Need some suggestions to up your Summer skin care and make-up game? Here are the 15 brilliant new beauty products we added to cart this week.
1. Always On Mood Board Eye Shadow Palette, $65, by Smashbox
It’s an Xmas Party … and your lids are invited, with the Smashbox Always On Mood Board Eye Shadow Palette. Packed with versatile and vibrant shades – with buttery textures and seamless blendability – it makes creating both bold and everyday looks a breeze.
2. Gradual Face Tanning Serum Night Repair, $24.99, by Le Tan
Le Tan is taking the concept of beauty literally. And bottling it up in their Gradual Face Tanning Serum Night Repair. These drops while you snooze to give you a subtle sun-kissed glow by morning. They’re also lightweight, hydrating, and don’t have that dreaded fake tan smell (thank goodness!). So, you wake up looking radiant and refreshed without stepping foot in the sun.
3. Ultra B2 Recovery Cream, $49, by Ultraceuticals
The Ultraceuticals Ultra B2 Recovery Cream is a hydration hero for parched, stressed-out skin. Packed with Vitamin B5 and nourishing ingredients, it feels like a comforting hug for your face. It sinks in beautifully, leaving skin plump, soothed, and oh-so-glowy. Whether you’re battling dryness or just want a reliable skin saviour, this cream delivers every time!
4. Ceramide 3% Overnight Serum, $14.99, by Skin Republic at Chemist Warehouse
The cost of living crisis is real. But, Skin Republic is here to help with a new budget-friendly serum for under $15. Trying to factor effective skin care into your beauty budget? The Ceramide 3% Overnight Serum offers an affordable, accessible solution for reducing redness, dehydration, sensitivity, and signs of premature ageing.
5. Purifying Cleanse Exfoliating Serum, $50, by Maria Nila at Rogue Beauty
While detoxing your diet is probably on hold till January, your scalp can get a head start with this purifying serum by Maria Nila – which whisks away buildup and leaves your roots feeling refreshed and balanced. Lightweight yet effective, it works wonders without being harsh, making it perfect for regular self-care days.
6. Babe Blotter, $14.95, by Skoop SkinCare
Melbourne-based Skoop Skincare’s Babe Blotter facial blotting papers are compact, effective, and perfectly handbag-sized. Staying true to their philosophy of “normalising what is truly normal,” Skoop focuses on creating shame-free solutions for those who sweat.
These blotting papers are a must-have for anyone with oily skin, instantly soaking up excess oil and leaving a flawless matte finish without disturbing your makeup. Made with a blend of green tea, hemp pulp, and wood pulp, Babe Blotter not only tackles shine but also helps unclog pores and keep your skin fresh and balanced all day.
7. Gradual Tanning Moisturiser +, $52, by Lust Minerals
Talk about a triple threat! This luxurious formula combines a daily moisturiser, gradual tanner, and tan extender. And, leaves your skin hydrated, nourished, and glowing with a streak-free, natural finish. Packed with clean ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid, Jojoba Oil, and Vitamins C and E, it boosts hydration, improves elasticity, and brightens your complexion while protecting against environmental damage. All with a subtle Coconut & Vanilla scent and no sticky residue, that is just screams Summer!
8. Sunset in Paris, $39, by Aerre
Coco Madeomiselle. But make it affordable. If you love the scent of Chanel’s classic scent, but can’t justify this price, this very excellent version by Aerre delivers a dupe with an uncanny olfactory resemblance. Effortlessly elegant and endlessly captivating, it opens with bright citrus notes, blooms into a romantic heart of rose and jasmine, and settles into a sensual blend of vetiver, vanilla, and oakmoss.
9. Gro Lash Serum, $112, by Vega Amour
Transform your lashes into no-mascara-required versions with this a plant-based formula by Vega Amour designed to visibly improve lash length, thickness, and density. Packed with clinically proven ingredients like red clover and mung bean, it nourishes and supports healthier, fuller-looking lashes without irritation. Safe, vegan, and cruelty-free, it’s the perfect addition to your beauty routine for naturally stunning results.
10. Nano Glass Nail File Manicure Wand, $24.99, by Buff Wand
The Buff Wand is a versatile manicure tool that effortlessly files, pushes back cuticles, and buffs nails to a brilliant shine, giving the illusion of clear nail polish. With its innovative nano-glass technology, the Buff Wand also helps to seal and protect natural nails, promoting strength and reducing the risk of bacteria, leaving them healthier and more resilient. And, for less than the price of a average-to-bad bottle of wine, it’s an ideal stocking stuffer.
11. Signature Blend Soy Candle, $55, by Endota
This thoughtful gift for a loved one (even if it is yourself!), this candle features Endota’s signature blend of 100% essential oils, including ylang ylang, bergamot, orange, patchouli, lavender, and rose geranium, creating an uplifting atmosphere in any space. Non-toxic and eco-friendly, we’re confident this candle won’t be re-gifted!
12. Self Tan Express Tanning Bronzing Mousse, $59.99, by St Tropez
Achieve a natural, sun-kissed glow in just hours with the St. Tropez Self Tan Express Bronzing Mousse. This lightweight formula allows for a customisable tan, with results in as little as one hour, offering a light, medium, or dark shade depending on how long you leave it on. Perfect for a streak-free, radiant finish, it’s an effortless way to get the perfect tan without the sun.
13. Solar Screen SPF 50+ Mineral Zinc Hydrating Face Sunscreen Lotion, from $24.99, by Gem
This SPF launch had a 25,000 person wait list. And for good reason. Created by the Melbourne-based Forbes 30 Under 30 beauty entrepreneur, Georgia Geminder, Solar Screen’s seven skin-friendly formulas took two years to develop. And, offer something for every skin type and preference. Including this luxurious, lightweight non-greasy version – which features a mineral zinc base that works to block the sun’s rays while soothing and hydrating the skin.
14. Crystal Retinal 24, $215, in-clinic exclusive
Continuing to reign at the forefront of retinoid innovation, Medik8 has released one of the highest non-prescription retinals to the market; Crystal Retinal 24 – proven to deliver results up to 11x faster than retinol and offer pro-ageing results in just one tube. Think visibly brighter, firmer and smoother-looking skin. For expert vitamin A users, strength 24 can only be purchased in clinic (visit the Medik8 website to find a stockist), otherwise lighter strengths on the retinonal ladder are all excellent options.
15. Mecca-morphosis Purifying Cleansing Balm, $48, by Mecca Cosmetica at Mecca
Suncreen, sweat and a warm-weather induced oil slick can often combine for skin that is more Summer No than Summer Glow! Fortunately, however the silky formula of this cleansing balm offers a stress free solution that melts away makeup and grime effortlessly, leaving your face feeling fresh and velvety soft. Bonus points for being packed with gentle, nourishing ingredients – like olive squalane, sea buckthorn oil and pumpkin enzyme – that suit all skin types.
