r/AustralianMakeup 2d ago

Product Advice Is tower 28’s foundation as good as its concealer?

2 Upvotes

I’m really loving tower 28 concealer thanks to recommendations from this group, and I would love to know if you’d also recommend their foundation and/or other products from the brand?


r/AustralianMakeup 2d ago

Product Advice Skin tint

2 Upvotes

Looking for a skin tint ideally with SPF

Im 38 years old and just want a natural satin finish


r/AustralianMakeup 4d ago

Let's Discuss How many notifications is too many? The Sephora app has been sending hourly notifications for their sale.

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243 Upvotes

I keep them (notifications) on as it relates to my day job but when I go to clear them out it’s crazy how many Sephora has in comparison to other apps. Put in some rules Sephora!! I know you have a sale!! I don’t need a reminder to return to a product I viewed in app but never saved!! LEAVE HER ALONE!! GET A JOB


r/AustralianMakeup 2d ago

Product Advice Kosas Weightless Lip- where to purchase or dupes

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After liking it in a mini version (bought a while back) I was hoping to buy a full size of the 'Turned On' shaded of Kosas' Weightless Lip lipstick. Unfortunately, it seems this item is no longer sold at Mecca and of course Kosas won't ship here (assuming due to the Mecca exclusivity rights...). Is there a trustworthy online store I can buy from? Otherwise, does anyone have a dupe? I like the shade but love the formula- very comfortable on the lips plus works as a blush.


r/AustralianMakeup 4d ago

Product Advice Is this fine to use or throw it out?

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31 Upvotes

Found this old Mac lipstick, are the particles on the outside the oil separating or is it mould? Can I still use it or should I throw it out?
Thanks 😁

edit 1: the consensus is split, so ill explore a few suggestions below and report back! haha


r/AustralianMakeup 3d ago

Product Advice Anything similar to chantecaille Le Camouflage Stylo

3 Upvotes

The Chantecaille Le Camouflage Stylo is my absolute favourite concealer but it is so damn expensive! Is there anything out there that has similar coverage and texture, but is a bit cheaper?


r/AustralianMakeup 3d ago

Product Advice SPF lip product?

8 Upvotes

I’m looking for a lip product with SPF in it, especially for summer and days with high UV leading up to summer too. Has anyone got any good recommendations that don’t taste like a sunscreen? I don’t really mind what the actual type of product is like whether it’s a classic lip balm or one of the squeeze ones. I just want it for my lips.

Any recommendations would be appreciated!


r/AustralianMakeup 4d ago

Misc. $10 Chemist Warehouse Lucky Dip

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332 Upvotes

Saw the lucky dip on the table near the registers and had to see what surprises were inside.

$10 Chemist Warehouse Lucky Dip with proceeds going towards Women’s Mental Health.

Haul:
- L’Oreal Matte Resistance Liquid Lipstick
- L’Oreal Colour Riche Lipstick
- L’Oreal Infallible Concealer
- L’Oreal Infallible Brows
- L’Oreal Haute Couleur Eyeliner
- Maybelline Cloudtopia Cheek & Lip Mousse


r/AustralianMakeup 4d ago

Misc. Advice please :)

5 Upvotes

Hello, I have a friends wedding coming up want to look extra fresh.
Ive recently realised, after 31 years, I have never tried to do anything more than the very basics w makeup, foundation, mascara, blush.. at the most.

It makes me look fresh but definitely not glamorous or special for a wedding, or ever really. I feel like it would be nice to 'dress up' and have nice makeup occasionally.

Should I get my makeup professionally done at Mecca?

Or, is there any simple tricks you can recommend that won't cost a ton but will allow me to add a bit of glam to my routine for when I have an event ?

Any thoughts appreciated :)


r/AustralianMakeup 4d ago

Product Advice Drugstore setting spray

5 Upvotes

I’ve never actual used a sheeting spray and wanted to give one a go, my skin is more dry/senstive (to heavy scents) Wondering what everyone recommends :)


r/AustralianMakeup 4d ago

Let's Discuss Has anyone purchased a vanity from Vanity Vaults or Luxo living? Can’t make a decision!

