Beauty

Too Faced – Hangover 3-in-1 When it comes to makeup, priming, setting and refreshing is essential to your routine. Too Faced’s cult favourite Hangover 3-in-1works to achieve all your makeup goals. Use before foundation to create a smooth and blendable base. Then, make sure your hard work pays off by using this clever product as a setting spray. It boasts all-day performance, so you know at least your face will be wind and rain-proofed. Finally, use as a refreshing mist to revitalise your makeup look at any time.

Map of the Heart is quite possibly one of the most interesting fragrances we've ever laid our eyes on. The packaging is surreal and the scents are out of this world. Map of the Heart V.3 is our current object of desire and it is exactly what you would imagine the Red Heart version of Map of the Heart's range to smell like: seductive and sensual.

Who doesn’t love fragrances and perfumes that make you remember life’s sweet memories? The scents that evoke glorious, nostalgic memories are the most treasured. Estée Lauder had this in mind when creating Beautiful Belle, an eau de parfum inspired by one of the best thrills in life: falling in love for the first time. Our Editor Greta Kenyon tests out Estée Lauder’s new creation, Beautiful Belle and has nothing but good things to say about it…

Bobbi Brown – Camo Luxe Collection Camo has long been a staple print of the style-conscious. In her latest collection, Bobbi Brown was inspired by the cool tones and rich hues of this decade-defying trend.

Lancôme – L’absolu Rouge Drama Matte This ultra-matte lipstick was created for those who love playing with colour. Richly pigmented and super comfortable, Lancôme seeks to reinvent matte lip-wear.

Being captivated by a beautiful woman is almost always the best plot for a great story. In this case, creator of the Eight & Bob line of perfumes, Albert Fouquet, turned his great story into a perfume that radiates love, femininity, and enchantment. Such a wonderful trio all blended into Fouquet's Nuît de Megève and one we seriously advocate for a wedding day scent! Another WORLD BEAUTY win!

When creating this fragrance, perfumers Nathalie Lawson (Paris) and Honorine Blanc  (New York) wanted to encapsulate feminine sensuality. Drawing on the magnetic pull of the night, they blended almond-floral notes with the vivid juiciness of plums to create a warm and rich scent. They describe the fragrance as ‘addictive’, where the wearer will leave a ‘hypnotic trail’ in their wake.

YSL Beauté – ‘Empower the Eyes’ Collection The ‘eyes’ have it. Established French fashion house, Yves Saint Laurent, continues to reinvent themselves – this time by taking their extensive and well-trusted make up line one step further.

Guerlain is at it again with two products that is an absolute must to add to your makeup and skincare line. Abeille Royal Bee Glow Aqua Cushion offers that sunkissed look to your skin no matter what season you're in. Follow that up with Guerlain's Renew & Repair Serum and you are on your way to amazing skin.

We recently attended the opening of the new MECCA Concept Store on Queen Street in Auckland (The biggest Mecca store in the world!) and one of the highlights was finding out that they are now stocking a selection of fragrances and products from cult fragrance brand Le Labo. This is a first for New Zealand...

Karen Murrell – Rachael’s Lipstick - Karen Murrell says she feels ‘so grateful’ to be able to work with the Make A Wish Foundation to realise Rachael Cox’s make up dream.