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

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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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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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These Will Be The Biggest Ingredients In Skincare In 2024

These Will Be The Biggest Ingredients In Skincare In 2024

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31 Okt 202313min

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

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

Dr Amy Chahal is a cosmetic doctor and an expert in skin. She's here to tell us why the viral 'vampire' treatment might not be up to scratch, and what skin technologies she recommends doing instead... SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GUEST: Dr Amy Chahal SUBSCRIBE: 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 Producer: Cassie Merritt 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.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 Okt 202312min

Yes, You Need A Beauty Routine When You Travel

Yes, You Need A Beauty Routine When You Travel

If you're looking like a dried-up prune every time you get off a plane, this is the episode for you. You NEED a beauty routine for flying, and we've broken it down step by step for you.  Plus, do yourself a favour and buy yourself a mini fragrance to immortalise your next holiday. But you can't just pick any fragrance. We've rounded up the freshest, cleanest scents that pair perfectly with a piña colada on the beach.  LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED:  Lanolips Ointment $15 La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume $19 Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water $5.50 Aquaphor $39 Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray $54 BYREDOGypsy Water EDP $266 Narciso Rodriguez For Her EDP $85 Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne $172 OUAI North Bondi Eau De Parfum $108 Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Eau de Toilette $20 Goldfield & Banks Discovery Collection $50 Pure Fiji Hydrating Body Lotion $36 Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely Eau de Parfum $30 SUBSCRIBE: 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 & Kee Reece Producer: Cassie Merritt 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.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 Okt 202313min

The Savey Lip Treatment That Transformed Our Lips Overnight

The Savey Lip Treatment That Transformed Our Lips Overnight

Fancy lip masks are all over our feeds, but Kelly's found a savey option that's transformed her lips overnight.  And, the dual blush/highlighter product that is perfect for our lazy girls who still want to achieve a perfect glowy base.  Plus, we break down some of the best spendy body oils on the market, if you're looking for an excuse to treat yourself... ALL PRODUCTS MENTIONED: SPENDY: Esmi Golden Glow Illuminating Body Oil $80 COCO MADEMOISELLE Body Oil $110 Tom Ford Soleil Blanc Shimmering Body Oil $175 La Roche Posay Hyalu B5 Eye Serum $55 SAVEY:  Holme Beauty Loyal Lash Mascara $42 Dermal Therapy Overnight Lip Repair $10.99 SHOP MY STASH:  NUDESTIX Nudies Matte + Glow Core All Over Face Blush $43 Ardell Wispies Black $10.99 SUBSCRIBE:  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 & Erin Docherty Producer: Cassie Merritt 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.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Okt 202312min

The Biggest Beauty Trends Of The Past 100 Years

The Biggest Beauty Trends Of The Past 100 Years

Today on spotlight, we're deep diving into the best and worst beauty trends from the past 100 years.  And, Kelly's shouting out her favourite savey products and tools you can use to achieve each iconic hair and makeup look. Check out the 'faux bob' hair tutorial here. EVERYTHING MENTIONED:  Kmart Heatless Hair Roller $4.50 Revlon Revlon Colorstay Longwear Lip Liner $10.66 Revlon Colorstay Suede Ink Lip Stick $12.99 Ardell Demi Wispies Multipack $32.99 Maybelline Hyper Sharp Wing Eye Liner Black $11.99 SEPHORA COLLECTION Full Loading Blue Mascara $24 SUBSCRIBE: 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: Kelly McCarren Producer: Cassie Merritt 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.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Okt 202313min

First We Put Snail Slime On Our Face, Now…Salmon Sperm?

First We Put Snail Slime On Our Face, Now…Salmon Sperm?

New beauty products drop every day, but which ones do we think just aren't worth the hype?  And, first there was snail mucin - now there's...salmon sperm? We unpack the weirdest facial treatment news that no one asked for.  Plus, if you've got a Halloween party this weekend we've got some last minute beauty ideas you can do in less than 1 minute with stuff you actually already have at home.  LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW: Dyson Airwrap multi-styler Complete Long $950 Mermade Hair Blowdry Brush $102 L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil $75 Clinique Almost Lipstick - Black Honey $46 DIOR ADDICT LIP GLOW OIL $62 Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat - Radiant Touch $74 La Mer Creme De La Mer The Moisturizing Cream $625 Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops $60 Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara $7 MILK MAKEUP HYDRO GRIP PRIMER $69 Mcobeauty Halloween Fantasy Unicorn Face Makeup Kit $13.20 SUBSCRIBE: 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: Kelly McCarren & Erin Docherty Producer: Cassie Merritt Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou 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 Okt 202313min

The Native Australian Ingredients You Need In Your Skincare

The Native Australian Ingredients You Need In Your Skincare

Did you know that the vitamin C in your favourite serum is probably not from an orange? Most of the time, it's synthetic. But is that a bad thing? Australian native extracts have become very sought after natural functional actives in skin care. So what makes them so great?  To walk us through the power of Aussie plants we've brought in Cosmetic Chemist and founder of Biologi, Ross Macdougald. SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GUEST: Ross Macdougald SUBSCRIBE: 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 Producer: Cassie Merritt 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.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Okt 202311min

The Best Click Frenzy Sales To Shop Tomorrow

The Best Click Frenzy Sales To Shop Tomorrow

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