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Natural Summer Glow

October 24, 2023 by w b

As we head into the warmer months, it’s time to switch up your makeup look. Say goodbye to your full-coverage foundations, cooler tones, matte finishes and deep lip colours, and make way for a natural summer glow! Read on for our top tips on how to give your complexion a radiant and healthy appearance.

How to Achieve a Natural Summer Glow:

Before you even start to apply your summer makeup, it’s time to prepare your canvas. If you haven’t yet bought one of our Spring Seasonal Special Facials, you have just a few weeks left to secure yours. Choose from the Sothys Seasonal Facial or the Ultraceuticals Azyme. Both of these facials will deliver a much-needed dose of radiance to winter-weary skin, helping you on your way to that wonderful, dewy look that is such an integral part of a natural summer glow.

Now Spring Clean your Makeup Bag:

Bag your Base:

It’s time to say goodbye to your winter full-coverage foundation. Instead, opt for a lightweight tinted moisturizer or BB cream that provides sheer coverage and a subtle glow. These types of product even out your skin tone without feeling heavy. We love Jane Iredale’s Dream Tint® Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15. This calming and soothing base hydrates and provides sheer to medium coverage. But it also helps prevent trans-epidermal water loss.

Choose your Bronzer:

It’s time to add a little shimmer as we head into summer. But when you apply your bronzer, do so only where the sun would naturally tint your skin. (Even though we don’t let that happen and all wear our SPF!) Apply to your forehead and down your nose, a sweep across your cheekbones and don’t forget your neck and decolletage.

Remember, when applying bronzer, less is often more. It’s better to start with a small amount and build up gradually to achieve the desired level of warmth and definition. Additionally, choose a bronzer shade that complements your skin tone. For a natural look, opt for a shade that is only a shade or two darker than your natural skin colour.

Add some Shimmer:

Shimmery eyeshadows, highlighters, and glosses are great for summer, helping to create a luminous, dewy look. Pop in to view our range of Jane Iredale PurePressed® Eye Shadows. Whether you choose a single, triple or palette we’re sure you’ll find a lustrous eyeshadow that glides on and stays on, with just the right amount of sparkle!

Brighten up your Lips:

Summer calls for fresh lip colors. Choose pinks, oranges, and bright reds, to reflect the lively, colorful spirit of the season. Or choose natural nudes for a perfect “I’m not wearing any makeup” look!

If you need more makeup inspiration to help you achieve a natural summer glow, call us to book your spot at our Jane Iredale Makeup Event on Wednesday 1st November, 2023 – From 9:00 a.m.

Handbag Beauty Essentials

October 5, 2022 by w b

October 10th marks Handbag Day! And we don’t know about you, but we wouldn’t be without ours. Even more importantly, we wouldn’t be without our handbag beauty essentials. If you want to know what beauty products secure space in our daily tote, read on… Because in this article, we’re sharing some of our beauty must-haves!

Handbag Beauty Essentials:

SPF on-the-go:

We know you likely all consider SPF an essential part of your morning routine, but if you’re constantly on the go, we recommend SPF touch-ups throughout the day. Jane Iredale has a fantastic mineral powder sunscreen, a must for your handbag, as you can apply it over makeup!

Hands-On:

A handbag should never be without a hand cream! And Pure Fiji’s 35ml hand creme is the perfect size to stow away. It is quickly absorbed into the skin. Enriched with fresh coconut milk, nourishing organic oils and ngi grass to lock moisture into the skin and leave hands feeling soft and silky smooth.

Lips to Love:

We love Juvenate’s LiPerfection 5D. More than a lip balm. It’s skincare for your lips! Perfect your pout with this all-in-one lip plumper. Plump, Define, Hydrate, Heal and Protect.

Rescue Me:

Pure Fiji Dilo Rescue Body Spray is a fabulous all-rounder. The smaller 60ml size is perfect to pop in your handbag for occasions when you need to instantly refresh, revive or replenish skin. This soothing natural spray is made with dilo, aloe and ngi grass extract to soothe and hydrate skin for 24 hours. It will soothe, moisturise and nourish irritated skin affected by sunburn, dehydration, insect bites, rashes or shaving.

Hydration Station:

As we move into the warmer months, don’t forget to throw a Jane Iredale Hydration Spray into your handbag. A quick spritz will cool you down when you get hot and bothered. Perfect if you’re stopping at the top of Trafalgar for a cocktail on your way home from work!

These handbag beauty essentials, plus many more, are available at our Nelson Spa. Call in and see us for more advice.

Beauty Brands we ❤️ working with!

February 11, 2022 by w b

At Woman, we believe we bring you the best beauty brands available to offer a range of effective, quality skincare. So, ahead of Valentine’s Day, we thought we’d share a little ❤️ for the companies we choose to work with, including one from our very own Nelson! Read on for all the info!

