CosBeauty Magazine #90

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REGULARS 

8 Editor’s Letter 

10 Beauty Insider 

122 Ed’s Faves 

FEATURES 

28 7 Celebs Who Flaunt 

Their Fillers 

In a sea of celebs who deny 

they’ve had any ‘work’ done, we 

applaud the handful of stars 

who admit they’ve gone under 

the needle for anti-wrinkle 

injections and dermal fillers. 

34 Is Your Phone Giving 

You Wrinkles? 

Research suggests the blue 

light emitted from our phones 

and screens is damaging 

the health of our skin and 

accelerating ageing. 

60 High Protein Diets & Weight 

Loss: Why They Work 

The science of eating is 

complex, but the bottom line is 

that eating a high-protein diet 

helps weight loss. 

90 Face to Face 

Enhancing your looks has never 

been easier. We bring you the 

advancements, techniques and 

trends of minimally invasive 

cosmetic procedures. 

BEAUTY 

46 The Skincare Edit 

Understanding the basics 

of skincare products – and 

knowing how to use them – is 

the first step in implementing an 

effective skincare regimen 

64 Summer Body Essentials 

Our round-up of best-in-class 

summer body products to 

smooth skin and turn up 

the glow. 

70 Day & Night Makeup 

From sun-kissed days to 

steamy summer nights, these 

powerhouse products will have 

you looking fine and flawless 

around the clock. 

82 Hair with Flair 

The impressively simple hair 

hacks to make you dazzle this 

holiday season. 

100 Christmas Gift Guide 2020 

No matter who you need to buy 

a gift for this christmas, we’ve 

got you covered. If you end up 

spoiling yourself in the process, 

that’s okay too!

112 Summer Notes 

Fragrance can create a mood, 

evoke powerful memories or 

just make you smell really good. 

But how do you know which 

scent is the best fit for you? 

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From the 

EDITOR 

As we wrap up the emotional rollercoaster that was 2020, we’re excited to 

ring in the New Year with hope for a fresh start. Many of us are doing it 

tough, so if there’s one thing we want to take with us into 2021, it’s the focus 

on self-care – looking after ourselves should always be a priority. Our quotes 

in this issue (page 14) are all about drawing on our inner strengths as well as keeping a 

positive attitude. 

Beauty rituals have been all-important during this tumultuous year, helping to 

boost our moods and provide a creative outlet, and we have packed the pages of this 

issue with the season’s must-have beauty products and wellness advice. 

To help get you get in the festive spirit, we’ve curated our favourite makeup musthaves 

for sun-kissed days and steamy summer eves in our Day to Night Makeup 

feature on page 70, alongside the impressively simple hair hacks to make you dazzle 

this holiday season (page 82). We also round up the best-in-class summer body 

products to smooth skin and turn up the glow (page 64) and take a closer look at a 

new and nano-free physical sunscreen (page 56). 

If 2021 is the year to put your best face forward, you won’t want to miss our indepth 

feature on non-surgical facial enhancement on page 90. From ‘tox and fillers 

to laser and microneedling, these are the ‘tweakments’ to help you turn back time 

and enhance your natural beauty. Quality skincare goes hand in hand with facial 

rejuvenation – and we get the lowdown on why a skincare routine is our biggest 

weapon against ageing on page 42. 

We had so much fun putting together our Christmas Gift Guide (page 100) – no 

matter who you need to buy a present for this holiday season, we’ve got your covered. 

For more gift inspiration, you’ll also want to read our Summer Notes fragrance feature 

on page 112, where we examine the power of perfume and tips for choosing the 

right fragrance. 

It feels like it’s extra important this year to embrace the sense of sanctuary the 

holiday season offers us and to be grateful for our health and loved ones. Do things 

that inspire you and give you joy, flaunt your authentic self and never save the “good” 

stuff for later. With the right attitude – and beauty tools – anything is possible. Here’s 

to a much happier and safer 2021. 

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

ENDOTA SPA CEO WINS 2020 

‘WORLD OF DIFFERENCE’ AWARD 

Congratulations to Melanie 

Gleeson, founder and CEO of 

Endota Spa, who has been awarded 

a 2020 World of Difference Award 

by the International Alliance 

for Women (TIAW) in the 

Entrepreneurship category. 

Celebrating its 40th anniversary, 

TIAW is one of the leading global 

charitable foundations dedicated to 

the advancement of women all over 

the globe. 

The World of Difference Awards 

recognise extraordinary women 

and men from around the world 

who have contributed to the 

economic empowerment of women, 

leadership and innovation, across 

categories including education, 

community, entrepreneurship, 

government, NGOs and more. 

Melanie Gleeson, the 

Entrepreneurship Award recipient, 

founded Endota Spa in 2000 and it 

is now the largest day spa network in 

Australia with over 100 spas across 

the country. 

Endota Spa is 100% founded by 

women with an over 95% female 

team – many of whom are working 

flexible hours to achieve their dual 

goals of career and family. 

The majority of the spas are 

franchises owned by women in their 

local communities, employing mostly 

women in all roles. 

The ethos of the Endota Group 

is to live consciously and give 

back wherever possible. Besides 

providing women with opportunity 

pathways from training (by way of 

its Wellness College) through to 

employment in, and/or ownership of 

one or more of the spas, Endota is 

financially empowering an inspiring 

group of Indigenous women 

located in Fitzroy Crossing, Western 

Australia, whose artwork appears on 

product packaging and who receive 

a percentage of sales in return. 

Over the years, many thousands of 

Australian women have found their 

way to a better financial future in a 

uniquely female-focused business. 

TIAW President Diane Tompson 

explains the organisation’s focus is 

on building an ‘inclusive economy’ 

for all, driven by increasing women’s 

participation and contribution. 

“TIAW has been uniting, supporting 

and promoting women and 

their chosen networks across all 

continents, and in turn supporting 

and strengthening the global 

economic fabric for 40 years,” she 

says. “As Ruth Bader Ginsburg 

stated: ‘Women belong in all places 

where decisions are made’ and we 

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TREND ALERT: CHARLOTTE 

TILBURY’S COLLAGEN LIP BATH 

Charlotte’s moisturising globally 

loved Collagen Lip Bath is now 

available in berry-red Walk of No 

Shame for a healthy-looking rush of 

colour. 

This luscious lip bath is Charlotte’s 

secret to deliciously just-bitten, 

fuller-looking lips. It’s infused with 

marine collagen to moisturise 

and enhance the look of your lips, 

coconut oil to nourish and soften 

your lips, and pearlescent pigments 

to create a light-reflecting sheen to 

make lips look fuller. Magic! 

SKINCARE SPOTLIGHT: CALECIM® PROFESSIONAL 

It’s not every day something 

groundbreaking is introduced to 

the beauty market, so when we 

heard about CALECIM® Professional, 

a skincare range that’s turning 

heads thanks to its revolutionary 

use of stem cell technology, we 

couldn’t wait to trial it. And it’s 

surpassed our expectations. And it 

hasn’t disappointed. 

CALECIM® Professional is a new 

range of professionally prescribed 

skincare products that will rejuvenate 

your skin faster than you can 

say “crow’s feet”. Developed by 

CALECIM® Cosmeceuticals, a 

Singaporean biotech company 

specialising in stem cell research, it is 

the only skincare range in the world 

that has gone beyond plant stem 

cells to harness cord lining stem cell 

technology derived from red deer 

umbilical cord (ethically, of course). 

And it’s backed by some pretty 

heavyweight science and doctors. 

Professor Mitchel P Goldman, 

American double-board certified 

cosmetic dermatologist and known as 

the ‘Grandfather of Growth Factors’, 

is Chairman of the CALECIM® 

Professional Medical Advisory Board. 

‘This is the first time that umbilcal 

cord lining stem cells, or stem cells 

in general, are being truly utilised in 

a topical skincare to promote skin 

health,’ he says. 

CALECIM® Professional harnesses 

the benefits of this unique and 

patented source of cord lining 

stem cells, which secrete a potent 

mix of proteins, growth factors and 

cytokines that make up the active 

ingredient found in all CALECIM® 

Professional products. These stem 

cell proteins help activate skin repair 

and regeneration, improve the 

appearance of lines and promote 

skin fullness. In high concentrations, 

they deliver significant, fast-acting 

benefits for the skin. 

In a CALECIM® consumer survey, 

conducted in Singapore, it was found 

that over 95 percent felt their skin 

looked healthier, fresher and with an 

overall improvement in skin condition. 

Nine out of ten women over the age 

of 35 noticed the appearance of fine 

lines had improved. 

The range includes CALECIM® 

Professional Serum, $498 (6x5ml), 

Multi-Action Cream, $190 (20g) & 

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Cream $160 (20g) & $359 (50g), and 

Recovery Night Complex, $145 (60g). 

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DAVINES LAUNCHES SU 

COLLECTION 

Luxury Italian haircare label Davines 

have announced the Australian launch 

of SU, a comprehensive before and 

after sun collection designed to 

protect, hydrate and nourish both 

the hair and skin. 

Epitomising the Davines ethos of 

sustainable beauty, each formulation 

is enriched with the finest active 

ingredients that are rapidly 

biodegradable and of natural origin, 

developed with the environment 

in mind to minimise impact and 

combine sustainability with highlevel, 

professional results. As well, 

each product in the range has been 

formulated entirely free from sulphates 

and parabens. 

To strengthen their commitment 

to the environment, Davines has 

established a collaboration with the 

non-profit Slow Food Foundation for 

Biodiversity by joining the Presidia 

Project, a non-profit foundation that 

protects selected places in order to 

safeguard the Earth’s biodiversity, 

building bridges between ecology, 

gastronomy and ethics. 

The SU collection has been 

formulated with Savona Chinotto 

extract, an active ingredient from the 

farm of Alessandro Parodi, a Slow 

Food Presidium. This contributes 

to fighting the disappearance of 

native plants with an inestimable 

biological value, and ultimately assists 

in relaunching the economy of such 

areas and avoiding the extinction of 

local artisanal traditions. 

Housed in carbon-neutral 

packaging, the range contributes 

to Davines’ role in the Ethio Trees 

project, where carbon dioxide 

emissions generated by the 

production of each container are 

offset by contributing to the creation 

and protection of forests in various 

parts of the world. 

The exquisite hair and skincare 

range includes Hair & Body Wash, 

$40.95 (250ml), Hair Mask, $46.95 

(150ml), Hair Milk, $49.95 (135ml), 

Tan Maximiser, $49.95 (150ml) and 

Aftersun, $49.95 (150ml). 

Davines can be purchased at 

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TRINNY LONDON’S 

BFF DE-STRESS TINTED 

SERUM HAS ARRIVED 

Just when you thought you couldn’t 

love Trinny Woodall more, she goes 

ahead and adds this gem to her 

bestselling line-up. BFF De-Stress 

Tinted Serum, $79, is a part makeup, 

part skincare product designed 

to combat the effect cortisol (the 

stress-releasing hormone) has on 

your skin. Offering coverage (in 12 

shades) alongside skincare benefits, 

BFF De-Stress is formulated with 

a unique a blend of NP-TriOX 

technology and hyaluronic acid to 

visibly reduce the short and longterm 

signs of stress on your skin. 

This, ladies and gentlemen, is a 

multi-tasking product three years in 

the making, offering coverage and 

skincare benefits and since it went 

live on the Trinny London siteit’s 

already sold out. 

Our advice? Get your hands 

on some BFF De-Stress stat! Check 

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NEW HYDROXY ACID EXFOLIATOR 

WITHOUT THE OUCH 

New from Medik8, Press & Glow, $55 

(200ml), is a hydrating exfoliating toner, 

packed with PHAs and enzymes and 

gentle enough to be used twice daily to 

reveal glowing skin. 

We all know that regular exfoliation is 

key to ensuring healthy-looking skin, but 

when AHA/BHAs are used twice daily, 

skin can easily become overwhelmed. 

This is because AHAs/BHAs are incredibly 

effective at their job, so are best used 2-3 

times a week. Constant overuse of AHA/ 

BHAs can compromise our skin’s barrier 

function leading to sensitised, flaky skin. 

With Press & Glow, Medik8 has 

developed a solution: a high-performing 

PHA toner that can be used twice daily. 

Why PHAs? PHAs, or polyhydroxy acids, 

are a next-generation acid group that 

enable a slower, more gradual exfoliation 

process.Thanks to their large molecular 

size, they are non-irritating and don’t 

sting, unlike some other acids. 

Medik8’s choice of PHA is 

Gluconolactone. This gentle 

acid helps to exfoliate the 

uppermost dead skin cells 

to reveal fresh, healthylooking 

and glowing skin. 

When applied to the skin, 

it converts to gluconic acid, 

an active acid within the 

skin. This conversion acts 

as a form of time-release, 

slowly releasing the acid 

into the skin, meaning 

irritation is unlikely. 

An additional benefit 

of Gluconolactone is its 

hydrating properties – the 

multiple hydroxy groups 

attached to the molecule 

essentially act as water 

magnets. The result? Skin 

that’s more resilient and 

better able to optimise 

vitamin C and A – both core 

ingredients in Medik8’s CSA 

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Ruth

Not fragile 

like a flower, 

Fragile 

like a bomb 

Bader Ginsburg 


Don’t be afraid. 

Be focused. 

Be determined. 

Be hopeful. 

Be empowered. 

michelle obama


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A woman is like a 

tea bag. You never 

know how strong 

she is until she 

gets in hot water. 

Eleanor 

Roosevelt 


I believe in being strong 

when everything seems 

to be going wrong. 

I believe that happy girls 

are the prettiest girls. 

I believe that tomorrow 

is another day, and 

I believe in miracles. 

Audrey 

Hepburn

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I figure, if a girl 

wants to be a legend, 

she should go ahead 

and be one. 

calamity jane 


You cannot 

shake hands with 

a clenched fist. 

indira 

gandhi

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FEATURE 

7who 

flaunt 

their 

Celebs 

fillers 

IN A SEA OF CELEBS WHO 

DENY THEY’VE HAD ANY 

‘WORK’ DONE, WE APPLAUD 

THE HANDFUL OF STARS 

WHO ADMIT THEY’VE GONE 

UNDER THE NEEDLE FOR 

ANTI-WRINKLE INJECTIONS 

AND DERMAL FILLERS.

1. 

Kylie Jenner 

While Kylie’s lips are usually 

sealed when it comes to 

questions about cosmetic 

enhancement, in 2015 she 

famously (ahem, finally) admitted 

that her perked-up pout was the 

result of fillers – after intense 

media and fan speculation. 

Photo: Ovidiu Hrubaru / Shutterstock.com 


FEATURE 

Photo: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock.com 

2. 

