The bd team trial a range of Australian-made products.
The Jojoba Company 100% Natural Australian Jojoba
As Queen Bey would say, “I’ve been drankin, I’ve been drankin” a little bit over the break. The endless supply of cocktails combined with the sun, salt and copious amounts of food have left my outsides looking as good as my insides: not very good. To counteract this issue and give my poor, parched skin a hit of hydration, I’ve been slathering 100% Natural Australian Jojoba Oil all over. It’s a multi-purpose product, so I’ve also taken to applying it to the bottom third of my hair to keep dry, split ends at bay and massaging it into my cuticles at night for healthy nails. As a powerful natural moisturiser, jojoba oil helps to soothe skin, smooth wrinkles and provide anti-ageing benefits - and best of all, it’s suitable for all skin types. It’s also an absolute STEAL price-wise; a few pumps is all you need, so the bottle lasts ages. - Kelly
Innoxa Restore Brightening & Even Complexion Créme SPF15
Oh, blemishes - the bane of every beauty’s existence! Not only do you have to face the world with what feels like another planet smack-bang in the middle of your face, but you’re then left with discolouration and even pigmentation. In an effort to minimise these not-so-friendly reminders of pimples past, I’ve been upping my SPF game. As we all know, it’s important to apply SPF on a daily basis to combat ageing, and it’s crucial in staving off the effects of the hot Australian sun, which can cause pigmentation. My potion of choice is the locally made Restore Brightening & Even Complexion Créme SPF15. The lightweight cream preps my skin for the day ahead and features the brightening ingredient, Wonderlight, which is specifically formulated to improve the appearance of uneven skin tone and discolouration. The cream also includes vitamin C, liquorice root and lactic acid to boost the overall quality of the complexion. My skin is left feeling fresh and looking bright. What pimple? - Aja
Jurlique Rose Body Oil Limited Edition
I’m obsessed with body oils, especially in summer - if you ask me, a glowy sheen works really well with a shorter hemline! Rose Body Oil is a lightweight oil featuring their signature scent, which is one of my favourites for its classic yet light notes. It smells like all things spring. With rosemary, chamomile, macadamia and jojoba on the ingredient list, I feel like I’m doing my skin a favour each morning, and I’ve even been adding it to baths for an extra boost of hydration, which is total bliss. This baby is a special edition in honour of Jurlique’s 20-year anniversary, and I’m loving the fresh red packaging with gold foll. It’s occupying a premium position on my bathroom vanity at the moment. - Nat
Synergie Skin ÜberZinc
Up until now, I’ve only really come across zinc creams that are thick and hard to rub in, so I was pleasantly surprised when the ÜberZinc turned out to be a lightweight, fast-absorbing version. A daily moisturiser that provides broad spectrum sun protection, this multi-tasking wonder has a similar consistency to a moisturiser as well as a beautiful citrus scent. Along with containing sheer zinc oxide to help reflect UV light, this daily moisturiser/sunscreen also features pure green tea to neutralise free radicals. A luxe moisturiser and super protective sunscreen in one is definitely my idea of the ultimate summer product. Well done, Synergie Skin, well done. - Yelena
Sukin Moisture Rich Body Crème
I’m a bit of a compulsive moisturiser. My skin delights in drinking up any product I apply morning and night – and it’s safe to say I’ve tried a fair few! I’m currently really enjoying the Moisture Rich Body Crème. It's a lovely rich (but not too thick) cream which feels like a protective coating on skin once applied. It hydrates beautifully, and a little goes a long way. Subtly fragranced with orange, lemon myrtle and lime, I found the scent lingers, which is especially handy on a balmy summer’s day. As with all Sukin products, it contains no nasty chemicals, so I rest easy knowing it’s a gentle treat for my sensitive skin. A true Australian gem! - Kate