Beauty Brands we ❤️ working with!

Pure Fiji:

A longstanding favourite in the spa, Pure Fiji means that our clients can escape to the Islands without leaving Nelson. For centuries South Pacific and Fiji islanders have used pure coconut oil and flower extracts to nourish, moisturise and beautify both skin and hair. Pure Fiji brings you the best of these traditional blends for today’s natural bath and body care. Discover intensive hydrating body oils, creamy coconut lotions, nourishing handmade soaps and fresh sugar scrubs that will get your skin glowing.

Ultraceuticals:

Ultraceuticals is one of Australia’s pre-eminent cosmeceutical brands. They offer professional-grade products formulated to address major skin concerns such as ageing, pigmentation and acne. Talk to us about the right skincare prescription to give you ‘real visible results’ and your best-ever skin.

Jane Iredale:

The beauty brands we choose to work with wouldn’t be complete without a range of makeup! We are proud stockists of the Jane Iredale skincare makeup. Based on micronised minerals, this breakthrough technology is so effective it is recommended by cosmetic surgeons, dermatologists, and skincare experts.

Juvenate:

We added this local Nelson skincare brand to the list of beauty brands we ❤️ working with about a year ago. We’re delighted to say their products have become a firm favourite with our clients. The brand combines the very best of nature with innovative cosmedical and cosmeceutical high grade, high strength active ingredients. So, the products offer maximum efficacy without the need for a prescription. Find out more HERE.

Sothys Paris:

Sothys has been a leading innovator in the quest for perfection and beauty for women and men for over 70 years, renowned internationally and here in New Zealand. A highly specialised brand, Sothys has always stood out with its extraordinary commitment to research and innovation.

Sunescape:

Tanning has never looked this good! Whether you’re visiting us for a spray tan or looking for products that you can use at home, Sunescape provides a natural-looking and feeling tan that smells amazing!

Revitalash:

RevitaLash is a leading Physician-led, award-winning line of lash, brow and hair focused cosmetics specifically designed to elevate, restore, and enhance the health and natural beauty of your most treasured beauty assets.

If you’d like to discover more about any of our favourite beauty brands, please give us a call or contact us through our social channels.

Best Beauty Products for Summer – Staff Picks!

November 11, 2021 by w b

Things are heating up in Nelson, so we thought it was time to share our summer must-haves! Read on for the best beauty products for summer as recommended by the Woman Beauty team! You’re going to want to fill your beach bag with some of these!

Best Beauty Products for Summer – Staff Picks!

Delene’s Choice

best beauty product for nelson summer as recommebded by Delene

Exfoliation products are my year-round must-haves, but are particularly important in summer after a dry winter. Use either a manual sugar scrub which also helps with hydration due to the oil content or Pure Fiji’s newer coconut scrub (great for tanners as it has no oil). Using a handheld Riffi Mit (machine washable) for those extra dry days or Ultra’s brand new retexturising lotion for easy chemical exfoliation. Apply this like a lotion and it is all you’ll need for flawlessly hydrated skin. Be sure to use an SPF afterwards. Finally, finish with a hydrating moisturiser for summer-ready legs.

Bridgette’s Choice

Without a doubt my summer must-have is hands down SPF! If you aren’t protecting your skin with an SPF every day you may as well throw your serums in the bin because sun damage will undo all their hard work! We have a fantastic range of lightweight daily moisturisers with complete spectrum sun protection. As well as mineral sun and body protect available. For those of you constantly on the go, we recommend over makeup SPF touch-ups. Jane Iredale has an amazing mineral powder sunscreen too, a must for the beach bag as it can be applied over makeup and on the scalp for protection!

Lauren’s Choice

My favourite summer must-have product is the Pure Fiji Body Lotion and butter. Great as an all-over body lotion and the butter helps keep your feet hydrated especially in summer when we are wearing open shoes all day, every day. All of the infusions smell amazing too which makes it hard to pick a favourite! Because of this, I have three of the lotions at home (Oops).

Aimiee’s Choice

As quick as the water warms up in Nelson, my family and I are out in and on it. With that comes a lot of environmental changes to our skin and the Pure Fiji Dilo Rescue Gel, straight out of the fridge, becomes our best friend and must-have for the summer. It soothes, nourishes and repairs the damaged skin. It’s the perfect all-rounder for sunburn, windburn, insect bites, dermatitis and all things summer!

Micki’s Choice

With summer coming up it’s very easy to get a little too much sun especially our face, Juvenate’s phyto renew mask is very cooling and rehydrating perfect after getting burnt or kissed by the sun! It has Aloe Vera which reduces the pain of sunburn and helps to reduce the redness as well. It also has hyaluronic acid which rehydrates the skin and plumps fine lines and wrinkles. Personally, I put mine in the fridge for a while before using it, it feels so refreshing perfect after a bit much sun.

