Scent layering is the simplest way to personalise the way you smell. Depending on your technique, it can enhance projection and longevity, or serve up something completely bespoke. Fragrance is one of the most personal tools of expression we have – it’s intimate and says a lot about us. Like tailoring or custom suiting, scent layering indicates inherently great taste (not to mention, a sense of individuality). 

Below, I’m explaining how scent layering works, plus some previously gate-kept combinations that deliver unforgettable impact.

What is scent layering?

Scent layering is essentially the art of wearing multiple fragrances at once. This could mean layering two or more individual fragrances, or layering different formats – like body cream, oils, perfume and hair mist – to enhance projection and longevity. There’s no hard and fast rules, the way you personalise is entirely up to you.

Will scent layering make my perfume last longer?

It depends on your method, but technically speaking yes, layering your fragrance will increase its longevity. For example if you use a scented body cream, layered beneath a perfume, and finish off with a hair mist, you’re pretty much guaranteed to smell incredible for hours and hours. It’s a big reason why so many fragrance houses launch scented collections with creams, lotions, oils and mists – they compliment eau de parfums.

How to layer your scents:

As mentioned, you can layer to your hearts desire, but there’s two main layering methods worth knowing about:

1. Layer your signature scent

Many popular fragrances also come as shower gels, bubble bath, body creams and so on. If you’re dedicated to one scent, or just want to increase the intensity of your fragrance, layer shower and body products underneath your perfume. Picture this: Your beauty routine consists of CHANEL Coco Mademoiselle shower foam, body lotion, eau de parfum and hair mist? Say less.

2. Wear two or three fragrances at once to create a custom mix

Another scent layering technique is to choose a few complimentary perfumes and wear them at the same time. Try not to spray them directly on top of one another though, as it can crush or dampen the respective notes. The end result is a bespoke mix guaranteed to get you compliments.

As for choosing what to layer, you can be experimental but safe options are to pair scents with similar notes (for instance, two gourmand vanillas). You can also opt for a soft, skin-like scent (such as Glossier You) with a bolder option. Alternatively you can play perfumer and pair opposing notes – think rose and leather, or a spicy musk with a true floral.

What are some powerful scent layering combinations?

Ellis Brooklyn Vanilla Milk and Diptyque Orpheon

This is one of my favourite pairings. Vanilla Milk is super soft – it’s creamy but not overly sweet. It adds a fluffy richness to the Parisian jazz club vibe of Orpheon.

PHLUR Heavy Cream with PHLUR Vanilla Skin

A TikTok approved pairing for anyone that wants to smell good enough to eat.

DS & Durga I Don’t Know What with Glossier You

If you want to smell like nothing but everything all at once, this is the pairing to try. Think warm cashmere woods, linen, skin, musk and powdery newborn sweetness.

Tom Ford Oud Wood with Le Labo Rose 31

Smoke, leather, thorns and blooming red rose – a formidable fragrance pair.

Byredo Bal D’Afrique & Chloé Eau de Parfum Naturalle

This fragrance pairing layers the intrepid richness of Bal D’Afrique (African marigold, bucchu, violet, cyclamen) with the floral femininity of Chloé. Intoxicating and sure to render you the best-smelling person in any room.

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Of course, not all glow products are created equal. And the wrong ones can exaggerate unwanted texture and leave an oily film. I’d know, I’ve experimented with more than my fair share. Based on the products that I’ve tried and love, these are our trusted and best glow drops for bouncy, luminous skin.

Firstly, what is a ‘glow drop’?

Not quite a serum, not exactly a primer, not a liquid luminiser – but somehow a mix of all three. Hydrating, glow-infusing, with a pinch of complexion correction. The glow drop is the new era skincare-makeup hybrid product that is making an entire generation rethink their makeup base.

Best glow drops according to our own hands-on testing

1. Drunk elephant B-Goldi Bright Drops 

Infused with xx acid and a very small amount of DHA, Drunk Elephant’s glow drops are an inimitable cult favourite that improve the look of your skin as the day goes.

2. RAAIE Sun Milk Drops

This hydrating formula has added sun protection and leaves this skin with a glowing soft-focused finish. They don’t have any bronzing warmth to them so this product is ideal for anyone wanting a neutral base.

3. Caudalie Self-Tan Sun Drops

This liquid glow serum contains a small amount of the active ingredient in fake tanning products, so it adds a gentle warmth to your skin. It works best when mixed in with your moisturiser for an even, bronzed finish.

4. Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops

This product works perfectly as a primer under foundations for that extra boost of hydration. Because its slightly sticky, it offer grip for base products to stick to. But I like wearing it on its own. Finish it with a big spray of your favourite face mist for ultra bouncy skin.

5. Glossier Futuredew

This is best used sparingly, I only use half a pump. You can mix it into moisturiser or wear it straight over the top of your skincare. I love how it soft-focuses imperfections and gives a radiant and ultra hydrated look to the skin.

6. Dr. Barbara Sturm Glow Drops

Lightweight and nourishing, this product has light-reflecting pigments and hydrating ingredients to serve up bouncy, primed skin. This is a great one to use under makeup, but works beautifully as a finishing touch too.

7. Pai The Impossible Glow

This natural brand uses pearlescent mica to create its bronzey, light-reflecting pigments. It’s the perfect summer product to add a faux bronzey tone to your complexion, or you can mix it into moisturiser for a more subtle look that sinks into the skin.

8. Naked Sundays CabanaGlo Glow Serum Drops 

These leave the most lovely finish on the skin because they have a mineral SPF included. It means they’re wonderfully smoothing. There’s a few different shades and I love the pearlescent one as it’s not super bronzey. It’s perfect for when I don’t want too much warmth in my complexion.

