement 

to Prince Harry, Meghan Markle has become 

a major source of inspiration in the fashion 

and beauty worlds. But while the Suits star’s style 

was expected to become the envy of many, her 

nose has gained a following of its own! 

Like many celebrities, the American actor’s 

features have become a popular point of reference 

for those seeking cosmetic enhancement. The 

issue is Ms Markle’s nose won’t necessarily work 

on everyone. 

3D and 4D virtual reality imaging systems are 

now being used by plastic and cosmetic surgeons 

to show patients their predicted outcomes before 


E 

Enhancement 

they go under the knife. Crisalix is one such 

virtual aesthetics device that enables cosmetic 

enhancement candidates to ‘try on’ the potential 

results of various face and body procedures in 

real time. 

Working with a 3D scan of the patient that 

Crisalix can create in seconds, doctors can use 

special Crisalix software to create simulations of 

the outcomes the patient would like to achieve. 

The client is then given a virtual reality headset 

to view the intended outcome of their procedure 

on their own body. One major benefi t of this 

technology is that it shows the patient what 

their face or body will look like in a mirror and 

as they would go about their everyday life. For 

example, a breast augmentation patient can see 

their new breasts from multiple mirror angles and 

look down at the size and shape of the breasts as 

if they were their own. 

Crisalix creates 3D imaging for all 

types of cosmetic procedures, including 

breast enlargements, reductions, lifts 

and reconstructions; nose jobs, face lifts, 

blepharoplasty, cheek implants and lip 

augmentations; and tummy tucks, liposuction 

and body contouring. You can try on a 

variety of alterations to contrast shapes, sizes 

and techniques, so in the case of a breast 

augmentation, you can tell how a 300cc implant 

would compare with a 400cc implant on your 

body. With the Crisalix app, you can share your 

simulation with friends and family for added 

feedback or post it anonymously to the Crisalix 

‘before and after’ 3D community to get the 

opinion of other patients. 

Compared to traditional enhancement 

consultations, Crisalix helps the patient visualise 

and experience how their body or face will look 

post-procedure. While there are no guarantees, it 

strengthens the line of communication between 

the patient and their doctor, ensuring that any 

concerns the patient may have are discussed 

before they enter the operating theatre and that 

their expectations in terms of results are realistic. 

In this way, Crisalix is a valuable information 

and visualisation source that empowers the 

patient in making an informed decision about 

their enhancement journey. CBM 

FOR MORE INFO 

To find a practitioner in your area, 

visit www.crisalix.com 

Dr Steve Merten of Pure 

Aesthetics in Sydney is no 

stranger to 3D simulation 

software. As an Australiantrained 

specialist plastic 

surgeon with over 20 

years experience, he is a 

recognised leader in the field 

of cosmetic plastic surgery 

and has been using Crisalix 

technology for 10 years. 

Here Dr Merten shares his 

and his patients’ experience 

with 3D imaging technology 

to achieve best-possible, 

predicatable outcomes: 

I use Crisalix for most of my 

breast augmentation patients 

to assist in the consultation. 

During the first consultation, I 

use the Crisalix laser scanner 

to get a high quality near 3D 

image of their chest. Using 

this, I can add implants of 

various sizes and shapes so 

the patient can get an idea 

of what she will look like with 

implants, in different sizes and 

shapes. This is implant-brand 

specific, so when I choose a 

particular implant style and 

size, the software simulates 

the dimensions of this specific 

implant. The Crisalix software 

then allows my patients to 

view these images at home, 

moving the image of their 

chest around fully, including 

from above and below. 

Patients really like being 

able to see both what they 

look like ‘from the outside’ 

and then what various 

implants will look like after 

surgery. Seeing the results 

on themselves is much more 

helpful than showing results 

of other patients. I find 

patients particularly like being 

able to look at the images at 

home with family and friends, 

and then at their second 

consult they have a much 

better idea of what implants 

they think will match their 

desired outcome. The Crislaix 

system also allows a 3D view 

with VR goggles, but I haven’t 

used this myself. 

There is also a Crisalix 

app, whereby patients can 

log in at home and look at 

their own images, rotate 

them around from all different 

views, with the implants we 

have selected. The system 

doesn’t allow patients to 

input their own implants, 

which may be fun, but I 

think it is best that the 

surgeon chooses implants 

that are surgically suitable. 

I usually input a range of 

shapes and sizes that I think 

will give the best outcome, 

and they can look and 

compare these at home. 

The key to achieving a 

great result is by listening 

to my patients’ concerns, 

careful planning and 

meticulous surgery. Crisalix 

is a useful planning tool 

in determining the most 

suitable breast shape and 

size for each individual. 

Reference: Meghan Markle’s nose: https://www.huffi ngtonpost.com.au/entry/ 

celebrity-inspired-plastic-surgery_us_5a257269e4b0a02abe92bf36 


A 

catalyst 

for 

change 

Non-invasive body 

sculpting is changing the 

way we approach stubborn 

fat. Here we explore two 

popular treatments that 

are producing big results. 

Everyone has the right to feel 

great about the skin they live in, but 

unfortunately many of us aren’t quite 

there yet. And with seemingly unmovable fat 

deposits resisting our every effort, it can be 

difficult to maintain the motivation needed to 

eat well and work out. 

While the pursuit of perfection is by all 

accounts a lost cause, it is possible to boost the 

results achieved in the gym without going under 

the knife. It’s not about recreating your look – 

far from it – but about knowing who you are and 

working to bring your best self forward. 

Non-invasive body sculpting and contouring 

treatments are quickly gaining popularity and, 

with increased affordability and ever advancing 

treatment methods, it’s easy to see why. Viewed 

as an accessible and less invasive alternative 

to plastic surgery, this new wave of treatments 

offers few side effects and big results. 


Body 

Catalyst 

As the largest and most established 

clinic to specialise solely in noninvasive 

fat reduction and body 

contouring, Body Catalyst is a leader 

in its field. ‘Our philosophy is simple,’ 

says founder Samantha Barakat 

Light. ‘Focus on one thing and be 

the best at it.’ 

Three years ago Samantha, who 

now has five clinics across New South 

Wales and Victoria, discovered that 

irrespective of how well some people 

ate or how often they exercised, they 

could still retain weight in certain 

areas. ‘Coming from a health science 

background, the disconnect between 

the two fascinated me as much as it 

frustrated me,’ she says. 

What was even more concerning 

for Samantha was the way this 

phenomenon could impact a person’s 

confidence. She recognised that 

the harder we work at keeping our 

bodies healthy, the more frustrating 

it can be to have pockets of fat that 

just won’t budge. 

Reduce 

stubborn fat 

One of the biggest breakthroughs 

in non-surgical body contouring 

occurred in the early 2000s when a 

group of Harvard researchers noticed 

how teething babies who sucked on 

ice cubes for prolonged periods of 

time appeared to lose the chubbiness 

in their cheeks. This observation 

sparked years of research into the 

role freezing plays in the destruction 

of cells. 

