Fresh finds in skincare and beauty

Born in Aotearoa and inspired by the beauty and natural abundance of our shores, Soya Garden’s range of products are plant-based, and contain pure formulations without harmful chemicals – perfect for expectant and new mamas. The award-winning brand has a select range of essential products including cleanser, lotion, serum, moisturizer, facial mask, and hand cream. Each product is intentionally formulated to provide both individual benefits as well as work in synergy with the rest of the range for a complete Soya Garden experience – clean beauty, balanced living, and total wellness. Let the transformation begin!

Soya Garden foaming wash 150 ml, $59.95, lotion 150 ml, $59.95, skin essence 30 ml, $72.95, cream 50 ml, $72.95, soy mask 100 ml, $79.95, hand cream 60 ml, $29.95, soyagarden.co.nz.

That elusive sun-kissed glow can be hard to come by as a busy mum. Enter Be Bronze by Bondi Sands! An instant radiance-booster, Be Bronze is a moisturising two-in-one with a universal tint. Enriched with a blend of botanicals, including cupuacu butter and squalane, it provides all day hydration as well as a little boost of confidence.

 Be Bronze Instant Bronzing and Hydrating Serum 30 ml, RRP $22.99, available at Farmers, Chemist Warehouse, Unichem and Life Pharmacies.

Introducing the Glow Lab Mama skincare range!
Created in response to Countdown recognising the gap in the market for a premium-natural skincare for pregnant women in New Zealand supermarkets, the collection includes Mama Bump Bath Soak, Mama Bump Oil, and Mama Bump Butter. Harnessing the power of nature and science, Glow Lab Mama has been formulated specifically for women’s skin needs during and after pregnancy, helping to support tight, stretching skin. The trio of new products were developed to support overall wellbeing, creating moments of mindful relaxation and connection with self and with baby.

Glow Lab Mama Bump Oil 90 ml, RRP $30, Mama Bump Bath Soak 600 ml, RRP $14, Mama Bump Butter 200 ml, RRP $20, available from Countdown stores nationwide

Cult-favourite skincare brand Jeuneroa has launched their first SPF, FullStop, just in time for summer. The SPF50 Daily Glow Screen is a weightless, non-greasy UVA + UVB broad spectrum sunscreen designed for everyone, every day. Beautifully lightweight, FullStop leaves a silky-smooth finish on your skin, making it the perfect illuminating primer under makeup or simply to add a touch of glow on its own, perfect for those makeup-free beach days. Combining the power of nature with a helping hand from science, this protective, super hydrating SPF includes antioxidant-rich shea butter, Arctalis™, and ectoin to hydrate and support your skin barrier, while special SPF filters provide SPF50 defence along with innovative, naturally-derived ingredients for blue light protection.