“Whilst we know physical stress such as smoking, weather & UV damage can have adverse effects on our skin, emotional stress has been shown to shorten the molecular countdown mechanism in our cells, and may explain how stress causes us to age quicker,” Murali concludes.
Products in the all new Olay Total Effects range contain the brand’s highest ever vitamin B levels to increase skin power and better fight the 7 signs of ageing, so signs of skin ageing can become one less stress in our life.

Upgraded products:

• Olay Total Effects Moisturiser Normal SPF15
• Olay Total Effects Moisturiser Gentle SPF15
• Olay Total Effects Moisturiser Normal
• Olay Total Effects Moisturiser Gentle

All new Olay Total Effects blockbuster formula:

• Panthenol (Pro Vitamin D5) – known for skin moisturisation and skin smoothing benefits
• Niacinamide (Vitamin B) – multi-tasking wonder ingredient proven to address: hyperpigmentation, cell turn over, hydration, skin barrier, texture and skin tone
• Vitamin E – functions as skin-soothing and conditioning agent with antioxidant properties

The story of Olay Total Effects

Olay Total Effects was first conceived 12 years ago when an extensive survey discovered that women across the globe, despite their differing ethnicities and geographies, were concerned about similar signs of ageing. Rising up to the challenge of finding one solution to address these multiple issues, Olay created Total Effects. Harnessing the power of Niacinamide to help fight the seven signs of skin ageing in a single product, Olay Total Effects delivered the beautiful, younger looking skin women were searching for.

NEW Olay Total Effects now with 2 x the power for skin renewal to help fight signs of ageing:

1. Line Minimisation: Reduces the appearance of fine wrinkles
2. Nourishing Moisturisation: Soothes dry skin
3. Tone Enhancement: Evens skin tone for more balanced colour (1 Based on clinical data on exfoliation rate, USA May 2012 vs no treatment)
4. Gentle Exfoliation: Smoothes and evens skin texture
5. Pore Refinement: Minimises the appearance of pores
6. Anti-Oxidants: Helps protect skin’s moisture barrier
7. Subtle Lifting: Hydrates for firmer skin appearance

Stockist details 1800 028 280 or go to www.olay.com.au or www.rightolayforyou.com.au to receive your own personalised Olay Total Effects skincare recommendation! Olay’s Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/OlayANZ

We have 5x Olay Total Effects Day Cream in Gentle SPF15, valued at RRP $32.49 to giveaway. For your chance to win one tell us which of the 7 signs of ageing is of most concern to you and why.

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There are four product types which you can find on shelves with:

Design Nails -  printed false nails which use UV Gel Top Coat Technology to prevent chipping and scratching. They come with adhesive taps for easy application and can last up to 10 days. RRP $13.99 for 24 nails and there are three patterns to choose from.

Glitter Nails -  for party girls with duo chromatic glitter and maximum sparkle. There are three glittery shades to choose from and these have an RRP of $13.99.

Envy Wraps – are your nail stickers and come in a range of designs and styles. These start from $8.99 but there is a set which comes with accents for $11.99. I have been wearing the Candy Sparkles which you can see in the image, and found them extremely easy to apply with no cutting required. They stayed on for about five days and if I were to wear them for a night out I would apply them that day just in case.

Nail Art Kits – are fun as you can experiment a little. In each kit you get 2 glitter puffers, a pot of gems, an applicator and a top coat. These have an RRP of $14.99 and there are four sets to choose from.

Elegant Touch is available from Priceline stores nationally.

Have you tried this brand, what do you think?

Having tried a few BB creams now, what really stood out to me is the smoothness of the product and the extra coverage – leaning towards being a lightweight foundation rather than a tinted moisturiser.

There are a few ingredients which make this product stand out:

• Organic Kiwi Extract -  works as an antioxidant and combats signs of fatigue while stimulating your skin cells (rich in Vitamin C).
• Katafray Extract – assists with the skin’s natural hydration process
• SPF25 – for sun protection
• Anti Pollution complex -  is exclusive to Clarins
• PA +++ – gives the skin protection from UVA rays and has anti-ageing properties.

With a growing list of BB creams on shelves, this product does go that extra mile and for those still searching for the perfect cream – this could just be it.

