MCoBeauty releases near-identical Sol de Janeiro body creams for a third of the price of Mecca favourite

Australian makeup and skincare brand MCoBeauty has wowed customers with the release of three body creams that look nearly identical to the $75 Sol de Janeiro body butters. The brand, well known for crafting “dupes” of popular — but expensive — makeup favourites, mimicked the same packaging, colours and scents to the Mecca bestsellers. But … Read more

Best lash keratin product: Amy Jean’s latest technology is a god-send for lashes and eyebrows

When God (or more likely, genetics) gifted me thick eyebrows and fluffy eyelashes it might have been nice for the excessive hair growth to end there. But sadly the money I spend on razors a month confirms that in fact it’s not all of your hopes and dreams coming true to be given ample facial … Read more

Best beauty products at Myer: The seven most popular makeup and skincare staples I get from the retailer

Whether you’re a Sephora or Mecca shopper, allow me to convince you why a worthy third player is well and truly dominating in the beauty market. Myer has long sold some of our favourite brands from Chanel to Tom Ford and Benefit. But sometimes it gets overlooked for the beauty-only department stores. Supermarkets, shopping and … Read more

This $28 gloss balm is selling every 30 seconds since launch. Here’s why

Cult-favourite Aussie skincare brand, Bangn Body, has launched its Lip and Cheek Gloss Balms — and one product is flying off the shelves every 30 seconds. The 2-in-1 product comes in three different colours and scents, Vanilla Chai, Raspberry Drop and Choc Caramel. They are “designed to treat, soften, smooth and plump” the lips or … Read more

Best lip liners that focus on accessibility: Holme Beauty launches lip liners that pack a punch

If you’re yet to hear about the incredible work mum and entrepreneur Hilary Holmes is doing with her makeup brand Holme Beauty, let this be your necessary introduction. I was introduced to the brand when it launched two years ago with its $65 Base Primer in two shades, a light and a deep, and a … Read more

How to get incredible limited edition Estee Lauder kit when you shop at Myer this Easter

If you’re a fan of Estee Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair serum, which has become something of a holy grail beauty product in recent times, you’ll want to take advantage of Myer’s latest offer. The department store is re-introducing a “gift with purchase” scheme for Estee Lauder that will result in customers receiving an entire bag … Read more

Get an Estee Lauder seven piece limited edition beauty kit for free when you spend $120 on products

If you’re a fan of Estee Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair serum, which has become something of a holy grail beauty product in recent times, you’ll want to take advantage of Myer’s latest offer. The department store is re-introducing a “gift with purchase” scheme for Estee Lauder that will result in customers receiving an entire bag … Read more

MCoBeauty launches a 50 per cent off everything sale for four days only

The creators of iconic favourites like the XtendLash mascara and Super Glow Blush Drops are surprising loyal customers with an epic 50 per cent off sitewide sale for four days only. From Monday March 11 until midnight on March 14 you can pick up your favourite MCoBeauty products for a fraction of their usual price … Read more

Australian beauty brand Hey Bud Skincare earns millions of fans after its Taylor Swift send out

Australia is experiencing full-blown Taylor Swift mania — with a happy knock-on effect for the economy. With the pop megastar due to play four sold-out shows in Sydney this weekend, fans are eagerly preparing their outfits, crafting friendship bracelets and plotting their route to and from Olympic Park. Local skincare brand Hey Bud Skincare is … Read more

Best new scent: Coach releases ‘beautiful’ new ‘Love’ scent in bottle that will look gorgeous in your home

The right perfume is transformative and can quickly and easily send its user somewhere else, such is its power to evoke specific memories of people, places and times. And none is more powerful than Coach’s new ‘Love’ scent ($128 for 50mL from Amazon or $178 for 90mL from Myer) — which is here to highlight … Read more