The beauty hacks these stylish women learnt from their mothers

Fashion designer Bianca Spender, beauty founder Emma Lewisham and more share the tips, tricks and lessons they still use today.

Bianca Spender with her mother Carla Zampatti in 2014.

Jessica BeresfordAssociate editor, Life & Leisure

Apr 30, 2025 – 5.00am

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AA handful of successful women share the beauty lessons passed down from their mums, from using Creme de La Mer moisturiser to the “rule of two-thirds”.

Fashion designer Bianca Spender on her mother, Carla Zampatti

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Jessica BeresfordAssociate editor, Life & LeisureJessica Beresford is the associate editor of Life & Leisure, based in Sydney. She writes about fashion, jewellery and beauty, and was previously fashion features editor at the Financial Times’ luxury glossy, HTSI, in London.