Industry profile: Entrepreneur and influencer Pia Muehlenbeck

BD sat down with entrepreneur and influencer Pia Muehlenbeck to hear more about her career highlights, go-to beauty products and more.

The Iconic takes online shopping to another level

The retailer has a new app with outfit recreation technology, available for the first time in New Zealand.

Facebook’s latest change demotes posts with ‘engagement bait’

Facebook will soon demote posts that beg for likes, comments, and shares.

2018 is all about customer convenience

As the number of online shoppers grow, so too do their demands.

Men lie more than women about time spent on appearance

While there’s no shame in taking a little longer to get ready in the morning, it turns out that a third of consumers are lying about how much time they spend styling their hair. In addition to this, men are the worst offenders when it comes to lying about how much mirror time it takes to get ready – only taking (on average) 15 minutes less than women. 

Why you should never drink coffee on an empty stomach

Bloating, indigestion and blood pressure irregularity are some of the side effects.

Microbead free skincare brands

While the ban doesn’t come into effect till June 2018, some brands are early adopters. Check out our safe list...

Michelle Bateman to farewell beautyheaven & BEAUTYDIRECTORY

BEAUTYDIRECTORY and beautyheaven editorial director Michelle Bateman has announced she will depart the company on January 5, to work on freelance projects.

Why New Zealand's beauty industry is booming

The country's beauty brands are targeting a specific market, embracing trends and are reaping the benefits.

Makeup by Mario on the Instagram ‘masterclass’

"Makeup artists have become the new celebrity.”

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