CosBeauty Magazine #89

COSBEAUTY
LIFESTYLE HEALTH & BEAUTY
ISSUE 89 AUG-OCT 2020
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REGULARS
8 Editor’s Letter
10 Beauty Insider
124 Ed’s Faves
FEATURES
26 The Key to Beauty? Research!
No matter which aesthetic
procedure you’re considering,
head to AestheticAdvisor.com.au
for the latest information and
unbiased advice.
58 Ready, Set, Selfie: Cosmetic
Surgery in the Instagram Age
Body image researcher Roberta
Honigman describes the new
selfie-centric marketplace,
its distortion of reality and its
effect on cosmetic surgery.
64 The Celebrity Effect
Plastic surgeon Dr Malcolm
Linsell on how celebs are
changing our perception of
beauty and creating unrealistic
expectations.
110 Breast Cancer Awareness
116 The Nose Job:
Rhinoplasty Explained
We explain the ins and outs of
this popular cosmetic surgery:
what’s involved, what to expect
and what kind of results can be
achieved.
BEAUTY
28 Our Ultimate Staycation Guide
While travel plans to exotic
overseas destinations may be
on hold, there’s no passport
required to bring your holiday
to you this year and vacay in the
comfort of your own home.
42 Skin Care Essentials
The cooler months are the
perfect time to take stock of
your skincare regimen and
adapt to your skin’s everchanging
needs and concerns.
68 The Cult List
Meet the star products
reinventing makeup and
transforming faces.
78 Lip Service
From glosses, balms and stains
to the OG lipstick, here’s our
guide to choosing which lip
product to wear and when.
88 Holy Sheet Masks!
We look at the sheet mask, one
of this decade’s biggest trends
in beauty and skincare.

92 The Glow Getters
Ditch the dreary and galvanise
your glow with these winter
bronzer and Illuminator
essentials.
100 The Body Skincare Routine
for Super Soft Skin
Five steps for soft, supple and
sensationally smooth skin.
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From the
EDITOR
W
elcome to our 89th edition of COSBEAUTY Magazine! The beauty
industry has long advocated self-care and positivity and, amidst the
ongoing COVID-19, there has never been a more important time to
pamper ourselves and look after our general well-being.
Beauty is about creativity and self-expression, and indulging in beauty rituals
and home spa experiences can help us switch off, find comfort and feel better about
ourselves. To get you started, check out our ‘Ultimate Staycation Guide’ on page
28 – we’ve curated some of our favourite sensory products that will help satisfy your
wanderlust without leaving home.
With more time spent at home, social media usage is also on the rise. While we love
a good selfie as much as the next person, it’s important to differentiate reality vs filter.
‘Ready, set, selfie’ on page 58 is a fascinating article by body image researcher Roberta
Honigman on the danger of losing touch with our real appearance and obsessing over
the filtered image version of ourselves. We also get a plastic surgeon’s perspective on
how selfies and celebrities are influencing our perception of beauty and changing the
landscape of cosmetic enhancement (page 64).
The cooler months are the perfect time to take stock of your skincare routine. In our
articles ‘Skincare essentials’ (page 42) and ‘Body routine for super-soft skin’ (page 100),
we look at the steps and products to achieve glowing skin on the face and body (yes,
even in winter). We also highlight the huge boom in sheet masks on page 88 and share
the best-in-class products to de-stress, detox and beautify your skin.
Unleash your creativity with our cult list of makeup must-haves on page 68. These are
the transforming products every makeup lover should have in their kit. We also examine
the many types of lip products (page 78) – from the OG lipstick to the lip stain – and
showcase our favourite bronzers and illuminators to flaunt the best faux glow (page 92).
On a more serious note, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which helps to
increase attention and support for the awareness, early detection and treatment of this
desease. Our article on page 110 explains ways to decrease your risk and emphasises the
importance of self-checking during COVID-19, as statistics show a
30 percent drop in referrals to cancer specialists during this time.
Don’t forget – you can find more great articles on beauty and wellbeing at
www.cosbeauty.com.au, as well as unbiased information on cosmetic enhancement
at www.aestheticadvisor.com.au. Enjoy and stay safe!
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THE WHO’S WHO AND WHAT’S NEW IN BEAUTY.
BIOLOGI ANNOUNCES AUSSIE
MODEL SAMANTHA HARRIS AS
FACE OF BRAND
Biologi, the brand know for its
100% active clean cosmeceuticals,
has announced that Australian
model Samantha Harris has signed
on to become the brand’s global
ambassador. Her first skincare
campaign for the brand launched in
June 2020, in line with Biologi’s new
product launch, Bc Refresh Cleanser.
Biologi have had the Aussie
model in their sights since the
brand’s conception back in 2017,
with the founders believing
Samantha epitomises everything
the brand represents: multi-faceted,
inspiring and strong.
‘Biologi is a brand that I personally
use on my own skin, so working with
them was a natural choice in that
regard, however as a brand they are
so much more than just skincare,’
says Samantha.
‘They are one of the only
brands in the world that offer
plant-to-bottle skincare, with a
focus on using single Australian
natives that are sourced locally,
ethically and sustainably. As a
brand, they’re passionate about
educating their consumers on
everything from production
processes through to how
ingredients are made, but most
importantly, they focus on
empowering their customers to feel
good in their own skin.’
Samantha catapulted onto the
scene when she was just 11 years
old, having won the “Girlfriend
Covergirl” competition. Since then,
she’s graced the pages of Australia’s
top publications, modelled in
Australian Fashion Week and as
the face of some of Australia’s most
notable brands.
Most recently Samantha made
headlines thanks to her philanthropic
work with World Vision – she is
partnered with the charity as their
first female First Nations Goodwill
Ambassador.

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MEET GUCCI BEAUTY’S NEWEST FACE, ELLIE GOLDSTEIN
The new Gucci Beauty campaign applauded Gucci Beauty as it
features Ellie Goldstein, the first moves towards an aesthetic
model with Down Syndrome to that is increasingly inclusive and
strike a pose for Gucci Beauty. more representative of its diverse
The 18-year-old British beauty group of consumers. Goldstein’s
took part in a campaign for the image on @guccibeauty has
luxury brand, modelling the become Gucci Beauty’s most liked
new buildable L’Obscur mascara, Instagram post ever.
with the photos featuring in
‘I enjoy being a role model,’
Vogue Italia.
the model told British Vogue.
The result of an Instagram ‘It shows that if you follow your
scouting project, selecting hopes and dreams, you can
Goldstein as the ideal face for achieve anything. Be yourself
the product aligns with Gucci and don’t worry about what other
Beauty’s objectives of ‘supporting people think of you.
emerging talents and promoting ‘My hope as a model is to
the theme of unconventional become famous one day. My
and non-stereotypical beauty,’ dream job [is to] be on the front
according to a press release for cover of Vogue and work for other
the campaign.
big brands. My hopes and dreams
‘I designed L’Obscur mascara are to show the world who I am
for an authentic person who and what I can achieve.’
uses makeup to tell their story of Goldstein, who has already
freedom, in their way,’ says modelled for other mega labels
Gucci’s creative director
like Nike and Vodafone, is
Alessandro Michele.
represented by specialist talent
Fans across the world have agency Zebedee Management.
CHARLOTTE TILBURY’S LATEST
PRODUCT FIVE YEARS IN
THE MAKING
Setting sprays have become a
makeup bag staple in recent
years and now Charlotte Tilbury is
releasing her answer to the perfect
setting spray for a flawless finish.
The new AIRbrush Flawless
Setting Spray, Charlotte’s first ever,
5-years-in-the-making setting spray,
follows the global success of the
award-winning AIRbrush Flawless
Foundation and the iconic AIRbrush
Flawless Finish Powder (did you
know one is sold every minute?!) and
the new AIRbrush Bronzer.
The setting spray was designed
to be the first and last step in your
makeup routine,
priming and setting
for up to 16 hours.
Delicately scented with
notes of citrus, peach,
coconut and Jasmine,
the spray is alcohol
and oil free and will not
leave a tacky feeling on
the skin.
Charlotte Tilbury
Airbrush Flawless
Setting Spray, $49, is
available from 23 July at
CharlotteTilbury.com.
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CLARINS LAUNCHES CLEAN BEAUTY
SKINCARE LINE
This July, Clarins launches My Clarins,
a comprehensive and impressive range
specially targeted to the Millennial
market. The new vegan-friendly and
green beauty line features nextgeneration
skincare products that deliver
the best nature has to offer for healthylooking
skin.
The My Clarins skincare line contains
a cocktail of plant and fruit extracts
that specifically fight against all types
of imperfections (from combination to
dry skin) and promote radiance and
hydration. The range also includes an
anti-pollution plant-based complex that
helps protect the skin from the harmful
effects of indoor and outdoor pollution.
Good for the skin and good for the
planet, My Clarins formulas are free of
phthalates, parabens and sulfates. They
also feature packaging that puts recycling
and recycled materials first.
Discover My Clarins: Vegan-friendly
formulas with the perfect balance of plant
and fruit extracts for healthy-looking skin.
PEPPY CO LAUNCH NEW CLEANSER
Famous for their sell-out LED Light Therapy Mask during
COVID-19, Peppy Co have officially launched their Day and Night
Gentle Cleanser.
During pre-launch, the brand amassed over 20,000 people on the
waiting list. Thanks to the likes of reality stars Martha Kalifatidis and
Skye Wheatley, the product has sky rocketed and is in high demand
– one cleanser is sold every minute.
The Day and Night Gentle Cleanser is a light foaming face gel
wash that gently removes all traces of dirt and makeup to leave skin
thoroughly cleansed and refreshed without irritation or discomfort.
It contains the world’s best source of Vitamin C: Australian native
Kakadu Plum extract, proven to effectively brighten and enhance
your skin’s radiance. The anti-inflammatory benefits of organic
calendula and chamomile – both extracts are well known for their
soothing and anti-inflammatory properties
RRP $35, available online at peppyco.com.

