The Lux List 2025: August Edit
Ready, jet-set, glow! This August, we’ve handpicked the crème de la crème for your next escape—from sun-drenched beach days to late-night city strolls. Welcome to the Lux List 2025, where beauty meets wanderlust and style never takes a vacation.
We’ve sniffed out dreamy perfumes, flipped through page-turning travel books, found the ultimate smudge-proof mascara, and even packed the sleekest digital camera to capture it all. Don’t forget the plush beach towel and that just-enough-sparkle bracelet for sunset spritzes.
Whether you’re boarding a plane or just planning your next getaway, these are the essentials worth packing this August…
Panasonic Lumix ZS99
Ready to take your travel game to the next level? Meet the Panasonic Lumix ZS99—a pocket-sized powerhouse perfect for globe-trotters who want stunning shots without lugging bulky gear. With a 30x optical zoom, 4K video, and a Leica lens, this camera captures crisp memories from mountaintops to market streets. Weighing just 340g, it’s your new adventure buddy that fits right in your carry-on. Whether you’re snapping sunrises in Santorini or street food in Seoul, the ZS99 brings the world into focus.
RRP: $699.99
Torres Nova Belém Beach Towel
Make a splash in timeless style with the Torres Novas Belém Beach Towel—where heritage meets holiday. Inspired by the intricate patterns of Lisbon’s iconic Belém tiles, this luxurious towel is crafted in Portugal from 100% high-quality cotton, offering exceptional softness, absorbency, and durability. Its generous size and plush texture make it perfect for lounging by the pool or drying off after a salty swim. Both beautiful and practical, the Belém towel brings a touch of classic Portuguese elegance to any beach day. A thoughtful gift for sunseekers, design lovers, and anyone who appreciates everyday luxury with cultural flair.
RRP: €39.99
Saint Valentine Crescendo Tennis Bracelet – Gold
Elevate any look with the refined sparkle of the Saint Valentine Crescendo Tennis Bracelet in Gold. A fresh take on a classic, this elegant piece features a graceful rhythm of AAA quality Cubic Zirconia stones, ascending in size for a beautifully balanced, eye-catching effect. Crafted from 925 Sterling Silver and finished with 18k Gold Vermeil, it’s a timeless design destined to become a cherished keepsake. Hypoallergenic, nickel-free, and effortlessly chic, it’s the perfect gift for someone special—or a luxe treat for yourself. Wear it solo for understated glamour or stack it for modern sophistication. A future heirloom, reimagined.
All aboard for a journey like no other! In Slow Trains Around Spain, travel writer Tom Chesshyre swaps high-speed trains for charming local lines, embarking on a 3,000-mile adventure across Spain—one slow ride at a time. With 52 train journeys through sun-soaked coastlines, sleepy villages, and hidden corners of the country, this book is part travelogue, part cultural deep-dive, and entirely captivating. Perfect for wanderlusters and armchair explorers alike, it’s a celebration of slowing down, seeing more, and uncovering the soul of Spain—one platform at a time. A thoughtful gift for lovers of travel, trains, and storytelling.
RRP: €35.11
Take a vibrant journey through one of Spain’s most enchanting cities with Seville From Top to Bottom by Inma Serrano. This beautifully illustrated book is part sketchbook, part love letter, capturing Seville’s lively streets, hidden corners, and architectural gems through the eyes of a local artist. With playful drawings, handwritten notes, and bursts of colour on every page, it offers a fresh, personal perspective on the city’s soul—from flamenco dancers to orange tree-lined plazas. A perfect gift for art lovers, travellers, or anyone who dreams of exploring Seville with creativity, curiosity, and heart. No boarding pass required.
RRP: €16.19
Grace of Green, Zipper Lunch Bag
Stylish, sustainable, and seriously practical—the Grace of Green Zipper Lunch Bag makes taking lunch on the go a total joy. Made from eco-conscious, durable materials, this thoughtfully designed bag keeps your meals fresh while reducing single-use plastic waste. The secure zipper closure ensures everything stays in place, and its sleek, minimalist design fits effortlessly into work bags, backpacks, or gym totes. Whether you’re packing a salad, sandwich, or smoothie, it’s the perfect companion for eco-minded foodies and busy bees alike. A smart, planet-friendly gift that proves going green can still look great. Lunch just got a chic upgrade!
