8 Adore Staffers Share One Beauty Product That Basically Changed Their Lives
Amy Clark is Adore Beauty's former Senior Editor and co-host of Skincare School the podcast (and self-appointed beauty road-tester!). Amy's worked as a journalist, beauty editor and podcaster for several years, previously writing and talking about all things beauty at Mamamia and You Beauty. When she's not writing honest, no BS product reviews and taking selfies 'for work', you'll find Amy eating halloumi in a hair towel turban and... taking more selfies.
Ever wondered what products the Adore Beauty team actually use?
Like, the products we cut open to scoop every last bit out? The ones we spend our own money on, and repeat purchase in our staff orders?
(With a generous staff discount that we're eternally #grateful for!)
Wonder no more, because we've taken a peek inside the bathroom cabinets of 10 Adore staffers to find out.
Our AB Besties series brings you a genuine edit of the products our team have tried, tested and loved enough to repurchase time and time again.
Last time, we chatted about our top hair products (you can catch up here).
Today, we're focussing on the the best in class products from 2021 that basically changed our lives.
*Not literally, but also... kind of.
Keep scrolling for 10 bargains the team simply can't be without.
1. IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ SPF 50.
Who: Yads Cauchi, dermal therapist and Beauty IQ contributor.
What:
Why Yads loves it:
The It Cosmetics CC Cream is my go-to every day makeup base for a real skin-like finish.
It's quick and easy to apply, blends seamlessly and just makes your skin look like your real skin - but better. I've recommended it SO MANY TIMES and will never be without it.
Shop IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ SPF 50 here:
2. Ultra Violette Extreme Screen.
Who: Chelsea Healey, Adore's Brand Marketing Lead.
What:
Why Chelsea loves it:
If we took anything away from 2021, I hope it’s to look after our skin with adequate sun protection! And whilst I got the memo about my face (thankfully) a few years ago, as always, we can’t keep forgetting the rest of our body!
Introducing UV Extreme Screen, an all-over SPF 50+ skinscreen.
I love that it comes in a large ‘easy to throw in the beach bag’ tube, it’s lightweight, and makes skin look and feel super hydrated.
Perfect for all the new year shenanigans!
Shop Ultra Violette Extreme Screen here:
3. Hot Tools Black Gold Volumiser.
Who: Karin Synnerstrom, Adore's Copywriter, wordsmith and Beauty IQ contributor.
What:
Why Karin loves it:
This hot brush gets its own selfie because I literally cannot love it anymore, even if I tried.
It’s really gentle to use on a low heat setting - I can even roll my hair up into it, without worrying it'll yank my hair out. Very important if you have fine, thin hair like me.
Everything about this brush is amazing.
Shop Hot Tools Black Gold Volumiser here:
Side note: You can watch us review our best-selling hot brushes in the YouTube video below.
4. Benefit 24 Hour Brow Setter Clear Brow Gel.
Who: Maddy Siladi, videographer and Adore Beauty YouTube queen.
What:
Why Maddy loves it:
Finally, my wild eyebrows can be tamed.
This cult clear brow gel my go-to when I can't be bothered with a full face of makeup. Just brush up my eyebrows and voila, I look instantly put together!
Shop Benefit 24 Hour Brow Setter Clear Brow Gel here:
5. Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
Who: Ruchi Page, digital creator and Beauty IQ contributor.
What:
Why Ruchi loves it:
This lip mask smooths and softens cracked, dry lips like no other.
Smells edible and ACTUALLY relieves chapped lips overnight. Consider this mask to be lip nutrition, in a jar.
Shop Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Gummy Bear here:
6. SALT BY HENDRIX Face Sculpting Tool.
Who: Laura Whiteley, Brand Marketing Assistant at Adore Beauty.
What:
Why Laura loves it:
Gua Sha is a practice that originates from traditional Chinese medicine and has been used within Chinese medicine for centuries.
From helping to de-puff my face in the morning, massage and smooth my pre-bed time serums in at night and to relieve any tension in my face after daily screen time - this little beauty really does it all!
Shop SALT BY HENDRIX Jade Face Sculpting Tool here:
Watch our YouTube gua sha tutorial and history lesson below.
7. Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub.
Who: Connie Koukounaras, Adore's Purchasing and Inventory Controller.
What:
Why Connie loves it:
Discovering this scrub was my highlight of 2021.
I didn't even know my hair could feel (and look) this fresh, and it really does remove any build-up, leaving my hair feeling and looking squeaky clean.
It also lathers up beautifully and a little goes a very long way!
Shop Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub here:
8. Murad Vita-C Triple Exfoliating Facial.
Who: Alisha Bhojwani, content creator and Beauty IQ contributor.
What:
Why Alisha loves it:
This little tube was my skin saviour in lockdown.
I love using this once a week to get bright, glowy event ready skin. Divine.
I love it so much, I even wrote a full review on the Murad Vita-C Triple Exfoliating Facial, you can read it here for more details.
Shop Murad Vita-C Triple Exfoliating Facial here:
9. VIRTUE Recovery Shampoo and Conditioner.
Who: Amy Clark, Adore's Senior Editor and Beauty IQ contributor.
What:
Why Amy loves them:
I can confirm this shampoo and conditioner are annoyingly good. Annoying, because they’re 100% worth the exxy price tag.
I’ve been shampooing with this protein-based, caramel-scented formula for over two years now and am obsessed with how clean it leaves my hair feeling.
My only issue? I always seem to run out of the luscious hydrating conditioner too soon, which is sad for me.
Shop VIRTUE Recovery Shampoo and Conditioner here:
Find out why everyone rates Virtue hair products so much in our Virtue YouTube video below.
10. Sand&Sky Australian Pink Clay Porefining Face Mask.
Who: Ash Chizzonti, Adore Beauty Customer Experience Representative.
What:
Why Ash loves it:
This mask detoxifies my dry skin (without leaving it sultana-like) along with instantly refining the pores whilst helping to keep any blemishes at bay.
My skin feels softer and looks brighter after using it!
Shop Sand&Sky Australian Pink Clay Porefining Face Mask here:
That concludes our wrap up of the besties our AB team said they could not have done without in 2021.
Now all that's left to do is to decide which one(s) to add to your cart.
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