Proving that prep and excellent products have more to do with a luminous glow than make-up itself does, Beckham invited her favourite facialist, Melanie Grant, backstage to treat the models...
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Appointments are co-ordinated so you never have to see another soul; treatments range from massages to dreamy peels and bespoke laser facials; and the lactic-acid-based strawberry mask leaves skin gleaming....
Within her practices in Sydney, Melbourne, Los Angeles and tri-annual residency in Paris, Grant uses state-of-the-art technology, incorporating her favorite CHANEL skincare such as La Solution 10 de CHANEL, CHANEL...
“The definition of beauty is changing to include the ethos of health, wellness and authenticity. The idea that beauty starts from within is a big change from the idea that...
1 / For you, what are the essential active ingredients for an optimized skin care (intended here mainly for women from 30 years!) Between the middle and the end of...
I have to stop myself over-exfoliating… …because I love the feeling it creates of soft, ‘new’ skin. Whenever I’m in Sydney I see my facialist Melanie Grant for microdermabrasion, which I wish...
Face up “Cleansing is the foundation of any good skincare regimen,” says facialist and official skincare expert for Chanel US and Australia, Melanie Grant, who recommends changing cleansers seasonally, depending...
Melanie Grant’s client list is like a rolodex of the world’s most enviable complexions: Georgia Fowler, Kim Kardashian, Nicole Warne, Victoria Lee, Victoria Beckham, Hailey Beiber, Nicole Trunfio… You name it...
It’s become increasingly hard, but I try to get a facial with Melanie Grant whenever I can. She’s the best.
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VOGUE · Australia’s Favorite Celebrity Facialist Opens a New Skin-Care Studio in Los Angeles
Located on an uber chic stretch of Melrose Place—where she can count The Row, Chloe and Oscar de la Renta as neighbors—the new place is a suitable spot for the...
The celebrity skin therapist's Melrose Place, L.A., outpost blends functionality, Euro-luxe touches and a very Australian sensibility. Read More...
UP THE ANTE WITH ANTIOXIDANTS The first rule of the Collagen Club is to retain, retain, retain. No matter how much damage has already been done, it’s never too late...
An hour and a half experiencing Grant’s signature microdermabrasion, ultrasound, and light therapy treatments leaves no question as to why the iconic beauty brand tapped her. Grant's technique of using multiple...
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Cosmopolitan US · This celebrity facialist swears by 3-step cleansing and now we’re rethinking our whole routine
Australian based skin expert Melanie Grant has had her hands on the faces of various A-listers and models, including the likes of Victoria Beckham and Kim K (I mean, look at their...
It’s important to assess your skincare regime every few months or so. The needs of your skin can change, and so too should your regime. Your skin can become “immune”...
"Your face finishes at your boobs." As a beauty editor, I’ve heard plenty of dermatologists, facialists and skincare devotees – and even my own mother – recite this phrase with...
Rose's favourite form of self-care? "It's become increasingly hard, but I try to get a facial with Melanie Grant whenever I can. She's the best." Read more...
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VOGUE · Sydney’s Favorite Facialist On The Six Products She Swears By for Blindingly Good Skin
The proof is on her celebrity-filled Instagram page, where fresh-faced selfies of Georgia Fowler, Phoebe Tonkin, and Jessica Gomes reign supreme. (A thrice-yearly residency in Paris' 8th Arrondissement has also made her a go-to for...
"Synergistically, these factors work in harmony to brighten and firm skin while draining and moving any fluid around. The overall objective with facial massage is to lift skin and amplify...
The “celebrity-approved” facial Melanie Grant With a clientele including Victoria Beckham and Kim Kardashian – and a recently-opened salon in Los Angeles – Mel Grant has earned fans for her...
Pain factor I cannot lie, the laser is really ouchy. Downtime Sixty minutes for the treatment. I was quite red and looked a little swollen for a couple of days...
For Aussie esthetician, Melanie Grant, beauty was always at the forefront for her career-wise. “I always knew I’d work in beauty, even as a little girl,” she says. “I’d read...
