Beauty has taken us around the world lately. Think of Korea and K-beauty’s endless supply of sheet masks, adorable packages and packs. Our love of all things K-beauty led to the rise in popularity of J-beauty (aka Japanese beauty). Now we’re heading to Australia to cross even more must-have products off our beauty bucket lists.
Natural beauty is becoming more mainstream as people realize it’s less granola and more about nontoxic products that really deliver. Australian beauty brands take advantage of their native ingredients to produce fantastic beauty products. (See highly Instagrammable Australian pink clay and trendy kakadu plum.)
But you don’t need to hop on a plane to pick up the best Australian beauty finds. We compiled a list of the best Aussie skin, hair and makeup picks you can score from home.
A-Beauty (That's Australian Beauty) Is the New K-Beauty
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Frank Body
Cacao Coffee Scrub, $18.95 at Frank Body
What's better than coffee? Coffee and chocolate — or more specifically cacao. This is the chocolate version of the Aussie brand's original coffee scrub. The antioxidant-rich formula is designed for dry skin since it smooths while providing plenty of hydration via cold-pressed macadamia and sweet almond oils. And yes, it smells amazing.
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Lucas'
Papaw Ointment, $6.95 at Amazon
This unassuming tube holds a multipurpose formula that can be dabbed on anywhere and for pretty much anything, including cuts, burns and dry lips. The nourishing, all-purpose formula boasts fermented papaw, aka papaya. There's a reason countless Aussie beauty insiders and folks around the world rave about it.
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ModelCo
Winged Eyeliner Stamp + Liquid Liner Duo, $16 at ModelCo
Lots of people were likely introduced to ModelCo through its Karl Lagerfeld collaboration, but there's more to the vegan, cruelty-free Australian beauty brand. It prides itself on innovations and this genius eyeliner stamp solves all your cat eye struggles. The dual-ended product has a feline flick stamp on one side and a regular liquid liner on the other. Applying liner just got a lot more foolproof.
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Jurlique
Rosewater Balancing Mist, $38 at Jurlique
Jurlique has a farm in South Australia where organic farming techniques produce the brand's skin-transforming botanical products. This refreshing face mist is one of its best-sellers. The divine-smelling mist is suitable for all skin types and can be sprayed on after cleansing or for a floral pick-me-up.
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Sand & Sky
Porefining Face Mask, $49 at Sand & Sky
Make pores disappear with Australian pink clay. The ingredient is super pretty, but also effective. In this four-in-one mask the clay is combined with other Aussie botanicals (kakadu plum, licorice, mangosteen, kelp) to refine and brighten skin. FYI: It can also be used as a spot treatment.
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Evo
Liquid Rollers Curl Balm, $29 at Evo
Define curls without hot styling tools with this vegan balm. It sculpts waves and coils without making them crispy. Apply the product to damp hair and it will fight frizz, boost shine and camouflage any singed ends. The balm works whether you're air-drying or blowdrying with a diffuser.
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Dr Roebuck's
Byron 2-in-1 Mask + Scrub, $30 at Sephora
Dr Roebuck's is all about minimal ingredients and maximum results and this multitasking mask/scrub fits right in. Use the hybrid product a few times a week by applying it on damp skin. Leave on for 5 to 10 minutes until it hardens. Kaolin clay, biodegradable jojoba beads, peppermint oil and grapefruit oil gently exfoliate and help manage oiliness.
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Aesop
Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser, $43 at Aesop
Those who have already discovered Aesop will know the feeling of falling down a rabbit hole of minimally packaged beauty products made with carefully selected plant-based and laboratory-made ingredients. The Melbourne-based company's Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser is a fan favorite. The foaming cleanser is suitable for those with normal, combination and troublesome skin. It offers mild exfoliation courtesy of lactic acid plus it has a refreshing scent.
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O&M
Surf Bomb Sea Spray, $28 at Sephora
Look like you just stepped out of the Australian surf with this texturizing spray. It delivers instant surfer girl waves to damp and dry strands without making tresses crunchy. The Sydney brand was born in the salon using natural Australian extracts to create the first five-free formula. It's cruelty-free, PETA-approved and the bottle is 100 percent recyclable.
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Lano
101 Ointment Multipurpose Superbalm, $17 at Nordstrom
If you're just using this as a lip balm, you're missing out on the full superpowers of the truly super balm. Lanolin can hold 200 percent of its weight in moisture and has a similar molecular structure to skin, which allows it to absorb easily. Apply the multipurpose balm to dry bits, cuticles, scaly elbows and more.
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Bondi Sands
Everyday Gradual Tanning Milk, $19 at Walgreens
Pretend like you just got back from Bondi Beach with this natural tanning milk. The Australian brand's gradual formula can be used all year long without making your skin look fake or orange. The product adds a golden warmth as it hydrates using vitamin E, cocoa butter and aloe vera.
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Kora Organics
Rose Quartz Luminizer, $28 at Kora Organics
Aussie beauty Miranda Kerr's line is all about maintaining healthy, beautiful skin with organic and natural products. This flattering vegan highlighter contains actual crushed rose quartz for a naturally lit look and positive vibes. Rosehip oil, coconut oil and noni fruit extract give the product a creamy texture so it blends seamlessly.
