Beauty junkies rejoice – the beauty app you’ve been waiting for has arrived! The MAC Technique App is your interactive makeup syllabus, your beauty bible, your very own makeup artist you can take with you, 24/7, wherever you go!
The innovative MAC Technique App allows attendees to seamlessly recreate looks and perfect makeup skills at home. Consumers can create personalised notes and archives – complete with notes, photos and videos. and it all begins by downloading the app from iTunes or Google Play.
MAC Technique offers a broader range of workshops and seminars with 13 technique focuses, from beauty basics to glam chic.
Catered to both new makeup users and seasoned artists, each curriculum offers an intimate setting for participants to interact directly with MAC Makeup Artists to learn makeup tips and tricks.
Once you’re booked in, a face chart with interactive tips and tricks will appear, along with an outline of the workshop. During your chosen class you can follow along on your phone, using the app to take photos and videos of each step, to add notes, tips and tricks and create your ultimate wish-list. The best part is, the cost of the technique class is fully redeemable in product (think of the MAC booty you could get – Liptensity, Spellbinder eyeshadows, Brow Sculpt, so many goodies), and you get to keep your study notes close-by for regular refreshes. It’s like a personalised beauty tutorial with every product purchase.
MAC Technique App Features:
FIND – Explore the 13 technique focuses and locate the closest MAC Technique class
BOOK – Once the class is booked, a face chart with interactive tips and tricks, along with an outline of the workshop will be sent
LEARN – During class, use the App to take photos and videos of each step, add notes and tips, and list favourite products
SHARE – Refer to saved notes and list of products to recreate new looks at home. Looks are shareable across all major social platforms
MAC Technique App Workshop Descriptions:
Going Natural:
Master the “No Makeup-Makeup” trend. Learn tips from prepping and priming to choosing the right shades to create the perfect, flawless looking skin.
Day To Night:
Double duty looks – makeup that can be taken from day to night. Learn how to amplify features to give an instant refresh to the skin, or go for a whole new look.
The Styled Eye:
The styled eye covers all types of eye makeup look – sultry, smoky, glossy, and graphic. Learn techniques from shading to highlighting, lining to defining, blending, lashes and brows – this workshop has it all.
Beauty Basics:
Makeup application is all about technique – this workshop is good for both beginners and artists looking for an update. M·A·C Artists show how to enhance features and learn a fresh new perspective on beauty.
All Day Fabulous:
Keep makeup looking fresh all day – M·A·C Artist give tips on creating looks with staying power. From long-wearing formulas to secret techniques for achieving extended wear.
Fresh, Luminous, Luxe:
Makeup should feel comfortable and be good for the skin. In this class learn application tips on mineral-rich textures for looks that are fresh and luminous.
Light and Bright:
Learn how to create clear, even, radiant skin using M·A·C’s Lightful C collection.
Sculpt and Shade:
Proper contouring can completely change the face shape. Learn how to emphasise flattering angles by creating dimension, symmetry and definition through shading and highlighting.
Studio Ready:
This class is all about makeup with maximum impact. Learn techniques tried and tested by M·A·C Artists on the runway and in the studio.
Celeb Chic:
Create celebrity inspired looks – personalised with tips from M·A·C Artists.
On Trend:
Find out the season’s latest looks from the artists creating the trends backstage, at over 500 shows each season. Play with new techniques and learn more about makeup’s current direction and products.
Special Occasion:
This class teaches techniques for creating standout looks for special occasions.
Grooming Basics:
Learn about all the ideal products, tools and techniques for flawless grooming for men and women – from skincare and priming, to tone and texture and brows. These simple tricks can refine any look.
Book your workshop and get your very own 24/7 makeup artist by downloading the MAC Technique App now!
