The Beauty Buys To Add To Cart ASAP For Glossier Hair and Glowier Skin
Supercharged formulas with glowing reviews...
Who doesn't want hair that glistens in the light and skin so radiant and luminous it looks like it's permanently having a very good day?
If a glossy mane and lit-from-within complexion are firmly on your beauty wish list, consider this your shortcut.
We've rounded up the hardworking haircare and skincare heroes designed to deliver serious shine, softness and glow, because sometimes your beauty routine just needs a little extra radiance.
From gloss-boosting treatments for your strands to glow-giving skincare, these are the products worth adding to your cart.
Kérastase Gloss Absolu Glaze Drops Hair Oil, $77.99
Kérastase Gloss Absolu Glaze Drops are the finishing touch for hair that needs a serious dose of shine. This lightweight oil smooths frizz and flyaways while leaving strands silky, soft and beautifully glossy without weighing them down. Powered by wild rose in oil, plus hyaluronic and glycolic acids, it helps hydrate and smooth the hair fibre for that coveted glass-like finish. Apply a few drops to damp or dry lengths and ends whenever your hair needs a little extra polish.
Kérastase Gloss Absolu Glaze Drops Hair Oil Reviews from AB customers:
Really love this hair oil and how it makes my hair feel and look. Even though I have quite long hair, I don't use a heap of product. My hair is always so soft when I use this and let it dry naturally, however, if I try it with my air wrap instead, I tend to find it's even more soft and shiny and beautiful.
It is such a nice hair oil for shine as a final step. It smells so nice and makes my hair so soft.
SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Vitamin C Serum, $258
SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic is the vitamin C serum that has earned its cult status for good reason. Powered by 15% pure vitamin C, 1% vitamin E and 0.5% ferulic acid, this antioxidant-rich formula helps defend against environmental aggressors while visibly brightening uneven skin tone, smoothing fine lines and boosting firmness and radiance.
Fast-absorbing and suitable for most skin types, it’s a true skincare workhorse for anyone chasing brighter, glowier and more resilient-looking skin.
SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic reviews from AB customers:
The glow it provides my 50 year old skin is undeniable.
The absolute GOAT! I've tried for years to find a cheaper alternative but nothing compares! This really is the gold standard for Vit C!
K18 TripleBright Shampoo, $55.95
Blonde hair looking a little more brassy than bright? K18 TripleBright Shampoo is a clever triple-action purple shampoo designed to remove brass-inducing metals and minerals, neutralise existing brassiness and help defend against future yellow tones.
Powered by ionic detox, precision violet technology and a protective biopolymer, it leaves highlighted and lifted hair looking brighter and more even—without staining or over-toning. Even better, one wash can remove up to three months' worth of brass caused by hard water.
K18 TripleBright review from AB customer:
I just use this once a week and the results are amazing! Brassy tones are gone and no hint of purple hair, and the foam shampoos with no residue. Results last all week.
Skinstitut Jelly Glaze Mask, $54
Skinstitut’s Jelly Glaze Mask is essentially a tall glass of water for thirsty, lacklustre skin. Its cushiony jelly formula is powered by hyaluronic acid, red algae, aloe vera and chamomile to deeply hydrate, plump and support the skin barrier while helping calm stressed skin.
Leave it on for around 10 minutes for a bouncy, dewy complexion and that coveted glass-skin glow. Perfect for dehydrated, dull or post-treatment skin.
ColorWow Youth Juice, $85
Color Wow Youth Juice is a lightweight daily scalp serum designed to support fuller, stronger-looking hair, particularly if you're dealing with thinning, shedding or breakage.
Its hardworking formula combines Procapil, synthetic collagen, Pycnogenol, amla extract, caffeine and arginine to nourish the scalp and help create optimal conditions for healthy-looking hair growth. Best of all, it absorbs quickly without a greasy or sticky finish and is vegan, oil-, silicone-, alcohol- and added-fragrance-free.
Medik8 C-Tetra Lipid Vitamin C Antioxidant Serum, $90
Medik8 C-Tetra is a lightweight daily vitamin C serum made with 7% stabilised tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate and vitamin E.
Designed to brighten uneven tone, smooth the look of fine lines and boost radiance, its silky, fast-absorbing formula also provides antioxidant protection against free radicals. Gentle enough for vitamin C newcomers and sensitive skin, it’s a lovely choice for anyone chasing that fresh, healthy-looking glow without the irritation.
Medik8 C-Tetra Lipid Vitamin C Serum review from AB customers:
This serum gives such a natural glow and a few weeks later I noticed that my dark spots reduced and skin looked brighter.
I use this every morning. I'm always getting comments on my skin glowing. I've noticed the texture, wrinkles and overall health of my skin improve. I get told all the time by the mums at school that my skin looks great. I'm now confident to not wear make-up because of this. It is quite oily so I recommend letting it sit for five minutes before applying other serums and moisturiser.
VIRTUE Healing Oil, $66
Virtue Healing Oil is the multitasking hair oil that does far more than just make your strands shiny. Its lightweight, clear formula combines Alpha Keratin 60ku® with Kalahari melon seed, marula and coconut oils to help repair, strengthen, hydrate and protect dry, damaged hair. It smooths frizz and flyaways while leaving hair silky-soft and glossy, without weighing it down. Plus, it’s colour-safe and infused with a gorgeous blend of creamy coconut, tropical yuzu and warm woods.
It’s also a favourite of Senior Beauty editor Sadaf who reviewed (and loved) it here.
Virtue Healing oil reviews from AB customers:
The GOAT of hair oils. I have repurchased over and over, it never disappoints. I have thick long 2a/b hair and it offers the most hydration I have found in a hair product, and you can achieve different results with more or less product. I always come back to this after venturing off to other new shiny products but it just does what it says it does. It offers the perfect glossy shine we are all trying to achieve and is super lightweight so doesn't weight your hair down after styling. The luxurious smell is the cherry on top, I always get compliments on how yummy my hair smells after using. My holy grail for sure.
The Beauty Chef Glow®, $69
The Beauty Chef Glow® is your daily dose of glow from the inside out.
This berry-flavoured fermented beauty powder combines vitamin C, provitamin A, zinc and Hyaluronic Complex™ to support collagen production, skin hydration and radiance, while pre-, pro- and postbiotics help nurture gut health. Made with fermented wholefoods using the brand’s Flora Culture™ process, it’s a clever addition to your morning ritual when you want your beauty routine to go beyond the bathroom cabinet.
Aveda One For All Leave-In Elixir, $52
Aveda One For All Leave-In Elixir is the multitasking hair hero for anyone who wants to streamline their routine without sacrificing results.
With 25 plant-powered benefits, it hydrates, smooths, detangles, softens and adds shine while helping reduce breakage, tame frizz and protect strands from heat and sun damage. Powered by nourishing moringa seed and jojoba oils, the lightweight, vegan formula suits all hair types and textures and is colour-safe. Basically, one bottle doing the work of several.
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