In the world of skincare trends, K-Beauty has long reigned supreme, but thanks to the innovations of a few Australian brands, the world of A-Beauty (aka Australian Beauty) has quickly rocketed to the top of many beauty enthusiasts wishlists.
While many skincare fans harness the peel power of their ride-or-die chemical exfoliant to deliver their go-to glow, for those of us with sensitive skin, finding the right product to achieve that signature ‘I just woke up like this’ radiance is no easy feat – enter Thirsty Turtl.
Harnessing the power of Australian botanicals, this First Nations and female-founded skincare line takes a different approach to your everyday skincare routine – combining clinical, proven ingredients with Australian-grown plants from First Nations farmers to brighten, soothe, and hydrate your complexion.
“We looked at the Indigenous beauty industry and noticed that people would buy the products once, but then rarely buy again. Why? Because they didn’t ‘work.’ We knew we wanted to create products that used high-quality Australian native plants and clinical ingredients for results that our customers would love,” shared Thirsty Turtl founders Alisha Geary, Ellen Thomas, and Jasmin Jenkins.
Their latest skincare line, consisting of the Desert Glow Brightening Gel Creme, Forest Therapy Balancing Cream Foam Cleanser, and Pacific Dusk Overnight Barrier Cream, works to protect your skin barrier by gifting your complexion with a much-needed boost of soothing, hydrating, and moisturising ingredients derived from efficacious Australian botanicals.
Ready to unlock your homegrown glow? Scroll down to learn more about the Thirsty Turtl range.
Harnessing the power of Aussie superfoods such as tomato, prickly pear, and green tea, the Desert Glow Brightening Gel-Crème is a lightweight hydrating moisturiser that quickly works to balance dehydrated skin.
Formulated with 5% niacinamide, this hydrating gel is designed to help minimise the appearance of sun damage, including dark spots and fine lines, while also gifting your skin with a lit-from-within glow.
Key Features:
- Formulated with antioxidant-rich Aussie tomato, green tea, and prickly pear.
- 5% niacinamide to brighten the appearance of fine lines and dark spots.
- Lightweight, hydrating formula.
- Suitable for sensitive skin.
- Cruelty-free, gluten-free, and vegan.
If you’re on the hunt for a botanical boost in your cleanser, the Forest Therapy Balancing Cream Foam Cleanser will definitely become your skin’s new best friend.
This luxurious formula is packed with 10% glycerin and Australian white cypress hydrosol to deliver a silky, soothing cleanse that works to minimise the appearance of impurities without leaving your skin feeling tight or dry. The addition of betaine enhances the moisture-locking benefits, leaving your skin feeling soft, plump, and refreshed.
Perfect for daily use, this cleanser calms and balances your complexion, so you can say goodbye to irritation and hello to a beautifully clean, hydrated glow.
Key Features:
- Formulated with 10% glycerin and Australian white cypress hydrosol to soothe the appearance of redness and impurities.
- Cream-to-foam cleanser.
- Ideal for daily use on all skin types, including sensitive skin.
- Cruelty-free, gluten-free, and vegan.
Wake up to radiant, soft, and plump skin with Pacific Dusk Overnight Barrier Cream. This powerhouse cream works its magic overnight to repair, hydrate, and rejuvenate your skin, leaving it visibly brighter, smoother, and more refreshed by morning.
Packed with skin soothing ingredients, it targets the appearance of redness, inflammation, and dryness – making it perfect for sensitive skin and conditions like rosacea.
Key Features:
- Formulated with 2% colloidal oatmeal, seaweed extract, and grape skin extract.
- Incorporates jojoba oil and shea butter for intense overnight moisture.
- Suitable for sensitive skin and rosacea.
- Cruelty-free, gluten-free, and vegan.
