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22 Tammi 26min

Could you go an entire year without buying a single piece of clothing, shoes, or accessories? For radio host Jess Farchione, the answer was yes – but it all started with a $550 dress she bought on impulse and then regretted. After realising her spending habits were driven by boredom and dopamine hits rather than genuine need, Jess embarked on a strict "No Spend" challenge for all of 2025. In today's episode Leigh is finding out how that really went for her. EVERYTHING MENTIONED: Leigh's Budget: Uniqlo U Cotton Crew Neck T-Shirt Jess's Budget: Quay Sunglasses Leigh's Boujie: Levi's Ribcage Straight Ankle Jeans $159.95 Jess's Boujie: Andie The Full Coverage Amalfi One Piece $158 GET YOUR FASHION FIX: Watch us on Youtube this episode goes live at 8pm tonight! Follow us on Instagram Want to shop the pod? Sign up to the Nothing To Wear Newsletter to see all the products mentioned plus more, delivered straight to your inbox after every episode. Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here CREDITS: Hosts: Leigh Campbell Guest: Jess Farchione Producer: Ella Maitland Audio Producer: Tina Matolov Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris Just so you know — some of the product links in these notes are affiliate links, which means we might earn a small commission if you buy through them. It doesn’t cost you anything extra, and it helps support the show. Happy shopping! 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.

21 Tammi 40min

Rachael Wilde knows how to make beauty products go viral. The co-founder of Bouf Haircare and The Breakout Hack previously known as tbh, takes us behind the scenes of building billion-dollar beauty brands on this week’s episode of The Formula. Plus, Rach shares her founder secrets, whether TikTok-famous products actually sell out, and the buzzy products she thinks are (and aren’t) worth the marketing hype. PRODUCTS MENTIONED: The Breakout Hack Skincare Rebound Barrier Support Serum $49.95. The Breakout Hack Skincare Rebound Skin Milk Activated Cica Toner $29.99. Bouf Flouf Factor Growth Tonic 50ml $34.95. Bouf The Starter Pack $119.80. FOR MORE WHERE THIS CAME FROM: Hosts: Kelly McCarren Guest: Rachael Wilde Producer: Sophie Campbell Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris Just so you know — some of the links in these notes are affiliate links, which means we might earn a small commission if you buy through them. It doesn’t cost you anything extra, and it helps support the show. Happy shopping! 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.

19 Tammi 31min

Is your highlighter making you look like a 2016 disco ball instead of a dewy goddess? And could a specific scene in a viral thriller be the reason you're finally skipping your hair appointment? On today’s episode of The Fix, Kelly and Amy are getting into the nitty-gritty of summer beauty dilemmas, from the awkward reality of "smelly hair" when you're stretching out your washes to the best way to handle your business down south. Amy and Kelly get real about their pubic hair routines—including the kitchen scissor incident you have to hear to believe—and why the "bush" is officially back. If you're struggling with painful backne or wondering how to tell your partner their scalp needs a scrub without being a total jerk, we've got the expert-approved (and slightly rogue) advice you need to survive the season. On the Beauty Edit, we’re unpacking the "New Year Glow" taking over TikTok, why "recession hair" is the ultimate 2026 vibe, and the "Housemaid" trend that has us all ditching the salon to embrace our roots. PRODUCTS MENTIONED: Barry M Heatwave Multi-Use Liquid Shimmer, $15. HAUS LABS BY LADY GAGA Bio-Radiant™ Glassy Balm Highlighter Stick, $52. Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Acqua Highlighter, $75. Victoria Beckham Reflect Highlighter StickPearlescent Cream Highlight, $77. Kevyn Aucoin Lighting Stick, $95. FIRST AID BEAUTY Ingrown Hair Treatment Pads, $37. Skinstitut Laser Aid, $56. CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser, $24.99. Paula’s Choice Exfoliating Body Spray, $48. MURAD Blemish Control Clarifying Body Spray, $85. Abbie Chatfield On Pubic Hair GET IN TOUCH: Watch & Subscribe on YouTube – Our The Fix episode drops tonight at 7pm! Catch it here. Follow us on Instagram: @youbeautypodcast Follow us on TikTok: @youbeautypod Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here For our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more - sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter here Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note on Instagram! CREDITS: Hosts: Kelly McCarren & Amy Clark The Beauty Edit Hosts: Cassandra Green & Mollie Harwood Producer: Sophie Campbell Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris Just so you know — some of the links in these notes are affiliate links, which means we might earn a small commission if you buy through them. It doesn’t cost you anything extra, and it helps support the show. Happy shopping! 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.

