Best Afterpay Day Picks According To Two Beauty Editors Who Love a Deal
Francesca is the Beauty Editor at Adore Beauty. With a background in glossy mags and bylines in publications like Marie Claire, ELLE and BODY+SOUL, Francesca has turned her love of beauty into a career. Whether she's decoding buzzy ingredients or road testing lip glosses (so. many. glosses.), her approach to beauty is equal parts glamour and highly-considered.
Calling all beauty lovers: it’s time to clear your vanity and toss those empties because the Afterpay Day sale is officially here. To celebrate, we’re bringing you the best in beauty at up to 40% off*.
Expect killer discounts through until Sunday 22nd March 2026 11:59pm AEDT from cult favourites like SkinCeuticals, Dermalogica, La Roche-Posay, Giorgio Armani, ghd, and Virtue.
To kick things off, our Senior Beauty Editor Sadaf and I are exposing our carts....
We both vehemently love a bargain, whether it’s picking up the luxe foundation that had us squealing mid-Zoom call or the $85 dry shampoo we’ve been waiting to try (yes, Sadaf thinks it really is that good). Here's what we're shopping this week!
Francesca, Beauty Editor.
Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation
Was: $124 Now: $99.20
This has fast become my go-to for a smoothed, luminous complexion. There's a few reasons why I love the new formula so much:
My colour match (I wear 6) was unreal. The expanded shade range (now 44 shades) uses a new 6 pigment technology to master a natural (and realistic) shade / undertone range.
It's infused with skin-loving ingredients like Glycerin and Niacinamide to hydrate, smooth and boost skin health. Love!
It did an A+ job of correcting tone, covering sun spots and neutralizing some mild redness. My skin looked even, healthy and slightly blurred, after applying.
And finally, it feels virtually weightless on the skin. There was no heaviness or cakey feeling. And no creasing by the end of the day. In fact, I actually think the finish looked better as the day went on.
I've used this foundation almost every day since it launched, so am using the sale to justify my first (I'm sure of many) repurchases.
BIODANCE Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask
Was: $42 Now: $33.60
A shortcut to the ever-coveted glass skin.
This viral hydrogel mask (best worn overnight) is highly concentrated with low molecular collagen to improve elasticity, hyaluronic acid to hydrate and probiotics to strengthen the skin barrier. Meaning - you will wake to the bouncy, firm and incredibly glowy skin.
I tend to use these once a week so when on sale, I buy in bulk.
Pureology Hydrate Glow Catcher Oil
Was: $62 Now: $46.50
What's the hair equivalent of glass skin? This oil.
Taking cues from skincare, the formula's dosed with refined camellia seed oil, vitamin B5 and silky hydrophobic sealants to nourish and protect strands - all while remaining ridiculously lightweight.
Pureology reports 158% more shine after a single use. I would confidently argue it looks closer to 200% - and no, I have absolutely no scientific data to back that up.
The finish is glassy, glossy, gleaming strands that catch the light in all the right ways.
Aspect Extreme B 17
What: Aspect Extreme B 17
Was: $139 Now: $111.20
I'm on a mission to boost radiance and brightness this year; so antioxidant rich Vitamin C's and B's are my new best friends.
And whilst I'm yet to try this formula myself, I've heard incredible things.
It's somewhat of a powerhouse, being formulated with 5 skin-boosting sea plants and a Vitamin B complex to tackle everything from fine lines and wrinkles to soothing redness and evening tone. The result? Supposedly firmer, brighter and more luminous skin.
Yes please!
BEAUTY OF JOSEON Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal
Was: $37 Now: $29.60
This has sat in my cart for approximately 4 months. I was first introduced to it by our lovely writer (and K-Beauty expert) Juna who sings it's praises - she's even written a dedicated article here. I've seen Juna (and her under eyes) enough irl, to completely trust and want whatever she's using.
Here's why she loves the formula:
"It uses retinal, a vitamin A derivative that works faster and more effectively than retinol.
To keep it kind to delicate skin, the retinal is stabilised in liposomes, which are tiny spheres that break it down into smaller, easily absorbed elements. The result is a serum that’s both potent, hydrating and soothing."
I don't know what has stopped me from pulling the trigger (perhaps the 8 other eye serums I have in my cupboard begging to be used) but the sale feels like the perfect time to invest.
ELEVEN Australia Hydrate My Hair Moisture Shampoo
Was: $33 Now: $26.36
I'm a religious double cleanser (yes, even of the scalp) which means non-stripping and hydrating formulas are paramount.This beauty, dosed with hydrolysed wheat proteins, panthenol and silk amino acids, works to strengthen strands while protecting against damage, dry conditions and extreme heat. As for the finish? Yep, she's silky smooth.
Sadaf, Senior Beauty Editor.
The cult beauty products Sadaf has her eye on for the Afterpay Day sale.
Prada Paradoxe Intense EDP
Was: $235 Now: $188
"This is the scent I currently have on highest rotation. I recently bought the travel-sized version to take in my handbag for spritzing on nights out.
It just smells flirty and fun and has a sweetness to it that feels more grown up. I’ll be upgrading to the full size in the Afterpay sale, because I don’t ever want to run out."
K18 Airwash Dry Shampoo
What: K18 Airwash Dry Shampoo
Was: $84.95 Now: $67.96
"I never thought I could justify spending over thirty bucks on a dry shampoo....
Now? I dare you to try and claw it out of my hands.As someone with jet black hair, I had accepted my fate that EVERY dry shampoo I use will leave a small trace, BUT NOT THIS ONE PEOPLE. Again - magic. Wizardry!
The volume it delivers is certainly also a converting factor for me, but the added bonus of the invisible finish is also worth the price-tag for me.
I 100% get the hype!"
SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Vitamin C Serum
Was: $258 Now: $206.40
"The GOAT of vitamin C serums, I’ll be adding the iconic Skinceuticals C E Ferulic straight to cart. This potent vitamin C is loved by many thanks to its highly effective, powerhouse formula that delivers glowier, brighter and healthier skin.
That kind of excellence does come with a luxe price tag though, so this is the perfect time to grab it while it's 20% off. Would be criminal not to."
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