5 things we loved this week

25 September 2025
By Sophie de Renzy

From skincare upgrades to wardrobe staples, here’s everything the FQ team is coveting this week.

1. Ready, Set, Summer

SOPHIE unveils a new season of summer classics, with a refined ready-to-wear collection that defines modern ease. Two years on from launching apparel, the brand continues its sold-out streak with pieces designed for everyday movement and understated polish. Think shell-button tops, floaty midi dresses, and effortless shirts that double as chic cover-ups – all crafted in lightweight fabrics and nostalgic, wear-on-repeat silhouettes. Complemented by minimalist jewellery and sun-ready accessories, it’s SOPHIE at its best: effortless, elevated, and endlessly wearable.

sophiestore.co.nz

2. Four brushes. Unlimited potential. 

Local beauty brand Aleph has launched a curated edit of professional-grade tools designed to make artistry feel effortless. The new Limited Edition Pro Multi-Use Brush Collection features four precision-crafted brushes, each developed with the insight of a makeup artist and a deep understanding of how intuitive beauty should feel in the hand. From seamless concealer application to the subtlest highlight placement, every brush is designed to elevate the everyday ritual. Rooted in Aleph’s clean beauty ethos, this collection extends the brand’s skin-first philosophy to the tools themselves – minimalist in form, elevated in function, and destined to become a staple on any considered vanity. 

alephbeauty.com 

3. Turn up the heat 

Cult Aotearoa lingerie brand OHEN has introduced a limited edition Chilli Red colourway across the brand’s signature silhouettes. From structured bralettes to sleek high-waisted briefs, each piece is designed to be seen – layered, styled, or worn as is. ‘Lingerie is fashion, not just underwear,’ says Founder Anja Bucher. ‘Chilli is a statement – vibrant, fresh, and unapologetically bold.’ Designed for long days and late nights, the Chilli Red collection is available now – but only while it lasts.

ohenunderwear.com

4. The newest skincare essential

Skincare that stops at the jawline is officially out. Meet Trilogy’s Pro-Collagen+ Neckline TLC Treatment, a product that is rewriting the rules by targeting the often overlooked neck and décolletage with the same precision and intention you give your face. Infused with a trio of vegan collagen amino acids, kangaroo paw flower extract, and moisture-binding glycerin, this lightweight, matte-finish cream works to firm, smooth, and support collagen where it matters most. The result? A more lifted, refined neckline. Softly scented and effortlessly absorbed, it’s pro-ageing skincare that finally treats the neck and décolletage with the attention they deserve.

trilogyproducts.co.nz

5. Glow mode: Activated 

For a glow that goes beyond skin-deep, Dp Dermaceuticals’ L.E.D FACE+ Mask delivers visible results with zero downtime. This flexible, wearable device now features three powerful light wavelengths to boost collagen, even skin tone, and deeply hydrate – all in just 10 minutes. Whether you’re looking to soften fine lines, brighten pigmentation, or unwind after a long day, it’s the ultimate beauty-meets-wellness ritual. With regular use, expect plumper, more radiant skin and that just-back-from-a-facial feeling. It’s skincare that works while you do nothing at all – a modern must for those who want results without the fuss. Learn more about the L.E.D FACE+ Mask at probeauty.co.nz

probeauty.co.nz

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