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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Disclaimer: On sale until 08/04/2025. 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*

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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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*

Vote In the 2025 You Beauty Awards Here

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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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The $6 Mascara You Need, Immediately.

The $6 Mascara You Need, Immediately.

Vote now in Mamamia's You Beauty Awards! Ever just want a subtle lash lift? On today's episode Leigh recommends a mascara and brow combo that's (wait for it) ... less than $6. We can't believe it either.  Plus, if you're in need of a product that's going to instantly wake you up in the morning, we've got you covered.   THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia All the amazing products mentioned in today's episode can be found below:  SPENDY  Leigh: Rare Beauty Under Eye brightener in Light Medium, $42 Kelly:Real Techniques Concealer Brush $19.99 SAVEY:  Leigh: RoC Multi Correxion Revive & Glow Daily Serum, $42.99 Kelly: Basics By B Brush Set $60 EMPTY: Kelly: Chanel Eye Makeup Remover $55 SHOP MY STASH: Leigh: ELF clear brow and lash mascara, $5.26 Kelly: Rare Melting Blush $39 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.

9 Feb 20239min

'No More Black Eyeliner' How To Elevate Your Makeup In Your 40s & Beyond

'No More Black Eyeliner' How To Elevate Your Makeup In Your 40s & Beyond

Watch Teresa's video about perfecting makeup in your 40s, 50s & 60s Vote now in Mamamia's You Beauty Awards! As we age, our makeup looks change with us. Not everything we learnt in our 20s will work for us in our 40s. On today episode we are joined by Teresa McNamara, self taught beauty guru, makeup collector and easily the most popular person in our You Beauty Facebook Group.  She shares with us her makeup non-negotiables, the products to avoid in your 50s and why everyone should use glow products.  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia All the products mentioned in todays episode can be found below:  KimChi Chic Beauty KIMCHI X KETNIPZ: RAINBOW SHARTS SHADOW PALETTE, $28  GLAMINATRIX COSMETICS Nearly Naturals, $70 W7 Browcicles Brow Wax, $4.99 Natsha Denona, Biba Palette, $209  Morphe  Pat McGrath Mothership Palettes 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 With Thanks To: Teresa McNamra  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.

8 Feb 202312min

A Simple Hack That’ll Make Any Foundation Colour Match

A Simple Hack That’ll Make Any Foundation Colour Match

Vote now in Mamamia's You Beauty Awards! This week in Beauty Land...  We unpack new Charlotte Tilbury & Sol de Janeiro. We share our first impressions live!  De-Influencing is every where right now. We debrief on why every influencer is 'not' recommending new products.  Plus, we found a hack for colour correcting foundation that doesn't match anymore (and it actually works!)  THE END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia The products we tried in today's episode can be found below:  Pillow Talk Matte Beauty Blush Wands, $60 Pillow Talk Hypnotising Pop Shots, $51 CREDITS Hosts: Erin Docherty & Leigh Campbell Producer: Mikayla Floriano Audio Production: 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.

7 Feb 202311min

7 Non Surgical Procedures For Tightening Your Skin

7 Non Surgical Procedures For Tightening Your Skin

Vote now in Mamamia's You Beauty Awards! Ever wondered how to tighten sagging skin without going under the knife?  On today's episode of Ask An Expert Shazzy sits down with Injectables Specialist, Ally Hanby from Cosmetic Avenue Clinic to chat about the 7 non surgical procedures you can do to tackle sagging skin.  They unpack, price, results and how to know what procedure is right for you!  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: Ally Hanby 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.

6 Feb 202312min

New To Retinol? Try These!

New To Retinol? Try These!

