CosBeauty Magazine #88

COSBEAUTY 

LIFESTYLE HEALTH & BEAUTY 

ISSUE 88 MAY-JULY 2020 

ISOproof 

your 

skin 

THE PRODUCTS 

TO USE IN 

LOCKDOWN 

home 

alone? 

MAKE THE 

MOST 

OF YOUR 

DOWNTIME 

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WE EXPLAIN 

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REGULARS 

8 Editor’s Letter 

10 Beauty Insider 

108 Ed’s Faves 

FEATURES 

32 The Power of Positive 

How the right attitude to beauty 

can help you face each day 

confidently and positively. 

72 Beauty Just Got Serious 

Introducing AestheticAdvisor. 

com.au, the online cosmetic 

enhancement destination to 

research and read reviews on 

your next procedure. 

74 We Explain Lasers vs IPL 

IPL and laser devices have 

become fixtures in beauty 

and aesthetic medicine. But 

what’s the difference between 

the two? 

102 Winter Beauty Rituals 

Cocoon yourself with these 

self-care rituals by Trudi Jaye, 

skincare & wellness expert and 

GM of Retreatment Botanics 

Skincare by Olivia Newton-John 

and Gaia Retreat & Spa. 

BEAUTY 

24 Bathtime Bliss 

If there’s one thing selfquarantine 

has taught us, it’s the 

lost art of taking a bath. 

38 Isolation-Proof Your Skin 

The tips and products you need 

to keep your skin happy and 

hydrated during lockdown. 

49 Keep Glowing 

Travel plans cancelled? Fake a 

holiday glow with these all-star 

self-tanners. 

50 Top 10 Celebrity Perfumes 

of All Time 

Take a trip down memory lane 

with the most iconic celebrity 

fragrances of all time. 

60 Makeup Style 

Our current fave looks: 

Lockdown Chic, Weekend Vibes 

and #Bossbabe 

88 Tame Your Mane 

The at-home hair treatments for 

quarantined hair.

96 Dreamtime 

The beauty of a good night’s 

sleep can never be overstated. 

Here’s how to get your full 

40 winks. 

WELLNESS & LIFESTYLE 

80 No Gym? No Problem 

Best workout ideas for home 

86 Home Fitness Essentials 

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From the 

Editor 

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hese are strange times in which we find ourselves. In the wake of 

the COVID-19 pandemic, extraordinary situations have somehow 

become ordinary – from social distancing and self-quarantine to 

working from home and Zoom happy hours. 

In challenging times, self-care has never been more important. 

One of the best ways to stay healthy, both physically and mentally, 

is to keep active. On page 80 learn some pro tips for an at-home workout from 

Australia’s favourite fitness guru Sam Wood – it’s guaranteed to get your sweat 

session on. We also dive into the lost art of taking a bath on page 24, and discover 

how this ancient beauty and mindfulness ritual offers a myriad of research-backed 

healing properties. 

Beauty rituals are important during this time, helping to boost your mood and 

unleash your creativity. Check out some of the celeb #LockdownLooks and the 

products to create your own version on page 60. We also investigate whether 

isolation skin is now a thing (spoiler alert: it is) on page 38, and we have the athome 

DIY hair treatments for quarantined hair on page 88. 

Is stress keeping you awake these days? There’s no debate sleep is a vital 

component of staying healthy, but did you know research has shown a lack of sleep 

doubles the signs of skin ageing, including fine lines? Read more on page 96 and also 

our tips on how to maximise your beauty sleep. If you’re binge watching Tiger King 

until the early hours of the morn, let this be your warning! 

Whether you’re feeling restless or well-rested, we hope this special issue of 

COSBEAUTY helps to lift your spirits and equip you with the products and knowhow 

to live beautifully, mindfully and make the most of this unique time. 

Issue 88 

May – July 2020 

Editor-in-Chief 

Michelle Kearney 

Art Director 

Debbie Pilarinos 

Writers 

David Hickie, 

Aimeé Rodrigues, Shonagh Walker 

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

BACKSTAGE WITH SAWEETIE 

Powerhouse cosmetics brand Morphe has 

launched a platinum collection featuring hiphop’s 

rising star, Saweetie. It includes a brandnew 

lip gloss trio, Icy Lips by Saweetie, along 

with a 24-shade Artistry Palette, a limited-edition 

Mini Continuous Setting Mist, and a stunning 

6-piece eye and face brush set. 

The eyeshadow palette boasts an impressive 

collection of amped-up pigments, in 24 nextlevel 

colours and a variety of show-stopping 

finishes, including matte, iridescent, shimmer 

and silk slip toppers. 

The Icy Lips lip gloss trio comes in dazzling 

shiny shades of shimmering gold, peachy pink 

and violet. Get your backstage pass to a flawless 

finish with this super-fly collection.

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KISS GOODBYE DRY LIPS WITH 

BIOLOGI’S NEW BL NOURISH 

LIP SERUM 

Biologi, the brand renowned for 

its 100% active ingredient skincare, 

delivers their latest innovation 

which harnesses the power of 

Australian natives: BL Nourish 

Lip Serum. 

Containing Australian Red 

Finger Lime, BL Nourish Lip 

Serum is a powerful treatment that 

soothes, hydrates and protects 

the lips. Honouring Biologi’s 

promise to provide only highquality, 

single-plant ingredients 

sourced directly from nature, 

Biologi BL Nourish Lip Serum is 

a revolutionary new treatment 

designed for the perfect pout. 

The potent serum offers a 

powerhouse of antioxidants and 

phytonutrients known for their 

positive effects on skin. Helping to 

repair, hydrate, protect and 

anti-age, this water-soluble 

serum helps promote natural 

exfoliation while delivering a 

boost of moisture to leave lips 

feeling refreshed, supple, and 

soft to the touch. 

‘Rather than a lip balm or gloss 

that just sits on top of the lips, our 

Lip Serum will help to regenerate 

the skin cells, restore suppleness, 

prevent water loss, gently 

exfoliate, whilst also providing a 

clear and effortless shine,’ says 

Biologi founder and cosmetic 

chemist Ross Macdougald. 

Best used daily, or overnight 

as a powerful lip treatment, 

Biologi’s new BL Nourish Lip 

Serum will make this season all 

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FOLLOW JO MALONE LONDON 

TO LAVENDERLAND 

Jo Malone London introduces a 

new limited-edition collection, 

offering a fresh perspective on an 

iconic ingredient: English lavender. 

Journey to an enchanted world 

of violet visions, where English 

lavender meanders in purple 

pathways across the countryside. 

Jo Malone has developed a 

trio of fragrances, each offering 

a different presentation and 

perspective of natural lavender. 

One strikingly aromatic, the second 

fresh with a cool woodiness, and the 

third cascading with soft florals. 

The collection includes three 

limited-edition distinctive colognes: 

Lavender & Coriander, Silver Birch & 

Lavender and Wisteria & Lavender, 

each available in 30ml. 


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CHARLOTTE TILBURY 

INTRODUCES EYE COLOUR 

MAGIC COLLECTION TO LIGHT 

UP YOUR EYES 

From the queen of makeup magic, 

Charlotte Tilbury, comes a new 

collection of magic trick kits to 

enhance the look of your eyes. 

Introducing four new Eye Colour 

Magic Luxury Palettes and four new 

matching matte and metallic Eye 

Colour Magic Eyeliner Duos – this is 

Charlotte Tilbury’s colour matching 

artistry in a collection, to create the 

illusion of brighter eyes. 

Tilbury has poured decades of 

colour mixing magic, the lessons of 

her father, artist Lance Tilbury, and 

hours of research and interviews 

with artists, colour theorists and 

psychologists to give the world the 

power to transform the look of their 

eyes through makeup. 

Her upbringing amongst the 

vibrant, magical hues of Ibiza has 

encouraged her attraction to colour 

– daring to explore their nuanced 

tones and shifts in light-play, and 

translating that magic for the red 

carpet and runway. With her easy 

to use, easy to chooses Eye Colour 

Magic Collection, Charlotte Tilbury 

wants to empower the world with 

secret tricks for playing with colour. 

Amplify your natural beauty 

with this expertly curated eye 

colour collection – and watch 

your eyes sparkle!

@cosbeauty 

INTRODUCING ALKIRA, THE 

NEW AUSTRALIAN NATIVE 

SKINCARE RANGE 

The founders of internationally 

renowned skincare brand, Sukin, 

have launched a new Australian 

native skincare range, Alkira Skin 

Care, into pharmacies and health 

food stores across the country. 

Successful beauty entrepreneurs 

and siblings, Alison Goodger and 

Simon O’Connor, joined forces once 

again, this time for the creation and 

development of Alkira Skin Care 

– a vegan-friendly and cruelty-free 

brand formulated and inspired by 

Australian native extracts. 

The affordable brand, which 

means ‘bright and sunny’ in the 

Australian Indigenous language, 

showcases the incredible benefits 

derived from Australia’s flora. 

Together, they are combined with 

an array of natural botanicals to help 

deliver clear, hydrated and radiantlooking 

skin. 

There are five different ranges 

– Hydrating, Brightening, Hydra+, 

Detoxifying and Refining – each 

with a selection of products, 

which include cleansers, creams, 

facial oils and moisturisers. The 

Detoxifying range has four masques 

to detox, brighten and minimise the 

appearance of fine lines. 

Infused with ingredients and 

extracts such as Kakadu Plum, 

Finger Lime Caviar, Quandong, 

Davidson Plum, Lilly Pilly and 

Kangaroo Paw, Alkira Skin Care 

products are formulated to help 

repair, protect, revitalise and leave 

the skin glowing. 

‘Australia is blessed with some 

of the most beautiful and diverse 

landscapes in the world. This varied 

landscape offers a collection of 

extraordinary Australian native 

extracts, typically rich in vitamins 

and antioxidants, which provide a 

powerhouse of goodness to help 

nourish and regenerate skin cells,’ 

says Goodger. 

‘The idea is to use fewer, more 

efficient ingredients in a smarter 

way and with Alkira Skin Care, it’s 

to introduce new and exciting 

Australian native extracts that have 

impressive bioactive constituents.’ 

Alkira products range from 

$14.95 to $19.95 and are available 

nationally from April 2020. Alkira 

marks an exciting addition to the 

Australian skincare market. 

ELLA BACHÉ LAUNCH 

VIRTUAL SALONS 

Launched nationally on March 26th, 

Ella Baché have created Virtual Salons 

offering all Australians digital beauty 

expertise at home. 

The Virtual Salons will provide 

complimentary Virtual Skin Consults 

with local Ella Baché beauty therapists 

via video chat, delivering the same skin 

expertise at home. The Virtual Salons 

will also empower franchisees, salon 

owners and therapists to service their 

local communities while also providing 

personalised skin solutions available for 

purchase online. 

‘Ella Baché are dedicated to 

making bold moves and bringing 

salon expertise into the home. We 

are mobilising our national network of 

expert therapists and franchisees to 

provide Virtual Salons to support the 

skin health of all Australians,’ says CEO 

Pippa Hallas. 

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 

Ella Baché temporarily closed the doors 

of all 120 physical salons nationwide 

as a result of federal government 

restrictions at the end of March. 

Hallas, talking abut the heritage of 

the brand, says, ‘Founder Madame 

Baché created the Ella Baché brand 

in 1936 during hard times with a focus 

on innovation, respect for people, 

leadership through trustworthy 

expertise and results. We will get 

through this together and hold onto 

these values to guide us.’ 


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Girls of all kinds can be 

beautiful – from the thin, 

plus-sized, short, very tall, 

ebony to porcelain-skinned; 

the quirky, clumsy, shy, 

outgoing and all in between. 

It’s not easy though because 

many people still put beauty 

into a confining, narrow box. 

Think outside the box. 

Pledge that you will look 

in the mirror and find the 

unique beauty in you. 

banks 


I want to encourage 

women to enhance their 

own uniqueness. 

Because just like a 

rose is beautiful, so is a 

sunflower, so is a peony. 

I mean, all flowers are 

beautiful in their own way, 

and that’s like women, too. 

