CosBeauty Magazine #89
CosBeauty is the #BeautyAddict's guide to lifestyle, health and beauty in Australia. In this issue: - Wanderlust - How to Create the Ultimate Staycation - Ready. Set. Selfie. Cosmetic Surgery in the Instagram Age - 300+ Skincare & Makeup Products You Need now - Why It's Time To Take Stock of Your Skincare Routine - Everything you need to know about Rhinoplasty
CosBeauty is the #BeautyAddict's guide to lifestyle, health and beauty in Australia.
In this issue:
- Wanderlust - How to Create the Ultimate Staycation
- Ready. Set. Selfie. Cosmetic Surgery in the Instagram Age
- 300+ Skincare & Makeup Products You Need now
- Why It's Time To Take Stock of Your Skincare Routine
- Everything you need to know about Rhinoplasty
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COSBEAUTY<br />
LIFESTYLE HEALTH & BEAUTY<br />
ISSUE 89 AUG-OCT 2020<br />
Wanderlust<br />
HOW TO<br />
CREATE THE<br />
ULTIMATE<br />
STAYCATION<br />
300+<br />
SKINCARE &<br />
MAKEUP<br />
PRODUCTS<br />
YOU NEED<br />
NOW<br />
Ready.<br />
Set.<br />
Selfie.<br />
COSMETIC<br />
SURGERY IN THE<br />
INSTAGRAM AGE<br />
WHY IT’S<br />
TIME TO<br />
TAKE STOCK<br />
OF YOUR<br />
SKINCARE<br />
ROUTINE<br />
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REGULARS<br />
8 Editor’s Letter<br />
10 Beauty Insider<br />
124 Ed’s Faves<br />
FEATURES<br />
26 The Key to Beauty? Research!<br />
No matter which aesthetic<br />
procedure you’re considering,<br />
head to AestheticAdvisor.com.au<br />
for the latest information and<br />
unbiased advice.<br />
58 Ready, Set, Selfie: Cosmetic<br />
Surgery in the Instagram Age<br />
Body image researcher Roberta<br />
Honigman describes the new<br />
selfie-centric marketplace,<br />
its distortion of reality and its<br />
effect on cosmetic surgery.<br />
64 The Celebrity Effect<br />
Plastic surgeon Dr Malcolm<br />
Linsell on how celebs are<br />
changing our perception of<br />
beauty and creating unrealistic<br />
expectations.<br />
110 Breast Cancer Awareness<br />
116 The Nose Job:<br />
Rhinoplasty Explained<br />
We explain the ins and outs of<br />
this popular cosmetic surgery:<br />
what’s involved, what to expect<br />
and what kind of results can be<br />
achieved.<br />
BEAUTY<br />
28 Our Ultimate Staycation Guide<br />
While travel plans to exotic<br />
overseas destinations may be<br />
on hold, there’s no passport<br />
required to bring your holiday<br />
to you this year and vacay in the<br />
comfort of your own home.<br />
42 Skin Care Essentials<br />
The cooler months are the<br />
perfect time to take stock of<br />
your skincare regimen and<br />
adapt to your skin’s everchanging<br />
needs and concerns.<br />
68 The Cult List<br />
Meet the star products<br />
reinventing makeup and<br />
transforming faces.<br />
78 Lip Service<br />
From glosses, balms and stains<br />
to the OG lipstick, here’s our<br />
guide to choosing which lip<br />
product to wear and when.<br />
88 Holy Sheet Masks!<br />
We look at the sheet mask, one<br />
of this decade’s biggest trends<br />
in beauty and skincare.
92 The Glow Getters<br />
Ditch the dreary and galvanise<br />
your glow with these winter<br />
bronzer and Illuminator<br />
essentials.<br />
100 The Body Skincare Routine<br />
for Super Soft Skin<br />
Five steps for soft, supple and<br />
sensationally smooth skin.<br />
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From the<br />
EDITOR<br />
W<br />
elcome to our 89th edition of COSBEAUTY <strong>Magazine</strong>! The beauty<br />
industry has long advocated self-care and positivity and, amidst the<br />
ongoing COVID-19, there has never been a more important time to<br />
pamper ourselves and look after our general well-being.<br />
Beauty is about creativity and self-expression, and indulging in beauty rituals<br />
and home spa experiences can help us switch off, find comfort and feel better about<br />
ourselves. To get you started, check out our ‘Ultimate Staycation Guide’ on page<br />
28 – we’ve curated some of our favourite sensory products that will help satisfy your<br />
wanderlust without leaving home.<br />
With more time spent at home, social media usage is also on the rise. While we love<br />
a good selfie as much as the next person, it’s important to differentiate reality vs filter.<br />
‘Ready, set, selfie’ on page 58 is a fascinating article by body image researcher Roberta<br />
Honigman on the danger of losing touch with our real appearance and obsessing over<br />
the filtered image version of ourselves. We also get a plastic surgeon’s perspective on<br />
how selfies and celebrities are influencing our perception of beauty and changing the<br />
landscape of cosmetic enhancement (page 64).<br />
The cooler months are the perfect time to take stock of your skincare routine. In our<br />
articles ‘Skincare essentials’ (page 42) and ‘Body routine for super-soft skin’ (page 100),<br />
we look at the steps and products to achieve glowing skin on the face and body (yes,<br />
even in winter). We also highlight the huge boom in sheet masks on page 88 and share<br />
the best-in-class products to de-stress, detox and beautify your skin.<br />
Unleash your creativity with our cult list of makeup must-haves on page 68. These are<br />
the transforming products every makeup lover should have in their kit. We also examine<br />
the many types of lip products (page 78) – from the OG lipstick to the lip stain – and<br />
showcase our favourite bronzers and illuminators to flaunt the best faux glow (page 92).<br />
On a more serious note, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which helps to<br />
increase attention and support for the awareness, early detection and treatment of this<br />
desease. Our article on page 110 explains ways to decrease your risk and emphasises the<br />
importance of self-checking during COVID-19, as statistics show a<br />
30 percent drop in referrals to cancer specialists during this time.<br />
Don’t forget – you can find more great articles on beauty and wellbeing at<br />
www.cosbeauty.com.au, as well as unbiased information on cosmetic enhancement<br />
at www.aestheticadvisor.com.au. Enjoy and stay safe!<br />
Michelle Kearney<br />
Editor-in-Chief<br />
michelle@bellamedia.com.au<br />
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Beauty insider<br />
THE WHO’S WHO AND WHAT’S NEW IN BEAUTY.<br />
BIOLOGI ANNOUNCES AUSSIE<br />
MODEL SAMANTHA HARRIS AS<br />
FACE OF BRAND<br />
Biologi, the brand know for its<br />
100% active clean cosmeceuticals,<br />
has announced that Australian<br />
model Samantha Harris has signed<br />
on to become the brand’s global<br />
ambassador. Her first skincare<br />
campaign for the brand launched in<br />
June 2020, in line with Biologi’s new<br />
product launch, Bc Refresh Cleanser.<br />
Biologi have had the Aussie<br />
model in their sights since the<br />
brand’s conception back in 2017,<br />
with the founders believing<br />
Samantha epitomises everything<br />
the brand represents: multi-faceted,<br />
inspiring and strong.<br />
‘Biologi is a brand that I personally<br />
use on my own skin, so working with<br />
them was a natural choice in that<br />
regard, however as a brand they are<br />
so much more than just skincare,’<br />
says Samantha.<br />
‘They are one of the only<br />
brands in the world that offer<br />
plant-to-bottle skincare, with a<br />
focus on using single Australian<br />
natives that are sourced locally,<br />
ethically and sustainably. As a<br />
brand, they’re passionate about<br />
educating their consumers on<br />
everything from production<br />
processes through to how<br />
ingredients are made, but most<br />
importantly, they focus on<br />
empowering their customers to feel<br />
good in their own skin.’<br />
Samantha catapulted onto the<br />
scene when she was just 11 years<br />
old, having won the “Girlfriend<br />
Covergirl” competition. Since then,<br />
she’s graced the pages of Australia’s<br />
top publications, modelled in<br />
Australian Fashion Week and as<br />
the face of some of Australia’s most<br />
notable brands.<br />
Most recently Samantha made<br />
headlines thanks to her philanthropic<br />
work with World Vision – she is<br />
partnered with the charity as their<br />
first female First Nations Goodwill<br />
Ambassador.
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MEET GUCCI BEAUTY’S NEWEST FACE, ELLIE GOLDSTEIN<br />
The new Gucci Beauty campaign applauded Gucci Beauty as it<br />
features Ellie Goldstein, the first moves towards an aesthetic<br />
model with Down Syndrome to that is increasingly inclusive and<br />
strike a pose for Gucci Beauty. more representative of its diverse<br />
The 18-year-old British beauty group of consumers. Goldstein’s<br />
took part in a campaign for the image on @guccibeauty has<br />
luxury brand, modelling the become Gucci Beauty’s most liked<br />
new buildable L’Obscur mascara, Instagram post ever.<br />
with the photos featuring in<br />
‘I enjoy being a role model,’<br />
Vogue Italia.<br />
the model told British Vogue.<br />
The result of an Instagram ‘It shows that if you follow your<br />
scouting project, selecting hopes and dreams, you can<br />
Goldstein as the ideal face for achieve anything. Be yourself<br />
the product aligns with Gucci and don’t worry about what other<br />
Beauty’s objectives of ‘supporting people think of you.<br />
emerging talents and promoting ‘My hope as a model is to<br />
the theme of unconventional become famous one day. My<br />
and non-stereotypical beauty,’ dream job [is to] be on the front<br />
according to a press release for cover of Vogue and work for other<br />
the campaign.<br />
big brands. My hopes and dreams<br />
‘I designed L’Obscur mascara are to show the world who I am<br />
for an authentic person who and what I can achieve.’<br />
uses makeup to tell their story of Goldstein, who has already<br />
freedom, in their way,’ says modelled for other mega labels<br />
Gucci’s creative director<br />
like Nike and Vodafone, is<br />
Alessandro Michele.<br />
represented by specialist talent<br />
Fans across the world have agency Zebedee Management.<br />
CHARLOTTE TILBURY’S LATEST<br />
PRODUCT FIVE YEARS IN<br />
THE MAKING<br />
Setting sprays have become a<br />
makeup bag staple in recent<br />
years and now Charlotte Tilbury is<br />
releasing her answer to the perfect<br />
setting spray for a flawless finish.<br />
The new AIRbrush Flawless<br />
Setting Spray, Charlotte’s first ever,<br />
5-years-in-the-making setting spray,<br />
follows the global success of the<br />
award-winning AIRbrush Flawless<br />
Foundation and the iconic AIRbrush<br />
Flawless Finish Powder (did you<br />
know one is sold every minute?!) and<br />
the new AIRbrush Bronzer.<br />
The setting spray was designed<br />
to be the first and last step in your<br />
makeup routine,<br />
priming and setting<br />
for up to 16 hours.<br />
Delicately scented with<br />
notes of citrus, peach,<br />
coconut and Jasmine,<br />
the spray is alcohol<br />
and oil free and will not<br />
leave a tacky feeling on<br />
the skin.<br />
Charlotte Tilbury<br />
Airbrush Flawless<br />
Setting Spray, $49, is<br />
available from 23 July at<br />
CharlotteTilbury.com.<br />
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CLARINS LAUNCHES CLEAN BEAUTY<br />
SKINCARE LINE<br />
This July, Clarins launches My Clarins,<br />
a comprehensive and impressive range<br />
specially targeted to the Millennial<br />
market. The new vegan-friendly and<br />
green beauty line features nextgeneration<br />
skincare products that deliver<br />
the best nature has to offer for healthylooking<br />
skin.<br />
The My Clarins skincare line contains<br />
a cocktail of plant and fruit extracts<br />
that specifically fight against all types<br />
of imperfections (from combination to<br />
dry skin) and promote radiance and<br />
hydration. The range also includes an<br />
anti-pollution plant-based complex that<br />
helps protect the skin from the harmful<br />
effects of indoor and outdoor pollution.<br />
Good for the skin and good for the<br />
planet, My Clarins formulas are free of<br />
phthalates, parabens and sulfates. They<br />
also feature packaging that puts recycling<br />
and recycled materials first.<br />
Discover My Clarins: Vegan-friendly<br />
formulas with the perfect balance of plant<br />
and fruit extracts for healthy-looking skin.<br />
PEPPY CO LAUNCH NEW CLEANSER<br />
Famous for their sell-out LED Light Therapy Mask during<br />
COVID-19, Peppy Co have officially launched their Day and Night<br />
Gentle Cleanser.<br />
During pre-launch, the brand amassed over 20,000 people on the<br />
waiting list. Thanks to the likes of reality stars Martha Kalifatidis and<br />
Skye Wheatley, the product has sky rocketed and is in high demand<br />
– one cleanser is sold every minute.<br />
The Day and Night Gentle Cleanser is a light foaming face gel<br />
wash that gently removes all traces of dirt and makeup to leave skin<br />
thoroughly cleansed and refreshed without irritation or discomfort.<br />
It contains the world’s best source of Vitamin C: Australian native<br />
Kakadu Plum extract, proven to effectively brighten and enhance<br />
your skin’s radiance. The anti-inflammatory benefits of organic<br />
calendula and chamomile – both extracts are well known for their<br />
soothing and anti-inflammatory properties<br />
RRP $35, available online at peppyco.com.
