Welcome to the WellBeing Be-YOU-T Awards, Australia’s only natural beauty award. As we learned from our inaugural beauty awards in 2021, the natural and organic beauty market is growing fast. Here at WellBeing, we are pleased to be standing at the forefront and acknowledging those at the helm of the natural beauty industry.

Are you ready to discover the faces of natural beauty?

We asked you to select your favourite natural beauty products, and you voted in your thousands across categories, including baby care, anti-ageing, skincare, make-up and hair care.

Perhaps you’re looking for a holy grail product or a new self-care essential, or just stepping into the realm of “natural beauty”.

Natural beauty means something different to everyone. We like to think of natural beauty as a conscious, eco-friendly approach that favours naturally sourced ingredients. Our judging panel opts for a holistic, natural mindset when it comes to wellness and skincare, so you can rest assured that the Be-YOU-T winners have got our WellBeing tick of approval.

We want to help you navigate the eco-beauty world by introducing you to good-quality, WellBeing-approved brands that are kind to your skin and the planet. Without further ado, please meet the winners of our 2022 WellBeing Be-YOU-T Awards competition.

Category: Tanning

Winner. Face Tan Water; Eco Tan

This global fan favourite product is brilliantly formulated to clear blemishes and reduce the appearance of redness. With lightweight, hydrating properties, it evens blotchy complexions with care.

 

Highly Commended. Tan Application Mitt; Wotnot

Wotnot’s tanning mitt is a luxurious, velvety soft glove that protects hands from staining and helps to blend and buff Wotnot tanning products for a flawless, streak-free, salon-quality finish.

 

Category: Supplements & Collagens

Winner. The Super Elixer; WelleCo 

The original daily all-in-one greens powder that supports real beauty-through-wellness.

Highly Commended. Inner Essentials – Skin + Gut Renew Powder; Edible Beauty Australia

Inner Essentials Skin + Gut Renew is a comprehensive naturopathic formula containing a combination of nutrients, along with herbs traditionally used in Western herbal medicine designed to support healthy gastrointestinal, immune function and skin health.

Category: SPF Care

Winner. Protect & Clarify Daily; Clemence Organics

Protect + Clarify Daily Face Lotion is a powerful anti-ageing moisturiser that calms, hydrates and protects to an SPF 15 level. Clémence Organics’ first sun-protective moisturiser is rich in zinc oxide that glides on invisibly to create a barrier against harsh UV rays. The added protective effects of carotenoid-rich Karanga Seed Oil and microalgal elements create multi-level sun protection that repairs and nourishes summer skin.

Highly Commended. Clean tinted Sunscreen + Hyaluronic Acis SPF 50; Lust Minerals

Natural Hyaluronic Acid infused SPF 50+ designed to provide UVA + UVB broad spectrum protection. Get long-lasting, sweat-proof protection with this multi-tasking-tinted zinc-based sunscreen.  Best used for beach days for a nice light tint and SPF protection.

Category: Makeup

Winner. Sweat-ready Mineral Infused Liquid Foundation; Fitcover

This vegan, full coverage foundation provides flawless, long-lasting results that can last all day – through your morning workout, school drop-off, office life and after-work vino, Fitcover’s got you covered. Literally.

Highly Commended. Mineral Loose Powder Foundation; Lust Minerals

A hydrating and luminous powder foundation designed to provide flawless coverage and SPF15+.

Category: Hair Wash

Winner. Herbal Aloe Strengthening Shampoo; Herbalife Nutrition

Gentle enough for everyday use while strengthening your hair and keeping it healthy. Infused with botanical ingredients and no added parabens, colourants and sulphates. Revitalises the appearance of damaged hair and reduces hair breakage.

Highly Commended. Rosewater Shampoo Bar; Freshwater Farm

Each bar is pH balanced to ensure your hair and scalp remain hydrated and healthy. Enriching Rosewater can help to thoroughly wash and cleanse your hair, while Argan Oil and Coconut Oil will help to moisturise your scalp and hair.

Category: Hair Treatment

 

Winner. Hair Growth with Argon Oil 10-minute Miracle Spray 150mL; The Australian Organic

The Australian Organic Argan Oil Spray is a hair growth haircare product crafted by industry experts using plenty of powerful natural and organic ingredients. This product is Sulfate, Sodium and Paraben free and is suitable for all hair types.

Highly Commended. Hair Volume Repair Mask; New Nordic

Hair Volume™ Repair Mask contains apple, coconut and hydrolyzed rice protein, which helps rebuild the hair’s moisture balance and strengthens the hair strands. For optimal results, we recommend using Repair Mask in combination with the other products in the Hair Volume series.

Category: Frangrance & Oils

Winner. Peace and Calming Essential Oil Roll On; Young Living Essential Oils

It’s easier than ever to “keep calm and carry on”! We’re adding Peace & Calming® to our roll-on collection! Long lines at the grocery store and a car full of screaming kids don’t stand a chance against a simple swipe of this soothing blend. Pre-diluted with fractionated coconut oil and simple to apply with an included roller ball, this formulation is ready to go whenever and wherever you are.

Highly Commended. Sel de Mer Bath Purifying Soak; Organic Merchant

A purifying and skin-refining thalassotherapy treatment formulated with exfoliating marine minerals, detoxifying deep sea kelp, hydrating blue-green algae, and invigorating essential oils.

Category: Facial & Spritzes

Winner. Ultimate Face Creme; Clemence Organics

A luscious organic face crème containing the finest botanicals to nourish, hydrate and stimulate skin rejuvenation. Biofermented hyaluronic acid promotes optimum skin hydration, plumping skin and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Organic rose otto essential oil provides antiseptic and astringent properties, benefiting those that struggle with acne, inflammation and redness.