Miranda kerr 

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18 www.cosbeauty.com.auAdele

I have body image 

problems just like many 

other women, but I don’t 

let them rule my life. I’ve 

seen how wanting to be 

thinner or have bigger 

boobs wears women down. 

There are way bigger 

issues in the world than 

my weight. 

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We really 

damage our 

own confidence 

when we put 

ourselves down, 

so I try not to. 

Emma 

watson 


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Audrey

If you’re lucky 

enough to 

be different, 

don’t ever 

change. 

Taylor 

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Swift 


eauty 

bath 

time 

bliss 

if there’s one thing self-quarantine 

has taught us, it’s the lost art of 

taking a bath. 

January Jones has hers with 

vinegar and unspeakable 

amounts of salt and baking 

soda. Madonna’s is sprinkled with 

rose petals. Yes, the humble bath is 

making a comeback. 

It seems quick showers have 

been overtaken by luxurious bubble 

baths during the coronavirus 

pandemic, and have become an 

easy way to help practise self-care 

during quarantine. 

Celebrity Instagram posts aside, 

it’s never been more important to 

focus on our mental health and 

wellbeing. While retreating to 

a day spa might be out of reach 

right now, 30 minutes in the tub is 

totally attainable. 

Most ancient cultures have long 

believed in the healing effects 

of water, and a growing body of 

research backs this up. In a 2017 

study, researchers found that 

soaking in an hour-long hot bath 

burned as many calories (around 

140) as a 30-minute walk due to 

the warm water making your heart 

beat faster. They also found positive 

anti-inflammatory and blood sugar 

responses which can help protect 

against illness and infection. 

It’s also been shown a warm 

bath can calm the nervous system, 

reducing the levels of stress and 

anxiety in your body and improving 

your mood. 

A stress-relieving soak can offer a 

much-needed chance to switch off 

from the stresses of life and practise 

mindfulness. Here are some of our 

favourite bathtime meditation aids. 



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Citrus oil is said to have anti-anxiety and 

anti-depressive effects in aromatherapy, so 

a fresh citrus-smelling bath and shower gel 

will help invigorate the senses to give you 

that get-up-and-go. 

Other scents such as mint, lime, 

peppermint, eucalyptus, tea tree, grapefruit 

and orange are zesty and invigorating to 

help motivate you for the day ahead. For 

calming a weary mind, try lavender, ylang 

ylang, jasmine, chamomile, honey and rose. 

For some extra post-bath pampering, 

moisturise your skin with a generous 

amount of body lotion in the same scent 

as your bath gel. Your skin will be extra 

soft and layering the fragrances will extend 

their perfume. 

trilogy botanical 

body Wash 

500ml, $27.95

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OILS & 

MILKS 

Bath oils are our picks for relaxing 

the senses and harnessing the 

power of aromatherapy. Aside from 

moisturising and rejuvenating the 

skin, due to their intrinsic warmth 

bath oils can also improve blood 

circulation and even help with fatigue 

and stiffness in joints 

and muscles. 

The use of essential oils for 

medicinal purposes dates back to 

ancient cultures, and continuing 

research points to a variety of health 

benefi ts for specifi c essential oils. 

Using a few drops of plant-based 

essential oils in the bath is generally 

safe, however, certain oils may cause 

an adverse skin reaction, and if you’re 

pregnant use with caution. 

To get the most from your 

aromatherapy bath, fi ll the tub and 

turn off the water fi rst before adding 

essential oils for full aromatic effect. 

Milk has also been a body 

beautifi er for centuries, used by 

kings and queens to keep them 

looking as youthful as possible. 

Cleopatra is legendary for many 

things, but did you know she 

reportedly bathed in milk with honey, 

lavender and rose petals? 

Bath milk lightly moisturises the 

whole body and blankets the skin 

with nutrients. Milk is rich in fats 

and proteins to leave your skin feeling 

silky soft, while lactic acid, an alpha 

hydroxy acid, helps cleanse the skin 

and release dead skin cells. 

For next-level tub-time luxury, try 

adding essential oils to your milk 

bath – your mind and body will thank 

you for it. 

Clarins relax body 

treatment oil 

100ml, $70 

Peppermint Grove australia hand & 

body Wash 500ml, $19.95 


eauty 

eXFOLIatORS 

Body scrubs are a great way to get rid of dry skin and get the 

blood circulating around the body. Sea salt body scrubs prime 

the skin for moisturisers by removing dead skin cells and dirt 

particles, ensuring that the active components of the product 

are deeply penetrated into the layers of the skin. 

Chemical exfoliators contain mild acids that remove dead 

skin cells, creating a slight tingling sensation on application 

that only lasts a few minutes. Scents in exfoliating creams are 

often activated as they are applied to the skin – which make for 

an energising start to a slow winter morning. 

Exfoliation is an important part of rejuvenating the skin (not 

to mention imperative for winter faux-tan prep). Whichever 

exfoliator you use, make sure to follow it up with a moisturiser 

for skin that is soft and smooth. 

Jo Malone London english Pear & 

freesia scented Candle, $92 and 

Glasshouse Fragrances scent scene 

Duo, $39.95

Peppermint Grove 

australia bath salts 

200g, $14.95 

tHe SCIeNCe 

OF MeDItatION 

Sinking softly into a warm bubble bath is not an exercise in selfindulgence; 

it’s practising much-needed self-care and can enhance your 

body’s function and mental health. Often cited as a form of meditation, 

taking some ‘me’ time to close your eyes and be soothed by the scent of 

a warm bath for half an hour is a powerful way to realign your thoughts, 

declutter your mind and quash negativity. While a clear defi nition of 

meditation is hard to pin down, research has shown that daily meditation 

lessens the production of the stress hormone cortisol. It also activates the 

autonomic nervous system, which is responsible for involuntary functions 

such as digestion and blood pressure, often negatively affected by stress. 


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of positive 

the power 

The right attitude 

to beauty and 

understanding it 

objectively can help 

you face each day 

confidently and 

positively. 

The concept of beauty is undefined; it 

varies among cultures and societies and 

even through the decades. However, 

the way you carry yourself will arguably always 

affect how others perceive you. 

As the saying goes, if you look good, you 

feel good. But the reverse is also true, as 

confidence and inner beauty do show on the 

outside. Confidence is thought to be one of 

the most attractive qualities and can be even 

more intoxicating than physical beauty alone. 

Together, it’s a tough combination to beat. 

Many people have found someone 

physically attractive, even though they were 

not conventionally ‘good looking’. Their 

personality, charm, confidence, goodness, wit 

or energy seem to shine through. It may take 

inner beauty longer to make an impact than a 

first impression, but it is what goes the distance 

and can be present at any age.


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Confidence 

Confidence is about self-respect and 

self-understanding. How you perceive 

yourself will ultimately affect how others 

perceive you. 

Consider the ubiquitous ‘Best Celebrity 

Body’ surveys. Although the Hollywood 

ideal seems to be stick thin, names such 

as Beyoncé, Sofia Vergara and Scarlett 

Johansson regularly make the list. These 

celebrities are admired by many women for 

their voluptuous curves, but a large part of 

their appeal is due to their confidence in 

their bodies and how they carry themselves. 

Recognising the power of the positive, an 

increasing number of people are turning to 

cosmetic procedures to enhance appearance 

and boost confidence – whether this be a 

minor tweak or a major procedure. Advances 

in technology have revolutionised the field 

of cosmetic surgery and made it part of 

mainstream medicine. It’s no longer reserved 

for the rich and famous, but now available to 

anyone who wants to wishes to utilise it. 

Additionally, in the past 20 years or so, 

advancements in the cosmetic and aesthetic 

industry have created a highly popular, less 

permanent breed of cosmetic enhancement 

for those of us who aren’t ready to go ‘under 

the knife’. Non-surgical alternatives to facial 

rejuvenation are being requested more and 

more, so much so that they are becoming 

regular treatments for many women and 

men, alongside facials and other mainstream 

beauty treatments. 

A study at Queensland’s Griffith 

University examined the emotional 

impact of cosmetic surgery on patients 

and their families. It found the emotional 

experience of cosmetic surgery was largely 

a beneficial one, after which many patients 

indicated they would undergo the same 

procedure again if necessary. They said they 

enjoyed significant positive psychological 

outcomes, including growth of self-esteem 

and confidence.

Motivation 

Understanding the ‘why’ behind your decision to 

undergo cosmetic enhancement is a critical step 

towards receiving the results you are looking for. 

Melbourne body image researcher and clinician 

Roberta Honigman says talking to someone 

about your motivations will help both pinpoint 

your reasons for seeking cosmetic enhancement 

and manage your expectations of the results. 

‘You’re actually helping yourself by 

understanding what it is you are seeking and 

why, as that’s the key to happiness in this field,’ 

Honigman says. 

‘It’s important to be honest with yourself 

in terms of what you hope to achieve. “If I 

go through this, I expect to look like somebody 

who is going to find a new relationship”, or 

“my looks are going to help me get a new 

job”, or “my looks are going to allow me to 

reconnect with an aspect of my life that I’ve 

let go of”,’ she explains. ‘That is the key to a 

treatment’s success.’ 

One of the most disconcerting experiences 

of ageing is the disconnect that occurs between 

feeling young and vibrant on the inside and the 

physical effects of getting older on the outside. 

As a result, one of the most common motives for 

undergoing facial rejuvenation is the desire to 

bridge this divide by minimising the signs 

of ageing. 

In line with this attitude is the tendency for 

some young people to express their perfectionism 

through cosmetic enhancement procedures, 

particularly through non-surgical enhancements. 

This kind of motive can cause both young 

and older people to lose sight of their inner 

self, and to define themselves according to 

their appearance. 

‘People have to be prepared to take 

responsibility for their own bodies and their 

own lives. That’s why they must understand the 

motivation driving them to seek a change before 

they do anything,’ Honigman says. ‘Starting out 

with realistic expectations of what is possible is 

the key to being happy with the result.’ 


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Happiness 

Beauty alone is no guarantee of happiness. 

Leslie Zebrowith, professor of psychology at 

the Brandies University in Massachusetts, 

conducted a personality test on a number of 

men and women and found that beautiful 

people with ugly personality traits looked 

less and less attractive with the passage of 

time. Through her research, she concluded 

that women who were gregarious and 

vivacious in their teens, looked more 

beautiful to others even in their 50s – more 

than their aloof, unfriendly but more 

beautiful peers. 

What the study encapsulates is the notion 

that being attractive might make you happy, 

but being happy means you make yourself 

more attractive. 

The physical beauty of a woman is only 

a small portion of her overall beauty, and 

this portion wanes. Internal beauty includes 

manners, behaviour, intelligence, sense of 

humour, compassion and family or personal 

values, which are intrinsic and lasting 

personality traits. 

So in a nutshell, beauty may be a 

fascinating or illusive gift for the bearer, but 

it may not make he or she happy. Having the 

self-esteem and confidence to be happy in 

your own skin may just be the guarantee for 

eternal beauty. CBM 

get 

happy 

Professor Timothy Sharp of The 

Happiness Institute tells us how 

positivity and happiness can help 

us lose weight. 

If you’ve tried traditional diets with 

minimal or no success, you might be 

interested in a new approach based 

on the science of positive psychology. 

Whereas most diets propose that if 

you lose weight then you’ll be happy, 

The Happiness Diet proposes that if 

you get happy first then you’ll lose 

weight. It’s all about putting positivity 

first; creating the motivation and 

energy to do what you need to do 

and achieve your goals. 

So how do you get happier for a 

brighter, slimmer, less stressed life? 

Here are some tips to harness the 

power of positivity for inspiration 

and change. 

‘ 

Having the self-esteem and confidence to 

be happy in your own skin may just be the 

guarantee for eternal beauty. 

’

1. 

Imagine a positive vision 

of the future – one in 

which you’re living a 

great, fulfilling, active and 

flourishing life. 

2. 

Imagine you at your best 

living this great life. 

3. 

Start living this life now 

by planning positive 

and inspiring activities 

right now. 

4. 

Also plan activities that 

require a degree of effort 

and mastery. 

5. 

Be mindful about what 

you say to yourself – 

try to develop a more 

optimistic thinking style. 

6. 

