Nine spring beauty essentials

Chocolate lovers will quickly become addicted to Anatomicals 100% Not Chanel, But Cocoa All Same, Cocoa Body Cleanser, $11.99. Use daily in the shower for moisturised and sweet smelling skin. Available from supermarkets and Bin Inns nationwide.

Garnier Miracle Skin Cream, $19.99, is a great multi purpose product that transforms skin with its tinted coverage, while also fighting the long term signs of ageing and wrinkles. The formula instantly adjusts to the correct skin tone upon contact, and has been tested on Caucasian, Asian, Hispanic and Afro-American skin. The cream also includes SPF15 UV protection, Vitamin B3 and Vitamin C to help reduce dark spots and ginger extract for radiant skin. Garnier Miracle Skin Cream is available from selected supermarkets, pharmacies and department stores.

Ditch the dark moody shades of winter and embrace Spring pastels with the L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Le Vernis The Whites Collection of nail polishes. Our top three picks are Lemon Meringue, Ocean Porcelain, and Peach Negligee, $9.99 each. Available from all L’Oréal Paris stockists.

This Maybelline New York New Baby Lips Electro Lip Balm in Pink Shock is a great budget beauty find. The balm gives lips a gorgeous subtle tint, while the antioxidant-rich vitamin formula of shea butter and centella essence moisturise lips. Available from pharmacies, supermarkets and department stores for $4.29.

Clarisonic Mia 2 Facial Sonic Cleansing Brush is a great time-saving product that cleanses skin six times better than when you just use your hands! The brush uses sonic technology to gently cleanse, while also helping to improve skin tone, reduce the appearance of fine lines and pores, leaving skin soft and smooth. The rechargeable brush is waterproof and only needs to be used for one minute on your face. Available from selected Farmers stores and Forme Spas for $225 from October 20.

Keep skin moisturised, soft and subtle with the new Neutrogena Hydro Boost facial skincare range. The products include a Progressive Release System, which means moisture is continuously released over 24 hours, so skin stays in radiant looking all day long. The range includes a Neutrogena Hydro Boost Eye Roll-On, Water Gels, and Night Concentrate cream, from $24.99.

Give your hard working hands a little extra love and care with Anatomicals Help The Paw Vitamin Rich Hand Cream, $9.99. The formula includes shea butter, paw paw and vitamin E, which work together to keep hands soft, and moisturised. Available from supermarkets and Bin Inns nationwide.

As the weather warms up, get a golden faux glow with a little help from La Mav Sunkissed Bronzer, $39.95. The bronzer adapts to your skin tone, so there is no risk of getting that dreaded ‘morange’ look. Infused with rosehip oil and vitamin C, the product also helps protect against harmful UV rays and combats signs of ageing.

New Zealand has some of the highest rates of melanoma in the world, so its important to protect your skin against harsh UV rays. Skinnies SPF30 gel sunscreen range, from $18.40, is quick-drying, isn’t greasy and a little goes a long way. For stockists and to buy online, see skinnies.co.nz