From just-hit-the-shelves releases to rediscovering old classics (that kind of makes them fresh, right?) here are our picks of the 15 best new beauty products we tried this week.
1. To Save Face SPF50+ Brightening Sun Serum, $50, by Mecca Cosmetica at Mecca
Skin care meets sun care in this silky SPF50+ serum. Packed with niacinamide, it smooths fine lines, boosts radiance, and keeps your skin hydrated while shielding you from the sun. Bonus points for the new pump. Because, dealing with drippy ice cream is enough Summer drama.
2. Body Whip Moisturiser in Very Berry, $40, by Sundae Body
Its berry scent and creamy texture give Pavlova vibes. But, this lush vegan body whip is safer smeared on your limbs. Not your lips! Australian botanicals and rice milk deliver deep hydration, leaving skin deliciously soft and smelling like a summer fruit bowl. Dessert for your body, minus the calories!
3. Cosmic EDP, $109, by Kylie Jenner Fragrances at Adore Beauty
Channel your inner reality TV star with this sparkling scent. Notes of Star jasmine, blood orange, golden amber, and vanilla musk make for a delicious dreamy, warm floral. While the sculptural bottle elevates it into an edgy, Insta-worthy work of art.
4. Blurring Serum Blush in Peach $55, by Anastasia Beverly Hills at Sephora
This skin-loving serum blush delivers a soft-matte, blurred glow in the most delicious peach hue. Infused with pomegranate peel extract, it’s like a Summer cocktail in a bottle for your cheeks.
5. Spray Deodorant in Coastal Tea Tree, $21, by Noosa Basics
Stay fresh with this natural, non-aerosol deodorant spray, handcrafted weekly in sunny Noosa. Packed with tea tree goodness, it neutralises odour while giving you that carefree, coastal vibe all day long.
6. St. Barts Scalp & Body Scrub, $73, by Ouai at Sephora
The masters of manes have joined the body care game with a range of lotions and potions suitable for all over use. Take your shower on a tropical getaway with this multitasking scrub. Infused with zesty citrus, ocean breeze, and tropical florals, it buffs away dull skin and leaves you glowing. Paradise in a jar!
7. Superfluid Great SPF50+, $57, by Ella Bache
This Australian-made SPF50+ fluid is your skin’s best defence against UV rays. Packed with green tea, aloe vera, and Kakadu plum, it protects, hydrates, and delivers such a radiant glow, you can give full faces of foundation the flick.
8. Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion, $65 at Priceline
It may not be a new beauty product, but of the world’s most renowned skin care brands is launching into Priceline Pharmacy – marking an exciting new chapter for Australian beauty buffs. This partnership brings Clinique’s dermatologist-developed, allergy-tested, and fragrance-free products to one of Australia’s leading health and beauty destinations. Bestsellers like Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion – the silky, fast-absorbing dermatologist-tested moisturising lotion with pure glycerin – will be available at 70 Priceline stores nationwide and online.
9. Illuminating Body Lotion, $35, by Neutriderm
Glow from tip to toe with this vitamin-packed lotion. Retinol, niacinamide, and vitamin C work together to brighten, hydrate, and smooth, leaving your skin looking and feeling radiant. It’s your new body BFF.
10. Bronzng Drop, $24, by ELF Cosmetics
Get that just-back-from-Jamaica glow with these customisable bronzing drops. Infused with vitamin E and sunflower seed oil, they nourish while adding a golden sheen. Mix with your moisturiser and fake it till you don’t make it (because no one’s really real-life tanning these days are they?)
11. Invigo Volume Bost Trio, $75.95, by Wella at Hairhouse
For hair that bounces like a beach ball, this body-boosting trio is a must. The Volume Boost Shampoo, Crystal Mask, and Uplifting Care Spray add body and shine without weighing hair down. Cotton extract and Spring Force Blend seal the deal.
12. Lucent Facial Concentrate, $157, by Aesop
This luxe yet lightweight serum is your ticket to luminous skin. With vitamin C, niacinamide, and rose petal extract, it hydrates, balances, and delivers such a smooth, matte finish, no one will ever know it’s hitting close to 40 degrees outside!
13. Expressie Quick Dry Nail Colour in Take a Break Dance, $13.99 by Essie at Chemist Warehouse
Perfect for social butterflies that don’t like to stop, this sandy neutral polish dries in just a minute. Its vegan formula and angled brush make application a breeze – because Summer’s too short for slow-drying nails.
14. Duck Plump Lip Plumping Lip Gloss in Nude Swings, $23.99, by Nyx Professional Makeup at Priceline
Pucker up with this hydrating gloss that amps up your lips with a plump, glossy finish. In a universally flattering nude, it’s the new beauty product you didn’t know you needed.
15. Black Opium EDP, from $163, by Yves Saint Laurent Beauty
Ce;ebrate the sensual side of femininity with a spritz of the YSL classic – Black Opium Eau de Parfum Extreme. This intensified icon takes the original’s glamorous allure to daring new heights with bold notes of extra-black coffee, ultra-white florals, and an unapologetic overdose of patchouli.