Vote now in Mamamia's You Beauty Awards! Wanting to try out retinol but don't know where to start?  On today's episode of Q and A Leigh and Kelly take us through their fave products for retinol and vitamin c newbies. Plus, we share our fave makeup products for beginners looking to build their beauty bag.  THE END BITS All the amazing products mentioned in today's episode can be found below:  Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Retinol Pro+ Serum, $59.99 L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Laser Pure Retinol Jumbo Night Serum, $74.95 No.7 1% Pure Retinol Night Concentrate, $69.99 La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Anti-Ageing Serum, $71.99 Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Face Serum, $59.99 Q+A Vitamin C Brightening Serum, $18 Antipodes Glow Ritual Vitamin C Serum, $49 Olay Luminous Niacinamide + Vitamin C Super Face Serum, $59.99 Skin Physics Oxygen C Vitamin C Brightening Serum, $19.99 La Roche-Posay Redermic Vitamin C10 Serum 30, $71.99 IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream SPF50, $67 HUDA BEAUTY GloWish Multi Dew Skin Tint, $58 Estée Lauder Double Wear Sheer Long-Wear Makeup SPF 20, $63 Revlon Age Defying CC Cream Light Medium, $26.95 MECCA MAX Sunlit Skin Bronzing Powder, $25 Mcobeauty Xtendlash Mascara, $28 LOUNGEFACE LASH, $37 Mecca Max Lash Curler, $16 Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz, $36 Flower The Skinny Microbrow Pencil Brunette, $9.99 BENEFIT COSMETICS Precisely, My Brow Eyebrow Pencil, $48 Flower Get Real Serum Foundation, $13.99 E.L.F 16HR Camo Concealer, $14 Revolution Pro True Love Eye and Cheek Palette, $9 MILANI All-Inclusive Eye, Cheek & Face Palette, $29.99 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: 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.

5 Feb 20238min

Our Big Announcement...

Our Big Announcement...

Youbies, it's time for our big announcement!  *drumroll* Let us introduce to you.... Mamamia's First You Beauty Awards, Presented By Myer, (we know it's about time!) For the first time ever we're letting you by the beauty experts. We want to know what products you adore from top to toe.  Voting starts now! So what are you waiting for?  THE END BITS VOTE IN MAMAMIA'S YOU BEAUTY AWARDS NOW!  Subscribe to Mamamia All the wonderful products mentioned in today's episode can be found below! SPENDY  Leigh: Biossance Squalane and Marine Algae Eye Cream, $86 Kelly: Plouise Eyemakeup Base $41 SAVEY:  Leigh:  Ciate Brazilian Glow Eye and Face Palette, $49 Kelly:  Australis Cream Blush $14.95 EMPTY: Kelly: Loving Tan Bronze Shimmer Luminous Cream, $32.99 SHOP MY STASH: Leigh: Davroe Argan Oil Instant Treatment, $27.95 & Smashbox Photo Finish Illuminate Glow Primer, $63 Kelly: Kerastase Liquid Gold $65 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 Feb 202311min

Inside Australia’s First Subscription Skin Clinic

Inside Australia’s First Subscription Skin Clinic

Australia has opened its first membership based skin clinic.  Fayshell is a new skin clinic based in Bondi that's offering a subscription facial service, for keen beauty lovers with big skin goals!  On today's episode of spotlight we've invited on the owners, Katelin Gregg & Ella James to tell us how it all works & why facial memberships are the next big thing!  Plus, Kelly tries it out for herself and shares her honest thoughts.  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: Hosts: 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.

1 Feb 20238min

The Mascara That’s All Over TikTok

The Mascara That’s All Over TikTok

This week in Beauty Land... TikToker Mikayla Nogueira is in hot water this week for a scandal the internet is coining 'Lashgate'. Erin breaks down for us why Mikayla's fans have turned against her and the mascara at the heart of the controversy.  Plus, there's a new type of bob that's taken over Hollywood. Leigh shares with us who its best suited for and what to ask for at the hairdressers.  THE END BITS  Sign the petition to ban tanning advertising in Australia on change.org Watch 'Lashgate' on TikTok You can see the eyeliner hack we tried today on TikTok Subscribe to Mamamia CREDITS Hosts: Erin Docherty & Leigh Campbell Producer: Mikayla Floriano Audio Production: 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.

31 Jan 202311min

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