CosBeauty Magazine #91

COSBEAUTY
ISSUE 91 FEB-APR 2021
Colour
me
happy
MAKEUP
TREND
ALERT!
THE
2021
GUIDE TO
NON-SURGICAL
FAT REDUCTION
& MUSCLE
SCULPTING
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WORTHY
BODY
PRODUCTS
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OUT,
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REGULARS
8 Editor’s Letter
10 Beauty Insider
116 Ed’s Faves
FEATURES
26 Defying gravity: The celebs
who never age
Whether they’ve doused
themselves in olive oil (right
on, J Lo), have the Fountain of
Youth on tap or (more likely)
have their cosmetic surgeon on
speed dial, there’s no denying
these beauties seem to be
frozen in time.
34 10 Happiness Hacks for 2021
After the doom, gloom,
isolation and lack of vacation in
2020, we’re stepping into 2021
with a checklist for positivity,
self-growth and happiness.
74 The beginner’s guide to
essential oils
Whether you want to stress less,
improve focus or boost your
energy levels, essential oils can
help. Here’s the lowdown on
how to make the most of these
powerful potions.
100 The 2021 guide to non-surgical
fat reduction muscle sculpting
Now’s the time to take
advantage of the exceptional
non-surgical body contouring
technology that can remove fat
and build muscle.
108 Your beauty horoscope
From self-care to self-glow, get
your planets (and your wellness
plans) in alignment with your
ultimate beauty horoscope by
psychic Linda Willow Roberts.
BEAUTY
44 5 common skin problems & how
to avoid them
From acne breakouts to thirsty
skin, here are the solutions
you need to save face from
some of the most common
skin concerns.
60 Hair trend alert
From mullets to multidimensional
colour, here are
the biggest hair trends of 2021,
according to experts.
66 Colour Me Happy
From glitter lips to coloured
eyeliners, 2021 is shaping up
to be a year of intense and
experimental makeup colours
and textures.
80 Be Mine, Valentine
We all know beauty gifts say
“I love you” much more than
flowers and chocolates! Here’s
our pick of swoon-worthy,
Cupid-approved gifts for
Valentine’s Day.

88 Aussie Rules
A beauty-lover’s guide to some
of the latest and greatest homegrown
australian skincare and
makeup products.
92 Crème de la Crème
Doesn’t your body deserve
the best? Here are the skinsmoothing,
cellulite-banishing
and bottom-buffing body
products deserving of the
highest accolades.
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From the
EDITOR
Don’t worry, be happy. It sounds simple enough (and was a catchy tune
in the 80s), but with 2020’s tumultuous state of affairs, it can be difficult
to put on a happy face. It’s not every year a global pandemic will literally
take over the world and disrupt our lives so irrevocably. But it’s also made
us more aware of the value and necessity of self-care, our mental health and the
relationships we have, not only with others but also with ourselves. On page 34, you’ll
find our 10 Happiness Hacks for 2021 and the simple ways we can make this our best
year yet.
With renewed focus on self-care, it’s no surprise that essential oils have made a major
comeback in recent years. A large body of research confirms that essential oils have
measurable physiological effects on brainwave activity, blood pressure, pulse rates and
mood. On page 74, we investigate the ancient art of essential oils and the best oils to
help boost your mood and de-stress.
For full-body pampering, check out our Crème de la Crème article on page 92 where
we present the luxe list of skin-nurturing body treatment products. We also present a
definitive list of the non-surgical body shaping and muscle sculpting cosmetic treatments
available (page 100).
After a hot and humid summer, our skin can be looking a little worse for wear.
From acne breakouts and brown spots to dry, sun-damaged skin, on page 44 we list
the skincare ingredients and products you need to save face from some of the most
common skin concerns.
It’s all blue skies and sunshine in this year’s makeup forecast. From glitter lips to
coloured eyeliners, 2021 is shaping up to be a year of intense and experimental makeup
colours and textures. Check out our Colour Me Happy article on page 66 for products to
match this latest makeup trend.
We hope this special issue of CosBeauty helps to lift your spirits and equip you with
the products and know-how to complement your live happy philosophy.
You can find more great articles on beauty and wellbeing at www.cosbeauty.com.au, as
well as unbiased information on cosmetic enhancement at www.aestheticadvisor.com.au.
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Feb – Apr 2021
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Beauty insider
THE WHO’S WHO AND WHAT’S NEW IN BEAUTY.
FENTY SKIN IS HERE!
We’ve heard the hype and now
Rihanna’s latest Fenty addition,
Fenty Skin, is here on our shores.
Fenty Skin is skincare
uncomplicated: Every multi-tasking
product is easy to use and packed
with benefits. It’s all designed to
complement Fenty Beauty makeup
and has been tested on all skin
types and tones to work seamlessly.
‘Fenty Skin is everything I wish
I had back then,’ says Rihanna. ‘I
wanted it to feel approachable,
easy, and to take the pressure off
choosing a routine, so I created one
for everyone.’
Think clean formulas that are
oil-free, vegan and gluten free, with
care for the coral reefs in mind.
For Fenty Skin starters, we
recommend Total Cleans’r Remove-
It-All Cleanser, $36, Fat Water
Pore-Refining Toner Serum, $39 and
Hydra Vizor Invisible Moisturiser
SPF15, $52.
INTRODUCING STRIVECTIN
SUPER-C RETINOL SERUM
Two of skincare’s gold standard
ingredients join forces in StriVectin’s
new Super-C Retinol Brighten &
Correct Vitamin C Serum. This
lightweight, supercharged formula
combines the brightening power of
Vitamin C with the correcting power
of retinol, two skin-enhancing, antiageing
ingredients that are typically
difficult to formulate together.
Super-C Retinol Serum visibly
helps to brighten, firm and restore
skin’s radiance. Retinol smooths fine
lines and texture for visibly renewed,
glowing skin. Even more exciting,
considering the combination of
such powerful ingredients, is that
there is no price to pay in irritation.
StriVectin’s patented form of Niacin,
NIA-114, has been clinically shown
to make retinol more tolerable, even
as it enhances its efficacy.
StriVectin Super-C Retinol Serum
will be available in April 2021 for
$112 (30 ml) at selected Priceline
pharmacies and priceline.com.au
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HALLE BERRY, AMELIA HAMLIN
NEW FACES OF FINISHING
TOUCH FLAWLESS
Finishing Touch Flawless has signed on
fresh new faces for 2021, including Halle
Berry, Ashley Graham, Dove Cameron
and Amelia Hamlin.
Since the inception of Finishing
Touch Flawless in 2017, the team has
been working to partner with confident,
powerful and iconic women who
embody the mission of the brand –
which is to empower women to feel
and look their best, and to respect and
celebrate their differences in whatever
form that may be.
Finishing Touch Flawless offers
innovative devices that bring the spa,
dermatologist office or salon safely into
your home, at an affordable price. Cult
products include Dermaplane Glow, the
facial hair removal and exfoliation tool;
Nu Razor electric shaver; and Contour,
the Rose Quartz vibrating facial roller.
MESOESTETIC’S NEW LOOK
mesoestetic introduces its new brand
image, which aims to create a universal
focus on its scientific expertise.
A world leader of the medical
cosmetics and cosmetic medicine
industry, mesoestetic’s visual evolution
marks the starting point for the
company’s new direction, continuing to
be a benchmark in the aesthetic industry.
With the new tagline ‘the element
for skincare experts’, mesoestetic is
positioned as the essential element for
skincare, both now and into the future,
thanks to its ongoing commitment
to research and development and
renowned technological expertise.
Changes in product packaging will
take effect throughout this year, starting
with new launches and then updating
the existing portfolio.
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BODYBLENDZ DROPS
NEW PRODUCTS
BodyBlendz has launched the
Glacial Dip Exfoliating Hydrator
and Body Elixir, with international
TV personality and model Nicole
Williams-English named as the face
of the collection.
Suitable for all skin types, the
unique Glacial Dip blend has been
formulated with a precise ratio of
the highest quality naturally-derived
ingredients, including: Australian
Bentonite Clay, Bamboo Powder,
Green Coffee Extract, Aloe Vera
and 10 Essential Oils, which when
combined together, are a powerful
formula to eliminate dead surface
cells whilst hydrating the skin.
The Glacial Dip Exfoliating
Hydrator and Body Elixir have been
recommended by the biggest
international identities, including
Kim Kardashian, Shanina Shaik and
Sarah Stage. Needless to say, this is
one to nab while you can!
The Glacial Dip Set (including the
Glacial Dip Body Glow Exfoliating
Hydrator and Body Elixir) is now
available for $99.99.
ASPECT LAUNCHES MINERAL
MAKEUP RANGE
New from Aspect Skincare, this
collection of mineral makeup is the
perfect pairing to the Australian
brand’s cosmeceutical skincare,
helping to ensure your skin is
smooth, hydrated and now with a
filter-like finish.
The range is formulated with
an ultra-fine blend of minerals
including: zinc oxide, titanium
dioxide and mica, which provide
a flawless base and much-needed
environmental protection; hyaluronic
acid to boost hydration; and the
Aspect Signature Blend of skin-loving
Australian botanicals to revitalise
and nourish.
Aspect Minerals blends effortlessly
to colour correct and diffuse
imperfections, providing buildable
coverage for the ultimate glow. Free
from parabens, SLS, mineral oil
and vegan-friendly, it definitely has
our vote!
The range: Primer $49, Powder
$59, Liquid $59 and Kabuki $30.

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AT-HOME IPL HAIR REMOVAL
GETS A MAKEOVER
The world’s #1 at-home IPL hair
removal handset just got an
upgrade: the ICE IPL Hair Removal
Device, now features a cooling
technology for added comfort, just
like in the clinic, amongst other
improvements.
Based off of the much-loved
original Happy Skin Gen.2, the new
device has upgraded all features
to bring you the most incredible
handset yet. The new and improved
at-home IPL laser hair removal
handset features intense pulsed
light (IPL), ice cooling technology
and a Xenon Quarts Tube.
Quick and easy to use on any
body part, you’ll now be able access
three modes: Manual Mode, Auto
Mode and Glide Mode. RRP $399.
GARNIER’S BUY ONE,
PLANT ONE INITIATIVE
In support of International Year
of Plant Health (IYPH) and as part
of its ‘Greener Beauty’ mission,
Garnier has launched a Buy One,
Plant One initiative that will see the
leading beauty brand responsible
for planting up to 8,000 trees to help
reduce carbon emissions.
For every Garnier product
purchased nationwide in Coles
supermarkets and Coles online
from the 6th of January, Garnier will
support the planting of one tree in
an effort to assist in a 29-hectare
ecological restoration of an existing
corridor between three National
Parks (Nightcap, Border Rangers
and Mebbin), in Nimbin, northern
New South Wales.
Garnier’s ‘Greener Beauty’
initiative is a complete end-to-end
approach to sustainability and aims
to transform every stage of Garnier’s
value chain.
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Being happy
never goes
out of style.
Lilly
Pulitzer​

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Simplicity
makes
me happy.
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Alicia Keys​
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The only thing
that will make
you happy is
being happy with
who you are.
Goldie Hawn​

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Abraham
Most folks are
as happy as they
make up their
minds to be.

Lincoln​
credit: Lucian Milasan / Shutterstock.com
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Happiness
is the best
makeup.
Drew
Barrymore​
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24

If you have good
thoughts, they will
shine out of your
face like sunbeams
and you will always
look lovely.
Roald Dahl​
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FEATURE
Defying
gravity
The
celebs
who
never
age
then
WHETHER THEY’VE
DOUSED THEMSELVES
IN OLIVE OIL (RIGHT
ON, J LO), HAVE THE
FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH
ON TAP OR (MORE
LIKELY) HAVE THEIR
COSMETIC SURGEON
ON SPEED DIAL, THERE’S
NO DENYING THESE
BEAUTIES SEEM TO BE
FROZEN IN TIME.
credit: Featureflash Photo Agency / Shutterstock.com
JENNIFER LOPEZ, 51
Well, what do you know? Olive oil, the
stuff we’ve been drizzling on our salads
all these years, is J Lo’s secret to looking
30-something when she’s 50-something.
That, and daily affirmations.
‘I haven’t ever had Botox to this day,’ she
told The Daily Mail, while promoting her
new skincare line. ‘I’m not that person.’

now
credit: Ovidiu Hrubaru / Shutterstock.com
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then
FEATURE
credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock.com
NICOLE KIDMAN, 53
With a complexion as smooth
as glass and a perfectly taut and
tight face in all the right areas,
this alabaster-skinned actor never
seems to age. ‘No surgery for me…
I wear sunscreen,’ she once said.
now
credit: Tinseltown / Shutterstock.com

now
JULIA ROBERTS, 53
This ‘Pretty Woman’ continues to
deny cosmetic surgery rumours
and claims she made a conscious
choice to go with the ‘natural
look’ when it comes to ageing.
If that’s the case, she should be
very happy with how that decision
is working out for her.
then
credit: Featureflash Photo Agency / Shutterstock.com
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then
FEATURE
credit: Tinseltown / Shutterstock.com
SANDRA
BULLOCK, 56
Sandra Bullock most
definitely doesn’t look 56.
But her lips are sealed when
it comes to revealing her
secret to staying perennially
young. (Hint: apparently it’s
not surgery or fillers.)
now

now
CINDY
CRAWFORD, 54
The 90s supermodel admits
to having a little helping
hand in the ageing stakes.
‘I’m not going to lie to myself
– past a certain age, creams
work on the texture of your
skin but, in order to restore
elasticity, all I can really count
on is vitamin injections,
Botox and collagen,’ she
once told InStyle Magazine.
credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock.com
then
credit: Featureflash Photo Agency / Shutterstock.com
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now
FEATURE
JENNIFER
ANISTON, 51
Looking fit and fab at 51,
Jenn looks virtually the same
now as she did when we fell
in love with Rachel Green
on Friends some 27 years
ago. She swears that all she
does is focus on skincare and
workouts to stay gorgeous
and healthy (although she
has conceded she had a
rhinoplasty to fix a deviated
septum in the past).
then
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JANE FONDA, 83
Jane Fonda has one of the most
age-defying faces and bodies in
Hollywood – she’s also the first to
admit that it isn’t the result of
good genes.
‘I’m glad I look good for my age,
but I’ve had plastic surgery,’ she
said in a 2018 documentary. ‘I’m not
going to lie about that.’
You go, girlfriend!
now
then
credit: Tinseltown / Shutterstock.com
credit: Ovidiu Hrubaru / Shutterstock.com
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FEATURE

