Beauty Q&A: Clinique It Girl, Paige

By Tammi Ireland

We’ve met Perth’s own 2012 Clinique It Girl, Rebecca, so now it’s time to meet one from the east coast of Australia, where Coveted Canvas is now located. Introducing Paige Penning…

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Paige Penning, 19, Student of Psychology and Marketing

You’re 6 months in – what’s been the best thing so far? Being able to use and show off all my brand new and exclusive Clinique products! I also enjoy that it’s help me kind of get some direction to what I want to do career wise, I love beauty and makeup things and being an It Girl has shown me a whole other world in the industry rather than just painting on makeup.

Primary School Memories with Face Of Australia

By Tammi Ireland

When I think Primary School, I think colouring with wind-ups, fun and hints of colour in my first ever lip balms.  So, it’s no surprise that the new Face of Australia Sheer Gloss Lip Crayons evoke precious Primary School memories when used.

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A steal at only RRP$14.95 for the three shades, the Face Of Australia Crayons are a necessity for everyday.  I’ve been wearing ‘Sundae’ (middle) to work every day and have found lips to stay moisturised throughout the morning – quite a feat in the Sydney winter. ‘Macaron’ allows enough of a tint to replace a rose lipstick if moisture is what you’re after.  To state the obvious, the Face Of Australia Crayons are blatant copies of Clinique Chubby Sticks (RRP$35), however the price point and intense moisture can’t be ignored.  If the colour is what you’re after, though, a Clinique Chubby has more staying power. Keep the Crayons for everyday and Chubby for night.

The Ultimate Lip Balm

By Tammi Ireland

Flying, changes in the weather, kissing, air-conditioning.  What do all these things have in common?  Creating chapped lips, unfortunately.  But now the ultimate weapon in lip hydration has arrived – Burt’s Bees Ultra Conditioning Lip Balm (RRP $6.95).

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I’ve tried many, many lip balms over the years, each promising better results than the last.  Finally I feel I’ve found the Holy Grail of lip conditioning, and it’s less than 10 bucks AND all-natural!

The Burt’s Bees Ultra Conditioning Lip Balm goes on smooth, with one application lasting over two hours before I feel the need to reapply.

The star ingredient, Kokum Butter, is rich in essential fatty acids to help aid cell oxygenation, which ensures nutrients are readily available for skin tissue to absorb.  It also boosts Vitamin E to give an instant injection of moisture.

Shea and Cocoa Butters also feature – and we know they’re great for moisture – as is Marula Oil, which naturally revitalises and moistens lips.

This spiffy little lip balm is available from most Burt’s Bees retailers, including David Jones, Myer and Priceline.  Stock up!

 

A Natural Lip Balm for Night

By Tammi Ireland

Night time has never been so fun!  Bathing Beauty Organic Apothecary have just released one of my new favourite products and it comes with a fun name and even more fun tube.  The Hurraw! Moon Night Treatment Balm (RRP $9.50) smells delicious and comes in an oval lip balm tube that makes winding it up and down a helluva lot of fun.

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Super creamy and rich, this organic balm doesn’t have me licking my lips due to nasty chemicals (a sad side-effect of the popular Lucas’ Paw Paw ointment) because I’m smelling my lips instead.  Vanilla and Peru Balsam helps me nod off to sleep, while the Chamomile gets to work throughout the eight hours I’m getting some shut-eye (I lie, but damn I wish it were that long…).

New Year’s Eve Make-Up

By Tammi Ireland

Another year over, and a massive party to celebrate the new one – 2012 – a huge year for me, you, and everyone we know. Let’s bring it in with a bang!  

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Need some inspiration for parties tonight?  Here are our top five favourite looks…

THE RED LIP

Sophistication. Sex. Smouldering.

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THE WINGED EYE

Classy. Fun. Clean.

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THE BRIGHT LIP

Fun. Summery. Kooky.

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THE NATURAL ENHANCEMENT

Fresh. Sensual. Classy.

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THE GLITTER EYE

Party. Crazy. Bold.

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Whichever look you choose, be sure to rock it with your head held high and a fierce expression.

Happy New Year from all at Coveted Canvas!

Xx

Christmas Make-Up

By Tammi Ireland

Yay, Christmas is just days away.  Eating with the family, drinking with friends, and being merry all weekend, we can’t wait here in the Coveted Canvas office!  What are you doing for Christmas?

Whichever way you celebrate, the key for your makeup is to keep it simple. You don’t want to be running to the bathroom to check your foundation or fix your lippy in between the prawn cocktail entree and turkey main.  The key is a little in the prep, a lot in the application.  Here’s the look we’re aiming for this year…

Chloë Moretz

Day Makeup, Transformed For Night With Just Three Products

By Tammi Ireland

Picture this: You’re meeting the girls for dinner after work but don’t have time to drive home and change. Your chic black dress is there for you to slide into once the clock hits 5pm, but you don’t want to be lugging your whole makeup case around with you.  No need to – these three products will have you out the door and looking fab in no time.

1. The Red Lipstick

Ciccone Cosmetics lipstick in 'Aphrodite' (RRP$25)

This lipstick by Ciccone may look garish on the outside but the product itself is far from that. A deeper red than the more popular shades, ‘Aphrodite’ adds a smack of sex appeal to your look.  It’s easy to slide on and sits between matte and lux on finish.  Definitely one for the night bag.

Current Obsession: Tangerine Lipstick

By Tammi Ireland

Summer is fast approaching and there is one lipstick that will take you from day to night - NARS ‘Heat Wave’. I have never fallen so head over heels for a lipstick, let alone one with a matte finish, but the tangerine colour that pops loudly and proudly is a necessity for any summer wardrobe.

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Wear it with an all-black outfit at night, a coral top on the weekend, jeans and a simple white tee at a picnic, or – my favourite – with a top-knot and a blazer at work.  Whatever you’re wearing, Heat Wave will amplify your look, ten-fold.  Fucking hot.

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$58 from Mecca Cosmetica, and it pays for itself in compliments.

I’m Delighted!

By Tammi Ireland

I’m THRILLED I’ve found the perfect lipstick for winter! Introducing…

SAX Cosmetics Rich Lip Colour Lipstick in 'Berry Delight'

And here’s how I’ll be rocking it All. Winter. Long:

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SAX Cosmetics Lipstick RRP$14.95

www.saxcosmetics.com

WELLBEING: Improve Your Lip Line

By Marian Rubock

I‘m often asked about what can be done to improve the appearance of lip lines as we grow older. It is always a challenging area to treat because we use this part of our face all day long – from talking and laughing, to eating and drinking – we definitely give these muscles a workout!  

Laughter is the best medicine, but what happens to your lips?

Before we explore possible solutions to this, let’s go back to basics and look at what causes our skin to wrinkle.  To understand this, you first need to know that the skin is made up of three layers – epidermis (top layer), dermis (second layer which is actually comprised of two layers) and subcutaneous tissue (third and deepest layer).

The dermal layer contains important structural elements like collagen and fibres controlling the skin’s elasticity. In essence, a wrinkle is formed when there is either partial or full loss of this second layer.

Wrinkles can be classified as either static or dynamic. A static wrinkle is formed when there is full loss of the dermis and the top layer of skin (epidermis) folds down into it. You may notice this when you speak and also when you face is at rest.