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7NEWS
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Five of the best lipsticks to buy this International Lipstick Day: Revlon, Lancome, M.A.C and more
There's no denying how a swipe of lipstick can instantly change your look — and mood. Whether you prefer a bold red or a neutral shade, a fresh pop of colour on the lips can be the ultimate confidence booster. For the last 30 years, Revlon has partnered with Look Good Feel Better, donating thousands of products to their Confidence Kits, to help those undergoing treatment restore confidence and a sense of self. And this year they are back again, with Revlon donating $2 of every Super Lustrous Lipstick to the charity when purchased from Chemist Warehouse until August 10. Whether you're in the market for a brand new shade or simply topping up your go-to colour, there's no better time to buy a lipstick than International Lipstick Day. Here are the five standout red lipsticks we're swiping over our lips today (and every day). 1. Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Smoky Rose, $16.69 at Chemist Warehouse If red lips seem a little daunting, try your take on a netural-looking brown shade instead. Perfect for creating a smokey makeup look in winter, Revlon's Super Lustrous Lipstick in Smoky Rose offers a subtle swipe of colour and a hint of shine. $2 from each Revlon lippy will go to the Look Good Feel Better charity. 2. M.A.C Macximal Silky Matte Lipstick in Chili, $32 at Myer Declared as the ' best, most beautiful lipstick ' on the market, M.A.C has been creating lipsticks since 1984. Frequently used in makeup artists' bag and applied to lips of A-list celebrities is the Macximal Silky Matte Lipstick, which is available to buy in 40 different shades. Our top pick? Chili, a bold and fiery red with a matte finish. 3. Lancôme L'Absolu Rouge Hydrating Cream Lipstick in Bisou Bisou, $52.44 at Amazon Australia When it comes to the perfect red lip, no one does it better than the French. Those seeking a colour that does not budge, France's best-selling beauty brand Lancôme is home to the L'Absolu Rouge Hydrating Cream Lipstick — a makeup bag essential. If you're heading for a night out and need the ultimate confidence boost, opt for a classic red like Bisou Bisou. 4. Anastasia Beverly Hills Matte & Satin Velvet Lipstick in Honey Taupe, $42 at Sephora If you're in the market for an everyday lippy, a nude beige is natural-looking colour that compliments the lips. One colour shoppers can't get enough of is Honey Taupe, which is available to buy in the popular Anastasia Beverly Hills' Matte & Satin Velvet Lipstick. Long-lasting with a lightweight finish, take your look up a notch and pair it with a lip liner to define your features. 5. Max Factor Colour Elixir in Rosewood, $11.97 at Priceline Designed to give lips a rich colour (plus added moisture) for up to 24 hours, Max Factor is a go-to for thousands of shoppers across the country. The shade Rosewood is one of the best-selling shades, offering a gorgeous pink colour that slides on effortlessly. Infused with vitamin E, it also helps to keeps lips nourished throughout the day.
The Spinoff
a day ago
- General
- The Spinoff
Read the winning essay in the 2025 Landfall Young Writers' Essay Competition
Ava Reid's essay titled 'Two and a half mealworms'. Upstairs, past the naked lady poster, I became aware of their traces. A tiger stared at me from a decorative fan pinned to the wall. An e-scooter helmet sat next to a broken clothes rack. There were eight oil column heaters, four stained couches, two worse armchairs, and one blue cock ring hanging neatly on the window latch. This was my first impression of my new flat. I never met the previous tenants, and we threw out most of their things, but I still think of them sometimes. I can picture them drinking on the deck, throwing food at the walls, doing what proper breathers do. I know that they slept here, and had sex here. I'm sure they were cold. The term 'material culture' is frequently used in archaeology to refer to artefacts made before the Industrial Revolution, but it can also describe the objects in our lives today. The things we leave behind carry meaning, and we are drawn to explain them. I started thinking about the traces while I was at work. People leave a lot of rubbish in cafés, between their coffee cups and crumpled serviettes, like tātarakihi shedding their skins. Commonly, there are receipts, plastic bottles, maps, sunglasses. I come across them when