9. Clinique Sun-Kissed Face Gelee Complexion Multitasker

Of all the products on this list, it’s definitely the most pigmented and least like a “drop”. For this reason, I only like to use this mixed into moisturiser, so it feels lighter and more hydrating. Best for medium and light skin tones, this is designed to offer a bouncy, light bronze to the skin.

If you want more glow and hydration, you might like to try our guide to the best products to use if you want to achieve glass skin. Or you might prefer our guide to Korean Beauty which shouts out the brands that do bounce, glow and hydration the best.

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If you’re looking to dip a toe into the K-Beauty pool, we’ve compiled a list of all the best of the Korean beauty brands to shop from in Australia right now (and where to get them).

First, What is Korean Beauty or K-Beauty?

K-Beauty is shortened version of Korean Beauty. This simply refers to the unique and advance-style of produced found and produced by South Korea. Beauty is big business in Korea and its citizens gravitate to a porcelain, glassy, hydrated look with a skincare-first approach to makeup. For this reason, many Korean brands are heralded for their innovations in delivering ultra-hydrated results with a glass skin finish.

Best Korean Beauty and skincare brands

1. Sulwhasoo

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Where to shop in Australia: Adore Beauty, Sephora, Lotte Duty Free, and BONIIK. Amazon and Beauty Amora.

Pronounced “Suhl-ha-soo,” this skincare brand was founded on the philosophy of balance. Utilising Korea’s finest natural ingredients, Sulwhasoo is one of the best selling Korean brands on the market. In keeping with the brands holistic approach, you won’t find any nasties or overpowering scents.

2. Laneige

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Where to shop in Australia: Adore Beauty, Sephora, Beauty Amora, Kanvas Beauty, BONIIK, Nudie Glow.

Not for nothing, this cult favourite brand has most of beauty TikTok in a chokehold. Have you really tried Laneige if you haven’t dipped into one of their Lip Sleeping Masks? It is one of the highest selling on the market for a reason. But it doesn’t stop there, its serums laden with goodies like niacinamide are genuine skin savers.

3. Peach and Lily

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Where to shop in Australia: Peach & Lily, Amazon, Skincare4less, and Heartdrops.

Founded by Alicia Yoon, the brand has been going from strength to strength since its launch in 2021. Recently, they’ve grown their offering to include skincare-infused makeup, beginning with the Glass Skin Luminizing Stick. Yes please.

4. Tamburins

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Where to shop in Australia: Tamburins, Koriah, Momoko Cosmetics, Jasso beauty, Dodoskin.

There’s still skin on our hands and lips. Tamburins is responsible for elevating the fragrance, balm and lotion game in Seoul and beyond. It’s also incredibly chic (and beloved by one Jennie Kim).

5. Glow Recipe

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Where to shop in Australia: Mecca and Amazon.

The Watermelon Glow Drops have a cult following, and for good reason. After working together for L’Oreal, Christine Chang and Sarah Lee founded the fruit-infused brand in 2017. What started as a Korean skincare market place has evolved into what is now referred to as Glow Recipe, which each product highlighting the benefits of a singular fruit.

6. Innisfree

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Where to shop in Australia: Innisfree website, Adore Beauty, Sephora and Kanvas Beauty.

What can we say? Any brand inspired by a Yeats poem can only be poetry in motion for us. Innisfree is a holistic skincare brand, using the natural ingredients found on Jeju island to enhance skin in the cleanest way possible. With an array of moisturisers, clay masks and serums, they truly have everything covered.

7. Some By Mi

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Where to shop in Australia: Adore Beauty, Kanvas Beauty, KBeauty Australia, STYLE STORY, Nudie Glow, and BONIIK. SomeByMi products are also available at Myer, W Cosmetics, and NF Beauty. 

There are not enough hours in the day to praise this brand. Using a truly innovative array of natural ingredients, the AHA serum is certifiably insane for how rebalancing it is; evening out the skin and giving it an extra boost of hydration.

8. Dr. Jart+

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Where to shop in Australia: Mecca, Kanvas Beauty, STYLE STORY, Oz Hair & Beauty, BONIIK, Lila Beauty and Amazon. 

Since it was founded in 2004, Dr. Jart+ has fostered a prolific presence in the land of beauty. The name is an abbreviation of “doctor joins art,” which captures the way the brand aims to marry dermatological science and art. If you’re looking to ease your way into its product range, we suggest starting with one of the popular Rubber masks, before proceeding onto its Cicapair line infused with soothing tiger grass.

9. Saturday Skin

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Where to shop in Australia: Sephora, REVOLVE, Beauty Amora and Amazon.

As its name suggests, Saturday Skin’s philosophy is all about the relaxed, stress-free pace of the weekend. Every product works hard, so you can take the day off. Formulated with seven potent peptides, we’re big fans of the Waterfall Glacier Water Cream and its affordable price point.

10. Then I Met You

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Where to shop in Australia: Then I Met You and Space NK.

The brainchild of Soko Glam co-founder, Charlotte Cho, Then I Met You was born in 2018 and is loosely based around the Korean concept of jeong which, put simply is the rapport, affection and attachment born between two people or a community. The range is small and carefully curated with hero ingredients like persimmon, ginseng, and fermented rice.

11. Beauty of Joseon

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Where to shop in Australia: Adore Beauty, Chemist Warehouse, Kanvas Beauty, Myer, Amazon, KBeauty Australia, Priceline Pharmacy, Beauty Amora, BONIIK, and NF Beauty.

