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L’Oréal completes acquisition of Aesop
L’Oréal today announced that it has completed the acquisition of distinctive luxury beauty brand, Aesop, in accordance with the terms announced on 3rd April 2023.
“On behalf of L’Oréal, I am very excited to welcome Aesop to the L’Oréal Groupe family,” said Nicolas Hieronimus, Chief Executive Officer, L’Oréal Groupe. “The Aesop brand, with its unique combination of urbanity, hedonism and undeniable luxury, taps into all of today’s ascending currents. We look forward to building on the brand’s unique DNA and values, as we unleash its massive growth potential in China and beyond.”
“We are thrilled to have Aesop join the L’Oréal Luxe Division and I look forward to welcoming Michael O’Keeffe and his passionate teams to the L’Oréal family, as we work together to write the next chapter of this iconic brand,” said Cyril Chapuy, President, L’Oréal Luxe. “We have great confidence that in time, Aesop will join the L’Oréal ‘Billionaire Brands’ club and play a significant role in the future growth of the Luxury Division.”
“We are excited to begin this new chapter in the Aesop story. I am confident that L’Oréal is the best partner to take Aesop to the next level,”
said Michael O’Keeffe, Chief Executive Officer, Aesop. “With L’Oréal’s support and unparalleled expertise, we will continue to grow and innovate, reaching even more people and expanding our brand globally, while staying true to our values, building on our distinctive brand and heritage.”
“Under the stewardship of Natura &Co, Aesop reached new heights, expanding the brand’s presence across the globe,” said Fabio Barbosa, Chief Executive Officer, Natura &Co. “In its constant striving for excellence, it also enhanced its sustainability practices. We feel immense gratitude and deep respect for its management and teams and will always hold the company close to our hearts. We wish Aesop all the best for the next chapter as part of the L’Oréal Groupe.”
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Go-To releases new cleanser
Juicy Gel joins Go-To’s cleansing collection.
Juicy Gel is the first step to a clean, soft face and won’t strip or dry the skin of its natural oils.
Soap-free with a light lather, Juicy Gel removes impurities while keeping your skin barrier balanced and happy.
Expertly formulated with calming and soothing ingredients - cleansers are the first product to hit your skin morning and night, they should be soft and light - Juicy Gel is a jam-packed replenishing recipe.
Cucumber extract hydrates and plumps, whilst tapping into its cooling and refreshing properties too. Lotus root water soothes the skin with its essential oils. Highly nourishing aloe vera helps to prevent flaking or dryness, and restore suppleness to the skin.
And jojoba esters leave your face feeling clean and smooth (never dry) long after cleansing. All that before you’ve even reached for your targeted active ingredients (or morning mimosa celery juice). A good cleanser sets up the rest of your skincare to really work.
Juicy Gel is gentle and hydrating enough to get down (and clean) with sensitive and mature faces, but is perfectly suitable for any skin type chasing an invigorating cleanse.
With Juicy Gel (gel) cosying up beside cult-favourite Properly Clean (mousse) and double cleansing hero, Fancy Face (oil), Go-To now expands their cleansing collection to three unique products, ideal for any face or textural preference.
Use Juicy Gel alone or as the second step (after a cleansing oil or balm) in your double cleanse routine.
Juicy Gel 200ML is A$39 Available from gotoskincare.com and Mecca. On sale August 29, 2023
Aisha Dee is Lancome's first Aussie ambassador
In a brand first, luxury French beauty house, Lancôme is proud to announce Aisha Dee, as brand ambassador for Australia and New Zealand. This strategic move marks a pivotal shift in Lancôme's brand direction, captivating a contemporary beauty audience.
Dee, an effervescent and versatile Australian actress and influential figure, has captured the hearts of Gen Z and Millennial audiences with her charm, raw authenticity, and unwavering advocacy to empower others. Through Dee’s ambassadorship, Lancôme looks forward to expanding the conversation for the next generation channeling powerful and positive beauty.
Dee, an exceptional talent and AACTA nominee, has graced both the small and silver screens and is most recognised for her work in The Bold Type, Safe Home, Sissy and of course, the hugely nostalgic Saddle Club. Born and raised in Queensland Australia, Dee’s multifaceted career has seen her star in hit television shows and acclaimed films. Beyond Dee’s acting prowess, she has emerged as a fierce advocate for inclusivity in the entertainment industry and beyond.