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NEW ACNE PRODUCT
DEMONSTRATES A REDUCTON IN
BLEMISHES BY 51%
Sensitive skincare specialist,
LA ROCHE-POSAY, has unveiled
the latest innovation in its acne
skincare solutions range, continuing a
commitment to improving the quality
of life for people with acne-prone
skin. Effaclar Micro-Peeling Purifying
Gel is a new face and body cleanser
for acne-prone skin, scientifically
proven to be effective in reducing
the appearance of acne as well as the
breakout recurrence of blemishes on
the face, back and chest.
Research shows that 80% of
teenagers and 40% of adults
worldwide are affected by acne, with
almost all (97%) of acne patients
reporting a reduced quality of life.
The demand for an anti-acne body
treatment is also evident, with twothirds
of people with acne-prone skin
admitting to also suffering from back
and/or chest acne, and a staggering
185 million Google searches annually
for back acne solutions.
Pimples on the body are
particularly difficult to address, as the
skin is up to five times thicker than
the face and more difficult to reach,
especially on the back. Formulated
with a high concentration of peeling
ingredients, Effaclar Micro-Peeling
Purifying Gel is able to gently but
effectively, micro-exfoliate the thick
layers of skin, and produce visible
results in even the toughest areas, to
promote healthier looking skin.
Effaclar Micro-Peeling Purifying Gel
features the highest percentage of
salicylic acid (2%) in the LA ROCHE-
POSAY Effaclar range, which in
combination with LHA and zinc,
micro-exfoliates the skin, unclogs
pores from dead skin cells and helps
diminish the secretion of sebum.
The addition of glycerin as another
key ingredient, ensures the cleanser
provides maximum comfort and
promotes a smoother skin texture
that appears less oily, yet purified
and detoxified. Formulated with a
physiological pH, Effaclar Micro-
Peeling Purifying Gel respects the
skin barrier, and in turn, enables
suitability for even sensitive skin.
RRP $29.95 available at Chemist
Warehouse, Priceline, Adore Beauty,
select pharmacies and online at
laroche-posay.com.au
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RECYCLE & RETHINK BEAUTY
WITH L’OCCITANE
Did you know the pumps, caps and
tubes of your most loved beauty
product packaging are not usually
considered as recyclable by standard
at-home recycling services? The
reality is that these items usually end
up in dumpsters and landfills even
when put in your recycling bin. The
team at L’OCCITANE are actively
taking steps to reduce this and
all waste created from beauty
product packaging.
L’OCCITANE are committed to
protecting the environment and
reducing waste. The Group has
a goal that by 2025 100% of their
bottles will be made from 100%
recycled plastic. In Australia, the
brand has been a proud partner
of TerraCycle since 2016, making
them the first beauty brand to
launch a program. In every one
of L’OCCITANE’s 56 boutiques in
Australia, you can dispose of
your beauty product packaging
(from L’OCCITANE or any beauty
brand) and they’ll ship it to the
TerraCycle warehouse for recycling.
What’s more, when you do so they’ll
give you 10% off your next like for
like purchase.
L’OCCITANE’s recycling efforts
don’t end in store. They are proud to
share they are the the main partner
of the Plastic Odyssey expedition,
a three-year round-the-world
expedition beginning in January
2021 that will give plastic waste a
second life while fighting against
poverty. The vessel is a ‘recycling
laboratory’ which aims to share
information about accessible plastic
waste recycling techniques.
Using fuel derived from plastic
waste converted by pyrolysis, the
Plastic Odyssey vessel will take
its crew – 20 engineers, sailors,
anthropologists, entrepreneurs and
volunteers – to more than 30 ports
across the most polluted coasts
of Africa, Latin America and Asia.
During each leg of the journey,
plastic waste will be collected, sorted
and recycled on board with the aim
of raising awareness. The approach
will draw the public’s attention to
the problem of plastic waste in the
oceans, demonstrate the value of
this waste once transformed into a
new resource, and share simple and
accessible recycling techniques.
L’OCCITANE is financing the
expedition as well as the educational
resources used during the Plastic
Odyssey’s stopovers. This is part of
the brand’s efforts to achieve its vision
of a circular economy which gives a
second life to polluting materials.
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ULTRACEUTICALS’ BEST-SELLERS
GET SUPER-SIZED!
Skincare powerhouse Ultraceuticals
have just released their best-sellers,
Ultra Hydrating Lotion and Ultra
Moisturiser Cream, in super-size versions
for a limited time only.
Ultra Hydrating Lotion
This lightweight, fast-absorbing lotion
hydrates and restores suppleness
to the skin. Moisturising ingredients
(Ceramide-3, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic
Acid and Cholesterol) nourish the skin’s
lipid shield, while Sodium PCA, Urea
and Sodium Hyaluronate support the
skin’s Natural Moisturising Factor (NMF).
Also formulated with conditioning
ingredients (Vitamin E and Aloe Vera
Extract), this moisturiser leaves skin
feeling soft, smooth and perfectly
balanced. Paraben Free. Synthetic
Fragrance Free.
Ultra Moisturising Cream
This moisturiser helps to balance
and maintain the skin’s hydration
levels. Formulated with moisturising
ingredients to help nourish the skin’s
surface layers and support the skin’s
Natural Moisturising Factor, as well as
antioxidant Vitamin E, this moisturiser
leaves skin feeling soft and hydrated.
Features powerful moisturising
ingredients, Provitamin B5 and Shea
Butter, that work by retaining moisture
on the skin. Provitamin B5 also works as
a soothing and a conditioning agent.
Ultra Hydrating Lotion, 150ml, and
Ultra Moisturising Cream, 150ml, are
each $139 (a saving of $37).
CALMING JOJOBA WITH BISABOLOL
Just in time to help save dry and
irritated winter skin, the new Calming
Jojoba for Face and Body from The
Jojoba Company is designed to restore
balance to stressed-out skin.
Harnessing the incredible healing
properties of the iconic Australian
Wadi-Wadi Jojoba and Bisabolol,
with a calming blend of Moringa and
Lavender, Calming Jojoba works to
deliver visibly transformative skin results
whilst bringing a healing moment to
both the body and mind.
Featuring active ingredient Bisabolol,
this concentrated form of chamomile
works with Australian Jojoba to calm
stressed-out skin that may present
as red, dry, flaky or rough skin or as a
breakout or irritation.
The addition of grounding lavender
and tranquil chamomile helps bring
calm, balance and inner peace to skin,
mind and body.
Calming Jojoba is the perfect
mindful addition to elevate your
daily routine.
Key benefits:
• Calms stressed skin
• Deeply moisturises and soothes
• Nourishes and brings balance
back to skin
Hero Ingredients:
• Australian Wadi-Wadi Jojoba:
naturally powerful antioxidant
rich in vitamins A, D and E
and omegas 6 & 9 essential
fatty acids
• Bisabolol: soothes, calms and
heals, anti-infl ammatory
• Organic lavender oil: calms and
relaxes, soothes skin irritations
• Moringa oil: moisturises, rich in
Vitamin C
RRP $39.95, available online at
www.thejojobacompany.com.au
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Everything has
beauty, but not
everyone sees it.
Confucius
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Youth is happy because
it has the capacity to see
beauty. Anyone who keeps
the ability to see beauty
never grows old.
Franz Kafka
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The beauty of a living
thing is not the atoms
that go into it, but the
way those atoms are
put together.
Carl
Sagan
2 0

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F. Scott
Fitzgerald

She was beautiful, but
not like those girls in
the magazines. She was
beautiful, for the way she
thought. She was beautiful,
for the sparkle in her eyes
when she talked about
something she loved. She
was beautiful, for her ability
to make other people smile,
even if she was sad. No,
she wasn’t beautiful for
something as temporary
as her looks. She was
beautiful, deep down to
her soul. She is beautiful.
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Some of us teach ourselves
and our children to love the
superficial outer; our looks,
hair, skin, clothes rather
than the greater beauty
that resides within whereas
it is that inner beauty that
really defines you and who
you truly are.
Rassool
Jibraeel Snyman
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BEAUTY

Our
ultimate
staycation
guide
WHILE TRAVEL PLANS TO EXOTIC
OVERSEAS DESTINATIONS MAY BE
ON HOLD, THERE’S NO PASSPORT
REQUIRED TO BRING YOUR HOLIDAY
TO YOU THIS YEAR AND VACAY IN THE
COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME.
hey say home is where the heart
is, but with international flights out of
Australia grounded for a while yet, home
is where the holiday is, too. From the
Islands of Tahiti to the foothills of the
French Alps and the ancient Redwood
Forest in California, satisfy your
wanderlust without leaving home. We’ve
curated some of our favourite sensory
products that will have you feeling as
relaxed and stress-free as you would on
holiday (well, almost!).
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TAKE ME TO Tahiti
BEAUTY
Blue lagoons, white-sand beaches, island
time. Who’s with me? The Islands of
Tahiti have long been revered as pockets
of paradise, filled with soft white-sand
beaches, warm tropical breezes and the
smell of fresh Taha’a vanilla. And while
we may not be able to jet to these idyllic
archipelagos just yet, creating a space
that replicates one of the most incredible
places on earth is definitely do-able.
First, find yourself a deliciously
decadent vanilla-scented candle. Scent
plays a big role in transporting you to
a blissful destination. A vanilla candle
captures the essence of Tahiti – Taha’a,
which is one of the 118 Islands of Tahiti,
is known locally as the Vanilla Island
because of the vast vanilla plantations
and the gorgeous natural smell that
surrounds the area. The scent is used in
Tahitian spas and with a candle you can
bring it right into your home.
Source some frangipani and hibiscus
(really, any tropical flower) to add a
touch of Tahiti to your home, and fill
your ears with the sound of paradise
by turning on your favourite chill out
summer playlist. Better yet, check out
The Islands of Tahiti playlist on Spotify.
Of course, to really whet the appetite
for a jaunt to a tropical paradise, head to
tahititourisme.com.au and plan your trip!
PRODUCTS TO TRY
1. Salt By Hendrix Coco-Soak in Pomegranate, $24.95, 2. Salt By Hendrix
Soak Infusion in Globosa + Green Tea, $24.95, 3. Jo Malone London
Fragrance Layered Candle, $312, 4. Palm Beach Collection Body Bar in
Coconut & Lime, $12.95, 5. Clarins Sweet Neroli Home Fragrance, $45,
6. Arbonne Rescue & Renew Detox Gelee, $80, 7. Palm Beach Collection
Wash & Lotion Pack in Coconut & Lime, $42.95 and Ceramic Tray, $9.95
1.
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3.
CREATE YOUR
TAHITIAN COCONUT
& MONOI BODY
EXFOLIATOR
INGREDIENTS
Grated flesh of half a coconut
(or half a cup of coconut flour)
3 tablespoons of Monoi oil
(or virgin coconut oil)
1.
Mix the coconut flesh or flour with
the oil in a bowl. If you use coconut
flour, you will need more oil. Add your
flour to the bowl and gradually add
in the oil until the flour is completely
covered. Leave to rest for 15 minutes.
2.
Starting with your upper body,
massage the exfoliator into your skin
in circular motions. Gradually move
down your body to your lower half.
3.
Leave for a few minutes and then
step into a warm shower and gently
massage the scrub off your body.
Be careful not to let too much of the
mixture go down the drain; aim to
collect as much of the mixture and
place it in the bin.
4.
6.
5.
In Tahitian spas, customers lie on a
massage table while a vichy shower
rinses them. While that’s not readily
available for most of us, vanilla and
coconut scents and relaxing music will
transport you into true tranquillity.
2.
7.
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BEAUTYForest frolics
The Redwood State Park in NorCal is
high on our bucket list. Who wouldn’t
want to literally drive through an
ancient tree? Giant sequoias and coastal
redwood trees have existed along the
northern California coast for about
20 million years. It’s also home to the
tallest tree in the world (which stands at
a towering, unfathomable 115.7 metres).
By way of comparison, that’s two times
the height of the Sydney Town Hall.
There’s something deeply poetic
and meditative about standing on a
spongey forest floor under a canopy of
trees while smelling the pungent scents
of damp moss, cedar, pine and amber.
Being surrounded by nature, with the
sounds of the air whooshing through
the branches and leaves, can be a
profoundly relaxing experience.
Create your own dose of forest therapy
with these earthy, enchanting scented
delights for your home. Close your eyes,
inhale the notes of sandalwood, teak,
cashmere wood and chestnuts and you
just might be mistaken for thinking
you’re walking in the woods.
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
PRODUCTS TO TRY
1. T2 Just Chamomile 25 bags, $11.95, 2. Salt Lab Magnesium Oil Spray,
$32.99, 3. Clarins Wonder Fig Scented Candle, $40, 4. Lola James Harper
Rainy Days Candle with myrrh, resinous labdanum and ylang ylang, $79, 5.
Palm Beach Collection Teak & Amber Candle and Clove & Sandalwood
Candle, $42.95 each, 6. Cire Trudon Gabriel Classic Candle with notes of
leather, cashmere wood, and candied chestnuts, $135.
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BEAUTY
Peace OUT IN
Provence
Provence, one of the most beautiful
regions in France, is located at
the foothills of the Alps and offers
exceptional natural beauty (which
is probably why Rénoir, Van Gogh,
Cézanne, Picasso and other great
impressionist artists drew inspiration
from the area).
Whether you’re out in the
vineyards, hiking up the hills and
mountains beyond, or discovering
endless fields of lavender or
sunflowers, Provence is a stunning
variety of landscapes.
To evoke the Provence spirit in
your home, comfort is key. Create
a room where you can relax and
unwind. Textures and colour palette
are pivotal here – use warm pastel
colours, textiles of natural materials,
and aged furniture with scuffs, patina
and wood carvings. Complete your
mind’s journey with an abundance of
fresh flowers and herbs – with a heavy
dose of lavender for good measure.
Champagne optional. CBM
PRODUCTS TO TRY
1. Palm Beach Collection Linen Scented Soy Candle, $42.95, 2. Perrier-
Jouët Belle Epoque champagne, $249, 3. Jo Malone London Lavender &
Musk Diffuser, $127, 4. Ella Baché Floral Oil Face and Body Cleansing Oil,
$74, 5. Jurlique Balancing Blend Essential Oil, $35, 6. A’kin Lavender Body
Wash, $24.95, 7. L’Occitane Cocon de Sérénité Relaxing Pillow Mist, $35.
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4.
6.
5.
7.
1. 2.
3.
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BEAUTY
TAKE
YOUR
TASTE
BUDS
on a
trip
LAVENDER MACARONS
WITH HONEY BUTTERCREAM
INGREDIENTS
Macarons:
1 cup confectioners sugar
1 tbsp dried lavender buds
Purple food colouring
3/4 cup almond meal
2 egg whites
3 tbsp sugar
Honey buttercream:
1/2 cup butter
1 cup confectioners sugar
2 tbsp honey
METHOD
Preheat oven to 150 degrees
Celsius. Line two sheets with
baking paper. Blend confectioners
sugar, lavender and almond meal
in a food processor until fine,
then whisk everything into a
large bowl.
In the bowl of a stand mixer with
the whisk attachment affixed, add
the egg whites and sugar. Turn
the mixer on to power level 4 and
whisk the mixture together for
3 minutes.
runnier than you’d think, closer to
pancake batter than cake batter.
Fill a pastry bag with batter. You
can use a pastry bag with just a
coupler, or with a tip. Pipe your
shells onto the parchment-paper
lined baking sheets, a little more
than 2cm in size, spacing them
about 2.5cm apart.
When you’re done piping, pick
up the pan and whack it down
hard against your counter. Do
this another time, rotate the pan
90 degrees and do the same
thing twice. You might see tiny air
bubbles appear on the top of the
rounds; a good sign because they
could be potentially damaging if
buried within the batter. Repeat
with the other pan.
Slide the pans into the oven and
bake for about 15 minutes, at
which point the shells should be
able to be cleanly picked off the
parchment paper.
Let the shells come to room
temperature.
Next, turn the power up to 7 and
whisk an additional 3 minutes.
Turn the power up to 8 and whisk
an additional minute or two.
There should be a stiff meringue
in the bowl. Feel free to mix in
food colouring at this point and
whisk at 8 speed for an additional
minute to incorporate the colour.
Knock the meringue that’s
trapped in the whisk back into
the bowl. Now, add the almond
meal mixture into the bowl all at
once – you don’t need to be too
gentle with the batter. By the time
it’s ready, its consistency will be
Honey buttercream:
In the bowl of a stand mixer,
beat the butter using the whisk
attachment for about 2 minutes.
Slowly add the confectioners
sugar, and whisk until everything
is incorporated. Do the same with
the honey. Beat another minute or
so to get everything incorporated.
Fill macarons with the honey
buttercream. Eat, and then eat
some more.
Recipe by the Australian Good
Food Guide
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SKIN
Bakuchiol
the retinol alternative
for sensitive skin
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BAKUCHIOL IS THE NEW WORD ON
EVERY BEAUTY INSIDER’S LIPS, DERIVING
RETINOL-LIKE RESULTS WITHOUT THE
IRRITATING SIDE EFFECTS.
Aside from sunscreen, Vitamin
A is arguably the single-most
important ingredient to help
prevent, restore, normalise and repair
damaged skin. We’re going to put it
out there: it’s the powerhouse of antiageing
skincare.
Retinol is a Vitamin A (retinoic
acid) derivative that is an effective
and widely used topical anti-ageing
solution. It has been shown to
reduce many visible signs of skin
ageing, especially fine lines and
wrinkles, encouraging better cell
turnover in the upper layers and
normalising skin turnover. It enables
surface hyperpigmented cells to
be sloughed off evenly, in addition
to reversing the damaging effects
of UV light on the skin cells,
which result in hyperpigmentation.
Retinoids are also responsible for
tyrosinase inhibition, reducing
clumping of melanin and reducing
melanosome size to further improve
pigmented spots.
While this is all good news, using
retinol can come with drawbacks
in the form of some less than ideal
side effects, such as redness, dryness,
irritation and flakiness. This is where
bakuchiol enters the equation and
is being hailed as a breakthrough
natural alternative to retinol –
without any side effects and safe
to use on even the most sensitive
skin and also during pregnancy and
breast feeding.
WHAT IS BAKUCHIOL?
Bakuchiol is a clinically proven
plant-based alternative to retinol
(derived from the seeds and leaves
of the Indian Babchi plant (Psoralea
Corylifolia)). While molecularly
it has no structural resemblance to
retinoids, a recent study by the British
Journal of Dermatology has found
that bakuchiol is able to regulate
similar genes to retinol. Comparable
in anti-ageing effects on the skin and
better tolerated than retinol, it is
the perfect alternative for those who
cannot use Vitamin A. It is able to
help prevent and restore premature
ageing, by helping to plump the
complexion. Bakuchiol’s ability to
minimise melanin results in a visibly
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BAKUCHIOL HAS BEEN
ON OUR RADAR FOR SOME
TIME NOW AS A FANTASTIC
RETINOL ALTERNATIVE.
SKIN
calmed and even skin tone.
Skincare stalwarts Medik8
have recently released Bakuchiol
Peptides to its impeccable product
range. Formulated with 1.25%
pure bakuchiol, Bakuchiol Peptides
is enhanced with brightening
peptides and calming cica extract.
With continued use, not only
can you expect to experience
retinol-like results in terms of
skin rejuvenation and a reduction in
fine lines, you’ll also see improved
skin tone and clarity.
‘Bakuchiol has been on our radar
for some time now as a fantastic
retinol alternative,’ explains Daniel
Isaacs, Director of Research at
Medik8. ‘We currently use it in our
Calmwise range, but we wanted to
create a dedicated bakuchiol product
for those who can’t use retinoids,
including pregnant and nursing
mothers*, or those with extremely
sensitive skin. Bakuchiol Peptides
gives these customers an alternative
to Vitamin A.’
‘Bakuchiol is proven to provide
similar results in collagen stimulation
and skin rejuvenation on the skin
to retinol, helping to reduce the
appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
and improve overall skin texture
and tone, but without retinol-like
side effects. Medik8’s Bakuchiol
Peptides is enhanced with centella
asiatica, and is therefore incredibly
soothing and calming on the
skin, helping to visibly reduce any
inflammation and redness. Visibly
plumped and supple, the skin is left
feeling soft and smooth.’
IS BAKUCHIOL
AS EFFECTIVE AS
RETINOL?
The British Journal of Dermatology
investigated the comparison between
retinol and bakuchiol – kicking
off the buzz around bakuchiol in
2019. ‘The study was conducted
over 12 weeks, and found that both
bakuchiol and retinol significantly
decreased wrinkle surface area and
hyperpigmentation, with no statistical
difference between them,’ explains
Isaacs. ‘Bakuchiol has been found to
be comparable to retinol in antiageing
effects, and is better tolerated
than retinol.’ CBM
*Of course, due to ethical considerations the
Bakuchiol Peptides formula has not been tested
on pregnant women, but there is nothing in the
formula which is known to be an issue (eg vitamin
A or high levels of exfoliating acids). If you are at
all concerned, always consult your doctor.
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Medik8
Bakuchiol Peptides
KEY INGREDIENTS
‘The 1.25% pure bakuchiol
formula is enhanced with a
blend of brightening peptide
precursors and centella asiatica.
Centella asiatica is perfect for
visibly soothing and calming
inflamed, sensitive skin, whereas
inka omega oil is rich in omegas
3, 6 and 9, and is able to slip into
the gaps in the stratum corneum
to help restore the skin’s natural
barrier and block moisture loss,’
explains Isaacs.
Lipid-soluble brightening
peptide precursors penetrate the
skin with ease, helping prevent
production of pigment in the
skin, resulting in a visibly brighter,
more even complexion with less
hyperpigmentation.
While bakuchiol naturally has
short-term photostability, meaning
it can be used day and night, the
formula has also been optimised
for true long-term photostability –
contained in a UV-protected glass
bottle and infused with photostabiliser
krameria triandra root
extract within the formula.
1.25% PURE
BAKUCHIOL
A clinically proven alternative
to retinol, bakuchiol helps to
plump skin, smoothing the
appearance of fine lines and
wrinkles. Incredibly gentle, it is
suitable for those that cannot
usually tolerate Vitamin A.
SEPIWHITE TM
Medik8’s new brightening
peptide blend which helps
to support an even, glowing
complexion. Formulated with
Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine,
which helps prevent
pigmentation to promote a
smooth, even skin tone.
CICA
Also known as Centella
Asiatica, Cica is well known
for its incredible woundhealing
and anti-inflammatory
action on the skin, making it
an effective tool for soothing
and calming inflamed,
sensitive skin.
WHERE
TO GET IT
Medik8 Bakuchiol Peptides, $56 for
30ml, is available at medik8.com.au
from 3 August 2020.
@medik8australia
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BEAUTY
SKIN
4 2