As is a common theme in K-beauty, Beauty of Joseon operates on the belief that skin-healing is achieved through application of traditional herbal ingredients and plants. The serums are a crowd favourite and the Dynasty Cream is a holy grail product for a close friend, who has replenished her stock four times. We’re eyeing off the newly-introduced Daily Tinted Fluid Sunscreen, the brand’s first 100% mineral tinted sunscreen  that hydrates and conceals as it protects.

12. Abib

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Where to shop in Australia: Amazon, Stash Beauty Co, STYLE STORY, and Lila Beauty

Abib stands for “the first month”, a sentiment that strives towards pure cosmetics from the very foundation of your skincare regimen. With external pollutants and general wear and tear, Abib aims to return the skin cycle back to its prime, natural complexion. It’s minimalist, thoughtfully-designed packaging is a drawcard, and the high-efficacy products are enough to keep you refilling, time after time.

13. Isntree

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Where to shop in Australia: Glam Raider, Oz Hair & Beauty, Kanvas Beauty, Keoji, Cosme Hut, KBeauty Australia, shop cosy, BONIIK, Kiko & Beauty, and style story. 

The brainchild of skin-blogger turned entrepreneur, Jinwoo Kim, Isntree looks to science to formulate products that centre pure and clean ingredients. With eco-friendly packaging and a focus on green ingredients, Isntree products are designed for all skin types, especially the more sensitive among us.

14. Klairs

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Where to shop in Australia: Adore Beauty, Salon Style, Chemist Warehouse, Oz Hair and Beauty, BONIIK, Kanvas Beauty, and Nudie Glow. 

An affordable brand with high-quality formulations, Klairs is loved by dermatologists and refuses to test on animals. Founded in 2010, Klairs originally set out to create thoughtful products for people with sensitive skin. All these years later its skin-soothing qualities have hit cult status.

15. Belif

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Where to shop in Australia: Kanvas Beauty, Nudie Glow, Amazon, BONIIK, Stylevana and eBay Australia. 

Favouring anti-inflammatory naturally-derived ingredients, Belif ,finds its way on the yearly lists of beauty favourites for good reason.

16. Cosrx

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Where to shop in Australia: Adore Beauty, Chemist Warehouse, Myer, Amazon, BONIIK, Keoji, Nudie Glow,

COSRX Snail Mucin Essence. Famed for its use of snail secretion to repair and hydrate skin, all products provide the skin with a wonderful glow and bounciness. Apart from calming and relaxing the skin, it’s also an excellent form of hydration. Check out the sunscreen collection when you have another moment.

17. Banila Co

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Where to shop in Australia: Adore Beauty, STYLE STORY, Kanvas Beauty,  NF BEAUTY, Pharmacoo Wholesale, BONIIK, W Cosmetics and Amazon. 

A Korean beauty brand that’s amassed a cult-like following, Banila Co. has revolutionised the art of the cleaning balm. After all, the first step to good application of make up is good skin. Equal parts smoothening oil and cleansing balm, there’s a 3-for-1 purpose in a singular disc.

18. I’m From

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Where to shop in Australia: Adore Beauty, Nudie Glow, BONIIK, shop cosy, and Dubuypk. 

Transparency, honesty, and a Korean philosophy of minimalism, these are all touchpoints of skincare brand I’m From. The Honey Mask and Ginseng Toner are sell-outs, and for good reason. Fine line reductions and rejuvenation, we’re all about.

19. Amore Pacific

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Where to shop in Australia: Mecca.

AMORE PACIFIC wants ‘to send its love out to the West’. Antioxidant rich, most of the skincare line draws from green tea extracts with a native botanical focus. The extracts are sourced singularly from plants in private gardens of the brand’s. Signed, sealed and delivered. When winter rolls around, lather us in the Time Response Skin Reserve Intensive Cream, please.

20. Skin1004

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Where to shop in Australia: Chemist Warehouse, Amazon, La Cosmetique, Lila Beauty, BONIIK, KBeauty Australia and shop cosy. 

Skin1004 is bursting with 100 % Centella Asiatica Extract, offering intense hydration and complexion-toning for dark spots. Perfect for sensitive skin, the brand is a pioneer of mild skincare.

21. A’Pieu

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Where to shop in Australia: Style Story, Nudie Glow, Stash Beauty Co, Pharmacoo Wholesale and shop cosy.

With a focus on calming balms, toners and Mulberry extracts in their range of skincare, A’Pieu is the latest in the game revolutionising Korean skincare. Masks, sunscreen, lipbalms and tinted SPF foundations are all enhanced with their top-tier list of natural ingredients.

22. Heimish

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Where to shop in Australia: STYLE STORY, Kanvas Beauty, KBeauty Australia, BONIIK, Kiko & Beauty, NF Beauty and Lila Beauty. 

Heimish has mastered the art of everyday skincare with a minimalist sensibility. Best known for its cult-favourite All Clean Balm, the brand champions gentle, effective formulas that put skin health first, all while leaning into a clean aesthetic that feels more self-care than skincare.

23. Aestura

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Where to shop in Australia: Nudie Glow Australia and Beauty Amora.

Rooted in dermatological science and wrapped in sleek, clinical cool, Korean skincare brand Aestura is all about barrier care. Known for its skin-soothing formulas that cater to sensitivity and hydration, Aestura blends pharmaceutical-grade research with a minimalist approach to beauty. It’s the brand you reach for when your skin is in SOS mode, but still want your routine to feel like a ritual. Clean, calm, and quietly powerful.