The curved staircase, embraced by a wall of mirrors, gives a nod to Coco Chanel’s apartment on Rue Cambon. Upstairs in Grant’s aerie, furnishings scouted in France and Italy imbue...
Melanie Grant is my go-to skin Queen. The woman is genius. She is incredibly in-tune with my skin needs; no two visits are the same. I leave looking and feeling...
Incorrect Topical Care Common mistakes I have observed with skin care regimes include using products that aren’t the right fit for one’s skin type and concerns, exclusively using one skincare...
The issue: Dry, recycled cabin air. Consider this: skin is most comfortable within a humidity range of 40-70%. The typical airplane cabin sits at around 20% - yes, less than...
"Melanie Grant's Camera Ready Facial always leaves my skin radiant."
The go-to facialist for A-list antipodeans such as Lara Worthington, Joel Edgerton and Rose Byrne, Grant has also become a favorite with in-the-know Parisians thanks to her one-of-a-kind Chanel Facials...
Few facialists have built a roster of clients as impressive as Sydney’s Melanie Grant. Her exclusive regime – one that blends clinical techniques and modern methodology with a holistic approach to...
But, the other night I went to an event where I wasn’t asked about cousin Susan’s Bat Mitzvah makeup. Instead, the group of ladies I just met looked me straight...
Hyperpigmentation—brown patches, marks, splotches—can be caused by excessive sun exposure, hormone imbalances, inflammation and injury to the skin. It most commonly appears on the face, neck and décolletage. It's also...
We’re moving past the notion that we need to fit into a misguided, stereotypical ideal or that a seven-step skin care routine is a frivolous time suck, and toward the...
Melanie Grant, facialist to the likes of Victoria Beckham and Phoebe Tonkin, wrote an Instagram post explaining why you're better off with a minimalist skin-care regimen. "The most effective skincare regimes are those...
First of all, what exactly are blue lights? Blue light makes up part of the spectrum of visible light and is known as HEV. It regulates our body’s circadian rhythm,...
Clogged pores, bumpy t-zone, excess oil, whiteheads, blemishes, imperfections, cysts and blind pimples are the main culprits I see when treating clients – wreaking havoc on skin in solidarity or...
If you’re confused about whether or not you have combination skin, assess your face twenty or so minutes after cleansing. If some parts are oily and others are left feeling...
Clay’s main superpower is clarity: it thoroughly cleanses pores while lifting impurities to the surface and drying any existing blemishes. If dull, congested, oily skin is normal for you, I...
DO Leave It Be I know, I know, I know. It’s tempting as the practice of picking and squeezing is instantly gratifying. But the instant gratification will quickly be off...
As BHAs are oil-soluble, they can bypass all kinds of sebum build up to get into the nitty-gritty of cleaning: dissolving grime, pollution and bacteria housed within pores that lead...
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Uncover L.A. · Aussie Skincare Pro Melanie Grant Brings A-Lister-Approved Facials to Melrose Place
The celebrity skincare expert has opened her first U.S. Skin Health studio (and fourth global outpost) in L.A. on star-frequented Melrose Place, where fellow beauty-obsessed neighbors include Kate Somerville, Violet...
An under-eye serum containing retinol will work wonders to help rebuild dermal collagen and support the recovery of skin volume and firmness. (tip: a little goes a long way). Invest...
Adaptogens are a sound place to start. These are, quite simply, natural plant materials (predominately herbs, though these extend to various roots and mushrooms) which help aid the body’s natural...
The bad news isn’t solely reserved for oily skin types, however, as back and body acne is also prevalent in the unlucky few who have barely experienced so much as...
In fact, the stakes for missing out on sleep are higher than ever: not only does it impact overall wellbeing, it can effect skin almost immediately. Think dull, devitalised, lacklustre....
AHAs dissolve the bonds between skin cells, which in turn thoroughly sloughs away any dead skin cells. The result? The subsequent unveiling of the smoother layer of skin underneath. AHA’s...
