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Iridis Cosmetics - 'Makeup Made Simple' Cruelty-free, queer-owned Aussie brand. Hair &makeup services, lessons, trans beauty, brows & lashes!
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Iridis Cosmetics is a magical land where you’ll feel gorgeous, worthy, pretty and fabulous – just as you are. Your inner beauty is celebrated, your points of difference applauded, we all wear the perfect shade of foundation and have the right lipstick to complement our features. Iridis is an Australian-owned makeup company, and our Makeup Artist Educators teach women how to apply their own makeup, using our full range of exceptional Iridis makeup products, at our fun, hands-on and informative Glamtorials™ (group makeup lessons). Our team of outstanding Hair & Makeup Artists also specialise in hair and makeup glammification for events, weddings, photo shoots and all other times you need to look and feel your most gorgeous. Iridis Cosmetics aims to remind women how beautiful they really are, helping them feel confident, happy and relaxed with “Makeup Made Simple”. In 2008, Celebrity Makeup Artist Peta-Gai McLaughlin and her now wife, Kelly McLaughlin, had an idea to not only create an exceptional range of make-up products, but a company that embodies the positive self-esteem movement. The Iridis makeup products are cruelty free, not tested on animals and are derived from plant-based ingredients. They were created to help make our clients’ mornings simpler, their nights out more fun, and their special events that little more special. Over time, the Iridis mission has evolved into wanting to work with women of all ages, size, skin colour and make-up skill to help them feel gorgeous, confident, empowered and fabulous through makeup workshops and the extremely popular Iridis ‘Glamtorials™’. At an Iridis Glamtorial™, which is a group makeup lesson, Iridis Makeup Artist Educators share their makeup skills and techniques, and impart their top tips for how clients can start loving their reflection again, raise their self-esteem and embrace their most gorgeous self. The Iridis goal is for you to after you spend time with us and we’re grateful for the opportunity to share that self-esteem gorgeousness with the world. You can also find Iridis on all social media platforms:
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/iridiscosmetics
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/iridiscosmetics/
Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/company/2727907

Today’s Group Makeup Lesson Ready to go! Bring on the Glamtorial! Woot woot. Changing women’s lives today, one lipstick ...
20/09/2026

Today’s Group Makeup Lesson Ready to go! Bring on the Glamtorial! Woot woot. Changing women’s lives today, one lipstick at a time and teaching them to see themselves in a much more positive light, as well as teaching our amazing makeup tricks!

🎀 SCHOOL HOLIDAY SOS FOR MUMS! 🎀Need an activity that’ll get your tween or teen off their phone, out of the house and di...
19/09/2026

🎀 SCHOOL HOLIDAY SOS FOR MUMS! 🎀

Need an activity that’ll get your tween or teen off their phone, out of the house and discovering just how bloody AMAZING they are? 💖✨

Our Iridis Teen + Tween Glamtorials® are BACK, combining MAKEUP MAGIC with confidence-building, self-esteem and life skills they’ll actually use!

These aren’t your average “slap on some mascara” classes. Oh no!

They’re fun, inclusive, confidence-boosting workshops for young people of ALL genders. 💄

💖 TWO WORKSHOPS. ONE FABULOUS DAY!

✨ TWEEN GLAMTORIAL® (8–12 YEARS)

📅 Thursday 1 October | 10am–12pm

🔥 ONLY 2 SEATS LEFT!

✨ TEEN GLAMTORIAL® (13–15 YEARS)

📅 Thursday 1 October | 2pm–5pm

📍 Iridis HQ, 419 Melbourne Road, Newport

💋 WHAT WILL THEY LEARN?

✔️ Age-appropriate makeup, skincare and brush techniques.

✔️ Confidence and self-esteem skills for everyday life.

✔️ How to navigate beauty standards, comparison and self-doubt.

✔️ Self-expression, individuality and celebrating what makes THEM amazing!

💖 BECAUSE THIS IS ABOUT SO MUCH MORE THAN MAKEUP!

Whether your young person is dealing with bullies, struggling with confidence, finding their feet socially or simply LOVES makeup, we want to help them discover their uniqueness, celebrate themselves and learn makeup secrets to suit them!

Small groups mean plenty of individual attention in a welcoming, inclusive, zero-judgement environment.

✅ Vanessa and I both hold approved Working with Children Checks.

💅 They learn makeup AND life skills.

💖 They build confidence.

☕ YOU get a few hours to yourself!

