Tried & Tested: 5 Great Local Beauty & Wellness Products We’re Loving Right Now
With the international success of independent beauty brands, the indie beauty world is booming. And it’s no different in South Africa. The beauty industry in South Africa is flourishing with a plethora of local beauty brands popping up in the skincare, makeup, and wellness categories. Many of these brands use local, natural ingredients and deliver beautiful results to match. The local beauty brand space is exciting, innovative and oh-so-hot right now.
But what should you try first? At WomenStuff we love to review South African beauty products so I’m sharing a few of my must-try favourites from South African beauty brands. Here’s hoping this list will help you make your first purchase with confidence — think of it as a virtual try-before-you-buy! Here are my picks for 5 great local beauty and wellness products I’m loving in January.
Gloei Skylighter Multi-Use Blush Balm
I love this creamy blush balm that captures the cheeky flush you get from sipping your favourite summer sundowner. Get that instant sunset flush with four shades inspired by the colours of Cape Town sunsets: Cosmo Skies (warm cotton candy pink), Bellini Skies (vibrant peachy orange) and Sangria Skies (rich berry with brown undertones). I’m besotted with the limited edition shade, Frosé Skies (mid-toned rosy coral), the only blush in the range with subtle shimmer particles, like Gloei’s bronzer balms!
This blush is so versatile, all you need is this one product to create a full-face look. A blush, lip colour and eyeshadow all in one, this pigment-rich blush takes a minimalist approach that provides maximum usage. It’s travel-friendly and easy to use on the go, helping you to free up time and space in your beauty routine. Plus, it’s long-wearing, feels featherlight on the skin, and has a beautiful velvety texture.
The product is formulated with skin-loving Southern African botanical extracts to create the perfect balance between matte and dewy, while added adhering ingredients aid in longer-lasting wear. So, while other cream blushes are notorious for fading throughout the day, this little beauty is sure to stay put. Plus, Gloei’s formulas are natural, cruelty-free and vegan. For best results, apply with fingertips. Your natural body heat warms up the cream for the most seamless finish.
Shop online now with Gloei.
Enough. Caffeine & Essential Oil Body Scrub
Upcycled local beauty brand, Enough knocks it out of the park with this stunner. This 100% natural body scrub transforms discarded coffee grounds sourced from Cape Town’s Truth Coffee Roasting, into a highly effective exfoliator that gently reveals fresh, luminous-looking skin.
Rich in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds, and tocopherols the natural exfoliant helps tighten and firm skin while promoting the repair of damaged skin. This brilliant scrub not only removes dead skin cells but with help from added Argan Oil also also offers intense hydration and regenerative properties. Regular use can improve the appearance of scars, stretch marks, and uneven skin tone, promoting a more even complexion. Its anti-inflammatory properties soothe irritation, reduce redness, and can even help manage conditions like eczema and acne.
Finally, the addition of Coconut Oil, Sunflower Oil, Almond Oil work to nourish and enhance the skin barrier while Patchouli Aromatherapy Oil further helps to soothe irritated skin and promote relaxation and stress relief.
Bush Wellness Sun Protection Lotion SPF50
Formulated based on Ayurvedic medicine, this SPF 50 Sun Protect Lotion is packed with skin-loving nutrients. Formulated with a mixture of all-natural ingredients, the physical sunscreen lotion promises to be nurturing and protective; keeping your sun-related worries at bay. The natural formula contains gentle Aloe vera extract, which is a natural sunscreen, and protects and soothes damaged skin. By aiding pore opening, Aloe Vera helps in the percolation of important nutrients to the layers of skin thereby healing from within.
Chamomile extract, known to gently calm sunburns and heal over exposed skin, also features in the formula. The lotion is further enhanced with the goodness of Vitamin A, F, C and B-12, Aloe Vera to bring back flawless suppleness to the skin. Functional without hurting the environment – This is your ultimate hiking, beach and outdoor companion!
Shop online now with Bush Wellness.
Dacha Wellness Supplements Ginseng
This exclusive red ginseng extract comes from respected premium producers, who have been cultivating for over 30 years. Dacha says it places great importance on quality and authenticity, which is why the brand only uses roots that have been cultivated under strict conditions to come as close as possible to the natural growing conditions of wild ginseng plants. This careful cultivation ensures a wealth of different ginsenosides, which are essential for the extract’s effectiveness.
You’ll get 200mg of red ginseng extract in each serving of this anti-inflammatory daily supplement designed to help boost energy, bolster the immune system and support brain health. Since I’ve been taking this supplement I’ve noticed a marked difference in my energy levels and alertness and I’m excited to continue taking it for even more improved benefits down the line. If you’re serious about supplements, Dacha does it the right way with no nasties and fillers.
Shop online with Dacha Wellness.
The Laser Beautique Scientific Skincare Sun Ray SPF50
This gem comes from trusted local beauty and aesthetics clinic, The Laser Beautique. Each product in the TLB skincare range has been thoughtfully formulated to deliver exceptional results and is a true labour of love, designed with care to help clients look and feel fabulous.
If you love chemical sunscreens then The Laser Beautique Scientific Skincare SunRay SPF50 is well worth adding to your beauty cabinet this summer. There’s a lot to love about this broad-spectrum protective moisturising and light lotion. The product is designed to shield your skin from the harmful effects of the sun while helping to nourish the skin at the same time. The formula contains no physical blocks, delivering a lightweight and comfortable feel without any residue.
SunRay SPF50 has a luxurious velvety, light texture and it effortlessly glides onto your skin, giving you a subtle brightening effect. With complete care in mind, this advanced formula promises to offer multi-cellular UV protection, ensuring your skin stays shielded from both UVA and UVB rays.
Shop online at The Laser Beautique.
