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Top Skincare Brands NZ You Should Know By 2023
- Last updated: Mar 15, 2024
Nowadays, skincare is widely available, but not all skincare products are the same. Some people with flawless skin swear by soap, water, and whatever scrub is in their shower, but others with genuinely outstanding complexions will persuade you that it's all because of an exorbitantly priced serum. Our argument is that selecting the best skincare is a very personal process. Something that must be determined not only by your particular skin difficulties, but also by your personal philosophy and your financial situation.
However, where do you actually begin? Over the course of our careers, we have tested a huge number of items, and we are certain that we have a good idea of the brands that consistently perform the best. We're talking about skincare that lives up to the hype and uses tried-and-true, time-honored favorites that give our skin (and by extension, ourselves) the best possible feeling.
In order for you to hopefully make more informed and thoughtful choices the next time you go shopping, we've compiled a list of the best skincare brands, ranging from affordable drugstore options to individualized prescription skincare, French pharmacy favorites like La Roche Posay, and luxe solutions for problem skin.
1. Emma Lewisham
Face oil Supernatural by Emma Lewisham. This is one of New Zealand's top skincare companies. Emma Lewisham, a Kiwi beauty company, began in 2019 with the goal of redefining standards in the beauty business. Since then, it has been a top-shelf staple in many people's beauty routines, and for good cause. As the first carbon-positive beauty brand in the world, the company not only develops products that are results-driven and scientifically supported but also highly environmentally conscientious. From traceable ingredients to reusable packaging and a fantastic circular recycling scheme for its products, Emma Lewisham offers it all.
Top Product:
- a. Skin Reset Serum,
- b. Supernatural Vitamin A Face Oil,
- c. Supernatural 72-Hour Crème
BUY NOW: https://emmalewisham.com/?currency=NZD
2. SkinCeuticals
Three cosmetics bottles are arranged side by side.
Thanks to its science-based methodology, SkinCeuticals has been an industry leader in skin care for more than 20 years. The broad skincare range, which is frequently endorsed by specialists, celebrities, and beauty journalists alike, contains a serum or treatment made to address almost any skin issue or problem.
Top Product:
- a. Blemish + Age Defence Treatment,
- b. Triple Lipid Restore,
- c. Daily Moisture.
BUY NOW: https://www.skinceuticals.com/
3. Essano
Essano skincare items in pink packaging with water droplets on them, such as micellar water, cleanser, moisturizer, and eye cream.
Essano, which was first started by two Kiwis as a line of hair products, is today a household name and the leading natural skincare company in New Zealand. They are well-known for their high-quality, natural, and affordable beauty products, and they use rosehip oil from Patagonia that is sustainably sourced. They are also cruelty-free and have the highest percentage of certified organic goods of any major New Zealand skincare business. Essano goods also boast some of the world's strongest free-from product guarantees, allowing even those with the most sensitive skin to utilize their line because it is free of harmful chemicals, allergens, and pollutants.
Top Product:
- a. Superfoods Kale Regenerating Night Creme,
- b. Advanced Brightening Vitamin C Concentrated Serum,
- c. Hydrating Rosehip Mist Toner.
BUY NOW: essano.co.nz
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4. La Roche Posay
The B5 serum from La Roche Posay is shown in a side view.
It's simple to ignore buying skincare in the drugstore, but if you're familiar with French pharmacies in general, you know La Roche Posay isn't to be taken lightly. Or perhaps you should do that specifically. Recently, the Cicaplast Baum B5 Face and Body Cream was commended on #BeautyTok as the French girl's go-to product and even praised for curing severe acne. In addition, the well-known cult French skincare brand offers a wide range of products that are appropriate for almost all skin types and economical yet luxurious formulae that are created to address particular skincare concerns.
Top products:
- a. Toleriane Sensitive Prebiotic Moisturizer,
- b. Effaclar Duo (+) Acne Moisturizer,
- c. Rosaliac AR Intense Anti-Redness Serum.
