Cult makeup for a reason, make-up artist Napoleon Perdis has created an empire from quality…read moreproduct, gorgeous colours and not least, great PR. I'm a bit of a make-up addict although I don't wear a lot of it, so Napoleon is a tad pretty for my purse for the amount of impulse buying I do (and lip gloss I go through!), but my staples all come from here. I've tried others but will never be able to go past their array of red lippies and their bronzers. The store is striking, high-ceilinged and stripey-walled, the immaculate men at the counter are always efficient and friendly, and I feel at home here.

came in today with a bunch of friends asking for some makeup application tips. the girl working was…read moreso sweet and helped us in every way possible. the tutorial was completely free even though we used so much of the makeup and she still was nice enough to offer us a free tutorial class 1hour per person and $10 off our first purchase.

I love the concept of this beauty bar...walk in, walk out, no appointment necessary but you can…read moremake one if you want. If you need an urgent blow dry, manicure or any other beauty emergency, this is the place to go. The place is an open salon within the Grace Hotel, so a passerby will be able to see you getting some of the treatments, but this is reflected in the price, which is quite cheap for Sydney CBD. I was having a crappy day so I came here on my lunch-break for a quick manicure. And it was nice little distraction for my mind. I'm yet to try the other services available but I get the impression that this place is a no-nonsense beauty bar, excellent for last-minute beauty needs. For example a no-wash blow dry is $15-30, which is really cheap! Excellent alternative to a day spa or beautician.

I have to say I am extremely upset with myself for falling for this new internet gimmick. This…read morewhole set-up stinks of your American lady trying to make a quick buck from something she's seen in the States, and taking advantage of two young inexperienced Indian girls. The set-up is pathetic, shabby and unprofessional. You were running 10 minutes late. I thought the whole point was quick for the 'time deprived professional'? Then you have the gall to charge $60 for the crappiest threading I've ever had. And I've had many... The whole drawing on my face telling me what I already know to cover for the fact you know they won't look good, was shameless. I've paid less than $60 for a proper professional, nice room and actually someone who greeted me on arrival. Your on-line / iPad system is a gimmick, plain and simple. The fact you won't even take bookings over the phone is ridiculous. This sham will not last and I will be sharing my experience with everyone I know.

I'm rating Sephora 0/5 for continuing to support Huda Beauty and refusing to remove these products…read more Silence and inaction are a choice.

Sephora. The three magical syllables that send shivers of delight down the spines of many a modern…read morewoman. I've been waiting for many long years for Sephora to open its doors on our sunny shores and at last! It's here! Though it's split over two levels, it's not the biggest store. This combined with the crowds make trying all the testers quite difficult, but it's worth persisting for the brands new to Australia like the amazingly priced Sephora store label, Formula X nail polish, Kat Von D, Marc Jacobs Beauty - sadly no Urban Decay, or at least not that I could find. Prices for Sephora label stuff is pretty damn cheap, similar or cheaper than brands found in supermarket, and the brands found in Myer and DJs are priced the same. Haircare and skincare is upstairs, and it's nice to see two mirrors set up with chairs, GHDs, curlers and hair dryers - they weren't manned when I visited but hopefully they're there so staff can sit you down and help you try some of the products! It may be small but there's so much more to explore and testers to be tried - I'm not done with you yet Sephora!

Sarah has done bridal make-up for my sister and one of my best friends. Both times she made these…read morewomen look flawless! She used spray-on foundation for my best friend on one of the hottest days ever. Everyone's make-up melted off except for the bride's! No joke. The bride is supposed to be the most beautiful woman at the wedding and Sarah has made that happen. Also noteworthy is Sarah's cheerfulness and calm. It seemed to me that the brides' moment with Sarah was one of the only breaks they had for themselves.

Sarah & Traci are AMAZING. I hired them to do my hair and makeup for two ceremonies, and was very…read moresatisfied both times. They are professional, fun and personable and are artists with stunning results. All my bridesmaids looked fabulous. The airbrush makeup is so light, and lasted me all day and night. Even my hair after hours of dancing looked impeccable by the time the after party was over. I highly recommend sf bridal makeup for your special day.

