Hello again. There’s so much that’s new since we last did this, that this is a biggie. This latest edition of ON MY DESK brings you what’s new for November 2014 in the worlds of skincare, health and beauty – and a fair amount of food – that’s crossed my path. Check it out below…
YESTO NOW AT FARMERS
What a nice surprise- a delivery of YesTo at my hairsalon Blaze by the lovely Amanda Thomas. Yesto has been available at Countdown but the big news now is that the full range is now available at Farmers www.farmers.co.nz stores nationwide. YesTo is paraben-free, 95% natural, very affordable, and has useful colour-coded packaging for different skin types.
GLUTEN-FREE LISA’S DIPS
Yum! This healthy hamper has the three new Lisa’s dips; basil pesto hummus, lemon hummus, and beetroot cream cheese and basil pesto. I’m eating the basil pesto hummus on baguette now, so good. These three new dips are all gluten free and made by the New Zealand brand Lisa’s which is at supermarkets priced around $4-$5 mark and they’re online at www.lisas.co.nz
URBAN CHEF BY KATO
A very cute delivery in a brown paper bag with a mock receipt stapled to it – not take out food in fact but Urban Chef mayos to use to make your own at home. The mayos are inspired by street food flavours such as sticky chilli mayo and roast garlic and meyer lemon mayo. Made by www.kato.co.nz
KAREN MURRELL RACY RATA
I always look forward to a new Karen Murrell lipstick colour and this latest one is a doozy. Perfect for lovers of deep berry and raspberry red tones, meet racy.rata. All-natural and available at pharmacies, Farmers and selected stores nationwide for $30; see www.karenmurrell.com for stockists.
NIVEA STRESS PROTECT
To be fair I don’t really have deadlines in web like print titles do but a cup of tea is always de-stressing, and this cool teapot and tea pack came from NIVEA to calm me down. To combat stress-sweating from anxiety and stressful situations, NIVEA has just released these new anti-perspirant deodorants for men and women. The apocrine sweat glands activate when the body reacts to a stressful situation with a rapid onset and strong odour, so they’ve developed this clinical strength formula. They are $14.99 available at supermarkets and pharmacies now.
SCHWARZKOPF BC BONACURE
This is the coolest suitcase of hair products with a glossy satin ribbon handle ever – it’s a veritable mini-salon of hair products. Schwarzkopf Professional have relaunched their BC Bonacure range with new packaging and new formulations so they’ve had a reboot both inside and out. We love the sleek, modern new design. A trio of in-salon treatments have also been launched to complement this new at-home range. The BC Power shots can be blended with masks, treatments and conditioners for specific cures for damaged and coloured hair. At home products retail for $30.30 each at selected Schwarzkopf Professional salons nationwide; see www.schwarzkopf-professional.co.nz for stockists.
SCHWARZKOPF BB FOR HAIR
Who doesn’t love a multi-tasker? Schwarzkopf have made things nice and easy with Extra Care BB 11 in 1 Hair Beautifier. In the same way that BB creams for your face do a multitude of things, this BB for the hair has eleven benefits providing anti-breakage, split ends protecton, softness, shine, damage-control, detangling, nourishment, volume, moisture sealing, and repair. It retails for just $11.99 at department stores, supermarkets, and pharmacies.
BY NATURE
New Zealand skincare brand BY NATURE has these very reasonably-priced yet all-natural skincare products using organic rosehip oil. The purifying Cleanser contains collagen, Hyaluronic acid, argan oil, and aloe vera as well as organic rosehip oil to protect and hydrate ageing skin while gently cleansing. The organic rosehip oil bottle is $19.99 for 30ml with a handy eyedropper dispenser, and the cleanser is only $8.99 for this large size. Available at Countdown and The Warehouse.
LAB SERIES GEL CREAM
LAB Series skincare for men has this great new light textured gel-cream out called Age Rescue Water-Charges Gel Cream.
PLANTAE EYE CREAM
Plantae is a Nelson, New Zealand based natural skincare brand founded by Carol Priest. She says, “All my knowledge, experience, respect and love has gone into the development of our beautiful Eye Contour Cream. Only the very best ingredients bearing beneficial and effective gifts to the delicate skin around the eyes have been included.” This light, gel-like cream is a beautifully soothing and uplifting eye cream perfect for the upcoming party season. I’m wearing it right now patted onto my eye area and I love its light creamy texture in a slightly avocado shade that feels instantly hydrating and nourishing. Key ingredients include avocado, borage seed and jojoba oil, blackcurrant leaf, pine bark complex and it is cruelty-free and free from parabens, mineral oils, PEGs, SLS, GMOs, artificial colours and synthetic fragrances. It is certified organic by BioGro. Plantae Avocado Pear Eye Contour Cream retails for $40.90 for 15g from selected pharmacies and health food stores throughout New Zealand. For more info and stockists see www.plantae.co.nz
SNOWBERRY
Not brand new, but new to me are these miosturisers and day creams by New Zealand brand, Snowberry. BRIGHT DEFENCE is the new anti-free radical, anti-glycation and skin brightening line of creams formulated to reduce skin discolouration and lighten the skin for all ages from 18 to 60+. Designed for dry skin, the Bright Defence Day Cream No.3 is a powerful blend of anti-oxidants, herbal emollients and skin brightening agents that promote smoother, brighter and more even-toned skin at any age.
Simply Delicious (RRP $56) is a new moisturising day cream especially for dry skin. It’s excellent skin nourishing and moisturising properties come from a rich blend of Shea butter with the ‘superfruits,’ Amazonian rainforest Cupuacu, and the snow-loving Lingonberry, rich in Vitamins A, B and C and Omega-3 fatty acids; macadamia seed oil, and the rare New Zealand forest (Rewarewa) honey. And Simply Delicious helps to reduce skin discoloration through the unique skin lightening properties of the New Zealand rainforest Totara combined with the anti-inflammatory Polydecene & Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) extract.For more info and stockists see www.snowberry.co.nz
NIVEA SUN
The latest new release from NIVEA SUN for summer 2014 in sunscreens. The NIVEA SUN Ultra range comes in four products for Beach and Sport, with each in a sunscreen spray and also in a pressurised spray. Pictured: NIVEA SUN Ultra Sport SPF50+ very high protection with 4 hour water resistant broad spectrum UVA UVB filters. The Ultra range retails for $23.49 each from supermarkets and pharmacies. I’ll be throwing them in my beach bag with the buckets and spades this summer.
ELEANOR DORN MAKEUP BRUSHES
This is so timely as I was just saying I need a new eyeshadow brush – and i can’t wait to try the short firm eyeshadow brush in this set as it looks fabulous. Makeup artist Eleanor Dorn has a career in magazine editorial, film, wedding and special effects makeup and has now launched a range of makeup brushes for home and pro use. There are 20 brushes and you can create your own kit customised to your needs or choose a pre-selected kit of The Face set of 8 for $135, The Eye Set of 6 classic brushes for $80, or The Essential Set of 8 must-haves for $115. There’s also the whole 20 piece collection for $288 in a patent leather case. Available from eleanordornmakeup.com and you can email Eleanor to inquire about makeup courses and bookings on eleanor@eleanordornmakeup.com
Words and photos, Megan Robinson
1st November 2014
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