CARE
essentials
THE COOLER MONTHS
ARE THE PERFECT TIME
TO TAKE STOCK OF
YOUR SKINCARE REGIMEN
AND ADAPT TO YOUR
SKIN’S EVER-CHANGING
NEEDS AND CONCERNS.
HERE’S OUR TRIED AND
TRUE ROUND-UP OF
PRODUCTS TO ACHIEVE
GLOWING SKIN
(YES, EVEN IN WINTER).
The ultimate goal of any skincare
regimen is to have your skin looking
and functioning at its peak, while also
targeting concerns such as ageing, pigmentation
and blemishes. Most skin experts are in
agreement that a skincare routine incorporating
cleansing, treating and moisturising is the best
starting point for healthy and radiant skin.
As you age and your skincare needs shift, the
products and ingredients you use may change,
but a step-by-step skin routine should remain.
Skincare is never as simple as using any one
ingredient. Instead, your daily routine should
contain a range of beneficial ingredients,
including antioxidants, skin-restoring
formulations and skin-signalling ingredients.
A serious skin routine incorporates a variety of
layering strategies and techniques to diminish
fine lines and wrinkles, fade pigmentation and
age spots, firm sagging skin, minimise uneven
skin tone, and improve breakouts.
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BEAUTY
5
steps to
better
skin
cleanse
1.
Cleansers are an essential part of a
basic skincare routine. They wash off
makeup, dirt and oil and leave the
skin feeling clean and smooth.
Your skin should be cleansed at
least twice a day – in the morning
and evening.
There are cleansers for every skin
type. If you’re prone to blocked
pores, use gel formulations. For
delicate skin, use milky products.
For dry skin, use cream products.
Try something with glycolic acid or
AHA for added skin-refining and
anti-ageing benefits.
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1.
OUR
PICKS
2.
3.
4.
5.
1. myClarins RE-MOVE Purifying
Cleansing Gel, $29, 2. Alpha-H
Balancing Cleanser with Aloe
Vera, $44, 3. Biologi Bc Refresh
Cleanser, $62, 4. Skinstitut L-Lactic
Cleanser, $49, 5. Paula’s Choice
SKIN RECOVERY Enriched Calming
Toner, $29, 6. Eminence Organics
Mangosteen Daily Resurfacing
Cleanser, $69, 7. The Fluff Cleanser,
$32, 8. SHS Skin Health Science
Vita Clease, $72, 9. CeraVe
Hydrating Cleanser, $10.40
6.
9.
8.
7.
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treat
2.
BEAUTY
Serums have become the new essential in any
serious skincare routine. The effectiveness
of serums has evolved significantly over the
past decade as scientists now have a greater
understanding of precisely how ingredients
interact with skin cells.
One of the benefits of serums is that
they are very specific in what they do. For
example, serums containing retinol (Vitamin
A), L-ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) and collagenstimulating
peptides are great for anti-ageing
and help improve fine lines and lax skin, while
hyaluronic acid is heaven-sent for dehydrated
and dry skin. Likewise, lactic acid, salicylic
acid and niacinamide (Vitamin B) can work
wonders for congested skin, and Vitamins A,
B3 and C can help improve the appearance of
pigmented, sun-damaged skin.
Unlike moisturiser, which sits on the skin
and protects the skin, serums are much
more readily absorbed. Serums therefore
represent a method for concentrated delivery
of cosmeceutical ingredients to target
specific skin conditions such as lines and
wrinkles, dehydration, redness, pigmentation,
congestion and blemishes.
For deeper penetration, try applying your
serum with a jade or quartz roller or an
at-home skin needling roller.
1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.

