CosBeauty Magazine #76

COSBEAUTY 

LIFESTYLE HEALTH & BEAUTY 

ISSUE 76 MAY-JULY 2017 

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RESCUE 

REMEDIES FOR 

PROBLEM SKIN 

IS BEAUTY 

JUST A 

SUPPLEMENT 

AWAY? 

INSTAGRAM 

VS REALITY 

ARE YOU LIVING 

LIFE THROUGH A 

FILTER? 

3 

MAKEUP 

LOOKS 

TRENDING 

NOW 

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Contents 

BEAUTY 

regulars 

12 Editor’s letter 

14 Beauty insider 

118 Ed’s Faves 

cover stories 

20 3 makeup looks trending now 

28 Instagram vs reality – are 

you living life through a filter? 

40 Rescue remedies for 

problem skin 

51 The non-surgical 

game changers 

66 Is beauty just a 

supplement away? 

features 

28 A filtered life 

The unreal reality of Instagram 

40 The problem solvers 

Problem-solving secrets for 

complexion perfection 

48 The stats behind the most 

popular cosmetic procedures 

66 Is beauty just a 

supplement away? 

The vitamins and minerals 

you need for clear skin and 

healthy hair 

70 Xenoestrogens 

What are they and why you 

need to avoid them 

84 10 steps to reclaim your energy 

110 Message in a bottle 

We delve into the history and 

language of perfume 

16 Pop art 

Neon makeup is having a 

moment. Let your face be 

your art! 

20 What’s your makeup 

personality? 

Three makeup looks and the 

products to create them 

90 Sport-proof your makeup 

The next big thing is active wear 

for your face 

96 Beauty on the fly 

Travel beautifully with our smart 

girls’ guide to packing 

104 Bedtime stories 

Our favourite products to help 

you enter the dreamtime 

HAIR 

100 Our new hairstyle crush: the 

half-up half-down 

Baby 

116 Oh, baby! 

The mother of all baby-friendly 

bath and skin products

Contents 

skin 

72 Get your glow on! 

The real-life filter for beautifully 

hydrated and luminous skin 

74 When only the best will do 

Introducing L’unico, a new 

high-end skincare range 

76 Winter skin solutions 

82 The beauty revolution 

Dermal fillers meet skincare in this 

new and innovative skincare line 

52 Lose fat and rediscover your 

curves. 

Stubborn fat? There’s a 

solution for that 

54 Rejuvenation from the 

inside out 

Platelet-rich plasma is a 

treatment with virtually 

endless possibilities 

62 Re-boot your skin 

How to rejuvenate your skin 

without looking worked on 

Enhancement 

32 Get framed 

Wake up with an amazing set of 

arches with eyebrow tattooing 

34 Let’s talk about lips 

We take a look at the buzz behind 

big beautiful pouts 

36 Open your eyes without surgery 

There’s now an easy way to create 

the look of an eyelift without 

going under the knife 

38 The non-surgical facelift 

Face and neck tightening without 

the downtime 

body & wellness 

51 The no-sweat solution to 

weight loss 

58 The Big ‘O’ 

Can’t get no satisfaction? We 

talk orgasms and sexual health 

64 Laser hair removal re-imagined 

92 Yoga alchemy 

122 Are you up to the challenge? 

Can you change your lifestyle in 

only 21 days? We check out the 

Zone 21 Fitness Challenge 

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Body Balance 

Dr John Flynn 

cosmedic& 

Dr John Flynn 

skin clinic 

Reshaping can create 

cosmedic& 

the look you want 

skin clinic 

Breast augmentation can 

enhance the natural size 

and shape of your breasts 

Refi nement in Cosmetic Surgery 

With breast augmentation, your natural form can be 

enhanced and complemented. This results in a balanced 

and symmetrical effect that suits your individual body type 

and achieves a feminine silhouette. 

Liposuction to Shape and Contour 

With liposuction, Dr John Flynn can reshape and contour 

your form to achieve balance between your body’s 

proportions. Areas such as the abdomen and inner and 

outer thighs respond particularly well to this procedure. 

CERTIFIED 

IN COSMETIC 

SURGERY 

Dr John Flynn 

M.B., B.S., Dip. R.A.C.O.G., F.R.A.C.G.P. 

Dip. P. Dermatology., F.A.C.C.S. 

Fellow of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery 

Certifi ed by the American Board of Laser Surgery 

Dr John Flynn has over 20 years of experience as 

a medical practitioner on the Gold Coast 

AD Flynn.indd 1 

CERTIFIED 

IN COSMETIC 

SURGERY 

20/4/09 9:01:39 AM 

AD Flynn.indd 1 

For more information or to make an 

appointment call Cosmedic and Skin Clinic 

07 5588 4777 

Southport | Gold Coast 

Level 2, Pivotal Point 

50 Marine Parade, Southport QLD 4215 

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Dr John Flynn 

cosmedic& skin clinic 

Dr John Flynn 

20/4/09 9:01:39 AM

From the 

Editor 

It’s already that time of the year again when it’s getting darker and 

colder by the day. And this is the time most of us find it difficult to 

stick to those healthy eating and exercise regimes we put in place 

after the holiday blowout. Well, no need to be swayed from your goals 

because even though reaching for your favourite foods may soothe 

your winter blues, we’ll show you how to reclaim your energy, the 

healthy way, in our article on page 84. 

It’s also that season when our skin is crying out for moisture. On page 76 we 

kick off our winter beauty school session with some go-to skin solutions for a 

healthy, hydrated and glowing complexion this winter – no filter needed! 

Almost everyone is guilty of being over-enthusiastic with their Instagram posts, 

but while it’s fun to create a picturesque online presence, there’s no denying that 

the perception of the ‘perfect’ life online can cause us to be swept up into a spiral 

of fake reality. So maybe it’s time to stop and smell the roses and take a look at the 

truth behind Instagram in our article, ‘A filtered life’ (page 28). 

There’s no doubt that social media platforms have influenced the everincreasing 

popularity of cosmetic procedures. If your newsfeed is anything like 

mine, it’s full of beautiful big lips and sleek, contoured bodies. So turn to page 48 

and hazard a guess at which procedures are hot (or not) in our cosmetic surgery 

trends feature. While there are some old favourites there are some surprising new 

entries on the list. 

As always, our beauty pages are packed full of tried and tested products and lots 

of new and shiny makeup must-haves. Whether you stick to the basics or aren’t 

afraid of experimenting, we take a look at the top makeup personalities to take 

you from day to night (page 20). We also showcase some of the latest fragrances 

to hit the shelves and take a lesson in the art of perfumery. To top (knot) it off, 

on page 100 we bring you the tips and tools for this season’s new head-turning 

hairstyle and you’ll be surprised what’s making a comeback! 

Visit us online at www.cosbeauty.com.au where you can download your free 

digital edition of this issue. You’ll also find a heap of great beauty tips and tricks, 

Australia’s largest practitioner and product directory, and weekly articles on 

beauty, cosmetic surgery, lifestyle and fitness. 

Issue 76 

May-July 2017 

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Beauty insider 

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

FEATHERED BROWS 

Giving your eyebrows a ‘just fell 

off a bird’ feel is totally trending. 

Finnish makeup artist Stella 

Sironen intended the look to 

be a joke, but the beauty world 

has immediately jumped on the 

#featherbrows bandwagon. So, 

yay or nay? 

SLOW AGEING GUIDE TO 

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Inform, RRP $34.99) 

In this new book, Kate Marie, 

along with co-authors Prof 

Merlin Thomas and Dr John 

Flynn, bring together years 

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research in diet and nutrition, 

skin ageing, hormones, skincare 

and cosmetic enhancement, 

giving you a definitive guide to 

achieving greater skin health 

through diet and lifestyle as 

well as evidence-based skin 

rejuvenation technologies. 

THE NEW INJECTABLE FOR 

DOUBLE CHINS 

Say goodbye to double chins 

forever because a new and 

exciting injectable treatment is 

now offering permanent results 

for a smoother chin and neck in 

a quick, no-downtime treatment. 

PLASTIC SURGERY FOR PUPS 

Have we gone barking mad? 

There’s a growing number of pet 

owners who want to give their dogs 

special cosmetic modification. 

While some procedures are for 

health purposes, it’s reported 

treatments range from anti-wrinkle 

injections to testicular implants, or 

‘neuticles’, to help neutered pets 

regain their masculinity. Hopefully 

this is one “fad” that has barked 

up the wrong tree. 

ANTI-AGEING DRUG 

COULD BE AVAILABLE IN 

JUST THREE YEARS 

While we can slow down the signs 

of ageing, we can’t prevent it. Or 

can we? A revolutionary new pill 

that reverses ageing could be 

on the shelves as soon as 2020. 

The game-changing pill has also 

caught the attention of NASA as 

they hope to defend Mars-bound 

astronauts against the effects of 

radiation. Where do we sign up? 

@stella.s.makeup 

HOLOGRAPHIC HAIR IS 

TRENDING 

This hair trend takes prettiness 

to a whole new level. 

Holographic hair has taken 

beauty inspiration from all 

things magical. Seattle-based 

Ross Michaels Salon kicked off 

the trend which has since taken 

Instagram by storm. 

@rossmichaelsbts 

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Flawless 

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tattooing and skin clinic, offering 

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• lip tattooing 

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• medical tattooing 

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When it comes to cosmetic tattooing, we 

are the experts’ expert. With more than 

25 years of experience, we offer beautiful, 

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AFTER EYE LINER TOP AND BOTTOM 

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1. 

NEON MAKEUP 

IS HAVING A 

MOMENT. BE BOLD 

IN SUGAR-LACED 

SHADES AND 

RAINBOW BRIGHTS 

AND LET YOUR 

FACE BE YOUR ART. 

1. Zoeva Sweet Glamour 

Blush Palette, $25, 2. ELES 

Baked Blush in Tulip, $37, 

3. Napoleon Perdis Total Bae 

Blush It! In Cheeky, $29, 

4. Sisley Paris PhytoBlush 

Twist in Fushia, $80, 

5. Napoleon Perdis Color 

Disc in Pink Slink, $29, 


Matte It! in Live for Pink, $19, 


Own It! Mascara in Electric, 

$29, 8. Revlon PhotoReady 

Eye Art, $21.95, 9. Katy Perry 

for Covergirl Katy Kat Eye 

Mascara in Perry Blue, $18.95, 

10. Revlon Super Length 

Mascara, $21.95. 

3. 

2. 

4. 

10. 

EXPERT TIP 

“Colours are great for selfexpression 

but to avoid looking 

too OTT it’s best to keep your 

cheeks and lips a little more subtle 

and let your eyes do the talking. 

To add just a splash of colour 

try using blue, green or purple 

eyeshadow as an eyeliner. Keep 

it subtle by applying with a small 

domed brush on the top lash line 

and lashings of black mascara. 

“If you’re feeling a little more 

adventurous keep your bright 

eyeshadow colour on the lid only 

and blend using a more neutral 

shade or bronzer for a seamless 

finish. This allows you to show 

off your pop of colour in a more 

modern way.” 

– Napoleon Perdis 

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I feel beautiful when 

I’m at peace with myself. 

When I’m serene, when I’m 

a good person, when I’ve 

been considerate of others. 

Elle Macpherson

Beauty 

What’s 

your 

makeup 

personality 

Are you a classic 

beauty, an Instafamous 

babe or a cosmetics 

queen setting the 

trends? Here’s what 

your go-to makeup 

?look says about you. 

Let’s get personal. What’s your 

go-to makeup look you can 

never leave the house without? 

Are you a lip-lining fanatic? Or a bold 

brow aficionado? Or perhaps you’re 

all about contouring? Whatever your 

staple trend, there’s no denying that 

your makeup look reveals more about 

you than you may think! 

We’ve hauled the products needed 

to create three of the most common 

makeup personalities. 


Feature 

classic 

beauty 

Get 

the 

look 

As much as we love to talk 

about (and try) the latest and 

greatest makeup trends, we’ll 

never forget about those classic, 

tried-and-true looks. Whether it’s 

the classic smoky eye, the freshfaced 

beauty, the red lip or the 

bold eyeliner, these are the timeless 

makeup looks that are feminine, 

polished and radiate confidence – it’s 

a look we just can’t quit. 

For a timeless face, start this look off 

with a good quality primer. This will 

ensure a perfect, fresh base and will 

keep your makeup in place. For a 

flawless complexion try a foundation 

with a smooth, dewy finish. This look 

is finished off perfectly with a rouge 

lip colour. 

“To stop lipstick from bleeding, line 

your lips last. Begin by applying your 

favourite lipstick over the entire lip. 

Next, line lips using a sharpened lip 

pencil. This will help keep the lip edge 

looking crisp and prevent your lipstick 

from smudging,” says makeup guru 

Napoleon Perdis. 

“When applying a bold lipstick or 

lip liner, a trick I use is to look in the 

mirror and smile. This ensures the edges 

of the lip are smooth and tight allowing 

a crisp edge,” he explains. 


1. 

Beauty 

1. Physicians Formula Eye 

Booster 2-in-1 Lash Boosting 

Eyeliner + Serum, $21.95. 

High-tech formula enhances 

the appearance of lashes 

while providing the instant 

definition of a liquid eyeliner 

2. GloMinerals Eye Shadow Trio 

in Copper Sheen, $45. With a 

base tone, contouring shade and 

highlighting colour, these earthy 

highly pigmented shades are a 

staple in every girl’s beauty kit. 

3. Mavala Nail Colour Cream in 

Singapore, $9. Exude confidence 

and style with this bold, slick red. 

2. 

5. 

6. 

7. 

3. 

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4. 

10. Napoleon Perdis Matte Eye 

Ink, $32. This versatile liquid liner 

has a matte and budge-proof 

finish for perfectly defined eyes. 

11. Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte 

Tilbury Brow Lift, $45. Shape, 

lift and shade with this 3-in-1 

brow tool. 

12. Colorescience Pressed 

Foundation Natural Finish 

SPF 20, $69.50. Barely there 

formula gives skin a smooth, 

natural finish to even out skin 

tone. Buildable coverage for a 

flawless complexion. 

4. Napoleon Perdis DeVine 

Goddess Lipstick in Aphrodite, 

$38. This classic long-lasting red 

will never go out of style. 

5. MaxFactor Ageless Elixir 

Miracle 2 in 1 Foundation and 

Serum, $32.95. Soft-focus spheres 

work to diffuse light across the 

skin and blur the edges of fine 

lines and wrinkles. 

6. Dermalogica Hydrablur 

Primer, $70. A primer that fuses 

skin treatment and makeup 

technology to optimise skin 

health. Creates a blurring effect 

on skin imperfections and flawless 

canvas for makeup application. 

7. Revlon ColorStay 24 Hr, 

$34.95. Long-wearing foundation 

designed with a time-release 

technology to help minimise 

touch-ups for 24 hours. 

8. MODELROCK Liquid to Matte 

Lipstick in Rock Out Red, $23. 

Long lasting, featherweight, 

yet highly pigmented liquid 

to matte lipstick. 

9. Revlon ColorStay Liquid Eye 

Pen, $25.95. Create any look – 

from soft to dramatic – with this 

no-mess, precise liquid eyeliner. 

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13. Colorescience Beauty On 

The Go Palette, $79.20. 

Multi-use palette in classic 

shades to bronze, contour, 

conceal and enhance. 

14. Sisley Paris Phyto-Lip Gloss 

in Rouge, $65. Creamy, highshine 

gloss in an incredibly longwearing 

and irresistible red. 

15. ELES RetexturCreme Face 

Primer SPF 20, $88. For flawless 

makeup, use this as a protective 

base. Keeps skin nourished and 

hydrated and makeup looks 

fresh for longer. 

16. endota spa Lengthening 

Mineral Mascara, $30. Achieve 

maximum volume and length 

in one stroke with this flake-free 

long-lasting mascara. 

17. Napoleon Perdis Colour 

Disc in Blushing Bride, $29. 

An eye-brightening shadow 

with a hint of shimmer for an 

iridescent finish. 

18. endota spa Perfecting 

Primer, $40. Pearlescent finish 

that smooths over imperfections 

and makes makeup application 

a breeze. 

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Feature 

#Instafamous 

You are an Instagram beauty 

fiend. You’ve taken note of all the 

standout swatches, 60-second 

videos and you’re all over the Kylie lip 

kits like no one’s business. You are a 

selfie queen and your staple makeup look 

is all about a flawless base, perfect bold 

brows, neutral eyeshadow, lit cheekbones 

and perfectly lined, soft-hued lips. 

Everything. On. Fleek. 

Strobe on, friend, strobe on. 

Nail this look by starting with a flawless 

foundation base, applying concealer to 

cover any dark spots under the eyes. 

Contour and highlight your features, 

before perfecting your brows by filling and 

shaping. The look is all in the perfectly matte 

lips (don’t be afraid to line outside your 

natural lip line). 

“Make your pencil eyeliner stay put all day 

long and avoid ‘raccoon-eyes’ by setting 

with a small amount of eyeshadow. After 

liner application, pat and press a dark matte 

eyeshadow in a similar shade on top using a 

small angled brush. The eyeshadow sets the 

pencil and ensures a budge-proof result,” 

says Perdis. 

Get 

the 

look 


1. 

2. 

Beauty 

1. Pearl Drops Instant Natural 

White – Charcoal Innovation, 

$11.99. Purple tooth polish 

that instantly brightens 

teeth and lifts stains, with 

long-term whitening for 

your best selfie yet. 

2. Napoleon Perdis Wand-er 

Brow, $29. Achieve brow 

perfection with this precision 

gel that defines and shapes 

brows and sets them in place. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

3. 

9. endota spa Instant Brows, $32. 

Define and colour brows in one 

swipe – contains fibres and gel to 

create a thicker, fuller shape. 


Matte It! in Nude Addict, $19. 

Creamy, colour-rich and kissproof 

for all-day sexy lips. 

11. MODELROCK Liquid to 

Matte Lipstick in Born This 

Way, $23. The ultimate beigepink 

lip colour. 

3. DOCTOR BABOR 

Ultimate Wrinkle Filler, $106. 

Hexapeptides help fill in 

wrinkles and smooth 

away fine lines for instantly 

visible results. 

4. Revlon Photoready 

Perfecting Primer, $29.95. 

Start with the perfect 

canvas with this soft, creamy 

textured primer that smooths 

and softens the skin. 

5. Skindinavia The Makeup 

Finishing Spray, $14. 

The formulation works 

as a makeup thermostat, 

never letting makeup melt 

or dry out. 

6. Mavala Nail Colour 

Cream in Basel, $8.50. This 

warm taupe beige is both 

timeless and contemporary. A 

seriously divine colour that’s 

also great for your nails too. 

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12. Charlotte Tilbury Feline 

Flick, $49. Inspired by Japanese 

calligraphy, this is an intense, finetipped 

pen for fluid, clean lines 

with no feathering or transfer. 

13. Sisley Paris Phyto-Lip Gloss 

in Nude, $65. Creamy, glossy 

and a true pink-beige, this divine 

lacquer for your lips will enhance 

your pout all day long. 

14. Sisley Paris So Intense 

Eyeliner, $78. Delivers intense 

black colour with a matte finish 

that won’t rub or flake off. 

15. ELES Moisture Crème 

Lipstick in Natural, $36. 

Hyaluronic acid spheres fill in 

deficits in the lip to plump lips 

while providing rich colour and a 

burst of hydration. 

16. Revlon Colorstay Browmaker, 

$25.95. Shape, fill and highlight 

brows with this powder palette. 

7. GloMinerals Cream Glaze 

Crayon in Mimosa, $30. 

Pucker up for the ultimate 

selfie with this subtle splash 

of coral for the ultimate sexy, 

kissable lips. 

18. 

17. Garbo & Kelly Instagirl 

Powder and Cream Contour 

Palette, $70. Convenient beauty 

meets Hollywood screen siren 

in this all-you-need powder and 

cream contour kit. 

8. Revlon Colorstay Eye Liner 

Crayon, $23.95. Add drama 

and definition to your eyes 

with this long-wear eyeliner 

that glides on effortlessly. 

18. PÜR Cosmetics Love Your 

Selfie 2 Face Palette, $62. 

Everything you need for the 

perfect close-up. No need for 

filters, these shades will take you 

from day to night in one place. 


Feature 

Cosmetics 

queen 

Perfectly chiselled features and 

beyond-bold eyes, this look is 

all about expressing yourself. 

From intense and experimental 

makeup colours and textures, to 

spidery long lashes and bright lips, 

you’re never one to be a wallflower. 

A little drama never hurt anyone! 

Get 

the 

look 

Make your eyes pop with a daring eyeshadow shade, 

adding a bold flick of eyeliner along the upper lash 

and a pair of false lashes. Contour and highlight before 

sweeping blush on your cheeks. Finish with a swipe 

of bright lipstick. 

Napoleon Perdis says it’s all in the colour 

combinations. “Expand your makeup look by mixing 

up your lipstick finish. Apply eyeshadows onto your 

lipstick in either a matching or similar shade. This will not 

only set your lipstick but also allows for endless colour 

combinations. I adore a combination of red lipstick with 

hot pink eye shadow,” he says. 


Beauty 

1. 

2. 

3. 

1. Revlon PhotoReady Primer, 

Shadow and Sparkle in Eclectic, 

$25.95. Create a unique look with 

this bold and captivating palette. 

2. GloMinerals Royal Lip Crayon 

in Regal Ruby, $30. Add definition 

to your lips with this bombshell 

colour that keeps lips hydrated 

and kissable. 

4. 

3. Mavala Nail Colour Cream in 

Sao Paulo, $8.50. Modern and 

complex, this blue-grey nail varnish 

is glossy and long lasting. 

5. 

6. 

4. Napoleon Perdis Color Disc in 

Lucky Clover, $29. Give eyes a boost 

with this pigment-rich, head-turning 

clover green. The perfect shade to 

make your eyes pop! 

5. Napoleon Perdis Color Disc 

in Angel Dust, $29. This delicate 

champagne gold pearl is a beautiful 

show-stopping shade. Mix and 

match or wear alone for a simple, 

yet angelic look. 

7. 

8. 

6. Napoleon Perdis Color Disc in 

High-voltage Violet, $29. Make a 

statement with this ultimate colour 

surge. Wear alone or mixed for 

endless colour possibilities. 

7. Sisley Paris Phyto-Eye Twist in 

Black Diamond, $55. A twist pencil, 

this intense eyeshadow is longlasting 

and waterproof for a smoky 

eye look that just won’t quit. 

8. Katy Perry for Covergirl Katy 

Kate Matte Lipstick in Perry Panther, 

$17.95. Roar in this daring headturning 

shade of pure dark. Demimatte 

formula for a velvet finish. 

9. 

9. ELES Superwear Gel Liner, $31. 

Long live the eye pencil! Intense 

one-stroke colour that’s easy to 

apply, smudge-proof, long-lasting. 


Feature 

A 

filtered 

life 

the 

unreal 

reality 

of 

Instagram 

A PICTURE TELLS A THOUSAND WORDS, 

EXCEPT WHEN YOU HAVE THE HELP OF 

A TRUSTY INSTAGRAM FILTER. WE TAKE A 

LOOK AT THE BIGGER PICTURE. 

