Beauty buzz

Skin and bodycare products that we’re buzzing about.

Soak away your stress

Having a bath is a great stress buster and adding salts helps remove surface impurities and cleanse the skin. Arbonne Rescue

& Renew Detox Bath Soak, $66, ticks these boxes with quick dissolving sea salt crystals and turmeric root extract. arbonne.com

For your lady bits

Soap-free and formulated to a natural healthy pH balance to support the skin’s defences, Savar’s new Safe & Gentle Fem Wash,

$24.50, assists in keeping the vagina area happy and healthy by offering protection from infections, inflammations and odours. Formulated for sensitive skin. savaronline.com

A spritz of sunshine

Lush’s fragrance collection has received a makeover with 15 new perfumes added to the range. Each is made from essential oils. Names include Love, All Good Things, The Smell of the Weather Turning, while our favourite is Sun, $34.90, because everybody needs a little bit a sunshine in a bottle. nz.lush.com

Organic peat mask

Vestige Verdant Organic Peat Mask, $106, is made from organic peat untouched for thousands of years and filled with reinvigorating bioactive ingredients to detox the skin. Suitable for all ages and skin types. vestigeverdant.com

Nature + science

Glow Lab’s Eye Serum, $25, caught our eye on its promise for helping lift upper eye lids. This natural cosmeceutical brand sources from nature and combines it with scientifically proven, effective ingredients that are kind to skin and the planet. glowlab.co.nz

Star cleanser

Evolu’s award winning Relaxing Crème Cleanser, $40, uses a balanced blend of botanical actives, including calendula, geranium, apricot and St John’s Wort to cleanse skin and effectively remove face and eye make-up. evolu.com

For every skin tone

Dr.Hauschka’s Teint Powder, $65, smoothes the complexion, evening out every skin tone. On counter in April this gorgeous limited edition autumn range is 100 per cent natural and organic. dr.hauschka.co.nz

Strawberry kiss

The Body Shop’s Japanese Cherry Blossom fragrance is a firm favourite at Good so this latest launch got our attention. Infused with notes of juicy strawberries, and hand-picked cold-pressed Japanese cherry blossom the new Japanese Cherry Blossom

Strawberry Kiss range includes a Shower Gel, $24.50, Body Cream, $44.50 and vegan Eau de Toilette, $52.50. thebodyshop.co.nz

Handy hydrator

Trilogy’s Hydrating Mist Toner, $31, is not only a wonderful skin refresher but a spritz will help refresh your make-up too throughout the day. The formula is a blend of natural flower essences including calming and balancing rose petal, soothing lavender and revitalising geranium. It helps support the skin’s natural pH level, is alcohol-free and NATRUE certified. trilogyproducts.com

Face compost

This pore-refining seven-minute face mask leaves the skin glowing and silky smooth after application. Containing spinach, chlorella and chia seed it’s akin to applying a green smoothie to your face in terms of smell, colour and goodness, while its name, Face Compost, $45, clearly explains this product’s objective to feed the skin with nutrients. Vegan and certified organic. naturalthings.co.nz

Miracle worker

Linden Leaves Miraculous Facial Oil, $65, is expertly blended using natural ingredients to hydrate, visibly brighten and deeply nourish, giving your skin a beautiful radiance. This antioxidant-rich oil is made with love in New Zealand and 100 per cent NATRUE certified. lindenleaves.com

High performer

Antipodes Avocado Pear Nourishing Night Cream, $62.50, is scientifically shown to enhance the production of collagen that gives skin strength and elasticity. The high-performance night treatment with selected premium plant oils and Vinanza Grape antioxidants stimulates optimal synthesis of collagen production in human fibroblast skin cells by up to an impressive 92 per cent. antipodes.com

Multi-purpose

Formulated to deeply nourish and hydrate skin, Weleda’s award-winning Skin Food, $22.90 (75ml) is 100 per cent certified natural by NATRUE. Use on rough, dry skin anywhere on the body. This multi-purpose product can be used as a face mask and make-up primer too. weleda.co.nz

One for the boys

Sukin’s natural revitalising Shaving Gel For Men, $14, has Tasmanian pepper and baobab extract to lubricate skin for a close and comfortable shave. Sesame oil and chamomile help to hydrate and soothe skin, leaving it fresh and smooth. sukinorganics.com