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Elizabeth Arden welcomes consulting dermatologist

Elizabeth Arden is thrilled to announce Dr Annika Smith as consulting dermatologist to the brand in the Australian market.

If you would like to interview Dr Annika Smith for any skincare features, please contact dianna@cooteconnex.com

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essano celebrates its number one selling serum

essano is excited to announce its Collagen Boost is the number one selling serum in New Zealand, with a statement revealing “the natural serum outsells all other serums in the market, natural and traditional from large multinational companies.”

Developed for women of all ages, every product in the Collagen Boost range, which includes a Night Crème, Day Crème, Facial Oil, Overnight Mask, Eye Crème, #1 selling Serum and NEW 100% Cotton Biodegradable Sheet Mask, are all made in New Zealand and are 100% cruelty-free.

The plant-based heroes in this range harness the long-standing power of nature to boost the skin's own collagen production:

- Rosehip oil helps to minimise the appearance of fine lines and sun damage.

- Schisandra chinensis berry helps to improve the appearance of the skin’s elasticity, resilience and firmness in only eight weeks.

- Plant peptides, derived from pea seeds extracts, promote skin elasticity and firmness.

- Eye’fective™ combines hawthorn and arabian jasmine to combat dark circles and lift the upper eyelid after just 14 days.

To view the essano brand listing for more information and to download hi-res images, CLICK HERE.

Meet the new beauty & wellness brand for mums

Created bearing stretch marks, nip-lash (ouch) and morning sickness in mind, Madré Australia has launched with four best-selling essentials - Belly Mask, Boob Balm, Wellness Stick and Mama Mantra Pills, suitable for use before, during and after pregnancy. 

- Madré Belly Mask - A biodegradable wood pulp sheet mask for your bump to help soften and minimise stretch marks as your belly changes shape
- Madré Boob Balm - To help leave cracked, sore nipples (ouch) feeling supple and hydrated
- Madré Wellness Stick - To help provide on-the-go pregnancy nausea relief 
- Madré Mama Mantra Pills - A new take on fortune cookies to give mum’s and mums-to-be the daily pick me up they need

MAFS star and mum-to-be, Jules Robinson, has taken the brand’s Belly Mask for a whirl and shared on her Instagram @babycubandladylumps.

For more information, contact Georgie Quigley: georgie@gqpr.com.au

Bioderma celebrates 25 years of Sensibio H20

Bioderma is excited to be celebrating 25 years of the world’s first micellar water, Sensibio H20.

To celebrate, Bioderma has created the campaign #RespectYourSkin, as it believes the skin always deserves respect. This is why the brand has spent 25 years working for people with skin of all sensitivities and has encouraged them to respect their skin, building a trusted relationship with dermatologists, makeup artists and everyday people.

Inspired by the biology of the skin itself, NAOS Research invented the no-rinse cleansing and makeup removing product in France in 1995. Now 25 years later, a bottle of Bioderma Sensibio H20 sells every second globally.

Sensibio H20 is formulated with a one of a kind micellar technology that mimics the skin’s natural lipids, acting like magnets to capture impurities such as pollution and dirt to effectively cleanse the skin without needing to rinse-off, and remove makeup.

NAOS founder, pharmacist and biologist, Jean Noël Thorel, was inspired to create a rinse-free cleanser to combat the harsh French water and as such, invented Sensibio H20. The product’s unique formula contains patented active ingredients such as DAF™ patented complex that increases the skin’s tolerance and removes the potential for further irritation that can be caused by traditional rinse-off cleansers. Instead, Sensibio H20 is designed to soothe even the most sensitive skin and prevent inflammatory risks. 

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Swisse launches iso-wellness bundles

In collaboration with world-renowned New York-based artist Brolga, Swisse Wellness has launched five brand new, limited-edition product bundles to help support the post/mid isolation wellbeing journey. Each bundle is uniquely designed with an individual animal persona targeting a range of iso-insights.

The animal personas include: Yawnicorns, Trackie Yacks, Glug-Glug Slugs and Scare Bears. They are available exclusively on Swisse.com.au and are retailing for $49.95.

The team has also created a jingle to accompany the new bundles, which you can listen to here.

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Biologi celebrates its three-year anniversary

Natural and ethical skincare brand, Biologi, is excited to announce it is celebrating its three-year anniversary.

Since 2017, the brand has grown immensely. It has also stuck by its promise to provide only high-quality, single-plant ingredients sourced directly from nature while continuing to develop and release products that really work.

And although the brand has already achieved a lot during this short time, its journey is far from over.
“There are always new plants, especially native to Australia, yet to be discovered, understood, and applied to our revolutionary approach to skincare through nature unlocked,” Biologi said.

Here’s what the brand has already achieved in just three years:

To view the Biologi listing and to download hi-res images, click here.

