CREATE THE
PERFECT CANVAS
FOUNDATION SALVATION IS HERE... We’ve searched through our hundreds of foundation formulas and finishes to bring you this edit of some of our favourites, along with the essential steps to achieving complexion perfection on any occasion...from work to the weekend, we’ve got all your bases covered.
...AND BECAUSE NOTHING BEATS ONE-ON-ONE ADVICE, LET US FIND YOUR PERFECT MATCH INSTORE WITH OUR NEW FOUNDATION CONSULTATION: In 15 minutes, your Mecca Cosmetica Host will show you how to create the perfect canvas, exactly how you like it. We’ll also share our insider tricks to enhance your complexion and how to apply it all.
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YOUR DAILY DOSE OF YOUTH Illuminate skin, not wrinkles with minimal makeup and maximum effect.
STEP 1: PRIME & NOURISH Hourglass No. 28 Primer Serum 30ml $92 Made specifically for Australian skin, this hydrating serum is rich in botanical and essential oils, so you can prime skin for makeup and deliver anti-ageing skincare all at once.
STEP 2: BRUSH-ON FOUNDATION By Terry Light Expert 0.57oz $89 This genius light-reflective formula brushes-away imperfections, shadows and dullness. Skin looks revitalised and illuminated.
STEP 3: CONCEAL Ellis Faas Concealer $58 This super creamy concealer will not find its way into lines especially around eyes. It provides flawless coverage to hide dark shadows and spots while looking just like your skin.
STEP 4: SET THE LOOK
THE FINAL TOUCH: BRONZE & GLOW
By Terry Hyaluronic Hydra-Powder $84 Once you use this ‘invisible’ setting powder, you’ll be addicted. Perfect for your forehead and nose, it also hydrates and plumps-out the look of lines.
Hourglass Illume Bronze Duo $60 This cream bronzer will instantly impart winter-worn skin with warmth and glow (without settling into lines). The illuminator will also give your complexion a final highlight.
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PERFECTLY POLISHED FOR WORK Look professional and polished with foundation that lasts all day without the need to re-apply.
STEP 1: PRIME & SMOOTHE
STEP 2: POLISH & PERFECT
Nars Pro-Prime Oil-Free Primer 1oz $52 A must before any foundation - especially if you want it to last into the afternoon (and night). It also refines the look of pores instantly and regulates shine for smooth, foundation-ready skin.
Nars Sheer Glow Foundation 1oz $68: Ideal for air-conditioned offices that can tend to dry-out skin. This hydrating foundation helps skin look fresh, luminous and soft into the afternoon with buildable coverage and a true, satin-finish.
STEP 4: CONCEAL bareMinerals Stroke of Light Eye Brightener 5.5ml $26.95 Multi-tasking minerals immediately brighten the eye area and diffuse dark shadows. The perfect eye-lift if you’ve been looking at your computer for too long.
STEP 4: SET & TOUCH-UP Stila Illuminating Pressed Powder Foundation $45 (refill), Compact $24 The go-to powder for deskside touch-ups or to add extra coverage and illumination to your foundation. TIP: It can also be used on its own.
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THE FINAL TOUCH: AIRBRUSH YOUR BLUSH Hourglass Ambient Blush in Dim Infusion $50 Don’t let fluorescent lighting wash you out. Photoluminescent technology in this blush captures, diffuses and softens light to enhance skin and give it an airbrushed finish.
FLAWLESS & EVENT-READY Look your best with a complexion that’s ready for lights, camera...anything.
STEP 1: WATER-PROOF WITH PRIMER Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer 1oz $79 This mineral primer will give your foundation longevity like no other - water-proof, life-proof...party-proof.
STEP 2: CHOOSE YOUR BASE Best for Normal / Dry Skin: Ellis Faas Skin Veil Foundation 1oz $110 Versatile with a barely-there finish. This creamy foundation can be layered-up to full-coverage and still look natural. Best for Normal / Combination Skin: Hourglass Veil Foundation 1oz $87 A long-lasting, mineral formula that has a true-satin finish. Best for Mature Skin: By Terry Éclat Opulent 1oz $184 Provides flawless coverage and advanced anti-ageing technology, so skin looks smooth, youthful, glowing and lifted.
STEP 3: HIGH-DEF FINISH
THE FINAL TOUCH: CONTOUR
Chantecaille HD Perfecting Powder $105 Undetectable under High Definition cameras or to the naked eye, this finishing powder also boosts radiance and evens out the complexion.
Nars Contour Blush Duo $62 Enhance your features, the camera will love it. The perfect shades you need to sculpt, define and add dimension to your cheekbones.
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WHAT TO WEAR ON THE WEEKEND Complexion perfection that’s quick - no steps required. Sheer, easy, natural coverage and a healthy glow.
TINTED SUN PROTECTION
PERFECTING & AGE-DEFYING
SECOND-SKIN
Mecca Cosmetica In A Good Light 4.4oz $50 (available in 3 shades) This light reflective, tinted moisturiser protects with SPF 30 and is virtually undetectable. Your skin looks like your skin, just smoother, brighter...better.
Stila 10-in-1 HD Illuminating Beauty Balm 1.3oz $58 Less-is-more on the weekend. This skin-perfecting balm has all your skincare and makeup needs rolled into one: hiding imperfections, pores and wrinkles and delivering advanced anti-ageing skincare.
Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser 1oz $62 For the ultimate, ‘natural beauty’. Sheer coverage you can build-up and a radiant glow. It’s the perfect weekend-wear for those who think they need more coverage than their standard tinted moisturiser.
MULTI-TASKING MINERALS bareMinerals Ready Powder Foundation $39.95 A long-wearing, matte-finish mineral powder foundation that covers everything yet feels like nothing. Also delivers skin-nourishing benefits and SPF protection.
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THE FINAL TOUCH: ADD SOME NATURAL COLOUR Stila Convertible Colour in Gerbera $40 A blush and lip-colour in-one. Simply pat it on with your fingers for a fresh, skin-like finish.