17 articles, reviewed by our pharmacist. All advice
Christmas gift ideas for everyone on your list
Christmas gift ideas from Priceline Pacific Fair: fragrance, makeup, skincare, men’s grooming, electric toothbrushes and stocking fillers, with free gift help.
How to choose the right sunscreen for Gold Coast conditions
A buyer's checklist for the best sunscreen on the Gold Coast: SPF50+, broad spectrum, water resistance, humid-weather textures, kids and makeup.
Fake tan: how to apply it, make it last, and why you still need SPF
Fake tan tips: how to prep, apply with a mitt, make it last and remove it, plus why a fake tan gives no UV protection. Ask our Pacific Fair beauty advisors.
Fragrance gift ideas from our beauty advisors
Fragrance gift ideas from our Pacific Fair beauty advisors: scent families, EDT vs EDP, testing tips and how Gold Coast heat and humidity change fragrance.
Fragrance and sensitive skin: allergies, sun reactions and wearing scent
Fragrance and sensitive skin: signs of perfume allergy, patch testing, fragrance-free vs unscented, sun reactions and asthma. Ask our Broadbeach pharmacists.
Are gel nails and UV nail lamps safe? UV, allergies and removal
Are gel nails and UV nail lamps safe? UV exposure, acrylate (HEMA) allergy, DIY kit risks, safe removal and infection signs. Ask our Broadbeach pharmacists.
How often should you clean makeup brushes and sponges?
How often should you clean makeup brushes and sponges? Step-by-step washing and drying, plus when to replace your tools. Ask our Pacific Fair beauty team.
How to make perfume last longer in Gold Coast heat
How to make perfume last longer in Gold Coast heat: moisturised skin, pulse points, clothes and hair, storage and a sun caution. Ask our Pacific Fair team.
Does makeup expire? How long mascara, foundation and lipstick last
Does makeup expire? How long mascara, foundation and lipstick last, the open-jar symbol, and storing makeup in Queensland heat. Ask our Broadbeach team.
Mineral vs chemical sunscreen: which is right for your skin?
Mineral vs chemical sunscreen: how each works, which suits sensitive skin, acne, rosacea and kids, and what the TGA says on safety. Ask us in Broadbeach.
Pigmentation and melasma in Queensland: what helps
Pigmentation and melasma in Queensland: sun spots vs melasma vs acne marks, why daily tinted SPF50+ helps and when to get a skin check. Ask us in Broadbeach.
Retinol for beginners: how to start without irritation
Retinol for beginners: how much to use, how often, what not to mix, irritation vs purging, daily SPF and pregnancy advice. Ask our Pacific Fair team.
Skincare for humid weather: a Gold Coast summer routine
Sticky Gold Coast summer? Skincare for humid weather: sweat, air-con, breakouts and a simple day and night routine for oily, dry and sensitive skin.
Skincare routine order: what goes on first (and what not to mix)
Skincare routine order for morning and night: where sunscreen goes, vitamin C with niacinamide, what not to mix and patch testing. Ask our Broadbeach team.
SPF30 vs SPF50+: does the number matter on the Gold Coast?
SPF30 vs SPF50+: how much UVB each filters, what 50+ means on an Australian label and why using enough matters more. Ask our Broadbeach pharmacists.
Does SPF in your foundation count? Sunscreen under makeup, done right
Is the SPF in your foundation enough? Why makeup SPF falls short, how to layer sunscreen under makeup and reapply over it. Ask our Pacific Fair beauty team.
Sun safety on the Gold Coast: why UV is a year-round job
Gold Coast UV hits 3+ every day, even in winter. Simple sun safety for beach days, the school run and car parks, plus when to get a spot checked by a GP.
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