BEAUTY BUZZ

Be empowered

Lippy queen Karen Murrell has topped up her extensive range of natural lipsticks with five new shades of red, called the “Empowered Collection”. It’s certainly true that applying a red lip has mood-boosting magic and can put a swing in your step! karenmurrell.com

Sleeping beauty

We’ve got a crush on Emma

Lewisham’s Supernatural Sleeping

Mask, $125, which contains 22 active ingredients including Gardenia Jasminoide extracts, which when topically applied, enhance the skin’s natural overnight repair system by binding to melatonin receptors. Apply up to three times a week and leave on overnight. emmalewisham.com

Rise and shine

Trilogy’s Vitamin C Microdermabrasion, $39, breaks down dead skin cells with finely ground mineral-rich pumice and a potent blend of five di erent AHAs to deliver gentle multi-level resurfacing. trilogyproducts.co.nz

Skin quench

If the home heat pump or o ice AC is drying out your skin, Lanocrème New Zealand Thermal Spring Water Hydro Boost Water Gel Cream, $17, provides an instant moisture boost with skinloving ingredients hyaluroninc acid, aloe vera and magnesium-rich thermal spring water from Hanmer Springs. lanocreme.co.nz

Flawless nish

You don’t need to be a pro to get it right with Lily Lolo’s finely milled natural Mineral Foundation, $41, which bu s e ortlessly into the skin and allows custom coverage when applied in buildable layers. It’s easy to apply and provides a luminous finish – whatever your skin tone, colour or age. It’s also great for spot-prone and sensitive skin. lilylolo.nz

Hello byebyebad

Byebyebad is a new range of natural personal care products, powered by sustainably sourced New Zealand super ingredient organic Bioactive Totarol. A potent antioxidant, Totarol is also antibacterial, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory. It creates an environment where bad bacteria can’t survive, while not harming other useful microorganisms – making it a perfect ingredient to help prevent bacteria build-up on the skin. We particularly love byebyebad Prebiotic Handwash – it nourishes the good bacteria, keeping your hands happy. byebyebad.com