A column by our resident Beauty Therapist, Beauty Editor and all round beauty enthusiast Mala McAlpin. Your one-stop shop for all your tips, reviews and advice straight from the beauty industry, to help you look and, most importantly, to feel beautiful.
Eyebrows are an important feature of our faces. They can define and change the whole look of our facial features and expressions, and when done well, can enhance our face beautifully. Eyebrows should generally be left well enough alone, especially during teenage years, as your bodies are still developing, including your eyebrows. Their growth and [...]
Do you have issues with your makeup sliding off your face halfway through the day? Or maybe you’ve been searching for a foundation that gives you a bit more coverage? If you’ve answered yes to one or both of the above, you need to give Revlon Colourstay Whipped Crème Foundation a go! This is one [...]
Benefit have really hit the nail on the head recently with the launch of their most recent products. Tried, tested and true, these products have all saved me a tonne of time, effort and stress during the morning rush, and have definitely made it into the ‘prized makeup products’ section of my beauty draw! // [...]
The age old debate: what kind of makeup to wear to school? A lot of schools do let their ladies wear makeup (within reason), but there are still plenty of schools that don’t allow it at all. Teenage Girl’s Survival Guide is here to help, as I give you the tips and tricks for both [...]
Used by the most reputable beauty salons and nail bars worldwide, OPI is truly one of the best brands of nail lacquers and manicure products on the market. I myself swear by it, and use their products exclusively in my Beauty Therapy profession. Always first off the mark on current and upcoming trends, OPI have [...]
Spring is finally here, and Summer isn’t far behind. After a long wait (depending on what state you reside in) the weather is finally warming up, the trees are blossoming and our spirits are beginning to shine as brightly as the long-absent sunshine we have been waiting for for so long. // Makeup I am [...]
Ever wondered exactly what your skin type is? There are some simple tell-tale signs to give you a quick and easy diagnosis! But first we must define each type. There are 4 different skin types. You can only be one type, never both, although throughout the course of your life you may switch skin types [...]
I was very pleasantly surprised after using this foundation for the first time. I am constantly on the lookout for lovely new foundations that meet my very fussy requirements {of which there are many}. Revlon PhotoReady Airbrush Foundation is an incredibly light, air-whipped mousse foundation. Squeeze a very small, bubbly dollop onto your skin, quash [...]
Feather hair extensions are becoming a phenomenal trend here in Australia, after already taking the USA by storm. I had a chat with Tammy Parsons, from Natural Feather Extensions, about her gorgeous, unique, and easy-to-use feather hair extensions. //What sets Natural Feather Extensions apart from the competition? We actually supply a finished product. All of [...]
Obviously not the first dry shampoo on the market, Redken’s Powder Refresh dry shampoo is definitely one of the best. After speaking with someone from Redken, they informed me that they did the sneaky but strategic thing in postponing the release of their dry shampoo by a few months, so that they could analyse [...]
There is only one word for my skin — pale. There have been Casper jokes on multiple occasions. I even get comments from complete strangers on the street about how pale I am. And quite honestly, I don’t mind. On the contrary, I take it as a compliment. I adore being pale. There is something [...]
I knew I would love using this one the moment I retrieved it from its box. The name sounds very intimidating, but rest assured this exfoliant {yes girls, that’s all it is, not scary!} is very easy to use and feels fantastic. Origins Brighter by Nature Brightening Peel is what we beauty therapists call an [...]
Fronted by the gorgeous Emma Watson, Rouge In Love by Lancome is a must when it comes to luxury lipsticks. It’s long-lasting formula promises 6 hours of intense colour, and it definitely delivers {even through those naughty snacking habits!} Rouge In Love has an incredibly soft, luxuriously creamy consistency, that glides on velvety smooth, making [...]
This little beauty creates a gorgeous soft, champagne-coloured glow to your facial features and invites rays of sunlight to bounce elegantly from your complexion. Watt’s Up Highlighter comes in a convenient stick that is super easy to apply and is complete with a blending sponge on the other end to smooth any harsh lines. Applied [...]
In all honesty, I can definitely say, 100% truthfully and completely plainly, that this oil is the most gorgeous, beautiful and utterly effective moisturizing substance I have ever used on my skin, and gives anyone who tries it every reason to adore it. The bottle containing this mystical substance is misleadingly small, but after trying [...]
Looking beautiful- a goal that the majority of us strive to achieve almost every single day of our lives. Admittedly, there are some more beauty-obsessed than others, and there are those who won’t admit that looking beautiful is even important to them. For some this may be true, but looking beautiful is undeniably a factor [...]
