A new school year is a good excuse to refresh your beauty routine. From lightweight skincare that keeps skin feeling fresh throughout busy days to easy-to-use makeup for a polished, effortless look, these beauty picks are made for getting ready in the morning and keeping up with everything on the school-day schedule.
Three Ships Clear Skin Duo, $69
Designed specifically for blemish-prone skin: Take Control™, a Salicylic + 10% Azelaic Acid Clarifying Serum, and Under Control™, a Mango + Beta-Glucan Mattifying Gel Cream, this duo tackles breakouts from every angle: the serum clears active acne and fades the marks it leaves behind, while the gel-cream keeps oil in check and pores clear without stripping skin.
First Aid Beauty’s Daily Exfoliating Gel Cleanser, $48
Formulated with lactic acid and rounded jojoba pearls, this gentle exfoliating cleanser exfoliates to unveil smoother, softer, and brighter-looking skin. It’s perfectly suited for daily cleansing and makeup removal, without stripping skin.
Kinvara Skincare Absolute Cleansing Oil, $45.99
A multi-tasking cleanser and makeup remover with a luxurious texture and aromatic essential oils for a spa-like cleansing experience. The Kinvara Skincare Absolute Cleansing Oil is a 100% plant-based, waterless facial cleanser that melts away makeup, waterproof mascara, and daily grime in 60 seconds without stripping the skin’s natural moisture barrier.
PURA D’OR Awakening Body Wash, 2 x 709ml | $44.99
Transform your daily shower into a calming, refreshing experience with Awakening Body Wash. Aloe vera and a blend of tea tree, chamomile, and lavender oils work with plant-based cleansers to gently cleanse and hydrate skin, leaving it soft, supple, and refreshed without harsh chemicals.
HANYUL The Artemisia Soothing Toner Pads, $36
Infused with Korean Artemisia, Centella Asiatica (Cica), Hyaluronic Acid, and Vitamin B5, these pre-soaked pads are the perfect first step after cleansing to calm and replenish skin’s moisture. Liposome encapsulated Artemisia extract and cica are gently delivered to skin to help soothe visible redness with cooling hydration.
Curel Intensive Moisture Facial Cream, $29.99
Designed specifically for both dry, sensitive skin, this intensely nourishing, lightweight moisturiser absorbs instantly into the skin, leaving your complexion with a healthy glow. It replenishes ceramides and restores essential hydration to help repair the skin’s natural moisture barrier.
CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser, $28.79
A gentle acne-fighting cleanser with 2% salicylic acid that helps clear breakouts and prevent new ones while niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and three essential ceramides help hydrate and support the skin barrier.
Rhode Spotwear, $24
The 100% Hydrocolloid stickers are clinically proven to minimize the look of spots. Stick them on to create a comfy, protective bubble for your spots when you’re on the go. They help absorb excess oil and shield against stressors, leaving spots looking smaller, flatter, and less red. Available in five exclusive shapes and various colors for spring and summer. Includes 36 stickers per pouch.
Bubble Fresh Start Gel Cleanser, $22.99
Bubble’s Fresh Start Gel Cleanser is a daily PHA cleanser that washes away pore-clogging dirt and debris without leaving your skin dry and irritated. This gentle but thorough science-backed formula soothes while it cleanses, leaving your face feeling clean, fresh, and balanced.
Neutrogena® Hydro Boost Gel Cream, $22.97
This gel cream delivers a refreshing boost of hyaluronic acid-powered moisture that absorbs fast, helping leave skin smooth, balanced, and fresh all day.
Yves Rocher Hydra Refreshing Eye Care, $21.56
A hydrating and refreshing eye treatment that instantly awakens the eyes and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and puffiness.
Garnier Salicylic Acid Purifying Gentle Cleanser, $18.49
A gentle daily cleanser designed to remove excess oil, dirt, and impurities while helping target the look of breakouts. The refreshing formula leaves skin feeling clean and balanced, making it an easy addition to a simple, everyday skincare routine.
The Body Shop Born Lippy Collection, $18
A range of deliciously scented glossy lip balms designed to keep lips feeling soft, smooth, and hydrated, It’s the perfect pocket-sized essential for adding a pop of colour and moisture on the go.
MONDAY Haircare & Body Mist, $14.99
MONDAY Haircare’s Hair & Body Mist is your go-to everyday spritz. Vibrant, velvety, and just the right amount of sweet: like golden hour in a bottle. Spritz on this refreshing formula for a scent that lasts for up to 12 hours on both hair and skin.
Aquaphor Healing Balm Stick, $14.47
A cult favourite that offers a mess-and touch-free application for dry or chafed spots can even help smooth flyaways.
Thayers 2% AHA Face Toner Pads, 60 pads |$13.49
Exfoliate, smooth, and refine pores with these pre-soaked toner pads. Formulated with 2% AHA (Glycolic and Lactic Acid) and Certified Organic Witch Hazel, this gentle, alcohol-free formula instantly brightens skin. It’s non-comedogenic and suitable for all skin types.
Vaseline Cocoa Radiant Lotion, $9.99
Deeply moisturized, glowing skin is achievable with Vaseline® Intensive Care® Cocoa Radiant® Lotion. Made with cocoa butter and a special blend of Vaseline® Jelly and humectants, its rich & fragrant formula penetrates the skin’s surface layers to moisturize and heal dry skin, helping to reveal its natural glow.
Secret Fresh Invisible Solid Antiperspirant & Deodorant, $6.97
Add a playful twist to everyday freshness with the Secret Mocktails Collection, featuring two juicy scents — Berry Passionate and Mango Tango. The Invisible Solid formula glides on smoothly and invisibly, delivering up to 72-hour sweat and odour protection. Formulated with Pro-Hyaluronic Power and pH Balancing Minerals, it keeps you feeling fresh from school and work to everyday routines.
DAISE Mini Fragrance Body Mist with Mini Dollface Charm, $6.96
DAISE’s bestselling fragrance mists are now available in a travel-friendly mini format, each paired with an exclusive collectible Dollface charm to clip onto bags, backpacks or keychains. Available in four signature scents: SUNNY (Vanilla & Coconut); HELLO (Raspberry & Mint); LOWKEY (Rose & Sandalwood); PEACHY (Berry & Mandarin)
KISS ImPRESS Press-On Falsies Eyelashes, Natural, 20 Clusters | $28.98
Give tired, sleepy eyes an instant lift with these easy-to-apply press-on false lashes. Featuring 20 natural-looking clusters, they require no glue—just stick them on and go. A quick beauty fix for busy school mornings when you need to look refreshed in minutes.
