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DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.
DermaVeen Foaming Facial Cleanser :
4.78 out of 5 based on 179 reviews.

Renew + Hydrate your dry, sensitive skin with DermaVeen Foaming Facial Cleanser and Hydrating Moisturiser

Renew and hydrate your face with the DermaVeen Foaming Cleanser and Hydrating Moisturiser. Specifically designed for sensitive skin, it’s the perfect skincare duo for a gentle daily regime. With carefully selected ingredients with effective anti-ageing benefits, DermaVeen will have your skin feeling renewed in no time.

Step 1 Cleanse: DermaVeen Foaming Facial Cleanser

Use morning and night. Apply to wet skin with fingertips or a facial cloth. Massage skin gently in light circular movements, rinse and pat dry. 

Step 2 Moisturise: DermaVeen Hydrating Facial Moisturiser 

Apply to face, neck and décolletage morning & night after cleansing. 

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Why we love DermaVeen’ Foaming Facial Cleanser

The DermaVeen Foaming Facial Cleanser is a gentle gel to foam facial cleanser, specifically formulated for dry and sensitive skin. Here is why we love it:

  • Gentle:  provides a gentle cleansing experience, specifically for those with dry and sensitive skin.
  • Hydration: designed to simultaneously cleanse and hydrate your skin, without stripping it of its natural oils.
  • Effective Cleansing: removes make-up, oil & daily residue for clean, fresh skin.
  • Natural Ingredient: formulated with 100% natural ingredient OatActiv+®to soothe, hydrate and protect sensitive skin.
  • Enriched with Aloe Vera: with antioxidant properties and hydrates without greasiness.

After cleansing, follow with the DermaVeen Hydrating Facial Moisturiser to nourish the skin.

Woman using DermaVeen Foaming Facial Cleanser

 

The DermaVeen Difference – OatActiv+® for 6 in 1 skin benefits

OatActiv+ is a key ingredient across the DermaVeen range. This multi-action ingredient works on the skin in 6 ways:

  1. Hydrate by acting as a natural emulsifier and humectant, to soften skin.
  2. Prevent skin moisture loss.
  3. Soothe skin prone to itch and irritation through antipruritic and antioxidant properties.
  4. Protect by restoring the fatty matrix between skin cells helping replenish the skin barrier.
  5. Balance the skin’s normal pH levels.
  6. Support skin barrier restoration and repair.

Where to Buy

You can purchase DermaVeen Face range at selected retailers, including Chemist WarehouseColes and Priceline.


Published 22nd July 2024


  • Luxurious

    A beautiful soft and gentle clear cleanser that soothes while it cleanses. Fragrance free which is how I like it. Lathers well. Soft and foamy feel which spreads easily across the skin. A little goes a long way. I look forward to using Dermaveen Foaming Facial Cleanser each morning and night. Feels so fresh and nourished. My sensitive skin loves it! It needs it!
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.


  • Amazing Foaming Facial Cleanser for sensitive dry skin

    Wow what can I say I really enjoyed trying Dermaveen Foaming Facial Cleanser. I love that it is soap and fragrance free and worked well to clean my sensitive skin. It was easy to use and I used it morning and night. I recommend this product and will continue to use it.
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.


  • Dermaveen foaming facial cleanser

    I got this product as a complimentary it's an amazing product it's very gentle on my sensitive skin and feels very hydrated I highly recommend this product very effective and give good results
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.


  • Its great

    I love this product.

    It is not keeping skin dry after use. Skin always look hydrated. I am in love with product.
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.


  • Hydrating and clean

    I have loved using the dermaveen face foaming cleanser. The product lathers nicely, is smooth to apply and leaves your face feeling plump and clean. The only thing I would change is due to the upside down storing of the bottle it tends to come out quickly and results in you getting more than you need for the application. You don't need a lot of product to cleanse but it does come out quickly. I have sensitive skin with psoriasis and it did not flare this up
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.


  • Game changer

    I have very sensitive skin so was abit worried trying something new. But let me tell you this cleanser is amazing. My teenage daughter also used it and her pimples have subsided dramatically
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.


  • Amazing

    I have loved being able to trial this product. It has made my skin amazing. So soft and refreshed after each use. I was hesitant to use this as I’ve tried so many that say things that don’t actually work but o can honestly say my skin feels amazing after this.
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.


