Ahhh to Anihana rebrand
The fabulous natural New Zealand brand Ahhh has now rebranded as Anihana, with fun and colourful new packaging that’s sure to catch your eye on the shelf. Anihana is her husband’s Grandmother’s name (Te Reo Māori for Anderson) as well as their daughter’s middle name so it has strong family connections. You can buy Anihana at supermarkets, pharmacies and Farmers. Follow them on Instagram at @anihana_life
Dermalogica’s biggest launch of the year
Dermalogica Smart Response Serum (30ml, RRP $255).
They’re saying it’s one of the most innovative products they’ve worked on – and it’s been years in the making. The idea behind this technologically-advanced serum is that it “knows what your skin needs before you do”. Upon application, smart active ingredients immediately begin to detect signals that indicate if the skin needs brightening, calming, firming and/or hydration and release the specific actives to target these concerns.
- HYDRATION – Oligosaccharides from hydrolyzed Beta Glucan: Reaches even the smallest cracks in skin’s lipid barrier, then responds where it detects dehydration – helping skin to maintain optimal hydration levels.
- BRIGHTENING – Hydrolyzed Wheat Flour: Activates when it detects too much of a key enzyme involved in melanin production, then responds by brightening skin and helping to reduce the appearance of dark spots.
- SOOTHING – Antioxidant-rich Japanese Cornelia Cherry: Senses skin’s inflammatory response and activates to help soothe and reduce the appearance of redness.
- FIRMING – Plant-based Mannose-6-Phosphate: Detects collagen weakness, which can lead to fine lines and wrinkles – responding to the first signs of visible skin ageing to help smooth and firm the skin
Dermalogica Smart Response Serum is available from department stores, Life Pharmacy, Dermalogica stockists and online at Dermalogica.co.nz from June 4.
Viva la Juicy Le Bubbly
Today was fragranced by Viva la Juicy Le Bubbly. The magenta pink bow-topped bottle can’t help but make me smile! This playful fragrance captures the exuberance of a ‘joyful night of carefree laughter and Champagne’, says Caroline Sabas, Givaudan. Its top notes are Champagne-drenched pink berries accord, blood orange, double pink freesia and fizzy mandarin oil; its middle notes reveal a heart of gardenia, jasmine, and vanilla orchid; and its base resonates with golden amber, pralines and creamy woods.
Exclusive to Farmers, Viva la Juicy Le Bubbly retails from $27 for a 10ml spray pen perfect for your purse, and from $85 for the 30ml edp spray.
OLIVE Skincare
This New Zealand made, all natural skincare range, @oliveskincare is Natrue Certified by BioGro, and is free from parabens, mineral oils, silicones, artificial colours and fragrances, and animal testing.
It is made from the historic Simunovich olive grove plantations down by Bracu in South Auckland and even uses the water from the ground there. They have a beautiful blend of nourishing botanicals including olive fruit oil, olive leaf extract, Shea butter, apricot kernel oil, avocado oil, rosemary leaf, sweet almond oil, pomegranate, and more, in their ranges. Find where to purchase their lovely and natural skincare and baby ranges at olivenaturalskincare.com
Dermalogica Melting Moisture Masque
With Autumn’s cold snaps nipping at our heels, it’s the ideal time to give a boost of hydration to dry skin.
Dermalogica Melting Moisture Masque is designed to bring extreme moisture to very dry skin, with it’s MeltingPoint Complex, containing skin-nourishing ingredients that melt simultaneously upon contact with the heat if your skin, to provide intense hydration.
Leave the masque on overnight to soothe dry skin, with a buttery formulation including Vitamin E, Linoleic acid, and micro-algae. Dermalogica Melting Moisture Masque retails for $118 for 50mls from Dermalogica stockists and online at dermalogica.co.nz
The Avo Tree Skincare
Bay of Plenty is famous for its avocados- but up til now I’ve just been putting them IN my face, not ON it!
The Avo Tree from Te Puna in Bay of Plenty utilizes the nourishing nutrients of avocados along with manuka honey, elderberry, kiwifruit, cucumber, aloe vera, and other botanical ingredients, with cold pressed extra virgin New Zealand avocado oil, to create pure skincare products for naturally healthy skin.
The Avo Tree range of skincare is sold exclusively at Farmers priced around $30-$40 each.
Everblue hair and body
I’m using the Everblue hair range by the lovely Jade Hart. It smells amazing, my fair feels great and I adore the packaging. The handwash matches so your basin doesn’t miss out either!
Everblue has four collections: Aspire, Empower, Mindful, and Fearless; each with a woman ambassador who is a muse that inspires the range – and all are affordable, non-toxic clean beauty products. They are available at Countdown supermarkets for $8 for the hand wash and $9.50 for the hair products.
Britney Spears Fantasy Intense
The iconic and popular fragrance celebrating its fifteenth birthday is now available intensified. The amplified Britney Spears Fantasy Intense version has notes of tonka bean, sandalwood, and patchouli adding to its depth and richness. Fantasy has grown up and this new incarnation will no doubt appeal to its early fans who have also grown up with it. EDP 100ml retails for $59 making it very affordable and the deep wine glass studded bottle looks gorgeous and luxe on your dressing table. Available at Farmers, Life Pharmacy, and Unichem.
Cloud Pout lip mousse
Wet n Wild is known for its affordable yet on-trend makeup and the latest lip colour in its collection is no different: Cloud Pout lip mousse. Cloud Pout give a softly matte look and best yet come in 13 colours and are priced to be able to grab a few, so like Pokemon, you can collect them all.
Bloom for your Room
If you love a gorgeous-smelling room, but don’t want to be walking through heavily toxic chemicals you will love this natural room fragrance option: Linden Leaves In Bloom Room Fragrance Mist in Amber Fig ($40). With top notes of fig, an amber base and black pepper and spice, it’s not too sweet and flowery either. How to use: spray it upwards a few times towards the ceiling to disperse the beautiful, 100% natural fragrance, which like all Linden Leaves products for home, face, and body, is made here in New Zealand.
Divine Eyes by The Edit
With 25 years of beauty and makeup artist experience, New Zealander Michelle has launched The Edit Cosmetics and Skincare. Pictured above, Divine Eyes by The Edit Firming Eye Gel ($79) is a soothing, calming, de-puffing eye gel that firms while it gently hydrates, smooths and reduces lines, with active botanicals Gotu Cola & Barbados Cherry – high in amino acids, fatty acids and phytochemicals which boost collagen production. Available at www.theeditcosmetics.co.nz
Photos by Megan Robinson
24 June 2021