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Masked avengers
I remember my earliest experimentations with face masks. There were two basic types: a green cucumber cooling mask that peeled off like clingfilm as though your skin came off in a sheet - like Travolta and Cage's characters in FaceOff,
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Premier skincare
Elizabeth Arden’s first big launch for 2012 is sure to be a biggie. It's the launch of the latest in the range that I have come to associate most with the Elizabeth Arden brand after its signature Red Door fragrance - Ceramide...
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It's in the bag
When you give the gift of good skin this Christmas you get an organic cotton beach bag for free, courtesy of geoskincare. Worth around $120 for only $69, it's excellent value for money; great for your pocket and your face...
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I scream for sunscreen
We try out what's around instore this summer for sunscreen for baby, for toddler and family, in mineral sunscreens, designed for sports, for sensitive skin, specifically for the face, and the reviewer's pick...
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Nahaia Active Organics
I am always on the lookout for great organic skincare products – but after trailing Nahaia Active Organics skincare -New Zealand's first organic antiaging skincare- and meeting its founder, Nahaia Russ, my search may have ended...
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Body of evidence
You either like the warm glow of the sun on your skin, or the warmth of gorgeous new tights! But whether you're a summer or a winter gal, we take a look at what's new in skincare for the body, this summertime...
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Great with kids
There are a lot of natural and organic skincare products in the market, but not many using goat's milk. We met the owner of Billie Goat's Soap and find that it's great for kids, of the human, not just the baby goat variety...
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Lucy's Lucky Dip
Each fortnight on a Monday we'll bring you Lucy's Lucky Dip at Lucy & the Powder Room where you can email in to get amazing discounted beauty treatments. This week's package is DON'T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF...
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Moor for less
This is exciting as I've been enjoying products with Argan Oil since discovering Moroccan Oil two years ago. Now, a NZ co has launched skincare that contains argan oil, with a Moorish pun along the Moroccan theme, entitled MOREISH...
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Hydro Power
Are you looking for an anti aging cream that's gentle on your skin but is still rich enough to get results? Here's one that's perfect for sensitive skins: Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture from Murad...
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Refresh your screens
I've noticed the windows to my soul are looking a bit beyond their best lately. I'm sure this has NOTHING to do with the arival of my second baby and sleepless nights and hours spent at the computer screen...
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Face it like a man
We look at some of the manly stuff out there for men in new reelases in skincare and shaving, and shot them next to some Ferraris. Gentlemen, start your engines...
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