A Cosmetic Doctor On Why Your Favourite Facial Is Bullsh*t

It's finally December, which means we can officially talk about the most fabulous part of the festive season: gifting! Amy and Kelly are tackling a huge request: curating the perfect 12-Day Friendship Advent Calendar loaded with must-have minis and budget-friendly luxuries—you need this inspo before you shop! We also get real about the summer dilemma, because the pressure to fake tan is rising, and they’re sharing the exact people you need to follow online to inspire you to rock your natural skin tone. Plus, Amy and Kelly are revealing their daily holy grail serum and moisturizer routine, detailing the products that keep their complexion flawless through the cold months. Get ready to nail your gifting, your base routine, and feel amazing in your own skin! This week on the beauty edit, the beauty world is chaotic: Move over, Barbiecore! The beauty edit covers the shift to Elphaba's viral emerald green trend, a huge warning against the dangerous "menstrual masking" fad (yes, putting period blood on your face), and the relaunch of a prestige body care line by the founder of Hourglass Cosmetics. EVERYTHING MENTIONED: OXX Cosmetics Makeup Bag - Pink and Orange $14 6 Pack Wave Setting Hair Clips $4.50 Tower 28 Make Waves Lengthening + Volumizing Mascara $21 Kosas Blush Is Life Trio 3x2g $55 Morphe To The Point Mini Powder Puff Trio $17 L'Occitaine Magical lights hand cream trio $49 Naturium The Viral Lip Trio (Holiday Limited Edition) $36 Sulwhasoo Floral Street 3 x 10ml Exclusive Set $99 Alpha-H Golden Haze Face Oil, Jojoba Company $76.95 Beauté Pacifique Defy Damage Skin Repair Serum 40ml $80 Avene Tolerance CONTROL Soothing Skin Recovery Cream 40ml $40.99 Murad Intense Recovery Cream $120 Alpha-H Illuminating Enzyme Polish with Native Rosella Flower 50g $64.95 Toleriane Ultra Dermallergo Hydrating Serum 30ml $48.99 LANEIGE Cream Skin Cerapeptide™ Mist Brume $16 Morphe Cloud Cushion Mini Puff Trio Nude $17 BUBBLE Hydrating Milky Toner 100mL $28 TBH Skincare Rebound Skin Milk Activated Cica Toner $29.95 Naturium Barrier Bounce Serum $45 COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 100ml $32.50 Byoma Aestura Atobarrier365 Hydro CERA-HA Serum $51 Naturium Multi-Peptide Rich Cream $47 Ego QV Face Nurturing Night Cream 50g $20.99 La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ 100ml $29.99 CeraVe Advanced Repair Balm 50ml $12.39 @lucymneville @bellebower @hannahcollingwoodenglish Bamboo Seamfree Fabric Seamfree Undershort $22.95 Skoopskincare Neat Effect 3B Action Cream 150g Exclusive Size $24.99 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: Leigh Campbell & Kelly McCarren The Beauty Edit Hosts: Cass Green & Taylah Strano 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.

30 Nov 34min

Forget everything you thought you knew about Kelly's no-tan era, because she is here to make a shameful but glorious confession about the $30-something drugstore mousse that cured her "bruised legs" problem and turned her back into a bronzed queen who is obsessed with an ugly but powerful exfoliating mitt. Meanwhile, Amy is living out her most fabulous life and is reviewing a decadent Victoria Beckham Beauty shimmering dry body oil that literally smells like Posh Spice has invited you onto her yacht (yes, it costs a small fortune). Then, we dive into the makeup artist secret weapon—a famous French pharmacy cream that now comes in radiance-boosting, tinted versions to correct redness and get the lowdown on a new limited-edition cleansing balm that smells like a gourmet holiday dessert! EVERYTHING MENTIONED: SPENDY: Kelly: Radiant Complexion Cream – Rose Glow 30ml $48 Amy: Victoria Beckham Victoria Beckham Beauty Portofino '97 Golden Shimmer Body Oil 50mL $160 SAVEY: Kelly: Baddest Bod Maximum Tanning Mousse $23.99 Amy: Manicare Nail Polish Remover Pads $6.49 NEWBIES: Kelly: Freedom Musk Obsessions Eau De Parfum Miniature Set (Limited Edition)$179 Amy: Alpha-H Melting Moment Cleansing Balm with Wild Orange Leaf Extract $69.95 SHOP MY STASH/EMPTY: Kelly: BRONTE Body Tan Removal Mitt $22 Amy: VIRTUE Recovery Shampoo 500ml $110 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.