10
HAPPINESS
HACKS
for
2021
AFTER THE
DOOM, GLOOM,
ISOLATION
AND LACK OF
VACATION IN 2020,
WE’RE STEPPING
INTO 2021 WITH
A CHECKLIST
FOR POSITIVITY,
SELF-GROWTH
AND HAPPINESS.
Let’s face it, we’ve all gone
through a lot. It’s not every
year a global pandemic
will literally take over our lives and
confine us to our homes. But it’s also
made us more aware of the value
and necessity of self-care and the
relationships we have with not only
others but also with ourself.
Starting from today, give yourself
a boost of energy and a side of
smiles by trying these proven
happiness hacks...
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FEATURE
1.
WRITE A PERSONAL
VISION STATEMENT
Forget those all-too-easy-to-break New
Year’s resolutions; this year it’s all about
vision statements. They help you stay
focussed on your end goals, clarify what’s
important to you and help you get through
the rough times.
Ask yourself: What do you want to
achieve? In which areas of your life do
you most want to grow? How can you do
this? And what will the outcomes of your
efforts be when the clock hits 12:01am on
January 1, 2022?
Record your personal vision statements
by writing them down, making a selfie
video or creating a vision board. It’s a
great way to help you live your life with
purpose and meaning.
2.
LEARN SOMETHING
NEW
Whether you’ve always wanted to learn the
piano, become a green thumb or unleash
your artistic streak, purposeful activities
can help you relax and improve your
mental health while remaining productive.
You don’t have to create a piece of art
or perform a concerto for the Sydney
Symphony Orchestra – it’s all about having
a good time and pursuing passions.
For a mood boost, gardening gets our
vote. Numerous studies have found that
bacteria in soil can improve your mood
and help you de-stress. Scientists have
discovered that the mycobacterium found
in soil can improve brain function, boost
the immune system and even improve
serotonin levels.
If higher education is more your jam,
the coronavirus pandemic has opened up
infinite new online learning opportunities.
Online courses enable you to brush up on
your skills or gain newfound knowledge.
As an added bonus, many of these courses
are free!

3.
CREATE NEW
WORK RITUALS
Have you been spending most of your
waking life in front of your computer
working from home? While we’re all
about the comfy clothes and extra
snooze time, the WFH revolution
comes with its challenges. We need to
be extra vigilant to remain connected
with our colleagues, set boundaries
so we can “switch off” and stay in
a productive headspace and, most
importantly, leave work at work,
(which can be difficult when you also
live there!).
If you’re continuing to WFH in 2021,
your new work rituals should first
include setting up a daily schedule
and sticking to it – we are creatures of
habit and research has found having
a consistent daily routine can have
a positive impact on mental health.
Also schedule in designated breaks,
whether to eat lunch away from your
desk, virtual workouts with friends or
colleagues, go for a walk to clear your
head, or spend some time cultivating
your new hobby (see #2). It’s also
important to create a dedicated
workspace that you can “clock off”
from, even if it’s just a chair at your
kitchen table.
4.
SPEND MONEY
ON EXPERIENCES,
NOT STUFF
There’s no denying the sheer delight
of an Amazon delivery at your
door or buying the latest iPhone,
however, the experiences we have,
rather than the stuff we own, are
more likely to make us smile.
In a 20-year study by Dr Thomas
Gilovich, a psychology professor
at Cornell University, it was found
that experiences – as fleeting as
they may be – deliver more lasting
happiness than our possessions.
The researchers explained
that experiences, such as travel,
attending a sporting event or
concert or even just going to a
restaurant, become a part of our
identity. We are not our possessions,
but we are the accumulation of
everything we’ve seen, the things
we’ve done and the places we’ve
been. A lot of times we also
consume experiences directly with
other people, and after they’re
gone, they’re part of the stories that
we tell to one another.
5. HUG MORE
While we’re feeling all warm and
fuzzy, let’s talk about hugs. Social
distancing rules aside, when you
hug a person, your body releases
the feel-good chemical, oxytocin. It’s
a hormone linked to social bonding,
fostering trust and loyalty.
Hugging can be good for your
health. It can reduce feelings of
stress or anxiety, lower your blood
pressure, reduce pain and may even
ward off illness!
Humans thrive on physical
connection, and hugging is one of
the most powerful ways to show
physical support, so go on and hug
it out.
6.
KEEP A
GRATITUDE
JOURNAL
It can be easy to take for granted
what’s special in our lives. A
gratitude journal reminds us of
what’s truly important.
A growing body of research
shows keeping a log of what you
are thankful for can lower stress,
help you sleep better, and may even
reduce the risk of heart disease.
Write about the best things that
have happened to you during the
course of the day and consider all
the people and things in your life
you’re grateful for. And don’t forget
to practice some self-love and
include yourself and your amazing
body and all that it allows you to do.
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FEATURE
7.
GET ENOUGH
SLEEP
We all know how sleepless nights
can lead to puffy, tired eyes and
brain fog, but there’s more to sleep
than that. Science has linked poor
slumber with a number of health
problems, including depression,
weight gain and a weakened
immune system.
Sleep provides an opportunity for
the body to repair and rejuvenate
itself. Many of the major restorative
functions in the body such as
muscle growth, tissue repair, protein
synthesis and growth hormone
release occur mostly or, in some
cases, only during sleep.
Sleep is critical for immune
function, improving the metabolism,
maintaining a healthy weight,
enjoying a positive mood,
optimising physical and mental
performance and preventing
premature ageing.
A good 7-9 hours of sleep each
night is essential for your health
and happiness.
8.
DRINK (MORE)
WATER
Water is essential to nearly every
part of your body. It carries nutrients
and oxygen to your cells, flushes out
bacteria, helps digestion, protects
organs, tissues and joints, regulates
body temperature and normalises
blood pressure. Water can improve
memory and mood, reduce sugar
cravings, aid in weight loss, reduce
headaches and improve mental and
physical performance.
Give your body enough fluids
each day to avoid dehydration and
look and feel your best. Drink a glass
of water first thing in the morning
when you wake up, and keep
drinking water at regular intervals
throughout the day. Harvard Medical
School recommends four to six cups
of water daily as a rule for generally
healthy people.
9.
ENJOY DAILY
EXERCISE
While it’s no new concept, it remains
the best tip for getting and staying
in shape, and enjoying a happy,
healthy outlook on life. Doing
activities you love is the best way
to exercise. And don’t discount the
myriad benefits of walking. Walking
for 20-30 minutes each day improves
heart health, boosts immunity and
enhances your mood.
Yoga is also a favourite for overall
health and vitality – it’s not just a
great workout that strengthens and
stretches the muscles; it relaxes the
mind and eases stress, too.
Moving your body is a great way
to show it some love. Exercise tones
your muscles and helps you use up
stress hormones. Think of it as a
rewarding experience.

NEW RESEARCH REVEALS
AUSTRALIA’S NUMBER-ONE
DRIVER OF HAPPINESS
Leading natural beauty brand Burt’s Bees has
released the findings of a nation-wide ‘Smile
It On’ survey that explores happiness, human
connection and the power of a smile. The survey
reveals that the top three drivers of happiness are
family (61%), physical health and wellbeing (42%),
and relationships with partners (39%).
The survey also examined what makes us smile.
Hearing good news (54%) was the number-one
driver of a smile, followed closely by doing
something that makes someone else smile (34%).
The research also revealed that more people
smile (57%) when doing something positive for
someone else, rather than for themselves. These
two statistics go to show the power of helping
others, for both the giver and the receiver.
10. VOLUNTEER
Volunteering your time is a great
way to help others and fill your
happiness tank at the same
time. Research has found that
participation in voluntary services
is significantly predictive of better
mental and physical health, overall
life satisfaction, self-esteem
and happiness.
Volunteering helps counteract the
effects of stress, anger and anxiety,
and the social contact aspect of
helping and working with others
can have a profound effect on your
overall psychological well-being.
SPREAD HAPPINESS
Burt’s Bees has recently joined with The Happy
Boxes Project, aimed at spreading happiness and
smiles to remote communities around Australia.
The Happy Boxes Project is a national charity
focused on helping women in need across
Australia by boxing and sending toiletries and
beauty products. The partnership will see Burt’s
Bees donating their own products for special
Burt’s Bees Happy Boxes, which will be shared
with the communities that the Project supports
across Australia.
The Happy Boxes Project strives to empower
women through alleviating the barriers of
accessing basic needs. They aim to send as many
Happy Boxes filled with self-care products as
possible to provide women, regardless of their
location and situation, the enjoyment of life’s
little luxuries that we regularly take for granted.
To spread happiness, Australians are invited
to Smile it On by donating to The Happy Boxes
Project (happyboxesproject.com) and simply
smiling at the next person you see – because
96% of Australians agree the world would be
a better place if we smiled at each other more
often. Now that’s something we can smile about!
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Super
charged
Vitamin A
for your best
skin yet
MEET CRYSTAL RETINAL TM 20, MEDIK8’S NEWEST AND
MOST POWERFUL ADDITION TO ITS AWARD-WINNING
VITAMIN A SKINCARE RANGE.
PSA: Medik8 have just released
their new groundbreaking
serum and the future of ageing
has never looked so bright. Crystal
Retinal TM 20 is double the strength
of their current highest Crystal
Retinal TM formula, making it their
most powerful addition yet.
The Crystal Retinal range is
formulated with retinaldehyde, a
super-charged derivative of Vitamin
A that works in synergy with skin
to help promote cellular turnover.
In turn, it helps firm, plump and
resurface the skin, visibly minimising
fine lines and wrinkles to deliver a
more youthful-looking and eventoned
complexion.
The range includes five different
strengths of the anti-ageing, skinsmoothing
serum which provide a
stepping-stone to Crystal Retinal TM
20, the most groundbreaking level
of the range and only available
through a skin therapist. You’ll need
to have used Crystal Retinal TM 10
continuously for 3 months in order
to power up to Crystal Retinal TM 20.
Starting at a lower level will allow
your skin some time to get used
to Vitamin A, and you can then
introduce higher strengths as your
skin becomes accustomed to it.
RETINOL AND
RETINAL:
PLEASE EXPLAIN
Vitamin A is actually a group of
related compounds or derivatives,
with the most common derivatives
used in skincare being retinol, retinal
and retinoic acid (clinical-grade).
Retinoic acid is the strongest
form of Vitamin A on the market.

It works rapidly to significantly
combat signs of ageing, but it also
comes with extensive side effects –
excessive dryness, peeling, redness
and irritation to name a few. For
this reason, it is only available by
prescription from a doctor.
Retinol is the most popular form
of over-the-counter Vitamin A. It
also provides significant anti-ageing
results. When applied topically, it
must be converted into retinoic
acid by the skin before it can take
effect, a process that requires a
two-step conversion.
This two-step conversion slows
down the effect of retinoic acid on
the skin, which means less irritation,
but it also means you have more of a
wait before seeing results.
Always eager to improve and
innovate, Medik8 researchers
Vitamin A
– the hero
anti-ageing
ingredient
Research proves that Vitamin A
has an incredible effect on the skin
and is one of the most important
anti-ageing skincare ingredients to
repair, restore and regenerate your
complexion. It is one of the only
molecules that can actually assist in
re-programming cells, resulting in
healthier-looking, more radiant skin.
Our skin doesn’t make Vitamin A,
so our bodies can become deficient
over time. The ageing of skin is
triggered by environmental factors
such as pollution and sun exposure,
which causes the loss of important
vitamins such as Vitamin A, along
with key antioxidants and Vitamins
C, E, pro-Vitamin B5 and betacarotene.
This results in uneven skin
tone, wrinkles and loss of firmness.
Vitamin A needs to be replaced
every day to reduce sun damage,
and the best way to top up is
through topical application. Regular
application of a Vitamin A derivative
thickens and stimulates the dermis,
where your collagen, elastin and
blood vessels are, so it helps to
reduce wrinkles, improve acne and
hyperpigmentation, and increases
blood flow to the surface of the
skin. As a result, your skin looks
younger, healthier, smoother and
more even toned.
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have harnessed the power of a
new, advanced form of Vitamin A,
retinaldehyde, which is the star
ingredient in its Crystal Retinal TM
skincare range.
Unlike retinol, which must first
be converted to retinaldehyde and
then to retinoic acid within the
skin, Crystal Retinal TM only requires
one conversion to retinoic acid.
This means it can deliver results
comparable to clinical-grade Vitamin
A up to 11x faster than classic forms
of retinol.
However, retinaldehyde is almost
impossible to stabilise; hence the
lack of products including the
ingredient on the market. Rising
to the challenge, the scientists at
Medik8 were the first to stabilise this
ingredient through a double-layered
stabilisation system; combining
an ingenious crystal encapsulation
that gives the range its name
with a patent-pending formula
stabilisation complex to maximise the
retinaldehyde’s stability.
NEXT-GEN
ANTI-AGEING
RESULTS
Crystal Retinal TM 20 is formulated
with stabilised retinal, a powerful
derivative of Vitamin A with nextgeneration
anti-ageing results.
The groundbreaking overnight
serum visibly minimises fine lines
and wrinkles; firming and plumping
the appearance of the complexion
to resurface skin texture and soften
the face. Featuring hyaluronic acid,
glycerin and Vitamin E, it hydrates
skin at every level to deliver a visibly
supple, even-toned, more youthfullooking
complexion.
More than that, it actively helps
reduce blemish-causing bacteria to
keep skin looking clear and balanced.
In just four weeks, skin appears
noticeably younger, smoother and
undeniably radiant.