  • Found The One!

    I have searched high and low for a cleanser that will not make my skin feel tight and dry after use. They all promise the same thing, but none have delivered - until now. I had no tightness or dryness after using the DermaVeen Foaming Facial Cleanser, it left my skin feeling soft, hydrated, and clean. It has no irritating ingredients for my dry skin and even helped calm it. It was easy to use and foamed well. The only complaint was that it was quite viscous when squeezing from the tube and I tended to accidentally squeeze out more then was required.

    I combined this with the DermaVeen Hydrating Facial Moisturiser and the combination worked really well for my skin, leaving it feeling soft, hydrated, protected, and nourished.
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.


  • DermaVeen deliver soft, fresh plump skin

    I have tried so many cleansers and brand over the years, and have found it extremely hard to find a good one for winter skin (drier and more sensitive). I honestly was sceptical at first, but so glad I tried this one.

    A little goes a long way, it lathers really well and it feels so nice to massage into the skin! I do love that it's fragrance free although does have a slight QV smell which is quite nice though.

    The results, fresh clean skin with no oily residue, no tightening or rough dryness after shower and fresh clean skin. This makes looking after myself a breeze, especially when looking after a home. I'm considering switching it from my current brand, as I haven't had a blemish since I started using this cleanser.
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.


  • Amazing product

    I have been using this product for a few weeks now and just love it!

    It goes beyond other brands I have paid hundreds of dollars for. It's gentle on my super sensitive skin, removes makeup really well and my skin feels great after using it - it doesn't feel dry or stripped of moisture.

    This product is definitely a game changer and I have now switched to this as part of my daily beauty routine.
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.


  • Luxurious

    A beautiful soft and gentle clear cleanser that soothes while it cleanses. Fragrance free which is how I like it. Lathers well. Soft and foamy feel which spreads easily across the skin. A little goes a long way. I look forward to using Dermaveen Foaming Facial Cleanser each morning and night. Feels so fresh and nourished. My sensitive skin loves it! It needs it!
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.


  • Beautiful products with great results!

    Pleasantly surprised by these products.

    Although I should have known they would be of great quality, as most of the Dermaveen range is fantastic. Not always a fan of the smell, but these had no scent at all.

    I have mature skin and discovered recently that it is also dry (dehydrated). These two products; gel face wash and cream lotion, sensitive dry range were fantastic on my skin.

    A definite wi targeting those with sensitive/dry skin. A little went a LONG way, so saving the back pocket will be a big plus for me. Tubes are a perfect size and a win also for space conservative.

    The gel face cleanser needing only half a pea squirt (Although as the liquid is thin, took me a while to master getting out only what was required. The hole does tend to disperse a lot of not careful). It was gentle, however effective in cleaning basic make-up from my skin. My skin felt clean but not dry, unlike others I have used. For me, it was perfect! Texture is soft with no fragrance.

    Face cream, I used morning and night, over the top of my own serum. (I would have liked to try Dermaveens serum however did not on this occasion) It is white and light in texture, with no fragrance. Felt lovely on my face and neck. Again a little went a long way. I used a pea size amount both morning and night, after cleansing.

    In all, these products were excellent quality, and the results were better (hydration and anti redness wise) than my more expensive ones. I highly recommend them, and will definately buy again!
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.


  • Deep yet gentle

    I found the foaming cleanser was fantastic in removing my makeup from the day. It felt gentle on my sensitive skin (I have Rosacea, so have to be very careful with what I use!).

    I also felt like the moisturiser was nourishing and left my skin feeling soft.
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.


  • Lovely foaming cleanser

    Dermaveens foaming cleanser is completely different to what I thought it would be. It lathers up wonderfully and leaves my skin squeaky clean. It cleans makeup and impurities and leaves skin feeling fresh and lightly moisturised. Even that black mascara is as nowhere to be seen. A little goes a long way and it has little to no scent. This really is a lovely face wash you have to try.
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.


  • Dermaveen for the win

    I was lucky enough to be chosen to trial the Dermaveen Foaming Facial Cleanser. This product didn't disappoint as it was very gentle on my skin and left my skin feeling clean and more hydrated. I didn't have to use alot and saw postive results quickly. I will be purchasing this product for myself and my family.
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.


