Overhyped Ingredients & Underrated Areas: Beauty Reality Check

Ever had a big red pimple hiding under the skin? It's safe to say, they're easily the hardest blemish to cover up. On today's show Leigh & Kelly share their fool proof method for covering any imperfection (almost) seamlessly.  Plus, is microblading eyebrows are common as it used to be?  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia All the products mentioned in today's episode can be found below!  NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, $49 Bobbi Brown Concealer Sticks, $57 Covergirl Trublend Undercover Concealer, $18.95 Bobbi Brown Concealer Brush, $75 MECCA MAX Flat Concealer Brush, $9 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: Rhiannon Mooney  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.

26 Mars 202311min

If you've ever used a lash serum you'd know how time consuming they are. But what if there was a way to grow your lashes while wearing makeup!?  Today, Leigh recommends a very cool innovation in lash serums that takes all the hassle away.  Plus, got a pesky hormonal breakout? This magic serum will get rid of all your pimples overnight!  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia All the amazing products mentioned in today's episode can be found below:  SPENDY:  Leigh: Lash Therapy Growth Serum Eyeliner, $44.95 Kelly: Habitual Beauty Collagen Elixir Sample Pack, $40 SAVEY: Leigh: Bioderma Sensibio Defensive Serum, $54.99 Kelly: Glow Lab Bath Blend Sleep, $16 SHOP MY STASH:  Leigh: Outside SPF 50+ Lip To Cheek, $45 Kelly: Foreo ESPADA BHA+PHA Blemish Solution, $49 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.

23 Mars 202310min

Welcome to the first annual You Beauty Awards Tally Room, Presented by Myer!  Over the next four Thursdays, a select panel of hosts are going to be battling it out of over what products are most deserving of winning a You Beauty Award.  Today's category.... MAKEUP!  Erin, Shazzy, Kelly & Leigh face off over what foundation, mascara & concealer is the best on the market right now. But will they agree on a winner? THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia All the amazing products mentioned in today's episode can be found below:  PRIMER:  Leigh: Smashbox Photo Finish Illuminate Glow Primer, $70 Kelly: Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer, $100 Shazzy: Rimmel Lasting Finish Primer, $16.95 Erin: Holme Beauty Primer In 'Bang', $65 CONCEALER: Leigh: Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer, $35 Kelly: Tarte Shape Tape, $50 Shazzy:  Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer, $51 Erin: Bobbi Brown Skin Concealer Stick, $57 FOUNDATION: Leigh: Double Wear Sheer Long-Wear Makeup, $68 Kelly: L'Oreal True Match, $32.99 Shazzy: Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation, $105 Erin: Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation, $105 MASCARA:  Leigh: LOUNGEFACE LASH, $37 Kelly: Tarte Tartelette Tubing Mascara, $43  Shazzy: Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara, $23 Erin: HOURGLASS Unlocked Instant Extensions Mascara, $53 LIPS:  Leigh: Too Faced Lip Injection Power Plumping Lip Gloss, $43 Kelly: Revlon Colorstay Suede Ink Lip Gut Instinct, $29.95  Shazzy: MAC Amplified Lipsticks, $34 Erin: Clinique Almost Lipstick in Pink Honey, $42 COMPLEXION:  Leigh: MECCA MAX Sunlit Skin Bronzing Powder, $25 Kelly: Charlotte Tilbury Light Wands, $60  Shazzy: MCoBeauty Instant Contour Beauty Wand AND  Highlight & Glow Beauty Wands,$29 Erin: CHANEL BAUME ESSENTIEL Multi-use Glow Stick, $71   BROWS:  Leigh: Benefit Cosmetics Precisely My Eyebrow Pencil, $48.00 Kelly: Benefit Cosmetics Precisely My Eyebrow Pencil, $48.00 Shazzy: Benefit Cosmetics 24-HR Brow Setter Clear Brow Gel, $48 Erin: Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow, $48 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, Shazzy Hunt & Erin Docherty 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.