SCIENCE BEHIND
CRYSTAL RETINAL TM
Superior absorption – Crystal
Retinal TM has a patented time-release
delivery system that encapsulates
retinaldehyde in a crystal molecular
vehicle that is broken down by
the skin’s natural enzymes upon
contact. This unique action controls
the release of the active to ensure
that the formula remains stable,
absorption is optimised and the
highly potent formula is distributed
evenly and constantly throughout
the night.
Double-layered stabilisation
system – Retinaldehyde is
notoriously difficult to stabilise, but
thanks to a collaboration between
Medik8 and the University of
Hertfordshire, Crystal Retinal TM
features crystal encapsulation of
retinaldehyde within a patentpending
stabilisation complex to
keep the formula stable. This ensures
maximum potency of the product to
deliver exceptional results.
Optimum hydration – Featuring
multi-weight hyaluronic acid and
Vitamin E, Crystal Retinal TM hydrates
skin at every level while helping
strengthen the skin’s barrier to keep
moisture locked in tight.
Kind to skin – Medik8’s timerelease
stability system ensures that
Crystal Retinal TM is released slowly
and steadily throughout the night,
meaning it won’t overwhelm the
skin. Remarkably, although Crystal
Retinal TM has results comparable to
clinical grade retinoic acid, it
remains as gentle on the skin as
traditional retinols.
Virtually weightless – Lightweight
and luxurious, Crystal Retinal TM ’s
silk-like texture sinks effortlessly
into skin to nurture and restore
the complexion.
The
numbers
95%
of users reported smoother
skin texture after using Crystal
Retinal TM 6 for 4 weeks*
75%
felt that the appearance of fine
lines is significantly reduced*
80%
felt that their skin looked
noticeably more youthful*
85%
of users said that overall
skin tone is improved and
complexion is clarified*
*In a trial of 20 people using
Crystal Retinal TM 6 over 4 weeks
Antibacterial properties
– Unlike many other forms of
Vitamin A, retinaldehyde boasts
direct, powerful antibacterial
properties, making it an ideal
anti-ageing product for blemishprone
skin. When used over time,
it helps diminish P. acnes, the
bacteria responsible for breakouts,
promoting a healthy-looking,
balanced complexion. CBM
WHERE
TO GET IT
Crystal Retinal TM 20 is only
available in clinics through
therapist consultation. The existing
retail line-up of Crystal Retinal TM
strengths 1, 3, 6 and 10 remain in
full distribution and available to
buy online as usual.
Check your local Medik8 clinic
or visit medik8.com.au
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5COMMON
SKIN
PROBLEMS
&
HOW TO
AVOID
THEM
FROM ACNE BREAKOUTS TO
THIRSTY SKIN, HERE ARE THE
SOLUTIONS YOU NEED TO SAVE
FACE FROM SOME OF THE MOST
COMMON SKIN CONCERNS.
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BLEMISH-PRONE
SKIN
Acne is an inflammatory skin condition
that causes a disorder in the activity of
pores. In normal conditions, sebaceous
glands produce oil which lubricate and
protect the skin’s surface. In the case
of acne, these glands produce more oil
than normal, causing a build-up of oil,
bacteria and dead skin cells which leads
to an obstruction to the follicle. This
ultimately results in the formation of
pimples and red spots.
Acne-fighting salicylic acid-based
products pack a real punch when it
comes to pimple-zapping goodness. Look
for AHAs/BHAs that gently exfoliate to
remove build-up and
unclog pores.
And we know it’s tempting, but it’s
important to leave your face alone! The
less you touch a pimple, the more it will
calm down and be less likely to spread to
other areas of the face – and less likely to
result in permanent scarring.
1.
1. Medik8 Blemish Control Pads, 60
pads, $59, 2. SkinCeuticals Blemish +
Age Defense, $162.95, 3. asap Clear
Complexion Gel, $55, 4. Sisley Deeply
Purifying Mask, $165, 5. Ella Baché
Defence+ Charcoal Micro Exfoliant,
$60 (out Feb 22), 6. La Roche-Posay
Innovation Effaclar Duo Plus, $31.99, 7.
Avène Cleanance Comedomed, $29.95,
8. mesoestetic pure renewing mask, $89,
9. Image Skincare Clear Cell Salicylic Gel
Cleanser $57.50, 10. Eminence Organics
Charcoal Exfoliating Gel Cleanser, $105.
7.
8.
3.
2.
4.
5.
6.

1.
2.
3.
4.
1. CALECIM ® Professional Pigment Solution, $269,
2. Clinique Even Better Clinical Radical Dark Spot
Corrector + Interrupter in limited edition packaging,
$113, 3. Skin Virtue Future Advanced Brightening
Cream, $100, 4. mesoestetic brightening
peel booster, $119, 5. Medik8 White Balance
Brightening Serum, $124
5.
6.
PIGMENTATION
10.
If you’ve spent your fair share of
time in the sun, freckles and other
forms of pigmentation will rear their
ugly heads. In its various forms,
hyperpigmentation affects over 80
percent of women over the age of
25 and is rated the number two skin
concern after facial wrinkles.
Hyperpigmentation refers
to changes in the melanin
content and distribution of the
skin. There are four major types
of hyperpigmentation: Post-
Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation
(PIH) caused by trauma to the skin;
age spots accumulated with age from
exposure to the sun or pollution;
freckles caused by an excess of
melanin on the skin, either as a result
of genetics or from excess
sun exposure; and melasma, which
often appears on the face as larger
brown patches with a non-distinct
border and is often linked to
hormonal imbalances.
Research has shown that a high
concentration of Vitamin C can
significantly improve brown spots, as
well as skin-brightening ingredients
such as hydroquinone. Vitamin A, in
the form of stabilised retinol, enables
surface hyperpigmented cells to be
sloughed off, as well as helping to
reduce melanin production. Vitamin
B3/Niacinamide helps prevent
transfer of the melanin pigment from
the melanocyte to the keratinocyte
in the epidermis. Koji acid is another
commonly used ingredient in treating
pigmentation as it helps inhibit the
production of tyrosinase.
If there’s one thing you can do, it’s
this: wear sunscreen every day! Not
only does it help prevent potentially
fatal skin cancer but it also protects
your skin from harmful UV rays – the
culprit behind most pigmented spots
and premature ageing.
The best way to tackle tricky
brown spots is with a multi-pronged
approach including cosmeceuticalgrade
skincare using actives
mentioned above, using broadspectrum
sun protection every day,
and individualised clinical treatment
such as cosmelan® depigmentation
treatment. This advanced formulation
from mesoestetic, a multinational
pharma specialising in medical
cosmetics, offers an in-clinic solution
and home system for hard-to-treat
pigmentation.
9.
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RED, IRRITATED SKIN
Redness is fickle and can be hard to tackle. If your face looks red
or flushed, it can be due to a variety of things such as alcohol,
your lifestyle, your genes or simply your skincare regimen.
Be sure to use facial skincare products that do not contain
irritating ingredients; look for fragrance-free and hypoallergenic.
Skin irritation can lead directly to inflammation and redness.
Common ingredients found in facial products that can irritate
your skin include fragrances, alcohol, menthol and glycolic
acid. The name of the game is ‘gentle’, so avoid scrubbing and
any abrasive cleansing tools. Look for calming serums with
antioxidant-rich plant extracts to keep dryness at bay and help
diminish skin redness and inflammation.
Remember, the sun can be a big player in facial redness so
make sure you always use a SPF15 or greater titanium dioxide or
zinc oxide to protect your skin.
1. Paula’s Choice CLEAR Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution,
$38, 2. KLAIRS Midnight Blue Calming Cream, $44.99,
3. Skinstitut Quick-Fix Calming Sheet Mask (4 masks), $49,
4. La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Dermallergo Serum,
$55.95, 5. Skin Virtue Super Clear Essential Cream, $90,
6. La Mer The Concentrate, $790, 7. Sisley Restorative
Facial Cream, $210, 8. asap Gentle Cleansing Gel, $32,
9. Ella Baché Defence+ Antioxidant Radiance Cream, $85
(out Feb 22), 10. mesoestetic anti-stress face mask, $118
3.
1.
2.
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8.
9.
6.
4.
5.
10.

1.
2.
Sun CARE
In a country as sun-drenched as
Australia, our skin is unavoidably
battered by some degree of
ultraviolet (UV) radiation. With
profound effects on skin health,
sun damage has been deemed
responsible for up to 90 percent
of visible signs of skin ageing
and impacts the entire spectrum
of skin processes. It is difficult
to tell just how much damage is
occurring during sun exposure,
as the radiation responsible for
photoageing is different to that
which causes sunburn. While
excessive UVB exposure induces
burning, blisters and discomfort,
UVA radiation penetrates the skin
unnoticed, wreaking havoc on the
cells, vessels and support structures
of the dermis.
Sunscreens are an integral part of
any anti-ageing regime. They are,
first and foremost, products to help
prevent extrinsic ageing of the skin.
Excessive sun exposure is
responsible for most of the skin
damage associated with ageing.
This damage accumulates slowly
over time and starts at an early age.
The damaging UV rays of the sun
can cause a variety of damage to
the skin, most notably skin cancer.
They break down collagen, which
gives skin its elasticity and can lead
to premature wrinkles, especially
around the forehead, eyes and
mouth. Sun damage can also cause
discolouration of the skin.
Always take the necessary
precautions and hydrate and protect
your skin before spending time in
the sun. Or, even better, stay in the
shade as much as you can.
3.
6.
4.
1. Davines Su Aftersun, $49.95, 2. Fenty Skin Hydra
Vizor Invisible Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 15
(SPF 30 Globally) Sunscreen, $52, 3. mesoestetic
mesoprotech mineral matt anti-ageing fluid (SPF
50+), $79.80, 4. mesoestetic mesoprotech sun stick
100 SPF 50+, $49.80, 5. Medik8 Physical Nano-
Free Sunscreen SPF 50+, $69, 6. La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Tinted Fluid SPF 50+, $29.95, 7. Invisible
Zinc, Face + Body SPF 50, $29.99.
5.
7.
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DRY SKIN
Dry skin is a manifestation of the skin
relating to both internal and external
factors. Barrier is the word of the day.
In healthy skin, the epidermis (top layer)
has a seal around the cells to trap the
moisture, known as a barrier function.
However, dryness, cold and sensitising
products wreak havoc on this natural
function, so you need products
to bolster your skin’s defences. Up the
ante by using a richer cream or oil into
your routine and incorporate moistureinfused
brightening masks into your
skincare routine.
Use regenerating day moisturisers
and night creams, massaging the skin
in a light circular motion to improve
circulation and keep the skin’s outer
layer active and healthy. Try layering
your products to lock moisture into your
skin. A hydrating serum underneath
your moisturiser will penetrate deeper
into the skin for boosted hydration and
brightness.
And remember to drink plenty of
water and reduce your intake of alcohol.
The recommended eight glasses of water
will help keep your skin healthy and
plump.
1. Eminence Organics Turmeric
Energizing Treatment, $150,
2. Jurlique Nutri-Define Supreme
Rejuvenating Serum, $165,
3. CALECIM ® Professional
Restorative Hydration Cream, $160
2.
3.
1.

2.
1. Aesthetics Rx B Serum Hydrate
& Volumise, $109, 2. BL Biologi Lip
Serum, $24, 3. Enbacci Vitis Vinifera
Rejuvenating Sheet Mask, $20,
4. Sisley Express Flower Gel Mask,
$160, 5. Sisley Hydra-Global Serum,
$320, 6. asap Ultimate Hydration, $95,
7. Evidence Skincare (ESK) Hydroxy
Overnight Mask, $50, 8. Skin Virtue
Pure Radiance Glow Serum, $70,
9. Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream,
$26.99, 10. KLAIRS Freshly Juiced
Vitamin E Mask, $38.50, 11. Minenssey
Micellar Cleansing Water, $36, 12.
Fenty Skin Fat Water Pore Refining
Toner Serum $39, 13. asap Liquid
Platinum, $65, 14. Paula’s Choice,
RESIST Skin Restoring Moisturizer with
SPF 15, $39, 15. Clinique Moisture
Surge Hydrating Lotion, $65,
16. A’kin Brightening Rosehip Oil with
Vitamin C, $30, 17. A’kin Rosehip Oil
with Vitamin C Brightening Face Sheet
Mask, $7.99 each, 18.CeraVe Hydrating
Cleanser, $16.95
4.
9.
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5.
10.
6.
2.
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12.
17. 18.
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16.
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BEAUTY
Give your skin the fuel it needs to
rejuvenate and repair. Look for products
containing hyaluronic acid (HA),
antioxidants, vitamin complexes, alpha
hydroxy acids (AHAs) and peptides to
deliver results and reduce the look of fine
lines and wrinkles, dehydrated, sagging
and lacklustre skin.
Topical vitamins are key players in
protecting and repairing skin. Vitamin
C, for example, is an antioxidant that
works to prevent free radical damage and
help reinforce the skin’s own defenses
and prevent long-term damage. Arguably
the most potent topical is retinol, a
derivative of Vitamin A (retinoic acid),
which is widely touted as ‘the’ antiageing
solution. Retinoids encourage
better cell function and turnover,
stimulating the dermis and helping to
boost collagen and elastin production
and improve fine lines and wrinkles, skin
texture, skin tone and colour, and your
skin’s hydration levels.
Hyaluronic acid (also found naturally
in the skin) is a standout ingredient in
many anti-ageing products due to its
ability to attract and bind water, locking
moisture into the skin and binding
collagen with elastin.
Find a different skin rejuvenating
moisturiser for day and for night that
work well in synergy. And don’t forget
to moisturise your neck and décolleté as
well – these areas are one of the first to
show signs of sun damage and age.
1.
2.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
3.
1. StriVectin Super-C Retinol Serum, $112, 2. Peter Thomas Roth Firm X
Collagen Eye Cream, $100, 2. Peter Thomas Roth Firm X
Collagen Moisturizer, $130, 3. Peter Thomas Roth Firm X
Collagen Serum, $152, 5. Skin Virtue Future Advanced Serumist, $116,
6. mesoestetic energy C intensive cream, $157.80, 7. asap Anti-ageing Night Cream, $75, 8. Evidence Skincare (ESK) Ultimate
A+, $115, 9. asap DNA Renewal Treatment, $145, 10. CALECIM ® Professional Multi-Action Cream, $190

