The $7 Skincare Lifesaver & BIG W's Secret Foundation

Mamamia contributor and K-Beauty expert Juna Xu reveals her insider secrets on the Korean skincare innovations that deliver better results for a fraction of the price. In this episode, Juna shares her personal K-Beauty journey, the biggest trends of 2025 (including the buzzy "salmon sperm" PDRN ingredients), and her tried-and-tested product recommendations that save both time and money. From a viral serum that tackles blackheads while hydrating to affordable dupes for luxury skincare, discover why switching to K-Beauty could revolutionise your skincare routine and bank balance. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED:Cleansers & Toners Anua Heartleaf Pore Deep Cleansing Foam $20 Anua Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner $36Equalberry Swimming Pool Toner $45Serums & Treatments Anua 7 Rice Ceramide Hydrating Barrier Serum $35COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence $27.40Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Asiatica Ampoule $24Mixoon Bean Essence (gentle physical exfoliator) $29.95Anua Azelaic Acid Serum $31.80Numbuzin #5 Vitamin Concentrated Serum $23.95 Biqucho Plumping Serum $45 Moisturisers & Eye Care Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream $38Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum with Ginseng and Retinol $25.50Purito Oat-In Calming Gel Cream $24.95 Lip Care Torain Lip Mask $8.95 Hair Care Elizavecca Milky Piggy Collagen Coating Injection $20 Where To Shop Olive Young Lila Beauty W Cosmetics NIVEA Q10 is 40% Off at Coles from 26.3.25 to 01.04.25 Disclaimer: On sale until 01/04/2025. While stocks last. Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Sunscreens are only one part of sun protection. Avoid prolonged high-risk sun exposure. Reapply frequently. Pure Q10: absorbed deep within the skin* Vote In the 2025 You Beauty Awards Here SUBSCRIBE: Watch us on Youtube 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! 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: Erin Docherty Guest: Juna Xu Producer: Cassie Merritt Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler 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.

24 Mars 25min

Looking for ways to support and nourish the delicate skin around your mouth? Leigh and Kelly share their expert advice on strengthening this often-overlooked area with product recommendations from budget-friendly options to professional treatments. Plus, the beauty gurus get refreshingly honest about ingredients they think are totally overhyped! From topical collagen to beef tallow (yes, really), find out which trendy ingredients might not be delivering on their promises. And don't miss Kelly's shocking nail fungus confession and Leigh's self-tanner mishap in this week's host hacks segment! NIVEA Q10 is 40% Off at Coles from 26/3/25 to 01/04/25 and 50% Off at Woolworths from the 02/04/25 to 08/04/25 Disclaimer: On sale until 08/04/2025. While stocks last. Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Sunscreens are only one part of sun protection. Avoid prolonged high-risk sun exposure. Reapply frequently. Pure Q10: absorbed deep within the skin* LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: Cetaphil Healthy Renew RangeCetaphil Healthy Renew Facial Serum 30g $59.99 Hada Labo Anti-Aging Deep Wrinkle Corrector Eye & Mouth Area Cream 15mL $34.95 MooGoo Amplified Anti-Ageing Peptide Active Serum with Argireline® 25ml $39.50TBH Reboud Serum $49.95 Innoxa Anti-Wrinkle + Firming Facial Serum $24.95 Neostrata Restore Fragrance Free Facial Cleanser 200mL $47 Trinny London TipToe In $68 Vote In the 2025 You Beauty Awards Here NIVEA Q10 is 40% off in Chemist Warehouse from the 13.3.25 to the 26.3.25 Disclaimer: On sale until 26.03.25. While stocks last. Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Sunscreens are only one part of sun protection. Avoid prolonged high-risk sun exposure. Reapply frequently. Pure Q10: absorbed deep within the skin* Vote In the 2025 You Beauty Awards Here 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! 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: Tegan Sadler 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.

23 Mars 18min

Facing perimenopause and menopause is a stage we all reach eventually. For a full exploration, Holly Wainwright’s podcast Mid offers an insightful deep dive into the topic. This week, however, we’re zeroing in on how these changes affect our bodies—and how our wardrobe choices can help us adapt. Leigh Campbell is joined by stylist and colour expert Kim Crowley to discuss how our body shapes naturally evolve during this time and how to dress in a way that complements these shifts, embracing the changes rather than resisting them. Want to shop the pod? Sign up to the Nothing To Wear Newsletter to see all the products mentioned plus more, delivered straight to your inbox after every episode. Empire Silhouette Dresses That Suit Everyone THE END BITS Vote In the 2025 You Beauty Awards Here CREDITS: Host: Leigh Campbell Guest: Kim Crowley Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler 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.

