13 Perfect Products For Your Skincare-Obsessed Friend (Plus Early Black Friday Scores)

If double cleansing is their love language, Little Bay Beauty’s Illuminating Cleansing Oil is a guaranteed hit. This Australian-made, vegan cleanser transforms from a rich oil to a light milky foam, gently melting away makeup while preserving skin’s softness and balance. Enriched with native botanicals like Kakadu Plum and Macadamia seed oil, it turns a boring everyday task into a luxe ritual.

Say 'hello' to the ultimate skin-reset with this gel-mask, which uses a fruity cocktail of pineapple, grapefruit, pomegranate, acai and cranberry enzymes to gently lift away dead skin cells to reveal a smooth, bright baby-face beneath. Vegan-friendly, barrier-kind and perfect for gifting.

For those who treat their beauty shelf like it’s a sacred altar, this triple-shot serum can’t miss. Featuring the holy trinity of glow (vitamins A, B and C) plus 30 more high-powered actives, it works to refine texture, minimise pores, soften lines and fade discolouration.

The perfect gift for your favourite glow getter, the brightening cream by Ilumae packs a powerful punch against pigment, without bothering your barrier. Tackle dullness, uneven tone and dark spots in one sleek move, with niacinamide, advanced vitamin C and 4‑N‑butylresorcinol.

Got a beauty-loving bestie that dreams of waking up with glass skin? Dope Skin Co’s Retinol & Peptide Night Repair Cream pulls the PM shift, blending retinol, peptides and vitamin C to smooth, firm and brighten while you sleep. Add in niacinamide for pore control, hyaluronic acid for juicy hydration, and hemp extract to keep things calm, and you’ve got a one-and-done night cream that hits every note.

Meet the two‑step breakout buster you didn’t know you needed. Developed by Aussie brand Will & Zo to tackle stubborn body acne, the kit pairs a gentle exfoliating cleanser loaded with salicylic acid, allantoin and hydration‑boosting hyaluronic acid, with a soothing spray packed with niacinamide and licorice root to calm oil, minimise pores and ease redness. 

Simplify your routine without sacrificing results, with Youth Lab's luxe, bubbly cleanser that pampers and purifies your skin. Packed with antioxidant-rich green tea to soothe and protect, probiotics to support balance and resilience, and olive leaf extract to cleanse without stripping, it leaves your complexion fresh, calm, and perfectly prepped for the next step.

Want a scent that turns heads without trying? Enter, At Night We Dance–warm, spicy, and just the right amount of mysterious. Crafted in Bondi from clean, natural ingredients, bright orange and pink pepper hit first, before melting into woody undertones of magnolia and vetiver. Deeply intoxicating, and smells much, much more expensive than it actually is.

Work smarter not harder with this five-in-one multitasker. This hybrid hero combines moisturiser, primer, highlighter, serum and face oil in one lightweight formula, giving skin instant warmth and glow. Packed with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, broccoli seed oil, rosehip, hemp and lavender, it smooths, hydrates and brightens without grease or glitter.

AEON’s high‑performance face oil blends future‑proofing antioxidants and age‑defying extracts to visibly brighten, tighten and tone. Handcrafted in Australia using sustainably‑sourced exotic oils such as marula, seabuckthorn and strawberry seed, it’s designed for skin that looks polished and nourished (without looking shiny).

Packed with a potent 20% stabilised vitamin C complex and next‑gen phyto‑exosomes, Medik8 C-Tetra Advanced Serum is your go‑to for brighter, smoother, stronger skin. It delivers visible radiance and even tone in as little as 7 days, without irritation. Lightweight texture, powerhouse results.

Target signs of ageing with the Eaoron Firming & Anti Ageing set, combining the intensive care of Soften Serum and the nourishing Honey Mask. The bonus SWF capsules enhance the firming and rejuvenating effects for visibly youthful skin.

Our travel editor's completely obsessed with this glowy, bronzy travel-friendly palette from AMM Beauty. The warm tones are dreamy for bronzing, blushing, sculpting and just about all else you could need to serve that effortless glimmer before stepping out. Pro tip: they're offering 20% off site-wide (!!!) from November 17 - 31 using the code BLACKFRIDAY20. You know what to do.