Beauty buys for a broken heart

Breaking up is hard to do, but there are a number of ways to heal a broken heart and they don’t all involve diving head first into a tub of Ben & Jerry’s or indulging in a Netflix binge. If you're Mariah Carey, for example, splurging on a new piece of bling or jetting off on a five-star Carribean cruise might help to kick-start the healing process. If you're not a billionaire songstress, however, one of the simplest ways to move forward is via updating your look. Here, we show you how to make that happen. Get ready for gorgeous and a healing heart.

Bouncy blow-dry 

Nothing puts a spring in your step like a fresh, bouncy blow-dry. Check in with your hairdresser for a va-va-volume-boosting blow wave before your next blind date – or night out with the girls. For a fast DIY fix at home, blast strands with this citrus-scented texturizing spray for Victoria Secret-worthy waves.

Oui Wave spray, $40.

Punchy pout

A statement-making pout instantly transforms your look – and leaves an impression in more ways than one. This creamy coral-melon hue suits a mix of skin tones and, when combined with shimmering, bronzed skin, will make eyes and teeth appear whiter. 
 
Tom Ford lipstick in True Coral, $78.

Kate Beckinsale is now officially single. She hasn't let dim her beauty however. In fact, she looks better than ever. Image: Getty. 

Pure pampering

Transform tired (puffy) eyes and give yourself some much-deserved downtime with a five-star pampering experience. We like La Prairie’s signature Platinum Rare Facial – over an hour of total top-to-toe bliss featuring the brand’s luxurious Platinum Rare collection and two therapists (yes, four hands) working their magic at a time. After all, you deserve it. 

La Prairie Platinum Rare Facial, $470. Available at Crown Spa, Crown Melbourne, The Darling Spa, Darling Hotel, Sydney and Crown Perth (from January 2017). 

Look-at-me eyes

There's nothing quite like a come-hither (smudge-proof) stare - and this product more than provides. The long-wearing gel eyeliner makes creating a classic feline-flick easy while the inky-black mascara loads up lashes, offering full, fluttering volume with waterproof wear – just in case. 

Marc Jacobs Epic Noir mascara and gel eyeliner, $44.

New signature scent

Signal your senses – and potential new suitors – that a new chapter awaits. Viktor & Rolf’s latest take on its classic Flowerbomb fuses an alluring mix of jasmine, freesia and addictive rose, along with patchouli and creamy vanilla for a head-turning finish.  

Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb parfum (100ml), $210.

No filter palette

Put your best face forward (maybe on your Tinder profile) and create lit-from-within #nofilter skin with this chic luminous palette. It contains five radiance-boosting face-sculpting powders, all housed within a clutch-friendly marble case. Swipe right.

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Surreal Light Palette, $116.

Break-up getaway

An Eat Pray Love-style break-up adventure might be out of the question, but a post-split pampering weekend trip is well within reach – and in the case of Byron Bay, a short flight (or girls’ road trip) away. Featuring an extensive spa treatment menu at and holistic wellness packages – plus the possibility of bumping into Chris Hemsworth while you’re in town – the Byron at Byron is a top pick to escape heartache in style. We're also big fans of Raes of Wategos - after all, if it's good enough for Ella Macpherson, Jessica Gomes and Deltra Goodrem then it's good enough for us.