Available in stores now with an RRP of $50. For your nearest stockist please phone: 02) 9663 4277

Kate Moss is the first celebrity to feature in a global campaign for the tanning geniuses and the model commented on the collaboration with;

‘I’m so excited to be working with St.Tropez. I’ve been using the products since they started and it’s a really trustworthy, cool brand. I always feel more confident with a St.Tropez tan!’

If you have ever used the St Tropez Self Tan Body Mousse you would agree that the images in the campaign accurately depict the results you would get if you applied the product to yourself using the Applicator Mitt (unfortunately Kate’s body is not quite so easy to achieve)!

Love St Tropez, and wish the sun would stick around for a little while longer!

The lovely ladies at Sage Beauty are of a special kind, choosing to focus and nurture your natural beauty from the inside out. The team consists of Naturopaths, Homoeopaths, qualified MV Organic and Dr Hauschka Estheticians, Beauticians, Remedial and Pregnancy Massage Therapists, as well as a deluxe Hot Stone Massage.

Junia Kerr, Homoeopath, is the leading lady behind Sage Beauty and we’re most pleased that she’s graciously decided to share her top 10 beauty and wellness tips to help us through this chilly season.

(Tracy Terashima, Sarah Luck, Niamh Gill, Junia Kerr and Evonne Campo Romero)

Beauty and Wellness tips by Junia Kerr

1. Keep your skin toned and hydrated through winter by applying a good quality Jojoba Oil beneath your moisturiser. I recommend either MV Organic Jojoba oil, or Kora Rosehip oil - which is in a base of Jojoba and also contains Sea Buckthorn oil – both are also good for flaky skin, psoriasis, eczema and rosacea.

2. Maintain your brows by applying a light brow powder such as Finishing Touch – this is a simple way to keep your brows looking great and having extra depth of colour without looking “drawn on”. Application is with a dual ended brush and very simple and quick.

3. Have a good protein shake with blueberries and/or banana for breakfast, this will stop your 3pm sugar craving and keep your energy levels up till lunch so you won’t feel the need to snack on food that may not be so good for you. It will also keep you regular!

4. If your skin is super dry, take a lot of fish oil – I mean a lot. Check your source, a practitioner fish oil such as Metagenics or Bioceuticals will be reliable and good quality, forget the cheap supermarket brands, you don’t know what is in them or how effective they are. Ask your local Naturopath for a recommended dose, and watch your skin improve. Not bad for the brain and joints either!

5. If you have really porous thick skin which you just can’t seem to get clean, try MV 9 Oil, this oil contains Vitamin E, Avocado oil and Centella Asiatica oil, a wonderful oil which is anti-bacterial and rich in antioxidants. Massage gently into problem areas, like the nose, and steam it off with a hot compress. Within no time at all, you will have beautiful clean healthy pink skin. This is magic.

6.  Apply a Moisturising Mask to your skin fortnightly in winter to keep your skin hydrated and supple. Recommend: Dr Hauschka Moisturising Mask or Kora Moisturising Mask.

7.  To keep your skin conditioned each change of season, use Dr. Hauschka N or S ampules, one at night after cleansing your skin. These ampules have ingredients in them designed to hydrate, strengthen and calm your skin.

8.  Get up and go for a run or a brisk walk outdoors before work. This will get your metabolism going and shake out the cobwebs. Rain, hail or shine, get out there in nature and embrace the mood of the day.

9.  Check your nails to see if you are deficient in zinc, calcium or other minerals. Ridges that go across your nails usually indicate protein deficiency.

10.  If you are craving sugar you might not be getting enough protein. Make sure you have healthy serving of protein daily as well as fresh fruit and veges. You may also need chrome which can prevent sugar craving- check with your natural practitioner first.

If you’re a lucky one and are able to find your way to Sage Beauty, not only are you indulging in a time of pamper, but you’re also investing in future good health. “Beauty is what we exhibit from a place of wellbeing and vitality, so how we nourish ourselves is vital to our sense of inner beauty” says Junia. “At Sage we advise on eating well, exercising, managing imbalances and working on our whole wellbeing to heal the whole body and/or to keep the whole body working at its best.”

Now, I think we can all agree that when we feel our best, we look our best. Agreed?

