Benefit Magic Ink rrp: $38

Behold, here is a beauty landing that eases the pains of precision! Magic Ink by Benefit is a a godsend for little me; it’s a jet-black, liquid eyeliner with a super-skinny applicator for precise lining. I wear black liner on my upper-lid religiously, so I have worn this every day over the long-weekend. It has a specially developed smudge-proof formula that glides right on and it managed to survive the harsh down-pours in Sydney! So far, so good! If you love the look of a classically lined upper-lid, then this is a perfect product; the ink is ultra-pigmented, resulting in a clean black line and the precision brush is perfect for achieving a very sleek outer wing!

Benefit Magic Ink Jet-Black Liquid Eyeliner is available from Benefit counters from 6th November

Hot off the press!!! I heard whisperings that the delighful Soap & Glory is about to arrive in Kit Stores nationwide on 11th October. Soap & Glory is a fab brand designed by beauty industry darling, Marcia Kilgore, also founder of  the successful Bliss Spa range. I am a long-term fan of the brand having previously purchased it on trips overseas, where it has been around for a little while. In a nutshell, Soap & Glory is a beauty must-have in your cupboards, it offers a wide range of reasonably priced, gorgeously scented, cruelty-free products in delightful (mostly pink!), vintage style packaging. My fave piece from the collection is FlakeAway: a superhero-strength, skin-smoothing scrub.

Soap & Glory FlakeAway rrp: $17.95

…the countdown begins!

For more info, check out: www.soapandglory.com

Invisible Zinc Tinted Cheek + Lip Balm rrp: $18

One of my fave turn-to brands is the ever-smart Invisible Zinc. I have very fortunately just discovered their Tinted Lip + Cheek Balm which is a chubby, go-anywhere tinted sun-stick for use on lips and cheeks. Like all IZ products, it offers full Zinc sun protection, while adding a delightful pop of pink to your lips and/or cheekbones. The clever-clogs shade is designed to suit every skin tone, so moisturizes, protects and enhances the natural pink in lips and cheeks while offering very high UVA and UVB protection. A great little gearing-up for summertime skin-saver, which I urge you to go and try!

For more info check out: www.invisiblezinc.com

January Jones

Claire Danes

 To compliment this look you need a good nude/rosy-pink lipstick, shimmering eyeshadow (prefs with gold tones), teamed with a flawless complexion. Here are my picks:

Bobbi Brown’s ‘Burnt Sugar’ Metallic Shadow offers high shimmer and accentuates the baby blues…

Bobbi Brown Metallic Eyeshadow in 'Burnt Sugar' rrp: $44

Benefit Full-Finish Lipstick in 'La La Land' rrp: $30

Divina Natural Finish Loose Mineral Foundation rrp: $60

Benefit Girl Meets Pearl rrp: $53

 I love beauty products: FACT. But once in a while a product comes along that sends me glass-of-champagne-giddy. So, it is with great pleasure that I am introducing you to Girl Meets Pearl, from our friends at Benefit. We just met, yesterday, actually. Pearl doesn’t arrive in stores until 8th September but I thought i’d give you readers a little preview, so you can snap her up when she hits counters.

GMP is a liquid pearl illuminator ideal for gliding over make-up, or may be worn alone providing a golden-pink dewy glow for cheekbones. You can mix it in with your foundation to give your skin  instant life; it seriously gives you the most exquisite glow. GMP offers the usual Benefit attractions; the packaging is a pop cultural hit (metallic pink tubing) and it has a luscious raspberry scent. If diamonds are a girls best friend then pearls are a life-long romance!

Girl Meets Pearl rrp: $53 and is available from Benefit counters from 8th September

Baked To Last Blush rrp: $33.95

Baked To Last Bronzer rrp: $36.95

Hemp Lip Protector is a lip lifesaver and offers intensive protection for lips, made from pure hemp seed oil:

Hemp Lip Protector rrp: $13.95

DeoDry Roll-on Deodorant and Deodorant Sticks are natural formula odour control and stay-dry deodorants. They smell absolutely divine and are aluminium free so are completely gentle on skin:

DeoDry Deodorant Stick rrp: $16.95

DeoDry Deodorant Roll On rrp: $16.95

Certified Organic Rosehip Oil rrp: $20

So, why does one need this? For starters, it is 100 per cent pure organic goodness! It also comes with a little squeezy cap so you can pop droplets on to the skin conveniently when needed. Its properties include magical anti-ageing powers; it also assists skin renewal and repair, and is a clinically proven treatment for scars and damaged skin. Added to this, it has a really lovely formula: the super-fine oil absorbs instantly into skin and doesn’t feel at all greasy.