WORDS BY ERIN DOCHERTY 


whether you’re an avid shutterbug 

or not, there’s no denying that 

we now live in a selfie-obsessed 

climate and, as a result, it’s essentially 

becoming harder and harder to 

find reality. 

With more than 300 million active 

users on Instagram, who share on average 

70 million photos a day, in the six years 

since its launch we’ve shared over four times 

more photos than there are human beings on 

earth. Yep, wow. Easy to consume, fun to design, 

Instagram is universal in language and it’s not going 

anywhere anytime soon. 

Instagram has become a key source of 

communication – we can connect with friends and 

like-minded people on a whole new level and convey 

who we aspire to be and by whom we are inspired. 

Whether it’s learning new makeup tricks, watching 

workout guides, drooling over good food, indulging in 

boutique online shopping or soaking up some design 

inspo, Instagram has become an important and 

multifaceted tool in today’s popular culture. 

While digital media has lots to commend itself, 

it has also inevitably changed the way we share our 

day-to-day life, likes and dislikes, what are we doing, 

eating, holidaying, etc. With its countless filters, 

story-making options and collages, the trend of visuals 

is essentially replacing text (the Egyptians were onto 

something). But the danger is that Instagram can also 

give a false perception of an often-unattainable life 

and a distorted image of what’s perceived as ‘normal’. 

From high fashion-worthy images, carefully edited 

holiday pictures and selfies, sometimes it’s hard to 

know where reality begins and where it ends. Day-today 

life is all about framing a good shot – and filtering 

the life out of it before posting it to the world. 

Everyone looks better on social media. And that’s 

the problem. The filtered life is inexplicably perfect 

and it has many people dangerously stuck in a virtual 

world of doubt and self-consciousness. 

Feature 


Feature 

3ways 

to disconnect 

Are you living life 

through a filter? Here 

are a few things you 

should try: 

1. 

People watching 

There is something wonderful about 

just quietly being somewhere and 

watching the world go by its business. 

Taste savour your food instead of 

snapping it; enjoy your surroundings 

instead of checking in. 

2. 

Looking up 

Ever walked in to oncoming foot 

traffic? Or a telegraph pole? Don’t 

pretend you haven’t; we’re all guilty. 

Put your phone away and go to the 

source. Look up and take in what’s 

going on in the world around you – it’s a 

pretty awesome place. 

3. 

Unplugging 

A tech curfew is a very credible thing. 

Not only will it give you a chance to 

sleep better but it will also give your 

over-screened eyes and brain a rest. 

jealous much? 

While studies of Instagram’s effects 

on our emotional states are limited, 

studies of Facebook have shown 

that the passive consumption of 

our friends’ feeds and our own 

social media posts can correlate 

with feelings of loneliness and 

even depression. 

In a joint research study conducted 

at the Technical University of 

Darmstadt and the Humboldt 

University of Berlin in Germany, 

led by Prof Peter Buxmann and 

Dr Hanna Krasnova, Facebook 

members were surveyed regarding 

their feelings after using the platform. 

“You get more explicit and implicit 

cues of people being happy, rich 

and successful from a photo than 

from a status update,” says Dr 

Krasnova. “A photo can very 

powerfully provoke immediate social 

comparison, and that can trigger 

feelings of inferiority, [whereas] you 

don’t envy a news story.” 

Krasnova’s research has led her to 

define what she calls an ‘envy spiral’. 

“If you see beautiful photos of your 

friend on Instagram,” she says, “one 

way to compensate is to self-present 

with even better photos, and then 

your friend sees your photos and 

posts even better photos, and so 

on. Self-promotion triggers more 

self-promotion, and the world on 

social media gets further and further 

from reality.” 

While an envy spiral can unravel 

just as easily on Facebook or Twitter, 

Instagram is a test to your sense 

of time. In an article on Slate.com, 

Catalina Toma of the Department 

of Communication Arts at the 

University of Wisconsin-Madison in 

the US says, “You spend so much time 

creating flattering, idealised images 

of yourself, sorting through hundreds 

of images for that one perfect picture, 

but you don’t necessarily grasp that 

everybody else is spending a lot of 

time doing the same thing.” 


Feature 

Forty-nine percent of surgeons 

reported patients wanting to stay 

relevant and vital at work. In 

more recent times social media has 

become a huge instigator, with 

42% of surgeons reporting patients 

seeking cosmetic procedures to 

look better in selfies, Instagram, 

Snapchat, Facebook Live and other 

social channels. 

The most requested procedures 

were tailored to specific lifestyle 

concerns. Eyelid procedures to look 

less tired were reported as a rising 

trend by 62 percent of members, as 

well as patients seeking cosmetic 

procedures due to dissatisfaction 

with their profile (49%) and 

patients requesting more prominent 

cheekbones (46%). 

The top 

Instagram 

profiles * 

(after Instagram 

itself, of course!) 

Selena Gomez – 

118,008,587 followers 

Ariana Grande – 


Taylor Swift – 


Beyonce – 


Kim Kardashian – 


* as at 21 April, 2017 

After spending lots of time 

curating and filtering images, we 

spend even more time staring at 

other people’s carefully curated and 

filtered images, assuming they didn’t 

spend much time on them. And the 

more you do that, Toma says, “the 

more distorted your perception is 

that their lives are happier and more 

meaningful than yours.” 

Social media 

& plastic surgery 

According to the American Academy 

of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive 

Surgery members, two of the top 

drivers for cosmetic procedures are 

the desire to remain competitive 

in the workforce and the impact of 

social media. 

Keeping it in 

perspective 

Photos and social media can be 

an amazing tool to help preserve 

memories and share aspects of 

our lives with the world. Not only 

can we share our lives with family 

and friends near and far but we 

can also connect with celebrities 

and those who inspire us on 

unprecedented levels. 

Social media platforms like 

Instagram can essentially be seen as a 

form of escapism – everyone aspires 

to be a better version of themselves 

and Instagram is just putting it in 

front of us. Just take a look at the 

hashtag #goals. 

What becomes important is 

keeping it in check and knowing that 

these pretty pictures don’t always 

portray reality. What makes us all 

beautiful is our uniqueness, so don’t 

try to be anyone else. You can aspire 

to be a better version of yourself, 

but be comfortable and confident in 

your own skin. 

Don’t forget to switch off once in 

a while and experience life through 

your own eyes, not filtered ones. CBM 


Get 

ramed 

Eyebrows looking a little 

worse for wear? wake up 

eveyrday with a set 

of amazing arches with 

eyebrow tattooing. 

There’s no denying that eyebrows have 

evolved. From barely there brows of 

the ‘90s to the voluptuous eyebrows 

of recent years, not to mention the 

whimsical rainbow and sparkling 

glitter brows currently on trend (yep, 

it’s a thing!), your brows can seriously 

transform your look. 

Full brows not only look amazing but are also perceived 

as a sign of youth. A thick rectangular ridge lifts the brow, 

much like a good anti-wrinkle injection treatment. 

However, more often than not maintaining your face 

framers isn’t an easy task – especially if there’s not much 

to maintain. If you have gaps in your eyebrows due to 

scarring or over-plucking, alopecia, thinning brows or 


Enhancement 

What’s 

trending in 

brows 

Dark, heavy, pronounced brows, 

tapering very slightly at the end – think 

Kim Kardashian. 

Brush-stroke brows – a rounder look, 

with no noticeable peak, as seen on 

Margot Robbie, Cate Blanchett, Sophia 

Vergara and Miranda Kerr. 

Full, intense brows – following the style 

made famous by models 

Cara Delevingne and Lily Collins. 

just barely there little sluggers, reshaping your brows 

everyday can be a difficult and time-consuming task. 

The answer? Look no further than the queen of 

cosmetic tattooing, Sydney-based beauty guru Rita 

Porreca. Founder of Sydney Permanent Makeup 

Centre, Porreca is renowned for her artistry in cosmetic 

tattooing, including her creation of beautiful, 

defined eyebrows, taking brows to new heights of 

sophistication and beauty. 

There are a variety of different methods to achieve 

the perfect long-lasting eyebrows, such as feathering, 

shading, hair strokes, soft tap and blading 

“Blading, soft tap and featuring all refer to a similar 

method for eyebrow tattooing, performed with a hand 

tool,” she explains. “Using a thin blade, a pattern is 

applied to the brows and ink is applied over the top to 

create a very natural look.” 

Porreca takes a combined approach to achieve best-inclass 

results for her clients, blending the blading method 

with the permanent machine method to achieve a 

long-lasting, natural look. “That way you can achieve 

the natural, softer look of blading while enjoying the 

longevity of the machine method,” she says. 

Also a sought-after trainer for cosmetic tattooists, 

Porreca stresses that consumers must do their research 

and find an experienced tattooist that knows how to 

incorporate many different techniques for a naturallooking 

result. “The aim is always to create beautiful, 

long-lasting brows,” she says. 

“Results can last years in some cases, so it’s important 

to get it right the first time and create a shape and 

colour definition that’s perfect for you,” she says. 

“An experienced cosmetic tattooist should know the 

different methods for brow tattooing, and be able to tailor 

their approach according to your individual look and 

personal preferences.” 

Eyebrow tattoos generally last from to two to four 

years, with touch-up treatments every two years to 

maintain results. 

While trends come and go, there’s no doubt that 

well-groomed eyebrows are something that will never go 

out of style. CBM 

Where did 

‘Eyebrows On Fleek’ 

come from? 

When Kim K posted a photo of her bleached 

brows with the hashtag #EyebrowsOnFleek back in 

2014, the beauty world went nuts. 

Like #BrowGameStrong, the phrase has taken over 

social media. But what exactly does it mean? 

Fleek – which is a variation of “flick,” a word well known to 

makeup-lovers – is when eyebrows are perfectly groomed, 

filled and shaped. In essence, “brows on point” and 

“brows on fleek” are the same thing. 




AFTER EYEBROW TATTOOING BY PORRECA 



Where to get it 

Sydney Permanent Makeup Centre, Five Dock NSW 

Ph 02 9712 4133 www.spmuc.com.au 


Let’s talk about lips 

It’s no secret that the popularity of lip augmentation 

procedures has exploded in recent years. We take a look 

at the buzz behind big beautiful pouts. words by erin docherty 

t’s one of the most 

overwhelmingly popular 

cosmetic procedures and it’s 

not slowing down anytime 

soon. Yep, you guessed it: 

lip augmentation. 

Full, sensual lips have long 

been considered an aesthetic ideal. 

However, thanks to selfies, 

big lips are “trending” like 

never before. Many point the finger 

at photo-sharing apps and popular 

Internet celebs, models and bloggers. 

It’s been said that there is one lip 

augmentation procedure in the US 

every 20 seconds. 

“In 2017, people are much more 

aware of treatments such as lip 

augmentation; they’re relatively 

affordable and accessible to everyone, 

not just celebrities,” says Sylvia Down, 

Practice Manager at Skin Renu laser 

and skin rejuvenation clinic. 

“Social media, ‘it’ girls, supermodels 

and bloggers present an open forum 

for individuals to see what’s available,” 

she says. “Beautiful full lips are now 

available to those not naturally 

blessed with a longed-for pout.” 

As we grow older, our lips tend 

to lose volume. Most people have 

the procedure to achieve plumper 

lips, which is mostly associated 

with youth. The ageing process is a 

natural process in which cells begin 

to renew themselves more slowly. 

Environmental effects, pollution, sun 

exposure, stress and smoking can all 

speed up and exacerbate the natural 

ageing process. Lip enhancement can 

help reverse this process and bring 

back (or create) that perfect pout. 

So, what kind of lip look is 

actually trending? Are people 

requesting the full style Kylie Jenner 

lip? Or are they opting for a more 

natural enhancement? Sylvia 

says that generally a fuller lip 

with more natural appearance is 

the favoured look. 

“Younger women will often want 

lips similar to models or celebrities 

they admire regardless of whether or 

not it would suit them,” warns Sylvia. 

“However, taking the time to explain 

how the procedure will be customised 

for their own natural lip and features 

helps patients make a decision that 

won’t result in a disproportionate lip 

augmentation. Most women want 

their partners, friends and family to 

react to them with ‘you look lovely’, 

not ‘what have you done?!”’ 


E nhancement 

What does a 

typical procedure 

involve? 

Lip augmentation can be anything 

that enhances your lips, but the use 

of dermal fillers and injecting your 

own fat into their lips are the top 

procedures (with dermal fillers by far 

being the most popular). 

“Patients see a doctor in the clinic, 

as dermal fillers are a Schedule 4 

product (meaning it’s a prescriptiononly 

medicine),” Sylvia explains. 

“On arrival, patients are given a 

the injection but a local topical 

anaesthetic can also be applied 

pre-treatment. 

The dermal filler is injected via a 

fine needle or cannula to give the 

discussed desired effect; the treatment 

is complete within a few minutes. 

In terms of longevity of results, it 

generally depends on which dermal 

filler is used; your metabolism and 

lifestyle can also impact on the 

longevity of the filler. “On average 

one can expect between 4-8 months, 

but each person is different and the 

amounts used varies.” 

Most 

requested 

celeb lips 

1. Kylie Jenner 

2. Jennifer Lawrence 

3. Angelina Jolie 

4. Rhianna 

5. Scarlett Johansson 

consent form to read, which 

outlines the procedure, its risks and 

potential side effects. The patient 

is asked to sign the consent only if 

it is clear to them, or to wait and 

ask the doctor if they do not 

understand or if they have any 

questions or concerns regarding the 

consent and the treatment.” 

“The doctor explains the procedure 

and the patient’s suitability is 

assessed, any questions the patient 

has are answered and only then is the 

patient treated, by either the doctor 

or a registered nurse.” 

Most dermal fillers have a local 

anaesthetic in their formulation to 

make them more comfortable during 

Sylvia’s final tips? “See someone 

experienced and go in with realistic 

expectations – remember, Gigi 

Hadid’s lips may not suit your face. 

Ask questions and remember: more 

does not always mean better,” she 

stresses. “What suits your friend may 

not suit you.” 

“In my opinion, price is what you 

pay and value is what you get, so 

cheaper doesn’t automatically mean 

better. Find an experienced injector 

who takes time to consult with you 

and answer your questions before 

treatment. A follow-up appointment 

two weeks later when the dermal 

filler has settled and the swelling has 

subsided is always a good idea.” CBM 

WHERE 

TO GET IT 

Skin Renu Laser & 

Skin Rejuvenation Clinic 

Balmain, Sydney 

Ph 02 9555 9506 

www.skinrenu.com.au 


OPEN 

YOUR EYES 

without 

any surgery 

THERE’S NOW AN EASY WAY TO 

CREATE THE LOOK 

OF AN EYELIFT TO MAKE YOU 

LOOK YOUNGER, FRESHER AND 

HAPPIER, WITHOUT GOING 

UNDER THE KNIFE. 


Eyes 

Heavy or hooded eyelids? 

Sagging skin around your 

eyes? An eyelift isn’t your 

only option. Say hello to Lids By 

Design – the new completely 

non-invasive way to create wider, 

brighter, more youthful-looking eyes. 

Gaining a loyal following in the 

US and now in Australia, Lids By 

Design is a simple yet ingenious 

beauty solution to lift the eyelids and 

transform your appearance. 

The effects of ageing cause collagen 

and elasticity around our eyes to 

diminish, resulting in excess skin in 

the natural fold of the lid. Heavy, 

hooded lids can be bothersome in 

more ways than one. In the past there 

was a significant lack of options for 

people who didn’t want to undergo 

surgery – until Lids By Design. 

Made of medical-grade quality 

tape and designed for both men and 

women, Lids By Design is applied to 

the eyelid, hiding the excess skin in 

the natural fold of the lid. 

A safe, non-invasive solution, 

Lids By Design is an easy and effective 

way to temporarily conceal issues 

such as sagging skin, asymmetrical 

eyes, and heavy lids that can disturb 

your vision. 

For those who are on the fence 

about deciding whether or not to go 

under the knife, it’s also a clever way 

to get a sneak preview of how you will 

likely look following a procedure. 

Lids By Design is comfortable, 

breathable and virtually invisible 

and can be worn either alone or 

under makeup. 

If you have excess skin over 

your eyelid, whether it’s just starting 

to become noticeable or an issue that 

has existed for years, Lids By Design 

could be an option for you. Suitable 

for both male and females, the strips 

are designed for one-time use and are 

quick and easy to apply (once you get 

the hang of it). 

Part of your regular skincare and 

makeup regimen, you can simply 

apply a strip to your eyelid each 

morning and dispose of them before 

you go to bed. 

Lids By Design Lift allows you 

to brighten your eyes and take 

years off your appearance – simply, 

quickly with minimal effort 

required. CBM 

BEFORE 

BEFORE 

BEFORE 

AFTER immediate application of Lids By Design 



WHERE 

TO GET IT 

Lids By Design is distributed 

in Australia by Bella Aesthetics. 

Visit www.bellaaesthetics.com.au 

to purchase online or call 

02 9398 2755. RRP $69.95 for 

80 strips (40 days’ wear). 


The 

nonsurgical 

facelift 

Ultraformer III is the latest non-surgical technology 

on our radar, offering face and neck tightening 

with no downtime. Words by Erin Docherty 

Y 

our skin is the largest organ 

of your body and it plays a 

big role in the way others 

perceive your attractiveness and 

healthiness, so why not keep it 

looking its best? 

Just as you work to keep your 

body fit and trim, your skin needs a 

helping hand too, especially when the 

signs of ageing take their toll. 

To keep your skin looking young 

and healthy, sunscreen, exercise and 

nutritional eating is key. However, to 

help with damage already done, there 

are now many different avenues you can 

take to lessen an ageing appearance. 

One of the newest and most advanced 

technologies in the non-surgical 

enhancement space is Ultraformer III 

– a quick, non-invasive approach that 

tightens skin on the face and neck. 

“Ultraformer III ticks all the boxes: 

great results, no downtime, and minimal 

side effects and discomfort,” says WA 

cosmetic doctor Dr Serene Lim. 

With more than 10 million 

treatments performed worldwide, it goes 

without saying Ultraformer III is a firm 

favourite among patients and doctors 

alike. Completely customisable, it offers 

natural-looking improvement and can 

postpone the need for surgical face 

tightening procedures. 

“We all lose collagen at a rate of 

5-10% a year after the age of 25 or so. 

Stimulating the body’s own regenerative 

process early on, before it reaches the 

point of no return, can potentially 

negate the need for facelift surgery 

when performed correctly in the right 

patient,” says NSW cosmetic doctor 

Dr Danae Lim. 


Enhancement 

What is 

Ultraformer III 

and what are the 

benefits? 

Distributed by Cryomed, Ultraformer 

III uses a form of energy called Micro 

and Macro-Focused Ultrasound 

energy (MMFU) to heat tissues and 

tighten skin. 

At certain depths the collagen is 

heated and the surrounding tissues are 

activated to produce new collagen. 

At more superficial levels there is 

the added advantage of brightening 

and improving skin texture due to a 

process where the re-organisation of 

collagen fibres occur. 

“Ultraformer III leads the way in 

anti-ageing, stimulating the body’s 

own collagen production by heating 

deep tissue planes specifically to 

tighten up the SMAS, or facelift 

layer. It addresses the cause of skin 

laxity and not just the symptoms,” 

says Dr Danae Lim. 

“We use the Ultraformer III in 

our TightSkin program,” says VIC 

cosmetic dermatologist Dr Michael 

Rich. “It works extremely well to 

lift facial tissue, is a very comfortable 

walk-in walk-out treatment, and 

requires very few treatments for 

great results. Newer devices like 

the Ultraformer III have really 

improved clinical outcomes for 

skin tightening.” 

Ultraformer III has a range of 

amazing benefits that make it a highly 

accessible and tailored treatment for 

a variety of individual skin concerns 

and skin types. 

It is commonly used to lift the brow 

and forehead, the under-eye area, 

cheeks, mid-face, jaw line and neck. 

With the addition of the new MF2 

cartridge, treatment areas are almost 

limitless and previously ‘hard-toreach’ 

areas like around the eyes, lines 

above the upper lip or enlarged pores 

on the nose can be treated with ease. 

“Even clients who have had 

eyelid surgery say their eyelids are 

lifted further and, more importantly, 

the texture of their eyelid skin is 

improved after the MF2,” says Dr 

Serene Lim. 

“As the forehead is not a flat 

surface, the slim MF2 cartridge can 

be manoeuvred to treat the area more 

precisely, improving the skin texture 

and lifting the eyes (like a brow lift) 

as the connective tissue is restored.” 

Not only does it address wrinkles 

but it also lifts the skin and improves 

texture, tone and pore size. Dr Serene 

it’s a gamechanger. 

sagging 

necks, eyes 

and jaw 

lines can be 

treated nonsurgically 

with no 

downtime 

Lim has undergone an Ultraformer 

MF2 treatment on her own eyelids 

and is impressed with the results. 

“Droopy eyelids run in my family. 

I was determined not to go down 

the surgical path and that spurred 

me to research alternatives. The 

Ultraformer III MF2 has lifted my 

eyelids after just one treatment. I’m 

very happy with the results!” she says. 

“The Ultraformer III with the 

MF2 is a game changer in cosmetic 

enhancement – sagging necks, 

eyes and jaw lines can be treated 

non-surgically with no downtime. 

Every layer of the skin can be 

treated separately so treatment is 

tailored according to the individual’s 

requirements,” says Dr Serene Lim. 

In the past, treatment of darker 

skin types such as Asian skin could 

lead to the risk of post inflammatory 

hyperpigmentation (PIH), which is 

notoriously difficult to fade. 

“When treating Asian skin it is 

important to note that due to the 

risks of PIH, energy-based devices 

should be used with caution,” says 

Dr Danae Lim. “The skin needs 

to be prepped appropriately with 

active ingredients to improve cell 

turnover for patients who have 

never had any medical-grade 

treatments previously.” 

“Ultraformer is non-invasive, with 

no skin penetration and therefore 

no risk of hyperpigmentation or 

scarring if performed correctly. 

Radiofrequency devices, on the other 

hand, typically cannot deliver energy 

to deep layers without penetrating 

the skin. With the Ultraformer III 

ultrasound technology, the deeper 

levels are targeted with virtually 

no side effects, bar some slight 

tenderness/swelling post treatment,” 

explains Dr Danae Lim. 

Generally one treatment is 

sufficient, with re-treatment every 

18-24 months. Skin starts to look 

brighter in as little as three weeks, 

with further improvements and skin 

tightening results visible from around 

six weeks onwards as new collagen is 

formed. CBM 

WHERE 

TO GET IT 

To find a practitioner near you, visit 

ultraformer.com.au/find-a-clinic/ 


Skin 

The 

problem 

solvers 

40 www.cosbeauty.com.au 

We share our problem-solving secrets, 

fave products and good-to-know tips 

for complexion perfection. 

Words by Erin Docherty 

W

Feature 

e’ve all been there. You wake up 

to find your skin in some kind of 

revolt and don’t know how to fix it. 

While we may never be completely 

protected against the bad guys such 

as blemishes, under-eye circles, brown 

spots and redness, thanks to the wide 

range of ace products on the market, we 

can come close. 

