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BEAUTY BY SOPHIE CHUNG

BACK TOBasics

THIS FALL, WE’RE STRIPPING THINGS BACK AND FOCUSING ON THE

FUNDAMENTALS TO ACHIEVE BEAUT Y FROM

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MANE CONTROLLERUtilising the physics of spiralling airflow, ghd has revolutionised the common hairdryer into a powerful styling tool dubbed Helios, $320, which pumps out 120 km/h of air for ultimate fullness and smoothness with speed.

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PEPPY PETALSUnifying the Grasse, Damascus, Turkish and Bulgarian roses, Miss Dior Rose n’ Rose, EDT, 100ml, $224, amplifies vibrant floralities while bergamot, mandarin and musk provides the edge.

YIN TO THE YANG Bound to be another best seller, YSL introduces Touche Éclat Blur Primer Silver, $93; the long lost twin that’s just as illuminating, but cooler.

NOCTURNAL NOURISHMENTAfter 5 years in the making, Aesop brings to you the new Sublime Replenishing Night Masque, $170 - an intensely hydrating overnight gel-cream mask with vitamins B, C, E and F to perk up your fatigued skin and mood.

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SOFT & SUPPLESkin-mimicking squalane, omega-packed sea buckthorn oil and hyaluronic acid come together in Medik8 Mutiny, $46.95, the most scientifically sophisticated lip balm to date.

ORGANIC ARMOURA super-rich blend of organic sunflower, shea, cocoa, calendula and chamomile in the globally loved Weleda Skin Food, $22.90, soothes and protects dry skin.

#GUCCIBEAUTYNETWORKChampioning brave eccentric authentic beauty, Gucci L’Obscur Mascara, $69, is a buildable mascara that provides controlled application to really personalise your look.

SUPERCHARGED BOOSTERAleph Beauty Serum/Primer, $69, combines anti-inflammatory tsubaki oil and antioxidant powerhouse kakadu plum seed oil to boost the skin’s radiance and longevity of makeup.

PEPTIDE PARTYAptly named, The Ordinary “Buffet”, $24.90, is a creative concoction of anti-aging peptide complexes mixed with 11 amino acids and Hyaluronic Acid - perfect for the minimalist.

ESSENTIAL COLLECTIONThe timeless and harmonious 5-couleur palette of soft matte shades with signature lip hues makes the latest collection from Jane Iredale a seriously covetable one.

Jane Iredale Pure Basics Eye Shadow Kit, $102; Triple Luxe Long Lasting Naturally Moist Lipstick, in Ellen, Sakura and Stephanie, $64 each; Awake PurePressed Blush, $61.

XL FACTORThe award winning Lilash Eyelash Serum, $189, visibly lengthens and thickens lashes in 6 weeks to naturally open up your eyes.

CALLING ON COLLAGEN When you're too time-poor to go in-clinic, opt for Clear Skincare New Skin, $50, a super potent Vitamin A treatment that plumps, firms and smoothes skin texture.

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Beauty NEWS

Lux LocksWith new technology advancing at every turn and

social media marketing coaxing us to purchase every pretty package, it’s difficult to distinguish

the good from the great. To maintain optimal scalp and hair condition, reset it once a week by cleansing away any product-buildup. Hair

Rituel by Sisley Pre-Shampoo Purifying Mask, $130, uses the power of white clay to absorb impurities, pollutants and soothe the scalp

before shampooing. For those with fine, limp and lacklustre hair, Revitalash Thickening Shampoo, $52.50; and Conditioner, $55, will fortify the scalp and add volume to your do. The hot new product

on everyone’s lips is Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil, $55, and for good reason - not only does it

strengthen, soften and add shine to the hair, it also provides heat protection and cuts down drying

time - it’s a must-try in my eyes.

