Red Earth are currently working hard on a new brand direction and bringing the brand back to its Aussie roots.  The Red Earth journey started in 1991 in Melbourne with the idea for a range of products that embody the essence of Australia, the brand is now known around the world.

Today, Red Earth’s main distribution is in Asia (approx 200 stores), with the brand set to relaunch in Australia in 2011.

Red Earth’s recent homecoming and new brand direction marks another chapter in its journey. Like Australia, Red Earth is a symbol of beauty, purity and adventure. In keeping with its heritage, Red Earth draws inspiration from Australia, an infinite source of passion and beauty.

I’m excited to share this news and am looking forward to their relaunch in 2011.  For now we can enjoy these divine images of Juliana Forge and if you visit the website: www.redearth.com you can sign up for their newsletter to be kept in the loop on their relaunch.

Courtesy of Red Earth

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There’s a new wonder product on the block and this time, it’s not a stupendously expensive facial oil harvested by Tibetan Monks at midnight on months that start with the letter ‘J’. It’s the foundation product, Organic Grapeseed Butter Cleaner, for organic skincare geniuses Antipodes who have quietly been making waves in the beauty world. This oil-based cleansing balm is chock full of anti-oxidants and bioactive botanicals, including the super powerful Vinanza Grape. More importantly though, it truly makes your skin feel divine! Massaging it onto your face, inhaling the heavenly scent and feeling the days build up start to slide off is, quite possibly, the most luxurious way to start and end your day. Use a warm muslin cloth or flannel to intensify the effects and feel your skin love you that little bit more! Perfect for all skin types, including acne prone and sensitive.

Rejoice Light Facial Day Cream

Spring is waiting to, well spring, and with it comes the shift in skincare products, from winters heavy, ultra nourishing products to lighter, softer products, preferably with a high SPF (we all love a multi-tasker). Antipodes Rejoice Light Facial Day Cream ticks all the ‘spring essential’ boxes. With a whole range of the yummy ingredients Antipodes is becoming famous for including pure Avocado oil, Jojoba, Manuka flower and Vanilla, this non-oily cream not only slides on easily, but seriously smells like a fruity, nutty milkshake. With added SPF, it’s a winner, whatever you’re looking for in a moisturiser!

Immortal Performance Plus Daily Moisturizer with Natural SPF 15+

The newest kid on the Antipodes block is the Immortal Performance Plus Daily Moisturizer with SPF 15+. Combining all the goodness we’ve come to expect from an Antipodes moisturizer with a broad spectrum, natural sun filter, your summer multi-tasker has arrived! Boasting a super silky texture with a lotion like consistency, Immortal Performance Plus keeps skin moist, without leaving an oily residue, while guarding against freckling, pigmentation and burning. An essential addition to your bathroom cabinet as the weather warms up!

Available now at nationally at David Jones or visit Antipodes online: www.antipodesnature.com and will be available at MYER nationally from 1st October 2010, Antipodes is no longer stocked at Kit Cosmetics.

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Six high-performing shades are Tom’s secret weapon for creating any backstage look, from avant-garde glamour to natural femininity.  The universal colour palette includes a shine finish with color that is buildable from medium to full coverage. Experience the collection of rich attitude and saturated color by Estée Lauder.

Tom Pecheux’s Collection of Shades: Nude Rose, Plum Desire*, Red Tango*, Perfect Nude*, Coral Fantasy* and Fuchsia Fever* with the gorgeous Hilary Rhoda as the face of the collection (*Limited Edition)

Tom Pecheux’s Pure Color Lip Gloss Custom Collection RRP$42.00 will be available nationwide at Estée Lauder city stores only from September 5, and online at www.esteelauder.com.au. For your nearest stockist call 1800 061 326.

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Lip Duo’s long-lasting lipstick base can be worn alone or layered with the accompanying gloss for a colour-rich, irresistible effect. Each lipstick shade has been thoughtfully paired with a shiny top coat sans the stickiness.

In addition to moisturising and conditioning, natural Vanilla and Mandarin Essential Oils ensure that lips remain ultra-kissable. Lip Duo is the perfect set up for girls on the go.

• Forgive and Forget
• You & Me
• Yin & Yang
• Moon & Stars
• Song & Dance
• Rain & Puddles

Lip Duo available for RRP$28 in September at Myer, David Jones and Bloom’s Flagship Store (574a Chapel Street, South Yarra, VIC) and online at www.bloomcosmetics.com.

