Where to save big on your favourite beauty brands
Even if July isn't a strict 'sales period', you can trust that we're always keeping an eye out for the best possible deals – especially when it comes to beauty.
Adore Beauty is currently hosting a sale, taking up to 20 per cent off their 'AB Faves', the best picks from their beauty-obsessed staff across makeup, skincare, and hair products. Among their best-loved brands are Clinique, Avène, Innisfree, Grown Alchemist, Sulwhasoo, Benefit – and plenty more.
If your winter skin is bringing you down (we feel you), or you're looking to re-jig your hairstyle in time for the spring, this sale will be an absolute gift. Here are some of our favourite deals – but get in quickly, the sale ends Saturday, July 29.
NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.
CLOUD NINE hair tools slashed by 20 per cent
Lauded by the beauty retailer, CLOUD NINE has become famed for their heated hairstyling tools that tend to rival ghd. Whether you want your locks curly or straight, their Original Iron and Curling Wand are now both on sale. While the former would usually set you back $339, you can grab it today for $271.20 – the $249 Curling Wand has been reduced to $199.20.
The best products to brighten your winter skin
I don't know about you, but many people seem to be feeling the effects of the cold weather on their skin. Mine is looking pretty dry and sad, which is leading me towards a skincare revamp up until September arrives. The common tip is to layer hydration, meaning moisturising has never been more important. Grown Alchemist comes highly recommended for those with dry skin, and a heap of their products have been discounted for this sale. You can try their Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser and Matte Balancing Moisturiser, which are both 20 per cent off, to help restore your dry, dull skin. The moisturiser is also recommended for combination skin and will help treat excessive shine or oiliness.
If you need extra intervention, Clinique has also joined the sale with their Clinique Moisture Surge 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator, which is one of the best moisturisers on the market.
"This moisturiser feels like silk sliding over your skin. It's extremely luxurious and leaves my skin feeling fresh and vibrant … I use it morning and night as part of my skincare routine," one reviewer raved.
While it is costly, it's been slashed from $133 down to $106.40, to help you save those dollars where you can.
The makeup brands we love to see on sale
If it's makeup you're looking for, there are also some excellent deals on highly-coveted products. IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream has been around for years and has never faltered in its popularity, with the oil-free version listed here among our favourite foundations for acne-prone skin. You can save $14.60 when you buy it now, and we definitely recommend stocking up while it's cheaper than usual.
Benefit is another trusted brand, and their They're Real! Lengthening Mascara has also been slashed this week. You can also get their Magnet Mascara at a discount if you want some extra drama for your eye makeup.
Chapped lips are definitely another winter-specific issue we'd like to do away with. A bunch of Lanolips lip balms have been discounted for this sale, varying in their reparative properties and their tint. Our favourite pick is this Red Apple colour, which will double as a gloss if you don't feel like wearing lipstick on a lighter makeup day.
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