  • Hydrating smooth skin

    I was gifted this complimentry for my honest review and this product did not let me down the foaming facial cleanser was perfect for my dry sensitive skin, it was the perfect cleanser with a great foaming action, it left my skin feeling cleansed soft and radiant. My teenage daughter also used this product and fallen in love with it and told her friends about it which they are going to give it a go.
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.


  • Amazing Foaming Facial Cleanser for sensitive dry skin

    Wow what can I say I really enjoyed trying Dermaveen Foaming Facial Cleanser. I love that it is soap and fragrance free and worked well to clean my sensitive skin. It was easy to use and I used it morning and night. I recommend this product and will continue to use it.
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.


  • Gently does it

    DermaVeen definitely know about skin care. This product is so kind and gentle on the skin. I love it.
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.


  • Very gentle!

    My daughter & I have been using the DernaVeen Foaming Facial Cleanser for a few weeks & we both love it! It’s very gentle, but still leaves your face feeling clean. I’ll definitely purchase this again.
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.


  • Gentle & hydrating facial wash for me

    Love this foaming facial cleanser. It’s so gentle on my skin and after wash notice my face not drying and looking moisturized. My daily facial cleanser ever since I tried it from here at Mouth of Mums
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.


  • Soothing and smooth

    I enjoyed this product and felt that it soothed my skin and assisted with the breakouts that I was having. My skin felt soft and smooth after using it and didn’t feel sore or scrubbed.

    The packaging is lovely and soothing, to match the product and I love that it is not coloured or perfumed.
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.


  • Dermaveen foaming facial cleanser

    I got this product as a complimentary it's an amazing product it's very gentle on my sensitive skin and feels very hydrated I highly recommend this product very effective and give good results
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.


  • Gentle on skin

    I was lucky enough to be part of the trial team for this cleanser.

    This is a clear gel cleanser, a little goes a long & foams up perfectly.

    The cleanser is gentle on your skin & your face feels smooth & soft. I found it hydrating and it doesn't dry your skin either + no irritation which is great and works well with the face cream.
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.


  • Great moisturizer

    I loved this product. It smelt lovely and left my skin feeling fabulous. It came in a cute package. Well worth giving it a try. I would highly recommend this to others looking for a great moisturizer.
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.


  • Great skin

    This product was amazing for my skin. It made it feel so much smoother and even helped my fine lines, was very impressive
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.


  • My new go to!

    I’m absolutely in love with this cleanser. Some products leave my face red and irritated but this product didn’t do that. It felt gentle and also hydrating for my face. The packaging was simplistic and didn’t leak. I would purchase this product once I’m out of face wash again.
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.


  • Good cleanser

    I have bad skin, hormonal acne. This face wash works well with my skin and doesn’t feel dry after using it. My acne seems to be better since using this face cleanser. I will definitely purchase it in the future.
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.


  • Its great

    I love this product.

    It is not keeping skin dry after use. Skin always look hydrated. I am in love with product.
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.


  • surprisingly good!

    this face wash really surprised me it nourished and cleansed my face at the same time! it had a pleasant feel light weight and truly did as promised! i will be adding this to my daily routine!
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.


  • Wish tried sooner

    Amazing product.

    Wish I had’ve been using this product sooner. Will definitely purchase once finished
    DermaVeen is gentle on my sensitive skin.
    I trust DermaVeen for daily use.
    My skin feels hydrated when using DermaVeen.
    I would highly recommend DermaVeen.
    DermaVeen is a brand that I trust for my skin.

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The right lunch box helps keep little humans nourished while making life a lot easier for mums and dads! So to help you find the perfect one faster, we’ve put the best kids’ lunch boxes for school in Australia in one handy spot.

Kids’ lunch boxes have come a very long way. No longer just plastic boxes for toting treats, they’re now durable, washable, droppable and best of all, easy for kids to use. There are heaps of different styles to choose from, and if you head to the bottom of this article, you’ll find more information on what to look for, how to choose the right one for your child, and even what to put in it!

Whether you’re after a colourful lunch box to match that new drink bottle, or a machine-washable option that saves you time, there’s something in our shortlist for every type of foodie.

