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.
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Big news in beauty
- Nature’s Way Beauty Collagen is proud to announce Ada Nicodemou as the new brand ambassador for the range. Ada will feature as the face of a new campaign encouraging women to be comfortable in their skin and celebrate beauty from the inside out.
- Calling all Sydneysiders; Ella Bache has opened their flagship concession on the new beauty floor of David Jones Elizabeth Street. The opening also marks an important milestone, celebrating 65 years of Ella Bache in DJ’s stores.
- Weleda has been chosen as the most sustainable cosmetics brand by consumers in Germany as a result of a sustainability study compiled by Facit Research that examined the environmental credibility and authenticity of German cosmetics brands.
- In line with their mission to connect the world to New Zealand’s precious Manuka honey, Abeeco have launched their sister site to showcase the enormous range and diversity of Manuka Honey products – check it out at manukahoneyofnz.com/collections/abeeco
The best beauty launches this month
REPLAY Signature Red Dragon
A spicy scent designed for the men who take trendsetting seriously, it features notes of black pepper, vetiver and patchouli with a hint of vibrant grapefruit.
Discover REPLAY Signature Red Dragon
Nu Skin Ageloc Galvanic Spa Powermask
Formulated with biocellulose to deliver maximum hydration, this quenching mask contains a proprietary blend that’s infused with charged moisture magnets. The result? Skin that’s plump, refreshed and radiant.
Discover Nu Skin Ageloc Galvanic Spa Powermask
Nair Leg Mask
Not quite ready to get your pins out for spring? Nair’s got your back – or more specifically, your legs. A skin-smoothing, stubble-removing leg mask that gently exfoliates and moisturises as it goes, it’ll be a serious saviour once warmer weather hits.
Discover Nair Leg Mask
Weleda Sea Buckthorn 24h Roll-On Deodorant
With the fresh and stimulating smell of grapefruit and up to 24 hours of reliable protection, sweat doesn’t stand a chance against this dynamite deo. Plus, with a formula free of aluminum salts you’re scoring big in the wellness stakes too.
Discover Weleda Sea Buckthorn 24h Roll-On Deodorant
Olay Skinfusion Deep Sea Algae Healthy Aura Sheet Mask
1 of 3 new sheet masks from Olay, this sea algae option is amazing for restoring radiance to your complexion whilst also relieving skin stress. The hydrating and wrinkle-reducing variants that round out the range are also must-tries.
Discover Olay Skinfusion Deep Sea Algae Healthy Aura Sheet Mask
IIIVIA The Game Changer Palette
A pigment-packed palette featuring seven velvety mattes, seven reflective shimmery glitters, six iridescent highlighters for all skin tones and one universal nude base shade, every eye look on your Pinterest board just became completely doable.
Discover IIIVIA The Game Changer Palette
Synergie Skin BrightEnlite
Looking to brighten your skin and refine your pores in one step? This milky moisturiser is up to the challenge. BrightEnlite targets signs of hyperpigmentation, and is also formulated with anti-ageing and pore-minimising extracts to address unwanted lines and shine.
Discover Synergie Skin BrightEnlite
HASK Unwined Dry Shampoo range
In an ironic twist, the dry shampoo bound to save you the morning after too many wines is actually inspired by wine itself. Formulated with wine extract, they’re all good, but this white wine option is our fave – the cedarwood and citrus scent is almost as satisfying as a glass of the real thing.
Discover Hask Unwined White Wine Shine Enhancing Dry Shampoo
New brands on bh
Clarins
A brand beloved by skin care junkies worldwide, Clarins is a pioneering company that regularly discovers natural active ingredients from plants across the world. We seriously rate their Double Serum – it’s an anti-ageing essence that improves cell oxygenation and boosts collagen production.
bh loves: Clarins Double Serum
Lovekins
An Aussie wellness and skin care company specialising in feminine hygiene options, Lovekins aims to improve the health and happiness of women by empowering them with unique Australian products. Their Ultra Thin Super Pads are eco-friendly and made with luxuriously soft cotton for exceptional comfort.
bh loves: Lovekins Ultra Thin Pads – Super
Swissline
For nearly three decades Swissline has been merging the latest innovations in skin care with the most luxurious ingredients, textures and packaging to create the creme de la creme of skin care. We’re big fans of their Cell Shock Perfect Profile Remodeling Cream – it’s a silky gel formula that regenerates and lifts skin like a dream.
