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Luminisers These skin wonders are fabulous complexion brighteners. Try them mixed with foundation to give skin an all-over boost, or use one on its own as a highlighter on the inner corners of the eyes, cupid's bow and chin; just don't forget to blend.
Cult Following
On a press trip recently, I noticed that these spiral cords were either in the hair – or on the wrists, waiting to go into the hair – of seemingly every beauty editor in sight. No kinks in the hair, strong grip action and easy to use – I'm sold. Invisibobble Original, $11 for three, invisibobble.com.au.
Road Test
This week I try ... An exfoliating body treatment
The lowdown Compared to my face, my poor body is always last cab off the rank when it comes to exfoliating and moisturising. So I'm in dire need of the Urban Release package at The Langham Hotel. Here to help me shed any lizard-like skin is beauty therapist Julia Mikossek: she has a firm grip and works an exfoliating mixture of red mandarin, lime and cranberry over my dull skin. How much better is it having someone else do the sloughing? Once I'm scraped clean, then comes the reward of the languorous body massage to crank up my circulation and rehydrate my freshly revealed skin.
Pain factor None. But stay tuned for an upcoming Road Test: there is an extreme pain factor in the offing.
Downtime 90 minutes of unadulterated bliss.
Results This treatment is results driven (sublimely smooth skin) and relaxing. Love a two-in-one.
Where to get it Sydney and Melbourne: The Day Spa by Chuan at Th e Langham Hotel, thelanghamhotel.com.au. Cost: $220 weekdays; $235 weekends. At home Try Aromatherapy Associates Renewing Rose Massage and Body Oil, $90, adorebeauty.com.au, to keep your skin feeling smooth and supple.
Ask Stephanie
What is the best way to apply fake tan to a pale face?
Blend the fake-tanner with a moisturiser or face oil; it will make it subtler and easier to apply. Try a few drops of Clarins Radiance-Plus Golden Glow Booster, $40, mecca.com.au, in your night cream and wake up to a gleaming complexion.
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