Overhyped Ingredients & Underrated Areas: Beauty Reality Check
You Beauty23 Mar 2025

Overhyped Ingredients & Underrated Areas: Beauty Reality Check

Looking for ways to support and nourish the delicate skin around your mouth? Leigh and Kelly share their expert advice on strengthening this often-overlooked area with product recommendations from budget-friendly options to professional treatments.

Plus, the beauty gurus get refreshingly honest about ingredients they think are totally overhyped! From topical collagen to beef tallow (yes, really), find out which trendy ingredients might not be delivering on their promises.

And don't miss Kelly's shocking nail fungus confession and Leigh's self-tanner mishap in this week's host hacks segment!

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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.

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Cetaphil Healthy Renew RangeCetaphil Healthy Renew Facial Serum 30g $59.99

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MooGoo Amplified Anti-Ageing Peptide Active Serum with Argireline® 25ml $39.50
TBH Reboud Serum $49.95

Innoxa Anti-Wrinkle + Firming Facial Serum $24.95

Neostrata Restore Fragrance Free Facial Cleanser 200mL $47

Trinny London TipToe In $68

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Disclaimer: On sale until 26.03.25. While stocks last.

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*

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Hosts: Kelly McCarren & Leigh Campbell

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The Department Store Selling Pimple Patches For $0.03 Cents

The Department Store Selling Pimple Patches For $0.03 Cents

Here at You Beauty we LOVE a super savey find.  Fortunately, our department stores are full of them. Which is why Kelly has gone on a mission to uncover the very best of what our department stores have to offer.  In the first episode of a three part series Kelly shares her fave finds from Kmart. From lip masks to cryotherapy, you name it Kelly has find a savey option for you!  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia All the products mentioned in today's episode can be found below:  6 Pack Wave Setting Hair Clips, $4 Overnight Lip Mask, $3 2 Pack Cooling Face Globes, $11 Shampoo Brush, $4 Sensitive Micellar Water, $6 108 Pack Blemish Patches, $4 30 Pack Brighten Gel Eye Mask - Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid, $6 Facial Mist, $6 Vitamin C & Collagen Day Serum, $6 Avocado Eye Cream, $4 Deep Hydration Sleep Mask, $4 OXX Cosmetics 16 Pack The Essential Lash Library, $22 OXX Cosmetics 17 Piece Blender Sponge, $16 OXX Cosmetics Brush Cleaning Pad, $6.50 OXX Cosmetics Nail Care Cuticle Oil Pen, $2.25 OXX Cosmetics Lustre Lipstick - Flame, $2 BYS Super Shine Lip Gloss, $4 BYS Neon Liquid Eyeliner Pen, $7 BYS 28 Shades Mykonos XL Eyeshadow Palette, $16 BYS Face Primer with Hydrating Pearls, $10 Formula 10.0.6 Go For The Glow Sheer Mist Dry Body Oil, $8 e.l.f. Hydrating Camo Concealer, $11 e.l.f. Poreless Putty Primer, $18 GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered?  Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone on 02 8999 9386.  Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here. Want this and other podcasts delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe to our podcast newsletter. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Hosts: Kelly McCarren Producer: Mikayla Floriano Audio Producer: Leah Porges  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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Okt 20227min

Trinny Woodall & What Not To Wear (On Your Face)

Trinny Woodall & What Not To Wear (On Your Face)

This week in Beauty Land... Adore Beauty have launched there very own in house brand, AB Lab. Leigh and Shazzy road test the first products in today's episode.  Plus, do you love glitter? Fashion house Ganni have teamed up with submission beauty to launch a plant based glitter alternative!  And Trinny Woodall visited Australia last week. She shared the two ingredients she would advise against.  THE END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia All the products mentioned in today's episode can be found below!  Ganni X Submission Beauty is available online! AB LAB Dewy-C SPF50+ Facial Sun Milk, $39.95 AB LAB Barrier Boost SPF50 Mineral Sun Cream, $39.95 CREDITS Hosts: Shazzy Hunt & Leigh Campbell Producer: Mikayla Floriano Audio Production: Leah Porges GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered?  Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone on 02 8999 9386.  Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here. Want this and other podcasts delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe to our podcast newsletter. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. 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. Just by reading or listening to our content, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Okt 202213min

This Secret Cocktail Will Make Your Foundation Glow

This Secret Cocktail Will Make Your Foundation Glow

Knowing what foundation suits your skin type is an art form.  Some are too oily, some are too drying and other's just never seem to last!  Today Shazzy is joined by Celebrity Makeup and Hair Stylist Dale Dorning to chat finding the best foundation for your skin type. They discuss knowing which application technique is right for you, price, and the perfect cocktail for long-lasting dewy foundation!  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered?  Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone on 02 8999 9386.  Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here. Want this and other podcasts delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe to our podcast newsletter. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Host: Shazzy Hunt With Thanks To: Dale Dorning Producer: Mikayla Floriano Audio Production: Leah Porges  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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Okt 202210min

