Is Retinal Banned In Australia Now?! Here's What You Need To Know

Leigh’s back from Vietnam and we have so much to catch up on! Starting with our very BIG feelings about the rise of cigarette-inspired lip products and the hair colour trend that’s skyrocketed 949 per cent on Pinterest searches in 2026. Plus, Christmas has come early in the studio as we unbox some seriously special beauty boxes supporting the Look Good Feel Better Foundation. And make sure to pop November 24th in your diaries because The You Beauty Awards are back for 2026, and we need your help to decide our winners!

And luckily for us, Leigh’s return from holidays means one thing... it’s beauty haul time! She’s spilling the tea on everything she packed for the trip, plus the last-minute treasures she couldn’t resist at the airport. And if you're wondering why everyone is suddenly panic-buying retinal, Kelly our Leigh have some some very useful information to share.

Then in Spendy Savey, Kelly reveals the $117 French tint that’s giving serious model-off-duty vibes and an MVP lip oil that actually goes the distance. Plus, Leigh’s found an underrated $17 lash product that might just be our new obsession.

PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS:

LEIGH'S RETINAL RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3 30ml, $99
• Naturium Retinaldehyde Cream Serum (0.05%), $54
• Naturium Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.10%, $66
• Paula's Choice Clinical PRO Retinaldehyde Treatment, $102
• The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion, $25
• Murad Retinal ReSculpt Overnight Treatment, $180
• Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Multi-Intensive Night Cream ( 0.1% retinal), $74
• Go-To Very Amazing Retinal, $85
• Alpha-H Midnight Retinal Eye Cream, $125

THE PRODUCTS LEIGH USED ON HOLIDAYS:

• Mecca Cosmetica Weekend Skin Hydratint, $60
• Mecca Cosmetica In Good Light Illuminating Drops, $45
• Revlon Illuminance Serum Concealer, $31
• Covergirl Trublend Skin Enhancer Baked Luminous Bronzer, $24.95
• No7 Pro Artist Lip & Cheek Multi Use Stick, $29.99
• L’Oreal Paris Infallible 3-Second Setting Mist, $30.99
• Thanks To Nature Root Concealer in Chic Cocoa, $25
• Mecca Max Off Duty Blush Stick in Popsicle Tangerine, $22
• Brillo Beauty The Hair Mask, $49

SPENDY:

LEIGH: Aeon C-Bomb Brightening Serum, $129

KELLY: Chanel Water-Fresh Tint $117

SAVEY:

LEIGH: The Ordinary Lash Curl Finisher, $17.20

KELLY: Bioderma Atoderm Crème Nourishing Daily Moisturiser $44.99

MVP:

LEIGH: VIRTUE Frizz Block Smoothing Spray, $69

KELLY: Lip Toy pH Staining Lip Oil $46

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