18 Tammi 33min

Is a serum that smells like a public swimming pool actually the secret to flawless skin, or have we finally gone too far? On today’s Spendy Savey, Amy reveals the "annoyingly good" liquid gold she used to save her face from flare-ups before her wedding, while Kelly discovers a drugstore base that starts white but magically transforms into the perfect summer glow. We’re deep-diving into "vegetarian snail jizz" for the plumpest skin of your life, the budget nail savior that fixes yellowing beds in one swipe, and why everyone is obsessed with a "galactic" eyeshadow throwback that looks like a pink sci-fi dream. Plus, Kelly shows off a Charlotte Tilbury palette so pretty she’s treating it like a literal museum artefact. EVERYTHING MENTIONED: SPENDY: Kelly: Glow Recipe Prickly Pear Peptide Hydrating Mucin Serum, $55. Amy: Osmosis Skincare Rescue Epidermal Repair Serum, $253. SAVEY: Kelly: Pixi Beauty On-the-Glow Bronze, $33. Amy: Essie Hard To Resist Nail Strengthener, $20.99. NEWBIES: Kelly: Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Instant Look in a Palette (Limited Edition), $111. Amy: MCoBeauty Illuminating CC Cream, $28. SHOP MY STASH/EMPTY: Kelly: MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Babe in Charms, $47. Amy: Trinny London Take Back Time Elixir (2pk Refill), $136 DON'T FORGET: Watch & Subscribe on YouTube, this episode drops tonight at 7pm! Catch it here. Follow us on Instagram: @youbeautypodcast Follow us on TikTok: @youbeautypod Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note on Instagram! You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. For our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more - sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter here Subscribe to Mamamia here CREDITS: Hosts: Kelly McCarren & Amy Clark Producer: Sophie Campbell Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris Just so you know — some of the links in these notes are affiliate links, which means we might earn a small commission if you buy through them. It doesn’t cost you anything extra, and it helps support the show. Happy shopping! 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.

15 Tammi 22min

New year, new trends? It's New Years Eve and Lucinda and Chelsea are crystal ball-gazing into 2026 to predict the biggest fashion moments about to take over your wardrobe. We’re breaking down the return of "ugly" fashion (hello, mismatched prints and dad sneakers), why Gen Z is officially cancelling matching activewear sets, and the unexpected "funnel neck" silhouette that’s about to replace your blazer. Chelsea makes the case for the controversial return of fringe (yes, really) and Lucinda explains why "accessory addiction" is the new quiet luxury. Plus, we're getting into which trends have graduated from "emerging" to "commercial" – meaning they are actually worth your hard-earned cash. EVERYTHING MENTIONED: Chelsea's Boujie: Coach Suede Fringe Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 39 $950 Lucinda's Boujie: Next Nothing Ordinary Black Leather Funnel Neck Bomber Jacket $620 Chelsea's Budget: VRG GRL Sabrin Bubble Midi Skirt Cream $129 Lucinda's Budget: Summi Summi Sporty Shorty $179 GET YOUR FASHION FIX: Watch us on Youtube this episode goes live at 8pm tonight! Follow us on Instagram Want to shop the pod? Sign up to the Nothing To Wear Newsletter to see all the products mentioned plus more, delivered straight to your inbox after every episode. CREDITS: Hosts: Chelsea Hui & Lucinda Pikkat Producer: Ella Maitland Audio Producer: Tina Matolov Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris Just so you know — some of the product links in these notes are affiliate links, which means we might earn a small commission if you buy through them. It doesn’t cost you anything extra, and it helps support the show. Happy shopping! 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.

