New year resolutions don’t have to mean punishing routines or empty promises. These five Australian brands are making it easier to prioritise your health in 2026, without the wellness-washing. From science-backed collagen formulas that support your body through hormonal changes, to sustainable skincare that multi-tasks as self-care, these are the products that blend real results with genuine ritual. Whether you’re after a digestive reset, nervous system support, or just want to glow from the inside out, consider this your carefully curated shortcut to feeling good.
Chief Collagen Protein Powder
If there’s a buzzword in health right now, it would have to be protein. And for good reason. Protein plays a vital role in supporting overall health at every life stage, helping to maintain muscle mass, support metabolism and keep you feeling fuller for longer. Emerging research suggests that getting enough high-quality protein becomes especially important in perimenopause and menopause – during which women need twice as much protein. This is
because declining oestrogen can be linked with loss of muscle and bone strength, changes in body composition and more pronounced swings in energy and appetite.
Choosing a ‘clean’ collagen-rich protein powder, such as Chief Collagen Protein Powder, is one simple way to top up daily protein intake while also providing key amino acids that help to support skin, joints and connective tissues from the inside out. And there’s no better time to try it. Chief Nutrition is offering Marie Claire readers a further 20 per cent off the first month of a new subscription when they use the code MC20 at checkout*.
My Way Up Collagen Restore
As evidenced by numerous studies¹, collagen and elastin fibres naturally decline with age. But all hope for supporting your body’s natural collagen levels is not lost. Adding an easy-to-take collagen peptide supplement to your routine can help maintain collagen production.
My Way Up’s Collagen Restore has been formulated from Australian-sourced, evidence-based pure collagen peptides, along with organic bamboo silica and zinc glycinate to support connective tissue structure. Each scoop also contains clinically studied prebiotic Bimuno GOS, which helps to support gut health and microbiome balance. It’s a simple way to give your body a daily nutritional boost. The formula is tasteless, odourless and heat-stable, allowing you to mix it into your morning tea or coffee as part of your daily wellness routine.
Retreat Yourself
Not that you need permission to pamper, but an excuse is always welcome. And what better excuse than gifting yourself the Summer Pamper and Relax Retreat Box. It’s not just products in a box; it’s all the tools and inspiration you need for a spa-like staycation in the comfort of your home (or holiday house) — and the perfect way to reset and emerge as a more relaxed version of yourself for the new year.
Retreat Yourself has mastered the art of turning self-care into a ritual. Each seasonal box is thoughtfully curated to recreate the feeling of a luxury wellness retreat, without the hefty price tag. Inside, you’ll find over $300 worth of full-sized products from Australian and New Zealand-owned brands, from nourishing bath oils and body scrubs to uplifting mists, candles and essential oils, all designed to help you slow down and truly switch off.
What sets this box apart is the guided experience. Alongside the products, there’s a beautifully designed Retreat Guide, ritual instructions, curated playlists and access to the Retreat Yourself Wellness Hub, transforming unboxing into a meaningful pause from everyday life. Shop now at retreatyourself.com and use code MARIECLAIRE20 for 20 per cent off.
Hemp Skin Australia
New year, new skincare ritual but make it sustainable this time. Enter Hemp Skin Australia, the local brand proving that clean beauty doesn’t have to choose between performance and planet.
The hero product? Their Nightly Oil. It’s formulated with cold-infused Australian Certified Organic hemp seed oil, blue lotus to calm those late-night doom-scroll sessions showing on your face, and sea buckthorn oil plus olive squalane that deliver on the hydration promises. Think of it as your skin’s emotional support oil – gentle enough for sensitive, reactive complexions but powerful enough that you’ll see results.
Here’s where it gets good: One drop. Warm it between your palms, take a moment to breathe, then press it into your face and neck. It’s skincare that doubles as self-care. With Hemp Skin, while you’re glowing up, you’re also giving back to the planet because every order supports verified carbon-removal projects. Ready to start your new ritual? Hemp Skin is offering free shipping on first orders with code NEWYEAR26.
Serene Body Health
Serene Body Health has quietly built a cult following for doing fragrance differently. Their 100 per cent natural scents aren’t just about smelling good, they’re designed to support wellbeing, adapting to your unique body chemistry to create something genuinely personal. The brand offers three formats: oil-based blends, grain alcohol infusions, and their standout magnesium-based formulations. It’s this last category that’s worth paying attention to.
The product everyone’s talking about? Their scented magnesium body oils combine pure Tibetan plateau magnesium with hydrating plant oils and essential oils across three fragrances. The result? everything your body needs after a long day (or week, or month).
What sets Serene Body Health apart is their neuroscience-backed approach to self-care. They even have an in-house neuroscience student offering regular insights to customers, bridging the gap between wellness trends and actual science. Sign up to their mailing list and use code SERENE20 FOR 20% off your first order.
Brought to you in collaboration with Chief Collagen Protein Powder, My Way Up Collagen Restore, Retreat Yourself, Hemp Skin Australia and Serene Body Health.
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