The skincare sector in 2015 is going from strength to strength thanks to a heightened awareness of ingredients, procedures and innovations. The following ten up-and-comer brands offer products to boost your complexion, no matter your skin type or complaint.
Created to meet the needs of both men and women, Rubifresh Skincare products harness the potency and efficacy of natural ingredients to boost the complexion. The range can help to nourish, moisturise, heal and revitalise, as well as assist with anti-ageing.
Royal Skin
With the mantra, ‘beautiful skin - naturally’, the NZ creators of this brand have incorporated local ingredients such as active manuka honey and nutrient-enriched NZ royal jelly to rejuvenate and renew skin’s firmness.
Innovative and results-driven, Skinov8 is one brand melding the worlds of science and nature. The product range utilises natural anti-ageing alternatives to give clients of any age a youthful complexion.
Eau Thermale Avène
This iconic French brand is based on Avene thermal spring water, which was discovered in 1736 and heralded as a hero find for dermatology. Suitable for a wide range of skin types and conditions, the range is gentle enough to be used on the most irritated of skin.
QV Face
Sensitive skin saviours, QV Face, produce a range perfect for dry and irritable skin. The cleansing and moisturising steps are covered with its line of soap-free cleansers and pH-balanced products, approved and tested by dermatologists.
QV Skincare
Another branch of the Australian made and owned Ego Pharmaceuticals brand, QV Skincare’s line of sensitive skin products extend to the rest of the body. Appropriate for children, the range is free from irritants including soap, fragrance, colour and propylene glycol.
Skin nutrition is at the core of this brand, which utilises advanced technology to nurture skin right down to the cellular level. There are active compounds aplenty, with the likes of amino acids, peptides, vitamins and proteins in formulations that address a wide range of skin issues.
Australian certified organic and 100 per cent natural skincare brand Sanctum uses premium ingredients, including a handful of different plant extracts and vitamins. The skincare and haircare range embraces green chemistry, and is chemical-free and safe enough for children.
As the name suggests, Emma Organic is a line of organic skincare products incorporating a mix of active botanicals, organic ingredients and essential oils. Free from synthetic ingredients, the brand’s products remain vegan-friendly and cruelty-free.
Empro is a Malaysian cosmetic brand packed with natural ingredients. It is most well-known for its hero product, The Triangular Brow Pencil - named ‘Best Eyebrow Pencil Judge’s Choice’ at the Harper’s Bazaar Beauty Awards in both 2012 and 2013.
Sormé Treatment Cosmetics was formed 20 years ago after Hollywood studios requested a range of make-up that didn’t cake. Unlike traditional stage make-up, Sormé offers a professional line that works an extension of skincare, with beneficial antioxidants, active plant botanicals and proven peptides.
