When it comes to buying beauty products, there are some things you should never scrimp on. Remember, we get intimate with our beauty; we bathe in it, we kiss in it, we sleep with it, so much like leather or a timepiece, there are some things we need to spend a little more on. Products to love, use and cherish, products that not only make you feel special but don’t compromise skin and hair health, and remain both steadfast and stylish.

But what truly is worthy of your dollar? How to decipher the good from the bad, the cheap from the expensive, the hype from the hero?

We’ve taken the guesswork out of picking and choosing; here are ten beauty products to invest in, no matter the time of year or occasion. Think of them as your ultimate beauty investment pieces.

1. The Styling Tool
Dyson AirwrapTM styler
Arguably the product of 2018, Dyson’s Airwraptm styler has to been seen (or used) to be believed. Styling your hair in myriad ways without the extreme heat damage; you can literally go from a corkscrew curl to buoyant blow out at the flick of a switch (and attachment). With six attachments for unique hairstyles, this is ultimate bang for your buck, your hair styling mileage is infinite; you won’t need to book a blow wave again. Plus, your hair health isn’t compromised, it literally shapes your hair with air – not extreme heat – unlike other styling tools on the market. Meaning? No more bathroom war wounds. Warning: Airwrapping can become highly addictive.



Dyson Airwraptm styler, $699.
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2. The Moisturising Cream
La Mer Crème de la Mer
One of the most iconic creams to exist in beauty history, there’s a reason why this cream has relented the new kids on the block and remains a cult classic. It works. Its famous miracle broth – the heart of every jar – plumps, hydrates and smoothes tired, dull complexions. One of the most famous moisturisers to moisturise the most famous famous, she’s slept with just about everyone (and keeps them looking radiant and rested).

La Mer the limited-edition crème de la mer, $445. shop now

3. The Lipstick
Chanel rouge allure 
The makeup equivalent of an LBD, finding a red lipstick deserves the same amount of diligence and rigour as picking the perfect little black dress. And like the LBD’s founder, (of course, the LBD is attributed to Coco Chanel in the 1920s), the ultimate red lipstick is Chanel, and the shade Pirate is their best-seller. Makeup worth the money; Chanel lipstick is worth its weight in gold.

Chanel rouge allure intense red in pirate, $53. shop now

4. The Hair Treatment
Hair Rituel by Sisley Paris
In the haircare space, our scalp, strangely enough, has long been forgotten. But scalp care is actually imperative in the overall health of our hair (and skin), so this one area to take seriously. Hair Rituel by Sisley fills that void with its Revitalizing Fortifying Serum, which helps to make hair stronger and denser with highly concentrated plant-based extracts, proteins, vitamins and minerals. Energising the hair bulb to help keep the hair anchored and thick, it’s the ultimate hair treat.

Hair Rituel by Sisley Paris Revitalizing Fortifying Serum, $240. shop now

5. The Shampoo and Conditioner
David Mallet Shampoo and Conditioner
Like the zeitgeist’s obsession with good skincare, your haircare should also be of the highest quality. People spend hundreds (and we mean hundreds) of dollars on cuts and colours at the hairdresser, and then let it all slide with a subpar hair routine at home. To keep your strands looking and feeling their best (and sustain the longevity of your hair appointment), a high quality shampoo and conditioner is a mandatory. David Mallet’s No. L’Hydration is the ultimate double act to follow a salon session. Remember, the show must go on (at home). 

David Mallet No.1 L’Hydration Shampoo and Conditioner, $61.50 & $72. shop now

6. The Candle
Cire Trudon candle
Cire Trudon’s motto, “They work for God and The King” is a fitting one. They – the bees which make the Trudon beeswax – have worked to a royal crowd, which includes the kingdoms of Louis the 15th, Napoleon and Marie-Antoinette, so it’s no wonder the candles of today are of the highest order. A palatial burn, the luxurious light – and scent – of the Cire Trudon candle is a thing of profound beauty. Divine wax, indeed.

Cire Trudon Madeline Intermezzo 800g candle, $350. shop now

7. The Hairdryer
Dyson supersonic hair dryer
Not just any hairdryer, the Dyson Supersonic is the hairdryer to invest in. Why? With a clever climate control system, the temperature never exceeds 150 degrees, meaning it protects your hair from extreme heat damage and your hair’s natural shine. Plus, it helps to reduce frizz and flyaways, so hair is left feeling and looking like you’ve just stepped off a hair commercial.

Dyson supersonic hair dryer, $499. shop now

8. The Fragrance
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540
What happens when the luxurious Grand Dame of crystal collides with a maison of master perfume? Pure sensorial delight. Fast-becoming one of the most iconic fragrances of the decade, Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s collaboration with the house of Baccarat is an ode to the Baccarat – a clear crystal mingled with 24-carat gold powder and gradually brought to fusion at 540 degrees – of which the fragrance is equally as spectacular. A rich, lingering scent of amber, saffron and jasmine, Baccarat Rouge 540 leaves a lasting impression.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP 70ml, $340. shop now

9. the serum
Dr. Barbara Sturm serum
There’s a good reason this brand, and namely this serum, has a cult celebrity following. Charged with highly concentrated, super potent long and short chain hyaluronic molecules, a few drops leaves your complexion feeling tight, taut and firm (the good kind), plus radiant. It’s a time machine in a bottle.

Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum, $440.
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10. The eye cream
La Prairie skn caviar
La prairie and luxury coexist; quite simply, you can’t have one without the other. And whilst all skews within the range are equally as palatial as the next, its bread and butter (or brioche and Pepe Saya) is caviar – the sublime ingredient upon which the brand was founded. Each caviar product is special, but our pick is the Skin Caviar Luxe Lift Cream, which uses a three-dimensional protein network (plus of course caviar) to lift and firm the delicate skin around the eye, as well as impede puffiness, dark circles and dryness. Indulgent, maybe. Worth it? Absolutely.

La Prairie skin caviar luxe lift cream, $475. shop now