27 Nov 23min

Ever wondered who is behind the iconic "Fashion Critical" account? This week, Leigh's managed to sneak in Australia’s most mysterious fashion commentator to the Mamamia offices (in disguise... obviously) to spill all her red carpet secrets. They're the anonymous voice we all turn to for the real commentary on everything from the Brownlow to the Met Gala, and they're not holding back. They're breaking down the biggest fashion crimes they see time and time again, from the dreaded "naked dress" to the accessories they'd ban forever. They're revealing how it all started, how their commentary has changed from "savage" to "satirical,". We’re getting the official glossary for all their iconic terms, from what "crotch whiskers" actually are, to why "should have caught the bus" is the ultimate insult. Plus, they spill on the celebrity DMs they've received—including the ones who weren't happy—and why the Oscars red carpet is actually the most boring one of the year. EVERYTHING MENTIONED: Leigh's Boujie: Albina Dyla Suncrest Dress $1716.48 Albina Dyla Embroidered $2263.60 Fashion Critcal's Boujie: Rebecca Vallance Emma Mini Dress $699 Leigh's Budget: Chancery Lotus Maxi Dress $220 Fashion Critical's Budget: Pilgrim Nat Off Shoulder Mini Dress $169.95 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! email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here CREDITS: Host: Leigh Campbell Guest: Fashion Critical Producer: Ella Maitland Audio Producer: Lu Hill 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.

26 Nov 29min

Forget everything you thought you knew about hair removal: the full bush is officially back, and Abbie Chatfield says it might even be the secret to better orgasms! Welcome to The Full Bush Renaissance, the major cultural mood shift of 2025. Women everywhere are opting out of the exhausting cycle of shaving, waxing, and quiet shame… and Abbie shares the shocking story of how she was dropped from a major brand deal simply for choosing to show her body hair and keep things real. We set the scene with all the awards-night beauty, chaos and gossip before diving into Abbie’s world: from the very quirky pre-show ritual her boyfriend Adam Hyde swears by (yes, it involves her undies) to how she deals with constant online criticism and body shaming. Abbie shares her full curly hair routine for summer frizz, and the secret to her resilient skin — including her affordable holy-grail $11 CeraVe balm. PRODUCTS MENTIONED: Billie Malibu Razor Blade Starter Kit each $7.50 CeraVe Advanced Repair Balm 50ml $16.99 A Bit Hippy Sensitive Shampoo 500ml $13.52 Dr Spiller Garnier Fructis Hair Food Hydrating Aloe Vera Multi Use Treatment 390mL $14.99 Dream Coat Curly Spray 200ml $56 FOR MORE WHERE THIS CAME FROM: Watch & Subscribe on YouTube – Watch this episode, 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 Subscribe to Mamamia 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. CREDITS: Hosts: Kelly McCarren Guest: Abbie Chatfield Producer: Sophie Campbell Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler 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.

