I am good at one makeup look and one makeup look only: the “no makeup” makeup look. 

To some, I’ll say that given how much time, energy and money I spend on caring for my skin that it would be a shame to mask it. To others, I’ll confess that I am simply a one trick pony. 

Either way, I have spent years tweaking and trialling my makeup application techniques to ensure that my skin always looks like my own skin - only better. 

Now that event season is upon us (in a big, big way), we’re all looking to perfect our beauty routines and work some new makeup techniques into our repertoire. 

Given that I have one singular ability in this space, I’m here to impart what I know. 

I find that fresh, dewy makeup serves as the perfect base for just about any makeup look - I’ll wear no-makeup-makeup day-to-day, but I also like to use these techniques for a night out and simply ramp up my cheek colour and add a deeper eye or lip. 

It’s all in the technique: here are my three biggest and best tips for achieving a natural, glowy, “your-skin-but-better” base. 

I firmly believe that makeup that sits beautifully on the skin really does come down to skin prep.  

You don’t need to have “perfect skin” to achieve a no-makeup finish (and frankly, no such thing exists), but I find that my foundation always blends really seamlessly into my skin if I’ve hydrated it well ahead of my makeup application. 

I like to use a water-based cleanser, when I’m applying makeup, as opposed to an oil or balm, as I find foundation doesn’t grip the skin as well if I’ve used the latter options. 

This daily gel-to-light-foam cleanser is rich in naturally occurring AHA’s and lactic acid to provide a gentle enzymatic exfoliation of the skin. It effectively cleanses, removes excess oil, makeup and surface impurities.
 This gentle cleanser helps to balance skin. Featuring a unique bioactive complex of three indigenous Australian Wild Limes, rich in vitamin C, antioxidants and AHA’s, help to naturally exfoliate the skin. Also rich in Lactic Acid, Papaya and Pomegranate extract, the Balancing Cleanser helps to brighten dull complexions and has antibacterial properties for blemish prone skin.
 Rich in aloe vera to help soothe and hydrate, leaving the skin feeling and looking healthy, soft and supple.
 HOW TO USE START Lather 1-2 pumps onto moistened hands and gently massage over the entire face and neck. 
 Remove with a warm cloth. 
 Follow with Habitual Beauty Hydrating Serum and Habitual Beauty Nourishing Moisturiser. 
 Use in the morning to refresh skin prior to applying serum and moisturiser and double cleanse in the evening to thoroughly cleanse make-up and impurities. 
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 INGREDIENTS START Aqua/Water/Eau, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Lauryl Glucoside, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Citric Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Lactic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Backhousia Citriodora (Lemon Myrtle) Leaf Oil, Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Seed Oil, Salvia Sclarea (Clary Sage) Leaf Oil, Pimenta Officinalis (Pimento) Leaf Oil, Cedrus Atlantica (Cedarwood) Oil, Sodium Anisate, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Extract, Microcitrus Australis (Rainforest Lime) Fruit Extract, Microcitrus Australasica (Caviar Lime) Fruit Extract, Citrus Glauca (Desert Lime) Fruit Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Fruit Extract*, Limonene, Linalool. *Organic Ingredient INGREDIENTS END
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Balancing Cleanser 150ml

Beyond cleanser, I don’t make any other changes to my skincare when I’m prepping for a makeup application. 

I’ll apply an essence, serum and moisturiser, really taking the time to massage them into the skin (facial massage allows you to plump up the skin and get the blood flowing, again ensuring you’re looking fresh and bouncy when it comes time to apply your makeup), before locking in my skincare with a sunscreen (nighttime makeup being the exception). 