Aisha Dee said, “I am so proud to be the first ever brand ambassador for Lancôme in Australia and New Zealand. I feel honoured to be part of a brand that values positive and powerful beauty and really expand the conversation on what that means.”
“As a young woman, I have always long admired Lancôme's commitment to celebrating individuality and championing self-expression. I’m excited to be working with a brand that is inclusive in its vision and values positive and powerful beauty" said Dee.
Lancôme Brand Director, Louise Voyage said, "Aisha represents the epitome of modern beauty – confident, independent, and unapologetically herself. With her strong voice and immense influence, Aisha embodies the essence of a young and progressive audience.
This collaboration with Aisha marks an exciting turning point for Lancôme as we evolve to embrace the changing dynamics of beauty, redefine our narratives, and empower individuals to embrace their unique beauty," said Voyage.
Aisha will be part of the upcoming launch for the brand’s newly reformulated 81% skincare-infused foundation, Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear. Since launching in 1997, Teint Idole Ultra Wear has become renowned for its winning technology and is synonymous with a round-the-clock natural matte finish that delivers maximum comfort, lasting coverage and hydration with no streaking, caking or masking. After 26 years of scientific research and development, Lancôme’s iconic foundation, Teint Idôle Ultra Wear has been reformulated to reach a new level of breathability, longevity and skinclusivity.
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The Body Shop arrives at Brisbane Mall
There are countless places to shop for beauty products, but how many encourage you to be a part of a change?
The Body Shop is creating a local destination for changemakers, with the opening of the new Queen St, Brisbane Mall store on August 24th, 2023.
The new Brisbane Mall Changemakers’ Workshop will be a fully interactive and totally joyful beauty experience.
This is not just a store, but a lively, sensorial place to dip your hands into The Body Shop products and explore the rich stories of the people and places behind them.
Across the world, The Body Shop’s Changemakers’ Workshop stores are designed to reflect the local communities they serve.
The new Brisbane Mall store will be opened with a Welcome to Country, smoking ceremony and didgeridoo performance conducted by Aboriginal elder, Shannon Ruska, from Yuggara Country.
The new store also features a bespoke mural, ‘You Are Here’ by local Indigenous artist, Rachael Sarra, in her vibrant, creative style that embodies her experience as a proud mixed race, First Nations woman from Goreng Goreng Country.
The piece is “an acknowledgement of Place but also a reminder to anyone who walks into the store that they are grounded,” says Sarra. “Everywhere that you walk in Australia is Aboriginal land…it is rich in spirits and culture and goes deeper than the surface level”.
Sarra’s distinct contemporary style is resonating around the world, and challenging societal perceptions of Aboriginal art and identity.
To celebrate the opening, Yuggera woman, DJ Dameeeela will be spinning tunes as customers are invited to enjoy a free coffee served in eco-friendly edible coffee cups, provided by Good Edi, explore products, and discover how we can speak up and speak out against injustices together.
“‘Changing the world’ can sound a bit abstract,” says Shannon Chrisp, APAC Brand & Activism Director at The Body Shop. “We want to bring people together to realise they are capable of making small changes that can benefit our communities and the planet.”
The first 50x customers who make a purchase on opening day will receive a FREE Limited Edition Refill Bottle featuring Rachael Sarra’s ‘You Are Here’ artwork.
Plus, there will be lots of exciting offers available in-store including the chance to win FREE ‘Refills for a Year’, FREE samples and the first 200 Love Your Body™ Club customers to make a purchase of RRP $40 or more over opening weekend will receive a FREE Changemakers’ Toolkit* worth $24 RRP.
The Body Shop Queen St Brisbane Mall store opens on August 24th, 2023 at 9am.
Fresh partners with UNESCO to protect biodiversity on Mauritius
Since the launch of its Tea Elixir Skin Resilience Activating Serum, fresh has been on a journey to protect biodiversity on the remote island of Mauritius, where it sources its powerful tea.
