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Power pampering

In downtown Auckland next week women can receive a free UP&GO Vive and a choice of a mini manicure by Incoco Nail Artists, express hair styling by Cut Above, or a make-up touch up by Phoenix Cosmetics...

Mink make-over

Want to feel like a celeb for a day? I enjoyed a make-over and photo shoot with Lester de Vere and Sarah Breslin at Mink Photography in Takapuna to celebrate having a baby and not only came away feeling truly pampered...

Nail yourself a diamond

Just in time for Valentines: diamonds! No, not an engagement ring, but still worn close-to-hand. It's the launch of two new rich shades ready for Valentine’s Day 2010: Mystery and Glow. I'm wearing the deep purple shade Mystery...

Aaron de Mey vs Lancome

New Zealand make-up artist Aaron de Mey brings his innovation and creative use of colour to his latest project with Lancome; a colour collection for Spring 2010 called O My Rose. Fresh ideas, fresh combinations of colour - and maybe - even a little bit of shocking contrast, with teal, orange and gold the three key shades...

Not just a pretty face wash

I have found My Lipstick. For years, I have searched and no doubt ingested the oft-quoted two kilos of lippie. It's cordovan natural, from the new Karen Murrell range of organic skincare and cosmetics by New Zealander and founder of iconic Skinfood brand...

Stay put

I, like many other women, am always on the search for a better foundation. My search is made harder by the fact that as a gal in her late 20's, I still sport shiny skin, blemishes, spots and of course the obligatory patches of dry skin...

Glam metal rocks!

Heavy metal has nothing on these metallics that will rock 'n roll on your fingertips and lips. Catch the light, and more than a wandering eye or two, with these new releases for the glitter-arty...

How to have hot Summer make-up

The gorgeous "Pink Lady", make-up stylist Amelia Owen at Phoenix Cosmetics shares her top tips on how to have hot Summer make-up without it sliding off and confides in what the biggest make-up crimes are and easy ways to stop them...

Dr Feelgood

Look Good Feel Better took over Barolos for lunch this week as it launched its new campaign of typography-based ads using makeup to promote the charity which helps self-esteem of women with cancer through 300 workshops each year...

Design & Arts Raw Beauty fashion show

The Design & Arts College of NZ in Christchurch showed student fashion designers' work for their graduation including Emma Ambrose's “Cute Crimes Committed” street wear collection with its cheerfully hip and colourful creations...

Party in your purse

This is the best value make-up we've seen for a travel-sized compact to pop in your purse, or give as a stocking filler. NP Set present five new limited edition Holiday Sets...