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Here's exactly how to stay glowing on holidays without needing a million products. This is a masterclass in streamlining and prioritising your skin's needs like a pro. And, we need to talk about hair flops. Chlorine, salt water, and relentless sun can leave your locks looking a little frazzled. Here’s how to revive your hair and restore its silky glory. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: TYPEBEA G1 Overnight Boosting Peptide Serum $80 Toni & Guy Strengthplex Bond Repair Hair Mask $9.50 OGX Bond Protein Repair Sealing Serum $17.50 Slip Pure Silk Skinny Scrunchies $39 Essano Expertise Detox Pre Rinse Treatment $30 Redwin Anti Dandruff Shampoo Tea Tree Treatment $5.50 Herbal Essences Shampoo Drama Clean $6 TRESemme Keratin Smooth Serum $20 John Frieda Blonde+ Repair System Pre-Shampoo Treatment $20.99 Dermaologica oil to foam total cleanser $76 ARKIVE All These Little Things Set $82 Tower 28 SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray $20 26 Pcs Travel Bottles Set for Toiletries $20 INSFIT Travel Bottles for Toiletries $16.99 16 Pack Contact Lens Case $9 BS-MALL Travel Makeup Brush Set $24.99 Pantene Biotin Hair Moisture Treatment Shots For Dry, Damaged Hair $11.99 People Slick Styler $16 Elizabeth Arden Perfect Pairs - Smooth & Hydrate Set $115 Sephora Mini Sets Bubble Tiny Mighties Mini Essentials Set Urban DecayAll Nighter Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray $34 Holme Beauty Mini Base Primer $35 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! Join the Month of MOVEGet $30 off a Mamamia subscription and get unlimited access to our feel-good exercise app. Head here to get a yearly subscription for just $39. 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.

31 Dec 202417min

Summer might be the season of mini dresses and backless tops but let’s be real—it's also the season of beauty disasters. From boob sweat to thigh chafing...summer skin has a way of messing with our beauty game. Erin and Em are diving into the unglamorous side of summer skin—think heat rash, body breakouts, and all those pesky bumps that get in the way of looking and feeling fabulous. They've got tips, tricks, and hacks to keep your skin cool, smooth, and summer-ready. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: Conserving Beauty CICAcalm Clarifying Moisturiser $39 Dr. LeWinn's Hydrating Ceramide Mist $49.95 Alpha H Dawn to Dusk SPF 50+ Serum $65 Ultra Violette Preen Screen SPF50 Reapplication Mist SKINSCREEN $42 The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA $15.30 Dermalogica Clarifying Body Spray $40 Paula's Choice Weightless Body Treatment with 2% BHA $49 CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser $30.99 Dermal Therapy Acne Control Wash $18.99 Anti Monkey Butt, Lady Anti Friction Body Powder $21.54 Megababe Bust Dust Anti-Boob Sweat Powder $30 Carpe Sweat Absorbing Breast Lotion $35 Avene After-Sun Repair Creamy Gel - For Sensitive Skin $29 La Roche-Posay Posthelios Aftersun Gel $45 Banana Boat After Sun Gel Aloe $9.50 La Roche Posay Effaclar +M Foaming Gel $40.95 The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser $18.30 First Aid Beauty Anti-Chafe Stick $37 Body Glide Anti Chafe Balm $17.49 Megababe Thigh Rescue Anti-Friction Stick $23 Boody Seamfree Undershort $25 Bonds Seamless Comfy Under Short $17.99 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! Join the Month of MOVEGet $30 off a Mamamia subscription and get unlimited access to our feel-good exercise app. Head here to get a yearly subscription for just $39. 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: Em Vernem & 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.

29 Dec 202418min

Christmas is here, and we’re here to help you shine! We’ve handpicked the ultimate hair and body products to elevate your look, no matter how you’re celebrating. (P.S. Many of these are already discounted for tomorrow’s Boxing Day sales—talk about perfect timing!) So, get comfy, take some notes, and let’s dive into these must-have beauty picks! LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: HAIR PRODUCTS: ghd duet style wet-to-dry hot air styler in iced luxe $605 VS Sassoon Unbound Auto Cordless Hair Curler. VSC510UA $139 Mermade Hair Pro Mini Waver $109 Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil $54 Sukin Bond Build Repair Shampoo $15 ghd Bodyguard Heat Protectant Spray $45 BODY PRODUCTS: Rare Beauty Find Comfort Gentle Exfoliating Body Wash $42 Dove Exfoliating Body Polish Pomegranate and Shea Butter $16 Brillo Beauty The Butter $45 NUXE Huile Prodigieuse Or Shimmer Oil $52 Palmer's Cocoa Butter Shimmer Radiance Body Gloss $15 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! Join the Month of MOVEGet $30 off a Mamamia subscription and get unlimited access to our feel-good exercise app. Head here to get a yearly subscription for just $39. 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: Em Vernem & 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.

