Secret Room Events’ Pre-Red Carpet Style Lounge: a return to form (and function)
With the various lounge and suite options available to us (and there were a surprising number of them in light of the circumstances), we selected to check out the Secret Room Events Pre-Red Carpet Style Lounge for the 2021 Emmys as it would most likely deliver the most balanced, flavourful and interestingly presented boost of […]
Tailor Skincare revitalizes the eyes with Awaken
Wellington, New Zealand-based Tailor Skincare has launched a brightening eye cream, Awaken, which has natural ingredients including caffeine extract, hyaluronic acid, and milk thistle ester. It also contains golden mica, sourced responsibly from the Responsible Mica Initiative in India. The ingredients—all natural and cruelty-free—are said to add a glow to the eye area, as […]
De Moi skin care blends Swiss formulation with natural Philippine healing
Demee Koch, born in the Philippines and now based in Switzerland, is the woman behind the De Moi skin care brand, formulated in Switzerland and bringing together the power of Philippine healing plants with Swiss active ingredients. The hero product of the range is De Moi’s Ultimate Intimate Wash Bar (SFr.39), a natural bar […]
Backed by clinical studies, Neostrata skin care arrives in New Zealand
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 […]
Hungary for ageless skin: Ilona Beauty débuts the serum of the century
Do you believe in reincarnation? Whatever your spiritual inclination or philosophy, one fact is certain: skin ageing. The good news is that whether you are on your first, tenth, or hundredth time around, skin care methods and science improve with each passing year to temper the ravages of time. This year, prestige brand Ilona […]
Adut Akech named Estée Lauder’s newest face, campaigns appear July
Adut Akech is Estée Lauder’s newest brand ambassador, joining the beauty company’s current roster of models, including Ana de Armas, Anok Yai, Bianca Brandolini d’Adda, Carolyn Murphy, Diana Penty, Grace Elizabeth, Karlie Kloss, Kōki, and Yang Mi. Her campaigns for make-up and skin care will begin in July. Akech was named model of […]
Pressology launches beauty range with Ayurvedic principles
Pressology, founded in San Francisco by cell and molecular biologist Sally Nasser, is a conscious plant-based Ayurveda beauty brand using USDA-certified organic formulations to heal and enhance the skin. Ingredients include Moringa oil, lentils, turmeric and jasmine, and the products are all made in San Francisco by strong women of colour. Nasser has a […]
Andalou Naturals arrives in New Zealand, with affordable, natural skin care
Andalou Naturals merited a mention in Lucire when we spotted them at Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, Calif. back in 2017 and, finally, it’s made it to our shores here at our New Zealand head office, with a well thought out cruelty-free skin care range and, as in the US, decent prices for a […]
Miss Spa launches a new body sculpting line just in time for summer
Say sayonara to scars and ciao baby to that double chin. K-beauty brand Miss Spa premières their new line of body skin care products, being released online at Ulta and Walgreen’s this month. Miss Spa Sculpt features full-body serums, medical-grade silicone patches and easy-to-use beauty tools any skin care junkie should have in her arsenal. […]
In brief: Living Nature, Akin receive more accolades; Van Cleef & Arpels releases a woody scent
More praise Living Nature has scored another accolade for its Glamorous Natural Lipstick no. 16: an Editor’s Choice award in the Beauty Shortlist Awards 2021 in the UK. The lipstick had already been highly commended in the UK’s Pure Beauty London Awards 2020. Glamorous Lipstick no. 16 has a rich red shade, along with […]
