THE BEST BEAUTY BRANDS FROM DOWN UNDER

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Some of these brands may be familiar, some of them may not—and even if you are aware of these names, you probably didn’t know they’re Australian exports. But what sets these Aussie offerings apart? According to Melbourne-based Auspect Skincare’s founder Heather Harrison, “We take a holistic approach to skincare, and because we experience climates of all types in Australia, beauty brands are required to develop comprehensive lines that meet a broad spectrum of needs.†It’s also important to know that Aussie brands are among the most Earth-conscious. “There’s a strong emphasis on environmentally friendly products that are never tes
ALL BLINGED UP: BECCA’S SHIMMERING SKIN PERFECTOR

A diamond may be a girl’s best friend but a flawless face may be a girl’s biggest asset. Evidently Becca Cosmetics got the memo that Fall is big on bling. The makeup brand’s introductions include two new shades of Mineral Blush and a Shimmering Skin Perfector.
At first glance, the new Shimmering Skin Perfector ($41), a pale gold color called Moonstone, seems too light to wear on my darker skin. But this water-based moisturizer, which has an SPF of 20 has light-diffusing particles of shimmer that give your skin a real glow: the bonus? It can be used on all skin tones and types. The purpose of the Shimmering Skin Perfector is to increase skin radiance and vitality while minimizing imperfect