CosBeauty Magazine #102
CosBeauty is the #BeautyAddict's guide to lifestyle, health and beauty. In this issue: - Face Tweakments - Get your glow on - Summer hair & skin essentials - Party survival guide
CosBeauty is the #BeautyAddict's guide to lifestyle, health and beauty.
In this issue:
- Face Tweakments
- Get your glow on
- Summer hair & skin essentials
- Party survival guide
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COSBEAUTY<br />
ISSUE 102 NOV-JAN 2024<br />
Get your<br />
glow on<br />
THIS SEASON’S<br />
GLOW MAKEUP<br />
TREND<br />
Party<br />
survival<br />
guide<br />
SKIN EDITION<br />
Summer<br />
hair<br />
& skin<br />
essentials<br />
face<br />
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tweakments<br />
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&<br />
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beauty<br />
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REGULARS<br />
6 Editor’s Letter<br />
8 Beauty Insider<br />
128 Ed’s Faves<br />
FEATURES<br />
52 Ozempic: a new shot<br />
at weight loss<br />
We delve into the science<br />
behind semaglutide drugs.<br />
80 An ode to perfume<br />
We ask four leading perfumers<br />
what fragrance means to them.<br />
88 Part survival guide: skin edition<br />
How to sparkle your way<br />
through the holidays.<br />
94 The 2024 guide to non-surgical<br />
face tweakments<br />
Our guide to the most<br />
advanced and in-demand<br />
facial aesthetic treatments for<br />
the coming year.<br />
120 New cosmetic surgery<br />
regulations: how do they<br />
affect you?<br />
Here’s what you need to know<br />
about Australia’s cosmetic<br />
surgery reforms.<br />
BEAUTY<br />
28 Summer skincare<br />
Our favourite product picks<br />
for happy, healthy skin this<br />
sticky season.<br />
48 Does anti-ageing skincare<br />
really work?<br />
Dermatologist Dr Leona Yip<br />
explains the skin’s ageing<br />
process and whether skincare<br />
can slow it down.<br />
58 Your top eyelash questions<br />
answered!<br />
Sarah Laidlaw, Director of Hair<br />
and Makeup for Priceline, gives<br />
us the lowdown on lashes.<br />
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p.66 p.88<br />
62 Summer-ready eyes & brows<br />
Tips from the experts on how to<br />
wear this summer’s eye makeup<br />
trends.<br />
66 Get your glow on<br />
Unlock your inner sun goddess with<br />
this season’s glowy makeup look.<br />
84 Tried, tested & loved<br />
The latest and greatest products to<br />
hit the beauty shelves.<br />
102 Is scalp care the new skincare?<br />
How ‘skinification’ of hair is<br />
transforming the hair care industry<br />
and improving scalp and hair health.<br />
106 Summer hair care essentials<br />
How to help keep your hair in<br />
tip-top shape no matter the heat<br />
or humidity.<br />
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From the<br />
EDITOR<br />
With a long hot summer forecast for Australia, this issue is brimming<br />
with everything you need to rise above the heat and sail through the<br />
sticky season.<br />
Jump right into party mode without causing undue stress to your<br />
skin and body with our ‘Party Survival Guide’ feature on p88. It offers some simple<br />
tips and tricks so you can sparkle throughout the holidays, while our ‘Summer<br />
Skincare’ feature on p28 is packed full of tried and tested products to keep your skin<br />
cool, calm and protected.<br />
Obsessed with natural-looking, glowing skin? You’ll be right on board with the<br />
glowy makeup trend this season. Turn to page 66 for the products and know-how<br />
to achieve this low-effort yet high-impact look. Plus, learn how to maximise the<br />
appearance of your eyes and brows with some clever advice from the experts (p62).<br />
We also give you the heads up on hair trends and our favourite products to summerproof<br />
your hair on p106, as well as examine the increasingly compelling link between<br />
scalp and hair health (p102).<br />
If you’re interested in cosmetic enhancement, we highlight the most popular nonsurgical<br />
face treatments for 2024 – including information on new treatments using<br />
injectable biostimulators and facial muscle stimulation (p94). If you’re considering a<br />
more invasive procedure, now’s a good time to brush up on the new cosmetic surgery<br />
guidelines in Australia. Our detailed report on p120 tells you what you need to know<br />
about the cosmetic surgery industry reforms, as well as additional changes on the way.<br />
Plus, in our feature report on ‘Ozempic: A New Shot at Weight Los’ on p52, we<br />
delve into the science behind the conversation-provoking semaglutide drugs Ozempic<br />
and Wegovy. Is there a trade-off for this new ‘wonder’ drug?<br />
To help get you get in the festive spirit, we’ve also curated our most-coveted luxe list<br />
of beauty products. Turn to our Editor’s Faves on p128 for inspiration on some truly<br />
special gifts for loved ones (or yourself!).<br />
As we send off 2023 and welcome in a new year, we wish you and your family a<br />
season of love and light.<br />
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Nov - Jan 2024<br />
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Beauty insider<br />
THE WHO’S WHO AND WHAT’S NEW IN BEAUTY.<br />
CHARLOTTE TILBURY AND ELTON JOHN’S<br />
NEW BEAUTY COLLAB<br />
Sir Elton John and Charlotte Tilbury have<br />
joined forces to release a limited-edition beauty<br />
collection that supports the Elton John AIDS<br />
Foundation Rocket Fund, which aims to<br />
provide people at risk with HIV and AIDS<br />
with access to vital services and support.<br />
The Charlotte Tilbury brand was announced<br />
as the Founding Beauty Partner of the<br />
Rocket Fund earlier this year. ‘My new<br />
holiday campaign shines a light on the<br />
Rocket Fund’s mission to end AIDS forever<br />
and spreads a message of love, joy and<br />
acceptance,’ says Charlotte.<br />
Within the holiday collection you’ll find the<br />
Rocket Man lipsticks, especially created for<br />
this collaboration. Available in Rocket Lips, a<br />
pinky nude matte shade, and Ready for Lust, a<br />
universally flattering deep berry, these limitededition<br />
lipsticks are self-contouring, meaning<br />
they help create a perfect pout without lipliner.<br />
‘I had so much fun stepping into beauty<br />
magic and working with Charlotte and her<br />
muses to bring this campaign to life,’ said<br />
Sir Elton.<br />
‘When you get people coming together like<br />
this, it’s like an express train. This campaign<br />
is certainly going to bring the sparkle, joy<br />
and glamour this holiday season, all while<br />
supporting my Foundation’s life-saving work.’<br />
The star-studded holiday campaign –<br />
which also features iconic beauty muses and<br />
superstars including Kate Moss, Jourdan<br />
Dunn, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez and Rina<br />
Sawayama – has launched on CharlotteTilbury.<br />
com. In addition to the Rocket Man lipsticks,<br />
the collection includes ‘Trinkets’, ‘Treats’ and<br />
‘Treasures’, complete with a limited-edition,<br />
12-piece Advent Calendar).<br />
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NORTHERN BEACHES IN A BOTTLE<br />
Introducing UULA, a premium niche fragrance<br />
brand founded on the shores of Sydney’s Northern<br />
Beaches by mother-son duo Tandy and Kyle (pictured).<br />
Each gender-neutral parfum is sustainably sourced,<br />
blended, aged and hand filled in Le Studio Parfum, a<br />
small perfume laboratory on the Northern Beaches.<br />
A true find for those seeking “secret” discerning<br />
fragrances, every very bottle is numbered, showcasing<br />
its distinct identity.<br />
The signature collection includes: SANTAL SOIRÉE,<br />
a romantic fragrance with top notes of violet, lotus<br />
and verbena, middle notes of lily of the valley and<br />
tea rose, and base notes of sandalwood, amber and<br />
musk; MIDNIGHT ROSE, an elegant and alluring<br />
fragrance that moves from warm and floral to sweet<br />
and fruity with a base of earthy and woody; LE<br />
BONBON, a joyful nostalgic fragrance that creates<br />
a balance between subtle sweet nuances and fresh<br />
floral notes; FUMÉE, a bold fragrance with fresh top<br />
notes, middle notes of cedarwood, incense, pink<br />
pepper, and a base of cypress, sandalwood, dry<br />
amber and musk.<br />
A portion of each sale directly supports the Black<br />
Dog Institute. Shop the range at www.uula.com.au.<br />
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FOUNDER OF BLOW BAR CO<br />
SCOOPS TWO NATIONAL AWARDS<br />
Leigh Dole, founder and director<br />
of Blow Bar Co, has been announced<br />
as the winner of the ‘One to Watch’<br />
Award and ‘Service Business<br />
of the Year’ Award at the 2023<br />
AusMumpreneur Awards.<br />
The AusMumpreneur Awards<br />
celebrates and recognises mothers<br />
(Leigh has four daughters) in business<br />
achieving outstanding success in areas<br />
such as business excellence, product<br />
development, customer service and<br />
digital innovation.<br />
After noticing a gap in the market<br />
for a non-traditional hair salon that<br />
focused on creating a personalised<br />
beauty experience, Blow Bar is<br />
Australia’s original blow dry bar<br />
where women can come to get<br />
a blow dry or makeup, with a<br />
side of bubbles and a cheese<br />
board to match.<br />
‘I launched my very first salon when<br />
I was 17, however I realised traditional<br />
cuts and colours weren’t for me, so<br />
took a break from the industry to<br />
rediscover my passion which was the<br />
styling and ‘feelgood’ elements of<br />
beauty,’ shares Leigh.<br />
Blow Bar Co provides a place for<br />
women to connect, celebrate and<br />
empower one another.<br />
‘I’ve always thrived on human<br />
connection and making people feel<br />
and look good – whether it’s for a job<br />
interview, formal, a wedding, or just<br />
a weekday blowout – and as a<br />
sanctuary for women, we strive to<br />
deliver an affordable beauty offering<br />
to all women,’ she adds.<br />
With venues located in Bronte,<br />
Balmain and Sydney CBD (David<br />
Jones), it combines hair styling with<br />
makeup and bubbles and sends<br />
clients on their way with confidence.<br />
Check it out at blowbarco.com.au.<br />
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KMART OWN-BRAND COSMETICS<br />
OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED CRUELTY-FREE<br />
Kmart Australia and Cruelty Free<br />
International – the leading organisation<br />
working to end animal testing – recently<br />
announced that all of Kmart’s ownbrand<br />
cosmetic and personal care<br />
products have been approved as<br />
cruelty free under the Leaping Bunny<br />
Programme.<br />
The approval marks an Australian<br />
retail first – Kmart are the first largescale<br />
Australian retailer to obtain<br />
Leaping Bunny approval, with all<br />
products across the OXX and ANKO<br />
brands within the beauty category<br />
approved. This accreditation forms<br />
part of Kmart’s people and planet<br />
program and showcases the retailers<br />
ongoing commitment to creating<br />
positive change.<br />
John Gualtieri, Kmart & Target Chief<br />
Executive Officer said: ‘As a largescale<br />
retailer we know that we have<br />
a responsibility to the many lives we<br />
touch, including those of our muchloved<br />
animals. We are delighted to have<br />
received cruelty-free approval under the<br />
Leaping Bunny Programme, as it marks<br />
an important and significant step for our<br />
Kmart teams, who have been working<br />
incredibly hard over the last few years<br />
on incorporating sustainability and<br />
positive change into our products.’<br />
The Cruelty Free International<br />
Leaping Bunny Programme is the<br />
globally recognised gold standard for<br />
cruelty-free cosmetics, personal care,<br />
household and cleaning products,<br />
with requirements that go above<br />
and beyond laws restricting animal<br />
testing. For Kmart to be approved,<br />
the programme had to forensically<br />
investigate its entire supply chain,<br />
including all raw materials and<br />
individual ingredients.<br />
The Leaping Bunny Programme<br />
is the only cruelty-free approval that<br />
requires a supplier monitoring<br />
system to be implemented by the<br />
brand, with a supply chain review right<br />
down to ingredient manufacturer<br />
level, adherence to a fixed cut-off<br />
date policy and acceptance of<br />
ongoing independent audits to<br />
ensure compliance.<br />
ZO SKIN HEALTH NAMED ‘BEST-<br />
PERFORMING MEDICAL-DISPENSED<br />
SKINCARE BRAND IN THE US’<br />
ZO Skin Health has been ranked the<br />
‘Best-Performing Medical-Dispensed<br />
Skincare Brand in the US’ per the 2022<br />
Kline report.<br />
Founded by world-renowned<br />
dermatologist and skincare expert<br />
Dr Zein Obagi in 2007, ZO Skin Health<br />
offers a comprehensive range of both<br />
professional and at-home products and<br />
programs designed to address various<br />
skin concerns, from brightening and<br />
firming to reducing the appearance of<br />
fine lines and wrinkles.<br />
The brand’s therapeutic treatment<br />
protocols and targeted skincare solutions<br />
has attracted millions of customers and<br />
skin health professionals across the globe.<br />
ZO‘s proprietary technologies are at<br />
the heart of their product formulations,<br />
allowing for multi-modal products that<br />
offer a comprehensive approach to skin<br />
health. Plus, each product is paired with<br />
a delivery system that enables optimal<br />
penetration and precision, offering truly<br />
advanced patent-worthy results.<br />
Backed by hard science, the Zo Skin<br />
Health range helps reinforce and maintain<br />
optimal skin health for all skin types and<br />
ages, helping to improve the signs of<br />
skin ageing and offering exceptional skin<br />
protection from environmental damage.<br />
Zo Skin Health is only available through<br />
certified clinics. To find a stockist near<br />
you, visit www.zoskinhealth.com.au/<br />
stockists.php<br />
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Cameron<br />
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We can’t predict<br />
the future, but<br />
we can invite it.<br />
We can prepare<br />
for it. And we can<br />
give ourselves<br />
a chance to live<br />
longer, stronger.<br />
Diaz<br />
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At the end of the<br />
day, we can endure<br />
much more than<br />
we think we can.<br />
Frida
Kahlo<br />
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Only in the<br />
darkness can you<br />
see the stars.<br />
Martin<br />
Luther<br />
King Jr
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I’ve been searching<br />
for ways to<br />
heal myself, and<br />
I’ve found that<br />
kindness is the<br />
best way.<br />
Lady Gaga<br />
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Sheryl
The only person<br />
who can save<br />
you is you: That<br />
was going to be<br />
the thing that<br />
informed the<br />
rest of my life.<br />
Crow<br />
Editorial credit: Adam McCullough / Shutterstock.com<br />
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Self-care is not<br />
self-indulgence, it<br />
is self-preservation.<br />
Audre<br />
Lorde
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When women<br />
take care<br />
of their health,<br />
they become<br />
their best friend.<br />
Maya<br />
Angelou<br />
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Sometimes I’m<br />
Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com<br />
not always doing<br />
amazing, but<br />
that’s okay...<br />
Everyone<br />
struggles and it’s<br />
okay to be flawed.<br />
Demi<br />
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Lovato<br />
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BEAUTY<br />
Summer
skincare<br />
WITH A LONG HOT SUMMER<br />
FORECAST, WE NEED ALL THE<br />
HELP WE CAN TO PROTECT OUR<br />
SKIN AND KEEP IT COOL AND<br />
CALM. HERE ARE OUR FAVOURITE<br />
PRODUCT PICKS FOR HAPPY,<br />
HEALTHY SKIN THIS STICKY SEASON.<br />
Now that summer weather is well and<br />
truly here, your skincare routine needs<br />
a few tweaks and refinements. It's time<br />
to lighten up your skincare load, level-up your<br />
sunscreen and take the necessary steps to<br />
keep pigmentation at bay. Simple adjustments<br />
can make a significant difference in your skin's<br />
health and appearance, helping to keep it clear,<br />
hydrated and radiant.<br />
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GET EXTRA<br />
Sunscreen<br />
SERIOUS<br />
ABOUT<br />
BEAUTY<br />
Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer<br />
in the world. Skin cancer accounts for the largest<br />
number of cancers diagnosed in Australia each year.<br />
Daily sunscreen use, all year round, is therefore a<br />
non-negotiable but especially in summer when we<br />
tend to spend more time outdoors.<br />
Sunscreen is hands-down the most important<br />
skincare and anti-ageing product you will ever own.<br />
Wearing sunscreen daily will help defend your skin<br />
against damaging UVB and UVA rays and will help<br />
keep premature ageing at bay.<br />
When selecting a sunscreen, try a physical<br />
sunscreen over a chemical-based one. Physical<br />
sunscreens contain active mineral ingredients, such<br />
as micronised zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, which<br />
work by sitting on top of the skin to block damaging<br />
UV rays. They are naturally broad spectrum,<br />
meaning they protect against both UVA and UVB<br />
rays and, unlike some chemical sunscreens, aren’t<br />
likely to irritate sensitive or acne-prone skin.<br />
Aim for a minimum sun protection factor (SPF) of<br />
30 and apply 20 minutes before going outdoors. It’s<br />
important to reapply every two hours, regardless of<br />
SPF rating. Apply at least one teaspoon per limb,<br />
one for the front of the body, one for the back and<br />
one for the head. A full body application for an<br />
adult should be at least 35mL or seven teaspoons.<br />
Protect your precious skin further by seeking<br />
shade when outside, covering up (bonus points<br />
for wearing UPF 50+ sun protective clothing),<br />
sunglasses with UV protection and a wide-brimmed<br />
hat. We are loving the Tina M Copenhagen Maui<br />
Wide Brim Fedora Hat, $85, which is lightweight,<br />
breathable, crush-resistant, wind-resistant, travelfriendly<br />
and UPF 50+ rated.