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NEW ACNE PRODUCT<br />
DEMONSTRATES A REDUCTON IN<br />
BLEMISHES BY 51%<br />
Sensitive skincare specialist,<br />
LA ROCHE-POSAY, has unveiled<br />
the latest innovation in its acne<br />
skincare solutions range, continuing a<br />
commitment to improving the quality<br />
of life for people with acne-prone<br />
skin. Effaclar Micro-Peeling Purifying<br />
Gel is a new face and body cleanser<br />
for acne-prone skin, scientifically<br />
proven to be effective in reducing<br />
the appearance of acne as well as the<br />
breakout recurrence of blemishes on<br />
the face, back and chest.<br />
Research shows that 80% of<br />
teenagers and 40% of adults<br />
worldwide are affected by acne, with<br />
almost all (97%) of acne patients<br />
reporting a reduced quality of life.<br />
The demand for an anti-acne body<br />
treatment is also evident, with twothirds<br />
of people with acne-prone skin<br />
admitting to also suffering from back<br />
and/or chest acne, and a staggering<br />
185 million Google searches annually<br />
for back acne solutions.<br />
Pimples on the body are<br />
particularly difficult to address, as the<br />
skin is up to five times thicker than<br />
the face and more difficult to reach,<br />
especially on the back. Formulated<br />
with a high concentration of peeling<br />
ingredients, Effaclar Micro-Peeling<br />
Purifying Gel is able to gently but<br />
effectively, micro-exfoliate the thick<br />
layers of skin, and produce visible<br />
results in even the toughest areas, to<br />
promote healthier looking skin.<br />
Effaclar Micro-Peeling Purifying Gel<br />
features the highest percentage of<br />
salicylic acid (2%) in the LA ROCHE-<br />
POSAY Effaclar range, which in<br />
combination with LHA and zinc,<br />
micro-exfoliates the skin, unclogs<br />
pores from dead skin cells and helps<br />
diminish the secretion of sebum.<br />
The addition of glycerin as another<br />
key ingredient, ensures the cleanser<br />
provides maximum comfort and<br />
promotes a smoother skin texture<br />
that appears less oily, yet purified<br />
and detoxified. Formulated with a<br />
physiological pH, Effaclar Micro-<br />
Peeling Purifying Gel respects the<br />
skin barrier, and in turn, enables<br />
suitability for even sensitive skin.<br />
RRP $29.95 available at Chemist<br />
Warehouse, Priceline, Adore Beauty,<br />
select pharmacies and online at<br />
laroche-posay.com.au<br />
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RECYCLE & RETHINK BEAUTY<br />
WITH L’OCCITANE<br />
Did you know the pumps, caps and<br />
tubes of your most loved beauty<br />
product packaging are not usually<br />
considered as recyclable by standard<br />
at-home recycling services? The<br />
reality is that these items usually end<br />
up in dumpsters and landfills even<br />
when put in your recycling bin. The<br />
team at L’OCCITANE are actively<br />
taking steps to reduce this and<br />
all waste created from beauty<br />
product packaging.<br />
L’OCCITANE are committed to<br />
protecting the environment and<br />
reducing waste. The Group has<br />
a goal that by 2025 100% of their<br />
bottles will be made from 100%<br />
recycled plastic. In Australia, the<br />
brand has been a proud partner<br />
of TerraCycle since 2016, making<br />
them the first beauty brand to<br />
launch a program. In every one<br />
of L’OCCITANE’s 56 boutiques in<br />
Australia, you can dispose of<br />
your beauty product packaging<br />
(from L’OCCITANE or any beauty<br />
brand) and they’ll ship it to the<br />
TerraCycle warehouse for recycling.<br />
What’s more, when you do so they’ll<br />
give you 10% off your next like for<br />
like purchase.<br />
L’OCCITANE’s recycling efforts<br />
don’t end in store. They are proud to<br />
share they are the the main partner<br />
of the Plastic Odyssey expedition,<br />
a three-year round-the-world<br />
expedition beginning in January<br />
2021 that will give plastic waste a<br />
second life while fighting against<br />
poverty. The vessel is a ‘recycling<br />
laboratory’ which aims to share<br />
information about accessible plastic<br />
waste recycling techniques.<br />
Using fuel derived from plastic<br />
waste converted by pyrolysis, the<br />
Plastic Odyssey vessel will take<br />
its crew – 20 engineers, sailors,<br />
anthropologists, entrepreneurs and<br />
volunteers – to more than 30 ports<br />
across the most polluted coasts<br />
of Africa, Latin America and Asia.<br />
During each leg of the journey,<br />
plastic waste will be collected, sorted<br />
and recycled on board with the aim<br />
of raising awareness. The approach<br />
will draw the public’s attention to<br />
the problem of plastic waste in the<br />
oceans, demonstrate the value of<br />
this waste once transformed into a<br />
new resource, and share simple and<br />
accessible recycling techniques.<br />
L’OCCITANE is financing the<br />
expedition as well as the educational<br />
resources used during the Plastic<br />
Odyssey’s stopovers. This is part of<br />
the brand’s efforts to achieve its vision<br />
of a circular economy which gives a<br />
second life to polluting materials.<br />
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ULTRACEUTICALS’ BEST-SELLERS<br />
GET SUPER-SIZED!<br />
Skincare powerhouse Ultraceuticals<br />
have just released their best-sellers,<br />
Ultra Hydrating Lotion and Ultra<br />
Moisturiser Cream, in super-size versions<br />
for a limited time only.<br />
Ultra Hydrating Lotion<br />
This lightweight, fast-absorbing lotion<br />
hydrates and restores suppleness<br />
to the skin. Moisturising ingredients<br />
(Ceramide-3, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic<br />
Acid and Cholesterol) nourish the skin’s<br />
lipid shield, while Sodium PCA, Urea<br />
and Sodium Hyaluronate support the<br />
skin’s Natural Moisturising Factor (NMF).<br />
Also formulated with conditioning<br />
ingredients (Vitamin E and Aloe Vera<br />
Extract), this moisturiser leaves skin<br />
feeling soft, smooth and perfectly<br />
balanced. Paraben Free. Synthetic<br />
Fragrance Free.<br />
Ultra Moisturising Cream<br />
This moisturiser helps to balance<br />
and maintain the skin’s hydration<br />
levels. Formulated with moisturising<br />
ingredients to help nourish the skin’s<br />
surface layers and support the skin’s<br />
Natural Moisturising Factor, as well as<br />
antioxidant Vitamin E, this moisturiser<br />
leaves skin feeling soft and hydrated.<br />
Features powerful moisturising<br />
ingredients, Provitamin B5 and Shea<br />
Butter, that work by retaining moisture<br />
on the skin. Provitamin B5 also works as<br />
a soothing and a conditioning agent.<br />
Ultra Hydrating Lotion, 150ml, and<br />
Ultra Moisturising Cream, 150ml, are<br />
each $139 (a saving of $37).<br />
CALMING JOJOBA WITH BISABOLOL<br />
Just in time to help save dry and<br />
irritated winter skin, the new Calming<br />
Jojoba for Face and Body from The<br />
Jojoba Company is designed to restore<br />
balance to stressed-out skin.<br />
Harnessing the incredible healing<br />
properties of the iconic Australian<br />
Wadi-Wadi Jojoba and Bisabolol,<br />
with a calming blend of Moringa and<br />
Lavender, Calming Jojoba works to<br />
deliver visibly transformative skin results<br />
whilst bringing a healing moment to<br />
both the body and mind.<br />
Featuring active ingredient Bisabolol,<br />
this concentrated form of chamomile<br />
works with Australian Jojoba to calm<br />
stressed-out skin that may present<br />
as red, dry, flaky or rough skin or as a<br />
breakout or irritation.<br />
The addition of grounding lavender<br />
and tranquil chamomile helps bring<br />
calm, balance and inner peace to skin,<br />
mind and body.<br />
Calming Jojoba is the perfect<br />
mindful addition to elevate your<br />
daily routine.<br />
Key benefits:<br />
• Calms stressed skin<br />
• Deeply moisturises and soothes<br />
• Nourishes and brings balance<br />
back to skin<br />
Hero Ingredients:<br />
• Australian Wadi-Wadi Jojoba:<br />
naturally powerful antioxidant<br />
rich in vitamins A, D and E<br />
and omegas 6 & 9 essential<br />
fatty acids<br />
• Bisabolol: soothes, calms and<br />
heals, anti-infl ammatory<br />
• Organic lavender oil: calms and<br />
relaxes, soothes skin irritations<br />
• Moringa oil: moisturises, rich in<br />
Vitamin C<br />
RRP $39.95, available online at<br />
www.thejojobacompany.com.au<br />
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Everything has<br />
beauty, but not<br />
everyone sees it.<br />
Confucius<br />
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Youth is happy because<br />
it has the capacity to see<br />
beauty. Anyone who keeps<br />
the ability to see beauty<br />
never grows old.<br />
Franz Kafka<br />
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The beauty of a living<br />
thing is not the atoms<br />
that go into it, but the<br />
way those atoms are<br />
put together.<br />
Carl<br />
Sagan<br />
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F. Scott<br />
Fitzgerald
She was beautiful, but<br />
not like those girls in<br />
the magazines. She was<br />
beautiful, for the way she<br />
thought. She was beautiful,<br />
for the sparkle in her eyes<br />
when she talked about<br />
something she loved. She<br />
was beautiful, for her ability<br />
to make other people smile,<br />
even if she was sad. No,<br />
she wasn’t beautiful for<br />
something as temporary<br />
as her looks. She was<br />
beautiful, deep down to<br />
her soul. She is beautiful.<br />
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Some of us teach ourselves<br />
and our children to love the<br />
superficial outer; our looks,<br />
hair, skin, clothes rather<br />
than the greater beauty<br />
that resides within whereas<br />
it is that inner beauty that<br />
really defines you and who<br />
you truly are.<br />
Rassool<br />
Jibraeel Snyman<br />
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BEAUTY
Our<br />
ultimate<br />
staycation<br />
guide<br />
WHILE TRAVEL PLANS TO EXOTIC<br />
OVERSEAS DESTINATIONS MAY BE<br />
ON HOLD, THERE’S NO PASSPORT<br />
REQUIRED TO BRING YOUR HOLIDAY<br />
TO YOU THIS YEAR AND VACAY IN THE<br />
COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME.<br />
hey say home is where the heart<br />
is, but with international flights out of<br />
Australia grounded for a while yet, home<br />
is where the holiday is, too. From the<br />
Islands of Tahiti to the foothills of the<br />
French Alps and the ancient Redwood<br />
Forest in California, satisfy your<br />
wanderlust without leaving home. We’ve<br />
curated some of our favourite sensory<br />
products that will have you feeling as<br />
relaxed and stress-free as you would on<br />
holiday (well, almost!).<br />
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TAKE ME TO Tahiti<br />
BEAUTY<br />
Blue lagoons, white-sand beaches, island<br />
time. Who’s with me? The Islands of<br />
Tahiti have long been revered as pockets<br />
of paradise, filled with soft white-sand<br />
beaches, warm tropical breezes and the<br />
smell of fresh Taha’a vanilla. And while<br />
we may not be able to jet to these idyllic<br />
archipelagos just yet, creating a space<br />
that replicates one of the most incredible<br />
places on earth is definitely do-able.<br />
First, find yourself a deliciously<br />
decadent vanilla-scented candle. Scent<br />
plays a big role in transporting you to<br />
a blissful destination. A vanilla candle<br />
captures the essence of Tahiti – Taha’a,<br />
which is one of the 118 Islands of Tahiti,<br />
is known locally as the Vanilla Island<br />
because of the vast vanilla plantations<br />
and the gorgeous natural smell that<br />
surrounds the area. The scent is used in<br />
Tahitian spas and with a candle you can<br />
bring it right into your home.<br />
Source some frangipani and hibiscus<br />
(really, any tropical flower) to add a<br />
touch of Tahiti to your home, and fill<br />
your ears with the sound of paradise<br />
by turning on your favourite chill out<br />
summer playlist. Better yet, check out<br />
The Islands of Tahiti playlist on Spotify.<br />
Of course, to really whet the appetite<br />
for a jaunt to a tropical paradise, head to<br />
tahititourisme.com.au and plan your trip!<br />
PRODUCTS TO TRY<br />
1. Salt By Hendrix Coco-Soak in Pomegranate, $24.95, 2. Salt By Hendrix<br />
Soak Infusion in Globosa + Green Tea, $24.95, 3. Jo Malone London<br />
Fragrance Layered Candle, $312, 4. Palm Beach Collection Body Bar in<br />
Coconut & Lime, $12.95, 5. Clarins Sweet Neroli Home Fragrance, $45,<br />
6. Arbonne Rescue & Renew Detox Gelee, $80, 7. Palm Beach Collection<br />
Wash & Lotion Pack in Coconut & Lime, $42.95 and Ceramic Tray, $9.95<br />
1.<br />
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3.<br />
CREATE YOUR<br />
TAHITIAN COCONUT<br />
& MONOI BODY<br />
EXFOLIATOR<br />
INGREDIENTS<br />
Grated flesh of half a coconut<br />
(or half a cup of coconut flour)<br />
3 tablespoons of Monoi oil<br />
(or virgin coconut oil)<br />
1.<br />
Mix the coconut flesh or flour with<br />
the oil in a bowl. If you use coconut<br />
flour, you will need more oil. Add your<br />
flour to the bowl and gradually add<br />
in the oil until the flour is completely<br />
covered. Leave to rest for 15 minutes.<br />
2.<br />
Starting with your upper body,<br />
massage the exfoliator into your skin<br />
in circular motions. Gradually move<br />
down your body to your lower half.<br />
3.<br />
Leave for a few minutes and then<br />
step into a warm shower and gently<br />
massage the scrub off your body.<br />
Be careful not to let too much of the<br />
mixture go down the drain; aim to<br />
collect as much of the mixture and<br />
place it in the bin.<br />
4.<br />
6.<br />
5.<br />
In Tahitian spas, customers lie on a<br />
massage table while a vichy shower<br />
rinses them. While that’s not readily<br />
available for most of us, vanilla and<br />
coconut scents and relaxing music will<br />
transport you into true tranquillity.<br />
2.<br />
7.<br />
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BEAUTYForest frolics<br />
The Redwood State Park in NorCal is<br />
high on our bucket list. Who wouldn’t<br />
want to literally drive through an<br />
ancient tree? Giant sequoias and coastal<br />
redwood trees have existed along the<br />
northern California coast for about<br />
20 million years. It’s also home to the<br />
tallest tree in the world (which stands at<br />
a towering, unfathomable 115.7 metres).<br />
By way of comparison, that’s two times<br />
the height of the Sydney Town Hall.<br />
There’s something deeply poetic<br />
and meditative about standing on a<br />
spongey forest floor under a canopy of<br />
trees while smelling the pungent scents<br />
of damp moss, cedar, pine and amber.<br />
Being surrounded by nature, with the<br />
sounds of the air whooshing through<br />
the branches and leaves, can be a<br />
profoundly relaxing experience.<br />
Create your own dose of forest therapy<br />
with these earthy, enchanting scented<br />
delights for your home. Close your eyes,<br />
inhale the notes of sandalwood, teak,<br />
cashmere wood and chestnuts and you<br />
just might be mistaken for thinking<br />
you’re walking in the woods.<br />
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1.<br />
2.<br />
3.<br />
4.<br />
5.<br />
6.<br />
7.<br />
PRODUCTS TO TRY<br />
1. T2 Just Chamomile 25 bags, $11.95, 2. Salt Lab Magnesium Oil Spray,<br />
$32.99, 3. Clarins Wonder Fig Scented Candle, $40, 4. Lola James Harper<br />
Rainy Days Candle with myrrh, resinous labdanum and ylang ylang, $79, 5.<br />
Palm Beach Collection Teak & Amber Candle and Clove & Sandalwood<br />
Candle, $42.95 each, 6. Cire Trudon Gabriel Classic Candle with notes of<br />
leather, cashmere wood, and candied chestnuts, $135.<br />
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BEAUTY<br />
Peace OUT IN<br />
Provence<br />
Provence, one of the most beautiful<br />
