Does your makeup need a shake up?
Eyeliner, mascara, blush, lipstick; eyeliner, mascara, blush, lipstick… bored yet? That’s why we’ve got six super fun new things for you to check out and stop your makeup routine being so… routine! But don’t try them all at once…
By Christina Butcher
Lipstuck? Try temporary lip tattoos
Bored with your current gloss but want your lips to hold centre stage? Try these non-permanent lip tattoos from Violent Lips. Choose from lip patterns that range from fun polka dots and bold animal prints, to sexy fishnets and shimmering glitterati sparkle. They last for four to eight hours and are 100% vegan. You can even wear your fave lip gloss on top of the transfer if you want. These easy-to-apply lip tats are available from Priceline and selected pharmacies RRP $14.95. And if they’re good enough for the Kardashians…
Now you see it – 3D nail polish
Holographic nail polish from Australis will put your nails right in the limelight. This product glides on effortlessly over the top of your base colour coat and leaves a sparkling 3D effect that dazzles. It has a holographic foil top coat giving a shimmer to your day. Another easy nail art to try is the new Australis Crackle Colour. Paint it over the top of any two completely dry nail colour layers, it gives an amazing crackle effect that is so on trend at the moment. Both available from Priceline and selected pharmacies RRP $8.95.
Feathered friends – Plumeria false feathered lashes from Napoleon Perdis
Icarus wore a suit of feathers, but that didn’t get him very far. A flutter of these bad boys and the world is yours! Plumeria feathered lash strips go on easily and are reusable, and are made from a synthetic and natural hair blend. Fly close to the sun and have some fun. RRP $22.00 from Napoleon Perdis stores.
iCurl, you curl, we all curl our lashes!
Create the curl your lashes deserve with this ground-breaking gadget. The iCurl from Mirenésse uses two heated pads that, as its creator Irene Patsalides explains, “curl at the base and the tip for a rounded curl” as opposed to all the other curlers that only bend the lash at the base and can damage the hair or false lash. The other great thing about this product is that the curls really last. Get the iCurl from www.mirenesse.com and at selected retailers RRP $49.95.
Coloured hair today, gone tomorrow – Kevin Murphy’s Color Bug
Even if you’re not thinking about changing your hair colour, try this. It’s an excellent one-day colour that is literally an eye-shadow for your hair. It gives an amazing balayage effect or can be used to highlight sections. It comes in a small hand-held pot and you apply it a bit like you’re colouring your hair in with a sponge. Mind your hands though; use gloves or wash your hands straight after. You can even go for full on colour and try a couple of shades together! RRP $24.95 from Kevin Murphy Salons and adorebeauty.com.au.
No more shiny faces!
Finish the night looking as good as you did at the start with Skindinavia Dance! Makeup Finish. A quick spritz over your finished makeup controls shine and stops your makeup from slipping or caking. Forget old school finishing sprays, this Hollywood secret is fast becoming a “holy grail” essential. This product may become a regular in your routine, especially on long days when you need your makeup to last from day to night. It keeps working for up to 16 hours! Skindinavia Dance! Makeup Finish RRP $29.95 is available from selected spas and salons or call 1800 242 011 for your nearest stockist.
Expert Insight
Internationally renowned hairstylist and creator of Color Bug one-day hair colour, Kevin Murphy, explained the motivation and inspiration for his innovative hair colour product: “I wanted full on colour but without the commitment – I had my share of moments where I wanted crazy colour hair on a Friday but come Monday morning I didn’t want my crazy colour anymore.”
He also gave us some useful tips on how to apply Color Bug effectively: “With a towel draped around your shoulders to protect your clothes, I would apply a hair product and then the Color Bug to make it stick. The Color Bug adds body to hair, you can keep this raw texture or add a fine mist of hairspray to lock on the colour.”
