Teen Skincare in Australia
Safe, Trendy & Effective Treatments in 2025
Teen skincare is booming in Australia—driven by TikTok “skinfluencers”, rising awareness, and a hunger for healthy, glowing skin. But beyond the hype, what treatments truly work for young skin?
Let’s explore safe, trending, and dermatologist-backed skincare for teens—and introduce you to a few Medicura favourites your skin will love.
Why Is Teen Skincare Trending?
From viral routines to acne sticker hauls, social media is making skincare a rite of passage for Australian teens. And while it’s great to see teens prioritising self-care, experts warn: less is more when it comes to young, developing skin.
Keep It Simple: The 3-Step Teen Routine
Gentle but effective Cleanser with actives, targeted to rebalance oilflow
Teen Specific Nectar Serum
Moisturiser to protect the skin barrier function & SPF 50+ Sunscreen
Adding in one or two targeted products—like a mattifier or spot serum—can help address specific concerns like oiliness or clogged pores, without damaging the skin barrier.
Medicura Recommends: Teen-Friendly Essentials
At Medicura, we believe skincare for young faces should be gentle, effective, and free of unnecessary harshness. That's why we’re proud to offer a curated collection of clinical grade, dermatologist-recommended formulas perfect for teens and young adults.
Blemish-prone skin? Start fresh, not stripped.
This oil-free gel cleanser gently removes excess oil, bacteria, and daily grime—without drying your skin out. Ideal for teens with breakouts, blackheads, or oily zones.
✔️ Balances oil without irritation
✔️ Gentle exfoliation with lactic acid (AHA)
✔️ Helps clear clogged pores and prevent breakouts
Bonus: It’s a go-to for our teen clients with hormonal acne or congestion on the face, chest, or back!
Soothes, hydrates & rebalances breakout-prone skin
This lightweight daily serum helps to restore harmony to irritated, oily or acne-prone skin using calming botanical active and probiotics.
✔️ Ideal for oily, combo or sensitive teen skin
✔️ Helps calm breakouts and redness
✔️ Minimises bacterial growth
✔️ Hypoallergenic & non-irritating
Great as a daily base under moisturiser—or even on its own for really oily skin types.
Say goodbye to shiny foreheads and oily noses
This targeted mattifying gel is designed for oily-prone T-zones (forehead, nose, chin). Apply in the morning or before school to keep skin looking clean, fresh, and non-greasy all day.
✔️ Non-drying formula
✔️ Minimises the appearance of pores
✔️ Can be used under or over sunscreen and makeup
Bonus: It's a hit with our Gen Z clients during warmer months or if you love to exercise and sweat!
Glowy skin + serious sun protection in one step
This lightweight tinted sunscreen is perfect for teen skin that wants a glow-up without the grease. It evens out redness, hydrates, and protects with SPF50 — no cakey foundation needed.
✔️ Non-comedogenic (won’t clog pores)
✔️ Evens out skin tone and calms redness
✔️ Sheer tint with a radiant (not oily) finish - it also colour adapts
Bonus: A go-to for breakout-prone teens who want a fresh, glowy look without makeup.
Use daily as the last step in your morning routine. Works solo or under makeup.
Limited-Time Teen Skincare Bundle from Medicura
Back-to-School Skin Bundle (Available Online & In-Clinic)
Includes:
Toskani Purifying Cleanser
Bioline Pura+ Normalizing Nectar Serum
Bioline Pura+ T-Zone Mattifier Moisturiser
AiryDay Golden Glow SPF 50+ Dreamscreen
Special Offer: 15% OFF this curated teen-safe skincare pack
Normally this would all cost $336 Limited time or if sold out sooner, for the reduced price of $285.
Free express shipping Australia-wide on orders over $200
In-store pickup available in Croydon, Melbourne.
Final Thoughts
Teen skin deserves gentle, science-backed support—not overloaded routines. This is important to minimise teenage acne and therefore reduce acne scarring, which can be problematic into adulthood. With Medicura’s expert-approved formulas from Toskani, Bioline Pura+, and AiryDay, teens can build a healthy foundation for lifelong skin confidence using evidence-based skincare.
Book a free teen skincare consultation at your nearest Medicura clinic. We’ll guide you (and your parents) through personalised routines that work—with no stress and no pressure.