A dozen covetable luxuries for the times you need retail therapy! Night Bloomer The intoxicating evening flower jasmine blends with patchouli and musk in the new Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Night Bloom, EDP, 50ml, $159. Sensual, mysterious and alluring, you’re bound to arouse those in your wake. Groomy Arches For natural-looking brushed up...
Urban Decay’s latest addition to their cult-fave lineup, Naked Reloaded, $76, features a 12-pan palette of warm-skewing nudes, best suited to those with warm skin tones. Six bold, high-impact cool neutrals make for a versatile combo in the Magnify Emphasize Eye Design Palette by Kevin Aucoin, $79. For a smouldering bronzed look, the Dior...
When the same old monotonous daily grind becomes a drab and you’re in dire need of inspiration, Melbourne isn’t too far a destination to satiate your high-energy cosmopolitan cravings. After visiting all the tourist destinations, the real fun starts in exploring the funky eateries and night vibes this creative city has to offer. Stay There’s...
A few days ago, I got my hands on the latest flagship device from Huawei – the P30 Pro. ‘Ecstatic’ was a mild adjective to describe my reaction. You see, I’ve been battling with my Sony Xperia XZ since I dropped it in the toilet. But it wasn’t just a drop and pick up from […]
Bringing forward a much-needed 50 shade spectrum of complexion makeup, Rihanna represents inclusion for women of all skin tones around the globe. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation, $56; Instant Retouch Concealer, $43; Instant Retouch Setting Powder, $50....
pHformula is the first skincare brand in the world to amalgamate cosmeceutical skincare with medical prescriptions. Creating an unprecedented skincare category dubbed ‘pharma-cosmeceuticals’, pHformula provides skin solutions based off controlled chemical skin resurfacing to accelerate cell regeneration. Conventional cosmetics that you can purchase off the shelf typically use grain scrubs such as apricot stones, walnuts […]
Sugar Fairy Sweet pastel and tangy sherbet shades are celebrated in Dior’s Limited Edition Spring Look this year with two delectable candy-coloured 5 Couleurs Lolli’glow palettes, $127 each. Glow-In-One To boost radiance and brightness, Kiehl’s Glow Formula Skin Hydrator, $58, includes light-reflecting minerals that imparts a healthy-looking glow. Ultimate Cure Dermaviduals Oleogel Plus, 50ml, $57.80,...
Sensual Seduction As the nights get cooler, we’re attracted to deeper, stronger fragrances that have the power to arouse and magnetise. Black coffee and blue absinthe amalgamate in a rich and creamy bed of intoxicating jasmine, orange blossom and vanilla in the latest edition of YSL Black Opium Intense, 50ml, $197. The new iteration of...
Nominated for two Grammy Awards of 2019; Best New Artist and Best Country Duo/Group alongside Florida Georgia Line for their collaboration, “Let It Be;” Bebe Rexha is finally getting the recognition she deserves. Sophie Chung sits with the honest, humble and beautiful Bebe to delve into her history, pain and working process for this issue...
With Eastern beauty trends like glass-skin becoming the ultimate skin goal, ingredients to brighten the complexion and reduce pigmentation is what everyone is searching for. Vitamin C is the key to manifesting this seemingly far-reaching dream. However, there are more benefits to it than evening the skin-tone. It’s a superstar antioxidant that shields us from […]
Et Voila! Mecca Max has created the perfect solution for time-poor women. Housing eyeshadows, blush, powders and versatile balms in one compact, the 5 Minute Pocket Palette, $31, can be used on your morning commute or in the cab to the club. As Easy As 123 From the fleeting trend of the laborious K-beauty 10-step […]
‘Get in the right mood for Valentine’s Day with the nails of a Vixen with CND Polish in Kiss of Fire. The stunning Kiss of Fire colour comes fresh from the new CND Night Moves collection, a futuristic colour palette full of drama, contrast, shine, and sheen to bring glamour to your seasonal look. Inspired by the overlap of reality […]
Gin is the drink on everyone’s lips – and with summer just around the corner, we’ll be seeing a lot more of it in refreshing cocktails and punches to beat the heat in style. Enter Roku Gin – Suntory’s latest creation to kick dry gins’ butts to Timbuktu. he foundation of Roku is built on...
Cigarette Drags YSL brings ultra-comfy leather-matte to the forefront with their Rouge Pur Couture The Slim, $69. Shaped into square-cut bullets for a high-precise cupid’s bow, dramatic makeup on the go is made easy. Unveil of Chanel Jasmine, rose, grapefruit, quince and creamy white musks radiates a fresh, youthful femininity in the 2019 interpretation of […]
But world-first serums will help to reduce the signs of premature ageing Scientists say our skin goes through some unavoidable and unwelcome changes in our 30s and sometimes even in our late 20s. Says Dr Travis Badenhorst, scientist at Snowberry skin care (and President of the NZ Society of Cosmetic Chemists), there’s a ‘before-and-after’ process […]
Leave a trail of richness in your wake when running wild and free. Christian Dior J’Adore Absolu, EDP, 50ml, $234. Van Cleef & Arpels Collection Extraordinaire Rose Rouge, EDP, 75ml, $230. Narciso Rouge, EDP, 50ml, $170. Calvin Klein Women, EDP, 50ml $109. Jimmy Choo Fever, EDP, 100ml, $175, 60ml, $125 40ml, $85. Dolce & Gabbana […]
High Flyer Missoni celebrated their 65th birthday with a late-evening show atop the Fiera di Milano overlooking the cityscape. This season, wispy, glimmering gossamer-esque materials wrapped loosely around the models’ bodies to show their natural silhouettes. The knitwear was made of ultra-fine fishnet textures, creating the iridescent sparkling effect that looks as if one was […]
