CosBeauty Magazine #97

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ISSUE 97 AUG-OCT 2022
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REGULARS
10 Editor’s Letter
12 Beauty Insider
114 Ed’s Faves
FEATURES
28 Give ’em lip
Since time immemorial, lips
have been symbols of sexuality
and social psychology. We
trace the power of the pout
over the decades and the lip
fashions of today.
82 Rhinoplasty explained
The ins and outs of cosmetic
nose surgery.
88 New stats on facial plastic
surgery
Demand for facial plastic
surgery continues to skyrocket,
according to the annual survey
results from AAFPRS.
94 Go with your gut
Why the gut microbiome is
crucial for your health.
100 Upcycling beauty
As sustainability goals in the
beauty and wellness industries
advance, many companies are
looking at opportunities to
upcycle precious ingredients.
BEAUTY
40 Back to basics skincare
The simple guide to what, and
when, to use on your skin for a
dewy and clear complexion.
62 Guerlain: the epitome of luxury
Throughout its history, Guerlain
has continually refined the
concept of luxury in every area
of beauty.
68 Tried, tested & loved
This season’s latest and
greatest products.

76 The hype on hyaluronic acid
Believe the hype.
Hyaluronic acid is one of
the hardest-working and
most versatile skincare
ingredients.
104 Mane attraction
The crowning glory of hair
products and tools to create
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From the
EDITOR
Welcome to our 97th issue of CosBeauty Magazine! As we patiently wait for
warmer weather and longer days, now’s the time to get a head start on
looking and feeling our best for the start of spring – and this issue is full
of fresh ideas to help you achieve this.
Kick off your spring metamorphosis with some of the season’s exceptional new
beauty releases (Tried, Tested & Loved on p68 and Ed’s Faves on p114) and get to
know the DIY tools and products for fabulous, just-walked-out-of-a-salon hair (Mane
Attraction, p104).
In our Back to Basics Skincare feature, p40, you’ll find a handy guide to what, and
when, to use on your skin to help it look brighter, younger and feeling flawless. And
on p76 we highlight hyaluronic acid, one of the hardest-working and most versatile
skincare ingredients.
Clear and radiant skin is, of course, attributed to more than just good-quality topical
ingredients. Gut health and the gut microbiome is a growing area of research and has
been linked to all matters of health, including the skin and brain. Our article on page
94 investigates the role the gut plays in overall physical and mental health, and what we
can do to keep it healthy.
We know that cosmetic surgery has the power to transform appearances, often
hand-in-hand with an improvement in self-confidence, and it seems the juggernaut
that is aesthetic medicine just keeps growing. Read our report on p88 on which
procedures have skyrocketed during the pandemic. We also have an in-depth guide to
rhinoplasty on p82, including what happens during surgery, what it can achieve and
non-surgical options.
And for a bit of fun, we look at lip “fashion” throughout the decades and how our
pouts have long represented the social and political climates of the time (p28).
We hope you enjoy this issue of CosBeauty Magazine and find inspiration to add to
the beauty in your life. And don’t forget to visit our website www.cosbeauty.com.au to
stay on top of what’s happening in the beauty and wellness industries.
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Aug – Oct 2022
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THE WHO’S WHO AND WHAT’S NEW IN BEAUTY.
ROC SKINCARE PARTNERS WITH SJP FOR
THE ROC LOOK FORWARD PROJECT
A recent study* has found 90% of women feel anxious
about getting older, and the #1 driver of these anxieties
is related to the way they look (eg, lines, wrinkles). More
women (60%) are worried about their ageing appearance
than about having enough money for retirement (43%).
The RoC #LookForwardProject is an initiative to
celebrate the power of optimism and its scientificallybacked
impact on long-term health and wellbeing. Global
icon, RoC user and optimist Sarah Jessica Parker serves as
the voice of the campaign to inspire women to turn their
focus from ‘anxiety about ageing’ to ‘joy about living’.
The RoC Look Forward Project has an online resource
hub featuring new research from the brand, along with
practical insights and advice from subject-matter experts
and thought leaders on the proven difference optimism
makes in the ageing process.
‘So much of our younger lives are spent trying to
figure out who we are,’ said SJP. ‘As I’ve gotten older,
I’ve become much better equipped to problem solve, to
appreciate, to hear things that aren’t necessarily pleasant.
The time spent living and the experience that comes with
it adds up – and that’s something to look forward to.’
*RoC Brand Purpose Qualitative Study (US & France,
609 respondents, May 2021)
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JPG CLASSIQUE & LE MALE
PRIDE 2022 LIMITED EDITION
FRAGRANCE AND BOTTLES
Liberté, Égalité, Sexualité! Since 1982,
Jean Paul Gaultier has supported
the causes, figures and values of the
LGBTQIA+ community. Locally, Jean
Paul Gaultier has teamed up with NSW
organisation ACON, who are committed
to ending HIV in Australian communities
as well as supporting people living
with HIV to ensure healthy and positive
living environments. Jean PaulGaultier
is donating $20 for each Pride fragrance
sold to support ACON’s extraordinary
mission in the community.
The limited-edition Classique and Le
Male Pride 2022 fragrances, housed in
two different bottles but containing the
same fragrance, have been given an
upbeat makeover with a shared, unifying
note of neroli. Lavish and lovely, this
orange blossom with its musky, genderneutral
scent unfurls a full rainbow of
joyful nuances such as citrus zest and
basil. Pride 2022 diffuses the liberated
trail of a fierce, festive woody-floral
fragrance. Available at Myer.
AMP UP YOUR SKIN WITH
THE POWER PEEL
If you’re ready to up your skincare
game and kickstart your skin
transformation, let us introduce
you to Power Peel, the new
in-clinic professional peel by
skincare legends Aspect.
Aspect Power Peel delivers gamechanging
results via a powerful
blend of actives – including Kojic
Acid, Mandelic Acid, Glycolic
Acid, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid,
Retinol and Emblica – that work
synergistically to deliver improved
skin texture, clarity and visibly
brighter skin.
This 30-day reset program for your
skin involves a unique three-step
system to reduce the appearance
of dark spots and premature ageing
from sun damage. Steps 1 and 2
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while Step 3 is an innovative takehome
product to use up to 30 days
post-treatment.
Benefits include visibly reduced
lines and wrinkles, smoother texture,
and more youthful glow. Available
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SKIN PROUD LAUNCHES
IN AUSTRALIA
The way you view your skin is about to
change. Recently launched in Australia
exclusively to Priceline is the Gen Z hit of
the UK skincare market, Skin Proud.
Skin Proud champions embracing your
skin texture, pores and all, celebrating the
imperfections, and perfections, that make
you, you.
Cutting away the confusion, Skin Proud
believes in being completely transparent,
with products that are 100% vegan,
PETA-approved cruelty-free, affordable,
easy to use and with ingredients that you
understand.
‘From implementing a strict nophotoshopping
policy in our skincare ads
to colour-coded packaging for ease of
use – routines broken down by AM, PM
and Anytime – the brand speaks to Gen
Z and tells the inclusive and diverse story
of what it means to be you and be proud
of the skin you’re in,’ said Skin Proud
founder Charlotte Knight.
Available at Priceline and Priceline.com.
au. Products range from $14.99 to $31.99.
BODYBLENDZ HEROES HEMP
IN NEW COLLECTION
BodyBlendz, the Aussie brand known
for their premium and natural skincare
products, have launched the Hemp
Hero body range.
Using a never-before-seen
special concentration of 10% Cold-
Pressed Hemp Seed Oil, the trio of
products energise and regenerate
the skin, whilst unclogging pores
and diminishing the appearance of
uneven, bumpy skin.
The three body products – Hemp
Hero Body Wash $29.99, Hemp Hero
Coffee Scrub, $19.99 and Hemp
Hero AHA Lotion, $49.99 – contain
Australian-grown Hemp Seed Oil,
suitable for all skin types and consist
of only vegan and natural ingredients.
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KATE WATERHOUSE HEADS UP
ULTRAFORMER CAMPAIGN
With a promise of “no downtime, more compliments”,
Cryomed’s highly successful Ultraformer III device is set to
extend its leadership in non-surgical skin tightening even
further with its new “Thanks, It’s Ultraformer” campaign.
The campaign is headed up by racing royalty Kate
Waterhouse alongside Icy Ling (influencer) and Lynette
Phillips (CEO, MaxMediaLab), and will follow their skin
journey with Ultraformer III treatments and capture the
process first-hand.
Ultraformer III is the world’s first and only micro and
macrofocused ultrasound (MMFU) system for contouring
the face, neck and body. This non-surgical skin tightening
and lifting device has become the treatment of choice for
patients and practitioners – with millions of treatments
performed around the world.
CERAVE’S WINTER 2022 #SKINCHAT
This June, CeraVe hosted a fun and
educational evening about all things
skin. CosBeauty got to chat with
dermatologist Dr Eleni Yiasemides
about the importance of properly caring
for your skin all year round.
During the cooler months our skin
can become dry and irritated so it’s
important to adopt a daily skincare
regime to help maintain moisture levels.
‘Keep it simple. As a general rule,
use a gentle hydrating cleanser, a richer
moisturiser and of course sunscreen,
even if the sun isn’t out or it’s a cold
wintry day,’ says Dr Yiasemides.
‘It’s also important to note that
skincare doesn’t have to be expensive;
it’s about key ingredients rather than
brands and no single product is
designed for everyone. Change up your
skincare seasonally and also according
to your different skin needs and
concerns as you age.’
One of our favourite brands
to combat winter skin is CeraVe
– it’s affordable, developed with
dermatologists, and it works to leave
skin hydrated and calm.
CeraVe is sold exclusively in Australia
at Chemist Warehouse.
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Be thankful for
what you have; you’ll
end up having more.
If you concentrate on
what you don’t have,
you will never, ever
have enough.
Oprah
Winfrey

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When I started
counting my
blessings, my
whole life
turned around.
Willie Nelson
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Life is precious,
and when
you’ve lost a lot
of people, you
realize each day
is a gift.
Meryl Streep

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John F

As we express
our gratitude, we
must never forget
that the highest
appreciation
is not to utter
words, but to live
by them.
Kennedy
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When I pray, I
always thank
Mother Nature for
all the beauty in the
world. It’s about
having an attitude
of gratitude.
Miranda
Kerr

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Marcel Pro

Let us be
grateful to
the people
who make us
happy; they are
the charming
gardeners who
make our souls
blossom.
ust
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FEATURE

lip
Give ‘em
SINCE TIME
IMMEMORIAL LIPS
HAVE BEEN SYMBOLS
OF SEXUALITY AND
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY.
WE TRACE THE POWER
OF THE POUT OVER THE
DECADES AND THE LIP
FASHIONS OF TODAY.
To many, the lips are the focal point of
the face. They are highly suggestive,
and their shape and look will speak
volumes about you before you have
even uttered a word.
There have been numerous studies
on the influence of lips on our culture,
their social psychology, sexuality and
position as a fashion accessory. In this
brief timeline, we take a look at the way
lip fashions evolved throughout the
decades and the directions they are
taking in the current day.
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THEDA BARA
JOA
FEATURE
1920s, 30s & 40s
As the film industry began to blossom in
the 1920s, actress Theda Bara popularised
the doll-like shape and vampy lip colour of
the time. ‘Rosebud lips’ of deep red were
fashionable and popularised by pin-ups
such as Gloria Swanson and Clara Bow.
In the 1930s the natural lines of the lips
were accentuated with the upper lip being
wider than the lower. Joan Crawford,
renowned for her wide mouth, sported this
‘arrogant’ look – and by all accounts an
attitude to match. Marlene Dietrich in the
1940s also had an arrogant look, but the
40s somewhat reverted to the ‘cupid’s bow’
upper lip of the 20s, while keeping the
broader upper lip of the 30s. Judy Garland
had these lips accentuated with strong
colour and Ingrid Bergman wore hers with
a natural look. Red lipstick was the colour
of choice in the 1940s, thought to be
morale boosting during World War 2.

