Every two weeks we share all the stuff we’ve recently enjoyed – from the latest TV shows to must-try foods, gorgeous makeup products and the most exciting spots to visit in New Zealand.
Corbin Rd
Local fashion brand Max is getting in behind slow beauty start-up Corbin Rd… just in time for Christmas!
We’ve been lucky enough to try Corbin Rd’s Restorative Cleansing Balm with the super-useful Silk Exfoliating Cloth and, of course, their Multivitamin Restorative Face Oil which is heavenly.
Corbin Rd is being proactive and doing away with those multitude of potions and lotions that many brands love and has instead pared everything back to a few items that do a host of things, effectively.
Corbin Rd’s Restorative Cleansing Balm, when used with the Viteve ™ Silk Exfoliating Cloth, is a cleanser, makeup remove, exfoliator and toner while the Multivitamin Restorative Face Oil takes the place of a moisturiser, mask, serum, eye cream and highlighter.
The beautiful Corbin Rd gift sets are available in 15 Max stories nationwide as well as through maxshop.com and corbinrd.co.nz
Meet the new ‘A’ team from Good Buzz!
We wrote about Good Buzz in our last Things We Love article but, great news, this month Good Buzz is also launching a brand new collection of Artisan kombuchas – Hawkes Bay Peach & Kawakawa and Gisborne Lemon & Manuka Leaf.
Brewed the traditional way – gently and slowly over two weeks – the organic culture of bacteria and yeast within each bottle of ‘A’ Series can help maintain and support ora (wellbeing). The ‘A’ Series range is also raw, unpasteurised, gluten-free and vegan.
Curated by Good Buzz founder, Amber Campbell, every brew across the ‘A’ Series collection incorporates native ingredients known for having wellbeing properties. Kawakawa is thought to offer digestive health properties and Manuka leaf, anti-bacterial and immune-boosting properties – so they are really good for you and will be a great addition to all booch lovers drink’s list.
The ‘A’ Series collection is available to buy from New World, specialty grocery, health food stores and cafés, as well as directly from Good Buzz. RRP $5.99.
Hourglass – Ambient Lighting Edit – Universe Unlocked
In spite of having to wear masks all the time, once you sit down, your face is on full display. Good thing that MECCA always has our best interests at heart ☺
We recently discovered this beautiful set of Hourglass lighting powders – a Finishing Powder, two blushes (Coral Flush and Rose Heat), a Strobe Powder (you apply this to the tops of cheeks, bridge of nose, brown bone and cupid’s bow and, if used wet, gives a more intense highlight), and a Bronzer. All part of MECCA’s recent collaboration with Naomi Hobson.
Alison: “I think these are perfect for a younger skin as they are a wee bit shimmery – so it suited me perfectly. A fluffy brush is recommended – that way, they glide on easily and blend well and look really good for evenings out. The Coral Flush blush wasn’t suitable for my skin colour but everything else was gorgeous.”
Zip Top
Yes to endlessly reusable, plastic-free silicone containers that stand up, stay open and zip shut! No plastic chemicals, floppy bags and lost lids.
Sarah: “I was given a two-bag set of one sandwich and one snack size bag to try out and have found them really useful – especially for my son’s lunch pack. I’ll certainly buy a few more and think they would be a great option for storing food in my freezer.”
The Zip Top bags have no BPA, lead, PVC or phthalates and the bags are safe to use in the freezer, microwave, dishwasher and are of food grade quality.