9.
24.
15.
20.
21.
25.
7.
10.
14.
8.
11.
16.
12.
26. 27. 28.
17. 18.
OUR
PICKS
22.
13.
29.
19.
23.
1. Salubre Drops of Youth, $149,
2. Clarins Double Serum, $149,
3. Jurlique Moisture Plus Rare
Rose Serum, $75, 4. Charlotte
Tilbury, Magic Serum, $100,
5. L’Occitane Overnight Reset
Eye Serum, $89, 6. Salt By
Hendrix Botanic Facial Serum,
$39.95, 7. The Quick Flick Rose
Quartz Roller, $35, 8. Skinstitut
Rejuvenate 15 serum, $49, 9.
Medik8 Clarity Peptides Serum,
$89, 10. Alpha-H Hyaluronic
8, $69.95, 11. mesoestetic
collagen 360 essence, $129,
12. Skin Virtue Pure Radiance
Glow Serum, $70, 13. Skeyndor
Power C+ Antioxidant Glow
Serum, $119, 14. SkinCeuticals
Resveratrol BE Antioxidant Night
Concentrate $182, 15. Biologi
BQK Radiance Face Serum Duo (1
x 15ml Morning Serum, 1 x 15ml
Evening Serum), $138, 16. asap
DNA renewal treatment, $145,
17. asap B super complex, $105,
18. asap Ultimate Hydration, $95,
19. SkinCeuticals Resveratrol BE
Antioxidant Night Concentrate
$182, 20. CeraVe Hydrating
Hyaluronic Acid Serum $29.99,
21. Avène A-Oxitive Antioxidant
Defense Serum, $59.95, 22. La
Roche-Posay Redermic Pure
Vitamin C10 Serum $69.95,
23. Paula’s Choice C15 Super
Booster, $62, 24. Ellus & Krue’s
EPI-gN Serum, $208, 25. Paula’s
Choice Omega+ Complex Serum,
$50, 26. Trilogy Certified Organic
Rosehip Oil, $25.95, 27. A’kin
Certified Organic Rosehip Oil
with Vitamin C, $29.95, 28. Ole
Henriksen Glow Cycle Retin-
ALT Power Serum, $78, 29. Skin
Health Science REM Repair
Serum, $159
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3.
moisturise
BEAUTY
You should always moisturise
morning and night, regardless
of whether your skin is on the
oilier side. This will help to retain
the skin’s natural moisture and
provide a physical barrier against
environmental pollutants. While you
can use one product, it is advisable
to use a richer moisturiser at night
as the skin absorbs products
more effectively while you sleep,
undisturbed by environmental
factors such as the sun and wind.
If your skin is dry, use products
containing humectants such as
amino or fatty acids or hyaluronic
acid, as well as ingredients such as
plumping lipids. For sensitive skin,
look for anti-inflammatories such
as green tea and Resveratrol. For
combination or oily skin, you also
want anti-inflammatories as well as
ingredients that prevent oil slicks
from breaking out such as HA and
niacinamide. Formulations vary from
emulsions (water-based, which are
better for oily skin) to dense creams
(oil-based, better for dry skin).
1.
5.
6.
3.
2.
7.
8.
OUR
PICKS
4.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
16.
15.
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26.
25.
1. Clarins Beauty Flash Balm, $65, 2. Sisley
Ecological Compound, $195, 3. CALECIM
Multi Action Cream, $435, 4. Dr. LeWinn’s
Private Formula Day Cream Moisturiser,
$74.95, 5. SALT BY HENDRIX Mermaid Facial
Oil, $39.95, 6. Ella Baché Rose Hydration
Mist, $39, 7. The Jojoba Company Ultimate
Youth Potion + L22, $44.95, 8. Biossance
Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil by Aimee
Song, Limited Edition, $120, 9. Lanolips 101
Ointment Multipurpose Superbalm, $18.95,
10. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo (+) Anti-
Acne Moisturiser, $31.95, 11. Skinstitute Rose
Limited Edition Multi-Active Mist, $49, 12.
Sand & Sky Australian Emu Apple Dreamy
Glow Drops, $74.90, 13. alkira Radiant Facial
Moisturiser, $16.95, 14. Avène Revitalizing
Nourishing Cream, $63.95, 15. kōtia
Regenerating Night Cream, $65, 16. Paula’s
Choice RESIST Intensive Repair Cream,
$45, 17. Paula’s Choice, Probiotic Nutrient
Moisturizer, $64, 18. Clinique Moisture Surge
72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator, $20,
19. Jurlique Activating Water Essence, $75,
20. Jurlique Moisture Plus Rare Rose Cream,
$59, 21. Jurlique Moisture Plus Rare Rose
Gel Cream, $59, 22. Jurlique Moisture Plus
Rare Rose Lotion, $59, 23. Charlotte Tilbury,
Magic Cream, $125, 24. Crème de la Mer,
$242, 25. Skin Health Science RP Moisturiser
Reflect Protect, $115, 26. Bobbi Brown
Vitamin Enriched Face Base, $88
18.
21. 22.
23.
20.
24.
19.
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4.
exfoliate
1.
2.
BEAUTY
When you exfoliate, you remove dead surface cells that
contribute to dryness and oil that can cause blocked
pores and problems like acne. Exfoliating also stimulates
circulation and speeds up your skin’s natural exfoliation
process to remove cell debris, encourage the growth of new
healthy cells and leave skin looking fresher and brighter.
You can choose to use a mechanical exfoliation method,
which is typically a granular scrub style, or chemical
exfoliation, such as an alphahydroxy acid (AHA) chemical
exfoliant or a fruit-based enzyme exfoliant.
Bear in mind that an exfoliant doesn’t have to be harsh
or very grainy to work. In fact, a product that is too harsh or
is used with too much enthusiasm can do more harm than
good and granular scrubs can exacerbate problems such as
redness and broken veins.
Regular peels can also keep skin looking refreshed.
Light peels work to exfoliate and renew skin by removing
dead cells and promoting new cell growth. Common types
contain lactic acid and glycolic acid found in plant extracts.
Lactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid that occurs naturally in
our bodies and helps stimulate the production of collagen
and elastin in the dermal layer. It is also a humectant, which
attracts water molecules in the skin to the surface, giving a
plumper appearance. Different strengths of lactic peel can
be applied as you acquire a tolerance to the acid, which
encourages your skin to slough dead cells for a brighter,
fresher appearance.
A glycolic peel contains a higher potency of alpha hydroxy
acid. It can cause some tingling and pinkness, especially in
first-time users, but skin therapists are adept at matching
ingredient strength to your skin type. As well as promoting
a brighter, fresher appearance it helps fade freckles and
sun spots.
Low-concentration lactic or glycolic peels are available as
at-home treatments. While light peels will help the skin look
refreshed and smoother, they can’t remove deeper lines and
sun damage. For this an in-clinic deeper peel is required.
Exfoliation can be integrated into your routine directly
after the cleansing step one to two times a week.
Depending on the strength of the active ingredients and
your skin’s tolerance, a peel can be used every one to
four weeks.
OUR
PICKS
3.
1. myClarins RE-MOVE Radiance Exfoliating Powder,
$29, 2. Alpha-H Liquid Gold with Glycolic Acid, $59.95,
3. alkira Pore Refining Facial Scrub, $14.95, 4. La Roche-
Posay Effaclar Micro-Peeling Purifying Gel, $29.95, 5.
Skinstitut Enzymatic Micro Peel, $49, 6. Paula’s Choice,
2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, $38
4. 5.
6.
5 0

13.
5.nourish
12.
Using a facial mask can soothe and
nourish skin, oxygenate and improve
circulation, help clear up blemishes and
even reduce the appearance of fine
lines and wrinkles.
Tightening masks help firm and tone
sagging skin, and moisturising masks
add moisture to dehydrated skin. For
oily or acne-prone skin, a purifying
mask can deep-cleanse skin and absorb
excess oil.
The benefits of masks are often
underestimated but they can give the
complexion a real boost. Generally, they
should be used weekly after exfoliating.
OUR
PICKS
11.
7. alkira Mineral Radiance Facial Masque, $17.95, 8. Arbonne RE9
Advanced Prepwork Gel Eye Masks, $73, 9. Paula’s Choice Super
Hydrate Overnight Mask, $42, 10. Burt’s Bees Exfoliating Clay
Mask, $22.99, 11. Minenssey Hydrating Masks, $79, 12. myClarins
RE-CHARGE Relaxing Sleep Mask, $42, 13. Sisley Black Rose
Cream Mask, $200
7. 8.
9.
10.
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BEAUTY
the
heroes
SKINCARE
OUR SKINCARE HEROES INCLUDE VITAMIN A, VITAMIN B
AND VITAMIN C, PLUS SUNSCREEN. PROVEN BY SCIENCE,
THESE AGE-DEFYING MARVELS IMPROVE YOUR COMPLEXION
AND HELP MAKE SKIN LOOK YOUNGER AND FUNCTION
MORE OPTIMALLY.
VITAMIN A
Vitamin A is *the* anti-ageing
skincare staple. Retinoids (including
retinol) are the best-known
derivatives of Vitamin A. They act as
antioxidants and neutralise the free
radicals that result from exposure
to light.
Retinoids are scientifically
proven to increase the thickness
of the dermis (the deeper layer of
the skin where wrinkles form),
and help the skin to appear and
function younger and healthier.
Dramatic improvements have also
been observed in regards to skin
smoothness, evening of skin tone and
overall skin rejuvenation.
They are extremely effective and
widely used in topical anti-ageing
solutions. Retinol products work to
reduce many visible signs of skin
ageing, especially fine lines and
wrinkles. They also encourage better
cell turnover in the upper layers,
sloughing off surface skin cells and
reversing the damaging effects of UV
light resulting in hyperpigmentation.
It goes without saying that
stabilised high-concentration retinol
formulations will be more effective
than run-of-the-mill products, but
will also typically be more irritating
to the skin to begin with. Formulators
are now developing effective
alternatives to Vitamin A with no
irritation at all and the ability to
use on even the most sensitive skin.
Medik8 have recently launched their
plant-based clinically-proven retinol
alternative, Bakuchiol Peptides –
without the retinol-like side effects.
A recent study by the British Journal
of Dermatology has found that
bakuchiol, derived from the seeds and
leaves of the Indian Babchi plant,
is able to regulate similar genes to
retinol. The study found that both
bakuchiol and retinol significantly
decreased wrinkle surface area and
hyperpigmentation, with no statistical
difference between them.
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VITAMIN B
Vitamin B is the ultimate skincare
multitasker: It helps to increase
hydration levels in the skin through
increasing ceramide production;
improves the strength of the skin by
increasing production of skin barrier
proteins including keratin; improves
skin firmness and helps reduce the
appearance of fine lines by increasing
collagen production; improves the
immune function of the skin; reduces
excess oil production; and reduces
uneven skin tone and pigmentation.
Not only does it perform so many
beneficial functions for the skin on
its own but it also complements other
skincare ingredients to boost their
anti-ageing power.
Niacinamide, a form of Vitamin B3,
is absorbed into the deeper skin layers
and works to improve hydration levels
as well as to prevent the formation of
dark spots and hyperpigmentation. It’s
beneficial for everyone, but especially
for people with dry or sensitive skin,
and some studies support its benefits
for reducing rosacea.
Vitamin B3 assists in the reduction
of uneven pigmentation by slowing
down the transfer of melanin to
the skin’s epidermis. Including this
super-powered ingredient into any
hyperpigmentation treatment plan is
therefore essential.
VITAMIN C
Vitamin C is a skin-beautifying
workhorse and is a proven ingredient
for creating a brighter complexion
and evening out skin tone, while
diminishing the appearance of fine
lines and wrinkles.
When added to your daily routine,
Vitamin C provides a range of benefits
– from evening skin tone, shielding
skin from the visible impacts of
pollution, boosting hydration levels,
and keeping your skin looking younger
for longer.
Of the many beneficial forms of
Vitamin C, ascorbic acid is a star for
its proven antioxidant properties that
boost the texture and tone of the skin.
This unique ingredient is backed by
research for dramatically brightening
skin for a more youthful-looking
complexion.
No matter what your skin type
or concern, Vitamin C should have
a firm place in your skincare routine.
It’s an easy fix for combating lackluster
skin thanks to its ability to regenerate
and renew skin cells and to inhibit
the production of melanin (the
chemical that creates pigmentation).
It also plays an important role in
the anti-ageing process – fighting
free radicals, fading dark spots, and
promoting the production of collagen,
which helps scarred and damaged
skin to heal faster.
SUNSCREEN
Don’t forget the all-important SPF
all year round. An incredible 80
to 90 percent of what we perceive to
be the signs of ageing (wrinkles,
dryness) are actually caused by sun
exposure. Apply sunscreen as the last
step in your skincare routine each and
every day. CBM
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Skin Virtue
SKIN
The
synergy
of science
and
nature
SKIN VIRTUE HAS
MASTERED THE ART
OF DERMATOLOGY,
FORMULATING A
POWERFUL RANGE OF
ANTI-AGEING AND
ANTI-ALLERGEN
SKINCARE PRODUCTS
WITH OVER 100
INNOVATIVE ACTIVE
INGREDIENTS.

Biochemists and dermatologists
have joined forces to create
new Aussie conceptualised
skincare sensation Skin Virtue,
offering performance-based solutions
for dramatic results. Skin Virtue is a
professional-grade range that combines
clean beauty with cutting-edge skin
science, formulated specifically for
Australian conditions.
Developed in Australia by founder
Nina Gajic, Skin Virtue harnesses the
most potent natural active ingredients
sourced from around the globe, which
are tested and formulated by a team
of innovative dermatologists and
cosmetologists.
The result – a solutions based antiallergen
skincare range that is able
to counteract the harsh impact the
Australian weather and lifestyle has on
skin using cutting edge technology and
natural active ingredients.
DEVELOPED FOR THE
AUSTRALIAN CLIMATE
Nina spent years struggling with the
effects of the Australian weather
on her skin. She devoted decades
to clinical medical research, which
led her to find equilibrium between
science and nature and consequently
develop the Skin Virtue range. Clean
beauty, backed by science, the range
is formulated with clinically tested
natural active ingredients that are
proven to work. The focus of Skin
Virtue is to help heal sensitive,
problematic, irritated and allergic skin
while incorporating skin science to
deliver anti-ageing efficacy and results.
‘Having sensitive skin has actually
been a blessing in disguise, as it made
Skin Virtue possible. Now I can look
after my skin properly and people
think I’m much younger than I am,’
she says.
FORMULATION IS KEY
Skin Virtue products contain a
complex of high dosage active
ingredients that are clinically
tested and scientifically proven to
deliver efficacy and results. They
are formulated with a proprietary
blend of skin identical active
biotechnological ingredients, plant
derived molecules, marine enzymes,
plant stem cell factors, vitamins and
gentle skin identical emulsifiers to
help achieve optimal skin restoration
and radiance. These formulations are
designed to work in synergy with the
skin to help activate skin regeneration
and repair.
By utilising active liposome and
ionosome delivery systems, Skin
Virtue is able to further enhance the
efficacy and penetration of these active
ingredients to achieve visible results.
Skin Virtue is non-comedogenic,
anti-irritating, anti-allergen with no
parabens or mineral oils, making it
suitable for all skin types, even the
most sensitive of skin.
Skin Virtue’s exacting formulations
provide the most appropriate
ingredients to specific skin types
and concerns, which in turn helps
provide optimal skin restoration and
protection. Each product contains
multiple multi-functional active
ingredients, helping to strengthen the
skin barrier function, provide essential
support to skin longevity and address
age-related concerns. CBM
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The Collections
Specially formulated for individuals with specific skin concerns, Skin Virtue
has three unique ranges that are designed to provide optimum outcomes for
each targeted area. All three ranges are formulated to enhance the quality and
condition of the skin and promote supple, vibrant and healthy-looking skin.
SKIN
SUPER CLEAR COLLECTION
Developed with the highest quality purifying
and soothing active ingredients, the Super
Clear Range targets skin complications such
as skin sensitivity, blemish prone, oily, irritated,
inflamed and allergic skin. It helps correct skin
concerns and delivers anti-ageing benefits
for clear, calm, glowing skin. The Super Clear
Range includes four products that work in
synergy to provide optimal regenerating,
nourishing and soothing properties and help
protect against environmental factors.
Super Clear Cleanse RRP $46
Super Clear Clarifying Solution RRP $66
Super Clear Purifying Crème Gel RRP $80
Super Clear Essential Cream RRP $90
FUTURE ADVANCED
COLLECTION
HAVING SENSITIVE SKIN HAS
ACTUALLY BEEN A BLESSING
IN DISGUISE, AS IT MADE SKIN
VIRTUE POSSIBLE. NOW I CAN
LOOK AFTER MY SKIN PROPERLY
AND PEOPLE THINK I’M MUCH
YOUNGER THAN I AM.
A breakthrough in anti-ageing technology,
this is Skin Virtue’s most concentrated range,
featuring targeted anti-ageing technologies.
The Future Advanced Range consists of eight
products designed to help prevent and correct
advanced skin ageing. The formulations
include active ingredients and liposomal
delivery systems that work to visibly rejuvenate
and renew skin vitality and can be used in
conjunction with both the Super Clear Range
and Pure Anti-Ageing Range as a booster for
specific concerns.
Future Advanced Line Filler RRP $80
Future Advanced Serumist ® RRP $116
Future Advanced Radiance Serum RRP $100
Future Advanced Brightening RRP $100
Future Advanced Multi Active RRP $100
Future Advanced Vitality Cream RRP $100
Future Advanced Firming Mask RRP $90
Future Advanced Eye Serum RRP $70