Add this natural sunscreen to your skincare routine and hydrate, nourish and protect skin from the sun's harmful UV rays without any chemical filters or synthetic ingredients.
 A non-whitening, physical sunscreen with 19% Micro-Zinc, this formula creates a protective barrier on the skin and is designed for quick and easy rub-in to delicate facial skin.
 This sunscreen is nourishing enough to be your daily moisturiser as it features deeply penetrating Castor Oil, non-greasy and fast-absorbing Rosehip Oil plus Coconut Oil and Hyaluronic Acid for long-lasting hydration. It's lightweight and non-greasy, so it can easily be applied and used under makeup.
 Dermatologists recommend wearing SPF 30 sunscreen and applying it every day, and this moisturising, antioxidant-rich formula will make it easier than ever to protect your skin and fight sun damage and visible signs of ageing.
 Small enough to fit in a handbag or cometic bag, this travel-friendly size means you never need to leave home without your facial sunscreen again. The biodegradable, reef-safe formula is also housed in an eco-friendly aluminium tube.
 HOW TO USE START
 Apply with smooth, upward and outward motions, working from the centre of the face, neck and décolletage. Gently press in to enhance absorption and hydration. Apply liberally 15 minutes prior to sun exposure, and reapply at least every two hours. Use a water-resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating. Children under 6 months of age: Ask a Doctor. Do not use on damaged or broken skin. Suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin. HOW TO USE END
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 Zinc Oxide 19.5% (195mg/g), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (*Plant/Plante), Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil (*Plant/Plante), Rosa Canina (Rosehip/Cynorhodon) Fruit Oil (*Plant/Plante), Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender Oil) (*Plant/Plante), Carum Petroselinum (Parsley) Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate (*Plant/Plante), Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax (*Plant/Plante), Coco-Caprylate/Caprate (*Plant/Plante), Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate (*Plant/Plante), Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Tocopherol Acetate (*Plant/Plante), Isostearic Acid (*Plant/Plante), Linalool (*Plant/Plante). (*Plant Derived/Dérivé des Plantes). INGREDIENTS END
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Natural Hydrating Sunscreen SPF30 50ml

We’ve all heard the adage that natural, glowy makeup is actually the most complicated finish to achieve, and it’s one of few makeup tropes that I’ll never dispute. 

The “your skin, but better” look actually requires more products than a full glam look, however the trick is to work in really light layers. 

After skincare, I like to apply a light-reflecting, illuminating primer - this step is less about staying power for me and more about creating a really radiant, glowing layer to peek through my foundation and give the skin a lit-from-within glow. 

Next, I apply my foundation. The method of application really comes down to what you’re most comfortable with (I like to use a densely packed buffing brush) - the important point is to only apply a small amount of product at a time. 

Our best-selling &amp; beloved oat milk foundation features star natural ingredients such as oat milk, peach &amp; vitamin E to help nourish your skin throughout the day. This foundation is for a fresh, dewy finish that melts effortlessly into your skin. This foundation is buildable, lightweight and free from impurities so your skin is still able to breathe. No cakey faces here!
 Available in 8 shades designed to suit a wide range of skin tones. While our shades may look minimal, they are all extremely versatile! Each shade suits a multitude of skin tones and subtle variations.
 HOW TO USE START
 1. To a cleansed face, use a primer and gently rub into skin. Allow to dry. 2. Put a pea-sized amount of oat milk foundation onto your hand. 3. Dot the foundation onto face with a multipurpose brush on cheeks, forehead, chin and along the nose. 4. Alternatively, warm the formula with the tips of your fingers and press into your skin for that flawless finish. 5. Blend in with circle movements for an even coverage over the whole face to create a natural base.
 HOW TO USE END
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 Aqua, coco-caprylate/caprate, glycerin, polyglyceryl-6 polyricinolate, avena sativa (oat) kernel extract, prunus persica (peach) fruit extract, tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), biosaccharide gum-1, sodium anisate, sodium levulinate, magnesium sulfate, sodium salicylate, ethylhexylglycerin, citric acid, glyceryl caprylate, polyhydroxystearic acid, potassium sorbate. May contain +/- iron oxides, CI77891.
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Oat Milk Foundation

Best cream concealer to instantly camouflage your skin ‘villains’ and problem areas. Famously covers over redness, dark circles and blemishes. Full coverage, cream formula melts into skin without caking. This everyday nourishing concealer has natural arnica with antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, calming inflamed areas and helps your skin heal. Also covers pigmentation and inconsistencies in skin tone. Can be worn all over as a foundation for skin that appears smooth, natural and flawless. Available in 6 shades.
HOW TO USE START
1. Use a concealer brush or fingers for best cover up results. 2. Apply concealer in smooth lines under the eyes and on trouble areas or visible blemishes or skin variation. 3. Blend lightly around the edges of applied concealer.
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Isononyl isononanoate, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, tapioca starch, euphorbia cerifera (candelilla) wax, copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax, theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter, helianthus annus (sunflower) seed oil, arnica montana flower extract, aqua (water), polyhydroxystearic acid, ascorbyl palmitate, polymethylsilsesquioxane, tocopheryl acetate, tocopherol. May contain +/- iron oxides, CI 77891
Mocha shade: diisopropyl sebacate, mica, candelilla (euphorbia cerifera) wax, carnauba (copernicia cerifera) wax, cocoa (theobroma cacao) seed butter, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, sunflower (helianthus annuus) seed oil, arnica (arnica montana) flower extract, tocopherol (vitamin E), stearalkonium hectorite, ascorbyl palmitate, tocopheryl acetate, propylene carbonate. May contain +/- iron oxides, ci77891.
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Ere Perez celebrate ‘the beauty you are born with’. A divine partnership of values, youtime embrace the clean beauty brand’s ethos that: ‘Natural beauty is about how you live your life, how you connect with the world and how you nourish your body — inside and out.’ Ere Perez’s innovative make up and skincare use minimal ingredients, harnessing the unique power of superfood ingredients, nutrient rich plants and botanicals, selected for their skin-revitalising properties.
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Arnica concealer

