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NATURAL FORMULAS AND SIMPLE LOOKS ARE

COMING IN HOT FOR THE NIPPY SEASON.

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Beauty HOTLIST

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CLEANSE & CAREBiologi is renowned for its single-ingredient approach to skincare. Bc Refresh Cleanser, $67, uses 100% soapberry extract full of amino acids to protect the skin whilst cleansing.

TRIPLE X The universal cult favourite blush is paired with its coral pink sister and golden shimmer highlighter in NARS Orgasm X Cheek Palette, $67, emitting a flushed glow that’s just perfection.

HOT LISTBeauty

A DOZEN NEW HYPED UP BEAUTY FINDS TO ADD TO YOUR COVET LIST.

POUT TREATSummer Fridays Lip Butter Balm, $35, is a covetable tube of shea and murumuru seed butters that instantly hydrates the lips and gives a 2000s level boost in glossy shine.

FEELING GROOMYAs the final touch in sculpting and defining your brows, use the long-wearing and water-resistant Revitalash Hi-Def Brow Gel in Clear, $49.

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BRIGHT & CLEARSalicylic acid and time-released retinol come together for the first time in Dermalogica Retinol Clearing Oil, $151, to stop breakouts and reduce signs of premature ageing.

WARM AURAHand-poured and NZ made, Bentley & Hart One by One, $59, fills the room with opulent scents to add a dose of luxury to ‘me’ time.

ROSE TINTEDA pink-hued emulsion to refresh puffy eyes, Sisley Black Rose Eye Contour Fluid, $215, harnesses the awakening power of caffeine and red vine extract.

GLOW REVEALEcoscrub, AHA and papaya extract work in unison to deliver the gentle yet invigorating Aspect Illuminating Polish, $64.50, for an immediately radiant complexion.

AMP IT UPM·A·C Dazzleshadow Extreme, $46, features ten new molten metallic shades that glides on and stays on for 12 hour-wear.

NATURAL NUDESThe Karen Murrell Nude Lip Palette, $50, is a covetable five-colour compilation of the best selling nude shades for touch ups on the go.

SALON STYLERThe holy grail for thick hair, the Cloud Nine Wide, $399.99, has seven temperature settings to style your hair with flexibility sans the damage.

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Beauty NEWS

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Beauty SPOTWORDS BY SOPHIE CHUNG

Home SecuritySupporting local businesses and being

community-minded has never been so important in these trialling times of living through a whittling

economy. Natural luxury brand sans[ceuticals] has launched Moisture + Shield, 500ml, $65; a facial-grade serum to simultaneously kill 99% microbes while hydrating the skin. Harnessing

our very own homegrown manuka honey for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties

as well as the healing kawakawa and sugar beet betaine, this ingenious 2-in-1 formula adds a dose

of grandeur to sanitising. Linden Leaves have also released the new Antibacterial

Hand & Surface Sanitiser, 50ml, $9.99, with their signature rose fragrance ‘Memories,’

to make hygiene on the go a pleasant ritual. For a wallet-friendly alternative, new Kiwi-brand

Melora also uses manuka honey and oil to provide antibacterial benefits in personal care products.

Melora Double Action Manuka Honey & Oil Hand Wash, $18.90

What Goes Around, Comes Around

The cosmetics industry produces 120 billion units of packaging every year with only 9% of plastics being recycled and 12% of them burned into the

atmosphere. The rest end up in landfills. In light of this, Emma Lewisham has partnered with TerraCycle to launch an incentivised recycling initiative

to spearhead social responsibility and divert waste produced from the beauty industry that would otherwise end up in landfills. Dubbed the Emma

Lewisham Beauty Circle, consumers will receive a $15 Emma Lewisham voucher for every four plastic beauty empties sent through to TerraCycle. The

plastic will then be recycled into a second life of picnic tables, park benches and materials for the local fashion industry.