22 Mars 202316min

This week in Beauty Land... Elsa Pataky's beauty brand, Purely Byron looks like it might be on the way out. So we have to ask, is this the beginning of the end for celebrity skincare?  Plus, McoBeauty has launched three new products. We give our first thoughts live. And, Erin tries a 10 pump foundation hack? She explains why it actually didn't look all that bad!  THE END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia All the products mentioned in today's episode can be found below:  MCoBeauty HYDRATING CLEANSING OIL, $25  MCoBeauty GLOW BOOST VITAMIN C SERUM, $39  MCoBeauty ULTRA LOCK MAKEUP SETTING SPRAY, $25  CREDITS Hosts: Erin Docherty & Mikayla Floriano Producer: Mikayla Floriano Audio Production: 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 Mars 202312min

Everyone is going Brunette.  Right now, we're all feeling the cost of living. It's safe to say that and bleached strands & whole heads of foils are on the way out.  Today Shazzy Hunt is joined by Wella Colour Educator and Founder of Que Hair Salon Sydney, Monique McMahon to explain all the ways brunettes, blondes and redheads can save $$$ at the Salon!  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: Sharon 'Shazzy' Hunt Guest: Monique McMahon, Founder of Que Salon Producer: Mikayla Floriano Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou 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 Mars 202312min

Have you seen those ads for body sculptors? Have you wondered if they actually work? Today, a curious listener has asked us to breakdown the benefits of body sculpting and if they actually help to remove the appearance of cellulite.  Plus, you're stuck on a deserted island and you can only take six products. What do you choose?  Leigh and Kelly share theirs on today's episode!  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia All the products mentioned in today's episode can be found below!  SERUM:  Leigh: Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex, $90 Kelly: Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Serum, $89 FOUNDATION:  Leigh: MCoBeauty Ultra Stay Flawless Foundation Classic Ivory, $27.99 Kelly: Flower Light Illusion Liquid Foundation Porcelain, $13.99 MASCARA:  Leigh: LOUNGEFACE LASH, $37 Kelly: MCoBeauty Ultra Stay Flawless Foundation Classic Ivory, $43 PERFUME:  Leigh: JULIETTE HAS A GUN Pear Inc. Eau De Parfum, $209 Kelly: Elizabeth Arden Green Tea, $34 (She wishes she wore  BODY LOTION:  Leigh: Brillo Beauty The Butter, $44 Kelly:  Brillo Beauty The Butter, $44 LIP GLOSS:  Leigh: Phyto-Glow Lip Balm, $20.95 Kelly: SEPHORA COLLECTION Outrageous Plump Lip Gloss, $23 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.

19 Mars 202311min

Vote now in Mamamia's You Beauty Awards! This week Leigh tries a (wait for it)... $330 SERUM!  She explains why on earth a serum might cost that much and if it's worth it.  This week we found a savey foundation that's recommended by makeup artists and Kelly tries the world first 2 in 1 straightener and blow dryer.  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia All the amazing products mentioned in today's episode can be found below:  SPENDY:  Leigh: Smooth Sip Lightweight Smoothing Moisturiser For Pores, $69 Kelly: GHD Duet, $595 SAVEY: Leigh: Innoxa Anti-Redness Foundation, $36.95 Kelly: QV Night Cream,$22.99 SHOP MY STASH:  Leigh: Bioeffect EGF Power Serum, $330 Kelly: Dermal Therapy Anti Itch Cream, $14.99 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.

16 Mars 202311min

Vote now in Mamamia's You Beauty Awards Have you noticed Blue Light products popping up in your local beauty store?  Maybe you've also thought to yourself... do I really need a specific product to target blue light exposure?  Today Kelly has brought in an expert, Dr Cara McDonald Principal Dermatologist & Director at Complete Skin Specialists to breakdown for us if we really need to protect our skin from blue light.   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: Hosts: Kelly McCarren With Thanks To: Dr Cara McDonald Principal Dermatologist & Director at Complete Skin Specialists 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.

15 Mars 20238min