Brand News: October
22/10/14 Rosie Huntington-Whitely gets the Moroccanoil touch
For ’s Inspired by Women campaign launch event, global creative director Antonio Corral Calero wanted to emphasise the core of Moroccanoil’s campaign by celebrating the beauty and individuality of every woman.
For the event, Calero enhanced face of the campaign Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s natural beauty with effortless and natural-looking waves and soft, shiny texture.
To get her look, apply Moroccanoil Treatment Light to damp hair from mid-shaft to tip to create perfect foundation for smooth, shiny results. Rough blow dry hair until 60 per cent dry. Then, with the Moroccanoil Classic Boar Bristle Brush, finish drying straight, creating soft bounce at the ends.
Once dry, spritz hair with Moroccanoil Heat Styling Protection to maintain hair’s health during styling. To create natural-looking, light volume, use a 1” barrel curling iron to gently enhance the ends. This
gives a soft, effortless wave. Finish with a mist of Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray Strong for long-lasting hold and comb through hair with your fingers to achieve touchable waves.
22/10/14 Lily Collins turns to Lancôme for film premiere
For Lily Collins' appearance at her Love, Rosie film premiere in Rome on October 19, make-up artist Polly Osmond used Lancôme products to create a glamorous look.
The inspiration was a little twist to 1950's Hollywood film stars. I have had a picture of Elizabeth Taylor on my phone for ages and it seemed the perfect time to use this super glamorous look," says Osmond.
"On the lids was a wash of shades from Lancôme Hypnose Palette in Violet Magnetique DR4 defined with Lancôme 24hr Art liner, black. I finished with lots of Lancôme Hypnôse Doll Eyes Mascara, black on the lashes. On Lily’s complexion, I love using Lancôme Blush Subtil, shade Rose Sable. We decided to go for a strong shade on Lily’s lips, Lancôme L’Absolu Velours, shade Violine 493.”
22/10/14 dermaviduals Clinic Award winners announced
is thrilled to announce the winners of its inaugural Clinic Awards for excellence. A panel of judges at derma aesthetics, distributors of dermaviduals, completed the second round of judging to announce the winners of the ten categories.
We believe that our partners are industry leaders, and we wanted to reward them for their hard work, passion and dedication. All of the winners should be very proud of their achievements within the beauty industry,” says derma aesthetics managing directors Reika Roberts and Simone Vescio.
The awards showcase the beauty industry’s leading clinics, most talented skin therapist experts, and forward-thinking corneotherapists. The dermaviduals Clinic Awards spotlight excellence and innovation, and provide a unique opportunity to reward dermaviduals partners for exceptional talent in their field.
Corneotherapist of the Year – Robyn McAlpine (Laser Effect, Cooks Hill, Australia)
Senior Therapist of the Year – Rachael Smith (Laser Effect, Cooks Hill, Australia)
Junior Corneotherapist of the Year – Charlotte Redshaw (skinfocus, Wellington, New Zealand)
Top Retailer of the Year – Christine Jack Beauty Therapy (Ashburton, New Zealand)
Social Media Stand Out – Laser Effect (Cooks Hill, Australia)
Excellence in Marketing – La Bella Medispa (Parkes, Australia)
Visual Merchandising Excellence – Talking Beauty (Hawthorn, Australia)
Most Innovative Blend - Rebecca Miller (La Bella Medispa, Parkes, Australia)
Clinic of the Year – Talking Beauty (Hawthorn, Australia)
Best Before & After Photos - Niki Koutrakis (Talking Beauty, Hawthorn, Australia). Runner Up: Rebecca Miller (La Bella Medispa, Parkes, Australia). Special Mention: Karen Black (Skin Perfection, New Zealand).
22/10/14 Fragrance meets fashion
In honour of the Glasshouse Fragrances Destination Collection, seven Whitehouse graduates were selected to create an artwork inspired by an iconic Glasshouse destination.
The graduates were sent a destination collection to take them on a fragrance journey and they each have brought the destination to life with a fashion illustration that embodies the fragrance notes and their personal style.
The resulting images from Brooke Whitlock, Brigitte May, Gretchen Geoghegan, Jessica Watson, Katrina McDonald, Lydia Kennedy and Sebastian Ovalle Casanova are a showcase of the incredible emerging talent from the Whitehouse Institute of Design.
The collection is featured exclusively on the Glasshouse Fragrances Instagram page. The progress can be followed via the hashtag #fragrancemeetsfashion.
22/10/14 LUSH wins 2014 Australian business award for environmental sustainability
Leading ethical retailer has been awarded an Australian Business Award (ABA) for Environmental Sustainability for the second year in a row. The award recognised the leadership and commitment LUSH Cosmetics has displayed to the enhancement, preservation and protection of the environment.
In the past six months alone, LUSH Australia has donated over $70,000 to 14 different grassroots organisations and is always on the look-out for new causes to support.
It’s certainly an honour to win the award for Environmental Sustainability two years running now, but ultimately we would rather that it didn’t exist. We would prefer to live in a world where environmental and sustainable business practices and decision making is the norm," says LUSH Cosmetics Australia's Peta Granger.
22/10/14 Win Dermalogica for a year
Australia’s largest online beauty and hair care store Ry.com.au are offering up the chance for one lucky person to win one year’s supply of Dermalogica skincare.
As an authorised stockist of Dermalogica, Ry understands why the cult brand is the number one selling professional skincare in more that 80 countries.
How to enter: Upon launch of the competition on Monday October 27, hopefuls will be able to enter via a simple form located on ry.com.au. Ry will select the winner by chance. You may only enter via the online form once, but can increase your chances of winning by sharing the competition on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #rydermalogica.