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1. Skinbetter Science Tone Smart Sunscreen Compact SPF 50+, $129, 2. Aspect Sun Hydrating Face SPF 50+,<br />
$59, 3. Environ Australia RAD Antioxidant Sun Cream SPF 15, $66, 4. Sun Bum Clear 50+ SPF 50 Lotion, $19.99,<br />
5. Sisley All Day All Year 50ml, $555, 6. Evidence Skincare Zinc Shade SPF 15, $75, 7. Ella Baché Superfluid<br />
Great SPF 50+, 59, 8. Clear Skincare Clinics Antioxidant Sunscreen SPF 50+, $40, 9. Avène Sunscreen Aqua-Fluid<br />
SPF 50+ 40ml, $33.99, 10. mesoestetic Sun Stick 100 SPF 50+, $54, 11. OCosmedics Mineral Pro SPF 30, $54,<br />
12. Fenty Skin Hydra Vizor Invisible Broad-Spectrum SPF 15 Sunscreen 50ml, $55, 13. Biologi Bg Anti-Pollution<br />
Serum 20ml, $58, 14. Jurlique UV Defence Daily SPF 50+ 50ml, $55<br />
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BEAUTY<br />
Moisturiser<br />
LIGHTEN UP YOUR<br />
Warmer months don’t deplete your natural<br />
moisture nearly as much as winter, but<br />
it’s still necessary to make sure your skin’s<br />
moisture levels are maintained. Ditch the<br />
heavy moisturiser you used in winter and<br />
use a lightweight formulation instead. Look<br />
for hyaluronic-acid based moisturisers,<br />
which work to increase your skin’s hydration<br />
levels without feeing heavy or greasy on<br />
your skin.<br />
A weekly hydrating mask can help<br />
sun-stressed skin by adding moisture and<br />
blocking water loss, leaving you, and your<br />
skin, feeling refreshed and fabulous.<br />
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1. GINGER&ME B3 Glow Sheet Masks (Box of 5), $49.01,<br />
2. Luk Beautifood Skin<br />
Nourish, $39, 3. Sodashi Calming Face and Neck Moisturiser, $154,<br />
4. Biologi Bio<br />
Cellulose Hydra Calm Sheet Mask x 4, $115, 5. Aspect Soothing Gel 118ml, $49, 6.<br />
Endota Deep Hydration Moisturiser, $65, 7. Jelly Ko Cherry Blossom Sleeping Mask, $64<br />
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2.<br />
BEAUTY<br />
4.<br />
3.<br />
7.<br />
6.<br />
5.<br />
8.<br />
9.<br />
1. Paula’s Choice Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturiser 50ml, $49, 2.<br />
Santa Maria Novella Idralia Moisturising Mask 50ml, $128, 3. Pure Fiji<br />
Dilo & Coconut Hydrating Masque 50ml, $49, 4. Cosmedix Recue Intense<br />
Hydrating Balm & Mask 30g, $105, 5. Calecim Professional Restorative<br />
Hydration Cream, $160, 6. E.S.K Repair Plus, $95, 7. PCA Skin Dual<br />
Action Redness Relief, $220, 8. Olay Luminous Hyaluron + Niacinamide<br />
Gel Moisturiser, $59.99, 9. OCosmedics Medi Soothe Post-Sun Treatment<br />
Gel, $64, 10. Ella Baché Instant Glow Mask, $32, 11. Endota Power Serum<br />
Sheet Mask, $55<br />
10.<br />
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BEAUTY<br />
How to<br />
KEEP SKIN<br />
HYDRATED,<br />
WITHOUT<br />
THE OIL SLICK<br />
In addition to the all-important hyaluronic acid (a<br />
potent moisturiser capable of holding many times<br />
its weight in water), adding a Vitamin C serum to<br />
your skincare repertoire will not only help to brighten<br />
your complexion but also provide some antioxidant<br />
protection. By strengthening the skin barrier, it helps<br />
retain hydration without promoting oil production.<br />
Need an immediate skin pick-me-up? A face mist<br />
can work wonders to revitalise your skin and keep<br />
you cool calm and collected. Use it as needed to stay<br />
fresh as a daisy throughout those long summer days.
4.<br />
3.<br />
1.<br />
2. 5.<br />
6.<br />
7.<br />
8.<br />
9.<br />
10.<br />
1. HydroPeptide Retinol Routine Booster<br />
30ml, $150, 2. Santa Maria Novella Idralia<br />
HA Serum 30ml, $97, 3. Sisley Express<br />
Flower Gel Mask 60ml, $190, 4. House of<br />
Immortelle B5 Rose Hydra Serum, 30ml,<br />
$59.95, 5. Aspect Sheer Hydration, $89, 6.<br />
Pure Fiji Hyaluronic 8 Hydration Booster<br />
30ml, $65.95, 7. Jane Iredale D 2<br />
0 Hydrating<br />
Spray, $62, 8. Jurlique Exclusive Edition<br />
Aloe Vera Mist, 50ml $55, 9. Jane Iredale<br />
HydroPure Colour Correcting Serum, $105,<br />
10. Fresh Face Skin Hydration Booster, 30ml,<br />
$54.95, 11. Santa Maria Novella Acqua di<br />
Rose Rose Water 250ml, $48<br />
11.<br />
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3.<br />
1.<br />
2.<br />
BEAUTY<br />
4.<br />
6.<br />
5.<br />
7.<br />
8.<br />
9.<br />
10.
15.<br />
16.<br />
17.<br />
11.<br />
12.<br />
13.<br />
14.<br />
1. Sodashi Serum No 21, $131,<br />
2. Lancôme Advanced Génifique<br />
30ml, $130, 3. Medik8 Hydr8<br />
B5 Intense, $108, 4. Omorfi<br />
Brightening & Repairing Vitamin<br />
C Serum, $69, 5. Ella Baché Rose<br />
Hydration Mist, $42, 6. Avène<br />
Thermal Spring Water 150ml, $19.99,<br />
7. Image Skincare Vital C Hydrating<br />
Facial Mist 68ml, $76.95, 8. Olay<br />
Luminous Hyaluron + Niacinamide<br />
Gel Serum, $59.99, 9. Image<br />
Skincare Iluma Intense Brightening<br />
Serum 27ml, $109.95, 10. Cosmedix<br />
Surge Hyaluronic Acid Booster,<br />
$179, 11. Nalia Cosmetics Luminous<br />
Serum, $65, 12. Avène Hydrance<br />
Boost Hydrating Serum 30ml,<br />
$69.99, 13. RoC Multi Correxion<br />
Revive & Glow Daily Serum, $36.49,<br />
14. Sunday Riley CEO 15%<br />
Vitamin C Brightening Serum 50ml,<br />
$196, 15. Foreo Supercharged<br />
Serum 2.0, $99, 16. Endota<br />
Peptide 8 Hyaluronic Acid Serum<br />
30ml, $180, 17. Sisley Floral Spray<br />
Mist 100ml, $125<br />
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BEAUTY<br />
banish<br />
BREAKOUTS<br />
All that humidity, sweat and extra oil<br />
production can easily lead to clogged<br />
pores and create an ideal breeding<br />
ground for increased bacteria on<br />
your face, resulting in pimples and<br />
breakouts. Keep your face clean with<br />
a gentle cleanser to remove excess<br />
oil, sweat and grime, opt for oil-free<br />
and non-comedogenic sunscreen,<br />
skincare and makeup, and be sure<br />
to wash hats and headwear before<br />
wearing them again.<br />
For serious damage control, look<br />
for acne-fighting ingredients such<br />
as salicylic acid and alpha hydroxy<br />
acids. Both are exfoliants that help<br />
to unclog pores by breaking down<br />
and removing dead skin cells and<br />
excess oil. Weekly complexionclearing<br />
masks also help to absorb<br />
excess surface oil and keep pores<br />
grime-free.<br />
1.
7.<br />
8.<br />
6.<br />
2.<br />
9.<br />
10.<br />
4.<br />
3.<br />
11.<br />
5.<br />
1. E.S.K Complexion Correction Patches x 16, $224,<br />
2. Fresh Face Skin Soother Cleanser, 125ml, $49.95,<br />
3. Lush Mask of Magnaminty Face Mask, $39,<br />
4. RoC Multi Correxion Revive & Glow Gel Cleanser,<br />
$16.99, 5. Plendi Outback Mud Mask, $50, 6. Image<br />
Skincare Ormedic Balancing Gel Masque 57g,<br />
$79.95, 7. Caudalie Vinopure Salicylic Solution, $26,<br />
8. Fenty Skin Blemish Defeat’r BHA Spot-Targeting<br />
Gel, $35, 9. SkinMTX Radiance Cleansing Wash, $59,<br />
10. Lush Twilight Shower Jelly, $13, 11. Foreo Green<br />
Tea Sheet Masks, $27.99<br />
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BEAUTY<br />
4.<br />
1.<br />
2.<br />
out DARK<br />
3.<br />
SPOT!<br />
Hyperpigmentation in any of its forms – including<br />
age spots, freckles and melasma – is a difficult beast<br />
to control any time of the year, but especially during<br />
summer. Hyperpigmentation is usually a result of sun<br />
exposure, genetics and/or hormonal imbalances.<br />
Wearing sunscreen is the best defence against<br />
hyperpigmentation. Research also shows that a high<br />
concentration of Vitamin C can significantly improve<br />
brown spots. Vitamin A, in the form of stabilised retinol,<br />
is also beneficial. It enables surface hyperpigmented<br />
cells to be sloughed off, as well as helping to reduce<br />
melanin production. Vitamin B3/Niacinamide, another<br />
ingredient commonly found in specific pigmentationfighting<br />
skincare products, helps prevent transfer<br />
of the melanin pigment from the melanocyte to<br />
the keratinocyte in the epidermis. A multi-pronged<br />
approach is usually the best way to help tackle and<br />
manage the appearance of hyperpigmentation.<br />
5.<br />
7.<br />
8.<br />
9.<br />
6.<br />
1. Clinique Even Better Clinical<br />
Radical Dark Spot Corrector +<br />
Interrupter, $132, 2. Sisley Phyto<br />
Blanc Le Concentrate 20ml,<br />
$535, 3. Caudalie Vinoperfect<br />
Complexion Correcting Serum,<br />
$104, 4. Société Even Out<br />
Dark Spot Corrector, $155,<br />
5. Environ Intense C-Boost<br />
Mela-Even Cream, $125, 6. Ella<br />
Baché Retinol Night Treatment<br />
Serum, $145, 7. Aspect Dr<br />
Complete Pigment Plus, $130,<br />
8. PCA Skin Pigment Gel Pro,<br />
$260, 9. Omorfi Skin Correcting<br />
Niacinamide Formula, $59
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SKIN<br />
Meet<br />
the next<br />
generation<br />
of retinol<br />
iS CLINICAL HAS JUST LAUNCHED ITS<br />
FIRST-EVER RETINOL PRODUCT,<br />
RETINOL+ EMULSION, WHICH IS CLINICALLY<br />
PROVEN TO HELP SMOOTH AND BRIGHTEN SKIN.<br />
After 20+ years of skincare formulating,<br />
award-winning medical-grade<br />
skincare brand iS Clinical has<br />
launched a breakthrough retinol formulation:<br />
Retinol+ Emulsion.<br />
Available in 0.3 and 1.0 strengths, these<br />
highly active, fast-acting formulas combine an<br />
extraordinary new form of retinol with a proprietary<br />
blend of Bakuchiol, powerful botanical boosters,<br />
antioxidants and iS Clinical’s own Extremeozymes ® ,<br />
for an elevated retinol experience, no matter your<br />
skin’s sensitivity level.<br />
Both the Retinol+ Emulsion 0.3 and 1.0 versions<br />
are supported by several independent clinical<br />
studies, which demonstrate that both formulas are<br />
clinically proven to encourage the skin’s youthful<br />
appearance, radiance, smoothness, and more.
HOW RETINOL+<br />
EMULSION WORKS<br />
The Retinol+ Emulsions are designed to<br />
boost the inherent anti-ageing capabilities<br />
of retinol with a host of carefully curated<br />
ingredients that work together to reduce the<br />
appearance of fine lines and deep wrinkles,<br />
even skin tone and texture, and promote a<br />
smooth, radiant complexion.<br />
Importantly, iS Clinical’s Retinol+ Emulsions<br />
are designed to be well tolerated by the skin,<br />
minimising or all together avoiding the usual<br />
peeling and skin irritation often experienced<br />
with retinol use.<br />
To achieve this, iS Clinical introduces a<br />
clinically advanced technology featuring a<br />
retinol of botanical origin, encapsulated with<br />
bio-identical lipids, to allow for precise delivery<br />
to the skin while also improving its resilience.<br />
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SKIN<br />
WHAT’S IN IT?<br />
• Bakuchiol: an ingredient from the Psoralea<br />
Corylifolioa (babchi) plant that is even more<br />
powerful when combined with retinol, as it shares<br />
its benefits, but with higher skin tolerability.<br />
• Rice Bran Extract, Rosemary Extract and<br />
Vitamin E: creating a uniquely formulated<br />
antioxidant combination that functions as a<br />
natural preservative system, while increasing the<br />
potency of retinol activity by 32%.<br />
• Extremozyme ® technology: a proprietary<br />
combination of extremophilic enzymes that<br />
combat dehydration, radiation, heat, cold and<br />
free radical damage, ultimately working to help<br />
revitalise the foundation of healthy-looking skin.<br />
• Ectoin: an Extremozyme ® pioneered by iS<br />
Clinical, ectoin is found in several plants thriving<br />
in high-salt environments, including the Dead Sea,<br />
salty deserts and marine environments.<br />
• Shea Butter: a skin emollient from the nut of the<br />
Karite tree in West Africa. Contains fatty acids<br />
which lessen irritation and soothe skin.<br />
• Vitamin C: in a stabilised, bio-available form,<br />
which offers antioxidant activity against<br />
environmental stresses, brightening and providing<br />
protection from photoageing.<br />
• Colloidal Gold: a gold complexed into colloidal<br />
form, which is biologically usable by the body and<br />
helps plump the complexion.<br />
• Tripeptide-1 (Copper Tripeptide-1): an effective<br />
bio-identical ingredient that is clinically proven<br />
to help diminish signs of premature ageing and<br />
helps to visibly reduce the appearance of wrinkles<br />
over time.<br />
• Poria Cocos Extract: a mushroom that has<br />
been used as an age-defying ingredient in<br />
traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of<br />
years and is known for its ability to reduce the<br />
appearance of ageing skin while providing a<br />
plumping action. CBM
THE CULT BRAND<br />
TAKING OVER THE<br />
BEAUTY WORLD<br />
iS Clinical has taken the beauty industry by storm and<br />
become one of the most coveted skincare brands in<br />
the world. Endorsed by dermatologists and A-listers,<br />
as well as the recipient of multiple awards, iS Clinical<br />
is backed by hard science, delivering highly effective,<br />
clinically validated skincare products that offer<br />
dramatic improvements for specific skin concerns.<br />
This is an advanced pharmaceutical-grade skincare<br />
range using 95-98% botanically derived ingredients<br />
in their most pure and potent form. These botanicals<br />
are combined into powerful formulas that help to<br />
promote healthy-looking skin. The products are<br />
multitasking, designed for overall optimal condition<br />
of the skin.<br />
Formulated and manufactured in Los Angeles,<br />
California, iS Clinical is dedicated to producing<br />
products that deliver dramatic visible improvements<br />
to the skin. Created by a world-class team of experts<br />
with an extensive knowledge of dermatological<br />
biochemistry, this luxurious skincare line is praised<br />
equally by the medical fraternity as it is by the<br />
red-carpet set.<br />
WHERE TO BUY<br />
Retinol Emulsion+ 0.3 (30g), $170 and<br />
Retinol+ Emulsion 1.0 (30g), $220 are<br />
available from authorised clinics and<br />
retailers throughout Australia and New<br />
Zealand. For stockist details, visit<br />
www.isclinical.com.au<br />
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Does<br />
BEAUTY<br />
anti-<br />
ageing<br />
skincare<br />
really<br />
work?<br />
WE INTERVIEWED<br />
DR LEONA YIP, A SPECIALIST<br />
DERMATOLOGIST BASED<br />
IN BRISBANE, TO LEARN<br />
MORE ABOUT THE SKIN’S<br />
AGEING PROCESS AND<br />
WHETHER SKINCARE CAN<br />
SLOW IT DOWN.<br />
La Roche-Posay Anthelios<br />
Invisible Spray SPF 50+, $39.95
CAN YOU EXPLAIN HOW<br />
THE SKIN AGES AND WHAT<br />
FACTORS INFLUENCE THIS<br />
PROCESS?<br />
As we age, a few things happen to<br />
our skin. Most notably, we lose 25% of<br />
skin collagen through natural ageing<br />
processes by the time we hit our mid-<br />
40s, which manifests as wrinkles and<br />
loss of elasticity. Secondly, our skin<br />
becomes drier over time as we lose the<br />
ability to produce natural skin oils and<br />
hyaluronic acid which draws water into<br />
the skin. Thirdly, our skin renewal rate<br />
slows down; dead skin cells stay on the<br />
skin surface longer, making our skin<br />
look duller.<br />
Skin ageing is further accelerated by<br />
exposure to environmental aggressors,<br />
such as excessive sun exposure,<br />
cigarette smoking and pollution,<br />
through a process called senescence.<br />
This process produces “zombie cells”,<br />
which are mutated skin cells damaged<br />
by environmental aggressors that<br />
not only refuse to die but also infect<br />
surrounding healthy skin cells to drive<br />
more premature skin ageing changes.<br />
Avene Hyaluron<br />
Activ B3 Renewal<br />
Firming Cream,<br />
$72.97<br />
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DOES SKINCARE PLAY A ROLE IN STOPPING<br />
THE AGEING PROCESS?<br />
BEAUTY<br />
While skincare may not halt the ageing process, it can certainly slow<br />
down the signs of ageing. Looking younger for our age is definitely<br />
achievable with quality anti-ageing skincare.<br />
Product formulation and ingredients are equally important to<br />
determine efficacy, so it is important to choose products backed by<br />
science and research.<br />
Niacinamide and hyaluronic acid are two of the most established<br />
anti-ageing ingredients. Think of niacinamide (vitamin B3) as a<br />
multitasker: it stimulates collagen production; helps to improve<br />
skin pigmentation; aids in maintaining a healthy skin barrier by<br />
preventing water loss and keeping skin irritants at bay; and has<br />
an anti-inflammatory effect which also makes it suitable for rosacea<br />
sufferers. Niacinamide is suitable for all skin types. It is also<br />
beneficial for oily and acne-prone skin as it helps to balance<br />
oil production.<br />
Hyaluronic acid is a very effective skin hydration booster that helps<br />
improve skin plumpness and therefore reduces the appearance of<br />
fine lines and wrinkles. It also stimulates collagen production.<br />
A relatively unsung benefit of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid<br />
is that they both fight free radicals, helping to protect against<br />
environment aggressors and prevent premature ageing.<br />
SHOULD YOUNGER PEOPLE<br />
CONSIDER USING ANTI-AGEING<br />
PRODUCTS AS A PREVENTATIVE<br />
MEASURE?<br />
Establishing an anti-ageing skincare routine from<br />
your early 20s is ideal as this is when collagen<br />
starts to degenerate. I consider using anti-ageing<br />
products at this age a long-term investment.<br />
DO YOU BELIEVE SKINCARE<br />
PRODUCTS AVAILABLE TODAY<br />
ARE MORE EFFECTIVE THAN<br />
THOSE AVAILABLE FIVE OR 10<br />
YEARS AGO?<br />
Yes, skincare science has evolved significantly<br />
over the past 5-10 years, with more research and<br />
scientific innovations that have greatly improved<br />
the effectiveness of the products available today.<br />
They give better results and offer increased<br />
tolerability.