The Star Patrol Mini Lunch Case.
The Star Patrol Mini Lunch Case. Image: The Somewhere Co.

Lunch Box Comparison Table

If you’re not sure where to start when it comes to lunch box shopping, check out our comparison table below as a handy guide. (Use the bottom slider to see all brands)

The table below is a guide only. Products are subject to changes by brands.

MontiiCoB.BoxFrank Green Lunch ContainerYumboxSky Gazer Bentgo ModernThe Somewhere Co. MiniEcoCocoonBright Star KidsStuck On YouCountry Road ElysiaOmieBox
StyleBagBentoBoxBentoBagBentoBagBentoBagBentoBagBento
Colour variationsYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYES
MaterialFabric & aluminium liningPP & siliconeStainless steel & siliconeABS, tritan & siliconeFabric & PEVA liningBPA-free plasticRPET & aluminium foil liningStainless steel & siliconeFabric & insulation liningBPA-free plastic100% cotton canvas & insulation liningStainless steel, plastic & silicone
Start price$42.95$27.95$79.95$49.95$34.99$39.95$38$84.95$39.95$54.95$59.95$89.95
Loved for itsRoomy size & machine washable designCustom divider3-in-1 designPortion-controlled sectionsUnique designsRemovable sandwich dividerShoulder strapDishwasher-safe partsPersonalisationLeak-proof silicone sealInternal name labelStorage for hot and cold food
Mouths Of Mums Kids’ Lunch Boxes Comparison Table. (The products above are featured in our shortlist below.)

How to choose the best lunch box for school

When you’re searching for a kids’ lunch box, take the time to work out what will best suit their needs. If you make the right choice and invest in a quality one, it will last many years.

  • Box, bento or bag? If your child doesn’t like different foods touching, a bento lunch box is a great choice. Also, think about whether they prefer cut-up or whole fruit; a bento is better suited to cut food, while bags and boxes suit whole fruit. Bags are fantastic if you like to pack separate containers, like smaller bento or snack containers.
  • Freshness is a must – An insulated bag or box will keep everything cool and fresh until snack and lunchtime. But you can also get boxes that come with cold and ice packs. Remember, kids’ lunches often sit at room temperature for up to 5 or 6 hours before they’re eaten, so insulation and coolness are important. Check out how to keep school lunches safe in the heat.
  • Easy-to-clean design – Check if the box is dishwasher-safe, or for lunch bags, if they’re machine-washable.
  • Leak-proof – The last thing you want is a soggy mess at lunchtime, so if buying a hard lunch box, look for designs that are leak-proof with proper seals.
  • Child-friendly – Depending on your child’s motor skills and independence, you may need to start with a product that’s simple to open and close.
  • The right size – We tend to pack way too much in our kids’ lunches, so think about how much realistically you’ll need to pack for your child when choosing the size of their lunch box. You may also need to consider the size of their school bags.

12 Best Lunch Boxes For School Kids In Australia

Ready to get back-to-school sorted? From stainless steel gems to beautiful bentos, we’ve done all the hard work so you don’t have to. So sit back and enjoy our curated Mom Guide of the best kids’ lunch boxes for school in Australia.

Any included reviews come via the Mouths of Mums Facebook Page.

MontiiCo Large Lunch Bags, $42.95

MontiiCo Large Lunch Bags.

These award-winning lunch bags have sold over 200,000 units – and it’s clear to see why. The interior of each large bag measures 29cm x 23.5cm x 7.5cm, making them big enough to fit multiple containers and even many popular bento boxes. Each bag comes with an ice pack for up to eight hours of cooling – and you have a massive range of designs to choose from.

Pros:

  • Interior name label
  • Fabulous large size fits everything!
  • Comes with an ice pack for day-long cooling

“A vote for montii co lunch boxes, lunch bags and freezer bricks (they really do stay frozen all day!!” (Megan)

“Montii lunch bags are the best and the freezer brick can stay frozen for ages I forgot one day and it was still cold after 24hrs” (Sarah)

Where to buy it: MontiiCo, Lime Tree Kids


b.box 2L Kids’ Lunch Box, $27.95

B.box 2L kids bento lunch boxes.

