The Foundation Files: Celebrity Make-Up Secrets From Ex-Revlon Director
You Beauty14 Heinä 2025

The Foundation Files: Celebrity Make-Up Secrets From Ex-Revlon Director

Kelly's sitting down with the makeup artist behind Australia's most gorgeous celebrity faces, and Melanie Burnicle is sharing secrets that'll completely change how you think about your daily routine. From the $8 face massage product that preps skin like magic to why your eyeshadow placement might be dragging your whole look down, Melanie gives us all her words of wisdom.

We're talking foundation techniques that make imperfections vanish, the brush coating method that professionals swear by, and why sometimes the most expensive products actually earn their price tag. Plus, celebrity stories that prove kindness is the ultimate beauty secret!

LINKS TO THE PRODUCTS MENTIONED:

Tarte Shape Tape Concealer $53.00

Creaseless Creamy Full-Coverage Concealer $50.00

Rimmel Multitasker (Better Than Filters) $29.95

Hada Labo Tokyo Anti-Aging Super Hydration Lotion $39.95

IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream SPF50 $82.00

Les Beiges Foundation Healthy Glow Foundation Hydration and Longwear $107.00

Chanel Vitalumiere Foundation $93.00

Makeup Forever HD Skin Foundation $74.00

Rae Morris Travel Set $537.90

MYKITCO. My Complete Brush Set

Anastasia Beverly Hills Mini Sultry Eyeshadow Palette $49

Tarte Tartlette Reflections Eyeshadow Palette $78

Revlon Kiss Glow Lip Oil $21.95

Tarte Tartelette Tubing Mascara $46

1000Hour Micro Pencil $11.99

Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Washable Mascara $26.00

AHC Glow Real Eye Cream for Face

Bondi Boost Infrared Thermal Bounce Brush $180

Olay Super Collagen Peptides Cream $69.99

Reome Active Recovery Broth $185.00

Reome Firming Eye Cream $272.00

Reome Face Towel $54.00

Soma Body Wash $18.00

Beaute Pacifique Enriched Moisturizing Body Lotion $91.65

Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub with Sea Salt $72.00

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Kelly McCarren

Guest: Melanie Burnicle

Producer: Sophie Campbell

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

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