Vogue Australia· Look on the bright side: a guide to treating melasma and hyperpigmentation
Skincare expert and celebrity go-to facialist Melanie Grant (who just launched the ultimate bible on all things skincare) says treatments for melasma have evolved enormously in recent years. “Back in the day, many clients were led to believe that prescription Vitamin A, topical bleaching agents or hydroquinone were the only options for treating melasma or that […]
Gritty Pretty· How to get your skin party-ready for the holiday season
It’s that special time of year again when the work calendar has started to slow down and the social calendar seems to be busier than it has been all year. With beauty appointments getting penciled in, wardrobes seeing a festive shift and more beauty looks than normal, it’s time we prepare our skin for the festivities. Putting our best glam forward, we […]
Body and Soul· I take back what I said about Augustinus Bader
Augustinus Bader, whether or not you’re a beauty buff, you’ve likely heard of the name or recognised the blue bottle on the shelves of big name skincare experts and enthusiasts from Joanna Czech, Cassandra Grey, Victoria Beckham and our own Melanie Grant. It’s even been voted ‘the greatest skincare of all time’. Back in 2019 […]
Professional Beauty· Melanie Grant talks tech, insurance and diversity in beauty
For our September-October technology issue, Ruby Feneley spoke with Melanie Grant about the importance of salon insurance in an increasingly high-tech services space and the need for beauty therapy education to catch up with Australia’s diverse population. As a beauty journalist, it’s hard to conduct an interview in August 2021 without discussing the impacts of […]
Gritty Pretty· Radiance Boost
The world of Aesthetic treatments has really shifted in recent years. For starters, it’s far more accessible, more talked about and less taboo. There’s also so much more on offer; non-invasive options that guarantee better skin within the lunch hour. Beauty tech innovation is all around us, all you need to know is where to […]
The Sydney Morning Herald· An expert guide to perfecting DIY facials
I want to perfect my DIY facial, so I ask skin aficionado Melanie Grant to share her go-to home routine. The lowdown First, double cleanse with a balm to break down make-up and grime and follow it with an AHA cleanser to deep-clean pores. Next, exfoliate with a scrub, enzyme mask or gentle peeling solution […]
Professional Beauty· Melanie Grant named Global Advisor of luxury skincare brand Augustinus Bader
Melanie Grant is the name on the tip of every beauty insider’s tongue. The Australia-based celebrity aesthetician is known for her tailored, state-of-the-art treatments and products regimes in demand in the world’s toniest postcodes, with clinics in Sydney, Melbourne and Los Angeles. Professional Beauty has the scoop that Melanie Grant is to be named Global […]
Gritty Pretty· Meet the Facialist that treat Hollywood’s Most High-Profile Celebrities
They’re the women who are on speed dial for L.A.’s elite, trusted to fix, enhance and transform celebrity skin year-round — think Emily Ratajowski, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Meghan Markle, Kate Hudson and Bella Hadid. Luckily these facialists, while notoriously in-demand, aren’t available exclusively to the A-List, so you too can get that Hollywood glow (given that you book […]
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 […]
