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L'Occitane's highly-regarded achievement
Within less than one year of opening, L'Occitane's Green Store at Westfield Bondi Junction has been awarded the Green Building Council of Australia's (GBCA) 5 Star - Green Star Certified Rating for Interiors.
The certification represents Australian excellence in environmentally sustainable building practices, recognising L'Occitane's commitment to being leaders in the beauty and retail industries. As a first globally, the design of the Green Store is highly intentional in both functionality and aesthetics.
“The L'Occitane team both in Australia and globally are incredibly excited to celebrate the Bondi Green Store's achievement to officially be awarded a 5 Star - Green Star - Interiors v1.3 certified rating from the Green Building Council of Australia,” said L'Occitane General Manager of Australia, Pierre-Emmanuel Joffre.
“To achieve this accolade, L'Occitane's first ever Green Store globally was developed with sustainability at the forefront - from demolition and construction through to styling. Features such as the Green Wall, which acts as a natural air filter, and the Refill Fountain, which encourages the reuse of packaging to reduce waste, all contribute to this 5 star rating.
From inception, it has been L'Occitane's intention to reduce our impact on earth and seek sustainable alternatives to lead the way across both the Beauty and Retail sectors. This certification is an example of the incredible work and countless hours dedicated to making an impact on reducing L'Occitane's footprint and being cultivators of change.”
Green Building Council of Australia CEO, Davina Rooney commented on the achievement.
“Sustainability values run deep within L’Occitane, and these values come to life at their new 5 Star Green Star - Interiors v1.3 store at Bondi Junction. This can be seen in the selection of materials, enhanced air-quality, and a refill station for shoppers; elements that are set to inspire store visitors for years to come.
“Congratulations to L’Occitane for this achievement which represents Australian excellence, demonstrates how Green Star can be taken into retail and sets a benchmark for other Australian retailers to follow. We look forward to seeing how L’Occitane stores continue to innovate and inspire into the future,” said Rooney.
Bangn Body launches new release to 30K waitlist
Bangn Body's new launch is officially here, introducing the Refresh & Renew Face + Body Wash to its range.
Since the brand officially unveiled the product, there was nearly a 30,000 people to the waitlist and had close to 60K views on the product Reel.
Scientifically formulated with facial grade ingredients and nourishing antioxidants from guava and pineapple fruit extract, this gentle yet effective face and body wash delicately buffs away dead skin cells without stripping or disturbing the skin’s pH balance whilst instantly hydrating the skin.
It delivers the ultimate skin reset with green coffee bean extract, rich in ceramides and vitamins that support healthy skin structure, reduce blemishes, and increase skin firmness.
The 100% eco-friendly jojoba spheres help to soothe, heal and restore skin’s radiance, it’s the caviar of skin.
Bangn Body Refresh & Renew Face + Body Wash is available from Tuesday, August 30 and retails for $38.00 / 300mL.
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National Breast Cancer Foundation appoints ghd as Diamond Partner
For over 18 years, ghd has been supporting breast cancer charities around the world, raising over $4.5 million in Australia and over $30 million AUD globally. This year, as an outcome of the brand’s continued support, the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) has announced ghd as the only brand within the beauty category with a Diamond Status Partnership.
“On behalf of the NBCF, I would like to thank ghd for their ongoing support towards our vision of zero deaths from breast cancer,” said associate professor and NBCF CEO, Cleola Anderiesz. “ghd has raised over $4.5 million dollars for breast cancer research through 18 years of partnership and we recognise this extraordinary fundraising achievement through announcing ghd as a Diamond Partner of NBCF.”
“ghd’s annual Limited Edition Pink Collection communicates a simple yet powerful message: TAKE CONTROL NOW,” added ghd Australia and New Zealand managing director, Ludovic Dellazzeri. “A reminder that whenever you style your hair, you remember to self-check your breasts. $20 from every Pink limited edition purchase goes towards funding research."
ghd looks forward to many more years to come of this amazing partnership, in driving awareness for further self-checks, and further support for breast cancer research towards achieving a 100% survival rate.
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Giorgio Armani celebrates ACQUA DI GIÒ's 25th anniversary
The iconic ACQUA DI GIÒ EAU DE TOILETTE by Giorgio Armani is celebrating its 25th anniversary. With one bottle sold every five seconds around the world, ACQUA DI GIÒ’s global resonance continues to be reflected in its unprecedented success.
In celebration of ACQUA DI GIÒ's iconic heritage, Giorgio Armani has introduced ACQUA DI GIÒ EAU DE PARFUM: a new interpretation of the iconic ACQUA DI GIÒ fragrance that looks to the future.
ACQUA DI GIÒ EAU DE PARFUM embodies Giorgio Armani’s commitment to sustainability: eco-conceived, it achieves carbon neutrality through its refillability and the conscious sourcing of its ingredients. With an awareness of the environment woven into its creation, ACQUA DI GIÒ EAU DE PARFUM is a fragrance for the future.
The aromatic and luminous ingredients include those that are natural and sustainably sourced. With notes of sparkling green mandarin, clary sage heart, and patchouli essence, this new aspect of the iconic Giorgio Armani masculine fragrance collection creates a serene yet sensual effect that endures on the skin.
The iconic ACQUA DI GIÒ bottle is now reimagined as endlessly refillable, to become a beautiful object that lasts.
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Paco Rabanne invites consumers to become the face of FAME
Paco Rabanne is celebrating the launch of its first ever stand-alone female fragrance, FAME Eau De Parfum, with a live activation at Bondi Junction Westfield that offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to be the face of FAME.
