CosBeauty #95
From the Editor
It’s hard to believe we’re already in February 2022! This year has already started with its fair share of ups and downs – the down being we’re still in the midst of a pandemic, and the up being there is light at the end of the tunnel. In the beauty world, the future certainly looks bright. For the first time, we are seeing a shift in power, with consumers setting the trends and evolving beauty standards that put inclusion, accessibility, diversity and sustainability at the fore. You can read more about 2022’s forecast on page 30.
Shopping local is more important than ever in our collective quest for sustainable beauty. A brand’s footprint matters and as consumers we’re increasingly making our purchasing decisions based on a brand’s environmental impact just as much as we are on the product’s efficacy. On page 72 we showcase some of the Aussie brands leading the way with sustainable, eco-friendly, high-performing beauty products.
The Aussie summer is slowly drawing to a close. If, like me, you’ve enjoyed a bit too much fun in the sun and saltwater, now’s the time to repair your skin and hair from the sins of summer. Check out our tried and tested favourite skincare products on page 82, and our hair repair heroes on page 66.
We had so much fun this issue taking a trip down memory lane with the founders of Botox Cosmetic. From page 102 you can learn about the birth of anti-wrinkle injections, past, present and possible uses, and how it’s become the most popular anti-ageing treatment of all time.
For more inspirational stories, we’re also proud to profile two Aussie success stories in the local beauty industry on page 90. Plus, as always, we share the latest products and treatments from both here and abroad.
Happy reading, and here’s to a positive and empowering year ahead!
Michelle Kearney
Editor-in-Chief
michelle@bellamedia.com.au