regions in France, is located at<br />
the foothills of the Alps and offers<br />
exceptional natural beauty (which<br />
is probably why Rénoir, Van Gogh,<br />
Cézanne, Picasso and other great<br />
impressionist artists drew inspiration<br />
from the area).<br />
Whether you’re out in the<br />
vineyards, hiking up the hills and<br />
mountains beyond, or discovering<br />
endless fields of lavender or<br />
sunflowers, Provence is a stunning<br />
variety of landscapes.<br />
To evoke the Provence spirit in<br />
your home, comfort is key. Create<br />
a room where you can relax and<br />
unwind. Textures and colour palette<br />
are pivotal here – use warm pastel<br />
colours, textiles of natural materials,<br />
and aged furniture with scuffs, patina<br />
and wood carvings. Complete your<br />
mind’s journey with an abundance of<br />
fresh flowers and herbs – with a heavy<br />
dose of lavender for good measure.<br />
Champagne optional. CBM<br />
PRODUCTS TO TRY<br />
1. Palm Beach Collection Linen Scented Soy Candle, $42.95, 2. Perrier-<br />
Jouët Belle Epoque champagne, $249, 3. Jo Malone London Lavender &<br />
Musk Diffuser, $127, 4. Ella Baché Floral Oil Face and Body Cleansing Oil,<br />
$74, 5. Jurlique Balancing Blend Essential Oil, $35, 6. A’kin Lavender Body<br />
Wash, $24.95, 7. L’Occitane Cocon de Sérénité Relaxing Pillow Mist, $35.<br />
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4.<br />
6.<br />
5.<br />
7.<br />
1. 2.<br />
3.<br />
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BEAUTY<br />
TAKE<br />
YOUR<br />
TASTE<br />
BUDS<br />
on a<br />
trip<br />
LAVENDER MACARONS<br />
WITH HONEY BUTTERCREAM<br />
INGREDIENTS<br />
Macarons:<br />
1 cup confectioners sugar<br />
1 tbsp dried lavender buds<br />
Purple food colouring<br />
3/4 cup almond meal<br />
2 egg whites<br />
3 tbsp sugar<br />
Honey buttercream:<br />
1/2 cup butter<br />
1 cup confectioners sugar<br />
2 tbsp honey<br />
METHOD<br />
Preheat oven to 150 degrees<br />
Celsius. Line two sheets with<br />
baking paper. Blend confectioners<br />
sugar, lavender and almond meal<br />
in a food processor until fine,<br />
then whisk everything into a<br />
large bowl.<br />
In the bowl of a stand mixer with<br />
the whisk attachment affixed, add<br />
the egg whites and sugar. Turn<br />
the mixer on to power level 4 and<br />
whisk the mixture together for<br />
3 minutes.<br />
runnier than you’d think, closer to<br />
pancake batter than cake batter.<br />
Fill a pastry bag with batter. You<br />
can use a pastry bag with just a<br />
coupler, or with a tip. Pipe your<br />
shells onto the parchment-paper<br />
lined baking sheets, a little more<br />
than 2cm in size, spacing them<br />
about 2.5cm apart.<br />
When you’re done piping, pick<br />
up the pan and whack it down<br />
hard against your counter. Do<br />
this another time, rotate the pan<br />
90 degrees and do the same<br />
thing twice. You might see tiny air<br />
bubbles appear on the top of the<br />
rounds; a good sign because they<br />
could be potentially damaging if<br />
buried within the batter. Repeat<br />
with the other pan.<br />
Slide the pans into the oven and<br />
bake for about 15 minutes, at<br />
which point the shells should be<br />
able to be cleanly picked off the<br />
parchment paper.<br />
Let the shells come to room<br />
temperature.<br />
Next, turn the power up to 7 and<br />
whisk an additional 3 minutes.<br />
Turn the power up to 8 and whisk<br />
an additional minute or two.<br />
There should be a stiff meringue<br />
in the bowl. Feel free to mix in<br />
food colouring at this point and<br />
whisk at 8 speed for an additional<br />
minute to incorporate the colour.<br />
Knock the meringue that’s<br />
trapped in the whisk back into<br />
the bowl. Now, add the almond<br />
meal mixture into the bowl all at<br />
once – you don’t need to be too<br />
gentle with the batter. By the time<br />
it’s ready, its consistency will be<br />
Honey buttercream:<br />
In the bowl of a stand mixer,<br />
beat the butter using the whisk<br />
attachment for about 2 minutes.<br />
Slowly add the confectioners<br />
sugar, and whisk until everything<br />
is incorporated. Do the same with<br />
the honey. Beat another minute or<br />
so to get everything incorporated.<br />
Fill macarons with the honey<br />
buttercream. Eat, and then eat<br />
some more.<br />
Recipe by the Australian Good<br />
Food Guide<br />
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SKIN<br />
Bakuchiol<br />
the retinol alternative<br />
for sensitive skin<br />
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BAKUCHIOL IS THE NEW WORD ON<br />
EVERY BEAUTY INSIDER’S LIPS, DERIVING<br />
RETINOL-LIKE RESULTS WITHOUT THE<br />
IRRITATING SIDE EFFECTS.<br />
Aside from sunscreen, Vitamin<br />
A is arguably the single-most<br />
important ingredient to help<br />
prevent, restore, normalise and repair<br />
damaged skin. We’re going to put it<br />
out there: it’s the powerhouse of antiageing<br />
skincare.<br />
Retinol is a Vitamin A (retinoic<br />
acid) derivative that is an effective<br />
and widely used topical anti-ageing<br />
solution. It has been shown to<br />
reduce many visible signs of skin<br />
ageing, especially fine lines and<br />
wrinkles, encouraging better cell<br />
turnover in the upper layers and<br />
normalising skin turnover. It enables<br />
surface hyperpigmented cells to<br />
be sloughed off evenly, in addition<br />
to reversing the damaging effects<br />
of UV light on the skin cells,<br />
which result in hyperpigmentation.<br />
Retinoids are also responsible for<br />
tyrosinase inhibition, reducing<br />
clumping of melanin and reducing<br />
melanosome size to further improve<br />
pigmented spots.<br />
While this is all good news, using<br />
retinol can come with drawbacks<br />
in the form of some less than ideal<br />
side effects, such as redness, dryness,<br />
irritation and flakiness. This is where<br />
bakuchiol enters the equation and<br />
is being hailed as a breakthrough<br />
natural alternative to retinol –<br />
without any side effects and safe<br />
to use on even the most sensitive<br />
skin and also during pregnancy and<br />
breast feeding.<br />
WHAT IS BAKUCHIOL?<br />
Bakuchiol is a clinically proven<br />
plant-based alternative to retinol<br />
(derived from the seeds and leaves<br />
of the Indian Babchi plant (Psoralea<br />
Corylifolia)). While molecularly<br />
it has no structural resemblance to<br />
retinoids, a recent study by the British<br />
Journal of Dermatology has found<br />
that bakuchiol is able to regulate<br />
similar genes to retinol. Comparable<br />
in anti-ageing effects on the skin and<br />
better tolerated than retinol, it is<br />
the perfect alternative for those who<br />
cannot use Vitamin A. It is able to<br />
help prevent and restore premature<br />
ageing, by helping to plump the<br />
complexion. Bakuchiol’s ability to<br />
minimise melanin results in a visibly<br />
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BAKUCHIOL HAS BEEN<br />
ON OUR RADAR FOR SOME<br />
TIME NOW AS A FANTASTIC<br />
RETINOL ALTERNATIVE.<br />
SKIN<br />
calmed and even skin tone.<br />
Skincare stalwarts Medik8<br />
have recently released Bakuchiol<br />
Peptides to its impeccable product<br />
range. Formulated with 1.25%<br />
pure bakuchiol, Bakuchiol Peptides<br />
is enhanced with brightening<br />
peptides and calming cica extract.<br />
With continued use, not only<br />
can you expect to experience<br />
retinol-like results in terms of<br />
skin rejuvenation and a reduction in<br />
fine lines, you’ll also see improved<br />
skin tone and clarity.<br />
‘Bakuchiol has been on our radar<br />
for some time now as a fantastic<br />
retinol alternative,’ explains Daniel<br />
Isaacs, Director of Research at<br />
Medik8. ‘We currently use it in our<br />
Calmwise range, but we wanted to<br />
create a dedicated bakuchiol product<br />
for those who can’t use retinoids,<br />
including pregnant and nursing<br />
mothers*, or those with extremely<br />
sensitive skin. Bakuchiol Peptides<br />
gives these customers an alternative<br />
to Vitamin A.’<br />
‘Bakuchiol is proven to provide<br />
similar results in collagen stimulation<br />
and skin rejuvenation on the skin<br />
to retinol, helping to reduce the<br />
appearance of fine lines and wrinkles<br />
and improve overall skin texture<br />
and tone, but without retinol-like<br />
side effects. Medik8’s Bakuchiol<br />
Peptides is enhanced with centella<br />
asiatica, and is therefore incredibly<br />
soothing and calming on the<br />
skin, helping to visibly reduce any<br />
inflammation and redness. Visibly<br />
plumped and supple, the skin is left<br />
feeling soft and smooth.’<br />
IS BAKUCHIOL<br />
AS EFFECTIVE AS<br />
RETINOL?<br />
The British Journal of Dermatology<br />
investigated the comparison between<br />
retinol and bakuchiol – kicking<br />
off the buzz around bakuchiol in<br />
2019. ‘The study was conducted<br />
over 12 weeks, and found that both<br />
bakuchiol and retinol significantly<br />
decreased wrinkle surface area and<br />
hyperpigmentation, with no statistical<br />
difference between them,’ explains<br />
Isaacs. ‘Bakuchiol has been found to<br />
be comparable to retinol in antiageing<br />
effects, and is better tolerated<br />
than retinol.’ CBM<br />
*Of course, due to ethical considerations the<br />
Bakuchiol Peptides formula has not been tested<br />
on pregnant women, but there is nothing in the<br />
formula which is known to be an issue (eg vitamin<br />
A or high levels of exfoliating acids). If you are at<br />
all concerned, always consult your doctor.<br />
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Medik8<br />
Bakuchiol Peptides<br />
KEY INGREDIENTS<br />
‘The 1.25% pure bakuchiol<br />
formula is enhanced with a<br />
blend of brightening peptide<br />
precursors and centella asiatica.<br />
Centella asiatica is perfect for<br />
visibly soothing and calming<br />
inflamed, sensitive skin, whereas<br />
inka omega oil is rich in omegas<br />
3, 6 and 9, and is able to slip into<br />
the gaps in the stratum corneum<br />
to help restore the skin’s natural<br />
barrier and block moisture loss,’<br />
explains Isaacs.<br />
Lipid-soluble brightening<br />
peptide precursors penetrate the<br />
skin with ease, helping prevent<br />
production of pigment in the<br />
skin, resulting in a visibly brighter,<br />
more even complexion with less<br />
hyperpigmentation.<br />
While bakuchiol naturally has<br />
short-term photostability, meaning<br />
it can be used day and night, the<br />
formula has also been optimised<br />
for true long-term photostability –<br />
contained in a UV-protected glass<br />
bottle and infused with photostabiliser<br />
krameria triandra root<br />
extract within the formula.<br />
1.25% PURE<br />
BAKUCHIOL<br />
A clinically proven alternative<br />
to retinol, bakuchiol helps to<br />
plump skin, smoothing the<br />
appearance of fine lines and<br />
wrinkles. Incredibly gentle, it is<br />
suitable for those that cannot<br />
usually tolerate Vitamin A.<br />
SEPIWHITE TM<br />
Medik8’s new brightening<br />
peptide blend which helps<br />
to support an even, glowing<br />
complexion. Formulated with<br />
Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine,<br />
which helps prevent<br />
pigmentation to promote a<br />
smooth, even skin tone.<br />
CICA<br />
Also known as Centella<br />
Asiatica, Cica is well known<br />
for its incredible woundhealing<br />
and anti-inflammatory<br />
action on the skin, making it<br />
an effective tool for soothing<br />
and calming inflamed,<br />
sensitive skin.<br />
WHERE<br />
TO GET IT<br />
Medik8 Bakuchiol Peptides, $56 for<br />
30ml, is available at medik8.com.au<br />
from 3 August 2020.<br />
@medik8australia<br />
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BEAUTY<br />
SKIN<br />
4 2
CARE<br />
essentials<br />
THE COOLER MONTHS<br />
ARE THE PERFECT TIME<br />
TO TAKE STOCK OF<br />
YOUR SKINCARE REGIMEN<br />
AND ADAPT TO YOUR<br />
SKIN’S EVER-CHANGING<br />
NEEDS AND CONCERNS.<br />
HERE’S OUR TRIED AND<br />
TRUE ROUND-UP OF<br />
PRODUCTS TO ACHIEVE<br />
GLOWING SKIN<br />
(YES, EVEN IN WINTER).<br />
The ultimate goal of any skincare<br />
regimen is to have your skin looking<br />
and functioning at its peak, while also<br />
targeting concerns such as ageing, pigmentation<br />
and blemishes. Most skin experts are in<br />
agreement that a skincare routine incorporating<br />
cleansing, treating and moisturising is the best<br />
starting point for healthy and radiant skin.<br />
As you age and your skincare needs shift, the<br />
products and ingredients you use may change,<br />
but a step-by-step skin routine should remain.<br />
Skincare is never as simple as using any one<br />
ingredient. Instead, your daily routine should<br />
contain a range of beneficial ingredients,<br />
including antioxidants, skin-restoring<br />
formulations and skin-signalling ingredients.<br />
A serious skin routine incorporates a variety of<br />
layering strategies and techniques to diminish<br />
fine lines and wrinkles, fade pigmentation and<br />
age spots, firm sagging skin, minimise uneven<br />
skin tone, and improve breakouts.<br />
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BEAUTY<br />
5<br />
steps to<br />
better<br />
skin<br />
cleanse<br />
1.<br />
Cleansers are an essential part of a<br />
basic skincare routine. They wash off<br />
makeup, dirt and oil and leave the<br />
skin feeling clean and smooth.<br />
Your skin should be cleansed at<br />
least twice a day – in the morning<br />
and evening.<br />
There are cleansers for every skin<br />
type. If you’re prone to blocked<br />
pores, use gel formulations. For<br />
delicate skin, use milky products.<br />
For dry skin, use cream products.<br />
Try something with glycolic acid or<br />
AHA for added skin-refining and<br />
anti-ageing benefits.<br />
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1.<br />
OUR<br />
PICKS<br />
2.<br />
3.<br />
4.<br />
5.<br />
1. myClarins RE-MOVE Purifying<br />
Cleansing Gel, $29, 2. Alpha-H<br />
Balancing Cleanser with Aloe<br />
Vera, $44, 3. Biologi Bc Refresh<br />
Cleanser, $62, 4. Skinstitut L-Lactic<br />
Cleanser, $49, 5. Paula’s Choice<br />
SKIN RECOVERY Enriched Calming<br />
Toner, $29, 6. Eminence Organics<br />
Mangosteen Daily Resurfacing<br />
Cleanser, $69, 7. The Fluff Cleanser,<br />
$32, 8. SHS Skin Health Science<br />
Vita Clease, $72, 9. CeraVe<br />
Hydrating Cleanser, $10.40<br />
6.<br />
9.<br />
8.<br />
7.<br />
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treat<br />
2.<br />
BEAUTY<br />
Serums have become the new essential in any<br />
serious skincare routine. The effectiveness<br />
of serums has evolved significantly over the<br />
past decade as scientists now have a greater<br />
understanding of precisely how ingredients<br />
interact with skin cells.<br />
One of the benefits of serums is that<br />
they are very specific in what they do. For<br />
example, serums containing retinol (Vitamin<br />
A), L-ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) and collagenstimulating<br />
peptides are great for anti-ageing<br />
and help improve fine lines and lax skin, while<br />
hyaluronic acid is heaven-sent for dehydrated<br />
and dry skin. Likewise, lactic acid, salicylic<br />
acid and niacinamide (Vitamin B) can work<br />
wonders for congested skin, and Vitamins A,<br />
B3 and C can help improve the appearance of<br />
pigmented, sun-damaged skin.<br />
Unlike moisturiser, which sits on the skin<br />
and protects the skin, serums are much<br />
more readily absorbed. Serums therefore<br />
represent a method for concentrated delivery<br />
of cosmeceutical ingredients to target<br />
specific skin conditions such as lines and<br />
wrinkles, dehydration, redness, pigmentation,<br />
congestion and blemishes.<br />
For deeper penetration, try applying your<br />
serum with a jade or quartz roller or an<br />
at-home skin needling roller.<br />
1. 2. 3.<br />
4. 5. 6.
