From a new body wash designed with active types in mind, to a sleep-supporting elixir and a coffee-spiked scent, our editors share every product they\u2019ll be adding to their beauty and wellness routines in 2026. <\/p>\n
\n It\u2019s a blessing and a curse to know about all the exciting launches in
\n beauty land well in advance.\n <\/p>\n
The downside? The patience required while you wait for products to land in-store.<\/p>\n
But good things come to those who wait, and here the Viva team share the 12 products they\u2019re adding to their wish lists this year – some available now, some coming soon. <\/p>\n
Sneak a glimpse into their beauty and wellness routines, below. <\/p>\n
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I\u2019m a big fan of skincare first foundations and can\u2019t stand the feel of heavy or cakey foundation. This one from VB beauty contains Augustinus Bader\u2019s skin cell-rejuvenating TFC8 and is meant to be game changing for those who want their foundation to do more and still give a flawless finish. \u2014Jenni Mortimer, chief lifestyle and entertainment reporter<\/p>\n
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I exercise a lot, which means I sweat and shower a lot too – conditions that exacerbate the bumps of keratosis pilaris on my arms. As a fan of the kit: Wellness Wash, I\u2019ve got high hopes for their new Workout Wash – a body cleanser formulated with active exfoliants and fruit acids to help unclog pores and botanicals to soothe flushed skin and rinse away sweat and smells. \u2014Tyson Beckett, journalist <\/p>\n
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My word for 2026 is \u201cbalance\u201d and with that comes the side quest to clean up my sleep hygiene. Early nights are a good start, but I\u2019m also planning on adding in certain supplements into my wind-down routine like the new BYR\u00c9 After Dark Coco. This sleep support elixir sees hero ingredient cacao combined with adaptogens, medicinal mushrooms and superfoods to promote a deep, restorative sleep. A hot chocolate that tastes great and has you waking up feeling replenished and energised? How\u2019s that for beauty sleep. \u2014Ashleigh Cometti, beauty editor <\/p>\n
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Historically, I\u2019ve treated fragrance as an afterthought. But this year I\u2019m looking to create some more sensorial grounding in my everyday \u2013 small things, like putting bare feet into grass, taking my headphones out on the bus and scratching at the surface of citrus peels whenever they\u2019re in hand. A good scent feels like an extension of this intention. I love the sound of this Abel one: intense, smoky, notes of black coffee. \u2014Madeleine Crutchley, journalist <\/p>\n
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This year I\u2019m planning a big chop and getting the always trending long bob. I have incredibly straight hair so most stylers struggle to keep a curl in my hair for long. But I\u2019ve been hearing great things about Dyson\u2019s Chitosan pre-style cream which is meant to help waves stay in place. \u2014JM<\/p>\n
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Nude By Nature Lacquer Lip Serum, $25<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve always been a huge fan of multi-tasking lipcare, and the new Nude By Nature Lacquer Lip Serum has caught my attention for this very reason. The skincare-infused lipstick delivers both colour and nourishment in every swipe thanks to its blend of hyaluronic acid, plant-based oils and vitamin E. I\u2019m slowly transitioning all my lip products to those with cool undertones, and the shade 01 Soft Rosette is the perfect cool-toned pink. \u2014AC<\/p>\n
Available from Chemist Warehouse and Farmers from March 16. <\/p>\n
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I want to inject more colour into my everyday ensembles and polish feels like an accessible entry point. In the past, I\u2019ve played around with contrasting colourways, so I might pick up a couple of shades. For now, I\u2019m really interested in this sky blue nail polish by Manucurist (but the brick red and dark pansy also catch my eye). \u2014MC<\/p>\n
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There\u2019s only so much fibremaxxing a digestively challenged lass can stomach before taking things into her own hands, or more accurately, the hands of a trained masseuse. I\u2019ve read a couple of studies that suggest lymphatic massage could offer a non-invasive complementary solution to managing IBS and I\u2019m putting myself forward as a case study. \u2014TB<\/p>\n
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Heat, salt, chlorine and minimal hair care left my summer locks in quite a state for the beginning of 2026. I\u2019m not upset. Split ends, dryness and sun-bleached colour are characteristics to celebrate after a summer well-lived. But as I\u2019m settling back into routine, and switching sea swims for pool lanes, I am looking for something to nourish a fresh haircut on a more regular basis. Seasoned swimmers will know that submerging with hair that is already wet, under a cap, can provide some protection. I\u2019d like to go the extra step and apply a leave-in conditioner before my swims. This one from Philip Kingsley is designed specifically for this purpose. \u2014MC<\/p>\n
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Body brushing, and all its amazing benefits around circulation and skin texture, have been calling to me for a while. But after a recent massage at East Day Spa, where they used a dry body brush on me, I realised it\u2019s a must. It felt incredible and is also amazing for leg circulation for those of us who sit in office chairs all day. \u2014JM<\/p>\n
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A former beauty buyer at Smith & Caughey\u2019s first introduced me to Montale\u2019s Intense Cafe five years ago, and it\u2019s been one of my top-rated fragrances ever since. Sweet but not cloying, the juice highlights notes of rose and coffee, with vanilla, amber and white musk lending a comforting scent trail. I\u2019ve lost count of how many \u201cwhat fragrance are you wearing?\u201d questions I\u2019ve had fired my way while wearing this scent. \u2014AC<\/p>\n
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Touch-ups are not so easy on a smartphone camera \u2013 skin texture is blurred, colours are muddy and definition is lacking. With the advent of a new haircut that demands plenty of attention (fringe!), I\u2019ve gravitated to a makeup compact that allows more precision. However, I\u2019d like an on-the-go mirror that doesn\u2019t risk spilling product over clean clothes. I\u2019ll try to thrift one second-hand, but I have pinned this sweet compact to my bookmarks bar. I like the deep red hue and the tactile texture. \u2014MC<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"From a new body wash designed with active types in mind, to a sleep-supporting elixir and a coffee-spiked…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":296334,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[2246,50374,16745,1244,7800,163384,33965,3389,163383,156,14768,71,305,78,1956,111,139,69,90,4460,163385,121900,2122,163382,7187,223,165,9873,72921,159,83619,5510,163381,102],"class_list":{"0":"post-296333","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-entertainment","8":"tag-2246","9":"tag-active","10":"tag-adding","11":"tag-beauty","12":"tag-body","13":"tag-coffeespiked","14":"tag-designed","15":"tag-editors","16":"tag-elixir","17":"tag-entertainment","18":"tag-every","19":"tag-from","20":"tag-have","21":"tag-in","22":"tag-mind","23":"tag-new-zealand","24":"tag-newzealand","25":"tag-nz","26":"tag-on","27":"tag-product","28":"tag-routines","29":"tag-scent","30":"tag-share","31":"tag-sleepsupporting","32":"tag-team","33":"tag-the","34":"tag-their","35":"tag-theyll","36":"tag-types","37":"tag-viva","38":"tag-wash","39":"tag-wellness","40":"tag-wishlist","41":"tag-with"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/296333","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=296333"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/296333\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/296334"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=296333"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=296333"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=296333"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}