The Beauty Lessons Pia Whitesell Wishes She’d Learned Sooner

The Beauty Lessons Pia Whitesell Wishes She’d Learned Sooner

The former Home and Away star just revealed she'd "one thousand percent" discourage teenage modelling - despite winning Dolly's competition herself at 14.

At 41, Pia Whitesell has never felt more comfortable in her skin, which is exactly why Olay chose her as their new ambassador. This week, Kelly's chatting with the actress about her complete beauty evolution and why the Hello Better Me campaign speaks to women who want progress over perfection.

She's serving up some serious reality checks about the modelling industry, why becoming a mum changed everything about her beauty priorities, and how she's learned that "the most powerful beauty ritual is backing yourself." Plus, she spills on her Kardashian-level glam for her 40th birthday and opens up about learning to love the one facial quirk that used to make her feel insecure.

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    Guest: Pia Whitesell

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    $10 Dry Shampoo to $132 Glow Serum: Our Beauty Budget Breakdown

    $10 Dry Shampoo to $132 Glow Serum: Our Beauty Budget Breakdown

    Kelly's stumbled upon a $22 eye cream that's making her question every expensive cream she's ever owned, plus Leigh's husband has been raving about her hair mask he's been stealing in the shower. This episode will have you questioning your entire beauty budget. We're talking CC serums that make you look like you've been living your best hydrated life, setting sprays endorsed by Rihanna's makeup artist, and why sometimes the most ridiculously priced products actually deliver on their promises. SPENDY: Kelly: By Terry Brightening CC Serum $132Leigh: Clarins Fix Makeup Setting Mist $52 SAVEY: Kelly: Bubble Star Dew Hydrating Eye Cream $22Leigh: Ovev Wellness Oceanic Renewal Hair Masque $59.95 NEWBIES: Kelly: Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks + Face Trace Sculpting Powder Duo $131Leigh: L'Occitane Shimmering Body Oil Limited Edition $79 SMS/EMPTY: Kelly: Givenchy Prisme Libre Skin Caring Glow Foundation $98Leigh: Klorane Dry Shampoo for Oily Hair $10.99 FOR MORE WHERE THIS CAME FROM: Watch & Subscribe on Youtube here Follow us on Instagram: @youbeautypodcast Follow us on TikTok: @youbeautypod Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here For our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more - sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter here Subscribe to Mamamia here 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. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Hosts: Leigh Campbell & Kelly McCarren Producer: Sophie Campbell Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler Video Producer: Marlena Cacciotti Mamamia's studios are furnished with thanks to Fenton & Fenton. For more head to their website 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.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 Juni 21min

    European Summer Is Calling And Here's What We're Packing!

    European Summer Is Calling And Here's What We're Packing!

    Pack your bags Youbies! Sarah Marie and Kelly are serving up the ultimate European summer packing masterclass, and honestly, we're already booking flights! The duo navigate the art of not looking like a hot mess after a 24-hour flight, the horror of fake tan gone wrong on planes, and mastering that "I just rolled out of bed in Tuscany" glow whilst your entire beauty routine is crammed into a carry-on! Sarah Marie casually drops that her husband just surprise-booked them a European getaway, sending Kelly into a spiral of holiday envy! Our gorgeous Youbies aren't helping either, sharing their wanderlust-inducing dream destinations - Italy for pasta binges with perfect glowy skin, Paris for effortless chic with red lips, and Belgium for full Tomorrowland festival sparkle mode! LINKS TO ALL THE PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Estee Lauder Double Wear Blurring Primer $88 Iconic Underglow Blurring Primer $48 One Size Powder Melt $64 Rare Beauty Mini Blush And Luminize Trio $63 Charlotte Tilbury Mini Flawless Filter Foundation Powder $42 Huda Easy Bake Setting Spray Mini $29 Stila Blush And Bronze Duo $56 Two Faced Better Than Sex Mini Mascara $28 Smashbox Original Photo Finish $59 Tartelette Reflections Amazonian Clay Palette $78 Santa Barbra Strawberry Perfume Oil $175 Tropique Narcotique Natural Perfume Oil $85 Chi Chi Super CC Cream $39.95 NARS Light Reflecting Foundation $89 Too Faced Lip Injection Bubblegum $28 Smooth & Groom Wearable Treatment $26.95 Mini Bronze Eyeshadow Palette $46 Benefit Cosmetics Willa Nude Blush Mini $33 Hoola Matte Bronzer $37 SOMI Curate-Mi Kit $140 FOR MORE WHERE THIS CAME FROM: Watch & Subscribe on Youtube here Follow us on Instagram: @youbeautypodcast Follow us on TikTok: @youbeautypod Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here For our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more - sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter here Subscribe to Mamamia here 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. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Hosts: Sarah Marie Fahd & Kelly McCarren Producer: Mollie Harwood & Sophie Campbell Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler Video Producer: Marlena Cacciotti Mamamia's studios are furnished with thanks to Fenton & Fenton. For more head to their website 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.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 Juni 22min

