There’s something rather satisfying about discovering a product that quietly earns a place in your everyday routine – whether it’s a skincare pick-up that leaves your skin feeling beautifully hydrated, a bedtime drink that becomes part of your nightly ritual, a little extra support for keeping active, or a lip gloss that makes you feel instantly more polished. We’ve been putting a few new products to the test, and here’s what caught our attention…
Dr. LeWinn’s Multi-Peptide Serum
If your skin is feeling a little dry, tired or generally out of sorts, a good serum can be an easy way to give it some extra attention. Dr. LeWinn’s Multi-Peptide Serum is designed to hydrate, nourish and help strengthen the skin barrier.
The lightweight serum is infused with microspheres of botanical oils and contains peptides and hyaluronic acid to help boost moisture and keep skin feeling soft and hydrated, while antioxidants help protect against everyday environmental stress. We also like the silky texture, which sinks easily into the skin without feeling heavy or sticky.
Part of Dr. LeWinn’s Barrier Protect range, it’s a simple addition to your skincare routine when your skin needs a little more care – particularly if dryness and dehydration are becoming more noticeable.
Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. Consistent use will support a healthy-looking, more resilient and hydrated complexion.
MECCA MAX Gloss Boss Lip Gloss
Lip gloss is having another moment – and if the return of beauty from the 2000s has you reaching for a little extra shine, MECCA MAX Gloss Boss Lip Gloss is worth a look. The bestselling range has had a refresh, with new packaging, a redesigned applicator and 12 shades ranging from sheer and natural to shimmering and more colourful options.
The best bit? It gives lips a lovely glossy finish without that dreaded sticky feeling. The new applicator is designed to pick up just the right amount of gloss, making it easy to get an even swipe without constantly going back for more.
Wear it on its own for an effortless hint of colour and shine, or layer it over your favourite lip colour when you want a little more impact. It’s an easy handbag essential – and a rather fun way to bring a touch of glamour back into your beauty routine.
Bee Venom + Glucosamine from abeeco
Staying active is one of the pleasures of getting older, whether that means long walks, gardening, playing golf or simply keeping up with a busy family. If your joints sometimes need a little extra support, abeeco Bee Venom + Glucosamine takes a slightly different approach to the usual joint supplements.
Alongside glucosamine, the formula contains bee venom, a rather intriguing natural ingredient that has been used in traditional therapies for centuries. Bee venom contains melittin, a peptide that has been the subject of research for its anti-inflammatory properties. Here, it is combined with glucosamine to support healthy joint function and mobility.The idea is to provide nutritional support for healthy joints and mobility, helping you stay comfortable and active as part of your everyday routine.
What we like is that it fits easily into a daily wellness routine without making a song and dance about getting older. After all, ageing well isn’t about slowing down – it’s about being able to keep doing the things you enjoy.
Available now from abeeco and selected health retailers nationwide.
JEUNEORA’S BEAUTY SLEEP
This has quickly become a favourite in our home – my husband and I have got into the habit of having a warm mug of Jeuneora Beauty Sleep before bed, and the new Berry Brownie flavour feels like a little treat at the end of the day. Think rich berry flavours with a fudgy brownie finish. It’s more like a cosy hot chocolate-style drink than something you’d expect to be a sleep supplement.
Jeuneora is a B Corp-certified beauty and wellness company, and Beauty Sleep is its best-selling product, with more than two million servings enjoyed since its launch in 2022. Made in New Zealand, Beauty Sleep is formulated to support sleep, mood, stress and energy, with scientifically studied pistachio extract and functional mushrooms. It’s also free from dairy, gluten, artificial additives and GMOs, and the ingredients are dosed at researched levels.
But for us, it’s the ritual that makes it particularly appealing. There’s something rather lovely about warming some milk for a chocolatey drink and knowing that you’re winding down for the night. The Berry Brownie version is a limited edition, so if you fancy turning bedtime into a slightly more indulgent affair, this one is worth trying.