Cosmopolitan Australia

Embrace the cosmopolitan life. At Cosmopolitan Australia, our vision is clear: to uplift, empower, and champion women. We’re dedicated to delivering thought-provoking, insightful journalism and entertainment, relationship advice, lifestyle tips, fashion and beauty insider information and trends.

Cosmopolitan Australia

Local love • Australia and New Zealand are home to some of the beauty scene’s boldest – and most beloved – brands, with leaders across hair, makeup, skincare and more. With a shared spirit of innovation and individuality, these Antipodean brands are the ones to watch right now …

MAY-A • After a brief hiatus, the Sydney-based musician is stepping into a new era

The stars on your favourite stars • Astrology and relationships have always been core to Cosmo’s DNA. Here, we break down the cosmic compatibility of celebrity couples

Dental deluxe • Dental is the latest industry to be hit by the luxury wellness boom. One Cosmo writer headed out to what could be Sydney’s calmest dental clinic to see how a routine check-up stacks up against a spa day

Smooth operator • From cultured to compound, these are the artisan butters vying for your next slice of sourdough

Flick Palmateer’s guide to Margaret River • The pro-surfer, podcaster and reality TV star Felicity ”Flick” Palmateer grew up in Western Australia's coastal Margaret River region. Now, she shares with Cosmo the local spots she loves most

Sip into spring • Imbibe in style this season with these colourful cocktail recipes

The Last Dinner Party’s self-mythology • The British five piece are back with their second studio album, From the Pyre, once again proving they deal in world building as much as music — and writing their own pop-rock mythology while they’re at it

Miss Kaninna was born for this • From smashing records to selling out a national tour, the musician is paving the way for a new wave of Australian talent

When you’re in chemo, dating is as hard as it sounds • At 25, I’ve been living with cancer for two years. I haven’t found love yet – but I still believe it’s out there for me

The first-date outfit BLUEPRINT • Dressing for a job interview? Light work. Dressing for a date? Breakdown inducing. Heed the advice of our blueprint to avoid the pre-date spiral. And remember, even if it’s a bust, at least you looked cute …

Game day • Playing sports is great, but dressing like you play sports is better. With fashion taking its cues from the track, court and pitch, looking the part matters far more than knowing the rules. After all, getting dressed is a sport

Who let the dogs out? • It’s time for your toes to divide and conquer! Feet are having a moment in fashion, but toe-baring shoes have some surprising benefits beyond you being on trend …

Watch this • Want to help your loved one commemorate a special moment? A keepsake watch is an easy choice. But choosing the right timepiece, that’s a bit trickier – so where better to turn than the stars? Let the elements of the Zodiac guide your purchase

Best in beauty • The beauty market is a saturated one, filled with scroll-stopping launches, endless inspo and trends that move faster than you can say BeautyTok’. Cutting through the noise? That takes something really special. Enter the 2025 Cosmo Beauty Awards. Expert judges and Cosmo editors have tested, swatched and weighed in to bring you the beauty products worth coveting right now

Ice queen • Summer may be on its way, but with frosted eyeshadow and snow-capped cheekbones taking over, icy makeup is winning out

Brow down • We as ed beauty lovers from different generations about the makeup trends that made them

Drops of wisdom • From glossy finishes to cult concealer, jewellery boss Jasmine...