It was found that, under carefully 

controlled conditions, subcutaneous 

fat cells are more vulnerable to the 

effects of cold than the surrounding 

tissue. This information has since 

been used to develop a non-invasive 

alternative to liposuction called 

cryolipolysis or ‘fat freezing’. 

The latest technology offered by 

Body Catalyst is the CLATUU 360° 

FREEZE, which can be used to reduce 

fat on the stomach, flanks, waist, 

hips, chin, thighs, buttocks and arms. 

During treatment, a special vacuum 

applicator is applied to the target area 

to cool unwanted fat to -9°C. This 

process causes the cells to crystallise 

and die. Over the following 12 

weeks, the treated cells are removed 

from the body during a natural cycle 

of elimination. 

The treatment is gentle, non-toxic 

and takes around 60 minutes; so you 

can literally freeze your bum off in 

your lunch break! Because it requires 

no downtime, you can return to your 

daily activities immediately. As fat 

freezing is non-invasive, the skin is 

not penetrated during this process 

and so the risk of infection is reduced. 

Overall, a 20-30 per cent reduction in 

fat can be achieved in the target area 

with each fat freezing session. 

It is worth noting that not all fat 

freezing treatments are created equal. 

So if you’re exploring this area, it is 

best to look for medical grade, state 

of the art equipment that is TGA 

approved, along with skilled staff 

who know what they’re doing. 

With cryolipolysis, the results 

can vary depending on how the 

treatment is performed and which 

technology is used. 

Target 

loose skin 

As we age, our ability to produce 

collagen is reduced. This can result 

in loose, sagging skin on the face 

and body. Radiofrequency (RF) 

technology is now commonly used to 

tighten and tone lax skin. 

RF delivers sound wave energy 

to areas of unwanted fat by driving 

controlled heat deep into the cells, 

causing mechanical disruption 

and subsequently destroying them. 

This stimulates apoptosis – the 

breakdown and removal of intra 

cellular waste over a period of weeks 

or months through the body’s natural 

Profile 

elimination process. 

Dalyance, offered exclusively at 

Body Catalyst clinics, uses the latest 

RF technology to visibly tighten 

the skin. During treatment, the RF 

waves penetrate the skin to tighten 

it from the inside out, stimulating 

the production of collagen and 

elastin proteins, which in turn have 

a rejuvenating impact on the body. 

It is a gentle and non-invasive 

approach capable of triggering 

significant results previously only 

achieved with surgery. 

While the technology itself is 

scientifically cutting-edge, the 

treatment stimulates the body’s 

own natural processes. Effectively 

it behaves as a catalyst for change 

without adding artificial toxins 

to the body. 

So, if you’re happy with your 

efforts at the gym, but want to look 

and feel more toned, RF provides a 

non-surgical option which is both 

gentle and effective. CBM 

WHERE 

TO GET IT 

Images courtesy of Body Catalyst 

For more information or to find your nearest 

clinic, visit www.bodycatalyst.com.au. 


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Is 

non-surgical 

rhinoplasty 

right 

for you? 

Did you know there’s a way to smooth 

a bumpy nose and correct minor 

irregularities without any surgery or 

downtime? Words by aimée rodrigues. 

The nose is the central feature 

of the face and changing 

its size or shape can truly 

transform a person’s appearance, 

enhancing facial harmony and 

self-confidence. 

Rhinoplasty is traditionally surgery 

to reduce or increase the size of the 

nose, change the shape of the tip or 

bridge, narrow the span of the nostrils 

and width of the nose or change the 

angle between the nose and upper lip, 

as well as improve breathing function. 

A relatively recent breakthrough 

in the cosmetic industry is nonsurgical 

rhinoplasty, ideal for those 

patients whose nose doesn’t require 

significant remodelling. Irregularities 

can be corrected using dermal fillers 

(either temporary or long-lasting), 

which allows patients to change their 

appearance without having to undergo 

surgical rhinoplasty. For example, a 

hump on the nose can essentially be 

‘removed’ by having tiny amounts of 

filler injected above and below, so the 

nose appears straight. 

For people who have realistic 

expectations of what can be 

achieved without surgery, nonsurgical 

rhinoplasty using cosmetic 

injectables can offer an effective 

option in achieving a harmonious and 

aesthetically pleasing result. 


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Did you know 

the first recorded 

“nose job” is found 

in ancient 

Indian Sanskrit 

texts (600 BC)? 

What 

does the 

procedure 

involve? 

Non-surgical rhinoplasty is quick, 

with no anaesthetic required and 

there is minimal pain involved. 

It is performed in the doctor’s 

rooms, the result is instant and 

there is no downtime. 

Most fillers will leave a residual 

redness and slight tenderness for 

up to a few days and patients can 

expect slight swelling and bruising. 

The results are immediately evident 

and can last years, depending on 

the filler used and the individual 

patient response. 

Fillers available are both temporary 

and more permanent. By trying a 

temporary filler first, the patient can 

be comfortable with the proposed 

outcome before committing to a longlasting 

treatment. 


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Who is 

a good 

candidate? 

Candidates for this procedure are 

typically those with minor external 

nasal deformities, depressions, 

asymmetries or who have a collapsed 

nasal bridge or saddle nose. It can 

also be effective for post-surgical 

rhinoplasty corrections, where the 

result has been less than satisfactory. 

Other applications for non-surgical 

rhinoplasty are bridge augmentation, 

correction of a hump on the dorsum 

of the nose, making the nose rounder 

if the bridge is squarish or beaky in 

shape, and rounding and shaping of 

the nasal tip. The tip of a drooping 

nose can also be lifted by 1 or 2mm by 

injecting the filler at the base of the 

nose, so that it forces the tip upwards. 

For many patients, including 

Asians, non-surgical rhinoplasty 

can offer an effective alternative to 

surgery, often giving outstanding 

results in suitable patients. 

It’s important to note that nonsurgical 

rhinoplasty cannot correct 

impaired breathing caused by 

structural abnormalities. 

And the 

results? 

Unlike other areas of the face, 

repeat treatments are often not 

required as there is less movement 

in this area. However in some cases, 

a top-up treatment may be required 

after a few years. 

For suitable candidates without 

extensive remodelling requirements, 

non-surgical rhinoplasty offers an 

effective alternative to traditional 

rhinoplasty. CBM 

What are 

dermal fillers? 

Dermal fillers are gel-like substances injected 

into the skin to plump out wrinkles and 

depressions on the face. They are also used to 

augment areas of the face, such as the cheeks 

and lips, where extra volume is needed. 

More permanent fillers can be used to 

reshape the nose and jaw line to create a 

more balanced and harmonious face shape. 

There is a large range of different fillers on the 

market that vary in longevity, composition 

and viscosity. 

