Innholdsfortegnelse for February - April 2017 i CosBeauty Magazine

There’s so much change and unrest in the world, sometimes it’s important to distance ourselves from all the negativity and focus on feeling good about ourselves. Don’t feel guilty about needing a timeout, as the way we project ourselves can positively affect all those we meet and interact with. In this issue we take a look at the fundamentals of beauty, starting with our feature on Beautifully Confident on p24. In this article, we examine the link between internal and external beauty and the correlation between cosmetic enhancement and inner confidence. Being attractive might make you happy, but being happy means you are inherently more attractive. We also share the basics of good skin and take you back to beauty school on p28 with our curated list of all-time skincare…

In the future, our society’s visual history will be mainly made up of selfies. Weird, huh? So it’s important to understand why people do it. Whether it’s an MUA’s new beauty look, a globetrotter snap, #throwback, #OOTD or a classic squad snap, the drive behind our selfies may be more complicated than one may think. So, which selfie taker are you? COMMUNICATORS These are the guys that use their selfies to spark conversation and open up a dialogue with their followers, whether it’s for environmental, social or political causes. The US Presidential election was a BIG one, with many displaying their ‘I Voted’ stickers to urge others to do the same. Think Lena Dunham, Lady Gaga and Leonardo DiCaprio. AUTOBIOGRAPHERS These selfie-takers are people who want to share their photos…

Step 1: Cleanser Step 2: Exfoliant Step 3: Problem-specific treatment add-on Step 4: Moisturiser Step 5: Sunscreen (am only) These steps apply regardless of your skin type (oily, dry, normal, or combination). The essentials Cleansers Cleansing is the essential first step in a daily beauty routine. Make sure you cleanse twice a day, once in the morning and then again at night. Cleansers come in a variety of formulations. What’s most important is to find a cleanser with a similar pH level to the skin (around 5.5 to 6.5), which effectively emulsifies the makeup, oil and grime without stripping your skin of moisture. Your skin will look smoother and act healthier and be ready to receive maximum benefits from your other products. 1. BOBBI BROWN Soothing Cleansing Oil, $65. Emollient sunflower,…

FILLERS Fillers can be used to add volume, fill deep folds and smooth fine lines and wrinkles. Fillers can also be used to create fuller lips and pad out hollow cheeks and temples. There are a number of different fillers on the market, and each vary in longevity, composition and viscosity. Generally lasting around four to 12 months, dermal fillers can be used in conjunction with Botulinum toxin injections for a cumulative result. BEST FOR Filling in wrinkles, scars and lost volume, cheek and lip augmentation D ID YOU KNOW? There’s such a thing as injectable rhinoplasty. Yes, that’s right, you can use fillers (either temporary or long lasting) to change certain aspects of your nose without surgery. Non-surgical rhinoplasty is limited to external nose deformities, such as asymmetries and depressions.…

We all know makeup is a girl’s best friend for highlighting our best features and detracting from all manner of skin sins – from breakouts to late nights. But these days we expect our beauty with a side serve of benefits: makeup that’s actually good for our skin. A good foundation is arguably the most crucial product in your makeup bag. Today’s foundation formulas are smooth as silk, helping to even out skin tone, add radiance and hydration and, in some cases, UV protection. Think less “cover-up” and more “skincare”. In fact, many foundations are now formulated with the same anti-ageing ingredients that you find in moisturisers. Try a foundation enriched with vitamins and antioxidants to help nurture and protect skin from damaging free radicals. When it comes to application,…

Despite what it may look like on Instagram, mega-model Kendell Jenner doesn’t always wake up looking flawless, and she’s always been honest about her struggles with acne. She battled it out through her teenage years, leading to plentiful insecurities, even confessing it left her feeling like “an outcast” – that is until she met dermatologist Dr Christie Kidd. After adhering to a savvy skincare routine and laser therapy treatments, Kendell is sporting a cleared complexion and recently spoke out about how hard she works to keep her skin clear. In a video on Kendell’s website/app she shared some insider intel from her derm, including the most common mistakes we make when washing our faces. SO, WHERE ARE WE GOING WRONG? For starters, if you suffer from acne Dr Kidd says…

We all know the dangers of excessive sun exposure, but nobody’s perfect and sunburn can happen. You might have lost track of time, or nodded off, and now you can tell you’re going to be lobster red and sore. What do you do? The damage has (regretfully) been done long term, and it can take several hours for it to manifest itself on your skin’s surface. So at the first sign, get out of the sun and follow our hacks to treat sunburn, fast. 1. STOP THE PAIN The first couple of days are tender and sore, but there are ways to minimise the pain you are feeling. Frequent cool baths or showers will help relieve the pain. As soon as you get out of the bathtub or shower, gently…

