GRACE, THE NEW FACE OF EVOLU

As a growing global brand, it’s no surprise that Evolu chose international beauty Grace Barcelos Owen as the new face of their skincare brand.

The New Zealand-based Brazilian model captures the feeling and effort of Evolu with her effortless approach to beauty and philosophy of balance.

Grace says Evolu works for her on many levels, at a holistic level as well as on the skin surface.  

“Healthy skin depends on its natural processes being in balance,” says Grace.

“Evolu nourishes and restores this balance, restoring your skin to its beautiful best.”

Kiehl's Flagship Britomart Boutique

With the doors having only recently opened on the Kiehl’s flagship store down in Auckland’s Britomart precinct, Remix popped in for a skincare consultation with store manager Jay Williams to see what all the fuss is about. And as our online editor Steven Fernandez discovered, having good skin doesn’t have to be a mission…

Kiehl’s launched in New Zealand in 2010 at Smith & Caughey’s Queen Street and since then has grown with the opening of counters in Smith & Caughey’s Newmarket, Ballantynes in Christchurch and Kirkcaldie & Stains in Wellington.

Founded in 1851 on New York City’s Lower East Side, Kiehl’s is loved globally for its character-filled 160-year history and its range of efficacious skin and haircare products, including a men-specific collection.

So naturally the Kiehl’s Kiwi flagship boutique maintains the aesthetic and feel of the brand’s New York heritage. Exposed brick walls, vibrant galleries of historic images and neon artwork all pay homage to Kiehl’s rich history.

Also present in the new store is the extensive experience and personable approach of Kiehl’s staff. Store manager Jay Williams sat down with Steven Fernandez in a standard skin consultation to talk through a new skincare regime that is both effective and efficient.

Here’s what Jay suggested for a young metro male looking for a straightforward and all-encompassing new skincare regime…

Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Oil-Free Cleanser - RRP $38.00                                                            

An oil-free, quick-lathering cleansing foam that thoroughly removes impurities and visibly reduces excess oil on skin’s surface, while leaving skin looking more balanced.

Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Oil-Free Toner - RRP $40.00                                                              

Formulated to visibly reduce excess oil on the skin's surface, while leaving it instantly fresh and healthy looking.

Kiehl’s Close-Shavers Squadron Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream - RRP $40.00           

Enriched with aloe vera for sensitive or oily skin this superb cream formula provides an incomparable skin effect for that ‘close shave’ feel. The ‘hair-raising’ formula delivers maximum comfort with optimum results.

Kiehl’s Razor Bump Relief - RRP $50.00                                                                           

Derived from generations of herbal and medicinal knowledge, Kiehl’s chemists have developed a potent, yet soothing treatment of natural extracts including Ginger Root, Salicylic Acid and Willow Herb formulated to prevent and reduce the appearance of unsightly razor bumps, ingrown hairs, and other skin irritations. 

Kiehl’s Ultimate Man Facial Fuel SPF 15 - RRP $50.00                                                     

This vitamin-enriched, energizing non-oily moisturizer uplifts full, dull fatigued skin and protects skin against the sun. Facial Fuel helps skin resist the visible effects of everyday stress for a healthy, invigorated look.

Kiehl’s Eye Alert - RRP $55.00                                                                                             

Combat puffiness and dark circles with the ultimate solution for eye-area fatigue. The potent blend of Vitamin E and Caffeine works to fight fatigue while helping combat dark circles and puffiness. Over time, under-eye skin appears strengthened while fine dehydration lines due to stress, sleeplessness, or over-activity are reduced.

Both girls and guys, head down to the new Kiehl’s boutique in Britomart’s Takutai Atrium to check out this awesome new store and to get advice from their expert team on simple solutions to achieving better skin.

Get down there this week, because in the lead up to Mother’s Day this weekend, Kiehl’s are offering complimentary gift wrapping, gift cards, hand massages and skincare consultations!

