August - October 2020

CosBeauty Magazine

Your lifestyle, health and beauty guide!

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From the EDITOR
Welcome to our 89th edition of COSBEAUTY Magazine! The beauty industry has long advocated self-care and positivity and, amidst the ongoing COVID-19, there has never been a more important time to pamper ourselves and look after our general well-being.
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Editor-in-Chief Michelle Kearney Art Director Debbie Pilarinos Writers David Hickie, Aimeé Rodrigues, Shonagh Walker Photographers Debbie Pilarinos, ShutterStock Distribution & Subscription Enquiries Bill Dunk Phone 02 8095 6265 Mob 0410 528 582 Emai
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Beauty Insider
Biologi, the brand know for its 100% active clean cosmeceuticals, has announced that Australian model Samantha Harris has signed on to become the brand’s global ambassador. Her first skincare campaign for the brand launched in June 2020, in line with
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The KEY To Beauty? RESEARCH
Whether your goal is to rejuvenate or refine your facial features, enhance your curves or create a more proportionate body, cosmetic enhancement can work wonders for the right candidate. Cosmetic procedures can bring lasting and dramatic changes to y
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GET the SCOOP
Information on every aesthetic treatment to help in your decisionmaking process. Find a practitioner near you from our growing directory of qualified practitioners. Do you have a burning question about an aesthetic procedure or treatment? Our subject
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Our Ultimate Staycation Guide
They say home is where the heart is, but with international flights out of Australia grounded for a while yet, home is where the holiday is, too. From the Islands of Tahiti to the foothills of the French Alps and the ancient Redwood Forest in Califor
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TAKE ME TO Tahiti
Blue lagoons, white-sand beaches, island time. Who’s with me? The Islands of Tahiti have long been revered as pockets of paradise, filled with soft white-sand beaches, warm tropical breezes and the smell of fresh Taha’a vanilla. And while we may not
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CREATE YOUR TAHITIAN COCONUT & MONOI BODY EXFOLIATOR
Grated flesh of half a coconut (or half a cup of coconut flour) 3 tablespoons of Monoi oil (or virgin coconut oil) 1 Mix the coconut flesh or flour with the oil in a bowl. If you use coconut flour, you will need more oil. Add your flour to the bowl a
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Forest Frolics
The Redwood State Park in NorCal is high on our bucket list. Who wouldn’t want to literally drive through an ancient tree? Giant sequoias and coastal redwood trees have existed along the northern California coast for about 20 million years. It’s also
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Peace OUT IN Provence
Provence, one of the most beautiful regions in France, is located at the foothills of the Alps and offers exceptional natural beauty (which is probably why Rénoir, Van Gogh, Cézanne, Picasso and other great impressionist artists drew inspiration from
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Lavender Macarons With Honey Buttercream
Macarons: 1 cup confectioners sugar1 tbsp dried lavender budsPurple food colouring3/4 cup almond meal2 egg whites3 tbsp sugar Honey buttercream: 1/2 cup butter1 cup confectioners sugar2 tbsp honey Preheat oven to 150 degrees Celsius. Line two sheets
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Bakuchiol The Retinol Alternative For Sensitive Skin
A side from sunscreen, Vitamin A is arguably the single-most important ingredient to help prevent, restore, normalise and repair damaged skin. We’re going to put it out there: it’s the powerhouse of antiageing skincare. Retinol is a Vitamin A (retino
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Medik8 Bakuchiol Peptides
‘The 1.25% pure bakuchiol formula is enhanced with a blend of brightening peptide precursors and centella asiatica. Centella asiatica is perfect for visibly soothing and calming inflamed, sensitive skin, whereas inka omega oil is rich in omegas 3, 6
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SKIN CARE essentials
The ultimate goal of any skincare regimen is to have your skin looking and functioning at its peak, while also targeting concerns such as ageing, pigmentation and blemishes. Most skin experts are in agreement that a skincare routine incorporating cle
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5 Steps To Better Skin
Cleansers are an essential part of a basic skincare routine. They wash off makeup, dirt and oil and leave the skin feeling clean and smooth. Your skin should be cleansed at least twice a day – in the morning and evening. There are cleansers for every
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The SKINCARE Heroes
Vitamin A is *the* anti-ageing skincare staple. Retinoids (including retinol) are the best-known derivatives of Vitamin A. They act as antioxidants and neutralise the free radicals that result from exposure to light. Retinoids are scientifically prov
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The Synergy Of Science And Nature
Biochemists and dermatologists have joined forces to create new Aussie conceptualised skincare sensation Skin Virtue, offering performance-based solutions for dramatic results. Skin Virtue is a professional-grade range that combines clean beauty with
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The Collections
Developed with the highest quality purifying and soothing active ingredients, the Super Clear Range targets skin complications such as skin sensitivity, blemish prone, oily, irritated, inflamed and allergic skin. It helps correct skin concerns and de
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Cosmetic Surgery In The Instagram Age
Appearance, presentation and popularity have been promoted as the core to identity, self-esteem and self-worth. Glossy fashion magazines filled with airbrushed unrealistic representations of both women and men have constantly bombarded us, changing t
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Instagram
Yes, the simple photo you take of yourself using the high resolution camera on your smartphone has created an accidental revolution to such a degree that the term ‘selfie’ became the Oxford dictionary word of the year in 2013. Let’s face it – it seem
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Stats
Instagram is the second-most downloaded free App in the Apple store It is expected Instagram will account for 30% of Facebook’s ad revenue in 2020 Used by 25% of Smartphone users More than 40 billion photos have been shared (79.1% of posts are photos
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A new NORMAL
Not only are people comparing themselves to perfected images of models and celebrities and even friends, but there is now a daily comparison of the real self to an intentional or unintentional fake self posted on social media. How can anyone win, esp