24. Medicube

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Where to shop in Australia: Adore Beauty, W Cosmetics, Lilia Beauty, La Cosmetique, and BONIIK.

Chances are, you’ve seen Medicube splashed across your social media feeds. And yes, it lives up to the hype. From glass-skin giving toner pads, to that viral peel-off mask, there’s a product to solve just about every skincare woe.

25. TIRTIR

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Where to shop in Australia:  Adore Beauty, KBeauty Australia.

TIRTIR first caught our attention for its skin-perfecting cushion foundation, but the brand is also responsible for some incredible skincare products, too. From eye creams to serums, there’s lots to love courtesy of TIRTIR.

Is Korean Beauty really better?

Of course, there is no single best beauty brand. It’s all about personal preference.

But for many who are looking for smooth, bouncy and ultra-hydrated skin, Korean Beauty brands can offer something different from products in Western markets which often focus on exfoliation, regeneration and mature skin solutions.

Some people find that Korean Beauty works very well for their skin and skin type. Others could prefer skincare that targets different aspects.

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The fragrance, created by New York based perfume house Le Labo, actually started as a candle: Santal 26. Legendary NYC Hotelier Ian Schrager liked it, and so placed it into The Gramercy Park Hotel. It was popular with guests – this was the early 2000s where the fragrance category was overrun with feminine florals and crisp colognes (CK One and Issey Miyake L’eau d’Issey had launched just five years prior). Smoke, wood and witchy notes like incense were essentially unheard of. The demand was palpable and so Le Labo reimagined it as the Santal 33 we know and love today. It was an instant success and basically became the scent of New York in the early 2000s. It changed industry perceptions on gender neutrality, while popularising the niche perfume category. It also established Le Labo as a household name in fragrance.

15 years on, Santal 33 is still a classic. Personally, I love the composition: there’s sandalwood, cedarwood and cardamom. It has a grittiness to it, but it’s overwhelmingly warm thanks to an overdose of musk. It’s smoky but balanced – a perfect synergy of masculine and feminine energy that’s understated but instantly recognisable.

But it is popular – in a room of people, it’s almost guaranteed one of them is wearing Santal. So if you love the vibe but want a perfume that’s slightly more unique, I’ve curated the perfect list. Some are very similar, while others exist in the same world but in a different way. All carry the same nonchalant energy.

The best Santal 33 dupes, below.

Diptyque Tam Dao

This is creamy, smooth and rich in woody notes like sandalwood and cedar. There’s also ginger and coriander for a spicy, slightly meditative edge. 

Maison Louis Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt

Widely known as one of the closest Santal 33 dupes (while still remaining a unique fragrance in its own right), this perfume smells delicious and intoxicating without any heaviness. It’s cosy, spicy and earthy with notes of cinnamon, vetiver, nutmeg and sandalwood. It also comes as a scented oil, if you prefer that format.

Byredo Super Cedar

If you love Santal but want something cleaner and more precise, Byredo Super Cedar is one to try. It’s recognisable as a whole but the notes are obscure (there’s rose, vetiver and musk). If Santal 33 is an American wood cabin, Super Cedar is a Scandinavian one.

Comme des Garçons Wonderwood

Wonderwood is a bolder, rougher take on wood when compared to Santal 33. It’s super dry and unlike those scents that try to imitate nature, the synthetic-ness of this is part of the appeal. You’re guaranteed to smell inherently unique.

Tom Ford Santal Blush

If you want the creamy spice of Santal 33 tempered with powdery florals, Santal Blush is the one. Think of it as a more feminine counterpart with the same ability to solicit compliments.

La Labo Thé Noir 29

Another cult Le Labo scent but slightly lesser known, Thé Noir is also completely unisex with juxtaposing notes of black tea, fig, cedar and musk. My neighbour wears it, and I can always smell him in the hallway.

Matiere Premiere Santal Astral

If Santal had a creamy, gourmand base it would be Santal Astral. With soft almond milk, iris and tonka, it’s delicious and cosy – think of it like cashmere in fragrance form.

Maison Crivelli Papyrus Moléculaire

This has the depth and sophistication of Santal, but instead of wood and smoke, it paints an olfactive picture of leather-bound journals and cigarettes. Think of it as slightly more grown up alternative.

Goldfield & Banks White Sandalwood

Luminous but complex, this fragrance is inspired by the Kimberleys in Western Australia. It marries creamy white Australian sandalwood with Turkish rose, pepper and saffron (one of the key raw materials in Baccarat Rouge) for a fragrance that’s bold but wonderfully bright.

Serge Lutens Santal Majuscule

Serge Lutens is a cult brand in the world of fragrance (it’s a known favourite of the Olsen twins, for starters). Santal Majuscule is regarded as quietly luxurious with precious raw materials like sandalwood, damask rose and cacao. The projection is impressive – it wears on the skin for hours – yet it strikes the perfect balance of quiet warmth and recognisability.

Vilhelm Smoke Show

Slightly less boisterous than Santal, Smoke Show is woody and sophisticated with an air of lightness – perfect for minimalists or those who prefer a perfume that’s only perceptible to those in close proximity.

Aesop Eidesis

Punchy and peppery from the start, Eidesis dries down to a soft, creamy, woody base that’s alluring without feeling obvious. It’s actually inspired by the story of Narcissus, who drowned upon gazing intently into a pool of water at his own reflection. Wear with caution.

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The roomy ones that hold your entire getting-ready personality. The smaller, cuter companions that slide into a work tote without protesting. And the travel options that won’t burst open in transit like a tragic cosmetics crime scene. Consider this your guide to keeping everything in its place, even when you’re not.

