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Personal style is the ultimate fashion Everest. To help us navigate the challenge of defining personal style in a world of fast-moving trends, we have the poster girl of personal style herself, Megan Hess. Megan shares how she discovered her signature floaty, elegant style, how she stays true to it in an ever-changing fashion landscape, and how she’s infused it into everything from luxury campaigns to her 22 best-selling books. Megan is a globally renowned fashion illustrator, having worked with top brands like Fendi, Prada, and Dior. She’s also the creative mind behind the illustrations for the New York Times #1 bestseller Sex and the City... maybe you've heard of it. You can buy Megan's latest book here: Fashion in Colour, A Journey through Every Hue 27 Dresses You Can Wear For Any Occasion THE END BITS: Subscribe to Mamamia Sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter for our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more! GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS Host: Leigh Campbell Guest: Megan Hess Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8 Maalis 25min

This week, Kelly’s favourite brand has dropped a new setting powder that’s basically a real-life airbrush filter—we put it to the test. And just like we called it—peptides are everywhere right now. We dive into the trend and try a luxe new peptide cream that’s as hydrating as it is hyped. Plus, the $3 hair product Kelly swears by - we love this budget find. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: e.l.f Power Grip Primer $24 What Happened When Leigh Campbell Got Her Lips Tattooed Watch us on Youtube SPENDY: Somi Curate-Mi Kit $207 Naturium Multi-Peptide Rich Cream $49.95 SAVEY: Lux by Kim Evans Brow Set Go $40 OXX Haircare Instant Refresh Dry Shampoo $3 NEWBIE: NYX Face Glue Gripping Primer $23.99 tarte Creaseless Setting Powder $66 SHOP MY STASH / EMPTY: Romand Bare Water Cushion $27.50 LIP CHEAT PILLOW TALK $38 SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to Mamamia Sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter for our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more! GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Hosts: Kelly McCarren & Leigh Campbell Producer: Cassie Merritt Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler Video Producer: Marlena Cacciotti Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Maalis 19min

What happens when wedding beauty plans go horribly wrong? From ruined foundation to horrible hairdos, we’re diving into our real-life bridal beauty disasters. More importantly, we’ve got the expert tips you need to make sure your wedding look stays picture-perfect. Plus, Sarah Marie’s must-have mini touch-up kit and Kelly’s no-nonsense advice every bride needs to hear before the big day. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: Kelly McCarren's Wedding Was A Disaster Real Techniques Mini Multitask Face Brush $12.99 Nude By Nature Matte Pressed Bronzer $42.95 Bobbi Brown Skin Concealer Stick $60 MINI PILLOW TALK LIP KIT $40 SUBSCRIBE: Watch us on Youtube Subscribe to Mamamia Sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter for our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more! GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Hosts: Kelly McCarren & Sarah Marie Fahd Producer: Cassie Merritt Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler Video Producer: Marlena Cacciotti Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 Maalis 15min

Zinc SPF has come a long way since those thick, neon streaks at school swimming carnivals—but are mineral sunscreens actually as wearable as chemical ones? Em put two viral favorites to the test. Plus, we’ve all heard about icing your face, but what about ice setting your makeup? Some say it locks in your look better than powder or spray… sounds wild, right? Erin put it to the test—on camera. Watch us on Youtube LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: 'The $11 zinc hack that gives me brighter under eyes than my $60 concealer.' Ultra Violette Queen Screen SPF50+ 50ml Luminising SKINSCREEN $52 Ultra Violette Fave Fluid SPF50+ Ultralight SKINSCREEN $52 Go-To Nifty Fifty Mineral $49 Ultra Violette Future Fluid SPF 50+ Superlight Mineral SKINSCREEN $52 Airyday Pretty in Zinc SPF50+ Dreamscreen $51 Airyday Golden Glow SPF50+ Dreamscreen $25 Airyday Clear as Day SPF50+ Dreamscreen $51 Surf Life Saving Sunscreen Zinc Stick SPF 50+ Tinted $5 Priceline Sensitive With Zinc Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ $9 SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to Mamamia Sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter for our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more! GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Hosts: Erin Docherty & Emily Vernem Producer: Cassie Merritt Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler Video Producer: Marlena Cacciotti Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 Maalis 15min