Payton’s Choice

With summer right around the corner, I always make sure I stock up on some Sunescape’s tanning range to get that gorgeous glow without the damage of the sun, and always using sunscreen of course! For glowing skin, it’s important to hydrate from the inside out. 😊 I am a fruit lover so I love the summer for the variety of fresh fruit available in this region, especially watermelon, strawberries, or cherries!

If you’re ready to discover more best beauty products for summer, call into our Nelson Day Spa where the team can give you all the advice you need!

Introducing Juvenate Skincare

April 21, 2021 by w b

We can’t wait to introduce you to Juvenate Skincare. We’re offering this new brand at our day spa in Nelson. And, above all, we love that we’re supporting local because Juvenate originates just down the road in Motueka!

Juvenate Skincare – Backed by Science:

Juvenate skincare offers innovative formulations that are complex, effective and offer real results. Above all, they’re backed by science!

The brand combines the very best of nature with innovative cosmedical and cosmeceutical high grade, high strength active ingredients. This results in maximum efficacy without the need for a prescription.

Here are some top facts about this exciting new skincare brand;

Firstly, these are high performing products with unique and sophisticated delivery systems.
They have no harsh chemicals, parabens, mineral oils, synthetic dyes or fragrances.
That means they’re perfect if you’re mindful of chemical load but don’t want to compromise on active ingredients.
Finally, most of the range is 95% Certified Organic. And all of the products are vegan, cruelty-free, sustainably and ethically sourced.

Discover the brand for yourself:

We’re so excited to introduce you to Juvenate Skincare; we’re throwing a party, and you’re on the guest list!

Save the date:

Join us on Thursday 27th May from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.

It’s a party so obviously there will be drinks, nibbles and mingling!
You’ll get to meet our Juvenate skincare representative, Liam. He’ll guide you through the brand’s ethos, introducing you to the unique project range and the benefits of using Juvenate.
There’ll be a treatment demonstration, so you learn how to get the best out of the products.
PLUS, one lucky winner will receive a fantastic door prize drawn on the night!

Spaces are limited for this exclusive event. But, we would like to invite you PLUS one friend. Tickets cost $25 per person and are redeemable against purchases made on the night.

Please reserve your space by contacting us HERE.

Observ Skin Diagnostics Event

February 25, 2021 by w b

On 16th March we’ll be holding another Observ Skin Diagnostics event at Woman Beauty, Nelson, in conjunction with our visiting Ultraceuticals expert, Tracy Benporth. If you haven’t attended before we thought we’d use this post to explain how it works and the benefits you’ll see from booking an appointment.

Observ Skin Diagnostics Event with Ultraceuticals:

How the Observ machine works:

Some skin concerns begin in the deep layers of your skin and are difficult to see with the human eye. These issues are often related to sun damage, and they eventually begin to show themselves as you age. The Observ Skin Diagnostics machine can expose these conditions earlier. Meaning you get a head start on resolving any issues. The machine uses a patented skin fluorescence and polarized light illumination technology.

The machine takes images of your skin using different lighting levels, revealing blemishes or underlying skin issues in incredible detail. The whole process is fast, non-invasive and pain-free.

The images reveal a detailed analysis for each different light filter and our visiting Ultraceuticals expert, Tracy Benporth, goes through these with you.

What happens next?

This diagnostic consult allows our Tracy to prescribe the correct products for your skin. We include the cost of a prescribed peel in the price of your appointment. And one of our expert therapists carries out this relaxing treatment resulting in a significant improvement of skin texture, colour and consistency.

Your total appointment time for both diagnosis and treatment is sixty minutes. This consultation costs $95 (saving $150 on the regular price).

Finally, you’ll be able to book a follow-up appointment when our visiting expert returns, to see the improvements to your skin and make any adjustments to your future treatments and skincare.

But there’s more!

At this special Observ Skin Diagnostics event we offer a couple of bonuses with your booking.

You receive a complimentary entry into our prize draw for an Ultraceuticals package worth $250.
PLUS you can also take advantage of a 15% ‘on the day’ discount on all Ultraceuticals full-sized products.

If you’re ready to book your sixty-minute appointment on 16th March at our Nelson Day Spa, please do get in touch HERE. We do request payment at time of booking to reserve your space.

Autumn and Winter Skincare – Your ‘To Do’ List

May 22, 2019 by w b

As the seasons roll around once again, it’s time to start thinking about the changes you might need to make to your autumn and winter skincare. To help you prepare for the colder months, we decided to publish a handy ‘to do’ list. Read on to discover how you can save your skin during the Nelson winter season!