9.<br />
24.<br />
15.<br />
20.<br />
21.<br />
25.<br />
7.<br />
10.<br />
14.<br />
8.<br />
11.<br />
16.<br />
12.<br />
26. 27. 28.<br />
17. 18.<br />
OUR<br />
PICKS<br />
22.<br />
13.<br />
29.<br />
19.<br />
23.<br />
1. Salubre Drops of Youth, $149,<br />
2. Clarins Double Serum, $149,<br />
3. Jurlique Moisture Plus Rare<br />
Rose Serum, $75, 4. Charlotte<br />
Tilbury, Magic Serum, $100,<br />
5. L’Occitane Overnight Reset<br />
Eye Serum, $89, 6. Salt By<br />
Hendrix Botanic Facial Serum,<br />
$39.95, 7. The Quick Flick Rose<br />
Quartz Roller, $35, 8. Skinstitut<br />
Rejuvenate 15 serum, $49, 9.<br />
Medik8 Clarity Peptides Serum,<br />
$89, 10. Alpha-H Hyaluronic<br />
8, $69.95, 11. mesoestetic<br />
collagen 360 essence, $129,<br />
12. Skin Virtue Pure Radiance<br />
Glow Serum, $70, 13. Skeyndor<br />
Power C+ Antioxidant Glow<br />
Serum, $119, 14. SkinCeuticals<br />
Resveratrol BE Antioxidant Night<br />
Concentrate $182, 15. Biologi<br />
BQK Radiance Face Serum Duo (1<br />
x 15ml Morning Serum, 1 x 15ml<br />
Evening Serum), $138, 16. asap<br />
DNA renewal treatment, $145,<br />
17. asap B super complex, $105,<br />
18. asap Ultimate Hydration, $95,<br />
19. SkinCeuticals Resveratrol BE<br />
Antioxidant Night Concentrate<br />
$182, 20. CeraVe Hydrating<br />
Hyaluronic Acid Serum $29.99,<br />
21. Avène A-Oxitive Antioxidant<br />
Defense Serum, $59.95, 22. La<br />
Roche-Posay Redermic Pure<br />
Vitamin C10 Serum $69.95,<br />
23. Paula’s Choice C15 Super<br />
Booster, $62, 24. Ellus & Krue’s<br />
EPI-gN Serum, $208, 25. Paula’s<br />
Choice Omega+ Complex Serum,<br />
$50, 26. Trilogy Certified Organic<br />
Rosehip Oil, $25.95, 27. A’kin<br />
Certified Organic Rosehip Oil<br />
with Vitamin C, $29.95, 28. Ole<br />
Henriksen Glow Cycle Retin-<br />
ALT Power Serum, $78, 29. Skin<br />
Health Science REM Repair<br />
Serum, $159<br />
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3.<br />
moisturise<br />
BEAUTY<br />
You should always moisturise<br />
morning and night, regardless<br />
of whether your skin is on the<br />
oilier side. This will help to retain<br />
the skin’s natural moisture and<br />
provide a physical barrier against<br />
environmental pollutants. While you<br />
can use one product, it is advisable<br />
to use a richer moisturiser at night<br />
as the skin absorbs products<br />
more effectively while you sleep,<br />
undisturbed by environmental<br />
factors such as the sun and wind.<br />
If your skin is dry, use products<br />
containing humectants such as<br />
amino or fatty acids or hyaluronic<br />
acid, as well as ingredients such as<br />
plumping lipids. For sensitive skin,<br />
look for anti-inflammatories such<br />
as green tea and Resveratrol. For<br />
combination or oily skin, you also<br />
want anti-inflammatories as well as<br />
ingredients that prevent oil slicks<br />
from breaking out such as HA and<br />
niacinamide. Formulations vary from<br />
emulsions (water-based, which are<br />
better for oily skin) to dense creams<br />
(oil-based, better for dry skin).<br />
1.<br />
5.<br />
6.<br />
3.<br />
2.<br />
7.<br />
8.<br />
OUR<br />
PICKS<br />
4.<br />
9.<br />
10.<br />
11.<br />
12.<br />
13.<br />
14.<br />
16.<br />
15.<br />
4 8
26.<br />
25.<br />
1. Clarins Beauty Flash Balm, $65, 2. Sisley<br />
Ecological Compound, $195, 3. CALECIM<br />
Multi Action Cream, $435, 4. Dr. LeWinn’s<br />
Private Formula Day Cream Moisturiser,<br />
$74.95, 5. SALT BY HENDRIX Mermaid Facial<br />
Oil, $39.95, 6. Ella Baché Rose Hydration<br />
Mist, $39, 7. The Jojoba Company Ultimate<br />
Youth Potion + L22, $44.95, 8. Biossance<br />
Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil by Aimee<br />
Song, Limited Edition, $120, 9. Lanolips 101<br />
Ointment Multipurpose Superbalm, $18.95,<br />
10. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo (+) Anti-<br />
Acne Moisturiser, $31.95, 11. Skinstitute Rose<br />
Limited Edition Multi-Active Mist, $49, 12.<br />
Sand & Sky Australian Emu Apple Dreamy<br />
Glow Drops, $74.90, 13. alkira Radiant Facial<br />
Moisturiser, $16.95, 14. Avène Revitalizing<br />
Nourishing Cream, $63.95, 15. kōtia<br />
Regenerating Night Cream, $65, 16. Paula’s<br />
Choice RESIST Intensive Repair Cream,<br />
$45, 17. Paula’s Choice, Probiotic Nutrient<br />
Moisturizer, $64, 18. Clinique Moisture Surge<br />
72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator, $20,<br />
19. Jurlique Activating Water Essence, $75,<br />
20. Jurlique Moisture Plus Rare Rose Cream,<br />
$59, 21. Jurlique Moisture Plus Rare Rose<br />
Gel Cream, $59, 22. Jurlique Moisture Plus<br />
Rare Rose Lotion, $59, 23. Charlotte Tilbury,<br />
Magic Cream, $125, 24. Crème de la Mer,<br />
$242, 25. Skin Health Science RP Moisturiser<br />
Reflect Protect, $115, 26. Bobbi Brown<br />
Vitamin Enriched Face Base, $88<br />
18.<br />
21. 22.<br />
23.<br />
20.<br />
24.<br />
19.<br />
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4.<br />
exfoliate<br />
1.<br />
2.<br />
BEAUTY<br />
When you exfoliate, you remove dead surface cells that<br />
contribute to dryness and oil that can cause blocked<br />
pores and problems like acne. Exfoliating also stimulates<br />
circulation and speeds up your skin’s natural exfoliation<br />
process to remove cell debris, encourage the growth of new<br />
healthy cells and leave skin looking fresher and brighter.<br />
You can choose to use a mechanical exfoliation method,<br />
which is typically a granular scrub style, or chemical<br />
exfoliation, such as an alphahydroxy acid (AHA) chemical<br />
exfoliant or a fruit-based enzyme exfoliant.<br />
Bear in mind that an exfoliant doesn’t have to be harsh<br />
or very grainy to work. In fact, a product that is too harsh or<br />
is used with too much enthusiasm can do more harm than<br />
good and granular scrubs can exacerbate problems such as<br />
redness and broken veins.<br />
Regular peels can also keep skin looking refreshed.<br />
Light peels work to exfoliate and renew skin by removing<br />
dead cells and promoting new cell growth. Common types<br />
contain lactic acid and glycolic acid found in plant extracts.<br />
Lactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid that occurs naturally in<br />
our bodies and helps stimulate the production of collagen<br />
and elastin in the dermal layer. It is also a humectant, which<br />
attracts water molecules in the skin to the surface, giving a<br />
plumper appearance. Different strengths of lactic peel can<br />
be applied as you acquire a tolerance to the acid, which<br />
encourages your skin to slough dead cells for a brighter,<br />
fresher appearance.<br />
A glycolic peel contains a higher potency of alpha hydroxy<br />
acid. It can cause some tingling and pinkness, especially in<br />
first-time users, but skin therapists are adept at matching<br />
ingredient strength to your skin type. As well as promoting<br />
a brighter, fresher appearance it helps fade freckles and<br />
sun spots.<br />
Low-concentration lactic or glycolic peels are available as<br />
at-home treatments. While light peels will help the skin look<br />
refreshed and smoother, they can’t remove deeper lines and<br />
sun damage. For this an in-clinic deeper peel is required.<br />
Exfoliation can be integrated into your routine directly<br />
after the cleansing step one to two times a week.<br />
Depending on the strength of the active ingredients and<br />
your skin’s tolerance, a peel can be used every one to<br />
four weeks.<br />
OUR<br />
PICKS<br />
3.<br />
1. myClarins RE-MOVE Radiance Exfoliating Powder,<br />
$29, 2. Alpha-H Liquid Gold with Glycolic Acid, $59.95,<br />
3. alkira Pore Refining Facial Scrub, $14.95, 4. La Roche-<br />
Posay Effaclar Micro-Peeling Purifying Gel, $29.95, 5.<br />
Skinstitut Enzymatic Micro Peel, $49, 6. Paula’s Choice,<br />
2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, $38<br />
4. 5.<br />
6.<br />
5 0
13.<br />
5.nourish<br />
12.<br />
Using a facial mask can soothe and<br />
nourish skin, oxygenate and improve<br />
circulation, help clear up blemishes and<br />
even reduce the appearance of fine<br />
lines and wrinkles.<br />
Tightening masks help firm and tone<br />
sagging skin, and moisturising masks<br />
add moisture to dehydrated skin. For<br />
oily or acne-prone skin, a purifying<br />
mask can deep-cleanse skin and absorb<br />
excess oil.<br />
The benefits of masks are often<br />
underestimated but they can give the<br />
complexion a real boost. Generally, they<br />
should be used weekly after exfoliating.<br />
OUR<br />
PICKS<br />
11.<br />
7. alkira Mineral Radiance Facial Masque, $17.95, 8. Arbonne RE9<br />
Advanced Prepwork Gel Eye Masks, $73, 9. Paula’s Choice Super<br />
Hydrate Overnight Mask, $42, 10. Burt’s Bees Exfoliating Clay<br />
Mask, $22.99, 11. Minenssey Hydrating Masks, $79, 12. myClarins<br />
RE-CHARGE Relaxing Sleep Mask, $42, 13. Sisley Black Rose<br />
Cream Mask, $200<br />
7. 8.<br />
9.<br />
10.<br />
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BEAUTY<br />
the<br />
heroes<br />
SKINCARE<br />
OUR SKINCARE HEROES INCLUDE VITAMIN A, VITAMIN B<br />
AND VITAMIN C, PLUS SUNSCREEN. PROVEN BY SCIENCE,<br />
THESE AGE-DEFYING MARVELS IMPROVE YOUR COMPLEXION<br />
AND HELP MAKE SKIN LOOK YOUNGER AND FUNCTION<br />
MORE OPTIMALLY.<br />
VITAMIN A<br />
Vitamin A is *the* anti-ageing<br />
skincare staple. Retinoids (including<br />
retinol) are the best-known<br />
derivatives of Vitamin A. They act as<br />
antioxidants and neutralise the free<br />
radicals that result from exposure<br />
to light.<br />
Retinoids are scientifically<br />
proven to increase the thickness<br />
of the dermis (the deeper layer of<br />
the skin where wrinkles form),<br />
and help the skin to appear and<br />
function younger and healthier.<br />
Dramatic improvements have also<br />
been observed in regards to skin<br />
smoothness, evening of skin tone and<br />
overall skin rejuvenation.<br />
They are extremely effective and<br />
widely used in topical anti-ageing<br />
solutions. Retinol products work to<br />
reduce many visible signs of skin<br />
ageing, especially fine lines and<br />
wrinkles. They also encourage better<br />
cell turnover in the upper layers,<br />
sloughing off surface skin cells and<br />
reversing the damaging effects of UV<br />
light resulting in hyperpigmentation.<br />
It goes without saying that<br />
stabilised high-concentration retinol<br />
formulations will be more effective<br />
than run-of-the-mill products, but<br />
will also typically be more irritating<br />
to the skin to begin with. Formulators<br />
are now developing effective<br />
alternatives to Vitamin A with no<br />
irritation at all and the ability to<br />
use on even the most sensitive skin.<br />
Medik8 have recently launched their<br />
plant-based clinically-proven retinol<br />
alternative, Bakuchiol Peptides –<br />
without the retinol-like side effects.<br />
A recent study by the British Journal<br />
of Dermatology has found that<br />
bakuchiol, derived from the seeds and<br />
leaves of the Indian Babchi plant,<br />
is able to regulate similar genes to<br />
retinol. The study found that both<br />
bakuchiol and retinol significantly<br />
decreased wrinkle surface area and<br />
hyperpigmentation, with no statistical<br />
difference between them.<br />
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VITAMIN B<br />
Vitamin B is the ultimate skincare<br />
multitasker: It helps to increase<br />
hydration levels in the skin through<br />
increasing ceramide production;<br />
improves the strength of the skin by<br />
increasing production of skin barrier<br />
proteins including keratin; improves<br />
skin firmness and helps reduce the<br />
appearance of fine lines by increasing<br />
collagen production; improves the<br />
immune function of the skin; reduces<br />
excess oil production; and reduces<br />
uneven skin tone and pigmentation.<br />
Not only does it perform so many<br />
beneficial functions for the skin on<br />
its own but it also complements other<br />
skincare ingredients to boost their<br />
anti-ageing power.<br />
Niacinamide, a form of Vitamin B3,<br />
is absorbed into the deeper skin layers<br />
and works to improve hydration levels<br />
as well as to prevent the formation of<br />
dark spots and hyperpigmentation. It’s<br />
beneficial for everyone, but especially<br />
for people with dry or sensitive skin,<br />
and some studies support its benefits<br />
for reducing rosacea.<br />
Vitamin B3 assists in the reduction<br />
of uneven pigmentation by slowing<br />
down the transfer of melanin to<br />
the skin’s epidermis. Including this<br />
super-powered ingredient into any<br />
hyperpigmentation treatment plan is<br />
therefore essential.<br />
VITAMIN C<br />
Vitamin C is a skin-beautifying<br />
workhorse and is a proven ingredient<br />
for creating a brighter complexion<br />
and evening out skin tone, while<br />
diminishing the appearance of fine<br />
lines and wrinkles.<br />
When added to your daily routine,<br />
Vitamin C provides a range of benefits<br />
– from evening skin tone, shielding<br />
skin from the visible impacts of<br />
pollution, boosting hydration levels,<br />
and keeping your skin looking younger<br />
for longer.<br />
Of the many beneficial forms of<br />
Vitamin C, ascorbic acid is a star for<br />
its proven antioxidant properties that<br />
boost the texture and tone of the skin.<br />
This unique ingredient is backed by<br />
research for dramatically brightening<br />
skin for a more youthful-looking<br />
complexion.<br />
No matter what your skin type<br />
or concern, Vitamin C should have<br />
a firm place in your skincare routine.<br />
It’s an easy fix for combating lackluster<br />
skin thanks to its ability to regenerate<br />
and renew skin cells and to inhibit<br />
the production of melanin (the<br />
chemical that creates pigmentation).<br />
It also plays an important role in<br />
the anti-ageing process – fighting<br />
free radicals, fading dark spots, and<br />
promoting the production of collagen,<br />
which helps scarred and damaged<br />
skin to heal faster.<br />
SUNSCREEN<br />
Don’t forget the all-important SPF<br />
all year round. An incredible 80<br />
to 90 percent of what we perceive to<br />
be the signs of ageing (wrinkles,<br />
dryness) are actually caused by sun<br />
exposure. Apply sunscreen as the last<br />
step in your skincare routine each and<br />
every day. CBM<br />
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Skin Virtue<br />
SKIN<br />
The<br />
synergy<br />
of science<br />
and<br />
nature<br />
SKIN VIRTUE HAS<br />
MASTERED THE ART<br />
OF DERMATOLOGY,<br />
FORMULATING A<br />
POWERFUL RANGE OF<br />
ANTI-AGEING AND<br />
ANTI-ALLERGEN<br />
SKINCARE PRODUCTS<br />
WITH OVER 100<br />
INNOVATIVE ACTIVE<br />
INGREDIENTS.
