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Our story

Beauty in the face of adversity.

Desert Rose, founded by Jessica Mauboy, brings the goodness of Australian native botanicals to suncare — protecting, nourishing, healing and restoring all skin types. Our products are designed to shield you from the harsh UV rays of the Australian sun, inspired by the resilient yet beautiful Desert Rose, a flowering succulent that thrives against all odds.

However you define beauty, we believe healthy, radiant skin starts with sun protection. Our hope is that these products help you enjoy your best skin ever.

A note from Jess

I am so excited that you’re here. I am a proud Kuku Yalanji woman who grew up in the Northern Territory of Australia. I have always wanted to harness the goodness of Australian botanicals to protect, nourish, heal and restore all skin types and skin tones.

The Sunveil Collection is specifically designed to protect you from the damaging UV rays of the harsh Australian sun so that just like a desert rose, something beautiful can thrive against such adversity. No matter how you define beauty for yourself, I truly believe there is no quality skincare without sun protection. I hope this product helps you to enjoy the best skin of your life!

Love,

Jess

Who we support

We are proud to partner with the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF), a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia. Through culturally relevant books, early learning resources and community-led programs, ILF is helping to nurture a love of reading and improve literacy outcomes in remote communities — and we’re honoured to support their incredible mission.

What we stand for

Education and transparency

We believe knowledge is power. That’s why we’re all about sharing real, dermatologist-backed advice to help you make informed choices. Our goal? To build a community where everyone feels supported and confident in their skin journey.

Living in harmony with the environment

Proudly Australian owned and made. We’re committed to being cruelty-free, reef-safe and sustainable. From ethically sourced ingredients to eco-friendly packaging, every choice we make puts the health of your skin and the environment first.

Supportive and inclusive

We celebrate diverse beauty standards, offering products for all skin types while embracing individual definitions of beauty. Our sun care solutions are designed for everyone under the Australian sun, empowering you to feel comfortable and confident in your own skin — just as you are.

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