What the news.com.au checkout team are loving this week
From beauty and fashion to home, here’s everything the news.com.au checkout team have bought this week – and why they can’t live without it.
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No surprises here but we love online shopping.
With just a click of a button, you can get everything from the super affordable Neutrogena Hydro Boost Moisutiser that has 188 million views on TikTok for giving you that “hydrated, glowing smooth skin” to the stylish but comfy slides you’ll live in all summer delivered straight to your door. All from the comfort of your couch. 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. Look, when you spend your work days sifting through thousands of reviews and testing the latest mascaras or coffee machines, you tend to become picky. 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 beauty buys to trending styles and home gadgets, here’s what the news.com.au shopping team’s bought and why we can’t live without it.
Happy shopping!
“I’ve tried $400+ moisturisers and this $19 option is just as good – if not better – at quenching my skin. Unlike other options it’s extremely hydrating but is lightweight on the skin so it’s great for the warmer months. It delivers dewy, juicy skin which is precisely what my dry skin needs.” – Edwina Carr Barraclough, Senior Manager, eCommerce Content & Strategy
Naked Sundays SPF50 Glow + Go Lip Oil, $29.95 at Naked Sundays
“I’m diligent about applying sunscreen on my face and this Naked Sundays lip oil means I don’t miss my lips. It gives that perfect gloss finish and I love that it comes in range of colours, although my favourite is the clear.” – Hannah Paine, news.com.au checkout Editor
Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado, $62 at Kiehl’s
“Eye creams were never something I gravitated towards or thought I needed, however when my undereyes started flaking and getting extremely dry, I was recommended this Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado. It’s extremely smooth upon application, blends out really well and doesn’t feel heavy at all. I’ve been applying it every night and morning, and have noticed that my undereyes are moisturised, hydrated, less puffy and my concealer even goes on smoother now!” – Harriet Amurao, Shopping Writer
Philips Steam&Go Handheld Garment Steamer, $99 (down from $129) at Amazon
“Other than a set of packing cubes, this handheld steamer was the single best thing I took on a recent overseas trip. After more than 25 hours of travel (and several failed attempts at getting the hotel concierge to bring me an iron), my clothes were in a pretty dire state. The steamer did a surprisingly good job of sorting them out though – even managing to straighten a particularly crumpled pair of jeans. It’s also compact enough that I could pop it in a pretty crowded suitcase without too much issue. It is a little pricey and the water tank is on the smaller side, so you will need to top it up after every couple of garments, but it took so much stress out of my trip that I just have to recommend it.” – Lauren Chaplin, Consumer Technology Reporter
Sol Sana Eastwood Slides, $97.30 (down from $139) at THE ICONIC
“I bought these almost two years ago and I still find myself reaching for them over and over again, especially now that the weather is heating up! They’re not only super comfortable – I could literally walk all day in these – but the metal detailing and buckles adds a cool edge to the slides that make them unique. Whenever I wear them, I’m always asked where I got them from – there’s no higher compliment!” – Melody Teh, Deputy Editor
Polo Ralph Lauren Cotton Chino Cap, $69.30 (down from $99) at THE ICONIC
“With summer well and truly on its way here in Sydney, my beloved Polo cap is once again on high rotation. I have this cap in two colourways, the navy and the tan, and would definitely consider myself a big fan. I’ve had both for a number of years now and they’re just as trendy now as they were then. I love how they go with everything and I can wear on a walk, to the beach and even with nicer clothes when out and about on a sunny day. While the price may have gone up over time, I think this is worth the investment because at the end of the day, isn’t looking after your skin and health one of the most important things we can do?” – Philippa Tonkin, Shopping Writer
Skin Control Pimple Patch PM Nightime Pack, $5.04 at Amazon
“Nothing ruins my mood like a breakout, especially when I’ve been excitedly prepping the skin for a special event or weekend away. That’s why these Skin Control pimple patches are a must have. They’re more affordable than other popular patches, and I found they work just as well – maybe even faster. Plus, they’re easy to use and subtle enough to wear under makeup. The XL patches are perfect, too!” – Tahnee-Jae Lopez-Vito, Shopping Writer
Gro-To Two-In-Fun Detangling Shampoo, $15 at Go-To Skincare
“Confession: I bought this because the design was super cute. But also, my daughter has super long hair that is constantly getting tangled and this shampoo promises to leave ‘unruly mini mops silky, soft and easy to comb’. It does all three. And fairly quickly as well. Very impressed and very happy with my mini’s soft mops.” – Stephanie Yip, eCommerce Travel Writer
Ninja Nutri Blender Duo, $259 at The Good Guys
“It’s great for the whole family – I use it to make my breakfast juice (carrot, celery, ginger, spinach, oats and berries) and the kids are loving their fresh daily smoothies. When summer hits we will be definitely be mixing up a margarita or two! We chose this one as wanted the 1500w motor, which is perfect for chopping frozen berries and ice.” – Darren Whitfeld, Head of Product – eCommerce
The Night She Disappeared by Lisa Jewell, $17.70 (paperback) or $14.99 (Kindle) at Amazon
“I discovered Lisa Jewell earlier this year – all her books so far have been amazing – but I recently finishing reading The Night She Disappeared in less than 48 hours. I usually have to stop myself from reading because I always finish books too quickly, and this was no exception. It’s a serious page-turner! If you’re a fan of thrillers and constantly guessing how the story ends, you are going to absolutely love this book. I also find Lisa’s style of writing super engaging, and she creates amazing stories with such interesting characters.” – Marina Tatas, Shopping Writer
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