Professor Bader is an internationally recognised authority within regenerative sciences. Bader holds over 200 patents and peer-reviewed papers. It is this background that led to the development of THE CREAM....
The advantages of sleeping on silk are virtually endless (Slip Silk Pillowcases are my all time favourite). Silk is incredibly soft and gentle on your delicate skin, which, as we...
The most effective skincare regimes are those that are the most simple - though this doesn’t mean you have to suppress your maximalist tendencies. Just make sure you’re using them...
Sydney is a hub for high-end skincare clinics promising to deliver the kind of year-round radiance we always crave. To make it all the more simple, BAZAAR has collated its...
New year, new me, same skin goals. At this exact time each year, I find myself slamming the breaks on to reflect, recharge and recalibrate my mind and body for...
With Victoria Beckham, Nicole Warne and BAZAAR covergirl Phoebe Tonkin among Melanie Grant's high-profile devotees, it's little surprise that she's one of the most sought-after facialists in Australia—and will tailor your personal treatment to...
The woman behind Nicole Warne’s wedding glow, and basically the reason Australian actresses have such great skin. By popular demand, she is even bringing it to LA in 2019. I had a...
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News.com.au · Never sleep in your makeup! Australian skincare star Melanie Grant reveals party season beauty tips
Sydney-based Grant is behind the fresh-faces of Victoria’s Secret models (including Georgia Fowler), as well as Lara Worthington, Christine Centenra, Victoria Beckham, and Kim Kardashian. Mrs Bieber, 23, featured on...
If even, clear skin is eluding you, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Dark spots and pigmentation are a major skin concern of many and explains why there is such a confusingly large...
In the morning I use Cosmedix Purity Solution Nourishing Deep Cleansing Oil. It’s the best product in the world. It’s a nourishing deep cleansing oil—I love it because I feel immediately...
How does the skin repair itself at night? And what can we do to maximise the healing process? Sleep really is one of the most important things for our skin...
These acidic conditions ensure that the skin is able to function effectively while increasing the body's ability to fight against external irritants like bacteria and pollution (preventing subsequent infection and...
A facial works to improve the overall appearance of your skin while targeting specific skin ailments. These are generally bespoke and tailored to your skin type, and are always an...
After Beckham’s well-documented visit to Melanie Grant in Sydney, her skincare regime had quite the shakeup. Some two weeks later, Beckham is still preaching about one particular product that Grant...
With over 20 years experience, Melanie Grant is seen as a skin authority for Australian beauty media, real women and celebrities alike. She opened her Sydney studio in 2012, followed...
Chemical Sunscreen is a variant of sunscreen that employs chemical agents to protect against the sun. Chemical agents absorb UV light within the skin and dissipates it as heat energy....
The combination of AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid), BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acid) and PHA (Poly Hydroxy Acid) acids unstick the glue that holds cornified dead cells together while also giving rise...
In the long term... The effects are premature ageing due to the breakdown in collagen from environmental pollutants left on the skin. This can also result in coarse skin texture,...
"Though I don't often have time, I love a skin treatment - hydrating and oxygen facials are the best! Melanie Grant in Sydney is my go-to whenever I have some...
"This woman truly changed my life! My skin has never felt and looked so good! Melanie's treatments include red light therapy, purifying masks, face massages and so much more -...
WHAT MARKS THE CHANEL CC CREAM DIFFERENT TO OTHERS? The Chanel CC Cream is a beautiful skincare-makeup hybrid that offers a soft focus coverage while plumping and protecting the complexion....
“Melanie Grant is an expert for all things skin. Her non-invasive approach combined with pioneering technology and decades of expertise results in a facial/treatment that’s second to none. Not only...
"I was lucky enough to be introduced to Melanie and now every time I land in Sydney, after giving my mum a big cuddle, the first thing I do is...
“I have an amazing skin specialist in Sydney, Melanie Grant, who has completely overhauled my skincare regime. Unfortunately, the products she has prescribed for my skin are not easily found...
"I don’t have any real skin tricks. I guess it would have to be my weekly Radiance Facials with Melanie. I really miss my treatments with Mel when I’m away...
