The global beauty industry is witnessing a growing demand for natural skincare products, and Australian shoppers are at the forefront of this movement.
Australians are renowned for buying high-quality, natural skincare products (often harnessing the power of indigenous botanicals) so in this blog post we will explore some of the best places to shop for Australian natural skincare products.
Natural Skin Care Australia
1. Dope Skin
Dope Skin is a rising star in the Australian natural skincare scene. Their range of organic hemp skincare products features a blend of innovative formulations and ethically sourced botanical ingredients, providing customers with effective and sustainable skincare solutions.
All Dope Skin Co Hemp skincare products are made fresh and in small-batches in Sydney, Australia to ensure the plant based active ingredients are as powerful as possible. All of their range is vegan friendly and cruelty free.
In addition, finding the most sustainable packaging has been a very important consideration for the team and their research indicates that the best option (at present) is to use recyclable plastic.
Their bestselling product is the Botanical Antioxidant Serum. This Antioxidant Serum is a lightweight oil-free Hyaluronic Acid serum, packed with antioxidants and vitamins. Think of it as your skin’s daily multi-vitamin, formulated to brighten, visibly reduce hyperpigmentation, even skin-tone and firm your skin.
2. Beauty Affairs
Beauty Affairs is a treasure trove for those seeking natural skincare products with a touch of luxury.
Their collection features carefully curated luxury brands and products that prioritise organic and botanical ingredients. From serums and moisturisers to face masks and cleansers, Beauty Affairs offers a comprehensive range of products suitable for all skin types.
Their bestselling product is the INIKA Phytofuse Renew Resveratrol Serum. This super-charged serum is packed with ultra-potent Rose of Jericho extract – full to the brim with antioxidants, this powerful plant extract neutralises free radicals that wreak havoc on skin and cause wrinkles. The serum is further formulated with Grape Juice Extract, naturally rich in Resveratrol to soothe irritation and work in tandem with Rose of Jericho Extract to shield skin from wrinkle-causing external stressors. Fourteen unique plant oils work hard to improve your skin’s ability to hold on to hydration for skin that has a dewy glow all day long!
3. Esmi
Esmi takes pride in its commitment to clean, vegan and cruelty-free skincare and haircare formulations.
This Australian brand combines natural ingredients with cutting-edge technology to create products that promote healthy, radiant skin and nourish your hair.
Whether you’re looking to hydrate, brighten, or rejuvenate your skin, Esmi’s products are designed to deliver exceptional results. They are committed to healthy skin regimes with a less is more approach—no harsh chemicals, parabens, SLSs or fillers—but still containing high levels of actives, antioxidants and vitamins, for environmentally conscious skin care that delivers results.
The bestseller is the Hyaluronic Hydrating Serum. It’s like a big drink of water for your skin containing triple action Hyaluronic Acid which increases hydration by 25% within 2 hours.
The award-winning product Hyaluronic Hydrating Serum is environmentally-conscious and has over 1400 five-star reviews from verified customers.
4. Inika Organic
Known for its high-quality makeup, Australian brand Inika Organic also offers an impressive selection of natural skincare products using pure organic ingredients that are free from nasty chemicals or synthetics.
Their makeup range is infused with pure botanical extracts and rich mineral pigments, providing skincare benefits to the skin. Their Phytofuse Renew™ skincare range contains up to 5% active botanical ingredients and has been independently tested for clinical performance in anti-ageing, hydration and skin firming.
INIKA has received over 60 industry awards for product excellence and innovation and thousands of 5-star consumer reviews. Their bestselling skincare product is the INIKA Organic Hyaluronic Hydration Complex, a lightweight, oil-free serum boosts hydration with a 2% blend of plant-based, multi-weight Hyaluronic Acid. Housed in a sustainable glass jar with aluminium lid, this jelly-like serum is formulated with Kakadu Plum to help reduce pigmentation, increase elasticity, and boost collagen production.
Inika Organic’s commitment to cruelty-free and vegan practices ensures that you can indulge in their skincare range with a clear conscience.They proudly state that they are the highest certified beauty brand worldwide and they are the first certified plastic neutral makeup brand globally and 90% of packaging is made from sustainable and reusable materials.
5. Biome
For those seeking a holistic approach to natural skincare, Biome is your one-stop shop.
With a focus on sustainability and eco-consciousness, Biome curates a range of skincare products that are not only good for your skin but also for the planet.
They stock an extensive collection of Australian natural skincare brands and provide helpful information and resources to educate consumers about sustainable living.
One of their bestselling natural skincare products is the Corrynne’s – French Limoges clay face block, a luxurious block of French Limoges clay that gently exfoliates and leaves skin silky smooth. 100gm net weight.
6. Recreation
Recreation Beauty is a clean fragrance house based in Sydney’s Bondi Beach, led by Nedahl Stelio, a former Cleo and Cosmopolitan magazine Editor. She embodies the organic lifestyle and has channelled it into a fragrance collection.
Working with packaging world-renowned perfumers, Recreation make their clean perfumes in Australia without any toxic chemicals, no endocrine disrupting ingredients and no harmful synthetics. All ingredients are ethically-sourced, vegan and cruelty-free with no animal products.
Recreation also focuses on providing sustainable packaging. They’ve never used single-use plastics. The fragrance mould is made from sustainable bamboo – a world first, the bottles are made from recyclable glass and the lids are aluminium.
Their best-selling product is the VIBRANT SKIN face oil with Bakuchiol, Sea Greens and Antioxidants. This all-natural best face oil is a moisturiser, serum and eye treatment in one for all skin types. It’s made from 100% pure plant extracts, with 25 botanical extracts and oils, bakuchiol (non-irritating natural retinol alternative) and blue light + UV protection from their special sea greens blend.
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