Self tan that sells every 20 seconds: Coco&Eve must-have SPF and tanning products are a favourite among sun-loving Aussies

Self tan that sells every 20 seconds: Coco&Eve must-have SPF and tanning products are a favourite among sun-loving Aussies

A real sun tan and all the related health hazards that come with maintaining a tan are just not worth it, especially when “faking it” is so easily done in the comfort of your own bathroom. Thousands of Aussies clearly agree given Coco&Eve are currently selling a bottle of one of their self tan products … Read more

Best read for January: Why beauty lovers are rushing to devour book about story behind Teen Vogue ‘superintern’ Emily Weiss’s Glossier

Best read for January: Why beauty lovers are rushing to devour book about story behind Teen Vogue ‘superintern’ Emily Weiss’s Glossier

When it comes to beauty brands that are synonymous with my millennial generation, there are a few names and products that rise to the top of my mind first. But from the days of Maybelline’s Dream Matte Mousse foundation at school to our teen years spent wearing Lancome’s Juicy Tubes in every which flavour, there … Read more

Sonia Kruger praises newly launched anti-ageing ice mask for smoothing out her skin in 30 minutes

Sonia Kruger praises newly launched anti-ageing ice mask for smoothing out her skin in 30 minutes

Australian clinically-proven skincare brand freezeframe has just released its “amazing” 48-hour Wrinkle Freeze Ice Roller Mask to the public — and Channel 7 presenter Sonia Kruger is a big fan. The brand has launched a fresh category into its range that combines breakthrough technology with a built-in ice roller for up to 82 per cent … Read more

Best perfume dupe: Shoppers compare $45 perfume to famous YSL Black Opium scent: ‘It smells identical’

Best perfume dupe: Shoppers compare  perfume to famous YSL Black Opium scent: ‘It smells identical’

Dupes in the beauty industry are now part and parcel of what we’ve come to expect. But while there are plenty of dodgy ones around, occasionally here at Best Picks we stumble across a hidden gem. Step forward Aerre Fragrances, whose $55 dupe of the high-end luxury Baccarat Rouge 540 perfume by Maison Francis Kurkdijian … Read more

Best fake tan Australia: Mum behind tan setting powder loved by Kim K launches new skincare enriched re-fillable self tan mousse

Best fake tan Australia: Mum behind tan setting powder loved by Kim K launches new skincare enriched re-fillable self tan mousse

The mum behind a revolutionary drying powder that sets fake tan in seconds has launched a new refillable self-tan range that is perfect for summer. Former spray tan artist Fiona Dunne, 36, from Perth, hit the jackpot with her GlowDry Australia award-winning fake tan drying powder when she launched it in 2018. Now, Fiona has … Read more

Ex Miss Universe Australia Francesca Hung shows exactly what makeup she used on her wedding day

Ex Miss Universe Australia Francesca Hung shows exactly what makeup she used on her wedding day

I was following ex Miss Universe Australia Francesca Hung’s social media account when she revealed to countless fans that she would be doing her own wedding makeup in December last year. The positively radiant model and presenter tied the knot on the first day of summer to husband Nick Lowry on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, and … Read more

Best summer beauty sale: Adore Beauty launches massive summer beauty sale. Here are my top picks

Best summer beauty sale: Adore Beauty launches massive summer beauty sale. Here are my top picks

With Black Friday well and truly behind us and Boxing Day fading into pale insignificance, you’re not alone if you’ve been feeling a tad starved of great beauty sales of late. Well thankfully the people at Adore Beauty have had this in mind, and this week they have launched their massive summer beauty sale. With … Read more

Mum and son school dropouts launch a skincare label after struggling with acne as a teenager

Mum and son school dropouts launch a skincare label after struggling with acne as a teenager

A mother and son duo who struggled with a number of skin issues and couldn’t find a product to help have launched their own Australian start-up despite having no business experience between them. Kaleb and Lacey, who live in Queensland, are the co-founders of Amorosa, which has dropped its signature $74.99 Abundance Clay Mask to … Read more

How to style short hair: Best Picks editor reveals the best products for short hair – and how to style it

How to style short hair: Best Picks editor reveals the best products for short hair – and how to style it

I’ve had long hair for as long as I can remember. Whether it was tying it up in a swishy ponytail at school, straightening it to within an inch of its life while at university or “growing out” my already long locks for my wedding, I’ve always felt that my long hair is part of … Read more

Best body oil in Australia: Salt by Hendrix Body Glow is a best-seller from the brand to rival Nuxe favourite

Best body oil in Australia: Salt by Hendrix Body Glow is a best-seller from the brand to rival Nuxe favourite

Summer in Australia is awash with festivals, spending time at the beach and languishing under a later-setting sun in slip dresses. Which is why it’s the perfect time to get that “glow from within” look with the help of a sparkling body oil or butter. French brand Nuxe has long been a favourite for those … Read more