Weleda Skin Food Nourishing<br />
Day Cream, $32.95<br />
IS IT YOUR PRACTISE TO EDUCATE<br />
ALL YOUR PATIENTS ABOUT<br />
PROPER SKINCARE?<br />
Definitely. I consider this to be a standard<br />
discussion for patients coming for skin cancer<br />
checks, acne, rosacea or even eczema or psoriasis.<br />
There is a lot of confusing information out there<br />
so my patients appreciate just being given<br />
the facts and recommended suitable skincare<br />
programmes for them.<br />
WHAT’S YOUR NUMBER-ONE<br />
ANTI-AGEING PRODUCT?<br />
Sun protection, always! Sunscreen is a nonnegotiable<br />
and the best and cheapest way to<br />
help prevent skin ageing. Sunscreen alone is not<br />
enough – it should be used along with broadbrimmed<br />
hats, sunglasses, protective clothing and<br />
staying in the shade as much as possible. CBM<br />
Summer Friday Rich Cushion Cream<br />
Ultra Plumping Moisturier, $83<br />
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FEATURE<br />
OZEMPIC<br />
a new<br />
shot at<br />
weight<br />
loss<br />
OZEMPIC AND WEGOVY<br />
ARE BEING HERALDED AS<br />
‘REVOLUTIONARY’<br />
WEIGHT-LOSS DRUGS<br />
DISRUPTING THE ENTIRE<br />
WEIGHT LOSS INDUSTRY,<br />
BUT IS THERE A TRADE-OFF?<br />
WE DELVE INTO THE<br />
SCIENCE BEHIND<br />
SEMAGLUTIDE DRUGS.
Semaglutide, an injection<br />
medication initially used<br />
for regulating blood sugar<br />
levels in Type 2 diabetes<br />
patients, is being hailed around<br />
the world as a weight loss “wonder<br />
drug” – just ask Elon Musk, who<br />
credits the blockbuster drug for his<br />
recent weight loss.<br />
Known under the brand names<br />
Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro,<br />
semaglutide has generated<br />
excitement in the pharmaceutical<br />
and medical industries, all but<br />
promising a new frontier in tackling<br />
obesity. Data from Novo Nordisk,<br />
the manufacturers of Ozempic,<br />
suggests that US healthcare<br />
providers were writing around<br />
60,000 new weekly prescriptions for<br />
the drug as of April 2023.<br />
Its rising popularity began after<br />
the FDA approved Wegovy, a<br />
higher-dose version of Ozempic,<br />
as a treatment for chronic obesity<br />
in June 2021. Since then, whispers<br />
are rife on the red carpets that a<br />
growing number of celebrities and<br />
influencers are taking the drug offlabel<br />
for rapid weight loss.<br />
Despite semaglutide’s optimistic<br />
headlines around the globe,<br />
rumoured uptake in Hollywood and<br />
impressive clinical trial results (more<br />
on that later), the drug is not without<br />
its controversies. Many remain<br />
cautious about side effects and<br />
the implications of its widespread<br />
off-label use – including accessibility<br />
to those medically in need and a<br />
possible link to cancer, as well as its<br />
potential impact on societal beauty<br />
standards and perpetuation of<br />
unattainable ideals.<br />
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WHAT IS<br />
SEMAGLUTIDE?<br />
FEATURE<br />
Semaglutide is a glucagon-like<br />
peptide-1 (GLP-1) analogue, which<br />
is approved for treating type 2<br />
diabetes in adults and mitigating<br />
cardiovascular risks in individuals<br />
with both type 2 diabetes and heart<br />
disease. It is delivered through<br />
subcutaneous (under the skin)<br />
injections at doses up to 1mg<br />
once a week.<br />
This medication imitates the<br />
natural hormone GLP-1, which<br />
slows down stomach activity and<br />
helps individuals feel full for a more<br />
extended period. Additionally, it<br />
seems to impact the way the brain<br />
regulates appetite.<br />
In an earlier study to observe<br />
the ‘effects of GLP-1 on appetite<br />
and weight’, US scientists at the<br />
Mayo Clinic explained that GLP-1<br />
originates from the pre-proglucagon<br />
gene expressed in various parts<br />
of the body, such as the pancreas,<br />
intestines, and specific neurons in<br />
the brain.<br />
They described how GLP-1 ‘is of<br />
relevance to appetite and weight<br />
maintenance because it has actions<br />
on the gastrointestinal tract as well<br />
as the direct regulation of appetite.<br />
It delays gastric emptying and gut<br />
motility in humans. In addition,<br />
interventricular injections of GLP-1<br />
inhibit food intake, independent of<br />
the presence of food in the stomach<br />
or gastric emptying.’<br />
The Mayo Clinic researchers<br />
also highlighted that GLP-1, when<br />
administered peripherally, impacts<br />
central feeding regulation. Thus,<br />
the combined actions of GLP-1 in<br />
the gut and brain, interacting with<br />
central and peripheral receptors,<br />
seem to be responsible for the<br />
hormone’s effect on satiety.<br />
SHEDDING 16%<br />
BODY WEIGHT<br />
In a major US clinical trial conducted<br />
at the University of Pennsylvania,<br />
researchers examined 611<br />
participants to explore the effects<br />
of semaglutide drug, Wegovy. The<br />
research focused on adults who<br />
were overweight or dealing with<br />
obesity but had no diabetes.<br />
In the study, the overweight or<br />
obese volunteers without diabetes<br />
were injected once-weekly with<br />
either 2.4mg of subcutaneous<br />
semaglutide (407 volunteers) or<br />
a placebo (204 volunteers) for 68<br />
weeks to determine the effect<br />
on body weight when added to<br />
intensive behavioural therapy with<br />
an initial low-calorie diet.<br />
Alongside these injections, all<br />
participants followed an intensive<br />
behavioral therapy program which<br />
included an initial 8-week very lowcalorie<br />
diet that transitioned to a lowcalorie<br />
diet, weekly exercise routines<br />
scaling from 100 to 200 minutes, and<br />
30 visits from a dietitian.<br />
The results, published in<br />
the renowned Journal of the<br />
American Medical Association<br />
(JAMA), revealed a remarkable<br />
difference in weight loss between<br />
the two groups. Those receiving<br />
semaglutide injections experienced<br />
a 16.0% decrease in body weight,<br />
averaging a loss of 16.8kg, whereas<br />
the placebo group only saw a<br />
5.7% reduction. This notable<br />
difference was determined to be<br />
statistically significant.<br />
The study authors highlighted<br />
the importance of semaglutide<br />
as a supplementary treatment<br />
alongside an intensive therapy<br />
program and an initial low-calorie<br />
diet. This combined approach<br />
led to significantly increased<br />
weight loss among overweight and<br />
obese adults.<br />
Additionally, they emphasised<br />
the benefits of weight loss in terms<br />
of improving cardio-metabolic<br />
risk factors: ‘Weight loss improves<br />
cardio-metabolic risk factors in<br />
people with overweight or obesity.<br />
Intensive lifestyle intervention and<br />
pharmacotherapy are the most<br />
effective non-invasive weight<br />
loss approaches.’
A NEW FRONTIER<br />
IN WEIGHT<br />
MANAGEMENT<br />
Commenting on the University of<br />
Pennsylvania study of semaglutide,<br />
The Sydney Morning Herald<br />
declared: ‘The emergence of the<br />
new drug, marketed locally as<br />
Wegovy, promises to revolutionise<br />
weight-loss treatments.’<br />
Professor Brian Oldfield, a leading<br />
obesity researcher at Monash<br />
University, told SMH: ‘As these<br />
drugs become more effective and<br />
available, it will be harder for people<br />
to ignore them.’<br />
Although governments worldwide<br />
have invested significantly in public<br />
health campaigns to promote<br />
healthy eating and exercise, these<br />
efforts have not caused significant<br />
weight loss.<br />
‘While healthy eating and physical<br />
activity are vital for good health,<br />
decades of evidence suggest they<br />
simply do not lead to large amounts<br />
of weight loss,’ said Prof Oldfield.<br />
‘They are not enough by themselves.<br />
They typically give a 3-5% reduction<br />
in body weight.’<br />
As such, introducing a new<br />
drug like Wegovy could make a<br />
significant difference in the fight<br />
against obesity.<br />
Tiffany Petre, director of the<br />
Obesity Collective, shared a similar<br />
sentiment, expressing her hope<br />
that semaglutide drugs like Wegovy<br />
will change conversations about<br />
obesity in society. ‘People with<br />
obesity haven’t been able to get<br />
appropriate healthcare. Now<br />
there is something on the market,’<br />
she said.<br />
RISKS AND<br />
CONTROVERSIES<br />
Ozempic and Wegovy’s rise<br />
in popularity have also been<br />
accompanied by various claims and<br />
controversies surrounding its usage<br />
and side effects.<br />
Commonly reported side effects<br />
include reflux, nausea, vomiting,<br />
constipation, diarrhoea and<br />
abdominal pain. In some instances,<br />
more serious side effects can occur,<br />
such as severe allergic reactions,<br />
kidney problems, pancreatitis and<br />
diabetic retinopathy.<br />
Ozempic has also been linked<br />
to an increased risk of developing<br />
thyroid cancer in animal studies.<br />
Although there is currently no<br />
definitive evidence that the<br />
medication poses a similar risk in<br />
humans, it has resulted in a warning<br />
on the drug label.<br />
There is also the question of<br />
what happens to your body after<br />
stopping Ozempic or Wegovy. Like<br />
many medications, semaglutide only<br />
works for as long it’s used. As soon<br />
as you stop taking it, any weight<br />
loss is likely to come back. More<br />
worryingly, if you abruptly stop using<br />
it, the amount of glucose in your<br />
body can spike due to sudden shifts<br />
in blood sugar levels and may cause<br />
serious medical complications.<br />
Concerns have also been<br />
raised about the massive uptake<br />
in individuals who do not have<br />
diabetes or obesity and are using<br />
the drug for “quick fix” weight loss.<br />
This hyper-demand for off-label<br />
weight loss – seemingly reserved<br />
for the wealthy elite who can afford<br />
paying prices of up to US$1,300 a<br />
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month – has led to a shortage of<br />
semaglutide medications for people<br />
who medically need them.<br />
‘We’ve had instances where<br />
patients have not been able to get<br />
some of their current medications<br />
for their diabetes, because there is a<br />
shortage of those due to the uptick<br />
of patients using this off label for<br />
weight loss,’ says Dr Andrew Straw,<br />
associate professor of pharmacy<br />
practice at Cedarville University in<br />
the US.<br />
Dr Steven Heymsfield, a<br />
professor of metabolism and body<br />
composition at Louisiana State<br />
University in the US, agrees that<br />
unintended use, as opposed to<br />
prioritising semaglutide for treating<br />
chronic obesity, is worrying.<br />
‘I’m very concerned about this<br />
rage for these GLP-1 agonists,’ he<br />
told Verywellhealth.com. ‘These<br />
drugs should be used for people<br />
who really need them and have<br />
health risks from obesity who’ve<br />
tried many times to lose weight,<br />
and not by Hollywood actors and<br />
actresses who are trying to lose<br />
10 pounds.’<br />
Further, Dr Paul Jarrod Frank,<br />
a dermatologic surgeon in New<br />
York, warns that off-label use of<br />
semaglutide may come with more<br />
than just weight loss. ‘Using this<br />
drug to maintain a body weight<br />
that is low for one’s frame is not<br />
the intended purpose and is most<br />
likely a dangerous and unsustainable<br />
use of the medication,’ he told<br />
Allure.com.<br />
MALNUTRITION &<br />
‘OZEMPIC FACE’<br />
Another risk of Ozempic use is<br />
malnutrition. Dr Andrew Wong, an<br />
internal medicine specialist in the<br />
US, told healthnews.com: ‘Some<br />
patients who have been taking<br />
Ozempic for a while have reported<br />
symptoms of eating disorders, such<br />
as abnormal eating patterns, meal<br />
skipping and late-night munching.<br />
Others lost the elasticity and the<br />
collagen in the muscles in the<br />
face, which may be a symptom of<br />
malnourishment.’<br />
US plastic surgeons have reported<br />
an increase in patients seeking<br />
treatment for ‘Ozempic face’ and<br />
‘Ozempic body’ – the loose, sagging<br />
skin caused by rapidly losing weight<br />
after taking Ozempic and Wegovy.<br />
Semaglutide drugs themselves<br />
do not cause loose skin, but it can<br />
cause patients to lose weight faster<br />
than other forms of weight-loss<br />
methods, including bariatric surgery.<br />
Dr Paul Jarrod Frank first coined<br />
the term ‘Ozempic face’ after many<br />
of his middle-aged patients would<br />
come in with gaunt faces after<br />
losing a lot of body weight in a short<br />
period of time while on the weightloss<br />
drug.<br />
Dr Dhaval Bhanusali, a NY<br />
dermatologist, told The New York<br />
Times that he’s seen an increase<br />
in patients on semaglutide<br />
medications who are concerned<br />
about facial ageing and sagging.<br />
‘We are seeing more and more<br />
patients on the medications coming<br />
in,’ he said. ‘Generally, it’s people<br />
in their 40s and 50s who are losing<br />
significant amounts of weight and<br />
are concerned about facial ageing<br />
and sagging that occurs as a result.’<br />
New York plastic surgeon Dr<br />
Ryan Neinstein, who regularly treats<br />
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patients seeking treatment for<br />
loose skin after bariatric surgery,<br />
told insider.com that he’s<br />
increasingly seeing people with<br />
the same issue, or ‘even stretchier,<br />
looser skin than bariatric patients’,<br />
after taking Ozempic – due to<br />
‘muscle mass and fat decreasing<br />
so quickly’.<br />
Dr Neinstein noted loose skin<br />
after weight loss can be temporary,<br />
and most people see skin return<br />
to normal 6-18 months following<br />
bariatric surgery; hence, his first<br />
approach in helping Ozempic<br />
patients is the same as with bariatric<br />
surgery: encouraging patience and<br />
plenty of exercise.
