Is Your Favourite Beauty Brand Lying To You? How To Spot The Greenwashing Scam Before You Buy

Is Your Favourite Beauty Brand Lying To You? How To Spot The Greenwashing Scam Before You Buy

Have you ever ordered a tiny little beauty product and then it arrived in a huge box filled with enough bubble wrap to choke a whale? Well we have, and the guilt is real. Today, we're deep diving into a topic that is becoming non-negotiable for all of us: sustainable beauty.

Our guest is the entrepreneur who solved her own business's massive packaging problem—she's the co-founder and CEO of Hero Packaging, servicing over 45,000 online retailers, and the author of Sell Anything Online, Anaita Sarkar. Get ready to find out what the future of our beauty routines looks like with less waste—and how to spot the Greenwashing! Plus, Anaita shares her six best tips for any brand wanting to cut through a crowded market.

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The $4 Shampoo Pia Muehlenbeck Always Comes Back To

The $4 Shampoo Pia Muehlenbeck Always Comes Back To

Pia Muehlenbeck sits down with Leigh Campbell to chat her favourite beauty buys, including the super affordable $4 shampoo she always comes back to. You've probably seen Pia's face in your Instagram feed or maybe you know her as the co- founder of the eco-friendly clothing line, SLINKII. In this episode she shares her favourite splurges when it comes to face masks and which makeup products keep her skin looking so fantastically glowy. You can find all the products mentioned in this episode, right here... https://www.mamamia.com.au/pia-muehlenbeck-you-beauty/ CREDITS: Host: Leigh Campbell With thanks to Pia Muehlenbeck Producer: Rachael Hart GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone on 02 8999 9386. If you want more beauty tips and tricks, you can join our You Beauty Facebook Group here… https://www.facebook.com/groups/2112109512358240/?ref=br_rs Want this and other podcasts delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe to our podcast newsletter… https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/ You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here. ... https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcast/Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Mar 201917min

What The Hell Are Alphabet Creams?

What The Hell Are Alphabet Creams?

Have you heard of the alphabet creams? You know, BB and CC all the way up to ZZ even. Kelly and Leigh chat about whether they're all just different names for tinted moisturiser or do they actually have different purposes. Plus Leigh Campbell has admitted to washing her hair every single day, but is that really okay? She shares some of the advice she's been given from hair and scalp doctors when it comes to how often you should be lathering up your strands. And in our Spendy Savey segment Kelly has discovered and old friend in the way of a bargain Maybelline product. You can find all the products from today's episode here: https://www.mamamia.com.au/bb-cream-vs-cc-cream/ CREDITS Hosts: Leigh Campbell and Kelly McCarren Producer: Rachael Hart GET IN TOUCH: You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here .... https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcast/ Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone on 02 8999 9386. Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here... https://www.facebook.com/groups/2112109512358240/ Want this and other podcasts delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe to our podcast newsletter... https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Mar 201916min

How Chelsea Bonner Uses Tea Bags As A Beauty Product.

How Chelsea Bonner Uses Tea Bags As A Beauty Product.

Chelsea Bonner is the brains and driving force behind Australia's first curve modelling agency, BELLA Management. In this episode Chelsea shares the essential products that are great for caring your skin but you can also find in your kitchen pantry. Plus she reveals the fragrance she slept head to toe in while she was writing her book. And in our Spendy Savey segment Chelsea shares what the hell tea bags are doing in her beauty routine! You can find all the products mentioned in this episode, right here... https://www.mamamia.com.au/chelsea-bonner-instagram/ CREDITS: Host: Leigh Campbell With thanks to Chelsea Bonner Producer: Rachael HartYou can purchase Chelsea's book 'Body Image Warrior' here: https://www.murdochbooks.com.au/browse/books/other-books/Body-Image-Warrior-Chelsea-Bonner-9781760523817 GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone on 02 8999 9386. If you want more beauty tips and tricks, you can join our You Beauty Facebook Group here… https://www.facebook.com/groups/2112109512358240/?ref=br_rs Want this and other podcasts delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe to our podcast newsletter… https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/ You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here. ... https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcast/Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Mar 201919min

Working Out While Wearing Makeup & Can You Be Addicted To Lip Balm?

Working Out While Wearing Makeup & Can You Be Addicted To Lip Balm?