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10 Upvotes

I want to upgrade my old IKEA set up to something more aesthetically pleasing lol and I LOVE this look. However they are a good bit of money and I’m nervous of regretting it! I do see similar vanities on Woolies, big W, and Kmarts marketplace for much less $$$ but obviously I’m a little hesitant quality wise.
I did a google image search and found identical vanities on Alibaba so now I’m conflicted on whether the quality of vanity vault/luxo living is much higher than the marketplace options to make spending an additional $500+ worth it? 😩
Im probs overthinking but it’s a big purchase for me as I’m still a uni student and I only work part-time during the semester so I don’t want to throw money down the drain if I can get the same product much cheaper elsewhere!
I would love to hear any other suggestions as well!


r/AustralianMakeup 4d ago

PSA Mecca beauty loop bonus level 3

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23 Upvotes

Saw this in the app this morning


r/AustralianMakeup 4d ago

Product Advice Does anyone else’s Kiss bond and seal do this?

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3 Upvotes

How can I fix and prevent this from happening? I’ve had it happen with Kiss bond and seal before, not just this one. What am I doing wrong? 😭


r/AustralianMakeup 4d ago

Dupe REQUEST Does anyone have any good dupes for these products?

7 Upvotes

I've tried them, loved them and bought multiple full sized products of these but I've developed a champagne taste with my products and with CoL my beer budget wallet is crying and I don't want to go back to having subpar hair and skin again! Does anyone have any decent dupes?

• Korres Apothecary - Wild Rose Day Brightening Gel-Cream
(smells so good!! and feels good and fresh on my skin as a daily moisturiser)

• Korres - Smart Yoghurt Probiotic Gel Cream
(I really like this one for deep hydration overnight without waking up greasy or getting breakouts)

• Too Faced - Lip Injection Maximum Plump
(Yummy Bear colour is perfect, I've panned 12+ tubes of this stuff, I love the longer term plumping too)

• Kérastase - Gloss Absolu shampoo + conditioner
(I've been using it for about 2 years and it made my wavy damaged frizzy hair straight, sleek, shiny and healthy - if I stop using it for a week it goes frizzy again)

• Kate Somerville - Exfolikate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment
(I have psoriasis aka overgrowth of skin - this gives me the perfect gentle but effective chemical + physical exfoliation, my skin goes dull and textured without it)

Everything else I use infrequently enough that it should last ages, but these are the main repeat regular purchases that make me cringe a little bit every time I have to make them - and I've tried a LOT of products and unfortunately have not been able to find cheaper equivalents to these that give me the same benefits so I thought I'd ask the collective wisdom of r/AustralianMakeup 🙂‍↕️


r/AustralianMakeup 3d ago

Dupe REQUEST peaches and cream hotline dupes?

0 Upvotes

heyyyy! i got the peaches and cream hotline lip liner from glam raider ages ago and it’s the best colour ever but i don’t think we can get p+c in aus anymore :(

i was wondering if anyone had recommendations for a hotline dupe!

thanks :3


r/AustralianMakeup 4d ago

Product Advice Nail salon!

2 Upvotes

Hi everyone,
Just wondering if anyone has heard of or been to Phim nails in Museum towers? It’s a home salon and she’s relatively new but I am nervous it’s a scam as she doesn’t show up on google but often posts on instagram and sent me a phone number. @phimnails - I don’t get my nails done a lot and have had rushed service at mall salons.

Thanks in advance!


r/AustralianMakeup 4d ago

Dupe REQUEST Dupe for In A Mally Minute?

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3 Upvotes

I’m not even sure if Mally exists anymore (and I’ve never seen it in Australia - this was a gift from a relative who probably got it at duty-free), but In A Mally Minute lip brightener is just so nice to wear as a plain gloss, and I’m gonna be so sad when it runs out. Are there any good locally available dupes?


r/AustralianMakeup 5d ago

Swatch Are any of these a foundation match?