Urban
AGGRESSORS
Urban living most definitely has its perks, but
constant exposure to environmental aggressors
plays havoc on our skin.
It’s been shown that atmospheric aggressors
increase levels of oxidative and inflammatory
markers, and decrease levels of key skin proteins
required for healthy skin barrier function. In
addition to air pollution and radiation pollution,
High Energy Visible Light (HEV) – the official
name for the blue glare that comes from phones,
laptops and tablets – is emerging as a worrisome
environmental pollutant in recent years.
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.
Thankfully, there now exists a range of
sophisticated environmental skin shields
designed to help defend the skin against nasty
biochemical triggers.
9.
10.
1.
1. Skin Virtue Pure
Protect Pollution
Defence, $80, 2.
mesoestetic pollution
defense ampoules, $106,
3. Medik8 Advanced
Day Total Protect,
$119, 4. mesoestetic
aox ferulic, $199, 5.
SkinCeuticals CE
Ferulic, $218
2.
3.
4.
5.
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WELCOME
TO THE
NEW ERA
OF
facial
hygiene
INTRODUCING MESOESTETIC CLEANSING AND
TREATMENT SOLUTIONS, A NEW GENERATION
OF FACIAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS DESIGNED TO
THOROUGHLY CLEANSE AND PROMOTE SKIN
BALANCE FOR ALL SKIN TYPES.
Mesoestetic, recognised as
one of the world’s leading
pharmaceutical laboratories
and internationally acclaimed for its
depigmentation treatments (cosmelan ® /
dermamelan ® ), has given 2021 a muchneeded
fresh start with its new cleansing
solutions and masks and peels range.
This is a range that delves deeper
into facial hygiene and is the first look
at the brand’s updated branding and
refreshed packaging. It provides an
effective cleansing action, respecting and
enhancing pH balance and skin flora,
while helping to protect skin against
environmental pollution, maintaining
optimum condition and skin integrity.

WHY IS IT SO
IMPORTANT TO KEEP
THE SKIN CLEAN?
Apart from obvious hygienic matters, there
are different reasons skin should always be
kept clean. Facial skin is the area that is most
exposed to external agents and air pollution.
Pores are generally clogged with sebum and
dead skin cells, which can make pores look
bigger than they actually are.
Think of skin as a passageway that rids our
body of toxins and helps prevent chemical
and waste build-up. Clean pores enable your
body to expel waste; keeping your pores clean
provides a clear exit strategy.
Cleansing skin releases it from
accumulated toxins, impurities, oil and dead
skin cells, which allows for better penetration
of active ingredients, enhancing skin renewal
and regeneration. When we cleanse with
performance products, skin condition is
also optimised.
It is important to cleanse our face in the
morning and at night. In the morning, we
remove the dead cells left over from the skin
renewal process, which occurs while we sleep.
At night, we remove our makeup and any
impurities produced by external agents.
Our skin is a living organ, and proper
cleansing is essential to maintaining its
health and vitality.
BIO-BALANCING,
ANTI-POLLUTION AND
ANTIOXIDANT ACTION
FOR ALL SKIN TYPES
This next-generation facial hygiene range
introduced by mesoestetic has been carefully
curated to contain products with different
textures and specific active ingredients
designed to meet the needs of each skin type.
In addition, the entire range is formulated
with post-biotics to provide an effective
cleansing, antioxidant, anti-pollution and
bio-balancing action, promoting skin flora
and perfect pH balance in the skin.
The range features new products along
with improved formulations and comprises
two categories: cleansing solutions and masks
and peels. CBM
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CLEANSING
SOLUTIONS
SKIN
HYDRACREAM FUSION
– Cleanser with a cream to oil
texture that moisturises the
skin and leaves a feeling of
smoothness, ideal for dry and
sensitive skin types –
hydracream fusion (improved
formula, previously known as hydra
milk cleanser) is a facial cleanser
based on plant lipids, with a creamy
texture that melts into the skin,
transforming into an oil texture. It
promotes a nourishing, re-lipidising
action, providing an ultra-smooth
finish and maximum skin comfort.
It is rich in squalane, a plant-derived
oil that helps reinforce the skin
barrier and absorbs perfectly into
the skin to nourish and help improve
firmness and elasticity.
Recommended retail price: $63.60
BRIGHTENING FOAM
– Creamy foam to help renew and brighten normal
and combination skin types –
New brightening foam is a water-based cleanser that creates a pleasant,
creamy foam. It has a bio-balancing and anti-pollution action with gentle
AHAs to help refine skin, resulting in a radiant glow.
The presence of glycolic acid and lactic acid in a low concentration
assists in improving skin texture, quality and brightness.
Recommended retail price: $63.60

HYDRATONIC MIST
– Tonic in an innovative format, suitable for all skin types –
hydratonic mist (improved formula and new format, previously known
as hydratonic) is a facial tonic mist that complements facial hygiene
and helps to enhance balance of the skin’s microbiota. It moisturises,
regenerates and smooths the skin and is suitable for all skin types.
Its formula combines the moisturising and smoothing action of rose
water with panthenol for a regenerating and soothing action, providing
the skin with ultimate comfort. Ophthalmologically tested.
Recommended retail price: $69.80
MICELLAR BIPHASIC
– Potent and skin-friendly biphasic
makeup remover, for all skin types –
New micellar biphasic is a biphasic
makeup remover suitable for the
delicate eye and lip area. It combines
micelles with a plant oil rich in omega
6, to gently remove impurities and
makeup (including waterproof makeup)
in a single step. Providing post-biotic
and an anti-pollution action, it removes
every last particle of makeup, leaving
the eye contour area feeling smooth
with no oily residue.
Micelles encapsulate impurities
and makeup while sunflower seed oil
effectively removes the most resistant
makeup, leaving skin feeling supple
and smooth.
Recommended retail price: $98
PURIFYING MOUSSE
– Refreshing foam to combat oily
and blemish-prone skin –
purifying mousse (improved formula) cleanses
deeply and refreshes the skin, unclogging pores
and helps prevent skin imperfections. It provides
a purifying, keratolytic and refining action.
The antiseptic action of chlorhexidine
combined with salicylic acid and lactic acid
helps to unclog pores, improve skin texture
and minimise appearance of imperfections.
Recommended retail price: $69.80
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MASKS
& PEELS
SKIN
ULTIMATE MICROPEEL
– Exfoliating and renewing peel, ideal for all skin types –
New ultimate micropeel is a micro-exfoliating treatment
that provides a smooth renewing action on the skin
surface, helping remove dead skin for a more refined
texture. It helps smooth out imperfections, instantly
enhancing skin radiance and luminosity.
The combination of AHAs with an enzyme exfoliant
provides a weekly exfoliating, renewing action on the
skin surface to reveal a smoother, more supple and
brighter complexion.
Recommended retail price: $118
PURE RENEWING MASK
– Intensive purifying mask to combat oily and blemish-prone skin –
pure renewing mask (improved formula) exfoliates and cleanses pores to help prevent and reduce
imperfections. It is an intensive treatment that unclogs, purifies and exfoliates oily and blemish-prone skin.
The white clay provides an immediate cleansing action by absorbing excess oil from the skin surface.
The synergistic action of salicylic acid, mandelic acid and sodium lepargilate has a comedolytic, refining,
anti-bacterial, and anti-blemish effect. Its formula also has biodegradable cellulose particles, for a
modulable mechanical exfoliating action that helps unclog and refine pores.
The result is clean, fresh, balanced skin with minimised imperfections.
Recommended retail price: $89
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ANTI-STRESS MASK
– Intensive mask that soothes and relieves skin experiencing
redness and sensitivity –
anti-stress mask (improved formula) helps counteract the reactive
signs characteristic of sensitive or damaged skin which includes
redness, irritation and a feeling of tightness.
Its complex formula provides a soothing, emulsifying and
resurfacing action, restoring comfort and softness to the skin. It also
enhances balance of the microbiota, essential to help reinforce the
skin barrier function.
Rhodosorus marinus extract and saffron flower help relieve
inflammation, skin sensitivity and redness. A soothing plant complex,
combining aloe vera, chamomile and marigold, offers a regenerative,
soothing and smoothing effect.
Its non-oily gel-cream texture provides freshness, smoothness and
a feeling of immediate relief.
Recommended retail price: $118
HYDRAVITAL MASK
– The perfect mask to intensely hydrate dry and
dehydrated skin –
hydravital mask (improved formula) re-establishes moisture
levels in dry, dehydrated and/or devitalised skin. Its complex
formula revitalises the skin by providing deep hydration,
nourishment and reinforcement to the skin barrier.
Thanks to Argan oil, rich in omega 3 and 6, the skin
recovers essential lipids for its comfort, balance and
defence. The panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) provides a
regenerating, soothing and anti-redness action, that
minimises skin flaking and irritation.
It helps protect skin against premature ageing, resulting in
smoother, more supple and firmer skin.
Recommended retail price: $118
WHERE
TO GET IT
mesoestetic’s new hygiene
solutions are available at select skin
clinics across Australia.
For stockists, visit www.
advancedcosmeceuticals.com.au
or call 1800 242 011
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FEATURE
Hair
trend
alert
credit: Andrea Raffin / Shutterstock.com
FROM MULLETS TO
MULTI-DIMENSIONAL
COLOUR, HERE ARE THE
BIGGEST HAIR TRENDS
OF 2021, ACCORDING
TO EXPERTS.
Ahead of L’Oréal Professionnel’s
Annual Colour Trophy Awards
on 22nd February 2021, the
experts at this iconic brand, Mark
Thompson, Artistic and Events Manager
and Cara Riley, General Manager, share
their predictions on the 5 key looks that
will inspire and
reshape the hair industry in 2021.
1.
THE BOLD BLUNT CUT
Strong blunt haircuts are coming back and
will dominate 2021, in particular pixie cuts
and short bobs will make a return. After the
2020 lockdowns saw many people try their
own hand at hairdressing, they’ve realised it’s
best to leave it to the professionals! People
are flocking back to their hairdresser and they
want a statement look. A blunt cut is bold
and suits any face shape. It doesn’t matter if
you have short, long, fine, thick or curly hair –
there’s a blunt cut to suit you.

2.
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SELF CARE,
HEALTHY HAIR
Easily forgotten but so imperative is
ensuring the excellent condition and
radiant shine of our hair, and super
glossy, healthy hair is set to make its
way back to the limelight in 2021.
The shape and strength of the hair is
key, adding subtle softness for added
femininity. After such a tough year
emotionally and physically, there will
be a strong emphasis on self-care in
2021, and that includes the health of
our hair.
3.
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NATURAL VARIATION
Variation and multi-dimensional colour
in hair will be big this year. It’s all about
nuance and having two to three layers
of colour in one head of hair, seamlessly
blended throughout the hair to give it
life and vibrancy. To achieve this look,
hair will still look ‘natural’ but will have
a selection of subtle colours running
through it and will be easy to maintain.
Confidence is a critical part of this
trend as you express your strength and
individuality. If you’re a blonde, opt for
multi-dimensional warm sandy and cool
beige tones. If you’re a brunette, add
subtle dimensions of almond edges or
glimpses of gold to harness this look.
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FEATURE
TRANSFORMATION IS
THE NEW BLACK
The beginning of the year is often
treated as a fresh start, with health
kicks and New Year’s resolutions. This
will be exacerbated tenfold in 2021,
as 2020 was such a challenging year.
As a result, Aussie women may look
at 2021 as a year for transformation.
‘New year, new hair’ is a small but
powerful way to embrace 2021 with a
new look and attitude.
Hairdressers will be paramount
in driving this trend as they advise
clients on how to get the cathartic
release they’re looking for with a
new look. It’s important to have a
consultation with your hairdresser to
discuss the change you’re looking for,
whether it be a simple gloss treatment
to make your hair shine, a bold chop,
or a subtle colour change. It doesn’t
need to be dramatic, it just needs to
feel different.
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credit: instragram
1.
4.
5.
3.
2.
1. White Sands Infinity Finishing Spray, $39.95, 2. White Sands Smudge Texture Crème, $27.95,
3. White Sands Orchid Bliss Shampoo & Conditioner $22.95 each, 4. White Sands Keratin
Infused Hairspray, $39.95, 5. REF Cool Silver Shampoo & Conditioner, $35.50 each

5.
and the weekend. For example, Miley
Cyrus rocking a mullet could translate
into a hairstyle that experiments with
different lengths. We’ve had to play it
safe last year, so this trend is all about
pushing the boundaries!
HOLLYWOOD GLAM
MEETS SALON STYLE
The adventurous hairstyles of
Hollywood will be a strong source of
inspiration for 2021. In the same way
that haute couture fashion makes its way
from the runway to the high streets in a
more wearable style, daring hair trends
will be translated in the salon into an
everyday look that’s suitable for work
2.
3.
4.
1.
5.
6.
1. evo haze styling powder, $38, 2. evo helmut extra strong
lacquer, $29, 3. evo mister fantastic blowout spray, $34, 4. evo miss
malleable flexible hairspray, $34, 5. Schwarzkopf Osis+ Texture
Blow Powdery Blow Dry Spray, $27.95, 6. OGX Hydrate + Repair
Argan Oil of Morocco Extra Strength Shampoo & Conditoner, $21
each, 7. PURE PACT Cedarwood Moulding Clay, $35.50, 8. PURE
PACT Avocado Shine Butte, $35.50, 9. Pump Thickening Shampoo
& Conditioner 250ml, $34.95 each.
7. 8.
9.
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New hair
transplant
treatment
changes lives
– one graft
at a time
One of Sydney’s leading cosmetic surgeons,
Dr Michael Zacharia, is so impressed by
NeoGraft, the new ‘minimally invasive’
alternative to hair transplant surgery, that he has
already trialled the procedure on his 26-year-old son.
NeoGraft is an FDA-approved “follicular unit
harvesting and implantation” device used to
transplant hair quickly and effectively with no
noticeable scarring.
The device, which has proven its effectiveness
in the US for the past 10 years with an average
‘Worth It’ rating of 95 percent on RealSelf.com, was
launched into Australia late last year.
Dr Zacharia, who first saw the NeoGraft at a
medical conference in Los Angeles five years earlier,
purchased the device soon after. Since then he has
used it to restore hair on numerous “very happy”
patients, including his son Sam.
Dr Zacharia was surprised Sam, a personal trainer
who only had a slightly receding hairline, was eager to
have the treatment.
‘We were talking about the NeoGraft, and he said,
‘I’ll be one of your first’, and I said something like, ‘I
didn’t even realise that you wanted it’.’