Build confidence by 

trying new activities. 

7. 

Focus more on strengths 

and stop trying to fix 

weaknesses. 

8. 

Find ways to think 

positively about healthy 

eating and activity. 

9. 

Build positive and 

supportive relationships 

by enlisting the support 

of family and friends. 

10. 

Build positivity by 

practising appreciation 

and gratitude. 


eauty 

isolationproof 

your skin

isolation skin is 

now a thing. stress, 

extra time indoors 

and lack of exercise 

all play havoc with 

our skin’s moisture 

levels. here are the 

thirst-quenching 

products to fight it. 

Now’s the time to do our part 

and #StayHome while we wait 

out the coronavirus pandemic. 

However, consequences of isolation 

such as spending more time indoors and 

doing less exercise can lead to dryness 

and breakouts. 

It’s time for some more heavy duty 

skincare products that will protect, calm 

and soothe skin – think of it as comfort 

food for your face. 

Barrier is the word of the day. In 

healthy skin, the epidermis (top layer) 

has a seal around the cells to trap the 

moisture, known as a barrier function. 

However, dryness, cold and sensitising 

products wreak havoc on this natural 

function, so you need products to bolster 

your skin’s defences. Up the ante by 

using or adding a richer cream or oil 

into your routine – it will help to 

nourish and nurture your skin back 

to health. Get religious with your eye 

cream at night and lip balm during 

the day, and incorporate moistureinfused 

brightening masks into your 

skincare routine. 

Use regenerating day moisturisers 

and night creams, massaging the skin 

in a light circular motion to improve 

circulation and keep the skin’s outer 

layer active and healthy. Don’t drop sun 

protection from your routine – maintain 

at least an SPF 15 each day with UVA 

and UVB factors. 


eauty 

LOCKDOWN 

SKIN TIP #1 

1. 

2. 

5. 

Just as you would layer your outer garments to keep 

warm, try layering your products to lock moisture into 

your skin. a hydrating serum underneath your moisturiser 

will penetrate deeper into the skin for boosted hydration 

and brightness. multiple applications during the day, with 

products high in active ingredients, will ensure your skin is 

receiving the extra attention it needs. 

6. 

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4. 

CLeaNSeRS: 1. Medik8 lipid Balance cleansing oil, $52, 

2. aLPHa-H Balancing cleanser, $43.95, 3. Clarins extra 

comfort cleansing cream, $52, 4. Jurlique nourishing 

cleansing oil, $44, 5. Ole Henriksen truth Juice daily 

cleanser, $38, 6. tmX Factor soap 100g, $9 

eXFOLIaNtS: 1. aLPHa-H micro cleanse super scrub, 

$49.95, 2. LuMa crushed pearl facial polish, $34.95, 

3. Synergie Skin mediscrub, $79 

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7. 

LOCKDOWN 

SKIN TIP #2 

It’s just as important to hydrate your body from the 

inside as it is from the outside. Staying on top of 

your 8-glass a day water consumption will visibly 

improve the appearance of your skin, making it less 

susceptible to dryness and improving its health by 

flushing toxins from the body. 

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SeRuMS: 1. aspect super pd complex 30ml, $135, 2. aspect illuminating 

polish 220ml, $59.50, 3. babor daily Bright serum, $212, 4. asap super 

B complex, $95, 5. asap ultimate hydration, $85, 6. Paula’s Choice skin 

recovery super antioxidant concentrate serum with retinol, $46, 

7. CeraVe hydrating hyaluronic acid serum, $29.95, 8. aLPHa-H 

hyaluronic 8, $69.95, 9. Medik8 hydr8 B5 intense 50ml, $99, 

10. mesoestetic ha densimatrix 30ml, $149, 11. mesoestetic proteoglycans 

ampoules 10x20ml, $106, 12. Peter thomas Roth pro strength retinoid 

peptide serum, $181, 13. Clinicals emBrace advanced lipid complex 

20ml, $149, 14. Ginger & Me flash white even skin Booster, $85, 15. NGS 

Non Gender Specific everything serum, $89, 16. Salt by Hendrix Botanic 

facial serum 30ml, $39.95, 17. Clarins double serum, $98, 18. biologi Bk 

serum, $88, 19. Luma Brighten up Beauty serum, $39.95 


eauty 

bODy 

beautIFuL 

Moisturising your body with a quality product will 

help protect your skin and lock in the moisture. Very 

dry skin is well suited to honey and shea butter-based 

body products and nourishing body oils. If your skin is 

ultra sensitive, choose an all-natural product without 

synthetic perfumes to prevent triggering a reaction. 

Everyone’s skin behaves differently from season to 

season, so you might fi nd that you’ll use a moisturiser 

for dry skin in winter and a lighter one in summer. 

Scented moisturisers can be a great substitute for 

perfume, and chances are your favourite brand of 

perfume has a lotion in the same scent. If it’s not 

heavy duty enough for your skin, mix it with a rich 

fragrance-free lotion to keep your skin smooth and 

smelling sweet. 

Regular exfoliation is as benefi cial to your skin as 

keeping it moisturised, buffi ng away the dead cells 

that might otherwise leave your skin looking dull. The 

use of a gentle exfoliator once or twice a week will 

simultaneously eliminate dry and fl aky skin, as well as 

aid in the absorption of your body moisturiser. Even 

better, experts believe the very action of removing the 

redundant top layer stimulates the production of new 

skin cells further down in the epidermis. The result? 

Brighter, healthier skin. 

1. 

6. 

7. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

bODy MOIStuRISeRS: 1. L’Occitane shea Butter ultra rich Body cream, $63, 2. asap revitalising bodymoist, $45, 

3. Glasshouse Fragrances midnight in milan Body lotion, $34.95, 4. Dermal therapy very dry skin cream, $9.95, 

5. biossance squalane + omega repair moisturiser, $50, 6. Skinstitut multi-active mist, $49, 7. Jurlique rose Body 

oil, $59, FaCe MOIStuRISeRS: 8. Charlotte tilbury magic cream, $125, 9. Cremorlab o2 couture hydra intense 

cream, $75, 10. ella baché neobright correcting night cream, $140, 11. Sisley Black rose precious facial oil, $280, 

12. SkinCeuticals 0.3 Retinol Refining Night Cream, $97, 13. Clarins Beauty flash Balm, $65, 14. bybi Babe Balm, $29, 

15. edible beauty exotic seed of youth anti-ageing oil, $64, 16. Paula’s Choice moisture renewal oil Booster, $52, 

17. Cannabella hemp Jelly, $62, 18. bobbi brown hydrating water fresh cream, $88, 19. PCa Skin hydraluxe, $215,

13. 

10. 

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15. 16. 

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8. 

9. 

LOCKDOWN 

SKIN TIP #3 

Stress is a trigger for inflammatory skin conditions such 

as eczema, psoriasis and acne. to help keep breakouts 

and flare-ups at bay during these challenging times, 

adding mindfulness and meditation can help you 

de-stress and relax – and keep skin in the clear. 

20. 

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20. Synergie Skin hydrolock, $138, 21. Dr. LeWinn’s ultra r4 collagen surge plumping gel, $74.95, 22. a’kin 

intense hydration day & night cream, $39.95, 23. Clarins hydra-essentiel silky cream spf15 - normal to dry skin, 

$70, 24. La Mer crème de la mer moisturizing cream, $242, 25. Ole Henriksen c-rush Brightening gel crème, $60, 

26. aLPHa-H daily essential moisturiser spf50+, $49.95, 27. Hop & Cotton the makeover, $208, 28. the Jojoba 

Company ultimate youth potion+l22, 29. mesoestetic hydra vital factor k, $129, 30. Sisley velvet nourishing 

cream, $265, 31. Skinstitut multi-active oil, $49, 32. Paula’s Choice resist intensive repair cream, $45, 

33. Jurlique skin Balancing face oil, $69, 34. Skin Virtue pure nourish moisturising cream, $89, 35. Skinbetter 

hydration Boosting cream 50ml, $109 


eauty 

LOCKDOWN 

SKIN TIP #4 

stay active! as well as supplementing all those extra quarantine 

calories and fortifying your mental health, exercise is a key part 

of glowing, healthy skin. aerobic activity helps to protect skin 

from free radical damage and can even slow down the ageing 

process. get moving and work out daily and your whole body, 

mind and spirit will reap the rewards. 

eyeS, LIPS & HaNDS: 1. Lanolips milk & honey 

hand cream, $16.95 2. Lanolips 101 ointment 

minty, $14.95, 3. Peter thomas Roth water drench 

hyaluronic cloud hydrating eye gel, $64, 4. La Mer 

the lip Balm, $99, 5. Peter thomas Roth hungarian 

thermal water mineral rich eye cream, $75, 

6. Societe eye peptide gel mask, 10 pairs per box, 

$165, 7. Peter thomas Roth skin to die for darkness 

reducing under-eye treatment, $50, 8. eminence 

Organic Skin Care snow mushroom moisture 

cloud eye cream, $142, 9. Carmex pineapple mint 

moisturising lip Balm, $5.99, 10. Karen Murrell 

natural moisture stick, $29.95, 11. tmX Factor hand 

cream 100ml, $20 

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4. 

6. 

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9. 10. 

11. 

3. 

5. 

8.

1. 

eXtRa CaRe 

FOR HaNDS 

& Feet 

All that extra hand-washing can damage the integrity of the 

skin barrier, stripping away natural oils and causing our hands to 

become dry, cracked and chapped. After washing hands, take a 

moment to massage a heavy duty hand cream. 

Exfoliation can also be a key element to hand care, but make 

sure you don’t get too scrub-happy on raw areas of skin. If your 

hands are ultra dry, use an extra layer of hand balm and wear 

cotton gloves for a few hours to let the moisture soak in properly. 

And let’s not neglect the feet. Dry skin is a common 

problem which may cause other symptoms such as itching, 

redness and cracked heels. Some people tend to have naturally 

dry skin that predisposes them to cracks, and thickened dry skin 

around the heel (that is more likely to crack) is often due to 

increased pressure. 

The best way to prevent and treat dry skin is to keep your 

feet hydrated with refreshing lotions and moisturisers. Feet get 

a rougher deal than the skin on your body or hands so it’s worth 

investing in a specialised product to take care of them. Some 

regular exfoliation and buffi ng will stop the build-up of hard, dry 

skin. A range of foot scrubs is available, from the luxurious to 

the down-to-earth, along with buffi ng stones and other products. 

There’s no better DIY way to treat your feet than a soothing 

foot soak. Thr ow in some Epsom salts or your favourite 

aromatherapy oils and soak for 10 to 15 minutes. CbM 

5. 

2. 

6. 

3. 

7. 

8. 

10. 

4. 

9. 

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13. 

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16. 

11. 

17. 

FaCe MaSKS: 1. SaND aND SKy australian emu apple, super Bounce mask, $93.90, 2. kotia nourishing cream mask, 

$44, 3. Clinique moisture surge overnight mask, $56, 4. Skin Virtue future advanced firming mask, $89.80, 5. Skinstitut 

hydrating mask, $49, 6. Pure elements lavender softening mask, $33.50, 7. SkinCeuticals clarifying clay masque, $72, 8. 

trilogy age proof overnight mask, $44.95, 9. Retreatment botanics instant glow face masque, $65, 10. Cosmedix micro 

defense microbiome sheet mask, box of 5, $120, 11. Dermal therapy exfoliating foot mask, $24.95, 12. Peter thomas 

Roth irish moor mud purifying Black mask, $99, 13. eminence organic skin care snow mushroom & reishi masque, $142, 

14. Peter thomas Roth cucumber gel mask extreme de-tox hydrator, $85, 15. Paula’s Choice super hydrate overnight 

mask, $42, 16. FlawCo australian Blue clay detoxifying & Brightening mask, $49.99, 17. La Mer the treatment lotion 

hydrating mask, 6 pack, $190 


Skin 

All eyes on

ActivLayr 

ActivLayr’s new 5-second nanocollagen 

boost firming eye patch is 

here (and it’s everything tired eyes 

ever wanted). 

