You Beauty21 Sep 2025

The Genius $2.50 Fix for Flawless Touch-Ups & The Powder Mistake Everyone Makes

Think touching up your makeup is as simple as dabbing on some powder? Think again! Leigh & Kelly are breaking down the art of midday touch-ups, from why translucent powders are your best friend to the genius volcanic stone roller that'll change your oily T-zone game forever. They're revealing why your foundation might be separating (hint: it's all about the layering technique) and sharing the $2.50 blotting papers that models swear by.

Then they're solving the mystery of makeup that peels in the weirdest places - you know, that one spot near your temple that just won't behave. The girls are serving up some hard truths about neglected skincare areas and why your chemical exfoliant might be the hero your hairline desperately needs.

EVERYTHING MENTIONED:

Invisimatte Instant Setting & Blotting Powder • 8.5g - Universal $27

No-Sebum Mineral Powder (New Version) - 5g - $9.50

MP Cosmetics Blotting Paper 1 Pack $6.00

Revlon Beauty Tool Volcanic Stone Facial Roller $7.99

MECCA MAX Retractable Travel Brush $20.00

3 Pack Retractable Makeup Brush, Travel Makeup Brushes with Cover, Portable Powder Brushes with Flat and Round Top for Loose Powder Cream or Liquid Cosmetics (black) $16.99

Paula's Choice Travel Size 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant $19.00

NuFACE Prep-N-Glow 5 Individually Packed Cloths $17.00

First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads - 28 pads Compostable $34.00

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant - Travel $32.00

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Leigh Campbell & Kelly McCarren

The Beauty Edit Hosts: Amy Clark & Cassandra Green

Producer: Sophie Campbell & Ella Maitland

Audio Producer: Tina Matolov

Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris

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