Hyaluronic acid (HA) gel, which is 

biocompatible and biodegradable, comprises 

the vast majority of contemporary dermal 

fillers. Hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in the 

body throughout connective, epithelial and 

neural tissues and is particularly abundant in 

the dermis. It can attract up to 1,000 times 

its weight in water and is one of the main 

agents in maintaining hydration and a fresh, 

youthful appearance, as well as a major 

component of tissue repair. Results can last 

for around six months to a year, again 

depending on the patient. 

A ‘permanent’ filler option is Aquamid, 

which many practitioners are using as a means 

of enhancing facial features, creating a similar 

effect to using facial implants. It can be used 

to fill nasolabial folds, enhance cheekbones, 

lips or the nose, and to smooth wrinkles 

or folds in the skin. It is composed of 97.5 

percent water and 2.5 percent polyacrylamide 

and, once injected, it integrates with the 

body’s tissue. 

Aquamid does not migrate from the 

injection site, is biocompatible, non-toxic and 

non-absorbable, which means results last for 

a number of years – as many as 10. Therefore, 

practitioners usually advise patients take a 

‘practise run’ with a different filler first, to 

ensure they are happy with their new look. 


the 

stats 

report 

Cosmetic procedures are 

on the rise according 

to the American Society 

of Plastic Surgeons, but 

which procedures proved 

most popular in 2017? 

The American Society of 

Plastic Surgeons’ (ASPS) 

annual report has revealed 

that surgical and non-surgical 

cosmetic procedures are increasing 

in popularity, with 17.5 million 

procedures being performed in the 

US in 2017. This represents a two 

per cent increase overall since 

2016, with interest in minimally 

invasive treatments growing at a 

slightly higher rate than that in 

surgical procedures. 

Released on March 1, the figures 

highlight the demand for fat 

reduction and body contouring 

treatments that utilise ultrasound, 

radio frequency and infrared 

technologies. While three of the top 

five surgical procedures focused on 

the body, the top minimally invasive 

procedures centred on the face. 

Top surgical 

procedures 

Last year, nearly 1.8 million cosmetic 

surgical procedures were performed 

in the US. This included 300,378 

breast augmentations (up three per 

cent from 2016), 246,354 liposuction 

procedures (up five per cent), 

218,924 nose shaping operations 

TOP 

5 

1 

Surgical 

Procedures 

in 2017 

Breast 

augmentation 

300,378 

3% 

2 Liposuction 

246,354 

5% 

3 Nose reshaping 

218,924 

2% 

4 

5 

Eyelid Surgery 

209,571 

no change 

Tummy tuck 

129,753 

2% 


TOP 

5 

1 

Surgical 

Procedures 

in 2017 

Breast 

augmentation 

300,378 

3% 

2 Liposuction 

246,354 

5% 

3 Nose reshaping 

218,924 

2% 

4 

5 

Eyelid Surgery 

209,571 

no change 

Tummy tuck 

129,753 

2% 

TOP 

5 

1 

Non-surgical 

Procedures 

in 2017 

Botulinum 

Toxin Type A 

7.23 million 

2% 

2 Soft tissue fillers 

2.69 million 

3% 

3 

4 

5 

Chemical peel 

1.37 million 

1% 

Laser hair removal 

1.1 million 

2% 

Microdermabrasion 

740,287 

4% 

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(down two per cent), 209,571 

eyelid surgeries (no change) and 

129,753 tummy tucks (up two 

per cent). 

Notable changes in the surgical 

sector involved an 11 per cent 

increase in breast reductions, a 

procedure that had suffered a four per 

cent decline in popularity between 

2015 and 2016. Commenting on the 

statistics, ASPS President Jeffrey E 

Janis, MD, said: ‘Breast reductions 

are consistently reported as one 

of the highest patient satisfaction 

procedures because it positively 

affects a woman’s quality of life. 

It addresses both functional and 

aesthetic concerns.’ 

Having dropped from the top 

five most commonly performed 

cosmetic surgical procedures in 

2016, tummy tucks took fifth place 

in the latest ASPS report with 2,000 

more taking place last year than the 

previous 12 months. Liposuction 

experienced a five per cent surge, 

while the figures for eyelid surgery 

remained relatively stable. 

Top non-surgical 

procedures 

Minimally invasive cosmetic 

procedures have increased 

nearly 200 per cent since 2000. 

The 15.7 million non-surgical 

treatments performed in 2017 

included 7.23 million 

Botulinum Toxin Type A 

procedures (up two per cent), 

2.69 million soft tissue filler 

treatments (up three per cent), 

1.37 million chemical peels (up 

one per cent), 1.1 million laser 

hair removal sessions (down two 

per cent) and 740,287 

microdermabrasion appointments 

(down four per cent). 

Interest in cellulite treatments 

soared by almost 20 per cent, 

so-called ‘fat freezing’ technologies 

were used seven per cent more often 

and non-invasive skin tightening 

procedures increased by nine per 

cent. CBM 

Source: American Society of Plastic 

Surgeons (ASPS) 


Black market 

cosmetic drugs 

seized in 

back-alley 

clinics 

Raids on Australian 

cosmetic clinics 

have uncovered 

thousands of 

illegal cosmetic 

drugs. words by 

Aimée Rodrigues 

Illegal and potentially deadly 

substances, including dermal 

fillers, topical anaesthetics, 

human placenta extracts and medicalstrength 

peels made in China and 

Japan, have been uncovered in raids 

on cosmetic clinics across Sydney. 

The ABC has obtained footage 

of several recent raids conducted 

by the NSW Health Department 

showing officials seizing hundreds 

of contraband drugs and treatments 

from illegal operations, so-called 

‘back alley clinics’. 

‘It’s actually been horrifying. It’s 

far worse than what I could imagine 

as Health Minister,’ NSW Health 

Minister Brad Hazzard told the ABC. 

Authorities are intercepting 

increasingly large shipments of the 

black-market items, according to 

Bruce Battye, who is NSW Health’s 

deputy chief pharmacist. ‘These are 

not coming in in someone’s handbag. 

These are coming in in bulk,’ Mr 

Battye said. 

Health authorities are warning 

Australians that they are risking 

their lives by getting cheap and 

illegal cosmetic procedures from 

back-alley clinics, which could result 

in disfigurement, burns, paralysis, 

blindness and even death. 

‘These procedures are potentially 

dangerous,’ Mr Hazzard said. ‘You 

could die, you could be disfigured, you 

could spend many, many thousands 

of dollars getting yourself back to the 

state you would like to be in.’ 

‘Cosmetic procedures are medical 

procedures, and fillers and toxins can 

cause a number of complications in 

the wrong hands. Unfortunately we 

have a marketplace that downgrades 

the importance of proper training, 

and if you judge a product or 


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will be examining the handling 

of complaints about cosmetic 

health service providers in NSW 

in a new inquiry. 