Biochemists and dermatologists<br />
have joined forces to create<br />
new Aussie conceptualised<br />
skincare sensation Skin Virtue,<br />
offering performance-based solutions<br />
for dramatic results. Skin Virtue is a<br />
professional-grade range that combines<br />
clean beauty with cutting-edge skin<br />
science, formulated specifically for<br />
Australian conditions.<br />
Developed in Australia by founder<br />
Nina Gajic, Skin Virtue harnesses the<br />
most potent natural active ingredients<br />
sourced from around the globe, which<br />
are tested and formulated by a team<br />
of innovative dermatologists and<br />
cosmetologists.<br />
The result – a solutions based antiallergen<br />
skincare range that is able<br />
to counteract the harsh impact the<br />
Australian weather and lifestyle has on<br />
skin using cutting edge technology and<br />
natural active ingredients.<br />
DEVELOPED FOR THE<br />
AUSTRALIAN CLIMATE<br />
Nina spent years struggling with the<br />
effects of the Australian weather<br />
on her skin. She devoted decades<br />
to clinical medical research, which<br />
led her to find equilibrium between<br />
science and nature and consequently<br />
develop the Skin Virtue range. Clean<br />
beauty, backed by science, the range<br />
is formulated with clinically tested<br />
natural active ingredients that are<br />
proven to work. The focus of Skin<br />
Virtue is to help heal sensitive,<br />
problematic, irritated and allergic skin<br />
while incorporating skin science to<br />
deliver anti-ageing efficacy and results.<br />
‘Having sensitive skin has actually<br />
been a blessing in disguise, as it made<br />
Skin Virtue possible. Now I can look<br />
after my skin properly and people<br />
think I’m much younger than I am,’<br />
she says.<br />
FORMULATION IS KEY<br />
Skin Virtue products contain a<br />
complex of high dosage active<br />
ingredients that are clinically<br />
tested and scientifically proven to<br />
deliver efficacy and results. They<br />
are formulated with a proprietary<br />
blend of skin identical active<br />
biotechnological ingredients, plant<br />
derived molecules, marine enzymes,<br />
plant stem cell factors, vitamins and<br />
gentle skin identical emulsifiers to<br />
help achieve optimal skin restoration<br />
and radiance. These formulations are<br />
designed to work in synergy with the<br />
skin to help activate skin regeneration<br />
and repair.<br />
By utilising active liposome and<br />
ionosome delivery systems, Skin<br />
Virtue is able to further enhance the<br />
efficacy and penetration of these active<br />
ingredients to achieve visible results.<br />
Skin Virtue is non-comedogenic,<br />
anti-irritating, anti-allergen with no<br />
parabens or mineral oils, making it<br />
suitable for all skin types, even the<br />
most sensitive of skin.<br />
Skin Virtue’s exacting formulations<br />
provide the most appropriate<br />
ingredients to specific skin types<br />
and concerns, which in turn helps<br />
provide optimal skin restoration and<br />
protection. Each product contains<br />
multiple multi-functional active<br />
ingredients, helping to strengthen the<br />
skin barrier function, provide essential<br />
support to skin longevity and address<br />
age-related concerns. CBM<br />
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The Collections<br />
Specially formulated for individuals with specific skin concerns, Skin Virtue<br />
has three unique ranges that are designed to provide optimum outcomes for<br />
each targeted area. All three ranges are formulated to enhance the quality and<br />
condition of the skin and promote supple, vibrant and healthy-looking skin.<br />
SKIN<br />
SUPER CLEAR COLLECTION<br />
Developed with the highest quality purifying<br />
and soothing active ingredients, the Super<br />
Clear Range targets skin complications such<br />
as skin sensitivity, blemish prone, oily, irritated,<br />
inflamed and allergic skin. It helps correct skin<br />
concerns and delivers anti-ageing benefits<br />
for clear, calm, glowing skin. The Super Clear<br />
Range includes four products that work in<br />
synergy to provide optimal regenerating,<br />
nourishing and soothing properties and help<br />
protect against environmental factors.<br />
Super Clear Cleanse RRP $46<br />
Super Clear Clarifying Solution RRP $66<br />
Super Clear Purifying Crème Gel RRP $80<br />
Super Clear Essential Cream RRP $90<br />
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HAVING SENSITIVE SKIN HAS<br />
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IN DISGUISE, AS IT MADE SKIN<br />
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AND PEOPLE THINK I’M MUCH<br />
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The Future Advanced Range consists of eight<br />
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Future Advanced Line Filler RRP $80<br />
Future Advanced Serumist ® RRP $116<br />
Future Advanced Radiance Serum RRP $100<br />
Future Advanced Brightening RRP $100<br />
Future Advanced Multi Active RRP $100<br />
Future Advanced Vitality Cream RRP $100<br />
Future Advanced Firming Mask RRP $90<br />
Future Advanced Eye Serum RRP $70
PURE ANTI-AGEING<br />
COLLECTION<br />
Developed to improve the quality and<br />
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anti-ageing range for normal to dry skin. It is<br />
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signs of ageing to prolong younger-looking<br />
skin. The range consists of seven products<br />
that address the myriad of changes associated<br />
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The unique line of seven products help to<br />
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Pure Nourish Cleanse RRP $60<br />
Pure Nourish Hydrating Solution RRP $84<br />
Pure Exfoliating Mask RRP $68<br />
Pure Radiance Glow Serum RRP $70<br />
Pure Protect Pollution Defence RRP $80<br />
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WHERE<br />
TO GET IT<br />
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to find out more.<br />
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READY<br />
SET<br />
?<br />
SELFIE<br />
COSMETIC<br />
SURGERY<br />
IN THE<br />
INSTAGRAM<br />
AGE<br />
BODY IMAGE RESEARCHER<br />
AND CLINICIAN ROBERTA<br />
HONIGMAN DESCRIBES<br />
THE NEW SELFIE-CENTRIC<br />
MARKETPLACE, ITS<br />
DISTORTION OF REALITY<br />
AND ITS EFFECT ON<br />
COSMETIC SURGERY.<br />
Appearance, presentation and popularity<br />
have been promoted as the core to<br />
identity, self-esteem and self-worth. Glossy<br />
fashion magazines filled with airbrushed unrealistic<br />
representations of both women and men have<br />
constantly bombarded us, changing the goal posts<br />
on what is considered beauty and style.<br />
In many instances, these magazines and the<br />
advertising dollars behind them have been held<br />
responsible for the increasing incidence of body<br />
image concern, eating disorders and the growing<br />
demand for cosmetic procedures, especially in<br />
the young.<br />
But over the past couple of years, we have<br />
entered a new era where technological<br />
advancement and the rise of social media<br />
have been added to the mix. Social media, the<br />
relatively new kid on the block, has amplified and<br />
accelerated the trend of visual awareness and<br />
has possibly given the world its newest social<br />
disruptor – the selfie.<br />
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INSTAGRAM<br />
AESTHETIC ADVISOR<br />
Yes, the simple photo you take of<br />
yourself using the high resolution<br />
camera on your smartphone has<br />
created an accidental revolution to<br />
such a degree that the term ‘selfie’<br />
became the Oxford dictionary word<br />
of the year in 2013. Let’s face it – it<br />
seems harmless enough. You take a<br />
picture with your phone and share<br />
it with close friends, family and<br />
sometimes unwittingly the rest of the<br />
world on social networking sites such<br />
as Instagram and Snapchat and then<br />
eagerly sit back for 10 seconds and<br />
wait for comments.<br />
Selfie-taking and posting is now<br />
one of the most popular activities,<br />
especially for young females aged<br />
between 16 and 25 years who<br />
spend on average 48 minutes a day<br />
(up to 5.5 hours a week) taking<br />
and uploading selfies. It has been<br />
estimated that at least 16 images are<br />
taken before one photo is posted,<br />
while some young women had an<br />
average of 150 selfies stored on their<br />
phones and laptops.<br />
New technological options added<br />
to phones have launched selfietaking<br />
and posting into a different<br />
stratosphere. Filters and photo<br />
editing apps such as Facetune, Line<br />
Camera and Photoshop enable users<br />
to edit their own photos, actually<br />
morphing and distorting their real<br />
bodies to make themselves appear<br />
better looking, and often managing<br />
to achieve a level of physical<br />
“perfection” previously seen only<br />
in airbrushed photos in celebrity<br />
or beauty magazines. Facetune can<br />
smooth out skin colour, make teeth<br />
look whiter and eyes and lips bigger,<br />
make faces look thinner, more<br />
symmetrical and blemish-free.<br />
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STATS<br />
new<br />
Instagram is the second-most<br />
downloaded free App in the<br />
Apple store<br />
It is expected Instagram will<br />
account for 30% of Facebook’s ad<br />
revenue in 2020<br />
Used by 25% of Smartphone users<br />
More than 40 billion photos<br />
have been shared (79.1% of posts<br />
are photos)<br />
Approximately 100 million photos are<br />
uploaded every 24 hours<br />
The ‘like’ button is hit 4.2 billion<br />
times a day<br />
On Instagram, 52% of users are<br />
female and 48% are men<br />
There are 9.5 million Instagram users<br />
in Australia<br />
3.1 million Australian users are aged<br />
between 25 – 34<br />
Majority of Australian users are<br />
female – 57.1%<br />
62% of users log into their account<br />
every day<br />
42% of users check their account<br />
multiple times each day<br />
The average Instagram user will<br />
spend 28 minutes on the app<br />
Nearly two-thirds of users are aged<br />
between 18 – 29<br />
From www.smperth.com<br />
A<br />
NORMAL<br />
Not only are people comparing<br />
themselves to perfected images of<br />
models and celebrities and even<br />
friends, but there is now a daily<br />
comparison of the real self to<br />
an intentional or unintentional<br />
fake self posted on social media.<br />
How can anyone win, especially<br />
adolescents who may be grappling<br />
with their identity and body<br />
image issues?<br />
We are fast approaching a new<br />
normal, where there is a danger<br />
of losing touch with our real<br />
appearance and are surprised when<br />
we look in the mirror. This constant<br />
focus, forced attention to detail and<br />
public scrutiny has the potential to<br />
fuel excessive pre-occupation with<br />
appearance, and it is no surprise<br />
that users have become much more<br />
analytical of their faces, finding<br />
flaws they hadn’t previously seen,<br />
and become highly anxious.<br />
Doctors, surgeons and mental<br />
health professionals are pointing to<br />
the ‘selfie-led’ social media culture<br />
as a driving force of aesthetic surgery<br />
among young people while also<br />
heavily influencing plastic surgery<br />
trends and cosmetic treatments.<br />
International media reports note<br />
the rise in the number of cosmetic<br />
procedures requested, especially<br />
amongst those in the early 20s age<br />
group, but also the kinds of facial<br />
surgery being requested has also<br />
changed. Nose jobs were the most<br />
common request, but now, the<br />
authors say, procedures that will<br />
have effects similar to selfie filters,<br />
such as facial symmetry and eyelid<br />
surgical procedures are in favour.<br />
Where in the past patients used<br />
to bring in photos of actors and<br />
celebrities, they now bring in selfies<br />
with heavily filtered versions of<br />
themselves in order to point out<br />
what they don’t like about their<br />
appearance. But what sort of image<br />
are they actually capturing in<br />
these photos?<br />
By its very design, the fisheye<br />
lens on a camera phone distorts<br />
appearance as it is designed to get<br />
a panoramic view, often of scenery,<br />
for example, in travel photos or<br />
of groups of people together. A<br />
selfie taken with that particular<br />
camera lens will distort appearance,<br />
(exaggerating a chin if we’re looking<br />
down or widening our nose if we’re<br />
too close to the camera), creating an<br />
illusion that wouldn’t necessarily be<br />
noticed—or even exist—in real life.<br />
The danger is that patients build<br />
their beliefs in a need for cosmetic<br />
change on these app-altered<br />
appearances and are rarely<br />
dissuaded from their goal even<br />
if it is pointed out how the<br />
fisheye lens on the camera phone<br />
distorts appearance.<br />
In the old, pre-smartphone days,<br />
people with body image issues might<br />
typically slip away from class or<br />
work to check their appearance in<br />
the bathroom mirror. Now a lot of<br />
patients are replacing some of that<br />
behaviour with repeatedly taking<br />
selfies, sometimes for hours on end<br />
throughout the day, to check their<br />
appearance at different angles and<br />
in different lighting. It’s starting to<br />
shape their expectations of what<br />
‘normal’ should now look like.<br />
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SNAPCHAT<br />
DYSMORPHIA<br />
The term ‘snapchat dysmorphia’ was<br />
coined to describe people who bring<br />
their own heavily doctored or filtered<br />
selfies to surgeons, requesting to look<br />
more like their photos. They have<br />
been known to trawl through endless<br />
selfies on their phones, trying to find<br />
how they liked the way their lips or<br />
cheeks looked on a particular day in<br />
certain lighting.<br />
The danger here is that these<br />
behaviours are becoming more<br />
integrated into the rituals of people<br />
suffering Body Dysmorphic Disorder,<br />
and the blurring of fantasy and reality<br />
could trigger unrealistic requests<br />
for cosmetic procedures. Selfie<br />
dysmorphia is described as a category<br />
of this condition but involves people<br />
becoming obsessed with how they<br />
look in selfies and wanting to look like<br />
a filtered version of themselves.<br />
BDD is a serious psychiatric<br />
condition on the OCD spectrum,<br />
defined as imagined ugliness where the<br />
sufferer sees an imagined or very slight<br />
defect in physical appearance which<br />
causes them significant<br />
distress. Sufferers believe they are<br />
truly hideous while to others they<br />
seem fine, even quite attractive, and<br />
have no idea why the sufferer has<br />
such an extreme reaction.<br />
For people with BDD their concerns<br />
are real, severe and very distressing<br />
and it impacts on their ability to<br />
function on a daily basis. They believe<br />
that if they can see a defect, it must<br />
be there. They can’t be convinced<br />
otherwise or talked out of their beliefs<br />
and continually seek reassurance<br />
especially from family members,<br />
creating stress and anxiety.<br />
With the degree of self-reflection<br />
and self-examination that comes with<br />
selfies and social media, it is no longer<br />
just the mirror we have to deal with.<br />
There is a new, more pernicious twist<br />
where the lines of fantasy and reality<br />
are being blurred and the perception<br />
of appearance altered to the degree<br />
that there is potential to lose sight of<br />
actual appearance, creating anxiety<br />
about what is truly normal. CBM<br />
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The<br />
CELEBRITY<br />
EFFECT<br />
In the new era of selfies, social<br />
media and celebrity ubiquity, many<br />
aesthetic practitioners are finding<br />
themselves at the nexus of medicine<br />
and consumerism. But who defines<br />
the terms ‘too little’, ‘just enough’ and<br />
‘too much’? Is there a new definition<br />
of ‘normal’?<br />
Sydney plastic surgeon Dr Malcolm<br />
Linsell says, ‘The celebrity effect is<br />
real. The question is: is it a source of<br />
inspiration, or perspiration?’<br />
It’s not necessarily a case of<br />
patients coming to their plastic<br />
surgeon and asking to look like J.Lo,<br />
he says. Instead, the celebrity effect<br />
is more an underlying pervasion,<br />
through ubiquitous image editing<br />
and curation on social media,<br />
subconsciously influencing the<br />
patient’s perception on what is<br />
deemed beautiful and normal.<br />
The celebrity effect isn’t necessarily<br />
a bad thing. Kim Kardashian<br />
West, for example, has brought a<br />
new element of beauty into the<br />
mainstream, one that is curvier with<br />
a darker, Middle Eastern complexion<br />
that resonates with more women<br />
across the word than a blonde<br />
catwalk model. The negative is a<br />
preoccupation with self-examination<br />
and a distorted reality of what is<br />
‘normal’. It can also foster unrealistic<br />
Kim Kardashian<br />
credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock.com, Jaguar PS/Shutterstock.com<br />
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THE MORE OPEN<br />
AND HONEST<br />
CELEBRITIES ARE<br />
ABOUT WHAT IT<br />
TAKES TO LOOK AS<br />
GOOD AS THY DO,<br />
THE MORE WE CAN<br />
HAVE REALISTIC<br />
EXPECTATIONS<br />
ABOUT HOW WE CAN<br />
LOOK – AND THE<br />
COSMETIC SURGERY<br />
IT MAY REQUIRE.<br />
Jennifer Lopez<br />
expectations of what cosmetic<br />
enhancement can achieve, as well as<br />
triggering low-esteem and even BDD<br />
in susceptible individuals.<br />
In the American Academy of Facial<br />
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery<br />
(AAFPRS) 2019 annual survey,<br />
72 percent of AAFPRS members<br />
reported that patients said looking<br />
better in a selfie on social media<br />
was their reason for getting plastic<br />
surgery – up 15 percent from 2018.<br />
In addition, 84 percent of members<br />
said that celebrities influenced the<br />
decision of patients to have cosmetic<br />
surgery. This number is up six percent<br />
from 2018, with a 21 percent increase<br />
versus 2016. The most sought-after<br />
celebrity looks for 2019 were Kylie<br />
Jenner and Kim Kardashian West.<br />
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A DISTORTED<br />
REALITY?<br />
Today’s celebrities can appear ageless – and<br />
nobody emulates this more than Jennifer Lopez<br />
aka J.Lo, the new ‘face’ and ‘body’ of a 50-yearold<br />
with two children (and twins, no less). But<br />
do highly edited images make them appear more<br />
‘perfect’ than they really are?<br />
‘Most people would know about the images<br />
taken of J.Lo in the now-famous green Versace<br />
dress at Milan Fashion Week last year, the same<br />
dress she wore to the Grammy’s 20 years ago when<br />
she was 30,’ says Dr Linsell. ‘She looks fantastic,<br />
and arguably better at 50 years old than 30. But if<br />
you look closely, the dress is similar but not exactly<br />
the same. The dress she wore last year comes up<br />
above her belly button. My suspicion is that the<br />
dress is covering abdominoplasty scars.’<br />
‘The media was abuzz with articles on how<br />
inspiring JLo is to look as fantastic as she does at<br />
50, however the perception is not reality. These<br />
images aren’t real life and the pressure to look like<br />
JLo is unrealistic. The norm is for women who<br />
have had children to remain with a slight bulge<br />
due to abdominal separation, some excess skin and<br />
droopier breasts.’<br />
The more open and honest celebrities are<br />
about what it takes to look as good as they do, he<br />
says, the more we can have realistic expectations<br />
about how we can look – and the cosmetic surgery<br />
it may require.<br />
The celebrity effect – and constant<br />
bombardment of highly edited photos – has<br />
changed public perception of ‘ideal’ beauty<br />
standards and ‘normalised’ a look that is<br />
unachievable for many.<br />
‘In general, I tell my patients not to trust any<br />
photo or image they see in mainstream or social<br />
media,’ says Dr Linsell. ‘Just because you see an<br />
image, it doesn’t mean it’s real!’ CBM<br />
BEFORE<br />
BEFORE<br />
BEFORE<br />
BEFORE<br />
AFTER<br />
AFTER<br />
AFTER<br />
AFTER<br />
BEFORE<br />
AFTER<br />
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BEFORE AFTER<br />
BEFORE AFTER<br />
BEFORE AFTER<br />
BEFORE AFTER<br />
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The<br />
Cult<br />
LIST<br />
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MEET THE STAR<br />
PRODUCTS<br />
REINVENTING<br />
MAKEUP AND<br />
TRANSFORMING<br />
FACES.<br />
Makeup has the power to<br />
transform faces. Artfully<br />
applied, it can give the<br />
illusion of more prominent cheekbones,<br />
a narrower nose and more defined<br />
jawline, and a healthy looking pop<br />
of colour. Makeup can also make an<br />
artistic statement about ourselves – for<br />
many, it’s a source of creativity and<br />
self-expression, allowing us to express<br />
ourselves in countless ways depending<br />
on our mood, activity and level of<br />
fierceness on any given day. Most<br />
importantly, makeup is FUN!<br />
From the miracle foundations and<br />
lust-worthy lippies to eyeliners and<br />
blushes we feel lost without, these are<br />
the must-have beauty staples every<br />
makeup lover should have in their kit.<br />
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Back to<br />
BASE<br />
OUR<br />
PICKS<br />
1. Bobbi Brown Skin Long-Wear Weightless Foundation SPF15, RRP $72, 2. Clarins<br />
Everlasting Youth Fluid, $65, 3. Skeyndor Skincare Make Up Age Preventing<br />
Foundation, $83, 4. Sisley Blur Expert, $115, 5. Skindinavia The Makeup Finishing<br />
Spray, $48, 6. Napoleon Perdis Stroke of Genius Liquid Cashmere Foundation, $69, 7.<br />
Burt’s Bees Beeswax Lip Balm, $7.95, 8. Lycogel Breathable Tint, $89, 9. Sisley Phyto<br />
Hydra Teint, $145, 10. Nude by Nature Natural Mineral Cover Foundation, $39.95,<br />
2. 3.<br />
4.<br />
1.<br />
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8.<br />
7.<br />
5. 6.<br />
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Line and<br />
DEFINE<br />
1. Sisley Phyto-Khol Star<br />
Waterproof in Plum, $68, 2.<br />
Napoleon Perdis Eyebrow Pencil<br />
in Brownie, $32, 3. Marc Jacobs<br />
Highlighter Gel Eye Crayon in<br />
Glitter Sweet (Limited Edition), $37,<br />
4. Marc Jacobs At Lash’d Lifting<br />
& Volumising Mascara (Limited<br />
Edition), $41, 5. Napoleon Perdis<br />
Own It! Mascara in Black, $29,<br />
6. The Quick Flick Black Liquid<br />
Eyeliner Stamp, $35, 7. The Quick<br />
Flick Quick Lash Adhesive Liner,<br />
$24, 8. The Quick Flick Quick Lash<br />
False Lashes, $18 (per pair, 4 styles<br />
available)<br />
OUR<br />
PICKS<br />
1.<br />
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5.<br />
2.<br />
3.