EXPOSING CRACKS IN<br />
THE BODY POSITIVITY<br />
MOVEMENT<br />
Many social commentators believe the<br />
run on Ozempic and the attentiongrabbing<br />
headlines it’s garnering<br />
is reinforcing and perpetuating<br />
unattainable beauty. They argue the<br />
Ozempic craze has revealed some major<br />
cracks in the self-love movement and<br />
is undoing much of the body positivity<br />
progress we as a society have fought so<br />
hard to achieve.<br />
A recent article in Time.com says, ‘the<br />
popularity of this new drug [Ozempic]<br />
is increasing the weight of the pressure<br />
to pursue thinness’ and that ‘it’s clear<br />
that the unlearning and undoing of a<br />
century’s worth of harm by the rise of the<br />
“body positivity movement” is regarded<br />
as just another trend.<br />
‘The Ozempic craze is a swift wind that<br />
has revealed that we’ve spent the past<br />
decade building a house of cards.’<br />
RISK & REWARD<br />
It’s important to remember Ozempic<br />
and Wegovy are not magic solutions<br />
and carry risks and side effects. Like<br />
all prescription medication, they<br />
should only be prescribed when<br />
medically necessary. They should<br />
also be accompanied with lifestyle<br />
changes including a nutritious diet<br />
and regular exercise.<br />
Nevertheless, many experts agree<br />
this new set of weight-loss drugs signal<br />
significant progress. The pursuit of an<br />
efficient, reliable method for weight<br />
control to address the long-standing<br />
public health issue of obesity has been<br />
challenging. This new class of drugs,<br />
repurposed from diabetes treatments,<br />
represents an entirely new therapeutic<br />
area and suggests a promising novel<br />
approach to obesity treatment.<br />
As Tim Spector, a professor of<br />
genetic epidemiology at King’s College<br />
in London, told NYPost.com, ‘The field<br />
has been waiting for a blockbuster drug<br />
in this area for decades and this group<br />
of drugs looks like it fits the bill.’ CBM<br />
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BEAUTY<br />
EYELASH<br />
QUESTIONS<br />
ANSWERED!<br />
SARAH LAIDLAW, DIRECTOR OF HAIR AND MAKEUP<br />
FOR PRICELINE, GIVES US THE LOWDOWN ON<br />
LASHES. WORDS BY RICKY ALLEN.<br />
Q. WHY ARE LASHES SO<br />
IMPORTANT TO THE OVERALL<br />
EYE APPEARANCE?<br />
A. Lashes are what frame the eyes, making<br />
them appear larger and helping the eyes<br />
look lifted and more awake.<br />
Full lashes help make the eyes look<br />
larger, too, as the whites look whiter and<br />
the iris colour more pronounced. The fuller<br />
the lashes, the darker the lashes appear.<br />
Q. WHAT PRODUCTS DO YOU<br />
RECOMMEND TO ENCOURAGE<br />
LASH HAIR GROWTH?<br />
A. Lash growth serums are amazing.<br />
They get the most out of your lashes<br />
by supporting them during the growth<br />
phase and help them stay in the follicle<br />
for longer. L’Oreal Paris Lash Serum<br />
($31.99) is a clinically proven gem. Freeze<br />
Frame Lash Prescription ($69) is another<br />
excellent product which encourages lash<br />
hair growth.
Q. DO LASH CONDITIONERS<br />
WORK?<br />
A. In a word, yes! Just like using<br />
conditioner on the hair on your head,<br />
lash conditioners add humectants and<br />
emollients to help soften and smooth<br />
lash hairs. They also help the lashes to<br />
withstand damage from curlers, lash dyes,<br />
lash lifts and makeup application and<br />
removal. The softening and conditioning<br />
add flexibility to the lash fibers, which<br />
helps defend against breakage. Try Cover<br />
Girl Lash Blast Lash and Brow Serum<br />
($24.95) or Rimmel London Wonder Care<br />
Lash & Brow Serum ($26.95).<br />
Q. WHAT’S YOUR GO-TO<br />
PRODUCT TO MAKE LASHES<br />
LOOK THICKER?<br />
A. I love a lash-thickening mascara<br />
such as Maybelline the Falsies Surreal<br />
Extensions Washable Mascara in<br />
Blackest Black ($27.99) or Essence Lash<br />
Princess False Lash Effect Mascara<br />
($8). Both of these products contain<br />
ingredients that instantly make the lashes<br />
look thicker with no clumpiness.<br />
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Q. IS BLACK THE BEST SHADE<br />
FOR MASCARA?<br />
A. While black mascara is the go-to<br />
shade for most of us, there are many<br />
ways to make coloured mascara work<br />
for you. If you are just wearing mascara<br />
and no other eye makeup then the<br />
best shade will depend on your eye<br />
colour and your skin tone. Brown<br />
works well for blondes and blue really<br />
makes the whites of your eyes pop.<br />
Try Natio Precision Tubing Mascara<br />
in Brown ($17.95) or Australis Mega<br />
Lash Mascara in Electric Blue ($14.95).<br />
When wearing a full eye look, I find<br />
black mascara helps frame the eyes<br />
and defines the lashes against the eye<br />
shadow and liner.<br />
Q. HOW LONG SHOULD YOU<br />
KEEP YOUR MASCARA ONCE<br />
OPENED?<br />
A. The rule of thumb for mascara is 3-6<br />
months from opening. The main reason<br />
is that the environment of the mascara<br />
tube is the perfect breeding ground for<br />
bacteria, which can cause eye irritations<br />
and infections. There is a small symbol<br />
on all mascaras called a PAO (period<br />
after opening) which tells you how long<br />
you can safely use the mascara for. If you<br />
live in a hot climate or carry mascara in<br />
your handbag regularly then you should<br />
stick closer to the 3 rather than the 6<br />
months of use. Also, never let anyone<br />
else use your mascara as this also carries<br />
risk of infection.
Q. WHAT’S YOUR TAKE ON<br />
WATERPROOF MASCARA?<br />
A. I love it! Waterproof mascara is<br />
one of those irreplaceable makeup<br />
inventions. It’s great for events where<br />
you may get a little teary such as<br />
weddings and farewells. It’s also a good<br />
hack if you have hooded eyes and tend<br />
to get a lot of mascara transfer.<br />
Q. DO YOU PREFER THE USE<br />
OF FALSE EYELASHES OR<br />
LASH EXTENSIONS APPLIED<br />
AT A SALON?<br />
A. I really do not like lash extensions. I<br />
find that it is only a really skilled person<br />
who can apply them so they look really<br />
natural and flattering. I prefer a curated<br />
look with false lashes, which offer<br />
varieties to suit all eye shapes. Ardell<br />
Natural Lash in Style 172 ($12.99) is<br />
one of the best.<br />
Q. ANY TIPS ON GETTING<br />
THE PERFECT LASH LOOK?<br />
A. This really depends on your eye<br />
shape, type of lashes and personal<br />
preferences on the eye look you prefer.<br />
Personally, my favourite look is a full<br />
curled frame for the eyes. I love heated<br />
eyelash curlers for the results they<br />
give. The one I recommend and use<br />
the most is the Touch Beauty Silicone<br />
Heat Eyelash Curler ($49.99) and I<br />
love a false lash for extra drama as<br />
well as a volumising mascara for a<br />
similar effect. CBM<br />
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BEAUTY<br />
READY<br />
EYES &<br />
BROWS<br />
TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS ON<br />
HOW TO WEAR THIS SUMMER’S<br />
EYE MAKEUP TRENDS.<br />
WORDS BY RICKY ALLEN.<br />
Tom Ford Eye Color Quads in<br />
Insolent Rose, Honeymoon, Disco<br />
Dust and Sous le Sable, $156
We spoke to two experts in the area<br />
of eye makeup – Benefit senior brow<br />
and beauty expert Tyler Kellaher<br />
and By Terry award-winning makeup<br />
artist Charlotte Ravet – who know a<br />
thing or two about showing off your<br />
eyes to their best advantage.<br />
Of course, we all know eyebrows<br />
have the power to completely<br />
change the appearance of your<br />
face – that’s why the correct shaping,<br />
styling and colour are crucial.<br />
‘At Benefit we use brow mapping,<br />
a technique which helps to find the<br />
ideal brow shape,’ explains Tyler.<br />
‘Our experts will use a pencil such<br />
as Precisely: My Brow Eyebrow<br />
Pencil or Goof Proof Eyebrow Pencil<br />
to mark the start, the arch and the<br />
tail end of the perfect brow for the<br />
client, which can then be waxed or<br />
tweezed around.<br />
‘A brow tint will help to<br />
manipulate the brow area and<br />
darken any of those fine hairs on<br />
the perimeter of the brow that<br />
you didn’t even know were there.<br />
The result is an instantly fullerlooking<br />
brow.’<br />
Brows are a prominent aspect of<br />
this summer’s eye look. Fluffy, tinted<br />
brows are the perfect complement<br />
to (faux) bronzed and dewy skin. To<br />
create the look at home, try Benefit’s<br />
Fluff Up Brow Wax or Gimme Brow<br />
+ Volumizing Gel, $48 each.<br />
Benefit Shellie Warm-Seashell Pink Blush, $54,<br />
Benefit Roller Liner Liquid Eyeliner, $48, Benefit<br />
Precisely: My Brow Eyebrow Pencil, $48, Benefit<br />
Hoola Matte Bronzer, $54, Benefit Goof Proof<br />
Eyebrow Pencil, $48<br />
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With your eyebrows out of the<br />
way, it’s time to focus on the eyes.<br />
‘The “latte makeup look” (a bronzed,<br />
glowy makeup trend that uses shades<br />
of browns and nudes) has really<br />
brought back the brown eyeliner,<br />
which gives a softer look to the eye,’<br />
says Tyler. ‘My favourite interpretation<br />
of this look is to create an elongated<br />
shape and a small wing tip to the eyes<br />
using Benefit Roller Liner in Brown.’<br />
Another tip from Tyler: add a<br />
highlighting flush of colour to your<br />
eyelids by using Benefit Hoola Matte<br />
Bronzer or Shellie Warm-Seashell<br />
Pink Blush. This will give a seamless,<br />
sculpted and cohesive look to the<br />
entire face.<br />
Renowned makeup artist and<br />
educator Charlotte Ravet says this<br />
summer’s eye makeup trend is all<br />
about enhancing a healthy glow<br />
– without spending hours in the<br />
bathroom getting ready. Makeup<br />
should be effortless and long-lasting,<br />
with bonus points if it also doubles up<br />
as skincare.<br />
‘The By Terry Ombre Blackstar<br />
Eyeshadows are not only highly<br />
pigmented and long-lasting but they<br />
are also infused with Tahitian black<br />
Guerlain Ombre G<br />
from the Rouge G<br />
Natural Collection, $135
pearl extracts which are rich in<br />
anti-ageing proteins,’ she says.<br />
For further reinforcement, try<br />
the By Terry Hyaluronic Glow<br />
Setting Mist, which promises to<br />
set makeup for 16 hours, as well as<br />
keeping the skin hydrated with 8<br />
types of hyaluronic acid.<br />
Charlotte’s summer eye makeup<br />
palette this year is comprised<br />
of warm tones of bronze, peach<br />
and gold. ‘I like By Terry Ombre<br />
in Bronze Moon on the lids and<br />
blending underneath the eyes<br />
with By Terry Blackstar Crayon<br />
in Terrybleu,’ she shares. ‘Blue is<br />
always a good colour to use as it<br />
awakens the eyes and makes the<br />
whites look whiter and brighter.<br />
Add dimension with By Terry<br />
Crayon Blackstar Eyeliner – this<br />
creamy, easy-to-use eye pencil<br />
is waterproof and smudge-free,<br />
making it perfect for a long<br />
hot summer.’<br />
And perhaps the best advice we<br />
received from the experts? Once<br />
you find a look that suits your<br />
unique features, stick with it and<br />
modify for day or night, winter or<br />
summer. This way, you’ll always be<br />
showing your eyes to their best<br />
advantage. CBM<br />
By Terry Ombre Blackstar<br />
Eyeshadow in Bronze Moon,<br />
$64, By Terry Blackstar<br />
Crayon in Terrybleu, $44,<br />
By Terry Hyaluronic Glow<br />
Setting Mist, $71<br />
Revlon Color Stay Day to<br />
Night Eyeshadow Quad in<br />
Stylish or Decadent, $26.95<br />
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t<br />
ge<br />
G<br />
your<br />
low on<br />
UNLOCK YOUR INNER SUN<br />
GODDESS WITH THIS SEASON’S<br />
GLOWY MAKEUP TREND.
Obsessed with naturallooking,<br />
glowing skin?<br />
You’ll be right on board<br />
with the glowy makeup<br />
look. Makeup this<br />
summer will look clean, natural and<br />
dewy, giving the vibes of a laidback<br />
Aussie summer. It’s low effort but<br />
high impact. Radiance-enhancing<br />
foundations and multi-purpose<br />
tinted serums converge with liquid<br />
gold highlighters, while warm and<br />
shimmery eyeshadows, blushes and<br />
bronzers pair beautifully with a glossy<br />
lip for a healthy-looking complexion<br />
and luminous glow.<br />
With a wide array of illuminating<br />
products available to suit any skin<br />
type and desired level of glow, there’s<br />
no shortage of ways to customise<br />
this universally flattering look for your<br />
individual style.<br />
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Ace<br />
the<br />
base<br />
Create the perfect canvas with a<br />
lightweight foundation or tinted<br />
moisturiser to help provide a<br />
smooth and even base. Keep<br />
it simple with a multi-tasking<br />
complexion balm or gel, such as<br />
Clinique Sun-Kissed Face Gelee<br />
Complexion Multitasker or Luk<br />
Beautifood Instant Glow Tinted<br />
Complexion Balm.<br />
Try adding a few dabs of<br />
highlighter or, better yet, an<br />
illuminating primer under your<br />
choice of base for natural-looking<br />
luminescence that seems to shine<br />
from within. Conceal under-eye<br />
circles and discolouration with a<br />
creamy concealer.<br />
To really amp it up a notch,<br />
layer serum under and over a<br />
lightweight foundation for a<br />
“glass skin” effect. Your skin<br />
will look so hydrated it will<br />
positively glow.<br />
Lancôme Teint Idole<br />
Ultra Wear, $75<br />
Tom Ford Shade and Illuminate<br />
Radiance Enhancer, $114
4.<br />
1.<br />
2.<br />
3.<br />
5.<br />
6.<br />
7.<br />
8.<br />
9.<br />
10.<br />
11.<br />
12.<br />
1. Luk Beautifood Instant Glow Tinted Complexion Balm, $45, 2. Luk Beautifood Skin Luminizer Drops in shade<br />
Bronzer, $45, 3. Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer, $60, 4. Clinique Superdefense City Block SPF 30<br />
Daily Energy + Face Protector, $59, 5. Nude By Nature Hydra Stick Foundation, $36.95, 6. Synergie Skin EnviroVeil<br />
Foundation, $84, 7. Lush Feeling Younger Skin Tint, $27, 8. Benefit Cosmetics Boi-ing Cakeless Concealer, $42, 9.<br />
Sisley Instant Éclat 30ml, $115, 10. Sisley Phyto-Teint Nude, $125, 11. Clinique Sun-Kissed Face Gelee Complexion<br />
Multitasker, $55, 12. Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation SPF 20, $59<br />
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Goddess<br />
eyes&<br />
luscious<br />
lips<br />
Soft, shimmery eyeshadows in shades<br />
of bronze, brown and rust paired with<br />
a smudged winged eyeliner set the<br />
scene for effortless summer nights.<br />
Sweep a lighter shade on your lid<br />
(blush will also work), then blend a<br />
darker shade in the outer corner of<br />
your eye and along your bottom lash<br />
line, followed with a shimmery bronze<br />
powder across the lower half of the<br />
upper lid for a bronzed goddess<br />
version of the smoky eye. Add a pop<br />
of pale gold on the centre of your lids<br />
and at the inner corners of your eyes<br />
to open, and finish with a lengthening<br />
and volumising mascara.<br />
Lip colours that work best with this<br />
look complement the natural shade of<br />
your lips. Look at the inside of your lip<br />
and opt for lip products that resemble<br />
this shade or are just a touch warmer<br />
to enhance your inner sun goddess<br />
vibes. We’re loving a high gloss for<br />
this glowy summer look, but just<br />
about all lip textures and finishes will<br />
work well when paired with balmy skin<br />
and a bronzed complexion.
1.<br />
2.<br />
3.<br />
4.<br />
1. Anastasia Beverly Hills Lash<br />
Sculpt Mascara, $46, 2. Benefit<br />
Cosmetics Benetint Cheek & Lip<br />
Stain, $38, 3. Tom Ford Lip Color<br />
Matte in 100, $86, 4. Anastasia<br />
Beverly Hills Fall Romance Palette,<br />
$87, 5. Modelrock Lip Essentials<br />
Hydra Glass Balm, $18, 6. Modelrock<br />
Lip Essentials Hydra Silk Gloss In<br />
Blossom, $18<br />
5.<br />
6.<br />
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3.<br />
BEAUTY<br />
1.<br />
4.<br />
5.<br />
6.<br />
7.<br />
8.<br />
9.<br />
1. Sunday Riley Auto Correct Brightening and De-Puffing Eye Contour Cream, $104, 2. Benefit<br />
Cosmetics Sun’s Up Lip Butter Balm in Island Treasure Island Limited Edition, $35, 3. Sisley Phyto-<br />
Ombre Éclat Liquide in copper, $72, 4. Luk Beautifood Lip Nourish in shade Chai Shimmer, $30, 5.<br />
Tom Ford Soleil de Feu Eye Color Quad in Island Haze, $164, 6. Nude By Nature Natural Illusion<br />
Eye Palette, $39.95, 7. Benefit Cosmetics Fan Fest Mascara, $48, 8. Fenty Beauty ShadowStix<br />
Longwear Eyeshadow Stick in Matte Amber and Shimmer Sip and Sparkle, $39ea, 9. Youngblood<br />
Eyeshadow Quad in Starlit, $74.95
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Blushed,<br />
bronzed&<br />
highlighted<br />
1.<br />
Blushes, bronzers and highlighters<br />
can mimic the look of the sun's rays<br />
on your face and radiate a luminous<br />
effect. Bonus points for using these<br />
products on your eyes in lieu of<br />
eysshadow for a softer daytime look.<br />
Use a peach-toned blush to add<br />
warmth to your complexion while<br />
creating a natural-looking flushed<br />
finish. The hint of pink in peach<br />
shades complements most skin tones,<br />
offering a radiant yet subtle glow. For<br />
the dewy look, try a cream blush and<br />
blend well for a subtle flush of colour.<br />
Sweep a gold-toned bronzer<br />
across the high points of your face<br />
– the forehead, cheekbones and<br />
bridge of the nose – to create a<br />
sun-kissed effect. Choose a bronzer<br />
with finely milled shimmer particles<br />
for a sophisticated glow without any<br />
chunky glitter.<br />
Complete your sun goddess<br />
transformation with a gold-hued<br />
highlighter. Apply the highlighter to<br />
the tops of your cheekbones, brow<br />
bones, and cupid's bow to create the<br />
illusion of beaming, healthy skin.