If 2019 was the year of the sheet 

mask, then 2020 is shaping up to 

be the year of the eye patch. Like a 

tall glass of water for tired, puffy eyes, 

a quality eye patch is the next musthave 

skincare product. And here’s 

why: it supercharges the delicate skin 

around your eyes with moisture and 

helps minimise the look of bags, 

dark circles and fine lines, giving 

an instant glow and more youthfullooking 

peepers. 

One of the frontrunners is 

ActivLayr’s 5 Second Nano-Collagen 

Boost Patches for the under-eye 

area. Using sustainably sourced deep 

sea marine collagen found in New 

Zealand’s pristine ocean and infused 

with powerful bioactives, ActivLayr is 

the only skincare manufacturer in the 

world to use marine collagen nanofibre 

technology to deliver bioactives 

into the deeper dermal layers of the 

skin, offering instantly noticeable antiageing 

results. 

Resulting from years of 

biotechnology research and 

development, ActivLayr can also 

boast that it’s the fastest non-invasive 

bioactive dermal delivery system in 

the world – the eye treatment literally 

takes all of five seconds to absorb, 

achieving deep dermal delivery of 

collagen and actives to help firm the 

delicate skin around the eye area. 

This easy to apply at-home 

treatment quickly and effectively helps 

reduce the hallmarks of under-eye 

ageing such as sagging and bags, fine 

lines, wrinkles, crows feet, puffiness 

and dark circles. 

How the ActivLayr 

eye patch works 

Scientifically designed to deliver 

bioactives to depths of 2.5mm into the 

skin, ActivLayr is proven to penetrate 

the deeper dermal layers noninvasivally, 

to produce instant results. 

In an independent clinical test, 

volunteers experienced an average 

of 19% reduction in wrinkle volume, 

16% improvement in skin elasticity, 

and a 15% improvement in transepidermal 

water loss after daily 

application over 7 days. 

Unlike traditional wet sheet 

masks, ActivLayr’s unique Sonic 

Electrospinning manufacturing process 

creates functional nano-fibres, that 

are instantly absorbed into the skin 

during the 5-second treatment. All 

the bioactive ingredients become 

stabilised during the electrospinning 

process onto a dry patch. ActivLayr 

instantly dissolves into moistened 

skin to deliver actives in less than 

one minute. 


How to USe 

simple application that takes less than one minute: 

Step 1 

wet the skin around the eyes with water 

Key 

ingredients 

Skin 

Step 2 

Using dry hands, remove clear plastic cover from eye patch 

Step 3 

Apply white side of patch firmly on to the wet skin under eye 

Step 4 

wait 5 seconds before removing patch 

Step 5 

Leave to dry, dab any excess residue with fingers 

within seconds ActivLayr starts working through the outer 

layers of the skin, allowing for immediate application of 

other skincare products. the versatile bean-shaped patches 

can be used below and around your eyes to help reduce 

crows feet and to brighten dark circles. hooded eyes can be 

treated directly by applying to the upper lids. 

ActivLayr 5 second nano-collagen boost patches for under 

eyes (rrp $89.99) contain seven pairs of eye patches plus 

a handy refillable water spritzer to help moisten skin for 

application anywhere, anytime. discover for yourself why all 

eyes are on this 5-second eye treatment patch. cBM 

MArine coLLAGen 

Aids skin tightening and firmness for 

youthful looking skin. 

SAUviGnon BLAnc 

GrApe SeeD eXtrAct 

A natural and powerful ingredient 

that helps improve skin elasticity and 

keep skin supple and firm across all 

skin types. 

kiwi FrUit eXtrAct 

Contains antioxidant properties to 

help reduce the appearance of dark 

circles and delay the signs of ageing. 

HyALUronic AciD 

Helps retain moisture for plumperlooking 

skin, reducing fine lines and 

wrinkles. Gives skin a soft, dewy and 

younger-looking appearance. 

Importantly, all ingredients are 

100% sustainably sourced from New 

Zealand and there are no added 

nasties such as fragrances, alcohol, 

detergents, thickening agents, 

emulsifiers, preservatives or synthetic 

chemicals. ActivLayr takes clean 

beauty to the next level, and can be 

used on even the most sensitive skin. 

WHERE 

TO GET IT 

BEFORE 

seven days AFTER treatment 

ActivLayr is available at selected skin 

clinics across Australia. 

for stockists, visit 

www.advancedcosmeceuticals.com.au 

or call 1800 242 011

Sisley Self Tanning 

Hydrating Body 

Skincare, $165 

Sisley Self Tanning 

Hydrating Facial 

Skincare, $180 

Keep 

St Tropez 

Gradual Tan 

Watermelon 

Infusion, $34 

Glowing 

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GLOW WITH THESE ALL-STAR SELF-TANNERS. 

1. Sunescape Instant Self-Tan Mousse, $44.95, 2. Jergens Natural Glow Wet Skin 

Moisturiser, $14.99, 3. St Tropez Purity Face Mist, $35, 4. Bali Body Self Tanning 

Mousse, $29.95, 5. Ella Baché Great Mousse Tan Dark, $29 


feature 

Top 

10 

Celebrity 

Perfumes 

of all time 

We take a 

trip down 

memory lane 

to remember 

the most iconic 

celebrity 

fragrances of 

all time. Eau to 

be famous! 

Fragrances hold special places in 

our hearts, and some of the most 

beloved are from our favourite 

celebs. Reputed to be the original 

celebrity perfumer, Elizabeth Taylor’s 

release of ‘White Diamonds’ in 1991 

has earned a cool $1 billion in sales – 

and inspired generations of celebrities 

to jump on board the scent train, 

which reached fever pitch in the 90s 

and early Naughties. 

Remember when we all bought J.Lo’s 

‘Glow’ back in 2002 (and contributed 

to its $300 million in sales in the first 

year), or dabbled in a bit of Britney’s 

‘Curious’ a couple of years later? Our 

allegiance to these sweet-smelling 

A-listers remains strong – Kim 

Kardashian West sold $10 million of 

her perfume line ‘Crystal’ in its first day 

on the market in 2017, $1 million of 

which occurred in the first hour. Oh, 

and more than 300,000 units were sold 

without customers ever even smelling 

the scents, highlighting the sheer 

marketing power of Kimmy K. 

Whether you love them or loathe 

them, many of these iconic fragrances 

have stood the test of time (all hail 

Queen J.Lo!). Here we celebrate the 

top 10 celebrity fragrances. CBM

Most loved 

CELEB 

PERFUMES 

In honour of National Fragrance Week 

2020 (16-22 March), ShowersToYou.co.uk 

collected poll results from 2,530 beauty 

lovers who chose from 50 iconic celebrity 

fragrances. Here are the top 10 most loved 

celeb perfumes of all time. 

1. 

GLOW 

JLO 

(2002) 

Ovidiu Hrubaru / Shutterstock.com 


2. 

Heat 

BeYONCÉ 

(2010) 

feature 

3. 

faNtaSY 

BrItNeY SPearS 

(2005) 

Tinseltown / Shutterstock.com 

Tinseltown / Shutterstock.com

4. 

Our MOMeNt 

ONe DIreCtION 

(2013) 

Tinseltown / Shutterstock.com 

5. 

reB’L fLeur 

rIHaNNa 

(2011) 

JStone / Shutterstock.com 


feature 

6. 

HaraJuKu LOVerS 

GWeN StefaNI 

(2008) 

DFree / Shutterstock.com 

8. 

SOMeDaY 

JuStIN BIeBer 

(2011)

macri roland / Shutterstock.com 

7. 

CurIOuS 

BrItNeY SPearS 

(2004) 

9. 

WHIte DIaMONDS 

eLIZaBetH taYLOr 

(1991) 

10. 

faIrY DuSt 

ParIS HILtON 

(2008) 

Ovidiu Hrubaru / Shutterstock.com 


Skin 

12Weeks to 

WOW 

Skin 

Like a personal trainer for your skin, the Medik8 ‘12 

Weeks to Wow’ program helps transform your skin 

into next-level wow. We chat with Daniel Isaacs, 

Director of Research at Medik8, on how it works. 

Q. Tell us how the Medik8 12 

Weeks to WOW program works. 

A. In the same way you might visit 

a personal trainer for fitness, Medik8 

offers you 12 weeks of personalised, 

intensive training for your skin, 

which includes eight appointments 

and six professional peels. The key 

is to stay committed – it’s possible to 

just have a single peel, but research 

shows that a course of six peels will 

deliver long-term skin benefits. It’s a 

little like going to the gym; you can 

go occasionally, but the real results 

will come when you commit to an 

ongoing program. 

Q. What does the program 

entail? What can clients expect? 

A. The program is tailored to each

client’s specific concerns and designed 

to deliver extraordinary skincare 

results. It’s not just a treatment 

program – each client is assigned 

a dedicated Medik8 professional 

who will guide them through the 

treatment journey with educational 

tips, personalised homecare and a 

unique peels experience. 

We team the in-clinic peels with a 

prescribed at-home regime of ‘CSA’ 

products – Vitamin C plus Sunscreen 

by day and Vitamin A by night – to 

help ensure beautiful skin for life. 

Clients begin their 12 Weeks 

to WOW journey with a Pre-Peel 

Consultation where they will receive 

products to prepare the skin before 

the first peel. Over the six treatments, 

therapists have a choice of nine peels 

to treat skin concerns which can be 

built up in strength and layered for 

maximum results. 

The final appointment is the 

‘WOW Reveal’ where clients will be 

able to measure their skin results by 

comparing photos taken in their first 

consultation. To help maintain the 

results achieved, a Medik8 Lifestyle 

Programme will then be advised. 

Q. What results can we expect? 

A. Twenty-four hours post-peel the 

treated skin will likely feel a little 

tight and appear slightly flushed. 

Within three days, skin will start to 

flake but within the week you will 

start to see clearer, more uniform 

skin tone. Over a course of six peels, 

results will be even more visibly 

profound. We take photos of the 

skin’s progress to track improvement 

across such parameters as wrinkle 

depth, clarity and texture dependent 

on the skin concern being treated. 


Skin 

The 

Medik8 

difference 

Rather than complicate, 

Medik8 sets out to 

demystify skincare, and 

offers extraordinary results 

without compromising on 

texture, beautiful design and 

sustainability. The company’s 

continued investment in 

scientific research and 

development is driven by 

their ultimate goal of helping 

people achieve and maintain 

healthy-looking, beautiful skin. 

Q. How is the 12 Weeks to WOW 

program customised for different 

skin concerns? 

A. The beauty of 12 Weeks to WOW 

is that it’s been devised for everyone; 

whatever your skin concern. The 

Medik8 therapist will choose a course 

of peels from our Professional Peels 

and Mono Peels – all especially 

formulated to target different skin 

concerns, delivering visible results 

with less discomfort and downtime. 

All trained Medik8 therapists will 

arrange an in-clinic consultation 

appointment for anyone looking to 

start their peeling journey. This is to 

discuss skin goals and work out the 

best in-clinic and at-home regime. 

This will likely involve six Medik8 

professional peels (spaced 10-14 days 

apart) and a CSA homecare regime 

– vitamin C plus Sunscreen by day, 

vitamin A by night. 

Q. How are results maintained? 

A. Medik8’s skincare approach is 

encapsulated by the simple CSA 

philosophy, which is the basis of the 

homecare regime to maintain results. 

This would then be supplemented 

with additional solution-based 

products as prescribed by the 

therapist such as the White Balance 

Brightening Serum to address 

pigmentation concerns. Depending 

on the concern, the therapist will 

recommend tailored products for 

homecare use. 

journey clients will be treated with a 

selection of peels depending on their 

skin type, skin goals and treatment 

plan. These may include: 

REWIND 

A targeted formulation that helps 

reduce the appearance of fine lines 

and wrinkles. It helps fade away 

imperfections, leaving the skin visibly 

smoothed and rejuvenated. 

EVEN 

A brightening peel targeting sun 

damage, hyperpigmentation and dull, 

uneven skin. Helping to minimise 

melanin production, the Even peel 

visibly fades pigmentation for a more 

even and radiant complexion. 

CLARITY 

A powerful blend of acids that sink 

deep into pores to effectively clarify 

and decongest the complexion. 