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Just Dew It The delicious and dewy dumpling effect

requires a few bits of TLC that works from the inside out. Firstly, it’s important to include the holy combo of collagen and vitamin C

into your diet. They don’t work without each other and so must always be consumed together. A super easy way to add collagen to your daily regime is to pop a couple of scoops

of Dose & Co Collagen Creamer, $54.90, into your morning coffee. Jeuneora Naked+

Detox Travel Sticks, $89.95, includes Vitamin C and Zeolite, which makes it perfect for

while you’re out and about. To slough away rough texture and brighten the skin, Veletta

Youthful Glow AHA Radiance Treatment, $135, contains 5% Lactic acid, Salicylic acid,

Totorol and Vitamin E, to work its magic overnight. The new YSL Pure Shots Perfect Plumper Cream, $130, with its lightweight,

micro-pearl infused formula, makes for a great moisturising makeup base. After completing

your makeup, spritz M.A.C. Fix+ Magic Radiance, $45, to set it with a dewy glow.

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Mask MagicWe are at a point in time where skincare is about reaching an understanding of skin health and utilising the right technological advances. After we’ve achieved both, it is the design of the product that makes it the very best choice for maintaining and improving your skin. 8+ Minute Facial Masks strike that balance perfectly and aim to be part of a new era of sheet mask usage.

Each mask is created with natural ingredients and the sheets themselves are created with micro plant fibres and designed in 3D to deliver optimal results. The key components of 8+ Minute masks are Hyaluronic acid, a natural substance that attracts almost a thousand times its weight in water; Hydrolysed Silk, proteins that increase moisture penetration and retention; Caviar, which has amino acids that slow ageing by producing better collagen; Tremella Mushroom, that can improve skin elasticity and complexion; and lastly Glycyrrhizate, derived from the liquorice root with the ability to soothe skin.

Included in the range is the 8+ Minute Replenishing Hydration Mask, which focuses on hydrating, toning and soothing. It lessens the appearance of fine lines by providing moisture and plumpness to the skin and can help with sensitivity or breakouts. In addition to this is the 8+ Minute Goat Milk Rejuvenating Mask, which leverages the lactic acid and complex vitamins to maintain skin elasticity. It also contains the support of antioxidants and caffeic acid from cherry blossoms to repair the natural barriers of the skin. The masks are easy to slip into your routine, just leave them on for 8+ minutes, massage the remaining serum in and you’ll be good to glow.

For more info and stockists, check out jemarose.co.nz or email info@jemarose.co.nz

Save FaceUVA rays cause photodamage and

premature skin ageing and accounts for 95% of the UV radiation that

reaches the Earth’s surface. It penetrates through clouds and glass,

so even though the sun becomes shyer, the best line of defence still

remains to be protection. Always use an antioxidant-inclusive formula

that’s lightweight and non-greasy. And for some barely-there coverage that’s right on the pulse, try a tinted

moisturiser with extra hydrating qualities - they also work great as glowy makeup primers. To help

undo the damage, use a correcting treatment to brighten pigmentation

and dark spots.

Glow Lab SPF15 Facial Moisturiser, $20; Dermaviduals SPF30, $76; Sukin Sheer Touch Tinted Sunscreen, $3199;

Ultraceuticals Ultra UV Protective Daily Moisturiser SPF 30 Sheer Tint, $89; Shiseido White Lucent, Illuminating Micro-Spot Serum, $189; Clinique

Even Better Clinical™ Radical Dark Spot Corrector + Interrupter, $134.

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Fighter FuelIf there is one unique powerhouse

ingredient your skin and body requires, it’s Vitamin C. Cosmetic Chemist and

Founder of Biologi, Ross Macdougald says, “Vitamin C is one of the best antioxidants

to diminish hyperpigmentation, fine lines and visible sun-damage, as well

as promote collagen production. It’s a potent antioxidant that can neutralise free radicals and can aid your skin’s natural

regeneration process, helping to repair damaged skin cells. Because of this,

it’s a well-known brightening agent that encourages cell renewal and can be instrumental in reducing scars

and spots.” Biologi Bqk Radiance Serum, $149, consists wholly of the liquid matrix of kakadu plum and quandong - protecting the skin with potent antioxidants by day, and

focusing on regenerative and repairing functions by night. Another product to harness the power of kakadu plum is

Kora Organics Noni Bright Vitamin C Serum, $104. Made up of 12% Vitamin C blended with anti-inflammatory

olive leaf extract, carotenoid-rich red pepper and sodium hyaluronate, this organic certified serum is one to put on the shopping list. To strengthen and firm the delicate eye

area, Dermalogica BioLumin-C Eye Serum, $136, contains Palmitoyl Tripeptide, a synthetic fatty acid-linked peptide

that helps repair skin damage.