EVERYBODY WINS!

🚨 LIMITED SEATS — ONLY TWO TWEEN SPOTS LEFT!

🎟️ BOOK NOW before you miss out!

👉 www.iridis.com.au/events

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💄THIS SUNDAY!! We have TWO SEATS ONLY available at our famous Glamtorial® (Plus we’ve released our November date!) 💄Trus...
14/09/2026

💄THIS SUNDAY!! We have TWO SEATS ONLY available at our famous Glamtorial® (Plus we’ve released our November date!) 💄

Trust us, you don’t want to miss this glow-up opportunity!

➡️ https://www.iridis.com.au/events/beautiful-basics-workshop/

💋 Whether it’s Racing Season, the work Christmas party, or the entire festive chaos of December and the New Year… you DESERVE to feel confident, selfie-ready, and fabulous.

🔥 It’s time to finally learn how to do your makeup properly – in a fun, pressure-free, uplifting workshop designed specifically for women 40+ who are done with makeup overwhelm, outdated techniques, and feeling invisible.

⏰ 5 hours of hands-on, laughter-filled magic
💄 Learn step-by-step how to do YOUR makeup on YOUR face
🥂 Sparkling w**e, gourmet grazing platter, great tunes & good vibes
👩‍🏫 Taught by a 51-year old pro Makeup Artist + qualified trainer with (ahem) 32 years experience in makeup (our Founder, Peta-Gai, assisted by the gorgeous Vanessa!)
🏡 Held in our beautiful Newport studio
💰 $189 for a complete beauty + confidence reset

This Glamtorial is not about chasing trends or masking your face.
- It’s about finding your best features again.
- Learning what works for you now, not what worked 20 years ago.
- It’s about falling back in love with your reflection.
- And taking a moment (finally!) to do something just for you. (No kids, no “muuuum” happening, and some adult time with like minded women like you)

✨ Book now before the year disappears – because you’ve waited long enough to feel this good.

➡️ https://www.iridis.com.au/events/beautiful-basics-workshop/ (Link in bio too)


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Iridis night out for Vanessa and PG! Here’s to all the Pretty Women, hookers or not! 😆😆 so grown up to be out on a schoo...
10/09/2026

Iridis night out for Vanessa and PG! Here’s to all the Pretty Women, hookers or not! 😆😆 so grown up to be out on a school night!

07/07/2026

A little flashback to last month’s incredible Zonta Club of Melbourne’s West Women of the West Charity Fashion Show. We are stilllll talking about it!

What a night! Together, our community raised an amazing $10,429 to help Zonta continue their incredible work advancing women and girls through practical support, education, advocacy and opportunities.

Vanessa and I were so proud to be part of it all, me as MC, Vanessa stepping bravely onto the runway as one of the models, and our amazing Iridis and extended team of incredible artists helping with the hair and makeup. (See tags for all of the talent!)

It took hundreds of generous hearts to make this happen, and we couldn’t be prouder to have played our part.

ZONTA CHARITY FASHION SHOW - CELEBRATING WOMEN IN THE WEST!
at Kindred Studios organised by Zonta Melbourne West, lead by Cassandra Fraser Kat Fraser

MAKEUP TEAM
Makeup Lessons Melbourne, lead by the irrepressible Peta-Gai McLaughlin, also MC of the event.
Hair & Makeup Team comprising: mua and Jennifer and Vanessa May (also Modelling!) assisted by the hardworking Erin Childs Erin Childs.

HAIR TEAM lead by the incredible
Sue of Melbourne Hair Salon | All your hair needs

CONTENT by the phenomenal Amy Nenos | Melbourne Content Creator

PRO PHOTOGRAPHY by

Fashion AUCTIONEERING by Charlotte Morison from Slate & Sage. And of Vicinity Centres.

DIGNITARIES: melissaforwilliamstown and Cr Mohamed Semra

FASHION Generously donated by:
KITH & KIN + THE TALES + NFD + HLM + AUGUSTE + CERES Elm Taking Shape .au
featuring: fashion from:
Motto | Womens Fashion Australia
Witchery CAMILLA AND MARC ZIMMERMANN

MODELS & STARS OF THE RUNWAY:
Katrina Nowell
Lizzie Mettam
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Vanessa May
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Angie Weston
Lisa Thompson
Flora Blaik- Seremes
Karen Dunham
Pat Rayner
Leanne Given

06/07/2026

One minute they’re sitting in your makeup chair getting ready for their school formal… and the next they’re popping back into the studio as confident, capable young women.

