Old can wait

The beauty industry is divided over multipurpose products vs specialised products. Leading the way for one-stop, multi-use products, are the BB and CC creams. In the other corner, are the special-use products…

Ageing can wait.

The beauty industry is divided over multipurpose products vs specialised products. Leading the way for one-stop, multi-use products, are the BB and CC creams.

In the other corner, are the problem-solving special-use products, such as anti-ageing, brightening and hyrating products.

Here are some of the latest in anti-ageing skincare products available now in New Zealand, ranging from bee venom, the scientific breakthroughs, and natural skincare. Serums are a popular choice in this market, as well as the more traditional night creams. Here we tell you about them, how much they are, where to buy, and what makes each one unique.

First up, bee venom.

KANU
Kanu is a New Zealand bee venom product created by HoneyLab researcher Shaun Holt and trademarked as Vetox.
Point of difference: I like the high-end classy packaging, and that no bees are harmed in the making of it – bee venom is gathered on a special landing pad. 90% of women saw a reduction in wrinkles within five days. I’m using it at night time and have had three women comment on my skin looking great.
How does it work? Proteins in bee venom cause a micro swelling in the skin which reduce fine lines. It’s immediate and powerful. It feels tight when you put it on but not uncomfortably so.
Price: $59 available online at www.kanubeevenom.com

Manuka Doctor Age-Defying Serum
I’ve used this in the night cream and now it’s available as a serum.
Point of difference: It was won the award two years running for best new brand at Cosmetic Executive Women UK 2013.
How does it work: This uses purified bee venom combined with UMF 18+ manuka honey and royal jelly to stimulte collagen production and elastin.
Price: $44.95 from the flagship Manuka Doctor store at 1 Quay St Auckland city, and online at www.manukadr.co.nz

Next up rosehip.

Trilogy Rosapene Night Creme
The latest night cream from the fabulour rosehip oil-based New Zealand skincare brand, Trilogy.
Point of difference: Trilogy have trademarked their formulation Rosapene™, a certified organic, carefully selected seed oil blend. It contains tomato seed oil, rosehip seed oil, cranberry seed oil, acai seed oil, and oat extract.
How does it work: Together they give intensive nourishment, replenishing softness and elasticity, while providing a daily dose of antioxidants to skin.
Price: $54.90 from pharmacies, department stores and health stores. See www.trilogyproducts.com

Next up, scientific breakthroughs…

Murad Time Release Retinol Concentrate
Well, retinol certainly needs no introduction; it’s a tried-and-tested performer in anti-ageing for quite some time now.
Point of difference: Visibly reduces deep wrinkles by 45% in 6 weeks.
How it works: Uses precise application with its thin nozzle and sustained release technology, and increases cell turnover. Contains Matrixyl Synthe 6 peptide to rebuild damaged collagen. Has Hyaluronic Acid and Ceramide-3 to attreact moisture.
Price: $125 at Caci clinics nationwide and online at www.murad.co.nz

Dermalogica Ultrasmoothing Eye Serum
Point of difference: Aimed at those who experience skin irritation and puffiness around their eyes. It is ultra calming for sensitive skin.
How it works: it targets signs of ageing while reducing puffiness and redness. It contains oat, bisabolol, ginger and red hogweed for inflammation, and an algae extract for eye puffiness. For anti-ageing effects, it contains MAP, a water-soluble form of Vitamin C, Hexapeptide-11 from yeast for elasticity and fine lines, and Hyaluronic Acid.
Price $92 from department stores and online at www.dermalogica.co.nz from July 2013.

Next up – natural skincare.

Savar Wonder Lift Serum
Point of difference: Started two years ago by New Zealander Vicki Woolford, Savar was originally sold entirely online taking a prestige natural NZ skincare product to a worldwide audience. Nowadays, it is available at leading retailers, gift stores and beauty therapists throughout New Zealand such as Smith & Caughey’s and the Think New Zealand shop at Auckland International Airport, amongst others. At the moment of wriitng (June 2013 while stocks last) Savar are offering a FREE 30ml Antioxidant Night Cream (worth $25.00) when you purchase a Wonder Lift serum.
How it works: Rich in premium botanical extracts and oils including New Zealand blackcurrant seed oil – exceptionally rich in essential fatty acids, anti-aging, renewing and rejuvenating, and organic goji berry extract – one of the richest source of vitamins and anti aging antioxidants.
Price: $85 online at www.savaronline.com

Art a Face Intense Hydrating Mask
Point of difference: It uses technology and natural plant and marine extracts to give fast results. It is denser than a regular moisturiser and you apply it to the face and neck for 15 minutes to hydrate and energise skin.
How it works: Hyaluronic Acid for moisture, Glycoproteins for cellular repair, soybean for antioxidants, and rose oil to tone skin.
Price: $65 from selected doctors, appearance medicine clinics, salons and online at www.artaface.com

Megan Robinson, 9 June 2013