Specially Marked Cert. Organic Rosehip Oil rrp: $20

From September, there will be a Limited Edition Rosehip Oil hitting the shelves to support the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation, where $1 from every bottle sale will go towards this very worthy cause. So, please make sure you grab the specially marked boxes!

For more information check out: www.trilogyproducts.com and www.savetheorangutan.org

A colour pop for your cheeks and lips, these Limited Edition, aptly named ‘Multiples’ by NARS, are a simply stunning serving of beauty candy! Available in 3 buildable colours: Beverly Hills (bright red), Cadaqués (neon pink) and Turks and Caicos (tangerine). They come in a handy and convenient tube, which is perfect for your handbag and they deliver a subtle slip of colour, which you can work into cheekbones or use as a lip tint.  Personally, I love a multi-use beauty prod and I’m going to grab ASAP….C’est délicieux!

Dreaming of summer already...

NARS is available from Mecca, for more info: www.meccacosmetica.com.au

There is no quest in beauty that I find more appealing than hunting down the perfect perfume. If you’re looking for something a bit different to your average Eau de Toilette, look no further than the ever lovely Antonia’s Flowers.  An uplifting scent of sophistication which conjures up summer holidays, English gardens in bloom and exquisite fresh flowers. Created by US florist, Antonia Bellanca, it  mixes a sensual blend of freesias, magnolia, lily and sandalwood. The perfume is based on Antonia’s own experience of owning a flower store in The Hamptons and the scent is designed to capture the moment you walk into a florists and are hit by the scent of fresh blooms. The fragrance (according to my research) has been around for a while but I have just made the discovery and i’m quick to declare my adoration. It may not be everyone’s scent of choice however, this will suit any lady with a soft-spot for sweet, fresh and very girly-gorgeous perfumes!

Antonia's Flowers rrp: $130

Antonia’s Flowers is available at Mecca Cosmetica stores nationwide. For more info: www.meccacosmetica.com.au

Being a busy PR girl, I adore those saviour products designed for on-the-go moments. Between my PR role and this beauty blog, I am often rushing off post-work to events and so therefore carry a fair few beauty staples in my handbag. I now have a new favourite which is one of those rare finds that once you have it you wind up wondering how you ever functioned without it! This is the Silver Bullet Mini Moods hair straightener with a delectable, stylish look (available online from www.i-glamour.com).

Silver Bullet Mini Moods Hair Straightener in 'Florentine' rrp: $29.95

 Another handbag essential for me is the Borne Naked Handbag Liner. Made from clear plastic, they come in various different sizes so that you can keep all your bits and pieces together, find them with ease and swap between your favourite handbags in seconds.

Borne Naked Handbag Liners prices from $24.95

Lip Therapy pots by Vaseline are super versatile and pocket friendly. You can use them on cuts, chapped lips or dry skin. The formula moisturises, soothes and hydrates skin/lips.

Vaseline Lip Therapy Pots rrp: $3.99

 Polka Dot Mini Slant Tweezers by Tweezerman, are the perfect answer for all your on-the-go plucking needs. Featuring the same professional slant tip Tweezerman is famous for except in a cute little miniature version. The polka-dot designs are adorable, yet still functional. Available in pink with yellow and white dots, black with pink and white dots, or blue with pink and white dots. Each tweezer also come with a bonus clear protective case.

Polka Dot Mini Slant Tweezers rrp: $26.95

The Blush Cheek and Lip Tint by Kit, gives lips and cheeks a natural rosy blush for dewy radiance. Featuring a delicious watermelon scent, this 2-in-1 compacted colour also contains green tea and rose hip extracts with vitamin E. The squeezy tube is pocket-friendly and provides easy pop-on colour in an instant.

Kit Cheek & Lip Tint rrp: $22.95