Beauty Insider: August 2023

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

• Iconic Aussie tan brand, Bondi Sands has been sold for $450 million. The brand which has been sold to Japanese cosmetic giant Kao Corporation will now sit alongside brands such as Biore, Oribe and KMS. Aside from the parent company not much is currently set to change for our fave tan brand, with production to remain in Melbourne and Shaun Wilson (former CEO/co-founder) remaining with the company alongside Blair James who continues on as creative director.
• After a five month hiatus to ensure her health was in order, Bella Hadid has returned to the modelling stage amidst her ongoing struggle with lyme disease. We’re glad she’s raising awareness and is back feeling healthy and ready to serve some absolute looks on the runway soon. 
• Get your carts at the ready! The long-awaited Afterpay sale is back. It’s hard to choose where to start with so many incredible brands participating. So make sure to scroll through the participating brands (Adore Beauty is on there) and read through reviews to get your best beauty bargain!
• The vegan beauty awards recently took place on the Gold Coast. Skin O2 was the big winner on the night taking away seven prestigious awards. Having been committed since 2005 to creating the best skin-loving, cruelty-free, vegan products it’s no wonder why they’ve come away winners.
• Very exciting news for the sensitive skinned amongst us! Ego Pharmaceuticals’ brand QV skincare is launching in Woolworths in early September (previously only available in pharmacies). Select products across their three ranges (body, ceramides and baby) will be available online and in-store to shop. 

The best beauty launches this month

Clarins Lip Perfector Glow

We don’t mean to alarm you, but we’re going to let you in on a royal secret. The literal queen-to-be Kate Middleton uses the original Clarins Lip Perfector’ in Rose Shimmer’. And much like the original gloss, the Lip Perfector Glow is surely set to catch Kate’s eye. A natural plumping peptide works to create more voluminous lips, while shea butter and wild mango butter create a more nourished pout. Available in six shimmering shades, which will be your first pick?

Have you tried the Original Clarins Lip Perfector? Leave a review here…

Clarins Lip Comfort Oil

The Clarins Lip Comfort Oil can only be described as skin care meets lip colour. It’s formulated with 93 per cent natural hyper-nourishing botanical oils (jojoba, hazelnut and sweetbriar rose), and if you’ve tried the existing shades you know, your lips are instantly soothed but with a light pop of colour. Now released in two new shades to try: fig and fuchsia. 

Have you tried the Clarins Lip Comfort Oil? Leave a review here…

Color & Soin Shampoo and Mask

This duo works side by side and is created to maintain coloured tresses. With the shampoo being composed of over 97 per cent natural ingredients, your strands will be strengthened and protected. With the 99 per cent naturally derived mask you can promise your mane that detangling is a thing of the past with softness and moisture both guaranteed. Your strands will be thanking you for saying goodbye to nasties with this colour protecting duo. 

Have you tried the Color & Soin Shampoo or Color & Soin Mask? Leave a review here…

Innisfree Vitamin C Brightening Serum

The latest revitalising serum from Korean skin care Innisfree is their brightening vitamin C serum. Vitamin C is set to create brightened, refined and softer skin with added green tea extract enzyme also softening and retexturising your skin. This serum is the ultimate tone and texture-enhancing two-in-one! Added bonus: it’s even safe for sensitive skin!

Have you tried Innisfree? Leave a review here… 

Synergie Skin EnviroVeil

Meet Synergie Skin’s newest skin care-makeup hybrid. This liquid mineral foundation has light-reflecting properties, ensuring your skin is dewy and radiant. With skin protecting and hydrating ingredients the EnviroVeil also offers a broad-spectrum SPF30+ to protect your skin from environmental factors.

Have you tried Synergie Skin? Leave a review here…

New brands on bh…

Antipodes

We are so excited to have a natural beauty brand joining bh, especially in time for Natural Beauty Month! Antipodes is a scientifically backed green beauty brand from just across the pond in New Zealand. This clean beauty brand creates world-leading products in terms of efficacy with nutrient rich natural ingredients giving you your healthiest skin yet. 
bh recommends: Avocado Pear Nourishing Night Cream

Have you tried…

Ultra Nature Iron Advanced

If you’re anything like us the image of Popeye’s bulging biceps are seared into your mind. All thanks to his trusty canned spinach. Luckily for us, our iron doesn’t need to come from questionable cans. The Ultra Nature Iron Advanced tablets are packed with not only spinach but also spirulina, working in conjunction with vitamin C to assist in healthy red blood cell production. Basically, these are the tablets that Popeye would be taking today. As always, use as directed and seek medical guidance. 

Want to know more? Read Ultra Nature Iron Advanced reviews here…

Hab Shifa Black Seed Hydrating Moisturising Lotion

Winter skin calling out for a bit of extra moisture? Same. We’re reaching for the ultra nourishing Hab Shifa Lotion that works to hydrate skin with a combination of black seed and rosehip oils, shea butter and aloe vera. Hydrated skin helps to protect your skin barrier and to restore your skin’s elasticity. Formulated with an alluring mix of essential oils, you won’t only be moisturised but left smelling incredible. 

Want to know more? Read Hab Shifa Black Seed Hydrating Moisturising Lotion reviews here…

Main Image Credit: @bellahadid

What new products are you looking forward to trying?