DIRTY THIRTIES "Anti-ageing" measures go hand in hand with beauty products that are touted at women of all ages, but Melanie says that it’s mainly when we reach our thirties that...
"Melanie Grant gives the best facials! If only she weren't so far away in Australia...it's a long trip to get one."
“When I’m in Australia I rely only on Melanie to look after my skin. The makeup artist I have had since I was 16 said she's never seen my skin...
The creator of such gloriously clear complexions as Nicole Warne, Georgia Fowler, Rose Byrne, Jessica Gomes, Nicole Trunfio and Zoe Foster-Blake (to name a few) – she is a true...
“Mel makes my day! Her studio is such a beautiful and private space and Melanie makes everyone feel welcomed and special. Her knowledge for skincare is exceptional and my skin...
Cleanse ✔️Cleanse twice daily, with a double cleanse at night to keep your skin clean. This will prevent your pores from being stretched out from a build up of oil,...
It provides immediate and long lasting hydration with an added benefit of padding out fine lines that present when there's a lack of water in the complexion. It soothes, nourishes...
AHAs✔️ Vitamin C ✔️ Vitamin B ✔️ Niacinamide✔️ Sunscreen, both physical and chemical✔️Benzoyl Peroxide✔️ Salycilic Acid 2% or less✔️ Hyaluronic Acid✔️Peptides✔️Azelaic Acid✔️Hydroquinone❌ Retinoids ( Renova, Retin A, Differin, Tretinoin)❌ Retinol❌Essential...
What we eat can greatly impact our complexion in both the short and long term. Whilst I’m not a nutritionist I do believe in following an anti inflammatory diet to...
LIKE MANY QUESTIONABLE past decisions, it’s easy to point an accusing finger at alcohol – including our adolescent use of toners. Packed with offending ingredients, they stripped our skin of...
But there are those times when a product so good passes my desk that I’ll want to call first dibs on it (sorry, EP); it may even kick-off a new...
We’ve come a long way since Sex And The City’s Samantha Jones was famously left raw and (literally) red-faced after one disastrous acid peel. “The newest formulas are often paired...
Not only this but Hyaluronic Acid is also packed full of antioxidants which means as well as hydrating your skin its also working hard to protect and nourish. "It is...
I can access renowned international specialists, but I can’t afford to have my skin react and I’m so pedantic about it that I’ll only see Mel and the people she...
“It's tried, tested and proven to treat many skin conditions including large pores, fine lines, wrinkles, acne, blemishes, pigmentation and dull or uneven skin tone.” “Retinol works by speeding up...
“Eye treatments are the easiest product to use to help prevent fine lines and crow’s-feet. I also love eye masks to plump fine lines and to brighten under the eye.”...
Melanie Grant, founder of Melanie Grant Skin Health on the top treatments to fade pigmentation. $100 "I suggest purchasing a potent brightening serum such as ASAP Vitamin Super C Serum along with...
What is melasma? “It usually appears across the forehead, cheeks and upper lip in a butterfly pattern, but can also appear in single spots or patches,” says Sydney-based skin whisperer...
1/ Three facial treatments a week “I wanted my skin as hydrated, plump, even and as glowing as possible, so about a month out, I committed to three treatments a...
For years I’ve seen Melanie Grant, whose clientele includes Cate Blanchett, Kate Winslet, and basically any Australian celebrity you can think of. She’s a firm believer in treatments rather than injectables,...
According to our go-to dermal therapist, Melanie Grant, who also happens to be behind the angelic complexions of many a supermodel, a chemical exfoliator “dissolves the glue that holds dead skin cells together,...
The first cleanse will remove make-up, oil, sunscreen and debris in the upper most layer. The second will clean the skin of all remaining residue, and better prime it for...
"For years I accepted that I had a predisposition to dry and dehydrated skin. After meeting Melanie a few months ago and religiously sticking to her skincare regime (a totally...
A gentle cleanse in the morning, followed by an antioxidant serum to protect the skin against harmful free radicals and environmental pollution and lastly a broad spectrum high SPF sunscreen...