We bring you our expert tips to tackle 

tricky skincare woes, as well as the products 

you need to engage in your beauty battle. 

Ready. Aim. Fire! 


Skin 

6. 

Pimples 

You have a big event coming up 

and a massive pimple has decided 

to be your plus one. So not cool. 

However, thanks to the beauty gods 

there are a some excellent blemishspecific 

products out there to help 

us mere mortals tackle those tricky 

pimple problems. 

Out, damned 

spot! 

Acne-fighting salicylic acid-based 

products pack a real punch when it 

comes to pimple-zapping goodness. 

Bacteria-fighting benzoyl peroxide is 

another hero ingredient to look out 

for in a good spot treatment. 

Apply during the day to help clear 

up your skin and keep it that way. 

At night, dry that bad boy out 

and apply a sulfur-containing spot 

treatment, which will dry out the 

offending spot. 

In the words of “Dr Pimple 

Popper” (aka dermatologist and 

Instagram sensation Dr Sandra Lee), 

know when you pop and know 

when you stop. With more than 

two million followers on Instagram, 

Dr Pimple Popper is the woman 

behind those gross but fascinating 

pimple-popping videos. 

Dr Lee recommends not popping 

your pimples in order to prevent 

redness and scarring, but since 

we all know we’re going to do it 

anyway, she says that if you have to 

pop, use a tool or a sterilised pen. 

She uses a comedone extractor, 

a stainless steel tool to remove 

blackheads and reduce swollen 

blemishes with less trauma (not to 

mention by germy fingers). 

Once you’ve popped your pimple, 

it is essential to keep the area clean. 

“I usually try to dry it up a little bit 

with a topical acne spot treatment 

with a little benzoyl peroxide or an 

antibiotic in it,” says Dr Lee. “You 

want something that’s antibacterial 

and anti-inflammatory, so it helps to 

decrease redness.” 

And then you leave it alone! The 

less you touch it, the more it will calm 

down and be less likely to spread to 

other areas of the face. 


3. 

Skin 

2. 

6. 

1. 

5. 

COVER IT 

Napoleon Perdis Total Bae 

- Hide It! Uh-huh Honey, $29 

Oxygenetix Oxygenating 

Foundation, $85 

EMERGENCY 

SOLUTION 

Emergency pimple crisis? 

Crush up an aspirin and 

add a drop of water to it to 

create a paste. This helps 

minimise any inflammation. 

Another hot tip is to 

squeeze some whitening 

eye drops directly on the 

culprit to help take the 

redness out. Be careful to 

ensure the eye dropper 

does not make contact with 

your skin – no one wants 

an eye infection! Most 

importantly, relax. It will 

heal. Promise. 

4. 

9. 

10. 

8. 

7. 

TRY 

1. Arbonne Clear Future 

Exfoliating Blemish Pads, 

$62, 2. Bobbi Brown 

Remedies Skin Clarifier 

Pore & Oil Control, $66, 

3. Dermalogica Clear 

Start Breakout Clearing 

Emergency Spot Fix, $26, 

4. Medik8 Blemish Control 

Pads, $46.95, 5. Aspect 

Gold Stop Spot, $15.40, 

6. Ultraceuticals Ultra 

Clear Spot Treatment, $35, 

7. Trilogy Blemish Control 

Gel, $20.95, 8. asap Clear 

Complexion Gel, $50, 

9. Jurlique Blemish Cream, 

$32, 10. Arbonne Clear 

Future Intensive Blemish 

Calming Lotion, $41, 

11. Skinstitut Glycolic 

Scrub 14%, $45, 12. SUKIN 

Detoxifying Clay Masque, 

$15.95, 13. First Aid 

Beauty (FAB) Skin Rescue 

Deep Cleanser with Red 

Clay, $42. 

13. 

11. 

12. 


B 

rown 

spots 

If you’ve spent your fair share of time in the sun, 

freckles and other forms of pigmentation will 

rear their ugly heads. Dark spots are the result of 

an increase in the production of melanin, due to 

prolonged exposure to the sun. This leads to patchy 

pigmentation and brownish spots on uncovered 

parts of the skin. 

Get even! 

While laser and skin brightening procedures 

are a surefi re way of fi ghting the uphill battle 

of pigmentation, there are some key skincare 

ingredients that can help you gets great results. 

Research has shown that a high concentration of 

Vitamin C can signifi cantly improve brown spots 

and, combined with a skin-lightener that contains 

hydroquinone, you can see results that are even 

more dramatic. Koji acid is another commonly 

used ingredient in treating pigmentation as it 

provides a natural skin lightening treatment with 

little irritation. 

If there’s one thing you can do, it’s this: wear 

sunscreen! Daily. Not only does it help prevent 

potentially fatal skin cancer but it also protects 

your skin from harmful UV rays – the culprit 

behind most brown spots. According to a recent 

Austrian study, when photos of women were 

modifi ed to enhance uneven skin tone, the same 

women were judged as older and less attractive 

than when they had more abundant (and deeper) 

wrinkles. Bottom line: brown spots can make you 

look older so, keep your skin spot-free and don’t 

skip the SPF! 

TRY 

1. 

2. 

1. Sisley Paris Intensive Dark Spot Corrector, $175 

2. Essano Certified Organic Rosehip Oil, $35 

3. SUKIN Detoxifying Facial Scrub, $12.95 

4. Bobbi Brown Remedies Skin Salve Restoring Treatment, $66 

3. 

4. 


Redness 

is fi ckle and can be hard to tackle. If your face 

looks red or fl ushed, it can be due to a variety of things 

such as alcohol, your lifestyle, your genes or simply your 

skincare regimen. There are several ways to help correct 

and calm skin redness for a complexion more even in 

colour and tone. Read on! 

Red-less 

Be sure to use facial skincare products that do not 

contain irritating ingredients; look for fragrance-free 

and hypoallergenic. Skin irritation can lead directly to 

infl ammation and redness. 

Common ingredients found in facial products that can 

irritate your skin include fragrances, alcohol, lavender 

and linalool. The name of the game is ‘gentle’, so avoid 

scrubbing and any abrasive cleansing tools. Look for 

calming serums with antioxidant-rich plant extracts to 

keep dryness at bay and help diminish skin redness and 

infl ammation. 

Remember, the sun can be a big player in facial 

redness so make sure you always use a SPF15 or greater 

titanium dioxide or zinc oxide to protect your skin. 

Skin 

1. 

TRY 

1. Medik8 Redness Corrector, $134 

2. Bobbi Brown Remedies Skin 

Relief Calming Algae Complex, $66 

2. 

EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS 

A great way to immediately calm facial redness 

is with a DIY oatmeal mask, which helps soothe 

itching and redness of the skin. 

Oatmeal has a moisturising effect on the 

skin, but also absorbs oil and can be beneficial 

for acne. It’s been shown to have moisturising, 

soothing, protective and anti-inflammatory 

properties and a low potential for irritation and 

very low chance of allergies. Win! 

Mix a couple of teaspoons of 100% pure oatmeal 

with enough water to make a mask. Apply it to your 

skin and let it dry for 10 minutes, then rinse off. 

Green tea is also a great natural antiinflammatory, 

and will help bring down the redness 

and calm puffiness. Boil water, and steep 4-6 

teabags for 5 minutes. Then soak a washcloth in 

the tea and rest the cloth on your face once cool. 


ark 

circles 

and 

stressed 

out skin 

2. 

3. 4. 

1. 

Whether it’s been a big night on the town, a 

sleepless night, or skin that is just totally stressed 

out, we all know the feels. 

Dark eye bags are thanks to tiny broken 

capillaries, which can show through as dark 

patches. There are a variety of factors that 

can make them appear more prominent, so 

taking a holistic approach will make them a 

thing of the past. 

While lack of sleep could be the culprit to 

those dark circles, feeling stressed out, having 

allergies or irritation from rubbing your eyes 

could also be a factor. 

Banish dark circles by making sure you get 

enough sleep, don’t rub your eyes (the under-eye 

is so delicate) and remember to wear sunglasses 

for UVA/UVB protection. 

Also, make sure you are getting enough iron 

(red meat, leafy greens, nuts and seeds). If you 

have low iron in your blood, haemoglobin 

(which carries oxygen) can break down more 

easily, causing the thin skin below the eyes to 

appear dark or bruised. 

Lastly, try and lower those stress levels! When 

you’re stressed, more blood is directed to your 

main organs, leaving you with a drained and 

discoloured appearance. This also makes dark 

circles more noticeable. What’s more is that 

stress can cause the fragile capillaries around the 

eyes to break or leak blood, resulting in that dark 

purple tinge. 

5. 

7. 

TRY 

1. Medik8 Dark Circles, $89 

2. Dr. LeWinn’s Instant Beauty 

Radiance Booster, $49.95 

3. Sisley Paris Botanical D-Tox, $270 

4. Mesoesetetic Anti-Stress Face Mask, $98 

5. Benefit The Porefessional Primer, $53 

6. Paula’s Choice Radiance Renewal Mask, $55 

7. Société Clinical Skincare Rejuvenating Peptide 

Gel Mask, $130 

6. 

EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS 

You’ve got an event on and you only want to take 

one bag, not three. We need those dark circles to 

get packing straight away, so here’s what to do: 

Apply haemorrhoid cream under your eyes. Why? 

The primary ingredient used in haemorrhoid 

treatment cream is phenylephrine, which acts to 

restrict blood vessels and reduce swelling. A peasized 

amount is all you need! Gently apply it with 

your fingertip. 


Dry 

skin 

You wake up and you have alligator-like skin and 

you don’t know what the heck you’ve done wrong. 

You haven’t changed your skin routine, didn’t 

eat anything weird, it hasn’t changed seasons 

overnight… so what gives?. 

Skin that is lacking moisture usually appears dull 

and dehydrated – and scaly, fl aky skin can be really 

hard to cover up. It can feel tight, rough and scaly. 

Luckily there are some super-simple ways to keep your 

complexion hydrated from the inside out so you can 

wake up with healthy, naturally glowing skin every 

day. Take that, dryness! 

For starters, slabbing a tub of cream all over your 

face ain’t gonna help. What your skin needs are 

water-boosting ingredients like hyaluronic acid that 

ensure water is kept in your skin for longer. This 

skin-loving ingredient is a sure way to provide intense 

all-day hydration. 

When your skin is screaming for moisture, try a 

hydrating mask on top of your serum, which will 

create a barrier and force the moisturising ingredients 

in your serum to penetrate the skin. 

Exfoliation is also a key step in making sure 

your skin absorbs all the hydrators you’re applying. 

Exfoliation will remove the dead skin cells from the 

top layer of the skin and ensure the ingredients can 

get to work and do their job. 

And lastly, make sure you get into that H 2 

O like it’s 

nobody’s business. The recommended eight glasses of 

water will help keep your skin healthy and plump. 

TRY 

Napoleon Perdis Collagen Hydrogel Face Mask, $15 

Bobbi Brown Remedies Skin Moisture Solution – Intense 

Rehydration Compound, $66 

Skinstitut Enzymatic Micro Peel, $45 

EMERGENCY SOLUTION 

Need a quick fix for dry, flaky skin? Splash some warm water on 

your face and gently exfoliate for about a minute. DIY exfoliator by 

combining raw honey with Greek yoghurt, and add a few teaspoons 

of chia seas (depending on how much exfoliation you need). 

If you have a little bit of time on your hands, go for an all-over raw 

honey mask for 10 minutes. Hellooo, gorgeous! 


F eature 

TheStats 

behind the most popular 

cosmetic 

procedures 

New data fresh from the US reveals record numbers in 

aesthetic procedures, plus some surprising new entries. 


Cosmetic surgery continues 

its to be a booming business, 

with recent statistics from 

the US showing that Americans 

spend more than US$15 billion on 

aesthetic procedures. 

This is the largest amount spent on 

cosmetic surgery since the American 

Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 

(ASAPS) began its Cosmetic Surgery 

National Data Bank in 1997. 

Although there is no definitive 

data about cosmetic surgery data 

in Australia, we typically follow 

American statistics to provide an 

insight into emerging and changing 

trends on our own shores. 

According to the latest 2016 

statistics from the US, surgical 

procedures account for 56% and 

non-surgical for 44%. 

Of note is the surge in fat transfer 

to the breast (up 41% since 2015), 

labiaplasty (up 23%), buttock lifts 

(up 21%), fat transfer to the face 

(up 17%) and breast implant removal 

(up 13%). 

most popular 

surgical procedures 

Liposuction remains the most 

popular surgical procedure for the 

fourth year running. According to 

Dr John Flynn from Cosmedic & 

Skin Clinic in Southport, QLD, 

there are a number of reasons 

contributing to the procedure’s 

popularity. “Liposuction techniques 

have significantly advanced over the 

past several years, thus minimising 

potential risks and problems,” he 

says. “I believe doctors performing 

liposuction are also better trained and 

therefore yielding better results.” 

Despite its stronghold at the top, 

Dr Flynn cautions that prospective 

patients should view liposuction 

as more of a contouring procedure, 

rather than a weight loss alternative. 


Feature 


F eature 

Breast augmentation remained 

somewhat steady, coming in as the 

second-most popular procedure with 

a marginal increase of 1.5% compared 

with last year’s figures. “In terms of 

breast augmentation, what we have 

noticed is a change in size. Patients 

are now happy to choose smaller sized 

implants. The days of big, oversized 

breast implants are very much 

behind us,” says Dr Flynn. 

The number of women who no 

longer want their implants and 

choose to have them surgically 

removed has increased by 13.4%, 

while breast lifts have risen by 8.4%. 

“Removal of breast implants for 

this reason has not been common 

in my practice. It is valuable to 

consider that it is common for older 

patients to require a breast lift down 

the line. So for those older patients 

who have had breast implants 

in the past, a higher proportion 

of breast lifts are performed in 

combination with implant removal. 

Of course, breast removal and 

replacement is a common procedure 

for complications,” says Dr Flynn. 

most popular nonsurgical 

procedures 

Non-surgical procedures saw 

the most significant increases in 

photorejuvenation skin treatments 

(up 36% on last year), non-surgical 

skin tightening (up 12%) and 

botulinum toxin injections (up 8%). 

Botulinum toxin injections 

surpassed the 4.5 million mark for 

the number of procedures performed. 

Together with dermal fillers, the two 

procedures have maintained the #1 

and #2 spots for most popular nonsurgical 

procedures for eight years 

running. Overall, injectables saw a 

10% increase in 2016. 

Photorejuvenation wiped 

microdermabrasion off the list of top 

5 non-surgical procedures, and laser/ 

IPL hair reduction decreased by 8.9%. 

“Pigmentation and sun-damaged 

skin are common skin concerns, 

particularly in a climate like 

Australia’s, and a non-surgical 

approach to improving the tone, 

texture and appearance of the skin 

is certainly a growing trend here as 

well,” says Dr Flynn. 

As cosmetic 

procedures have 

become increasingly 

finessed, PAtients 

are presented with 

more personalised 

options. in other 

words, there’s 

something for 

everyone 

These less drastic procedures 

promise shorter recovery times and 

fewer risks, however Dr Flynn stresses 

that patients must have realistic 

expectations of results. 

“Non-invasive procedures can’t 

achieve the same results as invasive 

procedures such as a facelift. While 

the complexity and downtime are 

reduced, so too does the end result 

and longevity of the result.” 

What do these stats 

mean for us? 

So, why the continual rise in 

cosmetic procedures? And how do 

these stats compare to Australia? 

The numbers have been steadily 

increasing year-over-year for a 

variety of reasons. People now want 

to remain competitive in a youthcentric 

workforce and younger 

generations are recognising the value 

in preventative anti-ageing care. 

Dr Flynn says, “Australia has a 

healthy economy and an overall 

reasonable disposable income. 

For the younger age group, social 

media is a prominent influencer. Lip 

fillers, breast implant surgery and 

liposculpting are popular among this 

group.” 

“For the most part, however, it’s 

the older age group who have the 

disposable income to invest in 

enhancing themselves. One of most 

commonly performed procedures in 

my practice is blepharoplasty of 

the lower and upper eyelids. 

Excess skin obstructing the eye 

or overhanging/hooding eyelids 

goes hand in hand with the ageing 

process and sun exposure.” 

As cosmetic procedures have 

become increasingly advanced 

and finessed, prospective 

patients are presented with more 

personalised options in both the 

surgical and non-surgical categories. 

In other words, there’s something 

for everyone. 

“Something that drives this is 

awareness that cosmetic procedures 

can be performed with less downtime, 

less risk and with natural-looking 

outcomes,” says Dr Flynn. 

Whether it’s with a needle, knife 

or energy-based device, the prognosis 

of cosmetic enhancement looks 

decidedly healthy. CBM 

FOR 

MORE 

INFO 

Dr John Flynn 

Cosmedic & Skin Clinic, Southport, Qld 

Ph 1300 88 13 88 

www.cosmedic.com.au 


Body 

The 

no-sweat 

to 

solution 

weight loss 

Some serious advancements in technology now offer 

permanent fat reduction with no downtime or surgery. 

It can be challenging to pound 

the pavement or hit the gym 

when the mercury drops and 

mugs of hot chocolate and plates 

of pasta beckon. To help your 

weight stay on track this winter, 

and to give sensible eating 

and regular exercise a little 

helping hand, you may be 

interested in the non-sweat 

way to trim down. 

Living in the 21st century 

is a wonderful thing – 

there’s the internet, pretty 

much everything Apple 

and The Bachelor, to name 

but a few highlights. And 

now there’s non-surgical 

permanent fat reduction. 

Over the past couple of 

decades liposuction surgery 

has risen to become the 

most popular cosmetic 

procedure. But not 

everyone needs or is 

willing to undergo surgery 

to remove excess fat and 

reshape the body. 

Some serious 

advancements in the field 

of fat reduction now offer 

non-surgical procedures 

that can achieve noticeable 

results with no downtime, 

no surgery and minimal (if 

any) discomfort. 

This type of procedure doesn’t 

require any anaesthesia and is 

performed in your doctor’s clinic. 

There is normally zero downtime, 

only some mild discomfort and 

results are permanent if you 

maintain your weight. 

Best candidates are people with 

small to localised fat deposits 

(think muffin top or some extra 

belly fat), but not for larger scale 

fat reduction. 

There are several fat-reduction 

devices on the market and all 

use some form of energy – be 

it radiofrequency, ultrasound, 

freezing temperatures or 

hyperthermic laser – to target and 

destroy selected fat cells while 

leaving surrounding tissues and 

skin unaffected. 

Cooltech (which uses 

fat-freezing technology), 

SculpSure (using laser 

technology to destroy up to 24 

percent of fat in the treated 

area) and enCurve (a more 

gentle, yet just as effective, 

way to reduce fat cells using 

radiofrequency energy) are 

our top picks in this space. 

Temporary side effects 

may include swelling and 

redness immediately after 

treatment, which should 

subside within a few hours 

to a few days. Results can be 

seen around four to six weeks 

after treatment as the body 

naturally metabolises the 

destroyed fat. 

Generally, a series of 

treatments per area achieves 

noticeable, measurable results, 

although some patients note 

a significant circumferential 

reduction in the area after the 

first treatment. 

There’s no doubt that these 

no-surgery, no-downtime 

body shaping procedures are a 

huge leap forward for the industry 

and represent the beginning 

of a booming new area of body 

enhancement. CBM 


Lose 

fat & 

rediscover 

your 

curves 

Stubborn fat that won’t budge? 

There’s a solution for that. 

From the jelly belly to the muffin 

top to the bingo wings, there 

are some areas of fat that just 

won’t budge – no matter how much 

diet and exercise you do. 

Now, there’s an easier way to get 

rid of fat and re-contour the body, 

without the dreaded downtime 

associated with surgery. It’s called 

enCurve and it permanently kills your 

fat, so you can get ready to flaunt a 

smoother, sleeker and trimmer body 

all year round. 

How does it work? 

enCurve is a body-sculpting device, 

which targets and permanently 

kills fat cells using non-contact 

radiofrequency (RF) technology. 

Using a special frequency 

(27.12MHz), enCurve selectively 

targets and gently heats fat cells to an 

optimal temperature, leading to the 

fat cells’ death. The body’s natural 

removal process then takes over, 

permanently removing the damaged 

cells. This process is called natural 

apoptosis and it results in a sleeker 

body contour in the treatment area. 

A 27.12MHz frequency is the 

magic number for permanent fat 

cell death because it is more highly 

absorbed by the fat cell. These cells 

are more responsive than the cells in 

the epidermis, dermis or muscles and 


Enhancement 

leaves them unaffected, making this 

frequency ideal for body contouring. 

enCurve is a highly versatile 

treatment that can be tailored to fi t 

a variety of body types and contours. 

It consists of two different applicators 

that can be positioned over the 

abdomen and fl anks at the same time, 

effectively treating two areas at once. 

The breakthrough fat reduction 

device also features a unique system 

called Personalized Impedance 

Synchronization Application 

(PISA), whereby every treatment is 

completely personalised in order to 

deliver the best clinical outcome. 

SO, WHAT’S INVOLVED? 

Treatment with enCurve is 

generally quite quick and lasts 

between 30 to 60 minutes, 

involving minimal discomfort and 

generally no downtime. 

The applicator is positioned over 

your abdomen and fl anks at the same 

time, and you will feel gentle warmth 

as the energy penetrates and it begins 

to heat your epidermis and dermis. 

Unlike other non-invasive fat 

reduction devices, enCurve is never 

in direct contact with the skin, so 

no heat is transferred directly to 

the epidermis. 

enCurve has the ability to target 

two areas at once. Not only can it 

be used on the abdomen and fl anks 

but it can also simultaneously target 

stubborn fat on the upper arms, 

thighs or buttocks. 

The treatment is comfortable, 

convenient and the majority of 

patients report minimal discomfort, 

with most only experiencing a 

slight warming sensation on 

their skin. 

After the treatment you may 

experience a little redness, however 

this usually disappears within 

12-24 hours. Apart from this, there is 

generally no downtime and enCurve 

treatment has minimal side effects, 

so you may immediately return to 

your daily activities. 

HOW ABOUT THE 

RESULTS? 

The percentage of fat cells reduced 

depends on the amount of fat cells 

originally present. In terms of 

circumferential reduction, it ranges 

from 2cm to 18cm, with the average 

being 5cm. 

The number of sessions required 

depends on your individual body 

contours and your overall treatment 

goals. Generally four to six treatments 

TREATMENT 

tip 

Drink plenty of water, at least two 

litres a day starting three days 

before treatment. Continue this 

several days after the treatment 

as well, as it assists in helping your 

body flush out the fat cells. 

are recommended once a week for 

best results, however you’ll begin to 

see results after the second session. 

Your doctor will recommend a 

treatment course that is right for 

you and will discuss the number 

of treatments required to produce 

optimal fat blasting results. 

While people with a lower BMI 

and small pockets of stubborn fat will 

still see a reduction after treatment 

with enCurve, the most dramatic 

results and greatest circumference loss 

will be seen in patients with a higher 

BMI. CBM 

WHERE 

TO GET IT 

To find a practitioner in your area head to 

www.advancedcosmeceuticals.com.au or call 

1800 242 011 for more details. 


