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New K-Beauty for Spring: What Just Landed at Kiss & Makeup
15th Sep 2026
The light has finally changed. Mornings are brighter, the afternoons hang on a bit longer, and skin that has been under a scarf since June starts asking for something different. Lighter textures. Som
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Love Your Skin Barrier: 5 Hydration & Barrier-Care Favourites
Posted by Stephen Beath on 9th Sep 2026
Love your skin barrier. If your skin is feeling tight, dry or a little out of sorts, a simpler routine can be a good place to start. Think gentle cleansing, a moisturiser that suits your skin, and dai
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Why Your Skin Is Dry, Red & Tight This Winter (And How to Repair Your Barrier)
13th Jun 2026
If your skin has been feeling tight, looking red, and flaking no matter how much moisturiser you pile on — you're not imagining it, and it's almost certainly not "just dry skin." It's your skin
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Long Weekend Deals at Kiss & Makeup: Free Xixi Mascara + Medicube Glass Skin Giveaway
24th Apr 2026
Kia ora from Upper Hutt,
It's a long weekend, and we've lined up two reasons to sort your autumn beauty routine with Kiss & Makeup. A big sale across 127 products, a free cult-favourite mascara wh
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Revlon ColorStay Foundation NZ Shade Guide
Posted by Kiss & Makeup NZ on 11th Apr 2026
Revlon ColorStay Foundation has earned its place as a makeup-bag favourite because it combines comfortable, buildable coverage with genuinely long wear. The tricky part is not deciding whether to try
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Your Upper Hutt Beauty Store's Autumn Skincare Picks for 2026
Posted by Kiss & Makeup NZ on 11th Apr 2026
Autumn is here, and that means your skin is about to start behaving differently. The cooling temperatures, drier air, and less harsh UV all shift what your complexion needs — and at Kiss & Makeup
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