'Heartbreak High' star Ayesha Madon just spilled her Black Friday wishlist

And we're adding to cart accordingly

Editor / December 05 2024

Between playing Amerie in Netflix’s Aussie breakout Heartbreak High, working her way into our Spotify Wrapped results (listen to ‘Michella Obama’ ASAP if you haven’t already), and kicking off her brand new gig as Maybelline New York’s latest Australian ambassador, Ayesha Madon doesn’t have a lot of time to spare.

But hey, sometimes when the sales are warranting a little wishlist-making (hello Black Friday, we’ve been waiting for you), we all have to give ourselves an hour or so to browse the best buys and deals.

And that’s exactly what Madon has blessed us with: a complete list of everything she’s coveting in the 2024 Black Friday sales. Here are all the must-try (and must buy) beauty essentials on her radar RN…

#1: Maybelline New York Lash Sensational Firework Mascara

From $14.49 at Adore Beauty

"My holy grail mascara! The Maybelline Firework Mascara makes my lashes pop both on stage and off, you just can’t beat it."

Key features:

  • Clump-resistant formula that creates flared 'firework' shape
  • Rich black shade
  • Infused with Pro vitamin B5

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#2: Lash Therapy Eyelash Growth Serum

From $69.95 at Lash Therapy Australia

"In tandem with my Firework Mascara, the Lash Therapy Eyelash Growth Serum keeps my lashes long and thick, and on the days I go makeup-free, they still look fresh!"

Key features:

  • Designed to enhance the appearance of volume, thickness, length, and curl
  • Dermatologically-tested formula
  • Features collagen to combat lash breakage

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#3: Maybelline New York Lifter Liner

From $9.99 at Chemist Warehouse

"I always need a lip duo in my bag when I am on the go, and Maybelline’s Lifter Liner in Cross the Line is the perfect shade of brown, and even has hyaluronic acid in it, finished off with their Lifter Gloss ($10.49 at Chemist Warehouse) – so so good!"

Key features:

  • Creamy & comfy moisture-locking formula
  • Formulated with hydrating hyaluronic acid
  • Delivers a smooth application with no tugging

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#4: Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

From $24.80 at Adore Beauty

"My lips need that extra hydration, especially come summertime when they get dry AF, so the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask is the perfect overnight mask to keep them juicy n plump all day long."

Key features:

  • Global best-seller with a cult (and celeb) following
  • Forms a slow-releasing moisture layer over lips
  • Rich in softening, smoothing ingredients

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#5: Maybelline New York Superstay Teddy Tint

From $13.49 at Chemist Warehouse

"Minimal makeup is the vibe for the summer, and Maybelline’s Teddy Tint doubles as both a liquid blush and lipstick, the shade Keep it Cozy is perfection and lasts for hours, with no transfer. The dream."

Key features:

  • Plush, light feel
  • Long-lasting colour
  • Buildable and blendable

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#6: Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

From $29.40 at Paula's Choice

"Having a super busy schedule means I don’t always have time to keep my skincare routine in check, but salicylic acid sorts my pores out and really helps with any sort of oil build up, 10/10 recommend. "

Key features:

  • Gentle enough for daily use
  • Exfoliates dead skin cells while working to clear pores
  • Heroes congestion-clearing salicylic acid

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#7: Maybelline New York Superstay Vinyl Ink Longwear Liquid Lip Colour

From $13.49 at Chemist Warehouse

"When I’m on stage performing, I need a no-budge lip that stays put for my entire set and the Maybelline Superstay Vinyl Ink literally does not move. I’m very partial to the ‘Cheeky’ shade!"

Key features:

  • Delivers no-budge vinyl colour
  • Smudge and transfer-resistant
  • Provides an instant shine finish

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Delaney began her career in the Australian beauty media industry in 2015, landing amidst the glossy world of women’s lifestyle magazines (or more literally, in their beauty cupboards). Since then, she has gone on to write across a multitude of beloved Australian media brands, including OK!, NW, InStyle, and Harper’s BAZAAR. She’s covered every side of beauty content, from directing beauty editorial shoots to rounding up the best glossy serums for golden hour skin. Having spent nearly a decade immersed in the beauty realm, Delaney’s knowledge of beauty is as extensive as her collection of tinted lip oils (read: extremely extensive). Delaney is currently the Digital Managing Editor of BEAUTYcrew, and her beauty wisdom also appears across beautyheaven, ELLE and Marie Claire. She enjoys channelling her personal hobby (testing beauty products) into her professional work (talking about testing beauty products), and considers perfecting the art of a cat eye in a moving car her life’s greatest accomplishment.