22 Mars 30min

This week, Leigh's hunting down the Christian Dior Stick Glow Foundation that's harder to get than Taylor Swift tickets—but worth the chase for its perfect coverage and travel-friendly format. Plus, we've discovered a fragrance oil that smells like "expensive bubble gum" and will last you all year with just one drop per application. And Kelly introduces us to Byoma, the affordable skincare brand with everything under $30, including a lightweight serum that delivers serious hydration without the luxury price tag. Don't miss our budget finds: a quick-dry nail polish perfect for the impatient beauty lover and a $13 cuticle balm that doubles as a perfect lip treatment. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: Vote In the 2025 You Beauty Awards Here Watch us on Youtube SPENDY: NEST Strawberry Perfume Oil $168 Dior Forever Stick Glow Foundation $99 SAVEY: Badger Cuticle Care $12.59 Sally Hansen Insta Dry Pride LGB - Tea $12.95 NEWBIE: Sibling Skincare Early Riser Eye Cream $79 SHOP MY STASH / EMPTY: Byoma Cabana Glow Blush Drops $45 Naturium Multi-Peptide Rich Cream $49.95 NIVEA Q10 40% off in Chemist Warehouse from the 13.3.25 to the 26.3.25 Disclaimer: On sale until 26.03.25. While stocks last. Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Sunscreens are only one part of sun protection. Avoid prolonged high-risk sun exposure. Reapply frequently.Pure Q10: absorbed deep within the skin* 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! NIVEA Q10 40% off in Chemist Warehouse from the 13.3.25 to the 26.3.25 Disclaimer: On sale until 26.03.25. While stocks last. Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Sunscreens are only one part of sun protection. Avoid prolonged high-risk sun exposure. Reapply frequently.Pure Q10: absorbed deep within the skin* 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: Tegan Sadler Video Producer: Marlena Cacciotti 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.

20 Mars 17min

What's your biggest beauty splurge ever? From luxury skincare to high-end makeup, we're diving into the beauty products worth every cent—and the expensive flops that left us with buyer's remorse. Plus, Kelly and Sarah Marie pitch their dream beauty purchases to each other in a Shark Tank-style showdown. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: Foreo Cleansing and Firming Brush $269 Dyson Airwrap $849 Chantecaille Future Skin 30g $148 By Terry Foundation $129 Chanel Nail Polish $49 La Mer The Eye Balm Intense 15ml $440 Skinceuticals Age Advanced Eye Cream 15ml $169 Natasha Denona Bloom Eyeshadow Palette $124 Makeup Revolution True Icon Bronze Eyeshadow Palette $18 Vote In the 2025 You Beauty Awards Here You Beauty Awards Voting Vote In the 2025 You Beauty Awards Here SUBSCRIBE: Watch us on Youtube 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! NIVEA Q10 40% off in Chemist Warehouse from the 13.3.25 to the 26.3.25 Disclaimer: On sale until 26.03.25. While stocks last. Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Sunscreens are only one part of sun protection. Avoid prolonged high-risk sun exposure. Reapply frequently.Pure Q10: absorbed deep within the skin* 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 & Sarah Marie Fahd Producer: Cassie Merritt Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler Video Producer: Marlena Cacciotti 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.

19 Mars 19min

Erin breaks her two-year haircut drought with Australia's most expensive cut—a $750 "texture edit" that didn't go as expected. When she asked for her usual bob, the stylist actually said no! Find out why this pregnancy-friendly cut might have saved her from yet another hair regret. Plus, Em puts the endlessly viral castor oil trend to the test on her skin, hair and (briefly) eyelashes. TikTok claims this $15 wonder oil fixes everything from hyperpigmentation to hair growth—but is it actually worth the greasy aftermath? We've tested it everywhere (well, almost everywhere) to bring you the verdict. Watch us on Youtube LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: Vote In the 2025 You Beauty Awards Here 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! NIVEA Q10 40% off in Chemist Warehouse from the 13.3.25 to the 26.3.25 Disclaimer: On sale until 26.03.25. While stocks last. Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Sunscreens are only one part of sun protection. Avoid prolonged high-risk sun exposure. Reapply frequently.Pure Q10: absorbed deep within the skin* 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: Erin Docherty & Emily Vernem Producer: Cassie Merritt Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler Video Producer: Marlena Cacciotti 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.

18 Mars 17min

Feeling like you're in a time warp where your fave celebs look the same as 20 years ago? You're not imagining it! In this episode, we chat with Dr. Nicole Chater from Concept Cosmetic Medicine about the new aesthetic era taking over, from 'Ozempic face' to undetectable surgery. Plus, what’s up with Gen Z's take on ageing? An expert spills the truth. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ 40mL $24.95 Vote In the 2025 You Beauty Awards Here SUBSCRIBE: Watch us on Youtube 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! NIVEA Q10 40% off in Chemist Warehouse from the 13.3.25 to the 26.3.25 Disclaimer: On sale until 26.03.25. While stocks last. Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Sunscreens are only one part of sun protection. Avoid prolonged high-risk sun exposure. Reapply frequently.Pure Q10: absorbed deep within the skin* 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: Erin Docherty Guest: Dr Nicole Chater Producer: Cassie Merritt Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler 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.

17 Mars 19min

We got asked a spicy question: Do we feel guilty recommending high-end products with so many great options at the chemist? Here’s our official take! Plus, a skincare newbie just hit us up for advice—so we’re sharing our ultimate product recos to get you started! LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: MECCA MAX WATERCOOLER Calming Hydration Serum 30ML $26 Simple 3% Hyaluronic Acid + b5 Booster Serum 30ml $20Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel 50g $38CeraVe Oil Control Moisturising Gel Cream 52ml $25.99ASGFR The Wrap $110 Vote In the 2025 You Beauty Awards Here NIVEA Q10 40% off in Chemist Warehouse from the 13.3.25 to the 26.3.25 Disclaimer: On sale until 26.03.25. While stocks last. Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Sunscreens are only one part of sun protection. Avoid prolonged high-risk sun exposure. Reapply frequently.Pure Q10: absorbed deep within the skin* 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! 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: Tegan Sadler 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.

16 Mars 16min