30s
N CRAWFORD
1940s
JUDY GARLAND
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1950s 19
MARILYN MONROE
NATA
FEATURE
1950s
In the 1950s Marilyn Monroe epitomised
the ideal in lips (and everything else).
Her strong mouth, with a shorter lower
lip emphasised by natural lines, was
sensually highlighted by her openmouthed
smile, exaggerated by lip gloss.
1960s & 1970s
Shunning the vividly coloured lips
and conformity of previous eras, the
‘free-love’ decade of the 1960s saw
pale frosted colours and nude shades
prevailing, taken from the hippie look
and worn famously by Twiggy and
Natalie Wood. This carried through into
the 1970s for the day look (think Farrah
Fawcett) – but at night disco fever leaned
into bright glossy lip colours as seen on
the legendary Diana Ross.

60s
LIE WOOD
1970s
FARRAH FAWCETT
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1980s 19
MADONNA
PAME
FEATURE
1980s
In a complete turnaround from the
boho look of the previous 20 years, the
1980s heralded shock, gloss and glam
– everything was about excess and the
fashion and beauty world reflected this
spectacularly. Madonna, Grace Jones
and Cyndi Lauper pouted in pinks and
violets and frosts and slicks.
1990s
The 90s was an interesting decade for
lips. On the one hand you had oversized
and overtly sexy aka Pamela Anderson –
which coincided with a huge interest in
cosmetic lip augmentation. On the other
hand, grunge was very much in, with
matte lip shades in raisins and browns
paired with thin brows like those made
famous by Drew Barrymore.

90s
LA ANDERSON
DREW BARRYMORE
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FEATURE
2000s and 2010s
In the new era of reality TV in the
2000s, super glossy lips reigned
supreme, as donned by Paris Hilton
and Nicole Ritchie, while the 2010s
firmly cemented the muted matte lip.
In this decade, social media also had
an unprecedented influence on the rise
of lip filler treatments. Of course, in
this era of reality stars and social media
no one has been quite as influential as
Kylie Jenner. The Keeping Up With the
Kardashians star has built a career on
her transforming and ever-growing lips,
with her lip kits repeatedly selling out in
seconds and making liquid matte lipstick
the new beauty essential.
2000s
PARIS HILTON
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NICOL

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E RITCHIE
2010s
KYLIE JENNER
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FEATURE
In the 2020s, there are no general rules:
individuality is the key to one’s own
beauty. Lip filler has never been more
popular, with ‘natural-looking volume’
the most commonly requested look.
Usually the most coveted lips (an icon
since the 1990s, Angelina Jolie continues
to be a source of lip inspiration) are
those that perfectly complement the
proportions of the face and balance
other facial features. CBM
NOW
ANGELINA JOLIE
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What are the most
attractive female lips?
What dimensions might create the most attractive lips
in women? A new study published online by JAMA
Facial Plastic Surgery* used focus groups and morphed
computed images to try to find out.
In the study by Brian J.F. Wong, MD, PhD, of the
University of California, Irvine, and coauthors, faces of
white women were ranked by attractiveness with varied
lip surface areas created for the faces and upper to lower
lip ratios manipulated.
As it turns out, lips with a 53.5 percent increase in
surface area from the original image with a 1 to 2 ratio
of upper to lower lip that make up about 10 percent of
the lower third of the face were deemed to be the most
attractive, according to the results.
The study noted limitations, including that because
there is no established reference range for total lip
surface area modification in the general population, the
surface area percentage reduction and augmentation
extremes in the morphed faces were generated based on
clinical experience of what seemed to be feasible.
‘We advocate preservation of the natural ratio or
achieving a 1:2 ratio in lip augmentation procedures while
avoiding the overfilled upper lip look frequently seen
among celebrities,’ the study concluded.
* JAMA Facial Plast Surg. Published February 16, 2017.
doi:10.1001/jamafacial.2016.2049
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THE SIMPLE GUIDE TO
WHAT, AND WHEN, TO USE
ON YOUR SKIN FOR A DEWY
AND CLEAR COMPLEXION.
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THE ‘THIN TO THICK’
LAYERING RULE
SKIN
Generally speaking, your products
should be layered applied from thinnest
to thickest in terms of texture. Start
light with essences and serums, and finish
with occlusive moisturisers and oils. So
the correct order would be:
(cleanser)
toner
essence
INSIDER TIP
serum
– if you use multiple, apply thinnest
first. If applying Vitamin C and hyaluronic
acid (a classic complementing duo), it’s best
to allow your Vitamin C to absorb
first before your HA. If you use retinol
in your nightly routine (you should be),
some experts recommend applying
this before any other serum or moisturiser
to help enhance its benefits.
cream
oil
sunscreen
– this most important step should always
be last in your morning skincare routine.

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Cleansers
ALWAYS THE ESSENTIAL
FIRST STEP
STEP 1
Cleansers are an essential part of a
basic skincare routine. They wash off
makeup, dirt and oil and leave the skin
feeling clean, smooth and oil free. Your
skin should be cleansed at least twice a
day – in the morning and in the evening.
There are cleansers for every skin type. If
you’re prone to blocked pores, use gel
formulations. For delicate skin, use milky
products. Both gels and milky products
usually can be washed off. For dry skin,
use cream products, which generally can
be wiped off. If using a cream cleanser, it’s
advisable to use toner afterwards.
When it comes to cleansers, there is
no ‘one type fits all’. Gel cleansers are
typically recommended for oily, blemishprone
skin; cream cleansers for dry,
sensitive skin; foam, charcoal or clay
cleansers for oily, combination skin; and
oil-based or micellar water cleansers are
suitable for most skin types.
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1. Feniu Renewing Oil To Foam Cleanser 150ml, $55, 2.
Ole Henriksen Daily Truth Juice Cleanser, $43, 3. Jurlique
Nourishing Cleansing Oil 200ml, $45, 4. Susanne Kaufmann
Purifying Cleansing Gel 100ml, $67, 5. Biossance 100% Squalane
Oil- Oceana (Limited Edition), $72, 6. First Aid Beauty Face
Cleanser 226g, $56, 7. Tropicology Avocado Face Wash, $39.95,
8. Aesthetics Rx Bamboo Precision Pads, $40, 9. PMD Clean
Pro Jade, $269, 10. HIZ Daily Facial Cleanser 125ml, $47, 11.
Skinstitut L-Lactic Cleanser, $49, 12. SkinMTX Lumi Cleansing
Milk 130ml, $59, 13. mesoestetic hydra cream fusion 100ml,
$69, 14. Medik8 Lipid Balance Cleansing Oil 140ml, $56, 15. Dr
Naomi Milk It Plumping Micellar Cleansing Milk 120ml, $59, 16.
Ella Baché Floral Oil Face and Body Cleansing Oil, 500ml, $76,
17. Arbonne HydrateMe Foaming Gel Cleanser 90ml, $46, 18.
Aesthetics Rx Anti-Pollution Cleansing Oil, $89
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STEP 2
Toners
USED AFTER CLEANSING
To up your cleansing game, apply a
toner afterwards. Today’s toners are
very different to the some of the harsh
ones of the past and are packed with
skin-repairing ingredients such as
antioxidants, hyaluronic acid, amino
acids and ceramides, depending on
what skin concern you’re targeting.
Toners can remove the traces of
makeup, dirt and oil that your cleanser
may have missed. They can help to
reduce the appearance of pores and
refine the skin and are available for both
dry and oily skin. A gentle toner with
little or no alcohol can be beneficial for
all skin types.
1. Medik8 Press & Glow Toner
200ml, $58, 2. mesoestetic
hydratonic mist $78

2.
1.
3.
4.
5.
Serums/
targeted
products
7.
8.
9.
USED AFTER CLEANSING
AND TONING AND BEFORE
MOISTURISING
STEP 3
Serums are the multi-tasking heroes of
skincare. These lightweight moisturebinding
products can be targeted to
address a myriad of skin concerns,
including pigmentation, sun damage
and ageing skin, as well as tone,
texture, fine lines and wrinkles and dry
skin. Vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and
retinol are some of the star ingredients
to look out for.
A quality serum penetrates deep into
the skin to deliver a concentrated dose
of active ingredients. Depending on the
ingredients, serums can be applied in
the morning, at night or both, and are
worn under your moisturiser.
Traditional serums are water-based,
but many now come in oil form. If
you’re layering treatment serums,
always use your water-based serums
before any oil-based ones.
6.
10.
11. 12.
13.
1. Cosmedix Elite Serum 24, $164, 2. Cosmedix Elite I-Complex 10ml, $199, 3. Cosmedix Elite ALT-A Daily
Rejuvenating Moisturizer 50ml, $263, 4. asap super A+ serum 30ml, $99, 5. asap DNA renewal treatment 30ml, $145,
6. Dermaquest Delicate Soothing Serum $150, 7. PCA Skin Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum $199, 8. mesoestetic ha
densimatrix 30ml, $169, 9. Arbonne HydrateMe Crushed Jelly Serum, $80, 10. Aspect Pigment Punch+, $149.50, 11.
Aspect Exfol L, $89, 12. Aspect Extreme C20, $130, 13. Sisley Paris Supremya At Night, $920
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STEP 3 CONT’D
16.
15.
14.
17.
14. Enbacci Vitis Vinifera Grape Stem Cell 3-Step System 100ml, $200, 15. Skinbetter AlphaRet Clearing Serum, $169,
16. Societe Triple C Serum, $199, 17. Environ Focus Care Youth+ 3DSynergé Filler Crème, $168, 18. Santa Maria
Novella Nourishing Night Oil 50ml, $140, 19. SunButter Face Oil with Boab, Wattle and Kelp, $43.95, 20. StriVectin
Peptight 360 Tightening Eye Serum, $108, 21. Summer Fridays Dream Oasis Deep Hydration Serum, $66, 22. Dr
Naomi Care Factor Repairing Serum, $129, 23. Vela Days Oil Infusion CannaComplex Fortifying Oil Serum, $102,

27.
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30.
25.
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24.
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20.
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21.
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24. Jurlique Moisture Plus Rare Rose Serum 30ml, $76, 25. Medik8 Clarity Peptides 30ml, $94, 26. SkinMTX TeloLift
Neck Cream 50ml, $219, 27. CALECIM Pigment Solution 30g, $269, 28. mesoestetic skin balance 30ml, $169, 29.
SkinMTX Fine Line Eraser Serum 30ml, $159, 30. Biologi BK Vitamin C Face and Eye Serum, $88,
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STEP 4
Moisturise
USED AFTER SERUMS TO HELP
SEAL IN ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
AND BOOST SKIN HYDRATION
AND MOISTURISATION
A moisturiser with a heavier molecular
structure will help create a barrier on
the skin’s surface so the active serum
ingredients do not escape, reducing
transepidermal water loss, or dehydration,
as it seals in natural moisture. It also
provides a physical barrier to outside
pollutants and can enhance the effects of
treatment serums.
While you can use a single face
moisturiser for day and night, it’s advisable
to use a richer moisturiser at night
because your skin absorbs products more
effectively while you sleep, undisturbed by
environmental factors such as the sun
and wind.
Which type of moisturiser suits you
is personal – it’s worth getting samples
to try them out. Your skin therapist can
help you establish if you have dry, normal
(combination) or oily skin. If your skin is dry,
you want humectants and ingredients such
as plumping lipids. For sensitive skin, look
for anti-inflammatories.
For combination or oily skin, you
also want anti-inflammatories as well as
ingredients that prevent oil slicks from
breaking out. There are also firming
moisturisers to help with sagging tissues.
Formulations vary from emulsions (waterbased,
better for oily skin) to dense creams
(oil-based, better for dry skin).

