Overhyped Ingredients & Underrated Areas: Beauty Reality Check

Do you have a big event coming up? Maybe it's a milestone birthday... a family photoshoot... or even a wedding. If you're thinking about booking a professional make up artist for the day, you'll wanna take a listen to today's episode. Shazzy's chatting with one of Australia's leading make-up artists to get some tips on how to get the most value from your appointment. 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: Sharron Hunt Guest: Sue Marshall Producer: Mikayla Floriano 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.

25 Juli 20229min

If someone handed you $20 to go buy whatever beauty product you wanted, what would you get? That's the question Kelly & Leigh are faced with and their answers might surprise you!  Plus, do you need to use anti-ageing serums in your morning and nighttime routine? Find out in today's episode!  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS:  All the wonderful products mentioned in today's episode can be found below! Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Eau de Toilette Flower Beauty Light Illusion Liquid Foundation L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil Elucent Anti Ageing Day Moisturiser SPF 30 HOURGLASS Ambient® Lighting Bronzer NATASHA DENONA Love Eyeshadow Palette Anastasia Beverley Hills Norvina Pro Pigment Palette 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.

24 Juli 20229min

Whether your hair is frizzy from the cold, fried from heat styling, or just generally needs a little TCL - you're gonna wanna want to try Leigh's Shop My Stash this week! And Kelly's got a recommendation to help us get that gorgeous hydrated glow she's always rocking on insta, plus... a toothpaste? She'll tell you why in today's episode!  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS:  All the wonderful products mentioned in today's episode can be found below! SPENDY  Leigh: Dazzle Dry Australia The System Kelly: Vitafive CPR Frizzy Phase 1 Smoothing Creme SAVEY:  Leigh: Palmer's Cocoa Butter Retexture & Renew Exfoliating Body Lotion Kelly: NO7 Instant Results Nourishing Hydration Mask SHOP MY STASH Leigh: ColorWOW Dream Coat Supernatural Spray Kelly: INNOXA Illuminating Primer EMPTY Kelly: White Glo Professional White Toothpaste 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.

21 Juli 202211min

Don't get us wrong, we're all for a good savey... but sometimes it's nice to splurge a little. Whether that's on yourself or someone you love.  So if you're wanting to be a little boujee, Kelly's got a list of our favourite super spendy beauty products. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS:  All the wonderful products mentioned in today's episode can be found below! Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist Frangipani Monoi Body Oil Tom Ford Lip Colour diptyque Baies Candle PAT MCGRATH LABS Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation 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.

20 Juli 20228min

This week in Beauty Land...  Skincare legend Caroline Hirons has launched an app! Think of it like like a beauty glossary in your pocket. It's basically meant to give you everything you've ever wanted to know about a product in seconds. Leigh breaks down if it actually works in today's episode.  And there's a heatless fringe styling hack floating around TikTok. Our Producer Mikayla trials it live in studio.  Plus we reveal this month's Better Beauty winner!  THE END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia Shout out to L'Occitane for being this month's Better Beauty recipient  You can listen to Caroline's No Filter on Mamamia.com.au 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.

19 Juli 202212min

If you have a keen eye for ingredients lists you might've seen hydroquinone popping up in your serums and night creams.  But what does it actually do?  For today's episode of Ask An Expert, Shazzy chats to Cara McDonald, Director at Complete Skin Specialists in Melbourne to chat what it does, how to use it and why it's not for everyone.  END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia CREDITS Host: Sharon 'Shazzy' Hunt With Thanks To: Cara McDonald, Director Complete Skin Specialists 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.

18 Juli 202211min

Setting spray vs setting powder, it's the age old debate.  This week Leigh and Kelly breakdown what to use when and how to know what's right for your skin.  Plus, we chat holiday hair. Leigh shares a step by step regime that'll keep your hair hydrated on holidays!  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS:  All the wonderful products mentioned in today's episode can be found below! Mirenesse INVISIBLE HD BLOTTING PING PONG SMOOTH SETTING POWDER, $66 NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Make Up Setting Spray - Plump, $18.95 ONE/SIZE On Til Dawn Setting Spray, $46 Urban Decay All Nighter Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray, $57 Sukin Natural Balance Scalp Scrub, $21.95 Tangle Teezer Wet Detangler, $25.50 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.

17 Juli 20229min

When you buy a boujee eye cream you want it to do all the things...  This week Kelly recommends an eye cream that'll be sure to brighten you up and help your fine lines. Plus we have a stack of hair recommendations this week. Leigh recommends  a treatment for your dry ends and Kelly has a spendy combo for hydrating your luscious locks.  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS:  All the wonderful products mentioned in today's episode can be found below! SPENDY  Leigh: Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Blush in Provence, $28 USD Kelly: Elizabeth Arden PREVAGE Anti-aging Eye Serum, $135 SAVEY:  Leigh: Viviology Ceramide Moisturiser, $45 Kelly: Big By Definition Mascara, $24 SHOP MY STASH Leigh: Daily Naturals Ends Sealer Leave In Treatment, $18.99 Kelly: K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Mist, $100 EMPTY Leigh: Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Body Cream, $64 Kelly: Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream, $359 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.

14 Juli 202212min