    Heatless Curls With A Twist & Blush With Your Hands

    Heatless Curls With A Twist & Blush With Your Hands

    We're about to turn your knicker drawer into a beauty salon and completely flip everything you thought you knew about blush because apparently, we've all been doing it wrong this whole time. First up: using a G-string to create perfect heatless curls - yes, you read that right. While everyone's been wrapping their hair around socks and silk scrunchies, this viral hack takes things to a whole new level. We're testing whether your underwear drawer might just hold the secret to salon-worthy waves. Then, we're tackling the blush placement technique that's got everyone questioning everything they thought they knew about makeup. Forget the apples of your cheeks - this method involves strategic finger measurements and placement that promises to lift and sculpt your face in ways traditional blush application never could. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: Cream Blushes Worth Trying: Flavido Blush in Rose $44 Youngblood Cosmetics Cream Blush $69.96 Huda Beauty Cream Blush $41 Fenty Beauty Cream Blush $35 Rare Beauty Cream Blushes $48 Makeup by Mario Blushes Elf Cosmetics Cream Blushes FOR MORE WHERE THIS CAME FROM: Watch & Subscribe on Youtube here Follow us on Instagram: @youbeautypodcast Follow us on TikTok: @youbeautypod Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here For our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more - sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter here Subscribe to Mamamia here 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. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Hosts: Sarah Marie Fahd & Liv James Producer: Mollie Harwood & Sophie Campbell Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler Video Production: Marlena Cacciotti Mamamia's studios are furnished with thanks to Fenton & Fenton. For more head to their website 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.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    24 Juni 18min

    Jane Fonda's Formula To A Beautiful Life

    Jane Fonda's Formula To A Beautiful Life

    In this special episode of You Beauty, Leigh sits down with the iconic Jane Fonda for an intimate conversation about inner beauty, wellness, and the wisdom that comes with 87 incredible years of living. Fresh from her Australian adventures courtesy of Wanderlust True North, Jane opens up about what genuinely lights her up - from her fierce commitment to saving our planet to the daily rituals that keep her vibrant and energised. Jane gets honest about everything from beauty standards to perimenopause, and with her signature mix of wisdom and wit, she's living proof that reinvention and inner beauty is not only possible at any age - it's genuinely inspiring. This isn't just another celebrity chat; it's pure gold - a masterclass in living authentically from someone who's truly seen it all. Sometimes the most beautiful thing about a person is their courage to keep fighting for what matters, and Jane Fonda? She's the poster child. FOR MORE WHERE THIS CAME FROM: Watch & Subscribe on Youtube here Follow us on Instagram: @youbeautypodcast Follow us on TikTok: @youbeautypod Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here For our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more - sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter here Subscribe to Mamamia here 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. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Hosts: Leigh Campbell Guest: Jane Fonda, guest of Wanderlust True North Producer: Mollie Harwood Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler Mamamia's studios are furnished with thanks to Fenton & Fenton. For more head to their website 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.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 Juni 17min

    Blurry Lips, Layering Confusion & Accidental Makeup Genius

    Blurry Lips, Layering Confusion & Accidental Makeup Genius

    Beauty lovers, prepare for some seriously questionable advice – Leigh and Kelly are tackling the blurry lip trend that's taking over your feeds! From Korean beauty brands serving up "mellow blurring lip pencils" to Leigh's latest obsession: a fake silicone finger for perfect lip application (because apparently using your actual finger is too pedestrian when you're in the back of a taxi, obviously). We chat layering serums, always go thinnest to thickest, but what happens when you genuinely can't tell which is which? Plus, winter tanning hacks that don't require full-body commitment (because who has time for that?), and Leigh's accidental discovery of the powder-foundation-powder sandwich technique that had strangers asking questions. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: Holika Holika Mellow Blurring Lip Pencil $14.42 CLIO Hug BlurTint $21.38 Fwee Lip and Cheek Blurry Pudding $26.91 Fwee Finger Like Lip Brush $10.39 Naturium Advanced Multi Peptide Serum $49.95 La Roche-Posay B5 Hyaluronic Serum $74.95 FOR MORE WHERE THIS CAME FROM: Watch & Subscribe on Youtube here Follow us on Instagram: @youbeautypodcast Follow us on TikTok: @youbeautypod Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here For our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more - sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter here Subscribe to Mamamia here 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. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Hosts: Leigh Campbell & Kelly McCarren Producer: Sophie Campbell & Ella Maitland Audio Producer: Tina Matolov Video Producer: Marlena Cacciotti Mamamia's studios are furnished with thanks to Fenton & Fenton. For more head to their website 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.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 Juni 17min

