Cosmopolitan Australia September 2017

Q. I WANT TO WHITEN MY

TEETH WITHOUT THE HEFTY

DENTAL BILL. ANY TIPS?

A. Look for a whitening toothpaste

with added hydrogen peroxide (the

whitening ingredient dentists use).

We’re using Colgate Optic White

High Impact White toothpaste,

$19.99, which promises to get your

pearlies whiter in just a few weeks.

Q. I WANT TO UPGRADE

MY MAKEUP BRUSHES.

WHAT SHOULD I TRY?

A. Go for brushes that will

pull more than one duty.

An all-over powder brush

is perfect for applying face

CC powder, bronzer and

blush. We love the micro-

phone shape of the Glam

by Manicare All Over

Powder Brush, $35.95,

for dusting over big areas.

If you’re more into liquid

and cream makeup, use

a contour brush that can

apply lowlights and high-

lights, like the Glam by

Manicare Kabuki Cream

Contour Brush, $25.95.

Q. MY SKIN IS STRESSED-

OUT AND SENSITISED. HELP!

A. Recruit a facial cleansing oil.

They’re super gentle yet seriously

cleansing. Massage the oil onto

skin before your shower. When

the cleansing oil comes in contact

with water, it gets into your pores

to draw out impurities and excess

oils. Your skin will have a layer of

protection against pollution, dirt

and makeup for the rest of the

day. We love Shu Uemura Skin

Purifier Anti/Oxi+, $126.

Q. CHARCOAL IS EVERY-

WHERE RIGHT NOW. WHAT

IS SO GREAT ABOUT IT?

A. Charcoal (aka carbon) acts like

a magnet to attract and absorb

oil and dirt from the skin. Nasties

attach themselves to the carbon

then get washed away when you

rinse – perfect for when your skin

is feeling oily. Try Bioré Charcoal

Acne Scrub, $9.99.

Q. WHAT’S MY NEW

SPRING LIPPIE SHADE?

A. Poppy reds suit warmer

weather and look amazing on

skin that’s still winter-pale.

Opt for a lippie that has good

colour pay-off with a shine-

free finish. We love L’ O r é a l

Paris Color Riche Matte

lipstick in Retro Red, $21.95.

WORDS BY SALLY HUNWICK. PHOTOGRAPHY BY PAUL SUESSE/BAUER. STILL-LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY BY PABLO MARTIN/BAUER; CHRIS JANSEN/BAUER. GETTY IMAGES

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