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6.<br />
7.<br />
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BEAUTY<br />
1.<br />
Add some<br />
FLAIR<br />
1. Morphe, 9W Smoke & Shadow Artistry Palette,<br />
$18, 2. Fenty Beauty Slip Shine Sheer Shiny<br />
Lipstick in Makeout Break, $35, 3. Charlotte<br />
Tilbury Pillow Talk Luxury Palette, $80, 4. Bobbi<br />
Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick, $49, 5.<br />
Marc Jacobs Eye-Conic Multi-Finish Eye Palette<br />
in Extravagance (Gold Limited Edition), $75, 6.<br />
Sisley Les Phyto Ombres, $65, 7. Morphe x<br />
Coca-Cola Thirst For Life Artistry Palette, $32<br />
3.<br />
2.<br />
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7.<br />
OUR<br />
PICKS<br />
4.<br />
5.<br />
6.<br />
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8.<br />
9.<br />
10.<br />
11.<br />
12.<br />
13.<br />
14.<br />
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OUR<br />
PICKS<br />
8. Morphe x Maddie Ziegler Lip<br />
& Cheek Kits $26, 9. Fenty Beauty<br />
Match Stix Glow Skinstick Purrrl,<br />
$39, 10. Sisley Le Phyto-Rouge in<br />
Rose Delhi, $68, 11. Clarins Joli<br />
Rouge Lipstick in Raspberry, $40, 12.<br />
Charlotte Tilbury, Matte Revolution<br />
Pillow Talk, $49, 13. Burt’s Bees<br />
Gloss Lip Crayon in Tahitian Sunset,<br />
$16.95 14. Morphe x Maddie Ziegler<br />
Dew Bomb Face Gloss Stick $18,<br />
15. Morphe x Maddie Ziegler The<br />
Imagination Palette Artistry Palette<br />
$36, 16. Mavala Chill & Relax Super<br />
Long Hold and Shine Nail Color Cream<br />
in Green Zen, Rose Nap and Blue<br />
Siesta, $8.50 each<br />
15.<br />
16.<br />
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LIP<br />
SERVICE<br />
A GIRL’S GOTTA HAVE OPTIONS, AND LIP PRODUCT IS<br />
NO EXCEPTION. FROM GLOSSES, BALMS AND STAINS<br />
TO THE OG LIPSTICK, HERE’S OUR GUIDE TO CHOOSING<br />
WHICH LIP PRODUCT TO WEAR AND WHEN.<br />
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BEAUTY<br />
With continual innovations<br />
in both function and active<br />
ingredients, today’s lipstick<br />
lover is spoiled for choice. From the<br />
classic stick to fluid formulas, from matte<br />
to glossy, and from long-lasting to barely<br />
there, there’s now a lip product to suit<br />
your every mood, activity, occasion and<br />
whim. Whether you’re going for a matte<br />
look, a punchy gloss or a bold look-at-me<br />
colour, we’ve got you covered.<br />
LIPSTICK<br />
The grande dame of modern lip products,<br />
lipsticks are arguably the most enduring<br />
cosmetic product. In fact, lipsticks in some<br />
form or another span the entire modern<br />
history of mankind, with origins dating back<br />
some 5,000 years ago. Fast forward to 2020,<br />
and a recent study out of Barcelona found<br />
that lipstick is the most popular cosmetic<br />
product among women in Europe.<br />
Creamy, shiny, satin, glossy, shimmery<br />
or matte – lipstick textures and finishes are<br />
just about endless. They tend to be highly<br />
pigmented and generally have more staying<br />
power and coverage than most other lip<br />
products. If you have dry lips, opt for a<br />
moisturising formula and steer clear of a<br />
matte finish.<br />
OUR<br />
PICKS<br />
1.<br />
1. Sisley Le Phyto Rouge in 32 Orange Calvi,<br />
$70, 2. Nude by Nature Satin Liquid Lipstick<br />
in Soft Petal, $22, 3. Charlotte Tilbury Pillow<br />
Talk Lipstick Duo Lip Kit, $98, 4. Karen Murrell<br />
Nude Lip Palette, $49.95, 5. Arbonne Matte &<br />
Shine Lip Duo in bloom, $41.<br />
2.<br />
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LIP BALM<br />
Lip balm is a handbag staple, especially<br />
in the cooler months. It’s easy to apply<br />
on the go and doesn’t require full-colour<br />
commitment. These moisturising balms<br />
are usually formulated to help soothe and<br />
prevent dry, chapped lips, and often have a<br />
host of beneficial lip-loving ingredients such<br />
as SPF, shea butter and Vitamin E.<br />
When you want a hint of colour with<br />
your moisture, a tinted lip balm will kill two<br />
birds with the one stone. Tinted balms offer<br />
natural-looking colour with sheer to medium<br />
coverage and a satin finish.<br />
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PICKS<br />
1. Salt By Hendrix Lip Butter,<br />
$19.95, 2. Biologi BL Nourish<br />
Lip Serum, $24, 3. Eminence<br />
Organics Citrus Lip Balm 8ml,<br />
$49, 4. Minenssey Lip Spa<br />
Regenerating Balm, $25,<br />
5. Medik8 Mutiny Lip Balm,<br />
$39, 6. mesoestetic stemCell<br />
nanofiller lip contour, $121.40,<br />
7. Clarins Hydra-Essentiel<br />
Moisture Repairing Lip Balm,<br />
$32, 8. Dermal Therapy Lip<br />
Balm SPF 50+, $6.45, 9. Burt’s<br />
Bees Watermelon Lip Balm,<br />
$6.99, 10. Paula’s Choice Lip &<br />
Body Treatment Balm, $19,<br />
11. Burt’s Bees Lip Shine,<br />
$12.99, 12. Sisley Nutritive<br />
Lip Balm, $95, 13. Biossance<br />
Vegan Rose Lip Balm, $30,<br />
14. The Jojoba Company Lip<br />
Balm, $9.95, 15. Jurlique Rose<br />
Love Balm, $20, 16. Clinique<br />
Moisture Surge Pop Triple<br />
Lip Balm in Goji Berry, $40,<br />
17. Nude by Nature Sheer<br />
Glow Colour Balm in Nude,<br />
$19.95, 18. Lanolips Lip Water<br />
Watermelon, $14.95<br />
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LIP GLOSS<br />
Lip gloss is the quintessential makeup product, with<br />
the ability to create a range of looks from the natural<br />
to the high impact.<br />
Lip gloss is more of a liquid tint as opposed to<br />
being highly pigmented like lipstick – but it can be<br />
just as dramatic with formulations offering anything<br />
from ultra-high shine finish, glitter to a subtle<br />
shimmering shine. It also has more staying power<br />
than a balm and can give the illusion of plumper,<br />
smoother lips.<br />
It’s also a great texture to mask the appearance of a<br />
dry, dehydrated pout.<br />
If lip gloss had an older, more sophisticated sister,<br />
it would be the lip lacquer. This makeup musthave<br />
is much thicker and creamier than a gloss and<br />
way more pigmented. As the name suggests, lip<br />
lacquers deliver an ultra high shine ‘wet’ look for an<br />
impeccable and dramatic finish.<br />
OUR<br />
PICKS<br />
1.<br />
1. Morphe Lip Shine, Crystal Clear,<br />
$14, 2. Morphe x Coca-Cola Lip In The<br />
Moment 4-Piece Lip Collection, $29,<br />
3. Nude by Nature Moisture Infusion<br />
Lipgloss in Coral Blush, $22.95, 4. Bobbi<br />
Brown Crushed Oil-Infused Gloss, $40,<br />
5. Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Lip Bath<br />
Pillow Talk, $50, 6. Sisley Phyto-Gloss<br />
(launching 30 August 2020), $70,<br />
7. Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal<br />
Lip Luminizer in Sweet Mouth, $48,<br />
8. Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip<br />
Perfector in Rose Shimmer, $32.<br />
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WITH<br />
BENEFITS<br />
Many lip products today are formulated<br />
with SPF and come packed with super<br />
healthful ingredients. Highly moisturising<br />
ingredients provide extreme nourishment<br />
and intense hydration, while helping your<br />
lips look their finest.<br />
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6.
