BEAUTY NEWS

HERMÈS

French luxury house Hermes has its first beauty counter in New Zealand. The make-up will be available exclusively at the Queen St, Auckland, department store Smith & Caughey's. The brand is launching with its Rose Hermes collection which includes blushes, brushes and lipsticks. smithandcaugheys.co.nz.

ELIZABETH ARDEN

Retinol Ceramide Line Erasing Eye Cream targets fine lines and wrinkles while hydrating the delicate eye area. Its combination of retinol, peptides and niacinamide helps reduce puffiness and dark circles – restoring radiance to tired eyes. $125 from farmers.co.nz.

SPHAERA

Balance, hydration and shine are hair goals not often associated with out-of-salon products. Kiwi company Sphaera has created a range of solid shampoo and conditioner bars aimed at redressing that. From $28 from sphaera.co.nz.

MECCA

Australian beauty retailer Mecca has opened a mega store at Auckland’s Sylvia Park featuring more than

100 brands. Spanning two levels, it is divided into zones offering everything from make-up consultations to an exclusive brow service. meccabeauty.co.nz.

SHISEIDO

Radiance in three days? Japanese cosmetic giant Shiseido is confident that its new formula Ultimune Power

Infusing Concentrate can achieve this along with greater skin resilience and smoothness. Applied morning and evening, the serum is absorbed rapidly to form an “invisible veil of protection”. From $129, shiseido.co.nz.