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      September 10, 2020

      The hype around Australian skincare brand Rationale explained

      Photography: Eddie New / Name here / Name here / Name here / Name here

      Have you heard about Rationale? Sure you have.

      The crazy-popular Australian cult skincare line has literally stalked every beauty conversation I’ve had
      with experts and editors in the last year. Often followed with testimonials like “I’ve been converted”
      and “Now it’s all I use” and lamentations of running out because the products are, er, quite an
      investment… it has left me wondering exactly what’s so special about RATIONALE?

      Over the last month, I put the skincare’s signature $915 total “Essential Six” regimen to the test and
      here’s why it’s different to most other skincare products we’ve used:

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      1. Still calling Australia home

      The homegrown cosmeceutical skincare label turned 25 last year, and is still formulated and manufactured in Australia. That ought to give you a pang of patriotism. Founder and formulator, Richard Parker, continues to work with leading Australian medical dermatologists to develop RATIONALE, which shouldn’t be taken for granted. In 2016, RATIONALE appointed Shamini
      Rajarethnam. Having joined the brand as marketing and digital coordinator in 2012, Rajarethnam’s is a success story of rising through the ranks–just four years later she would be promoted to CEO making her one of Australia’s youngest female CEOs at 32-years-old.

      2. You get what you need (no more or less)

      The homegrown cosmeceutical skincare label turned 25 last year, and is still formulated and manufactured in Australia. That ought to give you a pang of patriotism. Founder and formulator, Richard Parker, continues to work with leading Australian medical dermatologists to develop RATIONALE, which shouldn’t be taken for granted. In 2016, RATIONALE appointed Shamini Rajarethnam. Having joined the brand as marketing and digital coordinator in 2012, Rajarethnam’s is a success story of rising through the ranks–just four years later she would be promoted to CEO making her one of Australia’s youngest female CEOs at 32-years-old.

      3. Unique encounters of the first kind

      We organised our first skin consultation at Rationale’s Mosman flagship store. It costs $75 inclusive of superior diagnostic skin imaging, RATIONALE facial treatment, and tailored product recommendations. Alternatively, there’s the $150 DNArray Medical Consultation, which we wish we’d done! It includes all of the above, plus an insightful DNA test via cheek swap that reveals genetic and allergy information about your skin.

      4. A once-a-day cleanser, hold the foam

      I was instructed to use the creamy RATIONALE ProCeramide Cleanser once a day; their stance is also anti-foam to prevent stripping the skin. This felt strange to start but is a massive time saver and the product doubles as a mask, which is my favourite way to use it.

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      5. $$$

      RATIONALE has a reputation for being expensive. Still not as expensive as your last Net-a-Porter order, and this actually goes into your skin (which yes, is your body’s largest living organ. The serums will set you back at least $150, a cleanser $92 and the “essential six” rings in at a cool $915. Notwithstanding the cost, a lot of women and men happily–and repeatedly–hand over their money because, if you believe the hype, once you’ve used it, there is no going back.

      6. Notable fans

      VOGUE Australia’s Senior Beauty Editor Remy Rippon tests products on a daily basis yet she counts the Beautiful Skin Superfluid as her go-to. The Base founder Lara Worthington is a fan of the Catalyst Cleanser, which she uses to double cleanse everyday. TV News Presenter Sylvia Jeffreys uses the PhotoDynamic Day Cream, Proceramide Cleanser and Super Antioxidant Serum whilst Australian actresses Rose Byrne is a devotee of the entire range and Pia Miller loves the Immunologist Serum, the B3-T Superfluid Sunscreen SPF50+, Proceramide Cleanser, as well as the Catalyst Cleanser and Gelcreme.

      7. (Sun) damage control

      If there’s only ONE thing you takeaway, Parker hopes that it’s RATIONALE’s forte as a sun-damage skincare solution. “RATIONALE leads the world in understanding and addressing the major cause of skin ageing, the sun. We know more about the prevention and treatment of sun damage than anyone else on earth,” he says. The sunscreens are all SPF 50+ and super fluid, which takes getting used to– spillage and all. But, it’s so lightweight you feel obliged to use more. A flawless sun protection system, which gave me exactly zero breakouts. That’s right, ZERO. Keeper!

      Will it work
      for you?

      Full disclosure, I was only able to use RATIONALE ProCeramide Cleanser, Immunologist Serum, Immunologist UltraCreme and B3-T Superfluid Sunscreen 50+ because I was recovering from acid burn after using too many chemical exfoliants and had rashes on my cheeks like a newborn (#beautyeditorproblems). Let me be a lesson for us all. However, after a month on RATIONALE, my skin barrier is a little stronger but alas, no skincare miracles to speak of. I purged hard and fast in the first week, but using the Catalyst Serum as a spot treatment brings blemishes to a head overnight. Admittedly, I am not the prime candidate for RATIONALE since I have relatively minimal pigmentation and anti-ageing is thankfully not a concern yet, but definitely give it a try in your mid-to-late 30s (when you have the salary to keep the habit), and you’re on a mission to find a reliable, results-driven skincare regime.

      Tell us, have you tried the RATIONALE Essential Six regime?

      Which products would you be most keen to get your hands on?

      Comments

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      Danny S

      Great article on Rationale. I was converted over 5 years ago after struggling with dull skin, breakouts and pigmentation. I had tried many, almost as expensive, brands and products with no discernible improvement. Rationale was, and continues to be, a miracle for my skin. I am in my early 50s. My skin is smooth, soft, bright, line free and the sun damage from my teenage years is greatly reduced.The Rationale products are beautiful. They smell natural and fresh and I love using them!

      Jackie P

      Great article on Rationale. I was converted over 5 years ago after struggling with dull skin, breakouts and pigmentation. I had tried many, almost as expensive, brands and products with no discernible improvement. Rationale was, and continues to be, a miracle for my skin. I am in my early 50s. My skin is smooth, soft, bright, line free and the sun damage from my teenage years is greatly reduced.The Rationale products are beautiful. They smell natural and fresh and I love using them!

      Alex

      Great article on Rationale. I was converted over 5 years ago after struggling with dull skin, breakouts and pigmentation. I had tried many, almost as expensive, brands and products with no discernible improvement. Rationale was, and continues to be, a miracle for my skin. I am in my early 50s. My skin is smooth, soft, bright, line free and the sun damage from my teenage years is greatly reduced.The Rationale products are beautiful. They smell natural and fresh and I love using them!

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