Winter calls for nurturing routines that soothe the mind and body. Elevate your home with Aesop’s Ptolemy Aromatique Candle which, with its wood-like notes of cedar and cypress, transforms any space into a sanctuary of calm. Light a candle and enjoy a night of serious self care. Start with a nourishing hair treatment using Davroe’s Hydrating Hair Oil, made with a blend of nine potent botanical oils (available at Hairhouse), and a full-body moisturise with Lush Cosmetics rich body cream, made with lavender and oat. Follow it up with a freshly brewed cup of Gorgeous Geisha green tea from T2,. If you want to outsource the care (no judgement here) treat yourself to an Organic Infusion Facial at Endota Spa, or Holism Retreat’s ‘Reset’ Package ⁠–⁠ both offer recharge and restoration.

Fragrance takes centre stage this season, with a selection of scents that are warm and sophisticated. Celine’s Bois Dormant delivers deep, lingering notes of wood and bergamot, perfect for autumn evenings. Diptyque’s Tam Dao’s ⁠–⁠ notorious for its all-day-long wearability ⁠–⁠ is a woody musk fragrance with earthy scents of sandalwood. Maison Margiela Replica’s aptly named ‘By The Fireplace’ (available at Mecca) conjures scenes of a cosy winter retreat with its warming blend of smoky wood and chestnut. The buzzy new Melbourne-based fragrance house Perdisat, available at Incu, offers a unique, unisex collection. We love the winter-appropriate sensibility of the ‘Nightstand’ scent, designed to evoke “the joy of quality time spent alone”. Speaking of Australian fragrance houses, Who is Elijah, available at David Jones, offer a spectrum of compelling, durable fragrances, like ‘Poetic Dance’, with notes of warming fig and bergamot. And at Myer, Prada Beauty’s best-selling Paradoxe is a year-long scent that layers beautifully with fuller fragrances in the winter months, thanks to its trans-seasonal blend of neroli and bourbon vanilla.

Makeup is fearless and expressive this season, taking cues from fashion’s new love affair with all things maximalist. Start with a clean base (we love this bouncy Mango Jelly Wash by Allkinds), then prep the skin with Rare Beauty’s cult-status Liquid Luminizer (available at Sephora) for  year-long healthy glow. When it comes to after-dark beauty in the cooler months, longevity is key, which is why we’re reaching for YSL Beauty’s ‘All Hours’ foundation, which offers camera-ready coverage day and night. When it comes to eyes, more is more. Chanel Fragrance and Beauty ⁠–⁠ best known for their understated French approach ⁠–⁠ are going all-out on colour this season, focusing on ombre blue shades in their ‘Denim Dream Palette’. Think of it as eighties redux done right. Up the ante with lash extensions from Atomica at Chadstone ⁠–⁠ they’re quick, affordable, and a serious mood booster during the cooler months. And when it comes to hair: volume, volume, volume. The beloved Dyson Airwrap will allow you to embrace billowing, glossy curls, affixed with lashings of hairspray. Don’t leave the house without a liberal application of Tom Ford’s aptly-named ‘F*cking Fabulous’ red lipstick. Who says winter has to be boring?