1.
2.
5.
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4.
6.
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8.
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10.
12.
11.
14.
15.
16.
13.
17.
1. Ewe Care Night Cream + Raku Ceramic Vessel, $180, 2. WIQo Nourishing Moisturising Face Cream for Normal Skin
50ml, $138, 3. Medik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect 50ml, $134, 4. CALECIM Restorative Hydration Cream 20g, $160,
5. Sunday Riley C.E.O. Afterglow Brightening Vitamin C Gel Cream 50g, $99 6. Ella Baché Purifying Tomare Emulsion,
$87, 7. Trinny London Bounce Back Intense Peptide Moisturiser 50ml, $92, 8. Dr Naomi Plump Fiction Moisturiser
50ml, $139, 9. Aspect Clear Skin Complex 50g, $135, 10. First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream 170g, $63, 11. esmi Skin
Minerals Hydrating Hydra-Fluid Moisturiser 50ml, $79, 12. Eminence Organic Skin Care Marine Flower Peptide Night
Cream 60ml, $179, 13. Ella Baché Spirulines Firming Night Cream 50ml, $128, 14. Synergie Skin HyDrolock Intense
Nourishing Moisturiser 50ml, $149, 15. Frank Body Super Ceramide Night Cream 50ml, $25, 16. Arbonne HydrateMe
Nighttime Moisture Booster with Hyaluronic Acid, $70, 17. Sisley Paris Black Rose Beautifying Emulsion, $210
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3.
SPF
SKIN
2.
STEP 5
FOR AM ROUTINES, ALWAYS
APPLY SPF LAST (YOU CAN
FORGO THIS STEP FOR YOUR
PM ROUTINE)
During the day, it is imperative to always
apply a sunscreen with a broad-spectrum
SPF. Sunscreen is hands-down the most
important skincare product you could ever
own. To maintain the health and beauty
of your skin, apply sunscreen every single
day, even on overcast wintry days. Wearing
sunscreen daily will defend your skin from
damaging UVB and UVA rays and will help
prevent sun spots and wrinkles.
4.
5.
6.
7.
1. SkinMTX 3 in 1 Matt Tinted Protector 30ml,
$79, 2. Medik8 Physical Sunscreen 60ml, $74,
3. mesoprotech anti-aging veil, $96, 4. asap
SPF50+ hydrating defence 100ml, $7,5 5.
We Are Feel Good Inc. Good Morning SPF
50+ 50ml, $29.95, 6. Sisley All Day All Year
Protection, $530, 7. SunButter SPF 50 Water
Resistant Reef Safe Sunscreen, $29.95

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ADD-ONS:
exfoliants, peels & masks
SKIN
Exfoliants should be included at least weekly
to your skincare routine. Exfoliation removes
the dead surface cells which contribute both
to dryness and oiliness and can cause blocked
pores and problems like acne. Exfoliation also
improves circulation and stimulates blood flow
– and improved blood flow means improved
collagen production, vis-à-vis plumper,
smoother, tighter skin.
In addition to long-term benefits, by
removing surface cell debris, your trusty
exfoliator will also leave your skin looking
instantly fresher, rosier and brighter.
Similar to exfoliators, regular peels keep skin
looking refreshed. Light peels work to exfoliate
and renew skin by removing dead cells and
promoting new cell growth. Common typesof
peels contain lactic acid and glycolic acid.
Lactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid that
occurs naturally in our bodies and helps
stimulate the production of collagen and elastin
in the dermal layer. It is also a humectant,
which attracts water molecules in the skin to
the surface, giving a plumper appearance.
Different strengths of lactic peel can be applied
as you acquire a tolerance to the acid, which
encourages your skin to slough dead cells for a
brighter, fresher appearance.
A glycolic peel contains a higher potency of
alpha hydroxy acid. It can cause some tingling
and pinkness, especially in first-time users,
but skin therapists are adept at matching
ingredient strength to your skin type. As well
as promoting a brighter, fresher appearance,
these peels help fade freckles and sun spots.
Low-concentration lactic or glycolic peels
are available as at-home treatments. While
light peels will help the skin look refreshed
and smoother, they can’t remove deeper lines
and sun damage. For this, a deeper peel is
required, under clinical conditions.
Masks also have a place in a quality skincare
regimen. Using a facial mask can soothe
and nourish skin, oxygenate, improve the
circulation, help clear up blemishes and reduce
the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Tightening masks help firm and tone sagging
skin, and moisturising masks add moisture to
dry or dehydrated skin. For oily or acne-prone
skin, a purifying mask can deep-cleanse skin
and absorb excess oil.
Masks have made a resurgence the past few
years, and for good reason. They are highly
beneficial for most skin types and can give your
complexion a real boost. Generally, they should
be used weekly after exfoliating. CBM
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1.

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14.
1. Synergie Skin MasquErase Anti-ageing Sleep Mask 50ml, $118, 2. Glo Skin Beauty Beta Clarity Pro 5 Liquid Exfoliant 55ml, $86,
3. Medik8 Natural Clay Mask 75ml, $62, 4. Susanne Kaufmann Glow Mask 50ml, $121, 5. Aesthetics Rx Bio Fermented Triple Action
Scrub, $69, 6.Cosmedix Elite ALT-A Daily Rejuvenating Moisturizer 50ml, $263, 7. SkinMTX Collagen Firming Mask 45ml x 5, $89,
8. mesoestetic ultimate micropeel 150ml, $129, 9. Caudalie Vinoperfect Glycolic Peel Mask 75ml, $46, 10. Skin Proud Sleep Hero
Overnight Mask 50ml, $27.99, 11. Société Micro Foaming Polish 167g, $84, 12. Peter Thomas Roth 24K Gold Mask Pure Luxury Lift &
Firm Mask 150ml, $130, 13. First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads 60 Pads, $59, 14. Nu Skin Pillow Glow Sleeping Mask 75ml, $45
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How to
deal with
sensitive
skin
SKIN OUT OF WHACK? HELP GET IT ON TRACK WITH
MESOESTETIC ® SENSITIVE SKIN SOLUTIONS RANGE.
Is your skin often irritated and red? Does it start to sting and
itch and become even more aggravated at the very thought of
certain cosmetics or skincare products? While the following
factoid will do nothing to calm you or your skin, you might take
some comfort in knowing around 50% of women and 40% of
men report having sensitive skin*.
Step in sensitive skin solutions by mesoestetic ® , a world leader in
the cosmeceutical and aesthetics industry. Newly updated, sensitive
skin solutions is a range of products designed for sensitive and
sensitised skin to help minimise the effects of skin sensitivity and
restore the skin’s balance, with maximum skin tolerance.
With the aim of visibly restoring optimum skin condition,
sensitive skin solutions by mesoestetic ® supports the balance of the
microbiota, helping to preserve the skin barrier function. It also
has a visible antioxidant effect, which can provide protection
against the external aggressors that skin is exposed to on a daily
basis. In addition, its innovative formulas have a soothing, visible
anti-redness and restorative action.
The range includes the newly launched skin balance, an intensive
concentrate with an immediate calming effect for sensitive and
sensitised skin; fast skin repair, a regenerative and calming cream
that helps to restore the balance of the skin’s hydrolipidic layer;
melan recovery, a soothing balm with a repairing effect particularly
for sensitive skin prone to hyperpigmentation; couperend cream,
a gel-cream texture with anti-redness effect for skin prone to
couperose; and anti-stress mask, a calming and anti-redness mask
that helps to soothe and relieve skin with visible redness.

HERO PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT:
skin balance
New skin balance, part of the sensitive skin solutions
range from mesoestetic ® , is positioned to become
a modern-day cult classic for sensitive and
sensitised skin. It is a new soothing concentrate
that helps reduce visible signs of reactive skin
such as redness, itching and irritation. It contains
antioxidant and rebalancing plant-based active
ingredients, such as panthenol, aloe vera and
calendula extracts to help restore the skin’s
appearance.
skin balance’s fast-absorbing, ultra-light texture
provides an immediate feeling of relief with
an intensive soothing, calming, anti-redness,
restorative, biobalancing and antioxidant action.
It is dermatologically tested and hypoallergenic.
sensitive
skin
solutions:
THE ULTIMATE SKINCARE
RANGE DESIGNED
FOR SENSITIVE AND
SENSITISED SKIN
• Supports the skin’s natural defence
system, barrier function and microbiota,
helping protect it against external
aggressions.
• Provides an antioxidant, soothing, visible
anti-redness and restorative action.
• High tolerance and reliable formulas,
endorsed by dermatological studies.
ABOUT MESOESTETIC
Recognised as one of the world’s leading
laboratories, mesoestetic Pharma Group is an
international-benchmark pharmaceutical company
renowned for its innovations in the field of
dermatology and aesthetic medicine, particularly
for its depigmentation and anti-ageing treatments.
Based in Barcelona, their products are used and
trusted by professionals and consumers alike in
more than 90 countries.
All products are manufactured with the highest
pharmaceutical quality, assurance and control
standards, using significantly higher concentrations
of clinically proven active ingredients than
conventional skincare and exclusive formulas for
maximum efficacy and visible results.
*Source: https://dermnetnz.org/
WHERE TO GET IT
The sensitive skin solutions range is available
at mesoestetic clinics. For more information,
visit www.advancedcosmeceuticals.com.au
or call 1800 242 011
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SKIN

THE HYDRAFACIAL
PHENOMENON
DID YOU KNOW A HYDRAFACIAL TREATMENT IS PERFORMED
SOMEWHERE IN THE WORLD EVERY 15 SECONDS? WE CHAT
WITH MAI GUILLOU, FOUNDER OF SKIN TO HEART CLINIC IN
MELBOURNE, ABOUT WHY EVERYONE’S OBSESSING OVER
THIS NEXT-GEN SKIN REJUVENATION TREATMENT.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN
USING HYDRAFACIAL AT SKIN
TO HEART?
I’ve been offering HydraFacial to my clients for the
past 10 years and it has proven to be extremely
popular. We also incorporate it into our two main
signature treatments: our ‘Standard’ treatment
which involves HydraFacial, LED light therapy and
growth factor infusion; and our ‘Elevated’ treatment
which encompasses all of the above, as well as a
deeper peel and an extra rejuvenating mask to
promote further hydration into the tissue.
Mai Guillou, Founder, Skin to Heart, Melbourne
HOW DOES HYDRAFACIAL
WORK?
HydraFacial is an amazing technology that delivers
the results of an advanced facial. It uses patented
vortex technology to deeply cleanse the skin and
effectively deliver botanical ingredients containing
nutrients such as hyaluronic acid, horse chestnut
seed extract, red algae extract, copper, zinc and
magnesium peptides to where they do
the most good.
HydraFacial delivers powerful antioxidants to
help counteract damage by free radicals – from
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SKIN
pollution, sun and stress – which can degrade the
skin and accelerate the ageing process.
It delivers the most important steps of a facial; it
cleanses, exfoliates on a chemical and mechanical
level (both are needed for perfect results), extracts,
infuses and rebalances.
HydraFacial has replaced the old-fashioned facials
we once used to perform. It is a non-negotiable in
my clinic and complementary treatments performed
such as lasers, LEDs and peels are performed on top
of HydraFacials.
WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT
FROM TRADITIONAL FACIALS
OR MICRODERMABRASION
TREATMENTS?
A microdermabrasion treatment is used as a
resurfacing modality. The outermost layer of the skin
is polished and exfoliated in order to induce a low
level of inflammation which then in turn induces a
cascade of inflammatory cytokines which promote
collagen production but also a healthier skin and
more uniform, smoother texture.
HydraFacial interacts with the skin on a much more
superficial level and is designed to cause minimal
inflammation through its exfoliating process. It
extracts impurities like blackheads, dirt and oil, and
then it infuses goodness into the skin once it has
been thoroughly deep cleansed.
I am from that older generation that believes that
skin should be first deep cleansed before any other
treatments can be performed. A real artist needs
to treat the skin on a blank and clean canvas first,
before treating anything else, and this is another
reason HydraFacial is so important in our clinic. It is
the foundation of our list of treatments performed in
order to reach the best skin health possible.
WHAT CAN WE EXPECT AFTER
TREATMENT?
The immediate results are a hydrated, smooth and
radiant-looking skin. The clean sensation is also
pretty phenomenal and this, I feel, has an impact on
our psyche. We feel cleansed, clearer and in order!
Longer term, in typical cases skin looks clearer and
healthier, is easier to manage, and has a vibrant and
dewy appearance.
3 STEPS TO
GLOWING
SKIN
Suitable for all skin types, HydraFacial
improves the appearance of fine lines,
wrinkles, congested and enlarged
pores, oily or acne-prone skin,
hyperpigmentation and brown spots.
Each 3-step treatment creates an
instant ‘wow factor’ in terms of brighter,
smoother and more radiant skin in just 30
minutes. No downtime required.
STEP 1:
CLEANSE + PEEL
A deep cleanse and gentle exfoliation /
resurfacing to uncover a new layer of skin.
STEP 2:
EXTRACT +
HYDRATE,
A painless vortex extraction device that
removes debris from your pores while
delivering intense moisturisers that
nourish skin.
STEP 3:
FUSE + PROTECT
A patented infusion of hyaluronic
acid, antioxidants and vitamins
that work to restore, plump and
hydrate the complexion.