clearing tables and try to remember who they belonged to. Or I make it up. A hastily scribbled note reading 'Bargain Chemist nasal spray, Bora Bora' can feel like a love letter when I stuff it in my pocket. I make lists. Group items. Spend my shift trying to figure out who forgot $91.97 of vitamin C and Voltaren purchased from Chemist Warehouse. Maybe an old man off a cruise ship — Ovation of the Seas or Celebrity Edge. He would have had little square glasses, a fleece vest and a limp. I worry about his joints. Sometimes I find strange things. I'm not sure the customers realise my mind can extend beyond hospitality. Two and a half mealworms are left on a highchair, nestled between chewed bits of curly fries. I feel obliged to ignore them. But instead, I take photos and show all my coworkers, then research whether babies can eat bugs. It's socially acceptable to clear the table, but thinking beyond that gets weird. I cross into an unrecognised grey area, the interstice between normal and invasive, public and private — if you have ever looked in a stranger's trolley at the supermarket, you know what I mean. Once, a nameless diary was left in the bathroom, and while trying to find a phone number to return it, I saw a scheduled abortion. It didn't matter that it was an accident. Not everything can be looked at and thought about. Where is the line? The beach by my old house was once a settler rubbish dump. Amongst the driftwood and seaweed are bricks, shards of patterned chinaware and glass bottles. I used to trudge down to the water in my gumboots. When I wanted a change from looking for crabs, I'd dig through the mud and rinse things clean in the sea. Everything was special. I never felt like I was prying. Middens across Aotearoa help us to understand the past. They guide the construction of narratives about our ancestors' lifestyles. Te Pokohiwi-o-Kupe is one of the earliest Māori archaeological sites in Aotearoa, with exceptionally varied midden pits. The material culture includes shellfish, bird and dog bones, and fragments of moa eggs. Things left at this site reveal lavish resource-rich lives and extensive communication networks. A tool made from the spiralling shell of an exotic sea snail was discovered here, linking the narrative back to our tūpuna in Hawaiki. Storytelling is integral to knowing who we are. Middens are like burst black rubbish bags, pecked open by tarāpunga on the side of the road. Weaving between sun-baked Indomie packets, avocado seeds and rotting meat, I look at the houses behind the debris. I am a timeblind archaeologist stuck in the moment. I want to put a face to it. I am nosy. Do archaeologists worry about the future when the dynamic has flipped and someone is meticulously cleaning dirt off their rubbish with a tiny brush? 'No wonder the female from burial #3 had a protein-deficient diet. Her associated midden was weakkk.' What about when the proof of their existence is numbered and photographed, with a ruler for scale? I think they would be more upset if I rummaged through their recycling bin. Time has socially cleansed the archaeological traces of our ancestors. You can look at ancient rubbish for as long as you want! Theorise it to death. You're not being rude, but inquisitive; a good student. What traces will remain of us, and what stories will they inspire? Yesterday, I walked past a gender reveal in the Botanic Gardens. It was proper, like you have seen a hundred times on Instagram, with a 'BABY' sign, balloon pop and lots of teary cheering. Perhaps our descendants will discover a stratum of pink confetti, optimistic microplastics characteristic of the 21st century. They will dissect our rituals and overemphasise the mundane. We won't be able to do anything about it. Three cat-shaped bottles of 'Katy Perry Meow!' eau de parfum watch over the bathroom in my flat now, with glistening lilac diamante eyes. Somebody living on Hyde Street in 2024 liked this enough to buy it three times before abandoning it in the gutter. I think that says a lot about them, but maybe I shouldn't be so judgemental. After all, I picked up the cats and brought them home. Material culture rains off us like dandruff. Detritus forms small, unknown intimacies — from the people who leave things behind to those who find them. I should leave the perfume bottles for the next tenants so they can wonder about the lingering aroma of 'soft sexuality' and 'sensual spirit'. We glimpse another life and can't help but inflate it, dream it up: the boys, the bugs, the cats.