Dr Michael Zacharia
‘I hadn’t noticed Sam’s receding areas as he always
combs his hair forward,’ he continues. ‘I didn’t think it
was really that bad, even with his hair pulled back, but he
wanted it done…’
Sam and Dr Zacharia are both happy with the naturallooking
results, and the latter is eager to perform the
procedure on even more patients.
In sharp contrast to the traditional ‘strip method’ of hair
replacement, NeoGraft removes individual hair follicles
from the scalp in their naturally occurring groupings
(grafts) of about 1-4 hairs and places them in areas where
balding has occurred.
According to Dr Zacharia, NeoGraft is the least
invasive hair transplantation procedure. ‘There are no
stitches or staples used in the procedure, and there is no
obvious scar,’ he says. ‘Patients feel little to no discomfort
during the procedure (performed under local anaesthesia)
and generally only need about three days to recover.’
The procedure has already been “life-changing” for
many of Dr Zacharia’s patients. ‘Men are often very selfconscious
about their balding, so it negatively impacts
so many aspects of their lives,’ he says. ‘Hair transplants
really give them their confidence back…. They are often
like a new person as their personalities change so much.’
Nonetheless, Dr Zacharia believes many men,
particularly older ones, are still reluctant to seek help
for their hair loss as they are too self-conscious, or even
ashamed, to do so. Fortunately, NeoGraft is ideal for those
who want a “discreet solution”.
‘Hair restoration with the NeoGraft procedure is
unnoticeable. The scalp doesn’t need to be shaved
anywhere except in the very small area at the back of the
head where the grafts are taken from,’ he says. CBM
BEFORE
BEFORE
AFTER
AFTER
FOR MORE
INFORMATION
For more information visit Dr Michael Zacharia:
faceliftplasticsurgery.com.au/ng-hair-transplant/
and NeoGraft: venusconcept.com/en-au/neograft
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BEAUTY
FROM GLITTER LIPS TO
COLOURED EYELINERS,
2021 IS SHAPING UP TO BE
A YEAR OF INTENSE AND
EXPERIMENTAL MAKEUP
COLOURS AND TEXTURES.
Colour plays a starring role in our palettes this year – whether a
pop of bubblegum pink on your mouth or as a sweep of candyhued
eye shadow, we’re flipping humdrum 2020 on its head.
Perfectly chiselled features and beyond-bold eyes, this look is all
about expressing yourself.
Strive for complexion perfection – always start with longlasting
stay-in-place primers and hydrating foundations. Look
for light-weight formulas that offer excellent coverage without
appearing overdone for a flawless canvas and glass-like finish.
Simple concepts rule in 2021; all that glitters is gold and the
more colour, the better.
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1.

2.
1.
3.
5.
6.
4.
7.
12.
9.
13.
14.
8.
15.
10. 11.
1.Model Rock Graffiti Collection Color Ply-Book, $39, 2. Morphe X Maddie Ziegler Pink About It Lip & Cheek Duo, $26, 3.
Model Rock Line-Lash-Go in Purple, $20, 4. asap pure Mineral Eye Colour in Three, $35, 5. Charlotte Tilbury Glowgasm Lip
in Glittergasm, $46, 6. Maybelline Colour Sensational Made for All Lipstick in Fuchsia For Me, $9.97, 7. Fenty Beauty What
It Dew Makeup Refreshing Spray, $48, 8. Sisley Les Phyto Ombres in Sparkling Purple, $65, 9. Ciate London Fruit Burst Lip
Oils, $25, 10. Sisley Instant Eclat 30ml, $115, 11. Evidence Skincare (ESK) Peptide Primer, $95, 12. Model Rock Rock Chic
Rebel Revolution Liquid Lipstick in Cotton Candi, $28, 13. Morphe Morphe 2 Glassified Lip Oil in Fairytale, $14, 14. Bobbi
Brown Crushed Shine Jelly Stick in Papaya, on counter 14th Feb, $47 15. asap pure Mineral Lipcolour in Three, $35
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5.
4.
3.
6.
BEAUTY
2.
7.
8.
9.
11.
10.
12.
13.
14.
18.
15.
17.
16.
1. Trinny London Eyetallics in Juno, $40, 2. Lycogel Breathable Tint, $89, 3. asap pure Skin Perfecting Mineral Foundation,
$46.80, 4. Sisley Phyto Hydra Teint, $150, 5. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray, $28, 6. Skeyndor Skincare Make
Up SPF20, $69, 7. Sisley Blur Expert, $120, 8. asap pure Mineral Base, $39, 9. Ciaté London Dewy Stix Luminous Highlighting
Balm, $41, 10. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Hydrating Longwear Foundation, $52, 11. Sisley Phyto-Touche Illusion D’Ete, $125,
12. QVS Foundation Brush, $13, 13. Youngblood Mineral Radiance Moisture Tint, $79.95, 14. Sisley Phyto-Blush, $110, 15.
QVS Brow Trio includes Definer Brush, Detail Brush & Spoolie, $15, 16. Model Rock What the Fluff Style 7, $12, 17. asap pure
Mineral Bronzer in One, $45, 18. Bali Body BB Cream, $29.95
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1.
2.
3.
4. 6.
5.
8.
7.
9.
8.
1. Clinique Limited Edition CheekPop Highlighter, $40, 2.Nude by Nature Moisture Shine Lipstick in Amber Sparkle,
$22.95, 3. Nude by Nature Moisture Infusion Lipgloss in Sugar Rose, $21.95, 4. Fenty Beauty Snap Shadows Mix &
Match Eyeshadow Palette in Wine, $39, 5. Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer in Sweet Mouth, $31,
6. Karen Murrell Natural Lipstick in Coral Dawn, $29.95, 7. Morphe X Maddie Ziegler Palette, $36, 8. Charlotte
Tilbury, Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes! Mascara Super Black, $48, 9. Bobbi Brown Weekend Glow Collection, on counter
14th Feb, including Nude Finish Tinted Moisturiser, $75, Extra Illuminating Moisture Balm, $45 and Extra Lip Tint, $56
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FEATURE
The beginner’s
guide to
essential
oils
WHETHER YOU WANT
TO STRESS LESS,
IMPROVE FOCUS OR
BOOST YOUR ENERGY
LEVELS, ESSENTIAL OILS
CAN HELP. HERE’S
THE LOWDOWN ON
HOW TO MAKE THE
MOST OF THESE
POWERFUL POTIONS.

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Essential oils can have an
incredibly transformative
effect on our body and mind,
and can be beneficial in helping to
cleanse and detox the body, focus the
mind and nourish skin.
Pure essential oils are naturally
occurring extracts from aromatic
plants, highly potent and each with
its own unique benefits – whether
antiseptic, bacterial, anti-viral or
anti-inflammatory. There are
countless ways to experience the
benefits of essential oils, including
vaporising, massage, misting,
inhalation and bathing.
Aromatherapy is the practice of
using essential oils for therapeutic
benefit. The healing properties
of essential oils can help relieve
headaches, muscular pain and cold
and flu symptoms, while a few drops
incorporated into a skincare routine
can help increase hydration, improve
acne and regenerate damaged skin.
What’s more, essential oils can may
even improve sleep patterns and
lower feelings of anxiety.
ESSENTIAL OILS
THOUGH THE AGES
Throughout the ages, essential oils
been used to help cure ailments,
induce relaxation and heighten the
health benefits of massage. Aromatic
essences have been used since
antiquity in medicine, cosmetics,
perfumes and ritual worship – and
their enduring appeal continues well
into our modern-day existence.
The science of aromatherapy is
reputed to be around 60,000 years
old. Ancient Egyptians, along
with the Greeks and Romans,
used aromatherapy scents in their
baths, for massage and even in the
embalming process. A medical paper
dated 1,555BC describes various
treatments, with many of them still in
use today.

There is also documented evidence
from China dating back to 2,700BC
that lists infusions made from 300
different plants, many of which are
used in modern-day aromatherapy.
THE POWER OF
SCENTS
Each of us has around 300 active
olfactory receptor genes which
can detect thousands of different
fragrance molecules. The sense of
smell plays an important role in the
physiological effects of mood, stress
and concentration.
A large body of research confirms
that essential oils have measurable
physiological effects on brainwave
activity, blood pressure, pulse rates
and mood, further supporting the
therapeutic value of aromatherapy.
‘There is no denying the power
of scent on mind and body. Now,
more than ever we are turning to
pure essential oil use for self-care
practice. Whether you want to
nourish your skin, reduce anxiety,
decongest, or detox after the festive
season, essential oils might just be
your answer,’ says Aromatherapy
Expert Pat Princi-Jones. ‘Citrus
oils in particular work wonders on
cleansing and purifying the body.
Oils such as grapefruit, bergamot and
mandarin provide an effective synergy
to use alongside a well-balanced
detoxification program that includes
regular exercise, health diet and
plenty of water.’
WHERE TO START
To build your own collection of
detoxifying essential oils, Princi-Jones
recommends starting with a cleansing
grapefruit oil, refreshing mandarin oil
and soothing bergamot oil. These oils
can be diffused individually, blended
together or combined in a body
scrub or massage oil to release their
detoxifying properties.
‘Grapefruit is especially cleansing,’
says Princi-Jones. Its uplifting and
citrusy aroma, especially when
combined with massage, is instantly
enlivening and can boost circulation.
‘Bergamot is renewing and uplifting
to the mind and body and also known
for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Its astringent action helps improve
skin tone and aid lymph movement.
‘Mandarin has a gentle action on
the circulatory system. It is known
to ease indigestion and adds a tangy
sweetness.’
If you’re looking for a quick, easy
way to include essential oils into a
detox plan, there are many blends
that have been expertly devised and
can be added straight into a diffuser,
like the sweet and refreshing Oil
Garden Energy Boost Essential Oil
Blend to revive and uplift your mood,
or the In Essence Digest Essential Oil
Blend, a stimulating blend to ease
digestion and relieve mild symptoms
of digestive discomfort and pain.
WORD TO THE WISE
Because essential oils are all-natural,
it might be easy to assume that that
they are largely non-reactive. This
isn’t the case at all. On the contrary,
essential oils can be extremely
powerful and a couple of drops go a
long way. Most essential oils should
be diluted with a carrier oil, such as
sweet almond, jojoba, olive, sunflower
seed, avocado or grapeseed oil, before
applying them directly to the skin.
Be sure to read labels before
applying essential oils on the skin
to ensure you are not at risk for any
adverse reactions.
The art of
obtaining
essential oils
Essential oils are obtained from
various parts of plants by various
methods, some dating back
thousands of years.
Oil from citrus fruits can be
obtained by expression, or
squeezing the rind. Enfleurage,
soaking the material in oil or fat
to capture its fragrance, has been
used since ancient times. With
maceration the fixed oil is heated
to release the essential oil.
Solvent extraction uses solvents
to render the oils in delicate
flowers such as violets or mimosa.
Steam distillation, used by the
Arabs since the eighth century,
is the most popular method for
extracting essential oils, using
steam heat to evaporate vapour
from flower petals, which is
collected, cooled and fed into
an alembic where the separated
oil floats on top of the water.
After the oil is skimmed off, the
remaining water can be used, for
example orange blossom water
or rose water.
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How to use
essential oils to
detox according
to Pat Princi-Jones
STIMULATING BODY
SCRUB
Add 2 drops each of grapefruit,
bergamot and mandarin essential oils to
1 tablespoon of Jojoba oil and combine
with half a cup of Pink Himalayan salt.
Step into the shower and wash as usual
before applying the scrub generously
in a circular motion all over your limbs.
Wash off and pat dry. These oils create
an energising synergy that clears the
mind and stimulates circulation. Follow
with a light application of Jojoba oil to
moisturise the skin. Avoid sun exposure
12 hours after application.
Note: If you have sensitive skin you
should do a patch test and avoid
sensitive areas.
CELL RENEWING BODY
MASSAGE
Add 2 drops each of grapefruit, bergamot
and mandarin oils to 1 tablespoon of
Jojoba oil. Gently apply to the upper
torso focusing on the abdomen and lower
back to support detoxification.
DETOX DIFFUSER BLEND
Add 3 drops each of grapefruit, bergamot
and mandarin oils to the water in your
diffuser to freshen the environment and
help eliminate household odours. The
lemony, zesty aroma will help support a
detox regime. Diffuse for 3-hour intervals
each day to support a detox program.
In Essence Mandarin
Pure Essential Oil,
$25.99, In Essence
Bergamot Pure
Essential Oil, $34.95.

