The best health and beauty buys of the year in Australia have been named in Priceline Pharmacy’s Health and Beauty Awards.
More than 30,000 shoppers cast over half a million votes for their favourite wellness, health and beauty products from Priceline.
From 100 nominated products, there were 20 winner across categories like best face moisturiser, foundation, sunscreen, and cleanser as well as the most iconic buy.
Winners included the Aussie favourite Lucas’ Pawpaw Ointment, L’Oreal Paris tinted serum and CeraVe’s hydrating cleanser.
Priceline Pharmacy Head of Marketing Gabrielle Tully said, it’s ‘great’ to see a mix of winners from tried-and-true favourites to ‘some new kids on the block’.
Priceline Hair and Makeup Director Sarah Laidlaw added many of the winning products prove you don’t have to spend big to add top-quality health and beauty gems to your makeup and skincare regime.
More than 30,000 shoppers have crowned their favourite 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 it’s been voted the winner of the most iconic buy
One instantly recognisable red tube of Lucas’ versatile $5.19 pawpaw ointment is sold every two minutes at Priceline and scored 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 contains has remained unchanged since it hit 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 including nappy rash, sport injuries like chafing and grazing, insect bites, burns, and dry skin.
2. BEST CLEANSER: CERAVE HYDRATING CLEANSER
CeraVe’s range has been hailed by skincare aficionados as a go-to for keeping complexions moisturised and healthy and its hydrating cleanser is no exception.
The $14.99 hydrating cleanser has been developed in collaboration with dermatologists to effectively cleanse your face of dirt, makeup, or sunscreen.
Aussies love the cleanser as it does not strip the skin of its healthy oils or leave it feeling dry and tight after use.
Suitable for normal to dry skin, the cleanser has key ingredients including hyaluronic acid to help hydrate and strengthen the skin’s protective barrier.
CeraVe’s $14.99 hydrating cleanser has been developed in collaboration with dermatologists to effectively cleanse your face of dirt, makeup, or sunscreen
3. BEST FACE MOISTURISER: THE ORDINARY NATURAL MOISTURISING FACTORS + HA
Suited to all skin types, The Ordinary’s $10.20 Natural Moisturising Factors + HA cream locks in hydration and targets dryness
Suited to all skin types, The Ordinary’s $10.20 Natural Moisturising Factors + HA cream locks in hydration and targets dryness.
The non-greasy moisturiser can be used in the morning or evening 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, glycerine, and hyaluronic acid.
One review said: ‘My favourite moisturiser. It’s very basic but gets the job done. Affordable, fragrance free, contains hyaluronic acid and heaps of other hydrating ingredients.’
‘Not oily or sticky at all. Almost a matte finish. It also 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 all in one as it plumps skin like a serum while providing coverage like a foundation
Available in nine shades, the L’Oreal Paris is a makeup and skincare product all in one as it plumps 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 complexions and correct blemishes and imperfections.
Only a few drops are needed to get the plumping effects and all-day hydration and with regular use will smooth the skin over time.
5. BEST SUNSCREEN: LA ROCHE-POSAY ANTHELIOS INVISIBLE FLUID SPF 50+
Sunscreen is essential to protect skin from the harsh Australian sun even in the winter months so Aussies are always on the hunt for the best formula on the market.
Priceline shoppers voted La Roche-Posay’s SPF50 sunscreen as their favourite as it delivers high protection from UV rays and can be easily worn under makeup.
It’s fragrance-free, non-greasy and lightweight formula does not feel heavy on the skin and is ideal for those with sensitivities.
One five-star review said: ‘I have acne-prone skin that is very sensitive to a lot of different products. This did not aggravate my skin or make my eyes irritated.’
‘It has a semi-matte finish that makes your skin have a nice glow without looking greasy and no white cast at all. Looks beautiful under makeup.’
Priceline shoppers voted La Roche-Posay’s SPF50 sunscreen as their favourite as it delivers high protection from UV rays
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