The Nose KnowsFrom linen fresh to a deep chypre, these unique aromatic picks

give off something different to the usual.

A floral ode to femininity, Viktor&Rolf have released another fragrance to the Flowerbomb saga - Dew, 50ml, $159. Delicate,

silky and sparkling, top notes of pear and bergamot dance around a dewy rose and iris accord, leaving a trail of white musk and heliotrope. The aroma of strong black coffee is captured in YSL Black Opium Neon, 30ml, $118, alongside jasmine sambac,

mandarin, orange blossom and vanilla emitting a tropical vibe. CK has launched an ultra-modern fragrance that’s fresh, youthful and gender-neutral for EVERYONE, EDT, 50ml, $69, with zesty organic orange oil, blue tea and cedarwood to evoke

clean minimalism. An intense woody chypre of oakmoss, Chloe Nomade Absolu de Parfum, 50ml, $161, delivers an unexpected

radiance with sweet mirabelle plum and velvety davana in a base of creamy sandalwood.

Hair HereCurrently dominating the social media hair scene

across Australasia is MONDAY - an affordable salon-quality hair care line in supermarkets that’s

cruelty, SLS and paraben -free. Following seven stages of R&D, this pink pump bottle delivers 11

amino acids and plant extracts to ensure efficacy without the crazy price tag. For those blessed with

curls who require something to finesse the frizz, natural brand evo have created a five product range

to clan, hydrate and add definition with an easy diffuse-dry.

MONDAY Shampoo & Conditioner, 350ml, $7.99 each.

Evo Spring Clean Deep Clean Rinse, Heads Will Roll Co-wash, Baby Got Bounce Curl Treatment, Liquid Rollers Curl Balm, Total Recoil Curl Definer, $TBC.

The Hydration Station

The transition into this ice cold season has without doubt, strained our skin. A must-try remedy is the super-rich and

superior Dermaviduals Vitamin Cream Mask, $124. Enhancing barrier protection

and skin nutrition, this anti-ager is packed with vitamins A, C, E and B5 to protect,

repair and regenerate skin cells. For daily use, Skinbetter Trio Rebalancing Moisture

Treatment, $260, adds hydration back to the skin to improve the look of wrinkles and dryness while the Volition Beauty

Celery Green Cream, $88, delivers celery juice for the skin in a lightweight and more

aqueous formula. If you need to spritz on the go, RéVive Vitalité Energizing

Hydration Mist, $200, will give your skin a boost of energy.

WithIn SkinFollowing a huge global wave of

ingestible beauty products and its proven results, the industry shows no

signs of slowing down. In fact, there have been an abundance of new beauty powders and

elixirs that show increased efficacy. Sustainable type 1 marine collagen is mixed with powerful antioxidants

such as CoQ10, vitamin C and E in Aglow Collagen + Anti-Oxidants, $79, to improve skin elasticity and smoothness. Completely odourless and tasteless, this beauty powder

is super easy to mix into your morning coffee, smoothie or water. No Ugly have also launched an innovative and seriously tasty wellness tonic, Skin, $6, with 10,500mg of ethically sourced French marine collagen and

NZ’s very own antioxidant, Enzogenol, to help with tissue repair and generation in not only the skin, but also your muscles, bones, tendons and ligaments. For a vegan alternative,

The Good Vitamin Co Good Biotin, $28.95, has vitamin B7 which is known to help with hair loss, brittle nails and

stabilising glucose levels.

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Beauty NEWS

Golden GetawayFake a golden tan with a delicious body

regime in lieu of your Euro escape. Marzena introduces the new bio-compostable Natural

Body Wax Strips (20 pack), $17, using sustainably sourced pine tree resin and hemp

seed oil for a gentle wax. The latest in fake bake news is the Bondi Sands Aero Ultra Dark,

$32.99; a weightless, quick-dry and no-streak aerated formula for a deeply bronzed glow. Exfoliate beforehand with the whisky and

cacao -based Ed&i Before Dry Body Scrub, $34, and finish the ritual off with a blend of coconut, almond, macadamia and hazelnut oils in After

Body Oil, $34.