Highly Commended. Deep Hydration Moisturiser; endota

The Deep Hydration Moisturiser promotes a youthful-looking elasticity, while omegas 3 and 6 help to soften the complexion for a smoother, more dewy appearance. The results are deep and meaningful, with skin hydration levels soaring by a luminous 45%*.

Category: Face Masks & Exfoliators

Winner. Face Compost Purple Power Mask; Eco by Sonya Driver

A purifying and powerful vitamin rich, anti-inflammatory treatment mask which is perfect for all skin types. It’s a perfect accompaniment to our fabulous Skin Compost™ Range.

Runner Up. Instant Glow Face Mak; Retreatment Botanics

Instantly transform dull, lacklustre skin into a healthy, radiant and visibly luminous complexion, with our nurturing and brightening Instant Glow Face Masque. Our Instant Glow Face Masque is the secret to instant luminosity, with a fast-acting formula that brightens, exfoliates and hydrates for replenished and radiant skin.

Category: Lip Care

Winner. Rose Tinted Lips; Clemence Organics 

Ruby-red tinted organic lip balm for a touch of colour. Jojoba and shea nut oils provide long-lasting hydration, whilst evening primrose oil and vitamin E nourish and soothe.

Highly Commended. Lip Balm; Bush Medijina

A coconut oil base set in an adorable eco-friendly tin, our natural lip balm is a nourishing treat for your lips, offering a hydrating barrier to support you throughout the seasonal changes.

Category: Eye Care

Winner. Lime Caviar Eye Creme; Clemence Organics

The delicate eye area is often the first place on our face to show signs of fatigue and so we have formulated a potent organic eye cream to combat dark circles and puffy eyes, using Australian native Finger Lime Caviar. High potency Vitamin C gently tightens skin and strengthens capillaries, reducing dark circles and puffiness under the eye. Combined with biofermented hyaluronic acid, collagen synthesis is supported, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Arnica and Calendula oils work to quickly calm inflammation and redness, whilst rosehip oil delivers potent rejuvenative properties, increasing skin elasticity, balancing skin tone and providing a richly moisturised eye area.

Highly Commended. Wolfberry Eye Creme; Young Living Essential Oils

Wolfberry Eye Cream is a natural, water-based moisturiser. Containing the antiaging and skin-conditioning properties of wolfberry seed oil, this cream soothes tired eyes and minimises the appearance of fine lines.

Category: Face Cleansers & Toners

 

Winner. Face Wipes for sensitive skin; Wotnot

Wotnot’s face wipes for sensitive skin will leave your skin feeling clean, fresh, and supple; not dry or irritated. Their gentle, natural, and soothing wipes are suitable for all skin types, so if you’re searching for the best face wipes for rosacea or makeup wipes for eczema.

Highly Commended. Harlo; The Cleansing Oil

Offering a fresh, sweet, citrus scent of essential oils, this careful curation of premium botanicals gently cleanses without stripping the skin of its natural oils or leaving an oily residue. The Harlo daily oil cleansing ritual also serves as a suitable gentle skin exfoliating practise when paired with our organic, fair trade, cotton face cloth.

Category: Body Care

Winner. Skin Food; Welda

Since 1926, Skin Food has been the trusted and effective solution for very dry and rough skin. It’s a rich, caring, thick cream blend of nourishing plant oils, lanolin and beeswax with skin-calming extracts of pansy, chamomile and calendula.  A unique scent of sweet orange, aromatic lavender and warm vanilla notes from benzoin resin indulge your soul. Nourishes and protects very dry skin, like rough patches on heels, elbows and hard-working hands. Also suitable for the face.  Ideal for intensive caring moisture for dry skin e.g. during winter, after working hard or harsh treatment of your skin.

Highly Commended. I Have Calm Hand & Face Cream; Mellissa Allen Mood

Have Calm face and hand cream is an award winning non-greasy moisturiser which helps to soothe and moisturise the skin. The cream absorbs quickly into the skin and with its hints of lavender it embraces the soothing qualities of this essential oil to help calm the body. It also contains nourishing and regenerating ingredients as well as antioxidants to help anti-ageing and restore elasticity and softness to help your skin look and feel younger.

Category: Baby

 

Winner. Seedlings Baby Oil; Young Living Essential Oils

Young Living’s Seedlings™ Baby Oil is formulated especially for your infant’s delicate skin. This mild, gentle product contains 100 per cent pure essential oils diluted to an appropriate strength, and it’s naturally derived, plant-based formula is lightly scented with our Calm blend of Lavender, Coriander, Bergamot, Ylang Ylang and Geranium. Our non-greasy formula moisturises, soothes and nourishes baby’s skin. It absorbs smoothly, provides a light, calm aroma and promotes a relaxing environment. Formulated without mineral oil, it is vegan-friendly and suitable for everyday use.

Highly Commended. 100% Natural Baby Wipes; Wotnot

Wotnot Naturals baby wipes keep your family clean today at no cost to their health tomorrow. Made from certified organic ingredients and 100% natural bamboo fibres, you can trust them to clean up thrills and spills without irritating delicate baby skin. And because each wipe is made extra large, one does the job of two, giving you more value with less waste. Shop the best baby wipes in Australia with Wotnot today.

Category: Editors Pick

 

 

Winner. Instant glow face masque; Retreatment Botanics

Instantly transform dull, lacklustre skin into a healthy, radiant and visibly luminous complexion, with our nurturing and brightening Instant Glow Face Masque. Our Instant Glow Face Masque is the secret to instant luminosity, with a fast-acting formula that brightens, exfoliates and hydrates for replenished and radiant skin.

 

Highly Commended.  The Super Elixer; WelleCo 

The original daily all-in-one greens powder that supports real beauty-through-wellness.