Trying to keep your makeup in place throughout the day is hard enough, you don't need to have that battle when you're exercising as well!Kelly and Leigh chat whether it's bad for your skin to be wearing a full face of makeup when you work out. And if you're reaching for your lip balm 10 times a day you probably think you're addicted, but Leigh has some hard truths on that. Plus in our Spendy/ Savey segment Kelly shares her favourite affordable mascara which is a total bargain. You can find all the products from today's episode here: https://www.mamamia.com.au/is-wearing-makeup-to-the-gym-bad/ CREDITS Hosts: Leigh Campbell and Kelly McCarren Producer: Rachael Hart GET IN TOUCH: You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here .... https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcast/ Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone on 02 8999 9386. Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here... https://www.facebook.com/groups/2112109512358240/ Want this and other podcasts delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe to our podcast newsletter... https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 Mar 201915min

Emmylou MacCarthy on the best products for killer brows

Emmylou MacCarthy on the best products for killer brows

Emmylou MacCarthy is the woman behind @emmylou_loves and she’s the real deal. You might have seen her on TV, hosting an event or rocking her incredible body positive message on social media. But you might not know that she's also an accredited make-up artist so she's got all the best tips and tricks. On today’s episode, Emmylou shares why she’s so obsessed with eyelash extensions, the dry shampoo that keeps her hair looking amazing and where she gets the spray tan that Leigh says is the most natural she's EVER seen. Oh, and if you've been dying to rock a bold lip but you're too scared, she shares the brand and shade that suits everyone. You can find all the products mentioned in this episode, right here... https://www.mamamia.com.au/emmylou-maccarthy-instagram CREDITS: Host: Leigh Campbell With thanks to Emmylou MacCarthy Producer: Rachael Hart GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone on 02 8999 9386. If you want more beauty tips and tricks, you can join our You Beauty Facebook Group here… https://www.facebook.com/groups/2112109512358240/?ref=br_rs Want this and other podcasts delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe to our podcast newsletter… https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/ You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here. ... https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcast/ Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Feb 201919min

Microblading Eyebrows & Making Your Skincare Rosacea Friendly

Microblading Eyebrows & Making Your Skincare Rosacea Friendly

It's estimated that 415 million people suffer from rosacea worldwide. So when it comes to skincare and makeup, what products work best? And what products should you avoid? Plus, do your eyebrows need microblading? How does it work? How much does it cost? And how long does it take? Leigh answers all of Kelly's questions about getting your brows inked. And speaking of brows, Kel has found a savey product that gives her killer brows every damn day. And Leigh's spendy can only be described as 'oh yeah!' You can find all the products from today's episode here: https://www.mamamia.com.au/microblading-eyebrows/ CREDITS Hosts: Leigh Campbell and Kelly McCarren Producer: Rachael Hart GET IN TOUCH: You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here .... https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcast/ Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone on 02 8999 9386. Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here... https://www.facebook.com/groups/2112109512358240/ Want this and other podcasts delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe to our podcast newsletter... https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Feb 201917min

The Vegan Concealer Paula Joye Loves

The Vegan Concealer Paula Joye Loves

Paula Joye, ex-editor of Madison and Cleo, sits down with Leigh Campbell to chat about her favourite exfoliating mask and her slight obsession with fragrance. In this episode, Paula also shares her love for a $30 reusable product that can replace your cleanser and how she also thinks primer is a waste of time. Plus in our Spendy/ Savey segment, Paula introduces Leigh to a product you can buy from the chemist that saves you time and makes the perfect winged eyeliner. You can find all the products mentioned in this episode, right here.https://www.mamamia.com.au/paula-joye-instagram/ CREDITS Host: Leigh Campbell With thanks to Paula Joye Producer: Rachael Hart GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone on 02 8999 9386. If you want more beauty tips and tricks, you can join our You Beauty Facebook Group here… https://www.facebook.com/groups/2112109512358240/?ref=br_rs Want this and other podcasts delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe to our podcast newsletter… https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/ You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here. ... https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcast/Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Feb 201921min

The Products Professionals Say To Steer Clear Of When You're Pregnant

The Products Professionals Say To Steer Clear Of When You're Pregnant

When you're pregnant there's a million things you have to steer clear of and some beauty products are on that list. Kelly and Leigh (who herself is pregnant!) sit down and chat what products you can and can't use while pregnant and breastfeeding. Plus is there actually any proven results when it comes to preventing and minimising stretch marks? And in our Spendy/Savey, Leigh brings her favourite pregnancy-safe, and cheap, product from WeledaIf you're in NSW you can call MotherSafe for advice on 1800 647 848Or alternatively you can call HealthDirect nation wide on 1800 022 222 You can find all the products from today's episode here:https://www.mamamia.com.au/pregnancy-safe-skincare/ CREDITS Hosts: Leigh Campbell and Kelly McCarren Producer: Rachael Hart GET IN TOUCH: You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here .... https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcast/ Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone on 02 8999 9386. Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here... https://www.facebook.com/groups/2112109512358240/ Want this and other podcasts delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe to our podcast newsletter... https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Feb 201921min

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