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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

Between work, family and having some semblance of a social life - it's not unusual for us to go three, four, even five days without washing our hair. But that's okay right....right? Turns out there might be more to this than we thought, so we've brought in expert trichologist at the Australian Trichology Centre, Chelcey Salinger. Chelcey specialises in hair loss and scalp problems. She's here to walk us through the do's and don'ts of proper scalp care and to debunk some of the most common myths and trends.  SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GUEST: Chelcey Salinger 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.

28 Aug 202313min

Have you ever wondered if there's a way to treat facial veins (a way that actually works?) Leigh and Kelly are giving us the low down on the number 1 most effective treatment that could be worth the investment.  Plus, a debate over the correct order to get ready - hair or makeup first? And Kelly weighs in on why it might be more important than you thought. ALL PRODUCTS MENTIONED:  Paula's Choice Retinol $89 No7 Pure Retinol 0.3% Night Concentrate $63 Mermade Hair No-Crease Hair Clips $10 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. 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.

27 Aug 202311min

Does anyone actually have time to get salon manicures anymore? Leigh sure doesn't. In a moment of desperation, she picked up an easy savey option and now she can't stop raving about it.  And, for those dealing with thin, patchy hair - Kelly's given this viral rosemary hair oil a crack and is beyond impressed.  Plus, we've found the MOST decadent body balm to add into your 'everything shower' routine.  ALL PRODUCTS MENTIONED: SAVEY:  INSTANT MANI Nude Press On Nails Set $28  Mielle Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oil $23.99 SPENDY:  The Body Shop Vitamin C Overnight Glow Revealing Mask $49 Ipsum SPA Body Balm Vetiver Citrus $86 SHOP MY STASH:  Daily Naturals Clean Beauty Multi Use Styling Lotion $18.99 BIOSSANCE Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil $128 Revlon Illuminance Skin Caring Foundation Beige $29.99 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.

24 Aug 202312min

Today on Spotlight, Kelly is going in deep into the confusing word of retinoids.  Retinyl, retinol, retinal, retinoic acid - we know you've heard a lot about the retinoid family (we even did a full episode about it.) But how do you know where to start when it comes to picking the right potency and product for you? Kelly's dishing out some of her top recs from each retinoid category and sharing her tips on what brands and formulations will work best for every skin type. So kick back, this is retinoids for dummies.  EVERYTHING MENTIONED:  Retinoid Facebook Group Doctorly Youtube Channel RETINYL ESTERS:  Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Eye Cream $105 Alpha-H Liquid Gold Midnight Reboot Serum $134 RETINOL:  Skinstitut Retinol Seum 0.25% $59 La Roche-Posay Redermic Retinol B3 Serum $71 BIOSSANCE Squalane + Retinol Night Serum $119 RETINALDEHYDE / RETINAL:  CRYSTAL RETINAL Stable Retinal Night Serum Vitamin A $121 Murad Retinal Resculpt Overnight Treatment $170 RETINOIC ACIDS:  Always speak to your doctor before starting prescription retinoic acids 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.

23 Aug 202312min