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# UNDER $100: Five Genuinely Good Things, From Grooming to the Kitchen
- URL: https://www.blankidentity.com.au/under-100-five-genuinely-good-things-from-grooming-to-the-kitchen/
- Published: 2026-10-06T02:23:23.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-12T06:51:33.000Z
- Description: Five genuinely good things from five corners of life: grooming, home, stationery, kitchen and accessories. All under a hundred dollars
- Author: Amber R
- Tags: UNDER $100, Gear

UNDER $100 is our rule for the week: five genuinely good things, each from a different corner of life, and none of them costing more than a hundred dollars. The picks are deliberately broad, so there is something for most people on your gift list or your own shelf.

## Grooming: Aesop Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm

![An Aesop Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm tube in pale apricot with black lettering](https://static.theiconic.com.au/p/aesop-4491-4860892-1.jpg)

The 75ml tube. Image: THE ICONIC

The [Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm](https://www.theiconic.com.au/resurrection-aromatique-hand-balm-75ml-2980684.html?ref=blankidentity.com.au) is the grooming item you will actually reach for. It is a hydrating hand cream with a citrus aroma, built around sweet almond oil and macadamia nut oil, and it is described as absorbing quickly with a greaseless finish. That last point is the reason it works on a desk or in a bag. It costs $47.00 for 75ml at THE ICONIC.

## Home: Ecoya Sweet Pea & Jasmine Madison Candle

![An Ecoya Sweet Pea and Jasmine Madison candle in a frosted glass jar with a silver lid beside its pink box](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1e/c4/1ec40a4f-84a0-482b-aa02-e946534e85fe/content/images/2026/10/ECOYA_Madison25_2048x2560_sp_j.jpg)

The 400g Madison jar. Image: Ecoya

A good candle changes a room more than most furniture does. Ecoya's [Sweet Pea & Jasmine Madison Candle](https://www.ecoya.com.au/products/sweet-pea-jasmine-madison-jar?ref=blankidentity.com.au) is a 400g soy wax candle in a glass jar with a silver lid, and the brand quotes up to 80 hours of burn time. The scent is a floral pairing that Ecoya describes as pretty, delicate and soothing, which makes it a safe pick for a bedroom or a living room. It is $49.95 direct from Ecoya.

## Stationery: Lamy Safari Fountain Pen

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1e/c4/1ec40a4f-84a0-482b-aa02-e946534e85fe/content/images/2026/10/Screenshot-2026-10-06-at-12.14.41---PM.png)

The Safari in yellow. Image: Officeworks

A good pen is a small upgrade you notice every day, and the [Lamy Safari](https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/lamy-safari-fountain-pen-medium-yellow-lalmh018my?ref=blankidentity.com.au) is the easy way in. Officeworks lists it in 12 colours, and the yellow version with a medium nib is $50.00\. Pick it up if you want one proper pen for notes, journals and signing things, and an object that looks good beside a laptop.

## Kitchen: Bialetti Moka Express 6 Cup

![A polished aluminium Bialetti Moka Express stovetop espresso maker with a black handle](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1e/c4/1ec40a4f-84a0-482b-aa02-e946534e85fe/content/images/2026/10/Bialetti-Moka-Express-Stovetop-Espresso-Maker-6-Cup_one_2000px.jpg)

The eight-sided Moka Express. Image: Kitchen Warehouse

The [Bialetti Moka Express](https://www.kitchenwarehouse.com.au/product/bialetti-moka-express-stovetop-espresso-maker-6-cup?ref=blankidentity.com.au) is a polished aluminium stovetop espresso maker made in Italy, and it is a classic stovetop design that has barely changed shape. The 6 cup size holds 300ml at most, which Kitchen Warehouse reviewers say makes about two standard cups. It is not suitable for induction cooktops. Kitchen Warehouse has it at $53.95 against a listed RRP of $95, and sale prices move, so check before you buy.

## Accessories: Bellroy Card Pocket

![A black leather Bellroy Card Pocket zip wallet partly open to show cards and notes](https://bellroy-product-images.imgix.net/bellroy_dot_com_gallery_image/AUD/WCPA-BLK-101/1)

The zip-around Card Pocket. Image: Bellroy

The [Card Pocket](https://bellroy.com/products/card-pocket?ref=blankidentity.com.au) is a small leather zip wallet that holds up to 15 cards, with a separate coin pouch, a spare SIM slot and a secure zip closure. At $95 from Bellroy it is the most expensive thing here, and also the one most likely to be in your pocket every single day. If a full-size wallet feels like too much to carry, this is the upgrade.

**At a glance**

- **Grooming:** Aesop Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm 75ml, $47.00 (THE ICONIC)
- **Home:** Ecoya Sweet Pea & Jasmine Madison Candle 400g, $49.95 (Ecoya)
- **Stationery:** Lamy Safari Fountain Pen, medium, yellow, $50.00 (Officeworks)
- **Kitchen:** Bialetti Moka Express 6 Cup, $53.95 (Kitchen Warehouse)
- **Accessories:** Bellroy Card Pocket, $95 (Bellroy)

**Verdict:** If you only buy one, make it the Lamy Safari: at $50 it is the easiest to justify and the one you will probably reach for most days. The rest suit different people, so pick the corner of life that needs the upgrade.