Overhyped Ingredients & Underrated Areas: Beauty Reality Check

If you're new to the world of double cleansing or oil cleansing, we've got the best entry-level product to soothe and thoroughly clean all skin types. Plus, the brand that's giving new meaning to the term 'instant' results...we think we just found a facial in a bottle.  And, is the self-proclaimed G.O.A.T of face serums really that great? We've tried it and we've got thoughts.  ALL PRODUCTS MENTIONED: SAVEY:  URBAN JUNGLE The G.O.A.T. Face Serum $46 Bioderma Sensibio H2O Soothing Micellar Water Cleanser $32.99 Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil $33.99 SPENDY:  Bali Body Lift & De-Puff Brightening Eye Serum $32 Kenzako AHA Body Scrub $50 SHOP MY STASH:  Dr Naomi Catfish $98 Dr Naomi ApocaLips Plumping Treatment $89 DR NAOMI One Night Stand AHA Overnight Facial $149 Pearle Co Golden Glow $74 SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to MamamiaGET 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: Cassie Merritt 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.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 Sep 202311min

You've heard of spring cleaning your house, right? Well, it's time to extend that same love and attention to your beloved beauty products. On the show today, we'll be talking about why it's essential to give your beauty stash a good old spring cleaning. Trust us; your skin will thank you! EVERYTHING MENTIONED:  TerraCycle OXX Studio Cosmetic Brush Cleaning Mat $6.50 One Night Stand AHA Overnight Facial $149 O Cosmetics Hydra Plus Sleep-In Mask $69 FRESH Black Tea Firming Overnight Mask $150 Skinstitut Glycolic Scrub 14% $54 Weightless Body Treatment with 2% BHA $13 SUBSCRIBE: 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: Kelly McCarren Producer: Cassie Merritt 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.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Sep 202313min

Making news in beauty land this week... The product launch that Kelly just knows will be the biggest Aussie launch of the year.  And, Sophia Richie has broken the internet again with her newest hair tutorial, but professionals are outraged at the hair styling sin she’s committed...we have thoughts. Plus, the revolutionary new colour service Erin tried is now available in salons. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW: Paulie Skin SUBSCRIBE: 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: Kelly Mccarren & Erin Docherty Producer: Cassie Merritt 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.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 Sep 202313min

If your social media algorithm is anything like ours, you've probably heard the terms face yoga and face massage popping up quite a bit, but what are they really, and do they actually give the result they promise?  We've brought back cosmetic specialist Dr Tanya Unni to guide us through an easy Ayurvedic facial massage that can be done every day from home and to answer our questions like, can rubbing our faces really lift, firm and de-puff?  SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GUEST: Dr Tanya Unni ALL PRODUCTS MENTIONED:  SUBSCRIBE: 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: Shazzy Hunt Producer: Cassie Merritt 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.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 Sep 20239min

Ceramides are everywhere right now, you'll probably find them in your favourite deliciously thick overnight moisturiser. But what if you're looking for a lightweight option that still packs the same skin-enriching hit? Leigh has come through with the recommendations!  Plus, yes eyeshadow primer is important - Kelly's compared the ingredients of some of her favourites and has figured out exactly what you should be looking out for next time you're in the market.  ALL PRODUCTS MENTIONED:  Elizabeth Arden Advanced Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Serum $85 La Roche Posay Cicaplast B5 Repair Serum $55.99 DR. JART CERAMIDIN SERUM $65 Paulas Choice Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptide Booster $69 THE INKEY LIST CERAMIDE SERUM $25 APOTCARE PURE SERUM – Ceramides 10% $55 CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion $23.99 KOPARI Moisture Whipped Ceramide Cream $77 The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA $21 Viviology Ceramide Moisturiser $45 Sunday RileyIce Ceramide Moisturising Cream $104 Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream $99 TARTE Shape Tape Contour Concealer $51 Elf Power Grip Primer $24 Elf Shadow Lock Eyelid Primer $7 FENTY BEAUTY Pro Filt'r Amplifying Eye Primer $38 MORPHE EYELID PRIMER - TRANSLUCENT $15 RARE BEAUTY Always An Optimist Weightless Eye Primer $37 SUBSCRIBE: 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: Hosts: Leigh Campbell & Kelly McCarren Producer: Cassie Merritt 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.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Sep 202313min

Kelly has discovered what may just be her new signature scent - it's sophisticated, it's earthy, it's spring in a bottle! Plus, Leigh wants you all to sign her (very real and serious) petition to get rid of all mascaras that aren't tubing. Don't know what that means? Don't worry, you will soon.  And, the lightweight, peptide-enriched serum that we're truly obsessed with.  ALL PRODUCTS MENTIONED: SAVEY:  Bali Body BB Skin Soften + Glow Vitamin Hydration Mask $30 Caudalie Vinopure Stop Boutons Salicylique $20 SPENDY:  Sumanurica Nonapeptide Niacinamide Rejuvenating Serum $169 L'ATELIER PARFUM Opus 2 : White Mirage Eau De Parfum $197 L'ATELIER PARFUM Opus 2 : Sensorial Illusion Discovery Set $48 SHOP MY STASH:  TARTE Tartelette Tubing Mascara Black $43 EMPTY: Color Wow Root Cover Up - Medium Brown $44 Mini Hyaluronic Hydrating Serum $38 Mini 24K Gold Nourishing Oil $38 SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to MamamiaGET 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: Cassie Merritt 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.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31 Aug 202313min

We're no strangers to the biggest beauty brands out there - it's our job to test them out for you, our Youbies. But we'll be honest with you, sometimes it's the smaller, independent brands that really knock our socks off.  We've been building a list of our top indie beauty brands for months now and we're finally ready to share it with you. These are the brands we think are going to be lining your future bathroom shelves. So snatch them up before they pop off!  ALL PRODUCTS MENTIONED:  Holme Beauty Base Primer $65 Holme Beauty Setting Spray $49 Holme Beauty Lip Gloss $36 Gunk Off Skincare Astromantique AIR Body Elixir $69 Darl Skincare ESK Skincare About Time We Met Skincare LoungeFace Lash Tubing Mascara $37 MAMAMIA STAFF PICKS:  Bare Body Beauty Co Manuka RX ORRO & Co Glow Drops $45 ORRO & Co Capri Body Butter $42 Ipsum Best Skin Cleansing Oil Balm $34 SUBSCRIBE: 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: Kelly McCarren Producer: Cassie Merritt 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.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 Aug 20239min

Making news in beauty land this week... We're testing some of the best new launch skin tints that landed on our desks this week, and comparing them with some of our favs.  And, Hailey Bieber's nail artist has released her predictions for what will be the biggest nail trends for the rest of the year, and we have thoughts. Read more about the top 5 nail trends of 2023 here. Plus, have you heard about the viral Siren vs. Doe eye trend? We're trying both looks out and offering up some tips for picking your next eye look based on your eye shape.   LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED IN TODAY'S SHOW: CabanaGlow SPF50 Mineral Glow Serum Drops $45 MECCA MAX Off-Duty Serum Skin Tint $32 HOURGLASS Veil Hydrating Skin Tint $79 SUBSCRIBE: 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: Kelly Mccarren & Erin Docherty Producer: Cassie Merritt 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.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 Aug 202315min