Beauty Buzz
Skin and bodycare products we love
Water based wipes
Loving Kester Black Nail Polish Remover Wipes, $19, which are water based and non-flammable which makes them perfect for travel and no risk of spillage. There are 40 wipes to a pot, and they are vegan too.
Two-week treatment
Trilogy’s new Vitamin C Booster Treatment, $45 (12.5ml) is packed with high-potency vitamin C powder (ascorbic acid) in its freshest and most active form. It comes with a unique dispensing mechanism to release the powder into an ultra-hydrating hyaluronic acid concentrate. The fresh activation ensures potency levels are at their optimal level to deliver maximum results. Plus, indulge with Trilogy Vitamin C Moisturising Lotion, $53.
Little Skinfood
Skinfood’s bodycare range for little people features six products including shampoo, body wash, body lotion, body oil, body powder and body balm. It really is the sweetest range for wee bubs. Its popular Little Bottom Balm, $14, contains chamomile flower and caster seed oil to soothe the skin and prevent nappy rash for happy bums and babies.
Made for men
Essano’s co-creator Shane Young suffers from irritated skin and couldn’t find anything on the market for men to calm it, so he set out to create a plant-based natural range Essano Man. All are made with natural ingredients including aloe vera, green tea, Tasmanian pepperberry and calming ginger extract. They are formulated and made in New Zealand too.
Tighten and regenerate
Give your skin a natural uplift with Bee Yü’s glorious Cleanse, Tighten & Regenerate Mask, $148, with bee venom, clover flower extract and swertia chirata extract. The powerful combination of ingredients of this pore-refining masque really does give the skin a beautiful refresh.
Multi-masques
Different areas of your face can have different needs so Sukin has come up with a two-pronged approach with its Pink Clay Facial Masque for sensitive skin which contains aloe vera and cucumber extract, $21.50, and Coffee & Coconut Exfoliating Masque, $21.50. Apply the coffee masque to the T-zone and pink clay masque to the cheeks (which typically need hydrating). Leave for 15 minutes, then remove and say hello to beautiful skin.
Sweet dreams
This cream had us at the name even before we tried it. Snowberry’s Sweet Dreams Night Cream, $54, is suitable for all skin types and helps to maintain skin’s natural moisture balance. It combines skin-compatible ingredients including harakeke seed oil from the Snowberry Gardens, and shea butter to soften, moisture and replenish. Dreamy indeed.
Family friendly
New to NZ, Nature Box shampoo, conditioner, body wash and lotions are suitable for the whole family. Its three skews – Macadamia, Coconut and Avocado – have each been formulated using cold-pressed technology to ensure the natural ingredients retain maximum potency. They are also sustainably sourced.
Reef-friendly
Evolu’s new Protective Day Cream SPF30 Clear Zinc, $60, is a simply divine formula that lifts the senses when applied because of its beautiful scent and silky texture. Aside from protecting the skin and making it feel great, the formula is reef safe too. It’s not water resistant but raise your hand if you’ve swum in the ocean wearing moisturiser. Our hands are raised too!
The loveliest of lotions
Fans of Linden Leaves In Bloom range will be happy to know it’s now available in a Hand and Body Wash, $25 each. Beautiful ‘Pink Petal’, fresh ‘Green Verbena’ and uplifting ‘Aqua Lily’. Such a nice way to start any day. Made in NZ and NATRUE certified.