What Our Beauty Editors Have On Their Afterpay Day Wishlist

Calling all beauty lovers: it's time to clear space in your vanities and chuck out your empties because the Afterpay Day sale is here!

And to celebrate, we’re bringing you the best in beauty up to 40% off*.

Expect killer discounts across five glorious days from over 90 brands including SkinCeuticals, Dermalogica, La Roche Posay, Giorgio Armani, Benefit, ghd, Virtue and soo many more.

As Adore’s newest beauty writer, my wishlist is, imaginably, huge.

From hyped makeup buys to skin and hair care essentials, I’ve been double-tapping my way through the last couple of weeks in anticipation of the Afterpay Day sale (as I’m sure you have, too.)

With savings this good, it pays to be prepared.

To kick things off, below, I've shortlisted my top picks for the sale, and asked our Senior Beauty Editor, Sadaf, to share hers, too.

Go forth and good luck my friends. May the beauty gods be ever in your favour.

Jasmine, Beauty Editor.

1. Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask.

Fast facts:

• The Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask is an award-winner that moisturises and hydrates lips while you sleep so you wake up with soft and supple lips.

• The perfect antidote for incessantly dry and flaky lips, and dehydrated lips during winter.

• Rich in antioxidants from a nutritious blend of strawberries, cranberries, goji berries and blueberries, as well as Vitamin C.

• Made with coconut oil, shea butter and murumuru seed butter which deeply nourishes and hydrates lips.

• Comes in four delish flavours including berry, gummy bear, sweet candy and vanilla.

Why I’m adding it to cart:

As someone who feels like her world is ending when she can’t find her lip balm(sssss), the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask is at the top of my wishlist.

The lip mask has a cult following and has been on my radar for a while now.

As winter nears, I thought there was no better time to put this baby to the test.

I’ll be going ALL in. And by all, I mean I’ll be buying the Laneige Sleeping Mask in 'Gummy Bear' and 'Candy'.

Why? Honestly, because they both sound delicious and I'm indecisive AF.

2. La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+.

Fast facts:

• The La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ Balm soothes and repairs dry, cracked or irritated skin, rough patches and redness.

• Dermatologically tested for sensitive skin, it can even be used on babies or to treat sunburn.

• A beauty staple with dermal therapists, beauty enthusiasts, skinfluencers and beauty editors (as well as many an AB staffer).

• Feels like a creamy moisturiser that isn’t too heavy and doesn’t look or feel greasy.

• Free from artificial fragrance and parabens.

Why I’m adding it to cart:

I must be the only AB staffer who is yet to join the Cicaplast Baume B5+ club. FOMO aside, the benefits of this cult product speak for themselves.

As someone with perpetually dry and fair skin (with a sprinkle of sensitivity thrown in for good measure), products that tackle multiple concerns in one are a big tick for me.

I also LOVE that you can use it on your face, body and lips.

And for less than $25 (!!), it’s a yes from me.

3. IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream Illumination SPF 50.

Fast facts:

• IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Illumination SPF 50 combines the full coverage of a foundation, the hydrating and anti-ageing ingredients of a serum and the pore-minimising feel of a primer - all with an SPF 50 broad-spectrum physical sunscreen.

• A fan-favourite CC cream for its ability to deliver a dewy, light-reflecting finish to skin.

• Contains collagen to smooth skin, peptides to minimise the appearance of fine lines and Niacin to strengthen the skin barrier and even tone.

• Developed in conjunction with plastic surgeons and dermatologists.

• PETA-certified cruelty-free.

Why I’m adding it to cart:

If it wasn’t already obvious, I love a product that works overtime (so I don’t have to).

In the case of the IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Illumination, it's a foundation, serum and illuminating primer in one.

Its full-coverage formulation is packed with incredible skincare ingredients - such as collagen, peptides and Niacin - as well as SPF50 to deliver multiple benefits with each application.

A win for anyone looking to simplify and speed up their morning routine (me).

It’s also a BIG win for many AB staffers.

We break down and review the three versions of the IT Cosmetics CC Cream in the below video:

4. Benefit Fluff Up Brow Wax.

Fast facts:

• The Benefit Fluff Up Brow Wax is a flexible brow wax that gives full, feathery and fluffy brows.

• Formulated with jojoba seed oil shea butter and argan oil to nourish brows.

• Wear alone for an au naturale look or with your fave brow pencil or pen for fuller brows.

• Buildable formulation that dries down to a clear, flake-free finish and lasts up to 12 hours.

Why I’m adding it to cart:

I take my brow game very seriously.

Having spent years recovering my brows from their over-tweezed pre-teen days (IYKYK), a good brow product is a non-negotiable.

Tint, wax, gel, you name it, I’ve bought it, tried it, and have the selfies to back it up.

So when I heard that Benefit was dropping their new Fluff Up Brow Wax, I wasted no time in adding it to cart.

