They may not have accents on the e’s or come with their own fashion house, but rest-assured, open any Aussie girl’s beauty bag and you’re bound to find the high quality, high performing, unmistakable and one hundred percent reliable products from our all time favourite Australian beauty brands. Forget the Boy from Oz, it’s all about the Beauty Brands from Oz!
by Anna McDougall
Lanolips
A clutch staple and smooth lips crusader, Lanolips 101 Ointment should be an honorary Aussie! The brainchild of Kirsten Carriol, so comfortable, so reliable (like you’re fave pair of Uggs!). An Aussie girl’s best friend.
Iconic product: 101 Ointment
Lanolips is available in Nationally in David Jones, Priceline stores and selected pharmacies
Glasshouse Fragrances
You can bet your beauty bag a stressful home doesn’t have a sensory treat from Glasshouse Fragrances in it! Feel relaxed, all day, every day with Glasshouse Fragrances that ensure that each ingredient should be sustainable, responsible and beneficial for the consumer. Yep, we can’t argue with that!
Iconic Products: Coney Island Collection, Destination Fragrances Collection
Mirenesse Cosmetics
At Mirenesse, their aim is simple – to give women what they want! Launching in 1999 on TVSN, Mirenesse set record sales and is now the No 1 top selling brand on TVSN. So without starting a TV shopping addiction, get a load of these beauty products that give us what we want, no, need through advanced technology.
Iconic Products: Lip Bomb, Lash Transplant, Secret Weapon Mascara Micro Wrap Lash Lengthening Technology
MOR
MOR, MOR ,MOR! Designers Dianna Burmas and Deon St. Mor, aim to send us on a personalised sensory journey – and boy, do they deliver! Never tried? It’s time to stop and smell the MOR products in perfumery, aromatherapy and take in the opulent packaging. If only we had MOR time…
Iconic Products: Marshmallow Collection, Little Luxuries Collection
Myer, David Jones, gift boutiques, select retailers and pharmacies
Ultraceuticals
Skincare miracle, Ultraceuticals was created by Dr. Geoffrey Heber, an accredited cosmetic physician that has specialised in non-surgical cosmetic medicine since 1988. Australian made and owned, Ultraceuticals multi-active skincare products are not only coveted by Rescu. readers but are recommended by medical and skincare professionals.
Iconic Products: Ultra-C Firming Serum, Ultra Brightening Serum
Selected beauty salons and David Jones stores
Jurlique
Keeping our skin supple, delectable and youthful for over 25 years, South Australian Jurlique sure knows how to make a girl feel special. Harnessing their unique Bio-Intrinsic™ process in the product formulas, Jurlique is the gift everyone wants to receive.
Iconic Products: Jurlique Lavendar Balancing Mist; Jurlique Jasmine Hand Cream
Australis Cosmetics
It’s a rare Aussie beauty bag that doesn’t include something from Australis’ vast and growing collections. With nothing over $20, Australis is cheap and chic with extra trend. A blush? A powder? No problem! Australis had got you’re back (well, face).
Iconic Products: Ready Set Go Finishing Powder, Colour Inject Lipstick, Eyeshadow Primer
Face of Australia
Family managed, Face of Australia’s manufacturing facilities have been operating in Melbourne since 1930 for four generations and launched its first range of colour cosmetics in 1997. Doesn’t get much more Australian owned then that! We love Face of Australia for their rich colour products, superior quality and affordable prices.
Iconic Product: Mineral Therapy Illuminating Pearls
Napoleon Perdis
Known for the vivid, vivacious colours and inspiring our daily mantra, “Not to prime is a crime!” Napoleon Perdis’ makeup seeks to find the celebrity glamour queen in all of us. Just ask Miranda Kerr and Delta Goodrem.
Iconic Products: Auto Pilot Pre-Foundation Primer, Light Patrol Luminizer, The One Concealer
ModelCo
Synonymous with Aussie summer beauty, fronted by ultimate beach babes Cheyenne Tozzi and Sally Fitzgibbons and responsible for giving us Gisele-esque bronzed pins for over ten years, if you haven’t been using ModelCo to fake it ‘til you make it, well, it’s not too late to start! Former model and self-tanning guru, Shelley Barrett propelled the brand to cult status with its “smart beauty” solutions.
Iconic Products: Model Co Heated Eyelash Curler; Model Co Tan Airbrush In A Can
Full range available online at www.modelco.com.au. Tanning range available at Priceline, David Jones and selected independents.
