Welcome to Beauty Insider, where each month we bring you all of the latest beauty news, the best new product launches and the beauty brands we think should be on your radar. It’s a must-read for any beauty lover who wants to be in the know.
Big news in beauty
- Queen Latifah has rejoined COVERGIRL for the first time since 2006. Following over a decade as the face of the Queen Collection, the actress has returned to the role of brand ambassador with plans to bring “inclusivity to the forefront every step.”
- As the final show during the 2022 Afterpay Australian Fashion Week, MECCA partnered with First Nations Fashion And Design. Showcasing eight First Nations designers, the fashion was paired with skin-focussed, natural makeup. “We really wanted to showcase each individual model’s features to celebrate their uniqueness,” said MECCA’s Jennifer Horsley.
- As an important part of Clarins’ ongoing commitment to support our environment, their Hand and Nail Treatment cream is being formulated as a limited-edition, eco-friendly collectors item. For every cream sold, a portion of the profits will be donated towards aiding mangrove reforestation projects in southern Thailand. Available from Clarins, David Jones and Myer from the 22nd of May.
- In an exciting first for the Melbourne-based brand, Synergie Skin were honoured to be named the official skin care partner of Afterpay Australian Fashion Week (AAFW). “Seasonal styles may come and go, but radiant skin is always in,” says Terri Vinson, cosmetic chemist and founder of Synergie Skin
The best beauty launches this month
NYX Professional Makeup Ultimate Shadow Palette – Warm Neutrals
Forget switching between multiple palettes from day to night. The NYX Professional Makeup Ultimate Shadow Palette in Warm Neutrals houses 16 high-performance eyeshadows which include mattes, shimmers, satins and mattes.
Have you tried NYX Professional Makeup Ultimate Shadow Palette – Warm Neutrals? Leave a review here….
JUSTICE Professional Extreme Hold Hairspray
Consider this your hairspray on steroids. The formula has amplified the best parts of a hairspray while leaving the worst (AKA crunchy, stiff hair) on the bench completely. The high-performance and maximum hold formula maintains shine and vitality thanks to its infusion of nourishing pro vitamin B5 and soy proteins.
Have you tried JUSTICE Professional Extreme Hold Hairspray? Leave a review here….
DermaVeen® Ultra Light Day Lotion SPF50+
Consider this the ultimate daily SPF for those with sensitive or dry skin. Combined with colloidal oatmeal and aloe vera, this lightweight formula provides UVA and UVB protection while leaving behind a hydrating, invisible finish.
Have you tried DermaVeen® Ultra Light Day Lotion SPF50+? Leave a review here….
John Frieda Violet Crush for Blondes Toning Mask
Brighten, hydrate and turn brassy tones into fresh, creamy blonde highlights. Formulated with intensified crushed pigments of violet, this shine-enhancing hair mask will correct and illuminate orange tones in as little as 60 seconds.
Have you tried John Frieda Violet Crush for Blondes Toning Mask? Leave a review here….
Nu Skin ageLOC® Meta
Nu Skin’s newest daily supplement, ageLOC® Meta, has been scientifically proven to support our metabolic health and support a healthy lifestyle. The formula uses a powerful combination of antioxidants like anthocyanins as well as black current and bilbery to support metabolic health that can often suffer as a result of a high-stress and busy lifestyle.
Have you tried Nu Skin ageLOC® Meta? Leave a review here….
Natralus Natural Deodorant Wild Rose
If you enjoy a formula that is as gentle as its scent, then you’ll love the aluminium-free and eco-friendly natural deodorant from Natralus. Infused with a delicate floral fragrance of blooming rose, this highly effective Australian made formula will keep you smelling fresh all day.
Have you tried Natralus Natural Deodorant Wild Rose? Leave a review here….
The Jojoba Company Probiotic Jojoba Milk Serum
Soften, smooth and hydrate dull skin with The Jojoba Company’s quick-absorbing emulsion. Proven to restore the balance of an unhappy microbiome, this lightweigh serum has been formulated with vitamin B3, B5, B6, C and E to restore luminosity and health to dull skin.
Have you tried The Jojoba Company Probiotic Jojoba Milk Serum? Leave a review here…
Biologi Bg Defence Anti-Pollution Serum
Developed for all skin types, the Anti-Pollution Serum works to defend skin against daily environmental triggers and aggressors. How? Through its unique vitamin C, B and phyto-active formula which works to shield against blue light and environmental pollution.
Have you tried the Biologi Bg Defence Anti-Pollution Serum? Leave a review here…
New brands to bh…
etch & ethos
Introducing the new range of ethical, sustainable and entirely all-natural skincare from the family-owned Australian business, Ego Pharmaceuticals. The current range includes body washes and lotions, each made in Melbourne and packaged using 50 per cent recycled milk bottles.
We recommend: Hydrating Body Wash – Botanical Bloom
The Jojoba Company
In a world first, The Jojoba Company has created an entire skin care line out of their Australian grown, ancient super ingredient: Wadi-Wadi Jojoba. With superior healing properties and rejuvenating benefits, this 100 per cent vegan range is ideal for all skin types, concerns, and life stages.
We recommend: Ultimate Serum
Have you tried…
Nutrimetics nc Colour Correcting Stick
Featuring a universal green shade, the Nutrimetics nc Colour Correcting Stick offers a convenient and effective reduction of redness, dark spots, blemishes and hyperpigmentation. Plus, the corrective, long-wear formula includes vitamin E and shea butter to keep the skin hydrated during the process.
Want to know more? Read Nutrimetics nc Colour Correcting Stick reviews here…
Ulta3 Second Skin Pressed Powder
Whether used alone or on top of foundation, this coconut-scented compact powder delivers a soft, smooth and flawless finish. Available in four shades, this sulphate and paraben-free mattifying powder has cemented itself on our drugstore must-haves list.
Want to know more? Read Ulta3 Second Skin Pressed Powder reviews here…
Ardell Double Up Volumizing Mascara
Consider this formula your false lashes in a bottle. No, really. Designed to replicate the effect of Ardell’s double-layered false lashes, you’ll instantly double the volume, the thickness and the glamour.
Want to know more? Read Ardell Double Up Volumizing Mascara reviews here…
Which of these product launches are you most excited about?
Curious about the Ardell mascara but would need to read reviews first. I have too many mascaras already so you gotta really tempt me!
Maybe less black on Michelle (woman in photo from Downton Abbey).
Ah yes PC! I know who she is now that you’ve mentioned it! I didn’t recognise her until I read your comment!
The Jojoba Company
exciting news! Love the sounds of the new The Jojoba Co. serum! : )
I like the sound of The Jojoba Company. Can’t wait to see reviews on their products.
Very curious to try the Ardell mascara as I love their lashes.
I like the sound of the Justice hairspray.
Me too, Karma Llama – their other products that I’ve tried have all been exceptional!
Jojoba milky serum, Naturalus deodorant
Wild Rose deodorant sounds quite nice.
I like the Jojoba company, their serum looks interesting
Yes please to the deodorant and probiotic serum
I would love to give the purple toning hair ask a try
I’m looking forward to trying one of the products from the Jojoba Company. It’s exciting that they are 100% vegan too
Very handy, thank you BH team!
defiantly will be looking into the Nutrimetics NC Colour Correcting Stick, thank you BH
I’d be interested if Bh did an article on 2022 Afterpay Australian Fashion Week.