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Ditch the plastic and lather up with a bar of Shampoo With A Purpose
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Ditch the plastic and lather up with a bar of Shampoo With A Purpose

05 Dec 2019

We all know that plastic isn't so fantastic but in Australia, 5.3 million consumers, that is 27.1-percent of the population, purchase single-use plastic bottles on a weekly basis. Most of which, let's be honest, are destined for landfill once it has fulfilled its original purpose where it can take between 20 and 1000 years to degrade. If that makes you feel all of the things, you're not alone – but together, we can make small changes that have a big impact. One of the easiest changes we can make is to switch to a shampoo bar from Shampoo With A Purpose once your current supply runs dry. more

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Period power! Together we can end period poverty with Taboo's organic pads and tampons
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Period power! Together we can end period poverty with Taboo’s organic pads and tampons

17 Oct 2019

Let's talk periods for a moment (we'll just give the gents who accidentally clicked on the story a second to make a hasty exit). While we here in Australia have things largely sorted when it comes to our monthly visits from Aunty Flo, the heartbreaking truth is that 30-percent of girls in developing countries will drop out of school once they start having periods. Furthermore, far too many reproductive complications stem from the lack of appropriate menstrual health care and education. TABOO is a social enterprise turning the tide on period poverty. more

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Go nude with APHA.LAB's free-from deodorant
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Go nude with APHA.LAB’s free-from deodorant

12 Sep 2019

It's probably not something you've spent too much time thinking about but if you were to take a peek at the ingredients list of your deodorant, you might be perturbed to find some pretty heavy ingredients ranging from aluminium chlorohydrate to triclosan (the antibacterial chemical used to kill odour-causing germs on the skin) and phthalates galore. The good news is that Melbourne's APHA.LAB has crafted an all-natural alternative that actually works! more

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Nurture your skin at Byron Bay's newest beauty space, Little Company
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Nurture your skin at Byron Bay’s newest beauty space, Little Company

25 Oct 2018

In between work, family, social calendars and general 'adulting', it can be hard to keep on top of one of our body's most precious assets – our skin. The bustling Byron Bay Industrial Estate recently welcomed its newest resident, Little Company – a dreamy studio offering a range of natural and sustainable beauty treatments designed to keep your pretty face healthy. more

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Beloved eco store Biome launches its first in-house skincare range
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Beloved eco store Biome launches its first in-house skincare range

11 Oct 2018

When it comes to the wonderful world of skincare, often we are bombarded with a huge number of supposedly essential products that add up to create a 37-step routine. Fair enough if that’s your jam, but for those of us who prefer to keep it simple, the search for a core range of products to keep us in check can seem very daunting. If you’ve been looking for a natural, low-maintenance routine to get into, the search is over – beloved eco store Biome has just launched its own in-house skincare range, and you’d best believe it’s the real deal. more

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Go-To Skincare drops Zincredible –  its long-awaited SPF moisturiser
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Go-To Skincare drops Zincredible –  its long-awaited SPF moisturiser

11 Oct 2018

Let us hit you with some hard facts. One – the sun's rays are tremendously harsh and too much exposure can do long-term damage to your biggest organ, your precious skin. But you already knew that, right? Two – Zoë Foster Blake is a generation-defining queen. After more than four-and-a-half years of testing, trials and development, Zoë's skincare company Go-To has just dropped its most anticipated product to date – Zincredible. more

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The Weekend Series: put your best face forward with these five cruelty-free skincare brands
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The Weekend Series: put your best face forward with these five cruelty-free skincare brands

13 Sep 2018

Real talk – skincare is amazing. The rise in self-care culture is frankly something we can very much get behind, especially when it promotes showing one of your most vital and hard done-by organs some love. One of the best ways you can show your skin that you appreciate it is by using the least harsh products possible – we’re talking natural, organic and cruelty-free. Not only is it good for you, but the environment wins too. Double happiness! To get you started, we’ve compiled five of our favourite natural skincare brands into a squeaky-clean list – so go forth and live your best life. more

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Body art – lather yourself in Kleins Perfumery's Rennie Ellis series
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Body art – lather yourself in Kleins Perfumery’s Rennie Ellis series

14 Jun 2018

From a young age we're taught to not judge a book by its cover. When it comes to the new Kleins Perfumery range, then please throw that thinking out the door because you should definitely be judging the new range by its cover. The Melbourne-born fragrance and beauty company has released a new Rennie Ellis series, with the products beautifully wrapped in packaging featuring works by the renowned late photographer. more

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Make-up empire Sephora opens a second Gold Coast store
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Make-up empire Sephora opens a second Gold Coast store

03 May 2018

Beauty addicts, your attention please! Sephora at Robina Town Centre will officially open its doors today, Thursday May 3. Do be careful though – Sephora is the kind of place you can go in for a new lip balm and walk out with a brow kit, contouring palette, three mascaras and 36 different shades of red lipstick. You've been warned. more

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Slather on vegan skincare from Currumbin's Alpine and Sea
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Slather on vegan skincare from Currumbin’s Alpine and Sea

01 Mar 2018

If you're still holding onto the belief that skincare that is free from chemicals is somehow less effective than its chemical-laden counterparts, allow us to introduce you to Alpine and Sea. Handmade in Currumbin, the range is 100-percent vegan and is made using the freshest ingredients to guarantee maximum potency. more

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Protect your skin and the coral reefs with Little Urchin natural sunscreen
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Protect your skin and the coral reefs with Little Urchin natural sunscreen

08 Feb 2018

Us Queensland folk are generally very active – whether we're out there exercising, swimming at the beach or wading in a kiddie pool sipping spritzers, we like to spend a fair chunk of our time outdoors. Wearing sunscreen has been a routine drilled into us since we were all little tackers, but have you ever wondered about those big words that make up the ingredients list on your trusty tube of suncream? Well, Chris Matthews did ... and so begins the story of natural sunscreen brand Little Urchin. more

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Clean Beauty Market brings cruelty-free vibes to Nobby Beach
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Clean Beauty Market brings cruelty-free vibes to Nobby Beach

28 Sep 2017

We live in a pretty great era – everyone is becoming more health conscious, sipping green juices on the daily, eating sustainable food, exercising ... you get the gist. Though, how often do we think about what we put on our faces? Do you actually know what's in your foundation, eyeliner or eyeshadow? If the thought has crossed your mind, but you assumed that 'natural' makeups could never cut the mustard, then Erin Norden will make you think again. She's the brains behind the Clean Beauty Market, the Gold Coast's first all-natural, non-toxic and cruelty-free makeup emporium, which opens in Nobby Beach this Friday September 29. more