The Device Leigh's Asked For Four Years In A Row

The Device Leigh's Asked For Four Years In A Row

Santa's coming baby!  And you know what that means...it's time for Kelly and Leigh to share their dream Christmas wish list, and trust us, you're going to want to hear it.  Plus, foot care. What are the best products to keep your feet as smooth as a baby's bum?  THE END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia All the products mentioned in today's episode can be found below!  DIOR Backstage Glow Face Palette, $82 Huda Beauty Empowered Eyeshadow Palette, $103 Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Beautifying Face Palette, $120 Amouage Womens Sampler Box, $85 NuFace Trinity Complete Facial Toning Kit, $790 L'Occitane Delicious Almond Duo, $56 Jo Malone Advent Calendar, $720 LIBERTY BELLE RX DATE NIGHT MASK + EYE DO SET, $214 Manicare Corn Plane, $15.90 Patchology Best Foot Forward Softening Heel and Foot Mask, $15 Body Shop File A Foot, $10 DU'IT Foot & Heel Balm Plus, $12.95 Dermal Therapy Heel Balm Platinum, $21.99 CREDITS Hosts: Kelly McCarren & Leigh Campbell Producer: Mikayla Floriano Audio Production: Leah Porges GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered?  Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone on 02 8999 9386.  Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here. Want this and other podcasts delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe to our podcast newsletter. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. 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. Just by reading or listening to our content, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Okt 202212min

BONUS: All The Stuff Your Skin Needs Over 40

BONUS: All The Stuff Your Skin Needs Over 40

When you hit 40 your skin goes through a few of major changes.  Your collagen production decreases, your estrogen starts to leave the building and pigmentation begins popping up... everywhere.  That's why for the fourth and final episode of our 'Skin Through The Ages' series we're investigating everything your skin needs in your 40s and beyond.  Today Mia Freedman joins Leigh Campbell to chat about all things skin over 40. They share their best tips for maintaining radiance and a managing pigmentation as well as all the ingredients your skin needs in this next stage.  THE END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia!  Listen to the whole 'Skin Through The Ages' series: What Happens To Your Skin As You Get Older? Every Ingredient To Use In Your 20's Everything Your Skin Needs In Your 30's CREDITS Hosts: Leigh Campbell & Mia Freedman Producer: Mikayla Floriano Audio Production: Leah Porges GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered?  Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone on 02 8999 9386.  Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here. Want this and other podcasts delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe to our podcast newsletter. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. 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. Just by reading or listening to our content, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Okt 202212min

This $5 Lip Liner Is So Good Leigh Wants It Tattooed

This $5 Lip Liner Is So Good Leigh Wants It Tattooed

Ever bought a lippy that you just want to wear everyday!?  Well, Leigh's found a super savey lip liner that's so good she want's the exact colour tattooed.  Plus, Kelly finally got on the La Roche Posay Cicaplast band wagon. She shares her honest thoughts.  And we have another Charlotte Tilbury recommendation. Does the woman ever sleep?  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS:  All the wonderful products mentioned in today's episode can be found below! SPENDY  Leigh: Ultraceuticals Ultra Granule C Facial Exfoliant, $88 Kelly: Kryolan TV Paintstick, $52 SAVEY:  Leigh: Rimmel Wonder Volume Thrill Seeker Mascara, $23.95 Kelly: La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5, $19.95 SHOP MY STASH: Leigh: Flower Beauty Perfect Pout Lip Crayon in Blush, $5 Kelly: Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray, $49 GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered?  Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone on 02 8999 9386.  Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here. Want this and other podcasts delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe to our podcast newsletter. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Hosts: Leigh Campbell & Kelly McCarren Producer: Mikayla Floriano Audio Producer: Leah Porges  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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Okt 202210min

How Kelly Does Beauty With A Baby

How Kelly Does Beauty With A Baby

When you're a new Mum, how do you find time to do your routine?  It's a question Kelly has been asked a LOT since she's had Lenny. So on today's episode she's invited on Kee Reece, new mum, podcaster and friend to chat how they squeeze in a little me time with a new bub. They share six easy hacks that give them an instant pick me up. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered?  Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone on 02 8999 9386.  Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here. Want this and other podcasts delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe to our podcast newsletter. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Hosts: Kelly McCarren With Thanks To: Kee Reece Producer: Mikayla Floriano Audio Producer: Leah Porges  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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Okt 20229min

'Everything Is Under $6' The Super Savey Range That's Just Landed In Stores

'Everything Is Under $6' The Super Savey Range That's Just Landed In Stores

This week in Beauty Land... A new body serum from one of our most rated brands has landed on our desks. We trial live in studio.  And Kmart has officially launched skincare! We unpack what the range includes, how much the products are and what we can't wait to try.  Plus, Kelly tries a celebrity MUA's hack for achieving a 'model complexion', but does it work? THE END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia Find out more about the Hydrafacial online at www.hydrafacial.com.au All the products mentioned in today's episode can be found below!  Paula's Choice 5% Niacinamide Body Serum, $43  Kmart 1% Retinol Serum, $6  Kmart Brighten & Firm Gel Under Eye Patches - Vitamin C & Collagen, $3.50 Kmart Avocado Eye Cream, $4  CREDITS Hosts: Kelly McCarren & Leigh Campbell Producer: Mikayla Floriano Audio Production: Leah Porges GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered?  Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone on 02 8999 9386.  Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here. Want this and other podcasts delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe to our podcast newsletter. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. 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. Just by reading or listening to our content, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Okt 202210min

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