‘I welcome the news that 

the NSW Government is truly 

following through on its previous 

announcement and has in fact 

stepped up its level of concern with 

concrete action following raids on 

“back-alley” clinics in Sydney. It 

would be good to see this type of 

response in other states.’ 

Several cosmetic surgeons told the 

ABC they had increasing numbers 

of patients come to them for help 

after botched operations at secret, 

unlicensed facilities. The doctors 

were too scared to go on the record 

because they feared reprisals from 

illegal providers. 

‘We have fly-in, fly-out, so-called 

experts coming in from Korea and 

China, who definitely don’t meet our 

medical requirements. And they can 

be in and out of the country before 

you know it,’ Mr Hazzard said. 

‘The importance of seeing a 

registered health professional who 

focuses on cosmetic procedures 

cannot be stressed highly enough,’ 

says Dr Mary Dingley of the CPCA. 

‘Registrations and licences are there 

for a reason – to ensure that people 

and products meet standards and can 

be tracked and held accountable in 

the event of any concerns. Going 

to see those who flout regulations 

and deliberately skirt standards, 

usually because they can’t meet those 

standards, is just asking for trouble.’ 

Dr Magnusson added: ‘While I can 

‘It’s actually been 

horrifying. It’s far worse 

than what I could imagine as 

Health Minister.’ 

procedure purely on how cheap 

you can get it, then you have to 

think very carefully about how that 

particular clinic can obtain it cheaper 

than everyone else,’ Dr Russell 

Knudsen from the ACCS told 

ABC News. 

‘In the past four to five months 

the suspicions that many of us in the 

industry have held have proven to be 

true by the investigations conducted 

by the NSW Health Department. 

They found a number of clinics in 

the Sydney area that are flying under 

the radar and breaching so many 

regulations. It’s outrageous.’ 

President of the Australasian 

Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons 

(ASAPS) Dr Mark Magnusson 

said: ‘Earlier this year the NSW 

government announced that a 

Committee from the Health Care 

Complaints Commission (HCCC) 

‘I’ve treated women with burns and 

serious infections after visiting these 

places,’ one Sydney-based cosmetic 

surgeon told the ABC. 

The ABC was also told that 

one Sydney provider, who has no 

Australian medical qualifications 

and works out of her apartment, offers 

botulinum injections in calves to 

streamline the legs. ‘I see her patients 

hobbling around because she’s 

effectively paralysed their calves,’ 

another cosmetic surgeon said. 

‘There has been a case of blindness 

in Victoria, and there has also been 

a case of skin necrosis to a woman’s 

nose following filler injections,’ said 

CPCA spokesperson Dr Catherine 

Porter. ‘Both were done by these 

fly-in, fly-out medical professionals 

who have not been registered with 

the Australian Health Practitioner 

Regulatory Authority.’ 

fully understand the lure of cost being 

the main decision-driver for a person 

in many aspects of life, this should 

not be one of them. Compromising 

on the quality of care due to cost 

comes with an increased potential for 

poor outcomes. We see patients left 

with disappointing results, suboptimal 

scars, infections or in the worst case 

scenarios, blindness, skin loss and lifethreatening 

situations at the hands 

of providers who should have never 

picked up a syringe or used products 

that are not legal in Australia in the 

first place,’ he concluded. 

While these back alley clinics do 

exist, they are far from the norm. The 

key message for patients is the need 

to check practitioners’ credentials 

and see the original packaging of the 

products you are being treated with. 

No need for panic, but definitely 

knowledge is power. cbm 



Enhancement 

Take 

control 

Gynaecologist Dr Oseka Onuma says its better to seek 

medical advice earlier rather than later and explains 

The Management of Female Stress Urinary Incontinence 

Urinary incontinence is defined by the 

International Continence Society (ICS) as an 

involuntary loss of urine that is objectively shown 

as a social and hygienic problem. Stress, urge and mixed 

(stress and urge incontinence combined) incontinence 

account for the majority of urinary incontinence suffered 

by women. Urinary incontinence is estimated to affect 

between 10-35 per cent of adults in the American 

population. The incidence is much higher, at least 50 per 

cent, in institutionalized patients. 

Table 1. Prevalence of Urinary 

Incontinence (American 

Population) 

National Centre for Health Statistics. (1989). Vital Health 

Statistics Series 13 (No. 102). 

Age (Yrs) Female (%)* Male (%)* 

60 4.5-44 4.6-24 

Institutionalized/Impaired 22-90 22-33 

*The wide prevalence ranges are due to the variability in 

the definition of urinary incontinence. 

Incontinence can be a significant problem for women of 

all ages and the prevalence does rise with age. However, 

it would be wrong to conclude, as many women and 

clinicians do, that urinary incontinence is a ‘natural’ part 

of the aging process. In fact, the majority of older women 

remain continent of urine. There is no doubt adverse 

changes in urinary function are more prevalent with 

increasing age, however, this does not make then either 

natural or inevitable and certainly should not consign 

any woman to believe, de facto, that there are no 

treatments available. 

Regardless of age, if one day you were completely 

continent of urine and able to socialize without the fear of 

wetting your clothing and the next day, whilst out at, say, 

a shopping centre, you experienced sudden, uncontrollable 

and complete evacuation of your bladder whilst walking, 

what would be your response? Panic, embarrassment and 

fear are likely and the chances are you would, as a matter 

of urgency, make an appointment to see your doctor. 

So, why is it that many women will experience urinary 

incontinence for many years (typically 10 years or more) 

before seeking medical attention? There are likely many 

complex reasons but one of the most obvious to me 

relates to how the events evolve. The onset of urinary 

incontinence can be sudden but more often than not its 

development is insidious with infrequent, small volume 

loss. Initially the degree of bother may not be strong 

enough to motivate further action by the affected woman 

until some significant event precipitates a need to 

address the problem. 

Stress incontinence is the symptom of involuntary loss 

of urine associated with physical exertion. When a clinical 

diagnosis is made we then use the term ‘stress urinary 


Enhancement 

incontinence.’ When the diagnosis is made on urodynamic 

(bladder studies) testing we use the term ‘urodynamic 

stress incontinence.’ In most cases, stress incontinence is 

associated with a weakening of the supports of the urethra 

and/or bladder neck. One of the most common causes 

of this weakness is related to the changes in tissue and 

damage done by pregnancy and vaginal childbirth. 

Any activity that produces a rise in the pressure within 

the abdomen (intra-abdominal pressure) may cause stress 

incontinence. Imagine that the abdominal cavity is a 

container, the boundaries being the diaphragm above, the 

abdominal walls in front, the pelvic structures below and 

the spine and retroperitoneal structures (such as kidney 

and pancreas) behind. 

During physical activity the movement of the diaphragm 

increases to facilitate air into and out from the lungs. 

