The product: Pier Auge Soin Hydration Fondamental The price: $155.30The tester: Chris, 34. The verdict… A hydrating moisturiser containing proteins that earned its pioneer a Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2003 is definitely worth a try. This hydrating treatment contains Aquaporins, which are proteins that allow water to enter and … Read more
The product:Landoll Nashi #7 Botanica Mask The price: $23.50 The tester: Kez, 49. Read Kez’s beauty bioThe verdict… This mask is designed for dry or damaged hair. It claims to strengthen and improve the structure of the hair. Available only in salons, its packaged well in a recycled paper box. … Read more
It’s always fun to buy travel packs of anything. I just love the idea of bringing home less than I take – less packing equals less luggage to worry about, less arm strain and, most importantly, more room for essential shopping sprees. So the four little bottles in the Bloom … Read more
Eyesential ($108.99) forms a film over imperfections, hiding puffiness, dark circles and wrinkles (a bit like posh spackle, really) for brighter, firmer eyes. In an instant, it’s like all those late nights and birthdays never happened. The only catch is you need to blend it carefully around the edges and … Read more
I think of spots like distant relatives: I don’t see them very often but when one does show up, it’s usually at the worst possible time and I’ve no idea how long it’ll stick around. So when a blinder emerged at the tip of my nose the day before my … Read more
“I know it’s greedy but I’ve got to have two favourites this time around. Both of these Renew Skincare products live on my desk at beautyheaven and they even went away on holiday with me. I love the Rosewater Mist, $15.95, for sweet refreshment on a long, hot afternoon. And … Read more
The product:Avon Anew Clinical Eye Lift The judge: Kez, 49. Read Kez’s beauty bio The price: $49.95 The verdict… In a cute container with compartments for different formulas, this product consists of a gel for your upper eyes and a cream for underneath. The very subtle scent isn’t overwhelming and … Read more
On trial:Garnier Nutritionist Omega Skin Renew Regenerating Skin Refining Cream The judge: Sara-Maree. Read Sara-Maree’s beauty bio The price: $17.99 The verdict… This product is just so handy!! It comes in an easy 40mL pump bottle, which is great for those overnight stays. It’s a wonderful base to use before … Read more
Showers haven’t been the same since I discovered the divine Jasmine Body Wash by A’kin. Sweetly scented with fragrant jasmine flower, it lathers beautifully and leaves my skin silky-soft and smooth. It’s enriched with pure essential oils and is free of nasty sulfates and parabens, which gives peace of mind … Read more
Free radicals are unstable molecules that are missing one of their electrons, usually from their outer orbit (it’s a bit like missing the outer planet orbiting the sun in our solar system). These free radicals roam around the body, attempting to scavenge electrons from other sources, in the process causing … Read more
Oxygenating skin therapies promise to resuscitate skin and return the radiance of youth – but not everyone is convinced a shot of O2 is good for you.
First apply a yellow or slightly green-toned concealer with a brush onthe pimple only. Once you have put applied a generous layer and blendedthe edges of the concealer into your skin, proceed to set the area witha loose translucent powder. Press the powder into the area you’rehiding and then proceed … Read more
