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'Adverse effects': EPA probes safety of tattoo inks in NZ
Some tattoo inks may contain harmful ingredients like carcinogens.

Kim Knight: Val Kilmer, Cookie Bear and The Body Shop - a Gen X lament
OPINION: 'Everything good gets discontinued.'

‘Gummy smile’: Lip filler ordeal leaves woman with smile she ‘hates’
A nurse failed to recognise and act on signs of a condition known as vascular occlusion.

Loving the alien: Life becomes art for transgender siblings in otherworldly new show
'You already stand out for being queer.'

‘Bring the world’: Sisters have a vision for Napier beauty event
Raising eyebrows - Renee and Miriam Sciascia want to elevate beauty professionals.

Breaking up with beauty clutter: The case for a less-is-more routine
If beauty products are overwhelming your bathroom, it might be time for a purge.

Makeup artist to the stars on how to change your routine as you age
'I still meet people that are still wearing makeup from the 80s and 90s.'

Corporate law to the catwalk: Lawyer aims for Miss Universe NZ crown
Meet 2025 Miss Universe New Zealand finalist Dana McNatty.

Is your makeup making you break out? The answer, quite possibly, is yes
If clogged pores are getting you down, they may be caused by comedogenic ingredients.

Do you still need sunscreen in autumn?
'Don’t be fooled just because the temperatures can be lower,' warns one expert.

Quick makeup hacks for busy mornings
If you hit snooze too many times this morning, this one’s for you.

Dry skin after summer? Kiwi botanicals like kānuka and harakeke can help
The same properties that allow native plants to thrive in our environment can help skin.

Miss Pacific Islands pageant turmoil: Judges held, vote-rigging claims
Online threats escalated tensions, undermining the event's unity message.

Opinion: How often you really need to wash your hair
Telegraph: Two beauty writers share their routines.

‘It’s a tribute to her’ Mum turns grief into thriving beauty business after losing her daughter
Kaikohe mum Kelli-Asta Baker created a beauty-focused business in memory of her daughter.

The Body Shop NZ placed into voluntary administration
It follows its parent company's placement into administration in late 2024.

Bad beauty habits to break in 2025
Start 2025 on the right foot with a few tweaks to your beauty routine.

'Sales by day and sexy selfies by night': Manager uses OnlyFans to pay mortgage
A former Auckland model creates an OnlyFans page to pay the bills.

Kmart product shocks Kiwi buyers
The item is described as 'perfect for relaxing after a long day of work'.

'I’d rather live hot than die ugly': Why are we still using sunbeds?
From 'tanorexia' to tanning addiction, experts weigh in on the continued use of sunbeds.

Anna Sarjeant: Do you look less attractive in glasses?
OPINION: I know I do - I've been told as much.