ANY THINGS WE SHOULD BE
MINDFUL OF?
We recommend not to wash the skin on the day
of treatment. As the skin barrier function has been
slightly impaired, it needs time to heal and we
need to allocate enough time for all the actives
to penetrate deeply into the skin. There will be
a very slight amount of inflammation, not even
noticeable to the naked eye, but it is important to
wait until skin fully heals before reverting back to
normal skincare.
The next day, you can expect the skin to look
radiant, luminous and to feel nourished and
comfortable. In some rare instances, there may
be some peeling but this should should dissipate
after a few days.
CAN ANY SKIN TYPE BENEFIT
FROM HYDRAFACIAL?
WHAT ABOUT PEOPLE
WITH SENSITIVE SKIN OR
BLEMISH-PRONE SKIN?
HydraFacial is beneficial for every skin type and
every skin condition. We are able to regulate
settings and alter the booster infusion for
sensitive, thicker, mature or photodamaged skin.
We can alter many different boosters that will
treat each skin condition; the exfoliating part also
can be tailored depending on how our clients’
skin presents. It is genius.
Our male clientele love HydraFacial treatment
just as much as our female clients as it perfectly
targets skin concerns with no fuss. It can be used
as a straight-to-the-point treatment, without any
oil, and there’s no need to shave.
HydraFacial is also popular amongst teens
and those with blemish-prone skin as its treats
congestion and open and closed comedones
very well.
HydraFacial encompasses everything a facial
should cover, and more. I believe it is able to
optimise our clients’ skin health, and in doing so
also helps to maximise the results of other more
invasive in-clinic treatments. CBM
WHERE
TO GET IT
To find a HydraFacial
practitioner in your area,
visit www.likeyourlook.com.au
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FEATURE
GUERLAIN
THE EPITOME
OF LUXURY
THROUGHOUT ITS VAST HISTORY,
GUERLAIN HAS CONTINUALLY
REDEFINED THE CONCEPT OF
LUXURY IN EVERY AREA OF BEAUTY.
WORDS BY RICKY ALLEN.
My own introduction to Guerlain started when
I was 4 years old. I had gone with my mother
to visit the former family home and, in my late
grandmother’s bedroom, we were greeted by the most
beautiful smell. It was Guerlain’s Jicky, the only perfume
my grandmother ever wore.
This was my first experience with the power of perfume
and its ability to keep a loved one alive forever – as well as
my first experience with the great house of Guerlain. Years
later, I was lucky enough to meet Jean Paul Guerlain and
find out first-hand about this great beauty house.
Guerlain started in 1828 under Pierre Francois Pascal
Guerlain, a chemist, doctor and master perfumer, and
continued with the family for 5 generations until 1994
when it was brought by LVMV. The last of the Guerlains in
the business, Jean Paul Guerlain, was employed by LVMH
until 2010 as one of their master perfumers.
Behind every product they produced was an
understanding that luxury would be at the forefront.

Over time, they have produced 325 different fragrances,
including the first oriental fragrance, Shalimar. They had
many other firsts, including the first bullet-style rollup
lipstick Rouge Automatique in 1936, and Terracotta, the
first makeup bronzer in 1984.
Every single fragrance they have produced has been
housed in a bottle so luxurious and beautiful that it is a
collector’s item. A perfect example, in 2018 for Guerlain’s
190th year, Baccaret joined with Guerlain and produced
L’Abeille Eternelle, housed in the most amazing limitededition
bottle. This was not the first collaboration
between the two leaders in their industries, as Guerlain
constantly strived for true luxury in the final presentation
of all their fragrances.
Guerlain was a very early proponent of the concept
of sustainability. They understood the importance of
merging environmental protection with artistic pursuits
before most other beauty houses. They planted 10,000
orchid plants in China so that they could use them in
their skincare and fragrance products as well as setting
up their own hives to make sure the honey they used in
their products, particularly in their Abeille Royale skincare
line, was constantly being replenished and not being a
drag on the world’s dwindling honey resources.These
hives were set up on Quessant Island in the name of
the Brittany Black Bee Conservation association. Every
year Guerlain helps in the training of beekeepers and
the setting up of hives to keep the industry going long
term. Bees are essential in the growing of 75% of all crops
and in 90% of all flowering plants. As the mortality rate
of bees sits at about 30% yearly, it is so important that
the world does not lose any more bees and their hives.
Guerlain even have their own sustainability team under
Cecile Lochard who is highly regarded in this area.
Next time you purchase a Guerlain product, you will
be reminded that you are also purchasing a part of
beauty history as well as a luxurious product sustainably
produced of the highest quality, as Guerlain produces
nothing less. CBM
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HAIR
THE
future
OF hair
REVITALISATION
THE KEY TO THICKER-LOOKING HAIR IS
HEALTHIER-LOOKING HAIR! WE INVESTIGATE
CALECIM ® PROFESSIONAL ADVANCED HAIR
SYSTEM, THE NEW WAY TO REVITALISE HAIR AND
HELP PROMOTE FULLER-LOOKING HAIR.

CALECIM ® Professional, the world’s only
skincare powered by cord lining stem cells, has
revolutionised anti-ageing skincare and postprocedure
care. And now the patented stem
cell technology is also proving to be a game
changer for non-surgical hair revitalisation.
CALECIM ® Professional Advanced Hair
System offers a new solution to help treat
various hair loss conditions, powered by
the same technology that is found in its
popular skincare range. The Advanced Hair
System is developed using a proprietary
technology of ethically derived mesenchymal
stem cells, which in high concentrations have
been shown to help deliver significant, fastacting
benefits.
The specialised hair serum contains a
high concentration of Rejuvenating
Conditioned Media to help promote fullerlooking
hair. This active ingredient works
with in-clinic hair regrowth treatments and
hair transplant procedures by providing a
nutrient-rich micro-environment to help boost
a regenerative response.
The procedure is performed in-clinic and
takes around 20 minutes. An initial course of
6 treatments over 6 weeks is recommended.
Visible effects can be observed around 1
month after the first session, with full results
seen around 4+ months.
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HAIR
Q&A with
KELLY MORRELL
FOUNDER OF SCALP CONFIDENTIAL, UK
WHAT ROLE DOES THE HAIR
FOLLICLE PLAY IN HAIR
THINNING?
From the moment we are born, our hair follicles
undergo a repetitive sequence of growth and rest.
This hair cycle consists of the relatively wellknown
anagen, catagen and telogen phases, plus
an additional exogen phase.
The anagen phase typically lasts 3 to 7 years
on average. Approximately 80 to 90% of the hair
follicles should be in this growing phase at any
one time in a healthy head of hair.
There are many often-complex reasons this
cycle is either disrupted or impaired. Factors
such as genes, hormones, stress, medication, diet,
malnutrition, underlying health conditions such
as a thyroid issue or anaemia, the use of styling
chemicals, direct heat and general hair products
can all affect the hair growth cycle and the quality
of hair.
It is quite common to find several of these
contributing factors at any one time. The hair
follicle needs a balance of good blood supply,
healthy connective tissue and balanced hormones.
WHY IS A NUTRIENT-RICH MICRO
ENVIRONMENT IMPORTANT FOR
HAIR FOLLICLES?
Essentially, when the hair growth cycle is
interrupted and the environment is unhealthy,
there are a number of disorders that can occur,
with or without genetic factors present.
Corrective measures which promote antiinflammatory,
antioxidative effects to help
increase cell signalling and fresh oxygenated
blood flow to the area should be considered when
putting together a treatment management plan.
HOW DOES CALECIM ®
PROFESSIONAL ADVANCED
HAIR SYSTEM WORK TO
PROMOTE DENSER, FULLER-
LOOKING HAIR?
CALECIM ® Professional Advanced Hair System
is a stem cell-derived serum containing key
proteins and growth factors to help stimulate,
nourish and condition the appearance of weak
and struggling hair follicles. When infused into
the scalp with a derma stamp or micro needling
device, these powerful proteins are more likely to
provide hair follicle support and visibly condition
the skin on the scalp.
WHAT ARE YOUR CLIENTS
SAYING ABOUT THEIR RESULTS?
My clients’ reactions have been extremely positive;
they report their scalp is less visible, which in
turn builds their confidence. Their hair appears
thicker, shinier, healthier and in better condition.
The hair also appears darker in a lot of cases. CBM

FEATURES & BENEFITS
Helps support
normal hair
follicle cycle
Conditions skin
for a healthylooking
scalp
Promotes denser,
thicker and fuller
looking hair
Treatment protocol
is straightforward and
relatively quick
Can be used in combination with
other in-clinic treatments to boost
results or as part of a long-term
management plan
BEFORE
AFTER treatment
WHERE
TO GET IT
CALECIM ® Professional Advanced
Hair System is available
in select clinics and is distributed
in Australia by Advanced
Cosmeceuticals. To find a
practitioner near you
call 1800 242 011 or visit
www.calecimprofessional.com.au
BEFORE
AFTER treatment
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BEAUTY
TRIED&
TESTED
&loved
THIS SEASON’S LATEST AND GREATEST
PRODUCTS. REVIEWED BY RICKY ALLEN.
MOR Silver Tip Tea Candle,
$29.95. From the enchanting
Delectables range of products
comes this lovely gentle scent
made up of citrus and lemon
with notes of rose and tuberose,
vetiver leaves and warm
cedarwood.
My Lancome Rewards Programme
Lancome has launched My Lancome Rewards which is an
exclusive rewards programme for their customers. Each time you
shop online at Lancome.com.au or in store, you receive points.
These points are retrieved as vouchers and can be used on the
website to shop. Other exclusive benefits are also available. Join
now to receive 10% off your first purchase plus 50 bonus points.
Endota Live Well Australian
Lavender Eye Pillow, $35. A
calming blend of Australian
lavender and wheat which
combine to be used on
tired puffy eyes or as an
accompaniment to sleep
or yoga meditation.
StriVectin Tighten & Lift
Peptight Tightening and
Brightening Face Serum, $154.
Harnessing the power of peptides
plus Vitamin C and Kakadu plum,
this impressive serum can be used
morning and night to brighten and
tighten the skin.
Murad Resurgence Retinol Youth
Renewal Serum, $138. This is
designed for use at night under your
moisturiser to minimise the look
of fine lines and wrinkles as well as
evening the skin tone and giving it a
more radiant appearance.

Kiehl’s Night Recovery
Omega-Rich Cloud Cream,
$75. A replenishing night
cream that leaves your skin
looking plumper and more
youthful by morning.
Kerastase Paris Serum Chroma
Thermique, $55. A muti-functional serum
which protects smoothes and moisturises
the hair. It can also be used as a heat
protectant for coloured hair. Part of the
new Chroma Absolu range of hair care.
Nu Skin Nutricentials Pillow
Glow Sleeping Mask, $45. This
product can be used over your
night moisturiser 2-3 times per
week to deeply nourish your skin
while you sleep.
Inika Organic Radiant Glow Veil,
$79. A nourishing priming fluid
which is a combo makeup and
skincare. It creates a visible golden
glow on the skin while hydrating
and brightening it as well.
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COSMETIC ENHANCEMENT
Introducing
ENDYEye
the non-surgical
eye lift
USING THE LATEST IN RADIOFREQUENCY-
BASED TECHNOLOGY, ENDYEYE LIFTS
AND REJUVENATES THE EYE AREA WITHOUT
SURGERY OR INCISIONS.
If frooping eyes, hollowed eyelids,
under-eye bags and etched-in lines and
wrinkles around your eyes are making
you look sad, tired, angry, prematurely
aged or all of the above, you’re not alone.
An inevitability of genetics or age, the area
around our eyes (called the periorbital
region) is one of the first areas to show the
signs of ageing, making this area particularly
popular for treatment.
An upper and/or lower blepharoplasty
(surgical eye lift) can effectively rejuvenate
the eye area, but not all of us are ready or
willing to go down the surgical path.
That’s why we’re excited to talk about
EndyMed, an advanced radiofrequency (RF)
technology changing up the non-surgical
aesthetics industry, and particularly its
ENDYEye procedure for improving tired,
sagging eyes.
Using patented 3DEEP RF
technology (which transmits RF energy
to 3 different depths of the skin with
minimal discomfort), EndyMed delivers
innovative solutions for non-surgical
lifting, tightening, skin resurfacing and
RF microneedling for the eyes, face, neck
and body.
The energy-based device, available as
an in-office treatment at select cosmetic
clinics, uses a variety of handpieces to
deliver different treatment options.
‘EndyMed offers a no-downtime option
for skin tightening, especially for the
delicate eye area,’ says Dr Kate Jameson,
Medical Director at Youth Lab in Perth.

