Makeup

Smashbox has released a limited edition collection with nudes and brights called Shades of Fame. I like the versatile range of colours whether you want to play it safe or go all-out crazy-colourful…

It could be referred to as the Beauty Holy Grail. Finding a foundation that lasts the distance is something that cosmetic companies promise year in and year out with glossy airbrushed allure…

ORLY’s new ‘Cool Romance’ is a collection of six new shades for Spring 2012. Thread.co.nz’s pick is the pastel mint green ‘Jealous Much?’ which is a burst of freshness and definitely sums up the concept of spring…

The thing I like about nailpolish over lipstick is quite a selfish one. I can see my nails, but I can’t see my lips. To this end, I was ecstatic that M.A.C has released its first permanent range of nailpolish…

Birthdays are fun. Until you’re about 30. Then you have to make a number of decisions. Appropriately, I am reviewing this new anti ageing make-up the day before my birthday…

Want a complexion with a matte finish? Clarins has released two new skin balancing foundations under the Ever Matte name; a liquid oil-free foundation, and a shine control powder compact…

Eye of Horus is a new natural eye-make up collection created by two young Australian women who wanted to create the make-up looks of the Ancient Egyptians, without the chemicals found in other eye make-up…

Legendary fashion house Pucci has collaborated with iconic beauty brand Guerlain to create a range of classic products housed in new cases featuring the famous Pucci print…

They don’t call them ‘make-up artists’ for nothing. Make-up certainly is an artistry, and your tools – as with a fine artist – are your brushes…

The brand new ‘L’Or Electric Collection’ is a high-tech modern range that has brights and lots of shimmer, so I was inspired to shoot them as colourful butterflies on a vintage silk scarf…