Overhyped Ingredients & Underrated Areas: Beauty Reality Check

Shinta Huynh is a leading product developer known for her work behind some of the world's biggest brands and cult beauty buys. Shinta travels to places like Korea and Hong Kong to stay ahead of beauty trends and bring us back the best scoops on fantastic new ingredients, products and science in the skincare world.  Today, she's got an Asian beauty round-up. Plus a deep dive into skin barrier protection, the role of a healthy microbiome for great skin and the complexities of cancel culture in the beauty product industry.  LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED:  CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser $17.99 BEAUTY OF JOSEON Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide $36 ANUA HEARTLEAF 77 CLEAR PAD $44 Korres Greek Yoghurt Nourishing Probiotic Intense-Cream $53 MEDIPEEL Red Lacto Collagen Wrapping Mask $30 Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Ultra Gentle Daily Peel $28 Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta®Extra Strength Daily Peel $146 Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream $147 Sunday RileyJuno Antioxidant + Superfood Face Oil $120 Abib Rice Probiotics Overnight Mask Barrier Jelly $41 Alya Skin Facial Spritz $30 SUBSCRIBE:  Subscribe to Mamamia Vote in the 2024 You Beauty Awards 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: Shinta Huynh 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.

10 Juni 202418min

We’re one week into winter, and our skin is already throwing a fit. Chapped lips? Check. Crusty nose? They've entered the chat. It's time for a skincare switch-up. Today, we’re sharing our go-to products to help you transition into the colder months. Oh, and by the way, winter doesn’t mean you can ditch the sunscreen. But how do you layer it over your juicy skincare routine without looking like an oily mess? Don’t worry, we’ve got an easy fix, and we’re spilling all the details! LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: Check out our episode on 'skin flooding' here Check out Erin's experience using nappy cream on her face here. La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+  $41.95 La Roche Posay Cicaplast B5 Repair Serum $69 Bioderma Cicabio Crème Soothing Repairing Cream $17.99 Avene Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream $37.99 Dermal Therapy Lip Balm $5 Vaseline Petroleum Jelly Original $5.50 COSRX Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence $18 OLE HENRIKSEN Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer $70 Numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence SPF50+ $21 BEAUTY OF JOSEON Relief Sun Rice + Probiotic SPF50+ $18 Innisfree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ $28 Airyday Golden Glow SPF50+ Dreamscreen $51 Revolution Pore Blur Primer $16 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 & 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.

9 Juni 202416min

Yep, you read that right. Trust us your skin is going to be glowing like never before.  And, the new boujee fragrance has ticked all the boxes for Kelly.  Plus, a show-and-tell with the best new glowy foundation for ALL skin types.  LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: 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! SPENDY:  GHD MINI HAIR STRAIGHTENER IN BLACK $310 CHLOÉ ATELIER DES FLEURS CEDRUS EAU DE PARFUM $207 SAVEY: The Ordinary Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner $24 OXX Haircare 8 Piece Sleep-In Rollers $6 NEWBIE: Bioderma Atoderm 2 in 1 Dry Body Oil $54 Esmi Peptide Firming Cream Mask $70 SHOP MY STASH: MAKE UP FOR EVER HD SKIN Hydraglow Foundation $32 Dyson Attachments $250 EMPTY: De La Cruz, Vitamin E Cream $14 Waleda Calendula Nappy Change Cream $18 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.

6 Juni 202417min

Tanielle Jai is the Aussie makeup artist who sparked the Latte Makeup trend and went viral for her bronzed, smokey, caramel looks.  Today, she's here to tell us about the next big beauty trend she thinks is on the horizon - blushlights.  Plus, a deep dive into finding your perfect foundation undertones and some myth-busting about the colour palettes in the world of makeup.  LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED:  Check our Tanielle's favourite MUA creator Erin Parsons, here. Avene Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream $21.99 Tanielle Jai Vol.2 Brush Collection & Brush Clutch $229 Got2B Glued Water Resistant Spiking Gel $15 L'Oreal Paris Panorama Mascara Brown $32.99 Kryolan Professional Make-Up Kajal Eye Pencil - Brown $27 M·A·C Cosmetics Lip Pencil Oak $38 M·A·C Cosmetics Lip Pencil Cork $38 M·A·C Cosmetics Lip Pencil Strip Down $38 M·A·C Cosmetics Lip Pencil Chestnut $38 Skkyn By Kim Kardashian Lip Liner $22 MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Color Pencil Caffeine $35 MAKE UP FOR EVER Art Color Pencil 606 Wherever Walnut $35 ONE SIZE ON ‘TIL DAWN SETTING SPRAY $32 L'Oréal Paris Infallible 3-Second Setting Mist $29.99 GIVENCHY PRISME LIBRE SETTING POWDER $108 Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Powder $73 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: Tanielle Jai 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.

