Allure is to beauty, like Vogue is to fashion, so each issue of Allure is like a fantastic buffet of beauty products to gobble up.

While I was browsing its online site recently, I spotted a few lovely affordable beauty buys I might want to get when I fly to Sydney for Christmas — and that’s just next week!

Some of these brands are available in Japan but I’m keen to check out these four Allure picks because they are either not sold here or they are more expensive.

Revlon ColorStay Soft & Smooth Lipcolor, $9.99.

L’Oréal Paris Liquid Liner Brush Tip Liquid Eyeliner ($7.99)

St. Ives Elements Microdermabrasion ($6.99)

Pantene Pro-V Restoratives Time Renewal Replenishing Mask

Actually I’m one who likes to travel with products that are familiar to me. I would squeeze all kinds of shampoo, conditioner, moisturizers into mini containers or if it’s a long trip, I’ll just take along the full size product. In this way, I wouldn’t have to go without the stuff I know that works.

But the boyfriend bought us Jetstar tickets and we are only allowed one large check-in suitcase (20kg) between us. EEP! What is a beauty junkie to do? Plus my shoes and bags?! I didn’t panic for long because Australia is chock full of awesome beauty products, so look out for incoming posts about what I find Down Under.

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