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.

Pure Q10: absorbed deep within the skin*

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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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NIVEA Q10 is 40% off in Chemist Warehouse from the 13.3.25 to the 26.3.25

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

Producer: Cassie Merritt

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

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.

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A Full Face Of Supermarket Saveys

A Full Face Of Supermarket Saveys

Kelly and Leigh are locked in a supermarket for one hour, they have an event to go to immediately after and need a full face, skin and makeup... what do they grab?!  On today's episode Leigh and Kelly breakdown there face supermarket saveys that you can grab while doing the groceries. Plus, what do yo do when your niece is being bullied for her dark body hair?  THE END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia All the products mentioned in today's episode can be found below!  Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water, $15 Bioderma Micellar Water, $29.99 Olay Luminous Niacinamide Super Serum, $59.99 L'oreal Paris Revitalift Filler Serum, $55 Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel, $32.99 Cancer Council Face Day Wear Moisturiser Matte Invisible Spf 50+, $14.50 Weleda Skin Food Favourites Set, $53.90 L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Night Cream, $36.99 Rimmel #Insta Fix & Go 2 In 1 Primer & Setting Spray, $16 Mcobeauty Ultra Stay Flawless Foundation Natural Beige, $28 L'ORÉAL PARIS True Match Liquid Foundation, $34 Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Multi-Use Concealer, $20.99 Mcobeauty Xtendlash, $24 ARDELL Glamour Wispies Lashes, 11.99 Rimmel Liquid Exaggerate Eye Liner, $15.95 L'Oreal Brow Artist Xpert 108 Warm Brown, $22.99 Rimmel Natural Bronzer 22 Sun Bronze, $15.95 MCoBeauty Highlight & Glow Beauty Wand Pink Glow, $27.99 Dermal Therapy Lip Balm, $6.49 Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless Pressed Powder, $9.50 Mud Lipstick 012 Coral Crush, $4.50 Maybelline Lifter Gloss Lip Gloss, $19 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.

16 Okt 202210min

BONUS: Everything Your Skin Needs In Your 30s

BONUS: Everything Your Skin Needs In Your 30s

Your skins needs are going to change as you get older.  That's why for the third episode in our 'Skin Through The Ages' series we're investigating everything your skin needs in your 30s! We know you probably have a bit more money to play with than before, every other weekend is spent at wedding and you might have started to expand the family! To help battle all the wonderful things our skin starts to do in our 30s (cue: pigmentation and fine lines) Shazzy and Erin breakdown everything you need to help prevent signs of ageing.  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 CREDITS Hosts: Erin Docherty & Shazzy Hunt 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.

14 Okt 202212min

The Perfect Base For All Skin Types

The Perfect Base For All Skin Types

Finding a base that's right for your skin type isn't always easy.  But what if there was a foundation that was approved by people of all types?  On today's episode Erin and Leigh share the foundation they've both been loving at the moment.  Plus, Leigh recommends a gel moisturiser that's perfect for oily and acne prone girls alike!   THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS:  All the wonderful products mentioned in today's episode can be found below! SPENDY  Leigh: Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow foundation, $65 Erin: Benefit Hoola Glow Shimmer Bronzer AU | Adore Beauty, $54.  SAVEY:  Leigh: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel, $32.99 Erin: TBH Skincare Patch it up Glow in the Dark Everyday Pimple Patches, $20. SHOP MY STASH: Leigh: Fenty Beauty Ease Drop Lit in Taffy Topaz, $52 Erin: Too Faced Better Than Sex Liquid Liner Chocolate, $24 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 & Erin Docherty 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.

13 Okt 202210min

The Best Beauty Advent Calendars This Year

The Best Beauty Advent Calendars This Year

The silly season is fast approaching and you know what that means... it's time to pick out a Beauty Advent Calendar!  To help the Youbies pick there 2022 calendars Kelly has put together a list (and you bet she's check it twice) of all the best ones, branded and mixed.  She breaks down for us all the goodies in each and which one's worth your money!  THE END BITS All the advent calendars mentioned in today's episode are listed below:  Adore Beauty Luxury Advent Calendar 2022, $299 ASOS Face + Body 25 Day Advent Calendar, $170 CULT BEAUTY ADVENT CALENDAR, £235  LOOKFANTASTIC Advent Calendar 2022, $199 Amazon Beauty 2022 Advent Calendar, $150 NET-A-PORTER 25 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar, $518.13 Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Diamond Chest of Beauty Stars, $295 MAC BURSTING WITH SURPRISES ADVENT CALENDAR, $360 GLASSHOUSE FRAGRANCES 24 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS ADVENT CALENDAR, $250 L'Occitane Classic Advent Calendar, $99 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 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.

12 Okt 20227min

The Best Beauty Buys From Amazon

The Best Beauty Buys From Amazon

This week in Beauty Land...  Amazon released a list of their top beauty buys. Leigh and Erin weigh in on their fave picks.  Plus, Julia Fox is DIYing her brows at home. Here's how to actually do it safely.  And, we trail the new Holme Beauty setting spray thats all over instagram. Erin and Leigh share their first thoughts.  THE END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia All the products mentioned in today's episode can be found below!  Holme Beauty Setting Spray Julep Eyeshadow 101 Crème to Powder Waterproof Eyeshadow Stick LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask Bio-Oil Skincare Oil The Honest Company Honest Mama Body Butter + Body Oil Bump Love Bundle FRAMAR Large Claw Clips For Thick Hair Olaplex Hair Perfector No 3 Repairing Treatment CREDITS Hosts: Erin Docherty & 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.

11 Okt 202211min

How To Get A Fake Tan That Lasts

How To Get A Fake Tan That Lasts

How do we get the perfect tan to last?  How much can we sweat? Is a long shower going to take our tan off? How much exfoliation should we be doing? These are the questions Shazzy answers on today's episode. She sits down with Kate Joseph, Director of Dolce Vita Beaute to chat how to get the perfect, long lasting fake tan!  THE END BITS The products mentioned in today's episode can be found below:  Vani-T Bronzing Custard, $33.50 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: Sharron Hunt With Thanks To: Kate Joseph, Director of Dolce Vita Beaute 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.

10 Okt 202210min

Are Retinol & Niacinamide Friends?

Are Retinol & Niacinamide Friends?

What ingredients can and can't you pair together? It's the question we all ask ourselves at the bathroom sink. Thankfully, on today's episode Leigh and Erin break down how they use niacinamide and retinol together.  Plus, ingrown hairs! What's the best way to prevent them and is popping them allowed?  THE END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia All the products mentioned in today's episode can be found below!  FIRST AID BEAUTY Ingrown Hair Treatment Pads, $33 Skin Doctors InGrow Go Solution, $22.95 Malin+Goetz Ingrown Hair Cream, $51 Nad's Ingrow Solution, $8.50 NATURIUM Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2%, $27.50 CREDITS Hosts: Erin Docherty & 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.

9 Okt 20228min

BONUS: Every Ingredient To Use In Your 20s

BONUS: Every Ingredient To Use In Your 20s

Not every ingredient is going to work for your skin type and your age.  That's why for today's bonus episode in our 'Skin Through The Ages' series we're taking a look at the best ingredients to use in your twenties.   We know you've probably made some beauty mistakes, like going to bed with your makeup on and not wearing SPF everyday, so on today's episode we're going to try and correct all that and walk you through the best ingredients to use in your twenties!  Listen to the whole 'Skin Through The Ages' series: What Happens To Your Skin As You Get Older? Everything Your Skin Needs In Your 30's THE END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia!  CREDITS Hosts: Erin Docherty & Mikayla Floriano 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.

7 Okt 202211min

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