The best of Aussie beauty

When it comes to beauty brands, there are countless, wonderful offerings right here in our own back yard. Over the years Australian beauty has gained a cult-following across the globe due to the diverse environment our ingredients are sourced from and the laidback lifestyle that many of the brands embody. With Australia Day right around the corner, BD has handpicked some of the best homegrown brands – both old and new. 

 

Nude by Nature
Nude by Nature was created in 2008 in Sydney. Since then the brand has been dedicated to providing make-up that not only gives a beautiful, flawless look - but is also good for you. An array of formulations have been created in different finishes and shades that provide an uncompromised finish, without the toxins. Formulas are carefully developed to include powerful native Australian ingredients, while specifically omitting synthetic ones.
 

CIRCA
Circa Home is focused on providing generous, well-designed, natural soy scented candles and natural room fragrances that bring warmth and comfort when you want to indulge. The natural scented candles and room fragrances have been created to suit different areas in the house, and for different occasions.

 

Alpha-H is an award-winning Australian skincare brand for women and men who are looking to see a real change in the quality of their skin. Owned, operated and manufactured on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Alpha-H is a family run business with its reach now extending to hundreds of Australian salon stockists and international affiliates.
 

bhave™ is a dynamic and fresh Australian-owned revitalising hair care system that has been developed and formulated together with industry experts who understand the needs of salons and their clients. The brand also has a comprehensive range of shampoos conditioners and hair masques have been infused with keratin and natural oils to deliver long lasting conditioning and protection for your hair.

 

Nature's Way
For more than 75 years, Nature’s Way has encouraged Australians to live life “nature’s way” – and feel the difference. It is 100 per cent Australian and family owned, and takes great pride in making the best products possible to help all Australians to live, look and feel better. As one of the country's most comprehensive quality health supplement ranges, Nature’s Way offers a wide range of health products, from vitamins, probiotics and superfoods, to kids vitamins and weight loss support.

 

Hamilton is an Australian brand that pioneered one of Australia’s first sunscreens in 1932. Hamilton has been caring for and protecting Australian families for over 80 years and now offers a range of skincare from moisturisers to sunscreen for toddlers.

 

Glasshouse Fragrances
Founded in 2006, Glasshouse Fragrances has grown to become a global leader in home fragrance. The range includes candles, fragrance diffusers and bath and body products, all made in Australia using the finest ingredients. Two of the most popular collections are Destination, inspired by the world's must lusted-after locations, and La Maison, a selection of premium candles and room sprays.

 

KORA Organics believe that the most beautiful skin, is healthy skin. KORA Organics was founded by Australian born, international supermodel Miranda Kerr on the values of making a difference to people’s skin and giving them a healthier alternative to conventional brands on the market. Miranda’s holistic approach to skincare is the driving force behind the formulation of the KORA Organics range.

 

Oil Garden Aromatherapy is a wholly owned Australian company, located in Melbourne but was established in Byron Bay New South Wales in 1985. Since its inception it has enjoyed success as one of the leading aromatherapy brands in Australia.

 

MUD Make-Up Design brings beauty buyers a range of colour cosmetics that offer affordable, achievable and convenient access to the best seasonal colours and on-trend looks from the runway to the streets.   

The inspiration from Lanolips comes from a sheep farm in Lucindale, South Australia where Lanolips creator Kirsten Carriol spent her childhood. Lanolin, a natural substance taken from freshly shorn sheep’s wool is the main ingredient in the Lanolips range. The range is natural and uses ultra-pure lanolin as a wonder moisturiser.

 

The Cedel brand has been around for more than 80 years, earning a reputation of real integrity, trust and powerful loyalty. Cedel continues to develop innovative, high quality and exciting hair care products that engage the savvy shoppers of today. All Cedel products are Australian made and owned.

     

The product of more than a decade of knowledge and experience, Clémence Organics is about nourishing, non-toxic ingredients, plus a commitment to the planet’s health, through recyclable packaging and zero hidden nasties. Clémence Organics’ mission is to empower consumers to make smart skincare choices, based on the relationship between beauty, health and the environment.

 

Australis offer a wide range of cosmetic "must-haves" with high quality formulations at value prices. The range offers everything a girl desires in her beauty bag.

 

Skin Doctors™ Cosmeceuticals are industry leaders in the development of breakthrough clinical-strength cosmeceuticals that offer consumers topical alternatives to cosmetic procedures and surgery.Unlike traditional skincare offerings, the brand is a problem-solution brand, meaning that whatever the consumers’ specific skincare concerns are, there is a very specific “singular focus” product regime for that concern.

