Get ahead of your Christmas shopping with these Black Friday deals on cult beauty items

The SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic serum is a cult-favourite for good reason – and it flies off the shelves, especially during events like Black Friday. This serum blends 15 per cent vitamin C, one per cent vitamin E and ferulic acid to help protect your skin, prevent signs of ageing and boost collagen production.

“I’ve been using this on and off since my 20s, almost, and I still have so much suppleness, and barely a wrinkle.” wrote a reviewer who left five stars on the Adore Beauty website. “I need to stop using this cause my skin has not been ageing. (Also an avid sunscreen user).”

Key features:

• Vitamin C, vitamin E and ferulic acid
• Targets fine lines, wrinkles and uneven skin tone
• Fast-absorbing formula provides four days of protection
• Stimulates collagen for firmer skin
• Free from parabens, phthalates, synthetic dyes and fragrances

The Dyson Airwrap i.d. just made your hair routine a whole lot easier – and way more fun. With app-connected features that personalise your curling routine, this tool takes the guesswork out of styling. Whether you’re going for voluminous curls or sleek blowouts, its six attachments have you covered. Not to mention, it’s gentle on your hair with no heat damage in sight.

“Oooh I love this so so much,” wrote a reviewer on the Dyson website. “I am now able to throw away a whole drawer full of hair tools. My Dyson does the lot for me with much less heat damage to my hair, whether I’m curling, adding soft waves, straightening, or drying.”

“The app connects to your phone via Bluetooth. Just add in your details and turn it on and you get step by step instructions and timers to allow you to achieve the perfect curl, which is suitable for your particular hair type.”

Colour: strawberry blush/pink

Key features:

• Personalised styling with app-connected i.d.curl feature
• Six versatile attachments, including a conical barrel for root-to-tip curls
• No heat damage for healthier-looking hair
• Comes with a presentation case and detangling comb
• Option to add a Supersonic Origin dryer for $399

Also available at:

• $849 from The Good Guys
• $849 from Myer
• $849 from Dyson

Turning complexions around for over 25 years, the Alpha-H Liquid Gold is worth its weight in…well, gold. It’s the closest you’ll get to an in-clinic treatment without leaving your bathroom. With its low-pH formula, it works like a charm to support radiance, smooth texture and even out skin tone. Expect a tingle – and the radiance that follows.

“I have a medium tanned complexion,” said a reviewer. “I have oily skin and used to suffer from lots of pimples, blocked pores and post inflammatory hyperpigmentation which almost ruined my skin.”

“So I started using liquid gold seven years ago. This had changed my skin. Made my skin soft, bright with no break outs. I enjoy beautiful and younger looking skin. Mostly I don’t wear makeup. I get lots of compliments for my skin. Thanks Alpha-H.”

Sizes: 9pc trial kit, 30ml and100ml

Key features:

• Helps accelerates skin renewal
• Exfoliates dead skin cells for a brighter, more even complexion
• Helps to reduce fine lines and improve elasticity
• Clinically proven to speed up exfoliation by 30 per cent
• Suitable for all skin types

Also available at:

• $61.56 (usually $76.95) from Adore Beauty
• $62 (usually $90) from ASOS
• $77 from Sephora

This drying system from cult brand Shark Beauty is here to simplify your styling routine without the damage caused from heat. You can switch between a fast hair dryer and a versatile multi-styler in one sleek design, whether you’re looking to smooth, curl, volumise, or just dry.

“This was a birthday present for my daughter,” said a reviewer who left five stars. “She always wanted the Dyson brand but after seeing reviews and videos on this one she wanted it. FANTASIC PURCHASE!”

“She is blown away with how good it is at curling, straightening and just a normal blow dry. She’s so impressed and showed her girlfriend who is now the proud owner of one also.”

Colour: Silver

Key features:

• Fast, powerful drying with no heat damage
• Lightweight and compact at just 700 grams
• Four heat settings and three airflow options for total control
• Auto-wrap curlers with Coanda technology for effortless curls
• Attachments include oval and paddle brushes
• Curl-defining diffuser for perfect curls
• Includes luxury leather-feel storage case

Also available at:

• $295 (usually $499.99) from Myer
• $295 (usually $499.99) from Bing Lee
• $295 (usually $449.99) from Amazon
• $298 (usually $499.99) from The Good Guys
• $329.99 (usually $500) from Sephora
• $349.99 (usually $499.99) from Shark Clean

Get ready to glow! With hydrating, buildable coverage and skincare benefits built right in, these products will leave your skin looking smooth, radiant and healthy – just in time for those holiday commitments.

“I am blown away by the virtual colour match and the finish on the product,” wrote a five-star reviewer on the Charlotte Tilbury website. “My skin looks beautiful.”

Another added: “After feeling like my skin was feeling dull and tired I felt great wearing this from the first application. It makes me look like I have glowing, healthy skin.”

Key features:

• Available in a large variety of shades
• Beautiful Skin Foundation provides medium, buildable coverage with hydration
• Radiant Concealer hydrates and smooths, with 16-hour wear
• Vegan-friendly formulas designed for a glowing, plump complexion
• Contains brightening rose complex and hyaluronic acid
• Includes Charlotte’s shade match tools for a flawless skin match

Forget juggling a hair dryer and a round brush – Mermade Hair’s blowdry brush is here to save your morning routine (and your arms). This genius tool dries and styles in one go, thanks to its clever oval brush design and ionic tech that adds shine and protects your hair. Whether you’re after a bouncy blowout or a quick second-day refresh, it’s a game-changer for all hair types and lengths.

“Just buy this, there’s honestly no downside to it,” said a reviewer. “When used correctly – it comes with instructions which is super handy – it absolutely GIVES. I have naturally very thick strands of thick, curly hair and getting through it with a blow dryer and a brush and not needing to take a snack break in between is just not possible.”

“I bought this after seeing reviews and it did not disappoint. Doing my hair used to be a two day job, washing it one day and styling it the next, or literally two+ hours to look even SEMI decent. No. More.”

Colour: Pink

Key features:

• Combines a blow dryer and round brush in one
• Oval brush shape for easy styling and volume
• Ionic technology for shinier, healthier-looking hair
• Lightweight design for a comfy styling experience
• Flexible, tangle-free bristles suitable for all hair types
• Great for both fresh blowouts and touch-ups

Also available at:

• $76.30 (usually $109) from Myer
• $76.30 (usually $109) from Adore Beauty
• $76.30 (usually $109) from Price Attack

This Best of the Best collection is your all-in-one skincare dream team. From unclogging stubborn pores to visibly firming fine lines, it’s packed with viral, top-rated formulas designed to mix and match for your skin’s needs. Plus, with full-sized products like the 2% BHA Liquid and C15 Super Booster, you’ll be giving your skin the VIP treatment it truly deserves.

Key features:

• Unclogs and helps minimise the appearance of pores
• Brightens and targets discolouration
• Silky gel cleanser leaves no residue
• Helps to firm and smooth wrinkles
• Mix and match products to suit your routine