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Soak, Sauna and $400 of Skincare: Win a Spot at Vichy’s Bathhouse Pop-Up
Join Vichy Laboratoires and Capybara Bathing for a day of relaxation and conversation about midlife.
In partnership with Vichy Laboratoires, we’re offering Sitchu readers the chance to revel in a day of relaxation, connection and conversation.
For too long, the changes women go through in midlife have been overlooked, and talking about them hasn’t always been easy. Thankfully, that’s beginning to change. A growing body of research and more open conversations are bringing midlife into sharper focus, helping women feel better informed about what’s ahead.
Enter Vichy Laboratoires, a French dermo-cosmetic brand with a science-led approach to skincare. With more than 95 years of skincare innovation, Vichy’s products are designed to care for skin as its needs change over time. The brand launched skincare in Australia in April 2026. Available exclusively at Chemist Warehouse, the Liftactiv Collagen Specialist 16 range is designed to support the visible signs of ageing.
To celebrate their April 2026 launch into Australia, and connect women and experts, Vichy is bringing a little indulgence to Capybara Bathing, a luxury bathhouse in Surry Hills. Several lucky winners will get to enjoy a restorative soak in the spa, hear from leading experts on perimenopause and menopause and take home the full range to try for themselves.
Meet the Products Doing the Most, So You Don’t Have To
Vichy’s Australian skincare launch has brought a range of science-led products to our shelves, including Liftactiv hyaluronic acid, vitamin C and B3 treatments, targeted serums and seven antiperspirants formulated for sensitive skin. The range joins Dercos by Vichy, the brand’s haircare line available in Australia since 2023.
A standout is the five-product Liftactiv Collagen Specialist 16 range, developed from more than 25 years of collagen research and designed to support the appearance of skin affected by collagen loss.*
Made up of a serum, day cream, night cream, eye cream and glow-boosting gel, this minimalist routine does the hard work for you, no elaborate 10-step regime required. Designed to make consistency simple, the range is suitable for all skin types. Studies showed it visibly improved the appearance of two years’ worth of collagen loss and visibly corrected 16 signs of ageing, with 84% of participants agreeing their wrinkles looked reduced**. It is also recommended by more than 80,000 dermatologists worldwide***.
A Day Devoted to Discovery and Downtime
Midlife is often one of the busiest chapters, with wellbeing and self-care usually the first things to go amidst the endless juggle. And as hormones change and fluctuate, the skincare routine that worked in your 20s may no longer meet your skin’s evolving needs.
To help open up the conversation and support the people they create their products for, Vichy Laboratoires is hosting an entire day dedicated to connection, conversation and relaxation. For one day only, Vichy will channel its French heritage at Capybara in Surry Hills with an exclusive pop-up, Vichy Les Bains.
Three experts will be on hand to share their insights: Dr Lee-Mei Yap, a Melbourne-based specialist dermatologist with over 20 years of experience in medical and cosmetic dermatology, Alex Pike, leading Australian cosmetic nurse and founder of Face by Alex and host of The Face Podcast; and Dr Mariam Chaalan, GP and women’s health specialist. With a focus on opening up conversations about perimenopause and menopause, the day promises plenty of practical insights and a fresh perspective on embracing the changes that come with aging.
Want In? Win Your Place Here
Vichy is running six 90-minute sessions on Thursday 12 November, and readers have the chance to win a spot.
Winners will enjoy thermal bathing, sauna and steam, plus the chance to hear from the experts. Sweetening the deal even further, every attendee will take home a Vichy goodie bag worth over $400. The best bit? Your win includes a plus-one, so you can soak up some well-deserved R&R with your favourite sidekick.
Enter here for your chance to win. Entries close 11:59am AEDT Friday 6 November 2026.
Health is vital. Start with your skin. To find out more, visit vichy.com.au.
*Results from Cosmeto-clinical, instrumental and consumer tests.
**Cosmeto-clinical study, 52 subjects, after 12 weeks of twice-daily usage.
***Survey conducted among the dermocosmetic market carried out by APLUSA and other partners between January 2025 and June 2025, involving dermatologists in 31 countries.
