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MAINSTREAM SKINCARE DOESN’T UNDERSTAND MENOPAUSE – WE DO Formulated in New Zealand, the Vivéa® range instantly cools, calms and hydrates hormonally sensitive skin. For many women, menopause is not a gentle transition but a demanding chapter marked by dramatic hormonal changes, and their impact is often felt first in the skin. With up to 70 per cent of women experiencing concerns such as dryness, increased sensitivity, loss of firmness, and hot flushes, the beauty industry has historically underserved this audience.
ago, leaving her feeling unprepared and unsupported, which is why creating skincare tailored to this stage of life feels so personal.
Now, Vivéa® Skincare is stepping forward with a simple daily routine range that was created to address these multiple skin concerns women navigating peri-, mid-, and postmenopause encounter.
This is where Vivéa® comes in – offering women the option of a simple beauty routine that’s perfect and more suitable to their transformational journey they’re going through. Vivéa® was created to offer nourishing, soothing, cooling care when women need it most, and real results. Françoise’s wish is simply to help women feel supported, confident, and never alone.
Developed over three years of rigorous research, the Vivéa® collection blends advanced actives with bioactive New Zealand botanicals to deliver deep hydration, cooling relief, improved elasticity and barrier support – all while promoting emotional wellbeing through innovative mood-enhancing fragrances. Meet Françoise, the woman behind Vivéa®. Her own menopause journey began 18 years
Even post-menopause, she still experiences symptoms, and seeing her mother continue to have hot flushes into her 80s showed her how long this journey can be.
The Complete Vivéa® Synergy • Gentle Creamy Cleanser ($47) • Cooling Day Gel Cream ($69) • Cooling Night Gel Cream ($73) • Hydrating Cooling Mist Spray ($53) • Hand & Body Cooling Gel ($79) • Natural Lubricant Balm ($58)
Spoil Mum this Mother’s Day – shop the perfect gift in-store today.
MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL Give the gift of relief, confidence and radiant skin. Buy ANY TWO OR MORE Vivéa® products of your choice and receive a 20% discount plus a free beauty bag fit. Scan the QR code to claim this offer or visit viveaskincare.co.nz/pages/ mothers-day-special
Feel Calm. Look Radiant. Age Beautifully. Discover Vivéa Skincare, a blend of dedicated scientific formulation and New Zealand botanicals that delivers deep hydration and a cooling effect. For all skin types, especially during peri-, menopause, and beyond. Perfect gift for Mother’s Day Scan to shop
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