If you’re anything like us, your bathroom shelf is a revolving door of half-used moisturisers, well-loved makeup and products that somehow disappear just when you need them most.
The good news? You don’t always have to pay full price to replace your beauty staples. There are plenty of discounts, gifts with purchase and special offers popping up throughout the year, from everyday favourites to those more expensive buys you’ve had your eye on.
For instance, right now, iHerb is celebrating its 30th anniversary with up to 30% off around 20,000 products across beauty, skincare, haircare and more. Plus, you can get 5% credit back when you spend $115 during the Anniversary Event. Just make sure to use code IH30YRS at checkout.
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There’s something particularly satisfying about finding a favourite beauty product for less. From everyday skincare and makeup staples to hair tools that are usually a bit of a splurge, these are the buys worth keeping an eye on when they come down in price.
The best skincare deals
Skincare is where a good beauty sale can really pay off. Rather than changing your entire routine, look for discounts on the products you already know your skin likes – or finally try the serum you’ve had sitting on your wishlist.
Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturiser$29.95 $20.97 with code IH30YRS at iHerb
Lancôme Renergie Routine Set$228 $171 at Adore Beauty
Skinstitut Glycolic Scrub 14%$55 $40.43 at Oz Hair & Beauty
Alpha-H Beauty Sleep Power Peel$139.95 $104.96 at Myer
The best makeup sale picks
If your makeup bag is looking a little worse for wear, this is a good excuse to replace the products you actually use rather than buying another lipstick that will live untouched in a drawer.
RapidLash Eyelash Enhancing Serum$52.43 $36.72 with code IH30YRS at iHerb
Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation$120 $79 at Myer
Fenty Killawatt Highlighter Duo$63 $31.50 at Sephora
Make Up For Ever HD Skin Foundation$74 $41.80 at THE ICONIC
The best haircare deals
Hair tools can be some of the hardest beauty purchases to justify at full price, so this is one category where we’d be inclined to wait for a good deal. And if you’re not in the market for a new tool, there are usually plenty of savings to be found on the shampoos, treatments and styling products you already use.
Dyson Airwrap i.d Multi-Styler$849 $800 at Amazon
Olaplex No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner$60.01 $42 at Adore Beauty
ghd Chronos Ultra-Fast HD Hair Straightener$479 $349 at Shaver Shop
ghd Flight + Travel Hair Dryer$159 $119.25 at Hairhouse
The best bath & body deals
Bath and body products are an easy way to refresh your routine without spending a fortune. Look out for deals on body washes, scrubs, lotions and little extras that make an everyday shower or bath feel a bit more special.
COCO & EVE Resurfacing Body Gel Scrub$43 $27.36 at Hairhouse
Advanced Teeth Whitening Kit$159 $69 at THE ICONIC
Slip Pure Silk Queen Size Pillowcase$121 $84.70 at Sephora
L’Occitane Almond Shower Oil$48.07 $41.80 at Beauty Amara
Where to shop the best beauty deals in Australia
Shopping for something specific? Here are the retailers and brands we always check first.
- iHerb: iHerb’s 30th Anniversary Savings Event has up to 30% off around 20,000 products, including beauty, skincare, haircare and wellness. Use code IH30YRS at checkout, and spend $115 during the Anniversary Event to receive 5% credit back. iHerb also runs weekly deals and special offers throughout the year.
- THE ICONIC: Regular discounts on brands like MCoBeauty, Medik8, Estée Lauder, ghd, Shark Beauty and more.
- Adore Beauty: Regular offers across makeup, skincare, haircare and fragrance, including gifts with purchase and promotions from brands like e.l.f., Skin1004, Beauty of Joseon, YSL and Medik8.
- Myer: Myer is known for discounted products across makeup, skincare, fragrance, haircare and gift sets.
- Sephora: The Sephora sale section is worth checking for discounted makeup, skincare, haircare and fragrance from some of the biggest names in beauty.
- Oz Hair & Beauty: Great for selected haircare and skincare purchases, including offers from Dermalogica, Aveda, Virtue, Goldwell and more.
- David Jones: Regular discounts across premium fragrance, skincare and makeup.
- Shaver Shop: Shaver Shop has a strong range of hair styling tools, haircare and beauty tech from brands like ghd, Dyson, Shark, BaByliss and FOREO, with selected products regularly discounted.
- Amazon: Amazon is worth checking for beauty bargains from big-name brands and everyday favourites, particularly when you’re shopping for skincare, haircare tools and beauty accessories. Prices can change quickly, so compare the current price before buying.
- Priceline: One of the easiest places to find affordable beauty deals, with regular half-price promotions across makeup, skincare, haircare and fragrance. It’s also worth checking the weekly catalogue and Sister Club offers for member-only savings.
- Hairhouse: If haircare is your priority, Hairhouse is perfect for discounts on salon brands, styling tools, treatments and everyday haircare. It’s also a good place to compare prices on brands like ghd and Dyson.
When is the best time to shop beauty deals?
If you’re happy to wait for a bargain, there are a few times of year when beauty retailers really turn up the discounts. While good offers can pop up at any time, these are the sales events worth keeping an eye on.
- Afterpay Day (March and August): A handy time to pick up everything from makeup and skincare to hair tools and beauty tech, with retailers across Australia offering limited-time discounts and special offers.
- EOFY sales (June): The end of the financial year brings plenty of clearance deals, making it a good time to stock up on everyday beauty favourites or finally try that more expensive skincare product you’ve had your eye on.
- Black Friday and Cyber Monday (November): If you’re holding out for some of the biggest beauty discounts of the year, this is the one to watch. Major retailers often slash prices across makeup, skincare, haircare, fragrance and styling tools.
- Boxing Day (December): Once Christmas is over, beauty retailers start clearing seasonal stock and gift sets. It’s a great opportunity to pick up discounted fragrances, beauty bundles and products you can stash away for later.
Frequently asked questions:
Adore Beauty, Sephora, Priceline, Mecca and iHerb are the retailers we usually check first, either during their major sale events or via their ongoing clearance and loyalty offers. You can check out our full list of recommended retailers here.
Priceline and Adore Beauty tend to run the most frequent makeup-specific discounts, while Sephora and Mecca are better for loyalty perks and gifts with purchase.
Adore Beauty regularly runs promo codes for new customers and around major sale events. Codes change often, so it’s worth checking their site or signing up to their newsletter directly for the current offer.
Skincare is Australia’s highest-selling beauty category overall, led by daily facial sunscreens (SPF 50+), hydrating serums and moisturisers. Across major local retailers like Priceline and MECCA, daily sun care and hydrating lip treatments regularly top sales charts.
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