CLEAN + CONSCIOUS AWARDS 2026 PROUDLY PARTNERED WITH
LIFTD – ZOË & HOPE
FINALIST
Best Skincare for Dry / Mature Skin 2026
$248.00
LIFTD is a peptide- and exosome-powered serum that visibly lifts, firms and revitalises ageing skin. Epigenetic actives support youthful skin behaviour, while neurocosmetic actives engage the skin–brain axis to visibly ease signs of stress-related fatigue.
Clean Ingredients / Materials
Formulated with excellent clean ingredients.
Ethical Practices
Zoe & Hope manufactures all products in-house at its Australian laboratory under internal GMP-aligned protocols, with formal GMP certification planned. All raw materials are sourced through Australian distributors with full traceability via Certificates of Analysis and Safety Data Sheets and suppliers are selected for ethical farming, cruelty-free and vegan standards. The brand is women-founded and women-led, maintains a zero-bullying policy and prioritises a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace. Ethical practice is treated as an evolving operational standard, with transparency measures including documented plans for GMP certification and expanded clinical testing.
Sustainable Practices
Zoe & Hope operates from a compact Australian facility using solar-powered lighting and cooling, with production-grade water supplied by an in-line reverse osmosis system that eliminates reject waste streams. Raw materials are sourced through Australian distributors prioritising ethical, traceable, cruelty-free, vegan, RSPO-certified and upcycled ingredients, with freight consolidated to reduce air transport. Packaging uses recyclable BPA-free polypropylene and paperboard, with digital product information replacing printed inserts. Small-batch, forecast-based production and strict FIFO inventory management minimise overproduction and waste. Their future plans include transitioning to refillable packaging with post-consumer recycled materials and implementing carbon measurement.
Social Impact
Zoe & Hope provides monthly donations to Destiny Rescue and ZOE Australia Limited, supporting efforts to protect vulnerable children from trafficking and exploitation and is transitioning to a structured percentage-of-profit contribution model. The woman-founded, women-led business offers flexible hybrid work arrangements, supports mature-age workforce participation and is developing internship and Indigenous employment pathways. The founder delivers educational workshops and public speaking on skin biology and menopause and provides free online consultations and Q&A forums to support informed consumer decision-making.
Product Reviews by Experts
Living in Northern NSW sun takes a toll, and I’ve become pretty picky about what I put on my face in the morning. What I like most about LIFTD serum is how it sits on the skin – weightless enough for humid Byron mornings. The subtle floral scent is fresh and clean. Zoe + Hope’s neurocosmetic approach – working with the skin-brain axis rather than just surface-level results – is something I hadn’t encountered before and is something I’d like to learn more about. “No procedures required” is an encouraging stance. Zoë & Hope is a women-led Australian brand manufacturing in-house in Brooklyn, Victoria under GMP-aligned protocols – that means genuine oversight of what goes into the product and how. It is encouraging that sustainability is framed as operational stewardship rather than just a marketing claim. Their 28-year commitment to Compass for Christ, a non-profit focused on poverty alleviation and holistic child development, also predates the brand itself, which implies that these values aren’t retrofitted for commercial appeal, but are innate to the founder.
LIFTD is a beautiful serum to use, housed in a travel-friendly pump bottle and featuring a unique texture that sits somewhere between a gel and a cream. It feels almost cooling on application, spreads effortlessly, absorbs quickly and leaves my skin feeling supported, hydrated, and silky-soft without any heaviness or unwanted shine. I’m inspired by ZOË & HOPE’s long-term commitment to making a positive difference, from supporting vulnerable children through charitable partnerships to creating opportunities through education and mentorship.
I really liked that this serum was designed to help tired, grown-up skin look fresh, plump, and glowy again. It is non-sticky, absorbs well, and is loaded with nourishing oils, peptides, and hydrating ingredients that help the skin feel soft and cared for. And it smells good, which is a bonus! I loved that ZOË & HOPE makes its products in Australia and works hard to choose ingredients that are ethically sourced, cruelty-free and vegan. I also loved learning that the company supports charities that protect vulnerable children and that the founder has been giving back for many years.
