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Win a Summer's Worth of Smidge
Win a summer's worth of sunscreen! Summer is my favourite time of year and that's why I've decided to give our newsletter subscribers (new and existing) the chance to win a summer's worth of sunscreen!
Natalie Jones
1 day ago1 min read


Best Travel Sunscreen For Fiji? NZ-made Smidge
Smidge really is perfect for travel. A week using it daily in Fiji reminded me why I started Smidge: sunscreen that feels good, works reliably, and has minimal impact on the planet.
Natalie Jones
Oct 212 min read


Avoid your first sunburn of the season
It’s almost a rite of passage — one bad burn at the start of the season — but, it doesn’t have to be!
Natalie Jones
Sep 262 min read


SPF 40 Sunscreen Lip Balm – Protect Your Lips from Sunburn in NZ
Your lips burn too— the skin on your lips is thinner and more delicate, and they’re especially vulnerable to UV damage.
Natalie Jones
Sep 92 min read


Why Sunscreen Brands Keep Failing to Meet SPF Claims
Another week, another sunscreen recall. This time, Mecca has pulled Naked Sundays sunscreen off shelves in New Zealand after SPF testing raised concerns about whether the products live up to the claims on their labels.
Natalie Jones
Aug 292 min read


How to Use Our Powder Based Cleanser & Mask
Your daily skincare just got simpler. Our 2:1 Cleanser & Mask is a gentle, low-waste powder that activates with water — here's how to use it!
Natalie Jones
Aug 42 min read


How to Wear SPF and Makeup
Wondering how Smidge works under makeup? Experience SPF that rubs in like a dream and actually works with your foundation.
Natalie Jones
Aug 12 min read


Looking for the Best Travel Sunscreen in NZ?
Not all SPF is made for life on the move...avoid leaky bottles, bulky packaging, and airport liquid limits with Smidge.
Natalie Jones
Jun 262 min read


What Sunscreen Can I Use If I Have Eczema?
Struggling to find a sunscreen that doesn’t irritate your eczema? Smidge is a gentle, zinc-based SPF made for sensitive, eczema-prone skin — no stinging, no nasties, just real protection.
Natalie Jones
Dec 3, 20242 min read


Safe Sunscreen Ingredients — We Share Our 'Not-So-Secret' Formula
When choosing a sunscreen, the ingredients matter. Here’s a closer look at the 7 safe, effective ingredients we use in Smidge — and why that makes all the difference.
Natalie Jones
Nov 19, 20242 min read
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