Fashion & Beauty · 28 Sept 2026
8 Beauty & Wellness Finds Worth Having on Your Radar Right Now
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From custom-blended foundation and targeted eye care to functional protein, limited-edition fragrance and a more personalised approach to longevity and wellness, these are the beauty and wellness names offering something a little more considered
The beauty and wellness space is increasingly moving away from simply having more and towards finding products and experiences that genuinely earn a place in our routines.
Whether it is haircare designed to take the guesswork out of curls, foundation mixed specifically for your complexion, targeted skincare for tired eyes, protein that slots easily into everyday life or fragrance that becomes part of your personal signature, some of the most interesting beauty and wellness finds right now have one thing in common: they make everyday rituals feel that little bit better.
Here are eight worth knowing about.
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1. TRY FOUNDATION THAT IS ACTUALLY MADE FOR YOUR SKIN
Finding your foundation shade is usually about searching through an existing range and hoping one comes close.
Denshé Beauty flips that experience around. At its Illovo beauty house, the Denshé Beauty Ritual begins with a consultation before a bespoke foundation shade is calibrated specifically to the individual’s skin tone. The result is a complexion product literally “signed by your skin”.
It is part beauty service, part personalised experience, and an interesting alternative for anyone who has spent years mixing shades or struggling to find an exact match.
Available at: Denshé Beauty, 204 Oxford Road, Illovo, Sandton
Booking: DensheBeauty.com
Price: Available on consultation/booking
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2. LEAN INTO THE MILKY GOURMAND FRAGRANCE TREND
Sol de Janeiro Leite Café & Leite Néctar Limited-Edition Perfume Mists
Milky gourmands are having a moment, and Sol de Janeiro is tapping into the trend with two limited-edition perfume mists inspired by Brazilian café and dessert culture.
Leite Café takes its cue from café com leite, pairing a rich latte accord with creamy coconut milk and lychee sorbet for a soft, frothy gourmand scent. Leite Néctar moves in a fruitier direction, inspired by Brazilian pavê de pêssego, with juicy peach, coconut milk and sweet cream. Together, the pair is designed around the idea of slowing down and savouring everyday rituals, whether that is coffee with a friend or something sweet after dinner.
Price: R610 for 90ml
Available from: Major retailers
Edition: Limited edition
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3. GIVE TIRED EYES A LITTLE MORE ATTENTION
Late nights, screen time and busy schedules have a way of showing up around the eyes, which is where Biovène’s Eye Roller Collection comes in.
The range includes five targeted 15ml roll-ons, each designed around a different eye-area need, including hydration, puffiness, tired-looking skin and moisture support. The compact roller format applies product directly around the eye contour while also giving the area a gentle massaging effect.
Options include Retinol De-Puffing, Hyaluronic Hydra-Power, Vitamin C Anti-Fatigue, 3X Ceramides Deep Moisture and Caffeine Wake-Up, making it easy to choose according to what your eye area needs most.
Available from: Selected Clicks stores nationwide and Clicks.co.za
Size: 15ml each
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4. TURN UP THE HEAT WITH A BOLDER FRAGRANCE DUO
Zadig&Voltaire THIS IS HER! RED HOT & THIS IS HIM! RED HOT
To mark ten years since the launch of THIS IS HER! and THIS IS HIM!, Zadig&Voltaire has introduced a new chapter in the fragrance story with THIS IS HER! RED HOT and THIS IS HIM! RED HOT.
The duo takes the brand’s signature leather identity in a more intense direction, with red leather running through both compositions.
THIS IS HER! RED HOT opens with ginger essential oil and pomegranate before moving into blackcurrant liqueur, red jasmine and blackberry, with incense absolute and red leather in the base.
THIS IS HIM! RED HOT pairs red apple with raspberry and clary sage, before moving into leather, musk, Haitian vetiver and Indonesian patchouli for a darker, warmer finish.
The bottles have also been reworked in a bold red-and-black treatment inspired by urban culture and pop art,
giving the launch a strong visual identity alongside the fragrances themselves.
Available from: All major retailers
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5. MAKE PROTEIN PART OF EVERYDAY WELLNESS
SANRAE™ The Daily Calm Protein
Protein is increasingly moving beyond gym bags and shaker bottles and into everyday wellness routines.
