Best beauty moments from the 2024 Met Gala From a classic, bold lip to dark smokey eyes — BAZAAR Australia rounds up the best beauty looks from the Met Gala so far. By Ruby Stephens DIA DIPASUPIL // GETTY IMAGES AS THE FIRST Monday of May arrives, so do the beauty trends of the season. Last year, the theme, ‘Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty,’ paid homage to the legendary designer, which paved the way for many a striking beauty looks. From Emma Chamberlain’s captivating blue smokey eye, to Doja Cat’s feline-inspired makeup — each 2023 look captivated (and elevated) its couture ensemble. And ..read more

Should we get our health advice from social media? Knowledge may be power — but there can be a limit when it comes to unverified sources online By Hannah Fox GETTY IMAGES IN THE office of a private gynaecologist in central London, I nervously waited for my appointment, convinced that I knew what was to come. Even though I was a healthy 27-year-old woman with no family history of fertility concerns, I was worried about my ability to have a child. I’d forked out for private scans, which thankfully came back clear, but I was still baffled: something had to be wrong. After all ..read more

Where stress gets stuck in the body – and how to release it Why the strains of everyday life could be lingering longer than you think… By Jessica Harris RICHARD PHIBBS HANDS UP WHO has felt stressed at some point this week. You’re not alone, as studies have revealed that the majority of Australians feel that stress affects their physical and mental health, while one in five people in the UK feel stressed more days a month than they don’t — so it’s safe to assume that at some point this week you’ve felt the strain of modern life. For those of us who have become too good friends with stres ..read more

The “Hot Girl” fallacy Is chasing hotness worth this much upkeep and upheaval? By Jenna Rosenstein HEARST OWNED THERE’S A peculiar type of video trending on TikTok right now, which keeps getting served to me, and it’s focused on achieving hotness. The premise is simple: A gorgeous woman talks to the camera about her secret for “hot girl makeup,” her favourite accessories for her “hot girl walk,” or the places New York City “hot girls” are going for facials, green juices, and Pilates. There are hair transformations centred on unlocking the hottest version of yourself, more ..read more

Rita Ora and Anna Lahey of Vida Glow launch lush haircare brand, Typebea The singer-turned-entrepreneur discusses the ‘skinification’ of haircare with the launch of her first beauty brand, Typebea. By Arielle Katos TYPEBEA MUSICIAN, actor, and television host Rita Ora is adding ‘beauty mogul’ to her impressive list of accomplishments with haircare brand, Typebea. Her foray into the beauty sphere may be viewed with scepticism, as she follows the footsteps of a number of other A-listers from Selena Gomez to Hailey Bieber and most recently, Serena Williams, who have all put their name to a ..read more

Marisa Abela shares the exact perfume she used while playing Amy Winehouse The Back To Black actress reveals her transformational “Amy scent” By Katie Withington JOHN PHILLIPS//GETTY IMAGES FROM RETRO beehives to heavy swooping eyeliner, Amy Winehouse’s legendary aesthetic was defined first and foremost by her beauty regime. This week sees the cinema release of the late singer’s life retold via Sam Taylor Johnson’s highly anticipated blockbuster Back To Black. Portraying the iconic singer is industry star Marisa Abela, whose transformatio ..read more

Should we be worried about benzoyl peroxide in our beauty products? A doctor weighs in on the benzene carcinogen scare — and whether we should continue using benzoyl peroxide acne treatments. By Sarah Tarca PEXELS IF YOU’VE been on TikTok — or the entire Internet, for that matter — in the last few years, you’ve probably seen the word “benzene” floating around. Usually, it will be alongside big scary headlines about benzene causing cancer, being a carcinogenic chemical, or just toxic full stop — and how this scary chemical can be found on many of our day-to-day beauty products like s ..read more

Self-care rituals with… Bobbi Brown “I think it is important to realise that everyone is individual and what works for one person doesn’t work for everyone. Everyone is on a different journey in their health and wellness.” By Katie Withington COURTESY OF JONES ROAD BEAUTY BOBB BROWN is the first to admit that her approach to wellness isn’t picture perfect, though it’s forgiving and truly attainable nature is what makes it all the more admirable. “I try to make the best choices as much as possible, but not beat myself up when I do something that doesn’t make me feel great ..read more

How to apply lipstick perfectly with Dior Beauty Makeup artist, Jasmine Abdallaoui, shares her tips on how to apply the perfect bold lipstick with Dior’s new Rouge Dior Collection. By Ruby Stephens IMAGES COURTESY OF DIOR LIPSTICK, THE EMBLEM of empowerment, seduction and self-expression, holds a unique allure that transcends generations. With its ability to convey energy, confidence, and sensuality, it stands as the ultimate mood booster — and beauty elevator — in almost every makeup kit. Jasmine Abdallaoui, a luminary in the beauty world having painted the faces of top models i ..read more

All the latest in skincare and makeup this month Catch up on all of the beauty news and moments to note this month (so far). By Ruby Stephens MECCA CONSIDER THIS your ultimate source for the latest in beauty news, tips, and must-have products. From crowning the best beauty brands to unveiling groundbreaking trends, we’ve got you covered. Explore the beauty products you’re missing out on this month and stay in the know about the accolades, innovations, and essentials that are shaping the beauty industry. Related: What is a beauty maintenance routine — and will it really make your life easier ..read more