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KELLY MCCARREN: 'The $10 product I love so much I'd take it to a desert island.'

If you washed ashore on a desert island with nothing but your beauty kit, what would be in your survival items that you couldn't live without?

On a recent episode of You Beauty, hosts Kelly McCarren and Sarah Marie revealed their ride-or-die products they'd rescue from the wreckage, and the luxury items they'd be frantically signalling for.

"These are the products that we would not go anywhere without, especially a desert island," the duo explained as they dove into their desert island beauty essentials.

Watch: Kelly and Sarah Marie: Desert Island Survival Guide. Post continues below.


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The practical picks.

For Kelly, practicality reigns supreme when it comes to island survival. "Number one thing I'm packing for a deserted island is tweezers… Why? Because I am so hairy," she laughed.

Sarah Marie's first choice was equally practical: "Bepanthen — not for nappy rash… If you've got dry lips, if you've got irritation, you've got a graze. It's quite multi-purpose. You can get the Bepanthen that's got the antiseptic in it,"

They each took turns revealing several practical, and other not-so-practical items (we're looking at you and your curl cream Sarah Marie…)

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Kelly's $10 hero product.

"Something that I would want to just be constantly refilled while we're on the deserted island is the Now Foods Solutions Sweet Almond Oil," Kelly revealed.

This $10 wonder product has clearly earned its place in Kelly's beauty hall of fame.

"This oil I have talked about on episodes before because it's so good. And it's multi-purpose - you can use it for absolutely everything," she said.

The 100% Pure Almond Oil is a natural oil that's perfect for nourishing and reviving any skin type. Almond oil is easily absorbed and won't clog pores, promoting clear, soft, healthy-looking skin. It's a natural skin-nourishing oil that you can use for the entire body.

Listen to the full You Beauty episode. Post continues below.

"It's so beautiful, it's so affordable. You can get one litre. I don't think you will understand how much oil that is," she gushed.

"You can put it on your face, body, hair. You can use it as a conditioner. You can use it to cook" (which is perhaps only required on that hypothetical desert island).

At just $10, Kelly's desert island essential proves that effective skincare doesn't have to break the bank. Whether you're planning a tropical getaway or just looking for a versatile addition to your beauty routine, this multitasking almond oil might just become your new ride-or-die product too.

NOW Foods, Solutions, Sweet Almond Oil, $10.

photo of NOW foods almond oil Image: IHerb

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Kelly and Sarah-Marie's full desert island beauty survival kit:

Tweezerman Slant Tweezer $45.

photo of Tweezerman Slant TweezerImage: Adore Beauty

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The Mane Master Wet-To-Dry Detangler Brush $25.

photo of Mane Master detangler brushImage: Sephora

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Bepanthen Nappy Rash Ointment $15.50.

photo of Bepanthen nappy rash ointmentImage: Woolsworth

Ego QV Ceramides Wash $23.99.

photo of Ego QV ceramides washImage: Chemist Warehouse

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Ego QV Skin Lotion, $22.49.

photo of Ego QV skin lotionImage: Priceline Pharmacy

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John Frieda Frizz Ease Dream Curls - Curl Defining Crème $18.

photo of John Frieda curl defining crèmeImage: Chemist Warehouse

Naked Sundays Beauty Screen Foundation Tint $55.

photo of Naked Sundays beauty screen foundation tintImage: Naked Sundays

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Listen to You Beauty's "In Her Bag" episodes for more beauty insights and product recommendations from Kelly and Sarah Marie.

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