News.com.au
3 days ago
- Business
- News.com.au
Stock Tips: One expert makes a Sigma call, Aussie Broadband connects with another
It's no easy gig analysing share prices and company performance but somebody's got to do it. Every week two experts from our Share Tips columnist pool give us their recommendations. Toby Grimm – Baker Young Limited BUY Sigma Healthcare (ASX:SIG) Sigma's merger with Chemist Warehouse created Australia's dominant vertically integrated pharmacy group with a high growth outlook given our ageing population and wellness trends. Pinnacle Investment (ASX:PNI) Pinnacle should benefit significantly from the market's rally back to all-time highs with base and performance fees likely to exceed recently downgraded expectations. HOLD South32 (ASX:S32) The company's quarterly production update showed encouraging operational performance, and we note the Hermosa project in the US could be a tier one asset given supportive US critical mineral security policy. Woodside Energy Group (ASX:WDS) Alongside a relatively impressive quarterly output report, Woodside has confirmed key development projects are on track reducing risk and improving free cash flow available for distributions. SELL AMP (ASX:AMP) Recent share price appreciation underestimates continued competitive challenges and continuing investment needs. Combined with sub-optimal bank operations we see risks of setbacks and would be exiting. Helia Group (ASX:HLI) The loss of Commonwealth Bank and potentially ING mortgage insurance contracts (combined worth more than half the business' premiums in 2024) underscores a lack of competitive advantage and growth. Tony Paterno – Ord Minnett BUY Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) Remains well placed to grow market share as consumers trend to higher speed tiers and the NBN's fibre upgrade program rolls out. ARB Corporation (ASX:ARB) Australian new vehicles sales increased by 2.4% in Jun-25. ARB's key vehicle sales increased 15.0% in June, with the SUV and LCV market both lifting. HOLD Bapcor (ASX:BAP) After the recent strategy day, the company's key messages are on business simplification, continuing cost initiatives and improving retail operations. It expects operational improvements following headcount reductions and warehouse consolidation. Brickworks (ASX:BKW) Demand for BKW's Industrial property developments remain solid, with further growth in rental income expected. In Australia, recent rate cuts are expected to translate into improved housing activity late in 2025. SELL Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) EVN delivered a slightly softer quarter result (higher capex), whilst the outlook showed higher costs. Trading expensive at these levels. Lynas (ASX:LYC) We believe the optimistic LYC share price rise since the MP Materials & DoD deal is misplaced. We don't believe they will benefit and the US has gone all-in on its domestic producer.
Daily Mail
21-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
I'm a dermatologist. Here's the $11 item from Chemist Warehouse everyone needs - and the one-minute routine you should always do before bed
Are your hands feeling dry, cracked and irritated right now? A leading dermatologist swears by the $10.99 DU'IT Tough Hands Intensive Hand Cream from Chemist Warehouse as his winter saviour to combat this common concern. Associate Professor Dr Deshan Sebaratnam, a consultant dermatologist and senior lecturer at UNSW, explained why winter always seems to cause havoc for our skin, and why our hands are often the worst hit. 'In winter, our hands are uniquely vulnerable,' Dr Deshan told Daily Mail Australia. 'There's less humidity in the air, so we lose moisture more easily. That's compounded by indoor heating. 'Cold weather and indoor heating work together to dehydrate the skin. Cold air holds less moisture, and when we transition indoors, heaters reduce ambient humidity even further.' This rapid shift from cold to warm environments puts additional stress on the skin's barrier, leading to micro-cracks and inflammation, he explained. 'Additionally, during winter, we tend to wash our hands more frequently due to seasonal illnesses,' he said. 'Frequent hand washing, especially with soaps or alcohol-based sanitisers, exacerbates the issue by stripping away the skin's natural lipids and disrupting the acid mantle, our skin's first line of defence. After: Customers who moisturise with DU'IT Tough Hands Intensive Hand Cream for Dry Hands have shared their impressive results from using the product 'When this barrier is weakened, irritants can penetrate more easily and moisture escapes more rapidly, resulting in dryness, sensitivity, and sometimes even eczema or dermatitis. Hands, being constantly exposed, are one of the first areas to show these effects.' The result, for most, is tightness, cracking, irritation - and for those with particularly sensitive skin, flare-ups of eczema or dermatitis. Dr Deshan's expert tip for combatting the discomfort of dry hands is to treat moisturising as a non-negotiable step in your winter skincare routine, particularly before bed. Take a minute before tucking yourself in to massage a good moisturiser into your skin, the dermatologist advises. 'Overnight is the best time to hydrate,' he says. 'It allows your skin time to repair, and you can enhance absorption by wearing damp cotton gloves or socks over a rich hand cream.' DU'IT Tough Hands Intensive Hand Cream Shop the top selling hand cream for dry hands in Australia* $10.99 Shop 'Some people need to moisturise multiple times a day, especially those with dry skin or eczema. 