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BEAUTY BY SOPHIE CHUNG

SUMMER Daze

PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION IS KEY TO MA XIMISING YOUR FRESH

AND FLAWLESS LOOK DURING THESE HOT AND

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HEALTH ELIXIRJeuneora Beauty Brain, $99.96, is a vegan super powder which boosts immunity, digestion, mental alertness and skin glow. Packed with body-loving nutrients, you can easily supercharge your hydration.

HOT LISTBeauty

A DOZEN NEW HYPED UP BEAUTY FINDS TO ADD TO YOUR COVET LIST.

SUSPENDED IN TIMELa Prairie’s exclusive cellular

complex meets their new platinum multi-peptide in the Platinum Rare Haute-

Rejuvenation Cream, 50ml, $2435, in which collagen

production is activated and skin barrier is strengthened for

optimal water balance.

CACAYCEUTICALBakuchiol, bisabolol and coenzyme Q10 work as a

powerful troika to renew, hydrate and tone the skin in Two Birds Beauty Replenish

& Repair Bio Retinol Serum, $79 - light and fast-

absorbing, it uses vitamin A, E and F -rich cacay oil for its

lush base.

FRESH & COOLAn ultra lightweight gel formula for oily skin, Dermalogica Clear Start Cooling Aqua Jelly, $42, uses the blue tansy flower oil and blue algae extract to soothe and hydrate the skin while the Bioflavonoid Complex actively refines the texture.

LUCKY PICKSTo celebrate Chinese New Year, Shiseido has released the most luxurious limited edition packaging in gold and red for their most iconic best-sellers.

Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate, $188, and

Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream, $189.

BEAUTY BY BEATRICETransparent and ethical collagen powder brand Beauty Ceutical Co. Beauty Milk $50.95, uses sustainable sourced oat milk and bovine collagen.

MAC CNYThis year, MAC’s lunar new year collector’s

edition offers opulent yet versatile shades in all the it-items. Dubbed the Moon Masterpiece

range, the neon pop-art packaging alone is worth owning.

Extra Dimension Skinfinish in Double Gleam, $75; Powder Kiss Lipstick in Brick Through,

$38; Versicolour Varnish Cream Lip Stain in No Interruptions, $55; Eyes x9 in Sea of Plenty, $88.

CONCEAL AND HEAL

Full coverage yet lightweight and silky, Jane

Iredale Enlighten Plus Under-eye Concealer, $44,

uses Persian silk tree extract to smooth the appearance of fine lines and also offers

SPF20 sun protection.

EYE SPYThe heads of

Bobbi Brown fans will turn at this

news - the Vitamin Enriched Face Base has expanded into a duo line with

the launch of Eye Base, $95; the new it-product to feed and plump the under-eyes, perfectly primed

for makeup.

FLORAL ESSENCEA mainstay of Skinography, every spritz

of the Bespoke Home + Linen Mist, $39, fills the room with a bouquet of

tuberose, rose, ginger lily, sandalwood and geranium.

MELT & ENVELOP

Sisley Velvet Nourishing Body Cream, $210, uses

saffron flower, shea butter, babassu oil and macadamia oil for their soothing and reparative

qualities to create a dreamy dry skin saviour

that smells like honey and orange.

REFINED OPULENCEExotic, creamy and decadent, Jo Malone Scarlet Poppy Cologne

Intense 50ml, $197; 100ml, $297, is a grand and sophisticated floral

with velvet notes of iris, barley, tonka bean and fig.

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Beauty SPOTWORDS BY SOPHIE CHUNG

BUILDING BLOCKSAs we strive towards a more holistic understanding of what it means to be healthy and beautiful, more and more products have launched in the market of ingestible beauty. “Inflammation is one of the main causes of aging externally and internally,” Ben Warren, Founder of BePure says.

By combining sustainable type 1 marine collagen with antioxidants including functional keratin,

silica, zinc, vitamin C, bioflavanoids and vitamin E, BePure Collagen+, $109, can

offset oxidative damage and prevent inflammation. To top up your collagen as you go, Radiance Collagen Beauty

Gummies, $45, makes it too easy with their tangy tropical flavour. To support skin fibroblasts and stimulate collagen and

elastin production, Curra NZ Blackcurrant Extract Capsules, 30, $39.90, has

anthocyanins to increase the level of these extracellular matrix molecules.

Local LuxuryKiwi ingenuity never ceases to amaze us -

luxury, clean hair care brand Chloe Zara is the new and uber cool kid on the block, worthy of all the hype its garnered on social media. Void of petrochemicals and silicones that

fake the shine, the range is made with natural oils that encourage a healthy and glossy, silky softness. Hydrating and soothing, the range

uses a variety of natural super ingredients such as cacay seed oil, cannabis sativa seed oil, mulberry and hibiscus flower to stimulate hair

growth and protect your hair from external aggressors.

Chloe Zara Silk Hair Wash, $46; Silk Hair Condition, $46; Silk Hair Balm, $54; Hair

Perfume Oil, $90.

Sun ChicA reef and ocean friendly sunscreen for those

living a conscious lifestyle, My Sunshine Sunscreen, $49.90, knows that it’s cool to be kind to our environment and our own

bodies. Completely changing the game for SPF top ups is the new Coola Refreshing Water Mist SPF18, $65. Alcohol free and

infused with organic aloe and coconut water, this one’s a handbag staple for when you’re out at lunch in the sun. La Roche-Posay’s new innovative release, Anthelios XL Wet

Skin SPF 50+, $42.99, is one that can be directly applied to wet skin so you can stay protected, even when you’re drying off. For

those who are super active, Shiseido Global Sun Care Clear Stick SPF50+, $55, reacts to

heat, water and perspiration to strengthen its protection. Ocean conscious, this formula is

very water resistant and also oxybenzone and octinoxate -free.