BUY NOW: https://www.laroche-posay.com.au/
BUY NOW: https://www.chemistwarehouse.co.nz/shop-online/2351/la-roche-posay
5. Kiehl's
On her face, a woman pours some midnight recovery concentrate.
As experienced as a skincare company can be, Kiehl's began as a pharmacy in 1851. This quality and legacy brand actually offers a product to suit everyone—and every skin type—with a wide range of products that include cult-skincare classics, dependable best-sellers, and no-fuss favorites.
Top Products:
- a. Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash,
- b. Midnight Recovery Concentrate,
- c. Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane.
BUY NOW: https://www.kiehls.co.nz/
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6. The Ordinary
The Ordinary focuses on simple, inexpensive skincare with minimal marketing and packaging. Because items are classified according to ingredients and concentrations, you might want to do some research before choosing a brand. You'd be hard-pressed to find a more economical way to change your beauty routine, though, given you know what you're looking for.
Top Product:
- a. Squalane Cleanser,
- b. Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5,
- c. Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
BUY NOW: https://theordinary.com/
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7. Augustus Bader
A bottle of Augustinus Bader's The Rich Cream is in someone's hands.
The blue vials created by Augustinus Bader, a famous stem-cell researcher who famously worked with burn patients for the most of his career, have been spotted in countless celebrity bathrooms. A single moisturizer with a combination of 40 components and the company's patented TFC-8 complex, which supports the skin's natural regeneration processes, served as the brand's first product.
Top Product:
- a. The Cream,
- b. The Light Cream,
- c. The Rich Cream are the hero items.
BUY NOW: https://augustinusbader.com/
8. Esmi Skin Minerals
A close-up of some stunning blue bottles from one of the top skincare companies in New Zealand.
The focus of this Australian company is skin health, specifically the fragile ecology and barrier of your skin. Each item in the wide-ranging line has been specifically created to target problems like redness, dehydration, and dryness while also supporting and enhancing your skin barrier. No harsh chemicals or filler components are used in esmi Skin Minerals products; only the healthy elements that your skin genuinely needs. To help you choose the best products for your skin and lifestyle—and to allow you to customize your esmi routine straight away—the company offers free skin consultations.
Top Product:
- a. The esmi Hyaluronic Hydrating Serum
BUY NOW: https://www.esmi.com.au/
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9. Grown Alchemist
Bottles from Grown Alchemist were arranged randomly on a table.
Australian skin, body, and haircare company Grown Alchemist has built a solid reputation in the natural beauty industry over the years. The science meets plant-based ingredients attitude underpins the sleek collection, which was started by brothers Keston and Jeremy Muijs and is sold in ultra-hip, unisex tubes and bottles. While their organic shampoo and conditioner are cult favorites, their varied and potent skincare has also gained popularity and earned a permanent spot on the top shelf of many beauty experts.
Top Product:
- a. Natural Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30,
- b. Regenerating Night Cream,
- c. Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser
BUY NOW: https://grownalchemist.com/nz/
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10. Aesop
Aesop's skincare lives up to its reputation as an aesthetically pleasing brand thanks to its stunning architecturally designed stores that are adored all over the world. The company sells rich, opulent treatments that not only make your skin seem better but also spruce up your bathroom. The Parsley Seed line, created for urban people, stands out for its antioxidant-rich botanicals.
Top Product:
- a. Lucent Facial Concentrate,
- b. Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Facial Treatment,
- c. Parsley Seed Facial Cleansing Oil.
BUY NOW: https://www.aesop.com/nz/c/skin/
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Table of Content
- 1. Blog Description
- 1.1 1. Emma Lewisham 1.2 Top Product: 1.3 2. SkinCeuticals 1.4 Top Product: 1.5 3. Essano 1.6 Top Product: 1.7 4. La Roche Posay 1.8 Top products: 1.9 5. Kiehl's 1.10 Top Products: 1.11 6. The Ordinary 1.12 Top Product: 1.13 7. Augustus Bader 1.14 Top Product: 1.15 8. Esmi Skin Minerals 1.16 Top Product: 1.17 9. Grown Alchemist 1.18 Top Product: 1.19 10. Aesop 1.20 Top Product:
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