beauty

Your go-to chemist beauty brands are on sale right now. Here's what we'll be buying.

 

Hands up if you could legitimately spend hours strolling up and down the aisles of your local chemist. Me too.

Personally, my favourite is the makeup aisle. I’ve been known to wander in to quickly get a script filled and walk out 45 minutes later with my hands covered in smudges of makeup and $53 worth of lippies, highlighters and primers.

It’s fun, but also annoyingly hard to resist.

The good news is your go-to chemist brands are currently on sale on Mamamia Shopping. By on sale, we mean between $10 and $70 off.

Think Maybelline, L’Oreal, Australis, Rimmel and the borderline exxy Revlon. And a few skin goodies you’ve been meaning to try but were waiting for a sale sticker too.

We asked the women in the Mamamia office for their top picks from this ridiculous sale, the products they’re using and loving.

Scroll down for their recommendations, if your dare.

Maybelline Colossal Volum’ Express Smoky Eyes Mascara, 2 for $10

Maybelline Colossal Volum' Express Smoky Eyes Mascara
ADVERTISEMENT

"This is probably the best high street mascara I have ever used. It really lengthened and thickened my lashes, and was a great day to night product - a couple of extra coats really created fuller, more fluttery lash. It was also easy to remove which is great as I hate waking up with panda eyes." - Polly.

Skin Republic Stem Cell Plant Protein Face Sheet Mask, 3pk for $14.97

Skin Republic Stem Cell Plant Protein Face Sheet Mask
ADVERTISEMENT

"These are a gentle and non-threatening if you're looking to feel a bit luxe on a Sunday afternoon. If you've got sensitive skin like mine or don't feel like going the whole hog with a thicker clay mask, this mask fits the brief." - Amy.

Australis Velourlips Matte Lip Cream in San-Fran-Disco, $4.99

Australis Velourlips Matte Lip Cream
ADVERTISEMENT

"For the price, this matte lipstick is so good. Like the name, it goes on more like a cream than a liquid, and doesn't crack or feel like your lips are covered in concrete for the whole day. Leaves a nice stain to." - Rikki.

Maybelline Lash Sensational Luscious Mascara in Black or Very Black, $14.98

Maybelline Lash Sensational Luscious MascaraMaybelline Lash Sensational Luscious Mascara
ADVERTISEMENT

"This is a dupe for my actual fave - Benefit Roller Lash. So I use this one when I know I'm going to be in the office all day to save the expensive one for special occasions. Oh, and Meghan Markle uses it so I'm down." - Tiff.

L'Oréal Pure Clay Mini Masks 3-Pack, $9.99

L'Oréal Pure Clay Mini Masks
ADVERTISEMENT

"OMG I LOVE THESE MASKS. The charcoal one is my favourite. It leaves your skin feeling fresh smooth. Some charcoal masks can leave your skin dehydrated but this makes your skin feel so smooth. Plus I love these when I travel." - Nat.

L'Oréal Serie Expert Inforcer Masque, $29.99

L'Oréal Serie Expert Inforcer Masque
ADVERTISEMENT

"I have naturally dark hair that has been bleached so it's fairly damaged. I use this masque once a week to make sure I don't have to have that dreaded conversation with the hairdresser at my next visit. You know the one, "oh honey, your hair feels fairly damaged". Using this makes my hair feel super soft, and I have noticed a dramatic difference in its condition. It's normally $55.43." - Peta.

L'Oreal Skin Expert Pure Clay Glow Mask, $11.99

L'Oreal Skin Expert Pure Clay Glow Mask
ADVERTISEMENT

"This mask left me with noticeably softer and clean-feeling skin. Despite the fact that clay masks are supposed to detox, my face didn't feel stripped and it didn't take four rounds with a hot face towel to scrub every bit of product off my face. Overall, it's win, and for the cost of a take-away lunch." - Jess.

Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Suede Lipstick in Couture, $12.99

Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Suede Lipstick in Couture
ADVERTISEMENT

"This product is the perfect middle ground between a matte lip and glossy lipstick. The suede finish feel so luxurious and leaves a comfortable colour for a couple of hours, more if you use a lip liner first." - Amy.

Revlon PhotoReady Primer, Shadow & Sparkle in Impressionist, $10.99

Revlon PhotoReady Primer, Shadow & Sparkle in Impressionist
ADVERTISEMENT

"I use this everyday for some shimmer on my eyelids, and the dark bit for some easy, no-mess lash liner." - Shaye.

Bella Makeup Brushes 32-Piece Set, $25

Bella Makeup Brushes 32-Piece SetBella Makeup Brushes 32-Piece Set
ADVERTISEMENT

"This brush set is such good quality and the price right now is nuts! NORMALLY $139!!!" - Leigh.

Revlon ColorStay Concealer, $12.99

Revlon ColorStay Concealer
ADVERTISEMENT

"I started using this one because a makeup artist on Instagram recommended it as a dupe for the NARS liquid concealer. Love the texture, super buildable." - Billi.