COUNTRY ROAD Branded Detail Cosmetic Bag

CEE CLEAR Clear Cosmetic Case

CHANEL Pre-Owned 1997-1999 Coco Mark vanity bag

ADORE BEAUTY Large Cosmetic Bag

R.M.Williams Lorne vanity case

PRADA logo-triangle make-up bag

ETOILE Clear Makeup Travel Case

STONEY CLOVER LANE Lay Flat Pouch

THE ROW Agnes Pouch

JULY Vanity Cosmetic Case

ETOILE COLLECTIVE x REVOLVE Duo Vanity Case

TSC Sagittarius Astrology Cosmetic Case

If you’re already reorganising your bag, this is usually the moment you start taking stock of your actual beauty kit and the items you reach for every day. The forgotten favourites sitting at the bottom, the products you swore you’d try after seeing them blow up on TikTok earlier in the year. A tidy makeup case has a way of exposing the truth of your routine, and sometimes, it can even be that final push to bring in something new.

It’s a good time of year for that. December has a pace of its own and beauty becomes part of the gifting conversation. Fragrance for the friend who never buys it for herself. A skincare trio for the cousin who keeps asking what you use. Our beauty gift guide covers all of it.

You can also use this moment to revisit the products everyone has been talking about in 2025. We’ve rounded up the standouts, so you can sort the true performers from the passing noise.

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But for all the good (bermuda shorts, 7 pm swims) summer also brings sticky conditions and unbearable humidity – two things not conducive with a fresh, refined beauty look.

But it’s all good, because there’s countless tips, tricks and sweat-proof makeup and skincare product recommendations that I promise will keep you cool this season. Don’t sweat it, or do – the below info will ensure you look and feel good regardless.

Skincare

Sweat-proof skincare doesn’t mean you have to skimp on moisture. Dry complexions might actually find reprieve as the humidity increases (more moisture in the air often equals dewier skin). The rest of us should swap rich, oil-based formulas for lightweight, watery products that will afford hydration without greasiness. That, and plenty of sunscreen.

Hydrating Serums

A serum with humectant ingredients, such as Glycerin, Pentavitin or Hyaluronic Acid, will keep your skin’s water reservoirs topped up. This is the kind of hydration that will plump fine lines and give you a fresh, bouncy feeling – no stickiness or shine. If you want to splurge, I love Dr Barbara Sturm’s Hyaluronic Acid. I’ve also been testing the new Osea Hyaluronic Sea Serum and it’s so silky, you’ll notice an immediate difference. Jocelyn Petroni got me onto the the Ultraceuticals B2 Hydrating Serum years ago and it’s still one of my favourites. And I can’t leave out The Ordinary’s Hyaluronic Acid 2% Serum (cheap, cheerful, effective).

A lightweight moisturiser

A lightweight moisturiser that’s hydrating but not too rich is actually really hard to find. Biologique Recherche Dermopurofiante is incredible if you’re very oily or breakout-prone. It’s mattifying and basically deletes blackheads. Rationale’s No. 2 The Light Creme is a mainstay in my routine (I’d call it mid-weight), plus it’s full of antioxidants to keep you glowy. And if you’re into a one-and-done formula, Augustinus Bader’s The Cream is going to do the heavy-lifting (firms, brightens, repairs damage) while keeping your skin balanced in summer.

Sunscreen

SPF is a summer non-negotiable but so often, people aren’t into the finish. A tip from me is to opt for a mineral SPF instead. Because they use Zinc Oxide, a chalky powder in its pure form, they have a soft matte finish by default. In all my years of trying mineral sunscreens I have never found one that feels dewy all day. They always dry down. Try Summer Fridays Shade Drops Mineral Milk, or Rationale No. 3 The Tinted Serum. If you prefer a chemical SPF, take a look at Ultra Violette Supreme Screen, or Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face. Both offer great protection and a humidity-proof finish.

For your body

Of all the sweat-proof products, Deodorant is probably the most literal. I have spent most of my working life testing ‘natural’ formulas and there’s two I’d recommend: Salt & Stone and Nécessaire. Salt & Stone comes in a Santal & Vetiver scent that’s really good, and it actually neutralises body odour. Nécessaire The Deodorant Gel is genius in that it contains hydroxy acids to gently exfoliate, keeping your underarms fresh and smooth. I also have to mention Tronque, a beautiful New Zealand body brand that just released a roll-on Natural Deodorant with a ‘deo-tox’ ingredient that mimics a muscle relaxant, reducing the nerve activity that triggers sweating. High tech and it comes with rave reviews.

Makeup

There are two ways to approach sweat-proof makeup: you can fight it with matte, long-lasting products or you can lean into the ‘dewy’ finish that high humidity affords. Below you’ll find options for both.

Foundation that actually lasts

There are so many long-wearing, waterproof, sweat-proof foundations out there. My all-time favourite is Estee Lauder Double Wear. It’s a best-seller and provides really nice, fresh coverage that doesn’t pill, transfer or fade. The finish is matte enough to control shine, but not so matte that it looks unflattering. It was my wedding day foundation of choice, actually (and it was 34 degrees). It’s also waterproof, so you can go for a spontaneous swim without ruining your base.

If you prefer something lightweight, Chanel’s Les Beiges Water Fresh Tint is incredible. It’s a watery skin tint with capsules of pigment that burst when you buff it in. It feels like nothing (just cool, a little dewy) but has a surprisingly good amount of coverage.

Prefer a bare face, maybe a little bit of concealer only? I am usually a big Kosas fan but Summer calls for NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer. It has a matte finish and infallible coverage. I use it on breakouts, scars, pigmentation and under my eyes.

