Most of us have a regimented skincare routine that includes a host of products intended to give us optimal skin, however chances are, not as much focus is placed on our lips. Sure, we might plump, gloss or colour our lips, but do we really
A time honoured concept and the inspiration behind a new kind of nutrition product, we introduce to you Kai Tonic. The use of ‘functional foods’ and ‘healing nutrition’ has gained big traction internationally. The likes of bone broths, turmeric, adaptogens and medicinal mushrooms have become increasingly
Heather Thomas of The Mindful Kitchen shares her recipe for flatbread. All you need is flour, salt, oil and milk. Archaeobotanists have discovered that flatbread is a staple of human vitality that predates the agricultural revolution. “As early as 14,400 years ago, nomadic hunter-gatherers were making flatbread,”
Sir John Kirwan is behind new mental wellbeing app, Mentemia, to help support Kiwis during the COVID-19 pandemic. Italian for “my mind”, Mentemia has been made possible by a contribution from the Ministry of Health and support from Kiwibank and Westpac. It provides users with practical tips
To stay connected and show up for their community in new ways, Esse is hosting a series of Instagram Live takeovers for while we're staying at home. From peanut butter to meditation, there's something for everyone! Follow Esse on Instagram to watch their next
Ever wanted to be a fashion designer? Sneaker brand Deuce is giving you the chance to design your own #customkicks, where the winning design will feature in the SS20 Deuce range. The winner will also receive two pairs to keep! Designing your own #customkicks is
Did you know that Spotlight has an array of painting tutorials on their website, and there's something for everyone? We love their Abstract Painting tutorial as we can choose our favourite colours, and we'll treasure it for a long time. The end result also makes
Thousands of nutritious meals from New Zealand-owned food company and essential service Jess’s Underground Kitchen (JUK) are being donated to hospital care staff who have been working on the frontline amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative is being organised by KiwiSaver provider Fisher Funds who will
Quince is in season, so what should we do with a harvest of this strange, ugly, but beautiful fruit? We talk to distillation company Alembics, who love to find innovative ways to use seasonal produce, including for beauty remedies. Ancient quince is no exception, with
We talk to Sephora New Zealand Artistry Lead Alphie Sadsad to find out his favourite clean beauty picks. All products listed are cruelty free and vegan. Alphie believes in taking a common sense approach to clean beauty. "If a product is intended to stay on
