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In the final installment of Illuminating Women: A Portrait Series, we sit down the Australian Olympian to learn about her journey from growing up in M ...
Introducing Mine by Minenssey. Our all-encompassing pursuit of the perfect signature scent might just be over; Mine by Minenssey is everything we were ...
Looking back at her beauty career, this beauty editor is not sure she likes what she sees. But the future" That?s looking pretty good. Confession: ...
Your fellow readers decide whether Avène?s new serum gives you THAT glow. We?ll be the first to say it: when you?re having one of those glowy skin da ...
Bring. Them. Back. There are a lot of beauty products out there but not all are created equal. There have been times where we’ve forked out ser ...
In this fourth instalment of Illuminating Women: A Portrait Series, beauty influencers Jayme Jo and Jessie Massoud, along with their mother Jo, open u ...
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In this instalment of Illuminating Women: A Portrait Series, we speak to Gai and Kate Waterhouse about their ins and outs of their mother-daughter rel ...
Fun, flirty and… freckled! Let us ask you this: do you have a love-hate relationship with the sun" For anyone with freckled skin, the answer is ...
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In this second installment of Illuminating Women: A Portrait Series, Channel 7 sports journalist and presenter Abbey Gelmi opens up about her journey ...
But first things first: what even is a perfume oil" Finding a signature scent is a deeply personal pursuit. Are you a fresh, floral, woody or citrus p ...
What we?re loving, coveting and ?borrowing? from the Gritty Pretty beauty cupboard this month. PSA: ...
In this first instalment of Illuminating Women: A Portrait Series, MasterChef Australia judge Melissa Leong generously opens up about her journey to d ...
Plus, why she founded a haircare brand when existing products weren?t doing the trick. Welcome to Vanity Affairs ? an editorial series where we docu ...
Perfumers are notoriously hard to get a hold of… The role of a perfumer is not unlike that of a composer; they are tasked with the delicate jo ...
The mum-of-four shares her time saving beauty secrets. Welcome to Vanity Affairs ? an editorial series where we document the early morning beauty rout ...
Plus, we give you the opportunity to trial Double Serum on us. In 2020, new beauty launches are flying thick and fast. Every day, we are presented wit ...
Turning over a new leaf? They say the first step to overcoming an addiction is admitting you have a problem. Well, take this as my admission. For year ...
The silky hair-free skin of your dreams is a laser beam away ? provided you use the right type of laser. How many hours have you wasted shaving and wa ...
We sit down with the performer, influencer and Clarins ambassador. Finding influencers who promote honesty and authenticity on a platform that is re ...
Versace?s new Dylan Turquoise fragrance is a holiday in a bottle. Whether you?re an adventurous type or prefer to spend your holiday leave lying under ...
There?s something magical about the way the summer sun shines on melanated skin ? it just hits different! One of the best parts about summer is gorgeo ...
All tried, tested and repurchased by our Gritty Pretty Gang. Ah, summer. It?s without a doubt the best time of the year. You?ve got beaches, warm days ...
An icon, under the spotlight. In 2020, new beauty launches are flying thick and fast. Every day, we are presented with a new, you-beauty product, each ...
Why should blondes have all the fun" The mission to find the perfect hair care routine is a lifelong expedition. With hundreds of brands to choose fro ...
When it comes to the natural world, there is no such thing as forever? That is until you handpick an Immortelle flower. When it comes to the natural w ...
Your moisturiser is a staple product within your skincare arsenal that protects, elevates and renews your complexion. ...
#TimeToEndBreastCancer The year 2020 has been a challenging one at best. Between working from home and not being able to see loved ones, life has been ...
We can?t wait to (virtually) meet you. 2020 has been a curveball in more ways than one. Alas, the show must go on! As all Gritty Pretty readers wil ...
Trust us on this one. A face oil is one of the most nourishing products that you can apply to your skin; however, they?re often misunderstood. Some co ...
The latest and greatest beauty products to hit the shelves ? and why they warrant an ?add to cart?. The beauty of, well, beauty products is that they ...
An icon, under the spotlight. In 2020, new beauty launches are flying thick and fast. Every day, we are presented with a new, you-beaut product, each ...
What we?re loving, coveting and ?borrowing? from the Gritty Pretty beauty cupboard this month. Let m ...
Survival rates for ovarian cancer have barely improved since 1975. Did you know that at present, there is no early detection test for ovarian cancer" ...
We?ve said it before and we?ll say it again: eyebrows are very important! The eyes are the windows to the soul and your eyebrows are responsible for ...
We have some thoughts. Night creams are a polarising topic amongst those of us who consider skincare to be more of a hobby than a matter of personal h ...
Mid-century modern with a coastal twist… After finding their dream block of land by the ocean on the Northern NSW coast, swimwear label founder ...
$24 USD for shipping" It better be worth it. I don?t know about you but until recently, chic body care was never really on my beauty radar. As a devot ...
Whether it?s tightening, lifting or wrinkle reduction that you?re after, skin care products can only go so far… Fortunately, we have technology ...
You might have to give up your weekly shellac habit. Sorry. When your nails are neat and tidy, the rest of you feels neat and tidy too. However, as ...
You don?t become the undisputed queen of eyebrows for no reason. Welcome to Vanity Affairs ? an editorial series where we document the early morning b ...
The perks of staying put… 2020 has been a series of curveballs, one after another. As we edge closer and closer to summer ? the season of sponta ...
No but seriously: what IS niacinamide" Hands up who spent a good portion of lockdown either a) shopping for skincare products, b) researching skincare ...