The competition closes November 13 and will be drawn November 14. The winner will be notified via the social media channels: https://www.facebook.com/ry.com.au, http://instagram.com/ry.com.au and
22/10/14 Winners of Mary Kay’s Dream Beautiful contest are announced
Future stars of the modelling industry were launched last night at the live Hong Kong finale of ’s Dream Beautiful contest, which starred international supermodel Coco Rocha as guest judge. A 500-strong audience of A-list stars; media and VIPs watched as Mary Kay’s 24 pairs of Dream Beautiful finalists performed in a live catwalk show at Shaw Studios.
Over 290,000 women entered the Dream Beautiful contest, which sees a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant team up with an aspiring model to compete and perform together. Winners model Shu Yu Wei and Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant Jin Liu were announced at the end of the show and were singled out for their standout make-up looks and performance on the runway.
Local heats were held in nine counties in Asia, including China, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Korea, Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand before 24 pairs of finalists were flown to Hong Kong for the weeklong finale of celebrity-led master classes and the live finale show. Eight star judges adjudicated the 2014 Mary Kay Dream Beautiful finale.
Winner Liu will be Mary Kay’s Make-up Artist of the Year for 2014/2015 in Asia Pacific, which will see her honoured and recognised in her local market. Liu will work with the local team on different beauty projects, including a cover shoot with her partner in the US. She will also be presented with Mary Kay seminar speaker opportunities.
22/10/14 Burt’s Bees gets Pitt Street Mall buzzing
Burt's Bees will be stirring up a buzz with their exciting upcoming pop-up store at Westfield Sydney City Pitt Street Mall, between October 27 and November 2.
The week-long interactive retail experience is designed to celebrate the Burt’s Bees Radiance Skincare Collection. The pop-up boasts features like unique honeycomb display cases and interactive product testing areas with Radiance Skin treatment and Royal Hand Massage, where visitors will also receive free samples of the Burt’s Bees Radiance Skincare range*.
In visiting the hive, VIP customers can also capture their Queen Bee” moment at the pop-up photo booth for a take-home selfie or an instant social media upload and can expect a sensory experience and special offers including: a free Radiance Skin indulgence consultation, a luxurious Royal Hand massage, free Loving Earth Luvju Chocolate*, plus daily giveaways.
With more special offers and surprises being unveiled every day, visit https://www.facebook.com/BurtsBeesAus for details and updates.
*While stocks last.
20/10/14 Ingrid Seaburn adds to her extensive resumé
Skincare expert Ingrid Seaburn is the ambassador for Renu28 - an anti-ageing gel from the US that has arrived in Australia. Seaburn also has her own product, a hydrating day gel called Hydrate. To find out more, visit www.ingridseaburnskincare.com/.
14/10/14 Colour Theory's 1st Birthday
has turned one - and to celebrate the brand is offering a lucky winner and their friend a trip to New York City worth $10,000. Spend $15 in one transaction on Colour Theory and swipe your Amcal Rewards or Guardian Club card to win. Click here to register.
9/10/14 GAIA Natural Baby grabs gold
Mother & Baby magazine in partnership with Coles Baby & Toddler Club announced Australia’s best and most innovative products for baby and toddlers this week, with Australia’s own ’s soap and sulphate-free baby shampoo taking out the top spot in the Baby Haircare category.
Now in its third year, the Mother & Baby magazine awards mark the end of an eight-month process involving a team of mum testers” who trialled and researched over 162 baby products. To reveal Australia’s best toddler and baby products spanning more than 33 categories, the mum testers trialled everything from nappies to wipes, toys to baby foods, prams to cots.
The Mother & Baby Awards is unique awards program that puts a panel of mums from across Australia in the hot seat to test, trial and ultimately choose the best products they would trust, recommend and use with their family and friends,” says acting editor Erin Mayo.
GAIA Natural Baby creator Michelle Vogrinec adds, We are really pleased to have taken part in an awards program where real Aussie mums get to have their say about what they look for in their baby products. It’s really satisfying to know that natural and organic baby products are now in such wide demand and that we are delivering the quality products their bubs deserve. We can’t think of a higher accolade than that.”
9/10/14 The favoured lash brand for celebrity make-up artists globally
With a lash to suit every eye and every occasion, Australia’s have become the essential lash brand for celebrity make-up artists globally.
The brand has established an impressive cache of high profile professional and celebrity make-up artists who love using the lashes including Dale Dorning, Roshar, James Vincent, Martin Bray, Nigel Stanislaus, Merton Muaremi, Chantelle Baker, Stephen Dimmick, and Rae Morris.
The search for the holy grail of false lashes is over thanks to MODELROCK LASHES. The quality, ease of use, and variety is incredible! When creating my eye looks for clients, whether it be for music videos, red carpets or photo shoots, I base them around my lash choice," says Dorning.
Vincent reveals, As a make-up artist focusing on international beauty, fashion and the music industry, I need lashes that are versatile enough from the most conservative look to the craziest. I have used them at events ranging from Nirvana's induction into the Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame to international beauty campaigns and they have never let me down. A must-have in my kit.”
Roshar adds, I love MODELROCK Lashes not only for the quality but for the amazing range of styles; MODELROCK actually has lash styles I’ve never seen before. That attention to detail, ingenuity, and forward thinking is what keeps me coming back for more."
9/10/14 Nad's searches for Australia's smoothest pick-up line
From the Northern Territory to New South Wales, are searching for the smoothest pick-up line, with the winner taking home $5000.
To enter, visit www.smoothestpickupline.com.au, enter a smooth pick-up line, and share on Facebook or Twitter with the hashtag #smoothestpickupline. The most outstanding line wins.
The search for Australia's smoothest pick-up line finishes October 31, 2014.