It seems March is a very popular month amongst the beauty pack. It nearly broke our hearts narrowing down the top 10, must-have beauty products, so we decided to go to 15! There's a magical Spring 2013 colour collection from Yves Saint Laurent that will blow your mind, some rich and vampy new lipsticks from Tom Ford, a power serum packed full of vitamins from Dermalogica, a natural skincare range from Nivea, and so much more. Phew! Credit cards at the ready...
Sounds like a superhero and you know what? It kinda is. Goe Oil is a rescue balm of sorts that can be used anywhere and everywhere — a bit like your trusty paw paw ointment. The one pictured here is Jao Brand Goe Oil ($40), and it is 100 percent natural — no nasties to speak of. But what's in it and how does it work, you scream? Keep reading.
If you have a special lady in your life who prefers to go au naturale when it comes to beauty products, we've got your gift to her sorted this Christmas. Eco-friendly products are, as you'd expect, very good us and the environment — so buying green for loved ones is a great way to give our planet a little helping hand. Click through to see our top 10, eco-chic beauty product picks this Christmas. Want more? Check don't miss all our other Christmas gift guides.
There's nothing quite like solid perfume in a tin. The perfect addition to your handbag for those moments when you need to (or just want to) smell delicious. Our favourite model-turned-aromatherapist, Indah's Teisha Lowry, has collaborated with Australia designer Alice McCall to create Heartwood ($39). Inspired by Alice's beautiful Babooshka Spring Summer 2012-13 cruise collection, Heartwood is a mix of the designer's favourite scents — tuberose, rose and Australian sandalwood. Divine.
"There’s no truer way to express oneself than through your very own scent, and I have to intimately get to know a person before I capture the very essence of them in a jar," says Teisha of her time spent with Alice in Bali. "Signature scents become our own personal geography . . . nothing is more memorable than a smell. Heartwood truly captures some of the intimate memories held close to Alice’s heart."
Don't you just want to melt and then put the contents of this little tin behind your ears, knees and elbows? Available from tomorrow at all Alice McCall boutiques and online over at Indah.
Coconuts. Those round balls of tropical goodness are having a bit of a moment, with celebrities including Lara Bingle and Jesinta Campbell claiming they eat the insides, drink the water and lather the oil on their bodies. Now I'm no celebrity, but I joined the coconut love society (I should trademark that) about six months ago and let me tell you, it's a very special little nut. Yesterday I met with ex-model and inspiring businesswoman, Teisha Lowry, founder of the organic beauty range, Indah. She is so pretty I forgot my questions, so it's lucky she's a wealth of knowledge on essential oils for skincare, and, coconuts. A qualified aromatherapist, Teisha produces body butters and balms, but her bestseller is her hand pressed Extra Virgin Coconut Oil ($15). To find out everything you need to know about coconut oil, keep reading...
Every time the seasons change, peeling skin rears its flaky, red, itchy, crappy-looking-under-makeup head. Sux. Sure, there are serums and moisturisers aplenty with long ingredient lists designed to help, but it's easier, cheaper, and a lot more Earth-friendly to go the natural route. Your kitchen holds plenty of flake-zapping solutions for you to hydrate the natural way so let's take a look and see what environmentally-friendly treats we can rustle up together, shall we?
Honey is your friend. It's a natural exfoliant, but unlike a scrub, it's skin-calming and antimicrobial. Your flakes come off without further irritating and reddening your skin, and delicate, first-day-of-school skin doesn't get awash in acne bacteria.
It's so cold in Sydney right now. I can tell because my fingers feel as though they're about to drop off and the scaly, gnarly dryness that comes with Winter is just dying to break out. But I'm keeping it at bay with my latest hand cream love. Remember I told you about Bloom Organics a little while ago, an extension of one of our most successful, cult Aussie brands, well its Organic Nourishing Hand Cream ($28) is to die for. The rich, absorbent formula features 82 percent certified organic ingredients such as aloe leaf extract, sweet almond and jojoba oils to soften and protect hands from the constant changes in temperatures. It's ever so gently scented with ylang ylang, sweet orange and lavender, making it a great night-time treat. LOVE.
Answer me this. Is this you: I would go a little greener with my cosmetics if I could guarantee that they would work well and smell nice. It's me. And if it's you, too, then you're going to love this new collection from TRESemmé. I know what you're thinking, TRESemmé, right? I thought that, too, at first. Not exactly known for their eco-chicness so far are they? But that's all about to change with the new TRESemmé Naturals Collection. Upfront and honest about the whole thing, it's not an all-natural formula, they tried that. People complained it didn't work. In its place is a collection that includes USDA certified organic sweet orange, aloe vera and avocado extracts, that's lower in sulfates and free from silicone and dyes. I'm impressed. It features Nourishing Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner ($11.49 each), Lightweight Mousse ($8.35) and humidity-resistant, shine-enhancing Finishing Spray ($8.35). What do you think? Interested?
The TRESemmé Naturals Collection is available now. Stockists: 02 8264 5400
It being Earth Month an' all, besides from walking to work, using less water and remembering to recycle, we’re also giving you the chance to get your hands on some green goodies.
This week, it's some of our favourite Australian-made organic products up for grabs: Grown Shampoo and Conditioner sets (valued at $48). Grown Damask Rose, Black Paper and Sage Shampoo is packed full of nutrients to gently cleanse and restore, leaving hair super shiny. The Damask Rose, Chamomile and Lavender Stem Conditioner not only smells lovely, but features bush tomato and vitamin C to untangle and leave you ready to style.
We've got three sets to give away each day and today is the very LAST DAY that you can get your hands on one. Wanna score a set? All you have to do is tell us in the comments section how many times per week you shampoo and condition . . .
THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED.
It being Earth Month an' all, besides from walking to work, using less water and remembering to recycle, we’re also giving you the chance to get your hands on some green goodies.
This week, it's some of our favourite Australian-made organic products up for grabs: Grown Shampoo and Conditioner sets (valued at $48). Grown Damask Rose, Black Paper and Sage Shampoo is packed full of nutrients to gently cleanse and restore, leaving hair super shiny. The Damask Rose, Chamomile and Lavender Stem Conditioner not only smells lovely, but features bush tomato and vitamin C to untangle and leave you ready to style.
We've got three sets to give away each day, every day through Friday, April 16. Woot! Wanna score a set? All you have to do is tell us in the comments section which celeb hairstyle you'd like to steal and why . . .
THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED.
