6 clever upgrades to shop in the winter sales

It may soon be spring, but winter is still with us for now. The mornings are still cold, the evenings are still dark and almost anything that can be done without leaving the house still sounds like an excellent idea.

The good news is that AliExpress’ Winter Clearance Sale, running from August 17 to 26, is a good excuse to discover some clever beauty and fitness finds to help get you ready to embrace those coming spring days…

Shopping on AliExpress means accessing a world of innovative products at genuinely competitive prices – and with Brand+, that experience is taken to the next level. Brand+ is a curated selection of items from verified, trusted brands, each one quality-checked and backed by an authentic product guarantee. With faster shipping from local and regional warehouses, Brand+ finds arrive at your door quickly, giving you the confidence to try something new without the wait.

The Better Hair Day

If you’ve noticed hair dryers becoming smaller, lighter and much faster lately, you’re not imagining things. The MIJIA H501 SE High Speed Hair Dryer has a 110,000rpm high-speed motor and uses powerful airflow to get the drying done faster, while negative-ion technology is designed to help reduce static. A useful upgrade if your current dryer has been rattling around the bathroom since approximately 2007. NB you get an adaptor for the Chinese plug on this model, which at just $40.05 as a welcome deal is a super steal!

The Easy-wave Maker

If your hair needs a little more help than a speedy blow-dry, add this 32mm Automatic Hair Curler to the winter beauty haul. The larger barrel is designed to create loose curls and soft, bouncy waves, while adjustable temperature settings let you tailor the heat to your hair. At just $7.55 (welcome deal), it’s also the cheapest find on our list, making it an easy addition to your winter sale cart.

The At-Home Facial

The ANLAN Facial Massager Pro brings some beauty-tech wizardry into the bathroom. It combines microcurrent technology with a cold-therapy head and deep-cleansing functions, turning your nightly skincare routine into something that feels a little more luxurious. At $55.88 (welcome deal), it’s an affordable way to add a little magic to your at-home skincare routine – no expensive salon facials required.

The No-excuses Workout

One of the cleverest fitness trends of recent years is also particularly handy in winter. The RAMYPOKET Walking Pad lets you get some steps in without heading outside into the cold, with speeds ranging from 1km/h to 10km/h, a nine per cent incline, app control and a triple LED display – and all for just $251.18. Put it in front of the TV and your latest streaming obsession could suddenly become considerably more virtuous.

The Super Skincare Gadget

Beauty tech has moved well beyond electric cleansing brushes. The ANLAN V-Face Lifting Beauty Device is handheld and combines microcurrent technology with red and blue light. It’s designed specifically for slimming and firming around the face and jawline and, at $31.52 (welcome deal), is another super accessible way to experiment with the kind of gadget-led skincare routine that was once largely confined to salons.

The Red-Light Moment

Red-light devices have become one of beauty’s biggest at-home trends, but if wearing a futuristic-looking face mask isn’t your thing, there is another option. This 225-LED Red Light Therapy Panel can simply be positioned in front of the face or body, making it easy to incorporate into some quiet time at home. No straps, no mask, and just $36.30 (welcome deal) – your skin will thank you.