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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CREDITS:

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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You Beauty Awards: The Hair Product We Refuse To Agree On

You Beauty Awards: The Hair Product We Refuse To Agree On

Welcome to the You Beauty Awards Tally Room, Presented by Myer!  For the last two weeks, we've fought it out over what skincare & makeup deserves to win a You Beauty Award. But today it's time to conquer the big stuff.  We're calling this category: The Rest (haircare, body care & tools!) Shazzy, Kelly & Producer Mik fight it out over the best hair treatments, tools, fragrances & if you really need to 'marry' shampoo & conditioner.  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia All the amazing products mentioned in today's episode can be found below:  SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER COMBO:  Kelly: Fudge Everyday Clean Blonde Damage Rewind Violet Toning Shampoo,  $23.95 Shazzy: John Frieda Frizz Ease Forever Smooth Shampoo, $20.99 & John Frieda Frizz Ease Miraculous Recovery Conditioner, $21 Mikayla: Toni & Guy Purple Shampoo, $19.95 & Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Conditioner, $19.99 BEST HAIR PRODUCT: Kelly: K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Mask, $99.50 Shazzy: Batiste Dry Shampoo, $17 Mikayla: Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie, $30 BEST FAKE TAN: Kelly: LOVING TAN Deluxe Bronzing Mousse, $35 Shazzy: Dove Summer Glow Body Lotion, $9.50 Mikayla: Le Tan Self Tanning Foam, $19.99 BEST BODY MOISTURISER:  Kelly: L'Occitane Body Creams, Starting From $49 Shazzy: Aveeno Daily Moisturising Fragrance Free Body Lotion, $15 Mikayla: Frank Body Perky Sculpting Body Hydrator, $28 BEST BEAUTY OR HAIR TOOL:   Kelly: Tangle Teezer Wet Detangler, $28 Shazzy: ghd Original Professional Styler, $250 BEST FRAGRANCE:                  Kelly: Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Scent Spray, $34 Shazzy: Chloe Signature Eau De Parfum, $118 Mikayla: Good Girl Gone Bad By Killan 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, Shazzy Hunt & Mikayla Floriano 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.

5 Apr 202316min

Every Product Used By The Cast Of Daisy Jones & The Six

Every Product Used By The Cast Of Daisy Jones & The Six

This week in Beauty Land... The masterminds behind Daisy Jones & The Six have reveal their beauty secrets. We share the products used by the makeup artists and hairstylists and how you can get the look at home.  And the bronzer we all thought was discontinued is finally back! But it's not the same as it was, we unpack why the revival is (dare we say...) better?  Plus, We've found a hack that will curl your hair in 5 seconds (I know we can't believe it either!) THE END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia Wanna see Leigh's curler hack for yourself? You can check it out on instagram.  All the products mentioned in today's episode can be found below:  Mecca Max Sunlit Skin Powder Bronzer, $26 Mecca Max Cheek Crush Powder Blush, $25 Chantecaille Future Skin Gel Foundation, $148 Julie Hewett Cheekie Rosie Mini, $42 USD Evan Healy Glow Balm, $29.99 USD Living Proof Full Dry Volume + Texture Spray, $28 Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Pillow Talk, $32 Dyson Airwrap, $799 Dyson Corrale, $699 CREDITS Hosts: Leigh Campbell & Mikayla Floriano Producer: Mikayla Floriano Audio Production: Rhiannon Mooney  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 Apr 202311min

Acne, Rosacea, Psoriasis & What Our Gut Has To Do With It

Acne, Rosacea, Psoriasis & What Our Gut Has To Do With It

Naturopaths have been saying for years, that there's a link between what we put in our bodies and what happens to our skin.  Now Dermatologists are starting to get on board.  Dr Niyati Sharma from Inside Out Dermatology joins Shazzy Hunt to unpack the skin concerns that might be caused by our gut health and how we can go about seeking help.  THE END BITS 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 'Shazzy' Hunt Guest: Dr Niyati Sharma 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.

3 Apr 202312min

Our Letter To Our 25yr Old Selves

Our Letter To Our 25yr Old Selves

Dermal rollers are not for Beauty newbies. They require some skill, sterilisation and a little practise. In today's episode Leigh & Kelly give us a lesson in dermal rolling 101.  Plus, if you could get in a time machine and tell your 25 year old self anything about beauty, what would it be?  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia All the products mentioned in today's episode can be found below!  No7 Radiance+ 15% Vitamin C Serum, $34.95 Jojoba Company Australian Jojoba, $19.99 No7 HydraLuminous Water Concentrate, $29.99 Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel, $32.99 Sukin Signature Cream Cleanser Pump, $14.95 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 & 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.

