Oscars 2023: Aussie brand Rinascentia hand-picked to go into the Hollywood Gift Bag

An award-winning Australian natural skincare brand has been hand-picked to be featured in the prestigious Hollywood Gift Bags at the 95th Academy Awards. 

Rinascentia, which has won awards for its ‘clean and conscious’ formulas, will be included in the ‘It’s Great To Be a Nominee’ bags gifted to 30 of the top nominees on Hollywood’s biggest night of the year.

Those who will receive them include Cate Blanchett, Michelle Williams and Austin Butler. 

Founder Rina Timpano, from Sydney, heard about the opportunity from another Aussie brand that was included in the past and said she paid an undisclosed fee to be included; the rumoured amount is $4,000.

Rinascentia was one of nine brands accepted this year, with Ms Timpano having a helping hand from her business manager who ‘pitched her in’ to the agency behind the bags.

From there, Ms Timpano applied to be included and with a stroke of luck she heard back from the agency a few weeks later alerting her she was successful. The fee to secure the spot was then paid. 

The likes of Cate Blanchett, Ana de Armas, Michelle Williams, Michelle Yeah, Austin Butlet, Colin Farrell, Brendan Fraser and more will likely receive a gift bag each

According to The Guardian, each bag is valued at around $126,000 and this year will be filled with 60 goodies – including silk pillowcases, a three-night stay in rural Ottawa, and wellness products. 

The gifts are extravagant as recipients will receive plot of land in Australia (size and location unknown), plastic surgery, jewellery and coconut water. 

Los Angeles marketing company Distinctive Assets has been organising the gift bags for top nominees since 2002. 

Rinascentia started in 1999 out of concern for the chemicals that Rina was using on hers and her children’s sensitive skin. 

The inspiration for the products came from her traditional family values and using the Italian method of ‘less is more’.

Founder Rina Timpano (pictured) heard about the opportunity from another Aussie brand that was included in the past

‘Being able to share our products with some of Hollywood’s elites is a dream’ Ms Timpano said. 

‘I really believe in this brand. 30 awards say that others believe in it too and this is a huge opportunity for us to break into the US market.

‘Our brand has always promoted self-expression and ageless beauty which is far from the typical standards of industry beauty, but our products get results and we are excited to share them with a wider audience.’

Before and after images posted on Instagram show how two best-selling products worked wonders to reduce a woman’s breakouts in just four weeks. 

Natalie used the Skin Reset Bundle and Vitamin C Serum to achieve the amazing results. 

‘Ever since using Rinascentia I have noticed a difference in my skin and confidence. I don’t get near as many breakouts as I used to and my pigmentation has cleared way faster than usual,’ Natalie said. 

‘I have also received so many compliments about my skin from family and friends. My only regret is not giving Rinascentia a go sooner!’ 

The images show Natalie’s skin was ridden with pimples, but after using the products the redness was barely visible. 

Before and after images posted on Instagram (pictured) show how two best-selling products worked wonders to reduce a woman’s breakouts in just four weeks. Natalie used the Skin Reset Bundle and Vitamin C Serum to achieve the amazing results

Rinascentia is both a Green Beauty and Blue Beauty brand. The products contain no fillers and they harness exotic natural ingredients you’ve probably never heard of.

Best selling products include Plane Jane Hydrating Serum, Divine Oleum Face Oil and Cleanser and Illuminating Face Mud Mask. 

The 2023 Oscars will be broadcasted live at 11am AEDT on Monday March 13.