Rapidly brings blemishes under 

control and dramatically reduces the 

risk of future breakouts. 

UNIVERSAL AHA 

Suitable for everyone and any 

skin concern, it visibly brightens, 

smoothes, decongests and revitalises 

the skin. Ideal for a first time peel or 

to maintain results from other peels. 

Q. How do Medik8 peels work on 

the skin? 

A. Chemical peels are fast becoming 

the number-one clinical skin 

treatment worldwide, and as such we 

have launched six new Professional 

Peels and three new Mono peels. 

Especially formulated to target 

different skin concerns, delivering 

visible results with less discomfort and 

downtime. On the 12 Week to WOW 

SENSITIVE PHA 

A new addition for extremely 

sensitive or redness-prone skin to 

visibly smooth skin texture and help 

promote a stronger skin barrier. 

We have created the ideal balance 

between just enough tingle so the 

client is aware the peel is working, 

but also bearable enough to keep 

the peel on for the maximum

12 weeks 

8 clinic appointments 

6 professional peels 

Beautiful skin for life 

amount of time to achieve maximum 

results. This is by keeping the acid 

concentrations high and the peel pH 

low, but with the addition of Time 

Release Technology. 

All Medik8 peels can be layered 

with our Mono Peels – containing 

one type of acid in varying 

concentrations from 30, 50 & 70%. 

These include: Glycolic, Lactic and 

Mandelic Acid. They can be layered 

or concentrated on specific areas of 

concern to intensify results. This 

maximises the results of the peel 

and allows the therapist to provide a 

bespoke, customised treatment with 

faster and better results for a truly 

unique peeling journey. 

Q. Why is combining/layering a 

combination of different peels 

beneficial? 

A. Skin can begin to tolerate peels, 

so it’s important to have an option 

to intensify the treatment which 

maximises the results for the client. 

It’s a great option for clients looking 

to build progressive results or for 

those who have plateaued in their 

treatment results. By layering a 

second or third layer of peel on the 

base peel, we can achieve a deeper 

level of exfoliation and achieve more 

advanced results. 

Q. What are your go-to 

treatments or sensitive or 

redness-prone skin? 

A. We have developed a new peel 

for especially sensitive or rednessprone 

skins: Sensitive PHA. It is 

exceptionally kind to sensitive skin – 

working as a surface exfoliator which 

also delivers intense hydration to 

visibly smooth skin texture and help 

promote a stronger skin barrier. It uses 

Time Release technology to minimise 

irritation and delivers luminosity 

whilst retexturising and decongesting 

the skin. 

Q. What’s the Medik8 

Skin Passport? 

A. Each client will be given their 

very own 12 Weeks to WOW Skin 

Passport, handing them back the 

control to track their skin journey. 

This handy record allows the client 

and therapist to review progress, give 

feedback and make changes to the 

treatment programme in real-time. 

It’s filled out at every consultation 

and peel to ensure the best results. 

Q. What’s your number-one 

skincare product? 

A. I can’t limit it to just one! My 

number-one essential skincare tip 

would be to invest in a skincare 

regime using CSA (a vitamin C with 

Sunscreen in the day and a vitamin A 

at night). It’s incredibly simple 

and grounded in science – it just 

works. CBM 

WHERE 

TO GET IT 

Medik8 is available at select 

skin clinics across Australia. For 

stockists, visit www.medik8.com.au 

or call 1800 242 011 


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eauty 

Q&A 

with 

Lipstick 

Nick 

we chat with lipstick nick, aka nicole faulkner, 

Morphe’s Director of Global Artistry and queen 

of the celebrity makeup slay. 

What does ‘beauty’ 

mean for you? 

Beauty to me is something you 

can’t technically see; you just feel 

it from someone. Which is ironic 

because I work in the ‘beauty 

industry’, but to me the word means 

so much more than just cosmetics 

or outer appearance. 

What are your 

absolute beauty 

do’s and don’ts? 

DO try new things, DO try new 

trends, DO wear whatever the hell 

you want! 

DON’T be afraid to learn new 

techniques, DON’T overthink it! 

What is your brand 

philosophy? 

Work hard in silence, be consistent, 

set mini goals and big goals, 

surround yourself with people who 

inspire you and support you.

hoW Would you 

desCribe your 

siGnature looK? 

My signature look would be wing 

liner, lashes and a nude lip. 

morphe Glamabronze 

face & Body Bronzer 

in phenom, $29 

What’s your #1 

lip tip? 

When I line my lips, I start from the 

outer corner and work my way up. 

This gives the illusion of naturally 

fuller, round lips – without the fillers! 

What are the most 

CoVeted looKs at 

the moment? 

effortless glam – dewy, healthy skin 

and hydrated lips. 

What maKeup 

trends do you 

foreCast for 2020? 

• Unique eyeliner placement 

• Softer lip shape 

• More berry tones (pinks, purples, 

mauves, etc). 

your faVourite 

morphe produCt… 

‘Iconic’ Glamabronze bronzer! I’m 

obsessed with over-sized bronzer 

pans and this one has the perfect 

shade for me. Most are too orange 

and this one is the perfect shade of 

soft brown for my skin tone. 


Skin 

In the 

Clear 

We investigate cosmelan ® , a treatment that’s 

helping banish pigmentation for good. 

Freckles. Brown patches. Sun spots. Sound familiar? 

You’re not alone – as many as 80% of us suffer 

some sort of pigmentation skin disorder. Skin 

hyperpigmentation is caused by the abnormal production 

of melanin, the pigment responsible for skin colour, and is 

a consequence of uncontrolled, localised overproduction 

of melanin by the melanocytes, causing irregular skin 

discolouration and dark spots. It can be triggered by a number 

of factors, including exposure to sunlight, hormonal changes, 

skin inflammation or injury, and genetic predisposition. 

If you suffer from hyperpigmentation, chances are you’ve 

already tried every trick in the book – including all the 

lotions and potions with lofty claims that they can whiten 

and brighten skin. The reality is that hyperpigmentation is 

frustratingly resistant to treatment. 

That’s why cosmelan ® depigmentation professional 

treatment is being hailed as a breakthrough in treating 

hyperpigmentation disorders. The advanced formulation from 

mesoestetic ® , a multinational pharma specialising 

in medical cosmetics, offers a relatively simple in-clinic 

solution and home system for these traditionally hard-to-treat 

skin concerns. 

‘We began using cosmelan ® in the clinic in August 2019 

and in just seven months it has become our most widely 

performed and requested treatment due to its high clearance 

success rate,’ says Savanah Desiree Lee, Director at Sydney 

Dermal Lounge. ‘It can be used on all types of pigmentation 

and on all skin types.’ 

‘As a clinic which specialises in the correction of 

hyperpigmentation, we will only perform treatments that 

have minimal risk and offer a true solution. cosmelan ® is the


hero in our depigmentation treatments. When performed 

alongside both in-clinic preparation and clinical support, 

the first stages of clearance, following the application of 

the mask, is often seen in as little as two weeks. The 

results speak for themselves: remarkable and in some cases 

life-changing.’ 

Skin 

What is cosmelan ® ? 

cosmelan ® by mesoestetic ® is the world’s leading 

professional depigmentation method, designed to help 

reduce dark spots on your skin, while enhancing skin tone, 

smoothness and luminosity. 

‘cosmelan ® is used as a brightening method, helping 

to achieve short and long-term results by keeping 

hyperpigmentation under control.’ explains Savanah. 

‘cosmelan ® peels consist of a proprietary blend of 

tyrosinase inhibitors and exfoliators to effectively act on 

the different pathways of melanogenesis (production of 

the melanin pigments) to help ensure effective clearance 

on all types of pigmentation. We have found it to be the 

only solution which will help inhibit the production of 

unwanted melanin.’ 

‘cosmelan ® uses slow release technology which provides 

the depth to effectively clear out the dendrite found in the 

basal layer of the skin. It is this ability which makes the 

results stand out against alternative treatments such as IPL 

and laser which will only create a superficial clearance, 

inevitably leading to the return of the unwanted pigment.’ 

As an added benefit, cosmelan ® can also create a more 

youthful-looking and plump complexion due to the 

resurfacing stages, helping to soften the appearance of fine 

lines and wrinkles alongside a reduction in pore size. 

This client, 34, had melasma and hormonal acne due to a diagnosed hormonal 

condition (PCOS). She also had been struggling with gut health issues and food 

intolerances. The images are taken 2 weeks apart after cosmelan treatment. Following these 

images further clinical support was provided to ensure long-term clearance. 

As a clinic which 

specialises in the 

correction of 

hyperpigmentation, 

we will only perform 

treatments that have 

minimal risk and offer a 

true solution.

How does cosmelan ® 

treatment work? 

The treatment itself consists of two phases: the in-clinic 

cosmelan ® 1 mask which is removed later at home; and the 

at-home protocol which includes products such as melan 

recovery, mesoprotech melan 130 pigment control and 

cosmelan ® 2 maintenance cream. 

‘The cosmelan ® 1 mask is applied in the clinic and left 

on the skin for 8-12 hours, depending on your skin type 

and condition,’ explains Savanah. The mask is removed at 

home with warm water and followed by an application of 

melan recovery. cosmelan 2 maintenance cream is applied 

according to the recommended protocol. This is followed 

daily with hydra-vital factor k and mesoprotech ® melan 

130 pigment control. 

‘The recovery system home care line is designed to 

support the skin through the healing stages,’ Savanah 

explains. ‘Our clients return to the clinic on day 3 to 

commence clinical support which is performed over a 

period of 8 weeks in conjunction with the at- home use 

of the cosmelan ® 2 maintenance cream and other home 

maintenance products.’ 

Peeling of the treated skin begins in approximately 48- 

72 hours and lasts about three days. 

Other side effects following cosmelan ® treatment may 

include some redness, dryness and swelling for up to a 

week. You should start to see some improvement after 

around two weeks. Pigmented patches should be decreased 

and skin will start to look brighter. 

‘Seeing visible results is incredibly exciting and we 

always ensure that the at-home regime is followed as this 

will help maintain results once the eight weeks of clinical 

support has been completed,’ adds Savanah. ‘At the sixmonth 

mark, we welcome the client back into clinic for a 

final assessment utilising our skin diagnostic scanner which 

was used throughout the process to track the progression of 

depigmentation. At this time we are then able to show our 

clients the progress in the different areas of the skin.’ 

cosmelan ® offers a new standard in pigmentation 

control, providing an advanced brightening treatment 

to help prevent the signs of age spots. ‘cosmelan ® is a 

remarkable method offering results that change people’s 

lives,’ Savanah concludes. CBM 

WHERE TO GET IT 

cosmelan ® is available at select skin clinics 

across Australia. For stockists, visit 

www.advancedcosmeceuticals.com.au 

or call 1800 242 011 

Types of 

pigmentation 

Melasma/Chloasma 

Melasma, also called chloasma, is a hormonally 

triggered condition commonly seen following 

pregnancy or the use of contraceptive 

measures such as the birth control pill or 

implant. Common characteristics of this 

condition include a brown symmetrical 

pattern most commonly seen on the cheeks, 

spreading across through the temples and 

forehead. ‘Melasma is often mistreated as sun 

damage which leads to the use of ineffective 

treatment options,’ says Savanah. 

Post-Inflammatory 

hyperpigmentation 

Post Inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) 

is a discolouration of the skin that follows 

an inflammatory wound resulting from 

acne, IPL or laser, or a response to an 

inflammation in the area which causes 

increased pigment production. 

Freckles and ephelides 

Freckles can be genetically driven and 

developed due to a person’s DNA makeup. 

They are also the most common type of 

pigmentation seen in skin types 1-3. Visibility 

of freckles can increase following sun exposure 

due to the UV exposure stimulating the cell 

responsible for pigment production. 

Solar lentigo 

and UV damage 

Excessive UV exposure will create sun damage 

within the skin due to the over stimulation 

of the melanocyte. Sun damage will create a 

visible discolouration on the skin called a solar 

lentigo, represented as a small pigmented spot 

with a defined edge. These are more commonly 

found in people over 40 years of age. 