MELANIE GRANT Treatment: Custom Skin Health Facial, $390 for 90 minutes. Melanie Grant has an industry reputation for results – and also fixing up skin fails made by other people. She’s the...
Having given her first facial at the age of 10(!), Melanie knew from early on that she wanted to dedicate her life to skincare. Combining clinical treatments with ‘old school’...
When our skin is dehydrated, parched fine lines can appear across the forehead and around the eyes. These are often confused for expression lines, wrinkles and ageing. Adequate hydration ensures...
SAMPLEDBY_ROSE - Custom Skin Health Facial What was your skincare concern going in and what facial did you ask for? Fine Lines, Pigmentation and milia. I requested for the customised...
Exfoliate at least two to three times per week to remove the build up of dead skin cells, oil, makeup, sunscreen and debris. Try swiping an exfoliating water on a...
Swap out your oil or milky cleanser for a lighter AHA gel cleanser or a micellar water. 💦 Incorporating a vitamin C serum into your morning routine will not only...
Here's my quick guide below ... Fill a large bowl of cold water from the refrigerator along with 10 ice cubes (and sliced cucumber if you like to be fancy)...
Antioxidants are essential in combating the effects of pollution by preventing and neutralising free radical damage, and the more you apply to skin, the better. They not only help combat...
Now, I love the beauty old-school. Mine is a profession with amazing depth of heritage and knowledge. But for this request, my 'No' was firm. The reason being, I don’t...
You will typically see these blemishes worsen the week before your period. This is when oestrogen levels drop, and testosterone and progesterone levels rise. This in turn causes increased oil...
I always recommend multitasking or dual purpose products for busy mamma's. Try an exfoliating cleanser like Cosmetic Purity Clean. I like to use this in the evening, and once or...
It's tried, tested and proven to address many common skin conditions including large pores, fine lines, wrinkles, acne, blemishes, pigmentation, laxity and dull or uneven skin tone. This magic wonder...
MELANIE GRANT You know you’re in good hands with Melanie Grant (melaniegrant.com) when her client roster includes Nicole Warne and Jessica Gomes. The famous facialist can address an encyclopaedia of...
As we age, our cell turnover slows down. This results in a build up of dead skin cells that can result in a dull, lacklustre complexion. Not only this, it...
Once we hit our 30’s we’re losing collagen at a rate of around 1% per year. It’s also the time that sun damage from years gone by starts to surface....
I mask at home at least twice a week, usually in the bath with a hair treatment in, along with a gin and tonic (served by my husband if I’m...
The skin around the eye is very delicate and prone to ageing, being much finer than the skin on your face with no oil glands to help keep the skin...
When it comes to having a plan, our complexions are unique. Your skincare regimen should be customised to your skin type, concerns and, most importantly, the time frame to your...
Sydney-based facialist Melanie Grant is a wealth of skincare knowledge. A skincare expert to the stars, Grant has treated everyone from Zoe Foster Blake to Lara Worthington. And—fortunately for us—she often uses Instagram as a...
Try starting with a cleanser along with an antioxidant serum and a moisturising, broad-spectrum sunscreen for day. For night time try an exfoliating cleanser with a retinol serum or a...
I usually cleanse with a gentle cleanser in the morning. At the moment I am using Eminence lemon cleanser. When it comes to products I like to change it up...
Hyperpigmentation - brown patches, marks, splotches - can be caused by excessive sun exposure, hormone imbalances, inflammation and injury to the skin. It most commonly appears on the face, neck...
I've had my fair share of long haul flights and cold weather. While an Australian Summer is harsh and New York at minus two degrees can be crazy, I believe...
Be sure to adjust your skin care regime according to the season. For the cooler months, swap your gel cleanser for a more nourishing oil or milk cleanser, and trade lightweight gels...
Next a coffee with almond milk - I try to make my own almond milk sometimes, but next best is Nutty Bruce, it goes well with coffee and doesn’t have...
