Only the Essentials: Your Spring Beauty Edit

The recipe for spring beauty should be simple, devoid of multiple formulas and complicated steps, in keeping with the breezier days ahead. Pared back and focusing on the best of you, with the right product choices it can be effortless and never a chore. As such—a spring-ready edit created with exactly that in mind.

1. A high-performing mascara

Developed in the US almost twenty years ago, LiLash is a name synonymous with longer, stronger and healthier lashes; their LiLash Purified Eyelash Serum changing the game for many. Now they have added LiLash Synergy Mascara to their impressive line-up, a long-lash defining mascara created specifically for lashes that are already long, whether naturally or from a dedication to daily lash serum use. Designed to complement length rather than overwhelm it, the formula separates each lash with ease, while enhancing curl, body and length and never weighing lashes down. Joyously buildable, the formula is designed to answer day and nighttime needs, and as we head towards the summer months, is water-resistant, humidity-proof and smudge-proof for all that the silly season throws at us.
LILASH.CO.NZ

2. A a flawless (self) tan

Like a complexion-enhancing filter and perfect for easing your body out of a winter slump, a premium self-tanning formula is essential for when spring hits. The key is finding one that is effortless to apply, even for a novice, and a formula that provides added hydration after the dryness associated with the cooler months. New Zealand designed, Australian-made self-tanning range Summerbrons marries skincare and bronzing in one impressive suite of products: their coconut water-based tanning mousse formula is enriched with skincare-level ingredients like hyaluronic acid, vitamins C and E, and avocado oil, with a plant-based blend that adds radiance that goes beyond the skin’s surface. The Summerbrons tanning mousse range is available in three shades, with the Ultra Tanning Mousse in medium, a universally flattering shade that works across all skin tones for a natural bronze.
SUMMERBRONS.COM

3. Oils that do more

The newest generation of oil formulas is supercharged, efficacious and sensorially gratifying, and their multitasking abilities make them the dream product choice as the days warm up. Two current favourites come from True Tahiti, a New Zealand-made brand inspired by the islands that offers you the tools to create your own bodycare rituals wherever your travels may take you. Certified organic Tamanu oil is at the heart of all of the formulas—a potent, restorative botanical oil revered in traditional Pacific Island medicine and highly valued in skincare for its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and collagen-boosting properties. The silky body oil is ideal for prepping your skin as the layers begin to fall, while a nutrient-rich facial oil contains barrier-repairing and calming ingredients that make it a wise choice for even the most sensitive skin.
TRUETAHITI.CO.NZ

4. A targeted haircare ritual

Spring and summer call for less polished, more carefree hair looks, placing hair and scalp health top of mind. A plant-based nutraceutical haircare range designed for women experiencing thinning or shedding, Zenagen Women’s Revolve range calls on potent botanical extracts and advanced CO2 extraction to refresh the scalp and support visibly thicker, denser-looking hair. Also vital, the products are sulphate-free and colour safe, and the scalp-focused formula is ideal for those wanting to support hair density and volume. Also of note, the conditioner in the collection includes UVA and UVB protectors, making Revolve ideal for use during the summer months.
ZENAGEN.CO.NZ