Cindy Crawford 

If we can look half as gorgeous as Cindy 

Crawford in our mid-50s, we’ll have what 

she’s having, thanks very much. ‘Past a 

certain age… all I can really count on is 

vitamin injections, Botox and collagen,’ 

she once shared. ‘I have a very simple, 

healthy life, which works miracles. I drink 

a lot of water, watch what I eat, and 

exercise… but I owe the quality of my 

skin to my cosmetic surgeon… Now it’s 

just a part of our society where so many 

people are doing it.’ 

Photo: Jaguar PS / Shutterstock.com

3. 

Chrissy Teigen 

We love Chrissy’s honesty about 

her cosmetic procedures, including 

anti-wrinkle injections. Pointing to her 

forehead, nose and lips, she once said 

at a 2017 event: ‘Everything about me 

is fake except my cheeks.’ 

4. 

Katy Perry 

Plastic surgery rumours have 

followed Katy Perry around for 

close to a decade. While denying 

she’s had any work to her quoteon-quote 

“assets”, she does say 

she’s not averse to less invasive 

procedures. ‘I’ve done lasers and 

got injections [fillers] under my 

eyes for the hollowing, which I’d 

recommend for everyone who 

wants a solution to their dark 

circles,’ she said in a 2018 interview. 

Photo: Tinseltown / Shutterstock.com 


FEATURE 

5. 

Kylie Minogue 

We didn’t think we could love 

the pint-size singing powerhouse 

more, but her refreshing comments 

on cosmetic enhancement has well 

and truly cemented our love affair: 

‘I’ve tried Botox, I’ve tried them 

all,’ she once confessed. 

Photo: Twocoms / Shutterstock.com 

6. 

Linda Evangelista 

90s mega-babe Linda Evangelista says it how 

it is. She attests to being the first celeb to 

ever admit to using anti-wrinkle injections. 

In a 2018 interview she said, ‘I am pro Botox, 

pro filler, pro laser, pro everything – if that’s 

what you want.’ Bravo, Linda! 

Photo: Ovidiu Hrubaru / Shutterstock.com

7. 

Kaley Cuoco 

The Big Bang Theory actress has 

been open about her rhinoplasty 

and breast augmentation 

procedures, and also her 

experience with fillers. 

‘As much as you want to love 

your inner self … I’m sorry, you 

also want to look good. I don’t 

think you should do it for a 

man or anyone else, but if it 

makes you feel confident, 

that’s amazing.’ No, *you’re* 

amazing, Kaley! 

Photo: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock.com 


FEATURE 

Is Your 

Phone 

Giving 

You 

WRINKLES?

RESEARCH SUGGESTS THE 

BLUE LIGHT EMITTED FROM 

OUR PHONES AND SCREENS 

IS DAMAGING THE HEALTH 

OF OUR SKIN AND 

ACCELERATING AGEING. 

In recent years, our beloved digital devices 

have been credited with limiting our 

attention spans, raising our anxiety levels 

and, perhaps worst of all, ruining our beauty 

sleep. But since this hasn’t been enough to 

send us into a prolonged state of digital detox, 

experts are now suggesting our hand-held 

BFFs are playing havoc with our skin. 

High Energy Visible Light (HEV) is the 

official name for the blue glare that comes 

from phones, laptops and tablets. Until now, 

researchers have primarily been concerned 

with the way blue light impacts the eyes; 

but interest is growing in how HEV may 

be affecting the skin, with emerging data 

indicating that prolonged exposure to blue 

light can accelerate the visible ageing process. 

HEV Light makes up the blue portion of 

visible light in the electromagnetic spectrum 

and is a natural part of sunlight. Unlike UVA 

and UVB light, blue light is not linked to 

skin cancer, but it does share UV’s potential 

for accelerating free radical damage. When 

exposed to free radicals, the proteins which 

support the skin’s strength and elasticity, 

collagen and elastin, grow weak, which in 

turn gives fine lines and wrinkles a chance 

to take hold. Continuous exposure to HEV 

Light also impairs the skin’s protective 

barrier function, a situation that can result in 

inflammation and hyperpigmentation. 


FEATURE 

WHAT CAN BE 

DONE? 

Since blue light penetrates deep into the 

skin, sunscreen will not keep it from damaging 

the complexion. With this in mind, a slew of 

brands like Charlotte Tilbury, Murad, Ilia, 

Coola and BareMinerals have become 

focused on developing products that include 

HEV Light protection. The secret to existing 

blue light resistant products is their antioxidant 

ingredients, which help shield the complexion 

from environmental nasties and limit the extent 

to which blue light can penetrate 

the skin. 

Blue light filters are also available for phone 

and laptop screens. Switching your devices to 

night mode can limit their blue light emissions 

by counteracting HEV Light with a yellow filter. 

Keeping your phone away from you face by using 

headphones when chatting is a simple way to 

minimise blue light exposure. Or, of course, 

ditching your device altogether and creating a 

bit of digital distance could do the trick. 

BECOME BODY 

AWARE 

Unfortunately, blue light isn’t the only issue 

at play when it comes to screen-related skin 

ageing. While postural problems and shoulder 

pain are among tech neck’s most frequently 

discussed symptoms, constantly looking down 

at your screen also creates the perfect 

environment for neck wrinkle formation. 

As New York dermatologist Dr Jeanette Graf 

told Elle: ‘The horizontal creases on the neck 

have a lot to do with positioning. The more 

movement, the more you’re going to reinforce 

the way those lines are falling. If you’re going to 

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

level, rather than looking downward.’ 

Stress is another factor that can be linked to 

both phone use and skin health. According to 

the American Psychological Association’s 2017 

Stress in America survey, almost 20 per cent of 

Americans cite the use of technology as a ‘very 

or somewhat significant source of stress’. Just as 

constantly furrowing your brow can create future 

lines, ‘smartphone scowl’ could lead to facial 

tension and premature ageing. CBM

INTEREST IS GROWING IN HOW HIGH ENERGY VISIBLE 

LIGHT (HEV) MAY BE AFFECTING THE SKIN, WITH EMERGING 

DATA INDICATING THAT PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO BLUE 

LIGHT CAN ACCELERATE THE VISIBLE AGEING PROCESS. 

MORE THAN JUST 

fine lines 

Unfortunately, our hand-held friends can mess 

with our complexions in more ways than one. If you 

suffer from breakouts or contact dermatitis, your 

phone could be to blame. 

ACNE 

Our phones have become our technological 

shadows, joining us everywhere we go. This 

includes some less than hygienic places like the bus 

and the bathroom, which means our devices are 

often covered in germs. Bacteria is one of the main 

causes of acne. 

As New York-based dermatologist Debra Jaliman 

told Cosmopolitan, ‘when you hold your phone 

up to your face…there is a mechanical stimulation 

(the pressure against the oil glands) that triggers 

them to produce more oil…Then, the bacteria 

from the screen – and the heat that it gives off that 

breeds more bacteria – mixes together and results 

in a blemish.’ 

References: Blue light study: https://www.ncbi.nlm. 

nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4337113/. Elle: https://www. 

elle.com/beauty/news/a43443/neck-wrinkles-phoneposture/. 

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

press/releases/stress/2017/technology-social-media. 

PDF. Cosmopolitan: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/ 

style-beauty/beauty/how-to/a11048/is-your-smartphonecausing-acne/. 

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

phone-ruining-skin. Contact Dermatitis: https:// 

home.liebertpub.com/publications/pediatric-allergyimmunology-and-pulmonology/48 

CONTACT DERMATITIS 

Believe it or not, it is possible to be allergic to 

your phone. According to a study published in the 

Pediatric Allergy, Immunology, and Pulmonology 

Journal, using a phone for 30 minutes or more 

every day can increase the risk of allergic contact 

dermatitis (ACD) for those with nickel, cobalt and 

chromium allergies. Because chromium and nickel 

are found in phone cases, covering your mobile and 

its screen with a plastic case and screen protector 

can prevent the itchy rash that accompanies ACD 

from forming. 


SKIN 

Skin 

Virtue 

THE NEW 

AUSSIE BRAND 

RAISING THE 

BAR IN 

SKINCARE 

WITH MORE THAN 100 

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS 

AND DECADES OF 

RESEARCH, TESTING 

AND ANALYSIS, SKIN 

VIRTUE IS CHANGING 

THE SKINCARE 

LANDSCAPE IN 

AUSTRALIA. 

Nina Gajic, Founder 

Skin Virtue – The Art of Dermatology 

is an exciting anti-ageing skincare 

brand that helps protect against 

environmental aggressors, strengthen 

the skin’s barrier function and promote a 

healthy looking complexion. 

Merging science and nature to deliver 

professional anti-allergen and anti-ageing 

skincare products, this clean-beauty 

range is formulated with clinically tested 

natural active ingredients that are proven 

to work. The focus of Skin Virtue is to 

help heal sensitive, problematic, irritated 

and allergic skin while incorporating skin 

science to deliver anti-ageing efficacy 

and results. 

The Skin Virtue story evolved from 

founder Nina Gajic’s struggle with the 

effects of the harsh Australian weather

on her skin. She has devoted decades 

of her life to clinical medical research 

and formulation science – the result is a 

skincare brand focused on performancebased 

solutions that deliver dramatic 

results for even the most sensitive, 

allergic and irritated skin. 

‘Having sensitive skin has actually 

been a blessing in disguise – it made Skin 

Virtue possible,’ says Gajic. ‘Now I can 

look after my skin properly and people 

think I’m much younger than I am.’ 

‘By leveraging multiple multi 

functional active ingredients into each 

individual product we produce, we are 

able to help strengthen the skin barrier 

function, support and address age-related 

concerns with full potency and full 

efficacy.’ 

IDENTIFYING THE SKIN 

AGEING TRIGGERS 

Understanding the complexity and 

functionality of the different layers of 

the skin and how they interact is at the 

heart of Skin Virtue’s approach. Their 

team of biochemists and dermatologists 

analysed the physiological process of 

the skin and its functionality to identify 

the triggers that manifest skin ageing. 

They then developed the Skin Virtue 

formulations around these findings 

to help slow down this deterioration 

to help promote younger looking and 

functioning skin. 

‘Our range incorporates a complex of 

natural active ingredients along with 

potent vitamins, minerals, antioxidants 

and soothing marine and botanical 

extracts to deliver long and lasting 

results efficiently. Utilising active 

liposome and ionosome delivery systems 

further enhances the administration and 

therefore efficacy of our formulations,’ 

says Gajic. 

All Skin Virtue products are noncomedogenic, 

anti-irritating, antiallergen 

and formulated without 

parabens or mineral oils. 


SKIN VIRTUE’S 3 

PHASE SYSTEM 

Each product in the Skin Virtue range is 

formulated with their 3 phase approach: 

SKIN 

1. 

HEALTHY SKIN BARRIER. 

Skin Virtue’s philosophy is to provide the skin 

barrier with the tools it needs to keep it in 

optimum condition, protected and immune 

to everyday aggressors so that the skin’s 

regeneration process improves. Skin Virtue 

products are formulated with skin-identical 

emollients, humectants and barrier restoring 

lipids that help to protect the skin barrier lipid 

balance. This helps restore and regulate the 

moisture content of the skin, and helps to 

preserve youthful and healthy looking skin. 

2. 

SKIN CELL LONGEVITY. 

Depletion of skin stem cells is the primary 

intrinsic cause of skin ageing. The Skin Virtue 

range helps support the maintenance of the 

epidermal stem cells characteristics and its 

capacity to build new tissue in the basal layer 

of the skin. 

3. 

TARGETED TREATMENT. 

As we age, supporting the structural and 

functional changes of the skin is essential to 

help ward off or minimise the signs of ageing. 

Skin Virtue’s Future Advanced Collection is 

formulated to achieve exactly this, zeroing in 

on skin ageing concerns by analysing each 

layer of the skin and identifying its ageing 

characteristics.

SKIN VIRTUE COLLECTIONS 

The Super Clear Collection and Pure Anti-Ageing Collection are 

dedicated to the different skin types, while the specialised Future 

Advanced Treatment Collection is dedicated to age-related 

concerns. All three ranges promote supple, vibrant and healthy 

looking skin. 

SUPER CLEAR COLLECTION 

The Super Clear Collection has been developed for 

oilier skin types. It is formulated with the highest quality 

purifying and soothing active ingredients. It targets skin 

concerns such as sensitivity, blemishes, irritated, inflamed, 

and allergic skin, pigmentation and fine lines. It provides 

optimal anti-inflammatory regenerating, nourishing and 

soothing properties and protects against environmental 

factors, helping to correct skin concerns for clear, calm, and 

glowing skin. 

PURE ANTI-AGEING COLLECTION 

The Pure Anti-Ageing Collection is developed for normal to 

dry skin types. The lipid-rich formulations feature humectants 

and emollients that improve moisture levels within the skin, 

supporting skin barrier function and reducing dehydration. 

It targets early signs of age-related skin concerns such as 

the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, under-eye circles, 

discolouration, environmental damage, sensitive, irritated and 

allergic skin, pigmentation, and a dull skin tone and texture. 

This entry level anti-ageing collection imbues a deep hydrating, 

nourishing and calming effect to skin, helping to prolong the 

appearance of supple, younger-looking skin. 

FUTURE ADVANCED COLLECTION 

The Future Advanced Collection can be used with both the 

Super Clear Collection and Pure Anti-Ageing Collection. 

It incorporates potent active ingredients and innovative 

delivery systems and is suitable for all skin types. It features 

targeted anti-ageing technologies that are designed to 

zero in on specific concerns such as fine lines and wrinkles, 

loss of elasticity, structural volume loss, discolouration and 

environmental damage, helping to prevent and improve skin 

ageing and rejuvenate the overall complexion. CBM 

WHERE 

TO GET IT 

For the complete list of products and to 

purchase, visit www.skinvirtue.com.au 

Skin Virtue is distributed in Australia by 

Advanced Cosmeceuticals. For information 

call 1800 242 011. 


SUPER 

CHARGED 

SKIN 

SKINCARE 

OUR SKIN IS A COMPLEX, 

MULTI-FUNCTIONING ORGAN, 

CONSTANTLY RENEWING AND 

ADAPTING TO ENVIRONMENTAL 

ASSAULTS AND HORMONAL 

CHANGES. WE CHAT WITH 

DR SIMONE MATOUSEK, PLASTIC 

SURGEON AND FOUNDER OF 

SKINTILLATION SKINCARE, ON 

THE IMPORTANCE OF 

A QUALITY ANTI-AGEING 

SKINCARE REGIMEN.

