New year, new you? Well, why not overhaul your beauty routine while you’re at it with a chic slew of Australian products to suit all those New Year Resolutions you made or your newfound love of eco-friendly and plant powered products (or whatever vibe you're going for in 2024)? No matter what beauty path you’ve chosen to take in 2024, we’ve got the goods to help you get there.
From the latest in gua sha tools and face oils to our prediction for the best collagen supplement flavour, we’ve wrapped up our picks for the top 24 Australian beauty products for 2024.
1 / Scarlet Period Cup
There’s no time like the present to do your part to help the planet, starting with your choice in period care. Rather than be part of the problem (did you know more than 12 billion pads and 7 billion tampons are thrown out every year?!), make the switch to a sustainable and eco-friendly period cup. This Aussie option is made from 100% medical grade silicone and can collect up to eight hours worth of menstrual fluid.
2 / Outside Beauty & Skincare SPF50+ Mineral Primer
By now you’re probably firmly in the nothing-below-SPF50 fan club, which is awesome because our skin can use all the protection it can get under our harsh Australian sun. So where to from here? How about expecting even more from your sunscreen. This mineral sunscreen works double time to deliver a pore-minimising matte finish and prolong the wear of your makeup.
3 / IMBIBE Melting Balm
As vital as all that sunscreen wearing is for your health and skin, if you don’t remove it properly at the end of every day it’s not going to be so kind to the health of your skin. To avoid breakouts and clogged pores, use this buttery cleansing balm. It’s super hydrating and caring for skin but it also knows how to get down to work and rid your skin of grime, makeup and sunscreen with minimal fuss.
4 / O&M Seven Day Miracle
Make this the year you take the same level of care with your hair as you do with your skin, starting with weekly hair treatments. Treat your dry, brittle, and damaged hair to nourishing organic coconut oil and macadamia oil for smoother, softer and less frizzy tresses.
5 / Flavedo & Albedo Velvet Eyeshadow
The work-from-home era is slowly coming to an end so it’s time to fall in love with wearing makeup again (beyond your tinted moisturiser) and appreciate having somewhere to go and people to see. We got hooked on the range of pearlescent and pigmented shades from Flavedo & Albedo at the end of 2023 and are still obsessed.
6 / Mihan Aromatics Sienna Brume Parfum
What if you could bottle up all your fondest memories and relive them at a moment’s notice? That’s basically what Mihan Aromatics has done with this stunning scent. It’s as though your carefree summer vibes of sun, surf and laidback get-togethers have been beautifully bottled.
7 / Vida Glow Natural Marine Collagen Peach
Maybe it’s the Pantone Colour of the Year that’s influencing our vote here, but we reckon if you’re in the mood for a flavour shake up with your daily collagen supplement, try Vida Glow’s Peach. It’ll hit the spot during any season, hot or cold, and has a soft sweetness that makes it feel like an indulgent treat even though it’s doing you all sorts of good.
8 / Salt by Hendrix Masque All Over
You love and look forward to your weekly face mask sesh, so why not take it one step further and mask your entire body? Don’t worry, it’s super effortless to do with this body mask. Apply it to dry skin and let it melt in, chill for a few minutes (or more), then wash it all off in the bath or shower. Hello head-to-toe glow.
9 / Foile Skincare Daily Jelly Moisturiser
2024 is the year of better skin barriers. Thanks to the skin cycling craze that took out a top hashtag spot on TikTok in 2023, we’re seeing the end of over-processed skin that’s copped too much retinol and exfoliating acids without breaks in between, and a rise in nurtured skin barriers. So how is this moisturiser going to help with that? Hydration is exactly what your damaged skin barrier is crying out for and that’s what you’ll get in abundance from this luxurious lotion.
10 / Avocado Zinc SPF50+ Natural Lip & Cheek Tint Berry
No matter how good-intentioned your New Year’s Resolutions are to take things slower and not overcommit yourself this year, there are guaranteed to be days/weeks/months when life is beyond busy. That’s where a multipurpose beauty stick is your BFF. This one is a gorgeous grown-up Barbie shade and acts as your lip balm, lipstick, blush, eye shadow and SPF for a one-and-done fix.
11 / Davroe Scalp Remedy Shampoo
Scalp health is still a big deal in 2024 so keep up those good habits you’ve been building in your haircare routine over the last few years. If you’re looking for a product refresh to re-inspire you, we vote for this Davroe shampoo. Its gentle, nutrient-packed formula will help reduce flaky scalp, soothe it, and also replenish essential moisture for improved scalp health moving forward.