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E nhancement 

If you have an area of stubborn fat 

that won’t budge, or if you want 

to get rid of unwanted cellulite, 

truSculpt fat and cellulite reduction is 

a quick ‘no-fuss’ treatment that could 

be the solution for you. 

Completely non-invasive, truSculpt 

is the latest technology in fat and 

cellulite reduction. Distributed in 

Australia by Cutera, truSculpt has 

recently been approved in the US by 

the FDA for permanent fat reduction. 

“When I was first introduced to the 

truSculpt device I was really hesitant 

to give it a go. There are so many fat 

removal devices on the market and 

the before and after pictures I had 

seen for truSculpt seemed far too good 

to be true,” says Practice Manager 

Samantha Reeve from SKIIN in 

Melbourne. “I decided that the 

only way I was going to comfortably 

recommend these treatments to my 

patients was if I could trust that the 

treatments work, so I decided to 

treat an area of my own stubborn fat. 

Let’s just say I have performed a lot 

of treatments for many happy clients 

since my truSculpt trial!” 

WHAT IS IT AND HOW 

DOES IT WORK? 

truSculpt effectively reduces stubborn 

deposits of fat located anywhere 

on the body and multiple areas 

can be treated in a single session. 

It is completely versatile and can 

be tailored to meet the needs of 

individual concerns. 

“truSculpt is ideal for the treatment 

of small, stubborn pockets of fat – 

especially those that tend to remain, 

even with strict diet and exercise. 

Saddlebags, love handles, tummies 

and thigh gaps are just a few examples 

of areas that we have successfully 

treated with truSculpt,” says Reeve. 

truSculpt is a simple and 

comfortable way to deeply heat tissue 

and melt fat. It is an energy-based 

device that uses radio frequency (RF), 

which is transmitted through the 

skin’s surface to selectively target and 

kill stubborn fat cells. This reduces 

bulging fat pockets and results in 

slimmer, tighter skin. 

Once these fat cells die, they will 

not grow back. They will be naturally 

metabolised and excreted by the body. 

“The main point of difference is 

in the adjunctive skin tightening 

and almost completely discomfortfree 

treatments. It is also able to be 

used on all skin types, light or dark,” 

explains Reeves. 

In a study in Lasers in Surgery and 

Medicine by Sugawara et al, it was 

found that truSculpt was effective in 

fat reduction and tightening of the 

lower face without complications, 

discomfort or downtime, with 

patients experiencing an obvious 

difference after weekly treatments 

over the course of five weeks. 

The results were still maintained 

two months after the treatments 

and it was noted that patients were 

highly satisfied with the fat reduction 

and tightening effect. 

WHAT DOES TRUSCULPT 

TREATMENT INVOLVE? 

truSculpt is an incredibly simple 

procedure that involves very minimal 

discomfort or risks. Once the area 

has been cleansed and the applicator 

pad has been attached to your 

treatment area, the handpiece is 

held in contact with your skin for 

four-minute pulse durations. The 

total procedure generally involves 

the application of 16 pulses that can 

cover one of two areas and the entire 

treatment will last about one hour. 

“I generally treat one to two areas 

at a time. Although there is no real 

limit to the amount of areas that can 

be treated in one sitting,” says Reeve. 

truSculpt is a comfortable 

procedure and does not require any 

anaesthetics or gel. Unlike some 

other systems, with truSculpt there is 

no pinching, no hot spots and no risk 

of under treated/untreated areas. 

You will usually experience a 

gentle warming sensation on the 

treatment site (the fat needs to be 

heated to 46 degrees). However 

this will only last for each pulse 

duration (4 minutes) before the 

handpiece is moved to another 

treatment area. What’s more, 

the temperature can be adjusted 

depending on your comfort level. 

“Other than the skin being 

slightly pink post procedure, there 

is no downtime with truSculpt 

treatments,” says Reeves. 

AND THE RESULTS? 

Visible results can usually be seen in 

as little as four weeks, with maximum 

results taking up to 12 weeks. 

The number of treatments varies 

depending on the areas you wish 

to have treated and your desired 

results. “For best results, I normally 

recommend between two and four 

treatments spaced four to six weeks 

apart,” says Reeves. 

“My typical patients are healthy 

individuals who have stubborn 

pockets of fat remaining in areas 

despite their best efforts with diet 

and exercise. I also commonly see 

post-partum women who still have a 

small amount of persistent tummy fat 

and loose skin post pregnancy,” she 

explains. “It’s really important that 

patients have a normal BMI in order 

to achieve the best possible results 

from this treatment, as this device is 

not designed for weight loss.” CBM 

WHERE 

TO GET IT 

To find a practitioner in your area, 

head to www.cutera.com/patients 

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a treatment with virtually 

endless possibilities. 

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are you after a fresher, more youthful complexion? Less lines 

and wrinkles? Or perhaps you just want to improve the 

quality and texture of your skin? Platelet-rich plasma 

(PRP) by RegenLab provides the complete package. 

The biostimulating treatment also extends well 

beyond skin rejuvenation. The tissue-repairing effects 

and the growth factors released by PRP regenerate 

tissue like no other. It has widespread application in 

orthopaedics and sports medicine, and now in hair 

restoration and gynaecology, among many other 

fields. What’s more, a growing body of literature 

supports its ability to help tissues heal after 

certain types of surgery. 

RegenLab are world market leaders for a 

reason. Not only was the company the first 

to market PRP in Australia but its PRP 

therapy is also backed by a series of 

clinical data, published in 112 

publications, including its effects on 

skin tissue for cosmetic use. RegenLab 

PRP stands out as the proven system 

for optimal results. 

So, what 

is PRP and 

how does 

it work? 

Never heard of Platelet Rich 

Plasma? The term ‘PRP’ is used 

to describe blood plasma with a 

high concentration of platelets. 

Platelets in the blood play a key 

role in the body’s natural woundhealing 

response. The role of PRP 

in skin rejuvenation, either 

standalone or in conjunction 

with procedures such as laser 

and injectables, is gaining a loyal 

following for its ability to rejuvenate 

and smooth the skin (it’s a big hit 

with the celebs – just Google it!) 

As we age, we lose collagen and 

elastin in our skin. While there is 

a range of treatment modalities out 

there, Regen PRP is a little different. 

It actively regenerates skin tissue 

and texture from the first treatment, 

achieving the best outcomes for 

repair and regeneration. 

Regen PRP treatments work on all 

three layers of the skin – epidermal, 

dermal and subdermal – so skin 

appears fresher and younger with 

improved quality and texture. 

Clinical studies have shown 

significant improvement in skin 

sagging/firmness, as well as a 

plumpness and radiance to the skin. 


Enhancement 

Regen PRP can work in several 

ways, depending on the application 

and the target area. Dr Ksenija Šelih 

Martinec is a gynaecologist from 

Slovenia and renowned international 

speaker. She recently presented at 

the 15th Aesthetic & Anti-Ageing 

Medicine World Congress (AMWC) 

in Monaco, where aesthetic 

professionals from around the world 

discussed the use of PRP for skin 

rejuvenation, vaginal dryness and 

erectile dysfunction. 

“I have been using RegenLab PRP 

for about seven years in the field of 

aesthetic medicine. With RegenLab 

kits, we produce high quality PRP. 

There are no foreign materials used 

and we don’t see any negative side 

effects – we essentially just help the 

body to regenerate,” explains Dr 

Martinec. “About four years ago I also 

started to use PRP in gynaecology and 

patients have been very impressed 

with the results.” 

The use of PRP in gynaecology is 

a new indication and Dr Martinec 

is one of its pioneers. The main 

indications for PRP in gynaecology 

range from improvement in female 

sexual dysfunction, stress urinary 

incontinence and vaginal dryness to 

providing post-partum rehabilitation 

and rejuvenation of the labia. 

“These indications are very 

common and can significantly affect 

a women’s life, lower her selfesteem 

and negatively influence her 

femininity. Until now, we did not 

have any adequate treatments for 

these types of concerns.” 

“With RegenLab PRP we try to 

prolong quality of life in one of the 

most important aspects of a woman’s 

life – her intimacy. The pelvic part of 

the female body is the most delicate, 

and is affected by ageing, hormonal 

‘ 

Childbirth and menopause can 

result in stress urinary incontinence, 

sexual dysfunction and vaginal 

dryness. Helping women to treat 

these problems can really change 

their lives 

’ 

changes and trauma. There are 

periods in a woman’s life such as 

childbirth and menopause that 

greatly affects muscles, connective 

tissue and nerves. This can result 

in problems such as stress urinary 

incontinence, sexual dysfunction 

and vaginal dryness. Helping women 

to treat these problems can really 

change their lives.” 

“I have had great feedback and 

find that my patients are very happy 

after their PRP treatment. 

Improvement is usually noticed 

in about three weeks, with a series 

of two to three treatments generally 

required for optimal results 

(depending on the case). The 

results usually last around 18 months, 

after which a maintenance treatment 

can be performed. 

What 

does PRP 

treatment 

involve? 

A PRP treatment usually takes 

around 40 minutes in total. First up, 

the practitioner will harvest your 

own blood growth factors (which 

your body uses to heal damaged tissue). 

Two small vials of your 

blood are taken and placed in the 

specialised Regen PRP machine 

that separates the platelets from 

the blood. This is then put in a 

syringe and re-injected into the 

target areas in small amounts using 

a very thin needle. 

The whole process involves 

minimal discomfort. Any swelling 

or bruising after the procedure will 

usually disappear overnight. For skin 

treatments, any bruising disappears 

after a few days. 

“Regenerative medicine is a new 

way of thinking. Trying to help 

the body to heal itself is a very 

exciting process and I feel like I 

am doing something really good 

for my patients,” concludes Dr 

Martinec. CBM 

WHERE 

TO GET IT 

To find a practitioner in your area, 

visit www.regenlabprp.com.au 


Big‘O 

the 

’ 

Can’t get no 

satisfaction? We 

talk orgasms and 

sexual health with 

gynaecologist 

Dr Oseka Onuma. 


Orgasms are as much a part of women’s health 

as daily vitamins, and with nearly half the 

female population experiencing some sort of 

problem with their sex life, it’s time to get to know what’s 

happening under the covers. 

It’s widely accepted these days for a woman to have antiwrinkle 

injections to erase wrinkles, or surgery to refine her 

nose or enlarge her breasts. Likewise, more women than 

ever are concerned with the appearance of their genitals or 

lack of sexual gratification. 

Despite this, there continues to be a lot of negative 

talk in mainstream media about the rising popularity of 

the so-called ‘designer vagina’. Indeed, the vast majority 

of vaginal rejuvenation patients are motivated by painful 

intercourse, discomfort doing everyday activities and 

sexual dysfunction. 

“Whilst there are significant advances taking place in 

the understanding and treatment of female pelvic floor 

and sexual dysfunction, discrimination of women, by 

both men and women, lay people and medical, remains a 

significant issue,” says Adelaide gynaecologist and pelvic 

reconstructive surgeon Dr Oseka Onuma. “This continues 

to surprise me every working day when I listen to patients 

and medical colleagues, but I cannot understand why 

changes in attitude are so slow.” 


Wellness 

Did 

you 

know? 

Orgasms can relieve pain 

Up to 30% of women have trouble 

reaching orgasm 

Condom use doesn’t affect 

orgasm quality 

Orgasm gets better with age 

A woman’s sexual self-esteem 

can affect the quality of 

her orgasms 

There is such thing as an orgasm 

“gap” – women orgasm less 

than men (sometimes it happens, 

sometimes it doesn’t!) 

In rare cases, orgasm can happen 

without genital stimulation 

For most women, it takes at least 20 

minutes of sexual activity to climax 

Am I normal? 

If you’ve ever had trouble climaxing, you’re not alone. 

It’s been reported that a whopping 43% of women have 

some sort of problem with their sex lives. Female sexual 

dysfunction (anything that interferes with a woman’s 

sexual satisfaction) is so common that the very idea that it 

is a medical disorder has come under attack. 

Many women never have orgasms during intercourse 

and some also cannot have them through masturbation. 

“Women, much more than men, are answerable to their 

hormonal, emotional and social circumstances in the 

achievement of orgasm. That means that for many women 

to achieve orgasm, their hormonal and emotional health 

must be optimal, their social circumstance allows them to 

be relaxed and there needs to be appropriate stimulation of 

the organ(s) that facilitate orgasm,” says Dr Onuma. 

“Women can enhance their orgasms by making sure that 

they are healthy, physically fit, emotionally well-balanced 

with a hormonal status that is in equilibrium. They also 

need the right social circumstances when attempting to 

achieve orgasm with or without a partner.” 

However, Dr Onuma says that some women will 

never be able to achieve orgasm even if all the parameters 

above appear to be ‘normal’ and optimised. There is no 

clear reason. 

“Anorgasmia is the medical term used to describe this and 

it is defined as a psychiatric disorder. Unfortunately, there is 

no psychiatric treatment that appears to consistently benefit 

women in this group, although some women may respond to 

psychological counselling,” says Dr Onuma. 

“It may be that these women simply represent a group 

of ‘normal’ women. Within this group, there will be some 

who obtain no pleasure at all through sexual activity and 

those who do achieve great pleasure without achieving 

orgasm. Should these women really be considered to be 

‘abnormal’? I think not.” 

Why can’t I orgasm? 

With the effects of childbirth and age, many women can 

suffer from problems with their genitalia that can make 

them feel very self-conscious and unhappy, often affecting 

relationships with sexual partners. 

The kinds of problems are as varied as the women who 

suffer from them. “Female sexual dysfunction is complex 

and can be a result of hormonal, psychological, psychiatric, 

physical, neurological, environmental and social causes,” 

says Dr Onuma. 

“Often, some of these causes co-exist. One factor 

can result in another; for example, painful intercourse 


The Australian Centre for Female 

Pelvic & Vaginal Rejuvenation 

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(dyspareunia) may result in a fear of intercourse 

resulting in psychological sequelae. Hormonal changes 

of menopause can result in loss of libido or physical 

alterations that can result in difficult or painful 

intercourse,” he says. 

Other causes can relate to scar tissue or tears at the 

entrance of the vagina, prolapse of the walls of the vagina, 

prolapse of the uterus, endometriosis or elongated labia 

minora tissues (which can cause irritation and discomfort). 

In addition, loose or weak vaginal muscles, mainly caused 

through the muscles stretching during childbirth, can 

cause problems for some women and their sexual partners 

during intercourse. 

Another problem may be female stress urinary 

incontinence, caused predominantly by an improperly 

functioning urethra. 

But for many women with sexual dysfunction, the issue 

is psychological, not physical. Although we all know 

there is no ‘perfect’ way for a vagina to look, being shy or 

embarrassed by your genital appearance can often result 

in the avoidance of intimacy or lack of orgasm. “Most 

commonly this is the woman’s own perception resulting 

from a perceived change or long-standing issue. Much less 

commonly, this results from adverse comments from an 

intimate partner,” says Dr Onuma. 

Empowering women through 

knowlege, choice and access to 

world class care 

Dr Oseka 

Onuma 


Gynaecologist & Pelvic 

Reconstructive Surgeon 

BSc. (Hons), MJur., CCST, 

MBBS, FRANZCOG, FRCOG 

ADELAIDE • SYDNEY • DARWIN 

DR OSEKA ONUMA 

4 Robe Terrace, Medindie SA 5081 

08 8344 6085 

Facsimile 08 8344 6087 

Email reception@dronuma.com.au 

www.dronuma.com.au 

What are the options? 

Because female sexual dysfunction has many possible 

symptoms and causes, treatment varies. It’s important for 

women to communicate their concerns and understand 

their body and its normal sexual response. Also, a woman’s 

goals for her sex life are important in determining 

treatment and evaluating progress. 

“Surgery for female sexual dysfunction should only be 

contemplated when a physical cause for that dysfunction 

has been clearly identified,” stresses Dr Onuma. 

There is a range of surgical and non-surgical options 

available that can address and hopefully resolve these 

problems. For example both surgical or laser reduction 

labioplasty can sculpt the elongated or unequal labial 

minora as desired. The vulvar structures (including 

the labia minora, labia majora, mons pubis, perineum, 

entrance to the vagina and hymen) can be surgically 

enhanced, both functionally and aesthetically. 

Non-surgical laser vaginal rejuvenation can effectively 

enhance vaginal muscle tone, strength and control. For 

example a non-surgical treatment can be used to treat 

prolapse and/or relaxation of the vaginal walls, which 

results in dyspareunia or reduced sensation. 

“Female sexual dysfunction is complex and does not 

always imply abnormality. Affected women should seek 

help – women should never accept that it’s “just part of 

being a woman”,’ Dr Onuma concludes. CBM

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Reboot 

your skin 

WANT TO REJUVENATE 

YOUR SKIN WITHOUT 

LOOKING “WORKED 

ON”? THERE’S A 

TREATMENT FOR THAT! 

There’s a lot of buzz 

around regenerative 

medicine these 

days, and for good 

reason. Regenerative 

medicine is 

becoming the new 

way to improve 

the look of your skin by using your 

own blood. Platelet Rich Plasma 

(PRP) is one such procedure and 

is becoming increasingly sought 

after due to its plumping and agedefying 

results. 

EmCyte Pure PRP is one of the 

key players in PRP systems, using 

your own cells to improve skin 

texture, clarity, lines and wrinkles. 

It provides a ‘natural’ alternative to 

anti-ageing and has become a huge 

hit for those wanting to improve their 

appearance without looking done. 

“This gradual method gives the 

patient a more natural approach to 

rejuvenation, allowing them to 

look refreshed naturally, not 

artifi cially,” says cosmetic doctor 

Dr Abbas Al-Taiff from Westmead 

Aesthetic Palace in Sydney. 

If you’re looking for a minimalfuss 

minimal-downtime rejuvenation 

treatment with exceptional results, 

EmCyte PRP could be for you. 

HOW DOES EMCYTE 

PURE PRP WORK? 

PRP is all about stimulating tissue 

regeneration that exists within the skin 

and concentrating the elements of your 

blood that will trigger this regeneration. 

“It’s important to understand that 

PRP is not a muscle relaxant to help 

minimise the appearance of wrinkles, 

nor a fi lling substance to add volume 

to the tissues,” explains Dr Al-Taiff. 

“Rather, it is an autologous treatment 

that uses your own blood plasma to 

improve the appearance of ageing.” 

First, the practitioner will take a 

sample of your blood before it is 

placed in a centrifuge which separates 

different components in the blood. 

What’s left is high-quality platelet 

rich plasma, monocytes (a type of 

white blood cell) and other powerful 

regenerative nutrients. “This PRP 

will be re-injected into the tissue 

area of concern and acts gradually to 

regenerate it from within,” he says. 

“The EmCyte system’s results and 

the success rate are highly remarkable 


Skin 

in regeneration and rejuvenation of 

the target tissues. Platelets, when 

activated, release multiple growth 

factors and cytokines, which play a 

major role in tissue regeneration.” 

After an EmCyte PRP skin 

rejuvenation treatment, you’ll begin 

to see a noticeable difference in your 

skin texture and tone within about 

three weeks, which gradually keeps 

improving. Skin regains its clarity, 

with a reduction in fine lines and 

wrinkles and an overall younger and 

healthier appearance. Results usually 

last for about 12 months. 

The treatment involves minimal 

downtime, although some temporary 

bruising at injection sites is normal. 

In general, Dr Al-Taiff recommends 

three sessions with six monthly 

maintenance sessions. 

He stresses that research and 

education into the type of PRP 

treatment you are going to receive is 

critical to obtaining optimal results: 

“Ensure your doctor is appropriately 

skilled and experienced in the 

procedure and that they are using 

a reputable PRP system, such as 

EmCyte PRP. I have been performing 

PRP therapy for a long time now, and 

I have found EmCyte delivers more 

successful fi nal results.” 

While no two procedures are the 

same, Dr Al-Taiff emphasises that to 

obtain the best results in any cosmetic 

treatment, multiple factors come into 

play. “The outcome of PRP depends 

on the expertise of your practitioner, 

the PRP system used to separate the 

PRP, the platelets count and your 

individual health. Accordingly, the 

results are variable in timeframe and 

degree of improvement.” 

improve the appearance of stretch 

marks and scarring. It is also used for a 

wide range of various other modalities 

including hair restoration, vaginal 

rejuvenation and the targeting of 

infl ammation from sporting injuries. 

Dr Abbas Al-Taiff is a pioneer in the 

use of PRP to treat different skin, hair 

and sexual health problems. He was the 

fi rst Australian doctor to use PRP to 

manage alopecia Totalis (full hair loss 

of the scalp), and he has many years 

experience using PRP to treat thinning 

hair in both men and women. 

He is the creator of the PRP treatment 

protocols ‘Virgin Me’ vulvo-vaginal 

rejuvenation and ‘Erect Me’ erectile 

dysfunction, and has developed his own 

proprietary scoring system for measuring 

improvements from PRP. CBM 

WHERE 

TO GET IT 

To find an EmCyte PRP 

practitioner in your area, visit 

www.likeyourlook.com.au 

BEFORE 

Dr Abbas Al-Taiff 

Westmead 02 9687 Skin & 3666 Hair Clinic 

12 Caroline Street Westmead NSW 2145 

www.skinandhairclinic.com 

Ph: (02) 96873666 

Fax: (02) 96873688 

www.skinandhairclinic.com 

westmeadaestheticpalace@hotmail.com 

AFTER EmCyte PRP treatment by Dr Al-Taiff 

http://facebook.com/westmeadaestheticpalace 

WHAT ELSE CAN PRP 

BE USED FOR? 

Platelets heal wounds on many parts 

of the body so EmCyte PRP can be 

used in many ways. In addition to 

treating wrinkles and skin laxity in 

the face, neck, décolletage, back 

of hands and under the eyes, it can 

BEFORE 

AFTER EmCyte PRP treatment by Dr Al-Taiff 


Hair removal 

Laser 

hair 

removal 

e-imagined 

Motus AX is a breakthrough 

new laser treatment 

revolutionising hair removal. 

words by erin docherty 

Finally, there’s an Alexandrite laser hair removal 

system for all skin types: the Motus AX. This is 

a huge point of difference in the permanent hair 

reduction world. Alexandrite laser is widely regarded 

as the gold standard wavelength for laser hair removal 

because of how well it is absorbed by melanin in the 

hair, but in the past treating darker skin types has 

meant increased risk of damage to the skin. 

Developed by DEKA and distributed in Australia 

by High Tech Laser, the new Motus AX Alexandrite 

laser system is built on four fundamental concepts: 

effectiveness, speed, safety and simplicity. 

We take a closer look into the buzz behind this 

stellar new treatment promising fewer and faster 

treatments with unparalleled results. 


Spotlight on Motus AX 

If you’re sick of shaving your legs 

every morning only to find you 

have to do it all again the next day, 

or have previously tried permanent 

hair reduction with limited results, 

the Motus AX laser might be just 

the ticket for you. 

Motus AX is developed with the 

unique Moveo technology to deliver 

highly effective and comfortable hair 

removal without requiring the use of 

cryogen cooling gas, which is known 

to be environmentally unfriendly. 

