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Heated Straightening Brushes We welcome anything that makes smoothing hair a breeze, and these new straightening brushes have answered all our hair prayers.
With frizz-busting ionic technology or nourishing agents, they're super-easy to use and a blissfully fast antidote to summer humidity. Make sure hair is bone-dry and then go for it.
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Cult following
Model and actor Rosie HuntingtonWhiteley says this is the "best facial tanning product" she's ever used.
The weightless, colourless gel, with aloe vera, cucumber and algae extract, works its fake-tanning magic while you sleep, and won't stain pillowcases. James Read Overnight Tan Sleep Mask Tan Go Darker Face, $47, mecca.com.au.
luxe to less Remington Keratin and Argan Oil Nourish Straightening Brush, $100. Silver Bullet Hybrid Ceramic & Ionic Straightening Brush, $100. VS Sassoon Diamond Luxe Straightening Brush, $80Credit: Jennifer Soo
Road test
This week I try ... a Camera-Ready facial
The lowdown With Christmas festivities closing in, maintenance is high on the agenda. Therapist Lowri is introducing me to the CameraReady facial. I'm more than ready.
After a relaxing cleanse to prep my skin, hydro-microdermabrasion water jets exfoliate my slightly sensitive skin. Next comes a 20 per cent lacticacid peel tailored specifically to my skin that felt pretty tingly; after this was removed, Lowri massaged in a deliciously cooling infusion of antioxidants and hyaluronic acid. As a finishing touch, I have a 20-minute healing hit of my beloved Omnilux deep-penetrating white light.
Pain factor For a treatment that gets such great results, the only slightly uncomfortable bit was the stinging of the lactic-acid peel.
Downtime One hour.
James Read Overnight Tan Sleep Mask Tan Go Darker Face, $47.Credit: Jennifer Soo
Results My skin pinked up during the session, but it settled within an hour. The beauty of this treatment is its targeted exfoliation and amped-up hydration. My skin looked really refined afterwards.
Where to get it Sydney: All Saints Skin Clinic, allsaintsskinclinic.com.au. Cost: from $350. Melbourne: Skin Temple, skintemple.com.au.
Cost from $350. At home Try replenishing a dry complexion with Skin Medica Dermal Repair Cream, $198, 1800 648 851.
Ask Stephanie
How can I make my blush look more natural?
After applying your blush, blend and soften it with a fl at-profile buffing brush that's been dipped in your foundation. This will give you the perfect hint of healthy colour. Try Zoeva 104 Buffer brush, $32, sephora.com.au.
Send beauty questions to stephanie@darlingbeauty.com.au.
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