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AQUASOURCE SKIN PERFECTION: RRP$39

Biotherm’s 24h moisturiser with high-definition perfecting care. Each jar of Aquasorce Skin Perfection contains 5,000L of thermal spring water*, to perfectly hydrate your skin, PLUS 35 million AQUAKEEP perfecting micro-spheres, for refined skin texture and crystal-clear radiance. *Reduced to the concentration in pure extract of thermal plankton in one jar.

AQUASOURCE NON-STOP MOISTURISER DRY SKIN: RRP$39

The source of perfectly hydrated skin! Bathe your face with this best-selling revitalising gel that contains concentrated spa water – the equivalent found in 5,000 litres of thermal spring water*. It works to hydrate, smooth and soothe skin, providing non-stop intense moisturisation all day long. Formulated for dry skin types. *reduced to the concentration in Pure Extract of Thermal Plankton.

AQUASOURCE NON-STOP MOISTURISER NORMAL AND COMBINATION SKIN: RRP$39

The source of perfectly hydrated skin! Bathe your face with this best-selling revitalising gel that contains concentrated spa water – the equivalent found in 5,000 litres of thermal spring water*. It works to hydrate, smooth and soothe skin, providing non-stop intense moisturisation all day long. Formulated for normal to combination skin types. *reduced to the concentration in Pure Extract of Thermal Plankton.

AGE FITNESS POWER2 MOISTURISER: RRP$62

Innovation: double action power to combat the first signs of ageing. The anti-oxidising and repairing properties of pure Olive Leaf concentrate and pure Olive Extract are boosted by the biological protective power of Pure Extract of Thermal Plankton: the skin is instantly moisturised, smoothed and radiant. In just 8 days, the skin appears visibly renewed, “re-plumped” and toned with fewer visible fine lines.

SKIN VIVO MOISTURISER: RRP$72

Look 10 years younger in 4 weeks¹ with SKIN VIVO – Biotherm’s 1st reversive² anti-aging care targeting DNA & Genes. With age, DNA deteriorates and cellular life genes, the key factors in the fight against visible skin aging, work at a slower rate: as a result, skin loses its youth impulse. SKIN VIVO MOISTURISER helps to repair skin DNA micro-damages and relaunch the activity³ of cellular life genes. In addition, it “reactivates” anti-aging and visibly rejuvenates the skin by stimulating the birth of new cells. ¹measure by scan of the skin support tissue density – improvement equivalent to 10 years – test on 32 women using the day cream. ²by Biotherm – visible signs of skin aging look as if reversed expression.

Available at selected Myer stores and pharmacies from 5th September, for your nearest stockist call 1300 668 450 or visit www.clubbiotherm.com.au.

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The floral fragrances come in four different varieties: Exotic, Golden, Sparkling and Sensual.

The Exotic Floral EDT features a luxe combo of warm bergamont, Lily of the Valley and sweet melon and combines to smell like a lush tropical garden. Heart notes of tuberose blossom, jasmine, sunflowers orange blossoms and ylang-ylang mix beautifully with the base notes of cedar, sandalwood, musk and vanilla.

Golden Floral EDT is a more playful scent, featuring passion fruit, musk and vanilla. The combination of star fruit, amber and orchid allows for a fun-filled fragrance to loom on the skin of its wearer. The top notes are citron and star fruit and blend seamlessly with the lily, tiara and orchid at the depth of the fragrance. Soft sand combined with amber, benzoin and the familiar scent of musky vanilla rounds out the fragrance.

The Sparkling Floral EDT opens with citrus notes of orange, mandarin and bergamot rinds before this seemingly innocent fragrance develops into a more floral scent with nashi pear, may flowers and plum tree blossoms and ends on a slick, smooth note of musk, almond and sandalwood.

Sensual Floral EDT features a musk vanilla base combined with amber and mandarin. This fragrance is as fresh as a brand new bouquet thanks to the gardenia flowers, magnolia buds and ylang-ylang. The grown-up of the bunch, this scent is sexy and fresh.

The FIlles des Iles Fragrance Collection scents come in four distinct pastel coloured bottles and are available exclusively to Kit Cosmetics stores across Australia and will retail for $64.95 each.

For more information head to www.kitcosmetics.com.au or phone 1800 705 800.

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The Power of Pink, OPI’s Pink of Hearts 2010

OPI is proud to be a Silver Sponsor of the National Breast Cancer Foundation and will be joining the pink parade this October to raise funds for the prevention and cure of breast cancer research programs. With the aim of raising another $25,000 this year, OPI is giving all women the power to help make a difference with its exclusive limited edition Pink of Hearts 2010 Limited Edition nail lacquer, 100% of its profits will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Pink of Hearts 2010 Limited Edition lacquer shade is feminine soft pale shimmery pink, similar to fairy dust. Think princessy. J It contains no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde, and features the exclusive OPI ProWide^™ Brush for the ultimate in smooth, streak-free application.