It uses one wavelength (755nm) to 

target, heat and damage the stem cell 

that produces the hair in the hair 

follicle. This wavelength is the most 

effective at treating both fine and 

light hair, as well as darker hair. 

Unlike other hair removal 

systems, Motus AX has the unique 

ability to deliver a greater amount 

of energy to the hair follicle, using 

a handpiece that is constantly in 

contact with the skin. 

So, what does this mean? Well, 

with other Alexandrite lasers you get 

a very large loss of energy through 

reflection, which can result in the 

loss of more than 30% of the laser 

energy. This means these lasers need 

to use higher energy pulses, and 

thus higher pain, to achieve the 

result. What Motus AX has done is 

pretty much eliminate that loss of 

energy, increasing energy absorption 

up to 40% compared with different 

Alexandrite lasers. Motus AX can 

use less energy in the laser pulse but 

have more treatment effect on the 

hair follicle. 

The laser also uses an innovative 

constant movement technique with 

lots of small laser pulses fired over an 

area of the skin for a set time. The 

repeated passes of the handpiece over 

small areas cause gradual accumulation 

of heat in the hair, until it reaches 

the threshold for hair removal in a 

way that is totally comfortable with 

‘ 

It delivers 

effective, 

comfortable 

and quick hair 

removal for all 

skin types and 

hair colours 

’ 

minimal risk of side effects like 

skin burning or discolouring. 

Motus AX has evolved laser 

hair removal technology in the 

sense that it delivers an effective, 

comfortable and quick hair removal 

treatment for all skin types, right 

up to skin type six. 

Motus AX has a range of innovative 

handpieces, making it easy to tailor 

individualised treatments to all parts 

of the body, on all hair colours and all 

skin types. 

What does the 

procedure involve? 

First, the practitioner applies a gel to 

the treatment area, before placing the 

handpiece on your skin, using simple 

circular or linear movements across 

the targeted area. 

The sensation is typically no more 

than a prickle in the skin, so you 

no longer have to worry about that 

‘flick of the rubber band’ sensation. 

It’s quick (it can treat 10cm2 area 

in approximately 25 seconds!) and 

you will probably undergo fewer 

treatments for the whole course of 

the hair removal treatment. Win! 

There is generally no downtime 

and results are long lasting. Even after 

just the first treatment the difference 

starts to become clearly visible. 

So, if you’ve previously been a poor 

candidate for laser hair reduction or 

have been put off by the associated 

discomfort, the Motus AX offers a 

breakthrough solution. cbm 

Bare 

facts about 

body hair 

Hair can grow anywhere 

on your body except the 

palms, soles of your feet and 

mucous membranes such as 

eyelids and lips. 

With the exception of bone 

marrow, your hair is the fastest 

growing tissue on your body. 

On average, blonde people have 

the most hair follicles. 

The purpose of eyebrow hair is 

to prevent sweat and oils from 

running into your eyes. 

Body hair has a lifespan of six 

months whereas the hair on your 

head has a lifespan of five years. 

Body hair has muscle cells in it, 

which enables it to stand on end. 

The average person sheds about 

100-150 hairs per day. 

Hypertrichosis is the name for 

extremely excessive hair growth 

on any part of the body. 

Each strand of hair can support 

up to 100 grams in weight. 

WHERE 

TO GET IT 

To find a Motus AX 

treatment in your area, 

visit www.likeyourlook.com.au 


Feature 

Is 

beauty 

only a 

supplement 

away? 

Learn which vitamins and 

minerals you need for clear skin, 

healthy hair and a radiant attitude. 

Words by AimÉe Rodrigues 


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If you aren’t getting adequate amounts of the all-important vitamins and 

minerals in your diet, beauty may very well only be a supplement away. The 

question is: With the hundreds of vitamin tablets, capsules, special apothecary 

mixtures and herbs lining the shelves of doctors’ clinics, pharmacies and 

retailers, how on earth are we meant to know which ones are the best for 

beautiful hair, nails and skin? 

While many people have been taking vitamin supplements for years to help 

maintain a balanced diet, fewer people are aware of the benefi ts vitamins can 

provide in the maintenance and improvement of the skin. 

Experts have known for some time that vitamins affect the skin. A lack of 

vitamins, for example, can make the skin appear lifeless, dry, blotchy or oily. 

As a result, skincare companies invest millions of dollars on research and 

development to incorporate vitamins into their products. 

There are a few no-brainers for more healthy skin when looking into 

the vitamins and supplements arena. These include Vitamins A, E and C, 

antioxidants, selenium and the B vitamins, especially B3 and B5. If your skin 

has a tendency to break out before or after your period, zinc is effective for 

wound healing, tissue regeneration and hormone regulation. Vitamin B6 can 

also be helpful for balancing hormones. 

Essential fatty oils, such as fi sh oil, fl axseed oil, linseed oil and those found in 

avocado, nuts and seeds, are also excellent for keeping your skin looking fresh 

and radiant. If you don’t eat enough of these foods, supplement your diet with 

fi sh-oil capsules. 

These oils have anti-infl ammatory properties, which are good for the skin. 

Some people think oil will worsen their skin condition, however this is not 

the case. These ‘good oils’ have a lot of benefi cial properties, including 

regulating the skin’s natural oil barrier (critical in keeping skin clear and 

hydrated), as well as having anti-infl ammatory properties for problematic skin. 

For stronger nails and hair, look to silica and biotin. It’s widely known for 

its ability to improve weak or damaged hair and nails. As an added bonus, silica 

is also great for your skin as it helps promote new collagen to form. 

While adequate sleep, a balanced diet and nutritional supplements will 

greatly benefi t your complexion, just as important is ensuring your topical 

skincare is vitamin-enriched. Be sure to look out for the anti-ageing and 

skin-regulating essentials: Vitamin A, B, C and E. 


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Vitamins to look for 

in your skincare 

Vitamin A 

Vitamin A is critical in the maintenance of 

healthy skin. A serious lack or excess intake of 

Vitamin A is likely to result in dry, rough skin. 

Synthetic Vitamin A-like compounds, such 

as retinol, have been clinically shown to 

reduce many visible signs of skin ageing, 

especially fine lines and wrinkles. Medical 

research has also documented that the use of 

retinol on the skin can create new collagen 

deposition, greater proliferation of new blood 

vessels and capillary formation. 

Improvements have also been observed with 

regard to skin smoothness, evening of skin tone 

and overall skin rejuvenation. Retinol plays a 

prominent role in conditioning the skin prior to 

many cosmetic procedures such as facial surgery, 

CO 2 

laser resurfacing and chemical peels. 

Retinol has also been proven to be a potent 

tool in treating acne by preventing the cells that 

line the follicular canal from sticking together 

and creating the solid impactions that block 

the follicle, thereby addressing the underlying 

mechanisms that contribute to acne. 

If there’s just one anti-ageing product you 

invest in, let it be a Vitamin-A derivative. 

Vitamin B 

Vitamins B-3 (niacin) and B-5 (pantothenic 

acid) have become popular additions to skincare 

products because of their ability to assist in 

retaining moisture, evening out skin tone and 

improving a variety of skin concerns such as 

redness, wrinkles and pigmentation. 

Vitamin B-3 is a relatively new ingredient 

in the skincare market but has demonstrated 

great results, offering a milder alternative to acid 

exfoliators like glycolic and salicylic acid, which 

can be too harsh for certain skin types. Of note, 

it helps to inhibit the transfer of pigment to 

skin cells and thereby reduce the appearance of 

pigmentation and age spots. 

B-5 is a more commonly used vitamin in 

skincare and is widely recognised for its ability in 

maintaining tissue hydration levels and helping 

to soothe, heal and regenerate the skin’s barrier. 

It’s also good for those with sensitive skin. 

Vitamin C 

Also known by its chemical name ascorbic 

acid, Vitamin C has been doted on by many in 

the skincare industry as a miracle cure for fine 

lines and wrinkles. And, while this may be a slight 

overstatement, there is no doubt that Vitamin C 

can benefit the skin topically in a variety of ways. 

Firstly, Vitamin C has proven effectiveness 

as an antioxidant. Antioxidants are a critical 

natural defence against ‘free radicals’, or unstable 

molecules that age the skin as a result of pollution, 

smoking and sun exposure. 

Topical Vitamin C can protect the skin from 

UV damage caused by prolonged sun exposure 

by reducing the amount of free radical formation. 

Despite its ability to help protect against skin 

damage and reduce discolouration, Vitamin C 

products should still be used in conjunction with, 

not in place of, a good sunscreen. 

Another benefit of Vitamin C is its ability to 

enhance synthesis of collagen and elastin, which 

help skin maintain its plumpness and firmness. 

Research also suggests that Vitamin C may help to 

inhibit facial hair growth, acne and the formation 

of melanin build-up (pigmentation), which can 

cause dark spots on the skin. 

Vitamin E 

Vitamin E is an oldie but a goodie in skincare. It’s 

known for its soothing and moisturising properties 

and also anti-inflammatory effects on the skin. It 

has antioxidant properties and can help prevent 

free radical damage as well as improve skin softness 

and smoothness while providing modest photo 

(sun) protection. 


The benefits 

of 

antioxidants 

Antioxidant is a word we’ve all become familiar 

with in relation to ageing, good nutrition and 

longevity. Antioxidants are compounds or 

substances that protect the body against an overload 

of oxidants, better known as free radicals. 

Free radicals form from natural processes within 

the body such as oxidation, when oxygen 

is metabolised. Other sources such as smoking, 

sunlight and pollution also cause the formation 

of free radicals. 

Free radicals cause damage and destruction to cell 

walls and organic structures. An overload of free 

radicals has been linked to many degenerative and 

age-related illnesses such as heart and liver disease, 

deterioration of the eye lens, inflammation of the 

joints, damage to nerve cells in the brain and the 

formation of cancers. Antioxidants neutralise the 

free radicals and, in doing so, protect the body. 

Antioxidants exist as vitamins, minerals and 

other compounds in foods. Vitamins A, C and E, 

and the minerals copper, zinc and selenium are 

antioxidants. Good sources found in the food we 

eat include a wide variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, 

whole grains, lean meats and dairy products. 

Ensuring a daily intake of antioxidants will help 

the body to ‘mop up’ or neutralise free radicals, 

thus reducing the risk of degenerative diseases, as 

well as visual signs of ageing such as lines, wrinkles 

and loss of skin elasticity. 

Antioxidants help keep skin firm by boosting 

collagen and protecting elastic tissue from free 

radicals. In addition to a balanced diet, it may 

also be beneficial to apply skincare containing 

antioxidants directly onto the skin. However, 

for antioxidants to penetrate into the dermis 

they should be delivered in the correct form for 

absorption – such as l-ascorbic acid for Vitamin C 

and alpha tocopherol for Vitamin E. All products 

based on derivatives of vitamins need proper 

delivery systems to be effective. 

Antioxidants in skincare can certainly help 

improve the form and function of your skin, but the 

best thing you can do for your complexion is protect 

it from the sun at all times. CBM 


Xenoestrogens 

What 

they are 

& why 

we need 

to avoid 

them 

The impact of 

oestrogenmimicking 

ingredients on 

our health. Words 

by Terri Vinson 

(BSc.DipFormChem. 

DipEd.), founder and 

cosmetic chemist at 

Synergie Skin. 

There is mounting concern 

over the use of xenoestrogens 

in our environment and 

the long-term effects on natural 

hormone balance. 

Xenoestrogens are simply hormone 

disruptors. They are foreign 

oestrogen ‘mimickers’ that increase 

the oestrogen load in our bodies 

and can disrupt hormone activity. 

Oestrogen is a natural hormone 

produced by men and women and 

is constantly regulated by the 

body, signalling different types 

of cells and organs to perform 

specific functions. 

Studies suggest that xenoestrogens, 

or synthetic oestrogens, enter our 

bloodstream and cells and ‘fool’ 

our bodies into accepting the 

chemicals as our natural biological 

oestrogen. This can potentially 

block or bind the natural oestrogen 

hormone receptors. 

When xenoestrogens enter the 

body, they increase the total 

amount of circulating oestrogen 

resulting in a phenomenon called, 

‘oestrogen dominance’. 

Medical research has linked 

xenoestrogens with a range of serious 

human health concerns and can 

influence the following functions: 

immunity; bone development; 

blood clotting; reproduction; 

reproductive development in babies 

and adolescents of both sexes; 

development of organs such as the 

uterus and the breasts. 

Once they enter the bloodstream, 

xenoestrogens are not biodegradable 

and are readily stored in our fat cells. 

These hormone disruptors can 

be found in more than 50,000 

commonly used chemicals and 

are present in soil, water, air, store 

purchased foods, personal care and 

household products. 


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Xenoestrogens in 

personal care products 

Excess 

oestrogen is 

linked to such 

conditions as 

Breast, prostate and 

testicular cancer 

Obesity 

Male and female infertility 

Endometriosis 

Early onset puberty 

Miscarriage 

Compromised neurological 

systems 

Diabetes 

Aggravated menopausal 

symptoms 

Paraben preservatives 

(Examples include methyl paraben, 

ethyl paraben and propylparaben.) 

Numerous studies have linked paraben 

preservatives to oestrogen-mimicking 

activity on living cells. There are now 

many more preservative choices available 

to formulators who wish to avoid adding 

paraben preservatives to their products. 

Phthalates 

(Examples include dibutyl phthalate, 

dimethyl phthalate and diethyl 

phthalate.) Phthalates are solvents and 

fragrance fixatives to make the scent last 

longer. They are also used in hairsprays 

to promote flexibility and movement 

in hair. 

Phthalates are often not listed on 

labels as manufacturers are only required 

to list: ‘fragrance’ or ‘parfum’, and not the 

individual constituents of a fragrance. 

Dibutyl phthalate is currently banned 

in the EU. There have been findings 

that excess exposure to phthalates during 

pregnancy is linked to male infertility and 

ADHD in children. Synergie does not use 

phthalates or artificial fragrances and is 

only formulated with essential oils. 

Soy-based products 

Soy is an oestrogenic ingredient which 

can influence hormonal levels. Whilst 

soy is not dangerous to the unborn 

child, if you are prone to melasma 

(large dark pigmented patches on the 

face), soy products (including lecithin 

and textured vegetable protein) may 

worsen this condition during pregnancy. 

Chemical sunscreens 

In addition to its effects on humans as 

hormone disruptors, the use of chemical 

sunscreens (aka ‘organic sunscreens’) 

by swimmers on our beaches has been 

linked directly with environmental issues 

and the sterility and the death of our 

beautiful coral reefs. 

Whilst any sunscreen is better than 

none, opt for natural mineral sun 

protection with zinc oxide giving broad 

spectrum protection. It is wise to avoid the 

following chemical-absorbing sunscreen 

ingredients that have xenoestrogen 

activity: Oxybenzone; Benzophenone; 

Homosalate; 4-methyl-benzylidene 

camphor; and Octalmethoxycinnamate. 

A recent study looked at a population 

of women in Iran. The findings indicate 

direct correlation with xenoestrogen 

exposure and the incidence of pre and 

postmenopausal breast cancer. Results 

showed that the onset of breast cancer 

in Iranian women tends to be about a 

decade earlier compared to Western and 

North American societies. It was found 

that Iranian women generally have higher 

levels of exposure to plastics, petroleum 

refining and other environmental 

xenoestrogens. Furthermore, the closer 

they lived to facilities and refineries that 

produced these xenoestrogens, the higher 

and earlier the incidence of breast cancer. 

The skin is our largest and most highly 

absorbent organ. It is highly vulnerable to 

the impact of our external environment 

and this includes personal care products. 

The average woman absorbs over two 

kilograms per year of chemicals from 

skincare and cosmetic products and many 

of these ingredients contain hormone 

disruptors that have a questionable impact 

on the human body. 

This article is not intended to incite 

fear and not every individual will be 

directly impacted by oestrogen mimickers. 

I do believe, however, that long term and 

repeated exposure to xenoestrogens should 

be avoided and consumers must be aware 

of safer options. When given the choice, 

I recommend choosing the ‘clean science’ 

in skincare and avoiding questionable 

ingredients such as hormonal disruptors 

which may negatively impact our cells, 

tissues and organs. CBM 


Get your 

Recently launched in 

Australia, the Beauty 

Booster treatment is 

like a real-life filter, 

delivering beautifully 

hydrated, luminous 

and rejuvenated skin. 


glow on! 

Skin 

Struggling with dull, dry skin and 

noticing new lines and wrinkles? 

Say hello to your new friend, the 

Beauty Booster treatment. 

The Beauty Booster treatment 

involves precise micro-injections of a 

hydrator evenly spread over your face. 

This hydrator consists of a unique 

patented formula of effective natural 

components (amino acids, antioxidants, 

minerals and vitamins). The unique 

combination stimulates ongoing 

collagen production, regenerating and 

nourishing the skin. 

The Beauty Booster treatments 

have a plumping effect on the skin, 

improving elasticity and hydration, 

making the skin noticeably radiant and 

glowing. The difference with Beauty 

Booster than, say, dermal fillers is that 

it is first and foremost a skin treatment, 

actually treating the skin in order to 

improve its look and feel. 

It is a versatile anti-ageing allrounder 

that can be used on the 

face, lower eyelid, forehead, neck, 

décolletage and hands to achieve 

firmer, tighter, more hydrated skin. 

how Beauty 

Booster works 

Hyaluronic acid molecules play a major 

role in repairing skin, giving a smooth 

and fresh appearance by preserving its 

elasticity, firmness and hydration. 

However, with age the quantity of 

HA begins to diminish and by the time 

you hit 40 to 50, you will already have 

lost half of it. The result? Hollowing of 

the cheeks, wrinkles and a change in 

the shape and contours of your face. 

This is where the Beauty Booster 

comes in. Designed to replenish dry and 

ageing skin, this treatment works to 

plump the contours of your face, while 

improving crepiness and fine lines. 

The patented formula of amino 

acids, antioxidants, vitamins and 

minerals nourishes and treats the skin, 

stimulating the natural production of 

more collagen and elastin, essentially 

assisting in restructuring the skin. 

These ingredients also have the ability 

to assist in dermal restructuring, 

allowing skin redensification and skin 

cell regeneration. 

The treatment is quick, precise 

and effective, taking around 30 

minutes. After just one Beauty Booster 

treatment lost hydration and nutrients 

to the skin are replenished, resulting in 

more youthful, glowing skin and fewer 

creases. Three treatments spaced two to 

four weeks apart are recommended for 

best outcomes. 

The results are subtle and natural 

looking, with visibly lighter, smoother 

and softer skin that appears to glow 

from within. Results should remain for 

at least 12 months, with some top-up 

treatment as required. 

You may have bruising and 

blotchiness after treatment, which will 

usually settle after four days and can 

be camouflaged by suitable makeup. 

Downtime is reduced after each 

subsequent treatment due to the dermis 

being repaired. 

Beauty Booster re-thinks the treatment 

of skin. The superior results makes it 

a highly advantageous treatment to 

anyone who wants to improve the look 

and texture of their skin. CBM 

WHERE 

TO GET IT 

The Beauty Booster treatment 

is available in selected clinics. 

Visit www.lookyounger.com.au 

or call 1800 633 830. 


WHEN 

ONLY 

THE BEST 

WILL DO 

WHEN IT COMES TO FORTIFYING 

YOUR OUTER GLOW AND KICKING 

THE SIGNS OF AGEING TO THE CURB, 

THERE’S NOTHING LIKE A HIGH-END 

SKINCARE HAUL. INTRODUCING 

L’UNICO LUXURY SKINCARE. 


Whether it’s French 

champagne, 

Michelin-starred 

restaurants 

or haute couture 

fashion, you can 

never beat quality. 

While most of us think nothing of spending 

money on a night out or a killer new pair of 

heels, our skincare can often take a back seat. 

But trust us, quality skincare is one of the best 

investments you can make. Where do you start? 

L’unico luxury skincare. 

L’unico is a powerful new best-in-class 

range that delivers what it promises: 

noticeably smoother, more hydrated and 

more beautiful skin. 

Developed by Australian company L’unico 

Laboratory, each luxury product has been 

individually formulated with concentrated 

active ingredients and European and 

American engineered peptides to deliver 

highly effective, anti-ageing results. 


WHY YOU NEED 

L’UNICO IN 

YOUR LIFE 

With L’unico, your skincare 

investment is worth every cent. 

It’s a comprehensive, meticulously 

formulated new range that 

really works. 

L’unico products blend 

concentrated ingredients into 

powerful biological formulas. 

Each product instantly absorbs 

into your skin to help protect, 

rebuild the skin and address the 

signs of skin ageing such as lines, 

wrinkles and sagging. They are also 

incredibly luxurious to use. 

Lunico’s difference is in its unique 

ingredients and highly customised 

formulations. Users have reported a 

noticeable improvement in skin 

tone and texture from day one of 

use, describing their skin as appearing 

more hydrated and luminescent, 

with a healthy glow. 

L’unico uses nano-sized ingredients 

that are handcrafted to allow for 

100% penetration and instant 

absorption. The range also uses 

advanced variations of peptides to 

act as a signal to skin cells to make 

new collagen, improve wrinkles and 

fi rmness and reduce pigmentation. 

All products have an aqueous base 

with a minimal use of 0.1% of natural 

oils or plant extract, which allows the 

formula to be instantly absorbed into 

the deeper layers of the skin. 

WHERE TO 

GET IT 

For enquiries, call 02 8544 8008, 

email shop@lunicolaboratory.com or 

visit www.lunicolaboratory.com 

Skin 

INTRODUCING 

THE L’UNICO RANGE 

Youth Essence Day Cream 

This everyday staple is formulated 

to deliver optimal skin moisture 

levels, with added benefits of 

improved skin tone, elasticity and 

density. It also helps mitigate the 

damaging effects of UV exposure. 

RRP $240 (50ml) 

Regenerative Neuropeptide 

Night Formula 

Containing micro-encapsulated 

retinol (Vitamin A), this night 

cream helps reverse chronological 

skin ageing markers, reducing 

expression wrinkles, boosting 

keratin, protein and collagen 

while helping to minimise photo 

damage. RRP $340 (50ml) 

High Potency 30% 

Vitamin C Serum 

A highly stable form of Vitamin 

C, this anti-ageing serum 

has superior absorption and 

skin penetration. It enhances 

collagen and elastin synthesis 

(both necessary to restore loss 

of hydration and density) and 

encourages antioxidant activity 

to help provide UV protection. 