5 Juni 202418min

Do you prefer products that work their magic in hours - even seconds?! This episode is for you. These are the reliable products to deliver an instant boost, leaving you feeling flawless in no time... And, we're sharing our personal experiences breaking out of ruts, uncovering simple daily and beauty routine tweaks to kickstart your confidence.  Plus, they've gone viral for a reason - we need to talk about our savey products of the week. These savvy steals under $30 will leave your lips looking plump, full and gorgeous. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED:  CeraVe Advanced Repair Balm $17.99 Skinstitut Retinol $64 OLE HENRIKSEN Dewtopia 5% Acid Firming Night Crème $90 AMIKA SOULFOOD NOURISHING MASK $51.48 Loccitane Shea Nail & Cuticle Oil $22 Loccitane Shea Butter Foot Cream $52 FRESH Sugar Lip Polish $27 LANEIGE Lip Glowy Balm $25 Pantene Pro-v 3 Minute Miracle Repair & Protect Conditioner $8 OUAI Hair Gloss $62 MECCA COSMETICABright Eyed Eye Mask $36 Go-To Transformazing Sheet Mask $55 BOUJEE:  BY ROSIE JANE Missy Eau De Parfum $136 Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil $174 BUDGET:  MECCA MAX Zoom Liner $19 Huda Beauty Faux Filler Gloss In Foxy $28 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.

4 Juni 202417min

Meet Dr. Katherine Armour, a renowned cosmetic dermatologist who has treated thousands of patients using the latest techniques and products to achieve radiant skin. She understands the real desires women have for their skin. Today, we'll hear her insights on treating common skin concerns and overhyped ingredients that really don't work.  Plus, the barrier-supporting products she personally swears by—everything you need for glowing skin straight from the expert herself! LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED:  Bespoke Skin Technology Dream Cream $179 Airyday Golden Glow SPF50+ Dreamscreen $51 Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil Makeup Remover for Sensitive Skin $33.99 Bespoke Skin Technology Radiance Reset Cleanser $83 Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser $19.99 Cereve Hydrating Cleanser $23.99 CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream $40.99 TBH Skincare Acne Hack Spot Treatment $29.95 Bioderma Sébium Kerato+ Anti-Blemish Gel Cream $31.99 DR.NC SPOT DESTROYER - STOP BREAKOUTS $82 QV Gentle Wash $22.99 Health Basics Body Wash Dermatology $13 La Roche-Posay Lipikar Syndet AP+ Body Wash Cream $39 Bioderma Atoderm Ultra-Nourishing Cleansing Shower Oil $46 Ego QV Dermcare Eczema Daily Cream $39.99 SUBSCRIBE:  Subscribe to Mamamia Vote in the 2024 You Beauty Awards 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: Dr Katherine Armour - Dermatologist & Founder of Bespoke Sin Technology 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.

3 Juni 202417min

If you're one of those people who just hate dry shampoo, we've got a few truth bombs to drop, and secrets to share that are going to transform the look and texture of your hair.  Plus, if you're looking for a longer-lasting, radiant tan without flakiness, we've curated a selection of top-notch products to nourish your skin and extend that coveted glow. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: Batiste Overnight Deep Cleanse $17.10 Living Proof PhD Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo $26 Bumble and bumble Prêt-à-Powder $26 Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat & Ceramide $24.99 Sunescape Hydrating Body Butter $25 Sunescape Gradual Tan Extender $33 Rae Morris #1 Deluxe Kabuki Travel $105 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 & 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.

2 Juni 202413min

We're still embracing the 'skin flooding' trend, and Kelly has discovered a budget-friendly mist that enhances the absorption of our hydrating products. And, Leigh has uncovered a $7 blurring lip crème that's being hailed as a 'real-life filter.' Plus, Holme Beauty has wowed us once again with their new luxurious powder duet. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: 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! SPENDY:  BY ROSIE JANE Missy Eau De Parfum $136 Lash Rescue - Abbie Rescue Growth Mascara $50 SAVEY: Chi Chi Hide All Sins Concealer $20 Enough Collagen, Moisture Essential Mist $10 NEWBIE: Sukin Bond Building Range Holme Beauty Empowder Duet $79 SHOP MY STASH: Revolution Beauty IRL Filter Finish Lip Cream $7 Paula's Choice Exfoliating Body Spray $41 EMPTY: HOLIKA HOLIKA GOOD CERA SUPER CERAMIDE TONER $32 Ipsum SPA Body Oil Native Plums Sandalwood $95 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.

30 Maj 202415min