If you’re a skincare aficionado, chances are you’ve know K-beauty has been the talk of the town – and other regimes like J-beauty out of Japan and minimalist Scandi beauty from the Nordics – but there is nothing quite like supporting local.
You don’t have to look across the globe to find incredible skincare brands to add to your routine, Australian skincare brands are some of the best.
Homegrown beauty has long taken the approach that simple, holistic routines with a major focus on sun protection is best; and out of this, has come a myriad of cult and emerging Australian skin care brands that can help you to target any of your skin care woes.
From repairing your moisture barrier, anti-ageing, clear complexions, gut health and more, we’re taking a look at some of our favourite Australian skincare brands to consider adding to your routine.
The Best Australian Skincare Brands to Shop in 2024
Best for: easy to navigate essentials
In case you have been living under a rock and haven’t heard of Go-To Skincare, the cult Aussie brand was founded by Australian royalty Zoe Foster-Blake after the ex-beauty editor spent years trying out products and struck out to make her own.
Some of their best-selling products include the Face Hero oil and Very Useful Face Cream. The Australian skincare brand has branched out to body care and even has their other lines Bro-To for men and Gro-To for little ones. Not to mention the label uses botanical ingredients and is PETA accredited as a cruelty-free brand.
Best for: optimising skin function using plant-based formulas
Unlocking potential through the alchemy of science, nature and creativity, Grown Alchemist specialises in plant-based formulas that supercharge the skin, delivering targeted solutions for a more radiant complexion.
Renowned for their transformative treatments and revitalising therapies, the biotech ingredients are derived from cutting-edge techniques like fermentation, plant cell cultures, and even enzyme technology.
Not only does the range bless the skin with a world of cosmetic innovations, but the line up of fragrances make it a heavenly sensory experience too.
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Best for: effective collagen
We all know that beauty isn’t skin deep, which is why nourishing our body and providing it with all of the goodies it needs to emanate that beauty is essential. Vida Glow is one of Australia’s leading ingestible beauty brands, making waves with their innovative use of Natural Marine Collagen to create easy-to-drink sachets to include in your morning beauty routine.
Since its inception, Vida Glow has consistently looked for new ways to target beauty from the inside out including their Hairology range, men’s defence and skin health.
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Best for: science-backed nature-inspired skincare
Combining science with nature, Neutriderm skincare is a family-owned and dermatologist-backed Australian skincare brand created to address common hair and skin concerns with gentle, naturally sourced ingredients.
The Neutriderm products will bring science to your skincare routine. Their popular Exfoliator Kit with vitamin C powder exfoliant and Copper Activator Serum will bring some science to your glow routine, and their KS Cream, a retinol lotion, is one of the most unique body products we’ve tried.
Made in Australia, Nutriderm products use the highest quality ingredients, and you can shop knowing you’re supporting our local industry (while achieving glowing skin and healthy hair).
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Best for: fast-acting spot treatments and anti-inflammatory serums
tbh Skincare was founded here in Australia after co-founder Rachael Tyers struggled with her skin from a young age. The brand’s ethos was to create authentic, sustainable skin care products that target young people and create a safe environment for those struggling with skincare woes.
Must-try products include their targeted Acne Hack Cream, Rebound Serum and pimple patches (some glow in the dark!).
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Best for: natural and organic skincare
If you’re a fan of natural and organic ingredients, then Edible Beauty is a must-try. The brand was founded when Naturopath Anna Mitsios stepped out to create skincare and beauty products that were powered by natural ingredients, that were safe for pregnant women.
Thus, the brand was born and began its journey of combining science-backed formulas made with natural and organic ingredients. All of the products are PETA-certified, cruelty-free and sustainable, so this is a great choice for the eco-conscious skincare shopper.
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Best for: clean vegan skincare
Shop effective, clean beauty products from Aussie brand Esmi that strives to create carefully formulated skincare, beauty and haircare from vegan and nasty-free ingredients. Esmi understands that no two skin types are the same so has a wide array of products to target seven different skin concerns from redness to dryness, sensitivity to anti-ageing.
Esmi is such a fan favourite they sell one bottle of Hyaluronic Hydrating Serum every two minutes, as well as selling out when it first launched. Not to mention the products are 100 per cent ethically sourced and packaged sustainably.
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Best for: top tier clinical skincare
Alpha-H was created to transform skin. Due to its best-selling products, including its award-winning Liquid Gold Exfoliating Treatment, it has since become a leader in the use of glycolic acid and other accelerating acids.
The brand is committed to sustainability and donates one per cent of sales of the Liquid Gold to 1% For The Planet to help make a difference.