After After
After After
After After
‘The platform allows us to offer
Intensif (microneedling with RF
technology), FSR (fractional skin
resurfacing with RF) and non-invasive
RF (for tissue tightening). This is
effectively 3 different treatments in the
one device, which allows us to target
multiple skin concerns and treat a wider
variety of skin After types,’ After she continues.
‘With EndyMed, we are able to tailor
treatment solutions for a wider range of
patents and offer RF treatments ranging
from zero downtime skin tightening to
an intense Intensif treatment targeting
stretch marks and deep acne scarring. It
is a versatile tool with not only variable
handpiece options but each handpiece
offers its own unique treatment.’
Pictures courtesy of Fiona Wright, MD Pictures courtesy of Dr. Mark Taylor, US
Pictures courtesy of Fiona Wright, MD
Picture courtesy of Isabelle Rousseaux, MD
Pictures courtesy of Fiona Wright, MD Pictures courtesy of Dr. Mark Taylor, US
Before
Pictures courtesy of Fiona Wright, MD
Picture courtesy of Isabelle Rousseaux, MD
ENDYEYE: THE NEW
WAY TO REJUVENATE EYES
One of the device’s standout procedures is the ‘ENDYEye’ –
which uses a combination of the FSR and iFINE handpieces
specifically designed for the treatment of wrinkles and lax skin
on delicate skin tissue such as the eyes.
ENDYEye treatment can be completely customised to
suit your needs and skin impedance (the way your skin
responds to energy treatment) and any discomfort should be
manageable. Before The procedure has After an After excellent safety profile
and offers no side effects and minimal downtime.
The device’s 3DEEP technology provides volumetric
heating which results in maximum efficacy for reducing
wrinkles and crow’s feet around the eyes, lifting the eyelids,
and reducing under eye bags.
‘Overall, the technology provides for a reliable and
effective treatment, with less trauma to the epidermis, less
discomfort and a comfortable recovery for the patient,’ adds
Dr Jameson. ‘This is a hugely popular option for our patients
and it’s one of our most requested treatment combinations.’
‘Radiofrequency technology has been around for a long
time and that’s because it works. We have a great satisfaction
rate with our EndyMed patients and I am very confident it
will Before continue to offer amazing results After After for our patients,’ she
concludes. CBM
Before
Before
BEFORE
Before
After After
After After
AFTER treatment. Courtesy of Isabelle Rousseaux, MD
WHERE TO GET IT
For a list of cosmetic doctors in your area offering
ENDYEye, visit www.likeyourlook.com.au, call
1300 309 233 or email info@hightechmedical.com.au
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CLINIC SPOTLIGHT
Naturally Beautiful
Cosmetic Clinic
MOUNT WAVERLEY
WE CHAT WITH COSMETIC PHYSICIAN
DR NASHWA BOTROS, THE OWNER,
BRAINS AND BEAUTY BEHIND NATURALLY
BEAUTIFUL BOUTIQUE COSMETIC CLINIC.
WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO
BECOME AN AESTHETIC
PHYSICIAN?
My inspiration to become an aesthetic
physician started many years ago
when I was working solely in general
practice. I had always been intrigued
by the aesthetic medicine arena,
having had laser treatments and other
cosmetic procedures done previously.
This fuelled my desire to know more
about this field of medicine. My strong
appreciation for art, coupled with my
passion for ongoing learning, drove me
to continue studying and undertake
my fellowships.
Aesthetic medicine has proven
to be an amazing combination of
science and artistry, and I haven’t

looked back since. Each day brings a
new experience, which is what I love.
The aesthetic field can be a problem
solver to a variety of disorders and
conditions.
I am fascinated at how fillers and
anti-wrinkle injections can reshape
the face and how powerful lasers can
rejuvenate the skin in such an amazing
way. The positive transformations and
impact that I can have on someone’s
life makes it so rewarding and confirms
that being an aesthetic physician is the
pathway for me.
WHAT’S YOUR
PHILOSOPHY ON
BEAUTY?
To the eye of the beholder, beauty is
what brings enjoyment and comfort.
For some people, that is visual in terms
of the shape of the eyes, nose, face and
complexion. Real beauty, however, lies
in one’s love, care and compassion. It
lies in an individual’s confidence and
self-respect but most importantly, it lies
within a person’s heart.
For me, beauty is a built-in thing,
it’s innate. It is the inner beauty
which glows from the outside and
truly makes someone beautiful. This
is something that I take with me
into the treatment room. When I’m
formulating a treatment plan, I always
consider how it will make a person feel
in terms of confidence and self-worth.
Each person has a different version
of beauty and requires something a
little different.
Beauty is so subjective and what
is beautiful for one person may not
be for others, which is why I value a
patient’s input. For me, subtle, naturallooking
enhancements are best. In
my treatments, I adopt this natural
approach but customise it to the
individual and their needs. Personally,
I am not a fan of the overdone look
where you can see that an individual
has gone way too far from their
natural beauty.
My treatment approach is a holistic
one. I consistently aim to utilise
the most advanced evidence-based
techniques and technology, simple
explanations, the best products and
just the right quantity of everything.
WHAT TYPES OF
TREATMENTS ARE
OFFERED IN YOUR
CLINIC?
As it is an advanced aesthetic
medical clinic, we offer a wide range
of services, including anti-wrinkle
injections, dermal fillers, collagen
biostimulators, skin needling, a variety
of LED, IPL and laser therapies,
radiofrequency (RF) skin rejuvenation,
non-surgical skin tightening and
lifting, fat-freezing technology for body
contouring, thread lifting, chemical
peels and sclerotherapy.
We also offer a range of skincare
products which are of a high quality.
They have been formulated and
produced by myself, after years of
trial and error. In my products I use
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only the purest of ingredients that are
effective and of a high quality in terms
of feel and smell. It is an affordable
range of products prescribed for
different skin types.
WHAT WOULD
YOU SAY IS YOUR
MOST REQUESTED
PROCEDURE?
My most requested procedure as a
doctor are injectables: anti-wrinkle
injections and dermal fillers.
Injectables aside, the Venus Viva
MD treatments are highly sought
after due to the amazing results the
treatment yields. The Venus Viva MD
is a non-invasive nanofractional RF
skin resurfacing device that corrects
signs of skin damage and improves the
appearance of acne scars and other
scars, stretch marks, rosacea, enlarged
pores, deep wrinkles, and uneven skin
texture and pigmentation.
At the clinic, we will often get
people requesting the Venus Viva MD
by name because they’ve either heard
of how fantastic the results are or have
had a treatment years ago with the
device’s predecessor and are looking to
try the new and improved version.
WHICH NON-SURGICAL
PROCEDURES DO YOU
BELIEVE GIVE THE MOST
IMPACT?
This will vary depending on the
patient’s age, concerns and skin
integrity. For ageing and general skin
lifting/plumping, I believe the nonsurgical
procedures which will have
the most impact long term are thread
lifts and collagen biostimulators.
For patients who don’t want to
go down the injectable route,
the Venus Viva MD treatments
yield amazing long-term results in
resurfacing the skin and helping it to
be more tight and plump. For general
skin health, chemical peels coupled
with LED treatments can make a
significant impact.
WHAT DO YOU
RECOMMEND AS THE
BEST STRATEGY FOR AGE
MAINTENANCE/YOUTH
PRESERVATION?
This is multifactorial and depends on
the age of the patient and the degree
of ageing. Generally, the best advice
is to manage stress, sleep well, drink
lots of water, exercise and maintain a
healthy lifestyle.
For younger patients with minimal
lines, a combination of skincare and
skin treatments such as mild chemical
peels work best. Vitamin A (retinol)
is a must, but protecting your skin
from the sun is the most crucial. The
sun can be very destructive on our
skin and can lead to pigment changes
such as age spots, redness and wrinkle
formation down the track.
For mid-to-older clients, in addition
to quality skincare, collagen induction
treatments such as lasers, skin needling
and radiofrequency work well. IPL
treatments for pigment changes are
also very useful for this demographic.

A combined treatment approach
will provide the most optimum
results, utilising skincare and inclinic
treatments such as fractional
radiofrequency and injectables.
WHAT’S YOUR
ADVICE TO ANYONE
CONSIDERING A
COSMETIC TREATMENT?
Do your research. You need to know
who your treating provider is and their
degrees and qualifications. They must
have proper training and recognised
diplomas in aesthetic procedures.
Another important factor to consider
is experience and word of mouth. I
would suggest looking through the
clinic’s website and their social media
platforms. Before and after pictures are
good indicators, alongside reviews, of
what to expect from the clinic you are
looking at for a particular treatment.
Always book in for a consultation
before undergoing any treatment, as
this will allow for your questions to
be answered and concerns/skin to be
assessed appropriately.
ANY NEW TRENDS ON
THE HORIZON?
I think we will see a lot more
combination treatments in the future. It
won’t be just using a single machine in
a treatment to achieve a result – similar
to what Venus Concept has pioneered
with their TriBella protocol which
utilises diamond polar radiofrequency,
followed by IPL and then non-fractional
radiofrequency. I think we will see a lot
more companies coming out with ways
to target a few concerns in one treatment
sitting with multiple devices. I also think
we will see a big push with skincare to be
able to protect from blue light damage
and environmental damage.
We have already started to see skin
minimalism take off this year, but I
think we will see an even bigger shift
towards this. In the post COVID-19
lockdown era, we are seeing more people
wanting minimal makeup, glowing,
hydrated skin and straightforward, loweffort
skincare. People aren’t wanting
anything too fancy or complicated
nowadays, so the simpler and more
natural, the better. CBM
FOR MORE INFO
You can learn more about Dr Botros and Naturally
Beautiful Cosmetic Clinic at www.drnashwabotros.com.au
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the hype on
SKIN
HYALURONIC
ACID
BELIEVE THE HYPE. HYALURONIC
ACID IS ONE OF THE HARDEST-
WORKING AND MOST VERSATILE
SKINCARE INGREDIENTS, WRITES
RICKY ALLEN.
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is found naturally in the
body, in the joints, skin and even the fluid in
the eyes. It is a substance that retains moisture
(a humectant) and it can bind up to 1,000 times its
weight in water – which gives it super hydration powers.
For the skin, HA holds water molecules onto the
epidermis, the surface layer of the skin, to help keep
it looking and feeling hydrated. Plus, as it’s already
found abundantly in the body, chance of a reaction to
an HA-based product is uncommon and it is generally
tolerated well, even on those with sensitive skins.
As we age, the levels of hyaluronic acid in our body
dwindles, manifesting in lines and wrinkles, sagging
skin and uneven, dry skin tone and texture. Because
of its ability to give the look of ultra-hydrated skin, in
turn skin appears plumper and lines and wrinkles are
less noticeable. It’s no wonder, then, that HA-based
products have become the darling of the skincare and
beauty industries and taken centre stage in a variety of
formulations – from serums and masks to moisurisers
and even hair products.

