Following our crash course in all things facial biome, here are 11 fabulous probiotic skincare products we tried this month. From eye serums to spritzes, these goodies are backed with all the beneficial bacteria your complexion needs to glow!
1. Super Natural Blemish Face Serum with Live Skin Probiotic, $135, by Emma Lewisham at Mecca
The special probiotic strain in this serum, is backed by robust scientific evidence. And effectively combats harmful bacteria. Including C. acnes, known for its role in acne development. With the ability to deliver over 235 million live probiotic cells per dose, the serum stands as a testament to true efficacy. Remaining alive and active even after two years of storage!
2. Ultimate Biome Spritz, $59.99, by Clemence Organics
As the founder of Australia’s only naturopathically formulated and certified organic skin care range, Naturopath, Bridget Carmady, knows a thing or two about creating superior skin care products using quality organic and natural ingredients. Including the Ultimate Biome Spritz. The mist infuses probiotics to nourish and strengthen the skin barrier, designed to nurture and fortify the skin’s microbiome. As well as Kakadu Plum and Green Tea extract to promote firmer, more youthful looking skin.
3. Probiotic Skin Mylck Cleanser, $52, by Esmi Skin Minerals at Sephora
This brand is the first skin care company to use 100% Australian made probiotics. With this cleanser specifically formulated with protective Probiotic Lysates to support skin health and gently remove impurities without stripping the skin’s natural moisture barrier. It aims to leave the skin feeling clean, balanced and refreshed.
4. Let’s Start Over Barrier Repair Souffle, $125, by Skinpossible
Enriched with Bio-fermented Papaya, Bio-fermented Aloe Vera, Squalane, Ceramides and Grapeseed Oil, this moisturiser deeply replenishes for your skin. Harnessing the power of bio-fermentation, it strengthens the skin barrier, and promotes resilience and vitality. With probiotics at its core, it works to balance the skin’s microbiome, and enhances its natural defences for healthy skin.
5. Culture Probiotic Night Recovery Water Cream, $45, by Antipodes at Amazon.com.au
The Kalibiome probiotics in this product are the star. Strengthening skin barrier, reducing redness and balancing its microbiome. Other excellent addition include Plant Hyaluronic acid (which holds up to 1000 times its weight in water!) to hydrate, plump and protect against moisture loss. And Mamaku Black Fern, a New Zealand native that aids in cell renewal, collagen support and skin firming.
6. Hexapeptide5 Anti-Wrinkle Eye Serum, $299. by SumaNurica at Myer
The remarkable blend of ingredients in this eye cream, combine potent age defying peptides with probiotics, to nourish and revitalise the skin. The key probiotic ingredient is Bifida Ferment Filtrate, famed for its capacity to fortify the skin’s microbiome, restore the skin barrier and diminish sensitivity.
7. Immortelle Reset Tri-Phase Essence, $119, by L’Occitane
This essence showcases both Corsican Immortelle oil alongside fructooligosaccharides (try saying that name 10 times over!) – a probiotic which is derived from natural sources, such as fruits and vegetables to fortify and harmonise the skin. Its advanced formula is rapidly absorbed, to deliver a hydrated complexion within a day. Over the course of 28 days, it enhances skin texture, imparts a radiant glow and boosts resilience.
8. Dermal Restore Ingestible Serum, $75, by OPTY NC at InSkin Cosmetics
Supercharge your skin care routine, but including a serum. But making it ingestible.
This one infuses exclusive fermented black rice ceramides, Hyaluronic acid for locking in moisture, and Proprietary fermented papaya and OptyBiotics to treat your skin from within.
9. Pore Relation, $99, by Dr Naomi Skincare
A dual action toner & daily exfoliator all-in-one, Pore Relation incorporates Lactococcus ferment lysate, a postbiotic skin care ingredient derived from probiotics via fermentation. A 2022 study highlights its efficacy in shielding the skin’s surface against visible environmental damage. This power house ingredient delivers an anti-ageing approach to skin renewal by harnessing the regenerative potential of probiotics. It stimulates the production of anti-microbial peptides and strengthens the skin’s inherent barrier function.
10. Probiotic deodorant, $42.37, by Agent Nateur X Aime at www. net-a-porter.com.au
Saccharomyces Ferment, a natural ingredient full of live enzymes that protect against odour-causing compounds, powers this deodorant. As well as Lactobacillus Acidophilus – a collection of healthy microbes that produce Lactic Acid and prevent the overgrowth of smell inducing pathogens.
11. Dewtopia 25% Acid Flash Facial Mask, $65, by Ole Henriksen at Sephora
An effective facial mask for home use, enriched with 25% AHAs and PHAs, to refine texture, enhance radiance, reduce the appearance of fine lines, and pores and promote skin clarity. This potent mask features probiotic Lactobacillus Ferment, known for its soothing properties, which bolster the skin’s natural defense mechanisms against external stress.
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We also love the XeraCalm A.D Lipid Replenishing Balm, $44.99, by Avene. While it technically features a postbiotic (I-modulia), the ability of this replenishing balm to improve almost everything from severe dryness and skin prone to eczema was too good to ignore. Similarly, the Vinosource-Hydra Moisturizing Mask, $54, by Caudalie at Sephora, is another excellent pro-biotic based skin saviour.
Seeking little support from the inside? Try the Sea Buckthorn Serum by Mud Organics alongside its complementary supplement. Powered by Sea Buckthorn (an ingredient that is often supplemented to provide probiotic effects) it works best with the addition of the 30-Day ingestible powder treatment: which features a a soil based probiotic that provides vital nutrients and enzymes for optimal gut function and enhanced skin support.
