8 Beauty Secrets of Australian Women
By The Coveteur
We’ve increasingly noticed that there’s just something about Australian gals. Maybe it’s the permanently glowing and subtly toned limbs. Or the permanently tousled surfer hair. But can we attempt to Single White Female their beauty routines? Enter Leigh Campbell, Beauty Director over at Cosmopolitan Australia, who recently opened up her little black book of go-to products for an education in cult-followed Aussie beauty—let’s just say that Miranda Kerr better watch her back. Here are 8 high quality beauty products from the land down under:
1. Go-To Exception Oil
Go-To is the brainchild of Zoe Foster Blake (an ex-beauty editor herself). Any beauty buff knows that oils are having a major moment right now—enter Exception Oil. It’s one of those all-purpose products that once you use it, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it. Free from petrochemicals, mineral oils, parabens, and silicones, but full of certified Monoi de Tahiti (macerated gardenia blossoms in refined coconut oil), put it on your body, your face, your boyfriend, or anyone within a 20-foot radius, and bask in the imminent praise. (gotoskincare.com; $42.59)
2. Jurlique Herbal Recovery Advanced Serum
Jurlique is Australia’s skincare darling, hailing from hilly Adelaide, South Australia. They’re acknowledged as our natural skincare pioneers, they did biodynamic farming before green living was made mainstream. A true hero in the extensive range, the Herbal Recovery Advanced Serum fights fine lines and restores radiance. Layer it on under your face cream and fall in love. (sephora.com; $54)
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3. ModelCo Nail Polish
Former modeling agent Shelly Barrett created cosmetics powerhouse ModelCo from her base in Sydney. Respected for its innovations, ModelCo boasted the world’s first heated eyelash curler. Next up was Lip Lights—glosses and lipsticks with an LED light built into the lid for application anywhere (read: dark bars and romantic restaurants). What could be more Australian, though, than a bright lick of candy pink or electric orange on digits to set off a glowing tan? Nothing, really. (beautyheaven.com; $15)
4. Lanolips Lip Ointments with Colour SPF
Lanolin wax boasts incredible natural waterproofing properties, making it ideal for locking in moisture. Lanolips founder Kirsten Carriol learned about lanolin when visiting her grandparents’ Australian sheep farm, and from there a lifelong love affair began. In 2008, Carriol launched her award-winning brand, headlined by the cult Lanolips 101 Ointment. More fun but still as functional are the Lip Ointments with Colour, which offer a sheer wash of pigment, as well as sun protection. (facialco.com; $12)
5. Sodashi Rejuvenating Face and Neck Moisturizer
When your brand is found in the spas of the Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris and the Four Seasons Hotel New York City, you could just sit back and be proud of yourself. But that’s not what founder Megan Larsen does. Instead, she continues to formulate luxurious high performance products like the Rejuvenating Face and Neck moisturizer, which revitalizes the complexion. (sodashi.us; $115)
6. Becca Mineral Bronzing Powder in Duende
Perth-based makeup artist Rebecca Morrice Williams created her line Becca when she felt like she could never find the right foundation. She specializes in base-perfecting products—namely primers, illuminators, and bronzers. The Mineral Bronzing Powder in Duende is the perfect dirty shade, and the mineral mica formula is kind to sensitive skin. (amazon.com; $39.95)
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7. O&M Atonic Thickening Spritz
O&M (it stands for Original Mineral)’s founder Jose Bryce Smith forged a way for effective ammonia-free hair color, when her husband Alan, a stylist, came close to quitting this career after some nasty chemical reactions. Her mineral formulation revolutionized salon color in Australia and spawned a styling range. Atonic pimps your blowout, giving you serious volume that really does stay all day. (net-a-porter.com; $26)
8. Citizens of the World Dweller Candle
Created in Sydney’s Bondi Beach neighborhood in 2012, Citizens of the World is much more than a candle brand—it also boasts a lust-worthy travel and interiors blog, a collaboration between writer Meghan McTavish and photographer Dominic Longeragan. Dweller is the flagship scent, blending sandalwood, cedar, and frankincense. The fragrance creates an atmosphere of comforting familiarity, no matter where in the world you are. (hellocitizens.com; $50.38)
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photos: The Coveteur, Courtesy Go-To Skincare, Courtesy Sephora, Courtesy Beauty Heaven, Courtesy Facial Co., Courtesy Sodashi, Courtesy Amazon, Courtesy Net-a-Porter, Courtesy Citizens of the World