2.<br />
3.<br />
5.<br />
4.<br />
6.<br />
1. Youngblood Mineral Radiance<br />
in Sundance, $74.95, 2. Modelrock<br />
Glow Your Way Highlighter Palette<br />
Vol.1, $35, 3. Fenty Beauty Eaze<br />
Drop Blur & Smooth Tint Stick, $52,<br />
4. Benefit Cosmetics Shellie Warm-<br />
Seashell Pink Blush, $54, 5. Jane<br />
Iredale PureBronze Matte Bronzer,<br />
$89, 6. Tom Ford Soleil de Feu Glow<br />
Highlighter, 154<br />
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BEAUTY<br />
1.
2.<br />
3.<br />
4.<br />
5.<br />
6.<br />
1. Milani Cosmetics Baked Bronzer,<br />
$21.99, 2. The Makeup Studio Cream<br />
Blush, $38, 3. Ciaté London Dewy Stix<br />
Luminous Vegan Highlighting Balm<br />
in Glow, $38, 4. Jane Iredale Glow<br />
Time Bronzer Stick, $72, 5. Fenty<br />
Beauty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream<br />
Blush in Peach Face, $39, 6. Benefit<br />
Cosmetics Hoola Matte Bronzer,<br />
$59, 7. Milani Cosmetics Baked<br />
Highlighter, $21.99<br />
7.<br />
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BEAUTY<br />
Head<br />
to toe<br />
glow<br />
We all know how harmful the sun’s<br />
rays are, so why not bluff your way to<br />
being a bronzed goddess? With the<br />
advanced formulations in self-tanners<br />
these days, there’s no excuse not to<br />
go with the faux.<br />
To minimise the chance of<br />
streaking and uneven application,<br />
exfoliate your skin before application<br />
to remove any dirt and dry patches<br />
the tanner could cling to, and always<br />
apply using a tan applicator mitt.<br />
To help prolong the life of your<br />
sunless tan, apply moisturiser daily to<br />
keep your skin hydrated. Swapping<br />
hot showers for cooler ones and<br />
drinking lots of water will also help<br />
to keep your skin quenched and<br />
maximise the longevity of your tan.<br />
Complete the look with a bronzed<br />
shimmer lotion or oil to enhance<br />
your sun-kissed glow.<br />
1. Sisley Self Tanning Hydrating Body<br />
Skin Care 150ml, $175, 2. Sunescape<br />
Dry Tanning Body Oil 150ml, $34.95, 3.<br />
Wotnot Glow Self Tan Mousse, $14.99, 4.<br />
Lamav Self Tanning Lotion, 200mL, $34,<br />
5. Wotnot Glow Self Tan Mit, $9.99, 6.<br />
Isle Of Paradise Glow Clear Self-Tanning<br />
Mousse, $43, 7. Tanologist Face & Body<br />
Drops 30ml, $23.99, 8. Isle Of Paradise<br />
Self-Tanning Body Drops, $53, 9. Ciaté<br />
London Dewy Stix Body Bronzing, $41, 10.<br />
Caudalie Smooth & Glow Body Elixir Oil,<br />
$70, 11. Naked Tan Face Tan Mist, $27.95,<br />
12. Tan-Luxe The Water – Hydrating Self<br />
Tanner 200ml, $51, 13. Sunday Riley Fairy<br />
Godmother Shimmering Body Oil Gel, $77<br />
Tom Ford Shimmering<br />
Body Oil 100ml, $175
4.<br />
3.<br />
1.<br />
2.<br />
5.<br />
6.<br />
7.<br />
12.<br />
13.<br />
9.<br />
11.<br />
10.<br />
8.<br />
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FEATURE<br />
An<br />
ode<br />
to<br />
perfume<br />
RICKY ALLEN ASKS FOUR<br />
LEADING PERFUMERS<br />
WHAT FRAGRANCE<br />
MEANS TO THEM<br />
AND WHY IT IS AN<br />
IMPORTANT PART OF<br />
THEIR DAILY ROUTINE.
Coco Chanel summed it up best when she said, ‘No elegance<br />
is possible without perfume. It is the unseen, unforgettable,<br />
ultimate accessory.’<br />
Fragrance has always been an integral part of my life; it’s an<br />
extension of my identity and a reflection of how I’m feeling. Perfume is<br />
‘liquid emotion’, master perfumer Michael Edwards once said.<br />
I decided to speak to a broad selection of people in the fragrance<br />
industry to better understand the power of perfume.<br />
Clayton Ilolahia, Communications & Evaluation Consultant at the<br />
esteemed Fragrances of the World, led by world-renowned master<br />
perfumer Michael Edwards, says working in the perfume industry makes<br />
him more aware of the smells around him, both in perfumery and nature.<br />
‘Most of the molecules found in perfumes are also found in nature,’<br />
he explains. ‘Smell is an important sense, with links to memory, emotion<br />
and taste, but it is certainly undervalued. Most of us grow up with little<br />
appreciation of perfume and its true value, yet we are exposed to it every<br />
day through nature, laundry detergents, soap, cosmetics, etc.’<br />
Jo Malone London,<br />
from $84<br />
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FEATURE<br />
I next sought out Michael Marzano, National Education<br />
Manager for Agence de Parfum, one of the largest niche<br />
luxury fragrance distribution companies in the world, led by<br />
the ‘Prince of Perfume’ Nick Smart.<br />
‘Each perfume has its own identity and story,’ says<br />
Marzano. ‘Fragrance is part of your beauty identity and is<br />
something utterly unique to you; fragrance smells differently<br />
on each person. It leaves a lasting impression and ultimately<br />
expresses your individual personality more than any<br />
accessory or outfit.<br />
‘Fragrance is also the ultimate gift to give your loved<br />
ones. It expresses the intimate connection between the giver<br />
and receiver and the emotional intimacy that comes with it.’<br />
‘Smell is closely linked to memory and experience. It not<br />
only transports the wearer, but the beholder as well,’ he adds.<br />
‘It speaks volumes and reveals an inner personality that is<br />
often not discernible at face value.’<br />
Marzano says we all have a unique odour that is enhanced<br />
by fragrance, so understanding your individual responses<br />
to certain raw materials is fundamental when selecting<br />
a fragrance.<br />
My next fragrance expert was David Whyte, Training<br />
Manager at luxury goods and fragrance company Puig.<br />
‘Fragrance has been around for as long as we have records,<br />
and has always been steeped in ritual,’ he says.<br />
The first recorded use of perfume for human use is traced<br />
to Ancient Egypt. Egyptians hung perfumed clay receptacles<br />
around their necks to keep away illness and as tools of<br />
seduction. Common scents included thyme, lavender, rose,<br />
myrrh and cinnamon. Perfumes were also important in the<br />
mummification process, with cedarwood being an important<br />
part of the embalming process.<br />
Narciso<br />
Rodriguez All<br />
of Me, $215<br />
Creed<br />
Millesime, $439
Ecoya Sensory Escapes<br />
collection, from $22.95<br />
‘Today, we still use perfume as ritual,’ says Whyte, ‘to<br />
give us confidence, to please the people around us and to<br />
refresh and enliven the senses through the day. Fragrance<br />
affects our mood, the situation we are in and even the<br />
people around us.’<br />
Fragrance can transport us to a better place – during the<br />
Covid lockdowns, perfume sales increased exponentially,<br />
offering an affordable luxury to brighten the bleakness for<br />
both ourselves and as gifts for others.<br />
Natalija Hallert, National Trainer for Cosmax Prestige<br />
Brands, one of the largest distributers of fragrance in<br />
Australia, says just as clothing and makeup can reflect an<br />
individual’s personality, fragrance serves as the olfactory<br />
counterpart, leaving a lasting impression as well as creating<br />
a memorable aura.<br />
‘Fragrance has a unique ability to connect to cherished<br />
memories, bringing them vividly to life. Certain scents can<br />
transport me to specific moments in my life, triggering a<br />
flood of nostalgia and emotions – whether it is a scent from<br />
my travels, the perfume my grandmother used to wear or<br />
the scent of a particular flower from my childhood. This<br />
emotional connection makes fragrance more than just a<br />
sensory experience; it is a deeply personal and meaningful<br />
part of my life,’ she shares.<br />
And my own take on fragrance? To live fully, use<br />
fragrance everywhere. Use it in your bath, on your hair<br />
and in your home and office. Fragrance is an uplifting<br />
experiential product that deserves pride of place in every<br />
beauty routine. CBM<br />
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BEAUTYTRIED&<br />
TESTED<br />
&<br />
loved<br />
THIS SEASON’S LATEST AND<br />
GREATEST BEAUTY PRODUCTS.<br />
REVIEWED BY RICKY ALLEN.<br />
Huile Prodigieuse by Nuxe, $67 for 100ml<br />
This vegan multi-purpose dry oil can be used<br />
on the face, body and hair. The number-one<br />
dry oil in France contains 7 natural botanical<br />
oils and is now available in 4 different versions:<br />
Original, Florale, Neroli and Shimmering. With<br />
its antioxidant action and immediate hydrating<br />
effect, this is a skincare staple for all skin types.
Hair Shots, $40<br />
Add a shot of actives to your haircare products! Hair<br />
Shots is a range of hair treatment actives that can be<br />
added to your regular shampoo or conditioner to help<br />
treat your hair’s specific needs. Products include: Insta<br />
Lustre, for instant gloss and smoothness; Keratin Bond<br />
Repair, to help repair and strengthen hair; No Flakes<br />
Antimicrobial, to help control dandruff; Product Detox,<br />
to help remove product build-up; Thinning Peptides,<br />
to target thinning hair and excess shedding; and Scalp<br />
Balance, which is like a facial for your scalp.<br />
Gaultier Divine Eu de Parfum, $162<br />
Thirty years after launching their first fragrance, Jean<br />
Paul Gaultier has released this latest offering. Gaultier<br />
draws on its heritage to celebrate a new interpretation of<br />
femininity. Both floral and aquatic, notes include white lily<br />
and creamy meringue with fresh and salty marine layers.<br />
The bottle is designed to capture Gaultier’s fashion<br />
legacy, with a corset streaked with gold.<br />
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Estee Lauder Nutritious range of skincare, from $70<br />
Nutritious is the latest skincare brand from the Estee<br />
Lauder Company. The collection of products is formulated<br />
with responsibly-sourced, 92% naturally-derived<br />
ingredients that merge skin science and nutrition. The<br />
Nutritious range helps skin flourish and flaunt its natural<br />
vibrancy, leaving skin looking healthy and glowing.<br />
Products range from cleansers and moisturisers to<br />
treatment lotions and masks.<br />
BEAUTY<br />
Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Wear Foundation, $75<br />
The new and improved Teint Idole Ultra Wear<br />
Foundation offers an elevated level of performance<br />
with 24-hour undetectable full coverage that adapts<br />
to every skin shade. Concentrated with hyaluronic<br />
acid and 81% skincare serum, this protective<br />
urban shield covers beautifully but is lightweight,<br />
breathable and easily blendable. It enhances the<br />
appearance of your skin, making it appear glowing<br />
and flawless with a natural matte finish.<br />
NuSkin ageLOC Transforming Night<br />
Cream, $109<br />
This rich, hydrating cream contains<br />
proprietary ageLOC technology to fight<br />
the skins of skin ageing, helping to<br />
improve the look of fine lines, wrinkles<br />
and skin texture. The ingredients mimic<br />
the skin’s own structure, allowing for<br />
optimal penetration.
Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System, $499<br />
With the Shark FlexStyle, you have the ability to dry, smooth, curl and volumise<br />
hair all from the one styling tool. This incredible multi-tasker is equipped with 5<br />
interchangeable attachments – auto wrap curlers (automatically wraps, curls and<br />
sets hair), oval brush (de-frizzes and adds blowout-style volume), paddle brush<br />
(powerful air flow helps to quickly straighten and smooth), styling concentrator (drys<br />
and styles at the same time) and a curl-defining diffuser (for fast, even drying and<br />
curl perfection) – offering the ability to create a variety of styles on all hair types.<br />
This lightweight and easy-to-use hair must-have also comes in a stylish travel case.<br />
MOR Jardiniere Collection,<br />
from $29.95<br />
Inspired by the Cote<br />
d’Azur’s floral beauty<br />
and ocean breeze, the<br />
Jardiniere collection includes<br />
sumptuous hand creams,<br />
bath and body products and<br />
aromatic eau de parfums<br />
in either Orange Flower &<br />
Lavender or Mint & Mimosa.<br />
Perfect for layering to<br />
intensify the fragrance and<br />
longevity, this is a distinctively<br />
beautiful collection.<br />
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FEATURE<br />
Party<br />
SURVIVAL<br />
GUIDE<br />
SKIN<br />
edition
IT’S PARTY SEASON,<br />
A TIME TO EAT, DRINK<br />
AND BE MERRY, BUT<br />
ALL THE FUN AND<br />
FRIVOLITY CAN WREAK<br />
HAVOC ON YOUR<br />
SKIN. HERE’S HOW TO<br />
MINIMISE THE DAMAGE<br />
AND SPARKLE YOUR<br />
WAY THROUGH THE<br />
HOLIDAYS.<br />
The festive season beckons.<br />
The party calendar is filling<br />
up. You’re planning the<br />
dress(es), the shoes, the<br />
makeup, the hair, but what about<br />
prepping your skin for the cheese<br />
platters, late nights and one-toomany<br />
vinos?<br />
Busy days rushing to get things<br />
done by the holidays, late nights<br />
celebrating, too much alcohol or<br />
indulgent food and too little sleep<br />
equals a dull and dehydrated<br />
complexion. Now’s the time to bolster<br />
your beauty regimen so you can glow<br />
right through the party season.<br />
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FEATURE<br />
YOU ARE<br />
WHAT<br />
YOU EAT<br />
When it comes to taking care of your skin,<br />
what you eat matters just as much as what<br />
you put on it.<br />
Your skin is a living, breathing organ of the<br />
body and it needs to be properly nourished<br />
and hydrated to look and feel its best. When<br />
your skin is deprived of necessary vitamins,<br />
minerals and nutrients, it is unable to function<br />
at optimal levels and its structure slowly<br />
begins to break down. In order to avoid this<br />
breakdown and keep a healthy-looking glow,<br />
you need to feed your skin a mix of nutrients<br />
each day.<br />
Healthy skin starts from the inside and<br />
works its way out. The first step: eliminate<br />
refined sugar and fatty junk foods. Load up<br />
on fruits and vegetables which are packed<br />
with the best-known antioxidants – Vitamins<br />
C, E and beta-carotene (converted to Vitamin<br />
A once in the body). Your skin also needs a<br />
good supply of protein, iron, zinc, copper<br />
and folic acid. Essential beauty boosters in<br />
your daily diet should include at least two<br />
serves of fruit, five serves of vegetables,<br />
healthy carbohydrates such as wholegrain<br />
bread or rice as well as fish, lean meat,<br />
chicken and eggs.<br />
Good skin also needs fat, such as essential<br />
fatty acids and omega fats, to keep it looking<br />
its best. Good sources are liquid oils (such as<br />
rice bran, olive and grapeseed oils), almonds,<br />
walnuts, pine nuts, avocado and seeds such<br />
as sunflower, sesame, poppy and linseeds.<br />
They make great summer snacks or the<br />
perfect dressing over salads.<br />
Dehydration also causes skin ageing, so<br />
drink plenty of water every day. This will not<br />
only hydrate the skin but will help to remove<br />
waste from the kidneys and detoxify the liver.