Tired of apples not fitting in hard lunch boxes? b.box has solved this with its flexible ‘whole fruit holder’ that bends around the fruit rather than squashing it – genius! If you’re not keen on cutting up a fruit salad every day, this multi-compartment two-litre lunch box has handy homes for everything. It also comes with a gel cooler pack (a must for Aussie summer!), and it’s freezer-safe. Choose from a range of colours.

Pros:

  • Leak-proof silicone seal
  • Comes with a gel cooler pack
  • The square section is big enough for a regular sandwich

“B-box lunch boxes are the best…all parts come out so you can wash them super easy! So many awesome accessories available for them too!” (Kerrie)

“BBox lunch boxes are great and they fit in the large Montiico lunch bags. As someone has said, the ice brick that comes with it is amazing too” (Tash)

“I really like the B.Box lunch boxes.” (Kendal)

“Bbox is the winner in our community on repeat.” (Mums On A Budget)

Where to buy it: Kitchen Warehouse, Woolworths, b.box


Frank Green Lunch Container, $79.95

Frank Green coloured lunch containers.

Got a Frank Green fan on your hands? This is the lunch box to match their drink bottle. It comes in a gorgeous range of colours suited to all ages and uses 90% post-consumer recycled stainless steel and quality silicone lids. Monograms, bumper guards and ice bricks are all available separately.

Pros:

  • Leak-resistant design for mess-free travel
  • Comes with two microwave-safe removable containers
  • Customisable with your choice of bumper, ice brick and monogramming (at an additional cost)

Where to buy it: Frank Green


Yumbox Kids’ Compartment Lunch Boxes, from $49.95 

Yumbox Kids Bento Box shown in pink and purple options.

With the option of four, five or six compartments, it’s easy to see why Yumbox Bento Lunch Boxes are such a hit with Australian kids. They feature handy, pre-measured half-cup serving compartments to help pack a healthy lunch and contain absolutely no BPA or phthalates. Pop it straight into the dishwasher on the top rack for easy cleaning.

Pros:

  • Top rack dishwasher-safe
  • Includes five half-cup sections for portion control
  • Sections are labelled to help parents with a balanced lunch

Where to buy it: Biome, Yumbox


Sky Gazer Insulated Lunch Bag, from $34.99

Sky Gazer Insulated Lunch Bags.

If your little (or not-so-little) one wants a lunch bag everyone will comment on, this is it. Available in a range of stunning designs, they come with a long and strong handle and easy-use zippers. But good looks aside, what’s winning heart about these is their capacity – they hold up to seven litres of food!

Pros:

  • Water-resistant
  • PEVA internal lining
  • Side pocket for a water bottle

Where to buy it: THE ICONIC, Sky Gazer


Bentgo Modern Bento Boxes, $39.95

Bentgo Modern Lunch Boxes.

After something a bit more mature? Bentgo’s Modern lunch boxes are a great option. They have a sleek matte finish in a choice of four stylish shades, including Mint Green, Orchid, Dark Grey and Navy. Each is cleverly designed with a removable divider that allows you to choose between using three or four compartments. Even better, they are leak-proof, microwave-safe and fine to pop in the dishwasher.

Pros:

  • Kid-friendly latch
  • Antibacterial silicone seal
  • Includes four large compartments

Where to buy it: Kitchen Warehouse, Amazon


The Somewhere Co Mini Lunch Case, $38

The Somewhere Co. Mini Lunch Bags.

Colourful and easy to carry, these bags are insulated, eco-friendly and secure. It features aluminium foil lining that keeps food fresh all day long, and it comes with top-level carry handles and a shoulder strap, which is brilliant for those days when kids have a lot to tote. Choose from a range of styles.

Pros:

  • Roomy and stylish
  • Shoulder strap makes carrying easy (and great if schoolbags are too full!)
  • Zip-front pocket handy for cold packs or notes from mum

Where to buy it: The Somewhere Co.


EcoCocoon Leak-Proof Bento Lunch Box, $84.95

EcoCocoon Leak-Proof Lunch Box with a bagel and fresh food inside.

Large enough for the hungriest of school kids, this stainless steel wonder has a removable silicone seal in the lid to stop thick liquids from leaking. No more soggy anything! There are five handy compartments to make sure all of the food groups are ticked off, with a large compartment perfect for sandwiches, and smaller ones for snacks.

