Beauty

For anyone who’s ever wished that you could swallow a pill and wake up with gorgeous skin, then Scott-Vincent Borba is your man. This beauty visionary shook up the skincare industry with such products as Skin Balancing Water and Gummi Bear Boosters, so it’s no wonder that he’s developed a celebrity fan base and legions of devotees.

Just as we need to switch up our skincare routine and adjust to harsh winter weather, our haircare routine is due for a little revamping this time of year too. The mix of frosty temps and blasting heat, not to mention donning hats more than usual, may cause locks to go limp and turn lackluster. Yet the winter hair woes are easily treatable with the help of a few choice products

Freezing temperatures, bitter winds, snow, sleet, and random blasts of hot air. No wonder winter skin is so temperamental — it’s put through some harsh conditions for months at a time! When the weather outside is frightful, there is no need for our skin to be, which is why we’re giving you the skinny on the best ways to treat your derm — from head to toe.

In today’s hectic times, doctors’ appointments are scheduled down to the second, which often doesn’t leave much time to pepper the doc with questions. Fortunately for us, dermatologist Erin Gilbert was generous enough to take a moment to answer some of our skincare questions — and even revealed her own skincare routine

Nothing says luxury like a tub full of warm bubbles, a smoothing body polish and decadent moisturiser. Think you need to hit a spa for such pampering? Think again. Drawing a bath takes seconds and is an indulgence we should all treat ourselves to more often. And with winter in full effect, the best thing we can do for our tired and weathered skin is to give it a little TLC.

Remember the myth that brushing hair 100 times a day makes it shiny and beautiful? Well we know that’s not true and in fact, over-brushing can damage hair. Still, the hairbrush is an essential tool that should be considered with your specific hair type and texture in mind. Just like we wouldn’t apply blush with an eye shadow brush, using a paddle brush on curly hair is just plain wrong

Sure, we know this is the season of giving but it’s easy to lose that perspective while shopping at crazy hours, scratching our heads wondering what to get for whom. With the holiday’s just days away, we suggest taking a step back — and a deep breath — and remember that generosity doesn’t just translate in beautifully wrapped presents.

While sunscreen, a balanced diet, and plenty of water are musts for beautiful skin, what we do to our derm during the day is nothing compared to the importance of how we treat it at night. Sure, eight hours of sleep (or more) is ideal for a rested look, but so is a good night cream, especially in these winter months. And for nights when sleep is scarce, there’s no greater ally in the anti-aging fight — all while catching your precious zzz’s.

The hair design duo of Edward Tricomi and Joel Warren is proof that the sum is greater than its parts, though the parts aren’t too shabby. Edward is known for cutting hair dry in a “sketching” method, which means rather then cutting hair blunt at the ends, he uses scissors and slices hair downwards to create the most personalised and perfect cut for each client. Joel is known for his amazing colouring techniques and celebrity fans and endless client lists can attest to his prowess. Here, the two share their thoughts on trends gone too far, the hair colour of the moment, and why a good brush is indispensable.

Makeup trends and cult products come and go — anyone remember the Chanel Vamp nail polish craze or the frenzy over Clinique’s Almost Lipstick in Black Honey? Still, it looks like mineral makeup mania is here to stay. Once focused around the face, mineral powders and accompanying brushes could be found in many a makeup bag. Now, the mineral focus has expanded to