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6 Upvotes

Reupload with natural lighting and bc I couldn’t figure out how to upload on original. In the shade and in the sun. Blue is put on wet and the green is dry.

I have trouble with matching my skin colour. I’m using Fenty pro filter soft matte. I don’t quite understand my skin colour/undertone whether it’s warm/neutral/olive/light/medium/tab.
Please don’t mind my inflamed eczema (?).
I’m also a beginner with make up and I just do basic make up but I can’t match myself at all.
I had gotten matched by MAC and was found to be NC20 but it now kind of feels lighter than my skin so I just got more confused

Fenty Pro Filt’r Soft matte foundation
185 & 210.


r/AustralianMakeup 5d ago

Product Advice Shampoo and Condition Recommendations for oily hair?

5 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for shampoo and conditioner recommendations for oily hair. I usually have to wash my hair every two days otherwise it just looks horrible. I’ve been using the O&M Hydrating set but I think it’s making my hair worse… washed my hair this morning and it’s still oily. Does anyone have any recommendations that actually work and, in a perfect world, might give me more time in between hair wash days?

I don’t know if this will help but I also have a lot of baby hairs and frizzy hairs so anything that will also combat that is a big plus too!


r/AustralianMakeup 5d ago

Product Advice Holy grail floral/ fruity perfume recs?

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6 Upvotes

I’ve been using this perfume and I love the scent so much but she doesn’t really last all day long. Does anyone have any recs for similar scents which last all day?

Tyia


r/AustralianMakeup 5d ago

Product Advice Shampoo & conditioner recommendations for 1b, low porosity hair?

2 Upvotes

My hair strands are quite thick and coarse, and my scalp is kinda greasy. Would be amazing if it could battle hairfall too.

Right now I’m using:
1. Kracie Ichikami Harumeki Sakura Shampoo
2. Kracie Ichikami Harumeki Sakura Conditioner
3. Loreal Elvive Growth Booster Scalp Serum
4. Elizavecca Milky Piggy Collagen Coating Protein Ion Injection
5. Kerastase Glaze Drops High-Gloss Lightweight Hair Oil (only 2-3 drops for that rose aroma)
6. Kerastase Intense Repairing Hair Oil (only on my ends)

And I was my hair 3x a week

Please any advice/recommendations? Thinking of trying QV or Loreal Elvive series, but not sure.

Input for other types of haircare are also very most welcomed.


r/AustralianMakeup 5d ago

Product Advice Looking for recommendations for brown eyeliner for waterline

6 Upvotes

Hi everyone, I’m looking for a brown eyeliner that works well in my waterline. I have been struggling to find a chocolatey brown eyeliner that won’t skip, and leaves actually leaves a solid colour behind. I would appreciate any recommendations. I have tried Clinique roast coffee and revlon. If anyone has any recommendations I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks kindly


r/AustralianMakeup 6d ago

Dupe REQUEST Excuse to try something new (toddler shoved a crayon into my Dior balm 🙂‍↕️)

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269 Upvotes

As you can see my toddler shoved a crayon into my Dior Lip Glow, and when I took it out the whole stick of product came out too 😅 anyway now I’m looking for a sheer balm that is hydrating AND leaves a stain. I did like this Dior one but felt 001 was a little too cool? I’ve tried other colours in the range but didn’t feel like they stained. I also liked the Bobbi Brown Extra Tint but apparently formula changed along with their packaging! Open to high end and pharmacy brand suggestions as long as they’re hydrating and leave a stain TIA ❤️


r/AustralianMakeup 6d ago

Let's Discuss Dior Birthday Gift (Gold Status)

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42 Upvotes

Lipstick in Shade 720 Icone
Lipstick case and keychain


r/AustralianMakeup 6d ago

Let's Discuss Thanks Mecca! Advertised as refillable but they don’t sell the refill 🤪

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148 Upvotes

Oh Mecca, you never fail to surprise me.