The One Beauty Product Adore Beauty Staffers Can’t Live Without
Jas is the former Senior Content Specialist at Adore Beauty. A beauty admirer turned certified addict, she brings a sharp editorial eye and pop-culture pulse to everything she creates. Her words have appeared in The Age, Sydney Morning Herald, and Broadsheet. When she’s not producing viral content or podcasting about skincare, you’ll find her thrifting for vintage treasures or binging Bravo (strictly for research, of course).
Imagine a world where you had to pick just one beauty product to accompany you to a deserted island. Scary thought, I know, but just go with it.
The stakes are high, and the pressure is on. We're talking about that one holy grail, ride-or-die product you simply can't live without.
You know, the kind of product you’d run back into a burning house to save. The one that, if left behind on a trip, might lead to a “turn the car around, we need to go back NOW” moment. Yep, we’ve all been there.
It's that secret sauce, that je ne sais quoi, if you will.
Are you picturing it? OK, great.
Well, you’ll be pleased to hear you aren’t the only one I put such an impossible question to. I also asked a handful of my Adore Beauty colleagues to spill the beans on their ultimate beauty must-haves.
So, grab your coffee, get comfortable and take note because these products are the real deal–the crème de la crème of the beauty world according to our very own team.
Disclaimer: We can survive without these products, they’re just become an indispensable part of our lives that imagining a world without them is simply unfathomable.
1. Jas, Beauty Editor (Hi!).
“If you haven’t gathered already, pretty much every part of my body is plagued with dryness, especially my lips. Nothing strikes fear in me like leaving the house without my Lanolips. I’m currently loving the Watermelon flavour, it’s so yummy and is a great all-round dry skin saver, from my lips to my cuticles, elbows and everywhere in between!”
Fast facts:
- Multi-purpose balm made with lanolin.
- Keeps skin hydrated and locks in nourishment.
- Made with coconut oil and other plant-based oils rich in vitamin E.
- Free from artificial fragrances, paraben-free, petrolatum-free, PEG-free mineral oil-free and sulphate-free.
2. Sadaf, Senior Beauty Editor.
“My concealer! It's the MVP of my routine and my genetic dark circles and I refuse to leave the house without it on. At the moment the Clinique Even Better All Over Concealer is my go-to.”
Fast facts:
- Lightweight, full-coverage concealer.
- Infused with vitamin C and hyaluronic acid.
- Hydrates, depuffs, plumps and re-energises the undereye.
- Features a flocked-tip doe foot wand and built-in sponge blurring blender.
3. Jordi, Brand Marketing Coordinator.
“My Aspect Hydrating Mask! It's the exact amount of thickness I need in a moisturiser for my dry skin and I wake up super hydrated and glowy in the morning."
Fast facts:
- Rich, emollient face mask.
- Leaves skin smoother, softer and radiant.
- Strengthens the skin to prevent moisture loss.
- Best for dry, dehydrated, ageing and sensitive skin.
- Infused with soothing antioxidants to gently clean and detoxify.
- Blends nourishing and soothing ingredients to protect and hydrate.
4. Dani, Partnerships Specialist.
“Some sort of hair mask, as my hair is super thin and fragile. Currently, I'm using the Virtue Restorative Treatment Mask but I also like Olaplex No 3.”
Fast facts:
- Rich, creamy treatment that won’t weigh hair down.
- Leaves hair feeling hydrated, healthy, soft and silky.
- Hydrates, conditions and boosts shine and radiance.
- Enriched with Alpha-Keratin 60ku to improve hair health and strength over time.
- Fragranced with a nurturing blend of creamy coconut, refreshing yuzu and warm woods.
5. Bek, Senior Brand Partnership Manager.
“Oribe Dry Texturising Spray! The best for a hair refresh and to give much-needed body and texture to long locks.”
Fast facts:
- Adds instant volume and body for fuller, textured hair.
- Keeps hairstyles in place while still allowing for touchable, soft strands.
- Doubles as a dry shampoo, absorbing excess oil and revitalising hair between washes.
6. Gerard, Head of Brands & Campaign Marketing.
“MAC Studio Radiance Foundation!! It's the glowiest foundation ever and so lightweight.”
Fast facts:
- Buildable, light-to-medium foundation.
- Ultra-lightweight, fluid texture with a sheer finish.
- Evens out skin tone and minimises redness, acne and blemishes.
- Formulated with 60% water to provide comfortable, hydrating wear that lasts.
7. Chiara, Podcast Producer.
“Osmosis Rescue Epidermal Repair Serum helps keep my face's redness in check!”
Fast facts:
- Helps soothe redness and redness around blemishes.
- Reduces the appearance of age spots, skin texture and pores.
- Stimulates collagen production for more youthful-looking skin.
- Leaves skin feeling comfortable, calmed, balanced and repaired.
- Anti-microbial function strengthens immunity and fights infections.
- Supports the skin’s moisture retention while naturally boosting glow.
8. Anika, Brand Marketing Manager.
“Laneige Cream Skin! The holy grail of my skincare routine that hydrates and tones and sets my skin up for success.”
Fast facts:
- Hydrating toner and moisturiser in one.
- Relieves skin dryness while strengthening the skin’s barrier.
- Mild, gentle and hypoallergenic formula with a non-sticky finish.
- Cerapeptide complex combines ceramides with peptides for intense hydration.
- Enriched with white leaf tea water, rich in antioxidants and amino acids, to soothe, restore and protect skin.
9. Katherine, Senior Brand Marketing Manager.
“At the moment Medik8 Press and Glow - it’s doing wonders for brightening and evening out my skin tone! Twice a day essential!”
Fast facts:
- Daily leave-on exfoliant for smoother, soothed skin.
- Creates a smooth base for flawless makeup application.
- Non-drying, non-stingy and non-sticky formula for dry-to-oily skin.
- Formulated with exfoliating PHA (gentle chemical exfoliant) tonic with enzyme activators.
- Enhances the absorption of the rest of your routine, particularly active ingredients like vitamins C and A.
10. Madison, YouTube Producer.
“As a girl with the world’s most hectic brows, I can’t survive without a brow gel to keep them under control - namely the Benefit 24-hour brow setter.”
Fast facts:
- Sets and holds brows in place.
- Invisible texture with a flexible, natural finish.
- Strong, lasting hold that promises 24-hour staying power.
11. Maddy, Brand Partnerships Specialist.
“Omg, my Face Halos!!! An absolute lifesaver while travelling and a must-have for your gym bag so you can apply SPF to a clean face when you go grab brunch after working out.”
Fast facts:
- Reusable microfiber makeup remover.
- Wipes away makeup using only hot or cold water.
- Machine-washable and lasts for up to 200 washes.
- Replaces up to 500 makeup wipes (!!) - better for your skin and our planet.
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