- Lightweight, non-greasy and SPF30 – perfect for daily use in harsh Aussie conditions.
- Powered by squalane, hyaluronic acid, and ceramides – strengthens skin without overcomplicating.
- Modular, refillable packaging with NFC tech – sustainable, smart, and easy to reorder.
For years, I’ve been chasing the perfect daily moisturiser. One that hydrates without making my face feel like I’ve just had a date with a paint roller, and protects my delicate skin throughout the entire day.
As someone with sensitive skin, I’m prone to breakouts, so it’s been a huge change since arriving in Australia, tackling this unfamiliar midday heat that continues to glare down on my face. I’ve tried a number of different methods to fix my follicles once and for all, sampling my fair share of chemist specials, and even flirted with a few overseas cult brands. But as it turns out, the solution was right here at home in Australia all along: M/STR, Australia’s latest entrant into the men’s skincare game.
M/STER Hydrate_Defence SPF30
Designed for modern men, M/STR is multipurpose, eco-functional skincare, offering four Australian-made products for all your daily needs. I’ve been using the Hydrate_Defence SPF30 for the last few weeks.
Lightweight, non-greasy, and smartly formulated, it doesn’t reinvent the regimen, but it manages to do the fundamentals extremely well. It’s made to be used every single morning, whether you’re walking the dog in the sun or, like me, sitting in front of a screen getting slow-roasted by blue light.
It’s also SPF30, an essential feature for Australia’s harsh climate, but without the thick, shiny finish most blokes dread. And the texture is spot on, absorbing quickly before I head into the office each morning.
For the ingredient nerds out there (myself included), you’re looking at a power trio of squalane, hyaluronic acid, and ceramides, all designed to restore and strengthen your skin barrier without overcomplicating things. Toss in the added blue light protection, and you’ve got a legitimate contender for the most versatile product in your arsenal.
M/STER is Made in Australia
This isn’t a French import or a Scandi drop that’s been white-labelled and rebranded for our shores. M/STR is unapologetically Australian, developed with our brutal sun, dry winters and unpredictable weather in mind.
What’s even better for Australian shores is that M/STR is backing its sustainability talk with serious action. Their packaging is modular and refillable, and each product is fitted with NFC tech that lets you reorder instantly by tapping your phone to the base. It’s smart, eco-friendly, and pretty useful when you’re running low mid-week and don’t want to end up with supermarket shelf filler… we’ve all been there.
It’s no surprise to hear that Hydrate_Defence has quickly become one of M/STR’s best-sellers. It’s fuss-free and functional, taking a lot of the daily stressors out of my morning skincare routine, made by Australian blokes who actually understand men’s concerns. You don’t need ten steps and a jade roller to have decent skin, just good, clean products that do exactly what they say on the tin. Now, you can’t argue with that.
