Meet the team
ANNEMARIE
Director of Kiara Cosmetics
lover of lashes and has a pretty cute dog - Calvin
Favourite form of exercise
Nothing beats a Saturday Morning live DJ dance party at F45.
Favourite healthy treat
The raw vegan raspberry cacao brownies from little bird.
My top tip for mental wellbeing
Mindset is everything, I like to practice daily gratitudes - there is always something to be grateful for.
Favourite NZ brands
I live in Clique Fitness clothing and Mint Republic Jewellery.
My top five beauty products are
My ultimate must haves are RevitaLash Double-Ended Volume Set Primer Mascara, Jane Iredale Pure Pressed Mineral Foundation SPF20, Hurraw Lip Balm in Vanilla, RevitaLash Hi-Def Brow Gel in Dark Brown, and Nars Blush in Deep Throat.
STEPH
Marketing and Operations Manager
master of organisation and professional side-hustler
Favourite form of exercise
A really long walk with a podcast.
Favourite healthy treat
Banana and cacao smoothie.
My top tip for mental wellbeing
Meditation! And also learning not to take things personally - both of these things will change your life!
Favourite NZ brands
The Natural Market NZ, Mi Piaci, and Max.
My top five beauty products are
Glossier Cloud Paint in Dusk, IT Cosmetics CC Cream, Chanel Soleil Tan de Chanel Bronzer, RevitaLash Advanced Eyelash Conditioner, and Double-Ended Volume Set.
ALANA
Business Development and Account Manager
loves a wine and queen of all sports .
Favourite form of exercise
Any form of HIIT! In particular F45 Hollywood sesh or Les Mills GRIT.
Favourite healthy treat
Banana Caramel Smoothie (caramel made with dates).
My top tip for mental wellbeing
Getting outside and moving, nothing like a bit of fresh air and movement to make you feel better.
Favourite NZ brands
Maggie Marilyn, Arby & Opal, Deadly Ponies and Huffer.
My top five beauty products are
ASPECT skincare range is an absolute must, RevitaLash Double-Ended Volume Set Primer Mascara, Hourglass Ambient Lighting palette, MECCA Lip De Luscious Lip Balm, and can't forget Olaplex Hair Perfector #3 for the hair at home!
FIONA
Administration and Logistics Manager
works remotely from the beautiful Whitianga and is Annemarie's mum.
Favourite form of exercise
Walking.
Favourite healthy treat
Fresh fruit - almost all!
My top tip for mental wellbeing
Daily walking.
Favourite NZ brands
RevitaLash New Zealand.
My top five beauty products are
RevitaLash Advanced Eyelash Conditioner, RevitaBrow Advanced Eyebrow Conditioner, Hi-Def Brow Gel in Soft Brown, Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick Compact and L'oreal Paris Age Perfect Night, Day and Eye Area Treatments.
RACHNA
Warehouse Manager
Pick-packer and Protector of the Kiara Warehouse, and mum to twins!
Favourite form of exercise
Zumba... I’m so unco but I still love to dance!
Favourite healthy treat
Tank 'Caribbean' smoothie.
My top tip for mental wellbeing
Spending quality time with family and friends.
Favourite NZ brands
I’m a major foodie so it has to be Whittaker’s chocolates and Much Moore ice cream.
My top five beauty products are
My daily must-haves are Trilogy Rosehip Oil (light), T.N Dickinson’s Witch Hazel, Maybelline Mineral Power Powder Foundation, RevitaLash Double-Ended Volume Set and the Hi-Def Brow Gel in Dark Brown.