Dr Simone Matousek is 

a plastic, reconstructive 

and cosmetic surgeon 

based in Sydney. She 

is also the founder of 

Skintillation, a new 

skincare range that 

combines the most 

powerful anti-ageing 

ingredients available in 

the right concentrations 

to help reverse ageing 

as well as make your 

skin look better upon 

application. 

CB: WHY IS HAVING 

A QUALITY SKINCARE 

REGIMEN SO IMPORTANT? 

SM: Great skin is the foundation 

upon which all other anti-ageing 

treatments should be administered. 

Despite having the tools to perform 

procedures with more dramatic antiageing 

effects, there is no substitute 

for excellent skincare. 

Being disciplined about daily 

application of skin creams with the 

right anti-ageing formulations can 

both prevent and reverse the visible 

signs of ageing over time. It is one of 

the simplest, most affordable things 

you can do to slow the course of 

ageing as well as see improvements in 

skin quality. 

CB: WHAT ARE THE 

KEY INGREDIENTS WE 

SHOULD BE INCLUDING 

IN OUR SKINCARE 

ROUTINE? 

SM: Broadly, we want our skin 

ingredients to: 

1. Assist in triggering collagen 

synthesis, which declines as we age 

2. Protect our existing collagen 

and elastin against sun and 

environmental damage 

3. Improve skin irregularity and skin 

texture (reduce pore size) 

4. Hydrate – dry skin makes all aged 

skin look even older. 

An effective skincare routine 

should include vitamins A, B, C and 

E, AHAs/BHAs, antioxidants and 

hyaluronic acid. 

Vitamins A, B, C and E each have 

an impact on improving the skin and 

slowing the ageing process. 

Vitamin A works by increasing 

cell turnover, reversing sun damage 

and increasing collagen synthesis; 

it is one of the most researched 

ingredients in skincare. Vitamin B3, 

C and E work as antioxidants, as well 

as reducing age spots, pigmentation 

and inflammation – all of which 

contribute to poor skin texture and 

the appearance of aged skin. 

Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) are 

water-soluble substances that act as 

chemical, as opposed to physical, 

exfoliants (which are grains or seeds 

in cleansers and also help with cell 

turnover). Chemical exfoliators 

break bonds between dead skin cells, 

making them easier to be shed from 

the skin. 

Beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) are fat 

soluble and penetrate deeper than 

AHAs and are beneficial for oily 

skin and clogged pores. The most 

commonly found beta hydroxy acid in 

skincare is salicylic acid which helps 

with acne management. 

Antioxidants – in addition to 

the antioxidant activity of the 

vitamins mentioned above – such 

as astaxanthin and coenzyme 

Q10 help protect the skin against 

environmental damage that 

accumulates throughout our lifetimes. 

In times of stress, or due to UVinduced 

damage, environmental 

damage or poor diet, ROS (reactive 

oxygen species, some of which are 

know as free radicals) measurably 

increase. These cause DNA damage, 

increased inflammation and collagen 

degradation. Daily application of 

antioxidants is the best way to help 

prevent this damage accumulate. 

Another essential skincare 

ingredient is hyaluronic acid, a 


SKIN 

SKIN AGEING IS A 

GRADUAL PROCESS 

OVER MANY YEARS. 

– THE EARLIER 

YOU BEGIN A 

QUALITY SKINCARE 

ROUTINE, THE 

BETTER YOUR 

HEAD START ON 

AGEING. 

glycosaminoglycan or sugar molecule 

found in our own bodies and, like 

collagen and elastin, declines with 

age. The highest amount of hyaluronic 

acid in the body is found in the 

skin extracellular matrix (a jellylike 

material that surrounds your 

skin cells). 

Hyaluronic acid with a lower 

molecular weight penetrates deeper 

into the skin, and therefore hydrates 

the deeper layers of the skin. A higher 

molecular weight stays closer to the 

surface (makes visible wrinkles look 

immediately better). A product with 

a mix of molecular weights is best to 

ensure hyaluronic acid is delivered to 

all layers of the skin (on the surface for 

immediate improvement of lines and 

deeper for immediate hydration). 

CB: WHY IS THE 

CONCENTRATION OF AN 

INGREDIENT IMPORTANT? 

SM: Every skincare ingredient 

has a minimum concentration at 

which it will have a proven scientific 

effect on the skin. If placed in lesser 

concentrations, it will not have enough 

of an effect on the skin. 

Increased concentrations of 

active anti-ageing ingredients can 

be effective but they also have 

increased side effects. For example, 

high concentrations of Vitamin A 

compounds are not well tolerated in 

some skin types as they cause increased 

dryness, skin flaking, irritation and 

exfoliation. 

Starting with lower concentrations, 

or using these types of products a few 

times a week, and then working up to 

using a higher strength is the best way. 

Many skincare products can have 

a long list of ingredients that are in a 

lower concentration than needed to 

be active. They are nominally there 

on the package, but not actually doing 

anything for the skin. This is why 

it is important to check both active 

ingredients and their concentrations. 

CB: WHAT ARE PEPTIDES 

AND HOW DO THEY WORK? 

SM: Peptides can be thought of as 

micro-proteins or chains of amino acids, 

which are the simplest building blocks 

of protein. As the skin (ie, collagen and 

elastin) is made up largely of proteins, 

peptides can target specific aspects of 

collagen synthesis and degradation. 

The term ‘peptide’ is a broad term for 

thousands of different compounds. It 

is their specific structure and activity 

that determines whether they are 

effective or not in anti-ageing. Not 

all peptides are created the same and, 

again, they need to be in a high enough 

concentration to have an effect. 

The ways in which peptides can work 

are numerous, and include helping 

to boost collagen synthesis, inhibit 

enzymatic destruction of collagen, and 

ensure fibrils of collagen have a uniform 

diameter and are regularly spaced. 

Skintillation’s Wrinklase® range 

contains one of the most powerful 

peptides that can be delivered through 

the skin to reduce muscle activity, one 

of the most important causes of wrinkle 

development. By mimicking a native 

peptide, it weakens muscle contraction 

at the junction of the muscle and nerve 

and helps to improve the appearance of 

wrinkles. 

CB: HOW CAN WE 

PREPARE OUR SKIN FOR 

THE SUMMER MONTHS? 

SM: With warmer weather comes 

more sun exposure, especially in 

Australia. The impact of sun damage 

is cumulative and gets worse as we age

THE TERM ‘PEPTIDE’ IS A BROAD TERM FOR THOUSANDS OF 

DIFFERENT COMPOUNDS. IT IS THEIR SPECIFIC STRUCTURE AND 

ACTIVITY THAT DETERMINES WHETHER THEY ARE EFFECTIVE 

OR NOT IN ANTI-AGEING. NOT ALL PEPTIDES ARE CREATED 

THE SAME, AND THEY NEED TO BE IN A HIGH ENOUGH 

CONCENTRATION TO HAVE AN EFFECT. 

as we lose the ability to repair collagen 

as well as we did when we were young. 

A tan is a sign of DNA damage, not 

health. 

Australia has some of the harshest 

sun in the world with little ozone 

protection, so remaining focused on 

covering up is extremely important. 

Even walking around for short periods 

of the day and exercising outside can 

take its toll on the skin. It is important 

to regularly apply and reapply sunscreen 

as it is easy for it to rub or come off in 

water or while exercising. 

In terms of the different types of 

sunscreen, zinc oxide or physicalblocking 

agents are better at protecting 

against both skin cancer and the 

ageing effects of the sun than chemical 

blockers. Covering up, such as wearing 

a hat and sleeves, is even better than 

sunscreens. 

Increased humidity can trigger acne 

or make it worse in some individuals. 

Incorporate exfoliating products 

(vitamin A, AHAs and BHAs) and 

avoid heavy moisturisers or oils if your 

skin is naturally oily. 

CB: WHAT ELSE SHOULD 

WE BE DOING TO 

PROTECT OUR SKIN AND 

HELP IT LOOK ITS BEST? 

SM: A staged and sustained approach 

to anti-ageing is key. The best way to 

look young is to prevent yourself from 

looking old! Skin ageing is a gradual 

process over many years – the earlier 

you begin a quality skincare regimen, 

the better your head start 

on ageing. 

Quality skincare packed with active 

ingredients should be started in your early 

20s (or even earlier for problem skin) 

and continued throughout your lifetime, 

adapting to the different stages of your 

life. 

Other measures such as sun protection, 

exercise, diet, stress and sleep, are often 

overlooked but play a huge part in the 

appearance of your skin and rate at which 

you age. It’s been shown that exercisers 

have skin at least 10 years younger than 

non-exercisers. 

As well, refined sugars have been 

shown to speed up the ageing process 

through direct damage to collagen, 

while stress has been shown to shorten 

telomeres and magnify the signs of 

skin ageing. 

There is no substitute for adequately 

looking after your skin diligently and 

consistently. It’s all about trying to slow 

down the ageing process. CBM 


BEAUTY 

S kincare the 

E dit 

UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS 

OF SKINCARE PRODUCTS – 

AND KNOWING HOW TO USE 

THEM – IS THE FIRST STEP IN 

IMPLEMENTING AN EFFECTIVE 

SKINCARE REGIMEN.


cleanse.exfoliate. 

BEAUTY 

Cleansers are an essential part of a 

basic skincare routine. They wash 

off makeup, dirt and oil, unclog 

pores and leave your skin feeling 

clean and smooth. Your skin should 

be cleansed twice a day – in the 

morning and in the evening. 

When it comes to cleansers, there 

is no ‘one type fits all’. Gel cleansers 

are typically recommended for oily, 

blemish-prone skin; cream cleansers 

for dry, sensitive skin; foam, 

charcoal or clay cleansers for oily, 

combination skin; and oil-based or 

micellar water cleansers are suitable 

for most skin types. 

To up your cleansing game, 

apply a toner afterwards. Today’s 

toners are very different to the 

some of the harsh ones of the past 

and are packed with skin-repairing 

ingredients such as antioxidants, 

hyaluronic acid, amino acids and 

ceramides, depending on what skin 

concern you’re targeting. 

Exfoliants should be included 

at least weekly to your skincare 

routine. Exfoliation removes the 

dead surface cells which contribute 

both to dryness and oiliness and can 

cause blocked pores and problems 

like acne. Exfoliation also improves 

circulation and stimulates blood flow 

– and improved blood flow means 

improved collagen production, vis-àvis 

plumper, smoother, tighter skin. 

In addition to long-term benefits, 

by removing surface cell debris, your 

trusty exfoliator will also leave your 

skin looking instantly fresher, rosier 

and brighter. 

1. 2.

3. 

5. 

4. 

7. 

8. 

9. 

10. 

6. 

11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 

1. Minenssey Rejuvenating Nutritious Facial Essence 240ml, $75, 2. Clarins Nutri-Lumiere Renewing Treatment 

Essence 200ml, $88, 3. Jurlique Activating Water Essence $75, 4. Carbon Theory Charcoal & Tea Tree Oil Breakout 

Control Facial Cleansing Bar, $14.99, 5. Skin Virtue Super Clear Clarifying Solution, $66, 6. Ella Bache’s Refining 

Exfoliating Gel 75ml, $70, 7. Medik8 Clarifying Foam 150ml, $59, 8. Medik8 Press & Glow Daily Exfoliating PHA 

Tonic with Enzyme Activator 200ml, $55, 9. Mesoestetic Hydratonic Facial Tonic 200ml, $62.50, 10. Image Skincare 

Iluma Intense Brightening Exfoliating Powder, $59.95, 11. SkinCeuticals Glycolic Renewal Cleanser 150ml, $64, 12. 

Neostrata Resurface Foaming Glycolic Wash 125ml, $54.95, 13. Sisley Radiance Foaming Cream 125ml, $150, 14. 

Skinstitut L-Lactic Cleanser 200ml, $49, 15. Peter Thomas Roth FirmX Peeling Gel 100ml, $75, 16. QED Skincare 

Deep Hydration No Rinse Cleanser 250ml, $48. 


moisturise. 

BEAUTY 

While you can use a single face 

moisturiser for day and night, it’s 

advisable to use a richer moisturiser 

at night as the skin absorbs products 

more effectively while you sleep, 

undisturbed by environmental factors 

such as the sun and wind. During the day, 

it is imperative to also apply a broadspectrum 

sunscreen. 

Which type of moisturiser suits you is 

personal – it’s worth getting samples to 

try them out. Your skin therapist can help 

you establish if you have dry, normal, 

combination or oily skin. If your skin is 

dry, you want humectants and ingredients 

such as plumping lipids. 

For sensitive skin, look for antiinflammatories. 

For combination or oily 

skin, you also want anti-inflammatories as 

well as ingredients that prevent oil slicks 

from breaking out. There are also firming 

moisturisers to help with sagging tissues. 

Formulations vary from emulsions 

(water-based and better for oily skin) 

to dense creams (oil-based, better for 

dry skin). 

1. 2. 3. 

4. 5. 6. 

1. Mesoestetic Mesoprotech Light Water Anti-aging Veil SPF 50+ 50ml, $79.80, 2. Mesoestetic Energy C Intensive 

Cream 50ml, $157.80, 3. Skin Virtue Pure Protect Pollution Defence, $80, 4. Aspect Sun Hydrating Face SPF 50+ 

75ml, $59, 5. La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Light Minimalist Daily Light Moisturiser 40ml, $38.14, 6. Peter Thomas 

Roth Potent-C Bright & Plump Moisturizer 50ml, $106, 7. Medik8 Physical Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 

60ml, $69, 8. Medik8 Advanced Day Protect 50ml, $119, 9. Ella Baché Spirulines Firming Day Cream 50ml, $125, 10. 

Sisley Restorative Facial Cream 50ml, $210, 11. Clarins Nutri-Lumiere Nourishing Day Cream 50ml, $170, 12. The 

Jojoba Company Multi-Defence Moisturiser SPF 15 50ml, $39.95, 13. DermaQuest Stem Cell 3D Tinted Moisturizer

8. 10. 

7. 

9. 

11. 

12. 

13. 

15. 

17. 

14. 

16. 

18. 

19. 

24. 

20. 

25. 

21. 

22. 

23. 

59ml, $126.50, 14. Skinstitut Age Defence 50+ 75ml, $49, 15. Minenssey Rejuvenating Nutritious Face & Neck 

Cream 50ml, $90, 16. Invisible Zinc Sheer Defence Tinted Moisturiser SPF 50 Medium, $25, 17. SkinBetter Science 

AlphaRet Overnight Cream 30ml, $145.20, 18. Ella Baché Sportsbloc Great SPF 50+ 130ml, $39, 19. Arbonne 

BioHydria Gel Cream, $59, 20. Avène Antirougeurs Unify SPF 30 40ml, $41.95, 21. Arbonne RE9 Advanced Prepwork 

Overnight Face Jelly, $59, 22. Clinicals MINC Natural Moisturising Zinc 50ml, $89, 23. Flawco Australian Dewy 

Moisturiser, $39.99, 24. Arbonne Intelligence Pollution Defense CC Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30, $56, 25. CeraVe 

SA Smoothing Cream 177ml, $21.95. 


serums.masks. 