Sexual health has a huge influence on mental health and psychological wellbeing. The function and form of the different parts of the vagina are closely linked to the female psyche and the perception of self in terms of attractiveness and confidence. Oversized, elongated or asymmetrical labia minora can lead to selfconsciousness and even embarrassment. It can cause discomfort during sex and hinder certain activities such as bike riding and horse riding, and often makes wearing certain clothes such as swimwear, jeans or tights uncomfortable. Vaginal rejuvenation – both surgical and non-surgical procedures – can help alleviate pain, improve form and function, and enhance quality of life for many women. “Questions surrounding the appearance and function of the vagina and urinary system can plague women of all ages, yet talking openly…

Most of us have heard of someone who has shed weight on a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet such as Atkins or Dukan. But even if you haven’t eaten a slice of bread since 1997, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re getting enough of the important stuff. In recent times, the focus has turned in favour of counting calories, which, although an effective weight-loss tool, is not one that prioritises the importance of protein. Today many of us perceive foods that are rich in protein as being high calories or fattening. Recent research has shown just how important high-protein diets are to healthy weight loss, even opening the door to new preventative treatment strategies for obesity. In a new study, researchers from Imperial College London in the United Kingdom have revealed how an…

the beauty world can be confusing, especially when it comes to makeup brushes. And, if you’re anything like me, you still don’t really know the difference between a powder brush and a bronzing brush. So, how many brushes do you really need? Sydney makeup artist Christina Gosper from Xtina G Makeup says you don’t actually need that many brushes in your individual kit, and many brushes can be used to multitask. “The ones that I can’t do without are a good foundation brush, a decent loose powder brush, a contour/blush brush, a large eyeshadow brush, eyeshadow blender, eyeshadow pencil crease, flat eyeliner brush, and an eyebrow brush. I also have the Silk Oil of Morocco Airbrush set in my kit,” says Gosper. THE ESSENTIAL MAKEUP BRUSHES Before selecting your brushes,…

#1 M.A.C Lustre Lipstick in High Tea, $36. This beige-pink slick lick of lip is demi-sheer with a wet-look lustre finish. Makes lip look soft, plump and hydrated. #2 lancome La Vie Est Belle L’Eau de Toilette, $101 for 50ml. Meaning ‘life is beautiful’, this is a lighter, new interpretation of the original, resplendent in majestic magnolia essence and set in an elegant powdery embrace of iris pallida. #3 Florabotanica by Balenciaga Eau de Parfum, $125 for 50ml. An exotic floral featuring a dark wood base of vetiver, amber and caladium leaf that is topped with notes of rose, carnation and mint accord for a flirty, fresh and feminine scent. #4 von blair BEAUTY Eyeshadow Pallette in Untamed, $36. This trio of highly pigmented colour includes a celestial highlighter, shimmery…

JUDE LAW’S DAUGHTER NEW FACE OF BURBERRY Iris Law has been announced as the new face of Burberry. The 16-year-old will follow in the footsteps of her godmother Kate Moss, Cara Delevingne and Lily James, all of whom have starred in previous campaigns. POWERPUFF GIRLS MAKEUP LINE Attention, 90s babies! To our delight, Korean beauty brand Peripera has transformed our childhood memories into a beauty line, featuring an enormous assortment of ultraadorable beauty goodies. Forget squinting at tiny shade swatches on your screen because with Findation.com, you’ll never put the wrong shade on your face again. Simply enter a brand and shade you have used before and the site gives a list of other foundations that perfectly match your skin tone. Genius. For those concerned about wrinkly skin, this might…

GOLDEN GIRLS We’ve seen it all over the red carpet and on Instagram and we can’t get enough of this unique makeup look. Think coral, warm peach, apricot, and even bright orange. The hue looks amazing on lips, cheeks and lids – or all three at once. Emily Ratajkowski stunned at the Golden Globes with sexy standout matchy lips and eyes. Her metallic gold/brown/peachy eyeshadow and coral lipstick gave a warm and sunny vibe, while her dewy complexion was subtle yet glamorous. She killed it. If you’re not ready to go all out on the coral trend, try a peach lip look and team it with a gold or beige eyeshadow. 1. M.A.C Eye Shadow in Gorgeous Gold, $33. Not only does this add a pop of colour to your…

Ladies, if there’s one thing you need for your skin this year, it’s a professional skincare treatment by mesoestetic. DNA is a pretty big deal in the skincare world. When the effects of the sun, free radicals and stress damage our precious DNA, it throws off its ability to fight against skin ageing (*sadface*). To preserve cell youth, mesoestetic has created a unique skincare treatment in the form of Radiance DNA, performed in accredited mesoestetic skin clinics around the country and also adapted for an at-home range. Based on DNA repair and protection and synchronisation of a cell’s biological clock, this professional treatment is pretty much the bee’s knees of anti-ageing skincare. It is designed to effectively address aesthetic concerns associated with skin ageing, helping to increase cell longevity, and…