PURE ANTI-AGEING
COLLECTION
Developed to improve the quality and
condition of skin, this range is the entry-level
anti-ageing range for normal to dry skin. It is
formulated to help prevent and correct early
signs of ageing to prolong younger-looking
skin. The range consists of seven products
that address the myriad of changes associated
with ageing including hormonal changes,
environmental damage and social stressors.
The unique line of seven products help to
eliminate the appearance of wrinkles, undereye
circles, discolouration and improve skin
tone and texture while being gentle on the
skin. It provides deep hydration, with a calming
effect while providing protection from harsh
environmental damage.
Pure Nourish Cleanse RRP $60
Pure Nourish Hydrating Solution RRP $84
Pure Exfoliating Mask RRP $68
Pure Radiance Glow Serum RRP $70
Pure Protect Pollution Defence RRP $80
Pure Nourish Moisturising Cream RRP $90
Pure Eye Radiance Cream RRP $60
WHERE
TO GET IT
Launching August 2020, Skin
Virtue is distributed by Advanced
Cosmeceuticals. Call 1800 242 011
or visit www.skinvirtue.com
to find out more.
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READY
SET
?
SELFIE
COSMETIC
SURGERY
IN THE
INSTAGRAM
AGE
BODY IMAGE RESEARCHER
AND CLINICIAN ROBERTA
HONIGMAN DESCRIBES
THE NEW SELFIE-CENTRIC
MARKETPLACE, ITS
DISTORTION OF REALITY
AND ITS EFFECT ON
COSMETIC SURGERY.
Appearance, presentation and popularity
have been promoted as the core to
identity, self-esteem and self-worth. Glossy
fashion magazines filled with airbrushed unrealistic
representations of both women and men have
constantly bombarded us, changing the goal posts
on what is considered beauty and style.
In many instances, these magazines and the
advertising dollars behind them have been held
responsible for the increasing incidence of body
image concern, eating disorders and the growing
demand for cosmetic procedures, especially in
the young.
But over the past couple of years, we have
entered a new era where technological
advancement and the rise of social media
have been added to the mix. Social media, the
relatively new kid on the block, has amplified and
accelerated the trend of visual awareness and
has possibly given the world its newest social
disruptor – the selfie.
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INSTAGRAM
AESTHETIC ADVISOR
Yes, the simple photo you take of
yourself using the high resolution
camera on your smartphone has
created an accidental revolution to
such a degree that the term ‘selfie’
became the Oxford dictionary word
of the year in 2013. Let’s face it – it
seems harmless enough. You take a
picture with your phone and share
it with close friends, family and
sometimes unwittingly the rest of the
world on social networking sites such
as Instagram and Snapchat and then
eagerly sit back for 10 seconds and
wait for comments.
Selfie-taking and posting is now
one of the most popular activities,
especially for young females aged
between 16 and 25 years who
spend on average 48 minutes a day
(up to 5.5 hours a week) taking
and uploading selfies. It has been
estimated that at least 16 images are
taken before one photo is posted,
while some young women had an
average of 150 selfies stored on their
phones and laptops.
New technological options added
to phones have launched selfietaking
and posting into a different
stratosphere. Filters and photo
editing apps such as Facetune, Line
Camera and Photoshop enable users
to edit their own photos, actually
morphing and distorting their real
bodies to make themselves appear
better looking, and often managing
to achieve a level of physical
“perfection” previously seen only
in airbrushed photos in celebrity
or beauty magazines. Facetune can
smooth out skin colour, make teeth
look whiter and eyes and lips bigger,
make faces look thinner, more
symmetrical and blemish-free.
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STATS
new
Instagram is the second-most
downloaded free App in the
Apple store
It is expected Instagram will
account for 30% of Facebook’s ad
revenue in 2020
Used by 25% of Smartphone users
More than 40 billion photos
have been shared (79.1% of posts
are photos)
Approximately 100 million photos are
uploaded every 24 hours
The ‘like’ button is hit 4.2 billion
times a day
On Instagram, 52% of users are
female and 48% are men
There are 9.5 million Instagram users
in Australia
3.1 million Australian users are aged
between 25 – 34
Majority of Australian users are
female – 57.1%
62% of users log into their account
every day
42% of users check their account
multiple times each day
The average Instagram user will
spend 28 minutes on the app
Nearly two-thirds of users are aged
between 18 – 29
From www.smperth.com
A
NORMAL
Not only are people comparing
themselves to perfected images of
models and celebrities and even
friends, but there is now a daily
comparison of the real self to
an intentional or unintentional
fake self posted on social media.
How can anyone win, especially
adolescents who may be grappling
with their identity and body
image issues?
We are fast approaching a new
normal, where there is a danger
of losing touch with our real
appearance and are surprised when
we look in the mirror. This constant
focus, forced attention to detail and
public scrutiny has the potential to
fuel excessive pre-occupation with
appearance, and it is no surprise
that users have become much more
analytical of their faces, finding
flaws they hadn’t previously seen,
and become highly anxious.
Doctors, surgeons and mental
health professionals are pointing to
the ‘selfie-led’ social media culture
as a driving force of aesthetic surgery
among young people while also
heavily influencing plastic surgery
trends and cosmetic treatments.
International media reports note
the rise in the number of cosmetic
procedures requested, especially
amongst those in the early 20s age
group, but also the kinds of facial
surgery being requested has also
changed. Nose jobs were the most
common request, but now, the
authors say, procedures that will
have effects similar to selfie filters,
such as facial symmetry and eyelid
surgical procedures are in favour.
Where in the past patients used
to bring in photos of actors and
celebrities, they now bring in selfies
with heavily filtered versions of
themselves in order to point out
what they don’t like about their
appearance. But what sort of image
are they actually capturing in
these photos?
By its very design, the fisheye
lens on a camera phone distorts
appearance as it is designed to get
a panoramic view, often of scenery,
for example, in travel photos or
of groups of people together. A
selfie taken with that particular
camera lens will distort appearance,
(exaggerating a chin if we’re looking
down or widening our nose if we’re
too close to the camera), creating an
illusion that wouldn’t necessarily be
noticed—or even exist—in real life.
The danger is that patients build
their beliefs in a need for cosmetic
change on these app-altered
appearances and are rarely
dissuaded from their goal even
if it is pointed out how the
fisheye lens on the camera phone
distorts appearance.
In the old, pre-smartphone days,
people with body image issues might
typically slip away from class or
work to check their appearance in
the bathroom mirror. Now a lot of
patients are replacing some of that
behaviour with repeatedly taking
selfies, sometimes for hours on end
throughout the day, to check their
appearance at different angles and
in different lighting. It’s starting to
shape their expectations of what
‘normal’ should now look like.
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SNAPCHAT
DYSMORPHIA
The term ‘snapchat dysmorphia’ was
coined to describe people who bring
their own heavily doctored or filtered
selfies to surgeons, requesting to look
more like their photos. They have
been known to trawl through endless
selfies on their phones, trying to find
how they liked the way their lips or
cheeks looked on a particular day in
certain lighting.
The danger here is that these
behaviours are becoming more
integrated into the rituals of people
suffering Body Dysmorphic Disorder,
and the blurring of fantasy and reality
could trigger unrealistic requests
for cosmetic procedures. Selfie
dysmorphia is described as a category
of this condition but involves people
becoming obsessed with how they
look in selfies and wanting to look like
a filtered version of themselves.
BDD is a serious psychiatric
condition on the OCD spectrum,
defined as imagined ugliness where the
sufferer sees an imagined or very slight
defect in physical appearance which
causes them significant
distress. Sufferers believe they are
truly hideous while to others they
seem fine, even quite attractive, and
have no idea why the sufferer has
such an extreme reaction.
For people with BDD their concerns
are real, severe and very distressing
and it impacts on their ability to
function on a daily basis. They believe
that if they can see a defect, it must
be there. They can’t be convinced
otherwise or talked out of their beliefs
and continually seek reassurance
especially from family members,
creating stress and anxiety.
With the degree of self-reflection
and self-examination that comes with
selfies and social media, it is no longer
just the mirror we have to deal with.
There is a new, more pernicious twist
where the lines of fantasy and reality
are being blurred and the perception
of appearance altered to the degree
that there is potential to lose sight of
actual appearance, creating anxiety
about what is truly normal. CBM
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AESTHETIC ADVISOR
The
CELEBRITY
EFFECT
In the new era of selfies, social
media and celebrity ubiquity, many
aesthetic practitioners are finding
themselves at the nexus of medicine
and consumerism. But who defines
the terms ‘too little’, ‘just enough’ and
‘too much’? Is there a new definition
of ‘normal’?
Sydney plastic surgeon Dr Malcolm
Linsell says, ‘The celebrity effect is
real. The question is: is it a source of
inspiration, or perspiration?’
It’s not necessarily a case of
patients coming to their plastic
surgeon and asking to look like J.Lo,
he says. Instead, the celebrity effect
is more an underlying pervasion,
through ubiquitous image editing
and curation on social media,
subconsciously influencing the
patient’s perception on what is
deemed beautiful and normal.
The celebrity effect isn’t necessarily
a bad thing. Kim Kardashian
West, for example, has brought a
new element of beauty into the
mainstream, one that is curvier with
a darker, Middle Eastern complexion
that resonates with more women
across the word than a blonde
catwalk model. The negative is a
preoccupation with self-examination
and a distorted reality of what is
‘normal’. It can also foster unrealistic
Kim Kardashian
credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock.com, Jaguar PS/Shutterstock.com
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THE MORE OPEN
AND HONEST
CELEBRITIES ARE
ABOUT WHAT IT
TAKES TO LOOK AS
GOOD AS THY DO,
THE MORE WE CAN
HAVE REALISTIC
EXPECTATIONS
ABOUT HOW WE CAN
LOOK – AND THE
COSMETIC SURGERY
IT MAY REQUIRE.
Jennifer Lopez
expectations of what cosmetic
enhancement can achieve, as well as
triggering low-esteem and even BDD
in susceptible individuals.
In the American Academy of Facial
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
(AAFPRS) 2019 annual survey,
72 percent of AAFPRS members
reported that patients said looking
better in a selfie on social media
was their reason for getting plastic
surgery – up 15 percent from 2018.
In addition, 84 percent of members
said that celebrities influenced the
decision of patients to have cosmetic
surgery. This number is up six percent
from 2018, with a 21 percent increase
versus 2016. The most sought-after
celebrity looks for 2019 were Kylie
Jenner and Kim Kardashian West.
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AESTHETIC ADVISOR
A DISTORTED
REALITY?
Today’s celebrities can appear ageless – and
nobody emulates this more than Jennifer Lopez
aka J.Lo, the new ‘face’ and ‘body’ of a 50-yearold
with two children (and twins, no less). But
do highly edited images make them appear more
‘perfect’ than they really are?
‘Most people would know about the images
taken of J.Lo in the now-famous green Versace
dress at Milan Fashion Week last year, the same
dress she wore to the Grammy’s 20 years ago when
she was 30,’ says Dr Linsell. ‘She looks fantastic,
and arguably better at 50 years old than 30. But if
you look closely, the dress is similar but not exactly
the same. The dress she wore last year comes up
above her belly button. My suspicion is that the
dress is covering abdominoplasty scars.’
‘The media was abuzz with articles on how
inspiring JLo is to look as fantastic as she does at
50, however the perception is not reality. These
images aren’t real life and the pressure to look like
JLo is unrealistic. The norm is for women who
have had children to remain with a slight bulge
due to abdominal separation, some excess skin and
droopier breasts.’
The more open and honest celebrities are
about what it takes to look as good as they do, he
says, the more we can have realistic expectations
about how we can look – and the cosmetic surgery
it may require.
The celebrity effect – and constant
bombardment of highly edited photos – has
changed public perception of ‘ideal’ beauty
standards and ‘normalised’ a look that is
unachievable for many.
‘In general, I tell my patients not to trust any
photo or image they see in mainstream or social
media,’ says Dr Linsell. ‘Just because you see an
image, it doesn’t mean it’s real!’ CBM
BEFORE
BEFORE
BEFORE
BEFORE
AFTER
AFTER
AFTER
AFTER
BEFORE
AFTER
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BEFORE AFTER
BEFORE AFTER
BEFORE AFTER
BEFORE AFTER
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BEAUTY
The
Cult
LIST
6 8