BEAUTY<br />
LIP STAIN<br />
If you want all-day colour with no touch-ups,<br />
consider a lip stain. More heavily pigmented<br />
than a lip tint, this finish has made a huge<br />
resurgence the past few years. Lip stains are<br />
a great option for imbuing colour to your lips<br />
while keeping the finish au natural. The stains<br />
are meant to enhance natural tones, so they’re<br />
found most often in red, pink and peach hues.<br />
Most lip stains come in a marker-like form<br />
or can be ‘painted’ on, which allows you to<br />
control the intensity of colour. Dab on a few<br />
layers for a more pigmented finish. Once dry,<br />
lip stains can last the whole day!<br />
Lip tints, as opposed to stains, are more<br />
muted and lend themselves to a fresh-faced and<br />
natural look. The Korean ‘it’ girls’ fave, lip tints<br />
are super easy to apply and dry matte, literally<br />
staining your lips for long-lasting coverage.<br />
Lip tints can be used all over your lips,<br />
but we’re on board with the latest trend: the<br />
gradient lip. Simply dab the product only on<br />
the inner, centre part of the lips to create a<br />
gradation effect; deep red in the middle and a<br />
lighter pink on the outline.<br />
LIP TALK<br />
• Like fingerprints, your lip impressions<br />
are unique.<br />
• A passionate kiss can burn up to 50kJ of<br />
energy in a few minutes, working as many<br />
as 30 muscles.<br />
• The average woman consumes nearly 3kg of<br />
lipstick in her lifetime.<br />
• The average human has about 10,000 taste<br />
buds – however, they’re not all on the tongue.<br />
Some can even be found on the lips – these<br />
are especially sensitive to salt.<br />
• It is said that Leonardo DaVinci spent 12 years<br />
painting the Mona Lisa’s lips.<br />
• Lay off the alcohol – it dehydrates your lips!<br />
OUR<br />
PICKS<br />
1. Clarins Water Lip Stain<br />
in Rose Water, $35<br />
2. Bobbi Brown Extra Lip Tint, $56<br />
3. Benefit Cosmetics Benetint<br />
Cheek & Lip Stain, $33.<br />
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LIP OIL<br />
A lip oil is somewhere between a<br />
nourishing lip balm and a luxurious<br />
lip gloss, usually made with a high<br />
concentration of hydrating essential<br />
oils such as jojoba and rosehip. Lip<br />
oils can treat, soothe and nourish<br />
your lips, all while helping them to<br />
look plumper and juicier.<br />
They typically deliver a lightweight<br />
finish that is glossy and not sticky.<br />
Oh, and they feel heavenly.<br />
OUR<br />
PICKS<br />
1. DIOR Lip Glow Oil in Pink, $52<br />
2. Charlotte Tilbury Magic Lip Oil, $56<br />
3. Clarins Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil<br />
in Candy, $35<br />
4. Napoleon Perdis Double Duty<br />
Infusion Lip Oil, $35.<br />
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Holy<br />
sheet<br />
MASK!<br />
OUR<br />
PICKS<br />
THE SHEET MASK<br />
HAS EMERGED<br />
AS ONE OF<br />
THIS DECADE’S<br />
BIGGEST BEAUTY<br />
TRENDS.<br />
Sheet masks, virtually unheard of<br />
outside of South Korea until a few<br />
years ago, are now big business<br />
and changing the beauty industry.<br />
There’s even a Mask Bar in NYC<br />
specialising in Korean sheet masks.<br />
According to Allied Market<br />
Research, the sheet face mask global<br />
market was valued at US$206 million<br />
in 2018 and is anticipated to reach<br />
$392.1 million by 2026.<br />
A rising interest in Korean beauty<br />
products alongside the surge of<br />
celebrities sharing their face maskwearing<br />
selfies on Instagram have<br />
added to the fascination. In fact, the<br />
sheet mask selfie, as flaunted by Lady<br />
Gaga and Bella Hadid, became the<br />
hottest look on Instagram in 2018.<br />
Sheet masks are more than just<br />
hype – the serum-soaked sheets are<br />
loaded with beneficial ingredients such<br />
as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants<br />
and hyaluronic acid. The face-shaped<br />
masks are applied directly onto your<br />
skin for deep conditioning and typically<br />
come in a single-use pouch, delivering<br />
hydration, exfoliation or detoxification,<br />
skin tightening or whitening,<br />
depending on your<br />
skin needs.<br />
Sheet face masks are the ultimate<br />
self-care beauty tool; the perfect facial<br />
at home. Simply pop on a soothing<br />
mask, leave on for the desired amount<br />
of time and relax while the ingredients<br />
work their magic to revive and<br />
rejuvenate your skin. Sheet masks are<br />
also surprisingly convenient, with no<br />
preparation, peeling or rinsing off.<br />
Simply rub in the excess serum into<br />
your skin after you’ve removed the<br />
mask and gently wipe off any excess.<br />
Consider your skincare-and-selfie game<br />
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BEAUTY<br />
3. 4.<br />
1. Medik8 Ultimate Recovery Bio Cellulose Mask 6 pack, $96, 2. Dr. LeWinn’s Eternal Youth 24K Gold Age-Defying Face Mask,<br />
$9.95, 3. Dr. LeWinn’s Recovërederm Australian Marine Algae Rescue Mask, $9.95, 4. Nu Skin Nutricentials Celltrex Ultra<br />
Recovery Mask, 5 pack, $49, 5. L’Occitane Immortelle Hydration & Glow Sheet Mask 4 pack, $56, 6. Arbonne RE9 Advanced<br />
Skin Revitalizing Facial Sheet Mask, $14, 7. A’kin Kangaroo Paw Flower & Hyaluronic Acid Age-Defy Face Sheet Mask, $7.95,<br />
8. Burt’s Bees Purifying Sheet Mask, $9.95, 9. La Mer The Treatment Lotion Hydrating Mask, 6 pack, $190, 10. Ella Baché<br />
Charcoal Foaming Mask, $29, 11. Skeyndor Timeless Prodigy: The Eye Patch, $109, 12. Charlotte Tilbury Magic Facial Dry<br />
Sheet Mask, $35<br />
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The<br />
GLOW<br />
getters<br />
DITCH THE DREARY AND<br />
GALVANISE YOUR GLOW WITH<br />
THESE WINTER BRONZER AND<br />
ILLUMINATOR ESSENTIALS.<br />
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Go with<br />
the faux<br />
SELF-TANNERS<br />
We know it’s cold outside, but there’s<br />
nothing like a glowing tan to help show<br />
winter who’s boss. A faux tan (of course) can<br />
make us look healthy and radiant (even if<br />
colder weather has other ideas). Self-tanner<br />
can also make skin looker smoother, more<br />
even in tone and even give the illusion of a<br />
slimmer physique.<br />
In the past few years, fake tans have come<br />
a long way so there’s less chance of turning<br />
out the colour of a carrot or smelling a little<br />
funky. The first rule of a flawless fake tan is<br />
exfoliation. The night before your tan, use a<br />
body scrub or exfoliating lather to remove<br />
any dry, flaky skin. This will help ensure your<br />
tan results in a consistent, natural-looking<br />
colour without any patchiness.<br />
Before applying fake tan, slip on a tanning<br />
mitt; orange palms are an obvious fake-tan<br />
giveaway and tanning mitts help distribute<br />
the product easily. Most tans take between<br />
two to eight hours to develop, so try to<br />
stay dry – don’t shower, swim or work out –<br />
before then.<br />
Keep skin hydrated with a quality<br />
moisturiser everyday to prolong your faux<br />
glow for as long as possible.<br />
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OUR<br />
PICKS<br />
1. Sisley Self Tanning Hydrating<br />
Facial Skin Care, $180, 2. Ella<br />
Baché Great Mousse Tan Dark,<br />
$29, 3. Sunescape Instant Self-<br />
Tan Mousse in Maui, $44.95,<br />
4. Bali Body Self Tanning<br />
Mousse, $29.95<br />
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Bronzed<br />
&<br />
beautiful<br />
Bronzers are like sunshine in a powder. A subtle<br />
golden glow in the cooler months can add a<br />
touch of radiance and highlight your features.<br />
Accentuate your cheekbones and create a<br />
more sculpted look by applying a bronzer just<br />
under the line of your cheekbone. Bronze all<br />
over in spots the sun would touch (if we’d let<br />
it!). Do it in a number 33 pattern – forehead<br />
then under cheekbones then down to the jaw<br />
line and finally under the chin for sculpting.<br />
Try using a metallic bronze as a soft liner<br />
under your lower lash line, or lightly sweep a<br />
dusting of shimmery shadow on upper lids –<br />
but try not to go above the crease line with<br />
highly metallic shades. Be sure to choose just<br />
one feature to accentuate so your shimmer<br />
stays subtle and undetected. It’s all about<br />
slowly building layers of colour, so avoid heavy<br />
application at all costs.<br />
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OUR<br />
PICKS<br />
1. Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Bronzer in Butta Biscuit, $50,<br />
2. Sisley Phyto-Touche Illusion D’Été, $125, 3. Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick<br />
in Bronze, $78, 4. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Bronzer, $75, 5. The Fluff<br />
Bronzing Powder, $43, 6. Morphe Glamabronze Face and Body Bronzer,<br />
$29, 7. Clinique Powder Pop Flower Bronzer/Highlighter, $52, 8. Trinny<br />
London Golden Glow, $45, 9. Napoleon Perdis Mosaic Harmony Bronzing<br />
Powder, $40<br />
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Let there be light<br />
BEAUTY<br />
A hardworking highlighter or<br />
illuminator is perfect to mask the<br />
look of dull or dehydrated skin.<br />
Dab small amounts on top of<br />
your cheekbone – from the apple<br />
of the cheek and up through to<br />
the hairline. This makes skin look<br />
hydrated while the diffused light<br />
decreases the look of fine lines.<br />
Also use small amounts on the inner<br />
corner of the eye to add freshness,<br />
as well as under the brow bone to<br />
help ‘lift’ the eye.<br />
Skin illuminators are a huge<br />
breakthrough in makeup<br />
technology; by reflecting light<br />
and lightening the skin with an<br />
iridescent glow, they make skin look<br />
smoother and younger and hide<br />
skin imperfections. And, of course,<br />
they’re all-important when it comes<br />
to contouring.<br />
Contouring gives the illusion<br />
of more defined contours, a<br />
smaller nose and chin, and higher<br />
cheekbones. We’ve all seen the<br />
“in between” makeup shots of Kim<br />
Kardashian West with light and<br />
dark stripes strategically placed all<br />
over her face and neck. This clever<br />
makeup trick works wonders to<br />
create a more chiseled, defined face<br />
that reflects light beautifully and<br />
gives an air-brushed effect.<br />
It’s all about creating optical<br />
illusions so that it looks like you are<br />
constantly under the best lighting<br />
ever – and, to do this, light and<br />
shade, ie highlighters and bronzers,<br />
will be your BFFs to create a<br />
glamour-girl look.<br />
OUR<br />
PICKS<br />
1. Iconic London<br />
Illuminator in Glow, $68,<br />
2. Marc Jacobs Beauty<br />
Dew Drops Coconut Gel<br />
Highlighter in Tantalize,<br />
$64, 3. Morphe x Coca-<br />
Cola Glowing Places<br />
Loose Highlighter, $22,<br />
4. Skeyndor Highlight<br />
Powder Duo, $59,<br />
5. Trinny London The<br />
Right Light Highlighter,<br />
$45, 6. Charlotte Tilbury<br />
Supermodel Body, $88<br />
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the<br />
BODY<br />
SKINCARE<br />
ROUTINE<br />
soft for skin super<br />
5 STEPS FOR SOFT, SUPPLE AND<br />
SENSATIONALLY SMOOTH SKIN.<br />
You’ve got a locked and loaded skincare routine for<br />
your face, but now it’s time to turn your attention to<br />
the rest of your body and give it the TLC it deserves.<br />
A body skincare routine is key to achieving smooth and<br />
glowing skin all year round. Here are our five steps for<br />
super-soft winter-resistant skin.<br />
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cleanse<br />
Step 1:<br />
BEAUTY<br />
Just like your face needs a clean canvas before<br />
applying products to it, so too does your<br />
body. Wash off the day’s dirt, sweat, perfume,<br />
products and sunscreen with a body cleanser<br />
or body wash. Look for sulfate-free body<br />
cleansers as they won’t strip skin of its natural<br />
oils. As a general rule, steer clear of heavily<br />
scented cleansing products and avoid long,<br />
hot showers.<br />
OUR<br />
PICKS<br />
1. 2.<br />
3.<br />
1. Bondi Sands Body wash, $12.95<br />
2. Clinique Deep Comfort Body Wash, $40<br />
3. Dermalogica Conditioning Body Wash, $46<br />
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exfoliate<br />
Step 2:<br />
Buff away dull, dry skin and reveal brighter, softer,<br />
healthier looking skin. Apply exfoliator all over and rub<br />
product in circular motions to rejuvenate and polish the<br />
skin. Natural antioxidants contained in some exfoliators<br />
can help target skin aliments such as dryness and flaking.<br />
OUR<br />
PICKS<br />
6.<br />
2.<br />
3.<br />
4.<br />
1.<br />
5.<br />
1. QED The Body Exfoliator, $68, 2. Sisley Energizing Foaming Exfoliant for the Body, $160, 3. Eminence Organics<br />
Stone Crop Revitalizing Body Scrub, $74, 4. Trilogy Exfoliating Body Balm, $35.95, 5. Clarins Exfoliating Body Scrub<br />
for Smooth Skin, $55, 6. L’Occitane Almond Crunchy Muesli Scrub, $30<br />
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serums<br />
Step 3:<br />
Next up, add a conditioning and hydrating body<br />
serum (cream or oil-based) before applying a body<br />
moisturiser.<br />
By layering these two products, you pair<br />
humectant and occlusive ingredients to really<br />
hydrate and help to lock in moisture.<br />
Body serums are made of ingredients that have<br />
high penetration and can target stubborn skin<br />
problems such as dryness sensitivity and the<br />
crepey look of ageing skin. A good-quality serum<br />
will be loaded with active ingredients to replenish<br />
skin lipids, which form around skin cells and help<br />
strengthen the skin’s protective barrier and aid<br />
the natural repair process.<br />
Body serums are all about nourishing, repairing<br />
and regenerating skin and should be essential in<br />
any body skin routine.<br />
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OUR<br />
PICKS<br />
1. La Mer The Renewal Body<br />
Oil Balm, $250, 2. The Jojoba<br />
Company Organic Jojoba for Body,<br />
$34.95, 3. Biologi BF Hydration<br />
Body Serum, $72, 4. Sisley White<br />
Ginger Contouring Oil for Legs,<br />
$230, 5. Biossance 100% Squalane<br />
Oil, $50<br />
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Step 4:<br />
moisturise<br />
Moisturisers are an essential part of taking care of your skin. Keep<br />
hydration in check by feeding your skin the finest skin-nurturing<br />
ingredients to energise and restore.<br />
When your skin is dehydrated, the more visible fine lines and<br />
dark spots are. A quality moisturiser helps keep your skin hydrated,<br />
improves texture and tone, and the slight reflective sheen from your<br />
moisturiser can even help mask skin imperfections.<br />
1. asap Revitalising Bodymoist with AHA,<br />
$50, 2. Medik8 Nourishing Body Cream,<br />
$66, 3. Sisley Confort Extreme Body<br />
Cream, $180, 4. Lanolips Minty Lanolin<br />
Leg + Foot Balm, $18.95, 5. La Mer The<br />
Body Crème, $390, 6. kotia Revitalising<br />
Hand & Nail Cream, $32, 7. Salt By<br />
Hendrix Hydrate It Up Buttercup, $39.95,<br />
8. Jurlique Restoring Body Lotion with<br />
Lemon, Geranium and Clary Sage, $49,<br />
9. Glasshouse Fragrances Body Lotion,<br />
$34.95, 10. Salt By Hendrix Magical Rose<br />
Illuminating Elixir Crème, $34.95,<br />
11. Paula’s Choice Daily Replenishing<br />
Body Cream, $30, 12. Lanolips Coconutter<br />
+ Lanolin Body Milk, $22.95, 13. CeraVe<br />
Moisturising Cream, $12.99, 14. Jergens<br />
Oil Infused Softening Vanilla Moisturiser,<br />
$11.99, 15. Avéne XeraCalm A.D Lipid<br />
Replenishing Cream, $39.95, 16. Burt’s<br />
Bees Milk & Honey Body Lotion, $19.95,<br />
17. A’kin Replenishing Body Cream<br />
$26.95, 18. Dermal Therapy Very Dry<br />
Skin Cream, $9.95
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4.<br />
2.<br />
3.<br />
5.<br />
OUR<br />
PICKS<br />
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9.<br />
6.<br />
10. 11.<br />
7.<br />
12.<br />
14.<br />
15.<br />
13.<br />
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Step 5:<br />
If you’re one of the lucky ones not to sport<br />
cellulite, you can skip this step. But for nine out<br />
of 10 women, today’s specialised skin tightening<br />
and smoothing products can improve the look of<br />
cellulite and sagging skin.<br />
Cellulite is actually a collection of fat that<br />
pushes against the connective tissue underneath<br />
the skin. Our thinner skin and weaker connective<br />
tissue are the reasons women develop cellulite and<br />
men typically don’t.<br />
Topical cellulite products have had a bad<br />
wrap in the past, but there now exists a range of<br />
innovative formulations and products designed<br />
to smoothen and tighten the skin across all areas<br />
of the body. From cellulite to stretch marks, these<br />
skin saviours will have you striding confidently<br />
towards the warmer months.<br />
Products that work on strengthening skin<br />
structure and boosting collagen production are<br />
where it’s at in the fight against cellulite. A<br />
number of studies demonstrate the effectiveness<br />
of alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and retinol (a<br />
Vitamin A derivative) in stimulating collagen<br />
synthesis and improving the structure of the<br />
skin, so be on the lookout for these superstar<br />
ingredients in your body treatment product.<br />
target<br />
problem areas<br />
1. mesoestetic bodyshock total reducer, $129,<br />
2. Sisley Cellulinov anti-cellulite body cream,<br />
$290, 3. Ella Baché Gentle Enzyme Smoothing<br />
Body Exfoliant, $49, 4. Sand & Sky Australian<br />
Pink Clay Smoothing Body Sand, $49.90, 5.<br />
Clarins Tonic Body Treatment Oil - Firming/<br />
Toning, $72, 6. Paula’s Choice Retinol Skin-<br />
Smoothing Body Treatment, $43, 7. Skeyndor<br />
BodySculpt Silhouette Remodelling Mud, $56<br />
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Breast<br />
Cancer<br />
Awareness<br />
BREAST CANCER IS THE #1 CANCER FOR<br />
AUSTRALIAN WOMEN, HOWEVER THE 10-YEAR<br />
SURVIVAL RATE IS INCREASING THANKS TO<br />