Brand spotlight:
L’OREAL PARIS
The L’Oreal Paris scientific research team spent many
years studying hyaluronic acid to create a potent, stable
and efficacious delivery of HA when applied topically.
Today, the L’Oreal Paris range of HA products is
continually being refined and it now extends to skincare,
makeup and haircare.
At the heart of the L’Oreal Paris Hyaluronic Acid
range of products is Revitalift Filler Hyaluronic Acid
1.5% Hyaluronic Acid Serum. It is said that one of these
products sells every 30 seconds somewhere in the world –
such is its popularity and efficacy. The product is rapidly
absorbed, giving a non-greasy but plumply hydrated finish,
diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It
contains two forms of patented hyaluronic acid at different
molecular weights.
Next is the Revitalift Filler Hyaluronic Acid 2.5%
Anti-Aging Eye Serum. It contains 1.5% pure hyaluronic
acid as well as 1% pure caffeine. It is able to diminish the
appearance of dark circles, and plump and smooth the
delicate area around the eyes. The triple roller applicator
allows for a massage effect to also help noticeably depuff
the under-eye area.
Extending into cosmetics, L’Oreal Paris True Match
Nude Plumping Tinted Serum is a true makeup and
skincare hybrid, containing the plumping power of 1%
hyaluronic acid. It comes in nine different shades, which
are able to be blended onto various skin tones, delivering a
flawless dewy finish to the skin.
L’Oreal then decided to develop hair care with the same
hydrating abilities using their hyaluronic acid technology –
first came Elvive Hyaluron Plump Shampoo + Conditioner
with hyaluronic acid, followed by the leave-in serum,
moisture wrapping mask and finally the leave-in spray. The
products provide a deep hydrating layer on the hair cuticle
that nourishes hair with 72 hours of extra moisture. This
moisture leaves the hair looking shiny and feeling much
softer, enhancing moisture levels up to 10 times.
We can look forward to more HA-based products
as scientists continue to discover the endless wealth of
benefits this amazing molecule has to offer. CBM
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INTERVIEW

w OMEN in
SCIENCE
MEET RABIJE CEKOVIC, SENIOR CHEMIST AT
SKINCEUTICALS AND ONE OF THE RISING STARS IN THE
FIELD OF SCIENCE AND FORMULATION ENGINEERING.
Despite women making up roughly
half the workforce in Australia,
they occupy just 16 percent of the
STEM-skilled workforce. The US is
performing only marginally better,
with women holding 27 percent of
STEM jobs. In this spotlight, we highlight one of the
women cracking science’s glass ceiling.
Rabije Cekovic is one of L’Oréal’s rising stars in the
field of science and skincare engineering. Working on
the SkinCeuticals brand as a Senior Chemist on its most
challenging and advanced projects, “Rabi” now holds
three patents pending for new innovative technologies in
the field of skincare from her first three years working with
the brand. She is currently working on strategic projects
in key areas such as antioxidants and advanced medical
and ageing and regularly collaborates with SkinCeuticals’
global leaders to bring about new innovations for skin.
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INTERVIEW
Q&A
WITH
SKINCEUTICALS
SENIOR CHEMIST
RABIJE CEKOVIC
THIS WAS ALWAYS
THE IDEAL PLACE FOR
ME TO BE BECAUSE IT
COUPLES MY
ACADEMIC INTERESTS
IN THE SCIENCES
WITH MY PERSONAL
PASSION FOR
SKINCARE
SkinCeuticals has been behind some of the most
pivotal skincare discoveries in recent history. Why is
ongoing research so important in skincare?
Ongoing research is so important at SkinCeuticals
because it is our path to innovation. SkinCeuticals
is always seeking out highly efficacious ingredients
with interesting mechanisms of action for our next
breakthrough. As a brand focused on medical integrated
skincare with a professional-centric approach, we’re
always looking to the future of health as we try to
anticipate the needs of our patients and our physicians.
Which products have you personally developed?
I have personally worked on the development of
Micropeel Solution for Sensitive Skin, which is a
professional chemical peel designed to be mild enough
for sensitive skin. This particular product was complex
due to its high level of acids, as well as its high level of
chamomile and sage extracts. As extracts are natural
substances, they are accompanied by impurities which
we had to figure out how to address. I have a couple of
patents in the works as well, so watch this space!
Can you talk us through the process and formulation
behind SkinCeuticals’ Vitamin C serums?
The process and formulation behind SkinCeuticals’
Vitamin C serums is not an easy one. Vitamin C is
a very difficult ingredient to formulate with. It is
inherently unstable. The stability of Vitamin C is
impacted by several factors such as heat, air and light.

At SkinCeuticals, we perform many trials to test the
stability of our Vitamin C formulas. We analyse the
level of Vitamin C under extreme conditions at various
timepoints to ensure we have minimised the degradation
of Vitamin C to provide optimal efficacy over the course
of the shelf life of each product.
What do you use in your own daily skincare routine?
I start off with Gentle Cleanser. I love it because it’s so
mild and softening and my skin can be sensitive. Then,
I follow with C E Ferulic because we all need protection
from the environmental aggressors we face day-to-day
and CEF does it best. And finally, Sheer Physical UV
Defense because sun protection is so important, and I
love how lightweight this one feels.
What are your career highlights? (so far!)
As a chemist for SkinCeuticals, I love to see the fruits of
my labour culminate in a product that people can use
and benefit from. This was always the ideal place for
me to be because it couples my academic interests in
the sciences with my personal passion for skincare. I’ve
had challenges with my own skin and know it can really
take a toll on self-confidence. So, being able to develop
products that will help others with the same challenges
highlights all else.
What’s next for you and SkinCeuticals?
SkinCeuticals recognises the consistent increase in
visits to physicians for skincare treatments globally and
our goal is to elevate that experience. The pandemic
has led to a heightened curiosity about health, and
at SkinCeuticals we will continue to look to the future
of health to anticipate the needs of our patients and
physicians. This way, at the end of the day, the best
results you can get are from visiting SkinCeuticals
physicians. CBM
I’VE HAD CHALLENGES WITH MY OWN SKIN
AND KNOW IT CAN REALLY TAKE A TOLL ON
SELF-CONFIDENCE. SO, BEING ABLE TO DEVELOP
PRODUCTS THAT WILL HELP OTHERS WITH THE
SAME CHALLENGES HIGHLIGHTS ALL ELSE.
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COSMETIC ENHANCEMENT
RHINOPLAST
explained
RHINOPLASTY IS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR AND INTRICATE
PROCEDURES THAT CAN COMPLETELY RESHAPE YOUR FACE.
The nose is the central feature of your face and plays
a key role in facial symmetry. Any abnormalities will
affect the overall aesthetics of the face, and changing
the size or shape of the nose to bring it into harmony
and balance with the rest of the face can be a lifealtering
event – both physically and psychologically.
Rhinoplasty, aska nose surgery or a nose job, is
consistently one of the most popular facial cosmetic
surgery procedures in Australia (eyelid surgery, or
blepharoplasty, usually takes the top spot).
Rhinoplasty’s enduring popularity is world-wide. A
June 2020 report by money.co.uk revealed queries
relating to “rhinoplasty” were the most popular
cosmetic search item in Europe in the past 12 months.

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w
HAT CAN
RHINOPLASTY DO?
Rhinoplasty improves the appearance and proportion
of the nose, enhancing overall facial aesthetics and
harmony. Surgery of the nose may also be performed
to remove deviations caused by a birth defect or injury,
or correct impaired breathing caused by structural
abnormalities in the nose.
Rhinoplasty can reduce or increase the size of the
nose, change the shape of the tip or bridge, narrow the
span of the nostrils or change the angle between the
nose and upper lip.
Rhinoplasty reshapes the nose to balance it with other
facial features. There are two main techniques – open
(incision made at the base of the nose) and closed
(incisions inside nose) – that can change the size of the
nose, remove a hump, narrow the nostrils, change the
angle and/or refine the tip.

RHINOPLASTY, OR
NOSE SURGERY,
IMPROVES THE
APPEARANCE AND
PROPORTION OF THE
NOSE, ENHANCING
OVERALL FACIAL
AESTHETICS AND
HARMONY.
WHAT HAPPENS
DURING NOSE
SURGERY?
Generally, incisions are made inside the nasal
cavity and often at the base of the nose. The
skin of the nose is then separated from its
framework of cartilage and bone.
To reduce nose size, some cartilage in the
middle of the nose (septum) is removed until
the desired size is achieved. To build up the
nose, cartilage and bone may be added to
increase its size. Changing the tip or bridge
and the nose angle is achieved by reshaping
the cartilage and soft tissue. Nostril span is
narrowed via small incisions at the base of
each nostril.
The incisions are sutured closed and a splint
or cast is applied to help the nose maintain its
shape and expedite healing. The procedure
normally takes around two to three hours.
Rhinoplasty is usually performed under
general anaesthesia.
Nasal packing, in which gauze or cotton
packs are applied to the nasal chambers, is
used to support the new structure and prevent
bleeding. The packing is typically removed
within 24-48 hours after surgery.
Most patients experience some mild to
moderate discomfort after rhinoplasty for a
few days. Any pain can generally be controlled
through medication prescribed by the surgeon.
About 80 percent of the swelling is usually
gone within a week or two. Swelling starts to
resolve more slowly after that. The majority of
swelling disappears after around two months
and the rest slowly disappears over the next
year, when final results become apparent.
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DIFFERENT
TYPES OF
RHINOPLASTY
PROCEDURES
Open rhinoplasty and closed rhinoplasty
are generally the two types of rhinoplasty
procedures available.
Closed rhinoplasty involves incisions
on the inside of the nose. Although
this results in no visible scarring, the
procedure offers less visibility of the
inside of the nose and is typically not
possible for more complex cases.
During open rhinoplasty, a small
incision is made on the columella (the
strip between the nostrils). This results
in a fine, well-concealed scar that shoud
fade over time. The surgeon will help the
patient decide which is most suitable.
NON-SURGICAL
OPTIONS
Non-surgical rhinoplasty uses fillers to correct
minor external nasal deformities, depressions,
asymmetries, collapsed nasal bridges and
saddle noses. It can also be an effective
technique for making corrections post-surgery
where the results of earlier rhinoplasty have
been unsatisfactory or need a slight tweak.
A relatively quick procedure, non-surgical
rhinoplasty requires no anaesthesia and
involves no downtime. Most fillers will leave
a residual redness and slight tenderness for
up to a few days and patients can expect
slight swelling and bruising. The results are
immediately evident and can last up to a year.

R
HINOPLASTY
RESULTS
Results of rhinoplasty are not immediate.
The nose becomes more refined with
better definition over time, and may
take up to a year for final results. Most
patients can expect to return to work
within a week or two and to more
strenuous activity after a few weeks.
Benefits of this procedure can range
from improved breathing to enhanced
appearance and self-confidence.
Rhinoplasty can offer subtle or dramatic
changes to a person’s appearance.
Often even a small change in the shape
and position of the nose can create a
significant difference to overall facial
aesthetics.
Revision rhinoplasty is necessary
in around five to 10 percent of cases.
While some may require only minor
adjustments, others may need major
modification, and may be a result of
too much or too little bone, cartilage or
tissue having been removed, resulting in
a nose that is too large or too small for
the face.
Although techniques for any
rhinoplasty surgery may differ, as well
as the patient’s desired results and the
surgeon’s personal preference, there
is no doubt that a well-performed
rhinoplasty has the potential to
dramatically improve the appearance of
both the nose and the entire face. CBM
TYPES OF
RHINOPLASTY
REDUCTION
RHINOPLASTY
The most common procedure
to address size, proportion and
balance of the nose in relation
to the rest of the face.
POST-TRAUMATIC
RHINOPLASTY
Performed as a result of a nasal
injury where the supporting
bone or cartilage have been
damaged.
ETHNIC RHINOPLASTY
Takes into consideration the
particular characteristics of your
ethnicity.
AUGMENTATION
RHINOPLASTY
Increases the dimensions of
the nose by adding structural
material or grafts for aesthetic
and functional indications.
WANT MORE
INFORMATION?
Learn more about the most
popular cosmetic procedures at
www.AestheticAdvisor.com.au
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Facial
plastic
surgery
up
40%
FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY CONTINUES TO
SKYROCKET, ACCORDING TO ANNUAL SURVEY
RESULTS FROM THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF
FACIAL PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY.
Results from the American
Academy of Facial Plastic
and Reconstructive Surgery
(AAFPRS), the world’s largest
association of facial plastic surgeons,
2021 member survey saw catapulting
demand for facial plastic surgery and
aesthetic procedures as in-person events
and face-to-face socialisation resumed,
despite lingering pandemic concerns.
A staggering 83 percent of AAFPRS
members say 75 percent or more of their
work is facial plastic surgery, up from 75
percent of surgeons reporting on the
trend in 2020.
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The central thread of the results intimates that after
two years of cancelled plans and over-analysing their
faces on ZOOM, people are ready to invest in selfimprovement,
regain confidence and shake off the
sense of languishing dread that has dominated the
collective consciousness throughout the pandemic.
‘After lockdowns ended and vaccinations rolled
out, our patients who had been postponing
reconstructive work, upkeep, maintenance or surgery
were eager to schedule treatments to help them
feel refreshed, confident and ready to take on work,
events, playdates – all of those things that were
previously paused. Plus, with more time still being
spent at home, there was less concern about the
recovery time for surgical treatments,’ said AAFPRS
President Corey S. Maas, MD.
The now culturally ingrained desire to look better
in selfies also continues to trend up, with 77 percent
of members reporting this as a driving factor for
patients – up 35 percent overall since the AAFPRS
first identified the ‘selfie-awareness’ trend in 2016.
MILLENNIAL TAKEOVER
CONTINUES AND THE GENDER
GAP INCHES CLOSER
Patients aged 56 or older represent a lower
percentage of overall procedures in 2021. The most
common surgical procedure among patients under
age 34 is rhinoplasty, which remains consistent with
previous years.
Women continue to be the most likely patients
for facial plastic surgery, but the industry is slowly
becoming more balanced. Blepharoplasty and
neurotoxins are trending towards more balance
between genders, with a lower percentage of
surgeons indicating these procedures are performed
on ‘mostly females’.
The top procedures performed most often on
women in 2021 include neurotoxins (63 percent),
fillers (57 percent), and rhinoplasty (62 percent). Hair
transplantation is the only procedure for which men
far surpass women, and is gaining popularity. In
2021, surgeons were almost five times more likely to
indicate that hair transplantation was a top procedure
for males, compared to 2020. The top procedures
for male patients are rhinoplasty (79 percent),
neurotoxins (58 percent) and blepharoplasty
(42 percent).
THE NOW CULTURALLY
INGRAINED DESIRE TO LOOK
BETTER IN SELFIES ALSO
CONTINUES TO TREND UP,
WITH 77 PERCENT OF MEMBERS
REPORTING THIS AS A DRIVING
FACTOR FOR PATIENTS.