Pros:

  • Dishwasher-safe
  • Every compartment is leak-proof
  • Easy to open and close (suitable for younger kids)

Where to buy it: Biome, EcoCocoon


Bright Star Kids Personalised Lunch Bags, $39.95

Bright Star Kids insulated lunch bags in a row.

Practical and customisable with your child’s name, these insulated bags tick all the boxes. You have a choice of five bag colours, and from there you get to choose from a huge range of designs and fonts to personalise it! Each comes with a mesh pocket for ice bricks, a top carry handle, a secure zip closure and enough internal space to fit a medium bento box.

Pros:

  • Machine-washable
  • Internal mesh pocket for an ice brick
  • With their name on it, you won’t need to visit lost property!

Where to buy it: Bright Star Kids


Stuck On You Large Personalised Bento Lunch Box, $54.95

Stuck On You Large Kids' Bento Boxes.

With a leak-proof silicone seal, these colourful lunch companions keep sauces and dips right where they belong. They come with six compartments, which convert to three for easy washing on the top shelf of the dishwasher. They’re free from any nasties and customisation with your child’s name – no more lost property, yay! Choose from box colours of Matte Navy, Pink Lemonade, Dusky Blue or Seafoam Green- if you can!

Pros:

  • BPA and phthalate-free
  • Top rack dishwasher-safe
  • Separates into three parts for easy cleaning

Where to buy it: Stuck On You


Country Road Elysia Lunch Pack, $59.95

Country Road Elysia Lunch Packs in pink and green.

Uber stylish and as roomy as can be, these contemporary bags are perfect for kids of all ages who prefer to pack several separate containers. It has a 100% cotton canvas outer, an insulated lining and comes with a super handy internal name label. Just as great for preschool as they are for high school.

Pros:

  • Easy-carry handle
  • Internal name label
  • Stylish design, great for kids who prefer muted shades

Where to buy it: THE ICONIC, Country Road


OmieBox Hot/Cold Bento Lunch Box V2, $89.95

Omiebox hot and cold kids' lunch boxes in pink and blue styles.

Finally, a kids’ lunch box that stores hot AND cold food in one place! Designed out of necessity by a problem-solving mum, the OmieBox encourages low-waste lunches and ends the need to use multiple clunky containers (which always get lost!). The spill-proof individual compartments mean no mixing of savoury and sweet, and the  280ml double-wall thermos keeps soups and pasta hot for up to six hours!

Pros:

  • Keeps food hot for up to 6 hours
  • Fabulous for ‘nude food’ lunches
  • Awesome carry handle for younger kids

Where to buy it: Biome, Woolworths


What to put in kids’ lunch boxes

Health professionals agree that kids need a good balance of lean protein, grains, fruit and vegetables throughout the school day. Skip the processed food and try to reach for whole foods that pack a punch in the nutrient department. Here are some great ideas:

  • Grilled chicken or turkey wraps with fresh salad
  • Crackers and vegetable sticks with healthy dips like hummus
  • Whole-grain pasta with cherry tomatoes and your choice of cheese
  • Zucchini slice cut into rectangles for easy stacking in an insulated box
  • Almond-meal slice with raspberries or blueberries – or both!
  • Vegetarian sausage rolls – these freeze well and make a great meat-free lunch when cold.

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  • That lunchbox comparison table is handy to have. It helped me make a decision on which lunchbox to buy next for my daughter who is starting kindergarten. I needed to upgrade her lunchbox but wasn’t sure which way to go. The table helped me with my decision. I ended up going with the BBOX and have found a cheaper lunch bag from a department store that it fits in.

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  • I do not know if anyone else has picked up on this or not, but every bag mentioned in the table above is a ‘designer’ brand. There are plenty of more affordable options that aren’t over $40. I have never spent that much on a lunchbox – even from Smiggle. The cheaper brands last just as well too.

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  • Getting ready for the return to school has started to kick in so this was a timely read. We have the yum box and i love it, it is so easy for my daughter to open and close on her own. I find the lunch cooler bags also a great idea however some days depending on what else needs to go to school, they can be quite bulky to include in the school bag. I need to do some more research this year as i like the idea of being able to watch it in the washing machine, that is a clever idea.