MEET THE STAR
PRODUCTS
REINVENTING
MAKEUP AND
TRANSFORMING
FACES.
Makeup has the power to
transform faces. Artfully
applied, it can give the
illusion of more prominent cheekbones,
a narrower nose and more defined
jawline, and a healthy looking pop
of colour. Makeup can also make an
artistic statement about ourselves – for
many, it’s a source of creativity and
self-expression, allowing us to express
ourselves in countless ways depending
on our mood, activity and level of
fierceness on any given day. Most
importantly, makeup is FUN!
From the miracle foundations and
lust-worthy lippies to eyeliners and
blushes we feel lost without, these are
the must-have beauty staples every
makeup lover should have in their kit.
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BEAUTY
Back to
BASE
OUR
PICKS
1. Bobbi Brown Skin Long-Wear Weightless Foundation SPF15, RRP $72, 2. Clarins
Everlasting Youth Fluid, $65, 3. Skeyndor Skincare Make Up Age Preventing
Foundation, $83, 4. Sisley Blur Expert, $115, 5. Skindinavia The Makeup Finishing
Spray, $48, 6. Napoleon Perdis Stroke of Genius Liquid Cashmere Foundation, $69, 7.
Burt’s Bees Beeswax Lip Balm, $7.95, 8. Lycogel Breathable Tint, $89, 9. Sisley Phyto
Hydra Teint, $145, 10. Nude by Nature Natural Mineral Cover Foundation, $39.95,
2. 3.
4.
1.
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10.
9.
8.
7.
5. 6.
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BEAUTY
Line and
DEFINE
1. Sisley Phyto-Khol Star
Waterproof in Plum, $68, 2.
Napoleon Perdis Eyebrow Pencil
in Brownie, $32, 3. Marc Jacobs
Highlighter Gel Eye Crayon in
Glitter Sweet (Limited Edition), $37,
4. Marc Jacobs At Lash’d Lifting
& Volumising Mascara (Limited
Edition), $41, 5. Napoleon Perdis
Own It! Mascara in Black, $29,
6. The Quick Flick Black Liquid
Eyeliner Stamp, $35, 7. The Quick
Flick Quick Lash Adhesive Liner,
$24, 8. The Quick Flick Quick Lash
False Lashes, $18 (per pair, 4 styles
available)
OUR
PICKS
1.
4.
5.
2.
3.