Essential
uses for
essential oils
For sleep: lavender, vetiver,
patchouli, sandalwood, ylangylang,
chamomile, neroli,
marjoram, cedar, bergamot,
clary sage, frankincense, rose
For relaxation: rose, clary
sage, frankincense, lavender,
bergamot, marjoram, ylangylang,
lemon, geranium,
orange, sandalwood,
chamomile, vetiver
For a mental boost:
eucalyptus, lime, mandarin,
rosemary, basil, peppermint,
helichrysum, cedar, vetiver,
grapefruit, pine, juniper
For energy: lemon, mandarin,
orange, grapefruit, eucalyptus,
cinnamon, peppermint, ginger,
rosemary, spearmint, black
pepper, jasmine
In Essence Digest Essential Oil
Blend, $34.95, In Essence Sleep
Pure Essential Oil Blend, $34.95.
For blemishes and skin
irritations: eucalyptus, tea
tree oil, lavender, oregano,
bergamot, rosemary,
helichrysum
For stress relief: lavender,
bergamot, lemongrass,
neroli, yuzu, rose, clary sage,
frankincense, marjoram,
ylang-ylang, lemon, geranium,
orange, sandalwood,
chamomile, vetiver
Oil Garden Grapefruit Pure
Essential Oil, $21.99, Oil Garden
Energy Boost Essential Oil Blend,
$29.99.
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BEAUTY
Carolina Herrera Good Girl Supreme 50ml, $157
Good Girl Eau de Parfum Suprême has reinvented the rebellious
olfactory experience. Powerful and daring, just like a good
stiletto, juicy gourmand berries give way to the aphrodisiac
personality of intense Egyptian jasmine, while creamy tonka
beans and sparkling vetiver give a modern twist to the final
formula. And, also, what about that bottle?!
Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut, $80
Sipping Perrier-Jouët champagne, which is reportedly born out
of love and inspired by the love of art, is our idea of the perfect
celebration of love on Valentine’s Day.

,
Valentine
WE ALL KNOW BEAUTY GIFTS SAY “I LOVE
YOU” MUCH MORE THAN FLOWERS AND
CHOCOLATES! HERE’S OUR PICK OF
SWOON-WORTHY, CUPID-APPROVED GIFTS
FOR VALENTINE’S DAY.
Lush Love Me Do Bath Bomb, $13.95
Treat yourself or someone you love to this rosefilled
bath treat. As a bonus, once you’ve enjoyed
the bath bomb, the muslin cloth, tag and raffia
can all be composted.
Armans Spiral Diamond Ring, $6,200
This exquisite pavé set band by Sydney master
jewellers Armans, features round brilliant
diamonds spiralling around the entire ring.
Total Carat Weight: 1.89ct and available in 18ct
Rose Gold, White Gold or Yellow Gold.
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Elli Filigree Heart Pendant, $42.70
Designed in Germany, this handmade
rose gold-plated silver piece of jewellery
is tarnish-proof, highly polished and sure
to make the wearer’s heart swell. Available
from www.amazon.com.au
BEAUTY
Glasshouse Sunset in Capri EDP, $26.95
An energising, citrus, floral fragrance to
rouse the senses. Notes of mandarin and
white peach ally with jasmine and a fresh
marine accord, to set the scene for the
magical moment the sun kisses the sea.
Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle Eau
de Parfum 100ml, $188
Intensely feminine, sophisticated
and flagrantly sexy, this Oriental
Vanilla is the result of the fusion
of addictive vanilla pod, fresh
bergamot and stunning pear.
Amouage Blossom Love 100ml, $499
Blended with the highest quality of
rare and luxurious ingredients sourced
from around the world, this lively, floral
blend of cherry blossom, rose, and
ylang yang combines sophistication
and femininity to create a memorable
scent. The citrus of bergamot and the
lightness of heliotrope introduce you to
the top of the perfume, embraced by
the seductive allure of amaretto, before
melting into base notes of tonka bean,
vanilla, suede and amber.
evo love touch shine spray, $34
Add a touch of love and a dash
of shine to your hair with the EVO
Love Touch Shine Spray. The
lightweight formula tames frizz
without looking greasy or making
your hair flat from the weight.
Definitely date-night approved.

Ivy’s Selection 100% Mulberry Silk Sleep Mask
$28.90. A beautiful gift or dreamy treat for yourself,
make bedtime extra decadent with this 100% silk eye
mask. Available from www.amazon.com.au
Rose Quartz Gua Sha by Beauty
Fridge, $25. Take self-care to the next
level with Aussie-owned Beauty Fridge’s
Gua Sha facial massager. The rose
quartz stone roller is designed to promote
blood circulation, encourage lymphatic
drainage to reduce puffiness, relieve
tension muscles in the face and give an
enviable glow.
The Beauty Fridge, $129.99
The Beauty Fridge is Australia’s
favourite skincare and makeup
fridge, enabling you to
conveniently store all your skincare
and beauty favourites in one
place. A colder environment can
not only prolong the shelf life
of your precious products but
it may also help to aid in better
absorption into the skin, all while
calming and soothing skin.
Palm Beach Collection White Rose &
Jasmine Candle, $42.95
Set the mood for love, peace and harmony
with this white rose, jasmine and violet
scented candle. The hand-poured, ecofriendly
blend has top notes of bergamot
and leafy green with a floral heart of jasmine,
rose, violet and rosewood on a base of musk,
cedarwood and wood.
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Cloud Nine The Touch Iron,
$285. Bring the (instant) heat
this Valentine’s Day with the
latest hair straightener to join
Cloud Nine’s award-winning
collection. The Touch Iron
is the world’s first automatic
hair straightener – providing
automatic, instant heat and
touch temperature control.
It’s perfect for busy, on-the-go
women and men.

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Le
Parfum 125ml, $149. Drawing
on the potency of cardamom in
its top notes and the freshness of
lavender and iris at its heart, this
intense eau de parfum immerses
you in its wonderfully addictive
and prominent vanilla base
note. An olfactory odyssey full of
contrasts to disorient and delight
the senses, this elegant woody
oriental perfectly captures the
charisma of a confident man.
Cire Trudon Giambattista Valli Rose Poivree
Candle, $135. We advise to always light the
good candle, especially on a day of romance
and love! For the ultimate olfactory decadence,
Trudon’s Rose Poivree candle evokes the
bouquet of fresh and lush roses while a hint of
Tuscan black pepper at its heart delivers subtle,
unexpected harmony.
Amouage Interlude Black Iris 100ml, $459. Interlude Black Iris
Man is a spicy, woody eau de parfum at a concentration of 25%
fragrance oil. Zesty bergamot, rosemary and violet leaves conjure
perpetuating intervals of conflict which are countered by notes
of amber, frankincense, cistus and myrrh. A layer of orris absolute
and vanilla smoothens the heart of the composition. Finally,
notes of leather, agarwood smoke, patchouli, sandalwood and
cedarwood in the base add lasting depth and texture.
Creed Love in White
Summer Edition 75ml,
$359. An ode to The House
of Creed’s sophisticated
craftsmanship and passion for
the world’s finest ingredients,
this dreamy fresh floral bottles
the feeling of an eternal
summer. Like the sparkling
hues of the ocean’s reflection,
iris and cedar shine through at
the heart of this serene scent.
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Jo Malone London limitededition
English Pear & Freesia
deco bottle, $102. Housed in
a beautiful Art Deco-inspired
bottle, this fruity floral scent
captures the sensuous freshness
of just-ripe pears, wrapped in a
bouquet of white freesias and
mellowed by amber, patchouli
and woods.
Jo Malone London Scarlet
Poppy Cologne Intense,
$180. With top notes of
ambrette, heart notes of
scarlet poppy and base
notes of tonka bean, this is a
ravishing, bold and sweetly
decadent scent. It’s both
voluptuous and floral and
refined and sophisticated.

Minenssey Mine Natural Perfume
Oil, $55. Laced with luxurious damask
rose, jasmine sambac and neroli, this
100% natural perfume oil lingers on the
skin and relaxes the body and mind.
It’s a delightfully fresh, feminine and
seductively floral fragrance.
Sisley Black Rose Cream
Mask, $200. Who doesn’t want
to look instantly radiant and
more youthful? Spoil yourself
or your loved one with this cult
energising cream mask.
Lush Lots of Love Gift Set, $82. This is a perfect gift for bath lovers, featuring products to relax, feel
pampered and just take some time out. Rose, lavender and jasmine scents feature in this gift, which
includes Unicorn Horn bubble bar, Blow Me A Kiss bubble blower, Sex Bomb bath bomb, Sakura bath
bomb, Love Me Do bath bomb, Ro’s Argan body conditioner and Prince Charming shower gel.
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Aussie
R ules
A BEAUTY-LOVER’S GUIDE
TO SOME OF THE LATEST
AND GREATEST HOME-GROWN
AUSTRALIAN SKINCARE AND
MAKEUP PRODUCTS.

The French may be
connoisseurs of chic
and the Italians may
know how to turn
heads, but when
it comes to looking good in
unsympathetic conditions, Aussies
are the pros.
Due to its unique geography
and biodiverse agriculture, not to
mention its size, Australia has the
luxury of growing its own fresh
produce, with very little need to
import from overseas. So as well as
ensuring the nation eats well, this
also helps when creating quality skin
and beauty products that make the
most of what nature has given.
Fresh, home-grown ingredients
are fused together to create some
of the most natural and effective
beauty products in the world. Tea
tree, eucalyptus, macadamia, lemon
balm, aloe vera, calendula, lavender,
licorice, chamomile, rosehip,
marshmallow and rosemary are just
some of the plants that grow easily
in Australia and give great results in
beauty products.
The emphasis on looking good,
plus the huge range of beautifying
ingredients available, is ensuring the
Aussie beauty business continues to
thrive both locally and throughout
the world. Here are some of our
hailed home-grown heroes.
asap Moisturising Daily Defence
SPF50+, $60
Australian made, vegan and
sulphate-free, asap has long been
one of our fave high-performance
skincare brands. This lightweight
moisturising daily defence
formula provides essential and
lasting hydration while protecting
against harmful UVA/UVB rays
and damaging free radicals.
asap Moisturising Daily
Exfoliating Scrub, $55
This gentle scrub promotes
healthy cell renewal, improving
skin tone and texture.
Biodegradable, non-plastic
exfoliating beads combined with
AHAs gently remove dead skin
cells to promote a smoother,
more radiant-looking skin.
SENSORI+ Clarifying &
Strengthening Serum-in-Oil, $118
Clean, vegan and Australian,
Sensori+ provide skincare and
wellness solutions which contain
the highest level of efficacy,
sensorial experience and care for
the environment. The Clarifying
& Strengthening Serum-in-Oil
combines prebiotic artichoke with
probiotic kombucha and hemp
seed oil to help balance the skin’s
microbiological environment,
reduce redness and irritation and
promote smoother, more eventoned
skin.
SENSORI+ Air Detoxifying Mist
Toowoomba Carnival 4350, $29
Queensland has the most
celebrated rose gardens in
Australia and this detoxifying mist
perfectly captures the scent of
roses in bloom alongside notes
of lingering lavender and sweet
orange. It’s also effective on
100+ airborne toxics, with a 96%
average removal ratio and 99.15%
bacteria inhibition.
Ipsum Best Skin Face Oil Intense Treatment, $75
This supercharged concentrate contains 23 pure,
organic native plant oils, and is rich in omega fatty acids,
Vitamins C, E, B6,1,3,2 and polyphenol antioxidants, for
a rejuvenating, hydrating and skin-protecting intensive
treatment. Ipsum, a certified organic, high-performance
skincare range, is made in Australia with sustainablysourced,
native plant oils, including unique and powerful
Australian botanical oils.
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Enbacci Vitis Vinifera Rejuvenating 3-Step System, $200
This comprehensive 3-step skincare system by Australian luxury skincare
brand Enbacci is formulated with fruit and plant stem cells. It helps protect
the skin from environmental aggressors, including UV-induced free radicals,
and helps reverse the signs of premature ageing. The kit includes Vitis
Vinifera Rejuvenating Gel Cleanser 100ml, Vitis Vinifera Rejuvenating Essence
100ml and Vitis Vinifera Rejuvenating Essential Crème 50ml
SunButter SPF50 Water Resistant
Reef Safe Sunscreen, $29.95
SunButter was founded by
two marine biologists with a
dedication to create the most
effective, environmentally gentle
and reef-safe sunscreen formula
on the market, packaged plasticfree.
The result is SunButter SPF50
reef-safe sunscreen, made with
certified sustainable ingredients
and broad spectrum UVA and
UVB mineral blocker zinc oxide.
Made in Australia in a solarpowered
factory, the product rubs
in clear and also has soothing
restorative properties.
Caim & Able Magnesium Body
Scrub, $24.95
Hand-made in Australia, all
natural, sustainably sourced and
never tested on animals, this
deliciously scented scrub contains
magnesium chloride, cane sugar,
coconut oil and lime essential oil
to remove dead skin cells and
leave the skin smooth and soft.
Sunescape Dry Tanning
Body Oil, $34.95
Proudly Australian made and
owned, this fast-drying, quickabsorbing
and non-greasy
self-tanning body oil lusciously
hydrates and moisturises while
adding a natural-looking and
long-lasting bronze glow.
The Jojoba Company Multi
Defence Moisturiser SPF15, $39.95
Containing Australian Wadi-Wadi
Jojoba, sustainably grown in
the nutrient-rich fields of Yenda,
NSW, alongside Kakadu Plum,
the natural, clinically proven
ingredients found in Multi
Defence Moisturiser SPF15 help
protect against environmental
factors including infrared, blue
light, pollution and UVA/UVB rays,
and improve the appearance of
pigmentation, irritation and signs
of ageing.

