Summer is here and with increased humidity comes shinier skin. Makeup doesn’t seem to last as long and all the primer in the world won’t stop your foundation from slipping on particularity hot days. Unless, of course, you’re wearing a mattifying one. For those of you yet to try a matte foundation, Maybelline New York Dream Matte Mousse Foundation ($21.95) is still our go-to. It comes in a eight shades so there’s one to suit every skin tone, and the air-whipped consistency feels sensational on the skin. It’s got a real bounce to it, thanks to the elastomer powder, and the finish has a beautiful soft focus effect — not at all cakey and perfect for hiding all your party skin sins.
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It was a glamorous year for beauty on the red carpet, with a bevy of celebrities showing face at the year’s biggest award shows. From Jennifer Lawrence’s winning up ‘do at the Oscars to Beyoncé Knowles’s slick ponytail at the Grammy Awards, stars loved trying on stunning hairstyles. And we saw plenty of red carpet trends, too. Vintage waves, side-swept styles, and edgy undercuts all came out on top from this year’s red carpets. We’re rounded up 2013’s best award show beauty moments. Do you agree with our choices?
When you’re in need of a gift in a pinch, this peppermint sugar scrub is so easy to make. Peppermint-flavoured candy canes go hand in hand with the holidays, so it makes total sense to use a few for a decadent sugar scrub. And the big plus is that no one will know that each jar’s contents cost pennies to make. Up-cycle a glass container, and you’ve got a savvy, chic, and fabulous holiday gift that everyone will love. Keep reading for the directions.
Have you been heading off to the beach after the gym to cool down? Well, there’s no need to double up on bags. These cute totes are perfect to take from the gym to the sand, with many of them being splash proof and contain wet/dry compartments — clever! Keep reading.
The first 30 seconds of session one were a bit of a shock. The warm, sunset light is very bright, so much so that the therapist gently tapped my shoulder and told me to “get ready for the light”. I was wearing small goggles to protect my eyes, but because the light was so intense initially, my instincts kicked-in and I squeezed them shut. But in another moment when my body surprised me with what it can tolerate, I soon fell asleep. Continue reading after the break.
Christmas shopping on a budget this year? You can still buy unbelievably cute beauty gifts for $10 and under. Whether you need a Secret Santa idea or something small for your nieces, have a look through our budget beauty gallery for some inspiration.
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Reese Witherspoon isn’t afraid of a hair change, having gone from blonde to brunette for a role earlier this year. And now the actress has stepped out with a shorter look. Reese has been teasing us with photos of the cut on her WhoSay account, but this weekend was the first time we got a clearer glimpse of her shorter strands. She was spotted with a shoulder-length lob over the weekend, and her colour looked just a touch lighter than her most recent appearances. The cut isn’t a drastic change, but it still creates a new look for Reese. Are you a fan?
We had to do a double take when we spotted Sienna Miller‘s hair on the red carpet at the British Fashion Awards. Has the actress dyed her hair a subtle shade of pink? It seems so, but it Sienna chose an interesting part of her hair to highlight. Instead of all-over colour or an ombré effect, Sienna dyed only the front midsection of her hair with a subtle rose gold hue. We’ve seen this look on her before, though. Back in 2011, Sienna stepped out sporting pink hair during a trip to Ibiza with Tom Sturridge. Clearly she knows what she likes, but are you a fan of her pink hair?
We take a look back into the archives. The Covid pandemic has caused massive disruption to the fashion awards season so we’ve taken a seven year walk back through Memory Lane to remind ourselves of how good it could be. 2013 was a top year and when The British Fashion Awards were held in London in December all our favourite girls were there. Relive it with us…
The British Fashion Awards took place in London today, and all our favourite girls were there. Kate Moss looked sexy in fur and red lips, giving fashion darling Alexa Chung a run for her money. Rita Ora looked busty and beautiful with that platinum blonde hair, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley so statuesque, she could live in a museum. Click through to see all the Brit It girls doing their red carpet thing.
And another walk down memory lane. Let’s revisit the one night when our favourite celebrities can let their hair down and add a little edge to their look, but the 2013 ARIA Awards turned out to be all about sleek sophistication.
It’s one night when our favourite celebrities can let their hair down and add a little edge to their look, but the 2013 ARIA Awards turned out to be all about sleek sophistication. Jessica Gomes hit the black carpet in a slick Dion Lee dress that matched her sleek hair and classic makeup, while Alicia Keys had her hair styled up in what might be the classiest all-over quiff we’ve ever seen. Even Lorde, who’s famous for her incredible curly hair, opted for a pared-back look, slicking her locks right down and sealing the deal with some darkly-painted lips. And Jessica Mauboy? She made a strong case for low-slung ponytails that have just the right amount of casual-cool to them. Click through now to see the most beautiful looks from the 2013 ARIA Awards!