Looking for new beauty products worth trying? This month, we’re sharing invisible pimple patches for stubborn spots, fresh citrus fragrances perfect for warmer weather, practical skin barrier repair advice, and expert insights from dermal therapist James Vivian on why morning cleansing may be worth reconsidering.
We’ve also rounded up some of the beauty launches, skincare recommendations, and product discoveries currently on our radar.
Completely Invisible Pimple Patches For Annoying Spots
Hard to cover pimples don’t just bring uncomfortable patching, they can also encourage us to go way overboard with our active ingredients.
One small spot can prompt a full face approach when it just isn’t needed. Pimple patches are a fantastic way to target treat blemishes without stressing out your skin.
Our 100% invisible picks:
- The Breakout Hack Ultra-thin invisible pimple patches, $19.95 from tbhskincare.com
- NEW Biore Paint and Peel Pimple Patch, $15.99 from Chemist Warehouse
- Kiehl’s Truly Targeted Blemish Solution, $55.00 from kiehls.com.au
Sunny & Fresh Citrus Picks
Rich gourmand lovers look away (or maybe take a peek). Fresh and dewy citrus is having a moment, and is a welcomed change for the warmer, sticky weather.
The citrus family is large, with oranges, clementines, grapefruits, lemons, and limes boasting plenty of variety.
Caramels & Creamy Cirtus
Don’t knock it till you try it. Toffee-adjacent citrus scents are very yummy.
Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment in “Citrus Sunshine”, $30.00 from Sephora Australia
The Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment is a hugging, nourishing formula that keeps lips glossy and shiny all day, coming in four shades and scents. Our top pick is Citrus Sunshine, which tastes and smells just like an orange creamsicle.
NEST Crème De Clementine Eau De Parfum, $173.00 from Sephora Australia
A super rich, near edible citrus gourmand. The swirls of cream and toffee changed our minds about accepting citrus into the sweet lover category.
Fresh Citrus
Notes like orange flower + cedar wood, lemon zest + sea salt, and even bitter grapefruit offer more complicated, mature scent profiles.
Q+A Vitamin C Shimmer Body Oil, $22.00 from Big W
Scented with an energising fragrance blend of orange zest, grapefruit, sweet orange, and lemon blend.
Read: Sold-Out Shower Oil Brand Q+A Drops $22 Vitamin C Shimmer Body Oil for a Post-Shower Glow
Sundae Garden Party Body Mist, $15.00 from Priceline
Paired with dewy greens, the fresh orange flower body mist is a lovely mid-day top up without the heaviness of a strong fragrance. Keep this on your desk or in your work tote.
Barrier Repair 101: Being Proactive vs SOS Moments
Repairing your skin barrier ideally shouldn’t be a responsive measure for when skin is freaking out, although we do have an SOS barrier cream recommendation.
Often unpredictable, it’s best to break up barrier repair in two parts:
1. Proactive Barrier Support
Introducing barrier loving ingredients in every step helps your skin take a proactive approach, and brands are cottoning on.
Hybrid products that include skin strengthening ingredients alongside addressing usual skin concerns are now coming to market, with Alpha-H Firming Collagen Repair Cream being a recent highlight.
Shop: Alpha-H Firming Collagen Repair Cream, $90.00 from Sephora Australia
Read: Barrier Repair For Acne-Prone Skin: How to Repair Without The Congestion by Minnie Isaac
2. Reactive or SOS Barrier Repair
Sometimes our skin needs an SOS rescue, and that’s where French Cica creams come in.
French Cica creams, also known as barrier balms, have a high zinc oxide content, which is a calming ingredient used to soothe and form a physical barrier to protect skin from outside pollutants and friction.
Our current top pick is Cicavit+ from cult French brand SVR thanks to it’s lush texture and 43% anti-mark complex, which works hard to reduce scarring on all skin types.
Shop: SVR CICAVIT+ Cream, $29.00
Read: How I Repaired My Skin Barrier With 4 Soothing Products by Ellie Bunic
Should we Cleanse in The Morning? We Asked Dermal Therapist James Vivian
James Vivian, founder of James Vivian clinic and cosmeceutical skincare brand Viviology Skin shared his thoughts around morning cleansing.
“Whilst I know some brands advocate skipping your morning cleanse, or that some people prefer a watery splash in the AM as a sufficient wash, I strongly disagree.
Keeping the skin clean and getting our products into our skin is hard enough (thanks waterproof barrier!) without the added difficulty of having to fight their way through last nights skincare routine and whatever else your skin secreted overnight.
Starting off with a clean canvas to apply your skin is not only a lovely way to apply your skincare to your skin but also, in my opinion, enhances the effectiveness of everything that comes next.”
Read more: “Cleansing in The Morning Changed my Sensitive Skin For The Better. Here’s What I Did and Why”
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