Biodiversity is the variety of all living things—plants, animals, fungi, and even microorganisms—that make up our natural world. A biodiversity hotspot is an area on earth that’s particularly dense in biodiversity—and under threat. Biodiversity hotspots are among the richest ecosystems in the world, and Mauritius is part of a regional hotspot that includes Madagascar and the Indian Ocean islands. As the places where the most biodiversity is in the most danger, these hotspots are becoming even more critical to our survival.
fresh is proud to be the first LVMH maison to become a member of the Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT), an internationally recognised nonprofit that promotes ethical sourcing of ingredients from biodiversity. Since 2020, fresh has worked with UEBT to improve the way it selects and sources its hero ingredients. This involves on-site assessments of local suppliers and cultivation or wild collection areas with verifications against the UEBT standard. The verification process is based on UEBT’s 7 principles, with the aim of showing progress toward sourcing with respect for people and biodiversity.
The unique Mauritius tea that powers Tea Elixir Serum is sourced from the famed Bois Chéri Tea Farm, the first and largest tea farm on the island. In October 2021, during the harvest season, UEBT visited Bois Cheri and conducted an in-depth assessment, utilising a checklist of more than 100 criteria. fresh is currently implementing improvement plans based on the findings of this assessment in close partnership with Bois Chéri and UEBT.
In addition to improving its sourcing practices, fresh is also committed to giving back to this island’s rich ecosystem. Bois Chéri Tea Farm is located next to the Black River Gorges Bel Ombre Man and Biosphere Reserve. Biosphere reserves are testing sites for interdisciplinary approaches to sustainable development, and the brand is excited to announce a formal partnership in the UNESCO Man and Biosphere (MAB) Program in Mauritius to restore three endemic plant species that are native to Mauritius and at risk of extinction.
With this new partnership, fresh will be providing resources to help preserve and safeguard three plant species that are important to the island’s ecosystem. The plant species were identified and selected with support from the National Parks & Conservation of Mauritius and include the official country flower:
- Trochetia boutoniana (a type of flowering shrub and the official flower of Mauritius)
- Hyophorbe vaughanii (a variety of palm tree)
- Erythroxylum Laurifoflium (a type of flowering tree/shrub)
The long-term goal of this project is to remove these species from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) red list—meaning these species no longer would be listed as threatened.
All of fresh’s efforts on Mauritius island and sustainability commitments worldwide are aimed at helping biodiversity thrive. By protecting biodiversity, we are working to ensure a future that is forever connected and forever fresh.
About Forever fresh
Forever fresh is our commitment to caring for the skin of the earth as we do our own. We are focused on responsible sourcing, eco-design, climate action, and communities. As a brand, we are committed to do our part to leave the future generation with a world that is forever fresh.
About UEBT
The Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT) is a nationally recognised nonprofit association that works to regenerate nature and secure a better future for people through ethical sourcing of ingredients from biodiversity.
About MAB
The Man and Biosphere (MAB) UNESCO Program is an intergovernmental program that promotes economic development and aims to enhance the relationship between people and their environments through science.
QV Skincare to be stocked at Woolworths nationwide
QV Skincare is excited to announce that for the first time, the QV range will be stocked in Woolworths supermarkets nationwide.
From early September, 2023, selected products from the QV Body, QV Ceramides and QV Baby ranges will be stocked in Woolworths and available for purchase in-store and online.
Created by Ego Pharmaceuticals nearly 50 years ago in response to a request from the head dermatologist of Melbourne’s iconic Queen Victoria Hospital for Women and Children, QV Skincare has grown into being the #1 recommended sensitive skincare brand by healthcare practitioners in Australia.
Decades on, the QV brand remains family-owned, Australian made and synonymous with quality and innovation; with over 50 QV products now sold in more than 20 nations around the world. Alan Oppenheim, Ego’s Managing Director said “Our goal has always been to help improve the skin health of Australians and people around the world, with products made in our own world-class pharmaceutical plant in Melbourne.
“As a proud Australian company, we are excited to make the QV Skincare range more easily available for Australians by being stocked in Woolworths supermarkets. We hope that consumers will enjoy the ease of now being able to purchase their favourite QV products during their regular grocery shop as well as from their local pharmacy.”
Georgie Inch, Woolworths Beauty Category manager said “We're thrilled to be the first supermarket in Australia to offer QV Skincare. “We know that a large number of Australians identify with having sensitive skin, and are seeking out products that are gentle and help to soothe a range of skin conditions.
