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From viral favourites to underrated gems, the beauty world is buzzing, and we’ve got the inside scoop on what’s worth the hype. The winter lull is real, so if you're chasing a glow-up, giving your hair some extra love or in need of an everyday essentials refresh, these are the products flying off shelves (and straight into our routines). Consider this your cheat sheet to what’s hot right now and what you’ll want to get your hands on, stat.
Bouf Flouf Factor Growth Tonic
If the slick-backs are catching up with you, the stress of literally everything is taking its toll, or postpartum hair loss has made an appearance - this one’s for you. The new Bouf Flouf Factor Growth Tonic is designed to nourish the scalp and strengthen hair from root to tip, helping you enjoy thicker, denser-looking strands…and while the list of things we need to improve is long, starting with our hair health is number one.
$39.95, available at Farmers
MECCA Cosmetica Future Face Hydrogel Mask
We can't be the only ones dealing with dry, dull skin at the moment…right? The MECCA Cosmetica Future Face Hydrogel Mask is your go-to for an instant hydration hit in just 15 minutes. Cooling, calming, and the perfect fix when your skin needs a little extra love.
$58 for 5 pack, available at MECCA
Maybelline Grippy Serum 24H Gripping Primer
Say goodbye to makeup sliding off by lunchtime. The new Maybelline Grippy Serum is the primer that just gets it. It goes on like a serum, sets like a dream, and keeps your look locked in all day. Hydrating? Yep. Glowy? Definitely. Sticky (in the best way)? Absolutely.
$20.82, available at Chemist Warehouse
Morphe Sudden Heat Creamy Bronzer Stick
Gorgeous product, even better price. This bronzer is creamy, lightweight and blends like no other. No caking, no creasing, no weird patchiness, just smooth, soft-matte warmth that builds easily and stays put. This product get 5 gold stars from us.
$26, available at MECCA
Emma Lewisham Sunceutical SPF 50 Mineral Glow Serum
Another win from skincare queen Emma Lewisham. The Sunceutical SPF 50 Mineral Glow Serum is a luxe, bronze-tinted formula that hydrates, protects, and leaves your skin with a natural, radiant glow.
$89, available at Simon James
Bondi Sands Technocolor Self-Tanning Foam
A summer glow in the middle of winter? Sign us up. Bondi Sands Technocolor isn’t your average self-tan; it’s powered by real skin science to give you your most natural-looking glow yet. With multiple shades to choose from, it’s designed to match your skin tone and deliver tailored results. And that’s not even the best part - in just one hour, you’ll be glowing.
$30.49, available at Chemist Warehouse
Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask
The TikTok girlies confirmed what we already knew, and this one’s definitely worth the hype. The Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask is packed with a collagen-boosting blend that works while you sleep, so you can expect glowier skin that looks like it actually got 8 hours of sleep.
$49, available at HIKOCO
Revlon Super Lustrous Glimmer Lip Oil
The Revlon Super Lustrous Glimmer Lip Oil is your shortcut to soft and shiny lips. This cutie glides on like a dream and leaves a sheer wash of colour with major hydration. It’s non-sticky, ultra-cushiony and 100% addictive.
$24, available at Farmers
Melitta GLOWGUARD Daily Defence Sunscreen
If you still aren't wearing SPF (yes, even when you can't see the sun), it's time to start. Meet GLOWGUARD, your skin’s new overachiever. It goes on smooth and sinks in fast to keep your skin protected all day long. No heaviness or fuss, just effortless sun care with a glow to match.
$65, available at Skin Ritual
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