The Christmas break was a great time to try new products and what a great lineup there was! We shared things around so that we could give you honest feedback – so it wasn’t just us trialing the goodies!
So, these are the things we loved…
Prosecco NV and Prosecco Rosé by Brown Bothers
Dee: “I was gifted two Prosecco’s from the Brown Brothers – the Prosecco NV and the delectable Prosecco Rosé – and served them at a pre-Christmas celebration. They were so popular – all the other wines were ignored.”
Grown in the fertile King Valley region, Brown Brothers is the leading premium producer of prosecco in Australia, and the number one Australian Prosecco in the New Zealand market.
Whether you’re enjoying more casual everyday foods such as a cheese platter, pizza, grilled chicken, or sushi, the Brown Brothers Prosecco NV will pair perfectly with all your favourite foods. Its effervescent bubbles help to ‘scrub the palate’, meaning that it transitions well between light and heavy cuisines.
For those who like their bubbly pink, the Prosecco Rosé is the perfect accompaniment to brunch, afternoon high tea or summer picnics.
Dee: “The Prosecco Rosé was the biggest hit, especially with the ladies. The feedback was unanimous – superb, delicious, etc. I will definitely stock up on this brand for any future functions.”
Brown Brothers Prosecco NV and Brown Brothers Prosecco Rosé are available nationwide and are competitively priced at $19.99 NZD.
Plump & Glow, The Beauty Chef
Carla Oates created The Beauty Chef in 2009 after healing her family’s skin issues and discovering that beautiful, glowing skin begins with a healthy gut.
Carla discovered that if you aren’t eating well, or more importantly, not digesting your food well, then your skin won’t receive the nutrition it needs to keep it healthy and glowing. More and more research is linking skin issues to the disruption of normal gut flora and studies have shown that people who have a healthy gut biome have healthy fatty acids, which means their skin is more hydrated, plump and radiant.
Plump & Glow are two of The Beauty Chef’s best-sellers. The products have an abundance of Certified Organic bio-fermented wholefoods, prebiotics and probiotics and nutrients including Vitamin C and zinc which work synergistically to boost collagen production, plump, renew, nourish and improve your skin. At the same time, the formulations are nourishing your gut and improving your gut health so it’s a win-win for your wellbeing.
The GLOW Inner Beauty Essential is a delicious berry flavoured drink (mix one teaspoon in a glass of water or add to your smoothie) and the COLLAGEN Inner Beauty Boost is a bio-fermented probiotic collagen drink with Vitamin C. This comes in a liquid and three teaspoons mixed in 200ml of water and served 1-2 a day is suggested.
Australian made and owned. Certified organic ingredients with no artificial flavours, preservatives or colours. GMO-free. No added gluten and suitable for vegans.
Both items should be refrigerated after opening and used within 90 days.
Judy: “I have been using this for three weeks and really starting to see good results. A friend of mine even commented on how ‘glowy’ I looked so of course I was thrilled.”
GOOPGENES by Goop Beauty
This gorgeous all-in-one nourishing skincare kit is designed to work together to address the visible signs of skin health to keep it nourished, smooth, firm, even-toned and glowing.
Dee: “I found that this worked best for me when I applied the eye cream first, followed by the face oil and then the face cream. I also applied a thin layer of sunscreen if I was going outside.”
The clinically tested All-In-One Nourishing Eye Cream is designed to smooth the look of fine lines around the eyes and visibly brightens and improves skin hydration for up to 72 hours for a fresh, well-rested look. It can be used on any type of skin and helps with dryness and loss of firmness and elasticity. Apply morning and evening to clean skin and dab gently around and beneath your eyes.
The All-In-One Super Nutrient Face Oil should be used morning and night and you only need a few drops which you gently massage onto your face and décolletage. Made with nine powerful nutrient-dense oils (including the retinol alternative – bakuchiol), the oil is designed to be a restorative daily treatment.
The All-In-One Nourishing Face Cream has been dubbed a supercream by Goop. Made with a megadose of plant-based ceramides, squalene, and seven highly active botanicals, the gorgeous, rich cream soaks into the skin quickly and leaves it moisturised, supple and hydrated for hours and hours. Apply a thin layer morning and evening to a clean and dry face, neck, and décolletage.
Dee: “This trio of goodness has been amazing. All three products work together to help hydrate and nourish the skin. My skin loved the combo. I especially love the herby/citrusy blend of the Face Oil which I also used on the back of my hands.”
The All-In-One Nourishing Skincare Kit is suitable for all skin types.
kit: Body Nutrition Lotion
Penny: “Oh My Goodness! This Body Nutrition Lotion is fantastic and came at a time when I really needed to hydrate my skin! It smells wonderful, is nourishing, and I love the fact that it isn’t greasy and is fast absorbing. This lotion has also become my new favourite product to use as a hand cream.”
The Body Nutrition Lotion is formulated with a potent kit of natural oils and a blend of ginseng, peony, hibiscus, liquorice root and coconut oil to assist with relief from dehydration, oxidative stress and uneven skin tone.
The fragrance is a combination of Sweet Orange, Mandarin and Galbanum as the top notes, and Ylang Ylang, Orange Blossom and Verbena for its heart notes. Made without parabens, phthalates, SLS, SLES, MIT, synthetic colourants, fragrances and silicones, this body lotion should be a favourite in anyone’s beauty regime.
Great Tip: When you’re purchasing this amazing product, be sure to include their Tube Key – you’ll find it super-useful to squeeze out every last precious bit of lotion from the tube.