Australian makeup artist Lucy Baldock-Sacchi created her own organic line of beauty products with her husband. Now in the states, they continue to make their products with Australian ingredients and draw inspiration from their time living there. Featuring the essential oils of native plants, the products smell like a tropical beach vacation and many of them cater to seekers of bronzed skin and beach waves. We just love the Frangipani Rose Gold Shimmer Oil, $45, which contains coconut and argan oils, mica and flower essences. This deliciously scented, sparkly oil can be used on body or hair to add shine and softness. Also, the Manuka Honey Sugar Scrub, $29, contains all natural ingredients and gentle exfoliating sugar crystals to slough off dead skin, leaving it glowing and baby soft.
Another Australian beauty brand founded by a naturopath, Asarai prides itself on using only the highest quality chemical- and fragrance-free, natural and vegan ingredients. These plant-based products are gender-neutral, free from artificial fragrances and come in the chicest yellow bottles. For a non-irritating approach to treating fine lines and wrinkles, try the Slepercell Retinol Serum, $44, which contains one of the gentlest forms of vitamin A. For some instant brightening and TLC, try Earth Tones Mask, $28.95, a deep red clay mask that dries to a soft finish and is chock-full of antioxidants to make you glow.
This brand was created by an Australian husband and wife team of doctors for their two young daughters who suffered from eczema and sensitive skin. Instead of adding ingredients to treat the skin irritations, the duo decided to omit anything synthetic or unnatural. The results were so fantastic that when their daughters grew up, they continued the family's brand, which can now be found in Sephora. For a bespoke experience, you can have a completely Personalized Face Serum created by taking a simple lifestyle survey on their website. We also love their Bondi Hydrating Mist, $32, which gives a megadose of brightening vitamin C, thanks to Kakadu plum as well as cucumber and aloe vera to soothe and plump the skin.
You've most likely seen the brand's widely popular Mask, $29, on Instagram. If you haven't yet tried it, it's about time you did. Blaq hails from Australia and has built a skin care line around activated charcoal. All of its products contain it and are the namesake color as a result. The mask is so good — think of peel-off pore strips in a tube. Another fabulous product is the Dual Sided Wipes, $12.95, which also contain activated charcoal. They have a smooth side as well as an exfoliating side — together they pack a mean punch to remove makeup and clean pores.
Aussie-born international hairstylist and makeup artist Liz Jones has been working in the beauty industry for many years. She recently released her own line of ultra-portable and adorable makeup kits to revolutionize the way women apply makeup. She felt it was necessary to simplify one's beauty routine and that's exactly what she did. Liz released three curated Makeup Kits, $85, that each create unique full-face looks. From bronzed and beachy to dramatic and smoky, to a neutral daytime look — there's something for everyone.