Clay PlayThe latest in clay formulas are all about balance and and

hydration sans the drying and pulling effects. Dermalogica Active Clay Cleanser, $75, uses kaolin clay, activated

charcoal with prebiotics to effectively cleanse, purify and detox the skin without disrupting the skin’s natural

microbiome barrier. Environ Skin EssentiA Hydrating Clay Mask, $62, is an impressive multi-tasking product infused with antioxidants such as barley seed extract, vitamin E, as

well as hydrating panthenol, which can be used as a daily micro-exfoliant or a moisture boosting mask treatment.

Glow GirlTraditional moisturisers are full of questionable petroleum based ingredients that are not only a

cheap way to fill out products, but they also do more harm than good to our skin as it is unable to

communicate with our skin cells. In this case, oils with omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids are

best to nurture lipid dry skin, which many of us will be experiencing during

winter. Rosehip oil is rich in linoleic acid and alpha linoleic acid, which is ideal for our wallets and skin. Glowlab Rosehip

Oil + Plus, 20ml, $25, has added vitamin C for extra protection and brightening abilities. Linden Leaves

Miraculous Facial Oil, 30ml, $54.99, is NATRUE certified organic with evening primrose oil and white tea for extra

nourishing and soothing properties. Kora Organics Noni Glow Face Oil, 30ml, $100, also harnesses the

power of rosehip oil alongside noni fruit extract, pomegranate oil and sea buckthorn oil, rich in vitamin A

and C to heal, rejuvenate and deeply hydrate the skin.

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Cream TouchWhether you’re opting for a matte or cream finish,

moisture-rich formulas are what you need to be looking for. M.A.C. Powder Kiss Liquid Lipcolour, $50, and Eye

Shadow, $33, serves a weightless mousse-like formula that creates the perfectly diffused blurred effect. YSL has also released an extension to their Tatouage line -

Matte Velvet Cream, $69. Pigmented and cushion-soft with its oil cream base, long-lasting and comfortable colour has never been so easy. For a clean and vegan alternative, Jane Iredale Triple Luxe Long Lasting Lipstick, $64, delivers a creamy matte finish rich in nourishing moringa oil to keep your lips hydrated.

Cover UpIn order of coverage strength, here is the lineup of the latest complexion fixing products to suit every skin type and budget. First off, Glow Lab Tinted SPF15 Facial Moisturiser, $20, imparts a luminous veil in one universal shade. For when you need a simple, multi-tasking product to get

you out the door or straight to your desk, this vegan solution is worth a try. Next up, Sisley Phyto Hydra Teint, $160 - available in three

shades, this formula covers most imperfections with a gorgeous, natural, fresh finish and builds

up effortlessly if you need to further even out your skin tone. Bobbi Brown Skin Long-wear

Fluid Powder Foundation SPF20, $69, is a hybrid formula that applies like liquid and self-sets as

a soft-matte powder that’s lightweight yet stays on all day.

Stress Relief On days that the skin is red and irritated,

Kate Somerville DeliKate Recovery Cream Stressed Skin Relief, $128, is a soft and nourishing solution with ginger root

and ceramides to calm and soothe the skin barrier. For an overnight treatment to help with dehydration, Serene Aqua

Hydrating Masque, $119.99, uses seaweed extract, glycerin and manuka honey to plump the skin while you sleep. The

fast-trending epi Nouvelle+ Naturelle Facial Mask, $43.50, is made from vegetable raw materials with 100% pure cellulose

and is incredibly effective in cooling and moisturising the skin after

treatments such as microneedling, peels,

injections, IPL and skin resurfacing.

