Priceline Health and Beauty Awards: Australia’s top make-up and skincare buys right now
Australia’s best health and beauty buys of the year have been named in Priceline Pharmacy’s Health and Beauty Awards.
More than 30,000 shoppers cast more than half a million votes for their favorite Priceline wellness, health and beauty products.
Out of 100 products nominated, 20 were winners in categories such as best facial moisturiser, foundation, sunscreen and cleanser, as well as most iconic buy.
Winners included Aussie favorite Lucas’ Pawpaw Salve, L’Oréal Paris Tinted Serum and CeraVe’s Moisturizing Cleanser.
Gabrielle Tully, head of marketing at Priceline Pharmacy, said, “It’s great” to see a mix of winners, from tried-and-true favorites to “novices.”
Sarah Laidlaw, Priceline’s Hair and Makeup Director, added that many of the winning products prove that you don’t have to spend a lot to add top quality health and beauty gems to your makeup and skincare regimen.
More than 30,000 shoppers voted their favorite wellness, skincare and beauty buys as part of Priceline Pharmacy’s 2023 Health and Beauty Awards
1. MOST ICONIC: LUCAS PAWPAW Ointment WITH LIP APPLICATOR
Priceline sells a tube of Lucas’ Pawpaw Ointment every two minutes and has been voted the winner of the most iconic purchase
An instantly recognizable red tube of Lucas’ $5.19 versatile papaya ointment is sold every two minutes at Priceline and has racked up a whopping 13,500 votes.
It has long been a staple in Australian women’s handbags and is often applied as a lip balm but has a plethora of uses.
The effective formula has remained unchanged since it appeared on store shelves more than a century ago.
Lucas’ Paw Paw Ointment is used as a topical application for reliving skin conditions like eczema and things like diaper rash, sports injuries like chafing and grazing, bug bites, burns, and dry skin.
2. BEST CLEANSER: CERAVE MOISTURIZING CLEANSER
The CeraVe range is hailed by skincare aficionados as a go-to for keeping the complexion hydrated and healthy and the hydrating cleanser is no exception.
The $14.99 hydrating cleanser was developed in collaboration with dermatologists to effectively cleanse your face of dirt, makeup, or sunscreen.
Aussies love the cleanser because it doesn’t strip the skin of its healthy oils and doesn’t leave it feeling dry and tight after use.
The cleanser is suitable for normal to dry skin and contains key ingredients, including hyaluronic acid, to hydrate and strengthen the skin’s protective barrier.
CeraVe’s $14.99 hydrating cleanser was developed in collaboration with dermatologists to effectively cleanse your face of dirt, makeup, or sunscreen
3. BEST MOISTURIZING FACIAL: THE ORDINARY NATURAL MOISTURIZING FACTORS + HA
Suitable for all skin types, The Ordinary’s $10.20 Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA cream locks in hydration and targets dryness
Suitable for all skin types, The Ordinary’s $10.20 Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA cream locks in hydration and targets dryness.
The non-greasy moisturizer can be used morning or night as the last step in your skincare routine to work with the skin and support its natural hydration barrier.
It contains a range of ingredients that occur naturally in the skin, including amino acids, fatty acids, ceramides, glycerin and hyaluronic acid.
One review said, ‘My favorite moisturizer. It’s very basic but gets the job done. Affordable, perfume-free, contains hyaluronic acid and many other moisturizing ingredients.’
Not greasy or sticky at all. Almost a matte finish. It doesn’t irritate the eyes at all!’
4. BEST FOUNDATION AND TINT L’OREAL PARIS TRUE MATCH NUDE PLUMPING TINTED SERUM
Available in nine shades, the L’Oreal Paris is a makeup and skincare product in one, as it plumps the skin like a serum while providing coverage like a foundation
Available in nine shades, the L’Oreal Paris is a makeup and skincare product in one, as it plumps the skin like a serum while providing coverage like a foundation.
The tinted serum is currently half price at Priceline for just $22.49 and is non-comedogenic, so it won’t clog or block pores.
A lightweight formula, the serum melts into a variety of skin tones to illuminate the complexion and correct blemishes and imperfections.
Only a few drops are needed to get the full effects and all-day hydration and with regular use, the skin will become smoother over time.
5. BEST SUN PROTECTION: LA ROCHE-POSAY ANTHELIOS INVISIBLE LIQUID SPF 50+
Sunscreen is essential to protect skin from the harsh Australian sun, even in the winter months, so Aussies are always on the lookout for the best formula on the market.
Priceline shoppers chose La Roche-Posay sunscreen SPF50 as their favorite because it offers high protection against UV rays and is easy to wear under makeup.
The fragrance-free, non-greasy and lightweight formula does not feel heavy on the skin and is ideal for people with sensitivities.
A five-star review stated, “I have acne-prone skin that is very sensitive to many different products. This did not aggravate my skin or irritate my eyes.”
“It has a semi-matte finish that gives your skin a nice glow without looking greasy and no white cast at all. Looks beautiful under makeup.’
Priceline buyers have chosen La Roche-Posay’s SPF50 sunscreen as their favorite because it offers high protection against UV rays