Basics CoveredAt first glance, it may not seem like primers do

much, but preparing and priming the canvas is crucial for flawless artistry and complexion.

Global Beauty Director for Laura Mercier, Jason Hoffman, gives us the low-down on how to use

these functional formulas.

What is the best way to apply primer ?

Primer should always come after skincare and before foundation. When applying, it’s best to use a pea- sized amount and massage into the

skin using your fingertips. Brushes will streak the product onto the skin and sponges will soak up the

primer leaving little for the face.

Those who have multiple skin concerns can use more than one primer. For example,

if you have dry cheeks and an oily T-zone, you could

wear the Hydrating Primer on the cheeks

and Blurring Primer in the oily areas.

My favourite trick at the moment is

tapping the Blurring Primer on at midday to absorb excess oils

so that my skin looks fresh and matte. This can

be done either on clean skin or over foundation.

Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Primer in Hydrating, Illuminating, Blurring and Perfecting, $65 each;

Power Primer, $95.

Cool TipI love to keep the “Perfecting Primer” cold. It has aloe vera and combined with the coolness, it is perfect for calming and depuffing stressed or irritated skin. I often go to set with

the Perfecting Primer in a travel ice-pack made for keeping

medicines cool!

Sophisticated Minimalist

Keen on perfecting the no-fuss fresh-faced look? M.A.C. has released a

bouncy jelly-cream textured blush that glides on effortlessly. Glow Play Blush, $49; can be used over the lips,

eyes, nose and cheeks to create a super-speedy yet unified makeup look that will soon be your glow-to. And for

the latest in gloss news, comfortable lightweight oils are in. Focusing on

non-sticky formulas that have a touch of colour and maximum shine, these

new choices are perfect to nail the natural look.

Bobbi Brown Crushed Oil Infused Gloss, $50; Dior Lip Glow Oil, $60; Clarins Natural Lip Perfector Intense, $40.

Holistic LivingThere’s a new wave of boutique skincare that encapsulates ethics, quality and

aesthetics into one. Vegan, cruelty-free and handmade with simple yet striking packaging that celebrates the wide range of hues natural skincare has to offer, it’s the amalgamation of everything we want and need as conscientious consumers. Since launching in 2018, RAWKANVAS was quick to become a global hit, selling

a product every fifteen minutes. Sansceuticals is front-footing performance-driven body care. With skin sensitisation being so prominent, the Activator 7 Body

Hair + Face Oil, $59, and Cellular Repair Body + Face Lotion, $55, work together as a powerful couple to hydrate, soothe and strengthen

the skin. Scars and even atopic eczema have been proven to visibly improve with

continued use. For an all-rounder face oil, Skinography Superfood,

$75, is made up of cold-pressed organic and unrefined broccoli, tomato, goji berry and acai oils.

Manganese, zinc, coppers and vitamins A, B, D work in an

antimicrobial way to heal and nourish the skin and

even works as a cystic acne treatment.

Fall’in LoveThe latest revolves around fruity opening notes that slowly deepens into warm and creamy, woody aromas. In the next chapter of the Miu Miu Twist chronicles is the new Eau de Toilette, 50ml, $100. The soft yet sparkling mandarin and

apple blossom welcomes us to its heart of white amber, cedar wood and sweet tonka bean. Adding a powdery fresh

spin to the iconic Marc Jacobs Daisy chain is Love Daze, EDT, 50ml, $119, in which juicy apricot is heightened by blending with its floral counterpart, osmanthus. Gucci

debuts a romantic duo that celebrates contemporary love - Guilty Love Editions Her, EDP, 50ml, $150; and Him, $125. In the retro pink Pour Femme fragrance, bergamot, grapefruit

and raspberry elevate the narcisuss flower while violet, jasmine sambac and patchouli bring through the floriental

aspects. Accompanying this is a spicy, green and citric scent filled with kumquat, ginger, lavender, geranium and

rosemary, Pour Homme.

