As our EOI Phase wraps up and we get ready to launch into our LIVE Offer, we’re excited to share the incredible rewards waiting for our investors! We’ve designed these perks to thank you for backing Darl’ and to make it even easier for you to share the brand you love with your friends and family. From exclusive discounts and product drops to behind-the-scenes access and special events, our rewards are all about bringing you closer to the Darl’ journey. Take a look and see how your investment can reward you in more ways than one!

1,000 Sign-Ups in Less than 30 Days. We Were Onto Something We wanted to understand what people wanted in an in-house Finance role. So we ran some online trials where we invited Finance Professionals based in Australia to sign up to a new way of being matched to their optimum role. What did they want? Sure we asked the standard questions - full-time or part-time? What rates are you looking for? But what made the difference were the other questions we dared to ask: - What finance role would you like next? - Where are your skills gaps because you haven't used them in a while? - How many days a week do you need to work offsite? - How much travel time on onsite days works best for you and the rest of your life? - What start time and finish times give you the best support? More than 1,000 onshore Bookkeepers, Accountants and Finance Professionals based in Australia signed up in less than 30 days. We were floored! - 66% took the time to tell us about themselves and about their optimum role - 38% went on to invest 40-80 minutes of their time to complete an online assessment that would reflect back to them where they shone and where their skills needed a brush-up The overwhelming feedback was that when they were either looking for, or being tapped on the shoulder for, a new role, they wanted: - agency - guidance - respect - communication - progress And that the current way just isn't giving it to them.

Emerging research shows a healthy skin microbiome can slow signs of ageing. At Darl’, we’re not selling perfection, we’re focused on supporting optimal skin health - If that delays ageing, that’s a bonus. https://today.ucsd.edu/story/researchers-discover-potential-microbiome-links-to-skin-aging https://www.darlskincare.com/blogs/news/groundbreaking-new-research-shows-potential-links-between-an-imbalanced-skin-microbiome-and-aging

This is great news for all our investors - we aim to become the standard for urban vertiport infrastructure. https://www.urbanairmobilitynews.com/uam-infrastructure/there-are-now-92-us-cities-and-airports-planning-for-evtol-commercial-operations/?utm_source=%7B39%7D&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter+17-10-24

The Recruitment Step Change is here. Every now again technology forces a monumental change to how we do things. A StepChange. A significant and sudden shift in process, performance or behaviour. It’s easy to forget how we used to do things until the StepChange becomes all that everyone can remember. The move from MYOB disk to XERO cloud. The move from standing in the queue in your lunch hour to paying your bills whenever you want online. The move from commuting into the office everyday an hour each way every day to having the right to work from home. Technology moved all these models forward in a way that nobody could predict. And so it is with how jobs will be found and filled in the future. And it'll be here before we know it. Paying a % of someone’s salary to find the right fit. Paying to get the job filled and then still doing a lot of the legwork yourself, not knowing whether you are paying too much or too little for the position you have. Trawling through endless job posts, never hearing back from applications made, kept in the dark about what the rate for the role really is. We’ll look back on these models and wonder how they were ever the norm. Can't wait.

Hi everyone! We held our Investor Webinar today, if you missed it please jump on the recording below, we hope this will help broadern your understanding of Darl', how we operate and our plans for expansion! If it brings up any questions that aren't addressed, please do not hesitate to drop me an email - josie@darlskincare.com. All the best, Josie

Read about how we're seeing a 'Sensitive Skin Pandemic' happening in real time. Recent expert commentary calls it a “Sensitive Skin Pandemic”, with up to 71% of people reporting some level of sensitivity, including stinging, tightness, redness or discomfort - an increase in 55% in two decades. SOURCE; WSGN What’s Driving This Surge? An overload of modern stressors, including pollution, harsh skincare, UV exposure, stress, and hormonal changes are all contributing to a disruption of the skin’s natural defences, leading to an ever growing cohort of sensitive skin sufferers. These factors can undermine both the skin's microbiome and the skin barrier. When the skin’s natural functions are disrupted, it becomes more reactive, inflamed, and prone to irritation. Board Certified Cosmetic Dermatologist Dr Pooja Rambhia states “The barrier is your skin’s protective shield, When it’s damaged, your skin can become dry, irritated, sensitive or prone to breakouts and infections.” SOURCE; Forbes. How Darl' Is Addressing the Crisis? At Darl', we’ve built everything around our barrier-first, microbiome-supportive range. Our skin-first formulations are free from skin irritants, fillers and harsh preservatives that can disorder the microbiome and undermine the skin barrier. Our formulations go further than just that, using gentle bio-identical ingredients, key lipids, prebiotics and non-sensitizing antioxidants, our range actually restores the damaged barrier and diversifies the microbiome, aiding in reversing the cycle of chronic sensitiving. The goal isn’t to correct or spot-treat, it’s to restore. Sensitive skin needs skincare that soothes and supports, never overwhelms. Darl' is leading this restorative approach because a resilient barrier is the foundation of truly healthy skin. Sources Nora Zelevansky – Forbes: Why Skin Barrier Strengthening Is So Essential A clear explanation of why the skin barrier is crucial to overall skin health, with insights from dermatologists and trend forecasters. Frontiers in Medicine – Global Prevalence of Sensitive Skin A scientific overview showing 60–70% of women and 50–60% of men report skin sensitivity. Meder Beauty – Understanding the Modern Skin Epidemic Dermatologist Dr Tiina Meder describes a "sensitive skin pandemic" and the need for minimal, barrier-supportive skincare. QV Skincare AU – What Is Sensitive Skin? Overview of sensitive skin symptoms and triggers, relevant to Australian consumers. https://www.forbes.com/sites/norazelevansky/2025/02/10/why-skin-barrier-strengthening-is-so-essential-and-6-must-try-products-in-this-new-category/

Problem skin? Your microbiome could be the missing link. Discover how prebiotic skincare tackles acne, inflammation, sensitivity and dryness - at the source. https://fashionjournal.com.au/beauty/microbiome-prebiotic-skincare/

Get a glimpse into the story, science, and vision behind Darl' Skincare and why we believe Prebiotic Skincare is the skincare of the future! https://www.marshallwhite.com.au/article/in-conversation-with-darl-skincare

Read about how A-beauty is sparking investor attention! https://www.linkedin.com/posts/birchal_birchal-activity-7351827211500371971-D4DO?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAEtVEXsBjIpipKzs8mV2Nuy_3H_ZqueiofI https://www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/beauty/straight-talk-indie-vibes-the-miracle-formula-boosting-aussie-beauty-start-ups-20250117-p5l59v.html?collection=p5l599&gb=1