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Snapchat Dysmorphia
The term ‘snapchat dysmorphia’ was coined to describe people who bring their own heavily doctored or filtered selfies to surgeons, requesting to look more like their photos. They have been known to trawl through endless selfies on their phones, tryin
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The CELEBRITY EFFECT
In the new era of selfies, social media and celebrity ubiquity, many aesthetic practitioners are finding themselves at the nexus of medicine and consumerism. But who defines the terms ‘too little’, ‘just enough’ and ‘too much’? Is there a new definit
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A Distorted Reality?
Today’s celebrities can appear ageless – and nobody emulates this more than Jennifer Lopez aka J.Lo, the new ‘face’ and ‘body’ of a 50-year-old with two children (and twins, no less). But do highly edited images make them appear more ‘perfect’ than t
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The Cuet LIST
Makeup has the power to transform faces. Artfully applied, it can give the illusion of more prominent cheekbones, a narrower nose and more defined jawline, and a healthy looking pop of colour. Makeup can also make an artistic statement about ourselve
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Back to BASE
OUR PICKS
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Line and DEFINE
OUR PICKS
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Lip Service
With continual innovations in both function and active ingredients, today’s lipstick lover is spoiled for choice. From the classic stick to fluid formulas, from matte to glossy, and from long-lasting to barely there, there’s now a lip product to suit
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Holy sheet MASK!
Sheet masks, virtually unheard of outside of South Korea until a few years ago, are now big business and changing the beauty industry. There’s even a Mask Bar in NYC specialising in Korean sheet masks. According to Allied Market Research, the sheet f
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Go With The Faux SELF-TANNERS
We know it’s cold outside, but there’s nothing like a glowing tan to help show winter who’s boss. A faux tan (of course) can make us look healthy and radiant (even if colder weather has other ideas). Self-tanner can also make skin looker smoother, mo
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Bronzed & beautiful
Bronzers are like sunshine in a powder. A subtle golden glow in the cooler months can add a touch of radiance and highlight your features. Accentuate your cheekbones and create a more sculpted look by applying a bronzer just under the line of your ch
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Let There Be Light
A hardworking highlighter or illuminator is perfect to mask the look of dull or dehydrated skin. Dab small amounts on top of your cheekbone – from the apple of the cheek and up through to the hairline. This makes skin look hydrated while the diffused
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The BODY SKINCARE ROUTINE For Super Soft Skin
You’ve got a locked and loaded skincare routine for your face, but now it’s time to turn your attention to the rest of your body and give it the TLC it deserves. A body skincare routine is key to achieving smooth and glowing skin all year round. Here
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Step1: Cleanse
Just like your face needs a clean canvas before applying products to it, so too does your body. Wash off the day’s dirt, sweat, perfume, products and sunscreen with a body cleanser or body wash. Look for sulfate-free body cleansers as they won’t stri
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Step 2: exfoliate
Buff away dull, dry skin and reveal brighter, softer, healthier looking skin. Apply exfoliator all over and rub product in circular motions to rejuvenate and polish the skin. Natural antioxidants contained in some exfoliators can help target skin ali
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Step 3: serums
Next up, add a conditioning and hydrating body serum (cream or oil-based) before applying a body moisturiser. By layering these two products, you pair humectant and occlusive ingredients to really hydrate and help to lock in moisture. Body serums are
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Step 4: moisturise
Moisturisers are an essential part of taking care of your skin. Keep hydration in check by feeding your skin the finest skin-nurturing ingredients to energise and restore. When your skin is dehydrated, the more visible fine lines and dark spots are.
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Step 5: Target Problem Areas
If you’re one of the lucky ones not to sport cellulite, you can skip this step. But for nine out of 10 women, today’s specialised skin tightening and smoothing products can improve the look of cellulite and sagging skin. Cellulite is actually a colle
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Breast Cancer Awareness
Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting Australian women. In a 2019 report, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare estimated that 19,998 women and 170 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020, an average of 55 people per day
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Reducing Your Risk
While there is no known way of preventing breast cancer, making lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, reducing alcohol intake, reducing fat mass and increasing exercise can all help to reduce the risk of breast cancer. You may also wish to cons
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Thousands At Risk Of Undiagnosed Cancer During Covid-19
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a 30 percent fall in referrals to cancer specialists, according to media reports. That’s because fewer people are seeing their GPs and avoiding routine pathology tests. Pink Hope CEO and Founde
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Check Yourself
To ensure the best possible outcome, early detection is all-important. As with all types of cancer, the risk of breast cancer spreading from the breasts to other parts of the body increases dramatically if it is not detected early. The good news is t
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TheNOSE Job Rhinoplasty EXPLAINED
The nose is the central feature of your face and plays a key role in facial symmetry. Any abnormalities will affect the overall aesthetics of the face, and changing the size or shape of the nose to bring it into harmony and balance with the rest of t
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Types Of Rhinoplasty
The most common procedure to address size, proportion and balance of the nose in relation to the rest of the face. Performed as a result of a nasal injury where the supporting bone or cartilage have been damaged. Takes into consideration the particul

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