BEAUTY 

Serums are the multi-tasking heroes 

of skincare. These lightweight 

moisturise-binding products can be 

targeted to address a myriad of skin 

concerns, including pigmentation, 

sun damage and premature ageing. 

A quality serum penetrates deep into 

the skin to deliver a concentrated 

dose of active ingredients. 

Depending on the ingredients, 

serums can be applied in the 

morning, at night or both, and are 

worn under your moisturiser. 

Traditional serums are water-based, 

but many now come in oil form. Antiageing 

serums deal primarily with 

fine lines, wrinkles and dehydration, 

but also tone, texture and dark spots. 

The ingredients to look out for in a 

serum are similar to those of day and 

night creams (vitamin c, retinol and 

hyaluronic acid to name a few). 

Masks also have a place in a quality 

skincare regimen. Using a facial 

mask can soothe and nourish skin, 

oxygenate, hydrate, improve skin 

circulation, help clear up blemishes 

and even reduce the appearance 

of fine lines and wrinkles. Generally, 

a mask should be used weekly 

after exfoliating. 

1. 

5. 

3. 

4. 

2. 

6. 

1. COSMEDIX Micro Defense Microbiome Sheet Mask x 5 sheets, $120, 2. Société Rejuvenating Peptide Gel Mask x 5 pack, 

$155, 3. Mask Society K-beauty Sheet Masks, Chill Out and Vegas Fix, $5.99 each, 4. Ole Henriksen Cold Plunge Pore Mask, 

$49, 5. Flawco Australian Blue Clay Mask, $54.99, 6. Avéne Hydrance Aqua-Gel Night Hydrating Sleeping Mask 50ml, $56.95.

3. 

1. 

2. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

7. 

8. 

9. 

10. 

11. 

12. 

16. 17. 

18. 

15. 

19. 

13. 14. 

1. Aspect Sun CC Cream SPF 50+ 75ml, $59, 2. Aspect Dr Complete Pigment PLUS 30ml, $159.50, 3. Aspect 

Extreme B17 30ml, $135, 4. Biologi Br Organic Rosehip Oil, $28, 5. Alkira Vitamin C + Facial Oil 30ml, $19.95, 6. Sisley 

Botanical D-Tox 30ml, $300, 7. Sisley Hydra-Global Serum 30ml, $320, 8. Skin Virtue Future Advanced Brightening, 

$100, 9. Skin Virtue Future Advanced Serumist, $116, 10. Mesoestetic AOX Ferulic 30ml, $199, 11. Alpha-H 

Hyaluronic 8 25ml, $70, 12. La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermallergo Serum, $55.95, 13. SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective 

Gel, $100, 14. Clinicals SHIFT AM Anti-Aging Pigmentation Serum 30ml, $115, 15. Clinicals SHIFT PM Anti-Aging 

Pigmentation Serum 30ml, $125, 16. Ella Bache Hydra Hyaluronic Cellular Serum 30ml, $95, 17. Neostrata Resurface 

Glycolic Renewal Serum 30ml, $74.95, 18. PCA Skin Vitamin B3 Brightening Serum, 30ml, $198, 19. Aesthetics Rx 

Ultimate Serum $109, 20. E.S.K Enlighten AM/PM Pigmentation Serum 50g, $95. 


extra care.eyes.lips. 

BEAUTY 

Our eyes and lips are our most 

expressive features and they 

deserve some extra attention with 

when it comes to keeping them 

looking their best. 

With fewer oil glands and less 

subcutaneous tissue, not only is the 

skin around the eyes thinner but it is 

also naturally less hydrated, leaving 

the eye region prone to premature 

ageing. Using an eye-specific 

product can help strenghthen 

the delicate skin around the eyes, 

keeping it smooth and firm. 

The lips also benefit from a lipspecific 

product. In our harsh Aussie 

climate, our lips are quick to fall prey 

to dehydration and sun damage. 

Many lip products today are 

formulated with SPF and come 

packed with highly moisturising and 

collagen-boosting ingredients. A 

nourishing lip serum or balm can 

keep lips smooth and soft, while 

the added hydration can give the 

appearace of a fuller pout. 

1. 

2. 

3. 

1. Jurlique Herbal Recovery Signature Eye Serum 15ml, $65, 2. Minenssey Rejuvenating Repairing Eye 

Balm 15ml, $90, 3. Clarins Total Eye Lift 15ml, $100, 4. Burt’s Bees All-Weather SPF 15 Lip Balm, $6.95, 

5. Aspect Hydrating Lip Balm, $16, 6. Biologi Bl Nourish Lip Serum, $24, 7. Skintillation Liptease Lip 

Plumping Balm, $25 8. Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber De-Tox Hydra-Gel Eye Patches, $80,

4. 

5. 

6. 

7. 

8. 

9. 

10. 

11. 

9. Beauty Fridge – preserves the active ingredients in products extending the shelf life of skincare and cosmetics 

and reduces the presence of harmful bacteria, $129.99, 10. Beauty Fridge Gua Sha – (authentic/natural stones) 

relives tension in the muscles of the face, promotes blood circulation, and encourages lymphatic drainage to reduce 

puffiness, $25, 11. ActivLayr Nano Collagen Boost Eye Patch $89.95. 


SKIN 

Medik8 

PHYSICAL 

SUNSCREEN 

A 

GAME-CHANGER 

IN NANO-FREE 

MINERAL 

SUNSCREENS

MEDIK8’S PHYSICAL SUNSCREEN IS THE 

HIGH-PERFORMANCE, BROAD SPECTRUM, 

NANO-FREE, NON-RESIDUE ZINC OXIDE 

SUNSCREEN OUR SKIN HAS BEEN 

WAITING FOR. 

Did you know that 80 percent 

of all signs of skin ageing 

– manifested as lines and 

wrinkles, sun spots and pigmentation, 

and poor skin texture and tone – are 

caused by the sun? 

Don’t fall victim to sun-damaged 

skin or, worse yet, skin cancer. 

Avoiding UV exposure and wearing 

sunscreen each and every day is 

absolutely vital to keeping your skin 

protected and youthful for longer. 

Just in time for a long hot Aussie 

summer, Medik8 has reformulated its 

famed Physical Sunscreen – and it’s 

quickly become our new favourite 

sun-smart product. 

The new and improved Medik8 

Physical Sunscreen is a highperformance 

SPF 50+ sunscreen 

that provides powerful broadspectrum 

protection from UVA 

and UVB rays. Perfect for daily 

protection and rich in antioxidants, 

the innovative sunscreen is 

reinforced with anti-pollution, 

anti-infrared, and anti-glycation 

technologies to shield skin from 

environmental aggressors and help 

prevent fine lines and wrinkles. 

Medik8’s Physical Sunscreen is 

light enough for everyday use and 

strong enough to defend against 

all signs of photoageing, without 

leaving any residue or tackiness – a 

huge breakthrough when it comes to 

physical (also known as mineral or 

inorganic) sunscreens. 

We caught up with Daniel Isaacs, 

Director of Research at Medik8, 

to ask him a few questions about 

sunscreen and learn more about 

how we can keep our skin protected 

in the sun. 

CB: WHAT’S THE 

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 

A CHEMICAL AND 

PHYSICAL SUNSCREEN? 

DI: There are two main types of 

sunscreens: chemical and physical. 

Both chemical and physical 

sunscreens work by absorbing UV 

light and converting it into heat. The 

more accurate way of differentiating 

between sunscreen filters is by 

describing physical as ‘inorganic’ 

filters and chemical as ‘organic’ filters. 

Physical sunscreens (inorganic) can 

actually absorb up to 95 percent of 

the UV rays they are protecting you 

from. 1 The main difference between 

physical and chemical (organic) is 

that physical sunscreens can scatter 

a small amount of the UV spectrum, 

around five percent. 

There are some more differences 

between physical and chemical 

sunscreens. For example, physical 

filters are often recommended for 

sensitive skins – this is because zinc 

oxide and titanium oxide are very 

non-reactive, and they are often 

mattifying on the skin, which is 

perfect for oilier skin types. 


CB: WHY IS BEING ABLE 

TO OFFER A NANO-FREE 

SUNSCREEN IMPORTANT? 

HOW DOES THIS 

ALIGN WITH MEDIK8’S 

PHILOSOPHY? 

SKIN 

DI: Having a non-nano physical 

sunscreen with an SPF of 50+ is 

very rare but something we consider 

to be important while the safety of 

nano-sized filters and their potential 

impact are still being discussed in the 

scientific community. We choose to 

use micronised physical filters expertly 

blended into the lightweight, high 

protection formula. They give an 

optimal light-scattering ratio and 

decrease the whitening effect, while 

being larger than nano so that the 

particles do not penetrate deep into the 

skin. Our non-nano formula also keeps 

our sunscreens coral reef-friendly – we 

do not use controversial filters like 

oxybenzone, octinoxate and nano-zinc 

oxide, which have all been linked with 

coral reef damage. 

CB: WHAT SPECIFICALLY 

DOES MEDIK8’S PHYSICAL 

SUNSCREEN PROTECT 

AGAINST? HOW DOES IT 

DO THIS? 

DI: Medik8 Physical Sunscreen has 

broad spectrum UVA protection. UVA 

has a significantly damaging effect on 

skin, and its rays are the primary cause 

of premature skin ageing. It is the only 

UV ray which penetrates into the 

dermis, where collagen is found. For a 

‘broad spectrum’ UVA protection, the 

UVA protection factor should be at 

least one-third of its UVB protection, 

and its critical wavelength is >370nm. 

Medik8 Physical Sunscreen contains 

mineral sunscreen filter zinc oxide. 

Zinc oxide is able to block UV light by 

both absorbing UV rays and converting 

them to heat, and reflecting UV waves 

away from the skin. This protects the 

skin from contact with UV waves. It is 

known for its protecting properties and 

is very gentle on the skin. 

CB: PHYSICAL SUNSCREEN 

ALSO CONTAINS ANTI- 

GLYCATION TECHNOLOGY. 

CAN YOU EXPLAIN WHAT 

AGES ARE? 

DI: Around 70 to 80 percent of skin 

ageing is attributed to photoageing 

and UV radiation, however around 

10 to 20 percent is attributed to 

glycation. Glycation is the reaction 

between sugar molecules and protein 

molecules, resulting in advanced 

glycation end-products (AGEs). 

This is caused by accumulated sugar 

molecules from the diet and from free 

radical damage. 

AGEs can be damaging when they 

accumulate in the skin, and deposition 

of AGE products in the upper dermis 

can cause a yellowing to the skin. One 

way to reduce unwanted glycation is to 

provide ingredients which inhibit the 

binding of sugar to proteins, binding to 

lysine in its place. Carnosine is an 

anti-crosslinking agent and thus is 

used in Medik8 Physical Sunscreen 

to help the build up of crosslinked 

collagen proteins. 

CB: HOW MUCH 

SUNSCREEN SHOULD WE 

BE APPLYING TO OUR 

FACE EVERY DAY? WHAT 

STEP OF OUR SKINCARE 

ROUTINE SHOULD 

SUNSCREEN BE ADDED? 

DI: Every morning, as the final 

step in your skincare routine, apply 

one-quarter of a teaspoon sized amount 

of Physical Sunscreen to the face, neck 

and décolletage, avoiding the eye area. 

Apply the sunscreen at least 20 minutes 

before sun exposure, and reapply during 

the day for maximum protection.

OUR NON-NANO 

FORMULA ALSO KEEPS 

OUR SUNSCREENS 

CORAL-REEF FRIENDLY 

– WE DO NOT USE 

CONTROVERSIAL FILTERS 

LIKE OXYBENZONE, 

OCTINOXATE AND 

NANO-ZINC OXIDE, 

WHICH HAVE ALL BEEN 

LINKED WITH CORAL 

REEF DAMAGE. 

CB: CAN PHYSICAL 

SUNSCREEN BE USED 

ON ALL SKIN TYPES? 

DI: Medik8 Physical Sunscreen is 

ideal for all skin types, including 

sensitive skins, who struggle to use 

chemical sunscreens that penetrate 

into the skin. Our physical formulas 

sit on top of the complexion, forming 

a nourishing, protective barrier over 

skin from external, environmental 

stressors. Physical Sunscreen also helps 

to minimise hyperpigmentation, as it 

successfully blocks UV light (SPF 50+). 

This sunscreen is perfect for preventing 

the visible signs of premature ageing. 

Physical Sunscreen is non-sticky and 

non-greasy on the skin. The formula 

is lightweight, breathable and blends 

seamlessly, leaving a semi-matte finish on 

the skin. CBM 

Medik8 

Physical 

Sunscreen 

KEY INGREDIENTS 

Non-nano mineral filter zinc oxide reflects 

and absorbs UV rays to protect the skin 

from sun damage. Marrubium vulgare 

extract provides superior anti-pollution 

defence to limit the damage caused by 

environmental pollutants, while carnosine 

helps inhibit the glycation reaction and 

keep skin protected from glycationderived 

skin ageing. 

ZINC OXIDE 

A non-nano, mineral sunscreen filter with 

broad spectrum protection against UVA 

and UVB rays. 

MARRUBIUM VULGARE 

EXTRACT 

A powerful antioxidant that provides 

essential protection to shield delicate 

skin from pollution-induced damage. 

CARNOSINE 

A protective peptide that is naturally 

produced in the body. It blocks skindamaging 

sugars from binding to 

collagen in the skin (glycation). 

WHERE 

TO GET IT 

Medik8 Physical Sunscreen Broad 

Spectrum SPF 50+ - $69, 60ml 

is available at medik8.com.au 

1. C. Cole et al, Metal oxide sunscreens protect skin by absorption, not by reflection or scattering, 

Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 2015, 32(1), pp 5-10 


FEATURE 

HIGH 

PROTEIN 

DIETS & 

WEIGHT 

LOSS: DO 

THEY 

WORK? 

THE SCIENCE OF EATING 

IS COMPLEX, BUT THE 

BOTTOM LINE IS THAT 

EATING A HIGH-PROTEIN 

DIET HELPS WEIGHT LOSS. 

Most of us know someone 

who has dropped the kgs 

on a high-fat, low-carb 

diet such as Keto, Atkins or Dukan. 

But even if you haven’t eaten a 

slice of bread since 1997, it doesn’t 

necessarily mean you’re getting 

enough of the important stuff. 

