Your Spring Beauty Spot

Splash Of Sun

The latest scents to land on the olfactory scene are elegant yet intoxicating with a unified approach in creating fragrances that emit the smell of the sun’s luminous glow. A seductive combination of tiare flower, ylang-ylang, vanilla and amber mimics the warm embrace of the sun in Narciso Ambree, EDP, 50ml, $210. The rose is given a unique twist with tangerine, blackcurrant and cedar in Chloé Rose Tangerine, EDT, 50ml, $125, for a bright and lively expression. Lancôme Idole, EDT, 50ml, $139, is an unique chypre floral fragrance that is unlike any other. Starting from the heart, it radiates rose and jasmine in a clean, crisp and ultra fresh explosion. Deep and intense, the orris and Damascena rose soars with Gucci Bloom’s original trio of jasmine bud, tuberose and rangoon creeper in Ambrosia di Fiori, EDP, 50ml, $190.

Skin Supercharged

For those who are looking to reduce clutter, a do-it-all product to target multiple concerns may be a good choice to save time. Marine peptide collagen, sodium hyaluronate, omega-3 rich jojoba seed oil and japanese gold leaf come together in Adashiko Hydra+ Gold Serum, $119.95, to provide a surge of moisture and plump the skin. Emma Lewisham Supernatural Anti-Ageing Peptide 72-Hour Creme, $141, contains new gen ingredient pentavitin for effective skin hydration and glow. And for a night cream, Kiehl’s Super Multi Corrective Cream, $98, has vitamin A and chaga mushroom to refine and firm the skin.

Golden Hour

Exude those relaxed holiday vibes with a sultry bronzed look from the latest limited edition collections. NARS explores the potential of the Laguna Bronzing Powder, $66, by expanding its shade range and textures. The Oil Infused Lip Tints, $46, give a luxurious and natural tanned tinge while the Powerchrome Loose Eye Pigments, $49, are densely packed for all the glitz, glam and dazzle without the fall out. M.A.C. provides the glistening sheen that only liquids can give off. Use the Strobe Face Glaze, $58 atop the high points of the face or mix it with your foundation and complete the look with a spritz of Fix+ Bronzelite, $48. For a golden glow all over, Strobe Body Lotion Bronzelite, $70, will illuminate your aura to the next level.

Clear Block

White, streaky and greasy sunblocks are a thing of the past with SPF formula updates. Heat adaptive Venuceane and vitamin E come together in Environ RAD Shield Mineral Sunscreen SPF15, $93; a zinc oxide and titanium dioxide physical block without any white residue. Aspect Sun CC Cream SPF 50+, $69, comes with a sheer skin tint that works great as a makeup primer – plus, it’s reef safe. To keep sun-protection topped up over makeup, Jane Iredale Powder-Me SPF 30 Dry Sunscreen, $115, comes in translucent and golden shades with a kabuki style brush for on-the-go application.

Lift and Firm

The star of anti-aging skincare, vitamin A, introduces two new versions of itself that ensure all the positive results without the unwanted side-effects. Firstly, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (HPR) has already gained status as the cool new sister to retinoic acid and is known to be gentle to the skin. In Mukti Vitamin Booster Vital A Elixir, $126, HPR is fortified with lycopene extract, Buriti and rosehip oils to create a magical beauty potion packed with potent antioxidants to refine the skin’s texture, diminish pores and minimise melanin production for brighter, clearer skin. Second is Bakuchiol – the up and coming skincare ingredient making waves in the beauty industry as a 100% natural vitamin A derivative that’s safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Clean beauty pioneer Emma Lewisham harnesses the power of Bakuchiol together with the citrullus lanatus plant in the new Supernatural Triple Retinol A+ Face Oil, $137, to stimulate collagen production and also inhibit the enzymes that break down collagen. Trilogy has also added the plant-based alternative to their skincare line – Bakuchiol+ Booster Treatment, $44.99, for an affordable omega-rich solution to smoothen the skin.

Prep and Tone

In the same way that wet paper crinkles and warps after drying, our skin also reacts to water in a similar way. Following cleansing or a shower, our skin becomes further dehydrated as the moisture is dragged out when the water evaporates. It’s crucial to seal in all the moisture before your skin becomes taught and subject to wrinkling. Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment, $175, is a water-light essence in lotion powered by fermented cherry blossom and sake lees to plump and refine the skin. For those with dry skin, Lemon and Beaker Hydrating Toner with Rose Essential Oil, $49, works as a bi-phase formula to lock in hydration while soothing the skin. Specifically developed for Asian skin, Lancôme Clarifique Refining Enzymatic Dual Essence, $160, uses French beed bud extract to gently exfoliate and brighten the skin while refining its texture.

On-The-Go

Keep the hydration level in your skin topped up throughout the day with the rosewater based Jane Iredale ‘Smell the Roses’ Hydration Spray, $59. For those hot days, Shiseido Ultimune Refresh Defense Mist, $99, is a serum-in-mist helps you stay cool.

Slough Time

Refine the texture of your skin with an effective face mask that lifts away dead skin cells and impurities. Fruit and plant-based Aspect Dr Enzyme Mask, $65, uses pineapple, grapefruit, pomegranate, acai berry and cranberry enzymes with a boost of coffee and vitamin A, B, C and E to renew and re-energise the skin instantly. Dermalogica has just launched Hydro Masque Exfoliant, $108, to exfoliate and hydrate simultaneously in 5 minutes, perfect for the time-poor. Snow mushroom, jojoba seed, sunflower and safflower oils infuse the skin with moisture while fortifying the barrier and mineral-rich bamboo for a gentle scrub. For those who love a zing, Rawkanvas Refined Clarifying Red Wine Mask, $68, provides a deep clean with an intense sensation.

Natural Selection

For the animal lovers and conscientious buyers, these natural botanical skincare brands are effective without breaking the bank. New Zealand’s #1 best selling serum Essano Collagen Boost Serum, $29.99, contains plant peptides and rosehip oil to plump fine lines and wrinkles. NATRUE certified organic, Weleda uses polyphenol-rich pomegranate seed oil to revitalise and tighten the skin in the Pomegranate Firming Day Cream, $45.90. Vitamin A, B, C and E combine with gingko, grapeseed and cranberry in metoday Night Cream, $54.99, to repair and nourish the skin overnight. Finish your regime with raw cold-pressed Swisse Hemp Seed Enriching Face Oil, $28.99, to tackle and prevent dehydration.

Brow Pow

Put down the pomade and go for full and fluffy. Benefit Brow Microfilling Pen, $48, creates hairlike strokes in a liquid tint formula while M·A·C Eye Brows Big Boost Fibre Gel, $46, clings to the hairs and blends into skin. Jane Iredale PureBrow Brow Gel, $39, is pigmented and creates effortless brows with impact.

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