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There are days in Melbourne when I step off the tram at Flinders Street with a fresh layer of sun-tired flush across my cheeks and remind myself that sunscreen…

A smooth makeup base rarely comes from foundation alone. When complexion products cling to dry patches, emphasise tiny flakes or sit unevenly around the nose,…

A beach-day bronzer has a more demanding job than a product used in an air-conditioned office. It needs to add believable warmth after sunscreen, survive heat…

There's a reason the dewy highlight refuses to die as a trend, especially heading into Australian summer when everyone's keen for that lit-from-within glow…

Silicone sponges, also called silicone makeup applicators or jelly pads, have earned a devoted following among makeup lovers who want sheer, skin-like coverage…

There's a particular kind of disappointment that comes from perfecting a soft, smoked-out waterline at 7am, only to catch your reflection at lunch and find a…

A row of coins, a lucky emblem, or a bright stack of tokens can make a pokies screen feel instantly familiar. Yet these pictures are more than decoration. Coin…

The e.l.f. Halo Glow has been everywhere on my feed lately, from TikTok tutorials to YouTube hauls from creators across the US and UK. As someone with…

Most weekday mornings in Brisbane start the same way for me: the alarm goes off, I glance at the time, and I have roughly twelve minutes before the dog needs…

Eye shadow can completely transform a look, but for those with monolid eyes, the finish of the shadow makes an even bigger difference than the colour itself.…