Bondi Sands Self Tanning Foam

Bondi Sands is a premier global beauty brand that has become synonymous with the iconic Australian summer. Founded in 2012 by Shaun Wilson and Blair James, the brand was inspired by Australia’s most famous beach and aimed to bring a salon-quality, natural-looking tan to consumers worldwide. Its product range has since expanded from its signature self-tanning foams to include sun protection, skincare, and body care products.

While the brand maintains a strong Australian identity and continues to manufacture its core products in Australia, it underwent a significant ownership change in late 2023. The brand was acquired by Kao Corporation, a Japanese consumer goods giant. This acquisition was strategic, allowing Kao to strengthen its presence in the global skin protection and tanning markets while providing Bondi Sands with the resources to expand its international footprint further.

Today, Bondi Sands operates as a key brand within Kao's beauty care portfolio. Despite the change in parent ownership to a Japanese multinational, the brand continues to emphasize its Australian heritage, maintaining its 'Australian Made' status for much of its product line and keeping its creative heart rooted in the lifestyle that originally inspired its inception.