Cutting out whole food groups may 

even lead to nutrient deficiencies 

and health complications. As well, 

many followers of low-carb diets 

find it too restrictive and difficult to 

follow. Although they have kudos as

effective weight-loss tools, some of 

these carb-cutting plans overlook the 

importance of protein. 

Recent research has shown just 

how important high-protein diets 

are to healthy weight loss, even 

opening the door to new preventative 

treatment strategies 

for obesity. 

In a 2017 study, researchers from 

Imperial College London in the UK 

revealed how an amino acid called 

phenylalanine – produced by the 

digestion of protein – boosts levels of 

a hormone that tells us when we are 

full, leading to reduced food intake. 

The study shows how phenylalanine 

reduces food intake by affecting the 

gut and the brain. 

According to lead author Mariana 

Norton and her team, uncovering the 

mechanisms by which protein curbs 

hunger could lead to simpler weightloss 

strategies. 

THE POWER OF PROTEIN 

Protein could be the single-most 

important nutrient for weight loss. 


FEATURE 

High-protein foods take more 

work to digest, metabolise and use, 

meaning you burn more calories just 

by processing them. What’s more, 

they make you feel fuller for longer 

because they take longer to leave your 

stomach. Protein is also essential for 

making sure you lose fat, not muscle. 

Protein is comprised of smaller 

molecules known as amino acids, 

which are linked together in a long 

chain that can be moulded into 

different shapes. Your body uses the 

amino acids to build lean muscle, 

which not only makes you stronger 

and more toned but also burns 

calories even when you’re not active. 

This means your metabolism keeps 

truckin’ along so you can burn off the 

odd indulgent snack. 

If you wish to sport a leaner 

physique, the goal isn’t just ‘weight 

loss’ – it’s fat loss. That is, the goal 

is to lose fat and not muscle, and 

research shows that a high-protein 

diet is better for both losing fat faster 

and preserving muscle. You simply 

lose more fat and less muscle on 

a high-protein diet than a low-protein 

one. 

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LOSS OF 

SLEEP LINKED 

TO SUGAR 

CRAVINGS 

A 2017 study found that rapid eye 

movement (REM) sleep loss leads to 

increased consumption of unhealthy 

foods, specifically sucrose and fat. REM 

sleep is a unique phase of sleep in 

mammals that is closely associated with 

dreaming and characterised by rapid 

eye movement and almost complete 

paralysis of the body. 

The front part of your brain (the 

prefrontal cortex) plays a role in judging 

the palatability of foods through taste, 

smell and texture. People who are 

obese tend to have increased activity in 

the prefrontal cortex when exposed to 

high-calorie foods. 

The lead author on this project, 

Kristopher McEown, says: ‘Our results 

suggest that the medial prefrontal 

cortex may play a direct role in 

controlling our desire to consume 

weight promoting foods, high in sucrose 

content, when we are lacking sleep.’ 

How much protein do 

we need? 

Protein is essential for the structure, function and regulation of the body’s 

cells, including muscles, skin, hair, nails, hormones and enzymes and 

antibodies. But how much of it do we need? This differs according to age, 

gender, weight and health. Generally it is recommended that most adults 

need up to three serves of protein per day – for example, 65 grams of lean 

meat, two eggs, one cup of milk, or half a cup of nuts or seeds. 

While it is beneficial to meet the daily protein requirements, too much 

protein can have the opposite effect. Eating a diet too high in protein can 

result in protein being stored by the body as fat and could even put heart 

health at risk. 

The risks of using a high-protein diet with carbohydrate restriction for the 

long term are still being studied. A new study published in early 2020 found 

that an excessive intake of a certain kind of amino acid — present in proteinrich 

foods — may affect the health of the heart and the cardiovascular system. 

Which sources are best? 

Protein comes from two different sources – plant based (such as soy, nuts, 

legumes and grains) and animal based (such as meat, dairy and eggs). 

Remember, not all protein is created equal. For example, processed meat 

such as bacon, sausages and fast food should be limited as they contain 

saturated fat. Vegetable sources of protein offer healthy fibre, vitamins and 

minerals. The best animal protein choices are fish, skinless chicken, eggs, lowfat 

dairy and lean cuts of red meat – all of these options have just one to three 

grams of fat per 50-calorie serving. 

It’s important to rember that while a protein-rich diet can help aid weight 

loss, those that are low in carbohydrates or excessively high in protein may 

not be a healthy long-term approach. Combining sensible portions of good 

quality, lean protein with low GI carbohydrates in every mean is the way to 

go. Along with regular exercise, your body will be more in balance, as well as 

looking and functioning at its best. CBM 


BEAUTY 

S U M M E R 

BODY 

ESSENTIALS 

OUR ROUND-UP OF BEST- 

IN-CLASS SUMMER BODY 

PRODUCTS TO SMOOTH SKIN 

AND TURN UP THE GLOW. 

After the ordeals of 2020, we’re determined 

to make this summer our best yet! A 

staycation in our own backyard doesn’t 

actually sound so bad – we’re going to make the 

most of Australia’s hot and steamy weather, wide 

open skies and coastlines upon coastlines of big, 

beautiful beaches. 

But first, the prep work. This curated list of 

body exfoliators, moisturisers and tanners are 

our top picks for smooth and radiant skin – 

and guaranteed to shift your gears into 

summer mode.


SMOOTHING 

BEAUTY 

1. Sisley Energizing Foaming Exfoliant for the Body, $160, 2. Pure Fiji Coconut Crush Scrub, $21.95, 3. mesoestetic 

body shock total reducer, $129, 4. Happy Skin Co Gen.2 IPL hair removal handset, $299, 5. Sisley Cellulinov Intensive 

Anti-Cellulite Body Care, $290, 6. Invisible Zinc Face + Body Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50, $31.99, 7. The Jojoba Company 

Jojoba Glow, $39.95, 8. Biologi Bf Restore Face and Body Serum, $72, 9. Sisley Velvet Nourishing Body Cream $190, 

10. Jurlique Smoothing Body Exfoliating Gel, $48, 11. Miss Koko Chilli and Grapefruit Anti-Cellulite Body Mask, $36, 

12. Medik8 Smooth Body Exfoliating Kit includes Smooth Body Lotion 200ml, Smooth Body Scrub 150ml and Smooth 

Body Mitt, $99, 13. Miss Koko Coffee & Orange All-Natural Espresso Scrub, $23.95, 14. QED Skincare The Body 

Exfoliator, $68. 15. Uma Absolute Anti-Ageing Body Oil, $127.

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TANNING 

BEAUTY 

1. Charlotte Tilbury Supermodel Body Body 

Highlighter, $88, 2. Arbonne Liquid Sunshine 

Tinted Self-Tanner, $74, 3. Sisley Self 

Tanning Hydrating Body Skin Care, $165, 4. 

Sunescape Instant Self-Tan Mousse in Maui, 

$44.95, 5. Davines SU Aftersun, $49.95, 

6. DAVINES SU Tan Maximizer, $49.95, 7. 

Seed & Sprout Tinted Sunscreen SPF50, 

$35, 8. Sunescape Gradual Tan Extender, 

$33, 9. Jbronze by Jennifer Hawkins Dark 

Tan Mousse, $21.24, 10. Ella Baché Great 

Mousse Tan, $29, 11. Bali Body Ultra Dark 

Self Tanning Mousse, $30.95, 12. St.Tropez 

Purity Vitamins Bronzing Water Body Mist, 

$49.99, 13. Sun Bum Cool Down Aloe Spray, 

$16.99, 14. Sun Bum SPF 30 Sunscreen 

Lotion, $20.99. 15. Jergens Natural Glow 

Firming Daily Moisturiser (available in fair to 

medium and medium to tan), $14.99 

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BEAUTY

DAY& 

NIGHT 

FROM SUN-KISSED DAYS TO 

STEAMY SUMMER NIGHTS, THESE 

POWERHOUSE PRODUCTS WILL 

HAVE YOU LOOKING FINE AND 

FLAWLESS AROUND THE CLOCK. 

1. Mavala Disco Collection in Night Fever, $8.50, 

2. Charlotte Tilbury Jewel Pot, $48, and Jewel 

Lips, $46, in Walk of No Shame 


BEAUTYDA 

Y 

1. 

2. 

3. 

Most of us prefer our daytime makeup to look soft and natural, 

incorporating universally flattering hues of peach, plum, rose and gold. 

Awaken and enlarge the look of your eyes with warm, neutral colours. 

A sweep of eyeshadow coupled with a highlighter on your brow bone will 

illuminate your features and project radiance. Try lining your eyes with 

shadow and resserve the more dramatic liquid liner for after dark. 

For a fresh, dewy look, try a cream blush blended lightly on the apples 

of your cheeks, or a stain that can dress both your lips and your cheeks. 

Speaking of lips, hydration is key. Look for products that will moisturise 

and gloss in delicate nude tones.

8. 

5. 

6. 

7. 

4. 

10. 

12. 

11. 

9. 

1. Trinny London Lip2Cheek in Pia, $45, 2. Karen Murrell Nude Lip Palette, 

$49.95, 3. Trinny London Lip Glow in Thea, $30, 4. Fenty Beauty Slip Shine 

Lipstick in Quartz Candy, $35, 5.Clarins Lip Milky Mousse in Milky Pink, $32, 

6. Jane Iredale Beyond Matte Lip Fixation Lip Stain in Blissed-Out, $66, 7. 

Jane Iredale Gold Refillable Compact, $20 and Bronzer Refill in Rose Dawn, 

$83, 8. Ardell Professional Lift Effect Defined Curled Lashes in Style 740, 

$12.99, 9. Bobbi Brown Get Glossy Lip Gloss Kit with 4 shades, $81, 10. 

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes! Mascara Super Black 10ml, 

$48, 11. Colorescience Sunforgettable Lip Shine, $40.50, 12. Arbonne Eye 

Shadow Palette Volume 1, $86. 


1. 

2. 

4. 

BEAUTY 

3. 

5. 

6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 

1. Arbonne AM Starlight Glow Palette, $100, 

2. Clinique Even Better Glow Light Reflecting Makeup 

SPF 15, $55, 3. Colorescience Sunforgettable Tint Du 

Soleil SPF 20 30ml, $99, 4. Mavala Poolside Collection 

Nail Colour in Phuket, $8.50, 5. Bobbi Brown Bronzing 

Duo in Telluride Medium, $69, 6. Charlotte Tilbury 

Dreamy Glow Face & Body Highlighter, $75, 7. Clarins 

Milky Boost in Milky Cashew 50ml, $50, 8. Clinique 

Moisture Surge Sheertint Hydrator SPF 25 in Medium 

Deep, $52, 9. Sisley Phyto Hydra Teint 40ml, $145, 10. 

Ella Baché Superfluid Great SPF50+ 30ml $55, 11. Stila 

One Step Illuminate Highlighter, $53.22, 12. Lycogel 

Breathable Tint SPF 30, $89, 13. Clinique Powder Pop 

Flower Bronzer in Solar Pop, $52. 

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BEAUTY 

Transform your look from day to night 

with a few simple alterations. For a quick 

eye colour update, select a shade several 

shades darker than your day hues. A 

shimmery or shiny metallic shade adds a 

dramatic flair while a lusty charcoal lends 

a sultry stare. 

Nothing steals the show like a perfect 

pout, so pay heed to dressing your 

lips for a night out. For dramatic lips, a 

richly pigmented red, pink or burgundy 

lipstick is a makeup bag must. If you’re 

colour shy, go for a gold or bronze hue 

to add depth to your lips without being 

excessive. If you’ve gone for bold eyes, 

steer clear of loud lips – a coloured gloss 

or more delicate nude tones overlayed 

with gloss will leave you subtle yet sexy. 

1. Sisley Le Phyto Rouge in Rose 

Bolchoi, $70, 2. Clarins Lip Comfort Oil 

Intense in Intense Raspberry, $35, 3. 

Urban Decay Hi-Fi Shine Ultra Cushion 

Lip Gloss in Fireball, $36, 4. Mavala 

Disco Collection in Dancing Queen, 

$8.50, 5. Charlotte Tilbury Bejewelled 

Eyes to Hypnotise Instant Eye Palette, 

limited edition, $120, 6. Trinny London 

eye2eye Eyeshadow in Empress, $34, 

7. Bobbi Brown Midnight Waltz Eye 

Shadow Palette, $65, 8. Trinny London 

eye2eye Eyeshadow in Wisdom, $34, 9. 

Fenty Beauty Brow MVP Brow Sculpting 

Wax and Pencil & Styler in Light Brown, 

$32, 10. The Quick Flick Quick Lash 

Pack, Night, $40, 11. The Quick Flick 

Hot Fudge Eyeliner Stamp, $35, 12. Jane 

Iredale Soft Black PureBrow Brow Gel, 

$37, 13. Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Nights 

Long-Wear Set, $45, 14. Clinique Lash 

Power Mascara Long-Wearing Formula, 

$39, 15. Peter Thomas Roth Lashes to 

Die For Lash Enhancer, $132. 

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1. 

2. 

3. 

BEAUTY 

4. 

5. 

9. 

6. 

8. 

10. 

7. 

1. Nikkia Joy Cosmetics Perfecting Sponge Duo, $35, 2. Nikkia 

Joy Cosmetics Illuminate Highlighting Palette, $51, 3. Nikkia 

Joy Cosmetics Velvet Finishing Powder, $55, 4. QVS Compact 

Powder Brush, $13, 5. Youngblood Illuminator with Diamond 

Powder, $79.95, 6. Sisley Phyto Poudre Compacte 12g, $130, 

7. Sunescape Illuminating Body Tint, $39.95, 8. ILIA Beauty 

Illuminator for Women, Polka Dots & Moonbeams $21.38, 9. 

Youngblood Light Reflecting Highlighter, $69.95, 10. Napoleon 

Perdis Cheek Switch Crème Blush Stick Save The Coral, $49

NIGHT 


ASKO 

BEAUTY 

HOW TO DO YOUR 

MAKEUP WHILE 

WEARING A FACE MASK 

Health authorities recommend wearing 

face masks in high-risk areas such as 

shopping centres, public transport, bars 

and crowded events as we all strive to 

contain COVID-19 – which means we 

need to adapt our makeup routines. 

While bold lips are taking a backseat 

(hello, smudging and transferring), play 

up the drama of the eyes and keep your 

brow game strong. 

Avoid breakouts, or ‘maskne’, by 

keeping your mask and face clean – 

look for longer-lasting or waterproof 

products, so you don’t touch your face 

for makeup maintenance during the 

day. A setting spray will help seal in 

makeup and minimise it from smudging. 

Makeup transfer is however inevitable, 

so a thin disposable mask underneath 

your cloth one will help keep it clean 

and makeup-free. 

