We scoured every new launch in skincare, make-up and fragrance to bring you the very best in beauty for 2019. Then we put it to you, our readers, to vote for your favourites. Start taking notes…now!
BEST FRAGRANCE: Chanel Gabrielle Chanel Essence
Marking the next instalment of Chanel’s newest classic, this radiant fragrance, which cuts right to the sensual heart of jasmine, ylang-ylang, orange blossom and Grasse tuberose, takes femininity to the next level.
BEST MAKE-UP PRODUCT (PRESTIGE): M.A.C Studio Fix Soft Matte Foundation Stick
Minimises pores? Tick. Lasts up to 24 hours? Check. A flawless finish? You bet! It’s no surprise that this new stick foundation has won hearts. With 33 shades on offer and a buildable, natural-looking matte finish, this base will give you professional results every time.
BEST MAKE-UP PRODUCT (MASSTIGE): Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Instant Retouch Setting Powder
Rihanna’s much-loved make-up brand, Fenty Beauty, helped change the beauty landscape with its 50 shades of foundation. Now we get its perfect partner in this newly released powder. Boasting eight shades and a silky formulation, this is your ticket to make-up longevity and a shine-free finish.
BEST SKINCARE PRODUCT (PRESTIGE): Dermalogica Phyto-Nature Firming Serum
We love products that multitask, and this boasts two high-tech serums in one. The first firms skin (thanks to the added sapphire-bound biomimetic peptides), while the second is a potent lifting serum. It tackles sagging with plant-derived bio extracts, while hyaluronic acid and Madagascar green coffee bean boost radiance and smooth out lines.
BEST SKINCARE PRODUCT (MASSTIGE): La Roche-Posay Redermic Pure Vitamin C10 Serum
This new vitamin C serum is not only jam-packed with an incredibly high 10 per cent of the skin-brightening antioxidant, it also features added salicylic acid and soothing neurosensine to boost clarity and radiance on even the most sensitive of skin.
BEST HAIRCARE/STYLING PRODUCT: Batiste Dry Shampoo + Volume
Our dependence on dry shampoo shows no sign of waning, and as one of our favourite dry shampoo brands, this win from Batiste won’t surprise many. The fact that this new recruit has added volumising ingredients to give bounce and life to days-old hair makes our love for the brand even stronger.
BEST BODY PRODUCT: Endota Organics Nurture Moisture Rich Belly Butter
A dreamy must-buy for every pregnant belly (although don’t start and stop with a baby bump), this super absorbent, super-rich body cream is dosed with high counts of hydrating shea and cocoa butters to keep skin feeling soft, minus unwanted additives.
BEST NATURAL BEAUTY PRODUCT: Sukin Hydrating Body Lotion in Bergamot & Patchouli
With no added nasties and a heavenly, stimulating scent, this lotion is set to be your new morning favourite. Chock-full of nourishing ingredients such as aloe vera, nettle rosehip, avocado and jojoba oils, as well as shea and cocoa butters, this product is as hydrating and soothing as it is good for you and the planet.
BEST BEAUTY BRAND WITH PURPOSE: L’Oréal Australia
Each year, L’Oréal Australia’s For Women In Science program aims to promote the participation of women in the field. The campaign recognises exceptional female scientists at the beginning of their careers and awards them with a fellowship to help further their research.
BEST AUSTRALIAN BEAUTY BRAND: Endota
With 100 spas across Australia, Endota is one of our most loved beauty brands and destination spas. Based on clinically tested, organic and naturally based products that really work, this is a brand that inspires us to take time out to reconnect with ourselves. Founded by beauty maverick Melanie Gleeson, Endota is committed to giving back to both Indigenous communities and the planet wherever possible. We also give this brand bonus points for being proudly run almost entirely by women.