“We’re always looking at ways to expand our beauty range based on what our customers are telling us, and having a leading skincare brand like QV allows us to do just that.
“QV is a trusted Australian brand, and we’re excited to delight our customers with this new, great value range to make it easier for them to pick up as part of their next grocery shop in store or online.”
For more information on the QV Skincare range, visit www.qvskincare.com.au
For any media enquiries regarding QV Skincare please contact laura.lock@egopharm.com
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Synergie Skin launches new foundation
Synergie Skin touches base with its latest hybrid skincare-meets-makeup staple to the Synergie Minerals range.
Meet EnviroVeil: an intelligent, liquid mineral high-performance foundation featuring active skincare ingredients, that offers broad-spectrum SPF30 and environmental protection. This silky, light-reflective formula leaves your skin with a dewy, radiant glow whilst simultaneously providing an antioxidant-rich veil against UVA, UVB, blue light and environmental pollution.
The Science Behind the Formula
Zinc oxide, titanium dioxide and iron oxides for solar protection
Mineral zinc oxide and titanium dioxide provide broad-spectrum sun protection benefits. Iron oxides also block HEV (blue visible light), which is especially beneficial for those with hyperpigmentation and melasma. Zinc oxide is also a hero ingredient for reducing skin irritation and inflammation
Polygonum aviculare for antioxidant protection
This botanical flavonoid concentrate protects against the negative effects of solar radiation and environmental free radical damage.
Lycopene for additional antioxidant benefits
This potent antioxidant neutralises skin-damaging free radicals and is clinically proven to reduce UVB-induced skin damage.
Betaine for hydration
This ingredient is a humectant that balances water levels in skin cells whilst enhancing fibroblast growth and collagen production.
EnviroVeil is available in nine shades, and with just a small amount, you can take your look from sheer-to-medium coverage for a flawless, fortified, and glowy complexion.
Fulfilling its promise of increasing sustainability, Synergie has ensured EnviroVeil tubes are made from sugarcane packaging, which has a 50% better carbon footprint than conventional plastic tubes. For application, EnviroVeil works best with the new EnviroSponge tear-drop shaped foundation blender, which is latex-free and fully biodegradable
New product launch: Nu Skin ageLOC LumiSpa Blemish Serum
Nu Skin, a global beauty and wellness brand renowned for its award-winning products, is excited to unveil the latest addition to its skincare lineup: the LumiSpa Blemish Serum.
This remarkable serum is a multi-tasking must-have with moxie, specifically formulated to knock out visible breakouts and blemishes, revealing clearer, smoother, and healthier-looking skin. The serum combines Silver Microsilver, which promotes a healthy-looking complexion, and 2% Salicylic Acid to exfoliate and treat existing acne while preventing future breakouts. Azelaic Acid clarifies the skin, leading to a more balanced and even skin tone, while Noni Extract, sourced through controlled environment agriculture (CEA), helps reduce sebum production and keeps skin calm and refreshed.
Completing this remarkable formula is Nu Skin’s ageLOC Blend, an exclusive technology targeting the sources of ageing to reveal a more youthful and radiant appearance. In Australia, where approximately 85% of the population experiences acne-related concerns, this potent serum contains a nourishing blend of powerful ingredients carefully formulated for maximum blemish fighting benefit.
LumiSpa Blemish Serum RRP: $73.00
Lush partners with Barbie for latest collection
All lovers of the colour pink rejoice - Barbie x Lush is here for the ultimate Barbiecore bathroom moment! We know that a trailblazer like Barbie settles for nothing but the best when it comes to her self-care routine and Lush is a trailblazer itself when it comes to fresh, handmade, cruelty free and minimally packaged cosmetics. Lush also has many strong females at its helm, with four of our six founders being female and the driving force behind some of the brand's greatest inventions to date- including the much-loved, original Bath Bomb!
The Barbie x Lush Collection offers a complete range of self-care in Barbie’s quintessential pink hue, meant to be used and loved by everyone looking to reclaim the colour as a symbol of empowerment, daring and being fearless. With everything it does, Lush strives to offer customers the freshest cosmetics and an ultimate waste-free shopping experience. The Barbie x Lush Collection is made by hand, using the highest quality ingredients that leave the world a little bit lusher. The assortment features ‘naked’ products that don’t require any packaging - from soaps to bath bombs.