RRP $160 (30ml), $100 (15ml) 

Facial Cosmeceutical Cleanser 

This gentle cleanser is formulated 

with fortifying actives, including 

Vitamins A, C and E, to nourish 

and rejuvenate the skin while 

cleansing. RRP $70 (250ml) 

Facial Protective Toner 

A non-drying protective toner that 

helps restore the skin’s natural pH 

balance. It works to reduce pore 

size and improve skin firmness and 

hydration. RRP $80 (250ml) 

Neuropeptide Firming 

Eye Therapy 

This nourishing eye serum 

decreases puffiness around the 

eye area while helping to improve 

skin elasticity. The innovative 

nanosized hydrolysed elastin, 

combined with the benefits of 

peptides, helps to restore and 

correct the delicate skin around 

the eyes. RRP $160 (30ml) 

Intensive Hydrating Mask 

With instant moisturising and 

hydrating effects, this mask 

provides a radiant glow as 

it delivers rich nutrients and 

antioxidant protection. It helps 

reduce surface imperfections such 

as fine lines, enlarged pores and 

discolouration, while the emollient 

benefits help to increase skin 

elasticity. RRP $150 (250g) 

Phyto Fruit AHA Micro Peels 

This at-home peel, which comes in 

levels for fair, olive and dark skin, 

uses individual-use pads soaked 

in fruit acids to gently exfoliate 

the outermost dead layer of the 

skin, exposing new skin with fewer 

imperfections and diminishing 

the look of fine lines. Performed 

once a week, this non-irritating 

peel treatment is an attractive 

alternative to prescription topical 

or more aggressive in-clinic skin 

procedures. RRP $90 (118ml) 

L’unico Essential Beauty Pack 

The perfect anti-ageing starter 

kit, it contains a full size of each of 

L’unico’s four best-selling products 

– Youth Essence Day Cream, 

Regenerative Neuropeptide Night 

Formula, Neuropeptide Firming 

Eye Therapy and High Potency 

30% Vitamin C Serum. RRP $350 


S kin 

inter 

wskin 

Winter is the season for richer skincare products 

that will repair, replenish and rejuvenate dry and 

aggravated skin – think of it as comfort food for 

your face. Words by Aimee Rodrigues 

Despite what our compadres overseas may think, 

Australia is a country for all seasons. And my 

personal barometer says we most definitely 

do have a winter, with frozen toes and soup cravings 

indicating the bottom has dropped out of the mercury. 

The further evidence lays in my skin, subject to the 

parching effects of dry wind and indoor heating that nix 

even the best efforts to put my best face forward. Winter 

demands a special skincare regimen to combat the cool. 


Feature 

ions 


REPAIR 

Barrier is the word of the season. In healthy 

skin the top layer (epidermis) has a seal 

around the cells to trap moisture, known 

as a barrier function. Dryness, cold and 

sensitising products wreak havoc on this 

natural function, so you need products 

to bolster your skin’s defences. Using or 

adding a richer cream or oil into your routine 

will help to nourish and nurture your skin 

back to health. 

6. Skinstitut Repair Balm, 

$45. This intense recovery 

balm works like a charm on 

dry, cracked and extremely 

sensitive skin. 

7. Synergie Skin Vitamin B 

Serum, $110. An essential 

serum to rejuvenate and 

strengthen skin while 

providing hydration and 

fading pigmentation. 

1. Medik8 Hydr8 Night, $129. 

This rich yet fast-absorbing 

restorative night moisturiser 

contains superior anti-ageing 

actives including resveratrol for 

cell longevity and renewal. 

2. SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid 

Restore 2:4:2, $183. Refills cellular 

lipids to help support natural skin 

repair and nourishment. This antiageing 

treatment helps restore 

fullness, resurface texture and 

promote radiance. 

3. Obagi Hydrate Luxe Moisture- 

Rich Cream, $79.95. Specifically 

formulated for overnight 

moisturisation, this intensely 

hydrating cream is rich in 

peptides to promote skin renewal 

and improve skin firmness and 

fine lines. 

4. asap Soothing Gel, $ 49. 

From the first application, skin is 

less red, skin temperature and 

inflammation is reduced, and 

skin becomes stronger and more 

resilient to further sensitivity. 

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8. 

8. DNA Renewal Restoring 

Mask, $89. Scientifically proven 

ingredients to immediately 

renew dull lacklustre skin. 

DNA Repair Enzymes deeply 

penetrate the skin to boost 

cellular renewal. 

9. Sisley Paris Restorative 

Facial Cream, $210. Dubbed 

the “emergency skin cream”, 

it calms, revitalises and brings 

immediate comfort to the 

skin. Is touted to increase 

skin hydration by 58% just 90 

minutes after application and 

by 77% after three weeks’ use. 

10. L’occitane Shea Butter 

Ultra Rich Comforting Cream 

(50ml), $56. With a 25% 

concentration of shea butter, 

this comforting cream restores 

moisture to dry skin. 

11. L’occitane Shea Butter 

Cleansing Oil, $ 31. This 

cleansing oil lifts impurities and 

removes makeup (including 

waterproof), in a silky texture 

that contains five percent shea 

oil to nourish and hydrate skin. 

5. Germaine de Capuccini 

Royal Jelly Pro-Resilience Royal 

Cream, $85. A comfort cream for 

dry and very dry skin, this rescue 

remedy for compromised skin 

helps to repair damage to the 

barrier function. 

10. 

12. 

12. Napoleon Perdis 

Anti-Pollution Refining Skin- 

Fusion Milk Toning Essence, 

$49. Offers protection from 

environmental aggressors 

and promotes radiance while 

refining and toning the skin. 


Skin 

REPLENISH 

Winter can wreak havoc on your skin’s pH balance so don’t 

assume the products that maintained the status quo over the 

humid summer will cut the mustard in winter. 

Whether your skin is sensitive, dry, oily, blemish-prone or 

combination, re-evaluate what you’re working with. Regular 

exfoliation, balancing and purifying masks and hydrating 

moisturisers are essential. 

Get religious with your eye cream at night and lip balm during 

the day, and up the ante with daily body hydration. It’s all about 

putting back what your skin’s giving out, so replenish supplies! 

13. asap Super B Complex, 

$95. Combines the highest 

percentage of niacinamide on 

the market plus cross-linked 

hyaluronic acid to rehydrate skin. 

14. Scout Cosmetics Nourish 

& Hydrate Moisture Defence 

Crème, $45. An ultra-nourishing 

moisturiser that harnesses the 

natural power of white tea and 

pomegranate to help stimulate 

collagen production. 

15. Jurlique Moisture 

Replenishing Mask, $80. Using a 

combination of precious oils and 

natural clay, this creamy mask 

moisturises and de-stresses skin. 

16. endota spa Intense Moisture 

Mask, $40. Hydrating face 

treatment that works to prevent 

the signs of ageing and replenish 

moisture loss. Leave on overnight 

for a more intensive treatment. 

17. Thalgo Source Marine Ultra 

Hydra-Marine Mask, $79. Infused 

with hyaluronic acid, this mask 

smooths, hydrates and plumps 

skin in five minutes. 

18. SK-II R.N.A Power Radical 

New Age Essence, $180. 

Improves skin texture, radiance, 

firmness and resilience. A healthy 

dose of moisture that leaves skin 

silky soft and hydrated. 

14. 15. 16. 

18. 

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24. 

13. 

25. 

19. Thalgo Cold Cream Marine 

Nutri-Soothing Cream, $64. 

Replenishes, soothes and 

repairs dry and sensitive skin 

for guaranteed comfort for up 

to 24 hours. 

20. June Jacobs Papaya 

Purifying Enzyme Masque, $96. 

Clarifying masque containing the 

highly effective papaya natural 

fruit enzyme, papain. Removes 

impurities and improves tone 

and elasticity of the skin. 

21. Napoleon Perdis 

Auto Pilot Overnight Lip Balm, 

$29. With beeswax and Vitamin 

E, this powerhouse balm 

protects and moisturises dry 

lips while you sleep. 

22. Ella Baché Intensive 

Extreme Regeneration Mask, 

$78. Hydrate, plump, smooth, 

soften and protect the skin with 

this antioxidant-infused mask 

that gives the appearance of an 

instant lift. 

23. Trilogy Rosapene Night 

Cream, $46.95. Works overnight 

with the skin’s own natural 

processes of regeneration so 

you can wake up with a brighter, 

fresher complexion. 

24. Trilogy Rosehip Oil 

Antioxidant+, $35.95. Combines 

the benefits of Trilogy’s awardwinning 

Certified Organic 

Rosehip Oil with red berry super 

antioxidants to deliver intensive 

nourishment to skin. 

25. Bioeffect Daytime Rich for 

Dry Skin, $95. Enriched with 

cellular activators to boost 

cell renewal for a smoother and 

more fortified complexion. 


Rejuvenate 

Winter is the season for richer beauty products that will protect, calm 

and soothe skin as well as protect against the elements – think of it as 

comfort food for your face. 

Blood and lymph fluid naturally nourish your skin but in cooler 

weather blood flows less freely, so give your skin extra protection and 

nourishment to repair skin cells and combat ageing effects. 

Don’t drop sun protection from your routine and carry a luxurious 

hand cream in your handbag. Use regenerating day moisturisers and 

night creams, massaging the skin in a light circular motion to improve 

circulation and keep the skin’s outer layer active and healthy. 

26. Skinstitut Rejuvenate 15 

Serum, $45. This corrective 

treatment assists with skin 

regeneration and renewal and 

is infused with copper, minerals, 

peptides and antioxidants for 

skin support. 

27. 28. 

29. 

27. Paula’s Choice Resist C15 

Super Booster, $60. With 15% 

stabilised Vitamin C as well 

as Vitamin E, ferulic acid and 

peptides, it helps to reverse 

the visible signs of ageing and 

stimulate collagen production. 

28. L’unico Laboratory High 

Potency 30% Vitamin C Serum, 

$100. This serum, containing 

an impressive 30% Vitamin C 

potency, has superior absorption 

and skin penetration to enhance 

collagen and elastin synthesis 

(both necessary to restore loss 

of hydration and density) and 

encourage antioxidant activity. 

29. Obagi Professional-C Serum 

20%, $99.95. This concentrated 

Vitamin C serum uses stabilised 

L-ascorbic acid that immediately 

absorbs into skin to retain 

moisture, help minimise the 

appearance of fine lines and 

wrinkles and to lighten and 

brighten the skin. 

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33. 34. 

30. 

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30. PCA Skin C-Quench Antioxidant 

Serum, $110. An exceptional Vitamin 

C serum, this hydrates, brightens and 

nourishes the skin, as well as binding water 

to the skin for all-day comfort. 

31. SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic, $214. Bestseller 

CE Ferulic has won multiple awards 

and has an A-List following. Contains 15% 

pure L-ascorbic acid, 1% alpha tocopherol 

and ferulic acid, a plant-based antioxidant. 

32. mesoestetic Stem Cell Active Growth 

Factor, $140. A revolutionary cosmetic 

treatment designed to help protect 

existing skin cells by stimulating the skin’s 

natural self-repair processes. 

33. Aspect Retinol Brulee, $129. Smooth 

the look of fine lines and wrinkles, 

pigmented, dull and deflated skin with this 

unique, stable formula of Vitamin A. 

34. Scout Cosmetics Cell Renewal 

Peptide Serum, $50. Select anti-ageing and 

antioxidant ingredients designed to renew 

your skin and leave it feeling fresher, more 

hydrated and revived. 


Skin 

Skin 

SOS 

1. 

Avoid hot baths and long showers. 

They strip essential oils and moisture 

from your skin. 

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35. 

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35. Jurlique Nutri-Define 

Rejuvenating Overnight Cream, 

$130. Deeply replenishing blend of 

botanical oils and natural liposomal 

technology to strengthen and 

hydrate skin. 

36. Medik8 r-Retinoate, $298. 

r-Retinoate is clinically proven to be 

more effective than retinol without 

the irritation and can be applied 

during the day, as well as at night, 

without loss of results. 

37. Teoxane Cosmeceuticals 

Advanced Filler, $130. This is a true 

breakthrough in skincare – it uses the 

same technology as the company’s 

dermal filler range to restructure skin. 

38. Dr. LeWinn’s Nourish & Renew 

Day Cream Moisturiser, $74.95. Part 

of the new-look Private Formula 

range, this rich cream is formulated 

with Vitamin A, collagen and vitamins 

to help combat the signs of ageing 

and dehydrated skin. 

2. 

Avoid products with strong fragrance, 

colour, astringents or high alcohol 

content which can irritate your skin. 

3. 

Don’t forget to exfoliate! Skin renews 

itself more effectively when it’s free of 

dead cells. 

4. 

Apply a moisturiser straight after a 

shower when your skin is still slightly 

damp. This traps the water in the 

upper layers and reduces dryness 

and itching. 

5. 

Drink eight glasses of water a day and 

eat lots of omega 3-rich fish containing 

fatty acids, which contribute to a 

healthy heart and brain and moist skin. 


Skin 

beauty 

The 

REVOLUTION 

DERMAL FILLERS MEET SKINCARE IN 

THIS NEW AND INNOVATIVE SKINCARE 

LINE THAT IS REINVENTING THE WAY 

WE TREAT THE SKIN. 

WHERE 

TO GET IT 

The Teoxane Cosmeceuticals range 

is available in selected clinics or 

online at www.lookyounger.com.au 

or call 1800 633 830 


Skin 

THE 

TEOXANE 

BEST- 

SELLERS 

RHA MICELLAR SOLUTION 

Prep Cleansing Solution 

Teoxane 

Cosmeceuticalsis 

the new and 

innovative 

skincare line that 

is reinventing 

the approach 

to the daily 

treatment of various skin conditions, 

including both pre- and posttreatment 

products. 

While cosmeceuticals aren’t 

anything new, the Teoxane difference 

is in its brand-new ingredient (more 

on that later). 

With a host of unique benefi ts, the 

Teoxane Cosmeceuticals skincare 

range is ideal for use before and after 

cosmetic rejuvenation procedures to 

help prep, hydrate and protect 

skin, and to assist in maintaining 

a youthful appearance. The impressive 

product line is clinically proven to 

help restore volume, hydrate the 

skin and reduce the common signs 

of ageing. 

Offering a high concentration of 

active ingredients, it effectively allows 

products to penetrate deeper into 

the skin, where collagen, elastin and 

cellular activity takes place. 

This can lead to more noticeable 

visible changes to the skin than 

conventional cosmetic products 

and lead to longer-term benefi ts to 

the skin. 

THE NEW SKINCARE 

INGREDIENT 

The new product line features the same 

composition used in the Swiss-based 

company’s dermal-fi ller injectables – 

so it’s basically like a dermal fi ller in 

a bottle. It is formulated with a new 

patented ingredient called resilient 

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Feature 

10 

Steps 

reclaim 

energy 

Feeling continually 

exhausted should not 

be accepted as part and 

parcel of modern-day living. 

Words by Aimée Rodrigues 


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Eating healthily and still feeling tired? 

Getting adequate sleep but can’t 

function without your morning coffee 

fix or afternoon sugar hit? 

Unfortunately it’s a common 

problem for many Australians and 

additional reliance on caffeine 

and sugar is a dangerous blanket 

solution which further aggravates the 

downward spiral of exhaustion, says 

Sydney-based naturopath Victoria O’Sullivan. 

“If you eat healthily and feel tired, you may find you suffer 

from associated symptoms such as bloating, constipation, 

diarrhoea and bad breath. A major cause of these symptoms 

is a poorly functioning digestive system. Poor digestion and 

absorption of nutrients can leave you lacking energy as your 

body becomes deficient in energy-producing B vitamins and 

minerals such as magnesium and iron.” 

Victoria is passionate about sourcing the root of the problem 

of tiredness and treating it accordingly. If there’s a problem 

there’s a solution, and the healthiest option involves natural 

treatment, she says. 

1.. 

GET TESTED 

How long has it been since you’ve had a 

check-up with your doctor? A standard 

blood test may reveal deficiencies in key 

vitamins and minerals such as iron and B12. 

Symptoms of these include exhaustion, 

cold hands and feet, dizziness and shortness 

of breath. “These deficiencies can have a 

negative spiralling effect: when we are tired 

we crave more sugar and don’t feel like 

exercising, making us even more tired – and 

so 

2. 

the pattern continues,” Victoria says. 

DO YOU HAVE 

ALLERGIES? 

Often allergies will make you feel tired 

without you even knowing it. Allergic 

reactions are brought on by a variety of 

factors – environmental, food and drink 

– but mostly they are brought on by an 

overactive immune system. Identify the 

triggers of the allergies and limit contact. 

Or if you suspect you have an allergy, visit 

your doctor or naturopath for testing. 


3. 

RESTORE YOUR 

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM 

Our digestive system is like an ecosystem; if there is 

a build-up of bad micro-organisms we’re unlikely to 

be absorbing the full nutrients and energy from our 

meals. Some simple ways to restore balance are to 

chew food properly to ensure breakdown and 

maximum absorption. 

Eat foods rich in good bacteria like natural yoghurt, 

miso, sauerkraut and kim chee, and take probiotics, 

digestive enzyme supplements or apple cider vinegar in 

water in the mornings. 

4. 

REHYDRATE 

When we are dehydrated our blood 

becomes sticky and thick, which affects the 

transportation of oxygen around our bodies, in 

turn impacting the vital oxygen transport to 

our brains and affecting our mental alertness. 

Sticky blood also puts greater stress on our heart, 

making it work harder. We will likely crave 

more sugar and stimulants to give us the energy 

we lack. We need roughly 0.33ml of water per 

1kg of body weight. That’s around 2.15 litres per 

5. 

day for a 65kg person. 

aVOID FLAT 

BATTERIES 

Adrenal exhaustion may occur as a result of 

chronic stress. “We often associate stress with 

things like loss, moving house and financial 

pressure,” says Victoria. “In reality, stress comes 

from all areas of our lives. Dragging ourselves 

out of bed in the morning and lacking stamina 

are classic symptoms of stress, but more subtle 

symptoms can include difficulty in completing 

tasks and craving sugar or salt.” 

The limbic system in our brain is responsible 

for telling us if we are we under threat or if 

we need a stress response. The good news is 

that it can be trained. Often our perception of 

events can greatly affect our stress response. By 

developing positive attitudes we can go a long 

way to reduce stress and gain more energy. 


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6. 

GET ADEQUATE 

SLEEP 

Have the lights out by 10pm and 

get eight hours of undisturbed sleep. 

“Disturbed sleep results in tiredness, 

and while we may be able to push 

through, the more tired we get the 

more we will crave caffeine, starchy 

and sugary foods. Unfortunately from 

here it is almost inevitable that the 

weight will creep on,” Victoria says. 

7. 

TAKE STOCK 

OF BLOOD 

SUGAR LEVELS 

Do you fi nd yourself falling asleep 

at your desk in the afternoon or 

unable to concentrate? You may have 

unstable blood sugar levels. Take a 

look at what you’ve eaten during 

the morning and chances are you 

haven’t had enough to eat or have 

relied on too much sugar. Although 

sugar can easily satisfy cravings 

and re-energise, it diminishes 

quickly, leaving you stuck on a 

blood-sugar roller coaster. 


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8. 

GET MOVING 

If you don’t exercise, start. Getting 

the blood pumping around the body 

will get the oxygen moving. This can 

be difficult when we have digestive 

issues, but exercise helps digestion, 

even if it’s a gentle walk. Our muscles 

are packed with mitochondria, which 

are the energy powerhouses of our 

cells. Building lean muscle will help 

with energy production – and will 

also keep us younger! 

9. 

PRACTISE 

CALMNESS 

Often we are in a state of stress 

without being aware of it. 

“Adrenalin, one of our stress 

hormones, can put us in a state 

of constant hyper-stimulation and 

can trigger feelings of anxiety and 

panic, making it difficult to maintain 

a relaxed composure,” Victoria 

says. Calming practices such as 

meditation, yoga and breathing 

exercises calm the stress response, 

in turn helping the flow of energy. 

10. 

SUPPLEMENT 

YOUR DIET 

Many of us eat on the go and miss key 

vitamins and minerals. Supplements, 

in particular B-vitamins and minerals 

such as zinc, iron and magnesium, help 

to replace the missing nutrients and 

sources of energy that many of us lack 

in our diets. If you are struggling with 

low energy on a daily basis, your body 

may be giving you a clue that it’s time 

to assess your health and lifestyle. CBM 


Sport-proof 

your 

makeup 

The next big thing is active 

wear for your face 

Who says you can’t look flawless while 

working out? Rock the gym with primers, 

waterproof mascara, tinted lip balms, BB 

creams and breathable foundations that 

don’t come with a side of skin guilt. 

The aim of sports-luxe makeup is for it 

to look minimal, not mask-like. Start with a 

primer to smooth out uneven tone and help 

keep sweat and shine at bay. “Not to prime 

is a crime, especially when it comes to 

sweat-proofing your look,” says Napoleon 

Perdis. “Look for primers that mattify the 

skin as this means you can avoid a heavy 

makeup look with excessive touch ups.” 

Keep foundation to a minimum – BB 

and CC creams are great at multi-tasking, 

combining skincare benefits with a hint of 

tint. For the eyes, keep it sweat-resistant. 

Smudge-proof gel eyeliners and waterproof 

mascaras will have you looking strong and 

sexy without the panda eyes. 

Who says you don’t have to look prepped 

and polished while you workout? CBM 

1. MaxFactor False Lash Effect, $24.95. 

For full lashes that won’t sweat off, this 

waterproof mascara creates a false lash 

effect without stickiness or clumping. 

2. Napoleon Perdis Auto Pilot BBB Cream 

SPF30, $59. Beauty boosting balm that 

combines an HD foundation, anti-ageing 

moisturiser and 30+ sunscreen. 

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Beauty 

3. 

4. 

3. Revlon Kiss Balm, $8. Hydrating natural fruit 

oils in a sheer juicy colour with SPF 20. 

4. Lycogel Breathable Camouflage, $98. Ultimate 

breathable foundation that can be layered 

to camouflage a whole host of skin gripes (it 

can even be used on post laser and eczemaand 

blemish-prone skin). What’s more, this 

foundation is actually good for your skin and 

contains a complex of 12 active ingredients that 

work together to deliver oxygen, moisture and 

nutrients to your skin. 

5. 

6. 

5. asap CC Cream, $55. Combining a moisturiser, 

natural mineral tint and SPF15 to instantly even 

skin tone and diminish redness without the 

heaviness of a traditional foundation. 

6. asap Pure Mineral Makeup SPF15, $45. A 

buildable natural mineral foundation ideal for 

gym or outdoors, this breathable coverage 

contains hyaluronic acid microspheres to help 

increase hydration and ‘fill in’ fine lines. 

7. 

7. Physicians Formula BB All-in-1 Beauty 

Balm Foundation, $25.95. Super blendable and 

lightweight BB and foundation hybrid that will 

last well beyond your workout. 

9. 

10. 

11. 

12. 

8. 

8. Napoleon Perdis Auto Pilot Tinted Lip Balm 

in Tulip, $29. Moisturises, hydrates and protects 

lips while adding a hint of colour and sheen. 

9. ELES Age Defying BB Cream 30, $52. 

Camouflaging enough to be worn alone, this 

is truly a multi-tasking wonder product that 

acts as a sunscreen, moisturiser, primer, tinted 

foundation and anti-ageing serum. 

10. Revlon Photoready BB Cream, $25. This 

beauty balm hydrates like a moisturiser, smooths 

like a primer, covers like a foundation and blurs 

like a concealer. #winning 

11. Trilogy Hydrating Mist Toner, $26.95. 

Restore and revitalise skin and cool down after 

an intensive workout. 

13. 