A Girl Interrupted By Fashion, Beauty & Anything Pretty That Catches My Eye
Ever applied a hair colour only to find that it’s not the colour you were hoping for? Applied a brown dye that’s come out dark red, a red that’s turned out more on the dark side of noir? Or maybe you’ve just had a salon mis-hap! JoBaz Hair Colour Remover is going to be the answer to your hair prayers! JHCR shrinks the artificial dye molecules, safely removing all traces of hair dye, leaving you with your natural colour. Sound amazing? Find out more about JHCR here: 
This range is the ultimate in oil-based hair care. Suitable for all hair types, the BC Oil Miracle line is based on precious oils and is ideal for injecting life back into tired, dull hair. The exclusive care system provides hair with brilliant shine, exceptional nourishment and touchable softness! The shampoo, containing Argan Oil to cleanse and nourish, and the micro emulsion technology working to smooth the hair follicle, tresses are more manageable and shiny. The Gold Shimmer Conditioner straightens out any tangles with its high quality oils; and for that extra injection of shine, the Oil Miracle Gold Shimmer Treatment penetrates deep into hair for a brilliant shine and noticeable suppleness. The icing on the cake has to be the Volume Amplifier. With five precious oils – Argan, Marula, Almond, Macadamia and Jojoba Oil, this leave-in miracle worker provides hair with glass-like shine and softness, while also amplifying volume and grip and protecting against blow-dry heat. If you’re looking for sprinkles on that icing – the Divine Polish is the perfect finish! In a nutshell, if your hair is resembling that of a bird’s nest after washing with your current hair care range, then leave it to the BC Oil Miracle range to get your mane looking sleek and glossy. RRP: Shampoo, Conditioner & Gold Shimmer Treatment $32.30. Liquid Oil Conditioner, Finishing Treatment, Light Finishing Treatment, Volume Amplifier & Divine Polish $34.90. For more information check out: 
Sure, there are many dry shampoos on the market right now, however you can hardly go wrong when it’s Sebastian! Always pushing the boundaries of fearless hair fashion and unabashedly forecasting what’s next, Sebastian Professional introduces the next generation of professional dry shampoo. Available in both a 140g size and a handy purse spray, Sebastian Drynamic resets and recharges with its unique formula that cleans and adds volume through its styling properties so you can shift styles in the blink of an eye. The reset foundation system dissolves and absorbs oil and leaves less visible residue, so hair looks and feels cleaner than with other dry products. If you’re a tad time-poor (who isn’t these days) then Drynamic will be a god-send!
We were torn as to which Body Shop range we would mention in our ‘best new beauty lineup’ and after much debate – we’re going to have to mention both, as they’re equally delish! Starting with Honeymania. Now if you’re a fan honey-filled products, you’re going to adore the Honeymania range! Not only is it beautifully scented, it actually contains real honey! The new range consists of a bubblebath melt (completely obsessed with this one), body butter, body scrub, eau de toilette, shower gel and soap, plus – there’s even a cotton waffle-weave inflatable bath pillow (resembling that of honeycomb) to relax with in the bath while your skin is absorbing all the moisturising goodness of Honeymania. Did we mention The Community Fair Trade organic honey is the only honey used to make The Body Shop’s Honeymania collection? That means that the honey collected direct from Ethiopia is hand-harvested from the ripest honeycombs, ensuring exceptional quality and at the same time, generates one of the few methods of earning money in an incredibly isolated part of the country! Nice one Body Shop!
The other range we’re absolutely LOVING from The Body Shop (we’re not kidding, you will want to eat this collection it smells do damned incredible) is the new Special Edition Early-Harvest Raspberry range. Now, before you go running to The Body Shop to get your hands on this collection, note – this range arrives in-store on 14 July, so mark it in your diaries now as a reminder to get yourself an early taste of spring, the moment this collection drops. Never has a fruit-inspired bath & body range smelled so good. There’s really no descriptor that will truly do it justice, but take our word for it – this collection is quite simply devine! Delicately raspberry scented, this indulgent and deeply moisturising range is jam-packed with antioxidants that will leave your skin super hydrated, with a delicious scent that lingers on the skin throughout the entire day. The Early-Harvest Raspberry collection consists of – body butter, shower gel, body lotion, eau de toilette & body scrub. RRP ranges from $16 – $36. PS: word on the street is the The Body Shop’s Vineyard Peach collection is making a comeback too!