David was brilliant! Mum and I had no experience or…read moreknowledge of what colours or style we wanted for our hair or makeup. With a few quick questions, David's understanding and confidence helped us get the right look for our family wedding. We received some lovely comments from family and friends ...that really made our night! Thanks again David xo

From the owner: David Moore believes in providing his clients with one-on-one personalised service and whist…read moremaintaining a relaxed and flexible approach

Absolutely terrible! Was quoted a price for tattooing my eyebrows and eyeliner during the initial…read moreconsultation. Then, DURING the procedure the lady kept on adding more money here and there due to bogus reasons such as "oh I didn't know you wanted winged eyeliner, that's an extra $X amount" (even though we spoke of this during the consultation) and "I didn't know you wanted your eyebrows so thick, that will be another extra $X amount", etc. I had to say yes at that stage as I was literally held hostage on the operating bed. In the end, I paid $2,500 for the whole thing; she initially quoted about $1,000 less. I have since met other women who've had the same procedure done at other places and only paid about $800. What's worse, her technique is not up to scratch and the colour starting falling off unevenly after only a few months. I have to fill in the empty spots every morning, which quite frankly, takes even longer than drawing on entire eyebrows. The women who had theirs done at other places had their tattoos last much longer than mine and their fading was even (as it should be). Do NOT go to her unless you want a botched job and a much lighter wallet. I really, really regret going to her and sincerely hope that this greedy and unprofessional woman doesn't rip other people off in the future. You only have one face - don't let her ruin it! If I could give her 0 stars, I would

I was encouraged to purchase "the ultimate brow" for $1500 which is about twice the price of most…read moreeyebrow feathering services in Sydney. After 3 sessions totalling more than 6 hours all within a 6 month period (and an argument where I refused to pay an additional $400), I am still not happy with the results. She is painfully slow and made obvious errors that resulted in uneven brows. Her assistant who answers the phone knows nothing about the industry or her services and it took several phone calls and a lot of brutal small talk to book a single appointment. Jameson may have been the best option several years ago but now there are better, cheaper brow artists available across Sydney.

If you're as guilty of as much online shopping as I am, you've probably ordered as many cosmetics…read morefrom strawberry.net than you possibly need or ever will use. If you're the impatient sort like myself and don't like waiting the 4-7 days when your next delivery comes, then this is the find I want to brag about. For such a small cosmetic store (one that I'm hoping gets all the more attention it deserves), it holds a mega load of different products. I recently found a Guerlain lipstick online (Rouge G - Try it!) because I refused to pay the enormous rip off they charge at the major department stores. On this opportunistic day, I happened to find the same shade of lipstick at this store and I found it was even cheaper than strawberry.net (50c cheaper, but still...) AND it was minus the wait. They stock all kinds of cosmetics, facial cleansers, eyelash curlers and of these, most of them are quality brands like Clarins, Guerlain, YSL, Bobbi Brown and more. The stock is constantly changing which is annoying when you finally find that favourite shade of lipstick, but be mindful of purchasing old products as they may have deteriorated in quality. Hopefully you can tell how excited I was about this place but I'm no good at keeping secrets, have a look!

Ladies, Cosmo Cosmetics has opened in the Metcentre-and it has some great deals!…read more They sell quality makeup products and genuine perfume at discounted prices. It's usually discontinued products so you can find stuff that may no longer be available elsewhere. They stock premium brands: Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Calvin Klein, Shseido and Lancôme, as well as familiar brands such as Clinique, Dr Lewins. Revlon, Maybelline and L'Oreal. You can get Chanel single eye shadow for under $20! I have also bought quite a few skincare products here from the Dior and Clairns range. Around Mother's Day and Christmas, there are plenty of make-up gift packs and skincare/spa sets which are great value for money and will impress the recipient.