Skincare
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Linden Leaves gains NATRUE certification
Read more: Linden Leaves gains NATRUE certificationHere at Thread we love cruelty-free beauty and skincare and also products that are made naturally, here in New Zealand. The Christchurch-based skincare brand Linden Leaves ticks all the boxes. The beautiful skincare range founded by Brigit Blair in 1995 has been much-loved for years, and has now got even better. Linden Leaves is now…
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Trilogy Rosehip Oil Life Drawing Class
Read more: Trilogy Rosehip Oil Life Drawing ClassWe all know body oils make your body feel and look divine. Using rosehip oil after a shower on your face and body has so many benefits. But you don’t usually expect to see a naked body when you attend a skincare launch! This is just what happened however, when we showed up at the…
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5 life hacks for June: time-saving products
Read more: 5 life hacks for June: time-saving productsOur 5 life hacks for June are some time-saving products that I have been using and enjoying. 1. Use a base under your nail polish and a tub to take it all off. When it comes to nailpolish, I basically want two things: for it to last as long as humanly possible given dishes and…
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We meet: Terri Vinson of Synergie skincare
Read more: We meet: Terri Vinson of Synergie skincareWe meet: Terri Vinson of Synergie skin Today I enjoyed macarons and morning tea at a fascinating talk by Australian bio-medical scientist and founder of Synergie Skin, Terri Vinson. New Zealanders may not yet be familiar with Synergie as it has only been in New Zealand for a year, sold at Skin Institute and at…
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LUSH skincare for Mum (and you)
Read more: LUSH skincare for Mum (and you)Nice as giving a wrapped gift is, there’s something special about giving time. Namely, taking time to accompany your mother for a meal, doing her favourite sport together, looking through old photo albums, or a shared beauty treatment. As part of the LUSH bloggers media mother’s day event, I got the chance to do just…
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Beauty Bargain: NIVEA Q10 Plus Anti-Wrinkle CC Cream
Read more: Beauty Bargain: NIVEA Q10 Plus Anti-Wrinkle CC CreamBeauty Bargain: NIVEA Q10 Plus Anti-Wrinkle CC Cream As a new mum, I often have rough nights and it’s started to show on my skin. I also have a little man who isn’t willing to wait while I put on a whole face of makeup to face the outside world. I needed a new solution…
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Saving face with Savar
Read more: Saving face with SavarWe try: Savar Refining Revitalising Facial Exfoliator Despite most exfoliating products recommending use once or twice a week, I like to use these every day and always have done. I find most quality exfoliators can actually be used every day if you’re careful about it, and for myself, doing this keeps my problematic skin pretty…
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We try: Oxygen Skincare Eye Cream
Read more: We try: Oxygen Skincare Eye CreamThere comes a time when one of these is a pretty good idea, and now is that time for me (sob!). Made in Nelson, this Oxygen Skincare (www.oxygenskincare.co.nz) organic eye creme is lovely to use. I really dislike strongly scented skincare products, so it was great to find that this eye creme smells of all…
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Mother’s Day at Spring Spa
Read more: Mother’s Day at Spring SpaDoes your mother have everything? Have you done flowers, chocolates, and handcreams to death? Then I have the perfect gift idea for you… take her and yourself for some girl time at Spring Spa. After all, the whole concept behind Spring Spa is that of the ‘social spa.’ Instead of going solo, you can go…
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4 Ways To Keep Skin Glowing in Winter
Read more: 4 Ways To Keep Skin Glowing in WinterAlthough summer is the season for baring skin, you need to take some time to look after your skin this winter season. Believe it or not, winters can be hazardous for the skin. Even winter exposure to the sun can cause skin pigmentation, UV damage, and skin dehydration, and these conditions followed by exposure to…