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WHAT IS IT: A multi-layered facial combined

with LED therapy, designed to brighten and tighten

skin and formulated to treat even the most sensitive

types. “It’s great for dull or dry skin, smokers and

even rosacea,” explains creator Vaia Pappas.

“Finishing with an LED treatment feeds the skin’s

mitochondria with light – in the same way that

sunlight feeds plants through photosynthesis

• and soothes inflammation,” she adds.
  WHAT IT FEELS LIKE: After a basic steam and
  clean, the therapist applies four separate layers
  of ingredients, including aloe vera, glycolic acid,
  fruit enzymes and vitamin C, to gently shed
  dead and dry skin. The layers offer different
  levels of “activity” (none of which are painful,
  but you can feel they’re doing... something).
  They work together to nix redness and boost
  hydration and glow. Twenty minutes under an
  LED (Vaia uses the Dermalux LED Phototherapy
  machine, which utilises blue, red and near-infrared
  wavelengths to reduce inflammation and
  boost radiance) completes the treatment.
  VERDICT: The effect is significant and immediate.
  Skin looks fresher than a newborn’s tush
  and radiates the kind of glow you can usually
  only get from a diet free of sugar, gluten and
  flavour. Vaia says it’s often one she performs on
  brides before their big day, and we can see why.
  From $260 for 60 minutes, Vaia Beauty, vaiabeauty.com.au

GIVEAND TAKE

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This gives us a great

excuse to remind you to examine your perfect pair. Go on. We’ll wait.

Once you’re done, make a purchase that includes an automatic

donation: a portion of proceeds from these pretty pink buys

goes towards charities supporting breast cancer.

EVERYONE’S

DOING IT:

SAY YES TO...

THE FOUR

LAYER

FAC E L I F T

Hyaluronic Acid 2% +

B5, $12.90,THE

ORDINARY,

adorebeauty.com.au

Water Boost Facial

Moisturiser

Hydrating Booster,

$10,SIMPLE,

priceline.com.au

Pro+ Vitamin C

Hyaluronic

Serum, $70,

AMPERNA,

amperna.com

1. Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+, $70,CLINIQUE, clinique.com.au 2. Axilla Deodorant Paste,
   $20, BLACK CHICKEN REMEDIES, nourishedlife.com.au 3. ghd X Lulu Guinness collection, from $220,
   GHD, ghdhair.com/au 4. The Cleansing Micellar Water, $75, LA MER, cremedelamer.com.au
   5. Limited Edition Hand Relief Moisturizing Crème with Calming Shampure Aroma, $44.95, AVEDA,
   aveda.com.au 6. Pink With Purpose Lip Color Duo, $75, BOBBI BROWN, bobbibrown.com.au

BEAUTY HISTORIAN

LOOK BACK AT THI

and note the rising popularity

of simplified, streamlined

formulations. In other words,

the year everyone said, “Let’s

cut the BS”. Straight-talking,

no nonsense products seem

to be the antidote to all the

noise around us, and brands

traversing all price points are

on board. Case in point: the

influx of hyaluronic acid serums.

And none too soon – why has

this super hydrating ingredient

been hiding in unctuous creams

for so long? Skip the filler

and apply the good stuff straight

onto damp skin. The thin, silky

texture is instantly absorbed,

making it the perfect, plumping

prep-step before applying

makeup each morning or

active serums before bed.

*We’re not sure if this is an actual job,

but we’d like an application if so.

1.

3.

4.

WILL

TI

Hyaluronic Serum,

$440,DR

BARBARASTURM,

mecca.com.au

Hyaluronic Acid

Booster, $70,

PAULA’S CHOICE,

paulaschoice.com.au

2. 4

H.A. Intensifier, $142,

SKINCEUTICALS,

skinceuticals.com.au

6.

hyaluronic

boosters