As the diaphragm descends during inspiration the space 

within the abdomen is compressed and the pressure within 

the abdomen rises. There is no space for movement in the 

posterior compartment of the abdomen. This leaves the 

anterior abdominal wall and the pelvic structures as areas 

in which the transmission of pressure within the abdomen 

can cause significant movement. In most cases there will 

be limited displacement of the anterior abdominal wall as 

movement is restricted by the rectus abdominus muscles 

and the fascia (connective tissue) of the rectus sheath. 

Thus, common activities such as coughing, sneezing, 

hiccupping, jumping, laughing, getting up from a sitting 

position, playing sport and doing gym work, produce 

significant increases in the pressure within the abdominal 

cavity and thus may result in stress incontinence. Less 

commonly, stress incontinence can occur on walking or 

even during intercourse. 

Diagram: The management 

of female stress urinary 

incontinence. 

Platelet Rich 

Plasma 

treatment 

Laser or 

radiofrequency 

vaginal 

treatment 

Lifestyle 

changes 

The management 

of female stress 

incontinence 

Pelvic floor 

rehabilitation 

Vaginal 

support 

pessaries or 

tampons 

Surgery 

Assuming that you have made the appropriate lifestyle 

changes (weight management with attention to diet 

and exercise; appropriate fluid intake type and volume; 

cessation of smoking; reducing episodes of constipation; 

management of a chronic cough) and undergone some 

form of pelvic floor rehabilitation (bladder retraining; 

pelvic floor exercises; Pilates) and you are continuing to 

suffer from bothersome stress incontinence, then surgery 

may be of benefit. 

Table 1. Features of the most common surgical procedures for 

female stress incontinence 

Surgical 

procedure 

1.Cure rate (%) 

2.Risk recurrence 

within 10yrs 

Use of 

implanted foreign 

material 

(Not including 

sutures) 

Number 

of days in 

hospital 

Return to 

normal 

activities 

(Weeks) 

1.Major surgery 

2.Minimally 

invasive option 

1.Intra-surgery 

complication rate 

2.Difficulty of 

surgery 

Difficulty of 

reversing 

post-surgery 

voiding 

dysfunction 

Fascial slings 

1.90-94 

2.Low 

No 

1-3 

6 

1.Yes 

2.No 

1.Medium 

2.High 

High 

Burch 

colposuspension 

1.88-92 

2.Low 

No 

1-3 

6 

1.Yes 

2.Yes 

1.Medium 

2.Medium 

High 

Suburethral slings 

(‘tape’ procedures) 

1. 89-91 2.Low 

Yes 

0-1 

6 

1. No 

2. Yes 

1. Very low 

2.Low 

Low 

Trans or 

para-urethral 

injections 

1. 50-60 

2. High 

Yes 

0-1 

1 

1. No 

2.Yes 

1. Very low 

2. Low 

High 


The Australian Centre for Female 

Pelvic & Vaginal Rejuvenation 

Feature 

Surgery for stress urinary 

incontinence 

There is no surgical procedure with a cure rate of 100 per 

cent. Surgery, like any other treatment, is not without 

its own inherent risks. Even if surgery cures the stress 

incontinence, it does not mean that in 1, 5, or 20 years 

down the road it will still be as effective. Nevertheless, 

stress incontinence surgery may allow you to regain quality 

of life and give you the confidence to return to a ‘normal’ 

lifestyle where fear of leaking urine determines your 

activities is not foremost on your mind. 

There have been numerous surgical procedures described 

for stress incontinence. This article will only cover those 

most likely to be offered by your clinician and which carry 

the most evidence for efficacy: 

• Fascial slings 

• Burch colposuspension 

• Suburethral sling (‘tape’) procedures 

• Trans or para-urethral injections 

Suburethral sling (‘tape’) procedures were introduced 

into clinical practice in 1996 and for at least the last 12 

years have been considered, by every major national and 

international gynaecological body and association to be 

the ‘gold’ standard procedure for female stress urinary 

incontinence, replacing the Burch colposuspension which 

previously held that accolade. This is despite the current 

controversy relating to the use of mesh within the vagina. 

Although the suburethral slings are made of mesh 

and are placed beneath the urethra, which technically 

lies within the vaginal area, these slings are not used 

for prolapse surgery and, in practical terms, should be 

dissociated from the problems recognised with the use 

of vaginal mesh for prolapse surgery. These differences 

are fundamental and the only way to avoid confusion 

is to have a discussion with your treating surgeon who 

should have some experience of most of the above 

mentioned surgical techniques. To all intents and 

purposes, a well-placed synthetic suburethral sling, from 

a company using ‘Type 3 Prolene’ mesh, by a surgeon 

who does this type of surgery on a regular basis, in an 

appropriate, well prepared patient, has a success rate and 

durability as high as the more invasive fascial slings or 

colposuspension, but has a significantly lower intra and 

post-operative complication rate (i.e. blood loss requiring 

transfusion, injury to organs, difficulty emptying the 

bladder, delayed return to normal activities). 

When it comes to stress urinary incontinence, it is 

important to know that you have options but unless you 

are pro-active about helping yourself (see diagram above), 

it is likely that your quality of life will continue 

to deteriorate. CBM 

Empowering women through 

knowlege, choice and access to 

world class care 

Dr Oseka 

Onuma 

Gynaecologist & Pelvic 

Reconstructive Surgeon 

BSc. (Hons), MJur., CCST, 

MBBS, FRANZCOG, FRCOG 

ADELAIDE • SYDNEY • DARWIN 

DR OSEKA ONUMA 

4 Robe Terrace, Medindie SA 5081 

08 8344 6085 

Facsimile 08 8344 6087 

Email reception@dronuma.com.au 

www.dronuma.com.au 


Beauty 

Perfect 

lines 

Mascaras and blushes come 

and go; but when you’re looking 

for liner, things get personal. 

From ‘barely there’ definition to 

the fullest of cat eyes, eyeliner has the 

power to make or break a look. Because 

the right tools are key to avoiding 

excessive smudging and unwanted 

product fallout, we’ve outlined our top 

gel, liquid and pencil picks to help you 

find the one. 

And remember, when it comes to 

mismatched wings, practise makes 

perfect! CBM 


1. 

8. 

6. 

2. 

7. 

9. 

3. 

4. 

10. 

5. 

1. 

Nu Skin LightShine Designing 

Liquid Eyeliner in Black, $33 

2. 

Maybelline 

Master Precise Curvitude 

Liner in Black, $18.95 

3. 

L’Oreal Paris 

Paradise Superliner Kajal 

in Black, $19.95 

4. 

ELES New Felt Tip Liner 

in Black Cat, $32 

5. 

Bobbi Brown Long-Wear 

Gel Eyeliner $39 

6. 

Dermaviduals Liner 1, $20 

7. 

