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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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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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What is PDRN? The Salmon DNA Skincare Ingredient Trending in NZ Right Now
Posted by Kiss & Makeup NZ on 30th Mar 2026
If you've been scrolling through skincare content lately, you've probably seen PDRN popping up everywhere. It's the ingredient everyone in K-beauty is talking about in 2026 — and for good reason
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Decoding the global phenomenon that is K-Beauty
Posted by Stephen Beath, Founder on 27th Mar 2024
Korean beauty (or K-Beauty as it's legions of fans will call it), has undeniably become a global phenomenon, captivating beauty enthusiasts with its innovative products and transformative results. But
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