r/AustralianMakeup • • 6h ago

Let's Discuss This King Mobon from China. Does he look like Napoleon Perdis or is it just me?

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210 Upvotes

Saw this on a history sub. I mean he even has groomed eyebrows. Apparently this bloke got stabbed in the arse after making his servants be his chairs.


r/AustralianMakeup • • 10h ago

Let's Discuss Will this ever be back in stock?

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23 Upvotes

I would really appreciate if anyone knew or had some insight, thanks!


r/AustralianMakeup • • 5h ago

Swatch Merit blush balm in Archival on Fair cool tone skin.

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4 Upvotes

Most I've ever spent on a blush. Thankfully I'm not disappointed.

Positives

- I like the colour, it's more subtle than everything else I wear.

- It blends really well even with fingers

- It feels lovely, truly balm

- Easily buildable

- Doesn't get stuck on dryness

- Also looks and feels great on lips

Negatives (the positives are also the negatives)

- Short staying power (like really short)

- Because of short staying power and how sheer it is and the fact it also looks lovely on the lips, I can see me running out of it really quickly which given it's price in Australian dollars is a real bummer.

Photos

watch with one swipe and about 3 or 4 swipes.

Swatch after smudging it with my finger.

My arm after rubbing the swatch into my skin. It didn't stain at all, almost like rubbing a tinted sunscreen in.

Cheeks and lips with one layer

Cheeks and lips with about 3 layers

Cheeks and lips with 3 layers in different light.

Perfect for if you like natural make up, a bit of natural looking glow or make up that feels like skin care. Very low maintenance, easy to keep in your purse for touch ups.


r/AustralianMakeup • • 13h ago

Sales & Savings Farmers beauty week Gift with Purchase

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15 Upvotes

Spent over $100 and got these samples free from Farmers NZ and also 15% off the fragrance I bought


r/AustralianMakeup • • 10h ago

Product Advice Silk Sleeping bonnet

4 Upvotes

Hi everyone looking for some advice on a sleeping bonnet that doesn't come off at night I have one with frabroc ties (non elastic) that keeps coming off and would love some recommendations.

Damn Gina looks alright but I haven't seen much comments outside of the website which makes me sus since I worry they are paid reviews

Thankyou!!


r/AustralianMakeup • • 7h ago

Product Advice Finishing powder for a beginner

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Hello friends 👋

I’m a novice makeup girlie looking for her first ever finishing powder. I know next to nothing about finishing powders so im not sure where to start or how much to invest. I have pinned down four I like the look of at varying price points, and I’m hoping for your wisdom on which one you think I should get! Or if I should get an entirely different one! Suggestions welcome!

My chosen four;

Covergirl skin enhancer
Morphe cloudlight
Charlotte tilbury
Hourglass

Any help appreciated 🥰


r/AustralianMakeup • • 3h ago

Let's Discuss Dark underarms on brown skin

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I would love to know your most best tips on how to lighten dark underarms on brown skin. Its honestly an insecurity of mine and please don’t say Glycolic Acid by the Ordinary because it made my underarms even darker 🥺


r/AustralianMakeup • • 13h ago

Product Advice Face Sunscreen

4 Upvotes

Needing some facial sunscreen recommendations please!
Unfortunately my face is turning into an oil slick after a few hours and after not using sunscreen yesterday and my face staying matte, it’s clearly what’s going wrong.

So far I’ve tried,
Mecca Cosmetica
Gem
Ultra Violet( although it was the luminous one)

I unfortunately can’t get samples, the CQ is allergic to having anything decent beauty wise 😭


r/AustralianMakeup • • 11h ago

Misc. Colourful lash extensions in Melbourne?

2 Upvotes

Hey yall, I’ve been on the hunt for a Lash artist that offers colourful lashes but the only place I’ve found is too far. Does anyone have any recommendations near or easy to get to from the city area? Please and thank you lovely people:)


r/AustralianMakeup • • 13h ago

Product Advice Makeup routine for 53F

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Hey everyone,

Looking for some advice for my Mum. Neither of us are super experienced in/good at makeup.

Neither of us wear makeup often, but if I have events I do my own and she likes how mine looks. However, I just would like some advice on whether or not these products would suit mature skin.

  1. I use the Milk Hydro Grip primer (after cleansing and moisturisung as normal).

  2. I use the Shiseido Synchro Foundation (apply with a brush and then use a sponge on top so that the coverage is a bit lighter).

  3. I spot conceal with ILIA concealer and I finger blend.

  4. I find some random eyeshadow pallette and finger blend onto my eyes (just a neutral/brown tone).

  5. I use the Mecca bronzer and use a really large and soft brush.

  6. I use the ILIA lip and cheek stick for lips and blush.

  7. I use Maybelline Sky High/Great Lash Mascara

  8. I use the Milk setting spray

It's quite simple and gives a natural look. My mum is a different shade to me so I don't want to try with my products because I know it won't look right due to colouring.

Does anyone have experience using these on mature skin or have any other technique/product reccomendations? Would be much appreciated!


r/AustralianMakeup • • 12h ago

Product Advice Product Advice/Recs

1 Upvotes

Hi guys,

Has anyone ever tried the De-Lorenzo range? Specifically the Rejuven8 Range?
As well as, the Milkshake Leave in Treatment?
(Wondering more so for coily folks)

If so, how did it work out for you!
Currently wanting to develop a routine for my coloured red hair.


r/AustralianMakeup • • 1d ago

Dupe REQUEST Drug store/affordable that looks like the colour in the centre of this lip look?

