Sisters win award for skincare brand
Ayla and Aryana, creators of the skincare line SlayCare, have shared the Tweenpreneur of the Year 2026 honor at this year’s Teens in Business Awards, an event organized by Young Change Agents across Australia. Their achievement highlights the success of a business specifically designed for preteen and teenage consumers.
The brand’s origins trace back to the sisters’ struggles finding appropriate skincare for their age group. While shopping at a prominent beauty retailer, they discovered a notable lack of products tailored to younger skin types.
Aryana explained that “We walked out feeling like there really wasn’t anything that was made for us.” She said they wanted ingredients they could actually understand, a simple routine, and products that felt like they had genuinely been created with younger, sensitive and blemish-prone skin in mind.
Creating the Brand
Before launching, the sisters dedicated approximately 12 months to skincare research and testing various manufacturer formulations. They later collaborated with an Australian laboratory to finalize their product line, which debuted in January. The formulations incorporate locally sourced botanicals.
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Unlike many competitors, SlayCare emphasizes minimalism over elaborate routines. The founders argue that online skincare trends often push teenagers toward unnecessary product use.
Empowerment Through Simplicity
Aryana stressed that their brand prioritizes accessibility and enjoyment over complexity. The mission also extends to boosting self-esteem among young users.
Ayla noted that SlayCare rejects the idea that skin perfection is a prerequisite for confidence. She said “But we don’t want the message to be that you have to fix yourself before you can be confident. Your skin can be having a bad day, and you can still feel good about yourself.”
The sisters are expanding Slay Crew, a youth-focused community initiative combining merchandise, digital content, and partnerships under the theme “Fearless. Bold. Unstoppable.”
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Balancing their studies, the founders manage market demonstrations, social media outreach, customer interactions, and retail strategy. Their hands-on experience now includes pricing strategies, profit analysis, and service training.
Currently available in health stores and growing online, SlayCare is pursuing wider retail distribution in Australia and overseas. Unexpectedly, the brand has also gained traction with adults, including the founders’ parents and their social circle.
Ayla revealed, “Our mum and dad keep taking our products, and even their friends are using them.” The collection includes Slay Cleanser, Daily Slay Moisturiser, Spot Slayer (for targeted breakout treatment), and Slay Spray. All items are produced in small batches in Queensland and meet vegan, plant-based, and cruelty-free standards.
The sisters aspire to secure shelf space at Mecca in Australia, with a vision of establishing SlayCare as a leading skincare brand for young people. Ayla expressed, “Our dream would be to walk into Mecca one day and see SlayCare on the shelves, so every teen can walk out feeling confident and excited with skincare that actually works.”