Powder that doesn’t feel like powder

Powder is pretty divisive these days; most people are scared it will undo a radiant base. And they’re right. But if we’re aiming for sweat-proof, a little powder is necessary, you just need to choose something modern. My number one recommendation is Rae Morris’ Invisible Mattifier. It’s not a powder but a gel that blurs and sets. I’ve never used anything like it. Other powders that will dispel shine without a chalky finish include Westman Atelier Vital Pressed Skincare Powder and Kosas Cloud Set. Both are really, really good.

A swim-proof mascara

If you want a mascara that stands up to sweat, you can either opt for a waterproof formula, or a tubing one. Waterproof mascaras are, as the name suggests, waterproof. They’re great if you plan on swimming or crying. Tubing mascaras on the other hand create little ‘tubes’ around each individual lash, so instead of flaking or smudging they come off as a singular piece, almost like a stocking. This greatly minimises the risk of smudgy panda eyes, while being easy to remove. In fact, you don’t even need makeup remover for tubing mascaras, just wiggle each lash under warm water and the product will slide right off.

As for waterproof formulas, I love Diorshow. It’s not only actually waterproof, but a really good mascara. Tubing has to be Kevyn Aucoin (the original and arguably the best), or Merit Beauty. The Merit formula is an excellent mascara and claims to be tubing. I don’t think it’s a true tubing mascara, but I’ve been testing it for weeks and it’s yet to smudge.

Lips and cheeks

Want a flushed look, or a stained-effect lip that doesn’t sweat off or require too many touch ups? You need Benefit Benetint (lips and cheeks) and/or Chanel’s Rouge Allure Laque. Benetint is like a weightless raspberry-hued liquid that leaves a just-pinched finish, while the Rouge Allure Laque is a gloss that stains for a long-lasting finish that doesn’t need to be touched for hours.

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For our November UNITY! issue, renowned hairstylist Madison Voloshin invites us behind the scenes to explore the artistry and innovation shaping each look in this story.

Working with the Shark Beauty Flexstyle and its versatile attachments, Voloshin created a series of textured, voluminous and effortlessly modern styles tailored to the unique hair of every model. From defined curls to sculpted blow-dries and airy, brushed-out movement, each look showcases the tool’s adaptability and Voloshin’s instinctive approach to elevating natural beauty.

Here, he walks us through the techniques and subtle details that brought these dynamic styles to life.

Joy Gerber (above left)

Spraying a Root Lift onto the base of the hair, I dried the product in with no nozzle on my Shark Beauty Flexstyle to get a bigger amount of volume. Then with the Auto Wrap Curl attachments I sectioned the hair into eight sections at about two inches each. Starting with the right side and then the left, I used the attachments to curl the hair away from the face to give more volume when brushed out.

Ginger Oleksyn (above right)

Using the Shark Beauty Flexstyle with the Oval Brush attachment, I blow-dried the hair with soft movement. After using some texture spray, I then placed it and used hairspray to lock in the style.

Tami Williams (above left)

I blow-dried the hair smooth, with my Shark Beauty Flexstyle using the Concentrator Nozzle, leaving the hair glossy and malleable. I then placed the hair into shape and let it set with hairspray.

Eve Valentine (above right)

After adding a light conditioning product mixed with a texture spray, I used the diffuser attachment to diffuse the hair with my Shark Beauty Flexstyle. I then brushed it out with my hands on the ends, playing with its natural feel and adding volume to the roots and ends while the curl pattern stayed natural.

Cindy Toms (above left)

I first prepped the hair with water and curl cream. Using the Shark Beauty Flexstyle with the diffuser attachment, I dried the hair on medium heat to keep the integrity of the curl. I then brushed it out, making it big, voluminous and bouncy.

Aoife Mcquire (above right)

Using the diffuser attachment with the Shark Beauty Flexstyle on a low heat, I prepared the hair using salt spray and curl cream and set the hair into the desired direction, following its natural curl pattern and manipulating it with my hands as it dried.

Experience the UNITY! issue in its entirety this November, available on newsstands from Monday 17 November 2025, and through our online shop. Find a stockist near you.

PHOTOGRAPHY Jake Terrey @ Hart & Co.

FASHION Hannah Cooper

MODELS Eve Valentine @ IMG, Tami Williams @ Chadwick Models, Joy Gerber @ Vivien’s, Ginger Oleksyn @ The Scouted, Aoife Mcquire @ Priscillas, Cindy Toms @ Kult Australia

HAIR Madison Voloshin @ Assembly Agency using Shark Beauty

MAKEUP Cherry Cheung @ Vivien’s Creative using Victoria Beckham Beauty

PHOTOGRAPHER’S ASSISTANTS Ryan Flanagan

STYLIST’S ASSISTANT Koby Dulac-Daley

HAIR ASSISTANT Gina Yates

All looks were created using the Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System Frosted Diamond Limited Edition.

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From perfume that speaks to all senses to cult complexion drops and party-appropriate eyeshadow palettes, an enviable list of our November beauty favourites, below.

Naturium The Glow Getter Multi-Oil Body Butter

Naturium just launched in Australia via Sephora, so finally you can shop the cult formulas with ease. This super-rich body butter is a particular stand out: the solid oil blend melts into the skin, leaving it soft and with a healthy sheen. Hailey Bieber is apparently a fan.

Merit Solo Shadow Sheen

Shimmer can be intimidating but Merit have made it easy with its new solo shadows. The shades are sheer but leave a beautiful pearl finish on the eyelids that doesn’t crease or flake.

