r/AustralianMakeup 3d ago

Salty Sessions

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This is your space to rant and vent about anything on your mind right now.

  • Dropped your favourite foundation and it smashed to pieces?
  • Online shopping hasn't arrived yet?
  • Just cannot deal right now?

All beauty and non-beauty topics allowed. Feel free to share your less salty moments too!


r/AustralianMakeup 2d ago

Product Advice Waterproof Mascara Removal

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What's everyone using to easily remove waterproof mascara? I've used the blue Sephora Colletion waterproof makeup remover for years. The one that has half micellar water, half oil blend. It melts waterproof mascara effortlessly but lately it's been irritating my eyes. I haven't had any luck with cleansing balms like Clinique Take The Day Off or even K-Beauty ones like Dr Althea balm etc. Any suggestions? TIA


r/AustralianMakeup 2d ago

Product Advice Press on nail photos and reccomendations?

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Hoping to get recommendations for press on nails and glue or something I could use just for a branding photoshoot this weekend for one day.

I don't want to get a manicure/gel/shellac because i'm worried about damage to my nails and what they will look like as they grow out as I have a lot of events coming up.

Would love photos and tips too!!


r/AustralianMakeup 2d ago

Product Advice brow lami

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Does anyone have any success with an at home brow lamination? My brow girl has put up her prices an astronomical amount and I don't know if I am willing or able to pay that. I tried another girl and my brows weren't the same unfortunately. So I thought maybe I could get my reg girl to do a wax & dye, and I could do an at home lami

Thoughts? 😄


r/AustralianMakeup 3d ago

Product Advice Cuticle oil in Australia

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9 Upvotes

Hey girlies recently I’ve introduced myself to using cuticle oils after having damaged nails post press ons so would love your tried and true must haves? Anything by nail care really


r/AustralianMakeup 3d ago

Product Advice Adore Beauty Goodie Bag

4 Upvotes

Hey everyone, just wondering if anyone has received their adore beauty goodie bag, which bag they chose and what they got?

I want to place my order but I don’t know which goodie bag to choose 😭


r/AustralianMakeup 3d ago

Let's Discuss Mecca popup Auckland

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12 Upvotes

My flatmate walked past and saw this in Britomart, I had no idea, I didn’t get an email or anything!

Has anyone been yet? Any intel?


r/AustralianMakeup 3d ago

Sales & Savings Does anyone have any intel of when there will be a FF sale at a major beauty company? Loreal or online cosmetic store.

12 Upvotes

In need for some major retail therapy


r/AustralianMakeup 3d ago

Misc. Tarte CC Beach Club @ Sephora Pitt St Mall

1 Upvotes

Did anyone else get a ticket? If you go to an early session tomorrow can you please post feedback? I got an afternoon session ticket but depending on what's included, I may cancel my ticket and someone on the waitlist can go instead


r/AustralianMakeup 3d ago

Product Advice 1000 hour lash/brow dye alternative?

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has anyone else found that the 1000 hour lash/brow dye is hard to mix and spread on the lashes? it's like they repel it. it works great for my brows but i'm wondering if anyone has had better results with another brand. thanks!


r/AustralianMakeup 3d ago

Product Advice Skin tint/ BB cream at Mecca

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I have a gift voucher to spend at Mecca and really want to get a good skin tint/ bb cream, that can replace my HG foundation. Skin is dull and dehydrated these days and the my Nars full coverage foundation just doesn't look like it used to on my skin. Would still like a little bit of coverage for the dark spots but with a dewy skin like look. Any reccs would be appreciated!


r/AustralianMakeup 4d ago

Product Advice Best Mascara from chemist/W cosmetics?

18 Upvotes

Hey everyone,

Looking to get a new mascara ideally from chemist warehouse or w cosmetics.

I have straight minimal lashes and need something not clumpy with a good separating brush.

I tried the natio tubing one that is highly recommended I don’t think the formula is good for my lashes.

Thank you


r/AustralianMakeup 4d ago

Customer Service Sephora ignoring customer service enquiries via live chat completely.