I have an amazing skin specialist in Sydney, Melanie Grant, who has completely overhauled my skincare regime, though the products she prescribes, unfortunately, aren’t easily found overseas. She is honestly...
We can experience times of sensitivity during periods of stress, pregnancy, menopause, long haul air travel and even after clinical facial treatments such as laser, microdermabrasion or chemical peels. Flare-ups...
Where do you travel regularly for work? “Melbourne, Paris, London and New York. I love these cities, so I feel very lucky.” How often are you away? “I travel to...
For context: Melanie Grant has treated #TOMBOYBeautyGirl alumni, Nicole Warne, Erin Wasson, Georgia Fowler, and Megan Blake Irwin. In short: she’s very good! To preface, Biologique Recherche is a 40-year-old, French...
It must be said that it is very unusual for us to indulge in a lunchtime treatment. But who can turn down CHANEL and Melanie Grant? Not us. What...
Step 1 - Cleanse your skin thoroughly and then cleanse it again. Step 2 - Exfoliate your face, neck and décolleté with a fine granular scrub or enzyme treatment. Step...
"Melanie's gorgeous, calming clinic is always one of my first destinations when touching down in Sydney. She has cultivated a space which really does have the whole package: world-class technology,...
"I don’t wear much make-up unless I’m working or going out. For me, it has always been about having a great base - that’s it. I started seeing Melanie Grant...
Melanie is the founder of Melanie Grant Skin, Chanel Australia’s official Skin Expert, and Australia’s pre-eminent celebrity skin whisperer. On the eve of her LA studio opening (a sister salon...
"Mel is a cherished member of my beauty army. She is incredibly up to date on the latest products and procedures, but at the core has a very simple, elegant...
“I’ve tried so many different ways to improve my skin. I feel so thankful to be on the right path after meeting Melanie, as every time I see her my...
BEST FACIAL Melanie Grant Sydney, Australia On the Instagram feeds of Lara Worthington, Nicole Trunfio and Jessica Gomes, a less familiar yet equally luminous face pops up: that of Sydney-based...
"My skin easily looks the best it has ever looked in five years! It’s truly incredible. I’m so unbelievably grateful for Melanie’s honesty and guidance."
"If you have a skin concern, Melanie Grant is a skin spa destination you can trust. Whether you're suffering from cystic adult acne or simply in need of a relaxing,...
"To me, investing in my skin is so much more than just make-up. When I was introduced to Melanie and her team it was such a blessing. Since that day,...
"Melanie Grant brings me joy. I go straight to her clinic in Double Bay when I get in from a trip. The Sisley Black Rose Precious Face Oil she uses...
"Melanie is my absolute savior! Whenever I am in Australia I always make sure her beautiful clinic is my first stop off the plane. Her range of various treatments and...
In the morning Apply a brightening antioxidant serum to clean skin and follow with a moisturising sunscreen, says Grant. “It’s important to find a serum that contains vitamin C –this is...
SYDNEY/MELBOURNE MELANIE GRANT Recently appointed as the first skin expert for Chanel Australia, Grant’s facial treatments are so well-regarded that they are often recommended by cosmetic doctors to their patients...
The blonde beauty reveals all the details of her hair, makeup, and fitness routine. Ondria Hardin has been a top model since the age of 15, when she made her...
“The older I get the less makeup I wear.” She told us. “I love the look of a clean, glowy, natural face – with my features enhanced rather than masked…...
“Melanie is not only incredibly skilled at what she does but she also has all the latest technologies for improving skin quality without having to go to extremes. She is...
“Melanie in Sydney is one of the best. I visit her all the time and always notice an improvement in my complexion. I love the team there. I also swear...
“Melanie and the girls always know what is best for my skin. My skin is glowing after every visit … she’s the best in the business.”
"There is no such thing as a magical skincare product. The hands of Melanie Grant and the girls at MELANIE GRANT, however, are perhaps the next best thing. Their expertise...
"Before seeing Melanie Grant I had little knowledge as to what products my skin needed. After a single session at Melanie’s clinic I not only left with the most incredibly...