RRP: €37,50
Diptyque Fleur de Peau Eau de Perfume
Delicate yet daring, Diptyque Fleur de Peau Eau de Parfum is a scent that lingers in memory as much as on the skin. Inspired by the mythical love story of Psyche and Eros, this soft, sensual fragrance wraps you in a warm embrace of musk, iris, and ambrette seed, creating a powdery, skin-like aroma that’s both intimate and ethereal. It’s the kind of perfume that doesn’t shout—it whispers. Sophisticated and timeless, this is a signature scent in the making. For fragrance lovers who appreciate artistry and emotion in every spritz, Fleur de Peau is pure poetic luxury.
RRP: €170.00
Beauté Pacifique Chaperone Day Cream
Travel Light, Glow Hard:Meet your new carry-on essential—Chaperone Day, the anti-aging cream that’s as smart as it is compact. This powerhouse formula revs up tired skin with 5-ALA, an amino acid found in youthful skin that energizes your cells and zaps signs of aging using *daylight* (yes, really). Add in a cutting-edge chaperone peptide delivering EGF deep into your skin, and you’ve got visible radiance in every time zone. Whether you’re hopping off a red-eye or soaking up sun in Santorini, this rejuvenating travel companion keeps your glow game strong. Jet lag? Never heard of her.
RRP: $150.00
Dr. Hauschka Long Lasting Mascara
Give the gift of fluttery, fabulous lashes with the NEW Dr. Hauschka Long Lasting Mascara, launching August 15! This game-changing formula blends rich mineral pigments with nurturing botanicals like beeswax, silk powder, black tea, and quince seed extract. The result? Bold, defined lashes that stay put—without flaking, smudging, or smearing. The newly designed slim brush reaches every lash for effortless volume, length, and precision. Plus, it’s 100% certified natural, making it a rare gem in the long-wear mascara world. Perfect for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers, it’s beauty that truly cares—naturally. Available in classic black and soft brown.
RRP: $57.00
MCoBeauty Multi-Vitamin Moisturising Primer
Skincare meets makeup with the MCoBeauty Multi-Vitamin Moisturising Primer—your new glow-getting essential. Packed with a powerhouse blend of vitamins B, C, and E, this lightweight primer hydrates, brightens, and smooths the skin while creating the perfect canvas for flawless makeup application. It’s a multitasking marvel: wear it alone for a fresh, dewy look or under foundation to boost staying power and radiance. Non-greasy and quick-absorbing, it suits all skin types and delivers skin-loving benefits with every use. Affordable, effective, and effortlessly glowy—this is the perfect prep step for beauty lovers who want it all.
al.ive body, Wash & Lotion Duo (12 August)
Say hello to al.ive body’s first new core colourway in over two years—Apricot & Sweet Fig. This dreamy duo blends understated luxury with skin-loving goodness, wrapped in a calming nude palette that looks as good as it feels. The scent? Think fresh apricot jam, fig, and soft vanilla—subtle, soothing, and seriously addictive. Infused with antioxidant-rich fig extract and nourishing apricot oil, the gentle formula cleanses and hydrates without residue. Natural, vegan, cruelty-free, and proudly Australian-made, it’s self-care at its most stylish. Perfect for gifting—or keeping for yourself. Your bathroom has never looked (or smelled) so good.
RRP $89.00
Maria Nila Structure Repair Hair Masque
Give tired tresses some serious TLC with the Maria Nila Structure Repair Hair Masque—the ultimate rescue remedy for damaged, chemically treated, or stressed-out strands. Packed with algae extract and nourishing plant-based proteins, this rich, 100% vegan formula strengthens, rebuilds, and restores hair from the inside out. It’s free from sulfates and parabens, yet full of moisture and shine, leaving your locks soft, smooth, and more resilient with every use. Bonus: it’s colour-safe and has that signature Maria Nila scent you’ll want to bottle up.
