This September, we are thrilled to announce our partnership with Provenance®, the global leader in sustainability marketing technology, existing to drive positive change through transparency. They're protecting shoppers from greenwashing using their Proof Point technology, connecting 'green' claims to evidence from the supply chain or third-party verification. ‘I've spent my entire career in sustainable supply chain, traceability and transparency, so when I saw what Jessi and the team at Provenance® had created I knew we had to partner. The Provenance framework ensures any sustainability claims Conserving Beauty makes are clear, accurate and evidence based. We share a vision where everyone has the information to make informed buying decisions so our community can shop confidently and in line with their values’. Natassia...

Dealing with dull skin during this dreary weather? The winter season has well and truly arrived in the Southern Hemisphere, but not all of us are here for the chill. The colder months can really wreak havoc on your skin, from causing dryness to bringing on unwelcome irritation. The good news is that there are some simple things you can do to ease winter skin issues, so if you’re looking to mitigate the effects of the cooler weather – both physically and mentally – scroll on.   Reduce those hot showers Excessively hot water might feel amazing on a cold day, but guess what? It’s actually not doing your skin any favours, as hot water can actually dry your skin...

Why our dissolving collection outranks the rest  We don’t like to brag, but we’re pretty damn proud of our dissolving skincare range. Our InstaMelt™ Day Dissolver wipes and new InstaMelt™ Skin Soothing Sheet Mask are both world-first products that completely revolutionise their respective categories by instantly dissolving in water after use. Okay so perhaps we don’t mind being a little braggy, but we reckon it’s justified. If you’ve tried our wipes or sheet mask for yourself, you’ll no doubt agree that they’re really some sort of magic. Even better? They’re kinder to our planet, which is why Conserving Beauty was founded in the first place. Here’s why our InstaMelt™ range truly changes the game. InstaMelt™ makes single use sexy again...

Sorry to break it to you, but not all clay masks are created equal – in fact, your clay mask of choice might even be doing more harm than good. While we’ve long been told of the benefits that can come with using a clay mask – draws out impurities! Refines pores! Brightens the skin! – some can actually irritate the skin, which means it’s doing the exact opposite of what you want it to do (rude).  Here’s what you need to know. Clay masks are meant to clarify… Clay has been praised for its ability to lure out all those impurities lurking beneath your skin – breakouts, oil, dirt, dead skin – leaving it looking fresh, balanced and clear. ...

Here’s exactly what we’re made of.   ALGAPUR™ ALGAE OIL An emollient created from microalgae that moisturises and provides a protective barrier on the skin Sourced from Brazil Find It In: InstaMelt™ Skin Soothing Sheet Mask   BAKUCHIOL Dubbed nature’s answer to retinol, bakuchiol has long been used in Ayurvedic medicine and helps to soothe, brighten and reduce the signs of ageing Sourced from India Find It In: InstaMelt™ Skin Soothing Sheet Mask   BISABOLOL Sourced from Brazil This chamomile-derived extract is rich in Vitamin B, which promotes a healthy skin barrier, encourages skin healing and reduces inflammation Find It In: Conserve You Face Oil, InstaMelt™ Skin Soothing Sheet Mask   BLUE GREEN ALGAE Sourced from China This natural anti-microbial...

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5 Minutes With… Conserving Beauty Founder Natassia Nicolao  What inspired you to start Conserving Beauty? I grew up with a passion for social justice and sustainability, and I always imagined that one day I could create something that could positively impact people, the community and our planet. After completing my degree in Biochemistry, I was working in the beauty and wellness industry and I identified how heavily the industry relies on water – most beauty products contain 70-90% water, not to mention the water footprint that occurs at every stage of the product lifecycle. It was clear to me that the world didn’t need another beauty brand, it needed real change – so I decided to start Conserving Beauty. We...

Wanna know which Conserving Beauty product is right for you? Spoiler: all of them Conserving Beauty is finally here and we’re so excited for you to experience our range of waterless skincare! Now that you can officially add our products to cart, we bet you’re wondering which formula might be best for you. Well, spoiler alert: you’re going to want all of them. We formulated our powerful, water-responsible range to cater to as many skin types as possible, which means less products are needed. The end result is our considered edit of skincare, created without water to offer more for you, more for your money and more for the planet. Let’s break down the Conserving Beauty range. The Makeup-Melting Cleanser:...

Meet Conserving Beauty, Australia’s first waterless beauty brand. Founded in Melbourne by Natassia Nicolao, Conserving Beauty exists to conserve all forms of beauty – yours and our planet’s. Inspired by her belief that waterless formulas could offer more – both for us and the earth – Natassia set out to create a range of pure, potent beauty products that were completely free from water, to boost efficacy, protect our planet and positively impact the community.   Without water, the clean ingredients chosen for Conserving Beauty’s powerful formulas aren’t diluted, which means they can be delivered directly to the skin – so our precious natural resources are never wasted, and your results are never watered down. With a background in science...