Beauty

 Expert colour combinations, chronic illness and an ingrained love for anything vintage.

There’s a reason Jackalope on the Mornington Peninsula is on everyone’s bucket list: from its stunning grounds to unique architectural design, moody black colour palette or funky bar and restaurant, the hotel is the very definition of a luxury stay.

LED face masks promise to target everything from breakouts to pigmentation.

Slip, slop—these SPF’s slap.

We’ve done the research for you and scoured the internet to find the best hair straighteners and multi-stylers for every budget. 

Is collagen actually good for you? And which collagen supplements are the best for glowy skin? 

Brighten up your skincare routine.

Get that plump 'n' juicy skin you deserve.

Skincare is everywhere—these are the brands that actually work and the hero products that made them famous. 

Add some sparkle to your beauty lover's festive season. 

Whether you want to win the award for best gift-giver this Christmas, or you just want to treat yourself, we've got you covered. 

This year, instead of pushing new trends and treatments on you, we’re here to help you responsibly enhance your routines.

Consult any impassioned skincare enthusiast both IRL and on your for you page, and you’ll hear them name-drop Paula’s Choice.

​​Vacays don’t have to be all about pounding the pavement to check off a list of tourist hotspots. Sometimes (read: often), it’s the perfect opportunity to slow down and recharge your batteries. Fortunately, Hong Kong is the dream destination for doing just that, with a slew of truly soul-nourishing experiences on offer. 

In the season known to wreak havoc on your skin and beauty rituals, it’s all about working smarter, not harder. Here are the holy-grailers to do the heavy lifting for your face, hair and body.

It's always a good hair day with these dry shampoos. From sensitive scalps to post-workout touch-ups, check out Urban List's take on the best dry shampoos. 

Nestled along the stunning Kirra Beachfront, Native State is the Gold Coast’s premier bathhouse destination offering steam and soak experiences that are guaranteed to have you feeling in a state of zen. 

There’s nothing worse than a bad hair day. We’ve done the hard work for you and rounded up the best shampoo and conditioner in 2024 for every hair type. 

With help from Philips, we’ve curated a list of tips to level-up your already loyal routine.   

With help from Chemist Warehouse we’ve curated a list of tips and tricks so you can ditch the cap and confidently sashay your locks year round. 

Book a chair at the exclusive pop-up event where stylists are ready to bring your Pinterest mood boards a reality.

How to tell if your skincare routine might need shaking up. 

Breathe a sigh of relief, because we’ve got the 10 best face oils, sorted into a nice neat list.

We’ve rounded up some of the most popular J beauty products that you can now score on Amazon. 

If you’re not exfoliating you should be, and we’ve got the lowdown on how often, what kind and the best exfoliants to stock in your beauty cabinet. 

Dipping into the decade of nostalgia, Yellowjackets on Paramount+ is back for another nail-biting season.

These Aussie beauty brands are worthy of cult status. Shop sunscreens, serums, and scrubs from Australian beauty brands like Ultra Violette, Aesop, Rationale, and more. 

The weightless do-all serum we're subbing in for summer. 

Looking for 2023 to be a bit less boozy, we’ve got you! And no, you don’t have to go cold turkey (if you don’t want to). 

We asked askbella’s founder Elaine Yang to explain everything you need to know when it comes to repairing a damaged skin barrier—and how to avoid it in the first place.

You've seen the dangers of letting your teeth game slip from #TurkeyTeeth, it's more important than ever to keep your dental health strong. 

These are the best press on nails to be worn for any and every occasion. 

If you’re looking to add this wonder-oil to your beauty routine, here are some of the best hemp skincare products out there. 

Dandruff, dryness and build-up, be-gone.

For 48 hours only, you can score one for 20% off in Sephora’s mega haircare sale. 

We're not going to bury the lead here—there's officially a skincare line based on shark bile.

The stuff is best described as an eco-friendly super-soap for more reasons than one—here’s why you should be adding a little castile soap to your life.

Grown a little fond of your Movember addition? Here's how to keep it in fine form.

Pour a glass of wine, light a candle, and slap one of these bad boys on for some serious me-time.

