Food to enjoy, skincare to try, places to visit and things to experience – here’s a quick round-up of everything the focus team loved recently.
Wet n Wild Mini Mascara Collection
We’ve found the perfect gift for a Christmas stocking! Hello, Wet n Wild mini mascaras ($19.99)! We’re talking FIVE different mascaras each containing brush types and formulas. Honestly, there’s nothing worse than buying and discovering the brush doesn’t work with your eye shape or type of lashes. This way, you can try out the options before buying the full size.
There’s Max Volume Plus, Mega Length, Mega Protein, Mega Volume and Mega Volume Waterproof to choose from. Find the one you want and share the rest with your besties.
The mascaras will fit easily into your travel toiletry bag or evening purse – perfect!
While you’re out Christmas shopping for these at your local Farmer’s Department Store, have a look at Wet n Wild’s Mini Liquid Catsuit Eye Set ($24.99), the Prep and Prime set ($24.99), 32 Pan Eyeshadow ($29.99) and makeup brush bundle ($29.99). Christmas presents sorted!
Miss Currant blackcurrant powder
Did you know that the purple/black of blackcurrants indicates the presence of anthocyanins so many health benefits such as protection from cardiovascular disease and many age-related degenerative diseases? And New Zealand’s pristine environment and high ultraviolet intensity result in berries with some of the highest anthocyanin levels in the world. Blackcurrants require at least 800 hours of cold temperatures and fruits only once, during our summer.
Blackcurrants are also rich in antioxidants, vitamin C and cyclic Glycine-Proline (cGP) – a key brain nutrient for health and wellness. Research has shown that, among other things, this beautiful power-house fruit contains anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antiseptic properties and can improve eyesight, reduce muscle stiffness and fatigue, assist with collage formation, strengthen the immune system and reduce the effects of asthmatic lung inflammation.
Introducing Miss – a natural, additive-free, concentrated blackcurrant powder which can simply be mixed with water, milk, or added to smoothies or juices. It’s recommended to take 1-2 sachets (5g each) per day to get the full benefits from this rich superfood. We’ve found the powder easily dissolves in water which makes a super-tasty drink if you’re in a hurry. We’ve also used it in this açai bowl recipe and in these delicious ice creams. Yum!
A box containing 30 sachets costs $48 and there’s FREE shipping. Here’s the website link misscurrant.com
NELLIE TIER New Zealand
It’s so great to see all the fabulous New Zealand-made skincare products that embrace the safe and natural ethos that many of us want, especially if they really work. We’re loving NELLIE TIER New Zealand’s Face Oil, which, with all its beneficial vegetable and pure essential oils, has been created for mature skins.
The frankincense and rose gives this enriching oil a beautiful scent and, applied to your face and neck, nourishes the skin beautifully. Designed to replenish moisture, stimulate cell renewal, promote elasticity and assist the skin with its natural ability to heal, this oil ticks all the boxes for a mature skin.
Best friends, Ann Porter and Sara Said, initially set out to produce safe, effective and environmentally-friendly skincare products that they could use for themselves. The company now produces bath, body, scents, travel kits and even a special range for teenagers and they’ve expanded through into Japan. Their philosophy centres on the therapeutic properties of plants – seeds, nuts, herbs and flowers – and their ability to nourish, heal and protect the skin. Butters, botanical extracts, flower hydrosols, vitamins, antioxidants, Mānuka Honey and aloe vera, all give the range a fresh and luxurious texture.
You’ll find NELLIE TIER at all good department stores or hop online and buy direct.