This beautiful human is Cady, and we’ve had the absolute joy of glamming her for several school formals over the years. Formal season has officially kicked off again and we are HERE FOR IT!

But here’s the thing…

Like everything we do at Iridis, school formals have never just been about gorgeous hair and makeup.

They’re about helping young women walk into one of the biggest nights of their teenage years feeling like the very best version of themselves.

We don’t do “make me look older.” We don’t do overdone. We don’t make you look like someone you’re not.

We make you look like YOU… just with a little Iridis magic.

We’ll pore over your Pinterest boards, TikToks and inspiration pics. We’ll study your dress, jewellery and dream look. But most importantly, we’ll study you—your features, your colouring, your personality and everything that already makes you beautiful. Then we enhance the heck out of it.

Because in twenty years, we want you to look back at your formal photos and think…

“I wouldn’t change a thing.”

Not…

“What on earth was I thinking?” 😂

One of my favourite parts of this job is when clients come back years later. Maybe it’s for a Uni Ball, a makeup lesson before their first professional job, their wedding… or they’re bringing in their little sister. Watching these gorgeous young women grow into incredible adults is one of the greatest privileges of what I do.

Seeing Cady pop into the studio recently absolutely made my day. Thank you for trusting us with so many special milestones. And yes… we’ve also looked after your sister twice and your beautiful mum too! Your family are definitely part of the Iridis family.

Here’s to another formal season…

We’ll bring the hair and makeup. You bring that gorgeous smile. Together, we’ll take care of the confidence.

02/07/2026

🎤 PG CONFESSION: I think I may have found one of my new favourite things… (no surprise to anyone who knows me!)

It’s…..🥁.. being a Mistress of Ceremonies.

(Yes, yes, I know. The jokes write themselves.)

Last month I had the absolute privilege of MC-ing the Zonta Club of Melbourne’s West Women of the West Charity Fashion Show, and what an extraordinary night it was.

A room full of incredible women. Stories of courage, resilience and community. Fabulous fashion on a runway with real Women of the West struttin’ their stuff. There was laughter. A few tears. And a whole lot of women supporting women.

Oh… and the whole point of the night—fundraising! Last year we raised $6,000. I boldly predicted we’d crack $10,000 ( )… and together we raised $10,429!

Iridis proudly donated our time and $3,200 in prizes, and knowing that money will help women and girls in our community makes me ridiculously happy.

If you haven’t heard of Zonta, they’re a global organisation advancing the status of women and girls through advocacy, education and practical support. Here in Melbourne’s west they support women recovering from family violence through financial counselling, home starter kits, scholarships, breast cancer support, food relief and so much more.

As much as I loved having a microphone in my hand again, my favourite part wasn’t standing on the stage.

IT WAS CREATING CONNECTION.

Making people laugh. Helping nervous first-time models feel like superstars. Keeping the energy flowing (yes, the sequin jacket made another appearance). Creating moments people will remember.

After 30 years of teaching, presenting, training and coaching women, standing at the podium felt strangely familiar. Just with a runway, a crapload more makeup on my face, and significantly more sequins than my lawyer days.

A huge thank you to the Zonta Club of Melbourne’s West for trusting me with your beautiful event again. Being invited back was an absolute honour.

And if you’re looking for a speaker, MC, panel moderator or podcast guest who can hold a room while wearing exactly the right amount (too much) makeup and sequins… let’s chat. 🎤

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02/07/2026

🏳️‍🌈 A very belated Happy Pride Month from Australia's only queer-owned rainbow makeup brand. 🏳️‍🌈

As we see out another Pride Month, it may have officially finished, but around here, Pride isn't something we pack away on 1 July. *It's who we are.*

At Iridis, we're proudly queer-owned and queer-led. I'm a pansexual woman. Vanessa is a proud trans woman and le***an. Together, we've built a business where people don't just come for makeup—they come to feel safe, celebrated, understood and accepted exactly for who they are – regardless of gender or sexuality.

But to be honest... this year's Pride has felt different.

It's been a hard time for our trans community. The fear, misinformation, exclusion and hostility we've seen directed towards some of the most vulnerable members of our rainbow family has been heartbreaking. We know many of our clients are carrying that weight every single day.
So this is our little reminder...

🌈 We are still here. 🌈We'll keep doing the work. 🌈We'll keep creating safe spaces. 🌈We'll keep teaching, encouraging, celebrating and lifting people up.

