VOGUE India · Skin-whisperer Melanie Grant talks to Vogue about crafting a mindful at-home skincare routine
It’s impossible to say the name Melanie Grant and not conjure an image of healthy, smooth-as-glass skin. The skincare expert, whose winning approach is a hard-to-find mix of clinical and traditional, has been beauty guru to some of the biggest stars in the world, including Victoria Beckham, Nicole Kidman and Cate Blanchett. “There is proven […]
Tatler · Why Is Everyone Using Ice in Their Beauty Routine?
Cold weather tends to cause havoc on the skin: the winter months can mean dryness, chapped lips and rashes, and skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis can flare up. So why are people dunking their heads into ice water and rubbing ice cubes on their skin in the name of beauty? “Using ice carefully […]
Who What Wear · The Skincare Products We Should All Use, According to a Chanel Skin Expert
For Australian aesthetician and skincare expert Melanie Grant, beauty was always written in the stars. “I never had issues with acne or blemishes, but I was burnt in a house fire when I was a baby, so I was always very hyperaware of the skin on my body, especially on my forehead where I had […]
GRAZIA · Nicole Trunfio’s At Home Facial
The past 12 months have seen a number of unexpected terms enter our collective lexicon when it comes to our skin. ‘Maskne’, ‘iso skin’ and ‘Zoom face’ are just a few of the common pandemic-induced skin woes we encountered in 2020, but those who endured mandatory hotel quarantine – such as Nicole Trunfio – experienced an entirely […]
Notes On…Makeup Removal
It’s no secret that I’m an advocate for a double cleanse in the evenings. And a vital part of this ensuring your makeup is completely removed. Sleeping in your makeup is proven to impair cells and inhibit the natural processes of repair and regeneration that our skin naturally carries out on its own overnight. This […]
Notes On…Friday Night DIY
It’s no secret that I love a DIY facial at home – and some of my favourite masks, scrubs and treatments can be made using pantry stables and fresh produce found in your very own kitchen. Using raw ingredients is not only a sustainable and economical way to give your complexion a boost, it makes […]
Notes On…Summer Skin
Modifying the care of your complexion in line with the seasons doesn’t have to be a big undertaking or a big investment. Often a few purposeful substitutes can make the world of difference, especially when going from Winter to Summer. When it comes to my home regime, a few simple, strategic swaps always see me […]
Notes On…Night Cream
I’m often asked if we really need to use a night cream and my answer is always a resounding ‘yes!’. Unlike your day cream that should be fortified with a broad spectrum SPF (if it’s not, it should be!), night creams are designed to assist in facilitating the skin’s own innate functions of regeneration and […]
Notes On…Face Oils
It’s not uncommon to be intimidated by facial oils, and it can also be hard not to worry about blemishes, heaviness and congestion when we’re all so used to a culture of squeaky cleanness. Though in their defense facial oils are a really concentrated way to deliver vital nutrients and deep and lasting moisture to […]
Notes On…CHANEL Cleansers
The new CHANEL Cleansing Collection comprises of seven unique formulations each with their own textural attributes. From a soothing micellar water to a nourishing milk, an invigorating foaming cleanser to a luxurious oil – each designed to purify, detoxify and neutralise free radicals across a multitude of skin types and concerns. These can be easily […]