And remember to prioritise your 

skincare routine. Hydrating, soothing 

and fortifying your skin’s protective 

barrier has never been more important. 

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MORPHE’S MASK-FRIENDLY MAKEUP 

Our good friends at Morphe have devised a mask-friendly 

makeup playbook. Keep your makeup game strong with 

these handy tips and product recommendations. 

2. 

1. HYDRATE 

Making sure you hydrate your skin before makeup is the 

most important step in your routine for mask-friendly 

makeup. Ensuring your skin is hydrated will help prevent 

your makeup from becoming cakey and strengthen your 

skin’s protective barrier. Try Paula’s Choice RESIST Skin 

Restoring Moisturizer with SPF 15, $39. 

3. 

2. SET IT 

A great trick to really locking in your moisturiser is setting 

it with translucent powder. This will help create a barrier 

between your skincare and makeup. Try Morphe Bake & Set 

Setting Powder, $18. 

3. PRIME 

Prep your skin for foundation and help blur imperfections 

with a long-lasting primer like Morphe Revitalizer 

Foundation Primer, $18. 

4. 

4. FOUNDATION 

If you want all-day coverage, now is not the time to go light 

with a thin tinted moisturiser. Morphe Fluidity Full-coverage 

Foundation, $27, available in a whopping 60 shades, 

promises to stay on your skin for up to 16 hours. 

5. 

5. EYES 

Since half your face is covered, this is the time to really focus 

on your eyes, so get out of your comfort zone and add some 

colour to your look with the new Morphe 35C Everyday Chic 

Artistry Palette, $36. 

6. SET IT AGAIN 

Set and forget with a long-lasting setting spray like the 

Morphe Continuous Setting Mist, $24. 

7. MASK UP 

Now that your makeup is done and not going anywhere, all 

that’s left is to don a mask. If you’re in need of one, Morphe 

have a cute selection of masks, at $12 each, that will help 

protect you all day long. 


FEATURE

Hair 

f lair 

with 

THE IMPRESSIVELY SIMPLE HAIR HACKS TO 

MAKE YOU DAZZLE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. 


FEATURE 

EFFORTLESSLY 

EFFORTLESS 

low pony 

For all those times when your hair just 

isn’t cooperating, mastering a loweffort 

low pony is one of the easiest 

and quickest ways to glam up your 

look. Using a natural bristle brush, 

simply pull your hair back sleek and 

tight or keep it loose and boho at 

the nape of your neck for an elegant, 

perennially on-trend hairdo. 

For added drama, apply a nourishing 

styling oil or clay and set it with spray. 

1. evo Bradford Pin Bristle Brush, $50, 

2. Philip Kingsley Finishing Touch 

Polishing Serum 75ml, $46.50, 3. OGX 

Shine + Argan Oil of Morocco Tame & 

Shine Cream 177ml, $21, 4. Sisley Hair 

Ritual Precious Hair Care Oil Glossiness 

and Nutrition 100ml, $135, 5. Olaplex 

No.7 Bonding Oil 30ml, $49.95, 6. Pump 

Frizz No More 125ml, $32, 7. evo Love 

Touch Shine Spray 100ml, $34, 8. evo 

Cassius Styling Clay 90g, $38. 

2. 

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3. 

4. 

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6. 

7. 

8.

MESSY 

up-dos 

Whether it’s a messy bun or a modern take on 

the beehive, this style can give you a day to 

evening look faster than you can say ‘See you 

later, 2020!’. 

For a messy bun with lots of volume, start 

by spraying a fine mist of volumising hairspray 

or dry shampoo to add texture and gripping 

power. Pull your hair into a ponytail, as high 

or as low as you like. Twist the hair, and spin it 

around the base of the ponytail, continuing to 

wrap so that it forms a loose bun. Secure with a 

hair tie and bobby pins. To make it extra messy, 

selectively loosen sections of hair and pull out 

pieces to frame your face. 

1. evo Water Killer Dry Shampoo 100ml, $16.25, 

2. Fudge Professional Skyscraper Hairspray 

300ml, $13.20, 3. Grow’s Thicker Fuller 

Volumising Dry Shampoo, $16.99, 4. KLORANE 

Detox Dry Shampoo with Aquatic Mint 150ml, 

$15.95, 5. John Frieda Day 2 Revival Dry 

Shampoo, $16.99, 6. OGX Refresh & Renew + 

Argan Oil of Morocco Dry Shampoo 200ml, $20. 

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DIY 

blowout 

1. 

2. 

3. 

FEATURE 

There’s nothing quite like that ‘fresh from the 

salon’ blowout. If you can’t make it to your 

hairdresser’s, it’s easy to recreate the look at 

home with the right tools and products. 

The first trick is to make sure you shampoo 

your hair twice. The first washes, the second 

nourishes (and really scrub at that scalp to help 

remove product build-up). Follow up with a 

moisturising conditioner. 

Next add a heat protectant spray to damp hair. 

By adding a heat protectant to your DIY blow-dry, 

you can help seal in moisture and protect against 

damage. Most of your favourite haircare brands 

should carry a heat protector in their range. 

To achieve a salon-worthy oomph with plenty 

of extra volume use a volumising spray on your 

roots. Not only will this add volume but it will also 

help your bounce stay around longer. 

Using a bristle brush, dry your hair away from 

your face, back on itself, and then downwards, 

which will help your hair cuticles lie flatter and 

make it smoother at the root. Add bounce 

by brushing the mid-lengths and ends in 

alternating directions. 

For loose, tousled waves, use a curling wand on 

sections of the hair and style away from your face. 

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Osis+ Beach Texture Dry Salt Spray Soft Touch, 

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Powdery Blow Dry Spray Extra Bounce, $27.95, 7. 

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Welder Heat Protection Mist 200ml, $34, 9. Sisley 

Hair Ritual Volumizing Spray Texture Density 

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Reset Spray, $16.99, 11. evo Conrad Natural 

Bristle Paddle Brush, $37, 12. Aveeno Almond 

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FEATURE 

The sun’s ultraviolet rays are just as 

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Ultraviolet rays chemically break down 

the building blocks of hair – keratin 

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them out and making hair more likely 

to break. 

Sun protection for our hair is vital to 

keeping it looking its best. Look for 

shampoos, conditioners and sprays 

that shield your hair against the harmful 

effects of the sun and provide muchneeded 

nourishment. 

Summer, sun and swimming can 

make a magnificent trio, but beware the 

dreaded “post-swim hair”. The cortex, 

or inner layer, of hair is protected by 

the cuticle, or outer later. Sebum is a 

natural lubricant that protects the cuticle. 

Chlorine in pools sucks the sebum out 

of the hair, which may cause the cuticle 

to crack. This damage causes the hair’s 

natural sheen to diminish and the 

unprotected cortex to split (creating split 

ends). Using a protective hair product 

and an anti-residue shampoo can do 

wonders to help keep the effects of 

chlorine at bay. 

Simiarly, when you swim in salt water, 

salt minerals stick to the hair, which can 

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can often alter your hair colour. Apply 

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FEATURE 

Face

ENHANCING YOUR 

LOOKS HAS NEVER BEEN 

EASIER. WE BRING YOU 

THE ADVANCEMENTS, 

TECHNIQUES AND TRENDS 

OF MINIMALLY INVASIVE 

COSMETIC PROCEDURES. 

The desire to refresh the face through 

subtle rejuvenation has made nonsurgical 

cosmetic procedures a familiar 

part of today’s beauty arsenal. This reflects a 

preference for less-invasive procedures, with 

shorter downtime and a lean towards the ‘less 

in more’ attitude. 

If you’re looking to turn back the clock or 

enhance your natural beauty, this guide will 

help you navigate your way around today’s 

treatment options. 

It’s important to read widely and research 

thoroughly before deciding to undergo any kind 

of cosmetic enhancement treatment, even if it 

doesn’t involve surgery. Make sure it’s for the 

right reasons and not in the impossible pursuit 

of perfection. 

Whether it’s non-surgical skin tightening, 

anti-wrinkle injections or dermal fillers, the 

modern approach to cosmetic enhancement 

involves tailoring a procedure or combination 

of procedures to each patient’s individual 

requirements and goals. 

TOFACE 


FEATURE 

NON-SURGICAL 

SKIN 

TIGHTENING 

Non-surgical skin tightening 

treatments are becoming 

increasingly popular for those who 

want to combat the signs of ageing 

without going under the knife. 

While a facelift is still considered 

the gold standard in tightening 

and lifting sagging, crepey skin, 

many may not be ready either 

psychologically or physically for such 

invasive surgery, or simply want to 

involve the costs and risks associated 

with surgery. 

For suitable candidates presenting 

with a small to moderate degree 

of skin laxity, non-surgical skin 

tightening modalities can offer 

an effective, natural-looking 

improvement and postpone or 

even negate the need for surgical 

procedures. 


typically involves minimal 

discomfort and downtime, meaning 

you can continue with your daily 

routine as quickly as possible after 

treatment. 

These modalities utilise 

radiofrequency, ultrasound or infra 

red energy to target deeper levels of 

the dermis and induce new collagen 

formation and remodelling. This 

improves skin texture and reduces 

sagging skin, as well as offering 

subtle contouring of the jaw line 

and softening wrinkles around the 

mouth, eyes and forehead. 

Skin tightening devices typically 

use radiofrequency or ultrasound 

technology to target the skin’s 

deeper dermis and subcutaneous 

layers, tightening the underlying 

tissue structure without damaging 

the outer layers of skin. 

This heating of the skin’s deep 

dermis and sub-dermal layers 

damages collagen in a controlled 

way, causing instant collagen 

contraction and promoting the 

body’s own healing mechanisms 

to produce new collagen over the 

ensuing months. 

It is commonly used to lift the 

brow and forehead, the under-eye 

area, cheeks, mid-face, jaw line 

and neck. This type of treatment 

is best suited for patients with mild 

to moderate sagging facial tissues, 

usually those in their mid-30s to 

50s, and can be used on any skin 

colour. It is not suitable for those 

with more extensive redundant and 

loose skin. 

Results are typically long lasting, 

depending on skin condition and 

severity of facial ageing and usually 

1-3 treatments are required. There 

is a small risk of swelling, redness 

and mild short-term blistering; 

however in skilled and experienced 

hands, these complications can 

be minimised and most patients 

experience little or no downtime. 


modalities are also commonly 

combined with other treatments, 

such as anti-wrinkle and filler 

injections for a comprehensive 

rejuvenation approach.

DERMAL 

FILLERS 

The ‘radiant glow’ associated with 

being young and healthy is often put 

down to the fullness and smooth, 

plump contours evident in the upper, 

lower and mid-face regions. In seeking 

to restore this glow, practitioners 

often call on one or more of a variety 

of dermal fillers that can be injected 

under the skin to smooth and fill deep 

folds and lines. 

Dermal fillers are gel-like substances 

injected into these areas to plump out 

wrinkles and smooth the face. They are 

also used to restore volume to the face 

where tissue has degenerated with 

age, or where lipoatrophy (fat loss 

triggered by disease) has caused the 

cheeks to collapse. 

Fillers can also be used to fill 

pockmarks and acne scars, contour or 

reshape facial features, add volume 

to lips and cheeks, and as an adjunct 

to botulinum toxin injections for a 

cumulative and complementary result. 

More permanent fillers can even be 

used to reshape the nose and jaw 

line, to create a more balanced and 

harmonious face shape. 

There is a multitude of different 

fillers on the market that range in 

longevity, composition and viscosity, 

and this can be quite confusing. 

While a cosmetic doctor is the best 

person to advise on the most suitable 

filler for specific needs, it’s important 

to educate yourself before the 

consultation. This will ensure you feel 

more comfortable and confident when 

it comes to discussing options. 

ANTI-WRINKLE 

INJECTIONS 

Anti-wrinkle injections are an 

effective non-surgical alternative for 

reducing lines such as frown lines and 

wrinkles, to rejuvenate the face and 

help reverse an aged appearance. 

As a muscle relaxant, botulinum 

toxin is commonly used to treat frown 

lines between the eyebrows (glabellar 

lines) and the worry lines across the 

forehead, as well as crow’s feet around 

the eyes. In addition, it can be used 

to produce the effect of a brow lift by 

relaxing the muscles that drag down 

the brow and can even sculpt the jaw 

or create the look of a lip lift. 

A few tiny injections are 

administered into the correct muscles 

just under the skin, reducing nerve 

stimulation to the targeted muscles. 

The procedure takes about 10 minutes 

with only slight discomfort during 

treatment for most people. 

The effects are not obvious 

immediately after treatment. Over the 

next few days, the muscles start to relax 

and it often takes around five days for 

results to become visible, normally 

reaching their full results by two 

weeks. For example, after treatment 

for lines on the forehead patients are 

physically unable to frown, preventing 

the dynamic wrinkles that are usually 

present. 

Anti-wrinkle injections are gradually 

resorbed by the body over time, 

so repeat injections are necessary 

about every three to five months in 

order to maintain results. With 

continued use, the effects may start 

to last longer because the targeted 

muscles have ‘unlearned’ the response 

that originally contributed to the 

development of the lines. 


FEATURE 

PLATELET 

RICH PLASMA 

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy 

can be used to treat overall 

loss of volume in the face and 

an ageing complexion. A PRP 

treatment involves the use of your 

own blood plasma to rejuvenate 

a tired complexion. Platelet Rich 

Plasma contains certain growth 

factors that are central to tissue 

regeneration and repair, and also 

take part in stimulating new blood 

vessel formation and connective 

tissue (collagen and elastin) repair. 

The treatment involves several 

injections of 10 to 20ml of your 

own plasma, which is taken via 

a blood sample and centrifuged 

to separate and concentrate 

the platelets from the blood. 

The whole treatment takes 

approximately one hour, with 

results taking about three months 

to appear. 

SKIN NEEDLING 

Skin needling is a treatment used to 

improve the appearance of wrinkles, 

scars, stretch marks and skin texture 

by creating tiny punctures in the skin 

to stimulate the skin’s natural healing 

response. It is usually performed using a 

roller embedded with very fine needles 

that make multiple pinpoint puncture 

wounds in the dermis, stimulating the 

production of new collagen and elastin. 

The dermal damage created leaves 

the epidermis primarily intact; so 

the healing period is rapid. A topical 

anaesthetic cream is usually applied 

before the procedure so there should be 

little, if any, discomfort. 

After treatment, the skin is usually red 

and swollen for around one to two days, 

with a light graze-like scabbing effect 

forming over the treated area. Most 

patients are able to return to work and 

normal activities within 48 hours 

of treatment. 

