ON MY DESK: New In Beauty, Autumn 2022
ELIZABETH ARDEN FLAWLESS FINISH RELEASES CONCEALER
The popular Elizabeth Arden Flawless Finish makeup range just extended its family, with a brand new concealer. Skincaring concealer complements Flawless Finish Skincaring Foundation by giving buildable coverage while concealing dark circles with up to 24 hours of wear. The concealer is enriched with Hyaluronic Acid to plump and hydrate skin, Vitamin C to brighten and even skin tone, and Vitamin E to condition and protect skin. Flawless Finish Skincaring concealer is available now at Elizabeth Arden counters in 9 diverse shades for $58.
THE EDIT COSMETICS ANTIOXIDANT RICH VITAMIN C BOOST
A beautiful, AND natural, start to the day, with these made in New Zealand brands, preparing skin for Autumn with an antioxidant-rich, Vitamin C boost.
The Edit Cosmetics – natural skincare by professional make-up artist and skincare expert Michelle Devereux. The Edit Cosmetics has an antioxidant rich Vitamin C Miracle Worker C Serum ($140) to help repair sun damage, with hero ingredient Kakadu Plum, a rich source of Vitamin C. To exfoliate skin by sloughing of dead skin cells, try The Edit Cosmetics Polishing Cleanser ($68) which uses ultra fine bamboo powder – which is environmentally-friendly without any plastics. The Edit Luminous Drops Day Cream ($95) combines Hyaluronic Acid, Collagen, and Macadamia oil to create a light yet deeply nourishing an hydrating moisturizer for daytime wear. All available online at theeditcosmetics.co.nz
My Sunshine Suncare – SPF40 broad spectrum 2 hours water resistant natural sunscreen. My Sunshine is suncare & skincare fused together as one. It is a mineral Zinc based sunscreen; enriched with natures natural sunscreens Red Raspberry Seed Oil & Sea Buckthorn Oil to further protect your skin from the sun. To nourish your skin it is loaded with Organic Aloe Vera, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Shea Butter & Chamomile. Also, with mega antioxidants from Green Tea, Vitamin E & Olive Oil to fight free radicals & help repair your skin. It has a SPF 30, containing 13% zinc oxide. $49.90 at mysunshine.co.nz
Libertine Blends tea – Kapow organic herbal tea with kawakawa, lemongrass, cardamon and chili.
Handwoven flax kete from Auckland Museum Store.
GLOW LAB SKINCARE
New Zealand-made, beautifully-packaged and effective -yet affordable- natural skincare brand GLOW LAB is entirely cruelty-free. GLOW LAB has ranges across skincare, haircare and body washes, including Argan Oil shampoo, Sensitive skincare, and rosehip oil. GLOW LAB is conveniently available in supermarkets. www.glowlab.co.nz
DERMALOGICA AWAKEN PEPTIDE EYE GEL
Puffy eyes? Up late reading, or not getting enough decent sleep? It can show in your eyes. Dermalogica has released new Awaken Peptide Eye Gel ($105) featuring caffeine to reduce puffiness while firming and hydrating. Studies showed users looked more well-rested in 10 minutes. Its benefits include
- Reduces the appearance of puffiness around the eye area
- Minimises the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- Visibly firms and smooths skin texture
Available from Dermalogica counters, and online at www.dermalogica.co.nz
Spoiled by the fabulous Trilogy skincare and loving their beautiful packaging that helps you find your ideal range to meet your skin’s needs.
Perfect for summer- I need hydration, so I’ve got Active Enzyme Cleansing Cream for a clean start, Vitamin C Energizing Mist Toner to spritz over skin to feel refreshed, and @trilogyproducts Line Smoothing Day Cream to rejuvenate, smooth, and hydrate.
Whilst these products are for ageing skin, their iconic Certified Organic Rosehip Oil is ideal for all skin types – for an absolute myriad of uses and benefits.
WET N WILD LIMITED EDITION CHERRY BLOSSOM COLLECTION
The new cherry blossom-inspired Wet n Wild Blossom collection is a limited edition range for lips, eyes and face in the cutest pink flower packaging. It contains Cherry Blossom Extract, which is known to brighten dull skin and for its natural anti-inflammatory properties to help soothe skin. The face mist also contains Glycerin to retain moisture, and fermented rice moisturizes and helps reduce irritation and improve skin elasticity. As with all Wet n Wld makeup, the new collection is entirely vegan, and priced very affordably, around $9.99 to $12.99. Wet n Wild is available in New Zealand at Farmers.
Photos by Megan Robinson
8th March 2022