SELF-AWARENESS, EARLY SCREENING AND<br />
IMPROVED TREATMENTS.<br />
Breast cancer is the most<br />
common cancer affecting<br />
Australian women. In a 2019<br />
report, the Australian Institute of<br />
Health and Welfare estimated that<br />
19,998 women and 170 men will be<br />
diagnosed with breast cancer<br />
in 2020, an average of 55 people<br />
per day.<br />
The number of women and men<br />
being diagnosed with breast cancer<br />
in Australia is increasing, but<br />
thankfully the number of deaths<br />
from breast cancer is decreasing.<br />
Australia has one of the best breast<br />
cancer survival rates in the world.<br />
The chance of surviving at least 10<br />
years after treatment is 85 percent.<br />
Increasing survival is due to earlier<br />
diagnosis through screening and<br />
improved treatments.<br />
Early diagnosis and improved<br />
survival rates can also be attributed<br />
to ongoing support for breast<br />
cancer awareness. The colour pink<br />
is synonymous with breast cancer<br />
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reducing<br />
your<br />
risk<br />
While there is no known way of preventing breast cancer,<br />
making lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking,<br />
reducing alcohol intake, reducing fat mass and increasing<br />
exercise can all help to reduce the risk of breast cancer.<br />
You may also wish to consider getting tested to find<br />
out if you are susceptible to breast cancer, especially if<br />
there is a family history of the disease. Having a firstdegree<br />
relative, such as your mother or sister, with breast<br />
cancer puts you at higher risk for the disease. The risk<br />
is even greater if they developed breast cancer before<br />
menopause, and in both breasts.<br />
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support, with everything from<br />
supermarket products to iconic<br />
Australian landmarks taking on a<br />
pink guise in support of breast<br />
cancer research.<br />
Celebrities such as Kylie Minogue,<br />
Christina Applegate, Cynthia<br />
Nixon, Olivia Newton-John and<br />
Sheryl Crow who have suffered<br />
publicly from breast cancer use<br />
their fame to become ambassadors<br />
for the cause, putting their name to<br />
government initiatives and helping<br />
raise fundraising efforts even further.<br />
WHAT IS BREAST<br />
CANCER?<br />
‘Breast cancer, like other cancers,<br />
occurs because of an interaction<br />
between the environment and a<br />
defective gene,’ explains German<br />
anti-ageing specialist Dr Michael<br />
Klentze. ‘Specifically, breast cancer<br />
occurs when a build up of genetic<br />
mutations in critical genes – those<br />
that control cell growth and division,<br />
or the repair of damaged DNA<br />
– allow cells to grow and divide<br />
uncontrollably to form a tumour.’<br />
‘Breast cancer, like prostate cancer,<br />
is a hormone-dependent cancer,<br />
which can develop under oestrogen<br />
influence,’ he explains.<br />
Although it is much more common<br />
in women, men can also develop<br />
breast cancer.<br />
There is a medical distinction<br />
made between early breast cancer<br />
and secondary breast cancer. Early<br />
breast cancer is cancer that is<br />
contained within the breast and may<br />
or may not have spread to the lymph<br />
nodes (located under the armpit).<br />
Secondary breast cancer is cancer<br />
that has spread outside the breast<br />
area. This distinction helps dictate<br />
the best treatment option.<br />
TREATMENT<br />
‘Breast cancer is commonly treated<br />
by various combinations of surgery,<br />
radiation therapy, chemotherapy and<br />
hormone therapy,’ says Dr Klentze.<br />
There are a number of factors that<br />
AUSTRALIA HAS ONE OF THE<br />
BEST BREAST CANCER SURVIVAL<br />
RATES IN THE WORLD.<br />
Thousands at risk<br />
of undiagnosed cancer<br />
during COVID-19<br />
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic,<br />
there has been a 30 percent fall in referrals<br />
to cancer specialists, according to media<br />
reports. That’s because fewer people are<br />
seeing their GPs and avoiding routine<br />
pathology tests.<br />
Pink Hope CEO and Founder Krystal<br />
Barter said delayed diagnoses and<br />
treatment could be devastating for women<br />
at high-risk for, or in the early stages of,<br />
breast and ovarian cancer. ‘If you are in<br />
a high-risk group, then it’s absolutely<br />
critical you seek information and support<br />
for options available to you during the<br />
coronavirus pandemic,’ she said.<br />
Specialist Oncoplastic Breast Cancer<br />
Surgeon Dr Jane O’Brien said there has<br />
been roughly a 40 percent decline in<br />
breast cancer diagnoses over the last few<br />
months. ‘It is important for people to keep<br />
up with their cancer screening, especially<br />
for those at high risk, even if face-to-face<br />
clinical consultations with their specialists<br />
may have been suspended during the<br />
pandemic,’ she said.<br />
‘Approximately 60 percent of breast<br />
cancers occur in the screening age of 50<br />
to 74 years, and this typically accounts<br />
for almost half of all breast cancer<br />
diagnoses. However, since COVID-19<br />
there will have been 30 percent fewer<br />
cancers diagnosed in that age group<br />
due to suspended screening.’<br />
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influence the selection of breast<br />
cancer treatment. According to Dr<br />
Klentze, these include the age and<br />
menopausal status of the patient,<br />
the stage of the disease and whether<br />
the tumour is aggressive or likely to<br />
spread.<br />
Another influential factor is<br />
whether the tumour contains<br />
oestrogen receptors (ER+) or<br />
progesterone receptors (PR+). These<br />
receptors indicate if hormones are<br />
causing the cancer to grow bigger;<br />
there are specific hormone-blocking<br />
medications for each that can be used<br />
during treatment.<br />
WOMEN, AND ALSO<br />
MEN, WHO HAVE<br />
INHERITED CERTAIN<br />
MUTATIONS IN GENES<br />
HAVE A HIGHER RISK<br />
OF DEVELOPING<br />
BREAST CANCER.<br />
Women with breast cancer usually<br />
undergo a lumpectomy (the surgical<br />
removal of a cancerous nodule)<br />
or a mastectomy (removal of the<br />
entire breast/s) to excise the cancer<br />
from the breast, which can be<br />
followed by radiation therapy and/or<br />
chemotherapy to kill any remaining<br />
cancer cells.<br />
THE ANGELINA<br />
JOLIE EFFECT<br />
Discoveries in genetic research<br />
has provided some valuable<br />
information that can help identify<br />
whether a person is more susceptible<br />
to breast cancer in the first place,<br />
therefore increasing the chance of<br />
early detection.<br />
BRCA1 and BRCA2 are major<br />
genes related to hereditary breast<br />
cancer. Women, and also men, who<br />
have inherited certain mutations<br />
in these genes have a higher risk of<br />
developing breast cancer, ovarian<br />
cancer and several other types of<br />
cancer during their lifetimes.<br />
This breakthrough means that<br />
people can now be tested for<br />
these particular genes – and those<br />
who carry them can be aware of<br />
their susceptibility and closely<br />
monitor their breasts for any<br />
suspicious changes.<br />
Perhaps the most famous carrier<br />
of the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene<br />
mutation is actress Angelina Jolie.<br />
The news that Jolie – one of the<br />
world’s most glamorous women –<br />
had undergone a double mastectomy<br />
at the age of 37 stunned the world<br />
in 2013 and brought this very<br />
relevant public health issue to the<br />
forefront of international media.<br />
Faced with an 87 percent chance<br />
of developing breast cancer in the<br />
future, Jolie underwent her procedure<br />
as a preventative measure – one that<br />
brought her risk of developing the<br />
disease down to just five percent.<br />
It’s thought around five percent<br />
of Australians – both men and<br />
women – carry the BRCA1 and<br />
BRCA2 gene. The availability<br />
of genetic testing varies across the<br />
country. Contact the Cancer<br />
Council Australia for more<br />
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check yourself<br />
To ensure the best possible outcome, early detection<br />
is all-important. As with all types of cancer, the risk<br />
of breast cancer spreading from the breasts to other<br />
parts of the body increases dramatically if it is not<br />
detected early. The good news is that the knowledge,<br />
technology and medical expertise is all readily<br />
available here in Australia to help women take charge<br />
of their breast health.<br />
It is critical every woman knows how to do breast<br />
self-examination. As of age 20, self-checking using the<br />
points below should be a monthly routine:<br />
• Most doctors recommend lying down with one<br />
arm behind your head. With the other hand, feel<br />
each breast with your middle three fingers for any<br />
irregular lumps, cyst-like formations, thickening or<br />
unusual dimpling. Be sure to feel the entire breast<br />
area – from the top of the chest, under each arm,<br />
around the breast mound and down towards the<br />
rib cage.<br />
• You can also look at your breasts in the mirror,<br />
both with your hands on your hips and in the air.<br />
Check for changes in colour, shape, nipple location,<br />
dimpling or anything that is irregular.<br />
• Use your thumb and forefinger to gently press the<br />
nipple and check for any irregular discharge.<br />
• It is not a cause for panic if you do come across<br />
an anomaly – 80 percent of lumps turn out to be<br />
benign – but you should consult with your doctor as<br />
soon as possible to be sure.<br />
• For pre-menopausal women especially, aim to<br />
perform the self-exam at the same time each<br />
month, ideally after your period. As your breasts<br />
change as you go through your menstrual cycle, by<br />
examining them at the same point in your cycle, you<br />
can make a more accurate comparison.<br />
IT’S PREDICTED<br />
AROUND FIVE<br />
PERCENT OF<br />
AUSTRALIANS CARRY<br />
THE BRCA1 AND<br />
BRCA2 GENE.<br />
Some changes to look for:<br />
• A new lump, or lumpiness, especially if it is in<br />
one breast.<br />
• Nipple discharge.<br />
• Change in the size or shape of the breast or nipple.<br />
• Change in the skin over the breast, such as redness<br />
or dimpling.<br />
• Unusual persistent pain, especially if it is one breast.<br />
• If you’re concerned by a family history of breast<br />
cancer, or by any changes to your breasts, speak to<br />
your doctor as soon as possible.<br />
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AS THE THE SECOND<br />
MOST PERFOMED FACIAL<br />
COSMETIC SURGERY IN<br />
AUSTRALIA, RHINOPLASTY<br />
IS ONE OF THE MOST<br />
POPULAR AND INTRICATE<br />
PROCEDURES THAT CAN<br />
COMPLETELY RESHAPE<br />
YOUR FACE.<br />
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AESTHETIC ADVISOR<br />
The nose is the central feature of your<br />
face and plays a key role in facial<br />
symmetry. Any abnormalities will<br />
affect the overall aesthetics of the face,<br />
and changing the size or shape of the nose<br />
to bring it into harmony and balance<br />
with the rest of the face can be a lifealtering<br />
event – both physically and<br />
psychologically.<br />
According to the most recent<br />
International Society for Aesthetic<br />
Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) statistics,<br />
rhinoplasty is the second most<br />
performed facial cosmetic surgery in<br />
Australia (eyelid surgery takes the<br />
top spot).<br />
Rhinoplasty’s enduring<br />
popularity is world-wide. A June<br />
2020 report by money.co.uk<br />
revealed queries relating to<br />
“rhinoplasty” were the<br />
most popular cosmetic search<br />
item in Europe in<br />
the past 12 months.<br />
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WHAT CAN<br />
RHINOPLASTY DO?<br />
Rhinoplasty, or nose surgery, improves the appearance and proportion of the nose,<br />
enhancing overall facial aesthetics and harmony. Surgery of the nose may also<br />
be performed to remove deviations caused by a birth defect or injury, or correct<br />
impaired breathing caused by structural abnormalities in the nose.<br />
Rhinoplasty can reduce or increase the size of the nose, change the shape of the<br />
tip or bridge, narrow the span of the nostrils or change the angle between the nose<br />
and upper lip.<br />
Rhinoplasty reshapes the nose to balance it with other facial features. There are<br />
two main techniques – open (incision made at the base of the nose) and closed<br />
(incisions inside nose) – that can change the size of the nose, remove a hump,<br />
narrow the nostrils, change the angle and/or refine the tip.<br />
WHAT HAPPENS DURING<br />
NOSE SURGERY?<br />
Generally, after anaesthesia is administered, incisions are made inside the nasal<br />
cavity and often at the base of the nose. The skin of the nose is then separated<br />
from its framework of cartilage and bone.<br />
To reduce nose size, some cartilage in the middle of the nose (septum) is removed<br />
until the desired size is achieved. To build up the nose, cartilage and bone may be<br />
added to increase its size. Changing the tip or bridge and the nose angle is achieved<br />
by reshaping the cartilage and soft tissue. Nostril span is narrowed via small<br />
incisions at the base of each nostril.<br />
The incisions are sutured closed and a splint or cast is applied to help the nose<br />
maintain its shape and expedite healing. The procedure normally takes around<br />
two hours.<br />
Rhinoplasty is usually performed under general anaesthesia. However, depending<br />
on the preference of the surgeon and/or the patient, it can also be performed under<br />
local anaesthesia.<br />
Nasal packing, in which gauze or cotton packs are applied to the nasal chambers,<br />
is used to support the new structure and prevent bleeding. The packing is typically<br />
removed within 24-48 hours after surgery.<br />
Most patients experience some mild to moderate discomfort after rhinoplasty for<br />
a few days. Any pain can generally be controlled through medication prescribed<br />
by the surgeon. About 80 percent of the swelling is usually gone within a week<br />
or two. Swelling starts to resolve more slowly after that. The majority of swelling<br />
disappears after around two months and the rest slowly disappears over the next<br />
year, when final results become apparent.<br />
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DIFFERENT TYPES<br />
OF RHINOPLASTY<br />
PROCEDURES<br />
Open rhinoplasty and closed rhinoplasty are generally the two<br />
types of rhinoplasty procedures available.<br />
Closed rhinoplasty involves incisions on the inside of<br />
the nose. Although this results in no visible scarring, the<br />
procedure offers less visibility of the inside of the nose and is<br />
typically not possible for more complex cases.<br />
During open rhinoplasty, a small incision is made on the<br />
columella (the strip between the nostrils). This results in<br />
a fine, well-concealed scar that shoud fade over time. The<br />
surgeon will help the patient decide which is most suitable.<br />
Non-surgical<br />
options<br />
Non-surgical rhinoplasty uses fillers to correct<br />
minor external nasal deformities, depressions,<br />
asymmetries, collapsed nasal bridges and saddle<br />
noses. It can also be an effective technique<br />
for making corrections post-surgery where<br />
the results of earlier rhinoplasty have been<br />
unsatisfactory or need a slight tweak.<br />
A relatively quick procedure, non-surgical<br />
rhinoplasty requires no anaesthesia and involves<br />
no downtime. Most fillers will leave a residual<br />
redness and slight tenderness for up to a few<br />
days and patients can expect slight swelling and<br />
bruising. The results are immediately evident<br />
and can last up to a year.<br />
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RESULTS<br />
Results of rhinoplasty are not immediate.<br />
The nose becomes more refined with better<br />
definition over time, and may take up to a year<br />
for final results. Most patients can expect to<br />
return to work within a week or two and to<br />
more strenuous activity after a few weeks.<br />
Benefits of this procedure can range from<br />
improved breathing to enhanced appearance<br />
and self-confidence. Rhinoplasty can offer subtle<br />
or dramatic changes to a person’s appearance.<br />
Often even a small change in the shape and<br />
position of the nose can create a significant<br />
difference to overall facial aesthetics.<br />
Revision rhinoplasty is necessary in five to 12<br />
percent of rhinoplasty cases. While some may<br />
require only minor adjustments, others may<br />
need major modification, and may be a result of<br />
too much or too little bone, cartilage or tissue<br />
having been removed, resulting in a nose that is<br />
too large or too small for the face.<br />
Although techniques for any rhinoplasty<br />
surgery may differ, as well as the patient’s desired<br />
results and the surgeon’s personal preference,<br />
there is no doubt that a well-performed<br />
rhinoplasty has the potential to dramatically<br />
improve the appearance of both the nose and<br />
the entire face. CSBM<br />
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Types of<br />
rhinoplasty<br />
REDUCTION RHINOPLASTY<br />
The most common procedure to address<br />
size, proportion and balance of the nose in<br />
relation to the rest of the face.<br />
POST-TRAUMATIC<br />
RHINOPLASTY<br />
Performed as a result of a nasal injury where<br />
the supporting bone or cartilage have<br />
been damaged.<br />
ETHNIC RHINOPLASTY<br />
Takes into consideration the particular<br />
characteristics of your ethnicity.<br />
AUGMENTATION<br />
RHINOPLASTY<br />
Increases the dimensions of the nose by<br />
adding structural material or grafts for<br />
aesthetic and functional indications.<br />
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