While the days of rock-hard Playboy Bunny boobs are falling out of fashion, our current obsession with social media and the explosion of selfies has created a new trend in itself. Not only has it called attention to personal appearance on a whole new level but it’s also created a shift in what is perceived as ‘normal’ (just take a look at Instagram). Although doctors are seeing a spike in non-invasive procedures, breast augmentations are still among the most common surgical operations, with a whopping 279,143 procedures performed last year alone in the US, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgery. It appears that young women in their 20s and 30s look at cosmetic surgery a bit differently than the Baby Boomers. In the recent past, breast surgery was…

Bold brows and makeup applied to perfection have taken centre stage in fashion consciousness. To rock the flawless look (no effort required), look no further than cosmetic tattooing. It allows you to wake up made up, without spending any time slaving away over your makeup. You can sleep, swim, shower and play sports and still look fabulous. We chat with expert cosmetic tattooist and trainer Rita Porreca, owner and founder of the Sydney Permanent Makeup Centre in Five Dock. IS A COSMETIC TATTOO LIKE A REGULAR TATTOO? Yes and no. It’s basically the same procedure but with different results. The difference is the depth of the needle inserted into your skin, plus the colours used in cosmetic tattooing are semi-permanent. HOW IS IT PERFORMED? All procedures are drawn on first…

Starring in reality TV shows such as Dr 90210, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and currently in Botched, Dr Paul Nassif is a worldrenowned plastic surgeon who has helped celebs and everyday people alike correct some of the craziest plastic surgery mishaps. “Appearing on Botched has exposed me to some of the most complex procedures in the world. Helping these patients and giving them the ability to regain confidence has been an incredible part of the show and major career highlight for me,” says Dr Nassif. As a doctor in the public eye, only select products will actually make it through his practice doors. Lids By Design is one of these products. Heard of them? Lids By Design are super-effective temporary correcting strips placed on the eyelid to instantly…

We all know the drill: eat well, down litres of water and maintain a religious skincare routine that includes daily sunscreen. This will all help in the quest for glowing skin. Despite our best intentions, sometimes life gets in the way (read: Christmas, New Year, holidays, and everything in between) and your body’s biggest organ can do with a little helping hand to look its best. If your skin is sun-stressed, dehydrated and congested, here’s a nifty little treatment combo to get it back on track and looking fly. Step 1: UNMASK YOUR SKIN’S POTENTIAL Peel yourself pretty with an in-clinic medical-grade skin revitaliser. Peels are solutions applied to the surface of the skin to strip away the outermost layers, revealing the fresh new skin beneath. They are used to…

While you may not be familiar with the term vaginal atrophy, you will be surprised to know that the condition is actually really common – it affects a whopping 50 percent of women during their lifetime. Common in post-menopausal women, the symptoms range from urinary incontinence, poor lubrication, painful intercourse, dryness, itchiness, burning, vulvar and vaginal pain, prolapse, and laxity or looseness. It goes without saying that this condition can wreck havoc on a woman’s life – both mentally and physically, often affecting relationships and everyday life. Once a difficult and almost ‘unspoken’ problem, times are changing and vaginal atrophy can now be treated in a simple and quick non-surgical treatment called MonaLisa Touch. Inspired by dermatological treatments for scar reduction, wrinkle reduction and skin texture improvement, MonaLisa Touch adds…

It’s no secret that the fuller lip trend has gone into overdrive. Plump pouts populate Instagram and have become the go-to look thanks to celebs such as Kim K and Kylie Jenner. According to the interwebs, lip augmentation takes place every 19 minutes in the US, proving that its popularity is through the roof. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, there was a 48 percent increase of lip augmentation in its most recent statistics. Recent scientific analysis of fashion models paints a new explanation for the booming trend. The research, led by Dr Prem Tripathi, from the University of California, analysed the lips of models on the pages of Vogue from 1960 to 2011. Surprisingly, they found there is no significant increase of lip size throughout this 50-year…

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 the reverse is also true as confidence and inner beauty do show on the outside. Confidence is thought to be one of the most attractive qualities and can be even more intoxicating than physical beauty alone. Together, it’s a tough combination to beat. Many people have found someone physically attractive, even though they were not conventionally ‘good looking’. Somehow their personality, charm, confidence, goodness, wit or energy seem to shine through. It may take inner beauty longer to make an impact than a first impression, but it…