    Style Inspo: No Stylist, No Problem: Finding Your Fashion Confidence

    Style Inspo: No Stylist, No Problem: Finding Your Fashion Confidence

    In this weeks fashion update, style and confidence go hand in hand—but what if fashion feels out of reach or just not you? Enter Donny Galella, aka The Confidence Creator. With 17+ years styling everyone from everyday Aussies to Hollywood stars, Donny believes great style isn’t about trends—it’s about feeling good. In this episode, he shares how to ditch fashion fear, the simple styling tricks that boost confidence, and the wardrobe essentials for a Good Outfit Day (GOD), every day. Check out Leigh's article: LEIGH CAMPBELL: 'The "confidence clothes" I wear when I want to feel my best.' LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: Decjuba Becky Jeans $109.95 Target PU Trench Coat $80 Women's Genuine Suede Loafer $40 Seed Heritage Hannah D Frame Sunglasses in Rainforest $49.95 Lovisa Waterproof Jewellery Decjuba Sculptured Earings Seed Heritage New Season Target New Season GET IN TOUCH: 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. Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Leigh Campbell Guest: Donny Galella Producer: Stef MacFie Audio Producer: Leah Porges 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.

    21 Juni 26min

     France's #1 Beauty Secret + The $9 Tool That Does Everything

    France's #1 Beauty Secret + The $9 Tool That Does Everything

    From Amazon gems to French pharmacy finds, this week we've got the kind of discoveries that'll have your credit card trembling and your bathroom cabinet dangerously close to overflowing. Leigh's uncovered the serum-skin tint combo of the year — so nice, she bought it twice (in different shades, obviously). Kelly's bringing us back to earth, but in the best way, with a one-litre $8 body wash from Woolies that's gentle on skin but tough enough for whatever chaos your family brings to bath time. We're also diving into Fenty Skin's Cherry Cola Cleanser, which smells like the world's sexiest soft drink and somehow makes your pores behave. Kelly's got actual heart eyes for Charlotte Tilbury's lip contour duo, which has us questioning why this didn't exist sooner! KELLY:SPENDY: Lip Cheat Contour Duo $38 SAVEY: Bosisto's Body Wash $16/$8LEIGH: SPENDY: Fenty Skin Cherry Dub Pore Purify’r Gel Cleanser $45 SAVEY: Lakerain Serum Boosted Skin Tint $14.95 NEWBIE: LEIGH: Mixa Body Lotion $13.99 KELLY: iLLi products, assorted SMS / EMPTY: KELLY: Multi Peptide Rich Cream $49.95` LEIGH: Sephora Best Skin Ever Glow Concealer, $28 FOR MORE WHERE THIS CAME FROM: Watch & Subscribe on Youtube here Follow us on Instagram: @youbeautypodcast Follow us on TikTok: @youbeautypod Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here For our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more - sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter here Subscribe to Mamamia here 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. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Hosts: Leigh Campbell & Kelly McCarren Producer: Sophie Campbell Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler Video Producer: Marlena Cacciotti Mamamia's studios are furnished with thanks to Fenton & Fenton. For more head to their website 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.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 Juni 17min

    Beauty SOS... Desert Island Edition!

    Beauty SOS... Desert Island Edition!

    MAYDAY! MAYDAY! Sarah Marie and Kelly McCarren have just washed ashore with nothing but their beauty kits in this week's WILDLY entertaining desert island special! The You Beauty duo are hilariously fighting for their beauty survival as they reveal the ride-or-die products they'd rescue from the wreckage, and the luxury items they'd be frantically signaling for after weeks of battling island elements, coconut-only diets, and hair that's reached "send help" humidity levels! Tune in to hear their top picks and survival strategies for maintaining beauty standards, even in the most challenging conditions. LINKS TO ALL THE PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Tweezerman Slant Tweezer $45 The Mane Master Wet-To-Dry Detangler Brush $25 Bepanthen Nappy Rash Ointment $15.50 Ego QV Ceramides Wash $13.50 Ego QV Skin Lotion $23.99 John Frieda Frizz Ease Dream Curls - Curl Defining Crème $18 Naked Sundays Beauty Screen Foundation Tint $55 NOW Foods Sweet Almond Oil $27 FOR MORE WHERE THIS CAME FROM: Watch & Subscribe on Youtube here Follow us on Instagram: @youbeautypodcast Follow us on TikTok: @youbeautypod Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here For our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more - sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter here Subscribe to Mamamia here 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. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Hosts: Sarah Marie Fahd & Kelly McCarren Producer: Mollie Harwood & Sophie Campbell Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler Video Producer: Marlena Cacciotti Mamamia's studios are furnished with thanks to Fenton & Fenton. For more head to their website 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.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 Juni 14min

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