What’s new to come across my desk lately? Let’s check it out, in my latest column of ON MY DESK: New in Spring Beauty and Skincare for November 2023…
Hada Labo Tokyo, Japan’s no.1 skincare line, is now available in NZ for the first time. Their hero product, the Lotion No.1 Super Hydrator sells one unit every three seconds in Japan. After landing on shelves in Australia last year the hydrating skincare line went viral and sold out 4 times. Exclusively available at 46 Chemist Warehouse stores nationwide, the renowned global leader in Japanese beauty brings a powerful and affordable new formula to the New Zealand market. Available at @chemistwarehousenewzealand
Perfect for melting off makeup gently, @skinproud
FACE MELT takes away all traces of makeup while nourishing skin. Available at Farmers stores nationwide and online at farmers.co.nz
New from health experts SWISSE comes Collagen + Hyaluronic Acid booster caps which I’ve taken for today! Team the capsules with a topical product, Hyaluronic 2% Vitamin B5 Serum to immediately hydrate dry skin.
BIODERMA is the French beauty skincare sensation with their iconic micellar water and micellar cleansing oil to soothe while cleansing. Great for those with sensitive skin.
My favourite Christchurch based and natural botanical skincare brand, Linden Leaves, has these beautiful floral body oils and Rose Salt for bath & body. Available at lindenleaves.co.nz Rose Salt has fine sea salt and oatmeal with a hint of signature fragrance Memories. This product is great for the bath or blend with your oil for a DIY body scrub. If you purchase new 100ml body oils you will receive the Rose Salt for FREE.
I first saw Manuka Pharm at the NZ Creator Con last week and tried their health boosting powder in a smoothie which was an easy and delicious way to get nutrients. It’s a totally new way to get the benefits of Manuka honey, famous for its good health. The range includes BOOSTER, DEFEND, and RECIVER, with Vitamin C & D, superfoods and Manuka powder.
Kea Cookies are being devoured as we speak, they’re so moreish, I can’t stop! They’re perfect for those who want delicious biscuits that are gluten-free, wheat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and vegan. By keacookies.co.nz based in Auckland. $5.99 from supermarkets and selected food stores nationwide.
Be glamorous in next to no time, with this brilliant range, GLAM-READY, GLAM by Manicare. These pre-glued lashes ($14.99) save you the hassle of applying eyelash adhesive as they come ready glued.
Also from GLAM by Manicare Ready-Glam is these pre-glued nails to easily apply for instant manicured hands. Amazing. Available at $19.99 at Chemist Warehouse, Unichem, Life and selected pharmacies.
Korean skincare masks by The Creme Shop are not only fabulously hydrating they come in these adorable packages! I had to fight the daughter off them ? I’ve used a hydrating face sheet mask which felt amazing.
Photos Megan Robinson
7th November 2023