10 Austrian Cosmetic Brands You Should Know
Organic and natural beauty lovers will feel right at home in Austria. The capital, Vienna, is home to countless cosmetic stores, from the cult status Viennese Soap Factory, to the glamorous and kitsch company Kussmund. Here is our pick of the best and more beautiful Austrian cosmetic brands.
1. Viennese Soap Factory
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2. Saint Charles Cosmothecary
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3. Manufaktur Lederhaas
This Vienna based cosmetics company prides itself on using the very purest products that create ‘fascinating scents, sensuality and elegance.’ Using fair trade ingredients and plant-based oils, they create a variety of exciting products, from soothing perfumes to organic skincare and bath essentials. Using Austria’s magnificent rural areas as a backdrop for their packaging is also a winning idea – nothing is more fresh and pure than mountains and rivers.
4. Kussmund Beauty Specialties
Kussmund (or kiss mouth to you and I) is a cute and kitsch company with a focus on makeup and skin care, with an overtly and traditionally feminine vibe. Using all organic products, they have created a fantastic range of lipsticks, blushers and creams that will make you look wonderful without breaking the bank. You’ll find them located in the heart of the 1st district, at Habsburgergasse.
Kussmund, Habsburgergasse 14, 1010 Vienna, Austria, +43 1 5355195
5. Susanne Kaufmann
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Dr Hauschka
Victoria Beckham, Gwyneth Paltrow, Miranda Kerr and Rita Ora have all sworn by the Austrian brand Dr Hauschka. Born in Vienna in 1891, Rudolf Hauschka started out as a chemist, conducting research into the healing properties of plants. The brand that is named after him has gained cult status in the beauty world, revered for creating effective natural products that produce beautiful, youthful looking skin.
6. Botanicus Vienna
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7. Arthur Frank
Dying your hair can be worrisome because of harsh products that scold your scalp – a particular concern for those with fair and sensitive skin. Stylist Arthur Frank has produced a range of gentle hair care products that allow you to change your colour without worrying about allergic reactions. Using food and vegetable dyes, these products are revolutionary for those who want to avoid chemical dyes.
Arthur Frank, Salvatorgasse 10, 1010 Vienna, Austria, +43 1 5356866
GW cosmetics
This internationally renowned brand creates all its products in Leopoldsdorf in Austria. Founded in 1940s, it is one of the most successful cosmetics companies in the country and produces a wide range of brands.
Pure Green Group
This organic brand has its headquarters in rural Tyrol – the perfect location for being inspired by the great outdoors. Creating vegan products is their memo – they state they want to create ‘honest, ethically and morally flawless, high-quality and affordable natural cosmetics’ for all. Moreover, all their products are 100 percent Austrian.
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