With age, the rate at which our skin 

expunges dead cells slows down 

dramatically, which leads to a build-up 

of hardened cells on the top layer of 

the skin. Microdermabrasion removes 

the outer layer of the corneum stratum 

(outermost layer of the skin) to aid this 

process, improving the appearance of 

fine lines, sun damage and scars, and 

creating a more even tone and texture of 

the skin. 

Generally the procedure is carried out 

via jets that blast fine crystal particles 

onto the face to dislodge hardened skin 

cells, although a wand can also be used 

on the skin’s surface to create the same 

effect. A handpiece is used to vacuum 

up the stripping agent and skin particles 

during and after treatment. 

Traditional microdermabrasion 

treatment is generally well tolerated 

and can be compared to a more intense 

A series is recommended for noticeable 

improvement in the appearance of 

lines and scars. Treatment effects are 

cumulative and can be seen six to eight 

weeks after the initial treatment. 

In comparison to the prolonged 

recovery time required by laser 

resurfacing and chemical peels, the 

short recovery period makes skin 

needling an effective alternative 

method for improving lines and scars. 

Modified skin needling rollers that 

do not require anaesthetic cream or 

recovery time are also available for 

home use, to extend the effects of a 

professional treatment. 

Skin needling can also be used to help 

deliver other products containing active 

ingredients to cells in the dermal layer 

of the skin. As well as this, it is suitable 

to treat sensitive areas such as the neck, 

backs of the hands and under the eyes, 

and can used on all skin types. 

MICRO AND HYDRADERMABRASION 

exfoliation. After treatment, the skin 

can feel hot and appear slightly red, but 

this usually settles over a few hours. 

Hydradermabrasion is a newer 

technique of microdermabrasion, 

combining water and oxygen to remove 

impurities from the pores and maximise 

blood flow to the skin. 

HydraFacial is the most well-known 

type. This gentle in-clinic treatment is 

a step up from your standard facial 

and microdermabrasion. 

What makes this treatment stand 

out is its special combination of 

exfoliation, acid peel, extractions 

and antioxidant infusions (including 

hyaluronic acid), to thoroughly 

cleanse, nourish and brighten the 

complexion. After just one treatment, 

skin feels clean, smooth and hydrated, 

with a refined texture and smoother, 

clearer complexion.

PEELS 

Peels are solutions applied to the surface of the skin to 

strip away the outermost layers, revealing the fresh new 

skin beneath. Used to treat a variety of skin conditions, 

peels can improve problems from dryness or skin dullness 

to acne, rosacea and pigmentation. Ingredients range from 

naturally occurring chemicals and herbal extracts to synthetic 

chemicals, and their effects range from mildly brightening to 

aggressive resurfacing. 

Depending on the strength, peels can be administered 

by dermatologists, cosmetic practitioners and skincare 

professionals, and are usually recommended as a course 

of treatments. 

Peels are now so refined, the classification is no longer just 

light, medium or deep. There are peels specifically to treat 

every different skin complaint and skin type. 

NATURAL PEELS 

Alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) peels are the mildest option, 

available in salon treatments and can be used on most skin 

types. They use lactic, fruit or glycolic acids to treat dryness 

and improve skin texture. 

Beta hydroxy acid (BHA) peels use salicylic acid to speed 

the skin cell shedding process and improve blemished skin. 

CHEMICAL PEELS 

Chemical peels are higher strength solutions that use 

different grades of acid to strip the skin of dead skin cells 

and promote the production of collagen and elastin in the 

skin. These chemicals – ranging from alpha hydroxy, kojic and 

salicylic acids to trichloroacetic acid and phenol – also vary 

in their depth of penetration, causing them to directly target 

specific concerns. Typically, the stronger the strength of the 

peel, the deeper the penetration and the more severe the 

post-treatment side effects. 

The treatments usually cause stinging during application 

and various degrees of flaking after treatment as the new 

layers of skin start to form. Chemical peels can be quite 

aggressive, so skin analysis during consultation is required to 

decide which peel is most suitable and whether any allergic 

reactions will occur. 

Dryness, redness and peeling, which feels similar 

to sunburn, can be expected for up to a week after most 

peels. It is imperative the peeling skin is not picked at or 

rubbed, as it may cause scarring. Makeup may be worn to 

cover this, depending on the practitioner’s instructions. 

Using an unscented moisturiser can help relieve the tight 

sensation of treated skin, and a mild topical steroid cream 

or ointment can be used to soothe temporary swelling or 

redness. Sunscreen should be worn at all times while outside. 


FEATURE 

IPL 

IS MOST 

COMMONLY 

USED FOR: 

Superficial pigmentation, 

such as age spots 

and freckles 

Lightening and reducing 

redness, rosacea and 

spider veins 

Overall skin rejuvenation 

for mild to moderate 

sun-damaged skin 

Hair removal 

LASER 

IS MOST 

COMMONLY 

USED FOR: 

Pigmentation, 

including melasma 

Tattoo removal 

Acne and surgical scars 

Improving skin texture, 

pore size and skin firmness 

Rosacea and 

broken capillaries, port 

wine birthmarks 

Wrinkles 

Hair removal 

LASERS & IPL 

Laser is an acronym for Light 

Amplification for the Stimulated 

Emission of Radiation and is used 

in the aesthetics industry for an 

array of treatments, ranging from 

the correction of skin irregularities, 

pigmentation and wrinkles to 

permanent hair reduction. 

Pulsed-light machines and lasers 

basically work in the same way. Put 

simply, a wavelength is selected that 

is readily absorbed by the target 

tissue. Both aim to heat the target to 

a temperature high enough to destroy 

it without damaging the adjacent 

normal tissue. 

WHAT’S THE 

DIFFERENCE? 

The difference between the two is 

that a laser emits a single frequency of 

light that is coherent. This means all 

the light waves are travelling in the 

same direction, allowing the target 

tissue to absorb the maximum amount 

of heat. 

The target tissue is all-important 

when treating skin problems 

with a laser. The target tissue for 

pigmentation is melanin, for spider 

veins it is blood and for wrinkles 

it is water. Each of these target tissues 

absorbs a different wavelength of 

light, meaning a different laser is 

needed for each specific problem. 

Unlike lasers, IPL devices produce 

a broad spectrum of light in a 

range of wavelengths. While IPL 

can be used for many different 

types of skin concerns, such as 

pigmentation and sun damage, it is 

not specifically designed to treat 

any of these conditions. 

In other words, lasers tend to be 

very specific to the conditions they 

treat, whereas IPL devices are more 

generalist in their offering. 

Intense pulsed light uses light 

wavelengths that target either 

melanin or haemoglobin in the skin. 

It can be utilised to permanently 

reduce unwanted hair, fade brown 

spots and cauterise enlarged 

or broken capillaries and port wine 

stain birthmarks. Some treatments 

have been developed specifically to 

treat rosacea. 

The advent of fractionated laser 

– where microscopic columns of 

skin are treated while surrounding 

skin is left intact – made it possible 

to achieve results comparable to 

traditional CO 2 

laser resurfacing 

(which aims to take up to 10 years 

off your appearance) with fewer 

side effects and significantly 

less downtime. 

Fractional laser technologies break 

up light beams to allow columns of 

untreated tissue to activate healing 

mechanisms beneath the skin’s 

surface, treating skin conditions 

ranging from scars and birthmarks 

to wrinkles. 

These lasers work by creating 

microscopic thermal injuries 

that trigger collagen production, 

stimulating cell renewal and 

plumping out the tissues. The 

anti-ageing benefits of fractional 

laser technology include improving 

evenness of skin tone and texture, 

reducing pore size and the appearance 

of lines and wrinkles, and helping to 

reverse the effects of sun damage. 

A more mild treatment may take 

several sessions, while one procedure 

is usually sufficient for a more 

aggressive treatment. 

Another difference between laser 

and IPL is the size of the area that can

e treated in one session. Generally 

IPL treatment heads are much larger 

than the small spot size produced 

by lasers, which means treatments 

are quicker, but not as targeted as 

laser and typically require more 

treatments. 

WHAT’S RIGHT 

FOR ME? 

When it comes to choosing between 

laser and IPL, it’s important to keep 

in mind that what works best for one 

person isn’t necessarily what works 

best for the next. An experienced 

practitioner will advise you what is 

most suited to your specific needs, and 

should offer a variety of treatment 

options to select from (including both 

IPL and laser devices). 

It is also important to be aware that 

IPL systems are available in different 

strengths and vary in how high the 

energies can be set. Many IPLs in 

the non-medical marketplace are not 

capable of reaching energies necessary 

to treat certain conditions adequately 

and may even lead to burns and 

other avoidable complications. So 

always ensure you are in the hands 

of an experienced and accredited 

practitioner in a medical-based clinic. 


FEATURE

COSMECEUTICALS 

The term ‘cosmeceuticals’ refers to 

a class of cosmetic products with 

pharmaceutical benefits. Cosmeceuticals 

are topical skincare formulations 

containing active ingredients, which 

enable them to act on the skin’s 

cellular structure. In some cases such 

as exfoliants, this action is limited to 

the surface of the skin, while other 

formulations can penetrate to the 

cellular level and enhance or inhibit 

natural activities. 

Cosmeceutical products are 

commonly used at home and 

incorporated into a regular skincare 

regimen. They can help alleviate 

the symptoms of ageing such as fine 

lines, pigmentation, skin tone and 

texture. Components to look for 

in cosmeceutical products include 

antioxidants, cell-communicating 

ingredients, exfoliants, skin-lightening 

constituents and intercellular substances 

(that mimic skin structure). For the 

products to work, these need to be at 

sufficient concentrations and synergies 

to allow them to retain their active 

properties. 

For example, antioxidants reduce 

free-radical damage and inflammation, 

counteracting cellular damage, collagen 

destruction and immune suppression. 

Studies suggest antioxidants in 

combination can exert a cumulative 

synergistic action on the skin that is 

more effective than single-ingredient 

formulations. 

Cell-communicating ingredients use 

receptor sites or cellular pathways to 

interact with skin cells to signal them 

to function optimally. Retinoids, which 

are derivatives of Vitamin A, are the 

best known. They act as antioxidants 

and neutralise ‘free radicals’ that result 

from exposure to ultraviolet light. In 

addition, they increase cellular turnover, 

stimulate a thickening of the epidermis 

and promote the removal of excess 

pigment. 

Exfoliants encourage surface skin 

cells to shed, mimicking the function 

of young skin and increasing collagen 

production. Exfoliant ingredients 

include alphahydroxy acids (AHAs) 

such as glycolic and lactic acid, 

polyhydroxy acids (PHAs) such as 

gluconolactone and lactobionic acid, 

and beta hydroxyacids (BHAs) such as 

salicylic acid. 

Intercellular substances are 

ingredients that exist naturally in skin 

and can be depleted by health, ageing 

and environmental factors. Ingredients 

such as ceramides, cholesterol, fatty 

acids and glycosaminoglycans are key to 

skin function and should be included in 

moisturisers if they are to be effective 

in promoting skin functionality. 

Hyaluronic acid is known to hydrate 

and moisturise the skin from the 

inside, helping to smooth out 

wrinkles. CBM 


FEATURE 

Christmas 

GIFT 

GUIDE 

NO MATTER WHO YOU NEED TO 

BUY A GIFT FOR THIS CHRISTMAS, 

WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED. IF YOU 

END UP SPOILING YOURSELF IN THE 

PROCESS, THAT’S OKAY TOO!


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Speak Volumes Mascara Ornament, $23, 4. Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Dreams Come True, $600, 5. Too Faced Better Than Sex 

Mascara Travel Size Ornament $22, 6. Urban Decay Hall Of Fame Set includes: Original Eyeshadow Primer Potion, 24/7 Glide- 

On Eye Pencils in Zero, Vice Lipstick in Bad Blood and Travel-Size All Nighter Maketup Setting Spray, $100, 7. Charlotte Tilbury 

Charlotte’s Iconic Mini Lip Wardrobe, $60, 8. Clinique Kisses in Nude Pop, Plum Pop, Poppy Pop, Cherry Pop and Papaya Pop, $85, 

9. Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque, $249, 10. Clinique Cheek Pop Palette, Warm Up in Nude Pop, Ginger Popand Cola Pop, $60. 


FEATURE 

1. L’Occitane Classic Calendar by Edith Carron includes your favourite ‘me time’ products, $99. 2. Ella Baché Rejuvenating Skin 

Collection includes: Eternal+ Replenishing Day Cream 50ml, Eternal+ Reconstructing Very Rich Cream 20ml, Eternal+ Sculpting 

Serum 15ml, Active Face Great SPF50+ 5ml, $139, 3. Ella Baché Illuminating Skin Collection includes: Ultra Nourishing Cream 50ml, 

Tomate Granule Free Micro Exfoliant 20ml, Strengthening Serum 15ml, Active Face Great SPF50+ 5ml, $85, 4. Ella Baché Hydrating 

Skin Collection includes: Hydra Velvety Soft Cream 50ml, Hydra Cationic Elixir 15ml, Hydra Hyaluronic Cellular Serum 15ml, Active 

Face Great SPF50+ 5ml, $110, 5. Cire Trudon Christmas Candle Collection, Gloria, Fir, Ernesto, Abd el Nadern & Gabriel, 270g, 

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Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm 30ml, Moisture Surge Eye 96-Hour Hydro-Filler Concentrate 5ml, Moisture Surge Triple Lip Balm in 

Goji Berry and City Block Purifying Charcol Clay Mask + Scrub 30ml, $119, 7. Glasshouse Fragrances Night Before Christmas Soy 

Candle 380g, $54.95, 8. Glasshouse Fragrances Christmas Trio Soy Candles 3 X 60g, $59.95, 9. Jurlique Herbal Recovery Set, $178, 

10. Glasshouse Fragrances A Tahaa Affair Candle Christmas Bauble 30g, $14.95, 11. Glasshouse Fragrances Kyoto In Bloom 

Christmas Bonbon, $15.95.