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depend on your skin type and depth of the needles. The inflammatory reaction of the skin is extremely short and fades significantly within hours and lasts for 12-24 hours on average.

After around 3-5 days, you may notice that your skin becomes a little dry and flakey. This is when you would come back in for your post-CIT facial, so we can infuse the skin with hydration and vitamins to accelerate the healing.

What kind of machine do you use?

EXCEED has surgical-grade stainless steel single-use micro needles. We adjust these micro needles manually in depth from 0.1-2mm. We use different needle lengths to work on different skin concerns. For example, if you have both acne and acne scarring, the needle depth would be between 1.5-2mm. Or for skin rejuvenation treatments, the needle would be adjusted to a much shorter length. The entire treatment is tailor-made to your individual needs.

Unlike other ablative skin treatments like laser and peels that destroy the epidermis, our EXCEED Dermal Needling device does not destroy the epidermal barrier. In fact, the epidermis stays intact allowing it to heal rapidly after a microneedling treatment. This gives collagen induction therapy a huge advantage over other skin treatments, as it means less downtime, risk, and faster results.

How often should one do it?

As often as required. For collagen induction therapy, we recommend you start with four treatments at four-week intervals.

What other ways can you support anti-aging after the treatment?

We recommend a great vitamin A and C serum and regular facials to make sure we are addressing your skin’s ever-changing needs. Sunblock everyday!

Also, weekly Light Therapy sessions are one of the most powerful anti-ageing and skin rejuvenation tools. This medically proven, non-invasive treatment works at a sub-cellular, cellular and tissue level, boosting collagen and elastin production. Your skin is bathed in light that plumps the deepest skin layers for radiantly glowing skin. By stimulating your skin’s natural production of collagen, it ultimately reduces fine lines and wrinkles. LED light therapy is also shown to significantly calm sensitised skin, help alleviate acne symptoms and aid in the recovery of sun damage.

Collagen Induction Therapy, also known as Microneedling, is the ultimate skin rejuvenation treatment that’s hot right now. It doesn’t involve any synthetic substances being injected into our bodies and it works for all skin types - acneic too. The anti-aging results from each session are deeply noticeable and addictive as it sounds, the science behind it promises a future of ongoing youth and beauty.

What are the benefits?

Collagen Induction Therapy is a revolutionary treatment because

it can help with a range of skin concerns.

Skin rejuvenation for dull, uneven or tired looking skin to bring back

your glow.

Pigment reduction and dispersion.

Acne Treatment - the treatment destroys the anaerobic bacteria

by exposing them to oxygen and thus minimising acne and

inflammation.

Diminishes acne scarring and stretch marks.

Strengthens the epidermal skin barrier.

Improves cellular communication and therefore assists your skin to

operate at optimal efficiency.

Detoxifies the skin and brings balance by stimulating lymphatic

drainage.

Restores oxygen flow to dull skin.

Reduces fine lines and sagginess.

Fountain OF YOUTH

To delve into the details of this too-good-to-be-true CIT treatment, there was no-one better to question than the most talked about facialist in New Zealand, Kate Michelmore of Skinography.

What is CIT and how does it work?

Collagen Induction Therapy works by creating ‘micro wounds/channels’ in the dermis of the skin. Over time, this encourages the body to naturally stimulate the production of collagen and elastin.

As we know, collagen and elastin are responsible for the skin’s elasticity, bounce and firmness. From the age of 18, our skin no longer replicates the fibroblasts - these are the cells responsible for producing collagen and elastin. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. We are left with the same fibroblasts for the rest of our lives.

However, when we have CIT, we trick the skin into thinking that there is a wound and it replicates these skin essential cells. The wound healing response equals new fibroblasts producing fresh collagen and elastin, which means a fresh and more even skin tone! It’s almost like we’ve found the fountain of youth.

What can we expect from the treatment?

Following your CIT treatment, you can expect some mild pinkness and slight swelling around the areas that have been treated - this may

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