LIP LIFTS & LASER ON THE RISE
Lip lifts, a new category for the 2021 survey, were
performed by at least 70 percent of AAFPRS surgeons
in 2021. This could point to growing filler fatigue as
patients veer away from the pillowy, overfilled ‘reality
TV lips’ to other options.
The demand for laser treatments is also up over 10
percent from 2021 vs 2020, indicating that healthylooking,
clear and even-toned skin remains a patient
priority, as the ways in which, and how often, we wear
makeup has evolved.
Demand for facelifts, eyelid surgery, neck lifts and
brow lifts are also significantly up from previous years,
further supporting the AAFPRS’ theory that more
schedule flexibility, ability for downtime and masking,
all likely have an influence on patient pandemic
behaviours. CBM
the numbers
According to AAFPRS members, the total number
of surgical and non-surgical facial plastic surgery
treatments is up dramatically. An estimated 1.4 million
surgical and non-surgical procedures were performed
in the US in the past year, with plastic surgeons
performing an average of 600 more procedures than
they did in 2020, a 40 percent increase.
Furthermore, 83 percent of AAFPRS surgeons saw
an increase in bookings over the course of the last year
(up from 70 percent from 2020). Surgical procedures
(rhinoplasty, facelift, blepharoplasty) are the most
common procedures as part of this upsurge, but the
demand for non-surgical treatments grew as well.
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Significant
increases in face,
breast, body
surgery in 2021
The Aesthetic Society (American Society for
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery) has also released
its annual statistics. The data demonstrates
a significant increase for face, breast and
body procedures. Overall, aesthetic body
procedures, including abdominoplasty,
buttock augmentation and liposuction,
increased by 63% since 2020. Breast
procedures such as breast augmentation,
augmentation/ breast lift and breast
lift/reductions were up 48%, and face
procedures including brow lifts and face lifts
increased 54% last year.
The data illustrates a possible effect of
life amid the global pandemic, with many
Aesthetic Society members attributing
the ubiquity of video meetings and more
downtime to patients undergoing more
surgical face and body procedures.

KEY FINDINGS OF THE 2021
AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY STATISTICS
Surgical procedures increased 54%
and non-surgical was up 44%.
THE AVERAGE PLASTIC SURGEON PERFORMED 320 SURGICAL
PROCEDURES IN 2021, COMPARED WITH 220 IN 2020.
On average, the cost of a surgical procedure
increased 6% in 2021, and the cost of a
non-surgical procedure increased 1%.
Women accounted for
approximately 94% of
all procedures.
There were 365,000 breast augmentations performed in
2021 (+44%) in the US. In addition, 148,000 women had
implants removed and replaced (+32% from 2020), and
71,000 had their implants removed and not
replaced (+47%).
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with your
LISTEN TO YOUR GUT – IT’S
PROBABLY TRYING TO TELL
YOU SOMETHING.
Right now there are millions
and trillions of bacteria, fungi
and viruses living inside your
intestines. Sounds gross, but
these little guys are pretty important and
they have powerful benefits for almost
every aspect of your health. Your gut can
effectively change your life.
There’s no denying that gut health
is one of the hottest topics in health
and wellbeing today. And for good
reason. While it may be one of most
unglamorous organs, the gut can have a
profound effect on your overall physical
and mental health and wellbeing.
Attention has recently been turned to
the links between the microbes that live
in your gut and your health – including
their influence on our weight and our
immune system and how what we
eat can encourage a healthy diverse
population in our guts.

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Gut health is important for many
reasons, but one of the primary
factors that make it so important is
that without good gut health, you’re
unlikely to be efficiently absorbing
the nutrients you ingest. Your gut
bacteria are important in helping to
produce micronutrients (like vitamins
and antioxidants) from the food
you eat, as well as breaking down
macronutrients (carbohydrates,
proteins and fats) to ease digestion
and keep your colon healthy.
It seems like every symptom of
poor health can be traced back
to the gut. A whopping 60-80% of
your immune system is located in
your gut and imbalances have been
linked to hormonal imbalances,
autoimmune diseases, diabetes,
chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia,
anxiety, depression, eczema, rosacea
and other chronic health problems.
According to the Gut Foundation,
in the past 12 months around half
the Australian population will have
complained about some kind of
digestive problem.
Simply changing the way you eat
and fixing the underlying imbalances
in your gut can sometimes treat
these conditions faster and more
effectively than medications, which
are often used as a first resort rather
than a last one. So, how do you
keep your gut happy?
SIMPLY CHANGING THE WAY
YOU EAT AND FIXING THE
UNDERLYING IMBALANCES IN
YOUR GUT CAN SOMETIMES
TREAT THESE CONDITIONS
FASTER AND MORE EFFECTIVELY
THAN MEDICATIONS.

g
ut healing
gAnyone can benefit from improving
Anyone can benefit from improving
their gut health, because a well-
balanced gut makes it easier to lose
and manage your weight. So, before
you sit down for your next meal,
you may want to put your tastebuds
on the backburner and focus on
feeding your gut bacteria!
A good rule of thumb to keep
your gut healthy is to eat a wide
variety of nutritious wholefoods
from all food groups, which would
naturally contain a lot of plant foods
that are beneficial for your gut
bacteria.
One of the best kinds of food
for good gut health is fermented
foods (kimchi, red beets, apple
cider vinegar, yoghurt), which are
overflowing with good bacteria
(probiotics) that support our immune
defences. They also help to break
down foods we might otherwise find
difficult to digest.
The second way you can improve
your microbiome is through
prebiotics: non-living organisms
found in food that reach the large
intestine unaffected by digestion.
Prebiotics are types of dietary fibres
and found in foods like legumes,
onions, cabbage, garlic, asparagus,
oats, barley and beans.
However, be warned: upping
your probiotic intake by taking
supplements without fuelling your
body with nutritious food (full of
prebiotics) is essentially useless. You
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can nab as many live bacteria as
you want, but if you’re eating bad
things that are going to damage the
environment that those probiotics
live in, they’re not going to survive.
So, with a high-fibre diet and
fermented foods in, what’s out? For
starters, you need to put a stop to
junk food. Too much fat and sugar
is a big no-no. This is because high
fat changes the balance of the
carbohydrate-digesting bacteria, so
you become less good at digesting
carbohydrates and breaking down
energy with your bacteria. Put
simply, eat bad foods and you
will support bad communities of
bacteria.
Diets containing too much meat
are also a potential issue because
they’re likely to be high in fat and
can often mean the displacement of
fruit and vegetables.
While small amounts of
alcohol can have its benefits
(depending which study you read),
overconsumption is definitely bad
for your gut and too much of it
can induce dysbiosis (a microbial
imbalance).
The key to preventing and even
reversing these problems is to
change our views on healthy eating
and lifestyle. This does not mean
crash diets, but rather just eating
healthy food and watching your
intake of sugars and fats. The reward
is good health and energy, and
you do feel better! What’s there to
lose? CBM
The signs
of poor
gut health
Food allergies
Anxiety
Depression
Mood swings, irritability
Low energy
Dark circles under
the eyes
Interrupted or
restless sleep
Skin problems such as
eczema and rosacea
Diabetes
Autoimmune diseases
Frequent infections
Poor memory and
concentration,
ADD or ADHD

What’s
really
going on
inside your
stomach?
Increasing research has revealed
the previously mysterious world
of the gut and the 1-2 kilograms
of microbes that live in there,
which form each person’s unique
microbiome.
A microbiome is the genetic
ecosystem of bacteria, viruses, fungi
and other organisms that lives inside
and on our bodies from birth. Our
gut (and microbiome) is connected
to the brain, via over 100 million
neurons spread all the way from our
throat to our rectum.
Interestingly, our brain isn’t the
only organ in control of emotions –
95 percent of serotonin, the body’s
happy hormone – is created in the
gut. This has led researchers to
increasingly find links between our
gut microbiome and things like our
mood and food cravings, potentially
revealing massive changes to how we
approach treatment for depression
and anxiety.
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beauty
UPCYCLING
AS SUSTAINABILITY
GOALS IN THE
BEAUTY AND
WELLNESS
INDUSTRIES
ADVANCE, MANY
COMPANIES ARE
LOOKING AT
OPPORTUNITIES TO
UPCYCLE PRECIOUS
INGREDIENTS.
WORDS BY ANA PRIETO,
QUINTIS PRODUCT
MANAGER
Synonymous with ritualism and
spirituality, the use of sandalwood
in incense has been part of life
since ancient times due to its striking,
natural and long-lasting fragrance.
Sandalwood is a preferred material in
incense during meditation and rituals
as it’s known to calm the mind while
still allowing the person to remain
alert. For those who favour its mythical
and therapeutic qualities, the spiritual
significance takes shape as the burning
represents the incineration of negativity
to reveal the pure self.
Given the scarcity of certain precious
natural ingredients – including Indian
sandalwood which was included on the
International Union for Conservation of
Nature’s vulnerable species list in 1998
due to illegal poaching and harvesting –
looking for alternative ways to maximise
use of materials and repurpose or
reduce waste has become a top priority
for many companies.
Leading global producer Quintis owns
and manages one of the largest Indian
sandalwood estates in the world and,
over the past 20 years, has remained
committed to producing Indian
sandalwood in a sustainable and natural
way, ensuring this versatile ingredient is
available for generations to come.