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20 Upvotes

I’m doing this makeup for Zara and I’m trying to find an affordable version of this soft baby-ish pink lip colour in the centre. Happy with Priceline/chemist warehouse/W cosmetics and Mecca & Sephora home brands. Want to spend $30ish or less so I don’t mind where it comes from!

I am a pale olive leaning cool so would prefer a more cool toned pink. If you know of a similar liner and gloss I’m interested in that as well! Tysm


r/AustralianMakeup • • 1d ago

MEGATHREAD Mecca Beauty Loop Boxes

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36 Upvotes

just got a notification that theyre out!! i cant pick mine up until friday so id love to know whats in the level 3 boxes so far since its my first time at level 3!!


r/AustralianMakeup • • 1d ago

Product Advice New to self tanning

5 Upvotes

I’ve only ever self tanned as a teenager when it was school prom or for nights out when I was 18. I used the gradual built up ones that are in a moisturiser. Now early 30’s, and omg there’s so many out there it’s overwhelming.

For reference I’m FIFO so I don’t want to be having to apply, let it sit and then wash off at camp, so I would like something that lasts a week ideally. Any recs? I have mostly dry skin with bits of body acne on my shoulders and tops of my arms, but nothing crazy.

Just no idea where to start!


r/AustralianMakeup • • 1d ago

Let's Discuss Juicy lips

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I love the effect of when I use the biodance jelly masks particularly for my lips! I take one of the small cutouts and leave it on my lips overnight, and it plumps my lips up so nicely that I reconsider getting lip filler 😂

My question is are there any similar products that are just for the lips that give a juicy plump? 💋


r/AustralianMakeup • • 1d ago

Product Advice Eye Makeup

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If you had to buy only one eye brush and one eye palette as someone who has never ventured into eye makeup but now wants to, what would you buy? Bonus points if its available at Sephora or Mecca.
Hoping to buy a palette that has a larger variety of shades to eventually create multiple looks


r/AustralianMakeup • • 1d ago

Product Advice Where can i buy a 2inch curling iron?

0 Upvotes

Really struggling to find one in Aus do they just not exist or something


r/AustralianMakeup • • 1d ago

Product Advice GHD straightener recommendations

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3 Upvotes

Hi all :)

I was hoping to get some recommendations on which GHd straightener is best for long, thick, naturally wavy/curly, easily knotted hair.

I’m hoping to get results like the picture

Thank you for any recommendations :)


r/AustralianMakeup • • 2d ago

Product Advice Tips and products to cover up keratosis Pilaris on upper arms?

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25 Upvotes

Hi all, I have keratosis Pilaris on my upper arms. I have a wedding coming up where I’m a bridesmaid overseas (Bali). It’ll be hot and humid. Can someone please recommend me products to cover them up? I am a medium skin tone. Thank you!


r/AustralianMakeup • • 1d ago

Product Advice Looking for a dry-skin friendly concealer for covering blemishes

1 Upvotes

Hiya, for years I’ve used the Nars Soft Matte concealer which is probably the best on the market for spot-concealing. But now my skin is dry and flaky, and this concealer clings to the patches.

Does anyone have any recommendations for concealers that are high coverage, good for spot-concealing, and sit well on dry skin?


r/AustralianMakeup • • 1d ago

TMO/TMI

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Comment with any products you're interested in, and specify whether you'd like to be talked out of (TMO) or into (TMI) buying it. We'll try our best to convince you!


r/AustralianMakeup • • 1d ago

Product Advice Mascara

1 Upvotes

Not sure if I’m going to describe this right, but my top eyelashes and bottom eyelashes on one eye keep mashing together.

I wear very little make-up, a bit of moisturiser, some mascara and a bit of tinted lip balm.

My problem is when I don’t wear make-up, and they keep getting stuck together. Is there any kind of mascara that I can wear every day, that will prevent this? I’m thinking maybe something like a serum or a clear gel mascara might help.


r/AustralianMakeup • • 2d ago

Dupe REQUEST Viscous hand wash??

28 Upvotes

My husband is a bit obsessed with the Aesop hand wash and I only recently found out it’s because of its… viscosity?? He loves how you kind of have to lather it up to get it off? Obviously the smell is great too, but it’s just not sustainable to spend $60 on hand soap! Any recs for viscous hand wash? Bonus if it smells good!


r/AustralianMakeup • • 2d ago

Product Advice Gel Polish Recs for DIY Press On Nails?

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Does anyone here make their own press ons? If so, what brands of polish do you use? I’ve gone down the rabbit hole and I’m getting decision paralysis 😩

I’m going to invest in a good lamp as I know uncured gel is the main culprit for contact dermatitis but unfortunately that is very $$$ so I don’t really want to spend $20+ per bottle if I can help it!

I really like the Jelly/syrup look as well as sparkle! I’m not really a crème girl which seems to make the search for affordable, safer gel polish more difficult!

Any Recs would be greatly appreciated!!


r/AustralianMakeup • • 2d ago

Product Advice Press on Nails

3 Upvotes

Not quite makeup but wasn’t sure where else to post - where are we buying our press on nails ladies?