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Get ready to unlock pro-level beauty secrets with OG Aussie influencer Amy Castano. Before TikTok and Insta reels, Amy was setting the bar with her elevated makeup content. As a seasoned makeup artist, she’s full of tried-and-true hacks that work wonders. Today, she’ll teach us how to contour like a pro, keep blush from smudging, and reveal her ultimate powder-baking technique for flawless skin. Plus, the hair products that transformed her signature silky locks.  LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED:  Dyson Airstrait Straightener $749 IGK GOOD BEHAVIOUR Spirulina Protein Smoothing Spray $52 FENTY BEAUTY Soft'Lit Luminous Foundation $64 FENTY BEAUTY Precision Foundation Brush $56 FENTY BEAUTY Match Stix Matte Contour Skinstick $49 Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder $78 Laura Mercier Real Flawless Concealer $55 MAKEUP BY MARIO Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette (Limited Edition) $130 Huda Beauty Lip Contour 2.0 Warm Brown $37 Huda Beauty Lip Contour 2.0 Deep Rose $37 HUDA BEAUTY Faux Filler Gloss $33 FENTY BEAUTY Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush $35 BENEFIT COSMETICS Shellie Warm-Seashell Pink Blush $33 SUBSCRIBE:  Subscribe to Mamamia Sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter for our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more! Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven-day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia  GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Host: Lucy Neville Guest: Amy Castano Producer: Cassie Merritt Audio Producer: Lu Hill 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.

31 Jul 202415min

Great news: it's never too late to start creating content online! But there are plenty of traps and pitfalls that can trip you up on the way. That's why we're here to spill our beauty content creation secrets that we wish we knew sooner. And, we share our biggest beauty regrets—the ones we desperately wish we could undo and the invaluable lessons they taught us... Plus, discover the new concealer that's become Lucy's ultimate favourite and the supercharged serum that gave Kee's skin an "epic plump." LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED:  PicturePal Silicone Sticky Phone Case $29 NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer $53 BOUJEE:  NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer $53 BUDGET: Alpha-H Vitamin B Serum with 0.5% Niacinamide $39.95 SUBSCRIBE:  Subscribe to Mamamia Sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter for our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more! Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven-day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia  GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Hosts: Kee Reece & Lucy Neville Producer: Cassie Merritt Audio Producer: Lu Hill 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.

30 Jul 202415min

In celebration of the Paris Olympics, we’ve brought in Emilie Roberson - the very chic Parisian behind Australia's only digital destination for French beauty, frenchbeautyco.  We'll discuss the must-have items in every French woman's handbag, the correct way we should be using dry shampoo and the most important serums needed in an authentic French skincare routine. Plus, the number #1 trend in French beauty, so you’ll be ahead of the curve by the time it hits us here in Australia. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: To hear more about the Paris Olympics listen to The Quicky epiosde here. Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentre 24hour Miracle Cream $47 Laboratoire SVR SVR [Vitamin A] Lift Ampoule $68.99 SVR [Vitamin B3] Hydra Ampoule $68.99 SVR [Vitamin C] Anti-Ox Ampoule $68.99 A313 Vitamin A Retinol Cream Tube $38.99 BOIRON Homeoplasmine Multi-Purpose Ointment $24.99 EMBRYOLISSE Artist Secret Comfort Lip Balm Red $28 Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat & Ceramide $24.99 BACHCA Wooden Detangling and Smoothing Brush $49 Bon Parfumeur Fragrances Juliette Has A Gun Fragrances Bioderma Sensibio H2O Soothing Micellar Water Cleanser $32.99 SUBSCRIBE:  Subscribe to Mamamia Sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter for our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more! Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven-day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia  GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Host: Erin Docherty Guest: Emilie Roberson Producer: Cassie Merritt Audio Producer: Lu Hill 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.

29 Jul 202415min

Ever wondered what the secret to glossy hair is? You might be surprised to hear it’s not your conditioner or even a hair mask. It’s actually a sneaky third step that doesn’t have to break the bank—hair glosses. And if you’re trying to protect your skin from environmental damage but can’t stand the sting of vitamin C, we’ve got you covered. We’ve found some gentler options that deliver all the benefits without the burn. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED:  Listen to our episode 'Why I Broke Up With Vitamin C' here. See Erin's nails before and after her host hack here. Loreal Elvive Glycolic Gloss Leave-in Serum $21 Wella Professionals Ultimate Repair Protect Leave-In $56 OUAI Hair Gloss $62 Justice Haircare 10 SECOND HAIR MIRACLE $22.95 The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% $9.50 BEAUTY OF JOSEON Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide $36 Bespoke Skin Technology LUMINOSITY REVIVE & REFINE SERUM $145 Trilogy Vitamin C+ Super Serum $49.95 The Jojoba Company Vitamin C Glow Potion $59.95 The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner $13.70 FRESH Kombucha Facial Treatment Essence $59 SUBSCRIBE:  Subscribe to Mamamia Sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter for our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more! Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven-day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia  GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Hosts: Kelly McCarren & Erin Docherty Producer: Cassie Merritt  Audio Producer: Lu Hill 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.