CITY LIFEIn the time-deprived modern world where 24 hours a day is simply not enough, we’re constantly exposed to high levels of stress

and pollutants. Toxic emissions from motor vehicles, cigarette smoke, heavy metals and pollutants mixed with UV blue light

is a never ending destructive chain of free radicals that leads to premature ageing and skin sensitivities. Environ Focus

Care Comfort+ Anti-Pollution Spritz, $75, is an invisible shield with antioxidants

and niacinamide to spritz on the regular while you’re out; while the Anti-Pollution Masque, $75, has purifying effects to draw

out impurities and hydrate the skin.

Natural Intelligence

For those who are moving away from the symptom-fixing approach of

Western medicine and instead, delving into traditional healing practices from the East, the launch of local

brand, Sattva Soul will pique your interest. Created by Celine Wallace,

Organic Ashwagandha, $39.95, is prescribed as a stress adaptogen

and stems from ancient Ayurvedic remedies. By lowering cortisol levels,

the ashwagandha herb helps to reduce stress, fatigue and anxiety amongst a range of other problems such as low

libido, frequent illness, low endurance and trouble sleeping.

A Social Enterprise

Following two successful years with their philanthropic, vegan and toxin-

free mascara, Indigo & Iris raised $58k last year via crowdfunding to

launch their Lipsticks, $39 each, in which 50% of the profits are

donated to Dress for Success to help women on their journey towards financial independence. Creamy

and pigmented, the impressive formulas are made with nourishing natural oils and butters and glides on effortlessly. Made in Italy, the lipsticks and lip tint are free from

nasties and come in four shades to suit every skin tone.

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From the Roots

Finally, leading SoKo beauty brand Sulwhasoo has

launched into Sephora after high demand for the iconic

20 year old skin care line. Korean ginseng is the hero

ingredient that carries through Sulwhasoo with the First Care Activating Serum, $128, selling

every 10 seconds in Korea alone. A skin booster with an earthy

fragrance, it locks in hydration and firms the skin to create the perfect primed canvas for your

topical skincare regimen.

ROUGE REIMAGINED

The iconic Dior Rouge, $66, has undergone many updates since

its inception in 1953. This year, it is reinvented by Creative and Image

Director for Dior Makeup, Peter Phillips, with a couture look and two

new finishes - velvet and metallic - in 46 custom shades. Red peony,

pomegranate blossom and shea butter is used to provide fade-free pigments and a nourishing formula for smooth

application without drying out. Available 31st Jan.

Corrective ShieldElizabeth Arden introduces two skin-loving

makeup formulas - the Flawless Start Hydrating Serum Primer, $64, with hyaluronic acid in an instantly hydrating and refreshing gel; and the

Flawless Finish Skincaring Foundation, $69. Longwearing with a natural finish, this lightweight formula includes vitamin C and E for antioxidant protection while being resistant to humidity and

heat - perfect for light and dewy skin coverage during the summer months.

Available 1st February.

Meaningful BeautyA leader in natural and clean beauty in New Zealand,

Emma Lewisham has launched two cleansing products to dress up your bathroom vanity. The

luxurious Illuminating Oil Cleanser, $77, draws on the powers of neroli for its detoxifying effects to extract the environmental pollutants in the skin and works in conjunction with the Illuminating Exfoliant, $83.

Lactic acid and willow bark effectively dissolves dead skin cells and the glue that binds them

while the jojoba beads physically lifts them off our skin. A hybrid formula with both

chemical and physical exfoliating components, this exfoliator gently sloughs away rough texture

without any micro-tears.

Day to NightFrom the essence of morning dew to enigmatic

underground sensualities, the latest olfactory releases are distinctive and unique. A fragrance to appreciate each

moment, Issey Miyake Nectar Première Fleur, 50ml, EDT, $164, encapsulates the unfolding of the flower

as it awakens with the sunrise. Aqueous fruit notes of watermelon accord and Asian pear are rounded out with

florals of peony and jasmine before sinking into milky sandalwood and white musk. Jasmine sambac absolute

and rangoon creeper leads into a green blend of tuberose, jasmine sambac buds and ylang ylang in the next edition to the Gucci Bloom saga - the Profumo, EDP, 50ml, $174. Resinuous tones of benzoin mixes with sandalwood to evoke a sun-drenched warmth that’s incredibly radiant

and elegant. Sweet and daring, Givenchy L’Interdit, EDP Intense, 50ml, $184, dives into a deep, dark and

thrilling fragrance of hypnotic orange blossom, tuberose, patchouli, vanilla bean, and a captivating base of leather,

amber and toasted black sesame.

A LESSON IN SKIN

For those with cracked and irritated skin, it’s possible that you may be deficient in filaggrin. Filaggrin is

a filament associated protein that binds to keratin fibres and is essential for epidermal hydration. They

are vital for keratinocytes to develop properly and form the outermost layer of the epidermis. If filaggrin formation is compromised, the cell envelope can not form properly and this results in a poorly functioning immunological barrier. As a leading cause in a variety

of skin disorders and diseases such as eczema and allergies, it’s important to take note of filaggrin

deficiency. dermaviduals EGCG Liposomes, $106, includes epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) which

controls the formation of keratins and filaggrin to increase skin thickness and slow skin ageing. With

increased barrier function and density, the skin can heal and renew. D

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