WATCH YOUR<br />
ALCOHOL INTAKE<br />
Excessive alcohol is a notorious<br />
beauty thief. The more you drink,<br />
the less hydrated you are – and<br />
that extends to your skin. You may<br />
notice your skin is dryer and less<br />
‘plump’ after overdoing it on those<br />
holiday party drinks, and the lines<br />
you already have may appear more<br />
visible and etched.<br />
Alcohol can also make your<br />
face puffy, blotchy and flushed.<br />
The histamine released by alcohol<br />
dilates the blood’s capillaries,<br />
causing erythema or reddening of<br />
the skin. Over time, this flushed<br />
appearance can become more<br />
prominent and even permanent.<br />
To add insult to injury, a night on<br />
the sauce can also create or worsen<br />
breakouts; usually the high sugar<br />
levels in cocktails and wine are the<br />
worst culprits.<br />
Not to completely put you off<br />
that holiday toast, but it’s a timely<br />
reminder that alcohol is a toxin<br />
with little nutrient value and can<br />
contribute to poorer liver function,<br />
reduced immunity, hormone<br />
disruption, cell damage and insulin<br />
issues – all impacting on the quality,<br />
appearance and rate of ageing of<br />
your skin.<br />
It may seem unrealistic to cut out<br />
alcohol completely, so cut back.<br />
Make your wine a spritzer, choose a<br />
cocktail that’s low in added sugars,<br />
or even opt for one of the many<br />
delicious non-alcoholic cocktails and<br />
alcohol-free wines now available.<br />
To minimise damage, drink water<br />
before, during and after your<br />
alcoholic drink. Staying hydrated<br />
should help with the problem of<br />
dull, dry skin the following day.<br />
BEAUTY<br />
SLEEP IS<br />
REAL<br />
Sure, late nights can be fun, but<br />
your skin will be displaying the<br />
consequences. Lack of sleep can<br />
cause blood vessels under your eyes<br />
to dilate, leading to dark circles.<br />
To help combat this, try using an<br />
eye cream with caffeine or vitamin<br />
K, which can help constrict blood<br />
vessels and reduce the appearance<br />
of dark circles.<br />
When you don’t get enough<br />
sleep, your body produces<br />
more cortisol, which can cause<br />
inflammation and puffiness. To<br />
reduce puffiness, try using a cold<br />
compress or eye cream with<br />
anti-inflammatory ingredients like<br />
chamomile or green tea.<br />
To brighten up your complexion,<br />
try using a face mask with<br />
brightening ingredients like vitamin<br />
C or glycolic acid.<br />
No matter how late the night,<br />
never go to bed with makeup on!<br />
Leaving makeup on overnight<br />
can clog your pores, leading to<br />
breakouts and blackheads. It can<br />
also cause dryness and irritation,<br />
especially if you’re wearing heavy or<br />
long-wear makeup. Always remove<br />
your makeup and apply a rich<br />
moisturiser before you go to bed.<br />
Keep some makeup removal wipes<br />
and a night cream on your bedside<br />
table, in case a trip to the bathroom<br />
is just too much to handle.<br />
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TOP TIPS<br />
for party-ready skin<br />
FEATURE<br />
APPLY A SHEET MASK<br />
A hydrating sheet mask can be the perfect way to<br />
make your skin look party-ready. Not only will it give<br />
your skin that much-needed hydration boost, but it’ll<br />
also leave your complexion glowing and radiant.<br />
USE A JADE ROLLER<br />
Using a jade roller can help reduce puffiness. Use<br />
upward and outward movements to promote<br />
lymphatic drainage. This will help flush toxins and<br />
increase circulation to give your skin a healthy glow.<br />
For puffy-prone eyes, use the smaller end of the<br />
jade roller and work from the inner corners of your<br />
eyes, rolling outwards towards your temples.<br />
DRINK LOTS OF WATER<br />
Hydration is key for achieving party-ready skin, so<br />
don’t skimp on your water intake! Aim to drink at<br />
least 8 glasses of water a day – more if you have a<br />
big event coming up. Drinking water helps to flush<br />
out toxins, improve your skin’s elasticity and prevent<br />
dreaded breakouts. Plus, your skin will look and feel<br />
fresh, plump and moisturised.<br />
DON’T TRY NEW PRODUCTS<br />
THE DAY OF YOUR PARTY<br />
Don’t use new makeup or skincare for the first<br />
time in case of an allergic reaction. While we love<br />
trying a new beauty product with the best of them,<br />
it’s wise to test them out well ahead of your big<br />
event. Allergic reactions are not uncommon when<br />
using new products. To avoid the discomfort and<br />
disappointment of an unexpected rash or breakout,<br />
patch test all your new makeup products at least<br />
48 hours before the party.
EMERGENCY<br />
FIX for pimples<br />
and breakouts<br />
We’ve all experienced that dreaded<br />
breakout right before a big event.<br />
Fear not! Here are some quick and<br />
effective ways to help you conceal<br />
and conquer blemishes.<br />
1. ICE IT DOWN<br />
Applying ice to the inflamed area<br />
can help reduce redness and<br />
swelling. Wrap an ice cube in a<br />
clean cloth and press gently on the<br />
pimple for a few seconds. Repeat<br />
this process in intervals for about 15<br />
minutes to calm down your skin.<br />
2. SPOT TREATMENT<br />
Look for a spot treatment with<br />
ingredients like salicylic acid or<br />
benzoyl peroxide. These can help<br />
dry out the pimple and kill acnecausing<br />
bacteria. Apply a small<br />
amount directly on the blemish<br />
and avoid the surrounding skin to<br />
prevent irritation.<br />
3. GREEN TEA<br />
SORCERY<br />
Steep a green tea bag in hot water<br />
for a few minutes, let it cool down<br />
then use it as a soothing compress<br />
on the affected area. Green tea has<br />
anti-inflammatory properties that can<br />
help soothe your irritated skin.<br />
4. DON’T PICK!<br />
As tempting as it may be, resist the<br />
urge to pick or pop your pimple.<br />
Doing so can cause scarring and<br />
spread bacteria to other parts of<br />
your skin.<br />
5. CONCEAL<br />
Conceal your pimple with a noncomedogenic<br />
concealer and set with<br />
powder. Avoid liquid concealers and<br />
look for those that have a dry, puttylike<br />
consistency to really adhere and<br />
mask that spot.<br />
Try mixing your concealer with<br />
a yellow colour corrector if your<br />
blemish has a purple tint or a green<br />
colour corrector to cancel out<br />
redness. Start with a small amount<br />
and gently press it onto the blemish,<br />
blending the edges for a natural<br />
finish. Be sure to cleanse thoroughly<br />
after your event to avoid further<br />
breakouts.<br />
6. DEFLECT AND<br />
REDIRECT<br />
When all else fails, create an eyecatching<br />
red lip or smoky eye and no<br />
one will even notice that blemish!<br />
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COSMETIC ENHANCEMENT
THE<br />
2024<br />
GUIDE TO<br />
NON-SURGICAL<br />
face<br />
TWEAKMENTS<br />
OUR GUIDE TO THE<br />
MOST ADVANCED<br />
AND IN-DEMAND<br />
FACIAL AESTHETIC<br />
TREATMENTS FOR<br />
THE COMING YEAR.<br />
Advancements in technologies have<br />
revolutionised the non-surgical<br />
aesthetics industry, creating a<br />
wave of innovative low-downtime<br />
treatments and procedures. Whether you’re<br />
looking to reduce fine lines, add volume,<br />
improve scarring or tighten crepey skin, there’s<br />
a wide variety of options available – all offering<br />
minimal downtime and maximal results.<br />
It goes without saying that with cosmetic<br />
treatments seeingly becoming so ubiquitous, it’s<br />
incredibly important – from both a safety and<br />
an aesthetic perspective – that your provider is<br />
accredited and experienced in the treatments<br />
they perform. These are medical procedures<br />
that require a physical examination and medical<br />
history-taking for a complete consultation. Be<br />
aware that cheapest is not always best, so don’t<br />
make your decision on price alone. After all, it’s<br />
your face, and your safety, we’re talking about.<br />
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COSMETIC ENHANCEMENT<br />
FILLERS<br />
Fillers are a minimally invasive treatment<br />
option to help restore volume, smooth<br />
wrinkles and enhance facial features. They<br />
consist of an injectable gel-like substance<br />
called hyaluronic acid, which is a naturally<br />
occurring substance in your skin. When<br />
strategically injected into certain areas of<br />
your face, they can provide instant and<br />
long-lasting results.<br />
Fillers can be used to address a variety<br />
of concerns, including: smoothing out lines<br />
and wrinkles; filling in deep furrows or scars;<br />
adding volume to cheeks, midface, chin or<br />
temples; enhancing the size and shape of lips;<br />
reducing under-eye circles and tear trough<br />
hollows; reshaping facial features or contours;<br />
and creating a more chiselled jawline.<br />
There are several different HA filler products<br />
available in Australia – including Restylane,<br />
Juvederm, Belotero, Croma and Art Filler –<br />
and each brand offers different filler types<br />
within their range depending on the<br />
indication and area to be treated. For<br />
example, many brands have a filler specifically<br />
for lip augmentation.<br />
The type of filler (composition and viscosity),<br />
where it’s used and the depth of injection all<br />
influence the final result and how long they<br />
last. Superficial injections for lips using ‘lighter’<br />
textures may last up to 6 months, while firmer<br />
filler designed for building structural volume<br />
and contouring and injected deep on the<br />
bone can last 12-18 months.<br />
Before a filler treatment, a numbing cream<br />
is applied to the area to be treated to help<br />
minimise discomfort. Your practitioner uses<br />
a small needle or cannula to inject tiny<br />
amounts of HA filler to specific areas of your<br />
face. Depending on the area/s treated, the<br />
procedure typically takes 15-60 minutes and<br />
you’ll be able to see results immediately.<br />
After your appointment, you may experience<br />
some mild swelling or redness, but most<br />
people can return to their normal activities<br />
with minimal downtime. As the filler settles<br />
over the following 2-4 weeks, final results will<br />
become evident.<br />
INJECTABLE<br />
BIOSTIMULATORS<br />
Biostimulators are injectable treatments<br />
that work by stimulating your body’s<br />
natural production of collagen, elastin<br />
and other essential components of<br />
healthy, youthful skin. As a result, these<br />
treatments have the potential to deliver<br />
natural-looking, long-lasting results for a<br />
range of cosmetic concerns.<br />
One of the differences between<br />
biostimulators and fillers is that<br />
biostimulator injections stimulate your<br />
body’s ability to make collagen, whereas<br />
dermal fillers replace lost volume.<br />
Biostimulators, such as Sculptra (which<br />
uses poly-L-lactic acid) or Radiesse<br />
(which uses calcium hydroxylapatite and<br />
is a hybrid collagen stimulator and filler),<br />
gradually improve the texture and tone<br />
of your skin as new collagen is formed.<br />
It may take a few months to see the full<br />
effects, but the results are long-lasting,
ANTI-WRINKLE<br />
INJECTIONS<br />
typically about two years.<br />
Profhilo is a new type of injectable<br />
biostimulator that contains one of the<br />
highest concentrations of hyaluronic<br />
acid on the market. Unlike traditional<br />
dermal fillers, the product flows easily<br />
and evenly throughout the different<br />
compartments of the face (and neck),<br />
acting like an internal moisturiser. It<br />
works by nourishing and hydrating<br />
dermal cells, stimulating collagen and<br />
elastin and remodelling the skin, rather<br />
than adding volume like fillers.<br />
Biostimulators are injected into the<br />
target areas of your skin, typically using<br />
a fine needle or micro-cannula. Numbing<br />
cream can be applied beforehand to<br />
minimise discomfort.<br />
On average, a series of two to three<br />
sessions over the course of a few months<br />
are required for optimal results.<br />
Anti-wrinkle injections continue to be the most popular<br />
non-surgical cosmetic procedure and have become<br />
a modern-day staple in beauty regimens throughout<br />
the world. Anti-wrinkle injections use a substance<br />
called botulinum toxin, which is a protein produced<br />
by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. In cosmetic<br />
procedures, botulinum toxin works by blocking nerve<br />
stimulation to wrinkle-causing muscles, which prevents<br />
the muscle from contracting and significantly reduces<br />
wrinkles and fine lines.<br />
It is commonly used to treat crow’s feet around the<br />
eyes, the frown lines between the eyebrows (glabellar<br />
lines, or the “11’s”) and horizontal lines across the<br />
forehead.<br />
Off-label, marionette lines, which run from the corner<br />
of the mouth to the chin, and vertical “smokers’ lines”<br />
above the top lip can also be treated. Anti-wrinkle<br />
injections can also be used for jawline slimming and to<br />
produce the effect of a brow lift by relaxing the muscles<br />
that drag down the brow.<br />
In Australia, botulinum toxin is available for cosmetic<br />
use under the brand names Botox, Dysport, Xeomin<br />
and Letybo.<br />
During the procedure, your practitioner injects<br />
small amounts of botulinum toxin into specific facial<br />
muscles. The injections themselves are done with a<br />
very fine needle, which helps to minimise any<br />
discomfort. The entire procedure usually takes<br />
between 10 and 20 minutes.<br />
After the treatment, you may see some redness,<br />
swelling or bruising, but these side effects generally<br />
fade quickly. You’ll start to notice the effects of the<br />
treatment within 3-4 days, reaching peak effectiveness<br />
around 10-14 days post-treatment. The effects can last<br />
anywhere from 3-6 months.<br />
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COSMETIC ENHANCEMENT<br />
MICRONEEDLING<br />
Microneedling is a non-surgical face treatment that involves<br />
using a device with tiny needles to create micro-injuries on<br />
your skin. These tiny punctures stimulate your skin’s natural<br />
healing process, promoting collagen and elastin production<br />
for a smoother, firmer, and more youthful complexion. It is<br />
relatively painless and minimally invasive, and it’s suitable<br />
for all skin types.<br />
Radiofrequency (RF) microneedling is similar to traditional<br />
microneedling, but it includes the use of radiofrequency<br />
energy. This energy is transmitted through the needles,<br />
heating your skin tissue to tighten and rejuvenate the<br />
targeted area further.<br />
Microneedling is excellent for addressing a variety of<br />
skin concerns. It can help improve skin texture, reduce<br />
fine lines and wrinkles, minimise the appearance of scars<br />
(particularly acne scars), shrink enlarged pores, even out<br />
skin tone, and tighten skin.<br />
Before treatment, your skin will be cleansed and prepped<br />
with a numbing cream. The microneedling device will then<br />
be guided across your skin, creating microscopic punctures.<br />
After the procedure, your skin might feel tight and slightly<br />
swollen, but these feelings will typically subside within a<br />
few hours. You may experience redness in the treated area<br />
for a few days, resembling a sunburn.
LASER SKIN RESURFACING<br />
Laser skin resurfacing involves the use of laser<br />
energy to remove damaged skin cells and<br />
stimulate the growth of new, healthy cells.<br />
The procedure is often used to improve tone,<br />
texture and overall appearance by reducing<br />
common skin concerns like fine lines and<br />
wrinkles, skin texture and tone, acne scars and<br />
other scarring, pigmentation and sun damage.<br />
The principle behind lasers is light absorption.<br />
The same as a black car will be hotter than a<br />
white car because it absorbs more wavelengths<br />
of light, certain target tissues will absorb certain<br />
wavelengths of light more effectively. As the<br />
laser light is monochromatic, the target tissue<br />
will take on maximum absorption while the<br />
surrounding tissues won’t. This allows the target<br />
to be isolated and treated.<br />
The target tissue is all-important when<br />
treating skin problems with a laser. For<br />
pigmentation it is melanin; for spider veins and<br />
other vascular conditions it is haemoglobin<br />
(blood); and for wrinkles it is water. Each<br />
of these target tissues absorbs a different<br />
wavelength of light, meaning a different laser is<br />
needed for each specific problem.<br />
Advances in laser technology mean that<br />
laser skin resurfacing – once reserved for the<br />
treatment of severe conditions due to the<br />
extensive downtime involved – has become<br />
an effective option for many people seeking<br />
reduction of lines and wrinkles and uneven skin<br />
colour, tone and texture.<br />
Most resurfacing lasers work by removing<br />
microscopic quantities of skin and stimulating<br />
the production of new collagen. Non-ablative<br />
lasers uses wavelengths which do not burn<br />
away skin and are suitable for the treatment of<br />
melasma, scarring, fine lines and wrinkles and<br />
typically do not require any downtime.<br />
Ablative lasers include carbon dioxide (CO 2<br />
)<br />
and Erbium: YAG lasers. These use a process<br />
where the upper layers of aged or damaged<br />
skin are vaporised by the controlled laser. It is<br />
this damage that stimulates the healing and<br />
restructuring of the skin, resulting in a more<br />
even complexion and a significant reduction in<br />
lines and wrinkles.<br />
Carbon dioxide lasers can dramatically reduce<br />
wrinkles but downtime and side effects such<br />
as redness and peeling are extended, usually<br />
taking many weeks to heal. Erbium lasers have<br />
a great accuracy with fewer side effects but<br />
cannot treat deep wrinkles as successfully.<br />
The advent of fractional laser, where<br />
microscopic columns of skin are treated while<br />
surrounding skin is left intact, has made it<br />
possible to achieve results comparable results<br />
to traditional CO 2<br />
laser resurfacing with fewer<br />
side effects and significantly less downtime.<br />
Fractional skin resurfacing can utilise<br />
both non-ablative and ablative lasers – the<br />
breakthrough difference of this technology is<br />
the fractionated delivery system of light.<br />
Fractional lasers work by creating tiny holes,<br />
or ‘dots’, in the skin’s surface, penetrating deep<br />
into the dermis. It leaves the skin around each<br />
dot intact, enabling the surrounding tissue<br />
to heal these microscopic thermal injuries by<br />
stimulating the production of new collagen.<br />
The anti-ageing benefits of fractional laser<br />
technology include improving evenness of skin<br />
tone and texture, reducing pore size and the<br />
appearance of lines and wrinkles, and helping<br />
to reverse the effects of sun damage. A milder<br />
treatment may take several sessions, while<br />
one procedure is usually sufficient for a more<br />
aggressive treatment.<br />
Because laser treatments use heat, a mild<br />
to moderate burning sensation is experienced<br />
during treatment and slight swelling, redness<br />
and bronzing afterwards. This normally subsides<br />
after a few days, however full healing can take<br />
several weeks, depending on the intensity of<br />
treatment and the areas targeted.<br />
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COSMETIC ENHANCEMENT<br />
SKIN<br />
TIGHTENING<br />
Non-surgical skin tightening treatments are becoming<br />
increasingly popular for those who want to combat the<br />
signs of ageing without going under the knife.<br />
For suitable candidates presenting with a small<br />
to moderate degree of skin laxity, non-surgical skin<br />
tightening modalities can offer an effective, naturallooking<br />
improvement and postpone or even negate the<br />
need for surgical procedures.<br />
Skin tightening devices use energy-based technology<br />
to target the skin’s deeper dermis and subcutaneous<br />
layers, tightening the underlying tissue structure and<br />
stimulating collagen production without damaging the<br />
outer layers of skin.<br />
Skin tightening technologies in Australia include (but<br />
are not limited to) Thermage (which uses radiofrequency<br />
energy), Ultherapy (which uses microfocused ultrasound),<br />
Sofwave (which uses synchronous ultrasound parallel<br />
beam technology) and Ultraformer III (which uses high<br />
intensity focused ultrasound).<br />
These types of procedures are associated with some<br />
discomfort. Many people report feeling warm pulses<br />
under the skin, but this varies between patients and the<br />
type of device used.<br />
There may be some swelling and redness that gradually<br />
subside over the next few days but generally you<br />
should experience little downtime, if any. Results are<br />
usually gradual, as the new collagen forms over the next<br />
couple of months, and are typically long lasting – up to<br />
two years.<br />
For the right candidate, non-surgical skin tightening can<br />
offer impressive results – from improving skin texture to<br />
tightening sagging skin on the face, neck and jawline.