For more information about Sage Beauty and the wonderful services, to purchase the products mentioned or to book an appointment, visit http://www.sagebeauty.com.au or ph. 9130 7064

All staff at Sage Beauty are professionally trained.

The designs are young and modern with a street art them, and come from New York graffiti artist Miss 163. This is a limited edition collection and we have some of the campaign imagery to share with you:

ck one street edition is available now at Myer stores nationally for a limited time. For stockists please call 1800 812 663.

What do you think of this collection?

Between Sunday 5th May and 19th May 2013, visit your nearest David Jones for an exclusive offer. The latest Clinique gift with purchase is yours when you spend $60 or more on products from the brand.

There are nine gifts in total which include a cosmetics bag and mini cosmetics bag and the following goodies:

• Turnaround Overnight Moisturizer 15ml
• Turnaround Concentrate Radiance Renewer 15ml
• Aromatics Elixir Perfume Spray 4g
• Small Silver Compact –Blushing Blush 3.1g
• Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour–WoppinWatermelon 1.2g
• High Impact Mascara Black 3.5ml
• Deep Comfort Hand and Cuticle Cream 30ml

Remember, this offer is available exclusively at David Jones counters nationally for a limited time only!

The products in this new collection include an organic lip balm ($14), body cream (pictured – $32) and hand cream (from $12) in three different scents with Rose Petals, Date Bouquet and Mango Flower. Each contains a percentage of Shea Butter making them luxurious and especially lovely for dry winter skin.

Personally I am more than a little attached to the Rose Petals Lip Balm, this has 10% Shea Butter and your lips feel soft and supple on application. I take this everywhere with me and I must say the perfumed scent is quite addictive!

For those who really want to feel like their beauty is helping people there is the L’Occitane Solidarity Fundraising Soap (50g RRP $3). This Shea Butter soap comes in Rose Petals and 100% of profits (retail price minus taxes, transport and production costs) from sales will go to NGOs, to help improve eye health in developing countries. 80% of blindness is preventable but over 280 million people in the world suffer from some form of vision impairment – and that’s where this amazing initiative comes into play.

In 2010 money raised over 80,000 people received treatments and over 400 doctors received professional training. This is one brand with a conscience, and it is one company I would certainly encourage all beauty lovers to support.

Remember, this is a limited edition collection and only available while stocks last.

Available from L’Occitane boutiques and selected department stores while stocks last. For your nearest stockist phone: +98912 3000

MOOM introduce themselves as being a form of hair removal, but not a wax, although the concepts are still quite similar. The steps are rather simple –

• Have clean, dry skin
• Warm up the concoction
• Apply with included spatula
• Place strip down immediately in the direction of hair growth
• Rub the strip down
• Pull skin taut and quickly rip

Skin may appear a touch red after use, but don’t be alarmed, applying a soothing balm or oil will help to calm and nourish the skin.

Less is more when it comes to the formulation, consisting of only a few select ingredients – organic cane sugar, organic lemon juice, organic chamomile tea and essential oils.

Along with the kits, MOOM offer express strips and a range for men. My choice? MOOM Organic Hair Removal Kit with Rose Essence (Spa Formula). Rose Essence helps to soothe irritation and smells oh-so-pretty.

RRP –  MOOM Organic Hair Removal Kit with Rose Essence retails for $24.95

Stockists – MOOM is available from many pharmacies and health stores Australia wide. For more information, visit http://www.moomorganics.com.au

Aveeno Positively Radiant Intensive Night Cream is for dull skin and the aim of the product is to brighten and give your face and neck a naturally smoother overall appearance.

The 48g tub contains a few key ingredients which include Vitamin B3 and the Active Naturals Total Soy Complex. The latter comes from soybeans and works on reducing the appearance of skin discoloration and blotchiness resulting in a younger, more radiant glow.

Any skin sensitivity I may have hasn’t been an issue with this pot of moisture and the texture isn’t too thick or rich. The product has a light scent and smooths on easily leaving my skin feeling instantly softer after application.

The Aveeno Positively Radiant Intensive Night Cream was a pleasant surprise and I will continue to use it for the time being. At just $19.99 it is an affordable night cream from a popular brand.

Aveeno is available from pharmacies and Priceline nationwide.

For your nearest stockist please phone: 1800 029 979

Have you tried this product? What do you think?