Flash City

Flash City, an extension of fave tattoo studio Two Hands Tattoo, recalls the first tattoo parlours that were often found out back of a barber shop. All the designs are up on all the wall, every one hand painted by the tattooers of Two Hands Tattoo and their most respected friends from around the world.

Each design will be tattooed a little different each time. In the spirit of time-honoured barbershop traditions, Flash City’s barbers will provide classic cuts and straight razor shaves.

We checked out the launch last night, take a look at the pics below or find out more at www.flashcity.co.nz

Email: twohandstattoo@gmail.com for bookings.

Saya Design Studio | Photographer Patric Seng

SMASHBOX 'Love Me' launch

By Flora Cheng

Smashbox has joined forces with world-renowned graffiti artist Curtis Kulig to bring street-style to our make-up bags in their latest limited edition collection ‘Love Me’. REMIX got invited to the intimate launch of the collection at Auckland’s Sofitel Hotel, where guests were treated to canapés, high tea and a seminar with Global Pro Lead Make-up Artist for Smashbox Lori Taylor.

Using one of the two iconic Eye Palettes from the collection, Entice Me – a mix of icy pinks and cool blues – Lori demonstrated how we can step away from the traditional and wear a smoky eye with pops of different colours. She teamed it up with the jet-black liquid Love Me Paint Pen Eyeliner for a dramatic smokey eye. The silk-like Idolize Me blush was then brushed over the cheekbones for an instant warm and luminous glow. To finish the masterpiece and for a pout pop like a work of art Lori used the Love Me lipstick – a pantone match of Kulig’s signature red – one of the two newest colours in the Be Legendary collection.

The Eye Palettes in the Love Me collection are created using a new special slurry formula which allows for twice the colour pigmentation and vibrancy. This formula results in creamy, textured colour palettes that shimmer without being too frosty, and glide on with high blendability.  Best of all both palettes can be worn two ways, either as a ‘dry’ natural look for during the day, or dampen the tip of your brush for a ‘wet’ sultry look at night.

This partnership between Smashbox and Kulig is not only an innovative concept but it’s also one that spreads Kulig’s message that love is universal and relatable to any human being, anywhere in the world. Everything about Smashbox’s new Love Me collection is true to Curtis Kulig and his art, with bits and pieces of Kulig sprinkled throughout the collection. From the Paint Pen Eyeliner which mimics Kulig’s graffiti art pen, to the Be Legendary lipstick that matches the signature red used to create his Love Me mark, right down to the Eye Palettes being etched with the Love Me sign, this collaboration really does spread Kulig’s message of love.

The limited edition 'Love Me' range is available at smashbox.com

MANSTUFF

Mimi Kelly is the artistic director/owner of Killer Hair, Newton. She’s an award-winning hair colourist and makeup artist. Every week Mimi will be doing what she does best... give her opinion.

So who buys the soap in your house? My guess is it's not him. 

Guys don't make a fuss when they leave the shower smelling like jasmine flowers, but now they get a choice!

MANSTUFF was purpose built so a guy could smell like a guy. An offering to their fellow man, MANSTUFF has risen from the ruins of Christchurch and been brewed in the rugged surrounds of Marlborough. Crafted from the best of ingredients the range offers up two bars of soap: Handful of Gravel and Whiskey and Mint $12. 'Handful of Gravel' states it will 'clean you up no matter what's stuck to you,' which sounds a little ominous... and 'Whiskey and Mint' contains whiskey extract and peppermint oil, it's invigorating and can be used on the face and the bod. (They like that.)

I had a couple of men take it home and tell me all about it after a shower. As you can imagine it wasn't easy getting a lot out of them, feedback as follows:

Whiskey and Mint fragrance was enjoyed, the soap was soft, the natural ingredient preferred. 

Handful of Gravel had a nice exfoliating thing going on, not as harsh as the name might suggest, very happy to not smell like flowers but be clean. 

It's the sense of humour about this product that's most refreshing and with big plans to add more manly grooming stuff to their line you should check it out www.manstuff.co.nz 

Next addition to the bathroom: his and hers soap trays. 

xMimi