2 Apr 202310min

These Lashes Will Stay On For Days

These Lashes Will Stay On For Days

Ever popped on a pair of lashes just for them to pop off?  Leigh's discovered a pair of party proof lashes that are perfect for your next event.  Plus, Kelly's raided the foundation aisle and found three different foundations for Youbies of all budgets!  SPENDY:  Leigh: Coversilk Luxe Lighten Luxe, $64.95 Kelly: KVD BEAUTY Good Apple Full-Coverage Transfer-Proof Vegan Serum Foundation, $60  SAVEY: Leigh: Ardell Active Lash in Speedy, $6, and Active Duo Black glue, $9 Kelly: OXX Luminous Glow foundation $9 SHOP MY STASH:  Leigh: Sundae For Kids Fizzing Bath Bomb $7 Kelly: Westman Atelier Vital Skincare Complexion Drops, $113 EMPTY:  Leigh: Mecca CosmeticaTo Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen $42 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 & 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.au  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 Mar 202310min

You Beauty Awards: The Face Cream That's Divided Us

You Beauty Awards: The Face Cream That's Divided Us

Welcome to the You Beauty Awards Tally Room, Presented by Myer!  Last week a select panel of hosts battled it out of over what products are most deserving of winning a You Beauty Makeup Award! But this week, we're tackling a different beast... SKINCARE Shazzy, Kelly & Leigh fight it out over the face cream that '"everyone loves!", the best sleep mask for plumping and hydrating and the serum they can't live without.   THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia All the amazing products mentioned in today's episode can be found below:  CLEANSER:  Leigh: Naturium Niacinamide Cleansing Gelée 3%, $34.95 Shazzy: Garnier MICELLAR Micellar Cleansing Water, $8.99 SERUM: Leigh: Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum, $121 Shazzy: The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5, $14.30 FACE CREAM: Leigh: Smooth Sip Lightweight Smoothing Moisturiser For Pores, $69 Kelly: Weleda Skin Food, $26.99 Shazzy: Go To Very Useful Face Cream $45 FACE OIL:  Leigh: Jojoba Company Australian Jojoba, $19.95 Kelly: esmi 24K Gold Nourishing Oil, $65 Shazzy: Vela Days Oil Infusion Face Oil, $89 EYE CREAM:   Leigh: The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum, $39.50 Kelly: Bondi Sands Eye Spy Vitamin C Eye Cream, $17.99 Shazzy: Dermalogica Total Eye Care, $85 BEST EXFOLIANT OR MASK:  Leigh: James Cosmetics Back To Life Illuminating Exfoliation Mask, $70                    Kelly: Bubble Skincare Deep Dive AHA + PHA EXFOLIATING MASK, $18 USD Shazzy: Laneige Water Sleeping Mask, $48 Mikayla: Skin Proud Sleep Hero, $27.99 BALM:  Leigh: Brillo Beauty The Balm, $28 Kelly: Ipsum Lip Oil Balm, $28 Shazzy: Lanolips 101 Ointment, $18.95 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, Kelly McCarren & Shazzy Hunt 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.

29 Mar 202318min

The 5 Cult Brands You Can Finally See In IRL

The 5 Cult Brands You Can Finally See In IRL

This week in Beauty Land... Sephora has unveiled the latest additions to their collection. Producer Mikayla walks Leigh through all the things she missed at the recent Sephora Showcase. Plus, a new innovation in sun care is set to hit shelves mid April. We unpack why it's a game changer.  And TikTok's top trends of 2023 (so far) have been revealed. But are they anything new?   THE END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia All the products mentioned in today's episode can be found below:  Embellish By Rowi Aura Pack, $24.99 Urban Jungle Cleansing Balm, $36 Who Is Elijah Eau Atomiser Eau De Parfum, $55 SEPHORA COLLECTION Overnight Hydrating Mask, $27 Pat McGrath Labs Divine Skin: Rose 001 The Essence, $139 CREDITS Hosts: Leigh Campbell & Mikayla Floriano Producer: Mikayla Floriano Audio Production: Rhiannon Mooney  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 Mar 202313min

What An Expert Thinks About Personalised Skincare

What An Expert Thinks About Personalised Skincare

If you're a regular in Beauty Land, chances are you've seen personalised skincare online.  And if you're like us, I bet you've wondered... Is it worth the hype?  Today, Shazzy is joined by Dr Deshan Sebaratnam, Senior Lecturer at The University Of New South Wales & Dermatologist at Sydney Skin to unpack if personalised skincare services are all that different from the skincare we can buy over the counter.  THE END BITS 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 'Shazzy' Hunt Guest: Dr Deshan Sebaratnam 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.

27 Mar 202310min

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