7 Skincare and Makeup Products Under $100 This AB Staffer Is Spending Her Money On
Sadaf Razi is Adore Beauty's Senior Beauty Editor.
She's a former fashion editor (who worked at various glossy mags) and stylist-turned digital beauty and lifestyle writer. She has been in the lifestyle/media industry for over 10 years and her work has also been featured on international covers like Elle France and Vanity Fair Mexico.
Some of her fave Adore Beauty products include Cicaplast B5, CeraVe Cleansing Oil and Lancôme Renergie Triple Serum.
Welcome to a new series I just decided called "What's In This AB Staffer's Staff Order"
While snooping though AB staffer’s beauty hauls, isn’t anything new, we’re making it official because honestly, who doesn’t want a peek inside the carts of people who live and breathe beauty for a living?
Even as a beauty editor, I want to know *exactly* what my fellow beauty lover colleagues are adding to cart.
The skincare, haircare and makeup products they are wishlisting and/or loving so much, they are willing to spend their own money on it.
In the spirit of K-beauty and Korean skincare not only gaining huge popularity with you dear readers and customers (hydration and affordability, what's not to love?) but also celebrating and spotlighting the impressive K-Beauty offering Adore Beauty actually has, I picked this AB staffer accordingly.
Meet our Retail Marketing Coordinator for skincare Alannah who works very closely with a lot of K-beauty and skincare brands. She has seen it all (mostly before anyone else does) so she knows about all the exciting new skincare launches as well as what is worth your dosh.
Let’s have a look at what’s in Alannah’s staff order this month…
Esmi Skin Minerals Probiotic Skin Mylck Cleanser, $49
"I have super sensitive skin and I recently tried this cleanser as I felt like the one I was using wasn’t quite doing the job - my skin was feeling stripped and tight after double cleansing.
Enter this game-changer. Its gentle, creamy texture really nourishes my skin and its probiotic powers have helped strengthen and bring back my healthy skin barrier.
It does a great job at cleansing and I find it’s also helped calm down any redness and acne flare-ups."
Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream 50ml Refill, $48
"I use this as my everyday moisturiser and love the feeling of this lightweight cream on my skin. It’s super hydrating and makes my skin feel moisturised, soft and smooth.
Bonus points for it coming as a refill pod which is environmentally-friendly and kind to my wallet when I come back for a top up."
Alpha-H Melting Moment Cleansing Balm with Wild Orange Leaf Extract, $69.95
"I have heard all the hype around this product for ages, so I bought the travel size to test out while I was on holidays - and guys, I get it!
This balm-to-oil cleanser feels so luxe and melts away any makeup, SPF and impurities from the day without drying out or stripping my skin. Some oil cleansers have made my skin too oily in the past but this one is perfect and is exactly why I’ve come back for the bigger size."
Viviology Niacinamide + HA Serum, $55
"I don’t know if you can sense a theme here but I’m on a serious mission to bring the moisture and hydration back to my skin.
This serum came recommended by a fellow AB staffer as an affordable option and it’s delivered!
The texture is super lightweight which I love and provides plenty of hydration, plumps and brightens my skin and has helped reduce pigmentation. Great to use morning and night."
CIRCA Mango & Papaya Candle, $39.95
"I bought this as a present for my bestie who has just moved into a new place
These candles last forever and the notes of passionfruit, mango, jasmine and vanilla in this one are an instant mood booster, bringing all the summery and tropical vibes right to your home."
*Please note: This candle is currently sold out - wahh! But don't fret friends, just check back in a few weeks.
COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch, $7.90
"My order isn’t complete until I’ve added in a pack of these patches.
I always make sure I have these on-hand as they are my favourite thing to pop on when a pesky pimple pops up.
I put one on before bed and by morning it’s literally gone or has seriously calmed down, without leaving any scarring (big win!)."
TIRTIR Mask Fit Aura Cushion, $48
Shade: 29N Natural Beige
"I am a big fan of K+J skincare (Korean skincare and Japanese skincare) so I have been dying to try this foundation and when I saw how affordable it is, I had to add it to cart.
It gives me such a nice glowy, radiant finish without being too heavy and has some strong staying-power to last all day. It’s the first time I’ve used a cushion foundation and the puff makes it so easy to blend into the skin and build up coverage.
Every time I’ve worn this, someone compliments my skin or makeup."
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