The concept of beauty is undefined; it varies among cultures and societies and even through the decades. However, the way you carry yourself will arguably always affect how others perceive you. As the saying goes, if you look good, you feel good. But

Professor Timothy Sharp of The Happiness Institute tells us how positivity and happiness can help us lose weight. If you’ve tried traditional diets with minimal or no success, you might be interested in a new approach based on the science of positive

Now’s the time to do our part and #StayHome while we wait out the coronavirus pandemic. However, consequences of isolation such as spending more time indoors and doing less exercise can lead to dryness and breakouts. It’s time for some more heavy dut

THE AT-HOME HAIR TREATMENTS FOR QUARANTINED HAIR Like skincare, a good basic hair care routine is key to achieving shiny, healthy hair. Use a shampoo and conditioner designed to help repair damaged hair and protect it from further trauma. Look for pr

If 2019 was the year of the sheet mask, then 2020 is shaping up to be the year of the eye patch. Like a tall glass of water for tired, puffy eyes, a quality eye patch is the next musthave skincare product. And here’s why: it supercharges the delicate

Whether you’re working from home and want to glam up your conference-call wardrobe, or simply have plenty of time on your hands, here’s a step-by-step guide to creating an easy faux salon DIY blow-dry. First up, make sure you shampoo your hair twice.

Friedrich Nietzsche once said, “Sleeping is no mean art. For its sake one must stay awake all day.” Maximising slumber can be tricky in today’s rat race, which can poach the possibility of the fabled eight hours of dream time faster than you can say

Fragrances hold special places in our hearts, and some of the most beloved are from our favourite celebs. Reputed to be the original celebrity perfumer, Elizabeth Taylor’s release of ‘White Diamonds’ in 1991 has earned a cool $1 billion in sales – an

Normal body temperatures play off your body’s circadian rhythm. Temperatures are low during sleep and at their highest point during the day. A drop in body temperature can be a trigger for drowsiness, and the cooling down that occurs after a warm bat

Q. Tell us how the Medik8 12 Weeks to WOW program works. A. In the same way you might visit a personal trainer for fitness, Medik8 offers you 12 weeks of personalised, intensive training for your skin, which includes eight appointments and six profes

Beauty and health are so closely related and the way we both look and feel begins with what we eat. A healthy, nutritious diet with lots of different coloured vegetables, rich in antioxidants and vitamins, is a sure-fire way to great skin and health.

Retreatment Botanics by Olivia Newton-John and Gaia Retreat & Spa has a five-step solution to ward off winter skin woes. These self-care steps will help you to feel calmer, while your skin stays moisturised, radiant and healthy throughout winter. Ide

WHAT DOES ‘BEAUTY’ MEAN FOR YOU? Beauty to me is something you can’t technically see; you just feel it from someone. Which is ironic because I work in the ‘beauty industry’, but to me the word means so much more than just cosmetics or outer appearanc

Freckles. Brown patches. Sun spots. Sound familiar? You’re not alone – as many as 80% of us suffer some sort of pigmentation skin disorder. Skin hyperpigmentation is caused by the abnormal production of melanin, the pigment responsible for skin colou

Powerhouse cosmetics brand Morphe has launched a platinum collection featuring hiphop’s rising star, Saweetie. It includes a brand-new lip gloss trio, Icy Lips by Saweetie, along with a 24-shade Artistry Palette, a limited-edition Mini Continuous Set

Girls of all kinds can be beautiful – from the thin, plus-sized, short, very tall, ebony to porcelain-skinned; the quirky, clumsy, shy, outgoing and all in between. It’s not easy though because many people still put beauty into a confining, narrow bo

COSBEAUTY.com.au just got more fabulous! Your favourite beauty source has added [Aesthetic]Advisor to the site, Australia’s new destination to research and review procedures and practitioners. Like having your personal cosmetic enhancement concierge,

I want to encourage women to enhance their own uniqueness. Because just like a rose is beautiful, so is a sunflower, so is a peony I mean, all flowers are beautiful in their own way, and that’s like women, too. ■

The healing properties of light have been recognised for thousands of years. The Greeks and Romans both understood that sunlight could play some remedial role – although there was little understanding of why. As early as 1903 scientists realised ligh

January Jones has hers with vinegar and unspeakable amounts of salt and baking soda. Madonna’s is sprinkled with rose petals. Yes, the humble bath is making a comeback. It seems quick showers have been overtaken by luxurious bubble baths during the c