From foundation renovations to beachside must-haves, here's the news that Remix editors are loving this week

Armani Beauty relaunches their most iconic Luminous Silk Foundation
Some beauty products are so iconic that they need no introduction, and Luminous Silk is one of these. This beloved base has been a favourite among those in the beauty know for decades, and now the reformulated version (that is, an even lighter, silkier glow infused with some of your favourite skincare ingredients—including niacin amide, glycerin and Mediterranean flower extracts for improved hydration) is officially available in the New Zealand market. Armani Beauty is now available exclusively in Farmers stores, so you can find your perfect shade, and we’ve heard rumours of a Newmarket pop-up coming soon, too.

White Pearl Threads has created the Aussie beachside must-have
While summer is now officially beyond us, we’re setting our sights on sunnier pastures for all of our travel planning this year. Ergo, beach holidays. And the best essential for beach holidays, besides a cute swimsuit, is a little towel skirt to match. Created by Noosa-based surf content creator Cristi Smirnakos and her mum, using vintage towelling (meaning no two pieces are ever the same), these skirts have taken off across social media, with the weekly online drops selling out within minutes.

Les Mills extends its Mind Body offering to East Tāmaki
With the sensational popularity of last year’s Newmarket Mind Body Studio opening, Les Mills has this week launched the same concept to East Auckland gym-goers. At the cornerstone of these luxurious, boutique spaces that feel more reminiscent of a Balinese escape than they do of a typical gyms, is the signature Les Mills Reformer—which we promise is much harder than it looks. Alongside this, you can book in for yoga, mat pilates, and the gym’s signature Bodybalance classes.

Medik8 launches its new Niacinamide Peptides Serum
One of those brands known and loved the world over for its incredible knowledge and efficacy, Medik8 has this week released its incredible Niacinamide Peptides Serum into the New Zealand market—the perfect additional (but lightweight) step in your skincare routine, designed to soothe the skin barrier, reduce visible redness, balance excess oil, and visibly clear congestion. The formula, like all of Medik8’s products, has been expertly elevated and scientifically backed, so you know it’s a product that, beyond the packaging, you can truly trust.

LSKD has released the ultimate winter loungewear combo
With winter just around the corner, lifestyle brand LSKD knows that cosy clothes are in order, and have just released a new drop of their most coveted fleece pieces. The collection is spearheaded by the Go-To Script Oversized Hoodie and Wide Leg Track Pant—silhouettes designed to maximise comfort—alongside a very preppy Quarter Zip. Available in a range of colourways, the label is offering a chance to mix and match your perfect sweat set with two pieces for $165, for a very limited time.

Kowtow introduces the next instalment of The Ground Beneath
While colours, patterns and pieces differ with each release, intention is the unifying thread woven through every Kowtow collection. For the just-dropped second instalment of the New Zealand label’s current collection, The Ground Beneath, this story continues, honouring the countless skilled hands that help bring each Kowtow garment to life. From those who pick the cotton to the pattern makers—and every other key cog along the way—each stage is represented, whether through vibrant blooms or small-scale checks that echo the structure of basket weaving. This is making in its purest, most considered form.

SABEN makes a milestone move
For more than 10 years, cherished handbag and lifestyle label SABEN has held a strong presence on Ponsonby Road. Now, marking a milestone for the brand, SABEN moves to a new flagship store at 97 Ponsonby Road. Sitting pretty in the beating heart of Auckland’s shopping and dining scene, the new store signals a new chapter for the brand—one that feels warm and welcoming, with the look of a sleek showroom, where core and new-season SABEN handbags adorn the shelves.

New Balance has made a very good running shoe
New Balance wasn’t kidding when it pinned the tagline 'A Running Shoe Designed for All Runners to Lose Track of Time' to its latest arrival, the Ellipse. After landing on Remix member Martha’s desk, she soon put the lightweight running sneaker to the test, jogging her usual Mount Eden route. Whether it’s the lifted, bouncy underfoot feel or the Fresh Foam X cushioning, it’s safe to say the New Balance Ellipse has delivered on its promise.