Juicy Fruits A limited edition collection to extend the summer season, the Glasshouse Tutti Frutti duo, $64.95 each, is reminiscent of a tropical holiday. A romantic night-time scent, Jubilant Haze is like a lychee lime fizz with creamy coconut, vanilla and rhubarb; while Neon Rays layers fresh berries with mango...
1. Modern Traditions For those who are avid users of the iconic Aesop Reverence Hand Balm, the new Kagerou Aromatique Incense, $53, has the same vetiver base and a herbaceous quality to create a serene atmosphere. 2. Hyper Florality A tall floral-woody drink for parched hard-working hands, Boy Smells Petalia...
Brow Now To create brows with definition, we can always lean on the trusted leaders within this every-growing category. To care for the brows, Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Genius, $100, is supercharged with peptides, panthenol, Korean ginseng, biotin and castor oil to condition the hairs and support its growth. The...
The latest and greatest must-haves to see you through the summer season 1. Marigold A new addition to the Sunday Riley C.E.O. collection, Afterglow Brightening Vitamin C Gel Cream, $111, is powered by the gold standard of Vitamin C – THD Ascorbate. Boosted by sodium hyaluronate, lutein and allantoin, this...
Sun & Moon RAAIE is the latest homegrown brand that’s been making waves in the local beauty scene. Made with the utmost integrity, Morning Dew Vitamin C Serum, $137, harnesses the power of antioxidant-rich botanicals such as blackcurrant and sauvignon blanc grapeseed so we can enjoy the benefits of the...
1. Sunset Skies Transfer-proof with a soft-matte finish, Gucci Rouge À Lèvres Liquide Mat, $77, is a weightless and buildable cream-to-powder formula in a variety of warm sunset hues that can be combined to create gradations. 2. Do it All When in doubt, stick to the classics – the iconic...
1. Matte Makes Moves Soft and cool with a barely-there feel, Gucci Sérum De Beauté Fluide Matifiant, $92, is enriched with seboregulators as well as moisturising ingredients to create a comfortable shine-free finish all day. 2. Ballad of Light Inspired by the dance between light and water in the pristine...
All Day, Every Day We all know that sun protection is a quintessential part of our daily skincare routine but what we don’t prioritise is defending our skin from atmospheric pollutants. When UV rays and pollution are combined, they create a cumulative impact and can overwhelm the skin’s natural defense...
Strike Gold La Prairie has bottled the majestic light effects of the gracious golden hour in their Pure Gold collection. The power of the noble metal is used to impart immediate radiance to the skin and release actives over time in a sustained manner to replenish the skin long term....
Keep your cool and ride the wave of the summer daze with these beauty essentials. Beauty by Sophie Chung | Image by Gisou Beauty Hotlist Boost your beauty gears into overdrive with the latest essentials. 1. Floral Spice Elevate your everyday space with a spritz of Aesop Cythera Aromatique Room...
Natural Confidence Dress your pout with formulas that will nurture and nourish your skin. Widely acclaimed as the world’s best lip balm, Lanolips 101 Ointment Multi-Balm Watermelon, $17.50, is an uber thick lip treatment that coats your lips in skin-mimicking lanolin and natural oils. On the bougier end of the...
Celebrate your skin and get your glow on effortlessly with the best of the latest basics in our M2woman Beauty Hotlist. Soothe & Seal Sansceuticals Superdose Sleep Infusion Masque, $75, combines manuka honey, red algae, mamaku and kawakawa to create an anti-inflammatory treatment for sensitised skin. Eye Revitalised Clarins...
Celebrate your skin and get your glow on effortlessly with the best of the latest basics. Check out the Winter 21 beauty hotlist below. Sugar Coated An ode to the best-selling fragrance A Tahaa Affair, Glasshouse is celebrating its 15th birthday with a collection to make the sweet toothed quake....
The colder weather has officially settled in so here are the M2woman beauty spot product picks that will help your skin thrive. Full Strength Turtlenecks, hoodies, scarves and beanies – makeup transfer is always a headache in winter. For makeup with hold, Jane Iredale Smooth Affair Illuminating Glow Face Primer,...
Beauty Hotlist – A dozen fall finds and truly covetable favourites. Green Tech Vitamin C from acerola and kakadu plum meets caviar lime AHAs and willow bark BHAs in the new Emma Lewisham Illuminating Brighten Your Day Crème, $107, for incomparable skin-radiance. Barbed Beauty A fiery spice of Sichuan...
Your Autumn Beauty Spot Velvet Kisses Matte is back – but only for the lips. As the first step, use a treatment like Henné Organics Lip Mask, $69, to soften soothe and deeply moisturise the lips. Guerlain KissKiss Tender Matte Lipstick, $63, uses shea butter and hyaluronic acid to keep...
Protection and preservation is key to maximising your fresh and flawless look during these hot and humid nights. Header Credit: KYLIE SKIN MAC CNY This 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...
1. Local Luxury Kiwi 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...
Liberated Power A seductive white bouquet of grasse tuberose, jasmine sambac and lily of the valley lights envelops the centifolia rose in the wildly sensual Dior J’adore Infinissime, EDP, 100ml, $298. Bite of Pink Jane Iredale Beyond Matte Lip Fixation Lip Stain, $79, offers a clean and natural alternative with...
