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.

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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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WTF Is A Butterfly Cut & Do I Need One?

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Butterfly cuts, wolf cuts and gemini hair.  These are our 2023 hair trend predictions.  On today's episode Shazzy and Celebrity Hairstylist Max Pinnell breakdown for the cuts, colours and styles that'll dominate the hair world in 2023. Plus, they chat through who is best suited for each of these trendy cuts.  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: Max Pinnell 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.

30 Jan 20239min

Why People Hate Micellar Water

Why People Hate Micellar Water

Some experts just don't like micellar water.... I know, we're shocked too!  Leigh breaks down for us why some experts don't recommend micellar water and why she is team micellar.  Plus, do you have fine lines around your lips? Leigh and Kelly discuss the treatments you can do without the use of needles. THE END BITS All the amazing products mentioned in today's episode can be found below:  Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micelle Solution, $29.99 Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water, $14.99 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.

29 Jan 20239min

"It Actually Cleans Your Hair" The Dry Shampoo Leigh Swears By

"It Actually Cleans Your Hair" The Dry Shampoo Leigh Swears By

What if dry shampoo could actually clean your hair (instead of just covering up the grease)?  This week Leigh shares with us her secret to always fresh hair, but beware it comes at a hefty price point.  And Kelly has found a great retinol for anyone with sensitive skin or starting their retinol journey.  THE END BITS If you want to listen to Mamamia's Fill My Cup episode, 3 Ways To Be A Better Ally This 2Jan 26th with Megan Waters, you can listen online at mamamia.com.au Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS:  All the wonderful products mentioned in today's episode can be found below! SPENDY  Leigh: Velo Skinwear BB cream, $74.95 Kelly:  Paula’s Choice Retinol 1% $79 SAVEY:  Leigh: Innisfree Dewy Tint Lipbalm in Rose Brick, $20 Kelly: Covergirl Simply Ageless Lip Flip Liner ‘Honest Berry’  $13.99 EMPTY: Leigh: Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo, $42 Kelly: Thanks To Nature Shower Oil $15 SHOP MY STASH: Leigh:  Rimmel Wonder Last Brow Tint 002 Soft Brown, $23.95 Kelly:  It Cosmetics CC Cream $67 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: 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.

26 Jan 202310min

FaceGym Has Arrived In Australia: Here’s What We Know

FaceGym Has Arrived In Australia: Here’s What We Know

This week in Beauty Land... UK brand FaceGym has landed at Mecca. Leigh breaks down for us why A-Listers LOVE FaceGym, where you can get it and how you can access it at home.  Plus, we chat about the influencer trip that's taken over TikTok. Kelly McCarren, marketing guru jumps in the news chair to explain why the trip is actually genius. And we share some of our faves first nations brands in Beauty Land for you to support ahead of Jan 26th.  THE END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia Check out FaceGym online at Mecca.com.au Below is a list of first nation owned beauty businesses to support this Jan 26th:  Bush Medijina Lowanna Skincare Amplify Beauty Dilkara FLYY BOD @sarithaiday @koolbardirose If you're looking for resources or non for profits to support this Jan 26th we've left a few ideas below:  @commongroundfirstnations @clothingthegaps Melbourne Indigenous Transition School (MITS) Ngarrimili, Nurturing First Nations Business 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.

24 Jan 202313min

The End Of Celebrity Skin Care & Other 2023 Beauty Predictions

The End Of Celebrity Skin Care & Other 2023 Beauty Predictions

Today we are looking into the crystal ball to learn about the five beauty trends we're going to see everywhere in 2023.  From 'skin cycling' to at-home skin technology and the end of celebrity skincare lines, our guest Jelena Vucica Shah, founder of The Cosmetic Lounge, takes us through all of her predictions.  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: Shazzy Hunt With thanks to: Founder of The Cosmetic Lounge, Jelena Vucica Shah Producer: Mikayla Floriano 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. 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.

23 Jan 202314min

The 10 Best Beauty Brands You’ve Never Heard Of

The 10 Best Beauty Brands You’ve Never Heard Of

Can you think of a product that you adore, but doesn't seem to get all the hype?  On today's episode Kelly and Leigh share their fave underrated brands for you to get your mitts on.  Plus, what are the best ways to treat sun damaged skin?  THE END BITS All the amazing brands mentioned in today's episode can be found below:  Dear, Klairs Revolution Flower Beauty e.l.f Naturium Millani  Physicians Formula Ciate London Nimue Ella Bache 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.

22 Jan 202312min

Every Brown Eyed Girl Needs This Palette

Every Brown Eyed Girl Needs This Palette

Kelly has found the PERFECT palette for brown eyed girls!  It's got greens, golds, cool toned browns and silvers. Plus, did we mention its less than $40?  And Leigh shares the serum that saved her irritated skin and the dupe for your fave glowy face primer.  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS:  All the wonderful products mentioned in today's episode can be found below! SPENDY  Leigh: JULIETTE HAS A GUN Ego Stratis, $159 Kelly: GLAMLITE MIKAYLA x GLAMLITE PAHT 2 10 COLOR PALETTE, $34 SAVEY:  Leigh: Maybelline Instant Perfector Glow Medium, $29.49 Kelly: MILANI Conceal + Perfect Longwear Concealer, $24.99 EMPTY: Leigh: Eve Lom Cleanser, $36 Kelly: Brillo Beauty The Wash, $28 & Brillo Beauty The Lotion, $28 SHOP MY STASH: Leigh: tbh skincare rebound serum, $68 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.

19 Jan 20238min

The 5 Beauty Gadgets We Don't Recommend

The 5 Beauty Gadgets We Don't Recommend

Fancy gadgets are everywhere in Beauty Land.  But not all beauty gadgets are made equal. So on today's episode Kelly walks us through all the beauty tools that aren't worth your time.  From a tiny washing machine for your beauty sponge to a 'face slimer', Kelly explains why they might do more harm than good.  THE END BITS Find out more about the products we mentioned below!  Beauty Sponge Washing Machine Foam Maker Beauty Fridges Face Slimmer  The Original Wearable Nail Polish Bottle Holder 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.

18 Jan 20235min

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