LIFTD – ZOË & HOPE
$248.00
Living in Northern NSW sun takes a toll, and I’ve become pretty picky about what I put on my face in the morning. What I like most about LIFTD serum is how it sits on the skin – weightless enough for humid Byron mornings. The subtle floral scent is fresh and clean. Zoe + Hope’s neurocosmetic approach – working with the skin-brain axis rather than just surface-level results – is something I hadn’t encountered before and is something I’d like to learn more about. “No procedures required” is an encouraging stance. Zoë & Hope is a women-led Australian brand manufacturing in-house in Brooklyn, Victoria under GMP-aligned protocols – that means genuine oversight of what goes into the product and how. It is encouraging that sustainability is framed as operational stewardship rather than just a marketing claim. Their 28-year commitment to Compass for Christ, a non-profit focused on poverty alleviation and holistic child development, also predates the brand itself, which implies that these values aren’t retrofitted for commercial appeal, but are innate to the founder. LIFTD is a beautiful serum to use, housed in a travel-friendly pump bottle and featuring a unique texture that sits somewhere between a gel and a cream. It feels almost cooling on application, spreads effortlessly, absorbs quickly and leaves my skin feeling supported, hydrated, and silky-soft without any heaviness or unwanted shine. I’m inspired by ZOË & HOPE’s long-term commitment to making a positive difference, from supporting vulnerable children through charitable partnerships to creating opportunities through education and mentorship. I really liked that this serum was designed to help tired, grown-up skin look fresh, plump, and glowy again. It is non-sticky, absorbs well, and is loaded with nourishing oils, peptides, and hydrating ingredients that help the skin feel soft and cared for. And it smells good, which is a bonus! I loved that ZOË & HOPE makes its products in Australia and works hard to choose ingredients that are ethically sourced, cruelty-free and vegan. I also loved learning that the company supports charities that protect vulnerable children and that the founder has been giving back for many years. LIFTD is a peptide- and exosome-powered serum that visibly lifts, firms and revitalises ageing skin. Epigenetic actives support youthful skin behaviour, while neurocosmetic actives engage the skin–brain axis to visibly ease signs of stress-related fatigue.
Categories: Best Skincare for Dry / Mature Skin 2026
$248.00
Living in Northern NSW sun takes a toll, and I’ve become pretty picky about what I put on my face in the morning. What I like most about LIFTD serum is how it sits on the skin – weightless enough for humid Byron mornings. The subtle floral scent is fresh and clean. Zoe + Hope’s neurocosmetic approach – working with the skin-brain axis rather than just surface-level results – is something I hadn’t encountered before and is something I’d like to learn more about. “No procedures required” is an encouraging stance. Zoë & Hope is a women-led Australian brand manufacturing in-house in Brooklyn, Victoria under GMP-aligned protocols – that means genuine oversight of what goes into the product and how. It is encouraging that sustainability is framed as operational stewardship rather than just a marketing claim. Their 28-year commitment to Compass for Christ, a non-profit focused on poverty alleviation and holistic child development, also predates the brand itself, which implies that these values aren’t retrofitted for commercial appeal, but are innate to the founder. LIFTD is a beautiful serum to use, housed in a travel-friendly pump bottle and featuring a unique texture that sits somewhere between a gel and a cream. It feels almost cooling on application, spreads effortlessly, absorbs quickly and leaves my skin feeling supported, hydrated, and silky-soft without any heaviness or unwanted shine. I’m inspired by ZOË & HOPE’s long-term commitment to making a positive difference, from supporting vulnerable children through charitable partnerships to creating opportunities through education and mentorship. I really liked that this serum was designed to help tired, grown-up skin look fresh, plump, and glowy again. It is non-sticky, absorbs well, and is loaded with nourishing oils, peptides, and hydrating ingredients that help the skin feel soft and cared for. And it smells good, which is a bonus! I loved that ZOË & HOPE makes its products in Australia and works hard to choose ingredients that are ethically sourced, cruelty-free and vegan. I also loved learning that the company supports charities that protect vulnerable children and that the founder has been giving back for many years. LIFTD is a peptide- and exosome-powered serum that visibly lifts, firms and revitalises ageing skin. Epigenetic actives support youthful skin behaviour, while neurocosmetic actives engage the skin–brain axis to visibly ease signs of stress-related fatigue.
