From Handcuffs to Hand Soap: The Block Winners' $30M Beauty Formula

What happens when twin police officers become reality TV winners and then build a beauty empire? Alisa and Lysandra share all about their wild journey from law enforcement to The Block champions to building al.ive Body and Skin into a $30 million clean beauty powerhouse. They're revealing the winning formula behind al.ive's success, why they're obsessed with making products that look gorgeous AND actually work, how launching during COVID's first week accidentally became their biggest break, and what it really costs to keep their products palm oil-free (spoiler: it's a lot, but they're committed to sustainability).

Plus, they're dishing on the beauty products they absolutely swear by - including a transformative luminous face oil and what they reckon is the best cleanser ever - and revealing their pretty ambitious plans for world domination! This one's a must-listen.

PRODUCTS MENTIONED:

al.ive kitchen duo $66

al.ive the day awaits $169

al.ive 1L Wash Refill $49

al.ive cleaning kit (glass and mirror) $34

al.ive body first in line cleanser $44

al.ive body exfoliating expensisve essence refill $49

Redwin Sorbolene Daily Moisturiser $11

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Kelly McCarren

Guest: Alisa & Lysandra

Producer: Sophie Campbell

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris

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