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aesthetic advisor

confused? 

we 

explain 

lasers 

vs IPL 

IPL and laser devices have 

become fixtures in beauty and 

aesthetic medicine. but what’s 

the difference between the two? 

The healing properties of 

light have been recognised 

for thousands of years. 

The Greeks and Romans both 

understood that sunlight could play 

some remedial role – although there 

was little understanding of why. 

As early as 1903 scientists 

realised light could be used for 

therapeutic treatment. The same 

year Danish physician Niels Finsen 

Ryberg was awarded the Nobel 

Prize for his work on light therapy, 

which eventuated with a machine 

that emitted similar wavelengths 

to the sun. 

In 1917, physicist Albert Einstein 

theorised on the light amplification 

by stimulated emission of radiation, 

or what we commonly refer to 

as lasers. Today lasers are used 

in a multitude of products and 

systems – from barcode scanners 

and 3D printers to a host of 

medical, industrial and commercial 

applications. 

Also harnessing the power of 

light, Nikola Tesla first conceived 

the idea of intense pulsed light 

(IPL) in the early 1900s and 

presented his idea to the American 

Army. He believed that light energy 

could be launched to intercept a 

flying object, instantly vapourising 

it. However, it was not until a group 

of Jewish Russian physicists, after 

migrating to Israel, implemented 

the idea of using intense pulsed 

light in medicine, paving the way 

for IPL treatments. 

Light-based therapies (both 

laser and IPL) have been 

successfully used for decades in 

beauty and aesthetic medicine, 

and for many conditions, such as 

pigmentation, photodamage and 

skin irregularities, are often the 

treatment of choice. 


aesthetic advisor 

IPL 

is most 

commonly 

used for: 

Superficial pigmentation, such 

as age spots and sun spots 

Lightening and reducing 

redness, rosacea and 

spider veins 

Overall skin rejuvenation 

for mild to moderate sundamaged 

skin 

Hair removal 

The difference 

between laser & IPL 

Lasers and IPL devices basically 

work in the same way. Put simply, a 

wavelength is selected that is readily 

absorbed by the target tissue, be it 

melanin, haemoglobin or water. Both 

types of light energy aim to heat the 

target to a temperature high enough 

to destroy it without damaging the 

adjacent normal tissue. 

The difference between the two is 

that a laser emits a single frequency 

of light that is coherent. This means 

that all the lightwaves are travelling 

in the same direction, allowing the 

target tissue to absorb the maximum 

amount of heat. The target tissue 

is all-important when treating skin 

problems with a laser. The target 

tissue for pigmentation is melanin,

for spider veins it is blood and for 

wrinkles water. Each of these target 

tissues absorbs a different wavelength 

of light, meaning a different laser is 

needed for each specific problem. 

Unlike lasers, IPL devices produce 

a broad spectrum of light in a range 

of wavelengths. While IPL can be 

used for many different types of skin 

concerns, such as pigmentation, sun 

damage and spider veins, it is not 

specifically designed to treat any of 

these conditions. 

In other words, lasers tend to be 

very specific to the conditions they 

treat, whereas IPL devices are more 

generalist in their offering. 

Intense pulsed light uses light 

wavelengths that target either 

melanin or haemoglobin in the 

skin. It can be used to permanently 

reduce unwanted hair growth, fade 

brown spots and cauterise enlarged or 

broken capillaries and port wine stain 

birthmarks. Some treatments have 

been developed specifically to 

treat rosacea. 

IPL treatment cannot typically 

address extensive sun damage and 

skin discolourations but it can reduce 

surface capillaries and brown spots, 

as well as help revitalise and even out 

the overall complexion. 

Laser therapies also work by 

targeting tissue and can be used for a 

number of treatments, including 

pigmentation, scarring, unwanted 

hair, spider veins, sun-damaged 

skin, wrinkle reduction and overall 

complexion rejuvenation. 

The advent of fractionated laser 

some 15 years ago, where microscopic 

columns of skin are treated while 

surrounding skin is left intact, has 

made it possible to achieve results 

comparable to traditional CO2 laser 

resurfacing (which can basically take 

10 years off your appearance) with 

fewer side effects and significantly 

less downtime. 

Fractional laser technologies break 

up light beams to allow columns of 


aesthetic advisor

Lasers tend to be very specific to the 

conditions they treat, whereas IPL devices 

are more generalist in their offering. 

untreated tissue to activate healing 

mechanisms beneath the skin’s 

surface, treating skin conditions 

ranging from scars and birthmarks to 

wrinkles and fine lines. 

These lasers work by creating 

microscopic thermal injuries 

that trigger collagen production, 

stimulating cell renewal and 

plumping out the tissues. In other 

words, the laser works by creating tiny 

holes, or ‘dots’, in the skin’s surface, 

penetrating deep into the dermis 

which triggers the body’s natural 

healing responses. 

It leaves the skin around each dot 

intact, enabling the surrounding 

tissue to heal these microscopic 

thermal injuries by stimulating the 

production of new collagen. 

The anti-ageing benefits of 

fractional laser technology include 

improving evenness of skin tone and 

texture, reducing pore size and the 

appearance of lines and wrinkles, 

and helping to reverse the signs of 

sun damage. A more mild treatment 

may take several sessions, while one 

procedure is usually sufficient for a 

more aggressive treatment. 

Another difference between laser 

and IPL is the size of the area that can 

be treated in one session. Generally, 

the size of the IPL applicator head 

is larger than most laser spot sizes, 

so treatments are quicker but not as 

targeted as laser and typically require 

more treatments. 

In terms of safety, the two types 

are similar, but with lasers both the 

practitioner and the patient need to 

use eye protection. Light from IPL 

systems is not harmful or dangerous 

to the eyes. 

Generally speaking, lasers tend to 

be safer for darker skin types, whereas 

IPLs are typically not suited for darker 

skin types or tanned skin. This is 

because dark skin absorbs more light 

energy, and the adverse effects of 

this can include hyperpigmentation, 

blistering and even burns. 

Which one’s best 

for you? 

When it comes to choosing between 

laser and IPL, it’s important to keep 

in mind that what works best for one 

person isn’t necessarily what works 

best for the next. An experienced 

practitioner will advise you what is 

most suited to your specific needs, and 

should have a variety of treatment 

options to select from (including both 

IPL and laser devices). 

Another point worth being aware 

of is that IPL systems are available 

in different strengths and vary in 

how high the energies can be set. 

Many of the IPLs in the non-medical 

marketplace are not capable of 

reaching energies necessary to treat 

certain conditions and may even 

lead to burns and other avoidable 

complications, so always ensure you 

are in the hands of an experienced 

and accredited practitioner in a 

medical-based clinic. 

Results of light-based therapies 

vary, depending on the technique 

and experience of the practitioner 

and the individual patient. Patients 

should always ask their practitioner 

how new the laser or IPL machine is 

and when it was purchased. Recent 

models are superior to earlier ones in 

achieving effective and predicatable 

results. CBM 

Laser 

is most 

commonly 

used for: 

Pigmentation, including 

melasma 

Tattoo removal 

Acne and surgical scars 

Improving skin texture, pore 

size and skin firmness 

Rosacea and broken capillaries, 

port wine birthmarks 

Wrinkles 

Hair removal 


No proble 

No gym? 

wellness

Best 

workout 

ideas for 

home 

Waiting out the coronavirus? 

We’ve rounded up the best 

free online workouts to 

get your sweat session on. 

Prepare to press play on 

these heart-pumping videos 

designed to help keep you fit 

from the comfort of your 

own home. 

m! 

As COVID-19 continues to spread, 

social distancing is affecting 

everything we do, including working 

out at the gym. So what’s a fitness buff to do? 

The good news is that social distancing 

doesn’t mean you have to give up your 

workouts or yoga practice. 

Many companies and trainers are offering 

free online workouts during the pandemic, 

so now’s the time to take advantage of trying 

something new and help preserve your 

sanity during quarantine. Here are some of 

our favourites: 

• YouTube: Of course, the biggest video 

sharing and second-largest website in the 

world is a treasure trove of free health 

and fitness videos – ranging from Pilates 


wellness 

to Prancercise, seek and you 

shall find! (For a truly magical 

#FlashbackFriday, check out the 

original “Jane Fonda’s Workout” 

from 1982 – no VCR required.) 

• Peloton: Big news of late is 

that the exercise darling Peloton 

is now offering 90-day free access 

to its fitness app. Even better is 

that you don’t need a Pelotonbranded 

bike or treadmill. Users 

can choose from classes such as 

yoga, meditation, strength training 

and more. 

• Fhitting Room: Sign up and 

get a 30-day free trial of their 

expert-curated workouts at 

ondemand.fhittingroom.com. 

• Active by POPSUGAR app: 

Access hundreds of do-anywhere 

workouts from celebrity trainers 

and fitness experts – head to 

active.popsugar.com. 

One of the best 

ways to stay 

healthy, both 

physically and 

mentally, is to stay 

active and practise 

self-care. 

• 28 by Sam Wood: Fancy a 

one-on-one workout with Sam 

Wood, one of Australia’s leading 

fitness experts and trainers? 

28bySamWood.com offers free 

resources so you can get sweaty 

with Sam at home. 

• Planet Fitness: This gym 

giant is offering free daily livestreamed 

“Home Work-ins” on 

their Facebook page. No equipment 

needed, and look out for special 

coaching guests! 

• Barry’s Bootcamp: Dubbed 

the “best workout in the world”, 

this local fitness brand is offering 

live 20-minute workouts twice daily 

on Instagram @barrys. 

• Corepower Yoga: Check 

out these free On Demand 

yoga and sculpting videos at 

corepoweryogaondemand.com/ 

keep-up-your-practice/ 

• Daily Burn: Sign up for a 

30-day free trial where you can 

choose from thousands of different 

video and audio workouts on 

DailyBurn.com.

DIY 

workouts 

If now’s your opportunity to seize going 

completely off-grid, there are ways to 

work out from the comfort of your home 

without any high-tech equipment, just your 

body weight. 

According to experts, burpees are the 

king of at-home exercises. Start with five to 

10 burpees, followed by the same number 

of push-ups, squats, lunges and mountain 

climbers. Repeat several times for an easy 

total body workout, and keep pushing your 

limit each day. Keep your heart rate up by 

engaging as many muscles as possible while 

quickly moving from one exercise to the next. 

If you want to add some variety, the 

humble chair can be used to support your 

squats or tricep dips. And if you have stairs, 

congratulations – you have the original stair 

master in the comfort of your own home. 

Running up and down the stairs is a great 

way to break a sweat and turn up your heart 

rate as well as offering some relief from 

cabin fever. 

No matter how or where you work out, 

keep up good habits like regular handwashing, 

getting plenty of sleep, and 

eating healthy to boost your immunity. And 

remember, there’s nothing stopping you 

from getting outside, taking the dog for a 

walk or going for a run. One of the best 

ways to stay healthy both physically and 

mentally is to stay active and practise 

self-care. You’ve got this! 


wellness 

At-home 

workout 

tips by 

Sam Wood 

Sam Wood, founder and trainer at 

28 by Sam Wood, one of Australia’s 

leading online fitness and nutrition 

programs, gives us the lowdown on 

how to use household items instead 

of gym equipment for a complete 

workout at home. 

First up, you don’t need to buy 

expensive home workout equipment. 

You can get stronger, fitter and leaner 

at home by adding regular household 

items into your workout, to replace 

common pieces of equipment you’d 

normally find at the gym. 

Sam’s Fat 

Burning 

hiit in 

7 moves 

Home HIIT workouts are 

effective for burning fat and 

toning muscle and the best 

part is you don’t need to 

use any equipment at all. 

3. 

1. 

Common household items you can 

use instead of hand weights (for lighter 

resistance): 

• A can of baked beans 

• A can of coconut cream 

Common household items you can 

use instead of dumbbells or kettlebells 

(for heavier resistance): 

• A heavy basket of washing 

• A pile of books 

• Your kids! 

1. Burpees 

2. Jump squats 

3. Split lunge jumps 

4. Mountain climbers 

5. Plank up-downs 

6. Push-ups 

7. Bicycle crunches 

6.

2. 

4. 