A WAVE OF
INNOVATION IN THE
CLEAN BEAUTY SPACE
With sustainability increasingly at the
forefront of beauty, personal care
and aromatherapy industries, new
possibilities are being uncovered for
materials that once would have been
waste. One area making great strides
in this regard is upcycling green waste
as ingredients, in particular using
spent charge as a core component of
sustainable incense production.
Spent charge, also known as
sandalwood residue, is the exhausted
biomass created during the oil
distillation process when obtaining
sandalwood oil. This residue has
traditionally been known as an industrial
by-product that was simply discarded
as green waste or boiler feed after the
steam distillation process.
Instead of disposing of the exhausted
biomass, ongoing research and
innovation by Quintis has unlocked the
potential for grouping this as spent
charge. By re-purposing it to create
incense products, Quintis has been
able to reduce waste and, more
than that, continued to add value to
sandalwood operations.
More than a passing trend,
upcycling spent charge is a vital way
for Quintis to make better use of the
earth’s resources and reduce their
impact on the environment.
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WHEN IT COMES TO DEFORESTATION, SPENT CHARGE ALSO
PROVIDES AN ECONOMICAL ALTERNATIVE TO OTHER WOOD
PRODUCTS USUALLY SOURCED FROM TROPICAL RAINFORESTS
THROUGH UNSUSTAINABLE PRACTICES.
FEATURE
SANDALWOOD
RESIDUE HELPING IN
THE CONSERVATION
OF NATURAL FOREST
RESOURCES
In a detailed proprietary process, Quintis
have refined over a number of years, the
spent charge (residue) is extracted from
the distillation stills and air dried until the
moisture content reduces to the optimal
conditions, before being ground into a
fine powder and blended with binding
materials to make the final incense
product.
When gently burnt as an incense, spent
charge has a different scent profile to the
pure heartwood or distilled essential oil
and releases the residual essential oils and
other semi-volatiles.
These molecules give a strong, spicy,
caramel, amber-like aroma to the spent
charge in incense, making it a valued and
unique material. The burning process
also creates pyrogenic molecules from
the wood with a characteristic smoky and
woody aroma.
While pure sandalwood heartwood
aroma is prized in fragrance and widely
valued in incense and aromatherapy,
the versatility of spent charge and its
extensive usage is still being discovered.
The re-purposed spent charge in incense
products produces a very captivating and
appealing fragrance, leaving consumers
with a different sensory experience.
In addition to 100% of the materials from
the distillation process being upcycled
and therefore making this process zero
waste, when it comes to deforestation,
spent charge also provides an economical
alternative to other wood products usually
sourced from tropical rainforests through
unsustainable practices.

PUTTING THE FOCUS
ON HOW AND WHERE
THE MATERIALS ARE
RECLAIMED
The rigorous distillation technology
and the efficient methods within the
upcycling process allow for much of
the essential oil to be extracted. The
total oil content is typically less than
0.5% of total spent charge weight but,
upon burning, the essential oil trapped
in the spent charge gets released
through evaporation to produce a
sandalwood aroma
As an example of distillation
efficiency, Quintis developed a worldfirst
commercial Continuous Steam
Distillation plant in 2021. This fully
automated process allows Quintis
to produce greater volumes of oil
at greater speeds – four times more
oil with the same volume of steam –
reducing the company’s water and
energy usage by 75%.
With the ongoing demand for
more sustainable products, incense
manufacturers are increasingly relying
heavily on forest products for their raw
materials. Quintis is beginning to see a
trend developing from traditional and
niche incense manufacturers for this
unique ingredient, and we expect they
will continue to be looking for products
created through sustainable practices.
Quintis’s distillation process
allows these manufacturers the
opportunity to include the unique,
distinct aroma and physical properties
of the residue in their products, while
supporting customers to reach their
sustainability goals.
While the process of upcycling is not
entirely new to the incense industry, it is
another avenue towards sustainability.
For consumers craving products and
experiences that stimulate the senses
to bring physical pleasure and mental
tranquillity, the olfactory qualities of
spent charge in incense sticks creates an
incredible and unique essence.
Indian sandalwood spent charge is
developing as a product of its own with
a distinct odour profile and physical
properties. These sensory attributes
allow more mindfulness and a unique
fragranced environment. CBM
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Mane
ATT
RAC
TION
THE CROWNING GLORY OF HAIR PRODUCTS
AND TOOLS FOR SALON-WORTHY LOOKS.
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Workit
BEAUTY
Like most worthy things in life, having
just-walked-out-of-a-salon hair is about
the prep work. Start with washing your
hair with a hydrating shampoo and
conditioner. Before blowdrying, apply
a leave-in treatment to add moisture to
your hair. Always apply a heat protectant
before letting your precious strands get
near a heat styler and finish off your look
with a shine spray for that added glam
factor. And if you don’t already sleep on
a silk pillowcase, here’s another reason to
make the switch: in addition to helping
prevent skin creases, a silk pillowcase
can help hair retain moisture and reduce
the frizzies.
1.
6. 7

4.
5.
3.
2.
1. Saya Argan Shampoo and
Conditioner 500ml, $55.00 each,
2. evo the shag beach paste 50g,
$38, 3. evo head mistress cuticle
sealer 150ml, $38, 4. evo root
canal volumising spray 200ml,
$38, 5. evo baby got bounce curl
treatment 200ml, $50, 6. Davines
NouNou Hair Mask 250ml, $47.95,
7. Davines OI Liquid Luster, $74.95,
8. Rumbie & Co Leave-In Curl
Cream 250ml, $42, 9. Rumbie &
Co Strong Curl Gel 250ml, $40, 10.
R+Co Bleu De Luxe Reparative
Shampoo 250ml and Conditioner
201ml, $80 each, 11. R+Co Bleu
De Luxe Reparative Masque 148ml,
$99, 12. R+Co Bleu Optical Illusion
Smoothing Oil 60ml, $89
9.
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10. 11.
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2.
1.
3.
1. R+Co, Dallas Biotin Thickening Shampoo and
Conditioner 251ml, $45, 2. Schwarzkopf OSIS+ Tame
Wild Anti-frizz Cream, $27.95, 3. KeraFactor Scalp
Stimulating Shampoo & Conditioner, $103.40

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4. Hair Rituel by Sisley Soothing Rebalancing Cure 60ml, $165, 5. Hair Rituel by Sisley Regenerating Hair Care Mask 200ml, $130,
6. Hair Rituel by Sisley Soothing Rebalancing Shampoo 200ml, $100, 7. Shhh Silk Off White Silk Pillowcase, $85, 8.Heartwood
Royal Oil Body + Hair 100ml, $95, 9. Rogue Beauty, IGK Extra Love Shampoo and Conditioner 236ml, $44 each, 10. Coco & Eve
Sweet Repair Hair Mask 212ml, $51.90, 11. Slick Hair Co. The Slick Stick Anti-Flyaway Hair Wand, $24.99, 12. Rogue Beauty Oribe
Très Set Structure Spray, 300ml $68, 13. JOICO Defy Damage Invincible 180ml, $35.95, 14. Olaplex Styling Bundle includes, No.3
Hair Perfector 100ml, No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo 250ml, No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner 250ml, No.6 Bond Smoother
100ml and Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil 30ml, $250
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Brush up
on yo
BEAUTY
A good-quality brush is as essential as
shampoo and conditioner. Brushing
your hair helps activate healthy blood
circulation and stimulate hair growth.
It also redistributes oil from the scalp
to help keep the outer layer of the hair
smooth and shiny.
Selecting the right hair brush
depends on the style you’re going
for and your hair type. If you’re after
sleek and smooth locks with a boost
of shine, opt for a paddle brush. These
smoothing brushes often have boar or
nylon bristles which reduce static so
the cuticles of the hair lie flat, making
it the perfect choice for achieving the
professional salon look at home.
For a bombshell blowout, a round
brush is the grand dame. Vent holes
in the brush allow the heat from the
hairdryer to circulate at the roots and
add more volume. Take it one step
further with a ceramic round brush
– this heats up when you use it with
a hair dryer, styling your locks into
bouncy soft curls or waves (depending
on the size of the brush).

ur basics
2.
3.
1.
4.
1. evo hank 43 ceramic radial brush, $47
2. evo pete ionic paddle brush, $50
3. evo roy wide-tooth comb, $21
4. evo spike 38 nylon pin bristle radial brush, $66
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Tools of the trad
BEAUTY
As the saying goes, behind every good hair
day is a good hairdryer. Okay, we totally
made that up, but a dependable hairdryer
is up there with a good hairdresser. Today’s
versions are feats of engineering that can
make your blowout experience quick and
easy with impressive results.
A high-powered flat iron is also a hair
staple. They can create sleek styles on just
about every hair type and texture. They
help to tame the frizzies and achieve the
look of silky, glossy hair. A ceramic flat iron
is typically best for finer hair, while titanium
straighteners are recommended for taming
thick, course or curly hair.
A curling iron is my personal OG of hair
stylers. Curling irons or tongs make waves,
crimps and curls a breeze. Choosing the
right one for you will depend on your hair
type and the curl you want to achieve – in
general, the smaller the barrel, the tighter
the curl. CBM
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3.
2.

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7.
6.
4.
5.
1. ghd Soft Curl Tong, Professional Hair Curling
Tong, Black, $250, 2. VS Sassoon Steam Straight
Brilliance, $199.95, 3. VS Sassoon Cool Curl
Brilliance, $149.95, 4. ghd Unplugged On The
Go Cordless Styler in Matte White, $495, 5. Paul
Mitchell Express ION Smooth+ Flat Iron, $199.95,
6. Heatless Curl Sash, $24.95, 7. Parlux Alyon Air
Ionizer Ceramic & Ionic 2250W Hair Dryer, $340
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1. Fenty Skin Cherry Treat Conditioning + Strengthening Lip Oil,$36, 2. PONI Pegasus Liquid Eye Liner, $29, 3. Mavala Prismatic
Collection Nail Polish in Nordic Light, $8.95, 4. Fenty Beauty Wish You Wood Longwear Pencil Eyeliner In Big Truffle, $35, 5.
Jacquemus High heel pumps, $1,101, 6. Goossens Spirale chain-link bracelet, $617, 7. PONI Unicorn Candy Blush, $40, 8. Gucci
Eyewear Horsebit oversize-frame sunglasses, $610, 9. Milani Highly Rated Anti-Gravity Mascara, $28, 10. Charlotte Tilbury
Beautiful Skin Sun-Kissed Glow Bronzer Kit includes Bronzer Brush, $128, 11. Charlotte Tilbury Quick & Easy Makeup in Sun-
Kissed, $99, 12. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Le Parfum EDP Intense 125ml, $167, 13. Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Cobalt EDP
100ml, $162, 14. Fenty Beauty Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain in Mai Type, $3, 15. Versace Medusa-plaque cuff bracelet, $560
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BEAUTY
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5.
8.
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10.
1. Christian Tortu Tuberose Candle 190g, $88, 2. IT Cosmetics Hello Results Baby-Smooth Glycolic Peel Caring
Oil 30ml, $91, 3. jane iredale Glow Time Pro BB Cream 40ml, $92, 4. Trinny London Energise Me Niacinamide
Moisturiser 50ml, $79, 5. Dose & Co Beauty Collagen Mixed Berry 200g, $45, 6. Alya Skin Pink Marine Collagen
Sleep Mask, $49.95, 7. Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Pride Edition EDT 100ml, $150,

6.
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11.
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8. Lük Beautifood Pepperberry Lip Plumping Jam $29, 9. Silvi The Anti-Acne Bamboo Pillowcase, $69,
10. Paire
Ankle Sock in Fog, $24, 11. LOEWE Luna curved shoulder bag, $4,391, 12. Sisley Paris
Nutritive Lip Balm, $95, 13.
Dr Naomi Swipe Bright Brightening Super Oil, $129, 14. Rogue Beauty, R+Co STARS ALIGN Scented Candle, $65
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1. Purely Byron Divine Ritual Face Sculptor, $80, 2. Vanessa Megan Micro Vibration Face Wand, $69.95, 3. Skinstitut Rose
Quartz Face Roller, $79.95, 4. IT Cosmetics Confidence in your Beauty Sleep Night Cream 60ml, $80, 5. Purely Byron Divine
Ritual Derma Roller, $100, 6. asap super C complex 30ml, $105, 7. O Cosmedics O Rejuv handheld skincare device, $199, 8. Go
Bare IPL Laser Hair Removal Handset 2.0, $269, 9. Sisley Paris Self Tanning Hydrating Body Skin Care 150ml, $165, 10. Kiehl’s
Midnight Recovery Cloud Cream 50ml, $75, 11. Ultraderm Hydra Express Eye Patches, 3 pairs, $39, 12. Advanced Nutrition
Programme Skin Vit C 60 capsules, $74, 13. Kiehl’s Super Multi-Corrective Cream 50ml, $99, 14. Lucas’ Papaw Ointment 15g Lip
Applicator, $4.99, 15. Ginger & Me Skin Chill Globes, $59.95
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