24 Nov 43min

Is gifting a beauty voucher too impersonal? We settle the debate on Christmas presents in a cost-of-living crisis. Does using body contouring makeup during intimacy count as lying? We offer transfer-proof tan recommendations (and a few bedroom tips). And why is your housemate tracking their expensive foundation use with a sticker? We deal with beauty boundaries and foundation theft. Welcome to The Fix - where your beauty agony aunts Kelly & Amy tackle the awkward, practical, and essential dilemmas that come with real-life beauty struggles. Plus, we break down the latest beauty headlines: Black Friday is already here with huge deals including 30% off GHD, the unexpected 2026 Met Gala theme, and Go-To is making a big splash with their new colour makeup line. Products Mentioned: I'm a beauty editor and this is exactly what I would (and wouldn't) buy in the Black Friday sales ghd Chronos Professional Hair Straightener $325 Haus Labs Go-To Matte Pop Blush $26 Go-To Serum Pop Blush $26 Go-To Very Glowy Primer $48 Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation $96 L'Oréal Paris True Match Liquid Foundation 30ml $16.99 Maybelline Superstay Lumi Matte Foundation 98 $17.49 Revolution Skin Silk Serum Foundation F12 23mL $24 Revlon Illuminance Skin Caring Foundation Creamy Natural $21.99 MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Skin Foundation $55.50 OXX Cosmetics Luminous Glow Foundation $7 Gradual Tanning Lotion $39.95 Clear 1 Hour Express Self Tan $23.76 b.tan glow your own way $21.99 BUBBLE 3-Step Hydration Routine 3 Piece Set $54 Go-To Skintroduction Discovery Set $40 BioMA 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! APPLY NOW: Be part of Australia's first therapy-based podcast. CREDITS: Hosts: Kelly McCarren & Amy Clark The Beauty Edit Hosts: Cassandra Green & Taylah Strano 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.

23 Nov 33min

Ready for the ultimate 'sniff test' where we review 4 giant body mists from a classic brand and 3 new fragrances from an Aussie SPF favourite? Get ready to hold your breath because Kelly has some strong feelings about the scent of one in particular – spoiler: it might smell like children's medicine! The budget buys are stealing the show in this week's Spendy Savey: Leigh made a bold, undeniable claim that a particular tubular mascara is in her top three of all time, and Kelly has found a brow product that is a dead-ringer for her high-end favourite. On the spendy side, we're covering revolutionary skincare, from the barrier-strengthening serum Leigh calls her "skin's personal trainer," to the new chemical exfoliant that is the low-effort dupe for the iconic, expensive peel pads. Stop scrolling right now, because your lashes and your manicure are about to be instantly better! EVERYTHING MENTIONED: SPENDY: Kelly: Medik8 Press & Clear $69 Leigh: Beaute Pacifique Champerone Serum $129 SAVEY: Kelly: 1000 Hour Micro Brow Pencil $11.99 Leigh: Revolution Wrap Lash Tubing Mascara (Medium Brown) $24 NEWBIES: Kelly: Naked Sundays Fragrances $55.95 Leigh: CK Hair and Body Perfume Mists $49 SHOP MY STASH/EMPTY: Kelly: OPI Nail File $4.49 Leigh: Rae Morris Invisible Mattifier Powder $80 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 & Leigh Campbell 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.

20 Nov 22min

This week, Leigh Campbell is getting personal with Mamamia’s entertainment writer and fashion obsessive, Chelsea Hui. She's one of the new voices you’ll be hearing on the pod, and this episode is all about her personal style philosophy. They’re talking trends, from the controversial return of distressed denim to the battle between quiet luxury and full-blown maximalism. Chelsea also shares her shopping strategy as a self-confessed "impulsive" but intuitive shopper, telling us how she uses Depop for big-ticket items and why she’s a proud "collector," not a hoarder. EVERYTHING MENTIONED: Leigh's Boujie: Tod’s Glove Gommino Driving Shoes in Suede, $1230 Senso Astro II $249 Chelsea's Boujie: Ksubi Ksuper Surge Trashed $259.95 Leigh's Budget: Uniqlo COMPTOIR DES COTONNIERS Linen Blend Barrel Leg Pants $59.90 (Out Mid Oct) Chelsea's Budget: Zara TRF RIPPED WIDE-LEG MID-WAIST JEANS $69.95 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! email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here CREDITS: Host: Leigh Campbell Guest: Chelsea Hui 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.

19 Nov 28min

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 FOR MORE WHERE THIS CAME FROM: Watch & Subscribe on YouTube – Watch this episode, 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 Subscribe to Mamamia 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. CREDITS: Hosts: Kelly McCarren Guest: Alisa & Lysandra Producer: Sophie Campbell Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler 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.

17 Nov 28min