28 Jul 202416min

It's time for another weekly beauty roundup!  First up, Leigh's luxurious mascara that curls like a dream, giving Tarte a run for its money. And, the fabulous French Beauty box Kelly brought in to kick off the Olympics in style. Plus, while we'd all love to deck out our makeup bags with Victoria Beckham Beauty, we've discovered an amazing dupe that's under $25 and currently on sale for even less! LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: Listen to 'The Treatment With A ‘Benjamin Button Effect’ For Your Skin' here. Our spendy and savey recommendations can now be sent straight to your inbox by signing up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter. Plus, you'll also find exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more! HOURGLASS Veil Soft Focus Setting Spray $83 Embryolisse Lait-Creme Concentre Cream $27 SPENDY:  Freezeframe Instant Lash Mascara Xtreme $59 Morphe Jumbo Continuous Prep & Set Mist+ $40 SAVEY: Hi Smile Charlotte Bright Pink Electric Toothbrush $39.50 L'Oreal Paris Infallible Gel Auto Eyeliner Emerald Green $23.99 NEWBIE: Gem Deodorant Antiperspirant Santal $10 FRENCH BEAUTY CO.Avec Amour Box - The Gold Medallist Edit $69 SHOP MY STASH: Mukti Deep Cleanse Enzyme Mask $68 L'Occitane Lavande Lavender Foaming Bath $59 SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to Mamamia Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven-day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia  GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Hosts: Kelly McCarren & Leigh Campbell Producer: Cassie Merritt Audio Producer: Lu Hill 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.

25 Jul 202415min

Model, content creator and podcaster Cynthia Taylu has graced the runways and worked with Gucci, YSL, and MAC. Her career takes her to the front row of Fashion Week and within the pages of glossy mags.  Today, she reveals her off-duty beauty routine, sharing a hack for using skincare as makeup, the best products for achieving the perfect 'sunset blush,' and insider tips for matching your makeup to your outfit. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED:  EMMA LEWISHAM Skin Reset Serum $140 Sunday Riley Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment $199 Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Foundation $100 Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Wear $71 Revlon Colorstay Limitless Matte Lipstick $29.95 Laura Mercier Real Flawless Concealer $55 MECCA MAX Off Duty Serum Skin Tint $32 NUDESTIX Nudies Bloom All Over Dewy Color Blush Crimson Lover $60 NUDESTIX Nudies Bloom All Over Dewy Color Blush Poppy Girl $60 Yves Saint Laurent Lash Clash Mascara $65 Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder Duo $41 MAC SQUIRT PLUMPING GLOSS STICK $40 M·A·C Cosmetics Lip Pencil $38 FENTY BEAUTY Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer $36 Weleda Skin Food $39.95 SUBSCRIBE:  Subscribe to Mamamia Sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter for our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more! Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven-day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia  GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Host: Lucy Neville Guest: Cynthia Taylu Producer: Cassie Merritt Audio Producer: Lu Hill 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.

24 Jul 202415min

We need to talk about the tween skinfluencers of Tiktok and their viral beauty routines. We're breaking down the good, the bad and what we would actually recommend for teen skin. Plus, the Pop Star Aesthetic is back in full force, and we're loving it. We're spotlighting the stars with the most iconic makeup looks right now—from Charli XCX to Chappell Roan to Sabrina Carpenter. Discover the products they swear by and learn how you can recreate their looks at home. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED:  Listen to The Quicky episode about Tween Skinfluencers here. Allkinds Skincare Go To Skincare Starter Teen Skin $79 Makeup By Mario Soft Pop Blush $54 Charlotte Tilbury SLEEP CHEAT LINER DUO $48 Charlotte Tilbury PILLOW TALK MEDIUM $54 Milani Make It Last Setting Spray $24.99 Dr. Jart+Vital Hydra Solution Hydro Plump Treatment Essence $56 BOUJEE:  L'Occitane Immortelle Overnight Reset Serum $109 BUDGET: Milani Make It Last Setting Spray $24.99 SUBSCRIBE:  Subscribe to Mamamia Sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter for our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more! Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven-day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia  GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Hosts: Kee Reece & Lucy Neville Producer: Cassie Merritt Audio Producer: Scott Stronach 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.

23 Jul 202419min

Today, we’re thrilled to welcome Eleanor Pendleton, the entrepreneur, publisher, and beauty journalist behind Gritty Pretty, Australia's pioneering online beauty magazine. Eleanor is here to share her bold predictions for the hottest upcoming trends in skincare, give us an in-depth look at the game-changing practice of skin cycling, and reveal the one trending beauty product she just can’t get on board with... LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: TATA HARPERNourishing Oil Cleanser $134 Emma Lewisham Illuminating Oil Cleanser $82 CeraVe Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser $24.99 CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser $17.99 Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant $32 SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum $242 RATIONALE1 THE SERUM $206 Emma Lewisham Skin Reset Serum $150 LA MER The Eye Concentrate $425 Emma Lewisham Skin Reset Eye Crème $130 OLE HENRIKSEN Banana Bright+ Eye Crème $64 Weleda Skin Food Light $28.95 Emma Lewisham Supernatural Face Crème Riche $150 La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream $340 Ultra Violette Queen Screen SPF 50+ Luminsing Skinscreen Serum $52 RATIONALE 3 THE TINTED SERUM SPF50+ $204 mesoestetic mesoprotech melan 130 pigment control $84 Go-To Face Hero $45 KORA Organics Noni Glow Face Oil $38 Emma LewishamSupernatural Face Oil $145 Biologique Recherche P50V Go-To Exfoliating Swipeys 50 pads $46 Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel $28 Alpha-H Liquid Gold Exfoliating Treatment $74 SK-II Facial Treatment Mask 6 pcs $159 Rationalle #2 The Mask $122 SUBSCRIBE:  Subscribe to Mamamia Sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter for our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more! Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven-day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia  GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Host: Erin Docherty Guest: Eleanor Pendleton  Producer: Cassie Merritt Audio Producer: Lu Hill 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.

22 Jul 202418min