12. Napoleon Perdis Personal Trainer Serum 

Foundation, $69. All the skin benefits of a 

skincare serum in a foundation – with buildable 

coverage and light-reflecting pigments for an 

ultra-natural look. 

13. Youngblood CC Perfecting Primer, $54. 

Look fine and feel flawless with this peptideenriched 

CC cream – lightweight coverage with 

a satin-matte finish that stays put. 



Wellness 

Yoga 

alchemy 

Awaken your mind, enliven your spirit and 

release negativity with the graceful and 

empowering art of yoga. 

Words by Fern Olivia 

Y 

oga is so much more than a physical practice. The physical poses 

serve as a catalyst to clear out the stagnation in our bodies and minds 

and enable us to tap into our own inner healers, essentially becoming 

an alchemist on our yoga mats. 

There is a science behind yoga. Yoga works on the nervous and 

glandular systems via various technologies of pranayama (breathwork), asana 

(movement), mantra (chanting), mudra (hand placement) and meditation – 

with each style of yoga putting different degrees of emphasis on each of 

these aspects. 

Our culture is shifting. Instead of a boot camp mentality, we are becoming 

more interested in becoming introspective and receptive, and becoming 

our own warriors rather than marching in a line to the beat of someone 

else’s drum. 

This change of pace and the demand for inward-looking practices means 

that many of us are gravitating towards yoga styles which work on the level of 

the mind, not just the physical body. 

In some way we are all asleep and need to awaken to our true selves. Yoga can 

serve to remove mental and emotional blockages and scrape the subconscious 

mind clean, all in the timeframe of a 90-minute class, ultimately bringing us to 

a deeper spiritual awareness. 


Wellness 

Types ofyoga 

The modern yoga ‘market’ can be 

bewildering at best. Today there is 

a vast array of teachings, teachers, 

and styles – each entailing a different 

experience and benefits. 

AcroYoga 

A style of partner yoga that involves 

one person as the base and another 

person ‘flying’ in various poses 

balanced on the base’s feet. A 

challenging physical practice 

that blends elements of yoga 

and acrobatics. 

are usually slower paced and more 

accessible to beginners than vinyasa/ 

flow style classes. 

Kundalini 

Physically this style of yoga is quite 

different to other types. The exercises, 

called kriyas, typically involve fast, 

repetitive motions sustained for several 

minutes, held in particular positions or 

angles. Breath of fire (quick, forceful 

exhalations through the nose) is done 

in many of the poses. Mantra and 

chanting is also strongly emphasised. 

Ashtanga 

A physically challenging style of 

yoga involving a prescribed sequence 

of sun salutations, followed by 

standing, balancing, seated, twisting 

and reclining poses. More advanced 

Ashtanga practices include bandhas 

(internal locks) and drishti (focused 

gaze). Ashtanga is the precursor for 

most vigorous styles of hatha yoga, 

including its most commonly taught 

derivatives, Power Yoga and Vinyasa. 

Bikram 

Headed by controversial Indian 

teacher Bikram Choudhury, it involves 

a prescribed series of 26 poses, each 

practiced twice in a row, in a room 

heated to over 100°F (38°C). 

Hatha 

The term Hatha Yoga technically 

encompasses all of the lineages listed 

here. However, when you see a class 

labelled Hatha it typically means that 

each pose is held for several breaths 

versus flowing more quickly from 

one pose to the next. Hatha classes 

Restorative 

In this style, the poses are all done 

lying on the floor in various positions 

using lots of bolsters, blankets and 

blocks to enable the practitioner to 

relax completely and stay in the pose 

for several minutes. 

Thyroid Yoga 

A new style of yoga utilising sequences 

and postures targeted at restoring 

thyroid function and balancing 

hormones. Focusing on energetics – 

using conscious self-expression and 

intuitive wisdom to heal physical 

and emotional blockages, bringing 

forth a state of hormonal balance and 

sustained wellbeing. Strong influences 

from Kundalini yoga, integrative 

medicine and holistic nutrition. 

Vinyasa 

One of the most ubiquitous styles of 

modern yoga, Vinyasa involves flowing 

from one pose to the next with fluidity. 

Similar to Ashtanga, only it does not 

always involve the same sequence of 

poses in each class. 

Yin 

This style is all about letting go, 

releasing effort and surrendering 

muscular tension. It seeks to deepen 

flexibility of the fascia, tendons and 

ligaments as opposed to just the 

muscles. Most yin poses are performed 

lying on the floor. Yin poses are held 

for up to 10 minutes each. 


Wellness 

Spotlight on Kundalini 

My favoured style of yoga to practice, and the one that has 

touched me deeply and changed my life in palpable ways, is 

Kundalini Yoga. Kundalini Yoga is a powerful practice, brought 

to the West and taught by Yogi Bhajan to strengthen the 

mind and intuitive capabilities. The word “kundalini” literally 

means awareness and manifesting the hidden potential of 

that awareness. 

In the yogic tradition, kundalini energy is portrayed as a 

coiled serpent lying dormant at the base of the spine. To raise 

the kundalini, we awaken and enliven this creative energy, 

expand our awareness and tap our infinite potential. 

Typically, a Kundalini yoga class begins with rapid movements 

of cat/cow to warm up the spine and activate the movement of 

cerebrospinal fluid, and then breath of fire – rapid breath in and 

out of the nose to stimulate the deep release of stagnation and 

toxicity in the emotional and physical body. Depending on the 

kriya (sequence), you may experience meditations where your 

arms are lifted or in a particular mudra (hand placement) for an 

extended period of time, or asana such as camel bends, leg lifts 

and push-ups, jumping jacks, or shaking and dancing to loosen 

anger, doubt and fear. 

Kundalini yoga wakes you up, literally. It activates your pineal 

gland, our connection to our higher guidance. Through specific 

breathing exercises and mantra, you can literally reprogram your 

subconscious patterns and replace insecurities and fear with 

strength and security. 

Kundalini yoga activates and regulates the thyroid, known 

as “The Master Gland” and “The Beauty Gland,” the butterflyshaped 

gland at the base of the neck. The thyroid regulates 

many of your body’s major functions such as metabolism, 

hormones and energy levels – and also plays a key role in the 

health of your hair, skin, nails and sex drive. CBM 

Yoga Master 

classes 

Fern Olivia is bringing her 

renowned teaching of yoga to 

Australia this June. 

Master Classes 

(Open to Public) 

Saturday, 17 June 9:30am – 5pm 

Sunday, 18 June 9:30am – 5pm 

Teacher Training 

Friday, 23 June 6pm – 9:30pm 

Saturday, 24 June 9:30am – 5pm 

Sunday, 25 June 9:30am – 5pm 

Location 

Loft & Earth 

1st Floor, 70 Bronte Road 

Bondi Junction, Sydney 

Learn more at 

www.thyroid.yoga/australia 

About the author 

Fern Olivia, thyroid expert and master teacher, trained in Biomedical 

Engineering and Integrative Nutrition, is a renowned teacher and 

speaker on the power of integrative medicine and intuitive self-healing. 

Fern has created Thyroid Yoga ® , a unique method of integrative 

medicine and yogic wisdom to provide balance and support to the entire 

glandular system. She’s on her way from Los Angeles to Australia this 

June for an incredible training experience and public classes open to all. 


Beauty 

f ly on 

the 

travel beautifully with our smart girls’ 

guide to packing your beauty kit. 


While it might be fun and enormously rewarding, 

when it comes to the beauty stakes, globetrotting 

can be less than flattering. Have you ever arrived 

at your destination after a flight and your hair 

is either standing on end or stuck to your scalp? 

Your eyes look like red bulbs and your skin feels 

dryer than the Sahara? Not anymore. 

We have sourced the perfect products that 

allow you to travel like celebrities and flight attendants, who seem to effortlessly 

disembark looking like they just stepped out of a Benefit beauty bar. 

In a similar manner to the age-old holiday shoe dilemma, it’s very hard to know 

what you’re actually going to use on a trip, be it a weekend away or overseas jaunt. 

Ideally, if you’re chasing sunshine and good weather, lots of sun care products and 

minimal makeup will suffice, but most of us decide to err on the side of caution 

and throw everything into the bag just in case. 

When it comes to packing your beauty kit for a trip away, it’s the small things 

that count. And by that we mean travel size. CBM 


Beauty 


Beauty 

travel 

products 

1. asap Skin Essentials Pack, $135. 

This travel pack has it all: cleanser, 

exfoliating facial scrub, gentle 

cleansing gel, moisturising daily 

defence SPF50+, soothing gel, 

hydrating lip balm+ SPF15 and a super 

soft and durable deluxe facial cloth. 

2. Medik8 Ageing Starter Kit, $69.90. 

Who says you can’t address the signs 

of ageing while on holiday? This starter 

kit contains travel-sized gentleCleanse; 

Hydr8 B5; CE-Tetra; Hydr8 Day 360 with 

SPF15; and Retinol 3TR. 

3. Biology Bare Essentials Travel Kit, 

$50. Pamper yourself every step of your 

journey with this 5-product kit featuring 

the essentials for beautiful feeling and 

smelling skin and hair. 

4. Charlotte Tilbury Quick ‘N’ Easy 

Makeup, $100. Dubbed the 5-minute 

makeup revolution, this is the ultimate 

grab ‘n’ go makeup pack for creating a 

smoky Bond-girl eye and pucker-up lips. 

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5. Theorie Argan Oil Ultimate Reform 

Collection, $39.95. This hair and body 

pack is your ultimate travel companion. 

In a stylish case, hair will be luminous 

and resilient no matter where you are. 

6. Mesoestetic Hydra-vital Factor 

K, $129. Ultra-moisturising complex 

based on a mixture of amino acids 

and bio-salts particularly indicated to 

help return smoothness and elasticity 

to dry skin. Keep it handy for a quick 

hydration injection for parched skin. 

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11. June Jacobs Papaya Purifying 

Enzyme Masque, $26. Specially 

packaged for beauty on the go, these 

travel-friendly masks will hydrate and 

nourish dry and stressed skin. 

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12. Sisley Paris Eye Contour Mask, 

$160. Perfect after a long flight, this eye 

mask visibly reduces dark circles and 

reduces fine lines and puffiness. 

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13. Sisley Paris Floral Spray Mist, 

$120. Ideal for travelling to refresh and 

revitalise the skin. Active ingredients 

include softening cornflower, soothing 

orange blossom, purifying witchhazel 

and refreshing rose. 

7. SkinCeuticals Hydra Balm, 

$27.80. Multi-functional ointment 

ideal for treating the symptoms 

associated with severely dry and 

sensitive skin while improving 

overall hydration. 

8. Thalgo Cold Cream Marine 

Deeply Nourishing Hand Cream, 

$29. Soften and protect your 

hands from the ravages of plane 

travel with this rich hand cream 

for dry and very dry hands. 

9. Synergie Skin Enviroshield, 

$89. An anti-pollution spritz 

to protect against the harmful 

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Helps protect and detoxify 

skin, chelate heavy metals 

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airborne particles present in 

environmental pollution. 

10. Bio-Oil, $14.95. Get onboard 

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14. Napoleon Perdis Auto Pilot 

Moisture Mist, $25. Boost skin’s 

moisture levels while cooling the 

complexion and refreshing makeup. 

15. Napoleon Perdis Auto Pilot Lip 

Service, $32. Conditions and repairs the 

lips with Vitamin E, providing protecting 

and nourishing benefits. 

16. SK-II Mid-Day Miracle Essence, $75. 

This refreshing mist penetrates through 

makeup to lock in moisture and hydrate 

skin. 

17. MoroccanOil Dry Shampoo – 

Dark Tones (65ml), $19.95. Travel-sized 

dry shampoo to leave hair refreshed 

and volumised. 

18. Aspect Starter Kit, $129. This 

excellent travel companion contains 

four of Aspect’s key products to keep 

your skin in tip-top condition. Contains 

a cleanser, Vitamin C serum, exfoliator 

and 4-in-1 moisturiser. 

19. Pevonia Flight Essentials 

Collection, $121. This pack includes all 

the necessities for keeping skin healthy 

from head to toe and is conveniently 

packaged in an airline-approved, clear 

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Our 

Feature 

new 

hairstyle 

crush 

The 

half 

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half 

down 


Hair 

The half-up half-down hairstyle combines the best of 

both (hair) worlds. Here’s how to get on board with 

the latest look. Words by erin docherty 

We’re all familiar with the messy, too cool/ 

too busy topknot which has been the 

easiest go-to hairstyle for the past couple 

of seasons. However, a new version of 

the classic topknot has surfaced and it 

offers yet another way to get your hair 

out of your face, create an appearance of 

an up-do and avoid washing your hair. 

It’s the trusty half-up half-down. 

Pantene Hair Ambassador Remington 

Schulz says, “The half-up half-down 

look is super functional – it works to 

keep your hair off your face whilst still 

looking free-flowing and full. It can 

also be an edgy ‘sport luxe’ look to wear 

while you exercise.” 

The half-up half-down is the sort 

of magical hairstyle achieved from 

indecision and we simply can’t get 

enough of it. It’s flexible and can be 

used to achieve any look, anytime. You 

can rough it up at the roots for an easy 

daytime look or slick it back for a classy 

evening moment. 

The more hair you have to play 

with, the more experimental you can 

get with your style. “You need enough 

hair to be able to create the illusion of 

volume on both the top and bottom 

layers,” says Schulz. “There are plenty 

of tricks to achieve extra volume if 

you don’t have it though. Dry shampoo 

is a trusty and effective way to add 

body at the base of your half-up bun 

or pony.” 

So, how do we nail the look, à la 

Khloe Kardashian, Ariana Grande 

and Alicia Vikander? It’s all in 

the knot. 

“The best way to achieve this 

style is lots of beach spray and to dry 

your hair upside down. Then create 

a half top knot wrapped around and 

secured with U pins. Avoid bobby pins 

because they leave a line in your hair,” 

says Schulz. 

“An iron straightener is my absolute 

essential. Depending how you use it, a 

straightener gives you the flexibility to 

create an ultra-sleek or a completely 

undone and messy look. 

“As for products, look for those that 

add body and texture as this will make 

styling a whole lot easier. Try washing 

with Pantene’s Pro-Vitamin Sheer 

Volume Shampoo and Conditioner as 

this will ensure the hair is weightless 

from the get-go.” CBM 


get 

the 

look 

1. 

1. Curious Grace The Delightfulness Dryer, 

$99.95. Keep your mane tame with this 

new range of styling tools and brushes, 

including this super-cool hairdryer. 

2. MoroccanOil Beach Wave Mousse, 

$28. For long-lasting tousled texture and a 

natural windswept look. 

3. MoroccanOil Glimmer Shine Spray, $38. 

Finish your look with this invisible veil of 

pure luminous shine, while also protecting 

hair against the elements. 

4. De Lorenzo Afterglow, $22. Reignite 

shine with this lightweight trigger spray 

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tame the hair. 

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5. De Lorenzo Sandstorm Dry Texture 

Spray, $24. Sculpting spray for medium 

control and maximum fullness. 

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6. TRESemme Beauty-Full Volume Hair 

Maximiser, $7. Fleximax volumisers create 

volume while fibre-polishing actives 

smooth the cuticles 

7. m a k e Protected Spray, $22. Style your 

hair, don’t fry it! This thermal protector will 

keep your hair smooth and shiny, not dry 

and frazzled. 

2. 

8. Not Your Mother’s Clean Freak 

Refreshing Dry Shampoo, $16.95. Instantly 

absorbs excess oils and refreshes, adds 

volume and leaves no chalky residue. 

9. Pantene Pro-V Volume Booster Dry 

Shampoo, $10. This Sheer Volume variant 

contains Pantene’s new SMART Pro-Vitamin 

Formula and gives your hair plenty of 

added volume and shine – perfect for 

constructing the ultimate topknot or halfup 

half-down style. 

10. EVY Professional iQ One Glide Styler, 

$299. This styling superstar infuses hair with 

hydration and moisture while it straightens 

and styles hair. 

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11. Silver Bullet Keratin 230 Titanium 

Straightener, $199.95. Unruly hair has met 

its match. Features adjustable heat as well 

as surround heat for creating waves. 


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12. Remington Silk Ceramic Ultra 

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consistent heat. 

13. Halo The Marilyn Curler, $139.95. 

The perfect curler to achieve beautiful 

classic open curls or waves, without 

the lines caused by clip curlers. 

14. Keune Mineral Hairspray, $21. 

Flyaways and misbehaving hair be gone 

with this weightless hairspray! Like an 

invisible force, it gives hold without ever 

making hair sticky, heavy or stiff. 

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16. 

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15. Keune Salt Mousse, $30. Your hair 

will be lifted to new heights with this 

just-released hydrating mousse that 

gives volume and texture to hair. 

16. Pure Elements Rosewood 

Polishing Spray, $32. This heavenly 

scented super glossy shine spray 

also controls and eliminates frizz 

and flyaways. 

17. Head & Shoulders 3 Action 

Formula Dry Scalp Care Shampoo and 

Conditioner (not pictured), $12.49 each. 

Cooler temperatures can bring about 

a dry, flaky scalp. Contains luxurious 

almond oil to leave you with super-soft 

locks that are 100% flake-free. 

19. 

20. 

18. REF. Weightless Volume 

Shampoo, $33.50. Sulphate-free 

shampoo with botanical extracts to 

protect, strengthen and boost 

structure of fine or thin hair for 

fullness and shine. 

19. REF. Weightless Volume 

Conditioner, $33.50. Formulated for 

fine and thin hair, this lightweight 

conditioner seals in volume for a hair 

boost while strengthening, hydrating 

and detangling hair. 

18. 

20. REF. Thickening Spray 215, $37.50. 

Watch fine and thin hair transform into 

noticeably more voluminous hair. 


Beauty 

Bedtime 


stories 

Beauty 

The beauty of a 

good night’s sleep can 

never be overstated. 

Here are some of our tips 

and favourite products 

to help you enter the 

dreamtime. 

riedrich Nietzsche once said, “Sleeping is no 

mean art. For its sake one must stay awake all day.” 

Maximising slumber can be tricky in today’s rat race, 

which can poach the possibility of the fabled eight 

hours of dream time faster than you can say ‘toss 

and turn’. 

Research unswervingly shows that some serious 

shuteye is essential for your health and wellbeing, with 

lack of sleep associated with everything from weight 

gain to cancer, research has also proven that there’s 

a link between inadequate sleep and signs of ageing, 

with lack of sleep doubling the signs of skin ageing, 

including fine lines. 

One study, conducted by University Hospital Case 

Medical Centre in Ohio and commissioned by Estée 

Lauder, investigated the process of catabolysis in skin 

and cellular synchronisation and purification, and their 

connection to sleep. 

Catabolysis is a natural purification process that 

helps skin cells eliminate internal debris that can 

cause cellular damage. Getting older, coupled with 

environmental factors, generates internal debris within 

cells which can cause cellular damage and prevent cells 

from functioning efficiently. Skin cells have a natural 

24-hour rhythm, repairing themselves at night and 

protecting themselves in the day. Catabolysis is at its 

peak at night in line with the circadian rhythm of your 

body. With age the process becomes less efficient and 

desynchronised, contributing to the appearance of aged 

and dehydrated skin. 

The researchers found that poor quality sleepers lost 

30 percent more water 72 hours after a skin barrier 

disruption, such as exposure to UV light, than those 

who regularly have good quality sleep. The poor 

sleepers also showed twice the amount of intrinsic 

signs of ageing such as fine lines, reduced elasticity and 

uneven pigmentation. 

If you’re tormented by hours spent staring at the 

ceiling while the rest of the world slumbers (or so you 

imagine), take heed of these sleep-inducing tips and 

twilight beauty treats. 


Beauty 

6tips to get 

a good night’s 

sleep 

1. 

Have a warm 

bath before 

bedtime 

Normal body temperatures play 

off your body’s circadian rhythm. 

Temperatures are low during 

sleep and at their highest point 

during the day. A drop in body 

temperature can be a trigger for 

drowsiness, and the cooling down 

that occurs after a warm bath 

facilitates feelings of sleepiness. 

2. 

Avoid caffeine 

and alcohol 

Caffeine products such as coffee, 

tea, colas and chocolate are 

stimulants. They usually remain 

in your body from three to five 

hours but some of us can still feel 

their effects up to 12 hours later. 

It’s best to avoid caffeine within 

six to eight hours of going to bed. 

And, dare we say it, but a glass 

or two of alcohol as a nightcap 

can make for a very restless night, 

not to mention a pesky hangover 

the morning after. Alcohol can 

also restrict airflow into the lungs 

which reduces oxygen in your 

blood and can lead to snoring 

(and no one likes a snorer). 

3. 

Get active 

We’re not going to be the 

thousandth person in your 

lifetime to tell you to get more 

exercise – but we are going 

to warn you about achieving 

balance. We all know that overresting 

leaves us sluggish and 

lethargic, but if you over-exercise 

it could cause muscle strain and 

burnout, too. Eight hours staring 

at a computer screen is standard 

these days, and it can wear out 

your brain. Just like your brain 

shutting down when it needs 

to, exercise makes sure your bod 

winds down when the moment it 

needs to arrives. 

Exercise also triggers those 

much-heralded endorphins. 

Produced by the brain, they 

bolster your mood and aid the 

production of the hormones that 

help you fall asleep. 

4. 

Choose the right 

foods 

All those old wives’ tales about 

eating before bed are on the 

mark, but less important than 

you’d like to think. Eating at 

the right time, your ‘metabolic 

window’, conditions your body’s 

metabolism to wake up and wind 

down. Within this timeframe you 

can give your body an important 

message: in your world there is an 

adequate supply of food, so it can 

sit back and relax into sleep mode 

when it feels the need. 

Different types of food can 

affect how you sleep. Meals rich 

in carbohydrates set off a chain 

reaction which makes you sleepy. 

Carbs trigger the release of 

insulin, which increases the level 

of the chemical tryptophan in the 

brain. From there, it’s turned into 

serotonin, and serotonin is a sleep 

inducer. Eating proteins has the 

opposite effect to carbohydrates 

and can make us feel more alert. 

A lunch rich in protein may well 

prevent the 3pm slump, while 

eating carbohydrates at dinner 

should help you to sleep. 

5. 

Chill out 

Take some time out to unwind. 

Reading a book, meditating or 

simply focusing on your breathing 

should do the trick. Creating a 

calm bedroom environment is also 

a must. Televisions are a definite 

no-no and put your phone down 

already – your bedroom is for 

sleep, it’s not an entertainment 

centre. Fragrance the air with 

a botanical room spray, light a 

candle or practise the gentle art 

of aromatherapy. Herbs such as 

lavender can help you get a full 

40 winks. 

Humans are hunter-gatherers 

and instinctively need to feel safe 


Eye-openers 

Napoleon, Florence Nightingale and Margaret 

Thatcher got by on four hours’ sleep a night. 

The record for the longest period without 

sleep is 18 days, 21 hours, 40 minutes (during a 

rocking-chair marathon). 

before nodding off. We all have 

our own little sleep aids, whether 

this be an open window, heating, 

a fan, white noise or a sleeping 

mask. Make sure you have a good 

set of blinds and earplugs handy if 

you need them. We use these aids 

to reduce distractions and tell our 

brains it’s safe to chill out. 