Beiersdorf announces new partnership

Today Beiersdorf Australia – manufacturer of NIVEA and Elastoplast products – has announced its official partnership with Foodbank Australia, the country’s largest food and grocery relief organisation.

In 2020, Beiersdorf Australia has donated hundreds of thousands of products to Foodbank Australia, locally driving its ‘Care Beyond Skin’ program. The most recent donation, just this month, is of over 50,000 personal care items, including hand sanitisers which will be distributed to those in need in Victoria.

Beiersdorf Australia managing director, Clynton Bartholomeusz, said, “For nearly 140 years, we at Beiersdorf have had ‘care’ at the heart of everything we do. Our purpose, Care Beyond Skin, not only expresses our passion for skincare, but it embodies our commitment to also caring for people and communities in need. That is why we are so pleased to become an official national donor with Foodbank Australia and support the important work they do.”

This is not the first time Beiersdorf and Foodbank have joined forces. During this year’s bushfire crisis, Beiersdorf donated thousands of products including Elastoplast essentials and NIVEA sun care.

Cult beauty brand sees record sales growth

Throughout time, beloved skincare brand, Palmer’s, has always been there for Aussies everywhere, from moments of dry skin to pregnancy stretchmarks. With the cult brand proving its worth during the times that matter most, it is only expected that Palmer’s is still talked about by consumers even after all these years.

Palmer’s has been a leader in natural-based, treatment-oriented beauty products for over 175 years. Sold in over 100 countries worldwide, it has prided itself on products that are trusted and passed down from generation to generation. Recent sales statistics from Palmer’s show that the brand is continuously growing in consumer popularity and continues to pave the path to success with its key retailers year after year.

Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Range of Lotions and Body Oils have experienced significant growth of over 19.5% moving annual total to July 5th, 2020* and over 14.4% for the latest Quarter* (*Source IRI Aztec). These figures are well ahead of the Total Hand & Body Segment result across all Major Grocery & Pharmacy Markets. Clearly Palmer’s is currently front of mind when it comes to skincare product choice, and with half the year still to go, Palmer’s predicts its growth with trusted retailers will continue to improve.

The heritage brand that has continued to meet consumer demands throughout the decades is seeing this loyalty returned by its customers in sales, with the data speaking for itself. Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Hand Cream Sales have also recorded outstanding sales growth of over 29.4% MAT* and over 34% for the Quarter*, again across all Major Grocery & Pharmacy Markets. 

"Our brand growth and successes with our key retailers have highlighted Palmer’s long-standing presence within the beauty industry," said Palmer’s digital manager, Emma Clark.

"Palmer’s is thrilled that products continue to have an impact in the beauty industry, and we are able to accomplish such growth in the first half of 2020. Our mission is to continue providing consumers and retailers with high quality, low costing, natural products that can tackle any beauty aspect.”  

To view the Palmer's listing and hi-res images, click here. Or for further information please contact Karisma Broota: karisma@polkadotcommunications.com.au.

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New DMK brand ambassadors

DMK is excited to share its latest list of brand ambassadors.

Newly signed ambassadors are:

Kate Wasley, model - Instagram: @katewas_

Jemma Rubach, model - Instagram:  @j.rupach

Current brand ambassadors with DMK:

Lisa Wilkinson, TV personality

Dominque Toullec, Model and PT

Georgia Gibbs, model

Bronte and Matt Groote, TV and radio personalities

Martha Kalifatidis, TV personality, MAFS

For further details, contact Anna Flanagan: pr@dmkskin.com.au

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ELEVEN Australia’s hero treatment gets fresh new look

ELEVEN Australia has partnered with emerging collage artist, Maximillian Malone, for a series of prints. The Melbourne-based collage master has created three pieces named WARMTH, ENERGY and LIGHT, and has wrapped them around a supersized, limited-edition version of ELEVEN’s holy grail hair product, MIRACLE HAIR TREATMENT.

Implementing his signature vibrant, high contrast and highly saturated cut-out visuals, each print is made up of individually ‘cut and pasted’ sections of existing art, upcycled to create magical new one-off pieces.

Originally housed in a 125mL bottle, MIRACLE HAIR TREATMENT has been beautifully designed into a limited-edition 175mL bottle for the collaboration. This treatment is the ultimate hair prep product that delivers eleven nourishing benefits to tame flyaways and protect hair from the elements. It is formulated with native Australian desert lime, wattle seed and desert peach to keep hair strong and silky smooth.

“The inspiration behind the collaboration with ELEVEN Australia came from wanting to create something intriguing and positive and when I thought about the type of pieces I wanted to bring to life, I was flooded with inspiration from ENERGY, WARMTH and LIGHT,” Malone said. “It was an exciting challenge to create three different collages, that still felt cohesive and part of a family and I really feel these three elements work beautifully together."

ELEVEN Australia X Maximillian Malone Miracle Hair Treatment Collection will be available in salons nationally from September for $29.95 each. 

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