We'll keep helping women, teens, trans women, non-binary people, gender-diverse people, drag artists, crossdressers and every beautiful person who walks through our doors discover just how extraordinary they already are. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🦄

It’s what we've been doing for over 17 years at Iridis.

To us, Pride has never *just* been about parades and glitter (although we're definitely not saying no to either of those). It's about 🌈 visibility 💄, 🌈 belonging💄, 🌈 courage💄, 🌈 community💄. It's about being able to exist safely and authentically exactly as you are.

It's about making sure every single person knows they deserve joy, confidence, kindness, the correct makeup for them, and fabulous eyebrows. At Iridis, we happen to do all of that with the power of makeup.

Every lesson is about helping someone look in the mirror and think, "There you are... I've been looking for you."

No matter your age, race, size, gender identity, sexuality, neurodivergence, disability, culture, faith, background or where life has taken you, our chair has a place for you.

We're incredibly proud to be part of Australia's rainbow community, and we'll continue to celebrate the entire rainbow—all of it. Not just the parts that are convenient. Not just the people others think deserve acceptance. ALL OF US.

Because every rainbow colour matters, every story matters, every person matters.

HAPPY PRIDE! Keep shining. Keep loving. Keep taking up space.

We'll be here, rainbow brushes in hand, cheering you on every step of the way. 🏳️‍🌈🥂🏳️‍⚧️






























🚨 LAST CHANCE, GORGEOUS! 🚨Well, that’s it.The party is nearly over.The Iridis HQ 3.0 Anniversary Sale is heading towards...
07/06/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE, GORGEOUS! 🚨

Well, that’s it.

The party is nearly over.

The Iridis HQ 3.0 Anniversary Sale is heading towards the finish line and if you’ve been sitting there thinking:

💄 “I’ll order tomorrow.”
💄 “I need a new foundation soon.”
💄 “I really should restock my skincare.”
💄 “I deserve a little treat.”

This is your sign.

One year ago we opened the doors to Iridis HQ 3.0 and started a whole new chapter. Since then, you’ve helped us rebuild, grow, laugh, cry, survive and create a beautiful little community that means the absolute world to us.

And because we’re feeling ridiculously grateful, we’re giving you these final hours to grab your favourites before the discounts disappear.

✨ SAVE 20% OFF ALL IRIDIS MAKEUP
Use code: IRIDIS20

✨ SAVE 10% OFF JANSSEN SKINCARE
Use code: JANSSEN10

Now’s your moment.

From the bottom of our glitter-covered hearts, thank you for supporting a small queer-owned business, for cheering us on, and for helping make Iridis HQ 3.0 the home it has become.

We love you lot more than words can say.

Now stop scrolling and go shopping before the Makeup Fairy Godmother turns the discounts back into pumpkins. 🎃✨

🛍 Shop now: iridis.com.au
⏰ SALE ENDS MIDNIGHT
🚨 No extensions. No excuses. No sad faces tomorrow.

💋 QUICK ANNOUNCEMENT… WE’RE EXTENDING THE ANNIVERSARY SALE! 💋We were all set to wrap things up, but over the last few da...
31/05/2026

💋 QUICK ANNOUNCEMENT… WE’RE EXTENDING THE ANNIVERSARY SALE! 💋

We were all set to wrap things up, but over the last few days we've had so many messages from people saying they missed the sale and asking if it was still running.

So we had a little chat and decided… why not give everyone another chance?

After all, we're still celebrating one incredible year in our Newport home, and we want as many people as possible to join in the festivities.

✨ SAVE 20% OFF ALL IRIDIS MAKEUPUse code: Iridis20

✨ SAVE 10% OFF JANSSEN SKINCAREUse code: Janssen10

Whether you've been meaning to restock your favourites, try something new, replace that foundation you've been scraping out of the bottle, or finally grab the skincare you've had your eye on, now's your chance.

This extra week is our way of saying thank you for an amazing first year in our new location and for the incredible support you've shown us every step of the way.

Thank you for helping us survive.Thank you for helping us rebuild.Thank you for making Iridis HQ 3.0 feel like home.

Now go buy yourself something fabulous before we come to our senses and end the party.

🛍 Shop now: iridis.com.au💫 Anniversary Sale extended for one more week🚨 Limited time only

Address

419 Melbourne Road, Newport
Melbourne, VIC
3015

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+611300474347

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