As the days get hotter, we’re looking forward to the next phase of glowy makeup and natural beauty. This year, the northern hemisphere sported pared back simplicity and a lacquerous glow atop the skin. Matte powders took a dive while luminous liquids, gels and cream formulas were tinted with cute...
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...
Bobs, beach waves, curtain bangs and warm hues – we saw a lot of these trends dominate the social media scene this year. In this issue of M2woman, we ask the experts on what they envision to be trendy as we lean into the beach season. There’s a huge swing...
As we step into another season of renewal and enjoy the plentiful dose of Vitamin D that daylight savings provides, choosing the right sunscreen that is safe for both you and our environment has never been more important. Most sun protection products house a myriad of harmful chemicals that affect...
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Environmental consciousness has never been so important. Energy, transportation, agriculture, forestry, and production are the main sectors that contribute the most to carbon emissions. When we think of the fashion industry however, most, if not all these factors are weaved into creating this abundant and profit-driven industry. Chemical usage, water...
Warm Aura Hand-poured and NZ made, Bentley & Hart One by One, $59, fills the room with opulent scents to add a dose of luxury to ‘me’ time. Pout Treat Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm, $35, is a covetable tube of shea and murumuru seed butters that instantly...
Hair Here Currently dominating the social media hair scene across Australasia is MONDAY – an affordable salon-quality hair care line in supermarkets that’s cruelty, SLS and paraben -free. Following seven stages of R&D, this pink pump bottle delivers 11 amino acids and plant extracts to ensure efficacy without the crazy...
Lucy Vincent Marr is a renowned beauty icon in New Zealand who has truly mastered the art of luxury natural beauty with her brainchild, sans[ceuticals]. As you’d expect, the products are made ‘without’ all of the nonsensical things such as animal testing, synthetic colours and fragrances, sulfates, silicones and the...
Collagen Induction Therapy, also known as Microneedling, is the ultimate skin rejuvenation treatment that’s hot right now. It doesn’t involve any synthetic substances being injected into our bodies and it works for all skin types – acneic too. The anti-aging results from each session are deeply noticeable and addictive as...
Just Dew It The delicious and dewy dumpling effect requires a few bits of TLC that works from the inside out. Firstly, it’s important to include the holy combo of collagen and vitamin C into your diet. They don’t work without each other and so must always be consumed together....
With summer falling off a cliff, you may have noticed how the change of season has affected your skin. Dry and sensitive skin means more fine lines and wrinkles, dullness and flakiness that can often look scaly after applying makeup. Following 2 years of product development, Sukin have released a...
Peppy Petals Unifying the Grasse, Damascus, Turkish and Bulgarian roses, Miss Dior Rose n’ Rose, EDT, 100ml, $224, amplifies vibrant floralities while bergamot, mandarin and musk provides the edge. Peptide Party Aptly named, The Ordinary “Buffet”, $24.90, is a creative concoction of anti-aging peptide complexes mixed with 11 amino acids...
In the way that tracksuits have overtaken the entire fashion world during lockdown, imaging credentials are the main appeal when it comes to mobile devices. Introducing the new kid on the block – Huawei’s most powerful and impressive flagship phone – the P40 Pro. The P40 and P40 Pro are...
When I say to people, “I’m a whisky girl,” the response is usually a unanimous, “Really?! Didn’t picture you for a whisky person.” Being a young and petite Korean lass, I may not strike you as the Westie that necks Woodies on the weekends. However, for those who know Korean […]
Lips to Lust Rich with pigment, Bobbi Brown Luxe Shine Lipsticks, $64, amplifies shine and sculpts the lips with its new hydrating formula. Clean Extraction Soothe, refine, energise, and purify your skin throughout summer with the Mineral Mask Trio, $59 from celebrity cult-brand, MV Organic Skincare. Slick Glide Incredibly light...
Modern and natural, roaming the world as a nomadic woman, Chloé Nomade, 50ml, EDT, $125, has an undeniable grace… Image credit: Chloé...
Ageing is unavoidable, however, there’s something so beautiful about it. Our skin carries with it the wisdom and history we’ve gathered. We often forget this as we battle the pressures of being ‘selfie-ready’ while trying to embrace ageing gracefully. Our skin is more than just an aesthetic element and it...
Regal Lady Powerful feminine boldness reigns in the core of Elie Saab. Turkish rose absolute, Bulgarian rose and Lebanese neroli blends with Saab’s signature amber chypre base in the latest offering – Royal, EDP, 50ml, $170. Velvet Sunshine Amouage Love Mimosa, 100ml, EDP, $515, is a hypnotic floriental fragrance that...
Galactic Glitz In classic celebratory fashion, M.A.C. once again brings a stellar lineup of dazzling finishes in opulent shades for their holiday collection this year. Think glitter, shimmer and sparkles in deep tones. As Easy As 123 British anti-ageing skincare brand Medik8 uses green chemistry and a unique straightforward skin...
Dubbed “The Skincare Makeup” brand, jane iredale celebrates 26 years as the pioneer of luxury, cruelty-free mineral makeup. It’s no secret that the movement of conscientious consumerism is building momentum. Transparency is in high demand and for good reason. We as consumers have a right to ask companies about their...
A dozen covetable luxuries for the times you need some retail therapy First Base Silky, plumping and feather-light, Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Day Emulsion SPF 30 PA+++, $109, creates a protective film over the skin, ready to be made up. Potent Lipids Elizabeth Arden extends their capsule range once again...
