INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: 5 FEMALE-LED BRANDS WE LOVE TO SHOP
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: 5 FEMALE-LED BRANDS WE LOVE TO SHOP
It’s International Women’s Day! As we’re a female-founded brand, we love to celebrate, shop, and support our fellow sisters.
So here’s a quick round-up of some of our best-selling, inspirational ladies-led labels that we adore! Some of these you might know, others you might not! So have a browse, discover who’s who, and enjoy new finds in the name of International Women’s Day (8 March 2023) – it’s free AU delivery with $40 spend!
Eco by Sonya
It started in a small Gold Coast kitchen – and now it’s a massive success. Aussie mum Sonya Driver turned her love of all things organic and cruelty-free into a brand powerhouse, beginning with a natural ingredient self-tan that shook up the market and proved you don’t need harsh chemicals to rock a faux glow. Her range now includes Australian-made organic skincare and make-up, all with philanthropy and organic goodness at its heart: In 2020 she launched The Miracle Made Foundation with her brand proudly supporting organisations and charities around the world.
Well Store best-sellers:
A ‘miracle’ in a bottle! Glory Oil is a beloved day-and-night treatment that helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and even scars. Nourishing, calming, and soothing, it is suitable for all skin types. No surprise that you have given it only 5-star reviews, reporting a raft of benefits, from a smoother and more even complexion to lightened skin pigmentation.
Eco Tan Face Tan Water (100ml, $39.95)
Eco Tan is where the brand began, and this Face Tan Water cleverly offers all the benefits of a toner with a natural-looking, gradual glow. Non-comedogenic, the anti-acne and anti-ageing formula is a huge hit for people wanting gorgeous sun-kissed skin without any make-up. You say: “Great product!” with over 10 five-star reviews.
Browse our Eco by Sonya Driver products here and Eco Tan products here.
Eye of Horus
Byron Bay-based Eye of Horus is a luxury, cruelty-free, Aussie beauty brand. Founded by Holly Schleich, its range of clean, conscious, and premium plant-powered cosmetics, wrapped up in Earth-friendly packaging, are formulated to perform whilst supporting skin health. Ethically sourcing the finest organic ingredients where possible and inspired by the sacred oils of ancient rituals, it’s a movement brand with purpose.
Well Store best-sellers:
Long lashes and max lash health? You got it! Eye of Horus Lash Lift Mascara is 100% vegan and made with 98% organic and naturally derived ingredients, including plant-based collagen, Marine Algae, Larch Trees, and Oarweed for lash growth. Water-resistant and with a high-tech wand for precision application (no clumping!), you love its no-budge formula for all-day wear.
This multi-award-winning, 100% vegan, natural, and organic non-stick lip gloss is infused with sacred oils and ocean botanicals to firm, plump, and condition the lips, whilst giving a beautiful soft rosy hue. Use alone or with lipstick for high shine impact!
Browse our Eye of Horus range here.
La Mav
What’s La Mav? It’s the first certified organic skincare range in Australia to infuse bio-actives. It was created by Dr Tarj Mavi – vet, pathologist, and research scientist – after she struggled to treat her skin sensitivity and pigmentation issues naturally. The result? Completely pure formulas made with effective bio-actives, with the belief that ‘no woman should sacrifice her health for beauty.’ We love it, and you do, too!
Well Store best-sellers:
“I love this product…Will be my forever make-up item!” You adore La Mav’s Organic BB Crème, a multi-tasking make-up staple that acts as a base and a colour corrector. Formulated with Aloe Vera and Jojoba Oil for hydration and Rosehip & Kakadu Plum to help fight free radicals and smooth the skin, it’s great for hypersensitive skin, or conditions such as Rosacea, eczema, and acne. Available in Medium and Light shades.
Packed with key bio-actives including Vitamin C-rich Kakadu Plum Extract, purifying Mountain Pepper Leaf Extract, and Acai Oil, this gentle, ultra-rich cleansing cream removes make-up, impurities, and pollutants to deliver visible age-defying results.
Browse all our La Mav products here.
Simple as That
When pharmacist Danielle Glover researched all the scary synthetics and ‘crap’ that lurk in skincare products, she set out to create her own – and Simple as That was born. It’s affordable, organic, vegan, and fair trade skincare without all the rubbish, where every ingredient is included with purpose, and to safely support skin health.
Well Store best-sellers:
The word is out that Bakuchiol is the natural alternative to retinol, so no wonder that this serum is flying off our shelves! Derived from the seeds and leaves of the Ayurvedic Babchi plant, Bakuchiol can help stimulate collagen production, reduce fine lines, wrinkles, and pigmentation, and improve elasticity and firmness, without irritation.
Got the sniffles? Try this 100% natural vapour rub for quick relief from congestion. Made with Shea and Coconut Oil and a potent blend of pure essential oils known for their anti-bacterial, antiseptic, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties, it has none of the nasties for natural cold relief and smells ‘heavenly’!
Browse all our Simple as That products here.
Edible Beauty
What’s different about Edible Beauty is that the formulas are literally so pure, you could eat them! Made with food-grade ingredients including native Australian extracts, vitamins, herbs, nourishing oils, and clinically proven botanicals, Edible Beauty was founded by naturopath and nutritionist Anna Mitsios.
Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 18, Anna sought natural ways to help manage her condition, eventually becoming a naturopath. Spotting the lack of safe, clean skincare in the market, she created her own. Edible Beauty’s products are all toxin-free, vegan, and cruelty-free and include skincare, supplements, and elixirs.
Well Store best-sellers:
Basking Beauty Natural Sunscreen ($39)
A plant-based, botanical, reef-safe sunscreen providing broad spectrum SPF50 UVA/UVB protection, this moisturising, age-defying formula is enriched with Vitamin E, Kakadu Plum, and Rosehip Oil. No thick, white sunscreen here – and you love it! “I’ve finally found a moisturising clear sunscreen!”
Turmeric Brightening Booster Serum ($59)
Improved skin luminosity in just one application? Yes please! Turmeric Brightening Booster Serum is ideal for combination and oily skin, pigmented skin, and acne-prone skin. It harnesses the powerful properties of Turmeric Root, Australian Kakadu Plum, and Rumex Extract to visibly even skin tone, and reduce the appearance of pigmentation and excess sebum.
Browse our range of Edible Beauty products here.
And finally – a bit about us for International Women’s Day!
Did you know that The Well Store has its own inspirational story? I started my journey to The Well Store after my parents were diagnosed with terminal illnesses. Determined to avoid toxins and chemicals after realising just what goes into the body through the skin and what’s in everyday products, I began to hunt for healthy and natural alternatives. And that led me to launch The Well Store, with all products that we stock personally checked by me, to be natural, organic, and cruelty-free as a minimum - and absolutely non-toxic to your health!
With love this International Women’s Day!
Mariana x
ENDS
