This week, we lined up 15 new beauty products that don’t just look gorgeous on the shelf – they earn their place in your routine. From lip scrubs that taste like Summer to skin serums that work harder than your coffee, each one delivers instant gratification with long-term payoff. Consider this your shortcut to a better-looking bathroom shelf and an even better-looking you.
Souffle Lip Scrubs, $14.95, by Barry M
Barry M’s Souffle Lip Scrubs turn your lip care into a treat, thanks to fruity flavours like Pink Grapefruit, Blackcurrant, Watermelon and Mango. The whipped formula glides on, buffing away dryness while jojoba, avocado and coconut oils deeply nourish. Use two to three times a week to keep your pout pillowy soft and irresistibly smooth. It’s the quickest way to go from chapped to kiss-ready in under a minute.
True Soft Hair Masque, $53, by Maria Nila
Dry, brittle strands drink up this ultra-creamy masque from Maria Nila. A blend of argan, grapeseed, shea butter and moringa oils restores moisture, tames frizz and adds a glossy finish. Use it weekly for hair that feels silkier, smoother and free from static. The fresh scent makes every treatment feel like a salon moment at home.
Mineral Cosmetics Vivid Luxe Creme Blush Stick, $69.95, by Young Blood
Young Blood’s Vivid Luxe Creme Blush Stick delivers vibrant pigment and luminous radiance in one swipe. Infused with hyaluronic acid, peptides, niacinamide and ceramides, it hydrates, smooths and firms while you wear it. The creamy, blendable texture works on cheeks and lips for an effortless monochrome look. Build colour for a barely-there flush or go bold – either way, your glow stays fresh all day.
Smoothing Almond Oil Body Wash, $25, by MCo Beauty
Yes. It’s giving priceier French brand vibes. But, this almond oil body wash from MCo Beauty more than holds its own for its ability to transform from silky oil to indulgent foam, wrapping skin in moisture as it cleanses. Sweet almond oil, vitamin E and sunflower seed oil leave skin soft, supple and lightly scented with warm almond. The non-greasy texture makes it perfect for daily use, turning your shower into a mini spa ritual. One lather, and you’ll want to linger just a little longer.
Hyaluronic Acid + Peptides Ceramide Capsules Hydra-Plumping Serum, $165, by Elizabeth Arden
Elizabeth Arden’s next-gen serum capsules pack hyaluronic acid, peptides and ceramides for instant plumping power. Size-shifting HA technology penetrates deeper, boosting hydration by 109% while firming and redefining contours. Each biodegradable capsule delivers the perfect dose – no mess, no waste. In just ten minutes, skin looks fuller, smoother and lit from within.
Step 4 Curls Method Treatment Spray, $17.99, by Garnier Fructis at Chemist Warehouse
Whether you start at step four or make the full quad commitment, the final product in Garnier’s Curl Method Range is the ultimate refresh between wash days – lightweight, hydrating, and curl-reviving in just a few spritzes. Infused with 5% Hyaluronic Moisture Complex and shea fatty acids, it delivers up to 100 hours of hydration and bounce without weighing strands down. Free from sulphates, silicones, alcohol, and mineral oils, it smooths frizz and restores definition, making waves, curls and coils look freshly styled any day of the week.
Pink Quilted Makeup Clutch Bag in The Babee, $149, by Estetika
We love a local gal gone good story. And, Estetika is exactly that! The brand is the brainchild of Sydney mum Wanda Szychowska, who teamed up with her daughter and her own mother to create this range of award-winning cosmetic bags. Like The Babee – part clutch, part makeup bag, and entirely a statement piece. The puffy quilted vegan leather – crafted from corn and bamboo – looks runway-ready while holding everything from serums to hair tools. Inside, a wipeable recycled nylon lining and clever compartments keep things pristine and organised. The chunky gold chain doubles as a bracelet, making this bag as chic in transit as it is perched on your vanity.