Maintain your in-clinic results with mesoestetic Radiance DNA at-home maintenance products. There are five products that work in combination with one another, dramatically improving the skin’s elasticity and firmness whilst diminishing wrinkles for a fresher, healthier complexion. The first of the bunch is Radiance DNA Intensive Cream, which contains the powerful [meso] recovery complex, responsible for increasing collagen and hyaluronic acid production and improving the skin’s defence. It’s the go-to guy for bright and glowing skin, helping recover elasticity and firmness and gradually decreasing the appearance of wrinkles. Pair this with Radiance DNA Essence, a concentrated remodelling serum aiming at restructuring the skin. For night use, the Radiance DNA Night Cream uses the natural resting state of the skin to aid skin renewal during sleep. The unique association of [meso]…

Wearing the correct colours can make or break your makeup. The right ones will flatter and energise your appearance; the wrong ones can make you look more sallow than sexy. There’s no magic or professional consultancy needed to make the right choices – all you need to know is what skin tone you have and then how to present it in the most flattering light. When it comes to choosing new makeup, matching shades to suit your skin tone can be tricky business. Broadly speaking, cool-toned people have pink, red or bluish undertones and warm-toned people have yellow, peachy or golden undertones. If you’re unsure which one you are, there are some steps you can take to find out... Warm or cool? TAKE THE TEST! 1. Check your veins! The veins…

The eyes truly are the focal point of the face but the ravages of time, environment and lifestyle directly impact the appearance of the delicate eye area. The skin around the eyes is markedly different. It is 10 times thinner than other areas of the face and is further thinned as we age due to loss of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. Periorbital skin also contains fewer oil glands so moisturisation and adequate hydration is essential. COMMON SKIN CONDITIONS AROUND THE EYES MILIA Milia commonly form around the eye area due to the skin protein keratin becoming trapped under the skin. It appears as tiny hard white raised cysts. Avoid comedogenic oils around the eye areas as this prevents the natural exfoliation process and causes the congestion under the skin.…

PICO Genesis is a laser treatment specifically designed to target skin concerns such as pigmentation, uneven skin tone and age spots. PICO Genesis non-invasively uses new technology to help eliminate pigmented lesions (melasma, hyperpigmentation and sun spots are the most common) while brightening and smoothing out the complexion. With no downtime in most cases, minimal discomfort and suitable for all skin types, the treatment offers many sufferers renewed hope in the fight against pigmentation and premature ageing. PICO Genesis is made possible by Cutera’s “Enlighten” device – the first multi-wavelength (1064nm and 532nm) and picosecondplus- nanosecond multi-application laser platform. Let’s find out a little more about the procedure, what’s involved and the kind of results that can be achieved… WHAT CAN IT TREAT? PICO Genesis can treat a variety of…

There’s a new kid on the fat blasting block called Cooltech. He’s quick, effective and he loves stubborn fat. Heard of him? Everyone has that *thing*. That one teeny thing about their body they wish was smaller, flatter, tighter or just a little different. Cooltech could be the answer. Owned by a company called Cryomed, Cooltech offers a non-surgical solution to fix those bits that just won’t budge. More than one million Cooltech treatments in more than 40 countries have been performed. There’s also been a heap of clinical studies demonstrating its effectiveness, along with very high patient satisfaction levels. What’s more, the non-invasive, virtually painless procedure can be done over an extra-long lunch break with no downtime and – get this – the results are permanent. Sign. Me. Up.…

I ncreasingly, the modern man thinks about, reads about and talks about fitness, health, grooming, cosmetic surgery and aesthetic treatments in a way that would have been unheard of a decade ago, says celebrity makeup artist and commentator Michael Brown. Once traditionally viewed as the realm of gay men, interest in appearanceenhancing treatments is growing among men from across the spectrum of occupations, social and cultural backgrounds. “Fuelled by social media, male interest in matters related to grooming and physical improvement has gained rapid momentum over the past two years,” says Brown. “Straight or gay, more guys under 40 are enquiring and talking about the range of treatments and services available to help them look their best.” “Guys want solid evidence that a treatment has worked well and the best way…

iam putting it out there. Hair extensions are the greatest accessory you will ever wear. They allow you to have long, thick, lust-worthy hair 24/7, are virtually undetectable, can be worn up or down and can last months on end, even up to a year. But, like most things in life, it’s worthwhile to invest in the best. For seamless results and the best quality human hair on the market, Joseph Mourad, from his namesake salon in Double Bay Sydney, has long been the go-to guy. In addition to being the consummate hair professional, he’s widely sought after for the particular method he employs for applying hair extensions: the ultrasonic cold fusion technique. The beauty of this “cold fusion” method is that it uses no heat. Ultrasound vibrations soften the…