This excellent post is brought to you by The Beauty Chef. Beauty is an inside job in more ways than one. When you feel good, you look good too. You kn ...
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Use Build protection. Between iso-skin, seasonal changes and just plain old life, our skin cops a lot of shit (to put it politely). And when the going ...
It all starts with you. Beauty starts from within ? and when we say ‘within’ we aren’t just talking about your daily supplements. ...
The days of anti-aging are over. We?re future-proofing now. It?s 2020. And as much as this year has been, let?s say less than ideal, it’s given ...
An icon, under the spotlight. In 2020, new beauty launches are flying thick and fast. Every day, we are presented with a new, you-beaut product, each ...
Yes, hello, we?ll take one of everything. Welcome to Vanity Affairs ? an editorial series where we document the early morning beauty routines of notab ...
When her to-do list gets out of control and stress levels rise, the Yale graduate takes a step back to prioritise her mind, body and skin. It?s safe t ...
The best beauty buys for the guys. Dad not a fan of the drills, hammers and lawn mowers" We don?t blame him. If the men in your life aren’t kee ...
The latest and greatest beauty products to hit the shelves ? and why they warrant an ?add to cart?. The beauty of, well, beauty products is that they ...
From someone who?s been there. Fringes are having a moment right now. Personally, I blame Daisy Edgar-Jones. When the hotly anticipated small screen a ...
Also known as: the middle child of skin conditions. Not acne but not eczema, perioral dermatitis is a misunderstood condition. Easy to palm off as red ...
An honest review of Mukti Organics Beauty Rooms. When it comes to skin care, some brands shout about what they put in ? now with extra potent Anti-Wr ...
If our hair isn?t moisturised, hydrated and silky all summer long, we don?t want it. Let us introduce you to Becky. Becky with the good hair. Unfortun ...
Consider us your beauty myth busters. Like many beauty battles, the physical vs chemical exfoliation debate is divisive, to say the least. Some people ...
Guy and Jules Sebastian met at church in their early teens. Now considered one of Australia?s most loved couples, this high profile duo are busy ? tha ...
For many of us, COVID-induced stress is lingering like a bad smell. A psychologist explains why. Back in March, when lockdown measures first came into ...
International travel is off the cards. Local getaways are booking up fast. While Coronavirus may have brought our holiday plans to a grinding halt, th ...
Short, chic and Aussie summer approved. Guys, we’re officially in August. With two months of winter down and only one to go, we’ve almos ...
Your dream shelfie can now be a reality. We?ve all been there ? scrolling through Instagram drooling (metaphorically, of course) over the ultra-organi ...
Superstar skin" Yes please. Just when we thought we?d seen it all from Rihanna (she did nail basically every makeup product, ever) the singer went one ...
Finding the perfect foundation shade for darker skin tones always seemed like mission impossible. Until now. We?ve broken down how to pick the right f ...
What we?re loving, coveting and ?borrowing? from the Gritty Pretty beauty cupboard this month. I hop ...
Self care and great hair. Your fellow readers put these products to the test. In partnership with Alterna Haircare. If the year 2020 has taught us any ...
Ever heard the phrase ?je ne sais quoi?" We think the term was invented to describe French makeup artist Violette. Appointed Estée Lauder?s global be ...
Not necessarily ? but you do need to be conscious about what you?re spritzing on your skin. In 2020, the conversation around beauty and health is beco ...
10 of the best, in no particular order. God, I love tinted moisturiser. Foundation ? sure, it has its place. But tinted moisturiser" She?s got your ba ...
They say the eyes are the window to the soul? And we would have to agree. If you?re anything like us and stalk runway makeup looks for months after th ...
The latest and greatest beauty products to hit the shelves ? and why they warrant an ?add to cart?. The beauty of, well, beauty products is that they ...
Bonus episode alert! Gritty Pretty Founder & Editor-In-Chief, Eleanor Pendleton, and Beauty Director, Erin Cook, team up to bring you a bonus Gritty P ...
Yes, hello, we?ll take one of everything. Welcome to Vanity Affairs ? an editorial series where we document the early morning beauty routines of notab ...
Fierce, talented, unapologetic ? that’s Jonathan Van Ness. As the second instalment of our newly launched podcast, Gritty Pretty Radio, our int ...
Consider this: winter layering sans the knitwear. We?ll pause while you wrap your head around that notion. Whether you want to elevate an old favourit ...
From runways to magazines, if the look is NARS, we have Uzo to thank for that. When NARS products arrive at Gritty Pretty HQ, we pay attention (too ob ...
An instant pick-me-up, sans sun damage. Is it just us or does 2020 feel like a blur" In March, we were happily cruising along, business as usual, then ...
If we?re going to use hand sanitiser, it needs to be chic. The unfolding Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation means that we are all dealing with a lot of ...
We?re talking about that je ne sais quoi. It?s the 14th of July and you know what that means: it?s Bastille Day. For those of you who aren?t familiar ...
The sun?s UV rays can have a damaging, if not deadly, effect on skin. That?s why we diligently slather sunscreen all over ourselves. But darker ski ...
Seeya, frizz! Don?t forget to shut the door on your way out! Ever heard the beauty philosophy of choosing to be ?high maintenance to be low maintenanc ...
You really can have it all. In recent years, ?stealing? your boyfriend?s cologne has become somewhat of a trend; suddenly rose scents are on the out ...
Stop and think: how many beauty products did you use this morning" Did you have a shower, wash your face, apply makeup, spritz on some perfume" And if ...
We explain what these ingredients do and how they can affect your body. Is it just us or did buying cosmetics become a heck of a lot more complicate ...
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