I believe that using your fingertips is the best way to apply concealer for a natural finish, as the warmth of your fingertips will allow it to melt into the layers of skincare and foundation you’ve already applied, keeping your look seamless. 

Always apply concealer after foundation. Foundation does offer coverage so it will mask quite a lot of discoloration, so you won’t truly know where you need or want additional coverage from concealer until after you’ve applied your foundation. 

Applying your concealer first will result in using unnecessary product (plus, your foundation may well move your concealer out of place!). 

When it comes to setting my foundation and concealer, I find it best to use powder as sparingly as possible to ensure my foundation still looks dewy, only applying powder to areas of the face where I want to reduce shine. 

I have always found that a pressed powder works best for this, as you’ll generally pick up less product on your brush when using a pressed powder as opposed to loose powder. 

Again, it’s far easier to build up product in light layers than it is to apply too much then need to strip it back. 

Tip 3. Opt for liquid and cream finishes 


Once you’ve applied your foundation and concealer for skin with that lit-from-within glow, it’s time to add glow and dimension to the skin with bronzer, blush and highlighter. 

Worth noting - a lot of people don’t like to apply cream products over powder, choosing to set their makeup with powder as a final step. I personally have never had a problem layering in this way, so once again perfecting your makeup look really does come down to trial and error and discovering what works for your own skin. 

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Getting that no make up make up look is down to skin prep, choosing creamy blushes and highlighters and a dewy foundation for natural glowy makeup. Gemma Watts shares her application tips and favourite products.

Getting that no make up make up look is down to skin prep, and choosing creamy blushes and highlighters and a dewy foundation for natural glowy makeup.

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While fast-fashion brands promote “conscious collections” with every drop, true sustainability is being heralded as the new frontier in fashion.

Instagram-born, made-to-order brands are challenging the new-age need for now, and slowing down the relentless pace of fast fashion. 

Thought to be first coined in 1989 in a New York Times article, describing Zara’s mission to bring clothing to life within 15 days; fast fashion has completely taken hold of the cultural zeitgeist. Plastered with ‘trending’ looks, next-day delivery and 50% off site-wide, it's no surprise we feel compelled to purchase now even more than ever.  

Armed and ready to launch a new collection at any moment, fast fashion has completely turned the industry upside down, altering consumer behaviour and the traditional mindset of the fashion world.  

On average, Australians purchase 27kgs of clothing each year, discarding 23kgs direct to landfill in the process - totalling over 800,000 tonnes of textile waste (Australian Bureau of Statistics). 

Rather than searching for a long term connection, it appears we are far more interested in a short term fling with our wardrobes. 

With many online retailers promoting weekly drops - some as many as 900 pieces each week - when will we put an end to the inevitable sartorial burnout? 

Could made-to-order be the solution to slow our habits and reconnect? 

Aiming to challenge our disposable society, made-to-order brands are on the rise, generating a renaissance for the fashion industry. Certainly not a new concept, the conscious model transports us to a more nostalgic time, where patience was a part and parcel in purchasing a new ensemble. 

Disrupting the fast fashion narrative, made-to-order allows for more sustainable and considered production, only crafting the exact amount ordered of each piece to completely minimise textile waste and garner demand. 

As a result of slow manufacturing, a number of brands also offer custom alterations, adapting and welcoming the increasing discourse surrounding size inclusivity as an integral conversation in sustainable realms.

Traditionally a form of empowerment and self-expression, fashion has long strayed from the beacon of creativity it once was. Made-to-order and ‘slow’ brands want to buck the trend,  aiming to reignite longevity and passion for every piece. 

Something to cherish and love, rather than toss after the first wear. 

Could the reward of waiting for something unique and intricate replace the short term dopamine fixes we so desperately seek from fast fashion?

A growing army of made-to-order Instagram supporters certainly point to the possibility. Limited edition, sustainable pieces are fast becoming the next ‘it’ thing, promoted by the likes of Emily Ratajkowski and Alyssa Coscarelli. 