6. 

Go to bed at the 

same time (and 

don’t hit the 

snooze button 

in the am!) 

Creating a habit of going to bed 

and waking up at the same time 

each day works to anchor your 

body clock and helps your body 

balance both sleep time and wake 

time. Some experts recommend 

that you sleep for between seven 

and nine hours every night, while 

others say the amount of sleep you 

require is what you need to not be 

sleepy in the daytime. AMP 

The body’s ‘natural alarm clock’ is caused by a 

burst of the stress hormone adrenocorticotropin. 

Researchers say this reflects an unconscious 

anticipation of the stress of waking up. 

A Harvard study found that the less 

people sleep, the more likely they are to suffer 

from a major illness. 

It’s possible there may not be a single moment of 

our sleep when we are actually dreamless. 

The only thing Marilyn Monroe wore to 

bed was a splash of Chanel No 5 (so they say). 

Premature babies have 75 percent REM sleep, 

10 percent more than full-term bubs 

A new baby typically results in 400 to 750 hours 

lost sleep to parents in the first year. 

Several studies have found that sleeping less 

than eight hours a night leads to obesity. 

Seventeen hours of sustained wakefulness 

leads to a decrease in performance equivalent to a 

blood alcohol-level of 0.05%. 


Beauty 

1. 

1. MOR Cosmetics Correspondence 

Fragrance Candle in Kashmir 

Petals, $39.95. Relax and unwind 

with essence of rose petals and 

bergamot, blended with orchid and 

magnolia blossom on top of base 

notes of sandalwood and geranium. 

2. Skinstitut Multi-Active Mist, $45. 

With Vitamin B3, ginseng, green tea 

and licorice root, this relaxing mist 

deeply hydrates and calms the skin. 

3. Biology No.352 Oil-Infused Bath 

Soak, $40. A blend of steam-distilled 

essential oils – bergamot orange, 

rose geranium and tangerine – 

designed to cleanse and balance 

the skin while relaxing the senses. 

Enhanced with beneficial minerals 

and trace elements to cleanse, purify 

and restore skin hydration. 

4. Biology No.353 Ultra Hydrate 

Body Butter, $45. High in skinloving 

oils from avocado and sweet 

almond, this readily absorbed skin 

butter promotes skin elasticity and 

suppleness, while shea butter further 

locks in moisture and nourishes the 

skin. Smells like a dream too. 

5. Jurlique Rose Body Cream, $40. 

A luxurious body cream enriched 

with rose, jojoba oil, shea and cocoa 

butter that leaves dry skin feeling 

hydrated, soft and smooth. Perfect 

for use after an indulgent bath. 

6. Jurlique Calming Blend 

Aromatherapy Mist, $35. Relax your 

senses anytime, anywhere with this 

calming aromatherapy mist. Contains 

lavender and grapefruit pure 

essential oils to promote wellbeing 

and help you calm down. 


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7. Jurlique Lavender Shower 

Gel, $28. Gentle body cleanser 

contains clarifying rosemary, nettle, 

lemon balm and thyme, balancing 

horsetail, hydrating lavender and 

soothing birch. 

8. The Body Shop Almond Milk & 

Honey Soothing & Restoring Body 

Butter, $27.95. Essential winter 

body care, this creamy body butter 

comforts, protects and restores 

sensitive, dry skin for 48 hours. 

9. Pevonia “Anti-Stress” Bath & 

Shower Gel, $83.50. Rinse the stress 

away with this relaxing and soothing 

aromatherapy foaming gel. 

10. Jergens BB Body Perfecting Skin 

Cream, $14.99. Instantly hydrates, 

illuminates skin and conceals 

imperfections. The cream is sheer 

when applied, then adjusts according 

to your skin tone. 

11. Cosmedix Purity Detox Scrub, 

$69. Detox your skin and prime it 

for sleep with this exfoliating skin 

polisher containing poppy, jojoba 

and date seeds plus salicylic acid 

and coconut. 

12. Vaseline Intensive Care Deep 

Restore, $5.25. A staple body 

moisturiser, this non-greasy lotion 

restores the appearance of dry skin 

and leaves skin feeling smooth 

and hydrated. 

13. Pure Fiji Coconut Milk Bath 

Soak, $39.95. Luxuriate in this 

creamy and hydrating coconut milk, 

containing a bounty of nutrients for 

smooth and supple skin. 

14. Phytomer Oligomer Wellbeing 

Sensation Essential Minerals Relaxing 

Bath, $50. Slip into this blue, foaming, 

delicately fragranced remineralising 

bath to restore the skin’s trace 

elements and release tension.

LOSE 15CM AND KEEP IT OFF! 

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With highly trained aestheticians and stunning surroundings, any 

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Message 

in a 

Bottle 

The world of fragrance has its own 

history and language, evoking memories 

and seducing our sense of smell. 


Coco Chanel described the appeal of perfume beautifully when she said, 

‘It is the unseen, unforgettable, ultimate accessory of fashion that heralds 

your arrival and prolongs your departure.’ 

Undeniably the most powerful of the five senses, our sense of smell is 

heavily intertwined with our emotions – a quick whiff has the ability to conjure 

anything from a nostalgic childhood flash to strong food cravings. Have you 

ever wondered why you can’t stand your ex’s signature scent? It has nothing to 

do with musk or sandalwood. In fact, emotional associations are the driving 

force behind our favoured fragrances and this is deeply affected by life events. 

Funnily enough, the most powerful of all scents is actually odourless. Sex 

pheromones might seem like an urban legend (and a bad pickup line) but 

scientists have since found receptors in the nose that pick up these hormones, 


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triggering an innate animal 

attraction between certain people. 

You’re probably repulsed by the 

idea of smelling someone else’s 

BO but science says that both 

men and women fall powerless 

against the scent of our 

counterpart’s sweat when sexualattractant 

pheromones are at play. 

Middle Eastern countries 

are known for their cultural 

fascination with different 

fragrances, dabbing scented oils 

on areas of the body that excrete 

pheromones to signpost them 

to their partner. Even though 

our pheromones are already 

individually unique, there is 

defi nitely something sexy about 

customising our glandular 

excretions for our lovers. 

But it’s not just humans 

pouncing on each other at the 

allure of signature scents. A 

study in the Guatemalan jungle 

has seen scientists successfully 

use Calvin Klein’s Obsession 

for Men as a lure to make the 

usually elusive jaguar linger long 

enough to be photographed and 

observed. Whether these big cats 

have a genetic inclination towards 

bergamot, lavender, mandarin, 

clove, nutmeg and amber is not 

known (and a tad unlikely), but 

the research gained from this 

experiment has proved invaluable 

for perfume houses. CBM 

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The basic combination in any 

perfume is called an accord, where 

two or more fragrances or notes 

are combined to make a seamless 

third composition in which the 

originals are undetectable. This 

provides the skeleton of the perfume, 

with all the other elements added 

to harmoniously flesh out this 

fragrance framework. 

The process uses ‘bridges’ that 

connect the different notes and 

harmoniously add to the perfume’s 

character (floral, oriental, citrus, 

gourmand and so on) to create a 

balanced result. 

Accords are often created to 

evoke a scent that doesn’t produce 

one single odour, such as the 

warm, fleshly amber or heady mellis 

accords. Every perfumier has their 

own combination of ingredients 

for creating an accord, although 

some, such as oak moss in a chypre 

accord, are regarded as elemental. 

A soliflore is a composition built 

around one note. 

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All the elements combine to 

create three periods of evaporation 

during which we can discern the 

different layers of the perfume. 

First are the top notes, usually 

bright and penetrating but light 

in character and often composed 

of citrus or aldehydes, then the 

body, heart or middle notes which 

classifies the ‘type’ of perfume 

and can be smelled as soon as 

the perfume settles. Finally, there 

are the bottom or base notes that 

provide depth and solidarity as well 

as lasting power, or diffusion. 

What a perfume smells like 

after a couple of hours is called 

the dry down. 

Modern chemical processes 

have enabled the separation of the 

fragrant essences into components 

such as esters, aldehydes ketones 

and indoles, which can be further 

broken down into subtle scent 

molecules and reassembled in 

combinations – to make each final 

product utterly unique. 


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Perfume 

types 

Single florals are fragrances 

dominated by the scent of one 

flower, although other notes 

make up the perfume. 

Floral bouquets combine 

several floral scents. 

Bright florals fuse both categories 

and are characteristically 

modern scents. 

Amber fragrances use animalic 

ingredients to create voluptuous, 

earthy and sometimes spicy scents. 

Oriental fragrances are usually 

both woody and spicy. 

Gourmand fragrances smell 

edible, often of vanilla, tonka 

bean or chocolate. 

Wood fragrances are resinous 

and aromatic. 

Leather fragrances have a savoury 

complexity in the middle notes. 

Chypre evokes the scent of moss 

and soil. 

Fougère conjures the scent of ferns, 

with woody and herbaceous notes. 

Green fragrances are a fresher, 

more modern version of chypre. 

Citrus or fruity fragrances are 

sharp and clean smelling. 

Oceanic fragrances are fresh, tangy 

and slightly salty. 

Accords & 

notes 

Amber contains balsamic notes like 

benzoin, tolu and labdanum as well 

as vanilla and spicy notes. 

Ambrein has more woody notes, 

combined with rose. 

Chypre balances bergamot with oak 

moss, vetiver, wood and floral notes. 

Fougère uses lavender, oak moss 

and the fragrance of hay from 

coumarine. 

Mellis blends spices, wood notes 

and coumarine together with 

balsamic notes. 

White floral accord combines 

gardenia, jasmine, orange blossom 

and tuberose. 

Aromatics are mainly composed of 

sage, rosemary, thyme and lavender. 


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Salvatore Ferragamo 

Signorina in Fiore 

EDT (50ml), $140. This 

new interpretation of 

Signorina bursts with 

top notes of nashi pear 

sorbet and pomegranate 

leading to a heart of 

cherry blossom and 

jasmine and a soft 

base of white musk 

and sandalwood for a 

positively pretty olfactory 

experience. 

Mugler Angel Eau Sucree 

Limited Edition EDT 

(50ml), $89. In 2017 the 

house of Mugler 

re-releases its new limited 

edition of Angel Eau 

Secree. This flirty and 

fruity fragrance opens 

with red berry sorbet 

and sweet citrus before 

morphing into a heart of 

scrumptious caramel with 

base notes of patchouli 

and vanilla. 

Jurlique Essence of Rose 

Roll-On Fragrance Oil, 

$28. Jurlique’s signature 

fragrance captures the 

essence of 10,000 rose 

petals, with notes of rose 

oils, shea butter and rosa 

gallica – all in a handy 

on-the-go roll-on. 

Hugo Boss BOSS THE 

SCENT for Her (50ml), 

$140. Opens with juicy 

and velvety shades of 

peach and top notes 

of the heavenly freesia 

blossom with a heart 

of apricot-scented 

osmanthus, while drying 

down with warming 

roasted cocoa. 


Eau 

de 

what? 

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

Parfum/Perfume This is the richest concentration 

of the pure fragrance, at least 20 percent, and will 

last on your skin for up to six hours. 

Eau de Parfum This is around 15 percent of the 

pure fragrance and lasts around five hours. 

Eau de Toilette This is around 12 percent of the 

pure fragrance and lasts around four to five hours. 

Eau de Cologne This is around three percent 

of the pure fragrance and lasts about two hours. 

L’occitane Terre De 

Lumiēre EDP (90ml), 

$150. Zesty and aromatic 

at first, this signature 

fragrance unexpectedly 

melts into an infinitely 

gourmand heart, 

before settling into 

sensual balsamic and 

musky base notes. The 

sparkling aromas of 

top notes are like fresh 

bursts of sunlight on 

the skin. 

The Body Shop Nigritella 

EDP (50ml), $59.95. 

Floral oriental fusion 

of red vanilla orchid 

blended with opulent 

notes of tuberose and 

vanilla for a deliciously 

heading finish. 

Sisley Izia EDP (50ml), 

$175. This beautiful 

scent opens with top 

notes of white bergamot, 

freesia and tea. The 

d’Ornano rose, only in 

bloom for two weeks a 

year in the French Loire 

Valley, is at the heart, 

enhanced with notes of 

pear, jasmine, peony, lily 

of the valley and green 

angelica. The base 

notes are highlighted by 

powdery musk and warm 

cedar and amber. Truly 

captivating, feminine 

and sensuous. 


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Oh, 

baby! 

It’s only natural to want the best 

for your baby. We bring you the 

mother of all baby-friendly bath and 

skin products for your little ones. 


Baby 

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

Bioderma Atoderm Preventive, 

$32.99. Formulated for babies 

from birth to three years of age 

with very dry skin. It limits the 

aggravation from cutaneous 

dryness by forming a protective 

moisturising barrier. 

Jurlique Baby’s Soothing 

Moisturising Cream, $33. 

Lightweight cream that absorbs 

easily into baby’s delicate 

skin leaving it protected 

and moisturised. The cream 

contains soothing calendula 

and witch hazel, as well as aloe, 

honey, glycerine and vitamin E. 

Jurlique Baby’s Calming 

Bath Oil, $22. Paediatrician 

dermatologist tested, use this 

relaxing massage oil to keep 

baby’s skin soft, moisturised and 

calm. Use from one month old. 

Jurlique Baby’s Gentle 

Shampoo and Body Wash, $22. 

A gentle transparent gel that 

gently foams to cleanse baby’s 

skin, leaving it feeling refreshed, 

calm and soft. 

WOTNOT Baby Wash, $16.99. 

Gentle enough for newborns, 

this top to toe calming wash is 

free from any nasties. 

Natralus Essential Paw Paw 

Ointment, $6.95. Free from any 

nasties, this Aussie made and 

owned multi-purpose balm 

soothes and protects skin. 

And for the mums 

Sisley Paris White Ginger Contouring Oil for Legs, $220. This justreleased 

leg treatment oil specifically targets infiltrated cellulite, which is 

associated with water retention, mainly visible on the legs, and generally 

accompanied by sensations of heaviness and tiredness in the legs. 

Bio-Oil (200ml), $34.95. What pregnant woman hasn’t used Bio-Oil? The 

multi-purpose oil helps reduce the possibility of stretch marks forming 

during pregnancy, as well as helping to improve uneven skin tone and 

pigmentation caused by hormonal fluctuations. 


Ed’s 

Faves 

The lust-WORThy products we’re 

currently coveting. 

Makeup 

masters 

1. Bobbi Brown Brightening Brick, $75. 

This celestial illuminating palette is a 

heaven-sent combo of shimmery bronzer 

and pearlescent blush housed in Bobbi 

Brown’s signature compact. 

1. 

2. Bobbi Brown Extreme Party Mascara, 

$46. A layerable mascara so each new 

coat remains clean and buildable. Lashes 

stay separated and soft as the tapered, 

two-fibre brush grabs even small, 

hard-to-reach lashes. 

3. Clarins Everlasting Foundation SPF15. 

Fifteen hours of flawless coverage in a 

formulation that glides onto skin and 

evens out skin tone to minimise fine 

lines and imperfections. 

2. 

4. 

4. Benefit Roller Lash Super-Curling 

and Lifting Mascara, $42. Our new 

favourite mascara! Works on even the 

finest of lashes to lift, curl and make your 

eyes look bigger and bolder. 

5. 

5. Benefit Sugarbomb Blush, $51. Oh, so 

sweet! Rose, shimmering pink, soft plum 

and peach blend together for a sugar-rush 

flush of colour and subtle shimmer. 

3. 


B eauty 

6. 

7. 

6. Sisley Paris Eyeshadow Quartet in 

Mystery, $110. Silky and vibrant, this 

beautifully crafted palette is housed in 

Sisley’s signature harlequin-design case. 

7. Benefit Boi-ing Concealer, $37. 

Seamless, natural-looking finish while 

providing industrial-strength camouflage 

to conceal under-eye circles. 

8. Sisley Paris PhytoLip Gloss in Shade 3 

Rose, $65. Lip-smacking coral-rose 

high-shine gloss with a 3D effect for a 

va-va-voom pout. 

8. 

9. 

10. 

9. Sisley Paris Hydrating Long Lasting 

Lipstick in L32 Rose Cashmere, $65. The 

mother of all lipsticks, this hydrating, highly 

pigmented lipstick protects lips all day 

long, drying to a satin finish that won’t 

feather or bleed. 

10. Sisley Paris Phyto-Blush Eclat in 

Pinky Berry, $98. Soft powder meets 

skincare with this treatment makeup 

that offers free radical protection while a 

Mother-of-Pearl micro sheath illuminates 

cheekbones for an iridescent glow. 

11. 

11. Napoleon Perdis Couture Brow Kit, 

$49. This triple-threat brow kit has two 

shades plus shaping wax to help tame, 

define and shape the brows. 

12. Rimmel London Glam’Eyes 

Professional Liquid Eyeliner, $11.95. A 

tried and trusted smudge-proof eyeliner 

for max glam with minimal effort. 

13. 

12. 

13. Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation 

Flawless Long-lasting overage SPF 15, 

$65. This Holy Grail of foundations truly 

is a miracle in a bottle: full yet weightless 

coverage to look and feel like a second 

skin while covering redness, blemishes and 

uneven skin tone. Great colour matches. 

14. 

14. Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution 

Long-Lasting Lipstick in Birkin Brown, 

$49. The “it” colour of the season, this 

warm reddish-brown will have your lips 

appearing fuller and bigger, thanks to 3D 

glowing pigments that appear to light up 

lips from within. 


B eauty 

1. 

Skin 

SUPERSTARS 

2. 

1. Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist 

Intense Deluxe Edition 2017, $79. Transport 

yourself to ‘Jurlique Farm’ in the rolling 

Adelaide hills with this annual limited edition 

version of Jurlique’s cult Rosewater Mist. 

3. 

4. 

2. Sisley Paris Express Flower Gel, $160. 

In three minutes this soothing gel mask 

smooths away fatigue, stressed out and dry 

skin. Features a high concentration of waterretaining 

ingredients so skin feels firmer, 

more toned and hydrated. 

5. 

3. L’unico Neuropeptide Firming Eye 

Therapy, $160. Hand formulated with 

European-engineered peptides, it provides 

instant 100% absorption to significantly 

decrease puffiness around the eye area, 

while helping to improve skin elasticity. 

6. 

4. Dermalogica Phyto Replenish Oil, $120. 

The feather-light formula strengthens the 

skin’s natural protective barrier, shields 

against environmental stressors, smooths 

visible lines and locks in moisture. 

5. Medik8 Glow Oil, $89. Containing 12 

essential oils with Vitamin C and Omega 

3 and 6, this silky dry oil gives an instant 

youthful glow and radiant skin texture. 

8. 

9. 

7. 

10. 

6. SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel, $129. 

This gel hydration booster is like a drink of 

water for the skin. Enriched with Vitamin E, 

which is known to help with tissue repair, and 

hyaluronic acid, the body’s natural hydrator 

to bind moisture to the skin. 

11. 

7. Ella Baché Tomate Granule-Free Micro 

Exfoliant, $72. Gentle grain-free exfoliant has 

all the benefits of an exfoliator without that 

gravel-like feel. 


B eauty 

8. Doctor Babor BTX-Lift Serum, $162. 

Part of the Lifting Cellular range, this 

smoothing serum with BTX peptides 

helps to reduce muscle contractions 

and relieve microtensions in the skin for 

improving the appearance of crow’s feet 

and frown lines. 

9. Doctor Babor Dual Face Lift Serum, 

$384. This German-made cosmetic 

procedure in a bottle visibly firms and 

contours ageing, wrinkled skin by 

improving skin elasticity and stimulating 

collagen synthesis. 

10. Aspect Dr Resveratrol Moisturising 

Cream, $93. This rich yet lightweight 

emollient moisturiser contains Resveratrol, 

a powerful antioxidant to nourish and 

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11. Ella Baché Eternal+ Replenishing 

Day Cream, $135. The new cream includes 

a powerful assortment of heavyweights 

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Pair it with the Night Cream for 

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12. Mesoestetic Proteoglycans 

Ampoules (10 ampoules), $98. For 

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vials fight signs of photo-ageing, 

helping prevent the occurrence of 

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Hair 

MUST-HAVES 

1. Essano Ocean Minerals Volumising Shampoo and 

Conditioner, 15.99 each. New to Essano, Ocean Minerals 

is rich in vitamins and amino acids to give life to fine hair – 

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2. De Lorenzo Instant Rejuven8 Shampoo and Conditioner, 

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Wellness 

Are 

you 

up to the 

challenge? 

CAN YOU CHANGE YOUR 

LIFESTYLE IN ONLY 21 DAYS? 

The Zone 21 Challenge 

guarantees exACTLY THAT. 

It’s been said that it takes just 21 

days to make or break a habit. 

Enter the Zone 21 Challenge by 

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It’s an innovative training program 

tailored to women who want to look, 

feel and function more athletically. 

The question is: can you really 

achieve noticeable weight loss, 

increased strength and higher energy 

levels in just 21 days? Vix Erber, the 

original Bondi Vixen who has more 

than 25 years’ experience specialising 

in creating bikini bodies via her 

female-only functional fitness classes 

on Bondi Beach, answers with an 

emphatic “yes”. 

“With the right training for the 

female body, correct and regular 

nutrition to fuel your body and a 

positive mindset to move your body, 

anything is possible,” she says. “I have 

the tools for success with a proven 

formula that works, all you need to do 

is have an open mind and willingness 

to make a change.” 

In fact, she’s so confident with 

the 21 Day Program she offers a 

100% money back guarantee if you 

don’t achieve the goals set out from 

the start – so long as you strictly follow 

the steps required over the 21 days, 

including diet plan and daily training. 

Vix attributes the program’s success 

to a combination of three significant 

areas: exercise, diet and mental focus. 

Her program’s holistic approach 

takes the best elements of what has 

revolutionised the fitness industry 

over the past few years and reshapes 

it to perfectly suit a woman. Designed 

for women aged from mid to late-20s 

to mid-50s. 

The Zone 21 Challenge combines 

three areas: 

1Effective and intense functional 

training workouts specifically 

designed for the female body. 

2Bondi Vixen’s SHRED Plan, 

created specifically for the 21 Day 

Challenge, plus Athletix Whey 

(Protein Powder) and Athletix 

Lean (Natural Fat Burner). 

3Personal attention in a group 

environment, including a 

goal-setting session, technique 

workshop, daily mindset work plus 

fitness assessments and tracking. 

The next ZONE 21 

Challenge starts on 

June 5 and includes 

Pre-challenge seminar 

(what to expect plus Q&A time) 

15min nutritional consult 

Access to unlimited classes 

Mindset overhaul to change 

self-sabotaging behaviour 

Exclusive 21 Day SHRED Plan eBook 

Fitness assessments Day 1 and 21 

Private group forum 

24/7 support 

ready to get in the zone? 

Head to www.bondivixen.com/zone-21-challenge/ 

or call Vix Erber on on 0403 111 188. For some fitness inspo, check 

out the before and after pics on the Bondi Vixen Facebook page. 


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