From skin care saviours to makeup must-haves, we’ve got the inside scoop on what’s worth the hype (and your money). Ready to glow up with us? Here’s the tea on our favourite finds and the best new beauty products we tried this week.
1. C.E.O Vitamin C Brighten + Tighten Body Butter, $100, by Sunday Riley at Mecca
Vitamin C is a skin non-negotiable. But, why should your face have all the fun? Sunday Riley’s C.E.O Vitamin C Brighten + Tighten Body Butter is a luxe, all-over-your-limbs option that delivers deep moisture while enhancing radiance. Infused with stable Vitamin C, this body butter works overtime to improve skin tone, reduce dullness, and add a subtle, glowing finish. The rich blend of shea, murumuru, and cocoa butter helps to soften and hydrate even the driest skin. All without leaving any greasy residue.
2. Cherry Dub Pore Purify’r Gel Cleanser, $45, by Fenty Skin at Sephora
Cleansing, but make it fun – with this refreshing, Rihanna-approved take that is especially suitable for those with oily skin. The standout ingredient, a Triple Barbados Cherry Complex (ferment, juice, extract), provides a boost of Vitamin C that helps clarify and brighten. The Niacinamide refines pores and improves overall texture. Aloe Juice ensures your skin stays calm and balanced, even after a thorough cleanse. And, a cherry-inspired scent is fresh and energising, making this gel cleanser feel like an exotic escape to Barbados.
3. Hair Curl Collection Moisture Rich Curl Conditioner, $17.99, by Kristin Ess at Chemist Warehouse
Curly hair can be tricky to manage, but Kristin Ess’s Moisture Rich Curl Conditioner is here to help. Formulated for all curl types, this conditioner deeply moisturises and softens, leaving curls smooth and defined without weighing them down. The formula works to detangle and hydrate, giving curls a natural bounce while maintaining their texture.
With its lightweight consistency, this conditioner is perfect for everyday use. And, leaves curls smelling fresh with a delicate milky Santal fragrance. Whether your curls are tight and coiled or loose and beachy, this conditioner will leave them looking hydrated, frizz-free, and full of life. Plus, because it’s stocked at Chemist Warehouse the odds of scoring it for (even) less at one of their regular sales is high!
4. Chitosan Post-Style Serum, $89, by Dyson
Did you know that the trailblazers in tresses also deliver solutions to save your strands, beyond brilliant straighteners? An excellent example is the Dyson Chitosan Post-Style Serum – which offers flexible hold without the crunch. Powered by Chitosan, a natural ingredient derived from oyster mushrooms, and Dyson’s Triodetic technology, this serum helps define your style while providing long-lasting, weightless hold. It also maintains the shine and softness of your hair, ensuring your look lasts throughout the day – without compromising on movement.
If you’re after a product that hydrates, tames frizz, and locks in moisture and leaves your hair looking sleek, glossy and polished (without the stiffness that often comes with traditional hair products), this one is to dy-son for!
5. Limited Edition Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment Creme, $29 each, by Ole Henriksen at Sephora
Ole Henriksen’s cult Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment is now available in three sparling shades. You just need to pick from Citrus Sunshine, Creme Brulee, and Lingonberry Jam. And, while the flavours cater to a range of sweet cravings, each one has a few key ingredients in common – combining peptides, botanical oils, and Vitamin E to hydrate, plump, and reduce the appearance of fine lines around the lips.
A little bit balm and a good does of gloss, the treatment offers long-lasting hydration while giving lips a healthy, pearlescent sheen. Plus, the sweet, subtle scent is an added bonus that makes this treatment feel luxer than its under-$30 price tag,
6. Functional Fragrances in Unwind, Calm and Energy, $36 each by Kit at Mecca
Kit’s new Functional Fragrances are the perfect addition to enhance your emotions.
The Unwind version of their roll-on fragrance combines calming Lavender, Sandalwood, Eucalyptus, and Vetiver, creating a soothing scent that promotes relaxation and peace. Simply apply to your pulse points, and let the fragrance help you relax and and prepare for a restful night’s sleep.
Alternatively, try a dab of Functional Calm – a grounding, garden-green scent designed to calm your sense and ease stress. Or, opt for Functional Fragrance in Energy. It features a citrusy, invigorating blend of Sweet Orange, Mandarin, Cedarwood, and Verbena that gives you an instant boost, keeping you sharp and refreshed whenever you need an energy lift.
7. Restorative Hydro-Hyaluronic Cream, $98, by Murad at Adore Beauty
Murad’s Restorative Hydro-Hyaluronic Cream is the ultimate solution for deeply hydrated skin. This rich yet lightweight cream provides 24 hours of moisture. Credit goes to a powerful blend of Advanced Hyaluronic Acid Technology, coconut extract, shea butter, and sunflower oil. It not only nourishes the skin but also helps smooth texture and strengthen the skin barrier, leaving your face plump and radiant.
Clinically proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines and lock in moisture, this cream is an excellent choice for boosting skin’s hydration levels. With regular use, you’ll notice a smoother, more youthful complexion with a healthy glow.
8. Perfect Strokes Universal Volumizing Mascara, $39, by Rare Beauty at Sephora
For lashes that wow, this one by Selena Gomez’s cult beauty brand is an instant game-changer. Designed to lift, lengthen, curl, and volumise, this mascara works for all lash types. The unique brush hugs each lash, ensuring even coverage from root to tip, while the smudge-proof formula holds up beautifully throughout the day.