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Best for: biodynamic botanicals
Jurlique have been leaders in the natural skin care industry since their foundation in 1985. The brand uses potent biodynamically farm-grown botanicals grown in the Adelaide Hills with a focus on sustainability and giving back to the Earth. Some of their cult products include the Rare Rose Face Oil and Herbal Recovery Signature Serum.
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Best for: hemp based skincare
Founded in Sydney, Dope Skin Co harvests the power of organic hemp to boost skin cleanly, affordably, and sustainably. Its super ingredient, hemp, is rich in antioxidants and helps create a protective layer of the skin against moisture loss. It also has major anti-inflammatory properties—this ingredient is one to try.
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Best for: a supermodel glow
Founded by the beauty queen herself, Miranda Kerr, Kora Organics creates certified organic beauty products for healthy, glowing skin.
The brand has since grown to over 30 countries and is heavily focused on sustainability and overall wellness. Some of its ingredients include Red Ginseng, Rose Quartz, Noni, Kakadu plum, and more.
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Best for: lush lips
Lanolips was founded by Kirsten Carriol after noticing her wool farming grandfather’s soft skin due to the lanolin on sheep wool would buff and hydrate his calloused hands – and you can’t get more Australian than that.
Lanolips has since become one of the best-known Australian skincare brands, an international sensation with a tube of their cult lip balm in the bag of every in-the-know beauty lover. They have expanded to hand creams and salves for dry skin, as well as a range of lip balms in natural and tinted shades.
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Best for: makeup-friendly SPF
Ultra Violette has put Australian sunscreen formulas on the map internationally thanks to its high-quality, innovative ‘skin screen’ wardrobes, designed to work nicely under makeup. Plus, the brand’s uber-chic packaging and cheeky Gen Z attitude make it a bit more fun for those who normally hate putting on sunscreen.
Try out their best-selling Queen Screen SPF 50+ Serum for silky, serum-like glowing sun protection that your makeup will glide over, or Fave Fluid for a satin-finish daily sunscreen that will suit any occasion.
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Best for: affordable makeup and skincare dupes
Cult luxury-for-less beauty brand MCoBeauty made a name for itself with its beauty products that were uncannily similar to viral luxury buys. Now, its range has finally expanded to include skincare. The brand has created six ranges, such as Glow, Hydrate, Age Resist, and Clear, to help target common skin concerns, from fine lines to acne.
With a wide array of products at affordable prices (hallelujah), there is truly a product for everyone. And they’ve even launched their SPF 50+ range, which includes face mists and facial sunscreens.
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Best for: inner beauty
Target your skin from the inside out with carefully made products that aim to heal and help your gut health to result in overall wellness and glowing skin.
Shop some of their bestsellers like the Glow Inner Beauty Essential, Collagen Inner Beauty Boost or Gut Primer Inner Beauty Support and get a handle on your gut health this year.
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Best for: Simplicity
The Jojoba Company should be on your radar if you prefer natural skincare. Planted back in 2000 in Yenda, NSW, Jojoba forms the basis of all this company’s products. Rich in vitamins A, D, E, omegas 6 and 9, with a long shelf life, no harsh scent, and incredible moisturising properties, the benefits of Jojoba are expertly harnessed in this top Australian skincare brand’s serums, cleansers, creams, and more.
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Best for: innovative actives
Clinically formulated Australian skincare brand Saint Louve was founded by cosmetic nurse Elly Seymour who created the brand to formulate advanced skincare products that make the process a breeze.
Their four-step system is a must-try for the skincare rookie who wants to cut down on the um’s and ah’s and get down to business when it comes to their skin.
Why Is It Good To Shop Australian-Made?
While not all Australian skincare brands manufacture their products in Australia, many do, and there are definite benefits to shopping for skincare and cosmetics made in our home country. Firstly, businesses in Australia are held to strict labour, business, safety, and quality control standards, as well as stringent regulation around practices like animal testing and, specifically in the skincare industry, strict rules around new ingredients and marketing claims. In the skincare world, where the ingredients’ sources, practices during testing and quality of actives are often murky, these greatly benefit your average beauty shopper.
Secondly, shopping Australian skincare brands is not only good for your skin, it’s good for the environment and the local economy. If you’ve ever been on a long-haul flight, you’ll have noticed that Australia is a long way from… pretty much everywhere else. It takes a long time and plenty of greenhouse gas emissions for cosmetic products imported from America and Europe to reach us. When you shop locally, you dramatically cut the greenhouse emissions and transport costs associated with your purchase. Finally, you’re supporting the Australian economy and local industry, creating jobs and supporting Australian entrepreneurs and independents who, as we’ve seen in this list, often bring fresh ideas to the table.
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