Beauty

Boom, Boom, Bloom by MAC Cosmetics

M.A.C Cosmetics has launched their latest limited-edition 'Boom, Boom, Bloom' collection.  Inspired by the Springtime blossom of the Japanese Sakura tree, the collection is a blend of new shades and palettes, as well as iconic products that have been repackaged and redesigned complete with an uplifting cherry blossom scent.

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Fragrance our top picks – first selection

Fragrance should be one of the most important elements of your wedding day, there is nothing quite like the nostalgic sense of smell to bring you back to a special moment in time. Choose carefully and select something unique that you truly love, your wedding fragrance will be come one of life's true joys and can be worn again and again on special dates or anniversary days and nights and will transport you back to your wedding day. The same goes for a special event, birthday or other important life milestones. We have curated a collection of some of the worlds finest and most desirable fragrances, these are scents created by boutique fragrance houses that are luxurious, emotive and not as common as some of the more mainstream or commercial perfumes. Nothing but the best for the happy couple...

Santa Eulalia ‘Albis’ eau de parfumSanta Eulalia, one of the oldest stores in Spain, has a history that spans 170 years. Founded in 1843, this storied fashion house was one of the first shops to offer an on-site tailor to create bespoke pieces — quite an achievement for its time. Today, it caters to Catalan people who crave style, veering away from ostentatiousness, and Santa Eulalia’s fragrance collection supplies this. The latest is Albis, a floral woody musk, suitable for both men and women. With notes of orchid, sandalwood, Valerian, lilac and jasmine, this is as fresh and welcoming as an early morning breeze. Available at worldbrand.co.nz

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Bobbi Brown – Crushed Liquid Lip

Introducing the new Liquid Crushed Lip from Bobbi Brown. We have long been fans of the Crushed Lipstick and can see this new liquid colour making a regular appearance at our shoots and in our staff makeup bags. We trialed the new release from Bobbi Brown at our recent fashion editorial shoot for issue 16. Below is a preview of the shoot showing this luscious new liquid lip colour which comes in 14 shades. We think it's perfect for a bride, a maid or those who prefer a slightly softer and more natural looking lip colour...
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Karen Murrell – Find your Colour

Categories: Beauty-Karen Murrell - Find your Colour Lipstick lovers rejoice! Our friends at Karen Murrell have released a limited edition twenty piece collectors set! This boxed set of twenty of their favourite shades is beautifully curated and encourages you to explore and find your new lipstick shade loves. Each lip colour is encased in luxurious gold canister and adored with the latest hand painted enchanting feminine character prints. And all of Karen Murrells products are made from the finest natural ingredients, including avocado and evening primrose oils, candelilla, carnauba wax, cinnamon and sweet orange. Products are free from parabens, coal tar, carmine, mineral oils and triclosan (all the nasty ingredients you can sadly still find in some cosmetics) and of course they are cruelty free and never, ever tested on animals. We found it far too hard to select just one group of favourite shades so we decided to break the set down into three groups...
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Linden Leaves Aromatherapy Synergy Body Oil

Categories: Beauty-Karen Murrell - Find your Colour Linden Leaves Aromatherapy Synergy Body Oil is our go-to body oil, especially in the summer months (OK so we know its officially just turned to Autumn over the past few days but we are holding on to the summer dream). We think its best applied just after a shower while the skin is still damp. It feels so nourishing and creates a barrier and a luminous glow.
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TJ Beauty & Wellness: Ecoya for Summer

Categories: Beauty-TJ Beauty & Wellness: Le Labo Body Cream Ecoya – Outdoor Candle If you are anything like us, you likely go weak at the knees whenever Ecoya drops their latest collection. These beautiful candles and diffusers are already taking up most of the surfaces inside of our homes this summer. And now thanks to Ecoya’s latest summer collection, you can now spread your candle loving ways to the outdoors too!
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Fragrance Issue 12

Categories: Beauty-Fragrance Issue 12
Cire Trudon ‘Esterel’ candle — The latest fragrance in the French candlemaker’s Les Belles Matières collection, Esterel conjures the elegant gardens of the French Riviera, with their wild, flowering mimosas. Imported from Australia in the early 19th century, this sunny-coloured bloom has become the Côte d’Azur’s blossom. And like the bloom itself, this limited-edition candle is vibrant yet delicate, perfect in its contradictions. As well as mimosa, there are notes of bergamot peel and iris, which is having a moment in fragrance right now....
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TJ Beauty & Wellness: Lancôme – Teint Idole Ultra Wear Lifeproof Range

Categories: Beauty-TJ Beauty & Wellness: Lancôme - Teint Idole Ultra Wear Lifeproof Range Lancôme – Teint Idole Ultra Wear Lifeproof Range Lancôme is one of the most trusted makeup and skincare brands in the business. With years of experience under their belt, they are taking their expertise and channelling it towards products that work all day for you. Their newest collection is described as lifeproofbecause it will endure whatever your day may throw at you. Each product adapts to your skin needs, offering long wearing makeup that can take you from morning to night.
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TJ Beauty & Wellness: Drunk Elephant

Categories: Beauty-TJ Beauty & Wellness: Drunk Elephant Drunk Elephant – Lala Retro Whipped Cream New Zealanders rejoice! With the opening of Mecca Cosmetica inAuckland, comes an influx of international brands that we can’t help but feel excited for. And who can look further than the pop colours and clever products of Drunk Elephant.
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