Capturing the irresistible Parisian spirit of the Rabanne woman, FAME pays tribute to a new era of femininity. The new fragrance is vegan and crafted in Grasse from sustainable ingredients, with notes of exceptionally pure jasmine, succulent mango, and an addictively sensual creamy incense.
Paco Rabanne is inviting consumers to experience the immersive live activation, that will include their very own, one-on-one photoshoot with renowned photographer, Josh Carr Hummerston.
Their image will then be superimposed on the cover of FAME and displayed on a larger than life, electronic billboard behind the activation, giving them their very own 15 seconds of FAME!
The live activation will take place on September 8 to September 11, from 10:00am to 6:00pm at Bondi Junction Westfield.
Garnier announces exciting partnership
As part of leading sustainable beauty brand Garnier's ongoing commitment to reducing its environmental impact, the brand is excited to announce it has partnered with Take 3 for the Sea again to help fight the impacts of plastic pollution worldwide.
For every Garnier product purchased at Woolworths nationwide from September 1 to 30, Garnier will support the removal of three pieces of plastic or litter from Australian oceans.
The 'Buy One, Remove Three' initiative will see up to 600,000 pieces of plastic removed by October 2023.
The renewed partnership between Garnier and Take 3 for the Sea is an important step in the nonprofit's goal of removing 50 million pieces of rubbish from the environment by 2025.
Today, 65% of ingredients in Garnier’s formulas are plant-based, mineral abundant or ingredients from a circular process. By 2030, Garnier has committed to making this 95%.
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Dermalogica welcomes new PR and communications manager
Sonia Chiarelli has been appointed Dermalogica's new PR and communications manager.
She was previously at LUSH Australia.
Please add Sonia to your contact lists for all things skin, or for specific requests for product recommendations, imagery, and expert commentary.
You can reach her at: Sonia.Chiarelli@dermalogica.com.
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Advanced Cosmeceuticals honoured to receive mesoestetic® award
mesoestetic, leader in medical cosmetics and aesthetic medicine, recently held a worldwide distributors conference in Barcelona, the first of its kind in ten years. More than 100 people from 55 countries, all representing mesoestetic’s global partners were invited to enjoy a three-day conference of work, culture and adventure.
Attendees were presented with plans of the amazing new mesoestetic premises, where they reviewed the brand refresh, learnt about exciting new upcoming launches, shared territory trends, success stories and challenges, providing a great platform for the international exchange of ideas.
The award ceremony, held at the lavish Palau de la Música, was an opportunity for mesoestetic to recognise select distributors for their achievements, one of which was Advanced Cosmeceuticals.
Advanced Cosmeceuticals proudly received the award for “best brand presence in social media”, out of the top four front runners at the conference.
“We feel incredibly honoured to have been selected for the ‘best brand presence in social media’ award among the mesoestetic global partners,” said Advanced Cosmeceuticals managing director, Catherine Biedermann. “It’s wonderful to see brand manager, Hayley Adams, receive this accolade for her commitment and dedication to the brand and for her genuine love of mesoestetic.”
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Prada releases film campaign in collaboration with Emma Watson
Prada is excited to announce that actor, activist and UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, Emma Watson, will front the new Prada Paradoxe, launching worldwide from August 22nd. Watson, in her first collaboration with the brand, makes her directorial debut for the creation of the fragrance’s film short and is captured by photographer Harley Weir for the print campaign.
With razor-sharp intelligence, dynamic elegance and an authentic multi-dimensionality, Watson is the embodiment of Prada Paradoxe, rewriting the codes of femininity on a perpetual self-evolution that is never the same, yet always genuine to her.
Deeply connected to an engaged generation vocal about change and empowerment, Watson is a woman impossible to frame, wielding her influence in a way that inspires and motivates audiences of all ages and genders: the embodiment of the disruptive, encompassing spirit of Prada Paradoxe.
“Prada has always gone beyond traditional models and archetypes of conceived beauty and is famous for a femininity that challenges conventions,” Watson said. “It’s a pleasure to create a campaign and represent a fragrance with such a profound philosophical concept and sustainability initiatives in a way that feels genuinely real and relevant.”
Prada Paradoxe retails for $108 / 30mL, $179 / 50mL, and $260 / 90mL, and will be shoppable in Australia on October 16 2022 at Myer, David Jones and in Prada Boutiques.
MECCA's Biggest NZ Brand Launch to Date
Tuesday August 23rd, 2022 marks MECCA’s biggest New Zealand brand launch to date – Emma Lewisham.
The scientifically proven range of natural skincare is launching exclusively at all New Zealand stores and online only in Australia, before moving into Australian stores from January 2023.
A true pioneer in the circular beauty industry, the entire range is refillable and 100% recyclable through the Emma Lewisham Beauty Circle, with drop-off Beauty Circle points now available across all MECCA New Zealand stores for customers.
In September 2021, Emma Lewisham was named the world’s first certified carbon positive beauty brand under Toitū Envirocare’s Climate Positive Certification. The brand’s industry leading sustainability achievement garnered a personal endorsement from ethologist and environmentalist, Dr Jane Goodall.
Emma Lewisham achieved B Corp status in February 2022, as one of just two B Corp cosmetic brands in New Zealand.
"We’re proud to be MECCA’s largest New Zealand brand launch in the company’s history," said founder, Emma Lewisham.
"Since our brand’s inception, we’ve set out to create a new vision of beauty. Our launch across Australasia’s premier beauty destination is a milestone for Emma Lewisham, the brand, and me personally."
"Emma Lewisham and MECCA will push the needle forward in sustainability within the beauty industry and reach new audiences globally. We’re so thrilled to embark on this new journey with MECCA," she shared.