Em&Mary Facial Moisturiser, $34.99
Em&Mary is taking the seaweedbased
skincare market by storm
with its ethically produced, natural
ingredients sourced in Australia.
The Facial Moisturiser contains a
replenishing blend of omega-rich
argan, avocado and macadamia
oils, combined with antioxidant
rich Tasmanian sea kelp, native
finger lime and Davidson plum, to
rehydrate, soothe and moisturise the
skin and improve clarity.
Invisible Zinc, Sheer Defence
Moisturiser (Untinted), $34
Invisible Zinc is made in Australia
for the Australian sun. Sheer
Defence is a lightweight mineral
shield containing only one active
ingredient, zinc oxide, which acts
as a barrier against the sun to
reflect UV radiation away from
the skin. An Aussie staple for
all seasons.
People4Oceans SPF50+
Sunscreen Vegan, $29.95
Wax from the Candelilla plant
replaces beeswax in this 100%
natural & vegan SPF50+ mineral
sunscreen. The lightweight,
gentle cream provides high UVA/
UVB protection to even the most
sensitive skin types. Encased in a
recyclable low-carbon bioplastic
tube, it’s sustainably made in
Australia. Cruelty-free, $0.5
from each sale is donated to
reef conservation.
Jurlique Moisture Plus Rare Rose
Cream, $59
Made with the Jurlique Rose,
which is grown and handharvested
at Jurlique’s organic
farm in the South Australian hills,
the Moisture Plus Rare Rose
Cream instantly soothes while
slowly releasing moisture over 24
hours via the micro-encapsulated
Jurlique Rose extract. Skin is
further plumped and replenished
thanks to its luxe texture and
nutritious Cupuacu butter which
deeply nourishes and restores
much-needed moisture.
Garbo & Kelly Beauty Brow Kit, $99
Homegrown beauty brand Garbo & Kelly have a full range of awardwinning
makeup, but we’ve singled out their Brow Kit for good reason:
it’s the complete package for creating bold and beautiful brows perfect
for your face shape. It contains full sized Brow Powder, Clear Brow Gel,
5 Brow Guides to assist with application, Brow Brush and Tweezers.
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Crème
de la
Crème
DOESN’T YOUR BODY DESERVE
THE BEST? HERE ARE THE
SKIN-SMOOTHING, CELLULITE-
BANISHING AND BOTTOM-BUFFING
BODY PRODUCTS DESERVING OF
THE HIGHEST ACCOLADES.
Presenting the luxe list of body products for soft, supple and
sensationally smooth skin…
It’s a tough job, but someone has to do it. The
COSBEAUTY team has been hard at work trialling the latest
and greatest body cleansers, moisturisers and treatment serums to
present a list of best-in-show skin-boosting body products.
Just like the sophisticated ingredients and technologies found
in cosmeceutical-grade skincare for the face, today’s body lotions,
scrubs and oils are packed with active ingredients such as powerful
retinoids, botanicals and polypeptides.
Keep your skin’s hydration levels in check by feeding it the finest
skin-nurturing ingredients to nourish, soothe and regenerate. Buff
away dull, dry skin with an energising exfoliator, and splurge on
targeted body treatment elixirs to help combat the look of cellulite,
firm sagging skin and blur imperfections.
Welcome to a new class of skincare products for the body and get
ready to nourish and revitalise every last inch of your skin!
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Energise
& cleanse
BEAUTY
L’Occitane Almond Shower Oil,
$25. This best-selling shower oil
transforms into a silky, cleansing milk
upon touching water. Rich in almond
oil and nourishing lipids, it gently
cleanses and leaves a satiny softness
all over the body. The aroma of
warm almonds and vanilla makes
this a truly sensorial experience.
Palm Beach Wellness Collection
Bergamot Jasmine Lime Body
Wash, $12.95. A captivating body
wash, this leaves your skin feeling
invigorated, clean and silky. The
fragrance is heaven-sent, with top
notes of citrus, bergamot and lime,
a floral heart, and base notes of
cedarwood, musk and amber.
Sisley Energizing Foaming
Exfoliant for the Body, $160.
Sisley’s Foaming Exfoliant marries
the pleasure of a shower gel with the
performance of an exfoliant skincare
product. It combines the benefits
of essential oils (lavender and
rosemary), exfoliating micro particles
and plant extracts to eliminate dead
skin cells and rough patches.
SENSORI+ Detoxifying &
Rejuvenating Shower Oil
Toowoomba Carnival 4350, $49.
Enliven the senses while hydrating
and improving skin texture. Infused
with exclusive ChlorosPURE
detoxifying technology, this shower
oil transforms into a delicate foam
on damp skin, gently lifting away
impurities and pollutants, while
Vitamin E and antioxidant-rich
avocado oil rejuvenates, leaving skin
supple and nourished.

Smooth &
hair-free
HappySkin Ice IPL Hair Removal
Handset, $399. Introducing the
newest HappySkin IPL hair removal
handset, an ingenious at-home device
that uses intense pulsed light (IPL) and
ice cooling technology to give you
comfortable, salon-like results right
from the comfort of your own home!
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Exfoliate
& polish
BEAUTY
Medik8 Smooth Body Exfoliating
Kit, $99. New from Medik8, this 3-step
exfoliating kit instantly revitalises rough,
dry or bumpy skin. The Smooth Body Scrub
combines 10% lactic acid, natural pumice
and bamboo microparticles to slough off
dead skin. The Smooth Body Mitt, which can
be used dry or damp, with or without the
Smooth Body Scrub, gently buffs away dead
skin cells. Lastly, the Smooth Body Lotion
contains a trio of chemical exfoliators – 7%
urea, 2% lactic acid, 2% salicylic acid – which
are boosted by an ultra-nourishing complex
of antioxidant moringa butter, shea butter,
multi-weight hyaluronic acid and squalane.
SENSORI+ Detoxifying & Rejuvenating
Sand Body Polish Bondi Beach 2026, $45.
All natural and plant-derived, this deeply
exfoliating body scrub will become a new
bathing ritual. White sand and raw sugar
sweep away dull skin cells while nourishing
avocado oil, antioxidant-rich grapeseed
oil and Vitamin C-rich kakadu plum extract
detoxify and repair, leaving skin soft,
refreshed and glowing.
Jurlique Smoothing Body Exfoliating
Gel, $48. This lightweight exfoliating gel
uses natural and environmentally-friendly
walnut shell powder to gently but thoroughly
slough away dry skin and impurities. Skin
feels cleansed, polished and softened, and
looks smoother and more radiant.

Hydrate & nourish
Jurlique Exclusive Edition Rose
Body Oil, $88. Jurlique’s bestselling
Rose Body Oil is infused with
roses that have been grown and
extracted at the brand’s organic
farm in the South Australian hills,
alongside nourishing macadamia
and safflower oils. This pampering
botanical oil deeply moisturises and
replenishes skin from top to toe,
with the added touch of a delicate
floral fragrance.
Sisley Velvet Nourishing Body
Cream, $190. A highly soothing,
restorative, nourishing and
moisturising body cream for dry to
very dry skin, it instantly soothes and
restores the feeling of comfort to dry
skin. A cocktail of ultra-nourishing
key ingredients – including
Japanese lilyturf extract, macadamia
oil and babassu oil, alongside shea
butter and saffron flower extract –
helps reinforce the hydrolipidic film
to envelope the skin and nourish
it intensely. The skin feels more
supple, soft and intensely nourished.
evo’s self indulgence body creme,
$29. With no sulphates, parabens
or gluten, this lightly scented body
cream is enriched with plant oils
to sooth and soften skin. It absorbs
quickly into the skin, without leaving
any greasy residue.
Paula’s Choice Retinol Skin-
Smoothing Body Treatment,
$43. This is a lotion that delivers
the anti-ageing ingredients of a
facial treatment to the whole body.
Featuring a blend of antioxidants
and specialised Vitamin A (retinol)
complex, this advanced body lotion
deeply hydrates dry skin, firming
and diminishing the appearance of
uneven skin tone.
Paula’s Choice Daily Replenishing
Body Cream, $30. This lightweight
non-greasy cream hydrates skin and
leaves a healthy looking glow. The
formula is rich in replenishing and
emollient ingredients and is ideal for
daily use, while the lack of fragrance
makes it particularly suitable for
those with sensitive skin.
asap revitalising bodymoist, $50.
This is an all-over body moisturiser
rich in glycolic acid, essential oils
and green tea to revitalise and
nourish the skin, leaving it feeling
smooth and intensely hydrated, with
a light, refreshing citrus fragrance.
La Mer The Renewal Body Oil
Balm, $295. This rich, hydrating and
lightly scented body balm melts into
a silken oil on contact to create a
radiant, glowing sheen. It cocoons
skin in La Mer’s signature Miracle
Broth, which helps heal dryness and
soothe visible redness and irritation
as skin is softened, strengthened
and renewed.
La Mer The Body Creme 300ml,
$400. This luxe body cream instantly
comforts and renews by saturating
skin with long-lasting, deep
hydration. Dry skin feels cushioned
and smoothed as it is enveloped in
the therapeutic effects of the sea.
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Firm &
tighten
Enbacci Complete Body Firming
Lotion, $80. Australian skincare
company Enbacci has discovered
the restorative abilities of the
Saponaria Pumila plant. With the
stem cells of the plant, this hydrating
cream helps promote skin elasticity
and the appearance of skin firmness.
Image Skincare Body Spa
Cell.U.Lift Firming Body Crème,
$143. This enhancing body crème
was formulated by plastic surgeons
as a solution to skin laxity and
cellulite. It helps to strengthen
weak collagen fibres that cause
sagging and visibly reduces the
volume of lipid cells to help sculpt
a firm, smooth appearance. It
reduces the look of cellulite and skin
irregularities with ingredients shown
to tighten and firm the skin.
mesoestetic bodyshock push up,
$150. The new Body Shock home
care product range by skincare tech
giant mesoestetic, maximises results
obtained in their professional inclinic
Body Shock treatment. The athome
Body Shock Push Up cream is
formulated for firming, tensing and
toning the breast and buttock areas.
The active ingredients – African
kigelia, hydrolysed vegetable
proteins and amino acids – help to
stimulate the skin so that the skin’s
natural systems are synthesised and
optimised, thus treating the main
cause of flabbiness at the source.
It helps to repair tissues that have
lost elasticity and firmness over
the years, resulting in a lifting and
firming effect. It is also a powerful
stretchmark fighter that provides
moisture and softness.
SkinCeuticals Body Tightening
Concentrate, $146.95. Formulated
for loose, sagging body skin, Body
Tightening Concentrate helps with
visible skin tightening for improved
overall appearance. It is designed to
help tighten and firm skin on gravityeffected
areas such as the abdomen,
buttocks, knees and thighs. The
body cooling fluid features a
combination of 2.5% tripeptide, 5%
yeast extract and 2% hydrolyzed rice
protein to help your skin look and
feel more firm.
asap cellulite + skin firming
treatment, $99. Contains clinically
proven, breakthrough ingredients
to assist in the reduction of
cellulite and the appearance of
stretchmarks, while improving
skin elasticity, hydration and
smoothness. It increases the skin’s
microcirculation to assist with toxin
and lipid metabolism, aiding in the
breakdown of lipids to help reduce
the size of fat cells and result in
visibly smoother skin.
Sisley Cellulinov, $290. Cellulinov
is an intensive topical cream
designed to target the look of
cellulite thanks to an exceptional
synergy of plant-based active
ingredients and essential oils,
resulting from the latest advances
from Sisley Research. Longan seed,
red algae and Indian lotus extracts
are combined with caffeine and
cedrol to provide targeted action on
the appearance of cellulite. After 4
weeks of use, dimples are reduced,
skin is smoothed and the look of
cellulite is visibly reduced (visually
and upon pinching).

Charlotte Tilbury Supermodel
Body Highlighter, $65. This body
contour and highlighter is Charlotte
Tilbury’s secret celebrity trick for
an elongated, slimmer-looking
body and we want in! It combines
luminous shimmer, enriched
botanicals and skin de-puffing
agents to create an optical illusion
of longer, leaner limbs and firmer
contours. The standout ingredient
is FermiProtect, derived from the
shiitake mushroom, which works
on strengthening the skin’s extra
cellular matrix to support natural
skin firmness and sculpt the look of
your contours.
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The 2021
FEATURE
GUIDE to
NON-SURGICAL
&
FAT REDUCTION
MUSCLE SCULPTING
NOW’S THE TIME TO
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF
THE EXCEPTIONAL
NON-SURGICAL BODY
CONTOURING TECHNOLOGY
THAT CAN REMOVE FAT AND
BUILD MUSCLE.
We live in a world full of technical
advances and marvels, and lucky
for us that includes new methods
to remove excess fat and create a more svelte
silhouette without any surgery or downtime.
The non-surgical body contouring market is
evolving – in addition to fat reduction, we are
now seeing a new category of treatment: muscle
building and toning.
Non-surgical body contouring procedures
are increasing in popularity, rising more than
43 percent from 2017 and quadrupling since
2012, according to the most recent report
from the American Society for Dermatologic
Surgery (ASDS). For every one liposuction
procedure, there are more than 10 non-invasive
body sculpting treatments, according to the
ASDS. And that’s not counting the new muscle
definition technology. A RealSelf Aesthetic
Trends Report released in 2020 showed nonsurgical
muscle toning treatment had the
highest year-over-year growth (450%).

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IN AND OUT
PROCEDURE
Anaesthesia isn’t required for
non-surgical body contouring,
and treatments are performed
in the comfort of your aesthetic
practitioner’s clinic, some in as
little as 15 minutes. There is no
downtime, minimal discomfort,
and complications are rare. In
conjunction with a healthy diet
and exercise regime, results should
be long lasting because, just as
with liposuction, when fat cells are
permanently destroyed they will not
return.
Although non-surgical body
contouring devices offer an effective
means for achieving a more
streamlined body shape – commonly
targeting treatment areas such
as the abdomen and thighs – it’s
worth remembering that no nonsurgical
device can achieve the
level of fat removal possible with
liposuction. It’s therefore important
to have realistic expectations of
what non-surgical body contouring
can achieve, both in terms of the
amount of fat that can be targeted,
and the length of time it will take to
see results.
That being said, today’s body
contouring technology devices offer
outstanding results for the right
patient – without the surgery and
associated risks and downtime of
liposuction surgery.
The best candidates are usually
those with small to medium
localised fat deposits that are
resistant to diet and exercise, rather
than those seeking large-volume fat
removal. For muscle building and
toning treatment, just about anyone
is a suitable candidate.

