Lucire
The global fashion magazine May 3, 2024 
Out now: Lucire issue 48, with free shipping for UK and US

Backed by clinical studies, Neostrata skin care arrives in New Zealand

August 2, 2021/1.18

US brand Neostrata dermatologist-grade anti-ageing skin care has made it to New Zealand, with a launch range of 15 items, sold at Life Pharmacy and Chemist Warehouse from August 2.    The company’s founders were the pioneer in the use of alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) in 1974, and went on to discover glycolic acid’s benefits […]

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Caire package: unboxing empowered ageing and self-care

February 26, 2021/9.26

Above: Chef Carla Hall discussing her favourite “liquid” recipes. With age comes wisdom … as well as moments of nostalgia. In unwrapping the two inaugural products of the Caire Beauty collection (Caire Triple Lift Molecule Mask and Caire Theorem Serum Boost), founders Lorrie King and Celeste Lee, along with noted chef Carla Hall, fondly recalled […]

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Clé de Peau Beauté announces 2020 Power of Radiance award winners

March 9, 2020/10.07

Pratiksha Pandey and Binita Shrestha, winners of Clé de Peau Beauté’s Power of Radiance award. Clé de Peau Beauté has announced its second Power of Radiance award to Binita Shrestha and Pratiksha Pandey of Nepal for their contribution to girls’ education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (the STEM fields), opening up opportunities for their […]

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The Scene: from celebrating Chinese fashion to fund-raising for Alzheimer’s

June 11, 2019/12.15

Kristina Bumphrey; Gonzalo Marroquin The splendid China Institute Fashion Gala was held at the iconic New York City venue, the Plaza Hotel. Co-presented by the China Institute and Yue-Sai Kan China Beauty Charity Fund, the lavish event showcases emerging Chinese talent, while acknowledging well established personalities in beauty and fashion. The evening was hosted by […]

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Op–ed: Kiribati’s waking nightmare

November 27, 2015/11.22

November 27, 2015   Rt Hon John Key, MP, Prime Minister Hon Bill English, MP, Deputy Prime Minister Parliament Buildings Wellington New Zealand     Dear John and Bill,   I’m having a nightmare. I want to tell you guys about it—to tell you to wake me up; shake me if you have to. Scream […]

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A Namibian expedition with a difference: Land Rover announces competition

August 17, 2010/13.00

Land Rover, in association with Biosphere Expeditions, is offering seven people across Europe the chance to go on an expedition to Namibia as part of a research team.    The lucky seven will help conduct research on big cats, such as leopards and cheetahs, for two weeks beginning in November.    ‘The team will learn […]

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