Victoria Beckham Beauty The Foundation Drops

In case you missed it, Victoria Beckham Beauty finally launched in Australia via Mecca, and we made a beeline for the very viral Foundation Drops. If you can get past the price tag, they leave the skin super fresh and even-toned, with the benefits of Augustinus Bader skincare. Yes please.

CHANEL Beauty Les 9 Ombres

More is more colour in the context of this new CHANEL Beauty eyeshadow palette. Pictured is The Space Treaveller, a hyper-pigmented mix of chrome and shimmer for perfect party eyes.

Bottega Veneta Mezzanote Hinoki

The latest from Bottega Veneta smells like a Japanese wood, charred leather and sage. It’s moody, a little witchy and housed in the signature wobbly glass bottle with a black marquina marble base. It doesn’t get better than this.

Saarde Saint-Raphaël Shampoo

If you’ve stayed at Sydney’s latest boutique hotel The Eve, or eaten at Olympus, you might have noticed the Saarde concept store. The lifestyle brand has expanded into beauty – the Saint-Raphaël Shampoo is a standout. It’s enriched with Australian olive oil for soft, thoroughly cleansed hair.

Cle de Peau Concealer

Japanese beauty brand Cle de Peau also recently launched into Australia, and there’s no better entry formula than the cult concealer. Like butter, it glides onto the skin, offering dense but creamy coverage that hides dark circles, discolouration and redness with ease.

Balmee Beauty Original Lip Balm

Blamee is a new Australian beauty brand founded on the notion that, given it’s estimated we ingest kilos of lip product over the years, it should be microbiome-friendly. This formula is nourishing and cushiony for hydrated lips (wear it alone or under your favourite lip product).

Diptyque Fleur de Peau

Inspired by epic love stories, Fleur de Peau is a soft but evocative mix of musk, white flowers, cotton and amber. It’s incredibly pure – smells like warm skin, but better.

Violette Fr Plume Lip

If you liked the jelly-like stain of the viral Violette Fr Lip Nectar, you’ll probably equally enjoy this matte iteration. With a powdery velvet finish, it coats the lips in opaque pigment that’s velvety and soft to the touch.

Skingraphica Lume

Tattoo care is an up and coming beauty category – Australian brand Skingraphica are at the forefront of it. Lume is an innovative tattoo restoring emulsion that smooths, conditions and reenergises tattoos, especially those that are a few years old. It gradullay restores fading or dulled ink, as well.

Images: Violette Fr, @meritbeauty

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It seems the list of brands involved in this event just keeps on growing. Which is great if you love options, but it can making browsing through all the selects a little bit of a challenge. So, we’re arming ourselves this year by rounding up all the best sales on during Black Friday. And here, we’re wrapping up the best in beauty.

If you’re looking for the cult brands, best discounts and most covetable pieces to shop during this sale event, you’ll find the list right here. Without further ado, here are the best Black Friday beauty sales you should be shopping.

Best Black Friday beauty sales for 2025

2025 has continued to be a big year for beauty. With TikTok accounts continuing to be one of the biggest sources of new and original beauty content, we are constantly uncovering new products and brands to add to our beauty cupboard. With so much newness (and plenty of favourites) on our shopping list, we are looking forward to seeing what Black Friday has to offer us in the realm of beauty sales. We are absolutely ready to pick up a few personal wishlist items and maybe even do a little Christmas gift shopping too.

Of course, don’t forget to read out curations of the best Black Friday fashion sales and the best Black Friday homeware sales at Black Friday too. And for all the best in one place, read our full guide to the best Black Friday sales. We’ve collected all the best and left out the rest.

Stay tuned and watch this space for all the best offers when the sales officially start.

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And is there a more poetic time of year than the spring? As we hurtle into the heat of summer, scent becomes a more distinctive part of our routines. The aroma of blossoming jasmine, ripening fruit, rain-soaked asphalt.

Each of the fragrances below I have lived with, worn on skin, seen countless online reviews about and judged not only by their notes on paper but by the way they wear IRL. Their selection on this list is based on a few measures: projection, longevity, and the emotions they stir.

So, read on for our cartography of scents that define spring.

1. Diptyque Do Son (Eau de Toilette)

Notes: Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Pink Pepper

Available from: MECCA, amazon.

Finding its muse in the picturesque Vietnamese seaside resort of Do Son, this fragrance is dreamy, distinctly feminine and strangely nostalgic. What most people mistake for jasmine is a top note of African orange flower, fettered by rose, iris, tuberose, pink pepper, benzoin and musk. It transitions beautifully from day to night, balancing perfectly on the edge of floral and earthy.

2. CHANEL Les Exclusifs Sycamore (Eau de Parfum)

Notes: Vetiver, Tabacco, Violet

Available from: CHANEL

Created by the noses of Jacques Polge and Christopher Sheldrake, Sycamore is vetiver reduced to its purest, most elegant form – dry, smoky, with a kind of effortless elegance. It feels like an Aesop store in a pine forest. Luxurious, woody, androgynous.

3. Perfumer H Saddle (Eau de Parfum)

Notes: Italian Bergamot, Vanilla, Egyptian Jasmine

Available from: MECCA

Like warm, moulded leather from a saddle, this scent is anything but horsey. There are elements of polished wood, smoke lingering in still air, maybe even some clove and vanilla alongside an herbal green patchouli. It is warmth impressed with time, the kind of richness only patina can give.

4. Matiere Premiere Santal Austral (Extrait)

Notes: Nepalese Black Cardamom, Sandalwood

Available from: Libertine Perfumerie, David Jones.

