Beauty launches never stop landing in our inbox, but this week’s haul had a genuinely high hit rate. From a skin first foundation to a serum with a five-figure price tag on the results (if not quite the bottle), here’s what earned a permanent spot in our routines.
Multi-Peptide Advanced Body Wash, $30, by Naturium at Sephora
Body care is finally catching up to skin care, and Naturium’s Multi-Peptide Advanced Body Wash is proof your shower routine deserves the same care as your face.
The rich, creamy formula leans on peptides, a rice amino acid complex and vitamin E to support the skin barrier while it cleanses, using coconut derived surfactants for a silky, non-stripping wash. It’s fragrance-free and gentle enough to double up on the face, making it an easy way to simplify a routine without cutting corners on results.
Ultimate Smooth 24/7 Silky Milk, $78, by Wella Professionals
If you know curly hair, you know the war against humidity and frizz never really ends. Wella Professionals’ new addition to its Ultimate franchise is a lightweight leave-in that gets into the hair fibre to smooth, soften and add shine without any weight.
Apply to towel-dried hair before air- or blow-drying, or use a pump or two through dry hair whenever flyaways need taming. It’s fast becoming the finishing step we didn’t know we were missing.
Squalane + Probiotic Moisturizer Pump, $85, by Biossance at Sephora
The cult Biossance gel moisturiser just got a practical glow-up: same skin-loving, microbiome-balancing formula, now in a more hygienic pump that dispenses precisely and wastes less product.
For anyone dealing with redness, congestion or reactive skin, this one’s a reset button. It’s lightweight, non-greasy and breathable, working to calm and rebalance skin while delivering weightless hydration that won’t clog pores.
BeyondBlur Skin Perfecting Foundation, $99.95, by Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics
Mineral makeup is having a moment, and not just for the “clean” label – it’s about what it does for the skin underneath, especially post-treatment. Youngblood’s BeyondBlur Foundation is formulated with 70% skin care ingredients, delivering full coverage that still lets skin breathe.
Hyaluronic acid and bio-peptides hydrate and firm, while the brand’s REMTrio Complex – a blend of magnesium and blue and white lotus extracts — works to calm stressed skin. The result is a soft-matte, blurred finish that lasts up to 12 hours without feeling like makeup at all.
Atoderm Facial Lotion, $39.99, by Bioderma
French skin care institution Bioderma has finally brought its Atoderm range to the face, and it was worth the wait. Developed with Bioderma Korea, this ultra light moisturiser borrows K-beauty’s quick absorbing textures while keeping the brand’s dermatological credentials front and centre.
The formula’s patented Skin Protect Complex combines niacinamide with two biomimetic sugars to reinforce the skin barrier, while saccharide isomerate delivers immediate hydration. Built for dry to very dry, sensitive skin, it promises up to 24 hours of comfort in a texture that disappears the second it’s on.
Strawberry Gum Grip, $29, by Bondi Boost
Bondi Boost’s Strawberry Gum line has a new hero: a jelly styling stick built for slick buns, sleek ponytails and taming baby hairs, without the stiffness or stickiness of a traditional gel.
Powered by Australian strawberry gum extract – an antioxidant-rich native botanical – and red velvet oil for UV protection, it delivers buildable hold that flexes with your hair rather than fighting it. No white residue, no crunch, and it smells like a Summer holiday.
Soft and Creamy Hydrating Cream Cleanser, $42, by Go-To
Go-To’s fourth cleanser is its richest yet, built specifically for dry, thirsty skin that wants comfort without compromise. Fifteen per cent glycerin draws moisture in and locks it there, while squalane supports the barrier and provitamin B5 soothes.
pH-balanced to match the skin’s own 5.5, it cleanses with a low-lather texture that never tips into tight or stripped territory – a genuinely cosy addition to the Go-To cleanser lineup.
Wake Up Eye Stick, $42, by Kit at Mecca
For the mornings when “tired” is impossible to hide, Kit’s Wake Up Eye Stick delivers a cryotherapy-inspired hit of cooling relief straight from the fridge. The water-balm formula glides on to instantly de-puff and brighten, powered by a mint root complex and Kakadu plum extract.
Keep it in the fridge for maximum effect, and pair it with Kit’s Kissing Balm for a full reset on tired-looking skin.
2-in-1 Hair Wand, $24.95, by Hot Minute Hair
New Aussie brand Hot Minute Hair has landed with a genuinely clever debut: a dual ended wand combining dry shampoo powder on one end and anti-frizz serum on the other, all in a compact, handbag-friendly tube.
Ambassador Elle Ferguson swears by it for on-the-go touch-ups – powder through oily roots, serum through dry ends, brushed through in under a minute. It’s the kind of low-effort, high-impact hero that earns its place in every bag.
The Ultimate & Beauty Styling Clip Edit, $100, by Ren Haircare
This bundle pairs Ren’s patented Ultimate detangling brush (now in a new turquoise colourway) with a set of 15 beauty styling clips housed in a sleek metal tin. It’s a simple styling upgrade: detangle wet or dry hair without pulling or breakage, then use the clips to section and set while you style.
Beautifully made and endlessly useful, it’s the kind of set that quietly becomes part of every blow-dry.
Balancing Facial Oil, $55, by InSkin.Co
A facial oil built to regulate rather than just nourish, InSkin.Co’s Balancing Facial Oil targets congestion and barrier imbalance with a lightweight, fast-absorbing formula scented with aloe and cucumber.
Squalane strengthens the barrier, organic thyme leaf extract calms inflammation and acne causing bacteria, and sea buckthorn extract supports regeneration and radiance. Layer it over your usual serums and hydrators for extra lipid support, morning or night.
Hydrostem Serum, $249.95, by HydroPeptide
HydroPeptide’s HydroStem Serum is designed as the essential AM step for anyone thinking about skin longevity, not just today’s concerns. It combines regenerative peptides, botanical stem cells, DNA repair enzymes and antioxidants to defend against daily environmental stress while repairing visible signs of it.
Pair it with HydroPeptide’s Power Serum at night for a full defend-by-day, repair-by-night approach. It’s an investment piece, but one aimed squarely at skin’s future rather than a quick fix.
Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum, $75.99, by Avene
Avene’s minimalist plumping serum contains just eight ingredients, led by 6% niacinamide and 1.5% hyaluronic acid, and it doesn’t need any more than that. Formulated for sensitive skin, the oil-free, fragrance-free formula absorbs fast with no greasy residue.
Used on the face, eye contour, neck and decolletage, it’s designed to visibly firm and hydrate within just 15 days – proof that a pared back formula can still deliver serious results.
Liquid Matte Mousse Soft Blur Lip Cream, $43, by Huda Beauty at Sephora
A decade after the original liquid matte lipstick changed the game, Huda Beauty is back with a plusher successor. The whipped mousse texture delivers the same high impact colour with none of the drying discomfort, applied via a cushiony angled applicator for an even, blurred finish.
Available in eight wearable nudes, it visibly smooths lip texture and fine lines on contact – pair it with the brand’s Lip Contour 2.0 pencil for the full “softcore matte” look.
Regenerist Retinol24 Wrinkle Concentrate Pen, $59.99, by Olay at Priceline
Olay is rethinking how drugstore retinol gets applied, swapping the full-face cream for a precision pen designed to target stubborn expression lines like crow’s feet and forehead furrows directly.
The concentrated retinoid complex delivers potent vitamin A exactly where it’s needed, without spreading to more delicate surrounding skin, while high-purity niacinamide keeps the area calm. It’s a smart, targeted update to an affordable skin care category that rarely innovates in format.
