Top Eleven Indigenous Beauty Brands from Australia

“Makeup can contribute to our success.”

– Sahara Sanders, Makeup Matters (Secrets of Femmes Fatales)

Makeup is a great confidence booster. Men and women cannot get enough of it. Today, the beauty market has branched out. In addition to makeup, skincare and haircare have become a huge part of the industry. It is no wonder that companies clamor to control the beauty market. The competition is pretty high. Beauty brands try their best to provide us with what we want.

Now that we are all made increasingly aware of the importance of sustainability, we as consumers prefer our cosmetics to be organic. The more natural the ingredients are, the better the product is for our skin.

Believe it or not, small indigenous companies have a higher probability of providing us with the best quality of products than big-name brands. Indigenous people are inherently closer to Mother Earth and are hence better equipped to come up with cosmetics that not only make us look fantastic but also feel amazing. Moreover, supporting First Nations companies also makes sure that we pay back some of our debt to them.

Now, it may be difficult to find Indigenous beauty brands amidst the sea of big-name brands. However, with the advent of social media, these companies have been increasing their social media presence and making their place in the public eye.

Here is a list of some of the best indigenously owned beauty companies from Australia:

Bush Medijina

Bush Medijna literally means bush medicine. It is an impressive company that made its start in a small shed. Governed by an all-female board, it aims to provide support to Warnindilyakwa women, to share their rich culture with the world, and to preserve their heritage for future generations. The best part about Bush Medijna is that all their products are handmade and are made with recipes passed down by the mothers, aunties, and grandmothers of the board. The raw materials used are obtained from local bush produce and combined with sustainable ingredients sourced by some of the best Australian suppliers. No wonder their body balms, soaps, and natural skin products are to die for.

Rohr Remedy

Rohr Remedy was founded by the Yulparitja women and Broome men of Western Australia. It is a clean transformative brand that prides itself on providing luxurious and bioactive skincare products that are made with the help of ancient Aboriginal knowledge of rare Australian medicinal botanicals with scientifically proven pharmaceutical formulas. Rohr Remedy prides itself on supporting ethical trading and working with Indigenous landowners in Australia to get their wild-grown organic ingredients. One of the many things that makes this brand special is that the company provides a versatile range of products that are free of cruelty, palm oil, and parabens, among other harmful chemicals.

Indigiearth

Headquartered in Mudgee, Central West New South Wales in Wiradjuri Country, Indigiearth is completely owned by Aboriginals. It was founded by Sharon Winsor, a woman belonging to the Ngemba Weilan tribe of Western New South Wales. The company uses native Australian ingredientsto produce an inimitable range of skincare and body care products, among others.

Bilawiny Skin

Founded by a proud Aboriginal woman named Caitlin, Bilawiny Skin offers natural and holistic skincare products. They use organic ingredients to produce handmade goods that promise to leave the user’s skin shiny.

Lowanna Skincare

Lowanna Skincare was founded by Sinead, a formidable woman descended from the Narungga people of the Yorke Peninsula region. Sinead has carried on her ancestors’ legacy by coming up with skincare products created from natural, plant-based, and native ingredients that have been used by Aboriginals for centuries. 

Juddarnje Skincare

Juddarnje Skincare was founded by the Slockee Family of the Bundajalung tribe of Northern New South Wales. The company prides itself on offering safe and natural skincare products made from native botanicals found in Australia.

Flyy Bod

Founded by Elissa, a Minjungbal woman, Flyy Bod prides itself on being 100% Aboriginal-operated, environmentally conscious, and providing authentic, Aussie-made, vegan as well as cruelty-free products. The USP of Flyy Bod is that they use native ingredients to make travel-sized goods that can be easily carried while traveling.

Yuku-na Glow

Yuku-na Glow was founded by Kimberly Mann Payne and is family-operated. It is wholly owned by the Aboriginals of the Barkindji tribe. Yuku-na, which means “in the sun,” lives up to its name and offers highly pigmented eyeshadow palettes, lip sets, and body mists that make the user confident and shine in their own skin. The products aim to make us feel good from within. The best part about this company is that they donate a minimum of 10% of their sales to various communities, families, and individuals in need.

Amplified Beauty Australia

Amplified Beauty Australia is a luxurious beauty line founded by Shahna Smith. They specialize in producing vegan lipsticks that are waterproof and kiss-proof. Amplified Beauty Australia offers a wide range of fun shades that can be tried on virtually on their websites.

Baagi Milaygiin

Baagi Milaygiin literally means “Grandmother’s Spirits.” Inspired by her grandmother’s spirits, Deb Munson founded Baagi Milyagiin with the aim of producing ethically made and sustainable beauty products made from ingredients native to Australia. All the goods are lovingly made which makes the users feel nourished, nurtured, and pampered.

Jyelah Mind & Body

Jyelah Mind & Body is an indigenous-owned beauty brand that was founded by Kerrilee Philp, a proud woman belonging to the Ngiyampaa and Barkindji tribes. The company produces a natural and organic skincare range of bath bombs, soaps, masks, and creams. Their Black Magic Balm is their bestselling product and is known as their “liquid gold.”

Conclusion

Indigenously-owned beauty brands have a special something that takes our skincare and makeup routines to the next level. They make sure to provide us with amazing products that make us feel pampered. The best part is that the raw materials used by most of these First Nations organizations are organically sourced.

Do vote for the brand that has grabbed your attention the most.