Thanks to the power of social media, made-to-order brands can’t keep up with the pace, finding collections selling out as soon as order windows are launched. An ironic twist. 

Although fast fashion appears to reign supreme in mainstream circles, sustainability is increasingly becoming part of our collective vernaculars, a promising indication for change. 

According to Nielsen IQ, 48% of US consumers would definitely or probably change their consumption habits to reduce their impact on the environment. Shifting consumer mindset is on a positive path. 

Fashion giants are indeed adapting in a bid to join the movement and not be excluded from the conversation.

True transparency is still missing however, with complex supply chains and outsourced manufacturing clouding doubts on their intent. Could made-to-order be the shining light, or is our intrigue in the model purely nostalgia for slower times?  

Bringing overproduction and demand to the table, the model simplifies manufacturing, with a very clear premise; only crafting what is needed. It feels so obvious, so hopeful. Small, passionate brands are leading the new frontier, hailing across every corner of the globe and uniting in their cause to change the fashion industry for good. 

Discover a handful of committed brands leading the revolution, one personalised, slow piece at a time. 

Here to disrupt the current fashion cycle, Carnations is a London based, gender-neutral, made-to-order brand focusing on timeless, abstract pieces. The brand believes putting an end to overproduction is simple, stating “You tell us how many you want, we go and make them.” Founder and designer Sarah Bartlett began the brand with an interchangeable co-ord collection - a modern way to dress with personality, removing the complexities of dressing on trend. 

A New Zealand designed and made brand offering small, whimsical collections made-to-order over small windows throughout the year. Founder Frances Lowe sources fabrics locally, working with a handful of Auckland makers to craft her thoughtful designs. With unexpected detailing and timeless silhouettes, the brand offers customised sizing for every piece.  

Rising to Instagram fame virtually overnight, mother-daughter duo MaisonCléo have harnessed the power of the French Cool Girl, making the aesthetic even more aspirational through made-to-order. Using reclaimed couture fabrics, the brand is crafted by hand in their workroom in France, and opens orders every Wednesday to hot demand. With significant support for their mission, MaisonCléo have also collaborated with online giant Net-a-porter and historic Selfridges, and challenge the status quo by sharing the true cost of each piece with every order. 

Redefining quality, New Zealand designer Molly Perkinsons’ lustrously slinky designs are extremely limited, entirely customisable, and crafted by Molly herself in her small beachside studio. Sourced from vintage material and deadstock fabric, the brand aims not only to reduce overproduction, but fabric waste too, with her “Zero-Waste” dress, made cleverly by cutting her pattern into intricate square pieces. 

With nothing to hide, Australian brand, A.BCH aren’t afraid to tackle the bigger challenges typically allocated to the ‘too hard’ basket when it comes to sustainable supply chains. Crafting small batches from renewable or recycled materials in their Melbourne atelier, A.BCH strongly believe in making ethical clothing accessible, offering customisations on their designs and avoiding the traditional mark-up associated with premium fashion. Everything in their designs is carefully considered, right down to the buttons crafted from the seeds of fallen corozo fruit in Panama. 

The euphoria of finally receiving a truly unique piece intricately handmade over a number of weeks is an unparalleled feeling.

Falling madly, deeply in love with an item in your wardrobe is evermore powerful knowing it will last for years and was thoughtfully crafted. The rise of brands like Loclaire and MaisonCléo is promising, with countless followers sharing the joy of their creations. 

It is time to rediscover the power of clothing, and made-to-order looks to be the hopeful future. 

We investigate how a new breed of made-to-order brands are challenging the new-age need for now. Are you ready to overhaul your shopping habits? 

Nadia Fairfax-Wayne and husband Michael recently jetted off on a long-awaited honeymoon, almost a year after they wed in a romantic Sydney soiree. 

The not-so-newlyweds opted for a stylish sojourn of city and slopes over a typical fly and flop holiday. First stop: Gstaad, where Nadia takes us along on her travels, revealing her favourite spots to eat, rest, play and pamper. 


The Olden. "The Restaurant and La Cave are dynamite with both their gastronomy and atmosphere."

Rössli Fuestoy. "Food was sublime, and no tourists. We had a hot tip, and now I'm passing it on to you!" 

Wally's Burgers. "Juicy Burgers in the middle of town." 

"By far the coolest shop in town, all our faves including The Elder Statesman - bold knits I can't get enough of." 

The Six Senses Spa at The Alpina and Palace Spa at The Gstaad Palace are world class. 

"I highly recommend the Kobido Face massage at the Palace Spa!"

Our style expert journeyed to Switzerland for a midwinter adventure on the slopes of Gstaad.  

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