Autumn and Winter Skincare – The Woman Beauty Nelson ‘To Do’ List:

Start the new season with a facial

If you only manage to fit in a facial a few times a year, then the change of season is the perfect time to squeeze one in. Firstly, it will help prepare your skin for the harsh environmental factors it’s sure to encounter as the temperature changes. Secondly, it’s an excellent opportunity for one of our therapists to review your skin. We can advise you on any products we think will benefit your autumn and winter skincare routine. View our list of facials HERE.

Clear out the cupboard

Your skin will start to dry out in the colder months so you’ll rightly be tempted to slip some extra serums into your routine. But if you’re reaching to the back of the bathroom cupboard for products you’ve only used seasonally, do be sure to check when you initially opened them. Remember, all skincare products have a shelf life. They will lose their effectiveness beyond this point. So, the start of the new season is a good time to have a clear out. We know skincare products can be expensive, so do talk to us about getting the best bang for your buck during your seasonal switchover.

Get beautiful skin from within

Hydration is vital through the cooler months, but we know how tricky it is to keep up your water intake when it’s freezing outside, and you just want to wrap your hands around a warm coffee cup! Choose herbal teas for warming goodness. Or make a broth-based soup with delicious winter veggies.

Don’t ditch the SPF

Your skin receives no let-up from the harsh UV rays over winter, especially in beautiful Nelson, where we still have bright sunny days during the cooler months. So don’t ditch the sunscreen!

Mix up your makeup

Just as you update your wardrobe in summer, you might want to review your makeup bag. Swap your summer nudes for deeper, warmer lip and cheek colours over the autumn and winter seasons. Talk to us about the beautiful range of Jane Iredale mineral makeup. We can help you select the perfect shades for your new season look.

Need more autumn or winter skin care advice? Call in and see us. Our professional team of therapists are trained to meet exacting international standards. Their continual development and training mean that we can be sure they will always offer you the best service and advice.

Enjoy a Nelson holiday after the holidays!

December 19, 2018 by w b

It’s that time of year again! You’ve decked your halls, wrapped your gifts and attended numerous Christmas parties. Now you’re waiting for the arrival of your many house guests. This time of year is full-on. It’s no wonder, so many of us feel frazzled by the beginning of January! This year why not plan a Nelson holiday, after the holidays to ease you into 2019.

Here are three ways you can enjoy a Nelson holiday after the holidays!

Be a tourist in your backyard.
We’re so lucky to live in beautiful Nelson. So take time out to appreciate everything that’s on offer. You could cycle the Great Taste Trail or kayak in Abel Tasman. Choose just one day to be a tourist in your backyard, relax and enjoy!
Head to the beach.
Who doesn’t love a beach holiday? And in the Nelson region, we have plenty to choose from. Don’t forget to prepare for your beach excursion with a visit to Woman Beauty. We have a full range of Ultraceuticals sun protection to fill your Nelson holiday beach bag. A Sunescape spray tan and a wax in all the right places will get you swimsuit ready. We are open until 24th December and have taken on extra staff so you can prepare for your Nelson beach holiday.
Escape to the Islands
Promise yourself a Nelson holiday staycation in the New Year at Woman Beauty. A Fiji Holiday treatment is the perfect way to recharge your batteries after the excesses of the festive season. Take half a day to pretend you are on holiday. Start with the signature Tropical Paradise Ritual, enjoy crème scrub exfoliation followed by a relaxing massage with exotic oil then be painted with body butter, wrapped up while enjoying a Fijian scalp treatment with warm oil. This pampering wouldn’t be complete without adding a spa manicure and pedicure then enjoy time out with a complimentary refreshment in the relax lounge. The perfect gift to add to your Christmas wishlist! We reopen on Monday 7th January, so book your New Year treat to yourself, today!

Happy holidays from the whole team at Woman Beauty!

How to Achieve a Natural Summer Glow:

Now Spring Clean your Makeup Bag:

Bag your Base:

Choose your Bronzer:

Brighten up your Lips:

Handbag Beauty Essentials:

Beauty Brands we ❤️ working with!

Pure Fiji:

Ultraceuticals:

Jane Iredale:

Juvenate:

Sothys Paris:

Sunescape:

Revitalash:

Best Beauty Products for Summer – Staff Picks!

Delene’s Choice

Bridgette’s Choice

Lauren’s Choice

Aimiee’s Choice

Micki’s Choice

Payton’s Choice

Juvenate Skincare – Backed by Science:

Discover the brand for yourself:

Save the date:

Observ Skin Diagnostics Event with Ultraceuticals:

How the Observ machine works:

What happens next?

But there’s more!

Autumn and Winter Skincare – The Woman Beauty Nelson ‘To Do’ List:

Start the new season with a facial

Clear out the cupboard

Get beautiful skin from within

Don’t ditch the SPF

Mix up your makeup

Be a tourist in your backyard.

Head to the beach.

Escape to the Islands

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