'For others, applying when hands feel dry is enough. Ideally, moisturise after washing your hands, before bed, and after exposure to cold, these are key times when your skin barrier needs extra support.' But not all moisturisers are created equal. Dr Deshan says to look for products that combine hydrating and protective ingredients. 'Urea is a key ingredient - it deeply hydrates while gently exfoliating rough skin,' he explains. 'Glycerin draws moisture into the skin, while ceramides help repair the skin's barrier,' he adds, while 'shea butter is an occlusive that locks in hydration to protect against moisture loss.' 'Most good moisturisers combine all three types of ingredients, so you don't need separate products. One well-formulated moisturiser will cover all bases.' His top pick is DU'IT Tough Hands Intensive Hand Cream for Dry Hands, already a cult favourite among tradies, nurses and farmers, and quickly gaining popularity with budget beauty aficionados too, it is just $10.99 at Chemist Warehouse. The formula also includes glycerin, vitamin E, dimethicone and sodium PCA, which work together to draw in moisture, protect the barrier, and support skin healing. Aloe vera, lemon myrtle, and tea tree oil provide a natural antimicrobial boost, while it is free from parabens, petrolatum, lanolin and other common irritants - making it safe even for eczema-prone or diabetic skin. And it's derm-endorsed, with Dr Deshan giving it his tick of approval. 'It's affordable and contains urea, glycerin, and dimethicone, which hydrate, repair, and protect the skin,' he says. Reviews of the budget moisturiser are overwhelmingly positive, with hundreds of shoppers leaving five-star ratings, and the before and after images shared speak for themselves. One recent purchaser dubbed DU'IT Tough Hands the 'best hand cream ever.' 'Pharmacist first recommended this cream to heal my hands after a strong reaction to cleaning solutions even wearing gloves,' the shopper said. 'Cannot recommend highly enough and all my friends who I have told say the same thing.' The formula's hero ingredient is Urea, which deeply hydrates while gently exfoliating rough skin, as well as glycerin and shea butter to draw moisture into the skin and lock in hydration Another customer was just as emphatic: 'Best hand cream I ever had! I have cracked skin on my hand( fingers) once or twice in a year and I have tried hundreds different creams including from doctor's.... Those creams may help me to release it for temporary but not much work afterwards. 'Since I use this I never go to other cream especially when my hands start super dry and itchy and cracked. I recommend it to everyone to try as the price is reasonable and the function is amazing!' If your hands have been suffering more than usual this season, the fix might just be a one-minute nightly ritual and $11 pharmacy buy away. Buy DU'IT Tough Hands Intensive Hand Cream for Dry Hands online or at your local Chemist Warehouse.
Daily Mail
16-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
I am a manager at Chemist Warehouse and there's a $10.50 item I adore that smells JUST like a $515 perfume
A Chemist Warehouse employee has revealed a 'must-have' $10.50 item that's nearly identical to a high-end version that costs $515. Jess, a retail manager from Melbourne, claimed Gem Skin-Loving Deodorant in Santal 'smells just like' Le Labo Santal 33 - a designer fragrance that costs nearly 49 times more for a 100mL bottle. She claimed that both scents share similar fragrance notes, including sandalwood. The personal hygiene range has landed in Chemist Warehouse stores, featuring five scents: Coconut Vanilla, Salted Caramel & Vanilla, Santal, Roasted Almond & Toffee and Vanilla Macadamia. Staying true to the brand's 'skin-loving' focus, the antiperspirant sprays are formulated with nourishing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, vitamin E and shea butter. 'I've never bought something so fast,' Jess said in her video. Sharing her thoughts on the scents, she said: 'I was pleasantly shocked - so delicious.' The Chemist Warehouse worker described the new Roast Almond & Toffee formula smelling like a 'warm, almond coffee - topped with burnt butter toffee'. The Skin-Loving Deodorants have been popular among shoppers since launching last year - and has been flying off the shelves at Chemist Warehouse in recent weeks. 'Love, love, love the Santal,' one customer said. 'Love this! Smells amazing and lasts all day,' another raved. 'Great smell and actually works very well,' one added. 'I gasped,' one customer said the moment she spotted the deodorants at Chemist Warehouse, to which Jess replied, 'I didn't think they could get any better.' Georgia Geminder, founder of Gem, said she was excited to see her brand on the shelves of the popular chemist chain. 'Customers can't get enough of our Skin-Loving formulations, designed to moisturise and protect skin,' she told FEMAIL. 'Most importantly, our hard-working antiperspirants work to protect against sweat and odour for 48-hours. 'Since day one, customers have always been the lifeblood of our business. We know our customers are shopping for multiple fragrances, building a fragrance wardrobe; we have a really exciting portfolio that is ready to answer that call.' She added: 'We will continue to partner with Chemist Warehouse to bring exclusive fragrances and formats to Australian customers nationwide.'