Suitable for both a natural look or dramatic volume, this mascara builds effortlessly for a customisable finish. It’s long-lasting and resistant to flaking, even in heat or humidity, making it perfect for all-day wear. If you want lashes that are lifted, curled, and perfectly defined, this is the mascara for you.
9. Good Behavior Intense Daily Smoothing Mask, by IGK at Rogue Beauty
IGK’s Good Behavior Intense Daily Smoothing Mask is your new go-to for silky, frizz-free hair. And, doubles as both a rinse-off mask or a leave-in treatment – that hydrates and conditions while smoothing out frizz and flyaways. Powered by Advanced Hydro-Hyaluronic Technology, this mask is formulated to nourish and strengthen hair, leaving it soft, shiny, and sleek.
Perfect for all hair types, this mask maintains smooth, healthy-looking hair for up to four days. With ingredients like coconut extract and shea butter, it provides deep hydration and makes hair look glossy without the heaviness. If you’re after a smooth, frizz-free finish that lasts, this mask will become essential in your hair care routine.
10. Hydration and Pink Clay Exfoliator, $15.99, by Essano
Go pretty in pink with Essano’s Hydration and Pink Clay Exfoliator – a gentle yet effective way to detoxify and brighten your skin. This 2-in-1 product works as both an exfoliator and a mask. And, helps to buff away dead skin cells while deeply hydrating and drawing out impurities. The combination of Hyaluronic Acid, Rosehip Oil, and Natural Pink Clay ensures that your skin feels refreshed, smooth, and nourished.
The Rosehip Granules provide a gentle exfoliation, making this product ideal for sensitive skin, while the clay helps to clarify and brighten. Whether you’re looking to detox or simply give your skin a boost, this exfoliator leaves your complexion glowing and refreshed without feeling harsh or drying.
11. Hair Enhancer Volumizing 3 Piece Set, $280, by Neutriderm
For those experiencing thinning hair, Neutriderm’s Hair Enhancer Volumizing 3-Piece Set offers a complete solution. This trio – featuring a shampoo, conditioner, and hair enhancer lotion – is formulated with clinically-backed ingredients like sabal extract, biotin, and panthenol, all designed to strengthen hair follicles, promote healthy growth, and restore volume.
The set works to nourish the scalp, block DHT (the hormone responsible for hair loss), and stimulate hair follicles, helping prevent further thinning while boosting hair density. Whether you’re looking to maintain existing volume or encourage growth in thinning areas, this set is a professional-grade treatment for anyone serious about their hair care. If you want thicker, fuller-looking hair, this is the set that will take your routine to the next level.
12. Clarifying Face Hero, $58, by Go-To at Mecca
If you’re sceptical about using face oil on oily or blemish-prone skin, Go-To’s new Clarifying Face Hero is here to change your mind. This lightweight, non-greasy dry oil has quickly become a favourite for those struggling with breakouts and excess oil. Its formula blends nature’s best ingredients. Like 1% bakuchiol (a gentle, plant-based alternative to retinol), tea tree oil, and holy basil to balance and restore the skin. After just a few uses, it’s clear that this oil does more than just hydrate – it helps reduce pimples, calm redness, and refine the skin’s texture. The addition of vitamin F ensures your skin barrier stays strong and hydrated, while also improving skin brightness and tone.
What’s even more impressive? Clinical trials have shown that 82% of users noticed fewer breakouts and 79% saw noticeable hydration improvement. It’s the perfect addition to any skin care routine. Especially, if you’re looking for an oil that treats blemishes without leaving your skin greasy.
13. Q EDP, $128, by Dolce & Gabbana
No questions about it! Q by Dolce & Gabbana is one of the loveliest scents we tried this week. It blends fruity top notes with a rich, woody foundation, the invigorating scent of Sicilian lemons and the bold sweetness of cherry to create a perfume that feels both refined and striking.
The final product is warm, earthy crystal musk, with soft musk that is some how both intimate and lingering and bold and sensual.
14. SPF 50+ Sunscreen, $75, by Outside Beauty & Skin Care
A good SPF is a summer non-negotiable. But, it doesn’t always feel luxe. Enter this version by SPF 50+ version by Outside Beauty – enriched with olive squalane and ceramide III, its formula delivers deep hydration that feels as lush as your favourite moisturiser. Plus, it strengthens, nourishes, and locks in moisture while leaving your skin feeling plump and supple. And, thanks to natural mica, it gives your complexion that coveted lit-from-within glow. No highlighter needed.
However, despite its TGA-registered, broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection this is no ordinary sunscreen. Instead, it dries clear, leaving no chalky white cast behind, making it a flawless choice for every skin tone. And, it’s fragrance-free and featherlight, perfect for sensitive skin and effortless under makeup.
15. Purifying Scrub, $58, by Moroccanoil at Sephora
The masters of lush hair masks are getting on board the skinifcation of your scalp train with this Purifying Scrub. Infused with finely milled argan shell powder, this innovative exfoliator gently lifts away flakes, excess oils, and impurities, leaving your scalp feeling refreshed and your hair lighter and more voluminous. Plus, it’s enriched with a Botanical Therapy Blend – including Swertia Japonica extract and Fumaria extract – which not only soothes discomfort but also protects the scalp from environmental stressors. With bioactive antioxidants, it offers a shield against pollution and oxidative damage. All while promoting a healthier scalp environment to support natural hair growth.
This post was last modified on 28/01/2025 1:32 pm