Let us introduce you … No, not really to new brands. You’ve probably heard about them before; we just haven’t featured them in the magazine yet. Better late than never, right?
CORBIN RD
Coming from rural Hawke’s Bay, this brand is the epitome of ‘slow beauty’. Instead of being a ‘quick fix’, it focuses on gradual healing and improvement by using natural, organic and sustainable ingredients. Each product in the range is multipurpose, encouraging you to buy and throw away less. For example, their Cleansing Balm is a cleanser, makeup remover, exfoliator and toner in one. ‘Good health and natural radiance don’t need to be complicated. We believe that simple is better,’ says founder Wendy Nowell-Usticke.
Read our more detailed review of Corbin Rd skincare here.
TOO FACED
Worldwide makeup trendsetter Too Faced is the brand behind the first ever glitter-shadow and the iconic Lip Injection Glossy that plumps your lips with natural botanicals to rival the kissy faces of Marilyn Monroe and Angelina Jolie. With a wide range of products in basically all colours known to humanity and at affordable prices, Too Faced is the perfect platform for creativity and experiments. Available at MECCA Maxima.
BELLA VI
A New Zealand brand made in Italy is your one-stop-shop for high-quality mineral makeup and natural cosmeceutical skincare. Suitable for all ages and skin types, this toxic-free and cruelty- free brand is the perfect choice for women wanting to enhance their natural beauty. Bio-active phytonutrients in Bella Vi skincare are encapsulated into liposomes that are able to penetrate deeper into the skin and combat any signs of ageing on a whole different level – multi- levels, to be more precise.
Two focus editors tried Bella Vi products – here is their detailed opinion.
FORGE
Hand made in small batches in New Zealand, this plant- powered range is your kids’ first introduction to skincare. Forge bridges the gap between many brands for babies and endless brands for grown-ups, offering natural products formulated for teens and tweens specifically. Colourful and eco-friendly packaging encloses an array of beautiful ingredients such as gentle jojoba oil, anti-zit tea tree oil, calming kawakawa extract and re-balancing witch hazel.
ELEMIS
The #1 luxury skincare brand in Great Britain, ELEMIS is loved by women in at least 45 countries and is available in New Zealand exclusively through MECCA stores. They pride themselves on using only responsibly- sourced plant ingredients and bio-engineered nature identicals that do not deprive the Earth of its natural resources. ELEMIS skincare protects your unique microflora, nourishes your skin and accelerates the skin’s cell turnover through a holistic approach that engages all the senses.