HOW NON-SURGICAL
BODY CONTOURING
DEVICES WORK
Even the most disciplined gym-goer will typically
have little pockets of fat they just can’t budge or areas
on the body lacking in definition, despite repeated
weights and workouts. With the latest advancements
in body contouring technology, there are options out
there to remove fat and sculpt muscle without lifting
a finger.
Most devices harness some form of energy and
use heat or cold to kill unwanted fat cells – be it
radiofrequency, ultrasound, laser, cryotherapy or
electromagnetic therapy – to penetrate the skin
and either break down underlying fat and/or stimulate
muscles. Most of these technologies require a series
of treatments spaced several weeks apart for optimum
results.
Targeted fat cells are destroyed and excreted
naturally via the body’s lymphatic system over a period
of several weeks. Fat reduction treatments can reduce
fat in the targeted area by as much as 20%.
On the following pages are some of the most popular
non-surgical body contouring devices available in
Australia.
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FAT REDUCTION
RADIOFREQUENCY (RF)
BODY CONTOURING
This non-surgical treatment uses
radiofrequency (RF) energy to reduce
pockets of fat. The energy is emitted
via an applicator through the skin
without damaging the outer layers, only
targeting the underlying fat and tissues.
With RF body contouring treatment,
the heat generated from the RF
energy dissolves fat cells and causes
microscopic changes to tissues and
collagen fibres, with further collagen
remodelling occurring over the
subsequent months following the
procedure. The broken down fat cells
are drained via the lymphatic system
and then excreted as urine. An added
bonus is that it can also improve skin
tone and the look of cellulite.
The full effects may not be
visible for several months as the
improvements are cumulative. You
will gradually notice changes such
as circumferential reduction of the
treated area, a reduction in cellulite
and a more streamlined body shape.
Radiofrequency body contouring
treatments are non-invasive, cause
minimal discomfort and typically
require no downtime.
Body contouring systems that use RF
energy include truSculpt iD by Cutera
and EnCurve by Lutronic.
LASER BODY CONTOURING
Non-invasive fat reduction using hyperthermic laser uses heat to destroy the fat
cells and can work wonders on the love handles and abdomen.
It uses a specific laser wavelength to target and destroy fat cells below the
dermis. Multiple areas can be treated at once in just 25 minutes, and all skin
types are suitable. The controlled hyperthermic laser induces fat cell injury
by raising fat temperature to a range of 42 to 47˚C – the ideal temperature to
eliminate fat cells, without damage to surrounding tissue.
There is no downtime and minimal, if any, discomfort. Results can be seen
around six weeks after treatment as the body naturally metabolises the destroyed
fat. A series of treatments is recommended for optimum results.
Laser body contouring devices in Australia include SculpSure by Cynosure.

CRYOLIPOLYSIS BODY
CONTOURING
This method uses almost-freezing
temperatures to kill fat cells without
traumatising the surrounding tissues
or harming the skin. A gel drape is
placed onto the target area to protect
the skin before the applicator head
is placed onto the fat pocket. The
applicator acts like a vacuum to suck
the area into position and direct the
cold temperature to the target fat
cells under the skin, which are then
destroyed and eliminated naturally by
the body.
Patients experience a gradual
cooling sensation, similar to placing
the area in iced water, but this
subsides as the body gets used to
the temperature change.
Generally, at least two to three
treatments are recommended. The
results of cryolipolysis are gradually
appear over time, with full results
seen at least a couple of months after.
Common body contouring devices
using cryolipolysis in Australia
include CoolSculpting by Allergan
Aesthetics and CLATUU and
Cooltech from Cryomed Aesthetics.
ULTRASONIC BODY
CONTOURING
Ultrasonic body contouring
treatments use non-thermal targeted
ultrasound frequencies to break down
fat, particularly on the abdomen,
hips, thighs and ‘love handles’.
The focused ultrasound waves are
delivered in short bursts of energy,
or pulses, to destroy fat cells while
leaving surrounding tissue, nerves
and blood vessels unaffected. The
ultrasound waves create a cavitation
effect in the target fat cells – a process
where the fat cell membranes are
damaged with each pulse of energy
so that the contents of the fat cells
(triglycerides) are dispersed and
processed by the body. The fat cell
contents are then flushed out by the
body’s lymphatic system.
A series of treatments per area
achieves noticeable, measurable
results, although some patients
note a circumferential reduction in
the area after the first treatment.
It can take around four weeks for
the final result to be visible as the
body gradually eliminates the
fatty debris.
The treatment is generally
considered to be pain-free, with
some patients experiencing slight
discomfort related to the suction
action. Body shaping devices
using ultrasound technology
include UltraShape Power by
Candela Medical.
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FEATURE
MUSCLE
SCULPTING
Muscle building, toning and sculpting
devices are an exciting new addition to the
non-surgical body contouring market and
quickly rising in popularity.
Most use electromagnetic stimulation
to strengthen and tighten the abdominal,
gluteal and thigh muscles through methods
of contraction and stimulation (called
supramaximal contractions). These deliver
tens of thousands of muscle contractions in a
30-minute session (obviously not physically
possible during normal exercise).
During muscle toning treatment,
applicators are placed on areas of the body
and generate an electromagnetic field
that stimulates the motor neuron cells of
the body’s muscles, causing the muscle to
contract as it would during movement
or exercise.
When exposed to supramaximal
contractions, the muscle responds with
a deep remodelling of its inner structure,
resulting in the growth of myofibrils
(muscle hypertrophy) and creation of new
protein strands and muscle fibres (muscle
hyperplasia). Increased muscle density
and volume lead to a better definition and
muscle tone.
Some muscle building devices have shown
a 16% average increase in muscle mass, and
even a reduction in Diastasis
recti (abdominal separation caused
by pregnancy).
A series of treatments is usually
recommended with results seen 3-4 weeks
after completion of the treatment plan.
Muscle building and toning devices
currently available in Australia include
StimSure by Cynosure, truSculpt FLEX
by Cutera, EmSculpt by BTL Aesthetics,
TeslaFORMER from Cryomed Aesthetics
and CMSlim Contouring Master by MM
Medical Aesthetics.

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trusted online resource to
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practitioner, read real reviews and
have questions answered.
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FEATURE
YOUR
BEAUTY
HOROSCOPE

ABOUT
Linda
Willow
Roberts
Linda Willow Roberts is a certified medium,
spiritual teacher, psychic, clairvoyant,
international speaker, certified angel
intuitive, reiki master, theta healer,
psychometry expert and author of ‘Seven-
Eights of Me’.
Known as ‘The Manifestor’, Linda has
always been able to live in synchronicity
with the Laws of Attraction and has assisted
clients with spiritual and life navigation for
30 years.
To book a session with Linda:
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WELLNESS PLANS) IN
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WITH YOUR ULTIMATE
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BY PSYCHIC LINDA
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2021: a new era has dawned and the
“Aquarian age” of humanity, love
and compassion is here. Forget what
you thought you knew; we’ve gone from
the I AM status to the WE ARE ONE
consciousness in a blink of the eye.
How do you live in this new energy?
Stay in the present moment as much
as possible to see the magic in the
ordinary, breathe, use your free will, and
put the intent up to the Universe to
assist you with anything you are trying to
manifest. Remember, when manifesting,
you need to emulate the feelings you want
– that is how you draw to you that which
you desire.
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FEATURE
AQUARIUS
(JAN 20 – FEB 18)
Your humanitarian nature is
wonderful, but in 2021 you will
need to take care of yourself
first and practice self-love.
Book in with your hairdresser,
get a massage, whatever it takes
to fill your cup first. It’s time to
spoil yourself and dress up for
any occasion.
PISCES
(FEB 19 – MARCH 20)
There will be lots of happy gatherings
for you this year! You will be at the
right place at the right time so use it
to your advantage, making sure only
the best of the best will do for you.
While you continue to develop your
own personal style for 2021, the key
question you need to ask yourself is:
“how does this make me feel?” Trust
your intuition.

ARIES
(MARCH 21 – APRIL 19)
The active Aries for 2021 needs balance.
Constructing a holistic approach to everything
you do will bring a symmetry into your life.
Don’t be surprised if you use words such as “I
feel” a lot. Yoga might seem a little slow for
you but the balance it will bring will have its
own rewards, and the breathing techniques will
become a natural outlet. Having spa days or
just a peaceful bath and nurturing yourself will
balance the giving and receiving.
TAURUS
(APRIL 20 – MAY 20)
Taureans, in 2021 you get to shine, and
don’t you deserve it! You’ve heard of
pimp my ride, well your ride is your body.
The year of the Ox starts in February on
the Chinese New Year and with Venus as
your ruling planet, of love, beauty and
money, Taurus will have the works! Share
your experiences and philosophies this
year and lead by example – there may be
someone out there who would appreciate
your guidance.
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FEATURE
GEMINI
(MAY 21 – JUNE 20)
Social Geminis, this year will be
about looking after yourselves and
steeping out of your comfort zone.
Try new makeup looks and beauty
products and share with your friends
– it’s a complete overhaul this year.
CANCER
(JUNE 21 – JULY 22)
With lots of new beginnings
already, Cancerians are in a state
of transformation. This year will
continue with you enhancing
your hobbies and self-awareness
holistically. You will continue to
reinvent yourself with new colours
and new hairstyles. You are in for a
new you, so enjoy it.

LEO
(JULY 23 – AUG 22)
What a surprising year lies ahead for
Leos. It seems like Leos are in the
right time and right place for 2021.
Spoil yourself on shopping and
watch how the bargains roll in.
VIRGO
(AUG 23 – SEP 22)
Virgo, you love being in a routine
and have everything planned out.
Well, 2021 sees you moving out of
your comfort zone and trying all
new beauty routines and natural
therapies. Try to stay in the moment
and fully immerse yourself in the
experiences rather than think about
the outcome. I feel you have figured
out your own happiness comes
from within!
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FEATURE
LIBRA
(SEP 23 – OCT 23)
For the caretaker and steady Libran,
it is time to spend some muchneeded
time on you. Shopping
sprees, luxe skin treatments and
anything that is giving to yourself
this year will be exactly what
you need. Staying in the present
moment will have you noticing all
the Universe’s little nudges. I can just
hear you say, “the Universe wanted
me to!”
SCORPIO
(OCT 24 – NOV 21)
Scorpio, one minute you will be out
celebrating as your most glamorous
self and the next you’ll be at home
in your comfy trackie-dacks. Going
it alone will seem tedious. 2021 is
all about you working as a team
and surrounding yourself with your
soul family.

SAGITTARIUS
(NOV 22 – DEC 21)
Generous free-spirited Sagittarians, you will
need to stay out of your head in 2021 and do
the things that you love doing. This will bring
more of positive energy towards you. Commit to
whatever rocks your world at a soul level. I can
see you trying all new beauty therapies, which in
turn has your energy charged.
CAPRICORN
(DEC 22 – JAN 19)
Striving for your goals in 2021 will be a
holistic approach. Many Capricorns will
de-clutter mind, body and soul. Don’t be
surprised if you get a team of people to
help with that – from a personal trainer
and dietician to someone that organises
your home. You will be looking at the
whole shebang to see how it enhances
your life experiences.
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Morphe Morphe 2
Wondertint Cheek & Lip
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Morphe Morphe 2 Jelly Eye
Shimmer in Starry Sky, $15
Charlotte Tilbury,
Charlotte’s Magic Lip Oil
in Rose Lust, $56
Charlotte Tilbury,
Glowgasm Lip in
Jewelgasm, $46
Jean Paul Gaultier
La Belle Eau de
Parfum 100ml, $188
Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r
Hydrating Longwear
Foundation, $52
Clinique Even
Better Clinical
Serum Foundation
SPF 20, $65
Glasshouse Fragrances
Sunset in Capri 380g
Soy Candle, $54.95
Skeyndor
Skincare Make-
Up Vitamin C
Hydra Comfort
Foundation, $69
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Davines Love Collection includes:
Shampoo 250ml, $38.95,
Conditioner 250ml, $38.95, Hair
Smoother 150ml, $42.95
Rumbie &
Co Deep Curl
Cleanse, $40
Color Wow Dream
Regime Minis –
Supernatural, $57.95
OGX Hydrate
& Repair Argan
Oil of Morocco
Extra Strength
Shampoo, $21
evo winners
face balm, $29
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3.
EVY PROFESSIONAL
iQ OneGlide, $299
VS SASSOON Digital Sensor
Hot Air Styler, $99.95
PURE PACT
Avocado Shine
Butter 80ml,
$35.50
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Elizabeth Arden Retinol
Ceramide Line Erasing Night
Serum Capsules, $150
Clinique Limited Edition
Clinique iD base:
Dramatically Different
Moisturizing Lotion+, $45
mesoestetic
aox ferulic
30ml, $199
People4Ocean Afer Sun
Solution 3-in1, $42.95
Fenty Skin Total
Cleans’r Remove It All
Cleanser, $36
Sunescape Instant Self Tan
Mousse in Summer in Santorini
(Ultra Dark) 250ml, $44.95
Invisible Zinc Sheer
Defence SPF50 Tinted
Moisturiser SPF 50 50ml, $34
Avène Sunscreen
Spray SPF 50+
200ml, $34.95
Bali Body
Gradual Tan,
$25.95
SunButter Tinted SPF 50
Water Resistant Reef Safe
Sunscreen, $31.95
Long Haul Spa Skincare Kit in
Cerulean includes: package
of disinfecting wipes, 4
dehydrated towels, Cleansing
Micellar Water 15ml, Super
Saturating Face Mist 15ml,
Serum Sorbet 15ml, Eye
Balm 15ml, Lip Balm 15ml,
Rejuvenating & Protecting
Facial Oil 15ml, Super
Hydrating Gel Face Mask
15ml, Moisturising Creme
Balm 25ml, $129
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