Beauty Best Bits: Can Luxury Skincare Really Be Duped?
You Beauty13 Huhti 2025

Beauty Best Bits: Can Luxury Skincare Really Be Duped?

Thanks to everyone who voted in the You Beauty Awards, we are taking a short break so are bringing you one of our fave episodes!
Check out the winners here: The 2025 You Beauty Award Winners!

Beauty Best Bits: You wanted affordable dupes for those pricey, viral skincare products—and we’ve got the perfect picks! But trust us, these aren't the ones you’d expect.

We're also diving into how our makeup game has evolved from our 20s to our 30s and 40s. Spoiler alert: it’s not just about technique—this is a lesson in caring less.

Plus, Leigh's ultimate multi masking hack for ALL Skin types is going to give your skin an upgrade.

Nivea Q10 is 50% Off at Coles from 9.4.25 to 15.04.25 and 50% Off at Woolworths from 16.4.25 to 22.4.25

Disclaimer:

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*

LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED:

Vitamin C Complex Serum $41

ESK Reverse C Serum $99

Go-To Very Luxe Face Cream $79

CeraVe Moisturising Cream $19.39

Alpha-H High Tide Water Cream with Australian River Mint $79

Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream $60

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel $38

Ole Henriksen Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer $72

Neostrata Skin Active Cellular Restoration Night Cream $45

The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% + HA $14

Paula's Choice 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant $50

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Kelly McCarren & Leigh Campbell

Producer: Cassie Merritt

Audio Producer: Lu Hill & Tegan Sadler

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