Santal Austral is an organic sandalwood oil from Australia rendered creamy and luminous by Nepalese black cardamom absolute. The cardamom threads a cool fire through its core, keeping the wood alive and vibrant. And as an Extrait, it’s also incredibly long lasting on the skin.

5. Maison Louis Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt (Eau de Parfum)

Notes: Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Nutmeg

Available from: Maplestore, Sephora.

Sandalwood softened by sweetness, like sunlight pouring through green leaves. Bois de Balincourt is gentle, meditative, and endlessly wearable. It’s underscored by subtle hints of nutmeg and cinnamon, which ground the scent alongside a kiss of vetiver.

6. Editions de Parfums By Frédéric Malle (Eau de Parfum)

Notes: Neroli, Rosemary, Bubblegum

Available from: MECCA

Translating to ‘Dirty Brat’, this fragrance toys with tradition – a cologne reimagined with sugared candies and a touch of violet. But don’t be fooled, there’s still a soapy, clean and even salty note to this one. It’s fresh and remarkably unexpected.

7. The Nue Co. Functional Fragrance De-Stress

Notes: Palo Santo, Bergamot

Available from: MECCA

De-Stress is clarity bottled. Herbal, airy, and cleansing. Nue Co. is all about functional fragrance – a scent designed to tap into the power of your olfactory system. This one was developed over five years with The University of Geneva and created by renowned perfumer Frank Voelkl (known for Le Labo’s Santal 33). Spray onto pulse points and breathe deeply.

8. TSU LANGE YOR Sage’s Rose (Eau de Parfum)

Notes: Myrrh, Vetiver, Sugar

Available from: TSU LANGE YOR, MECCA.

You’d be mistaken for thinking Sage’s Rose is a fragile bloom – but myrrh brings it an unexpected smoke. You’ll find it’s more rooted in a rose bush’s thorns, stems, and soil; an herbal edge that sharpens the florals, giving it poise rather than powder. The brand calls it a ‘spectral bloom’ on their website, which is perhaps most indicative of its true resinous and shadowy nature. Put simply: it’s HOT.

9. Korres Midnight Dahlia (Eau de Toilette)

Notes: Red Berries, Bergamot, Apricots

Available from: MECCA

Midnight Dahlia is all velvet and shadow. It feels like night air on bare skin. Rich, but tempered by coolness. It’s a heady cocktail of bittersweet stone fruits, heart of peony, and grounded in the more surefooted base note of patchouli.

10. One Day Jasmine Tea (Eau de Parfum)

Notes: Tea Leaf, Clary Sage, Musk

Available from: One Day Perfumes.

Startlingly photorealistic – and from the hand of one of the chicest perfumeries on the market these days – this fragrance mirrors the floral steam rising from porcelain, both delicate and a little bitter. A wash of Oolong lends it smoke and tannin, grounding what could have been an overly luminous bloom. It’s meditative, herbacious, and with some beautiful floral nuances.

11. CELINE Reptile (Eau de Parfum)

Notes: Tree Moss, Cedar, Leather, Pepper

Available from: CELINE.

Reptile unfurls as leathery, but not dark. It’s featherlight and has the dryness of paper – airy where you expect density. Even CELINE’s own website describes it as ‘beguiling’, an olfactory other half to Hedi Slimane’s iconic rock star portraits. If your spring plans entail long, cocktail-fuelled evenings into the night, then this is should be your go-to.

12. 19-69 Atlântico (Eau de Parfum)

Notes: Pink Pepper, Passionfruit, Incense

Available from: Above the Clouds.

Produced in collaboration with big wave surfer Nic von Rupp, Atlântico crashes open with salt and sun; citrus sparkling on the crest of a wave, and with a restless, seaweed-green heart. But it’s not all aquatic. That 1960’s Californian sensibility comes through in a more bohemian way with hints of woods and incense that smoulder like skin warmed inside a beach shack after a day by the sea.

13. NASOMATTO Narcotic Venus (Extrait)

Notes: Tuberose, Jasmin, Lily, Spices

Available from: Camargue, Saison, Beauty Affairs.

What do you get at the end of a quest to bottle the overwhelming, addictive intensity of female sexual power? An overdose of white petals. Creamy, buttery, tuberose. Tropical flowers. It presents as heady, voluptuous, almost delirious. It overwhelms in the most deliberate way. And as an Extrait, it will last on the skin for up to 24 hours.

14. Byredo Alto Astral (Eau de Parfum)

Notes: Coconut Water, Aldehydes, Sandalwood

Available from: MECCA, FWRD.

Imagine spun sugar melting on sun-warmed skin. A fragrance that balances sharpness with creaminess, the salty with the sweet. It’s got notes of coconut water and even amber. It’s Baccarat Rouge on vacation – bronzed, dressed for escape.

15. Le Labo Lavande 31 (Eau de Parfum)

Notes: Lavender, Bergamote, Tonka

Available from: Le Labo, MECCA.

Lavande 31 strips lavender of its softness, revealing it at its most sharp, green, almost bracing. Musks give it a saline hint, making it luminous rather than powdery. It feels like your Grandmother’s potpourri re-engineered for the modern hand. More precise and electric.

16. Caroline Herrara Good Girl Blush Bowtastic Collector (Eau de Parfum)

Notes: Citrus, Almond, Amber

Available from: Myer.

From the nose of Louise Turner, this new collector’s edition of the iconic Good Girl fragrance is dressed in a pink bow, but its scent is anything but naïve. Bowtastic reimagines the duality at the heart of the Good Girl collection – the tension between light and dark, sweet and sensual. A sparkling burst of citrus colliding with almond’s gourmand warmth.

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