Our quest to use every available inch of skin space to trial new beauty products continues. Here’s our pick of the best ones we tried this week.
1. HydraPlay Skin Perfecting Daily Moisturiser, $55, by Elizabeth Arden
Nourish and perfect your skin with Elizabeth Arden’s HydraPlay Daily Moisturiser. Its lightweight, multi-tasking formula is inspired by the iconic Eight Hour Cream – to hydrate, brighten, and refine the look of pores while controlling oil and blurring imperfections, making it ideal for everyday use and a perfect makeup primer. With key ingredients (95% naturally derived) like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and plant-derived squalane, it delivers instant and lasting hydration for a softer, smoother, and glowing complexion.
2. Watermelon Lip Balm, $12, by Noosa Basics
Sweet and hydrating, this Watermelon Lip Balm from Noosa Basics is a Summer essential. With a burst of fruity flavour, it provides long-lasting moisture to keep your lips soft and supple. Perfect for on-the-go application, it’s a Summer-inspired indulgence that nourishes without any sticky residue.
3. Absolu Eaux de Parfum, $350, by Trudon
Trudon’s latest fragrance features a luxe enticing mix of cardamom, mandarin, and saffron, with incense, iris, and orange blossom absolute – paying homage to Louis XIV’s favourite flower. Other notes include guaiac wood, cedar, and tonka bean – making it a must have for those who appreciate the art of fine fragrance.
4. Baby Fresh Eyes Under Eye Brightening Patches, $71, by Zoeva at Sephora
Revitalise your morning routine with Zoeva’s under-eye patches, saturated with a potent mix of caffeine, Vitamin C, and hyaluronic acid. These hydrogel masks are perfect for awakening tired eyes, making them an excellent prep step before makeup application. Experience instant brightness and hydration with each use!
5. Firm Hold Styling Gel, $24.99, by American Crew at Chemist Warehouse
Achieve that sleek, polished look effortlessly with American Crew’s Firm Hold Styling Gel. Made for males but perfect or the chic “clean girl” aesthetic, this gel provides a robust hold without the greasy feel, allowing you to create sophisticated styles like slicked-back buns or deep side parts. Enriched with Vitamin B5, it adds thickness and shine to your hair, not unlike Bella Hadid at Paris Fashion Week.
6. Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation, $60, by Huda Beauty at Sephora
Huda Beauty’s latest foundation is more lightweight than her Faux Filter original – but is quickly earning similar cult status. It offers buildable, seamless coverage that effortlessly blurs imperfections, leaving the skin with an airbrushed look. Plus, it feels breathable on the skin, making it suitable for all-day wear. Infused with skin-loving ingredients, it not only enhances your complexion but also helps maintain a natural glow.
7. Ultimate Face Cream, $79.99, by Clemence Organics
Naturopath Bridget Carmady’s organic face cream offers a rich, hydrating formula ideal for nighttime use or dry skin. Infused with bio-fermented hyaluronic acid, it promotes collagen synthesis and helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles, while organic rose otto essential oil provides gentle antiseptic properties to soothe inflammation and redness. Free from harmful additives, this luxurious lotion nourishes and rejuvenates all skin types. Especially those showing signs of ageing, sun damage, or scarring.
8. Face TonIQ, $140, by Vitis V
Streamline your skincare routine with Vitis V’s Face TonIQ, an innovative two-ingredient blend of unfermented grapeseed oil and white grapeseed extract, created sustainably by winemaker Susan Mickan using winemaking by-products. Cold-pressed in small batches and macerated for 7 to 10 days, this fully bioactive blend replaces over ten traditional products while delivering a synergistic photo-complex of nutrients, including linoleic acid, beta-carotene, and all eight natural analogues of vitamin E. It offers multiple benefits, such as improving hydration, stimulating collagen production, and supporting skin healing, all without fillers or chemicals, making it perfect for even sensitive skin.
9. Disco-Duo Lip Set (Limited Edition), $42, by Ole Henriksen at Sephora
Ole Henriksen’s Limited Edition Disco-Duo Lip Set includes the Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment in Pomegranate Fizz and Citrus Sunshine, each delivering instant hydration and smoothing lip lines for a luscious look. Powered by lip-specific peptides and kokum butter, this ultra-juicy duo plumps lips for a softer, bouncier appearance in just one week. Plus, it’s crafted with Sephora’s Clean initiatives in mind, ensuring your beauty routine is as kind to the planet as it is to your lips!
10. Microbiome Balancing Mist, $69, by Aesthetics RX
Combat skin irritation and achieve a balanced complexion with Aesthetics RX’s Microbiome Balancing Mist. This nutrient-rich treatment can be used day or night, delivering hydration and calming effects to keep your skin looking fresh and vibrant. It’s a versatile addition to any beauty regime.
11. Candy Stripe Protect + Prep Detangling Spray, $52, by R+Co at Rogue Beauty
Infused with protective ingredients, this R+Co detangling Spray effortlessly smooths out knots while preparing your locks for styling. Its lightweight formula ensures your hair feels soft and manageable without any heaviness, making it a must-have for anyone battling tangles.
12. Fine Hair Conditioner, $58, by Ouai at Sephora
Infused with biotin and, seed oil and hydrolysed keratin, Ouai’s Fine Hair Conditioner strengthens and thickens your locks while reducing frizz. Its lightweight formula nourishes without weighing hair down, leaving it looking fuller and more voluminous.
13. No One Elsie EDP, $63, by Arkive at Mecca
Created to capture the essence of founder Adam’s grandmother’s English greenhouse, No One Elsie, is a fresh and sophisticated fragrance. Its enchanting scent opens with the crisp tartness of rhubarb, perfectly balanced by the green earthiness of tomato leaf. As it unfolds, delicate notes of redcurrant and honeysuckle create a beautiful bouquet, while grounding vetiver and subtle hints of palo santo add depth and warmth.
Infused with nourishing Baobab Oil, this fragrance also cares for both your senses and your skin – as it is also crafted without aluminium, ammonia, lactose, latex, mineral oil, parabens, silicone, sulphates, gluten, and talc.
14. Basking Beauty Natural Sunscreen SPF50, $40, by Edible Beauty
Stay sun-safe with Basking Beauty Natural Sunscreen SPF50. Enriched with hydrating ingredients like Vitamin E and Rosehip Oil, this eco-friendly formula by naturopathic skin care brand Edible Beauty ensures your skin is well-protected while keeping it moisturised – a Summer essential!
15. Illuminance Glow Filter, $35, by Revlon at Chemist Warehouse
Achieve a radiant, luminous complexion with Revlon’s Illuminance Glow Filter. This easy-to-use product blurs imperfections and adds a natural glow, making it a perfect finishing touch for your makeup routine. Get ready to shine bright all day long!
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