8.
6.
7.
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BEAUTY
1.
Add some
FLAIR
1. Morphe, 9W Smoke & Shadow Artistry Palette,
$18, 2. Fenty Beauty Slip Shine Sheer Shiny
Lipstick in Makeout Break, $35, 3. Charlotte
Tilbury Pillow Talk Luxury Palette, $80, 4. Bobbi
Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick, $49, 5.
Marc Jacobs Eye-Conic Multi-Finish Eye Palette
in Extravagance (Gold Limited Edition), $75, 6.
Sisley Les Phyto Ombres, $65, 7. Morphe x
Coca-Cola Thirst For Life Artistry Palette, $32
3.
2.
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7.
OUR
PICKS
4.
5.
6.
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BEAUTY
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
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OUR
PICKS
8. Morphe x Maddie Ziegler Lip
& Cheek Kits $26, 9. Fenty Beauty
Match Stix Glow Skinstick Purrrl,
$39, 10. Sisley Le Phyto-Rouge in
Rose Delhi, $68, 11. Clarins Joli
Rouge Lipstick in Raspberry, $40, 12.
Charlotte Tilbury, Matte Revolution
Pillow Talk, $49, 13. Burt’s Bees
Gloss Lip Crayon in Tahitian Sunset,
$16.95 14. Morphe x Maddie Ziegler
Dew Bomb Face Gloss Stick $18,
15. Morphe x Maddie Ziegler The
Imagination Palette Artistry Palette
$36, 16. Mavala Chill & Relax Super
Long Hold and Shine Nail Color Cream
in Green Zen, Rose Nap and Blue
Siesta, $8.50 each
15.
16.
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BEAUTY
LIP
SERVICE
A GIRL’S GOTTA HAVE OPTIONS, AND LIP PRODUCT IS
NO EXCEPTION. FROM GLOSSES, BALMS AND STAINS
TO THE OG LIPSTICK, HERE’S OUR GUIDE TO CHOOSING
WHICH LIP PRODUCT TO WEAR AND WHEN.
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With continual innovations
in both function and active
ingredients, today’s lipstick
lover is spoiled for choice. From the
classic stick to fluid formulas, from matte
to glossy, and from long-lasting to barely
there, there’s now a lip product to suit
your every mood, activity, occasion and
whim. Whether you’re going for a matte
look, a punchy gloss or a bold look-at-me
colour, we’ve got you covered.
LIPSTICK
The grande dame of modern lip products,
lipsticks are arguably the most enduring
cosmetic product. In fact, lipsticks in some
form or another span the entire modern
history of mankind, with origins dating back
some 5,000 years ago. Fast forward to 2020,
and a recent study out of Barcelona found
that lipstick is the most popular cosmetic
product among women in Europe.
Creamy, shiny, satin, glossy, shimmery
or matte – lipstick textures and finishes are
just about endless. They tend to be highly
pigmented and generally have more staying
power and coverage than most other lip
products. If you have dry lips, opt for a
moisturising formula and steer clear of a
matte finish.
OUR
PICKS
1.
1. Sisley Le Phyto Rouge in 32 Orange Calvi,
$70, 2. Nude by Nature Satin Liquid Lipstick
in Soft Petal, $22, 3. Charlotte Tilbury Pillow
Talk Lipstick Duo Lip Kit, $98, 4. Karen Murrell
Nude Lip Palette, $49.95, 5. Arbonne Matte &
Shine Lip Duo in bloom, $41.
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LIP BALM
Lip balm is a handbag staple, especially
in the cooler months. It’s easy to apply
on the go and doesn’t require full-colour
commitment. These moisturising balms
are usually formulated to help soothe and
prevent dry, chapped lips, and often have a
host of beneficial lip-loving ingredients such
as SPF, shea butter and Vitamin E.
When you want a hint of colour with
your moisture, a tinted lip balm will kill two
birds with the one stone. Tinted balms offer
natural-looking colour with sheer to medium
coverage and a satin finish.
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OUR
PICKS
1. Salt By Hendrix Lip Butter,
$19.95, 2. Biologi BL Nourish
Lip Serum, $24, 3. Eminence
Organics Citrus Lip Balm 8ml,
$49, 4. Minenssey Lip Spa
Regenerating Balm, $25,
5. Medik8 Mutiny Lip Balm,
$39, 6. mesoestetic stemCell
nanofiller lip contour, $121.40,
7. Clarins Hydra-Essentiel
Moisture Repairing Lip Balm,
$32, 8. Dermal Therapy Lip
Balm SPF 50+, $6.45, 9. Burt’s
Bees Watermelon Lip Balm,
$6.99, 10. Paula’s Choice Lip &
Body Treatment Balm, $19,
11. Burt’s Bees Lip Shine,
$12.99, 12. Sisley Nutritive
Lip Balm, $95, 13. Biossance
Vegan Rose Lip Balm, $30,
14. The Jojoba Company Lip
Balm, $9.95, 15. Jurlique Rose
Love Balm, $20, 16. Clinique
Moisture Surge Pop Triple
Lip Balm in Goji Berry, $40,
17. Nude by Nature Sheer
Glow Colour Balm in Nude,
$19.95, 18. Lanolips Lip Water
Watermelon, $14.95
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LIP GLOSS
Lip gloss is the quintessential makeup product, with
the ability to create a range of looks from the natural
to the high impact.
Lip gloss is more of a liquid tint as opposed to
being highly pigmented like lipstick – but it can be
just as dramatic with formulations offering anything
from ultra-high shine finish, glitter to a subtle
shimmering shine. It also has more staying power
than a balm and can give the illusion of plumper,
smoother lips.
It’s also a great texture to mask the appearance of a
dry, dehydrated pout.
If lip gloss had an older, more sophisticated sister,
it would be the lip lacquer. This makeup musthave
is much thicker and creamier than a gloss and
way more pigmented. As the name suggests, lip
lacquers deliver an ultra high shine ‘wet’ look for an
impeccable and dramatic finish.
OUR
PICKS
1.
1. Morphe Lip Shine, Crystal Clear,
$14, 2. Morphe x Coca-Cola Lip In The
Moment 4-Piece Lip Collection, $29,
3. Nude by Nature Moisture Infusion
Lipgloss in Coral Blush, $22.95, 4. Bobbi
Brown Crushed Oil-Infused Gloss, $40,
5. Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Lip Bath
Pillow Talk, $50, 6. Sisley Phyto-Gloss
(launching 30 August 2020), $70,
7. Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal
Lip Luminizer in Sweet Mouth, $48,
8. Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip
Perfector in Rose Shimmer, $32.
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WITH
BENEFITS
Many lip products today are formulated
with SPF and come packed with super
healthful ingredients. Highly moisturising
ingredients provide extreme nourishment
and intense hydration, while helping your
lips look their finest.
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LIP STAIN
If you want all-day colour with no touch-ups,
consider a lip stain. More heavily pigmented
than a lip tint, this finish has made a huge
resurgence the past few years. Lip stains are
a great option for imbuing colour to your lips
while keeping the finish au natural. The stains
are meant to enhance natural tones, so they’re
found most often in red, pink and peach hues.
Most lip stains come in a marker-like form
or can be ‘painted’ on, which allows you to
control the intensity of colour. Dab on a few
layers for a more pigmented finish. Once dry,
lip stains can last the whole day!
Lip tints, as opposed to stains, are more
muted and lend themselves to a fresh-faced and
natural look. The Korean ‘it’ girls’ fave, lip tints
are super easy to apply and dry matte, literally
staining your lips for long-lasting coverage.
Lip tints can be used all over your lips,
but we’re on board with the latest trend: the
gradient lip. Simply dab the product only on
the inner, centre part of the lips to create a
gradation effect; deep red in the middle and a
lighter pink on the outline.
LIP TALK
• Like fingerprints, your lip impressions
are unique.
• A passionate kiss can burn up to 50kJ of
energy in a few minutes, working as many
as 30 muscles.
• The average woman consumes nearly 3kg of
lipstick in her lifetime.
• The average human has about 10,000 taste
buds – however, they’re not all on the tongue.
Some can even be found on the lips – these
are especially sensitive to salt.
• It is said that Leonardo DaVinci spent 12 years
painting the Mona Lisa’s lips.
• Lay off the alcohol – it dehydrates your lips!
OUR
PICKS
1. Clarins Water Lip Stain
in Rose Water, $35
2. Bobbi Brown Extra Lip Tint, $56
3. Benefit Cosmetics Benetint
Cheek & Lip Stain, $33.
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LIP OIL
A lip oil is somewhere between a
nourishing lip balm and a luxurious
lip gloss, usually made with a high
concentration of hydrating essential
oils such as jojoba and rosehip. Lip
oils can treat, soothe and nourish
your lips, all while helping them to
look plumper and juicier.
They typically deliver a lightweight
finish that is glossy and not sticky.
Oh, and they feel heavenly.
OUR
PICKS
1. DIOR Lip Glow Oil in Pink, $52
2. Charlotte Tilbury Magic Lip Oil, $56
3. Clarins Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil
in Candy, $35
4. Napoleon Perdis Double Duty
Infusion Lip Oil, $35.
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Holy
sheet
MASK!
OUR
PICKS
THE SHEET MASK
HAS EMERGED
AS ONE OF
THIS DECADE’S
BIGGEST BEAUTY
TRENDS.
Sheet masks, virtually unheard of
outside of South Korea until a few
years ago, are now big business
and changing the beauty industry.
There’s even a Mask Bar in NYC
specialising in Korean sheet masks.
According to Allied Market
Research, the sheet face mask global
market was valued at US$206 million
in 2018 and is anticipated to reach
$392.1 million by 2026.
A rising interest in Korean beauty
products alongside the surge of
celebrities sharing their face maskwearing
selfies on Instagram have
added to the fascination. In fact, the
sheet mask selfie, as flaunted by Lady
Gaga and Bella Hadid, became the
hottest look on Instagram in 2018.
Sheet masks are more than just
hype – the serum-soaked sheets are
loaded with beneficial ingredients such
as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants
and hyaluronic acid. The face-shaped
masks are applied directly onto your
skin for deep conditioning and typically
come in a single-use pouch, delivering
hydration, exfoliation or detoxification,
skin tightening or whitening,
depending on your
skin needs.
Sheet face masks are the ultimate
self-care beauty tool; the perfect facial
at home. Simply pop on a soothing
mask, leave on for the desired amount
of time and relax while the ingredients
work their magic to revive and
rejuvenate your skin. Sheet masks are
also surprisingly convenient, with no
preparation, peeling or rinsing off.
Simply rub in the excess serum into
your skin after you’ve removed the
mask and gently wipe off any excess.
Consider your skincare-and-selfie game
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1. Medik8 Ultimate Recovery Bio Cellulose Mask 6 pack, $96, 2. Dr. LeWinn’s Eternal Youth 24K Gold Age-Defying Face Mask,
$9.95, 3. Dr. LeWinn’s Recovërederm Australian Marine Algae Rescue Mask, $9.95, 4. Nu Skin Nutricentials Celltrex Ultra
Recovery Mask, 5 pack, $49, 5. L’Occitane Immortelle Hydration & Glow Sheet Mask 4 pack, $56, 6. Arbonne RE9 Advanced
Skin Revitalizing Facial Sheet Mask, $14, 7. A’kin Kangaroo Paw Flower & Hyaluronic Acid Age-Defy Face Sheet Mask, $7.95,
8. Burt’s Bees Purifying Sheet Mask, $9.95, 9. La Mer The Treatment Lotion Hydrating Mask, 6 pack, $190, 10. Ella Baché
Charcoal Foaming Mask, $29, 11. Skeyndor Timeless Prodigy: The Eye Patch, $109, 12. Charlotte Tilbury Magic Facial Dry
Sheet Mask, $35
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The
GLOW
getters
DITCH THE DREARY AND
GALVANISE YOUR GLOW WITH
THESE WINTER BRONZER AND
ILLUMINATOR ESSENTIALS.
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Go with
the faux
SELF-TANNERS
We know it’s cold outside, but there’s
nothing like a glowing tan to help show
winter who’s boss. A faux tan (of course) can
make us look healthy and radiant (even if
colder weather has other ideas). Self-tanner
can also make skin looker smoother, more
even in tone and even give the illusion of a
slimmer physique.
In the past few years, fake tans have come
a long way so there’s less chance of turning
out the colour of a carrot or smelling a little
funky. The first rule of a flawless fake tan is
exfoliation. The night before your tan, use a
body scrub or exfoliating lather to remove
any dry, flaky skin. This will help ensure your
tan results in a consistent, natural-looking
colour without any patchiness.
Before applying fake tan, slip on a tanning
mitt; orange palms are an obvious fake-tan
giveaway and tanning mitts help distribute
the product easily. Most tans take between
two to eight hours to develop, so try to
stay dry – don’t shower, swim or work out –
before then.
Keep skin hydrated with a quality
moisturiser everyday to prolong your faux
glow for as long as possible.
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PICKS
1. Sisley Self Tanning Hydrating
Facial Skin Care, $180, 2. Ella
Baché Great Mousse Tan Dark,
$29, 3. Sunescape Instant Self-
Tan Mousse in Maui, $44.95,
4. Bali Body Self Tanning
Mousse, $29.95
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Bronzed
&
beautiful
Bronzers are like sunshine in a powder. A subtle
golden glow in the cooler months can add a
touch of radiance and highlight your features.
Accentuate your cheekbones and create a
more sculpted look by applying a bronzer just
under the line of your cheekbone. Bronze all
over in spots the sun would touch (if we’d let
it!). Do it in a number 33 pattern – forehead
then under cheekbones then down to the jaw
line and finally under the chin for sculpting.
Try using a metallic bronze as a soft liner
under your lower lash line, or lightly sweep a
dusting of shimmery shadow on upper lids –
but try not to go above the crease line with
highly metallic shades. Be sure to choose just
one feature to accentuate so your shimmer
stays subtle and undetected. It’s all about
slowly building layers of colour, so avoid heavy
application at all costs.
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PICKS
1. Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Bronzer in Butta Biscuit, $50,
2. Sisley Phyto-Touche Illusion D’Été, $125, 3. Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick
in Bronze, $78, 4. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Bronzer, $75, 5. The Fluff
Bronzing Powder, $43, 6. Morphe Glamabronze Face and Body Bronzer,
$29, 7. Clinique Powder Pop Flower Bronzer/Highlighter, $52, 8. Trinny
London Golden Glow, $45, 9. Napoleon Perdis Mosaic Harmony Bronzing
Powder, $40
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Let there be light
BEAUTY
A hardworking highlighter or
illuminator is perfect to mask the
look of dull or dehydrated skin.
Dab small amounts on top of
your cheekbone – from the apple
of the cheek and up through to
the hairline. This makes skin look
hydrated while the diffused light
decreases the look of fine lines.
Also use small amounts on the inner
corner of the eye to add freshness,
as well as under the brow bone to
help ‘lift’ the eye.
Skin illuminators are a huge
breakthrough in makeup
technology; by reflecting light
and lightening the skin with an
iridescent glow, they make skin look
smoother and younger and hide
skin imperfections. And, of course,
they’re all-important when it comes
to contouring.
Contouring gives the illusion
of more defined contours, a
smaller nose and chin, and higher
cheekbones. We’ve all seen the
“in between” makeup shots of Kim
Kardashian West with light and
dark stripes strategically placed all
over her face and neck. This clever
makeup trick works wonders to
create a more chiseled, defined face
that reflects light beautifully and
gives an air-brushed effect.
It’s all about creating optical
illusions so that it looks like you are
constantly under the best lighting
ever – and, to do this, light and
shade, ie highlighters and bronzers,
will be your BFFs to create a
glamour-girl look.
OUR
PICKS
1. Iconic London
Illuminator in Glow, $68,
2. Marc Jacobs Beauty
Dew Drops Coconut Gel
Highlighter in Tantalize,
$64, 3. Morphe x Coca-
Cola Glowing Places
Loose Highlighter, $22,
4. Skeyndor Highlight
Powder Duo, $59,
5. Trinny London The
Right Light Highlighter,
$45, 6. Charlotte Tilbury
Supermodel Body, $88
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the
BODY
SKINCARE
ROUTINE
soft for skin super
5 STEPS FOR SOFT, SUPPLE AND
SENSATIONALLY SMOOTH SKIN.
You’ve got a locked and loaded skincare routine for
your face, but now it’s time to turn your attention to
the rest of your body and give it the TLC it deserves.
A body skincare routine is key to achieving smooth and
glowing skin all year round. Here are our five steps for
super-soft winter-resistant skin.
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cleanse
Step 1:
BEAUTY
Just like your face needs a clean canvas before
applying products to it, so too does your
body. Wash off the day’s dirt, sweat, perfume,
products and sunscreen with a body cleanser
or body wash. Look for sulfate-free body
cleansers as they won’t strip skin of its natural
oils. As a general rule, steer clear of heavily
scented cleansing products and avoid long,
hot showers.
OUR
PICKS
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1. Bondi Sands Body wash, $12.95
2. Clinique Deep Comfort Body Wash, $40
3. Dermalogica Conditioning Body Wash, $46
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exfoliate
Step 2:
Buff away dull, dry skin and reveal brighter, softer,
healthier looking skin. Apply exfoliator all over and rub
product in circular motions to rejuvenate and polish the
skin. Natural antioxidants contained in some exfoliators
can help target skin aliments such as dryness and flaking.
OUR
PICKS
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1. QED The Body Exfoliator, $68, 2. Sisley Energizing Foaming Exfoliant for the Body, $160, 3. Eminence Organics
Stone Crop Revitalizing Body Scrub, $74, 4. Trilogy Exfoliating Body Balm, $35.95, 5. Clarins Exfoliating Body Scrub
for Smooth Skin, $55, 6. L’Occitane Almond Crunchy Muesli Scrub, $30
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serums
Step 3:
Next up, add a conditioning and hydrating body
serum (cream or oil-based) before applying a body
moisturiser.
By layering these two products, you pair
humectant and occlusive ingredients to really
hydrate and help to lock in moisture.
Body serums are made of ingredients that have
high penetration and can target stubborn skin
problems such as dryness sensitivity and the
crepey look of ageing skin. A good-quality serum
will be loaded with active ingredients to replenish
skin lipids, which form around skin cells and help
strengthen the skin’s protective barrier and aid
the natural repair process.
Body serums are all about nourishing, repairing
and regenerating skin and should be essential in
any body skin routine.
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OUR
PICKS
1. La Mer The Renewal Body
Oil Balm, $250, 2. The Jojoba
Company Organic Jojoba for Body,
$34.95, 3. Biologi BF Hydration
Body Serum, $72, 4. Sisley White
Ginger Contouring Oil for Legs,
$230, 5. Biossance 100% Squalane
Oil, $50
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Step 4:
moisturise
Moisturisers are an essential part of taking care of your skin. Keep
hydration in check by feeding your skin the finest skin-nurturing
ingredients to energise and restore.
When your skin is dehydrated, the more visible fine lines and
dark spots are. A quality moisturiser helps keep your skin hydrated,
improves texture and tone, and the slight reflective sheen from your
moisturiser can even help mask skin imperfections.
1. asap Revitalising Bodymoist with AHA,
$50, 2. Medik8 Nourishing Body Cream,
$66, 3. Sisley Confort Extreme Body
Cream, $180, 4. Lanolips Minty Lanolin
Leg + Foot Balm, $18.95, 5. La Mer The
Body Crème, $390, 6. kotia Revitalising
Hand & Nail Cream, $32, 7. Salt By
Hendrix Hydrate It Up Buttercup, $39.95,
8. Jurlique Restoring Body Lotion with
Lemon, Geranium and Clary Sage, $49,
9. Glasshouse Fragrances Body Lotion,
$34.95, 10. Salt By Hendrix Magical Rose
Illuminating Elixir Crème, $34.95,
11. Paula’s Choice Daily Replenishing
Body Cream, $30, 12. Lanolips Coconutter
+ Lanolin Body Milk, $22.95, 13. CeraVe
Moisturising Cream, $12.99, 14. Jergens
Oil Infused Softening Vanilla Moisturiser,
$11.99, 15. Avéne XeraCalm A.D Lipid
Replenishing Cream, $39.95, 16. Burt’s
Bees Milk & Honey Body Lotion, $19.95,
17. A’kin Replenishing Body Cream
$26.95, 18. Dermal Therapy Very Dry
Skin Cream, $9.95