FACIAL MUSCLE<br />
STIMULATION<br />
Facial muscle stimulation is a new non-surgical face<br />
treatment that helps tone, lift and tighten your facial<br />
muscles and regenerate collagen and elastin. This is a new<br />
category of treatment that offers an innovative solution<br />
to smoothing and lifting the face without injections,<br />
downtime or discomfort.<br />
Launched in 2022, Emface by BTL Aesthetics is a<br />
pioneer of facial muscle stimulation. The patented<br />
technology simultaneously emits synchronised<br />
radiofrequency and HIFES (high-intensity facial electrical<br />
stimulation) energy to help remodel the face and address<br />
facial contour changes. Emface’s HIFES energy induces<br />
thousands of powerful muscle contractions that strengthen<br />
and tone the facial elevator muscles, while the RF energy<br />
encourages renewed collagen and elastin production<br />
for more youthful-looking skin. Together, they promote<br />
a slimmer and more defined jawline, fuller and higher<br />
cheeks, an elevated brow and improvement in wrinkles.<br />
Another treatment turning heads in this space is TriLift<br />
by Lumenis. This is a first-of-its-kind facial stimulation<br />
device that targets structure, contour and texture by<br />
treating the three tissue layers – muscles, dermal layer<br />
and epidermal layer. This ground-breaking technology is<br />
the first in the market to use Dynamic Muscle Stimulation<br />
(DMSt) in sequence with two other modalities, TriPollar RF<br />
(radiofrequency) and triFX RF microneedling, to activate<br />
facial muscles, increase natural volume and regenerate<br />
collagen and elastin.<br />
During a facial muscle stimulation treatment, your<br />
practitioner applies small electrodes to your face. These<br />
electrodes deliver gentle electrical currents that stimulate<br />
and contract facial muscles, helping to tone and lift your<br />
skin. You might feel a slight tingling sensation, but the<br />
treatment is generally considered to be painless.<br />
For best results, a series of treatments is needed,<br />
spaced a week apart. The results offer improvement in<br />
wrinkles, improved muscle tone and a noticeable yet<br />
natural-looking lifting effect of the facial muscles. CBM<br />
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BEAUTY<br />
IS SCALP<br />
CARE<br />
the new<br />
skincare?<br />
HOW ‘SKINIFICATION’ OF HAIR IS<br />
TRANSFORMING THE HAIR CARE<br />
INDUSTRY AND IMPROVING SCALP AND<br />
HAIR HEALTH. WORDS BY RICKY ALLEN.<br />
Skinification is the latest hair care<br />
trend and it’s here to stay. This<br />
growing movement sees the<br />
scalp as an extension of the skin and<br />
puts greater emphasis on hair cuticle<br />
and scalp health, promoting healthier<br />
hair with next-level bond-building and<br />
damage-repair solutions.<br />
Scalp health is fundamental to<br />
hair health, and has arguably been<br />
overlooked until now. Just like your skin<br />
and gut, your scalp has a microbiome,<br />
a unique composition of bacteria and<br />
yeast essential for scalp health and<br />
function. The scalp microbiome is the<br />
Kerasilk Curl Balm,<br />
$48 (150ml)
first line of defence against harmful<br />
pathogens, helping to protect the<br />
hair follicles from damage and<br />
protect your scalp from infection and<br />
irritation. When out of balance, it’s<br />
often the culprit for a large number<br />
of hair woes, including excess oil,<br />
dandruff and even hair loss.<br />
At this new intersection of hair<br />
care and skincare, an increasing<br />
number of hair care products are<br />
being formulated with ingredients<br />
traditionally found in skincare. Beauty<br />
and skincare brands are tapping into<br />
the skinification of hair movement,<br />
with powerhouses Guerlain and Sisley<br />
developing specific hair care and<br />
scalp care products that focus on<br />
nourishing the scalp and rebuilding<br />
healthy hair.<br />
Traditional hair care players are<br />
expanding their offerings to include<br />
scalp serums and ampoules and<br />
a host of skincare-like ingredients<br />
such as hyaluronic acid, probiotics,<br />
amino acids, peptides, ceramides and<br />
salicylic acid to target and boost scalp<br />
and hair health.<br />
PRODUCTS<br />
TO TRY<br />
Wella Professionals<br />
Ultimate Repair<br />
Conditioner, $48 (200ml)<br />
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BEAUTY<br />
Aveda is one such premium<br />
hair care brand leading the<br />
charge by producing whole ranges<br />
totally devoted to hair and scalp<br />
health. I spoke to Alison Pawlus,<br />
principal research scientist at<br />
Aveda, to get her take on<br />
hair health.<br />
‘Like skin, the scalp ages with<br />
time and can be impacted by<br />
lifestyle and environmental<br />
aggressors such as pollution<br />
and micro dust,’ she explains.<br />
‘The thickness of the scalp skin<br />
also decreases as one ages,<br />
becoming flatter and less resilient<br />
and therefore losing some of its<br />
nourishing abilities and barrier<br />
function. Scalp ageing can impact<br />
the look and feel of the hair,<br />
causing it to become dry, brittle,<br />
lacklustre and prone to thinning<br />
and breakage.’<br />
Just as we look after our skin,<br />
we must also look after our scalp.<br />
Keeping the scalp hydrated is<br />
an essential factor in scalp and<br />
hair care. Dry scalps are more<br />
susceptible to damage and can lead<br />
to visible premature scalp ageing,<br />
manifesting in changes<br />
Aveda Botanical Repair<br />
Day & Night Strengthening<br />
Treatment Pack, $109 –<br />
includes Strengthening<br />
Leave-in Treatment (100ml)<br />
and Strengthening Overnight<br />
Serum (100ml)
Guerlain Abeille<br />
Royale Scalp & Hair<br />
Care Collection,<br />
from $138<br />
4.<br />
to the texture, colour, shine,<br />
volume, thickness and softness<br />
of your hair.<br />
Results from the Aveda Scalp<br />
Solutions range demonstrate a<br />
51% increase in scalp hydration<br />
and a 58% increase in scalp<br />
softness after just one use. These<br />
figures clearly show the positive<br />
impact scalp treatments have on<br />
the hair.<br />
Of course, what we eat is<br />
also important. Protein, iron,<br />
magnesium, zinc and biotin are<br />
necessary for a healthy scalp<br />
and head of hair, so make sure<br />
you have plenty of fish, eggs,<br />
carrots and oats in your diet.<br />
Supplements such as Healthy<br />
Boss Collagen Peptides Powder<br />
($19.95) can also be beneficial<br />
for hair.<br />
The increasing concern and<br />
interest in scalp and hair health is<br />
only a good thing, as we rightly<br />
begin to treat the scalp with the<br />
care and attention it needs. CBM<br />
Klorane Quinine &<br />
Organic Edelweiss<br />
Strengthening<br />
Shampoo for<br />
Thinning Hair,<br />
$24.99 (400ml)<br />
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BEAUTY<br />
SUMMER<br />
hair care<br />
ESSENTIALS<br />
THIS SUMMER, WE’RE FIGHTING FRIZZ AND BANISHING<br />
BRASSINESS! HERE’S HOW TO HELP KEEP YOUR HAIR IN TIP-TOP<br />
SHAPE NO MATTER THE HEAT OR HUMIDITY.<br />
Ah, summer hair. For some, it means<br />
sun-kissed highlights and beachy<br />
textured waves. For others, it’s a<br />
period best survived behind a hair<br />
mask or covered in a permanent<br />
slick of conditioner.<br />
Taking extra care of your hair during the summer<br />
months is essential to maintaining healthy and vibrant<br />
locks. With the right products, you can protect your hair<br />
from the damaging effects of too much sun, saltwater<br />
and chlorine and keep your tresses looking happy and<br />
healthy all summer long.
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BEAUTY<br />
SUMMER<br />
PROOF<br />
YOUR<br />
HAIR<br />
The sun’s UV rays are just as bad for your hair as<br />
they are for your skin. Ultraviolet rays chemically<br />
break down the building blocks of hair – keratin<br />
proteins – making hair weaker, dryer and more<br />
likely to break.<br />
Sun protection for our hair is vital to keeping it<br />
looking its best. Look for shampoos, conditioners<br />
and sprays that shield your hair against the<br />
harmful effects of the sun and provide muchneeded<br />
nourishment.<br />
Summer, sun and swimming can make a<br />
magnificent trio, but beware the dreaded ‘postswim<br />
hair’. The cortex, or inner layer, of hair is<br />
protected by the cuticle, or outer later. Sebum<br />
is a natural lubricant that protects the cuticle.<br />
Chlorine in pools sucks the sebum out of the hair,<br />
which may cause the cuticle to crack. This damage<br />
causes the hair’s natural sheen to diminish and the<br />
unprotected cortex to split (creating split ends).<br />
Using a protective hair product and an anti-<br />
residue shampoo can do wonders to help keep<br />
the effects of chlorine at bay.<br />
1. 2.
Similarly, when you swim in salt water, salt<br />
minerals stick to the hair, which can cause severe<br />
dehydration and fading and can often alter your<br />
hair colour. To help combat this, once you’re out<br />
of the water, rinse your hair immediately with<br />
fresh water. Invest in a good hair condiitoning<br />
treatment and apply as needed.<br />
And while that refreshing ocean or pool may<br />
be beckoning, don’t dive straight into the water<br />
without first wetting your hair with fresh water.<br />
Hair is super porous and absorbent. If you spray<br />
water over your hair (or better yet apply hair oil<br />
or a mask) before entering the pool or ocean,<br />
your tresses won’t soak up such high quantities of<br />
drying and damaging salt and chlorine.<br />
Our picks<br />
1. Lush Super Milk Leave-in<br />
Conditioning Spray 250g, $52, 2.<br />
Sodashi Deep Conditioning Hair and<br />
Scalp Mud, $124, 3. Hairification Pure<br />
Health Conditioner, $25, 4. Klorane<br />
Repairing Serum with Organic Cupuaçu<br />
& Hyaluronic Acid 100ml, $25.99, 5.<br />
Fabriq Hydrate Mask 100ml, $42<br />
4.<br />
3.<br />
5.<br />
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BEAUTY<br />
DAMAGE<br />
CONTROL<br />
Prevention is far better cure, but if your hair is already in<br />
a delicate state, it’s time to bring in the back-up. Start<br />
by incorporating a twice-weekly hair repair treatment,<br />
such as a hydrating mask or serum. For added TLC,<br />
apply a small amount daily to the ends of your hair.<br />
These hair saviours help to fight frizz, hydrate hair and<br />
give it back its shine and lustre.<br />
When using an intensive conditioner or treatment<br />
post-shower, wrap hair in a towel to keep heat in and<br />
allow the product to penetrate as much as possible.<br />
If you don’t already sleep on a silk pillowcase, here’s<br />
another reason to make the switch: in addition to<br />
helping prevent skin creases, a silk pillowcase can help<br />
hair retain moisture and reduce fly-aways.<br />
5.<br />
2.<br />
1.<br />
3.<br />
4.
6.<br />
Our picks<br />
1. Rumbie & Co. Silk Pillowcase, $75, 2.<br />
Redken Frizz Dismiss Hair Mask, $44.50,<br />
3. Davines SU Hair Mask 150ml, $47.95,<br />
4. Joico Defy Damage Sleepover<br />
Overnight Nourishing Treatment,<br />
$38.50, 5. LTN 25 Momme Mulberry<br />
Silk Envelope Pillowcase, $99, 6. Monat<br />
Rejuvabeads Split-End Treatment, $81<br />
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BEAUTY<br />
HEADS<br />
UP ON<br />
HAIR<br />
TRENDS<br />
Ballerina<br />
buns<br />
Help keep your neck cool while<br />
looking on-trend with the timeless<br />
ballet bun. Spotted on Sofia Richie<br />
Grainge at her glamorous wedding in<br />
April this year, the ballerina bun is the<br />
ultimate “It Girl” style. The classic look<br />
pairs perfectly with current makeup<br />
trends that emphasise an elegant and<br />
effortless chic look.<br />
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2.<br />
Hot tip<br />
Keep this sleek look frizz-free<br />
with Revlon Professional<br />
Hydration Anti-Frizz<br />
Moisturizing Drops ($26.95),<br />
which will help your hair stay<br />
smooth, shiny and soft.<br />
1.<br />
3.<br />
4.<br />
Our picks<br />
1. KYK Hair Kream’d Smoothing<br />
Styling Cream, $24.95, 2. REF Stay<br />
Smooth 141, 125ml, $35.50, 3.<br />
R+Co Waterfall Moisture + Shine<br />
Lotion at Rogue Beauty 147ml, $51,<br />
4. Pure Pact Ginseng Control Butter<br />
80ml, $35.50<br />
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Barbie blonde<br />
BEAUTY<br />
In the year of the Barbie movie, there’s no<br />
surprise that Barbie-inspired blonde is a<br />
huge trend for spring and summer. Taking<br />
inspiration from the seasons, this trend leans<br />
towards warmer tones and is more of a golden<br />
blonde than cool-toned or platinum. To keep<br />
your blonde fresh, the Revlon Professional<br />
Eksperience Color Protection Color Intensifying<br />
Hair Cleanser ($34.95) will enhance your colour<br />
while keeping your hair soft and shiny.<br />
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2.<br />
1.<br />
Our picks<br />
3.<br />
1. Joico Blonde Life Brilliant Glow<br />
Oil 100ml, $38.50, 2. Joico Blonde<br />
Life Shampoo 300ml, $38.50, and<br />
Joico Blonde Life Conditioner 250ml,<br />
$36.50, 3. REF Cool Silver Shampoo<br />
285ml, $35.50 and REF Cool Silver<br />
Conditioner 285ml, $35.50, 4.<br />
INNOluxe PLATINUM Shampoo<br />
250ml, $39.50 and INNOluxe<br />
PLATINUM Conditioner 250ml, $43.50<br />
4.<br />
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90s blowout<br />
@retroscinema/INSTAGRAM<br />
90s fashion is back in a big way, and so is a big<br />
90s-style blowout. This iconic supermodel hairstyle is<br />
known for its volume and bounce – and gives serious<br />
bombshell glamour vibes.<br />
To achieve the perfect bouncy blowout, wash hair<br />
with a volumising shampoo and conditioner. Apply a<br />
heat protectant and root-lifting spray to towel-dried<br />
hair, which will shield your locks from heat damage<br />
and add volume at the roots.<br />
Next, section your hair into smaller segments. With<br />
a hairdrying brush, begin blow-drying each section,<br />
focusing on lifting the roots and drying your hair<br />
away from your face for ultimate volume effect. After<br />
completing each section, wrap up the hair around<br />
an oversized Velcro roller and secure with a clip.<br />
Once the rest of your hair is done, unfurl the rollers,<br />
run your fingers through your hair and spritz with a<br />
setting spray to hold in place.<br />
@jlo/INSTAGRAM<br />
@sydney_sweeney/INSTAGRAM
2.<br />
1.<br />
Hot tip<br />
The VS Sassoon Hydro Smooth<br />
5-in-1 Air Styler, $130, is the ultimate<br />
all-rounder and creates impressive<br />
volume for a bouncy 90s blowout. It’s<br />
equipped with 5 styling attachments,<br />
plus advanced plasma conditioning ions<br />
for hair that looks healthier, glossier and<br />
smoother after consistent use.<br />
3.<br />
4.<br />
5.<br />
6.<br />
Our picks<br />
7.<br />
1. Panasonic EH-NA98 Hair Dryer,<br />
$349, 2. Sachajuan Ocean Mist<br />
Volume Shampoo 250ml, $44, and<br />
Sachajuan Ocean Mist Volume<br />
Conditioner 250ml, $49, 3. Joico<br />
Humidity Blocker 180ml, $37, 4.<br />
Monday Volume Shampoo 354ml and<br />
Monday Volume Conditioner 354ml,<br />
$10 ea, 5. Redken Frizz Dismiss Anti-<br />
Static Oil Mist for mild frizz 125ml,<br />
$42, 6. REF Heat Protection Spray<br />
230 175ml, $41.50, 7. Sachajuan<br />
Ocean Mist Spray 150ml, $45<br />
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BEAUTY<br />
Ride the wave<br />
Embrace your natural curls and show them off<br />
to their fullest. If you have wavy hair (type 2<br />
hair), use lightweight products that enhance<br />
your natural wave pattern. Try a combination of<br />
protein- and moisture-based products.<br />
If you have curly (type 3) hair, use products<br />
that help define your curls and reduce frizz.<br />
Look for cream- or oil-based styling products<br />
as these will help tame frizz by adding some<br />
weight to the hair. Leave-in moisture masks are<br />
also a curly-haired girl’s best friend, helping<br />
curls show off their natural bounce.<br />
For tightly coiled hair (type 4), moisture and<br />
hydration is the name of the game. Ideally,<br />
refrain form washing your hair more than once<br />
a week. Avoid products that dry out or strip the<br />
hair of its natural oils and look for curl-specific<br />
ranges. Rumbie & Co offer a complete hair care<br />
line specifically for curly-haired people, with<br />
cleansers, conditioners, styling and treatment<br />
products designed to add moisture, de-frizz<br />
and harness the natural curl pattern.<br />
@shakira/INSTAGRAM<br />
@kerrywashington/INSTAGRAM
3.<br />
1.<br />
2.<br />
4.<br />
5.<br />
Our picks<br />
1. Rumbie & Co. Curl Treatment 250ml,<br />
$48, 2. Rumbie & Co. Leave-In Curl<br />
Spray 250ml, $44, 3. Redken Frizz<br />
Dismiss Rebel Tame Leave-In Cream,<br />
$42, 4. Redken Frizz Dismiss Shampoo<br />
300ml, $40 and Redken Frizz Dismiss<br />
Conditioner 1000ml, $40, 5.Oribe<br />
Shampoo for Moisture & Control 250ml,<br />
$76 and Oribe Intense Conditioner<br />
for Moisture & Control 200ml, $80, 6.<br />
Pure Elements Linseed Calming Potion<br />
200ml, $39, 7. REF Detangling Spray<br />
175ml, $41.50, 8. Recreation Beauty<br />
Body + Hair Oil 150ml, $99<br />
6.<br />
7.<br />
8.<br />
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FEATURE
NEW<br />
COSMETIC<br />
SURGERY<br />
REGULATIONS<br />
how do they<br />
affect you?<br />
HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT<br />
AUSTRALIA’S COSMETIC SURGERY REFORMS.<br />
As of 1 July 2023, significant changes<br />
have been made to Australia’s<br />
cosmetic surgery industry. These<br />
are part of a sweeping reform<br />
package issued by the Medical Board of<br />
Australia (MBA) and Australian Health<br />
Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra)<br />
after an independent review found unsafe<br />
practices, misleading advertising and a need<br />
for minimum standards on qualifications.<br />
The review was necessitated after alarming<br />
media reports of unsafe practices and medical<br />
misconduct of certain ‘cosmetic cowboys’ in<br />
the sector. As such, the new regulations are<br />
designed to protect patients and improve the<br />
standard of care for cosmetic procedures.<br />
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WHAT’S NEW?<br />
The new reforms mandate that all cosmetic surgery<br />
patients must have a GP referral, be screened<br />
for underlying psychological disorders such as<br />
body dysmorphic disorder, have at least two preoperative<br />
consultations (at least one in-person<br />
with the practitioner performing the surgery), and<br />
a mandatory cooling-off period before booking or<br />
paying a deposit for the surgical procedure.<br />
In addition, there is a ban on influencer<br />
testimonials and deceptive or misleading social<br />
media posts, as well as advertising that offers<br />
discounts without terms and conditions or creates<br />
unreasonable expectations of treatment or<br />
encourages indiscriminate use.<br />
Cosmetic surgery advertising must now be<br />
identified as adult content. Videos and images must<br />
be used responsibly and not for entertainment and<br />
must not be sexualised or include gratuitous nudity.<br />
The use of negative body language is banned, such<br />
as ‘mummy makeover’, ‘problem area’, ‘unsightly<br />
bulges’ and ‘thigh gap’ and the use language that<br />
promotes ‘ideal’ body shapes is also banned, such as<br />
‘bikini body’, ‘happier, healthier you’, ‘look as young<br />
as you feel’, ‘art’ and ‘sculpt’.<br />
Medical practitioners must include clear<br />
information about their registration type and their<br />
registration number, and provide easily accessible<br />
information about risks and recovery.<br />
COSMETIC SURGERY<br />
PATIENTS MUST HAVE<br />
A GP REFERRAL,<br />
PSYCHOLOGICAL<br />
SCREENING, TWO<br />
PRE-OP CONSULTATIONS,<br />
AND A COOLING-OFF<br />
PERIOD.
