Skincare in Australia
Buying skincare in Australia comes with its own quirks. Prices vary widely between brands and stores, sunscreen is regulated differently here than in many other countries, and some popular international products are expensive or hard to find.
The guides below help you shop thoughtfully: how to choose products for your skin, why prices differ, where to buy, how to read claims and labels, and Australian alternatives to overseas favourites. The aim is to help you buy fewer products that suit you, rather than more that don’t.
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How to choose products
Matching products to your skin and your goals, rather than to trends.
Skincare prices explained
What you’re paying for in a product, and when spending more makes a difference.
Australian alternatives to overseas products
Locally available options for popular international products.
Where to buy skincare
Pharmacies, supermarkets, department stores and buying online, and what to watch for with each.
Reading product claims and labels
What common label claims mean, and which ones to read with care.
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