Once again Savar has released another stellar product! A Limited Edition 500ml Energising Body Wash, housed in a beautiful glass bottle. Made in New Zealand, 99% natural and great for both men and women, this multi-tasking body wash also makes a fabulous shaving gel and can be used as a natural shampoo! You can see why we had to include this one in our ‘best new beauty products’ lineup huh?! Sugar & lemon balm, two elements traditionally associated with all things delicious – are the body wash’s headlining ingredients. The lemon balm is an incredible ingredient that has been used as far back as the middle ages to reduce stress and also helps to calm and refresh the skin. Zingy, but soothing, it stimulates the senses and acts as a gentle pick-me-up, making it a perfect addition to a body wash! Lemon Balm’s partner in Savar’s Energising Body Wash is organic cane sugar, which assists in increasing the skin’s moisture content, helping to relieve any dryness. Luxurious and indulgent – this is definitely one to see you through winter in style! RRP$39
Sukin aren’t messing around with their latest offering – Dermatologist Certified DermaSukin. Soap & fragrance-free, this product is the business! Rather than focusing on fragrance, DermaSukin consists of five products specifically formulated to be naturally gentle on sensitive, dry, itchy or problem skin. Their five key ingredients, all Dermatologist Certified are non-irritating and non-sensitizing. Taking a simple, yet effective approach to skincare, DermaSukin products contain aloe vera, chamomile, cucumber and sesame. Cruelty-free DermaSukin contains zero parabens, artificial colours and definitely no harsh chemicals whatsoever! If you’re prone to eczema, dermatitis, rosacea, psoriasis, dry, itchy or sensitive skin, then DermaSukin is going to be an absolute god send! The DermaSukin range consists of daily gentle wash, daily gentle lotion, daily hydrating wash, intensive hydrating cream and oil balancing wash. Available from Farmers, selected pharmacies and health & organic stores, this collections ranges from $14.50 – $26.99 (1L $34.99).
An absolute staple as far as we’re concerned – Palmer’s lotions are never far from arms-reach and remain a favourite due to their fabulous hydrating properties and delicious scent (if you’ve not used their shower oil, you’re seriously missing out). If you’ve ever needed a reason to get on board the Palmer’s Cocoa Butter train, this is it! The deep moisture of cocoa butter now in a light spray! These new lotions are perfect for fast, easy application with a light spray texture in a convenient on-the-go aerosol spray bottle. Containing RapidSorb, a unique spray technology that provides fast-absorbing 24 hour moisture, there’s no staining, no greasiness – just quick and easy, even application. These two variants ‘deep moisture’ and ‘instant cooling’ are available from supermarkets, pharmacies and departments stores. RRP$12.50
The most magical and enchanting of them all. When we opened this enticing Sorbet package we were filled with delight! So ethereal and oh-so-pretty, we had to take a second glance just to double-check that the cupcake wasn’t actually edible! So beautiful are Sorbet’s products, you’ll want to leave them on display for as long as possible in the lead up to using them in your bath. We received a few items from the incredibubbles range – the ‘Sugarplum Fairy Bath Bombe’, ‘Soporifia Bubble Block’, oh and seed bombs (which is a whole ‘notha story, but let’s get back to the lovely incredibubbles bath goodies). In an Alice-In-Wonderland-esque style, tiny tags were attached to each item, guiding us as to what each product was and how it should be used, aka mad-hatter-tea-party style. With such stunning fragrances and beautifully presented bath goodies, we were torn as to whether we should simply display them, or start running a bath! The Soporifia Bubble Block (Soporific means ‘tending to induce sleepiness’ and is where this relaxing bubble block takes its name) is made with Lavender and Ylang Ylang essential oils, which fill the air with relaxing vapors and the creamy bubbles are just like fluffy clouds. Crumble a bubble block under the tap into a bath, sit back and enjoy the mounds of bubbles! These bubble blocks produce lashings of long-lasting foam and will leave you soft and smooth (you’ll get at least two baths out of each block). The Sugarplum Fairy Bath Bombe looks like it should be housing an actual fairy, not just named after one. A sweet & fruity scented delight, this bath bombe is like no other. Whilst they’re made with the usual characters to make them fizz, Sorbet have also added lots of Cocoa butter for stunningly silky bath water. They’ve added just enough of an ecocert emulsifier so that there’s no ring or oily residue left after you’ve finished. On a scale of 1 to intoxicating – Sorbet’s Sugarplum Fairy Bath Bombe is off the charts!
