It’s back, baby! Welcome to Viva Beauty Week: June 2024, our week-long celebration of all things beauty.
From Monday, June 3, keep your eyes peeled for every beauty update worth knowing, as we dive into the worlds of skincare, makeup, hair care and more, with expert-led stories, Viva team recommendations, makeup bag upgrades and more, as curated by beauty editor Ashleigh Cometti.
This week, we’ll show you how to tackle the latest makeup trends with six chic ways to wear blue eye makeup; unpack the next wave of treatments and topicals designed to lighten hyperpigmentation; share budget-savvy ways to create a special-occasion makeup look for under $100; and shine a light on the buzziest skincare ingredients to try now.
Join us each day for our daily dispatch of inspiring reads and dreamy beauty shoots, and discover our extra special beauty special inside Wednesday’s issue of The New Zealand Herald.

Bright On! Viva’s Definitive Guide To Treating Hyperpigmentation On All Skin Types
Halt pigmentation in its tracks with the latest topicals and treatments designed to even out all complexions.
Read the full story here.

We Gave 4 Makeup Artists $100 To Create A Special-Occasion Makeup Look. This Is What They Bought
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Advertise with NZME.Special event coming up? This is what the pros would buy, and why.
Read the full story here.

Is Caffeine The Missing Ingredient In Your Beauty Routine?
It works wonders for energy levels, but it turns out caffeine can perk up your skin, too.
Read the full story here.

Would You Try Cold Shock Therapy On Your Face?
Viva beauty editor Ash Cometti did, and shares her results.
Read the full test drive here.
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Blue Makeup Is Back, Baby. Here are 6 Ways To Make It Look Modern
Bright, bold but totally wearable. Here’s how to wear blue makeup now.
Read the full story here.

The Business Of Beauty: In Conversation With Dr Courtney Rubin Of Fig.1
Dr Courtney Rubin of Fig.1 co-founded her brand in 2021 after multiple requests from her in-clinic patients. Now the affordable, efficacious label has gone global, counting itself as one of the newest brands to land at Mecca.
Read the full story here.

In 2024, Is there Really Such A Thing As A Nail Trend Anymore?
Although data reveals that manicure conventions are transforming faster than ever, individual tastes trump trends, argues Viva contributor Lucy Slight.
Read the full story here.

Beauty Insider: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Steps Down From Rose Inc; Acne Studios Launches Fragrance; Tronque Hits The Big Apple
Plus the new hand care launch you’ll want to tote around all winter long.
Read the full story here.