bh loves: Swissline Cell Shock Perfect Profile Remodeling Cream
Covitol
A brand suitable for the whole family, Covitol is enriched with ingredients that calm and protect the skin. Harnessing the soothing properties of cod liver oil, zinc oxide, paraffin and lanolin, Covitol’s Cream works to relieve skin irritations, providing a thick, smooth barrier for long-lasting protection and relief against eczema and dermatitis.
bh loves: Covitol Cream
Nature Talk
Nature Talk is all about empowering women to feel confident, beautiful and comfortable in their own skin. Australian made, cruelty free and 100 percent natural, their range is amazing for refreshing and rejuvenating skin. Try their Regenerative Pomegranate Serum to help fight the signs of ageing and balance skin’s moisture levels.
bh loves: Nature Talk Regenerative Pomegranate Serum
Samson & Charlie
Samson & Charlie is an independent natural, clean beauty brand that is proudly handcrafted in Melbourne. Their products are versatile, high functioning and designed to fit seamlessly into busy active schedules – get your hands on their Lapis Lazuli Balancing Facial Toner; it’s a multitasking cleansing-toning-moisturising hybrid that’ll make skipping steps a cinch.
bh loves: Samson & Charlie Lapis Lazuli Balancing Facial Toner
IT Cosmetics
Committed to developing clinically proven, innovative and problem-solving products that harness cutting-edge anti-ageing technologies and skin-loving ingredients, IT Cosmetics are the creators of the cult-status CC Cream the world can’t get enough of. Boasting the benefits of foundation, colour correction, sunscreen, serum, primer, concealer and day cream in one formula, it’s bound to be your base bestie.
bh loves: IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream
Sensori +
With their deep understanding of ambience improvement and odour control technology, Sensori + created their range of Air Detoxifying Aromatic Mists, a collection that fuses scent and science to eliminate air toxins and fill spaces with sophisticated natural aromas. This citrus spritz is certainly a standout.
bh loves: Sensori + Air Detoxifying Aromatic Mist – Gayndah Orchard 4625
The Organic Skin Co.
The Organic Skin Co. is a New Zealand company, born from a background in natural health care and wellbeing that stretches back five generations. The brand is into clean, green beauty and it’s proud to offer an extensive range of natural makeup and skincare, all of it chemical-free and loaded with organic ingredients. Their luscious lip gloss is all-natural, vegan and absolutely stunning.
bh loves: The Organic Skin Co. All About The Gloss
Have you tried…
USANA Celavive Creamy Foam Cleanser
If you’re after a deep clean that won’t leave your face feeling dry, this creamy cleanser is for you. It creates a rich lather that lifts away dirt and oil while gently exfoliating any dullness on the surface. With watermelon, apple and lentil fruit extracts, the botanical blend that makes up the formula also hydrates as it goes.
Pure Essence Regenerative Face Serum
An advanced serum that energises skin, refines pores and provides calming relief, it harness the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of New Zealand bee propolis to help protect skin cells from damage caused by free radicals.
In Essence Australian Native Fragonia Pure Essential Oil
Known for its calming properties, fragonia (a pure essential oil that comes from a plantation in Western Australia) is ideal for reducing stress levels, especially when they’re high as a result of excessive mental activity. It can also be used as a sports rub to soothe tired, overworked muscles. Overachiever alert.
Read In Essence Australian Native Fragonia Pure Essential Oil reviews…
Mary Kay Eye Primer
Sick of your shadow smudging after hours of tireless blending? An eyelid primer is the answer. This one is waterproof, so it’ll keep you crease-free for hours, plus, it’s fragrance-free status means its safe for sensitive skin.
Vagisil Fresh Plus Intimate Wipes
Looking to freshen up in a flash? These feminine wipes contain a natural antibacterial formula that not only cleanses but also soothes and refreshes your intimate area with chamomile, calendula and tea tree to offer instant relief from discomfort or to help you refresh after exercise or when you’re on the go.
Bellamer Botanical Skin Care Eye Treatment Balm
A nourishing formula that works to strengthen the delicate skin around the eye area whilst also fighting fine lines and wrinkles, this natural oil and butter based balm is suitable for all skin types, and can even be used to aid eczema thanks to its calming combo of soothing chamomile and hydrating shea butter.
Read Bellamer Botanical Skin Care Eye Treatment Balm reviews…