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Check out the page – 28bysamwood.com – for more of Sam’s at-home workouts, 

as well as tips on enhancing your mental and overall wellbeing. 


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1.Tiffiny Hall Online Health 

and Fitness Program, TIFFXO.com, 

2. MB Active by Michelle Bridges 

2 x 3kg Hex-Headed Dumbbell 

Weights, $25, 3. Centr, by Chris 

Hemsworth Health and Fitness 

App, Centr.com 

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10. Ella Baché Active Face Great SPF50+ 50ml, $55, 11. Clinique High Impact Waterproof Mascara in Black, 

$39, 12. Napoleon Perdis Mesmer-Eyes Waterproof Black Mascara, $39, 13. Nike Sport Water Bottle Mint 

600ml, $19.99, 14. Lorna Jane Clarkson Nourish – Eat Good Food Cook Book, $44.99, 15. Morphe Eye 

Makeup Remover 120ml, $18

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4. Lorna Jane LJ Elevate Blaze Shoes, $99.99, 

5. Skindinavia Makeup Remover Spray 118ml, $43.80, 

6. Sheridan Active Gym Towel, $29.95, 7. The Jojoba 

Company Jojoba Water Toning Face Mist, $19.95, 

8. O COSMEDICS The Skin Shammy, $19.95, 9. Slip 

Skinnies Silk Hair Ties, $50 

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16. Cancer Council Everyday Sunscreen SPF30 110ml, $10.75, 17. Jergens Oilinfused 

Skin Firming 496ml, $11.99, 18. A’kin Rose & Australian Sandalwood Natural 

Roll-On Deodorant, $10.95, 19. Ted Baker Water Bottle with Hexagonal Lid, $49.95, 

20. Ell & Voo Yoga Bag and Mat Combo, $59.99, 21. Bybi Mega Mist, $42 


eauty

Tame 

your 

mane 

The at-home hair 

treatments for 

quarantined hair 

Here’s the scenario: your 

ends are fried, your roots are 

damaged, your hair is drier than 

a quarantini and you can’t get 

to the salon. It’s time to get busy 

at home with these hair-repairing 

products to tame your mane. 


eauty 

Like skincare, a good basic hair care routine is key 

to achieving shiny, healthy hair. Use a shampoo 

and conditioner designed to help repair damaged 

hair and protect it from further trauma. Look for products 

containing keratin, omega-6, ceramides, argan, avocado 

and olive oils, as well as hair-loving vitamins B3 (niacin), 

B5 (pantothenic acid), B9 (folic acid) and Vitamin E. 

These all help moisturise and repair dry, damaged or 

brittle hair. 

When it comes to daily care, it’s worth noting that 

your hair may not require washing as often as you think 

it does. According to top Sydney hairstylist Alan Coban, 

‘Shampooing should only take place every two to three 

days, and shampoo should be rinsed out with lukewarm 

water to avoid damage and moisture loss.’ 

Supplementing your hair care regime with regular 

intensive treatments, like a leave-in conditioner, will help 

repair damage and encourage silky locks in the future. 

If you don’t already use hair masks on a regular basis, 

you need to get on board. A hair mask is like your regular 

conditioner on steroids. They are essential in order 

to fi ght frizz, hydrate and detox hair and give your tresses 

a beautiful shine. 

Working a dry oil through your hair can also make a 

world of difference. Dry oils contain the lightest silicones 

and oils to create a beautiful shine. They smooth the 

hair’s cuticle, which is the golden ticket to healthy hair. 

Focus on the dry ends fi rst, then work it through the rest 

of your hair. 

While we all know cutting back on heat-styling tools 

is the best way to protect hair, sometimes that’s just not 

going to happen. When applying heat to hair, always use 

protective hair products on pre-styled hair. Add a peasized 

amount from the mid-levels to the ends of your hair 

to help seal in moisture and smooth the cuticles. It only 

takes two seconds and will help prevent breakage and 

future damage. Worth. It. 

nourish & 

reConsTruCT 

1. Fudge clean blonde Violet toning shampoo, $23.95, 

2. white Sands leave-in conditioner spray, $22.95, 3. white 

Sands er fusion, $39.95, 4. white Sands porosity the fix, $34.95, 

5. white Sands Hair care’s the cure 24/7, $44.95, 6. nu Skin 

ageloc nutriol scalp & Hair system, $18, 7. color wow dream 

filter pre-shampoo mineral remover, $49 

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HaIR maSK TIP 

When using an intensive conditioner or 

treatment such as a hair mask, cover your 

hair with a shower cap or plastic wrap, 

then wrap a towel around your head. This 

helps protect the mask from dripping, but 

it also adds some heat, which can help the 

ingredients penetrate better into your hair. 

Leave the mask on for at least 20 minutes 

to work its magic. Depending on the 

ingredients, some masks can be left on for 

several hours or even overnight. 

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1. John Frieda detox & repair masque, $17.99, 2. davines nounou 

Hair mask, $44.95, 3. daVroe luxe leave-in masque, $29.95, 

4. chroMa id ice bonding colour mask, $31.95, 5. georgiemane 

10 minute Hair mask, $49.99, 6. davines naturaltech nourishing Hair 

building pak, $49.95, 7. a’kin miracle shine conditioning Hair mask, 

$5.99, 8. davines the renaissance circle extreme repair mask 6 x 

50ml, $19.95 each, 9. davines oi Hair butter, $49.95 

maKe YOUR 

OWn HaIR maSK 

Try this intensive reparative hair treatment 

from top trichologist Philip Kingsley. Whisk 

together two eggs, two half eggshells of 

olive oil, half a ripe avocado and 50ml of 

purified water. Work the mixture into hair 

with your fingertips, leave for 10 minutes 

and then wash off. 

1.

9. 10. 

PreP & sTYLe 

1. John Frieda detox & repair care & protect spray, $17.99, 2. white 

Sands Keratin infused Hairspray, $39.95, 3. ogX shine + argan oil of 

morocco tame & shine cream, $20.99, 4. ogX shine + argan oil of 

morocco Heat protect spray, $20.99, 5. ogX frizz defying + coconut 

miracle oil air dry cream, $20.99, 6. ogX frizz defying + coconut 

miracle oil flexible Hold Hairspray, $20.99, 7. Sisley Hair rituel preshampoo 

purifying mask, $130, 8. khairpep transforme masque, $85, 

9. batiste dry shampoo & colour protect, $12.95, 10. ogX refresh & 

nourish + coconut milk dry shampoo, $19.99 

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beauty 

whether you’re working from 

home and want to glam up your 

conference-call wardrobe, or 

simply have plenty of time on 

your hands, here’s a step-by-step 

guide to creating an easy faux 

salon diy blow-dry. 

1. prep work 

first up, make sure you shampoo 

your hair twice. this is the oldest 

trick in the hairstylist’s book! the 

first washes, the second nourishes 

(and really scrub at that scalp to 

help remove product build-up). 

next up, condition your hair with 

a moisturising hair mask. this will 

help add moisture and elasticity to 

your hair and prolong the life of 

your diy blow-dry. 

our 

pickS 

2. protect, protect, 

protect! 

in the salon, the pros always prep 

your hair with a heat protectant and 

you should, too. unnecessary heat is 

not a friend to hair. by adding a heat 

protectant to your blow-dry, you can 

help seal in moisture and protect 

against damage. most of your 

favourite haircare brands should 

carry a heat protector in their range. 

olaplex no.4 bond 

maintenance shampoo & 

olaplex no.5 bond 

maintenance conditioner, 

$49.95 each 

3. air dry your hair 

if your hair is dripping wet, it’s going 

to take double the amount of time 

to dry (and turn your hairdryer into 

a 15kg kettlebell). towel-dry excess 

water with a microfibre towel and 

leave it 10 minutes to help air dry 

your hair before getting to work.

DIY Blowout 

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4. Boost 

your root! 

Achieve a salon-worthy oomph 

with plenty of extra volume. To do 

this, use a volumising spray on your 

roots. Not only will this add volume 

but it will also help your bounce stay 

around for longer. 

5. Use the right 

tools 

You don’t want to spend time 

only to be blowing static into your 

hair. We love Cloud Nine’s Airshot 

Hairdryer, which uses anti-static 

technology to reduce the amount 

of negatively charged particles, 

diminishing frizz and flyaways and 

providing you with that high-shine, 

silky blow-out look. The cool shot 

button also allows you to set 

that bounce in place for a longlasting 

effect. 

Our 

pick 

Cloud Nine Blow Dry 

Bristle Brush, $95 

6. Switch up 

the direction 

Using a nozzle, dry your hair away 

from your face, back on itself, and 

then downwards. This will help 

your hair cuticles lie flatter, making 

it smooth at the root. Add those 

bouncy waves by round-brushing 

the mid-lengths and ends in 

alternating directions. 

7. Make it last! 

Investing in a silk pillowcase might 

seem a little decadent in the current 

climate, but if you’re serious about 

reducing the frizzies and maintaining 

your hairstyle for longer (not to 

mention helping to reduce sleep 

wrinkles), a silk pillowcase could be 

a very smart investment. 

Color Wow 

Dream Cocktail 

Kale-Infused 

Volume, $49 

Cloud Nine 

Airshot Dryer, $240 


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Dream

time 

The 

beauty of a good 

night’s sleep can never be 

overstated. here are some 

tips to help you get your 

full 40 winks. 

Friedrich Nietzsche once said, “Sleeping is no mean art. 

For its sake one must stay awake all day.” Maximising 

slumber can be tricky in today’s rat race, which can poach 

the possibility of the fabled eight hours of dream time faster 

than you can say ‘toss and turn’. 

Research unswervingly shows that some serious shuteye 

is essential for your health and wellbeing, with lack of sleep 

associated with everything from weight gain to cancer. 

Research has also proven that there’s a link between 

inadequate sleep and signs of ageing, with lack of sleep 

doubling the signs of skin ageing, including fine lines. 

One study, conducted by University Hospital Case 

Medical Centre in Ohio and commissioned by Estée Lauder, 

investigated the process of catabolysis in skin and cellular 

synchronisation and purification, and their connection 

to sleep. 

Catabolysis is a natural purification process that helps 

skin cells eliminate internal debris that can cause cellular 

damage. Getting older, coupled with environmental 

factors, generates internal debris within cells which can 

cause cellular damage and prevent cells from functioning 

efficiently. Skin cells have a natural 24-hour rhythm, 

repairing themselves at night and protecting themselves 

in the day. Catabolysis is at its peak at night in line with 

the circadian rhythm of your body. With age the process 

becomes less efficient and desynchronised, contributing to 

the appearance of aged and dehydrated skin. 

The researchers found that poor quality sleepers lost 30 

percent more water 72 hours after a skin barrier disruption, 

such as exposure to UV light, than those who regularly have 

good quality sleep. The poor sleepers also showed twice 

the amount of intrinsic signs of ageing such as fine lines, 

reduced elasticity and uneven pigmentation. 

If you’re tormented by hours spent staring at the ceiling 

while the rest of the world slumbers (or so you imagine), 

take heed of these sleep-inducing tips to help cure restless 

nights and get your beauty sleep. 


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6tips to 

get a 

good 

night’s 

sleep 

1. 

have a warm bath 

before bedtime 

Normal body temperatures play 

off your body’s circadian rhythm. 

Temperatures are low during sleep 

and at their highest point during the 

day. A drop in body temperature can 

be a trigger for drowsiness, and the 

cooling down that occurs after a warm 

bath facilitates feelings of sleepiness. 

2. 

avoid caffeine and alcohol 

Caffeine products such as coffee, tea, colas and chocolate 

are stimulants. They usually remain in your body from 

three to five hours but some of us can still feel their effects 

up to 12 hours later. It’s best to avoid caffeine within six to 

eight hours of going to bed. And, dare we say it, but a glass 

or two of alcohol with dinner can make for a very restless 

night, not to mention a pesky hangover the morning after. 

Alcohol can also restrict airflow into the lungs which 

reduces oxygen in your blood and can lead to snoring (and 

no one likes a snorer). 

3. 

