Beauty
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Dr Hauschka has re-launched its makeup range and it’s beautiful
Read more: Dr Hauschka has re-launched its makeup range and it’s beautifulDr Hauschka has re-launched its makeup range and it’s beautiful. This new line launches for the 50th anniversary of the natural and organic cosmetics brand. It has been developed in collaboration with pro makeup artists to determine what products their fans are really wanting. There will also be limited edition products in the future for…
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Breakfast with viral Youtube star Em Ford and Antipodes Skincare
Read more: Breakfast with viral Youtube star Em Ford and Antipodes SkincareToday I was so lucky to be invited to the breakfast launch at Hotel DeBrett of a brand new range of Moisture-Boost natural lipsticks by Antipodes, in conversation with Internet star Em Ford, from smash-hit UK beauty blog and YouTube channel My Pale Skin. So, what is the connection between a top Welsh-born, London-resident blogger phenomenon and a New…
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The Magic of MAC Makeup Artist Kabuki in Auckland
Read more: The Magic of MAC Makeup Artist Kabuki in AucklandI was extremely lucky to be able to watch the magic of Kabuki come to life at the MAC Pro Britomart store. The international make-up artist Kabuki recently visited New Zealand and did several media events showcasing the new colour collection and demonstrating it on models. Make-Up Art Cosmetics The name MAC itself is, of course, an…
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INDUSTRY NEWS Fashion & Beauty News for January 2017
Read more: INDUSTRY NEWS Fashion & Beauty News for January 2017INDUSTRY NEWS Fashion & Beauty News for January 2017 Sisters & Co x Yu Mei collab Wellington leather-goods designer, Yu Mei is excited to release an exclusive collaboration with Sisters & Co. The Sisters & Co x Yu Mei collaboration features a limited edition range of Yu Mei’s most popular styles, in a soft pink…
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What the various types of MAC lipstick actually mean
Read more: What the various types of MAC lipstick actually meanHave you ever looked at the categories of lipsticks such as Retro Matte and Cremesheen, and wondered to yourself what the various types of MAC lipstick actually mean? There’s a huge variety of finishes, or formulations that give different textures and range from gloss to matte. As a rule Matte finishes generally last longer as…
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MAC Year of the Rooster: the colour collection for Chinese New Year 2017
Read more: MAC Year of the Rooster: the colour collection for Chinese New Year 2017The MAC cosmetics colour collection for Chinese New Year in 2017, MAC Year of the Rooster, has distinctive red and black flocked velvet packets, neutral eyes, black liners, and lips in peachy and red tones. The Chinese New Year invites you to look ahead and chase your dreams! Adorn your lips in decadent reds and lavish…
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THREAD 2016 BEST OF BEAUTY AWARDS
Read more: THREAD 2016 BEST OF BEAUTY AWARDS2016 wasn’t a good year for many of us, but in the world of beauty, it was stellar year, with the rise and rise of cosmeceutical products, more manuka honey and rosehip products coming out, and the widespread use of natural skincare with the healthy-living set. Matte products took centre stage with matte lipsticks and…
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Beauty-ful ideas for Christmas 2016 – to give or receive
Read more: Beauty-ful ideas for Christmas 2016 – to give or receiveBeauty-ful ideas for Christmas 2016 – to give or receive… Pictured above: Tender love and carry makeup bag in polkadots, and Christmas makeup brush set by Simply Essentials. There are five beautiful gift boxes for lovers of fine skincare in your life by Murad. The ‘Merry & Polished’ gift set pictured contains AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser…
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Melanoma Awareness Week starts today; here are the NZ stats
Read more: Melanoma Awareness Week starts today; here are the NZ statsMelanoma Awareness Week starts today; and as a melanoma survivor myself, I want to share the New Zealand stats in the hope of preventing more causes of this mainly preventable and often treatable disease. I got this info today on an email about melanoma week and hope readers find it helpful. (Read my own story of…
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Spring In Your Step – getting your body ready for spring
Read more: Spring In Your Step – getting your body ready for springAfter that very long, very wet winter, I can’t wait to get the warm sun on my skin again and my feet into sandals and my legs back into shorts! Here are my top ways for getting your body ready for spring and feeling healthy and happy. FOOD When the weather’s warmer, we feel like eating…