Overhyped Ingredients & Underrated Areas: Beauty Reality Check

In summer we slap a LOT on our face & body, buckets of sunscreen, insect repellant and aloe vera (just to name a few). So when comes to skincare what products should and shouldn't we be using in the warmest months of the year? And how do all these additional layers of protection impact our current routine?  In today's episode Kelly and Leigh run through all the switches you need to make this summer to keep your skin looking plump, hydrated and happy!  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS:  All the wonderful products mentioned in today's episode can be found below! Shiseido Oil-Control Blotting Papers, $18 Naturim Niacinamide Cleasing Gelee 3%, $34.95 Davroe Chroma Colour Treatment, $32.95 Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Cream Hydrating Moisturizer, $80 NEUTROGENA Hydro Boost Water Gel, $32.99 NIVEA Creme Moisturiser Face Body Hands, $8.50 Weleda Skin Food, $26.95 Ego QV Ceramides Cream, $22.99 Vaseline Intensive Care Spray and Go Moisturiser Aloe, $9.99 L'Oreal Elvive Dream Lengths Saviour Hair Mask, $11.99 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.

11 Dec 20228min

To finish of our first week of our December advent calendar of beauty episodes we've invited a special guest for Spendy Savey!  Introducing... Tamara Holland, Mamamia’s Head of Lifestyle and Co-Host Of our fashion podcast, What Are You  Wearing! Tam is not only a lover of fashion, but of all things we put on our face. She shares with us the creme she's finished 3 times over and the special drops that give her an instant glow!  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS:  You can listen to Tam every week on Mamamia's Podcast What Are You Wearing!  All the wonderful products mentioned in today's episode can be found below! SPENDY  Leigh: Jeuneora Hydrating BoosterHyaluronic Acid Serum, $48 Kelly: SEPHORA COLLECTION Outrageous Plump Extreme, $23 Tam: Morphe 9T Neutral Territory Artistry Palette, $21 SAVEY:  Leigh: SISLEY EXFOLIATING ENZYME MASK, $150 Kelly: DIOR Backstage Glow Face Palette, $82 Tam: Emma Lewisham Supernatural Face Crème Riche, $140 SHOP MY STASH: Leigh: MILANI Keep It Full Nourishing Plumper 3.7, $15.39 Kelly: LARRY KING FLYAWAY HAIRCARE KIT, $35  Tam: Drunk Elephant A Golden Sunset Holiday Duo, $38 EMPTY: Tam: Vacay Body Illuminating Face & Body Tanning Drops, $34.95 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 & Tamara Holland  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.

8 Dec 202212min

I bet you've had someone say to you, "Salt water is great for your skin!".  But is there any truth to this?  For today's episode, of our December shakeup, we're dropping a special Ask An Expert unpacking this very question. Shazzy is joined by Dr Ryan De Cruz, Founder of Southern Dermatology to talk about what ocean water does for our skin and hair.  Plus, they unpack what it can do for anyone experiencing acne or rosacea.  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: Shazzy Hunt With Thanks To: Dr Ryan De Cruz 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.

7 Dec 202211min

This week in Beauty Land...  Korea's number one skincare range has finally arrived in Australia. Leigh and Erin share their fave picks.  Melanie Grant's Sydney Salon has just launched a new treatment that costs not $5,000, not $10,000 but $20,000! Erin explains to us what it involves and if it's worth it.  Plus, theirs a new hack that curls your lashes just with your mascara wand. We try live in studio...  THE END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia You can check out the AHC range at Priceline!  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.

6 Dec 202210min

Need a gift for a beauty lover this Christmas?  Leigh and Kelly have you got you covered.  On today's episode, the second episode of our December mix up up, they've broken down the best beauty buys by price. So if you're looking to spend big or save on Christmas this year today's episode is your best bet.  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS:  All the wonderful products mentioned in today's episode can be found below! Gifts Under $20 Leigh: Charlotte Tilbury Multi-Miracle Glow, $20 Kelly: Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Eau de Toilette, $14.99 (On sale) or Pepperme, $19.95 Gifts Under $50  Leigh: Sephora Collection Wishing You 16 Eyeshadow Palette (Holiday Limited Edition), $39 Kelly: L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil, $39 or a fancy suncreen Gifts Under $100  Leigh: NO7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Collection 5 Piece, $99 Kelly: Astromantique Body Elixir, $69.95 or Charlotte Tilbury Walk Of No Shame On The Go Kit, $80 Gifts Under $200  Leigh: Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau De Parfum, $192 Kelly: The Body Shop Box of Wonders Big Advent Calendar, $180 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.