Split End Sealer, $60, by GHD
They’re not known as the Good Hair Days people for nothing! GHD’s new Split End Sealer harnesses heat-activated technology to repair and smooth frayed ends for up to 10 washes. Apply to damp hair, then activate with your styling tool for instant cuticle-sealing magic. Strands feel stronger, look sleeker, and resist future damage. No lengthy treatments required. Part of the brand’s rehab range, next time someone tries to make you go to rehab (the GHD type), say, err, sing, yes, yes, yes
Collagen Serum Stick, $34.99, by Luxe Sticks
Luxe Sticks’ Collagen Serum Stick delivers plump, dewy skin in one glide. Hydrolysed collagen, peptides, hyaluronic acid and vitamin C work together to firm, hydrate and brighten. No sticky residue in sight. The compact balm format slips easily into your bag, making on-the-go touch-ups effortless. With over 100 applications per stick, it’s a travel-friendly powerhouse for instant radiance.
Apricot & Sweet Fig Hand Cream, $37, by Alive Beauty
Craving Summer stone fruit? Alive Beauty’s Apricot & Sweet Fig Hand Cream may just be the next best thing. To start, it blends fig extract, apricot oil, shea butter and vitamin E for soft, replenished hands. Plus, the lightweight formula absorbs fast, leaving behind a scent of sun-ripened fruit with hints of sage, clove and vanilla. Vegan and Australian-made, it’s as kind to the planet as it is to your skin. Perfect for your desk, handbag or bedside, it turns hydration into a daily ritual.
First Care Activating Serum VI, $146, by Sulwhasoo at Sephora
Fun fact Sulwhasoo’s cult-favourite First Care Activating Serum is so good devoted superfans (over half a million of them to be more accurate) have purchased 10 or more bottles of this premium product. In fact, With one bottle sold every 10 seconds – and over three million bottles sold globally each year, you could safely say it is the gold standard in K-beauty first-step treatments. Now in its sixth generation, the formula is powered by Master Complex, a trademarked blend rooted in decades of ginseng research. Applied post-cleanse, it boosts radiance, improves hydration, and targets 10 signs of ageing. With one bottle sold every 10 seconds globally, this is more than a serum – it’s a veritable skin care phenomenon.
Miracle Balm in Au Naturel, $70, by Jones Road
Jones Road’s Miracle Balm in Au Naturel adds an effortless sheen with a whisper of opal pearl. Enriched with jojoba oil and vitamin E, it nourishes while giving skin that lit-from-within glow. Tap onto cheeks, lips or lids for a hint of radiance, or layer over makeup for extra warmth. It’s the no-makeup makeup essential that makes skin look instantly alive.
L’Hotel Eau de Parfum, $124, by Recreation Beauty
Seductive, velvety and quietly luxurious, L’Hotel opens with bergamot, rose and peony before melting into creamy Tahitian vanilla, sandalwood and cedarwood. A lingering base of amber and skin-like musk turns the scent into an intimate signature—think silk sheets, late checkouts and golden-hour Champagne. Vegan, cruelty-free, and bottled sustainably, it’s Bondi Beach meets Parisian boudoir.
Soulgazer Lengthening + Lifting Peptide Mascara, $49, by Kosas at Mecca
Kosas’ Soulgazer Mascara is a lash-lifting dream – combining dramatic length with a lash-boosting peptide serum. The curvilinear silicone brush catches every lash, creating a wide-eyed, fluttery effect that stays smudge-proof all day. Powered by Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17, it supports lash health and fullness over time, so your lashes look just as good bare as they do in mascara.
Skin Therapy Oil, $25, by Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula at Chemist Warehouse
Palmer’s Skin Therapy Oil is a multitasking body treatment that improves the look of scars, stretch marks, and uneven tone while deeply hydrating. With cocoa butter, vitamin E, argan oil, and Cetesomate-E Complex, it delivers rich nourishment in a lightweight, fast-absorbing formula. Vegan, hypoallergenic, and dermatologist-tested, it’s proof that glow-inducing skin care doesn’t need to be complicated. Or expensive!