Overhyped Ingredients & Underrated Areas: Beauty Reality Check

We're dropping in your feeds with a special bonus episode! We had the chance to interview none other than Melanie Grant, the celebrity facialist behind famous faces like Victoria Beckham, Nicole Kidman and Zoe Foster Blake! Elfy Scott, the host of our Lady Startup Stories podcast, asked her about her Iconic Aussie skin clinic, Melanie Grant Skin. We know how beauty-obsessed you guys are and that’s why we thought you’d absolutely love to hear this episode. If you want more, you can listen to Lady Startup Stories here: Listen on Spotify here. Listen on Apple here.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Okt 202330min

If you're anything like us you're always on the hunt for the most delicious new fragrance. Well this time, we think we've found it.  Plus, if you're after a natural wash of colour we can't get enough of this lip-to-cheek tint that's like summer in a pot.  ALL PRODUCTS MENTIONED: SPENDY: By Rosie Jane Dulce Travel Spray $50 MAKEUP BY MARIO Surrealskin Foundation $70 SAVEY:  SEPHORA COLLECTION Color Shifter Eye Palette $27 OXX Cosmetics Hydrating Setting Spray $6 EMPTY: Ereperez Carrot Colour Pot $44 Loccitane Almond Body Mist $69 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.

19 Okt 20238min

Yes, we know it's October. But if you don't want to miss out, now is the time to grab your beauty advent calendars before they sell out.  We've rounded up a definitive list of the best-value advent calendars, to make your holiday shopping a little bit easier.  EVERYTHING MENTIONED:  BEST OVERALL:  Cult Beauty Advent Calendar $445 Amazon Advent Calendar $100 Revolve Advent Calendar $260 Sephora Advent Calendar $100 Look Fantastic Advent Calendar $178 Asos Advent Calendar $180 BRANDED:  Charlotte Tilbury Advent Calendar $300 Loccitane Advent Calendar $120 Adore Beauty Advent Calendar $250 Glasshouse Advent Calendar $275 The Body Shop Advent Calendar $189 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: 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.

18 Okt 202310min

Making news in Beauty Land this week... Erin's telling us everything about her trip to the US with CereVe where she met some of the biggest names in TikTok and beauty, and interviewed Charli D'Amelio! And, you can now get your hands on cult brand Glossier in Australia! We're going through the best products the brand has to offer for your next order.  Plus, the metallic trend is here and we are conflicted...Check out the infamous metallic shoes that we go head to head over, here. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW: CereVe Blemish Control Range $71 CeraVe Daily Moisturising Lotion $34 Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Liner $32 PATRICK TA Major Glow Lip Shine Lip Gloss $43 Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation $67 Glossier Balm Dotcom $28 Glossier Futuredew $51 Rare Beauty All Of The Above Weightless Eyeshadow Stick $40 OXX Cosmetics Glitter Eye Cream Palette $10 HOURGLASS Scattered Light Glitter Eyeshadow $48 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.

17 Okt 202313min

Are there really toxins lurking in our favourite skincare? Do we need to chuck them all away and go 100% natural?  We needed some answers so we've brought in expert dermatologist Dr Rosemary Nixon to break it down by category and stop us spiralling once and for all.  SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GUEST: Dr Rosemary Nixon 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.

16 Okt 202312min

Why can vitamin C cause so many of us to break out? We're explaining the science and offering up some less irritating options. Check out the video on reliable chemist brand Vitamin C options here. Plus, Not all fake tan is created equal. If you lived through the oompa loompa epidemic of the mid-2000s you know this well. But if you're a beginner or looking to try something new, we've rounded up our top  recommendations.  LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED:  Dove Summer Glow Body Lotion $8 Bondi Sands Gradual Tanning Lotion Skin Illuminator $23 Jergens, Natural Glow, Wet Skin Moisturizer + Firming $30 St Tropez Gradual Tan Classic Daily Firming Lotion $40 Naked Sundays Clear Glow Sun Stick $40 Naked Sundays SPF50+ 100% Mineral Glow Lotion $85 SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF $242 The Jojoba Company Vitamin C Glow Potion $60 Vanicream Vitamin C Serum $40 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.

15 Okt 202311min

Today, Kee's found the perfect deep conditioning rinse to tame tight curls.  And, Kelly's been influenced to buy the viral Korean cleansing balm, and it took off her wild Halloween look with no effort at all. Check out our K Beauty roundup episode here. Plus, the ultimate all-in-one repair cream that we've emptied and are immediately re-purchasing. ALL PRODUCTS MENTIONED: SPENDY: Davroe CURLiCUE Cleansing Clay Shampoo $39 Davroe CURLiCUE Deep Conditioning Rinse $39 CHARLOTTE'S MAGIC WATER CREAM $150 SAVEY:  SEPHORA COLLECTION Glitter Power Face and Eye Brushes Set $99 Heimish All Clean Balm $21 SHOP MY STASH:  Go Bare Repair Cream $52 EMPTY:  Ellis Faas Skin Veil Foundation $110 Dermalogica Stabilising Repair Cream $103 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.

12 Okt 202313min

Look, you know we love a Tiktok trend, the internet is keeping things interesting and giving us weekly beauty inspo. But some of the trends have gotten seriously out of hand. Today Kelly's rattling off some of the most viral TikTok beauty trends, and letting us know if they're cute or just plain cooked.  EVERYTHING MENTIONED:  COSRX ADVANCED SNAIL 96 MUCIN POWER ESSENCE $30 Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Water Cream $125 Australis Dewy + Daring Cream Bronzer $16 OXX Cosmetics Creamy Blush $4 LARRY KING - FLYAWAY KIT $35 Hair Wax Stick $10 Kmart Heatless Hair Roller $4.50 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: 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.

11 Okt 202313min