Categories: Best Skincare for Dry / Mature Skin 2026
Living in Northern NSW sun takes a toll, and I’ve become pretty picky about what I put on my face in the morning. What I like most about LIFTD serum is how it sits on the skin – weightless enough for humid Byron mornings. The subtle floral scent is fresh and clean. Zoe + Hope’s neurocosmetic approach – working with the skin-brain axis rather than just surface-level results – is something I hadn’t encountered before and is something I’d like to learn more about. “No procedures required” is an encouraging stance. Zoë & Hope is a women-led Australian brand manufacturing in-house in Brooklyn, Victoria under GMP-aligned protocols – that means genuine oversight of what goes into the product and how. It is encouraging that sustainability is framed as operational stewardship rather than just a marketing claim. Their 28-year commitment to Compass for Christ, a non-profit focused on poverty alleviation and holistic child development, also predates the brand itself, which implies that these values aren’t retrofitted for commercial appeal, but are innate to the founder. LIFTD is a beautiful serum to use, housed in a travel-friendly pump bottle and featuring a unique texture that sits somewhere between a gel and a cream. It feels almost cooling on application, spreads effortlessly, absorbs quickly and leaves my skin feeling supported, hydrated, and silky-soft without any heaviness or unwanted shine. I’m inspired by ZOË & HOPE’s long-term commitment to making a positive difference, from supporting vulnerable children through charitable partnerships to creating opportunities through education and mentorship. I really liked that this serum was designed to help tired, grown-up skin look fresh, plump, and glowy again. It is non-sticky, absorbs well, and is loaded with nourishing oils, peptides, and hydrating ingredients that help the skin feel soft and cared for. And it smells good, which is a bonus! I loved that ZOË & HOPE makes its products in Australia and works hard to choose ingredients that are ethically sourced, cruelty-free and vegan. I also loved learning that the company supports charities that protect vulnerable children and that the founder has been giving back for many years. LIFTD – ZOË & HOPE
LIFTD is a peptide- and exosome-powered serum that visibly lifts, firms and revitalises ageing skin. Epigenetic actives support youthful skin behaviour, while neurocosmetic actives engage the skin–brain axis to visibly ease signs of stress-related fatigue.
Categories: Best Skincare for Dry / Mature Skin 2026
Living in Northern NSW sun takes a toll, and I’ve become pretty picky about what I put on my face in the morning. What I like most about LIFTD serum is how it sits on the skin – weightless enough for humid Byron mornings. The subtle floral scent is fresh and clean. Zoe + Hope’s neurocosmetic approach – working with the skin-brain axis rather than just surface-level results – is something I hadn’t encountered before and is something I’d like to learn more about. “No procedures required” is an encouraging stance. Zoë & Hope is a women-led Australian brand manufacturing in-house in Brooklyn, Victoria under GMP-aligned protocols – that means genuine oversight of what goes into the product and how. It is encouraging that sustainability is framed as operational stewardship rather than just a marketing claim. Their 28-year commitment to Compass for Christ, a non-profit focused on poverty alleviation and holistic child development, also predates the brand itself, which implies that these values aren’t retrofitted for commercial appeal, but are innate to the founder. LIFTD is a beautiful serum to use, housed in a travel-friendly pump bottle and featuring a unique texture that sits somewhere between a gel and a cream. It feels almost cooling on application, spreads effortlessly, absorbs quickly and leaves my skin feeling supported, hydrated, and silky-soft without any heaviness or unwanted shine. I’m inspired by ZOË & HOPE’s long-term commitment to making a positive difference, from supporting vulnerable children through charitable partnerships to creating opportunities through education and mentorship. I really liked that this serum was designed to help tired, grown-up skin look fresh, plump, and glowy again. It is non-sticky, absorbs well, and is loaded with nourishing oils, peptides, and hydrating ingredients that help the skin feel soft and cared for. And it smells good, which is a bonus! I loved that ZOË & HOPE makes its products in Australia and works hard to choose ingredients that are ethically sourced, cruelty-free and vegan. I also loved learning that the company supports charities that protect vulnerable children and that the founder has been giving back for many years.You Might Also Like