Melody Morton, Lush's Creative Concept Director spoke about the partnership, saying: "Partnering with an icon like Barbie is truly a dream come true for Lush. Barbie continues to push boundaries and doesn’t let anyone underestimate her abilities. We imagined what Barbie’s self-care routine would look like and created this range, meant to be used and loved by all. The collection is for everyone who wants to embrace the power of the color pink!"
The Barbie x Lush collection has eight products in total:
Barbie x Lush: Barbie Perfume
$65.00 / 30ml
Spread kindness and confidence with a spritz of this fun, fresh perfume. The cherry notes of almond essential oil, along with comforting tonka and sweet wild orange create a fruity, happy-making fragrance.
Barbie x Lush: Barbie Pink Shampoo
From $17.00
Make hair feel fantastically soft and shiny with marshmallow root infusion and fresh strawberry and lemon juices. This pink pigmented shampoo may tint very light or porous hair, so we advise you not to toy with it.
Barbie x Lush: Barbie Body Balm
$19 / each
Follow your dreams to soft, sparkly skin with our limited-edition body balm made in collaboration with Barbie. Made fresh with organic butters, hydrating oils, chocolatey-scented ruby cocoa liquor and heaps of glitter to make your skin smell incredible, feel soft and shine bright!
Barbie x Lush: Barbie Jelly Mask
$19 / each
Plan a home spa day with friends and have some fun with this pink jelly mask. Just pinch off a piece and work to a paste between your hands, then smooth over your skin. Calming calamine powder,soothing rose absolute and deep cleansing kaolin
clay will leave your skin feeling fresh and beautiful!
Barbie x Lush: Barbie Dream Sugar Scrub
From $20
Scrub up with swirls of sugar, moisturising butters and brightening citrus oils to make skin feel unreal. The citrusy scent of lemon myrtle and Persian lime oils, along with a dash of glitter leave you with bright skin and a sunny disposition!
Barbie x Lush: Barbie Boombox Soap
$12 / each
Lather up and rock out with this limited-edition Boombox Soap made in collaboration with Barbie. Handmade with our palm-free soap base, a juicy rhubarb and custard scent and added Fair Trade organic cocoa butter to moisturise skin. Soft, sweetly-scented skin? It’s music to our ears!
Barbie x Lush: Barbie Heel Soap
$12 / each
Wash up in style with this fashionable pink high heel made in collaboration with Barbie. We make these heels by hand with our palm-free soap base, a yummy rhubarb custard scent and Fair Trade organic cocoa butter to leave skin feeling soft and
smelling sweet. It’s pink, it’s iconic and it’s only here for a limited time.
Lush is leading the cosmetics industry in combating over-packaging by developing products that can be sold to the consumer without any packaging. Products in packaging will be part of the brand’s closed-loop recycling program, Bring It Back, which encourages customers to bring their empties to a local Lush shop for $1 off their same day purchase, or five empty pots for a free Fresh Face Mask.
BarbieTM x Lush is available in-store, online and in the Lush app.
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Elizabeth Arden hosts pop-up
Cult skincare brand Elizabeth Arden is hosting their first ever pop-up from Monday August 7th till Sunday August 13th at Sydney Pitt Street Mall (next to Zara).
This interactive activation coincides with 8th of the 8th (8 August) and the entire week we will be celebrating this moment with the full and beloved Eight Hour Cream Collection.
Developed by Elizabeth Arden herself, the classic Eight Hour® product has become a must-have skin protector with one sold every 30 seconds worldwide during the activation we are celebrating 88 ways to use the iconic best-seller and handing out free product to everyone for 7 days!
How it works:
- At the pop-up everyone is invited to pick a ball
- The ball matches a Red Door number, inspired by the Elizabeth Arden Red Door on Fifth Avenue, New York
- Behind these Red Doors there are hundreds of prizes to be won from the Eight Hour Cream Collection
Further details: The Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream pop-up is open every day from Monday 7th of August till Sunday 13th of August between Westfield retail hours, including adjusted hours on Thursday.