The skincare products Australian mums swear by
The skincare essentials every Australian mum should know.
From sleepless nights and hormone surges to dehydration and limited time, your skin can sure take a hit during motherhood.
Pamper trips to the salon might be harder to come by these days, but there’s no reason that the skin radiance you felt in that glorious second trimester can’t last you beyond the baby years too.
Putting ourselves first is necessary for our wellbeing and the wellbeing of our family and that includes taking some time of our busy days to look after ourselves and our skin.
Take a look at the skincare products loved by Bounty Parents in the galleries below.
Bounty Baby Award Winners – Best Skincare Products for Mums 2026
The winning baby products of the year have all been exhaustively tried, tested and voted on by real mums, bubs and Bounty’s expert panel.
This year, the award winners were determined entirely by parents who cast their votes across a range of categories, including nappies, car seats, prams, and breast pumps. Products were evaluated based on quality, value, user-friendliness, and innovation.
The annual Bounty Baby Awards showcase top products in the parenting industry, offering new and expecting parents trusted guidance on what to bring into their homes.
READ NEXT: All of the 2026 Award Winners.
The winners of the Best Skincare Products for Mums 2026 are:
Gold Award: Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Massage Lotion for Stretch Marks
Silver Award: GAIA Skin Naturals Belly Butter
Bronze Award: ecostore Vanilla Bean & Coconut Hand Wash
The best skincare products for mums
GOLD AWARD
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Massage Lotion for Stretch Marks
RRP $19.99
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Massage Lotion for Stretch Marks is a lotion with a unique formula that boosts healthy collagen which is the building block of skin, while increasing the skin’s elasticity and its ability to stretch – very important while pregnant – at the same time as being moisturising and protecting.
SILVER AWARD
GAIA Skin Naturals Belly Butter
RRP $17.95
GAIA Skin Naturals Belly Butter is a thick, rich butter formulated with a blend of skin loving oils and nourishing butters that deeply hydrate and help maintain skin suppleness. With regular use, it soothes itchiness and may help reduce the appearance of stretch marks during and after pregnancy.
BRONZE AWARD
ecostore Vanilla Bean & Coconut Hand Wash
RRP $8.00
ecostore Vanilla Bean & Coconut Hand Wash is a mild plant-based formulation includes hydrating harakeke (New Zealand flax), to create a soft lather that will gently cleanse, nourish and condition your skin without stripping natural oils.
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Weleda Stretch Mark Body Butter
RRP $35.95
Weleda Stretch Mark Body Butter is body butter with a fast-absorbing formula. It is crafted with extracts of centella asiatica, organic shea butter, rich cocoa butter and precious oils leaving skin comforted and supple, while reducing the appearance of stretch marks. The subtle, floral scent with rose, neroli and myrrh is fresh yet delicate, smells like a hug in a jar helping mum-to-be relax and feel more serene. Bond with your baby by massaging in the nourishing formula, made from 100% natural origin.
RRP $44.95
Mamave Mumma’s Moisturiser is a rich, nourishing cream created to care for your skin as it stretches, softens and changes throughout pregnancy and into postpartum. Formulated with natural fruit and plant extracts, this deeply hydrating moisturiser supports skin elasticity and comfort, making it an ideal daily companion for your growing bump. Vitamin C–rich pomegranate and cranberry extracts provide antioxidant support, helping nurture skin during this transformative time. Soothing, plant-based oils rich in vitamin E help hydrate and condition the skin and support skin elasticity as it changes during pregnancy and postpartum.
Little Étoile Hydra-Lock Serum
RRP $54.00
Little Étoile Hydra-Lock Serum is a replenishing serum that delivers lasting hydration and comfort for dry, depleted skin. With Sodium Hyaluronate, 5% Niacinamide, Panthenol, and Betaine to help restore softness and moisture balance. Enriched with Allantoin, Max Biocare Herbal Honey, and the Uvalife® Antioxidant Blend to support and comfort delicate skin.