Not all at-home skincare devices are worth your money—in fact, some are total BS. But how do you know which ones actually work? We put expert dermatologist Dr Leona Yip to the test, handing over our (very long) list of viral gadgets for her unfiltered verdict—and trust us, the results were shocking. Plus, the little-known #1 skincare ingredient Dr. Leona swears by for glowing skin and her no-nonsense take on clean beauty! LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: NuFACE Trinity Complete Facial Toning Kit $872 FOREO LUNA play smart 2 Cleanser $89 Omnilux Contour Face $460 LightStim For Acne: LED Light Therapy $409 BeautyBio GloPRO Facial Microneedling Regeneration Tool $328 BeautyBio GLO facial Tool Set $326 Skin Gym Ultrasonic Lumiscrub Facial Skin Spatula $162 Hello Silky IPL Hair Removal PRO MAX $249 SALT BY HENDRIX Jade Gua Sha $30 Infrared Scalp Massager Brush Flo Brush $396 Hydra Pen H6 Advanced Serum Infusion Microneedling Pen with Light Therapy $469 Jericho Skincare ANZ Ultrasonic Rejuvenating Beauty Device $119 BeautyBio Cryo Dual Ended Roller $139 SkinCeuticals Resveratrol B E $242 SUBSCRIBE: Watch us on Youtube Subscribe to Mamamia Sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter for our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more! GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Hosts: Erin Docherty Guest: Dr Leona Yip Producer: Cassie Merritt Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Maalis 27min

Is your skincare routine doing more harm than good? Over-exfoliating could be speeding up aging and triggering inflammation—yikes! Kelly and Leigh break it all down so you can keep your skin glowing (not angry). Plus, if we had a hypothetical $500 to start our routine from scratch, here’s exactly what we’d buy—our current, ride-or-die picks! LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: Synergie Skin Vitamin B $130 Cetaphil Healthy Renew Facial Serum $20.60 The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum $29.10 Bioderma Sensibio Soothing Defensive Serum $54.99 Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense $115 Estée Lauder Double Wear Sheer Long-Wear Makeup SPF 20 Foundation $79 Loungeface Lash $37 elf Cosmetics Luminous Putty Blush $16 MECCA MAXSunlit Skin Powder Bronzer $26 Revlon Micro Brow Pencil Dark Brown $23.95 Revolution Liner Liquid Pow Liquid Eyeliner $10.50 Morphe Nude Ambition Artistry Palette $28 Bobbi Brown Skin Corrector Stick $60 Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop'Lit All-Over Glow Enhancer $54 tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump $42 Australis Dewy & Daring Hydrating Primer $19.95 Natasha Denona HY-Glam Concealer $54 Benefit Cosmetics Precisely, My Brow Eyebrow Pencil $48 Westman Atelier Face Trace Contour Stick $79 Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Matte Bronzer $37 Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat $38 NYX Professional Makeup Duck Plump Lip Gloss $23.99 Milani Highly Rated Lash Extensions Mascara Black $26.99 Australis Incredi-Brow Brow Gel Taupe $15.95 Holme Beauty Setting Spray $35 OXX Cosmetics Highlighter Balm - Opal $6 Revolution Blusher Reloaded Rhubarb & Custard $10 MECCA MAX Mini Mix Eyeshadow Palette $22 Beard Brush With Wooden Handle $7 NIVEA Q10 is on sale until 12.3.25. While stocks last. Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Sunscreens are only one part of sun protection. Avoid prolonged high-risk sun exposure. Reapply frequently. Pure Q10: absorbed deep within the skin SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to Mamamia Sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter for our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more! GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Hosts: Kelly McCarren & Leigh Campbell Producer: Cassie Merritt Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Maalis 18min

Amid the whirlwind of fashion weeks, Copenhagen Fashion Week truly stood out, with its street style becoming the envy of the fashion world. Picture effortlessly chic looks where comfort meets high fashion. From oversized pieces to sheer skirts, the outfits are designed with a practical twist. Leigh Campbell and Mamamia co-founder Mia Freedman are obsessed with Copenhagen street style, and today they’re going to share where this trend is hitting the stores and how you can style it yourself. 9 Easy Ways To Wear Copenhagen Street Style THE END BITS: Subscribe to Mamamia Sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter for our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more! GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS Host: Leigh Capmbell Guest: Mia Freedman Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Maalis 22min

Today on the show, we're still deep in our K-beauty obsession—because honestly, the products keep blowing us away. We'll share the standouts that have earned a permanent spot in our routines. Plus, the budget-friendly chemist glow drops that deliver a luxe, glass-skin finish—without the designer price tag. And, in a long-awaited moment, Kelly finally raided Leigh's beauty stash and discovered an eyeliner so good, it’s completely changed the way she does her makeup. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: Watch us on Youtube Nude By Nature Moisture Infusion Lipgloss $23 Check out our Q&A episode all about peptides here SPENDY: Hada Labo Deep Wrinkle Corrector Eye and Mouth Cream $35 COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster $45 SAVEY: Natio Luminous Gold Glow Drops $20 Nude By Nature Perfecting Primer Hydrate and Illuminate $30 NEWBIE: Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment - Glimmer, Lingonberry Jam $29 Morphe Antibacterial Brushes SHOP MY STASH / EMPTY: L'Oreal Elvive Dream Lengths No Haircut Cream Leave In Treatment $14 Raww Babassu Oil Eye Pencil Nutty Beige $22.99 SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to Mamamia Sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter for our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more! GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Hosts: Kelly McCarren & Leigh Campbell Producer: Cassie Merritt Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler Video Producer: Marlena Cacciotti Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Helmi 17min