The trend was founded by a New York dermatologist, so you know it has scientific chops as well as the insane hype and testimonials you’ve seen on TikTok.

When it comes to your skincare routine, there’s no room to mess around. 

A body scrub or exfoliator is the perfect place to start before you think about moisturising, fake tanning, or even entering the world of hair removal.

Proper tattoo aftercare makes a huge difference when it comes to a long-lasting, vibrant and detailed tattoo.

Everything you wanted to know (or not know) about those perfect pearly whites.

There are more products and tools than you can poke your sanitised finger at. 

Here is exactly what order you should be applying our skincare products. 

While it may be a classic, there isn't just one red lipstick shade (or formulation) that's perfect for everyone.

Offering a hint of coverage along with hydration and sun protection, a tinted moisturiser is the ultimate spring/summer beauty staple.

When it comes to achieving the perfect golden glow, not all fake tans are created equal.

Get ready for another results-focused, botanical-forward, clean, and science-backed formula. 

If you hadn’t worked it out from the charming name, slugging is a skincare trend that has you slathering your skin, hair or nails with an occlusive product overnight.

Blow dry brushes are the perfect union of time-saving tech and hair styling savvy, offering volume and bouncy waves a la '90s supermodel.

From the florals of the season to springtime fruits like mandarin, embrace the season with these dreamy scents. 

If you’re trying to cut costs but can’t bear to forego a fresh set of nails every fortnight, it’s time to consider taking things into your own hands—literally.

Whether it’s a new development or a condition you’ve been dealing with for yonks, here’s some tips on how to treat rosacea. 

Say goodbye to an empty supplement shelf with Vitable delivered straight to your door. 

For those new to the world of cruising, let me introduce you to Celebrity Cruises. Their popular cruise liners are up there with the best in the world, with ships sailing through some of the most stunning locations you can imagine. After some time off during COVID, they’re finally returning to Australian waters, with two awesome new Great Barrier Reef cruises (choose between the 10-night or 11-night) departing this summer.

The skincare world can be daunting, so we've done the leg work and rounded up the best serums to add to your cabinet.

Kakadu plum is considered the world’s richest natural source of vitamin C, with around 100 times that of oranges.

Who run the world? Curls.

As much as we're all conscious of living a more sustainable life, some things are, simply, hard to do greener. Unfortunately, the old bathroom cabinet is one such space, packed with bottles, tubs, single-use wrappers and more plastic than a five-year-old's toy box.

Drawing from incredible native ingredients, there's a wealth of beauty and wellness brands on the market from First Nations owners, with plenty directing profits back to First Nations communities.

Nestled in the beating heart of Surfers Paradise, we’ve found the perfect place for the ultimate fun day out. Think: epic games, live sport and a total foodie nirvana. So where can you find this awesome spot? Perched on the corner of Surfers Paradise Boulevard and Cavill Mall, boasting a 100-metre frontage opposite the world-famous Surfers Paradise Beach, is Paradise Centre. Home to over 90 stores, an alfresco dining precinct and a buzzing entertainment hub, gather your crew and make tracks here stat.

Youtime is the new Aussie-founded online wellness retailer that’s sort of like our answer to Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop—only with cooler products and much less crazy. 

For healthy skin and frizz-free locks, this silk pillowcase has you (and your pillow) covered. 

From scents capable of boosting your mood (and aligning your chakras) to fragrances that will transport you to a distant—and potentially warmer—location. 

Natural deodorants contain safe and recognisable ingredients like coconut oil and cornstarch to neutralise that bad-smelling bacteria, whereas antiperspirants use aluminium chlorohydrate and other pore-blocking, hard-to-pronounce chemicals. FYI, if you have sensitive skin, you should look for natural deodorants that are free of fragrances and dyes to put your pits completely at ease.

Do your part for the planet by checking out these eco-friendly beauty products, so you can look good and feel great doing it. 

No matter if you’re a total beginner in the styling tool game or an expert who is looking for the next best thing, we have taken it upon ourselves to round up the curling wands that deliver the most stunning waves without having to sacrifice your hair’s health. 

Ethique's new range of conscious and concentrated beauty and household cleaning bars are guaranteed to be a game-changer in the sustainable space.