MAC Brushstroke Liner 

in Brushblack, $39 

8. 

Elizabeth Arden 

High Drama Eyeliner 

in Steel the Stage, $32 

9. 

Marc Jacobs Fineliner Ultra 

Skinny Gel Eye Crayon in 

Blacquer, $35 

10. 

Sisley Phyto-Khol Star 

Waterproof eyeliner in 

Sparkling Grey, $62 


Beauty 

get the 

blues 

It’s one of the most polarising 

beauty trends in existence. But 

whether you love it or loath it, blue 

eye makeup is back. 

Forgoing the neutral smokey eye of 

recent years, Dior’s Autumn 2018 

show was all about coloured liner 

with Peter Philips, Dior Beauty’s 

creative and image director, applying 

the Diorshow On Stage Liner in four 

different blue shades to mirror the 

glasses his models were wearing. 

While Dior opted for a clean graphic 

swipe of colour along each lash line, 

the new Editor-in-Chief of British 

Vogue, Edward Enninful, chose a 

mirage of blue shadows for Adwoa 

Aboah on his first cover. 

Celebrities are also channelling blue 

in a variety of ways. Black Panther 

star Lupita Nyong’o has worn a blue 

shadow and liner combo on the red 

carpet, Rihanna embraced baby blue 

powdered eyes at Coachella and 

Kim Kardashian West has taken to 

Instagram to debut her own shade of 

cobalt blue shadow. CBM 

1. 


Get 

THE LOOK 

2. 

1. MAC Rockin’ Rebel Palette, 

$79, 2. Sisley Paris Phyto-Ombre 

Eye Shadow in Midnight Blue, 

$55, 3. Youngblood Pressed 

Mineral Eyeshadow Quad in 

Glamour-Eyes, $69.95, 4. Marc 

Jacobs Highliner Gel Eye Crayon 

Eyeliner in Blue Me Away!, $36, 

5. Marc Jacobs Highliner Gel 

Eye Crayon Eyeliner in (Wave) 

length, $36, 6. Sisley Paris Phyto- 

Khol Star Waterproof Eyeliner in 

Sparkling Blue, $62, 7. L’Oreal 

Paris Infallible Eye Paint in Infinite 

Blue, $19.95, 8. Elizabeth Arden 

Eyeshadow Trio in Something 

Blue, $28, 9. ELES Felt Tip Liner 

in Sapphire Sky, $32. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

7. 

8. 

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REBOOT 

your 

health 

FOUNDED IN 1990, LIVING VALLEY HEALTH 

RETREAT IN THE NOOSA HINTERLAND 

HAS LONG BEEN A FAVOURITE OF ALL 

THOSE WISHING TO OPTIMISE THEIR 

HEALTH AND WELLBEING. 

Billed as the ‘ultimate health 

retreat’ on its website, Living 

Valley is a retreat in the true 

sense of the word. Set amongst 145 

acres of lush green hills, valleys and 

pristine countryside in the UNESCO 

listed Noosa Biosphere Reserve, it is 

only 30 minutes from Noosa itself, 

but a million miles from the hustle 

and bustle of daily life. 

There is a team of naturopaths, 

massage therapists, health educators, 

physical trainers, counsellors – not 

to mention the professional cooks 

and kitchen staff – all dedicated to 

making each guest’s stay tailor made 

to their particular requirements. 

Whether it’s to lose weight, 

strengthen their immune system, 

kick a bad habit or just reboot their 

lifestyle, Living Valley has it covered. 

The biggest surprise is that the 

food is not vegetarian – every meal 

includes meat and often it is lamb. 

The founder, Gary Martin, explained 

the Living Valley ketogenic diet 

program as being based on science 

and the latest research into the 

biochemistry and nutritional needs of 

the human body. Dinner is usually a 

bowl of bone broth which is packed 

with nutrients that can increase 

energy and motivation, help with 

more sound sleep, and also makes 

the skin look smoother, softer, and 

more supple. 

A seven day stay at Living Valley 

involves 2 – 3 days of liquid fasting 

where protein and vegetable shakes 

are consumed during the day, and a 

cup of bone broth at night. 

There is a fully-equipped gym with 

experienced trainers, a guided walk 

every morning, followed by either 

a stretch class or pilates mat class. 

During the day there are plenty of 

activities and each stay includes 

massages, colonics, facials and there 

are plenty of additional treatments 

to choose from. The steam room is 

recommended at least twice a day 

and the swimming pool is a popular 

meeting place for guests on all 

the different programs to discuss 

their experiences. 

Guests undergo the InBody body 

composition analysis at the beginning 

and end of their program to measure 

results along with a live blood test 

where a fi nger prick of blood is 


examined under a microscope and 

the changes mapped from start to 

fiinsh of the program. The difference 

just seven days of healthy diet and 

fasting, relaxation and clean air 

makes is amazing and the changes 

are visible when looking at the 

before and after results. 

There are lectures and activities 

every day, including cooking 

demonstrations and exercise 

classes, and pe4rsonal training is 

also an option. 

According to Time Magazine, the 

quest to lose weight and get fit is one 

of the most commonly broken New 

Year’s Resolutions. 

The latest offering from Living 

Valley is the ‘Weight Management 

Program’. Designed using the most 

up-to-date therapies, science and 

psychology, this program helps guests 

to reduce cellulite, gain muscle and 

shed unwanted fat. It focuses on 

a holistic approach by seeking to 

identify and address the personal, 

emotional and physical blockages to 

weight loss. CBM 

WHERE 

TO G0 

For more information 

please visit www.lvs.com.au 

or call 07 5485 4344 

Feature 

The 

Ketogenic 

Diet 

The ketogenic diet is well known 

for being a low carbohydrate diet, 

where the body produces ketones 

in the liver to be used as energy. It’s 

referred to by many different names 

– ketogenic diet, low carb diet, 

low carb high fat (LCHF), etc. It is 

important not to have too high an 

intake of protein. 

When you eat something high in 

carbs, your body will produce glucose 

and insulin. 

• Glucose is the easiest molecule 

for your body to convert and use 

as energy so that it will be chosen 

over any other energy source. 

• Insulin is produced to process the 

glucose in your bloodstream by 

taking it around the body. 

Since the glucose is being used as 

a primary energy, your fats are not 

needed and are therefore stored. 

Typically on a normal, higher 

carbohydrate diet, the body will use 

glucose as the main form of energy. 

By lowering the intake of carbs, the 

body is induced into a state known 

as ketosis. 

Ketosis is a natural process the 

body initiates to help us survive 

when food intake is low. During this 

state, we produce ketones, which are 

produced from the breakdown of fats 

in the liver. 

The end goal of a properly 

maintained ketogenic diet is to 

force your body into this metabolic 

state. We don’t do this through 

starvation of calories but starvation 

of carbohydrates. 