Promising to add texture, volume and flexible hold in one, there’s a lot to love about the Benefit Fluff Up Brow Wax.

But for me, it’s its flake-free finish that’s really piqued my interest. Because there's nothing worse than crusty, crunchy brows.

5. SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum.

Fast facts:

• The SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum promises to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, brighten lacklustre skin and stimulate collagen for a more youthful appearance.

• A gentle yet effective high-potency treatment that promises to provide 8 times the skin protection against photoaging.

• Free from parabens, phthalates, synthetic dyes, and fragrances.

Why I’m adding it to cart:

I've had my eye on the SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum for a little while now but was waiting to grab it when it was on sale (she's a lil' $$).

I have dry and dehydration-prone skin so I’m always on the lookout for ultra-hydrating serums like this one.

I also grew up by the coast and exposed my fair skin to waaaay too much sun over the years (2023 Jas could NEVER) so the SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum’s protection against photoaging is a big plus.

6. Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream.

Fast facts:

• The Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream 100ml is made with Active HydraMesh Technology™ which hydrates and reduces Trans-Epidermal Water Loss (when water passively evaporates through the skin and into the air, particularly overnight).

• The Hyaluronic Acid Complex with Mallow, Cucumber and Arnica distributes moisture throughout the skin, helping to lock in hydration for 48 hours.

• Antioxidant-rich botanical extracts including Grape Seed Extract, Vitamin C and Vitamin E help to protect the skin against free radical damage.

Why I’m adding it to cart:

There’s a reason why the Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream has over 200 5-star AB customer reviews.

But for me, it’s its hydrating benefits that drew me in.

I also love that it’s a non-greasy formula that sinks into the skin without feeling sticky or heavy, so I can layer it under my makeup or apply it overnight when I need a lil’ extra TLC.

Lastly, it’s no secret that it’s a bit spenny, so buying during Afterpay Day won’t just benefit my skin, but my wallet, too!

7. Pureology Color Fanatic Multi-Tasking Leave-In Spray.

Fast facts:

• Pureology Color Fanatic Multi-Tasking Leave-In Spray acts as a leave-in conditioner, heat protectant and split ends saviour in one.

• Works for every hair texture and type, especially coloured hair as it protects against fading.

• Detangles hair, protects colour, adds shine, reduces static and frizz, and strengthens hair - aka it does EVERYTHING.

Why I’m adding it to cart:

OK, I have a confession to make…

This beauty writer did the one thing hairdressers beg us to never do: bleached her hair, at home, by HERSELF.

Well, technically my boyfriend did it... but under strict instructions, of course.

Before you judge me (it’s ok, I judge me too), this was in the thick of Covid lockdowns when hair salons weren't open and we were stuck at home for what felt like forever...

Past Jas thought, if not now, when? Answer: NEVER. A YouTube tutorial does not make a hairdresser.

While my hair has (thankfully) returned to its healthy, pre-pandemic brunette, the road to recovery is not over yet.

Which is why I can’t wait to try the Pureology Color Fanatic Multi-Tasking Leave-In Spray.

With a laundry list of benefits, this baby is a no-brainer for the Afterpay Day sale.

8. Goldfield & Banks White Sandalwood Perfume Concentrate.

Fast facts:

• Goldfield & Banks White Sandalwood Perfume Concentrate 100ml is a gender-neutral fragrance with solid longevity and silage.

• Head (top) notes: Moroccan Thyme and Comoros Islands Pepper.

• Heart (middle) notes: Turkish Rose and Spanish Saffron.

• Base (bottom) notes: Australian White Sandalwood and Amber.

Why I’m adding it to cart:

I’m always on the hunt for a new signature scent and came across the Goldfield & Banks White Sandalwood while researching another Beauty IQ article and am OBSESSED.

Then I read into the brand and fell in love even more.

Goldfield & Banks pays homage to natural landscapes and ingredients found in Australia, bottling essences and highly pure and refined oils to make truly unique, vivid fragrances.

White Sandalwood combines all my favourite notes in a fragrance. It’s woody, warm and with a hint of floral and spice for a very wearable, trans-seasonal scent.

Sadaf, Senior Beauty Editor.

The cult beauty products Sadaf has her eye on for the Afterpay Day sale.

1. Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation.

"I’ve always wanted to try the much-loved Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation and I’ve had it sitting at the top of my ‘add to cart’ list for a while.

I swatched it in our Findation YouTube video and found that it delivers just the right amount of medium coverage and dewiness I’m looking for.

It does come with a hefty price tag so any dollars I can save on it is great!"

2. K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Mask.

"My brittle ends are in desperate need of a trim, and living interstate at the moment means I need to rely on good haircare until I can visit my hairdresser again.

The K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Mask 15ml is another spendy product I’ve always had my eye on so I’ve strategically waited to nab it on sale!"

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