12 / MAAEMO The Elimination Mask
Unfortunately, acne doesn’t care if it’s trending or not, it tends to be an any time, all the time kind of issue. Rather than stress about it on a daily basis, only give it your attention once a week with this acne treatment mask. The unique blend of raw clays are great for drawing out impurities from your skin, while the fact that it’s a dry formula means you can customise which liquid you add (hint: instead of water, try a hydrating mist) and how much to suit your needs and consistency preferences.
13 / Sodashi Eye Mask
Time to put your eye game front and centre. In the spirit of looking your best without over-complicating your daily beauty routine (a must-take approach in 2024!), invest in an eye mask you only need to use once a week. This anti-ageing one from Sodashi is the perfect pampering step for Self-Care Sundays.
14 / The Beauty Chef Body Inner Beauty Powder With Hemp - Chocolate
Eating a balanced diet day in and day out can be tricky to juggle between work and play, so don’t be shy about getting some extra support elsewhere. This vegan, probiotic protein and wellness powder helps support metabolism, nutrition and immunity with its chocolate-tasting goodness.
15 / Habitual Beauty Hydrating Sleep Mask
Instead of going a million miles an hour this year, prioritise rest. Sleep is a powerful asset in your beauty arsenal (it’s when your skin repairs itself, blood flow increases, and collagen is rebuilt, just to name a few). But since we know it’s going to be a hard adjustment to go from full throttle mode to slowing down, this product is for all you multitaskers out there. While you sleep, make it count with this overnight face mask that works tirelessly to hydrate, smooth and boost skin luminosity and radiance.
16 / Vanessa Megan Bio-Omega Body Contouring Oil
There’s no better reminder about the importance of body care than in summer when it’s all on show. Start the new year off with some good habits that you’ll gladly keeping going year-long, like treating yourself from head-to-toe with a luxurious body oil. This one from Vanessa Megan not only smooths skin, it also tightens and tones.
17 / Edible Beauty Plant Collagen Plumping Serum
Thinking about caring for your skin with the the power of plants rather than toxin-filled formulas in 2024? Well, you’ll need a good collagen serum to fight off lines and sagging, and this natural one is great for plumping, hydrating, brightening and lifting. It uses a unique clinically-proven type I collagen fragment produced in wild plants, and also contains native Australian Davidson plum and aniseed myrtle to further boost your youthful glow.
18 / WelleCo The Super Skin Elixir
Support your skin game this year with a swallow-and-go daily capsule. This one by Aussie icon Elle Macpherson is designed specifically to support a clear, glowing complexion in supercharged, on-the-go vegan capsules that are non-GMO, gluten and dairy-free.
19 / Base Camp Beauty Stainless Steel Gua Sha
The latest iteration in the facial tools trend is this beauty - a gua sha tool made from stainless steel. So why is it worthy of a place in your self-care routine? Simple: Its ultra cooling nature gives you the bonus benefits of revitalising the skin to reduce puffiness, dark circles, and inflammation. Yes please!
20 / Eye of Horus Ritual Skin Foundation Stick
ICYMI, ‘Summer-Proof Skin’ is one of the hottest makeup trends of 2024…and this is the one product you need to nail it. This gorgeous foundation stick delivers a higher coverage to really even out your skin tone, without leaving you feeling like you’re a one-dimensional doll.
21 / Slip Skinnies Silk Scrunchies Light Brown
Keep your scrunchie game sleek and chic with this winning combo of Slip’s iconic skinny style in a muted natural brown tone. It works with any outfit, occasion, and season - and of course, prevents breakages and hair creases for a more low-maintenance mane.
22 / Biologi By Wild Harvested Blackberry Seed Oil
Looking for your next facial oil obsession? Say hello to Blackberry Seed Oil. It’s lightweight (because nobody wants a heavy, pore-clogging oil), excellent for all skin types and conditions (so no second guessing if it’s right for you), and it will work to strengthen, repair, and hydrate your skin because yep, we all need help in those departments.
23 / Hunter Lab Pinot Grape Skin Bath Soak
The Self-Care Movement continues to take priority in our beauty regimens (hurray!) and while consistency is key, that doesn’t mean your ritual should ever feel mundane. Spice up your relaxing bath with a glass of wine and matching wine-inspired bath salts. It’s made with grape skins and seeds that are rich in antioxidants to help fight free radical damage, premature ageing and protect skin against future damage. And all you need to do is sit back, relax, and let it do all the work for you while you sip and soak.
24 / Circa Diffuser AMBER & SANDALWOOD
Forget subtlety with your scents, go bold in your home this year. We are loving the heady and hypnotic combination of amber and sandalwood in this Circa scent for an effortless air of sophistication.
22 Jan 2024
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