Looking for the perfect brush to tame those tresses? We've rounded up the best of the best for all your hair styling needs and for every hair type. Because yep, turns out not all brushes are created equal. Here are the best hair brushes to shop in 2021.

From choosing the right formula for your skin type to the dreaded task of colour matching, finding a new foundation can be a daunting task, so we’ve taken the guesswork out of it for you. Spanning budget and boujee to sheer and full coverage, there’s something here for every skin type and tone.

Hair drying tech has come a long way in recent years and thankfully we’re no longer required to fry our strands when trying to achieve the perfect blowout—but that doesn’t mean all hair dryers are created equal. 

Skincare is getting a sustainable glow up. There’s new energy bubbling in 2022 with customers making conscious choices and brands who are transforming our skincare routines and beauty cabinets for the better. 

From fragrances inspired by lazy summer days to picks that will instantly transport you to a tropical destination, keep reading below for 17 picks that will have you smelling like summer all year long. 

Clean beauty refers to beauty brands who have dropped the harsher, harmful chemicals in their recipes and packaging in favour of cleaner, more sustainable beauty. These are the clean beauty brands you need to know right now. 

Thankfully, brighter days are on the horizon as we see salons reopen, track pants stored away and the return to the office for many. We’re also seeing some pretty cool new trends emerging when it comes to the world of beauty. Below, Biologi Dermal Specialist Lucy Macdougald gives her guide to the biggest beauty predictions for 2022.

2022 will see a rise in what’s deemed to become one of the biggest skincare trends yet: Clean Cosmeceuticals. While cosmeceuticals have long since been associated as a hero category of skincare, (thanks to their reputation for getting evidence-based results) now there’s a new hero in town. 

In great news for skincare and wellness fiends everywhere, cult vitamin label JSHealth has officially launched a skincare range. 

Here are the spring and summer hair trends of 2021 you’ll want to be rocking.

Welcome to Culture Curve—your go-to guide to what’s on the rise and slide in culture in September 2021. 

Every day it feels like there is a new skincare trend that is fast gaining devotees, usually thanks to perfect-skin possibilities and bold promises. But how can you tell if a trend is actually worth trying or merely just a fad? After all, it’s a big risk to mess up your entire skincare routine on something that’s simply marketing spin at its finest. 

Start cleaning out your make-up drawer, because Charlotte Tilbury’s makeup and skincare range is finally launching in Australian and New Zealand stores.

In need of some add-to-cart inspo? Look no further. Here, we're spilling the beans on everything we splashed out on this month.

We have found the best winter skincare products to give you the winter makeover your desperate skin needs.

We tried out Lush's zero waste skincare and beauty products for a week—here's what we thought. 

You know that muslin cloth hanging from your shower rod that makes you feel holier than thou when you use it to wash your face every night? Well, we hate to break it to you, but it could be doing you more harm than good. 

We tried out a few of the products from Zara's new beauty range—here’s what we thought. 

Ethique have gone and launched the line of eco-friendly lip balms we’ve all been waiting for.  

Here’s a heap of beauty and wellness gift ideas for someone in your life who could use some ‘me time.'

Thanks to a collaboration between David Jones and TerraCycle you’ll have a place to decrease your carbon footprint and recycle all of your empty beauty bottles all in one go, with special drop boxes in David Jones stores across the country.

If the words co-wash, diffuser and curl pattern mean nada to you—step aside

Following recent events, if you have found yourself re-prioritising your self-care and wellness, we feel you. To ensure the opportunity to pause, reflect and re-assess isn’t put to waste, we’ve teamed up with Vital to try five emerging wellness trends, so you can leverage our newfound motivation. 

Jules Tognini, co-owner of one of Australia’s most iconic and award-winning salons, Togninis, gave us a little insight on the hair trends we’re going to be seeing loads more of in 2021.

Lucy Macdougald, Dermal Specialist at Biologi, lets us know how to get your glow back and treat the effects of maskne.

Drum roll please, there's a new concealer on the block. This newest star player hails from the skincare mogul company we all know and love, The Ordinary. 

If eco-anxiety is 2019’s biggest emotional vibe, cannabis culture is this year’s biggest buy-in.