Overhyped Ingredients & Underrated Areas: Beauty Reality Check

This week in beauty land... You know we love a hack here on You Beauty - so we try out a viral beauty trick that promises an instant facelift with just a single elastic band and a few strands of hair. Does it live up to the hype? Plus, Erin and Kelly share their favourite beauty launches, including a oil to foam cleanser that Kelly can't get enough of and a hair oil that'll nourish your scalp in the cooler months.  And, all the details (and goss) from infamous beauty TikToker Mikayla Nogueira's wedding.  Watch the viral facelift hack here.  PRODUCTS:  Disco Juice - DISCO STICK $34.99Supernatural Face Oil - EMMA LEWISHAM $145The Fragrance - ROBE HAIR CARE $89.99Oil to foam total cleanser - DERMALOGICA  $91Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Brush - RARE BEAUTY $39 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: Erin Docherty & Kelly McCarren Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz 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.

4 Jul 202313min

Every good make-up routine starts with a base layer, so what should you be using and most importantly, how can you get it to stay put all day long? To help us nail that base, we're speaking with Aleksandra Pinneri, who is a South Australian based hair and makeup artist and founder of the Business to Beauty Academy online course. We get her top tips to help your base last, how to touch up throughout the day and the products she's loving. SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GUEST: Aleksandra Pinneri, founder of the Business to Beauty Academy 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: Sharon Hunt Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz 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.

3 Jul 202314min

This episode is for the frizzy hair girls! Leigh and Kelly chat through their favourite ways to tame a frizzy mane. Plus, we weigh up some of the popular blow dry brushes on the market and breakdown which ones are worth the money.  And, Leigh's favourite foundations for those with an oily Tzone.  PRODUCTS: Ready Set Setting Powder - DESIGNER BRANDS Your Skin But Better Oil-Control Matte CC+ Cream - IT COSMETICSMaybelline Fit Me! Matte + Poreless Foundation - MAYBELLINEBorn This Way Foundation - TOO FACEDUltra Stay Flawless Foundation - MCO BEAUTYLife Proof Second Skin Foundation - MECCA MAXSkin Long-Wear Weightless Foundation - BOBBI BROWNMatte Foundation - GUCCIBlow Dry Brush - MERMAID HAIROne Step Hair Dryer And Volumiser Hot Brush - REVLONShine Lustre Blowout Bestie - VS SASSOON 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 & Leigh Campbell Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Assistant Producer: Tahli Blackman 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.

2 Jul 20239min

There's an age old saying when it comes to skincare; "your face ends at your boobs" and this week Leigh has a firming neck serum to help keep your décolletage hydrated and plump.  Plus, a long-wear lipstick that Kelly reckons lasts all day without drying out.  And, a Canadian skincare line to keep an eye on, that Leigh says might just be the next big thing! SPENDY: Spirulines Green-Lift Eyes - ELLA BACHÉ Serena Nail Polish - PAX SAVEY:  Superstay Vinyl Ink Longwear Liquid Lipstick - MAYBELLINE Edelweiss Neck Firming Serum - BOOST LAB EMPTY:  Pure Australian Jojoba - THE JOJOBA COMPANY SHOP MY STASH:  B-Balm - BUILD SKINCARE  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 SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to Mamamia. CREDITS: Hosts: Kelly McCarren & Leigh Campbell  Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz 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.

29 Jun 20239min

Youbies, I hope you're sitting down...  This episode Kelly finally reveals the secrets behind her perfect, glowy base makeup! From her favourite product recommendations, to application and technique she takes us step by step through her base makeup routine and shares tips on how we can do the same at home.  PRODUCTS: Exfoliating Cleanser - O COSMEDICS Eye Masks - JAMES COSMETICS Ice Globe Facial Massager Set - ACEOLOGY Charlotte's Magic Cream - CHARLOTTE TILBURY Confidence in a Cream - IT COSMETICS Bang Primer - HOLME BEAUTY Halo Glow Liquid Filter - ELF Hollywood Flawless Filter - CHARLOTTE TILBURY Hydro Grip Primer - MILK MAKEUP Vital Skincare Complexion Drops - WESTMAN ATELIER Light Illusion Liquid Foundation - FLOWER Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray - CHARLOTTE TILBURY Continuous Setting Mist - MORPHE Setting Spray - HOLME Camo Concealer - ELF Shape Tape Concealer - TARTE Nudies Matte All Over Face - NUDESTIX Cream Bronzer - DEWY + DARING Beauty Light Wand - CHARLOTTE TILBURY Soft Pinch Liquid Blush - RARE BEAUTY Dewy Blush - CIATÉ LONDON Poudre De Beauté Éclat Soleil Bronzing Powder - GUCCI Murumuru Butter Bronzer - PHYSICIANS FORMULA 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 Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz 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.

28 Jun 202312min

Making news in beauty land… MECCA 2023 Beauty Awards results are now in, so how do they stack up to the You Beauty awards? Today we weigh up their winners and see if we agree. Plus, two leading hairstylists have revealed their top five hair styles for women over 50.   And, we've tested a new TikTok sun-kissed beauty hack... hold on to your makeup brushes because we've got some feelings about this one! (Watch the hack here) SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to MamamiaEND BITS: You can read more about our awards here. Click this link to listen to the You Beauty Award winners, as voted by you. And, for Mecca's full list click here. 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 Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Assistant Producer: Tahli Blackman 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.

27 Jun 202312min

Eyelash serums have exploded in recent years - offering an accessible and affordable way for all of us to cultivate longer and more luscious eyelashes but... how do we keep our eyes safe? This episode we speak with Darran Yeow, Optometrist at Insightful Eye Care to chat through the dangers of some lash serum ingredients. Dr Yeow walks us through what to avoid, what ingredients to look out for and what other cosmetic products pose a risk to your eye health? SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GUEST:Darran Yeow, Optometrist at Insightful Eye Care  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: Sharon Hunt Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Assistant production: Tahli Blackman 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 Jun 202313min

We all know how important it is to cleanse our skin at night, but how important is it to wash your face in the morning? This episode Leigh and Kelly give their honest thoughts about exactly what we should be doing for our morning skin care routine. Plus, we chat face tanning drops and what brands are worth stocking up on before making a move overseas.  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 & Leigh Campbell Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz 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.

25 Jun 20237min