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If there’s one ingredient to try over summer, it’s deer milk – the ‘liquid gold’ of skincare.
New Zealand brand Kotia has been shaking up the beauty industry with its best-selling Hydrating Day Cream SPF15 – with shoppers raving about the ‘game-changing’ formula for leaving their skin feeling firmer, smoother and plumper.
The face cream has been clinically proven to increase hydration by 99 per cent and enhance skin barrier function in just 24 hours, with shoppers reporting seeing a noticeable reduction in the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and signs of ageing.
What sets the dermatology-tested formula apart in a saturated market is its hero ingredient: the world’s first skincare made with 100 per cent pure New Zealand deer milk.
According to science, deer milk boasts an impressive number of antioxidants, nutrients and anti-inflammatory agents such as vitamin A, folic acid, vitamin E and vitamin D3 – all of which have been shown to help protect the skin and prevent lines and wrinkles.
The skincare ingredient was discovered by chance in Aotearoa after Dianne, one of the milkers working with the deer, noticed her hands were becoming smoother, softer and more youthful – despite years of hard farm work wreaking havoc on her skin.
The moisturiser is now on sale for $59, normally $70. Daily Mail Australia readers get a further 15 per cent off with the discount code: GLOW15.
The deeply hydrating formula is so popular it won the coveted ‘Best Nourishing Day Cream’ at the prestigious Prevention Beauty Awards of 2024.
In the brand’s clinical findings, women reported seeing glowing results after 28 days of consistent use of the cream.
Suited to those who struggle to find a moisturiser that ‘isn’t too rich or too light’, the Hydrating Day Cream with SPF15 ‘lands right in the middle’.
The deer milk, which is the brand’s unique form of retinol, has been shown to have the highest fat, protein and amino acid content of any milk available.
It’s also an excellent source of calcium, phosphorus, and zinc.
The Hydrating Day Cream can be purchased on its own or as part of a bundle.
For those looking to overhaul their skincare routine can get the Glow-Getter bundle for $149, normally $280, which includes the Hydrating Day Cream, Regenerating Night Cream, Revitalising Hand & Nail Cream, Purifying Toner and two Face Masks.
Fans of the brand have given the ‘holy grail’ day cream a five-star rating, with shoppers describing the formula as a ‘luxurious day spa in a bottle’.
Many revealed the moisturiser is an ‘absolute must-have’ while others raved that it has been part of their daily skincare routine for years.
The deeply hydrating formula is so popular it won the coveted ‘Best Nourishing Day Cream’ at the prestigious Prevention Beauty Awards of 2024
‘Kotia’s moisturiser is a spa day in a bottle. It’s luxurious and keeps my skin beautifully hydrated,’ one said.
‘I’ve ditched my old moisturiser for this one. My skin is noticeably more hydrated, and honestly I was very skeptical, but completely converted,’ another raved.
‘Radiant skin in a bottle. I’ve tried countless moisturisers, but this one truly stands out. It’s lightweight yet incredibly hydrating. My skin feels soft and supple, and it has helped reduce my dry patches. This is now a permanent fixture in my skincare routine,’ one added.
‘A game-changer. Who knew deer milk could be so good? I’ve never experienced such intense hydration from a moisturiser before,’ another revealed.
Kotia now won 11 awards for its popular skincare range, and it’s no surprise why many shoppers are loving the products.
‘I’ve tried the entire Kotia range now and it is the best skincare I’ve ever used – and I’ve tried a lot. I’m in my 30s with normal to dry skin and it has felt so much healthier since using Kotia,’ one shopper said.
‘The Kotia skincare range is literally the best ever. I have always strived to take good care of my skin, so I have tried all kinds of products ranging from affordable to ridiculously expensive. I can say that these products truly deliver and are worth every penny. I have been using them for two years now, and I will not use anything else. I suggest anyone give them a try, and you will be amazed at the results.’ another shared.
Natalie Wiltshire, the co-owner of Kotia Skincare, alongside the brand’s best-selling products
Known for its science-backed skincare range, the brand’s farms employ a safe, harmonious and regulated milking process designed to ensure the animals are in a stress-free environment.
‘Our milking process is designed to be quick, gentle, and efficient, typically lasting just 90 seconds – significantly less than that for cows,’ Kotia said on its website.
‘We’ve observed that hinds respond more positively to female handlers, and whenever possible, we employ female milk hands to further ensure a calm and gentle process.
‘Our hinds produce an abundance of milk, ensuring that there’s always more than enough for their fawns even after milking.’
The hinds and fawns live in the farm’s best paddocks, enjoying a nutrient-rich diet that helps keep them healthy and thriving.
To buy Kotia’s Glow Getter Bundle, click here.
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