Max Made

Foundation – The All Time Classic Hits

From products and finishes to the best techniques to ‘apply and set’ – we show you the best all-time foundations to create a natural, all-day and flawless look.

1 Oct, 2018

How This Clever Cleansing Device Literally Changed My Life

Why merely cleanse, when you can ACTIVATE AND LIFT? MM road tests the hottest new find in skin tech – the Lumi Spa.

19 Mar, 2018

How To Have a Brush Kit Like A Professional MUA

This my personal edit of brushes prescribed to perfect your complexion like a pro.

18 Jan, 2018

The Exact Make Up Brushes Max Uses To Create Red-Carpet-Ready Eyes

Take on the latest eye makeup trends like a pro with my ‘TOP 5’ must-have eye brushes. Remember, an artist is only as good as their tools…

10 Dec, 2017

FOR THE BOYS

By popular request: check out our trialled & tested picks that will have your man feeling fresh (while still maintaining his masculinity)… behold, the makeup that doesn’t look like you’re wearing makeup.

6 Sep, 2017

TOOLS OF THE TRADE: BASE MAKERS UN-COVERED

Should you use a Sponge your fingers or a brush when applying foundation and concealer? How to make the right decision on what tools to use according to the finish you desire when applying your foundation and concealer?

10 May, 2016

CELEBRITY #SELFIE TIPS REVEALED!

Ever wonder how celebrities like Miranda Kerr and Lara Bingle manage to always look so effortlessly beautiful in their #selfies? Well, here I share the secrets I share with my celebrity clientele on how to create that cool, sexy, beautiful look that has people thinking you didn’t even try!

20 Apr, 2016

OCTOBER COVERGIRL WHITNEY EVE PORT

Introducing to the stage September cover girl Whitney Eve Port…

8 Sep, 2015

FOR THE BLOW DRY ADDICTS

Poker straight, sleek & smooth, bold and bouncy – no matter the finish, it not only comes down to the products you use but where you put them. Master the ultimate ‘salon only’ blow-out with this simple and effective guide & edit!

6 Apr, 2015

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HOW TO: PUTTING CHARLOTTE TILBURY’S GOLDEN GODDESS LOOK TO THE TEST

Trialed and tested on super-babe Zoe Cross, whilst shooting under the hot Australia sun on the shore line of Coogee Beach, I put makeup queen Charlotte Tilbury’s Golden Goddess look to the ultimate test.

11 Mar, 2015

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RAE MORRIS MAGNETIC BRUSH REVIEW & GIVE AWAY!

One of the country’s top makeup artists, Rae Morris, has just launched a range of professional brushes and they just could change the way we use and design brushes forever.

3 Jun, 2014

THE GREAT WHITE! MBFW’14 WRAP-UP WITH ZANITA!

A collaboration between Fashion Blogger, Photographer and friend Zanita from Zanita.com.au and myself, featuring model and VOGUE Australia cover-girl Valerija Erokhina. The story covers the best of Australian Fashion, direct from Sydney’s Mercedes Benz Fashion Week 2014 – paired with the Season’s hottest beauty products and trends. This story is ‘white’ hot off the press!

12 May, 2014

PUTTING THE #HAIRKIT TO THE TEST WITH TASH SEFTON!

With a little convincing from Yours Truly to snip a few inches off the length, I think we can all agree this is definitely the hair style of the Season! See what Tash Sefton from They All Hate Us and I got up to last week ,while in the studio putting the #HairKit to the ultimate editorial test.

6 May, 2014

LOOK 3; LAURA MERCIER & DAVID JONES A/W ’14 BEAUTY TRENDS.

Brighten up dull Wintery skin with luminous, sheer-metallic washes of colour over the eyes, metallic, pink stains on lips and wind swept colour high on the cheeks. The 3rd A/W ’14 trend for my David Jones Beauty Presention was inspired by Laura Mercier’s Renaissance Palette with a nod to Spring/Summer ’13 flushed cheeks trend.

31 Jan, 2014

LOOK 2; LAURA MERCIER & DAVID JONES A/W ’14 BEAUTY TRENDS.

A look inspired by old Hollywood glamour, we gave what is normally a classic look a modern colour twist. Here I walk you through the second look to the David Jones A/W ’14 beauty trend presentation.

31 Jan, 2014

LOOK 1; LAURA MERCIER & DAVID JONES A/W ’14 BEAUTY TRENDS.

What a way to start the new year – Hosting a beauty breakfast on level 7 of David Jones as part of their A/W’14 fashion launch to beauty media and industry representatives! Talking on behalf of Laura Mercier (the cosmetics partner of this year’s season launch) about the hottest A/W ’14 makeup trends! Here I will walk you though the first of the trends…

31 Jan, 2014

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