Our bodies are incredibly 

adaptive and when you overload 

it with fats and take away 

carbohydrates, it will begin to burn 

ketones as the primary energy source. 

Optimal ketone levels offer many 

health, weight loss, physical and 

mental performance benefits. 


Feature 

A year of 

Global Festivals 

to add to your 

bucket list 


Feature 

in part two of our 

travel feature, 

we take a look 

at the most fun 

and flamboyant 

festivals running 

from july 

to december. 

There’s no better way to understand a country than 

to take part in a festival that proudly celebrates its 

individuality. Witness some of the most colourful, 

exuberant and unique celebrations from across the globe 

– from the lederhosen-adorned Oktoberfest to Thailand’s 

famous Full Moon Beach Party and Spain’s most epic of 

food fights. How many will you participate in? 

july 

La Tomatina 

Destination Valencia, Spain 

Date Last Wednesday of August 

La Tomatina is a festival that attracts thousands of people 

from all around the world to fight in the ‘World’s Biggest 

Food Fight’ where more than one hundred metric tonnes 

of over-ripe tomatoes are thrown in the streets. After 

one hour the fighting ends and no more tomatoes can 

be thrown. Be it tomato fights or the enormous water 

showers that follow, La Tomatina is one event that is 

guaranteed fun. 

august 

Running of The Bulls 

Destination Pamplona, Spain 

Date July 4 -15 

This one is not for the faint-hearted! The festival of 

San Fermín, or the Running of the Bulls, is a practice 

that involves running in front of a small group of bulls 

(typically a dozen) let loose on sectioned-off streets. A 

first rocket is set off at 8am to alert the runners that the 

corral gate is open. A second rocket signals the bulls have 

been released. The third and fourth rockets are signals 

that all of the herd has entered the bullring, marking the 

end of the event. So, are you up for it? 


Feature 

september 

Oktoberfest 

Destination: Munich, Germany 

Date: 16 days from late September 

to early October 

Oktoberfest is the world’s largest beer festival held 

annually in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. More than 

6 million people from around the world attend the 

event every year to enjoy gallons of beer, eat pretzels, 

sing, dance and enjoy the festivities. Imagine signing 

along with tens of thousands of party-goers clad in 

lederhosen and feathered hats, dancing on tables. 

This is one you don’t want to miss! 

october 

Albuquerque 

international 

Balloon Fiesta 

Destination: New Mexico, USA 

Date: October 1-9 

One of the most photographed festivals on earth, 

the 9-day Balloon Fiesta brings together balloon 

teams from 17 different countries and has around 

750 balloons. The event is the largest hot air balloon 

festival in the world. Once the balloons are let off, 

they paint the sky with their vibrant colours and 

hues. The festival also features live entertainment, a 

sky race and a laser light show. 


Feature 

november 

Dia de los muertos 

(Day of the Dead) 

Destination: Mexico 

Date: November 1 

Intriguing and unusual, the Day of the Dead festival is 

both a celebration of ancestors and a vibrant party, with 

concerts, exhibitions and other special events starting 

days beforehand. Homes, cemeteries and some public 

buildings are decorated with beautifully crafted altares 

de muertos (altars of the dead); streets and plazas are 

decked with tapetes de arena (coloured sand patterns 

and sculptures); and comparsas (satirical fancy-dress 

groups) parade through the streets. 


Feature 


Feature 

december 

New Year’s Eve 

Destination: Sydney Harbour, 

Australia 

Date: December 31 

Everyone should treat themselves 

to at least one New Year’s Eve on 

Sydney Harbour – it’s the perfect 

party city to welcome in the New 

Year. Held against the backdrop 

of the iconic Sydney Harbour 

Bridge, its main features are the 

two pyrotechnic displays, the 

9pm Family Fireworks and the 

Midnight Fireworks. 

The perfect stage for an 

unforgettable end-of-year party, 

this will be an atmosphere you’ll 

never forget. 

Full Moon Party 

Destination: Haad Rin Beach, 

Koh Phangan, Thailand 

Date: Dec 31 

There are parties on the beaches of 

Thailand’s islands all year round, 

and the mother of them all is New 

Year’s Eve on Koh Phangan, home 

to the world’s wildest and most 

famous full moon party. It is the 

island’s nightlife capital and has the 

biggest concentration of beach clubs. 

If you’re a party animal, this is the 

place to be! CBM 


Beauty 

California 

DREAMING 

FROM SURF TO SKATE 

TO RUNWAY – THIS 

‘XIAO LI X EVO’ LOOK 

COULD TAKE YOU 

ANYWHERE. 

In February this year, Xiao Li’s 

innovative and playful designs 

took over the DiscoveryLAB in 

London’s Soho district as part of the 

city’s fashion week. 

While the China-born, UK-based 

designer’s work is often seen as a 

reaction against the world of fast 

fashion, her ready to wear AW18 

collection was clearly inspired by 

1970s skate culture. Calling on the 

work of celebrated photographer 

Hugh Holland, Li’s display worked 

with vibrant blues, soft pinks and an 

array of amusing patterns, including a 

car wash sign. 

For the event, Xiao Li teamed up 

with evo to create an ‘undone skate 

style’ that perfectly complements her 

designs. Commenting on the fi nal 

look, evo’s lead stylist Mark Francome 

Painter said: ‘The Xiao Li AW18 hair 

look is inspired by the skater girls of 

LA’s Venice Beach with that textured, 

lived-in look that says she’s just come 

out of the surf and straight onto the 

board, whether she’s wearing her hair 

down or scraped up nonchalantly into 

a deconstructed, messy topknot.’ 

ABOUT EVO 

evo is a straight talking haircare 

brand with a conscience. 

All damaged evo stock goes 

to homeless shelters, its 

packaging is 100 per cent 

recyclable and it refuses to test on 

animals. Where possible, 

evo uses natural ingredients and 

the company plans to reformulate 

its products to replace the 

synthetic elements it does use 

with natural alternatives as they 

become available. 


Get 

THE LOOK 

THE PLAN 

1. 

Prepare roots with shape vixen 

Prepare roots with shape vixen 

volumising lotion to add body. 

2. 

Taking large random sections, 

spritz salty dog salt spray and 

loosely braid the hair away from 

the root area. evo’s salty dog salt 

spray adds texture and creates a 

matte texture. 

3. 

Diffuse with a hair dryer until dry. 

4. 

Work through the top sections 

with a small amount of easy tiger 

smoothing balm. This product 

tames curls and flyaways while 

conditioning the hair. 

5. 

Use the roy wide tooth comb 

to pull back the hair into a high 

ponytail with plenty of tension for 

defined separation. 

6. 

Twist into a bun and secure with 

an elastic, whilst moulding the 

hair and leaving pieces out for an 

undone, deconstructed look. 

7. 

Tease out wispy baby strands 

on the hairline. Mix easy tiger 

smoothing balm with crop 

strutters construction cream and 

run through the ends for tamed 

separation and texture. 