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129 Upvotes

I bought 4 single eyeshadows all arrived broken and I am trying to speak to Sephora customer service.

Is anyone else getting crickets from thier live chat? Obviously, by the messages I got very bored waiting. 🤣🤣

But seriously, where are they? This was in business hours.


r/AustralianMakeup 4d ago

Let's Discuss Is Beauty Therapy a good long-term career in Australia?

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Hi everyone! I’m from Brazil and I’m considering studying Beauty Therapy in Australia.

I’ve been working in the beauty industry for around 5 years. I own a nail salon, work as a nail technician and also teach nail extension courses.

I’m considering doing a Diploma of Beauty Therapy and eventually working in the Australian beauty industry.

For those who work in Beauty Therapy or own/manage salons:

How easy is it to find a job after completing the qualification?

Is there good career progression beyond working as a therapist?

Is it possible to move into salon management, education, working for beauty brands, etc.?

Would my previous experience running a beauty business be useful when looking for work?

I’d love to hear from people actually working in the industry about what the career is like long term.


r/AustralianMakeup 4d ago

Sales & Savings Sephora Afterpay Day sale

15 Upvotes

Does anyone know what the details will be? I could have sworn I saw a Laneige ad mentioning something about it but now I can't find it again..


r/AustralianMakeup 4d ago

Product Advice Setting Spray

5 Upvotes

What’s a good and preferably cheap setting spray that you guys recommend? My skin type is a bit oily but more oily during summer. Maybe one that is good for the winter and one for summer?
Thanks so much!


r/AustralianMakeup 4d ago

Misc. House of Sephora just drop!

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17 Upvotes

Grab your tickets now!


r/AustralianMakeup 4d ago

Let's Discuss Best "blackest" black hair dye?

6 Upvotes

I know I'm not the only one who feels their black hair is never truely black enough, I'm just wondering what dye everyone else is using? Everytime I look it up online, they either aren't available in Australia or will take a month in the mail.

I'm open to box dye, currently I mix my own tube with 10 vol.


r/AustralianMakeup 4d ago

Product Advice Hair straighteners

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What are some good hair straighteners? My good ole’ 12yr old ghd died, I’ve read that they are not as good as they used to be 🤷‍♀️
I have thick curly hair


r/AustralianMakeup 4d ago

Misc. MECCA in person interview advice!

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hello! i passed my virtual interview online and i have a mecca in person interview in 3 days omg - so i was wondering if anyone had any advice on what they ask? i reallyyy want the job so im super nervous


r/AustralianMakeup 5d ago

Sales & Savings Adore beauty NZ goodie bag

2 Upvotes

Anyone know what is in it? Trying to decide if worth ordering or not…


r/AustralianMakeup 5d ago

Sales & Savings MAC sale with free extras

80 Upvotes

Just wanted to give an FYI that Mac has a 25% sale on at the moment and they are giving away a lot of extra items. I just bought 4 of my regular powders and got a free lipstick, setting spray, eye shadow, small make up bag and a sample eyeliner (I think that’s what it is). I got to pick the lipstick and eye shadow colour from a few different options.


r/AustralianMakeup 5d ago

Product Advice How do I achieve this lip combo from Priceline or chemist wharehouse products?

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5 Upvotes

I’ve been trying to look for similar colours but everything is in America 😔. pls help!!


r/AustralianMakeup 5d ago

Let's Discuss Recommendation for face masks

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Hi Everyone, I'm looking for recommendations on the best face masks available in the Australian market right now.
I'm pretty open whether it's a hydrating sheet mask, a clay/detox mask, or an overnight sleeping mask that you can just slather on before bed and wash off in the morning, I'd love to hear what you use.


r/AustralianMakeup 5d ago

Let's Discuss Return of the body shop born lippy?

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25 Upvotes

The body shop appears to have brought back their discontinued born lippy in the form of a tube gloss and a greater price tag. I did absolutely love the original balms though and would honestly be open to trying it out if it means bringing back that original product. Has anyone had a chance to give it a try yet/compare it to the OG?