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Step 5:
If you’re one of the lucky ones not to sport
cellulite, you can skip this step. But for nine out
of 10 women, today’s specialised skin tightening
and smoothing products can improve the look of
cellulite and sagging skin.
Cellulite is actually a collection of fat that
pushes against the connective tissue underneath
the skin. Our thinner skin and weaker connective
tissue are the reasons women develop cellulite and
men typically don’t.
Topical cellulite products have had a bad
wrap in the past, but there now exists a range of
innovative formulations and products designed
to smoothen and tighten the skin across all areas
of the body. From cellulite to stretch marks, these
skin saviours will have you striding confidently
towards the warmer months.
Products that work on strengthening skin
structure and boosting collagen production are
where it’s at in the fight against cellulite. A
number of studies demonstrate the effectiveness
of alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and retinol (a
Vitamin A derivative) in stimulating collagen
synthesis and improving the structure of the
skin, so be on the lookout for these superstar
ingredients in your body treatment product.
target
problem areas
1. mesoestetic bodyshock total reducer, $129,
2. Sisley Cellulinov anti-cellulite body cream,
$290, 3. Ella Baché Gentle Enzyme Smoothing
Body Exfoliant, $49, 4. Sand & Sky Australian
Pink Clay Smoothing Body Sand, $49.90, 5.
Clarins Tonic Body Treatment Oil - Firming/
Toning, $72, 6. Paula’s Choice Retinol Skin-
Smoothing Body Treatment, $43, 7. Skeyndor
BodySculpt Silhouette Remodelling Mud, $56
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Breast
Cancer
Awareness
BREAST CANCER IS THE #1 CANCER FOR
AUSTRALIAN WOMEN, HOWEVER THE 10-YEAR
SURVIVAL RATE IS INCREASING THANKS TO
SELF-AWARENESS, EARLY SCREENING AND
IMPROVED TREATMENTS.
Breast cancer is the most
common cancer affecting
Australian women. In a 2019
report, the Australian Institute of
Health and Welfare estimated that
19,998 women and 170 men will be
diagnosed with breast cancer
in 2020, an average of 55 people
per day.
The number of women and men
being diagnosed with breast cancer
in Australia is increasing, but
thankfully the number of deaths
from breast cancer is decreasing.
Australia has one of the best breast
cancer survival rates in the world.
The chance of surviving at least 10
years after treatment is 85 percent.
Increasing survival is due to earlier
diagnosis through screening and
improved treatments.
Early diagnosis and improved
survival rates can also be attributed
to ongoing support for breast
cancer awareness. The colour pink
is synonymous with breast cancer
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reducing
your
risk
While there is no known way of preventing breast cancer,
making lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking,
reducing alcohol intake, reducing fat mass and increasing
exercise can all help to reduce the risk of breast cancer.
You may also wish to consider getting tested to find
out if you are susceptible to breast cancer, especially if
there is a family history of the disease. Having a firstdegree
relative, such as your mother or sister, with breast
cancer puts you at higher risk for the disease. The risk
is even greater if they developed breast cancer before
menopause, and in both breasts.
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support, with everything from
supermarket products to iconic
Australian landmarks taking on a
pink guise in support of breast
cancer research.
Celebrities such as Kylie Minogue,
Christina Applegate, Cynthia
Nixon, Olivia Newton-John and
Sheryl Crow who have suffered
publicly from breast cancer use
their fame to become ambassadors
for the cause, putting their name to
government initiatives and helping
raise fundraising efforts even further.
WHAT IS BREAST
CANCER?
‘Breast cancer, like other cancers,
occurs because of an interaction
between the environment and a
defective gene,’ explains German
anti-ageing specialist Dr Michael
Klentze. ‘Specifically, breast cancer
occurs when a build up of genetic
mutations in critical genes – those
that control cell growth and division,
or the repair of damaged DNA
– allow cells to grow and divide
uncontrollably to form a tumour.’
‘Breast cancer, like prostate cancer,
is a hormone-dependent cancer,
which can develop under oestrogen
influence,’ he explains.
Although it is much more common
in women, men can also develop
breast cancer.
There is a medical distinction
made between early breast cancer
and secondary breast cancer. Early
breast cancer is cancer that is
contained within the breast and may
or may not have spread to the lymph
nodes (located under the armpit).
Secondary breast cancer is cancer
that has spread outside the breast
area. This distinction helps dictate
the best treatment option.
TREATMENT
‘Breast cancer is commonly treated
by various combinations of surgery,
radiation therapy, chemotherapy and
hormone therapy,’ says Dr Klentze.
There are a number of factors that
AUSTRALIA HAS ONE OF THE
BEST BREAST CANCER SURVIVAL
RATES IN THE WORLD.
Thousands at risk
of undiagnosed cancer
during COVID-19
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic,
there has been a 30 percent fall in referrals
to cancer specialists, according to media
reports. That’s because fewer people are
seeing their GPs and avoiding routine
pathology tests.
Pink Hope CEO and Founder Krystal
Barter said delayed diagnoses and
treatment could be devastating for women
at high-risk for, or in the early stages of,
breast and ovarian cancer. ‘If you are in
a high-risk group, then it’s absolutely
critical you seek information and support
for options available to you during the
coronavirus pandemic,’ she said.
Specialist Oncoplastic Breast Cancer
Surgeon Dr Jane O’Brien said there has
been roughly a 40 percent decline in
breast cancer diagnoses over the last few
months. ‘It is important for people to keep
up with their cancer screening, especially
for those at high risk, even if face-to-face
clinical consultations with their specialists
may have been suspended during the
pandemic,’ she said.
‘Approximately 60 percent of breast
cancers occur in the screening age of 50
to 74 years, and this typically accounts
for almost half of all breast cancer
diagnoses. However, since COVID-19
there will have been 30 percent fewer
cancers diagnosed in that age group
due to suspended screening.’
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influence the selection of breast
cancer treatment. According to Dr
Klentze, these include the age and
menopausal status of the patient,
the stage of the disease and whether
the tumour is aggressive or likely to
spread.
Another influential factor is
whether the tumour contains
oestrogen receptors (ER+) or
progesterone receptors (PR+). These
receptors indicate if hormones are
causing the cancer to grow bigger;
there are specific hormone-blocking
medications for each that can be used
during treatment.
WOMEN, AND ALSO
MEN, WHO HAVE
INHERITED CERTAIN
MUTATIONS IN GENES
HAVE A HIGHER RISK
OF DEVELOPING
BREAST CANCER.
Women with breast cancer usually
undergo a lumpectomy (the surgical
removal of a cancerous nodule)
or a mastectomy (removal of the
entire breast/s) to excise the cancer
from the breast, which can be
followed by radiation therapy and/or
chemotherapy to kill any remaining
cancer cells.
THE ANGELINA
JOLIE EFFECT
Discoveries in genetic research
has provided some valuable
information that can help identify
whether a person is more susceptible
to breast cancer in the first place,
therefore increasing the chance of
early detection.
BRCA1 and BRCA2 are major
genes related to hereditary breast
cancer. Women, and also men, who
have inherited certain mutations
in these genes have a higher risk of
developing breast cancer, ovarian
cancer and several other types of
cancer during their lifetimes.
This breakthrough means that
people can now be tested for
these particular genes – and those
who carry them can be aware of
their susceptibility and closely
monitor their breasts for any
suspicious changes.
Perhaps the most famous carrier
of the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene
mutation is actress Angelina Jolie.
The news that Jolie – one of the
world’s most glamorous women –
had undergone a double mastectomy
at the age of 37 stunned the world
in 2013 and brought this very
relevant public health issue to the
forefront of international media.
Faced with an 87 percent chance
of developing breast cancer in the
future, Jolie underwent her procedure
as a preventative measure – one that
brought her risk of developing the
disease down to just five percent.
It’s thought around five percent
of Australians – both men and
women – carry the BRCA1 and
BRCA2 gene. The availability
of genetic testing varies across the
country. Contact the Cancer
Council Australia for more
information. CBM
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check yourself
To ensure the best possible outcome, early detection
is all-important. As with all types of cancer, the risk
of breast cancer spreading from the breasts to other
parts of the body increases dramatically if it is not
detected early. The good news is that the knowledge,
technology and medical expertise is all readily
available here in Australia to help women take charge
of their breast health.
It is critical every woman knows how to do breast
self-examination. As of age 20, self-checking using the
points below should be a monthly routine:
• Most doctors recommend lying down with one
arm behind your head. With the other hand, feel
each breast with your middle three fingers for any
irregular lumps, cyst-like formations, thickening or
unusual dimpling. Be sure to feel the entire breast
area – from the top of the chest, under each arm,
around the breast mound and down towards the
rib cage.
• You can also look at your breasts in the mirror,
both with your hands on your hips and in the air.
Check for changes in colour, shape, nipple location,
dimpling or anything that is irregular.
• Use your thumb and forefinger to gently press the
nipple and check for any irregular discharge.
• It is not a cause for panic if you do come across
an anomaly – 80 percent of lumps turn out to be
benign – but you should consult with your doctor as
soon as possible to be sure.
• For pre-menopausal women especially, aim to
perform the self-exam at the same time each
month, ideally after your period. As your breasts
change as you go through your menstrual cycle, by
examining them at the same point in your cycle, you
can make a more accurate comparison.
IT’S PREDICTED
AROUND FIVE
PERCENT OF
AUSTRALIANS CARRY
THE BRCA1 AND
BRCA2 GENE.
Some changes to look for:
• A new lump, or lumpiness, especially if it is in
one breast.
• Nipple discharge.
• Change in the size or shape of the breast or nipple.
• Change in the skin over the breast, such as redness
or dimpling.
• Unusual persistent pain, especially if it is one breast.
• If you’re concerned by a family history of breast
cancer, or by any changes to your breasts, speak to
your doctor as soon as possible.
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Rhinoplasty
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AS THE THE SECOND
MOST PERFOMED FACIAL
COSMETIC SURGERY IN
AUSTRALIA, RHINOPLASTY
IS ONE OF THE MOST
POPULAR AND INTRICATE
PROCEDURES THAT CAN
COMPLETELY RESHAPE
YOUR FACE.
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The nose is the central feature of your
face and plays a key role in facial
symmetry. Any abnormalities will
affect the overall aesthetics of the face,
and changing the size or shape of the nose
to bring it into harmony and balance
with the rest of the face can be a lifealtering
event – both physically and
psychologically.
According to the most recent
International Society for Aesthetic
Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) statistics,
rhinoplasty is the second most
performed facial cosmetic surgery in
Australia (eyelid surgery takes the
top spot).
Rhinoplasty’s enduring
popularity is world-wide. A June
2020 report by money.co.uk
revealed queries relating to
“rhinoplasty” were the
most popular cosmetic search
item in Europe in
the past 12 months.
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WHAT CAN
RHINOPLASTY DO?
Rhinoplasty, or nose surgery, improves the appearance and proportion of the nose,
enhancing overall facial aesthetics and harmony. Surgery of the nose may also
be performed to remove deviations caused by a birth defect or injury, or correct
impaired breathing caused by structural abnormalities in the nose.
Rhinoplasty can reduce or increase the size of the nose, change the shape of the
tip or bridge, narrow the span of the nostrils or change the angle between the nose
and upper lip.
Rhinoplasty reshapes the nose to balance it with other facial features. There are
two main techniques – open (incision made at the base of the nose) and closed
(incisions inside nose) – that can change the size of the nose, remove a hump,
narrow the nostrils, change the angle and/or refine the tip.
WHAT HAPPENS DURING
NOSE SURGERY?
Generally, after anaesthesia is administered, incisions are made inside the nasal
cavity and often at the base of the nose. The skin of the nose is then separated
from its framework of cartilage and bone.
To reduce nose size, some cartilage in the middle of the nose (septum) is removed
until the desired size is achieved. To build up the nose, cartilage and bone may be
added to increase its size. Changing the tip or bridge and the nose angle is achieved
by reshaping the cartilage and soft tissue. Nostril span is narrowed via small
incisions at the base of each nostril.
The incisions are sutured closed and a splint or cast is applied to help the nose
maintain its shape and expedite healing. The procedure normally takes around
two hours.
Rhinoplasty is usually performed under general anaesthesia. However, depending
on the preference of the surgeon and/or the patient, it can also be performed under
local anaesthesia.
Nasal packing, in which gauze or cotton packs are applied to the nasal chambers,
is used to support the new structure and prevent bleeding. The packing is typically
removed within 24-48 hours after surgery.
Most patients experience some mild to moderate discomfort after rhinoplasty for
a few days. Any pain can generally be controlled through medication prescribed
by the surgeon. About 80 percent of the swelling is usually gone within a week
or two. Swelling starts to resolve more slowly after that. The majority of swelling
disappears after around two months and the rest slowly disappears over the next
year, when final results become apparent.
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DIFFERENT TYPES
OF RHINOPLASTY
PROCEDURES
Open rhinoplasty and closed rhinoplasty are generally the two
types of rhinoplasty procedures available.
Closed rhinoplasty involves incisions on the inside of
the nose. Although this results in no visible scarring, the
procedure offers less visibility of the inside of the nose and is
typically not possible for more complex cases.
During open rhinoplasty, a small incision is made on the
columella (the strip between the nostrils). This results in
a fine, well-concealed scar that shoud fade over time. The
surgeon will help the patient decide which is most suitable.
Non-surgical
options
Non-surgical rhinoplasty uses fillers to correct
minor external nasal deformities, depressions,
asymmetries, collapsed nasal bridges and saddle
noses. It can also be an effective technique
for making corrections post-surgery where
the results of earlier rhinoplasty have been
unsatisfactory or need a slight tweak.
A relatively quick procedure, non-surgical
rhinoplasty requires no anaesthesia and involves
no downtime. Most fillers will leave a residual
redness and slight tenderness for up to a few
days and patients can expect slight swelling and
bruising. The results are immediately evident
and can last up to a year.
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RHINOPLASTY
RESULTS
Results of rhinoplasty are not immediate.
The nose becomes more refined with better
definition over time, and may take up to a year
for final results. Most patients can expect to
return to work within a week or two and to
more strenuous activity after a few weeks.
Benefits of this procedure can range from
improved breathing to enhanced appearance
and self-confidence. Rhinoplasty can offer subtle
or dramatic changes to a person’s appearance.
Often even a small change in the shape and
position of the nose can create a significant
difference to overall facial aesthetics.
Revision rhinoplasty is necessary in five to 12
percent of rhinoplasty cases. While some may
require only minor adjustments, others may
need major modification, and may be a result of
too much or too little bone, cartilage or tissue
having been removed, resulting in a nose that is
too large or too small for the face.
Although techniques for any rhinoplasty
surgery may differ, as well as the patient’s desired
results and the surgeon’s personal preference,
there is no doubt that a well-performed
rhinoplasty has the potential to dramatically
improve the appearance of both the nose and
the entire face. CSBM
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Types of
rhinoplasty
REDUCTION RHINOPLASTY
The most common procedure to address
size, proportion and balance of the nose in
relation to the rest of the face.
POST-TRAUMATIC
RHINOPLASTY
Performed as a result of a nasal injury where
the supporting bone or cartilage have
been damaged.
ETHNIC RHINOPLASTY
Takes into consideration the particular
characteristics of your ethnicity.
AUGMENTATION
RHINOPLASTY
Increases the dimensions of the nose by
adding structural material or grafts for
aesthetic and functional indications.
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