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M2woman BEAUTY

Lucy Vincent Marr is a renowned beauty icon in New Zealand who has truly mastered the art of luxury natural beauty with her brainchild, sans[ceuticals]. As you’d expect, the products are made ‘without’ all of the nonsensical things such as animal testing, synthetic colours and fragrances, sulfates, silicones and the A to Z of petroleum-based chemicals. However, not only does it slot neatly into the clean beauty column, sans[ceuticals] provides performance-driven formulas housed in sustainable packaging with flawless minimal design and the result is something incredibly desirable. It belongs to a very small niche sector in the world of beauty that thrives off cheap petrochemical fillers.

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SIMPLIFYING BEAUTYWITH MINIMAL LUXURY

With sans, I have always tried to generate imagery and content that is honest and warm and fosters a sense of connection; inspiring confidence, rather than self-judgement or feelings of alienation.

Thankfully, there are some great brands championing this towards a healthier and more positive representation of women.

Scientifically, how does sans[ceuticals] work and what is its point of difference compared to other natural products?

Science is the springboard from which we create. Working with experts and using ingredients that have solid studies behind them is key. We take clean, naturally derived ingredients and then dial up active ingredients such as vitamin A and niacinamide to really deliver results.

Sustainable practices are more important than ever for our future generations. What kind of measures do you ensure as the founder of a leading natural luxury brand?

Protecting the planet is one of our highest priorities. Our manufacturing processes were developed in consultation with a Professor of Environmental Science to ensure environmental soundness of our ingredients and packaging from creation to post-use. Throughout our design process, packaging is consciously kept to a minimum and this philosophy is taken right through to the design of our products - each formulated to be multifunctional, requiring less consumption and waste. We’re not perfect but we are continually learning and reviewing our systems to see how we can do better.

in the field of cancer. The more I learned how ingredients and cells work, the more I desired to create a product that was good for both our bodies and the environment, whilst actually delivering results.

I was working closely with a couple of dermatologists so I really got to understand the skin at a fundamental level. I wanted products that could have a noticeable effect on skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis. Because of my background as a hairstylist, I also wanted to create high performance hair care that had the ability to repair damaged hair. Doing this naturally has been something of a challenge with haircare but I believe we have finally achieved it.

What are your opinions about the current beauty industry and standards, and how do you think it should change?

Today, more than ever, people are editing and curating their lives and physical appearance in a way that is totally idealised through the lens of social media. Life can be tough, let alone without constantly being bombarded with unrealistic messages of perfection.

Lucy’s journey started at the mere age of fourteen when she was offered an apprenticeship at Vanity Fair Hair Design and became responsible for the weekly blowouts of the local Nelson women - “it was all

hairspray, perms and shoulder pads in those days, with many a cigarette puffed under the dryer,” she says. In this issue of M2woman, we talk to Lucy Vincent Marr about the cult-brand that every picky beauty aficionado is positively shocked by.

What sparked your interest in natural products and what was the pivotal point that made you veer your career into the green beauty industry?

When I was thirteen, I was given a book called ‘The Herb Book’ by Arabella Boxer. It soon became my bible. It was a 70’s-style book on how to grow your own herbs, their nutritional value and medicinal benefits, how to cook and heal with them, and how to make skincare. It is a book that has influenced me profoundly as it is a blend of everything I do today.

In 1995, I became ill and started to research ways to heal and transform the body through natural and alternative methods - methods that also support the body and immune system long term, rather than singularly treat disease. This opened up a whole new path for me; looking into what we eat, how we consume, what influence we can have through voting with our wallets. It’s been a long and interesting journey.

In 2007 I started to develop sans [ceuticals]. This was born out of a frustration of not being able to find pure, natural, results driven products, that were also thoughtfully designed and sustainable. During development, I also spent a lot of time with a dear friend who is a biotech scientist carrying out exciting research

Sans[ceuticals] Nourishing Hair Wash, $38.80; Nourishing Hair Hydratant, $44; ph + Shine Corrector, $50