Get active 

We’re not going to be the thousandth 

person in your lifetime to tell you to get 

more exercise – but we are going to warn 

you about achieving balance. We all 

know that overresting leaves us sluggish 

and lethargic. Eight hours staring at a 

computer screen is standard these days, 

and it can wear out your brain. Just like 

your brain shutting down when it needs 

to, exercise makes sure your body winds 

down when the moment it needs to 

arrives. Exercise also triggers those muchheralded 

endorphins. Produced by the 

brain, they bolster your mood and aid the 

production of the hormones that help 

you fall asleep.

4. 

choose the right foods 

All those old wives’ tales about eating 

before bed are on the mark, but less 

important than you’d like to think. 

Eating at the right time, your ‘metabolic 

window’, conditions your body’s 

metabolism to wake up and wind down. 

Within this timeframe you can give 

your body an important message: in your 

world there is an adequate supply of food, 

so it can sit back and relax into sleep 

mode when it feels the need. Different 

types of food can affect how you sleep. 

Meals rich in carbohydrates set off a 

chain reaction which makes you sleepy. 

Carbs trigger the release of insulin, 

which increases the level of the chemical 

tryptophan in the brain. From there, it’s 

turned into serotonin, and serotonin is 

a sleep inducer. Eating proteins has the 

opposite effect to carbohydrates and can 

make us feel more alert. A lunch rich in 

protein may well prevent the 3pm slump, 

while eating carbohydrates at dinner 

should help you to sleep. 

‘ 

Poor sleepers showed 

twice the amount of intrinsic 

signs of ageing, such as fine 

lines, reduced elasticity and 

uneven pigmentation. 

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5. 

chill oUt 

Take some time out to unwind. Reading a book, 

meditating or simply focusing on your breathing 

are good ways to start. Creating a calm bedroom 

environment is also a must. Televisions are 

a defi nite no-no and put your phone down 

already – your bedroom is for sleep, it’s not an 

entertainment centre. Fragrance the air with a 

botanical room spray, light a candle or practise 

the gentle art of aromatherapy. Herbs such 

as lavender can help you get a full 40 winks. 

Humans are hunter-gatherers and instinctively 

need to feel safe before nodding off. We all have 

our own little sleep aids, whether this be an 

open window, heating, a fan, white noise or a 

sleeping mask. Make sure you have a good set of 

blinds and earplugs handy if you need them. We 

use these aids to reduce distractions and tell our 

brains it’s safe to chill out.

eYeopeneRs 

Napoleon, Florence Nightingale and Margaret 

Thatcher got by on four hours’ sleep a night. 

The Guinness World Record for the longest period 

without sleep is 18 days, 21 hours, 40 minutes (during 

a rocking-chair marathon). 

The body’s ‘natural alarm clock’ is caused by a 

burst of the stress hormone adrenocorticotropin. 

Researchers say this reflects an unconscious 

anticipation of the stress of waking up. 

A Harvard study found that the less people sleep, the 

more likely they are to suffer from a major illness. 

It’s possible there may not be a single moment of our 

sleep when we are actually dreamless. 

6. 

Go to bed at the same time 

(and don’t hit the snooze button in the am!) 

Creating a habit of going to bed and waking 

up at the same time each day works to anchor 

your body clock and helps your body balance 

both sleep time and wake time. Some experts 

recommend that you sleep for between seven 

and nine hours every night, while others say 

the amount of sleep you require is what you 

need to not be sleepy in the daytime. CBM 

It’s alleged the only thing Marilyn Monroe wore to 

bed was a splash of Chanel No 5. 

Premature babies have 75 percent REM sleep, 10 

percent more than full-term bubs. 

A new baby typically results in 400 to 750 hours lost 

sleep to parents in the first year. 

Several studies have found that sleeping less than 

eight hours a night leads to obesity. 

Seventeen hours of sustained wakefulness leads to 

a decrease in performance equivalent to a blood 

alcohol-level of 0.05%. 


eauty 

Winter Beauty 

Cocoon yourself with these 

self-care rituals devised by 

Trudi Jaye, skincare & wellness 

expert and GM of Retreatment 

Botanics Skincare by 

Olivia Newton-John 

and Gaia Retreat & Spa. 

Beauty From The Inside Out 

Beauty and health are so closely related and the way 

we both look and feel begins with what we eat. A 

healthy, nutritious diet with lots of different coloured 

vegetables, rich in antioxidants and vitamins, is a 

sure-fire way to great skin and health. 

Team this with plenty of hydration from water, 

freshly squeezed fruit and vegetable juices and gutbalancing 

elixirs like kombucha, and you’re on your 

way to a glowing complexion as well as improved 

health and energy. 

I love adding nutrient-dense supplements to my 

meals and drinks. One favourite is Lee Holmes’ 

Supercharged Food Golden Gut Blend sprinkled on 

my breakfast oats every morning – I miss its gingery 

flavour if I skip it! It’s true that a healthy gut supports 

glowing, vibrant skin. 

I also adore the adoptogenic Reishi Mushroom 

Power by Superfeast. It’s amazing for boosting 

immunity, regulating stress, calming the mind and 

promoting peaceful sleep – the key to inner beauty!

Rituals 

Olivia Newton-John and Trudi Jaye 

beauty Sleep is real 

Getting quality sleep is one of the best beauty 

potions I know. Aim to go to bed at the same 

time each evening and try for at least eight hours 

of quality sleep. Switch off at the same time each 

night – I always suggest by at least 10pm, and 

make your bedroom a haven of relaxation. Keep it 

free from clutter and devices. 

Try using an atomiser with Retreatment 

Botanics CALM blend diffusing through it. It 

really does lull you into a perfect slumber. 

Switch Off 

Never has this been more important than now, 

when our newsfeeds are overflowing with doom 

and gloom. Remember, Mother Nature has a 

way of bringing everything back into balance 

in her own good time. In the meantime, switch 

off. Take the time to cocoon yourself at home 

with a beautiful rug and herbal tea. Turn off all 

your devices – this means no phone, no tablet, 

no laptop and even no TV. Take long walks 

(practising social distancing, of course) and 

breathe in fresh air, deeply. 


eauty 

Exercise Regularly 

Even if you’re in self isolation, you 

should still keep up some form of 

exercise. Aside from the clear benefits 

of overall health, it will keep your 

complexion healthy and glowing. 

Meditate 

Enabling your mind to slow down 

reduces the stress on your nervous 

system and enables your body to 

function at its optimum. There are 

plenty of apps available that offer 

guided meditation, and Gaia Retreat 

and Spa even has a few DVDs 

and downloads to bring the spa 

meditation experience into your 

own home. 

Surround Yourself 

With Animals 

There has been a myriad of studies 

over the years linking animals to our 

good health and wellbeing. We know 

that being around animals can reduce 

stress, feelings of loneliness and 

isolation and induce happiness. As an 

animal lover, I know this to be true. If 

you don’t have a pet of your own, why 

not volunteer at an animal shelter? 

That’s sure to give you both an inner 

and outer glow. Just be sure to check 

regulations around social distancing 

at this point in time.

Practice Skincare Rituals 

1. 

2. 

Retreatment Botanics by Olivia Newton- 

John and Gaia Retreat & Spa has a five-step 

solution to ward off winter skin woes. These 

self-care steps will help you to feel calmer, 

while your skin stays moisturised, radiant 

and healthy throughout winter. 

Cleanse with Radiance 

Cream Cleanser 

Ideal for dry, dehydrated and sensitive 

complexions, this beautifully calming cream 

cleanser gently removes excess oil, surface 

pollution and impurities, soothing and 

rehydrating the skin. 

Simply apply with circular movements to 

remove makeup and either rinse or remove 

with a clean warm, damp cloth. At night, 

repeat, leaving the cleanser on for a minute 

or two longer on the second application to 

allow its actives to truly soothe the skin. 

Note, if you have oily to combination 

skin, you may prefer to use our Purifying 

Gel Cleanser. 

Gently Massage The Orbital 

Region Using Firming Eye 

Contour Cream 

The orbital area is the delicate zone around 

your eyes and, as a therapist, I know that 

light massage here brings a truly deep form 

of relaxation and inner peace. 

This quickly absorbed cream has key 

botanical actives including Byron Bay Green 

Coffee Extract, which really helps with 

de-puffing and minimising the appearance 

of dark under eye circles. It also works to 

visibly firm the thinner skin around the eye, 

minimising the appearance of fine lines 

and wrinkles. 

Apply after cleansing, gently patting into 

skin using the pad of your ring finger. 


eauty 

3. 

Massage skin 

using Kakadu 

Brightening Serum 

This is perfect for brightening 

skin that might become a bit dull 

in winter. It’s an ultra-strength, 

intensive Vitamin C serum suited 

to all skin types. It helps soothe 

skin and infuses hydration while 

promoting elasticity and firmness. 

Apply a light layer to freshly 

cleansed skin, extending along 

the neck and décolletage. Allow 

the serum to penetrate for up to 

two minutes before applying other 

products. This allows the active 

water-based Vitamin C molecules to 

absorb into your skin. 

4. 

Follow with 

Retreatment Botanics 

Restore Serum 

This superfood elixir for normal, 

dry, dehydrated and mature skin, 

is vitamin-rich to help minimise 

the appearance of fine lines and 

wrinkles and nurture winter-weary 

skin to its radiant best. It contains 

potent antioxidants and rich 

hydrating ingredients to ensure 

your skin is protected year-round. 

These include Wild Rosella Flower, 

Australian Sandalwood Seed, Buriti 

Fruit and Kakadu Plum. 

Apply after cleansing and/ 

or Kakadu Brightening Serum, 

extending to the neck and 

décolletage. Because it’s oil based, 

you can take a little longer to 

massage this beautiful elixir into 

the skin, affording a little more 

‘pamper time’.

‘ 

Even if you’re in self isolation, you should 

still keep up some form of exercise. Aside 

from the clear benefits of overall health, it will 

keep your complexion healthy and glowing. 

’ 

5. 

Hydrate with either 

Ultra Rich Moisturiser 

or Light Hydrating 

Moisturiser 

Depending on your skin type, you 

will want a richer or lighter formula. 

Each of these is rich in Vitamins 

C, A, E and essential fatty acids 

to moisturise, promote elasticity 

and help minimise the appearance 

of fine lines and wrinkles. Gently 

massage over the face after applying 

your serums, extending to the neck 

and décolletage. You’ll be left with 

beautifully soft, dewy, luminous 

skin. CBM 

WHERE 

to get it? 

For more information and stockists 

visit www.retreatmentbotanics.com 


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Glasshouse 

Fragrances 

Eau de Parfum, 

Rendezvous, 

$24.95 

Glow Dry Illuminising 

Drying Powder for 

Sunless Tanning, $58 

L’Occitane 

Divine Harmony 

Serum, $289 

Charlotte 

Tilbury 

Instant Eye 

Palette 

Pillow Talk, 

$120 

Chanel Lady Lapin 

Boy Small Bag, $7,966.54 

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1. BIOEFFECT EGF Serum, $70, 2. Medik8 Illuminating Eye Balm, $79, 3. mesoestetic radiance DNA Intensive 

Cream, $148.50, 4. Skin Virtue Future Advanced Serumist, $116, 5. Clinique Smart Clinical MD Multi-Dimensional Age 

Transformer Duo Resculpt + Revolumize, $115, 6. Sisley Black Rose Eye Contour Fluid, $190, 7. Ella Baché Neobright 

Day Correcting Cream, $135, 8. In Essence Sleep Well Gift Pack $89.95, 9. Fendi Beige Straw Baguette Bag, $1,508.23 

(shopbop.com), 10. MERE Phytosphere Bio-Illuminating Face Oil + Guardian Night Mask, $134, 11. La Mer The New 

Eye Concentrate, $305, 12. La Mer The Renewal Body Oil Balm, $250, 13. POMM Oil, $59,

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14. Waterpik Complete Care Water Flosser and Sonic Toothbrush, $329.99, 15. asap firming eye lift, $85, 

16. asap DNA renewal treatment, $129, 17. Clinicals RELEASE Advanced Peptide Anti-Ageing Serum, $179, 

18. Alexander Wang Attica Soft Mini Fanny Pack Crossbody Bag, $850.80 (shopbop.com) 


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