THE PRODUCTS 

evo shape vixen 

volumising lotion, $34 

evo salty dog 

salt spray, $34 

evo easy tiger 

smoothing balm, $34 

evo roy wide 

tooth comb, $18 

evo crop strutters 

construction cream, $38 


Feature B eauty 

Eds 

2. 

9. 

faves 

10. 


Feature 

L’Occitane Aqua Réotier Thirst 

Quenching Crème, $56 instantly 

recharges skin with moisture leaving 

it replenished, radiant and plumped. 

Its velvety, light texture combines the 

refreshing thirst-quenching benefits 

of a gel with the softening and 

smoothing properties of a cream. 

Benefit 

POREfessional Face 

Primer, $53. Helps 

quickly minimize the appearance of pores while priming 

the skin. Apply this silky, lightweight balm for translucent 

pore coverage and smoother-than-smooth skin. 

Benefit Hello Flawless! Powder Foundation, $59. This 

famous powder cover-up glides on naturally sheer and 

layers beautifully for customised coverage. The silky 

formula comes with a newly designed brush plus a 

sponge for any degree of coverage you desire. 

Inika Baked Mineral Foundation, $59 This compact 

foundation lets the skin breathe while offering 

buildable coverage plus it also has light reflecting 

technology to leave you naturally glowing. 

Maybelline Super Stay Matte Ink in Dreamer, $19.95. 

Finally a gel ink formula that creates a true matte finish 

and lasts 16 long hours. It wont dry lips or crumble off 

and it’s available in 10 super saturated shades! 

8. 

Kate Spade Walk on Air, $89. This fragrance 

celebrates the graceful confidence of its wearer with 

sweet and tender layers of lily of the valley, the flower 

of happiness and joy. Magnolia and crinum lily extracts 

caress the skin like a breath of fresh air and the 

fragrance is an invitation to seize the day and envelop 

yourself in the promise of something wonderful. 

Marc Jacobs Dew Drops Coconut 

Gel Highlighter, $63. This luminous 

gel highlighter instantly lights up 

the complexion and builds for the 

ultimate sheen. Plus it’s good for 

you too with 5 forms of coconut and 

provitamin B5 to help hydrate and 

nourish skin. 

Designer Brands Longwear 24 Hour 

Foundation, $16.99 helps to even out 

skin texture for a flawless complexion. 

The foundation has been formulated 

with Vitamins C and E, a peptide 

infusion to plump and firm the skin, 

and aloe vera extract to ensure that 

skin is left feeling soft and supple. 


B eauty 

1. 

1. O&M Know Knott Conditioning Detangler, $31.85 

detangles with a perfect union of nourishing Australian 

natives. Cold-pressed organic argan and macadamia oils 

combine to recondition the hair, leaving it glossy and knot free. 

2. 

3. 

2. Grown Alchemist Hand Cream: Vanilla and Orange 

Peel, $27 is a rich and deeply nourishing, yet non-greasy 

hand cream perfect for rough or dry skin, cuticles and nails. 

A serious must-have. 

3. Bondi Sands Liquid Gold Self Tanning Oil, $20. Glides 

on easily and is touch dry within seconds. It develops over 

eight hours and lasts for a week. The formula is enriched 

with argan oil to hydrate and nourish the skin. 

4. The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid Emulsion, $17.90 is a 

lightweight, moderate-strength emulsion with low irritation 

levels. Use it at night, post shower – pre bed and it leaves 

skin looking dewy and super moisturised. 

5. DNA Renewal Restoring Mask, $89. The power of DNA 

Repair Enzymes and Vitamins E and C are harnessed in 

this dermatologist formulated, research based treatment 

that works to instantly refresh your skin without irritation. 

It also helps boost cellular renewal for an instant glow and 

eliminates dullness for a refreshed, vibrant appearance. 

4. 

6. 

6. mesoestetic hydra-vital face mask, $78. This hydronourishing 

revitalising face mask provides an intensive 

moisturising, nourishing and revitalising action and prevents 

early skin ageing thanks to its antioxidant properties. 

7. Babor Matte Finish, $117. Comes in 7 ampoules 

that contain an extract of resin from the wild mastic tree. 

An effective skin refiner that creates blurring effect 

makes pores less visible. 

5. 

7. 

8. MAAEMO Hydrating Face Cream, $57.95 brings you a 

harmonious balance of organic natural ingredients to purify, 

protect and nourish the skin, leaving you with the radiant 

glow you’ve always dreamed of. 

9. Embalm Invigorating Body Scrub, $44.95. Hydrating and 

softening, this sumptuous blend of sugar and extra virgin 

olive oil will sweet talk even the driest skin into submission! 

Apply to the hands, feet and body, and soak up the 

nourishment of potent antioxidants as dead skin cells are 

gently sloughed away. 

8. 

9. 

10. 

10. Herbivore Rose Quartz Illuminating Body Oil, $79.95. 

Inspired by the gemstone rose quartz, which corresponds 

to the heart chakra, this body oil gives you deeply hydrated, 

glowing and subtly luminous skin. It is formulated with the 

very best oils and infused with an aromatic blend of 

moroccan rose and jasmine. 


Instant non-invasive eyelid lift 

New 

products 

now 

available 

COLORSET ® & 

NECK RESCUE TM 

LIDS BY DESIGN ® is a non-surgical 

correcting strip, available in different sizes, 

to instantly lift eyelids and widen eyes, hiding 

the excess skin in the natural fold of the lid. 

Virtually invisible, quick and easy to apply, they 

last all day and makeup can be applied over 

the top. They are ideal for: 

Before 

After 

• Loose sagging skin hanging over lashes 

• Asymmetrical lids 

• Excess skin covering the natural fold of the lid 

• Enlarging the appearance of the eyes 

• Dermatologist Tested 

• Medical Grade • Hypoallergenic 

• Latex Free 

To purchase or to become a stockist: 

visit bellaaesthetics.com.au 

email michelle@bellamedia.com.au or call 

02 9398 2755 

Distributed by 

AESTHETICS

www.synergieskin.com

Feature 

, 

Its 

all 

about 

the 

Bride 

With so much emphasis on 

the dress, it can be easy 

to neglect your bridal 

beauty goals. But finding 

the perfect products for 

your walk down the aisle 

will keep you looking 

your best until the last 

guest leaves. 

Just as daytime makeup is clean and fresh, 

and party cosmetics embrace the glitz and 

glam of their surroundings, bridal beauty 

has a unique code of its own. 

When applied correctly, a bride’s makeup 

will be fully synced with her character, 

working to highlight her natural assets and 

allowing her to present the best version of 

herself to the world. 

But just as in everyday life, there is more 

than one bridal personality. Here we look at 

three key styles that can be adapted to suit 

any budding bride.

CosBeauty Magazine #80

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