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  • Along with all of the other back to school products; there is also a good range of lunch boxes available for people to buy. It has been fun to see the wide range of bottles and lunch boxes that are available for the new year for school and for work.

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  • Lunch boxes have come such a long way since my eldest was a kid, he’s now 26! There’s really a solution to everything from food heating, cooling, dividers, pockets etc etc. Lunch boxes are a real fashion accessory and so on-trend these days. I personally love the Bento lunch boxes. They save on plastic and separate different foods.

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  • I am such a huge fan of Bento lunch boxes and Bento. Food should be so many wonderful things; including delicious, fun, colourful and nutritious too. Lunch is a favourite meal because the body is ready for some more calories and a boost of energy. Food looks so good in Bento lunch boxes.

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  • So so many fantastic options! We use the montii co ones for our kdis and swear by it. Its lasted 3 years so far and still standing strong, like new since the first day using it. They are so durable and i find cleaning them to be the easiest for us.

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  • There are so many great lunch box option out there indeed ! I’ve always liked the Bento style lunch boxes for my kids. It reduces the use of plastic lunch bags and packaged food which aren’t very good for the environment and it encourages to present a good variety of foods (which is not only better nutrition wise but lao to prevent our kids from getting bored with same foods all the time.

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  • There are some really fabulous options here. So many variations of colour, shape and size. I love the bento style lunch boxes, so handy to keep food separate and eliminate the use of plastic packaging. The machine washable bags are a great idea too. They can get grubby so fast, this would be so much easier to maintain

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  • This has gotten much easier since my kids hit high school – they have strong opinions about their lunch boxes, so I don’t have to think about it so much anymore! However, I am strongly in favor of bento style boxes regardless of their age. They’re easy to clean, easy to pack, and invite appropriate sized portions.

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  • Great article! Our kids are so lucky, when it comes to lunchboxes, they really are spoilt for choice. There are so many to pick from. Regarding sandwiches, my eldest son, used to hate sandwiches for school lunches. It wasn’t until many years later that I discovered that he’d throw out his sandwiches in the playground bins. My son’s an adult now and he still hates sandwiches. He only likes “hot” lunches. So glad he lives on his own now and can make his own “hot” lunches just the way he likes them.

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  • This is an extremely useful article!! 2 schppl going kids and third starting kinder soon means we are always on the lookout for lunch ideas and lunch boxes. This is a great list with features and prices listed to make the search easier and help with decision making for purchasing of the lunch boxes

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  • This is super useful article and thank you. I can see so variety of lunch boxes from every store. Always wonder which one would be more convenient to use by little hands. I love some of these lunchboxes to give it a try for this year. And then decide to go with suitable ones

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  • Wow, lunch boxes have really come such a long way from when I was taking a lunch box to school. Feel old, like “back in my day”, but we were lucky to have options like are available now. While I like some of these designs, I feel like they aren’t super practical.

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  • These lunchboxes are beautiful but are they really worth the expensive price tag? I have been through so many lunch boxes and bags over the years and found the best it to use an insulated lunchbox bag with ice brick and use small containers to keep individual items fresh and assessable.

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  • I love the bbox lunch boxes. They are so reliable and tough when kids throw their bags around. Easy to wash and store. I have used the we can be tiny snackies at home too. The boys love choosing a certain animal shape. They wash well, are durable and great quality.

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  • My kids are old enough now to pack their own lunches and I am so happy to see the great choices they are making. They take left over meals, cook food in the morning to take and now I am confident they aren’t throwing away sandwiches! I do have the chilly bags for them, I find they fit better into bags

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  • Love our bento b.boxes. So easy to pack. I do however worry that they’re made of plastic, not metal….

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  • My daughter uses a bento box now for work and sometimes an insulated bag in summer, but when she was at school it was a rectangular lunch box with no compartments. It was very easy to wash each day, just the box and lid, and it could still be filled with rolls/sandwiches and snacks.

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  • Lunchboxes are so important these days. Back in my day it was a brown paper bag or the exact same lunch box that everyone else had and there were three compartments. Today its such a fashion statement and as much as the lunchbox itself is judged so are the contents.

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