24 Dec 202419min

What’s the beauty game plan for Christmas Day makeup? Or what about Friendmas with the girls? Kelly and Leigh are here to share their go-to looks—whether you’re all about that effortless, pared-back vibe or going full-on boujee and dressed to the nines. And of course, we’re spilling the tea on what we’ve put on our beauty wish lists for Santa this year! LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: Le Base Instant Glow Skin Serum $58 UV Daydream Screen SPF 50 Tinted Veil $55 Tower 28 MakeWaves Lengthening + Volumizing Mascara $33 Tom Ford Shimmering Body Oil Duo 2 $176 MECCA MAX Single Shadow $10 Sephora Collection Original Colorful Eyeshadow Mono $16 Sephora Collection Original Colorful Eyeshadow Mono Champagne $16 Sephora CollectionMoving Lights Galaxy Jam (Holiday Limited Edition) $19 MECCA MAX Flying Colours 25-Shade Eyeshadow Palette $44 Morphe 9 Pan Gold Seeker Artistry Palette $23 PAT McGRATH LABS Luminous Legends: Mega Eye Shadow Palette $131 Charlotte Tilbury HYPNOTISING POP SHOTS EMERALD EYES $51 Smashbox Always On Liquid Lipstick $45 IL MAKIAGE INFINITY LIP CREAMLong-Wear Matte Lip Color $46 Revlon Colorstay Limitless Matte Lipstick Top Talent $29 Urban Decay Star Holiday Eyeshadow Palette $115 Dermal Therapy Tinted Lip Balm – Cherry Red $9.99 PATRICK TA Major Skin Hydra Luxe Skin Perfecting Foundation $102 Chloe Atelier Des Fleurs Ylang Cananga $272 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! Join the Month of MOVEGet $30 off a Mamamia subscription and get unlimited access to our feel-good exercise app. Head here to get a yearly subscription for just $39. 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.

22 Dec 202418min

Youbies, is your wardrobe feeling old and tired, but you don't want to spend a fortune on new clothes? You're not alone! We received a dilemma from a listener looking for small hacks to upgrade and refresh their style, and Leigh Campbell, along with stylist Emelia Morris, took on the challenge. In this episode, we share simple, one-minute hacks—from mixing up outfits with belts to using the 2 by 2 styling rule, mastering colour matching, layering techniques, and the versatility of a crossbody bag. Instant Hacks To Elevate Your Wardrobe 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: Leigh Campbell Guest: Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Lu HillMamamia 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.

21 Dec 202426min

The end of the year is almost here, and let’s face it—our skin is feeling exhausted. Thankfully, Leigh’s uncovered a collagen and moisture-boosting superhero to rescue and refresh your complexion just when you need it most. And, Kelly’s obsessed with a luxury concealer that glides on like butter and delivers flawless coverage. It's truly the best of both worlds. Plus, don’t miss this week’s savey steal: a game-changing nail product under $5 that has our nails looking their absolute best. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: Watch us on Youtube SPENDY: Dr LeWinn's Ultra R4 Collagen Surge Overnight Sleep Mask $75 Natasha Denona H Y-Glam Concealer $54 SAVEY: Milani Conceal + Perfect Blur Out Powder Transparent $27 OPI Nail Lacquer Edge White $4.95 NEWBIE: Hada Labo Premium Lotion Intense 7x HA Super Deep Hydrator $49 Paulas Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster $59 SHOP MY STASH / EMPTY: R+Co Cool Wind Ph Perfect Air Dry Crème $51 Tweezerman Tweezers 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! $33 off - Mamamia’s biggest Black Friday discount ever. Get an all access pass to Mamamia for just $36. Enjoy $33 off a yearly subscription by heading here. To enter Mamamia x Belong's More of The Good Stuff competition, Click here 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: Jacob Round 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.

19 Dec 202419min

There's 1 week left until Christmas but don't panic. There are still a bunch of gorgeous, elevated, thoughtful gifts you can pick up last minute (and make the express shipping cut- off) We've curated the perfect last-minute gifts into three price points: luxe finds under $50, under $30, and under $15 - ideal for Secret Santa lunches! LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: UNDER $50 Sunday Riley Hydration Heroes Set $48 AIRBRUSH FLAWLESS SETTING SPRAY DUO LIMITED EDITION $46 TOCCA EDP Ornament Duo $40 Wattle & Clay Beach Brush Sand Remover $35 Frank Body Scrub Stars Kit $45 UNDER $30 CIRCA Wick Trimmer in Silver $20 KIND Collective Miracle Glo Kit Pearl 1 Kit $30 Sephora Collection Moving Lights Cherry Lip Set (Holiday Limited Edition) $29 AMAZON Portable Selfie Light $25 The Ordinary The Skin Support Serum Set $20.30 UNDER $15 Kitsch Holiday Ultra Petite Scrunchies 6 pc Set- Terracotta $15 Bondi Boost CREASELESS HAIR CLIPS $12 Gua Sha & Jade Roller Gift Set $14.99 Makeup Band-it Headband & Cuff Set $14.99 Barber Pro Skin Revival Kit 4 Pack $14.50 SUBSCRIBE: Watch us on Youtube 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! To enter Mamamia x Belong's More of The Good Stuff competition, Click here 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 & Sarah Marie Fahd 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.

18 Dec 202414min

The ultimate foundation face-off is here! We're putting the most hyped transfer-proof foundations to the test (yes, with actual white t-shirts) to save you from those awkward party hugs. Plus, Erin shares her genius 3-second nail hack that's a total game-changer for your festive season looks - perfect for those of us who weren't blessed with nail artist skills. Watch us on Youtube LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish Sugar Fix $18.95 OPI Infinite Shine Top Coat $25 Revlon Illuminance Glow Filter $34.99 L'Oreal Paris True Match Liquid Foundation $33.99 Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Foundation Stick $63 NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Blurring Tint Foundation $27.99 Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint Foundation $54 To enter Mamamia x Belong's More of The Good Stuff competition, Click here 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! 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: Erin Docherty & Emily Vernem 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.

17 Dec 202417min