5 Dec 20227min

You asked, we listened.  For the month of December we're shaking things up and to kick things off we've brought back... drumroll... In Their Bag!  Beauty Creator & Founder of Embellish By Rowi, Rowi Singh just got married and she's letting us in on her all beauty secrets and the products she used to create her most iconic look yet.  She sat down with Shazzy for this very special episode on In Their Bag!  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia All the products Rowi mentioned are below!  Sunday Riley Good Genes, $184 Biossance 100% Squalane Oil, $51 Sunday Riley CEO After Glow, $98 Good Molecules Discolouration Correcting Serum, $12 USD  Good Molecules Daily Brightening Serum, $24 USD  NARS Light Reflecting Foundation, $73  Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base, $89  Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Concealer, $41 Tarte Shape Tape, $47 FENTY BEAUTY Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter Duo, $59  RARE BEAUTYSoft Pinch Liquid Blush In Love, $34 M·A·C Cosmetics Glow Play Blush, $50 Kylie Beauty Matte Liquid Lipstick, $29 M·A·C Cosmetics Lip Pencil In Cork, $32  Fenty Beauty Glow Bomb In Hot Chocolit Heat, $37 Tom Ford Eye Defining Pen, $97 Embellish By Rowi Reflect Pack, $24.99  Fenty Eau De Parfum, $235 Pat McGrath Labs Mothership Palette, $213 Maybelline Lifter Gloss, $20.99 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: Host: Shazzy Hunt With Thanks To: Rowi Singh Producer: Mikayla Floriano Audio Production: 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.

4 Dec 202215min

Would you believe it, if we told you that there's a lip liner out there that's....  $2.25!  Yep, you heard it here first. Kelly has found not one, but two super savey lips buys to help you save money this Christmas.  Plus, Leigh finally got her hand  on the foundation everybody has been talking about.  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS:  All the wonderful products mentioned in today's episode can be found below! SPENDY  Leigh:  Ere Perez Oat Milk Foundation, $54 Kelly: Thin Lizzy Blurring Brush, $32 SAVEY:  Leigh: Ms Brown Geranium Body Lotion, $32 Kelly: OXX Cosmetics Lip Liner - Peony, $2.25 SHOP MY STASH: Leigh: Bondi Sands Juicy watermelon SPF 50+ Lipbalm,  Kelly: Nivea Blackberry Shine Kip Balm, $4.50 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.

1 Dec 20227min

Could the worlds most expensive face cream have a $4 dupe?  On today's episode Kelly shares with us 7 very convincing dupes for your face spendy buys. From NARS Blush to a Tacha Primer, Kelly has sourced the savey buys that will help you save this Christmas.  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Read all about all the best beauty and fashion buys this Black Friday on www.mamamia.com.au All the glorious products mentioned in today's episode can be found below:  Tatcha The Silk Canvas Protective Primer, $18 elf Poreless Putty Primer, $17 NARS Blush, $48 MILANI Baked Blush, $19.99 Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm, $47 Mecca Off Duty Blush Stick, $18 Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand, $60 McoBeauty Highlight & Glow Beauty Wand, $32 LA MER Crème de la Mer, $790 NIVEA Creme Moisturiser Face Body Hands, $8.50 L'ORÉAL PARIS True Match Liquid Foundation, $33.99 Armni Beauty LUMINOUS SILK FOUNDATION, $105 Anastasia Beverly Hills Soft Glam Eyeshadow Palette, $72 REVOLUTION Reloaded Palette Velvet Rose, $10 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.

30 Nov 20228min