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Skincare products we love and champion
Probiotic serum Suitable for all skin types, Tailor RENEW
Probiotic Serum, $69, contains a unique probiotic lysate called Prorenew Complex which helps boost the skin’s natural renewal process, and antioxidant-rich Grape Seed extract which defends the skin against UV damage. It won the 2016 Innovation Award from the New Zealand Society of Cosmetic Chemists too. Good break-up Break-ups aren’t always associated with heartache as Goodness’s new Break-up
Make-Up Balm, $20, attests. This delicious non-drying balm is great at removing all sorts of make-up, including waterproof mascara. It’s a combo of coconut and avocado oils, and certified organic chia seed oil and is preservative-free.
Shea delight
L’Occitane’s super-smoothing and bestselling shea butter Dry Skin Hand Cream,
$18 (30ml) and $51 (150ml), is a sensational synergy of shea butter, honey and sweet almond extract, blended with the light and alluring aromas of jasmine. It helps to heal and protect dry or dehydrated skin whilst anti-oxidising vitamin E helps to nourish. And your purchase helps support women in business in Burkina Faso, Africa (see Social Justice story on page 24).
For all skin types Especially suited to sensitive skin,
Snowberry's RENEW Body Oil, $49, is great for all skin types and all ages. Rapidly absorbed and deeply hydrating, the hero of this beautiful blend of plant oils is harakeke seed oil from the Snowberry gardens. It helps reduce stretch marks, aids skin repair and leaves the skin feeling renewed. Perfect primer As make-up primers go, Purely Primer, $55, by The Organic Skin Co. gets our tick. It is easy to apply, smells divine and provides a wonderful base before applying foundation, or a light coverage and glow to the skin if that’s your preference.
Naturally nourishing Earthwise Nourish Natural Revitalise
Shampoo and Conditioner, $7.50 each, are a hydrating blend of coconut and argan oils to help your hair be frizz-free and shiny. They're free of parabens, phosphate, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES) too. Plus the packaging is 100 per cent recyclable.