 

Synergie has a ‘clean science®’ philosophy, meaning all of its products are free from questionable or harmful ingredients like parabens and artificial fragrances. Its core aims are to protect skin from the harsh environmental conditions in Australia, to help skin avoid toxic accumulation, and to produce effective cosmeceutical skincare that reprograms the skin from within - creating visible change.

 

Redwin is a range of skincare and personal care products that nourish, moisturise, cleanse, refresh and revive skin to maintain its natural health and bring out its radiance and vitality. Redwin’s products are gentle on skin and ideal for healing, soothing and protecting red, chapped, dry, flaky and damaged skin. 

 

MUK launched its first product 'Hard muk' in late 2006. With just one product, it became an overnight success, outselling many of the industry leading brands within weeks. Eight years later, the brand has become a market leader in professional haircare in Australia and internationally with distribution in 12 countries. It is a 100% independent, Australian owned brand.

 

endota spa began on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria 16 years ago. Due to founder, Melanie Gleeson’s early insight and the unstoppable wellness boom, endota spa is now the leading spa network and wellness provider in the country. It has almost 100 locations across Australia and employs more than 1000 people; 90 per cent of them are women. 

 

bondi sands is an Australian owned and made brand that offers innovative salon-quality self-tanning formulas at an affordable price. Its range gives customers sunless solutions to getting a natural glow – with results similar to spending the day on Bondi Beach.

 

Nutrimetics is a naturally inspired skincare range started in 1968. It is one of Australia and New Zealand’s leading skincare companies and works to combine the best of nature with the latest advances in beauty and skincare technology. Nutrimetics’ motivation is to provide balance in people’s lives with a product range that provides a balance between the principles of nature and innovation, and quality and value.

 

Harnessing the power of organic Australian native botanicals, Saya Skincare uses certified organic active ingredients that protect, hydrate, restore, strengthen and nourish. Created on the shores of Noosa, the brand stands firmly against animal testing to create plant-based, organic skincare.

 

Swisse
Swisse is an Australian company dedicated to developing natural health products to make people healthier and happier. Established in the 1950s, Swisse offers an extensive range of premium quality vitamins, skin care and food products, all of which combine science and nature to deliver the best possible results.

 

LYCON
LYCON was established in Australia in 1978 by internationally acclaimed beauty therapist Lydia Jordane, specialising in waxing hair removal products. LYCON waxes have a reputation as the Crème de la Crème of hair removal waxes and is the wax of choice in the top spas and salons in over 65 countries.

 

SCULPTT PPC Cream & Cellulite Smoother uses the finest natural and fat burning ingredients to target early and stubborn cellulite and smooth and lift trouble spots in two to four weeks.

 

Started in Australia in 1977, Le Tan has been providing the best in tanning for over 30 years. Le Tan products provide a natural look, are streak free, and all smell delicious. We know every look is better with a tan and Le Tan gives a range of products that are easy to use and suit everyone’s needs.

 

The Jojoba Company is a natural skincare range that captures the qualities of pure Australian golden jojoba to protect and nurture skin. Australian made and owned, the brand is committed to a sustainable, green future. It is this ethos that permeates every aspect of product development, packaging and marketing, without compromising the performance of formulations.

 

Chi Chi was established in 1997 by a pair of savvy Melbourne. From there, they set off on a journey discovering colours, textures, styles, fashion and glamour. Inspired by everything from the earthy tones of the Australian Outback and the tropical colours of the Great Barrier Reef to the luscious greens of Melbourne's gardens, today Chi Chi cosmetics gives every female the chance to switch-up her look and her attitude whenever she wants.

 

Neon & Co was born in Melbourne in 2013. The brand's objective has always been to formulate hair care products of the finest quality. They search worldwide to source plant-based, active-made ingredients and use only those with a proven record of safety and efficacy.

 

SunSense
Part of the Australian made and owned, Ego Pharmaceuticals brand, SunSense sunscreens are specially formulated to provide a high sun protection factor to protect against sunburn and help prevent premature ageing and skin cancer due to sun exposure. They are easy to apply and non-greasy, making them feel more comfortable on the skin.

 

Vanessa Megan is an Australian natural and organic skincare company. Founded by Vanessa Megan Gray, the skincare company came about while she was investigating the ingredients in her bathroom cabinet. Today, the brand remains true to the original values that inspired the range more than a decade ago, continuing to ensure quality control through hand-made products and making the finest organic ingredients an ongoing priority.

 

Say goodbye to abrasive mitts, harsh chemicals and exfoliating beads, ANTHEIA offers a revolutionary fake tan remover that works in minutes. It’s made from a sophisticated blend of non-harmful ingredients that are safe to use on the skin and are vegan-friendly.