Georgina Fitt turned a problem into a purpose. A beauty obsessive, Fitt realised there was a gap when it came to shopping the sustainable beauty brands she had discovered (particularly during pregnancy) in one place. Clean Compound was born.
Drawing on her background in retail and brand management, Fitt has developed a circular business model and strategy that caters for people who want to make their make-up and skincare routines more sustainable.
Clean Compound’s stable of brands aligns with the overarching ethos of doing better. From where ingredients are sourced, to conscious packaging and participation in initiatives like I Equal Change, there are clearly defined benchmarks for what is stocked. The store showcases Australian and New Zealand brands, including Remi, Raaie and Maryse. There is also a small collection of international labels that are pushing boundaries in their respective areas – and are somewhat hard to find in Australia. For example, Brooklyn-born haircare brand Sandor uses biodegradable ingredients and refillable aluminium bottles.
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The 1920s building on Northcote’s High Street is decorated with vintage and recycled furniture. A striking tiled counter with a mosaic top holds its own in the centre of the space. Signature organic-inspired shelves by local furniture and lighting designer Nicole Lawrence line the walls. And fragrances from Ukiyo World and Abel fill the air. Every detail at Clean Compound is considered.
A rotating collection of art from Darwin-based Laundry Gallery displays works from First Nations artists. This month’s offering – a bold and complex piece from Samantha Lentini – is available to purchase in-store.
Fitt has also collaborated with Laundry Gallery’s founder Nina Fitzgerald to create a sustainable festive gift-wrapping option: silk habotai printed with works by Carol Liyawanga Campion and Janet Marawarr. These delicate pieces of fabric are used to wrap and deliver thoughtful beauty gifts – but they can be repurposed as scarves or even framed and hung in their new homes.
Clean Compound also plans to host events to help customers better understand the products and brands available in-store. Fitt is passionate about educating her customers, but also wants to provide a platform for emerging and established businesses to connect with the community.
Clean Compound
110 High St, Northcote
03 9044 3115
Hours:
Wed–Fri 10am–5pm
Sat–Sun 12pm–4pm