news.com.au checkout: What we’re loving this week
With over 5.5 million TikTok views, this best-selling hair elixir promises to leave you with “shiny, smooth, and soft” locks.
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No surprises here but we love online shopping.
With just a click of a button, you can get everything and anything delivered straight to your door. We love the convenience.
But when you shop for a living (yes, sorry we know our jobs are … hard), it takes something truly amazing to wow us. Only the best will do!
So when we find something we love, we want to shout about it. And that’s what we’re doing here.
From the best-selling Kerastase Elixir Ultime Original Hair Oil that beauty lovers are calling their “holy grail” for achieving “shiny, smooth and soft” hair to the cheap as chips Garnier Body Superfood that has over 10 million views on TikTok, here’s what the news.com.au checkout team has been simply loving lately.
Happy shopping!
“I am a big fan of a good dupe and honestly who isn’t? If you can find a better product for a cheaper price, it’s basically free. Girl maths. And I am calling it, I have found the best beauty dupe of the year – one for the Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Cream. For just $13 this Garnier Body Superfood cream leaves you so moisturised for hours. And it comes in an even bigger tub. Don’t believe me? Buy it!” – Madison Geros, Partnerships Manager
Kerastase Elixir Ultime Original Hair Oil, $73 at Oz Hair and Beauty
“I don’t know why it’s taken me this long to try this iconic, best-selling hair oil – but I am so glad I did. It’s nourishing and hydrating, all while keeping my locks super soft and feeling weightless. Unlike other hair oils I’ve tried, this one doesn’t weigh my hair down and is so easy to slot into my hair care routine. After I’ve done a fresh blow dry, I’ll run two pumps of this oil throughout my hair. Or when I know I’m washing my hair later that night, I’ll drown my hair in the oil, pop it in a slick bun and let it do its magic throughout the day. Truly the best!” – Marina Tatas, Shopping Writer
Mermade Air Curl, $99 at THE ICONIC
“To say I love a blow dry would be the understatement of the century but unfortunately it’s not in my current budget to go out to the salon and get one weekly. Enter: the Mermade Air Curl. Unlike other curlers, this one uses air rather than hot irons to curl your hair. I was seriously surprised at how easy it was to use. I used it on four day old blow-dried hair and wanted to go in and add some volume and a wave as I was meeting some friends that night. It worked perfectly. The end result was that classic blow-dry wave look. Very chic, if I do say so myself. My friends all assumed I had got it done professionally. Plus, at only $99 this is seriously affordable for a hair tool.” – Philippa Tonkin, Shopping Writer
Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment (Limited Edition), $36 at Sephora
“If you’re after a lip balm that is not only moisturising but adds a pretty tint to your lips, this one is it! It’s infused with sugar for exfoliation and a combination of plant-based fruit oils for hydration and nourishment. It has a subtle scent of cola and the shade I got, Lily Lustre, is the PERFECT ‘my lips but better’ shade which I love. The packaging is also incredibly cute and super sturdy, so I know this lippie won’t get all squished or ruined!” – Harriet Amurao, Shopping Writer
Ecoya Lotus Flower Reed Diffuser, $49.95 at Myer
“I might be a weirdo but I have a constant fear of my apartment smelling bad and me not noticing it, so that’s why I love having a diffuser to keep things smelling good 24/7. Unlike candles that you only light for an hour or so at a time, a diffuser needs to be a more subtle scent that you won’t get sick off – enter Ecoya’s Lotus Flower Reed Diffuser. It’s one of the brand’s most popular scents and I’m obsessed with it – it smells like clean laundry. It also lasts so much longer than other diffusers I’ve owned, plus you can save when you buy a refill pack.” – Hannah Paine, news.com.au checkout Editor
Spurr Bella Sandal, $48.99 (down from $69.99) at THE ICONIC
“I’m always on the hunt for a comfy but cute sandal to really elevate an outfit without the pain of a high heel. When I stumbled on these beauties from Spurr, I immediately bought both the black and cream pair. The touch of gold hardware jazzes them up while the simplicity of the design makes them super versatile!” – Claudia Coy, eCommerce Social Media Editor
Topshop Diamante Cut Out Detail Midi Dress, $66.50 (down from $190) at THE ICONIC
“I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again … I LOVE A DUPE! Especially when it’s not just the product matching the aesthetic or packaging but actually of comparable quality. This Diamante Cut Out Detail Midi Dress from Topshop is a delightfully embellished version of a viral diamond maxi dress. Not only does it fit the style and vision of the original design but it takes it to next level with it’s own flavour thanks to the addition of the diamentes on the diamond panelling. Also it’s on sale at the moment!” – Kriti Gupta, eCommerce Social Media Lead
Super Mario Bros. Wonder for Nintendo Switch, $68 (down from $79.95) at Amazon
“Super Mario Bros. Wonder was one of the most anticipated games for 2023 and, after spending the better part of the past week playing it, I can confidently say it lives up to the hype. The title is the series’ first side-scrolling platformer in more than a decade, making it a delightful return to form for those like me who grew up playing Super Mario. You can also play the entire game with three other friends via local co-op, or play online, which only seems to increase the fun. Oh, and did I mention the whimsical singing piranha plants or the fact that you can turn Mario into an elephant? Hello, fever dream.” – Lauren Chaplin, Consumer Technology Reporter
Sheridan Living Textures Bath Towel, $23.97 (down from $39.95) at Sheridan
“Fact: These are the best bath towels ever. They’re thick, soft and luxurious. I absolutely love the feel of them; they’re not heavy but are super absorbent and dry fast. They also wash so, so well. I’ve had these towels for almost two years now and they’re still excellent quality and haven’t lost any of its fluffiness. I bought pretty much the whole collection in Carbon (a lovely dark navy almost black colour) – the bath towel, hand towel, bath mat and the face washer – and still use to this day. A year after, I nabbed the same again in the Graphite. Sheridan also have great sales all the time so grab them while they’re on sale!” - Melody Teh, news.com.au checkout Deputy Editor
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