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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LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED:

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

Hada Labo Anti-Aging Deep Wrinkle Corrector Eye & Mouth Area Cream 15mL $34.95

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

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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That Time Kelly Tried To Be A Beauty YouTuber

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6 Apr 202211min

Why Nail Care Is About To Have A Moment

Why Nail Care Is About To Have A Moment

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5 Apr 202211min

Does Probiotic Skincare Actually Work?

Does Probiotic Skincare Actually Work?

Watch our weekly You Beauty video series here Ever wondered why you might get acne, eczema or rosacea? Well in today's episode we take a science lesson on our skin's microbiome. We unpack what it is, how it works and if probiotic skincare can really help our microbiome. Shazzy sits down with Anita Patel, Dermatologist at Complete Dermatology Bondi to give us the lowdown on all things skin microbiome. THE END BITS CREDITS Host: Sharon 'Shazzy' Hunt Guest: Anita Patel Producer: Mikayla Floriano Audio Producer: 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.

4 Apr 202218min

Our Guide To Your Travel Beauty Bag

Our Guide To Your Travel Beauty Bag

Watch our weekly You Beauty video series here Holidaying is back on the cards! And after two years of staying put we wouldn't blame you if you've forgotten how to pack your beauty bag. Thankfully in today's episode Leigh and Kelly walk us through their travel bag essentials. Plus Leigh shares all the treatments she did in the lead up to her big birthday. THE END BITS CREDITS Host: Kelly McCarren & Leigh Campbell Producer: Mikayla Floriano Audio Producer: Madeline Jouannou 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.

3 Apr 202212min

The $9.95 Toothpaste That Will Really Whiten Your Teeth

The $9.95 Toothpaste That Will Really Whiten Your Teeth

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31 Mar 202214min

Your Favourite Foundations, Ranked

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Watch our weekly You Beauty video series here Do you think there's one foundation that works for everyone? Well, to be honest, there probably isn't. But in today's episode we get pretty close. We surveyed listeners and asked for their favourite foundation of all time, to settle this once and for all. We share the results from our poll in today's episode plus Kelly weighs in with her favourites! THE END BITS Thank you to all our wonderful listeners who contributed to today's episode! You can now shop the biggest beauty brands online at www.theiconic.com.au CREDITS Host: Kelly McCarren Producer: Mikayla Floriano Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou & Rhiannon Mooney 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. 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 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 Mar 202212min

The Cult K-Beauty Brands You Can Now Grab In Supermarkets

The Cult K-Beauty Brands You Can Now Grab In Supermarkets

Watch our weekly You Beauty video series hereThis week in beauty news... Kelly takes a seat at the news desk this week to discuss all things Oscars beauty. Her and Erin talk about the red carpet trends we loved and the ones that should've been left in the fitting the room. Plus we discuss the Korean beauty brands coming to supermarkets across Australia and the face mask rankings that has us divided. THE END BITS You can check out the face mask rankings on @sambythecounter CREDITS Hosts: Erin Docherty & Kelly McCarren Producer: Mikayla Floriano Audio Production: Madeline Joannou 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.

29 Mar 202221min

The Laser That Targets Redness, Acne & Fine Lines

The Laser That Targets Redness, Acne & Fine Lines

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