14 Tammi 26min

From "clean beauty" fairy tales experts wish you’d forget to the marketing myths clogging your feed, today’s guest is stripping away the bullshit to reveal the cold, hard science of skin. On this week's episode of The Formula, content creator and evidence-based advocate Sam [By The Counter] breaks down why reading an ingredient list is like trying to guess a cake recipe without the measurements, the truth about who actually pays for "cruelty-free" research, and why your favourite luxury products might actually be worth the splurge. Plus, Sam explains why fragrance isn't the enemy, the "moral superiority" trap in sustainable packaging, and the indie products he swears by for a perfect barrier. PRODUCTS MENTIONED: build [skincare] b-cream, $30. Biologique Recherche Lotion P50, $260. Rationale #5 The Milk Concentrate, $214. DAB by Augustinus Bader Science Supercharged Glow Complex, $138. CHANEL SUBLIMAGE LA CRÈME TEXTURE SUPRÊME Ultimate Cream, $670. CHANEL COCO MADEMOISELLE Foaming Shower Gel, $215. The Eco Well (Jen Novakovic) Lab Muffin Beauty Science (Michelle Wong) FOR MORE WHERE THIS CAME FROM: Hosts: Kelly McCarren Guest: Sam [By The Counter] Producer: Sophie Campbell Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris Just so you know — some of the links in these notes are affiliate links, which means we might earn a small commission if you buy through them. It doesn’t cost you anything extra, and it helps support the show. Happy shopping! 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.

12 Tammi 23min

Is your foundation actually settling into your pores, or are you just using it all wrong? Kelly and Amy are back for 2026 to rescue your routine from the "crusty" depths, starting with a foundation hack that doubles as a full-body airbrusher for your limbs. We’re deep-diving into the lip stains that won't leave your pout feeling like actual cardboard, the color-depositing masks that save lackluster hair, and the summer habits we’re refusing to quit. Whether you're trying to look less "corpsey" or just want a base that survives the humidity, consider this your official beauty reset. Plus, in The Beauty Edit we dive into the "Halo Lip" trend, the Hollywood MUA everyone is stalking, and why Mecca is taking over the Australian Open! EVERYTHING MENTIONED: Read Amy's, 'I read 78 "basic bitch" books in 2025. There are only a few I can't stop thinking about.' Here. Estée Lauder Double Wear Sheer Long-Wear Makeup, $79. IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream SPF50, $82. MECCA MAX Life Proof Satin Blur Foundation, $38. MCoBeauty Illuminating CC Cream, $28. Maybelline Superstay Lumi Matte 30H Liquid Foundation, $34.99. The Ordinary Serum Foundation, $12.70 L'Oréal Paris True Match Nude Plumping Tinted Serum, $44.99. Revlon Illuminance Tinted Serum, $19.99. Holme Beauty Lip Lock, $42. Sephora Collection Soft Matte Easy Lip Stain (matte), $26. Maybelline Superstay Vinyl Ink Longwear Liquid Lipstick, $26. Smashbox Always On Liquid Lipstick, $47. M·A·C Cosmetics Velvet Blur Slim Stick Lipstick (powder kiss), $49. NYX Fat Oil Lip Drip Newsfeed, $17.99. Glossier Ultralip High Shine Lipstick with Hyaluronic Acid, $38. Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Cream Lip Protectant Stick Sheer, $37 Dior Addict Lip Glow 48-Hour Hydrating Lip Balm, $65. Christophe Robin Shade Variation Care - Chic Copper 250ml, $67. Goldwell Dualsenses Color Revive Conditioner, $44. Josh Wood Colour Hair Glosses, $46. GET IN TOUCH: Watch & Subscribe on YouTube – Our Q&A episode drops tonight at 7pm! Catch it here. Follow us on Instagram: @youbeautypodcast Follow us on TikTok: @youbeautypod Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here For our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more - sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter here Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note on Instagram! CREDITS: Hosts: Amy Clark & Kelly McCarren The Beauty Edit Hosts: Cass Green & Mollie Harwood Producer: Sophie Campbell Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris Just so you know — some of the links in these notes are affiliate links, which means we might earn a small commission if you buy through them. It doesn’t cost you anything extra, and it helps support the show. Happy shopping! 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.

11 Tammi 37min