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1. mesoestetic ampoule pack includes: proteoglycans ampoule, antiaging flash ampoule, glycolic + E + F ampoule and pollution 

defense ampoule – available exclusively as a gift with purchase from mesoestetic clinics, 2. Aspect Limited Edition Glow Kit Face 

& Body Indulgence: Aspect Probiotic Mask, 118ml, Aspect Illuminating Polish, 220ml, Aspect Hand & Body Cream, 118ml, Aspect 

Hydrating Lip Balm, 5g and Aspect headband, $139, 3. Skinstitut The Glow Team includes: Brightening Sheet Mask x1, Gentle 

Cleanser 50ml, Glycolic Scrub 200ml, Moisture Defence Normal 50ml and Even Blend Serum 30ml, $99, 4. La Mer The Restorative 

Hydration Collection includes: Crème de la Mer 60ml and The Concentrate 30ml, $800, 5. Aspect Limited Edition Essential Skin 

Kit Includes: Aspect Gentle Clean 100ml, Aspect Extreme C 30ml, Aspect Hydrating Serum 15ml and Aspect Phytostat 9 50g, $199, 

6. Dr. LeWinn’s Recoverëderm Gift Pack, $59.95, 7. Dr. LeWinn’s Line Smoothing Complex Gift Pack, $74.95, 8. Aesthetics Rx 

Essentials Starter Kit includes: Revitalising Foaming Cleanser 30ml, Daily Moisturiser Hydrating 30ml, A Serum 15ml and B Serum 

15ml, $139, 9. ASPECT Dr Limited Edition Essential Skin Kit Includes: Aspect Dr Mild Clean, 100ml, Aspect Dr Multi B Plus, 30ml, 

Aspect Dr Active C, 15ml and Aspect Dr Resveratrol, 50gm, $199.95, 10. Sisley Ecological Compound Gift Set Includes: 125ml 

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Flower Gel Mask, $315.

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Brush Set, $86, 3. Glasshouse Fragrances Midnight In Milan Fragrance Essentials, $54.95, 4. Napoleon Here For A Good Time Eye 

Minis includes: Deluxe Big Black Long Black Mascara, Deluxe Neo Noir Liquid Liner, Deluxe Loose Eye Dust Star Lightweight, $35, 

5. Mecca cosmetica holiday Mini-Must Haves includes: Mecca Cosmetica Lip de Luscious Mini, Mecca Cosmetica Bright Eyed Eye 

Mask x1, Mecca Cosemtica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen mini, Mecca Cosmetica Transforming Facial Cleanser Mini and Mecca 

Cosmetica Mini Hydrating Mist, $45, 6. Fornasetti Comme Des Forna Scented Candle 300g, $302, 7. Soap&Glory Pinkly The 

Best includes Clean on Me Shower Gel, The Righteous Butter, The Scrub of Your Life Body Buffer, Hand Food, Bright and Beautiful 

Radiance Boosting Mask and The Rushower Scent-sational Dry Shampoo, $42, 8. Jo Malone London Christmas Cologne Collection 

includes: Enchanting Rose & Magnolia, Iridescent White Moss & Snowdrop, Colourful Green Almond & Redcurrant, Tangy Orange 

Bitters and Warm Ginger Biscuit, $150, 9. Trinny London The Miracle Stack includes: Lip & Cheek T-Tone, Eye2Eye T-Tonel and 

Miracle Blur, $122, 10. The Jojoba Company Jojoba Essentials Travelling Kit, $29.95, 11. Napoleon Happy Holla Days 10-Piece 

Brush Set Brush includes: Mattify & Illuminate, Foundation, Chisel & Flush, Deposit & Blend, Shade & Shadow, Highlight & Cut, 

Blend & Fuse, Smudge & Blend, Brow & Liner, Mini Blenderorigin, $129. 


FEATURE 

12. 

1. Cloud Nine Limited Edition Christmas Straightener Sets Featuring Original Iron and Wide Iron, $365, 2. evo Brush it Off Pack, 

Volume: Gluttony, Bride of Gluttony, Shaping Vixen, $68, 3. Seed & Sprout Hair Care Starter Pack includes: 2 x The Shampoo Bar 

(Rose Geranium, Citrus & Mint) 1 x Conditioner Bar, $85, 4. Philip Kingsley Body & Volume Kit includes: Body Building Shampoo 

75ml and Body Building Conditioner 75ml, $65, 5. Sisley Hair Rituel by Sisley Precious Hair Care Oil Gift Set Includes: 150ml 

Precious Hair Care Oil, 15ml Smoothing Shampoo, 15ml Restructuring Conditioner and 15ml Regenerating Hair Care Mask, $135, 

6. Alkira Skincare Bundle includes: Foaming Gel Cleanser + Anti-Pollution Facial Masque + Pore Refining Facial Scrub, $34.95, 7. 

Bali Body The Deluxe Glow Kit, $89.95, 8. Burt’s Bees Treat Yourself includes: Beeswax Lip Balm, Rose Tinted Lip Balm, Sensitive 

Facial Towelettes 10pk and Sensitive Daily Moisturising Cream, $24.99, 9. The Beauty Chef Glowing & Gutsy Kit, $89, 10. Sand & 

Sky Purify and Glow Kit, $139.90, 11. Trilogy Rosehip Red Set, $14.95, 12. Fusspot Loose Leaf Tea, Glow Junkie 60g, $29.95, 13. 

Arbonne Pampermint Foot Care Gift Set includes: Foot Soap Bar, Foot Balm, Pair of Cosy Festive Socks, Hang Tag & Reusable 

Duster Bag, $62, 14. Nude by Nature Great Escape Travel Case, $79.95 15. Jurlique Rose Body Care Set, $72

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BEAUTYsummer 

notes 

FRAGRANCE CAN CREATE A MOOD, 

EVOKE POWERFUL MEMORIES OR 

JUST MAKE YOU SMELL REALLY 

GOOD. BUT HOW DO YOU KNOW 

WHICH SCENT IS THE BEST FIT 

FOR YOU?

While it may only take a second 

to spray your perfume on in 

the morning, your choice of 

fragrance can be a powerful statement, 

revealing who you are and the type of 

person you aspire to be. 

Some of us are consistent in the type 

of fragrance we prefer, be it floral, 

romantic, woody or oriental, while others 

select from a broad repertoire to enhance 

or evoke a mood. 

Once upon a time, a “signature scent” 

was the norm, but nowadays we are more 

likely to treat fragrance as an accessory, 

changing at whim to suit our diverse 

lifestyles and shifting moods. 

Perfumes assume a slightly different 

smell on each person because of our unique 

body chemistries. This includes the level 

of acidity in the skin as well as the amount 

of oil present in the skin. People with fair 

skin generally have less oil, meaning even 

rich fragrances may not be as long lasting 

compared to those with olive skin. 

As a fragrance evaporates, it can be 

smelled in three stages, starting with the 

top notes and ending with the base notes. 

Some fragrances have additional elements, 

which fall under the category of middle 

notes, while others are more top or base 

heavy. 

Temperature and humidity play a huge 

role in how a scent comes across. A good 

rule of thumb is to wear a lighter fragrance 

when the temperature and humidity are 

higher. A heavy scent can become overly 

sweet and cloying in 

hot weather. 

Always store perfume in a cool place out 

of direct sunlight. Fragrance in all forms 

can be affected by direct sunlight and 

extreme temperatures. 

Fragrances have a shelf-life that lasts 

only a few years, so don’t save them for a 

special occasion. Life’s short – wear the 

expensive perfume! 


BEAUTY 

Which 

family do you 

belong to? 

The Fragrance Wheel, created in 

1992 by internationally revered 

perfumery taxonomist Michael 

Edwards, is a classification system 

based on four major groups – 

Florals, Fresh, Woods and Orientals 

– and 14 subcategories, or families. 

The outer ring shows which 

ingredients are added to move 

a scent from one family to the 

next. For example, adding orange 

blossom and sweet spices to Soft 

Florals transforms them into Floral 

Orientals, incense and amber then 

transform Floral Orientals into Soft 

Orientals, and so on. 

FLORAL 

ORIENTAL 

FRESH 

WOODY

Fresh 

The scale of fresh notes is broken 

down into greens, aquatics and 

citrus, with notes on either side of 

those blurring into the floral and 

woody categories that make up the 

Fragrance Wheel. 

Green notes are often associated 

with the crisp scents of the outdoors 

– newly cut grass, green flowers and 

herbs. Water notes invoke the spirit 

of the sea or the smell of rain. 

One of the oldest fragrance 

families, citrus is comprised of the 

juices of lemons, oranges, bergamot, 

grapefruit and mandarins. 

Woody 

If you didn’t already guess, the Woody 

group consists of your aromatic wood 

notes – sandalwood, cedarwood and oak. 

You will commonly find patchouli mixed 

in with the woody notes as well. 

Floral 

Probably the most popular fragrance 

category, florals encompass a wide range 

of blooms, from a single rose petal to a 

medley of floral bouquets. 

Most of these scents will be romantic 

and feminine, but depending on the 

ingredients can be soft (subtle whiffs 

and powdery notes), fresh (like newly 

cut flowers) or intense (with hints of fruit 

and sweet spices). Common floral notes 

include jasmine, rose, gardenia and iris. 

Oriental 

Just like its name suggests, the 

Oriental group is comprised of 

notes that are sweet, spicy and 

overall exotic and tend to be richer 

and bolder. 

Notes like amber and vanilla are 

common in the Oriental group. 

Spices like cardamom and clove 

also make up the oriental notes, as 

well as chocolate. 


Things 

to note 

BEAUTY 

Each parfum, eau de parfum, eau de 

toilette or eau de cologne consists of 

different ‘notes’ that determine the 

overall scent and work in synergy to 

create a specific smell: 

• Top notes are otherwise called 

the head notes. Perceived immediately 

upon application of a perfume, top 

notes consist of small, light molecules 

that evaporate quickly. They form a 

person’s initial impression of a perfume 

and are therefore important in the 

selling of the product. The scents of 

this note class are usually described 

as ‘fresh’, ‘assertive’ or ‘sharp’. The 

compounds that contribute to top notes 

are strong in scent, very volatile and 

evaporate quickly. 

• Middle or heart notes make up the core 

of a fragrance and usually act as a buffer 

for the base notes, which might not 

smell quite as pleasant on their own. 

They are generally composed of more 

robust oils because they need to hold 

up longer on the skin. And because 

they’re the main fragrance, they also 

have to win you over – this has to be 

a scent you can live with. Heart notes 

usually evaporate within two to four 

hours, leaving the base note to react 

with your skin. 

• Base notes linger the longest on the 

skin – some essential oils can last for a 

couple of days. While there is a wide 

variety of scents that make up top and 

heart notes, there’s less diversity among 

base notes. This is because there aren’t 

all that many scents heavy enough 

to stick around for as long as base 

notes need to. Base notes generally 

comprise about 20 percent of any 

given fragrance. They’re often from the 

woodsy family – sandalwood, amber, 

musk and vanilla are among the most 

popular – but vetiver and patchouli are 

common too.

The skin 

youre in 

Our skin has a unique code of hormones and pheromones that can 

slightly – or extremely – alter the way a fragrance smells. When 

choosing a perfume, it’s a good idea to spray a small amount on the 

wrist, wait a few moments and then smell the scent. Depending on your 

chemical makeup, it can enhance or diminish the smell. 

As soon as you spritz a perfume and it reacts with your skin, you’ll 

smell the top note. It’s like an introduction to the fragrance. It might 

be fleeting, but it’s your first impression, the first scent listed on the box, 

and often the selling point for the perfume. After about 30 seconds or 

so, you’ll start smelling the middle and base notes and the fragrance 

will be noticeably different. 

The top notes are meant to evaporate within a couple 

of hours, so they’re usually made up of lighter oils. Citrus, herbal 

and subtle florals are common top notes, so you tend to notice 

lots of grapefruit, anise, lavender, chamomile and rose as you 

spray your way around the perfume department. 

Choose 

your 

concentration 

• The highest concentration is simply called 

perfume, or parfum. This level usually will 

last all day with just one application to the 

wrists or pulse points. 

• The next level is eau de parfum (EDP), 

which typically can last about six hours after 

application. 

• The third level is called eau de toilette 

(EDT). It typically requires more than one 

application throughout the day to last. 

• The fourth and lowest fragrance 

concentration is eau de cologne, which 

typically only lasts a couple of hours. 


BEAUTY

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1. Chanel No.5 100ml, $240, 2. Glasshouse Rendezvous Amber & Orchid EDP Travel 14ml, $24.95, 3. Juliette Has 

a Gun Vanilla Vibes 100ml, $209, 4. Salvatore Ferragamo Amo Per Lei 100ml, $167, 5. Paco Rabanne Lady Million 

Empire Glitter Collector EDP 80ml, $164, 6. Versace Pour Femme Dylan Turquoise EDT Spray 100ml, $165, 

7. L’Occitane Herbae Par L’occitane EDT 50ml, $94, 8. Recreation Bondi Beach Sunkissed Eau de Parfum 50ml, $109, 

9. Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle EDP 50ml, $138, 10. Carolina Herrera Good Girl Supreme EDP 50ml, $157, 11. Creed 

Virgin Island Water 100ml, $389, 12. Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream EDT 50ml, $90. 


BEAUTY 

pour 

homme 

1. Missoni Wave Eau de Toilette 100ml, $110, 2. Paco Rabanne 1 Million Parfum EDP 50ml, $109, 3. Dolce & 

Gabbana K EDT 100ml, $140, 4. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Le Parfum 125ml, $149, 5. Jo Malone London 

Midnight Musk & Amber Cologne 100ml, $204.

1. diptyque Figuier Room Spray 150ml, 

$89, 2. Palm Beach Collection Coconut & 

Lime Candle 420g, $42.95, 3. Palm Beach 

Collection Coconut & Lime 250ml Fragrance 

Reed Diffuser $42.95, 4. Jo Malone London 

Orange Bitters Liquidless Diffuser, $286. 

home scents 


BEAUTY 

E d’s 

fa 

ves

Sisley Le Phyto Rouge in 

Rose Bolchoi, $70 

Clarins Lip Comfort 

Oil Intense in 

Intense Red, $35 

Trinny London Lip 

& Cheek T-Tone, 

Lip2Cheek and Lip 

Glow T-Pot in Freddie + 

Maddie, $43 

Morphe 35XO 

Natural Flirt 

Artistry Palette, $36 

Morphe Color 

Pencil in High 

Voltage, $4 

Bobbi Brown Bronzing Duo 

in Telluride Medium, $69 

Juliette Has a Gun 

Vanilla Vibes 100ml, $209 

Missoni Wave EDT 100ml, $110 


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emepelle Serum 

35ml, $175 

emepelle 

Night Cream 

48g, $195 

Aspect Sun 

Envirostat ‘On 

The Go’ SPF 50 

75ml, $30 

Happy Skin Co Mini 

Shaver in Pink, $49.95 

Jurlique Activating 

Water Essence $75 

mesoestetic 

aox ferulic 

30ml, $199 

Skintitut 

Limited Edition 

Gold Standard 

Brightening Mask 

75ml, $49 

CALECIM ® Multi-Action 

Cream 20g, $190 

Avène Sunscreen 

Emulsion SPF 50+ 

50ml, $26.95 

Sand & Sky 

Australian Pink Clay 

Smoothing Body 

Sand, $49.90 

Mavala Tinted Lip 

Balm Collection in 

Candy, $12.95

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