OPI’s Pink of Hearts 2010 Limited Edition will be on sale during October in David Jones and selected salons nationally, $19.95 rrp. Visit www.opi.net.au for more information.

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Christabel Draffin, The Makeup Mole

I might have mentioned somewhere before that I am slightly obsessed with January Jones’ cool, blonde beauty, and I thought she looked the most radiant of all the stars on the red carpet at yesterday’s Emmy Awards. She looked like a modern day Hitchcock heroine in her extraordinary Versace gown, and I’m quite the fan of her makeup artist, LA-based Rachel Goodwin.

Rachel was inspired by Irving Penn’s iconic photos of his wife, 50’s supermodel Lisa Fonssagrives, whose signature extended eyeliner symbolised the epitome of elegance.

Make-up by Rachel Goodwin for Chanel Beaute, here’s what she used:

Foundation: Make Up for Ever Face and Body foundation

Blush: NARS Penny Lane cream blush

Eyes:

• Chanel Liquid Liner in Noir extended out past the edge of her eye with extra false lashes on the outer corners
• Chanel Inimitable mascara in Noir on top lashes
• Chanel Inimitable mascara in Purple on lower lashes

Lips: Chanel Rouge Allure Extrait de Gloss in Confidence

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The Ceramide Plump Perfect Ultra Lift Eye Cream and the Up All Night Repair Moisture Cream for Face and Throat are the perfect additions to any woman’s skincare routine. Young skin is naturally plump and smooth on its own however, more mature skin needs a little extra help to reduce the effects of the sun, age, stress and facial tension. The Plump Perfect formulas use CPT Technology and Ceramide Triple Complex to address the various issues most women face.

CPT Technology is a combination of SNAP-8 (Acetyl Octapeptiede-3), which has 30% more plumping power than Argirelne, and Hibiscus Seed Extract, a botanical which provides support to the skin’s natural collagen, elastin and protein network. It works to visibly firm, lift and plump the skin for a more youthful appearance.

20 years ago, Elizabeth Arden discovered ceramides, which are the essential lipids found naturally in the skin’s barrier layer. Ceramides are the skin’s first line of defence against ageing and therefore the perfect ingredient for anti-ageing products. Combined with phytosphingosine and cholesterol (which enhance the benefits of Ceramide), the formula helps to strengthen and improve the texture of the skin’s surface.

The Ceramide Plump Perfect Ultra Lift Eye Cream is a lightweight SPF 15 formula with CPT technology, Ceramide Triple Complex and EyeLiss. The combination of these elements works to plump the look of fine lines and crow’s feet as well as lifting and firming the skin. The result is younger, more rested looking skin around the eyes. The cream provides sun protection without irritation and intense moisture to protect from harsh elements.

Up All Night Repair Moisture Cream for Face and Throat helps to optimize the skin’s natural cycle of replenishing moisture reserves at night by providing it with CPT technology, and Ceramides. The result of using the moisture cream every night is a more sculpted, youthful appearance, thanks to Aqualance, which normalises the skin’s moisture levels. Clinical tests show an improvement of up to 408% percent in skin hydration after using the cream.

The Ceramide Plump Perfect Ultra Collection

• Ceramide Plump Perfect Ultra Lift and Firm Eye Cream SPF 15: 15ml RRP $95
• Ceramide Plump Perfect Ultra All Night Repair and Moisture Cream For Face and Throat: 50ml RRP $140

The NEW Ceramide Plump Perfect Eye and Night creams are available at Elizabeth Arden counters across Australia now.

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The entire collection of lipcremes, concealers and foundations is designed to ensure 15 hours of marathon make up wear. That’s right, 15 hours.

With Lipcreme Shades like “Made to Last”, “Till Tomorrow” and “Goes and Goes” , the perfect “Eternally Yours” Look is no longer a dream with its new advanced long wear formula which combines epic transfer resistance with colour purity.

In the world of Pro Longwear, the newly formulated foundation and concealer gives you 15 hours of high performance for epic transfer resistance, concealing flaw and correcting/ diminishing under eye circles – perfect for a flawless, natural finish.

MAC Pro Long Wear collection will be available from the 6^th of September 2010 at all MAC counters and www.maccosmetics.com.au.

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