Revlon ColorBurst Lacquer Balms, 3pk for $14.99 or 1 for $9.99

Revlon ColorBurst Lacquer Balms
ADVERTISEMENT
Revlon ColorBurst Lacquer Balms

"I have been using these lip colour balms since they first came out. If you're not a huge fan of lipstick but need colour on your lips, these will change your life. I have them in every single colour. And they're down from $59.85!!" - Amy.

Maybelline X Gigi Hadid Eye Contour Palette, $8.99

Maybelline X Gigi Hadid Eye Contour Palette
ADVERTISEMENT
Maybelline X Gigi Hadid Eye Contour Palette
ADVERTISEMENT

"This is the best basic palette - the pigment is really strong and it's a nice size for travel. It comes in warm and cool tones." - Leigh.

L'Oréal Lumi Magique Light Infusing Foundation, $8.99

L'Oréal Lumi Magique Light Infusing Foundation
ADVERTISEMENT

"I'm not really into foundation (I prefer tinted moisturiser) but on the days I need a bit more coverage, I mix this foundation with some primer on the back of my hand and apply with my fingers for a sheer, glowy finish." - Amy.

Revlon ColorStay Lipliner in Red, $9.99

Revlon ColorStay Lipliner in Red

"This is pretty much the universal red lip liner. It sits on the fence between cool toned and warm toned reds, so you can pair it with most red lipsticks." - Jess S.

ADVERTISEMENT

Tangle Teezer The Original Wet & Dry Detangling Hairbrush, $18.99

Tangle Teezer The Original Wet & Dry Detangling Hairbrush

"I use this brush to sort of massage my scalp. It's also really good for getting out knots without damaging your hair." - Leigh.

Revlon PhotoReady Translucent Finisher, $13.99

Revlon PhotoReady Translucent Finisher
ADVERTISEMENT

"I only just realised I can use this powder over my concealer to stop it forming creases under my eyes. Genius! This powder is super fine." - Valentina.

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Fuchsia Fusion, $9.99

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick
ADVERTISEMENT

"You can't go wrong with the classic lipstick. My mum's been using this one since I was little, it's a fail-safe, everyday lip colour that won't let you down." - Laura.

Rimmel Brow This Way Eyebrow Gel in clear, $7.99

Rimmel Brow This Way Eyebrow Gel
ADVERTISEMENT

"I tint my eyebrows, but like to brush them into place with this so they stay the way they looked when I left the salon. Also gives you that Cara Delevingne brushed brows look." - Amy.

Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in Diva Red, $5.99

Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick
ADVERTISEMENT

"This lipstick is sooooo silky. It goes on so smoothly, doesn't stick or gather in places and won't smudge like some other 'moisturising' lipsticks. The Diva Red is a great red wine winter colour, I love this a nude too." - Amy.

NIP+FAB Glycolic Fix Serum, $22.99

NIP+FAB Glycolic Fix Serum

"I use this glycolic acid serum every other night after cleansing, and I don't put any other creams over the top. It's the only thing that you can see has actually made a difference in the morning." - Jess.

ADVERTISEMENT

Maybelline Baby Lips Balm, $6.98

Maybelline Baby Lips Balm

"Such a good and cheap tinted lip balm. Actually had colour, I always grab the darkest shade but it comes in a baby pink too." - Amy.

Garnier Skin Naturals Micellar Cleansing Water, $14.98

Garnier Skin Naturals Micellar Cleansing Water
ADVERTISEMENT

"I know you are going to think I’m crazy, but I don’t cleanse my face. I stopped using cleanser altogether about two years ago. Instead, I use micellar water. This Garnier one is a great dupe for it's Bioderma counterpart, which I only buy when it's on sale." - Leigh.

L'Oréal Infallible Longwear Concealer, $5.99

L'Oréal Infallible Longwear Concealer
ADVERTISEMENT

"If you prefer a creamy concealer over a liquid, the L'Oreal one is very reliable. Nice thick consistency, if that's your thing." - Jess S.

Formula 10.0.6 Keep Your Cool Breakout Calming Mask Peppermint & Coconut, $12.98

Formula 10.0.6 Keep Your Cool Breakout Calming Mask
ADVERTISEMENT

"I have a very red face so this mask is great in summer or on a day I'm particularly blotchy. The product is cooling and doesn't irritate my sensitive skin." - Amy.

Revlon Highlighting Makeup Palette in Bronze Glow, $12.99

Revlon Highlighting Makeup Palette
ADVERTISEMENT

"This palette gives such a nice peachy glow. I love that the gradient of colours - sometimes I use my ring finger to swipe the lightest colour over my brow bones and cupid's bow, and all over for the tops of my cheekbones." - Billi.

L'Oréal Glam Bronze Duo, $6.99

L'Oréal Glam Bronze Duo

"The colouring on this duo is so nice and warm. You also don't need heaps, very pigmented." - Shaye.

Did we miss any of your favourite chemist products? Tell us in the comments!