Six well-known Australians share the best beauty advice their mothers gave them.
Lucy Folk, jewellery designer: “My mother taught me to embrace colour. When you need a little extra sunshine in your life, pop on a colour and the world feels like a better place.”
What I’m buying Mum: “My mother has quite the eye for jewellery. I am going to give her our red ‘Ocean Familia’ charm bracelet ($300).
Favourite fragrance: “Lucy Folk ‘Coeur De Bois’ 100ml ($400). The notes are guaiac wood, Indian sandalwood and cedar.”
Sally Obermeder, media personality: “My mum always said to know yourself. From beauty to work to relationships, ignore the inside noise and do what’s right for you.”
What I’m buying Mum: “It’s all about experiences now, so we’re doing a spa date followed by lunch.”
Favourite fragrance: “I’m alternating between (S)MER ‘Petal to the Metal’ EDP ($395 for 100ml), and Who Is Elijah ‘Wall Street’ ($179 for 100ml).
Nick Smart, perfumer: “My mother always believed grooming was less about vanity and more about self-respect. She instilled the importance of taking care of your skin, dressing thoughtfully and wearing fragrance with intention.”
What I’m buying Mum: “I’ll be giving my mother Xerjoff ‘Gibeon’ ($399 for 50ml). There’s a richness and softness to it that’s very elegant.”
My favourite fragrance: “I keep coming back to the smoky woodiness of Amouage ‘Opus XVI Timber’ ($599 for 100ml).”
Rae Morris, make-up artist: “My mum taught me to never wear lip gloss in the sun as they can accelerate how quickly your skin burns. So if I’m wearing anything on my lips in the sun, it has to have an SPF.”
What I’m buying Mum: “A Frameo digital photo frame ($148) so we can all send photos directly to it, and it updates in real time.”
My favourite fragrance: “Maison Crivelli ‘Hibiscus Mahajád’ EDP ($659 for 100ml). It has this beautiful lychee note and it’s quite sweet, which is very different for me.”
Renya Xydis, hair stylist: “My mother taught me to eat seasonally, and always told my sister and me to surround ourselves with friends and family and laughter and love.”
What I’m buying Mum: “My mother is now 88, and all she truly values is time and connection. My sister and I simply spend time with her – cooking, sharing meals and enjoying her company.”
My favourite fragrance: “I use a beautiful pure Australian essential oil, Black Blaze ‘Joie de Vivre’ ($30). I like to blend a small amount through the ends of my hair.”
Saskia Havekes, florist: “My mother always told me to wash my face with cold water morning and night after cleansing, and never to forget my neck when moisturising.”
What I’m buying Mum: “I am giving her a posy of white scented flowers and a Santa Maria Novella rose-scented hand cream ($46).”
My favourite fragrance: “Our very first fragrance, Grandiflora ‘Sandrine’ ($185 for 50ml). I love the way it evokes my favourite flower, Magnolia grandiflora.”
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