Designed specifically with modern women in mind, SANRAE™ The Daily Calm Protein combines 21g of plant-based protein per serving with ingredients including glycine, L-theanine, magnesium, probiotics and digestive enzymes.
SANRAE’s approach is centred around everyday nourishment and recovery rather than positioning protein
solely around exercise. The vanilla formula is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and contains zero added sugar, with 20 servings per 600g pouch.
Blend it into a morning smoothie, have it after movement or simply incorporate it into an existing daily routine.
Price: R630 for 600g
Available from: SanraeWellness.com and selected SANRAE stockists
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6. MAKE YOUR NEXT DINNER OUT A LITTLE MORE OF AN EXPERIENCE
Brambles Omakase Sushi Bar Experience with Chef Miyamoto at Vivari Hotel & Spa
Sometimes wellness is also about making time for an experience that encourages you to slow down, connect and enjoy something thoughtfully prepared.
Brambles Restaurant at Vivari Hotel & Spa is introducing a monthly Omakase Sushi Bar Experience led by Japanese Chef Miyamoto, bringing the precision and artistry of sushi-making into an intimate evening dining format.
Taking place on the first Friday of every month, the experience features a curated selection of sushi prepared by Chef Miyamoto and served directly to guests at their tables. The menu includes Maki Sushi, California Rolls, Nigiri Sushi, Salmon Sashimi, Salmon Roses, Fashion Sandwiches and Temaki hand rolls.
The evening also includes a complimentary glass of Diemersdal Sauvignon Blanc and Berries & Cream for dessert, all set within Vivari Hotel & Spa’s tranquil West Rand estate. Whether it is for date night, dinner with friends or simply an excuse to experience Japanese cuisine in a different way, it is an easy addition to the diary for anyone looking to make an evening out feel a little more special.
Next Date: Friday, 02 October
Frequency: First Friday of every month
Time: 18:00 – 20:00
Price: R695 per person
Venue: Brambles Restaurant, Vivari Hotel & Spa
Address: 1 Riviera Lane, Featherbrooke Estate, Muldersdrift, Gauteng
Reservations & Enquiries: +27 10 594 4100 | info@vivarihotel.co.za
Website: VivariHotel.co.za
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7. SIMPLIFY YOUR CURL ROUTINE
IntrinsiCurly Me Curl Kickstarter Combo
Building a curl routine can often feel more complicated than it needs to be.
The IntrinsiCurly Me Curl Kickstarter Combo brings together the essentials needed to cleanse, condition and style textured hair in one straightforward routine.
Whether you are beginning to embrace your natural texture, transitioning away from heat or chemical treatments, or simply looking for additional moisture and definition, the collection offers an accessible starting
point. For anyone trying to take better care of their curls without building an overflowing bathroom shelf, this is
an easy place to begin.
Price: From R1,135
Available from: IntrinsiCurlyMe.co.za
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8. DISCOVER MAX MARA’S FIRST-EVER FRAGRANCE
For a fashion house that has spent 75 years defining understated Italian elegance through clothing, moving
into fragrance feels like a natural next chapter.
Max Mara is marking its 75th anniversary with the South African launch of Le Parfum, the luxury house’s first fragrance and an extension of the same craftsmanship, precision and quiet confidence that have long defined its fashion. Developed in partnership with Shiseido, the fragrance translates the tactile world of Max Mara into scent.
Le Parfum is a woody floral fragrance built around a duo of tuberose, with a fresh bloom from Grasse and a creamy absolute from Guatemala. Vanilla adds warmth at the heart, while natural-origin sandalwood and cedarwood give the base a deeper, more structured finish. The result is designed to echo the timelessness of a Max Mara coat: feminine, confident and polished without needing to announce itself too loudly. The formula is vegan, with 90% of its ingredients of natural origin.
Le Parfum can be worn on its own or layered with the accompanying Max Mara Le Parfum Shower Gel and Body Lotion for a more complete fragrance ritual.
Available from: All major retailers across South Africa
Price: From R3,200
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Beauty and wellness rituals do not necessarily need to be complicated to feel luxurious. Sometimes it is simply finding a hair routine that works, finally getting the foundation match right, discovering a fragrance you want people to associate with you, adding something nourishing to your mornings or deliberately putting an experience in your diary that gives you something to look forward to.
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