In the lead up to a book launch, when there are generally a rash (it’s okay - non-contagious) of photo shoots and appearances on the telly and so on, I perform a very simple, very effective maneuver to ensure my skin is a rude shade of health for said shoots and appearances. I book in for Omnilux.... more

Which is a convoluted way of saying they have made an impact. Which is a convoluted way of saying they’re good. Which is a convoluted way of saying maybe check them out.... more

Coenzyme Q10 is a bit of a skincare heavyweight. A bit of a Tony Soprano. It is ubiquitous (exists in every cell of the body), important (is vitally important for cell functioning and plays a major role in energy production) and is a pretty impressive protector (an exceptional antioxidant). ... more

It occurred to me yesterday that I have performed an epic new product fail. I haven’t told you guys about Lancome’s Genefique, which went on sale back in May, and comes with the magnanimous claim of delivering visibly younger skin in seven days. It’s one of the new breed, ‘genetic’ skin care products that make my head spin a little bit when I try to articulate what they do. ... more

A friend told me recently that her boyfriend was sick of sleeping with her. Literally, not in a sexy times way. His frustration, she hypothesised, probably stemmed from the fact she sleeps with rolled-up towels around her head, neck and shoulders in an effort to train herself to sleep on her back. And why does she want to sleep on her back? Because she’s trying to avoid, or at least slow down the rate of her cleavage wrinkles… caused largely by sleeping on your side.

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Once upon a time, in a mystical land called Sydney, a young woman stumbled to the bathroom after waking up and began her usual cleanse-moisturise face business. But something wasn’t right. Something had changed.... where previously the skin on her chest had been smooth, now sat a small band of renegade wrinkles. ... more

I know runway photos and backstage shots are always beautiful 15-year old models from Lithuania and for most of us, having skin that looks that clear and dewy and radiant is laughable. Ha! Ha ha ha, your skin says! But guys, I can’t tell you enough how much a difference the foundation you’re using has to do with this. Put it like this: Your foundation could be making you look five years older, or five years younger - it’s your call. But once you see the flawless, youthful glow on this bird backstage at the Icebergs A/W ‘09 show, I reckon I know what your answer will be…... more

We say toots babe to New York, and we say hello to London Fashion week, and we say what the f*ck are you wearing to Kanye West. I’m sorry, but when a man steps out wearing sneakers (not the cool ones, Seinfeld ones), ‘90s jeans, a cropped stonewashed denim jacket (done up) and a blazer to a fashion show, or even to buy milk, I can’t help thinking we are all being TRICKED by the fashion world, celebrities and hopefully, camera lenses. ... more

Wedged between the Globes and the Oscars sits the SAGs, an awards ceremony that offers just as much star power (might be a mild exaggeration) and just as much makeup. Great makeup. Brain-bending makeup. And so, without further achoo (I used to think that was how the sentence went) here are the Top 10 makeup looks from the Screen Actors Guild awards.... more