GP REFERRAL<br />
All patients seeking cosmetic surgery must have a<br />
referral, preferably from their usual GP – if that is not<br />
possible, from another GP or other specialist medical<br />
practitioner. The referring practitioner must work<br />
independently of the practitioner who will perform the<br />
surgery and must not perform cosmetic surgery or nonsurgical<br />
cosmetic procedures themselves.<br />
Only cosmetic surgery, such as breast augmentation,<br />
liposuction, abdominoplasty, facelifts, rhinoplasty and<br />
cosmetic genital surgery, requires a GP referral.<br />
Non-surgical cosmetic procedures, such as anti-wrinkle<br />
injections, fillers, laser and energy-based treatments and<br />
thread lifts, do not require a GP referral.<br />
The referral should indicate the nature of the patient’s<br />
request, but the decision about which surgery/procedure<br />
is provided will be made by the patient and the<br />
practitioner performing the surgery. Just like other areas<br />
of medicine, the patient can use the referral to see a<br />
practitioner of their choice.<br />
PSYCHOLOGICAL<br />
SCREENING<br />
The practitioner who will perform the surgery<br />
must discuss and assess the patient’s reasons and<br />
motivation for requesting the surgery, including<br />
external reasons (for example, a perceived need to<br />
please others) and internal reasons (for example,<br />
strong feelings about appearance). The patient’s<br />
expectations of the surgery must be discussed to<br />
ensure they are realistic.<br />
The practitioner who will perform the surgery<br />
must assess the patient for underlying psychological<br />
conditions such as body dysmorphic disorder (BDD),<br />
which may make them an unsuitable candidate for<br />
the surgery.<br />
If screening indicates significant underlying<br />
psychological issues, they must be referred for<br />
evaluation to a psychologist, psychiatrist or GP, who<br />
works independently of the cosmetic practitioner.<br />
A practitioner must decline to perform the<br />
surgery if they believe it is not in the best interests<br />
of the patient.<br />
Before any cosmetic surgery, all patients under<br />
18 must be referred to, and be evaluated by,<br />
a psychologist, psychiatrist or GP, who works<br />
independently of the practitioner who will perform<br />
the surgery, to identify if there are any significant<br />
underlying psychological problems which may make<br />
them an unsuitable candidate for surgery.<br />
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TWO<br />
CONSULTATIONS<br />
REQUIRED<br />
A patient seeking cosmetic surgery<br />
must have at least two pre-operative<br />
consultations. The patient’s first consultation<br />
must be with the practitioner who will<br />
perform the surgery or another registered<br />
health practitioner who works with the<br />
practitioner who will perform the surgery<br />
(not a patient advisor or an agent).<br />
At least one of the two consultations must<br />
be in-person with the practitioner who will<br />
perform the surgery.<br />
PATIENT CONSENT<br />
When consent can be given, the patient must not<br />
be requested to sign consent forms at their first<br />
consultation. Additionally, the patient cannot consent<br />
to cosmetic surgery until they have had an in-person<br />
consultation with the practitioner who will perform<br />
the surgery.<br />
The decision to have the surgery (provision of<br />
informed consent) must be made at a consultation with<br />
the practitioner who will perform the procedure (in<br />
person or by video).<br />
The medical practitioner who will perform the<br />
cosmetic procedure or prescribe the cosmetic<br />
injectable must provide the patient with enough<br />
information for them to make an informed decision<br />
about whether to have the procedure. The practitioner<br />
must have a verbal consent discussion with the<br />
patient as well as provide written information in<br />
plain language.<br />
Practitioners should take all practical steps to<br />
provide information in a language understood by<br />
the patient and in a way that does not glamorise<br />
cosmetic procedures, minimise the complexity of the<br />
procedure or overstate likely results. It must include<br />
details about the procedure (including risks and<br />
possible complications, range of possible outcomes,<br />
recovery and aftercare requirements), the medical<br />
practitioner’s registration type, qualifications, training<br />
and experience.
MANDATORY<br />
COOLING-OFF<br />
PERIOD<br />
There must be a cooling- off period of at<br />
least seven days after the patient has had two<br />
consultations and given informed consent<br />
(signed consent forms), before the surgery can<br />
be booked or a deposit paid.<br />
For patients under 18, there must be a<br />
cooling-off period of at least three months<br />
between the provision of informed consent and<br />
surgery being performed. The patient should<br />
be encouraged to discuss why they want to<br />
have the surgery with their GP during the<br />
cooling- off period.<br />
There is no cooling-off period with nonsurgical<br />
cosmetic procedures (which may<br />
pierce the skin but don’t cut beneath it, such as<br />
injectables, thread lifts and laser treatments),<br />
unless the patient is under the age of 18.<br />
PRACTITIONERS SHOULD TAKE ALL PRACTICAL<br />
STEPS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION IN A LANGUAGE<br />
UNDERSTOOD BY THE PATIENT AND IN A WAY THAT<br />
DOES NOT GLAMORISE COSMETIC PROCEDURES,<br />
MINIMISE THE COMPLEXITY OF THE PROCEDURE OR<br />
OVERSTATE LIKELY RESULTS.<br />
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NEW<br />
REQUIREMENTS<br />
GP referral<br />
Consultations<br />
MORE CHANGES ON<br />
THE WAY<br />
The title of ‘cosmetic surgeon’, and who can use it, is a hotly<br />
contested issue, with differing opinions on what qualifications<br />
guarantee safe care. As cosmetic surgery is not recognised as<br />
a speciality in Australia, any medical practitioner, whether or<br />
not trained and competent in cosmetic surgery, may legally call<br />
themselves a ‘cosmetic surgeon’.<br />
The independent review commissioned by the MBA<br />
and Ahpra recommended an ‘endorsement model’ for<br />
cosmetic surgeons to establish expectations about minimum<br />
qualifications, and a public education campaign to assist the<br />
public to understand an endorsement, both of which have<br />
been accepted by the MBA and Ahpra.<br />
An endorsement would recognise that a person has an<br />
extended scope of practice in a particular area because they<br />
have obtained a specific qualification approved by the Medical<br />
Board. The training programs leading to the qualification also<br />
must be accredited by an independent accreditation authority.<br />
Once established, the report says it ‘will be easy for consumers<br />
to identify whether a practitioner is qualified to perform<br />
cosmetic surgery’ (as the endorsement will be listed on the<br />
Ahpra public register).<br />
‘We want everyone who chooses to have cosmetic surgery<br />
to be better informed and protected. We want doctors who<br />
undertake cosmetic surgery to be trained to a safe standard.<br />
We want the public to feel confident they are going to be<br />
well looked after and, if things go wrong, that they will be<br />
supported and that their concerns will be acted on,’ said Ahpra<br />
chief executive Martin Fletcher.<br />
‘We will use our legal powers in full to better protect<br />
consumers who choose cosmetic surgery. Registered<br />
practitioners in the industry can expect a relentless focus.’ CBM<br />
Patient assessment<br />
Informed consent<br />
Cooling-off period
COSMETIC SURGERY<br />
Required.<br />
A patient is required to have two pre-operative<br />
consultations with the practitioner performing the<br />
procedure or another registered health practitioner<br />
who works with the performing practitioner. At<br />
least one consultation must be in person.<br />
The practitioner who will perform the surgery<br />
must discuss and assess the patient’s reasons and<br />
motivation for requesting the surgery and must<br />
screen the patient for underlying psychological<br />
conditions such as body dysmorphic disorder.<br />
Where the practitioner deems the patient an<br />
unsuitable candidate for psychological reasons,<br />
they must refer the patient to a psychologist,<br />
psychiatrist or GP.<br />
Detail informed consent is required, including<br />
financial consent and consent for the use of any<br />
images or videos taken. The patient can only<br />
consent to surgery after having the two preoperative<br />
consultations, one of which must be an<br />
in-person consultation with the practitioner who will<br />
perform the surgery.<br />
Consent must be given only after the practitioner<br />
has provided the patient with information about the<br />
procedure, the practitioner’s registration type and<br />
qualifications, and the total costs involved.<br />
A cooling-off period of seven days is required after<br />
the patient has had two consultations and signed<br />
consent forms.<br />
For patients under the age of 18, the cooling-off<br />
period is at least three months.<br />
NON-SURGICAL COSMETIC<br />
PROCEDURES<br />
Not required.<br />
For Schedule 4 (prescription-only) cosmetic<br />
injectables, including anti-wrinkle injectables<br />
and fillers, a consultation is required with the<br />
practitioner performing the treatment, either<br />
in-person or by video, each time they prescribe<br />
Schedule 4 products.<br />
Same as cosmetic surgery requirements.<br />
Detail informed consent is required, including<br />
financial consent and consent for the use of any<br />
images or videos taken.<br />
Consent must be given only after the practitioner<br />
has provided the patient with information about the<br />
procedure, the practitioner’s registration type and<br />
qualifications, and the total costs involved.<br />
No cooling-off period is required for patients over<br />
the age of 18.<br />
For patients under the age of 18, the cooling off<br />
period is at least seven days.<br />
*Note: The Medical Board of Australia considers<br />
that cosmetic injectables should not be prescribed<br />
for patients under the age of 18 for cosmetic<br />
purposes.<br />
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E d’s<br />
fa<br />
ves
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2.<br />
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14.<br />
11.<br />
13.<br />
12.<br />
1. Coach Tabby Shoulder Bag 20, $395, 2. Dolce & Gabbana Portofino low-top sneakers, $770, 3. Parfums de Marly Valaya<br />
Eau de Parfum, $489, 4. Milani Cosmetics Cheek Kiss Cream Blush, $21.99, 5. Balmain Blaze Pouch embellished tote bag,<br />
$7,090, 6. Fenty Skin Cherry Treat Conditioning and Strengthening Lip Oil, $36, 7. Destree Sonia stone-detailing earrings, $494,<br />
8. Lancôme Le Louvre Collection Richelieu Wing Palette, $115, 9. Rabanne Fame Parfum 80ml, $237, 10. Jean Paul Gaultier<br />
Gaultier Divine Eau De Parfum 100ml, $224, 11. Summer Fridays Blush Balm Sticks, $45, 12. Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow+<br />
Volumizing Eyebrow Gel, $48, 13. The Attico Ester 95mm mismatched sandals, $1,324, 14. Creed Spring Flower 75ml, $399<br />
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1.<br />
4.<br />
BEAUTY<br />
2.<br />
3.<br />
5.<br />
6.<br />
1. be. Health Chocolate Collagen Powder, $64.95, 2. Sisley Ecological Compound Advanced Formula 60ml, $210,<br />
3. TAN-LUXE The Body Self Tanner 50ml, $78, 4. RoC Multi Correxion Revive & Glow Night Serum Capsules, $42.49,<br />
5. Parfums de Marly Althaïr 125ml, $498, 6. Endota Live Well Essential Oil Diffuser, $80,
7.<br />
12.<br />
11.<br />
10.<br />
9.<br />
8.<br />
7. ECOYA Sensory Escapes Frangipani & Sea Salt Madison Candle, $49.95, 8. First Press Coffee Concentrate 500ml,<br />
$14, 9. Ecoya Sensory Escapes Wild Coconut & Gardenia Madison Reed Diffuser, $49.95, 10. Palm Beach Collection<br />
Limited Edition Italian Citrus & Bergamot Candle, $44.95, 11. TANOLOGIST Self Tan Water Dark 100ml, $14.99,<br />
12. Hismile V34 Colour Corrector Serum, $35<br />
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1. Cosmedix Prep & Reset Lactic Acid Exfoliating Pads, $129, 2. Dermal Therapy Overnight Lip Repair, $11.99, 3.<br />
HydroPeptide Retinol Eye Renewal 15ml, $195, 4. Ella Baché Glow Serum Drops 30ml, $79, 5. Aspect Sun Tinted Physical<br />
Sun Protection SPF 50 +, $59, 6. Burt’s Bees Coconut and Pear Lip Balm $7.45, 7. The Secret Skincare Base Cream 50ml,<br />
$110, 8. Ella Baché Radiance Foaming Cleanser, $49, 9. Jurlique Activating Water Essence 250ml, $105, 10. Lab Nation<br />
Protect and Repair Body and Face Oil Complex, $65, 11. AB Lab Skin Dewy-C Luminous Skin Cream, $39.95, 12. Lucas<br />
Papaw Ointment, $5.50, 13. Jelly Ko Dewy Glaze Toner, $40, 14. Jelly Ko Bubble Tea Steam Cream, $48, 15. Dr Naomi<br />
Let It B Hydrating Serum, $129, 16. Omorfi Revive ‘B’ Serum, $79, 17. Sunday Riley C.E.O Afterglow Brightening Vitamin<br />
C Gel Cream, $104
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10.<br />
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11.<br />
12.<br />
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16. 17.<br />
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3.<br />
4.<br />
12.<br />
5.<br />
11.<br />
13.<br />
6.<br />
9.<br />
10.<br />
14.<br />
7.<br />
8.<br />
1. Mermaide Hair Barbie Wavy Kit includes Mini Waver, zebra head scarf, 50 x silver & pink hair gems & pink no-crease clips,<br />
$129, 2. LTN Hair Straightener Original Styler, $220, 3. Shark FlexStyle Air Drying & Styling System, $499, 4. mesoestetic<br />
Tricology Hair Growth Intensive, $149, 5. Clean by Endota Wild Orange & Geranium Hand & Body Lotion, $40, 6. R+Co<br />
‘Dallas’ Biotin Thickening Shampoo, $45, 7. Redken Frizz Dismiss Instant Deflate Oil-In-Serum, $42, 8. Oribe Bright Blonde Sun<br />
Lightening Mist 90ml, $57, 9. Davines SU Hair Milk 135ml, $50.95, 10. Kemon Actyva Anti-Yellow Violet Booster 50ml, $42.95,<br />
11. Kemon Actyva Anti-Yellow Violet Toning Shampoo 250ml, $39.95, 12. Joico Flip Turn Volumising Hairspray 300ml, $34.50,<br />
13. Joico Heat Hero Glossing Thermal Protector 180ml, $36.50, 14. Joico YouthLock Blowout Crème 177ml, $40.50<br />
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