Beauty IQ Uncensored

On this week’s episode of Uncensored, Hannah and Mel take on the skincare showdown confusing the internet: La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ vs Avène Cicalfate Restorative Protective Cream. Mel breaks down when to use each, who they’re actually for, and why they’re not as interchangeable as TikTok might have you believe. If you’ve got sensitive, reactive, or barrier-compromised skin, this one’s essential listening. Hannah and Mel also share their personal skin barrier heroes, aka the products they reach for when their skin is one step away from a full meltdown.
Then it’s time for some fangirling, because Jayde from Driven By Beauty joins the pod for a no-nonsense guide to reading skincare ingredient lists. She also weighs in on dupe culture – are cheaper alternatives ever truly the same, or are we being sold a very convincing story?
And finally, Hannah and Mel put you onto two under-the-radar eye treatments they’ve both been loving from Cosmedix. If your under-eyes are tired, crepey, or just not cooperating, these might be worth adding to cart.
Products mentioned:
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+
Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream
Cosmedix Rescue Intense Hydrating Balm & Mask
Murad Intensive Recovery Cream
Medik8 Crystal Retinal range
SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF
Cosmedix Elite Eye Doctor
Cosmedix Opti Crystal Liquid Crystal Eye Serum
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Credits:
Hosts: Hannah Furst and Melissa Mason
Producer: Melissa Mason
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This week on Uncensored, Mel shares a positive update on her chronic hives journey (finally!!) and the soothing skincare product that’s been a game-changer for her irritated, reactive skin.
Then, in Cringey Convo, Mel and Hannah tackle pillow hygiene. How often should you replace your pillow? What actually builds up inside over time? And how could it be impacting your skin, allergies, and breakouts? If you’ve been holding onto your pillow for dear life, consider this your sign to retire it.
We’re also joined by leading Sydney cosmetic doctor, Dr Phoebe Jones from Beauty By Doctor Cosmetic Clinic, to explain the increasingly popular 'brow lift Botox'. Learn how anti-wrinkle injections can subtly lift and shape the brows without surgery, who it works best for, and what results you can realistically expect.
In this week’s PWDKWN, Mel steps into the kitchen with a surprising find: a device designed to remove pesticides from fruit and vegetables. Is it worth the investment? She shares her honest thoughts.
Plus, if your makeup has started settling into fine lines, we’ve got you covered. Mel brings an Instagram hack that promises a smoother, crease-free makeup application – perfect for mature skin or anyone noticing texture changes.
Thanks to Dr Phoebe Jones for joining us!
Products mentioned:
Dermal Therapy Eczema & Dermatitis Cream

Send us your tips, tricks, questions and feedback at @adorebeauty on IG.
Join the conversation in our Beauty IQ Uncensored Facebook Group to discuss this episode, swap beauty tips, and submit your questions for future shows.
Credits:
Hosts: Hannah Furst and Melissa Mason
Producer: Melissa Mason
For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.au

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Surprise! This week Mel steps in as guest host while Sadaf is away, and she’s bringing some very niche expertise with her... including a slightly terrifying nail polish hack.
In Win, Bin, Recycle, the team tackles lash serums. Tegan is firmly in the “win” camp, while Mel sits cautiously on the fence. Then it’s time for some brutally honest beauty regrets. From bad balayage decisions to lash extension nightmares, there is plenty Tegan and Mel regret, and they'll tell you exactly why.
Finally, they tackle a very practical beauty-adjacent dilemma: how to get pit stains out of your white tops. All the methods, myths, and solutions are here, so your favourite tee can live to see another day.
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Credits:
Hosts: Sadaf Razi and Tegan MacDonald
Producer: Melissa Mason

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Mel and Hannah are back with another jam-packed episode of Adore Beauty Uncensored, covering hair treatments, sensitive-skin makeup tricks and a fresh SPF moisturiser worth taking a second look at. Mel kicks things off with her experience trying Kerasilk’s in-salon keratin smoothing treatment, and let’s just say, it’s a far cry from the hectic, stinky formulas she remembers from her teen years. She shares what the modern treatment is like, how her hair felt afterwards, and whether the results are worth the salon chair time. Later, Madeleine Edwards joins the show to share her expert advice on how to wear makeup when you have acne or eczema. She explains how to apply makeup without aggravating breakouts or irritation, the techniques she uses when her skin is inflamed, and the products she personally relies on. Plus, Hannah's been road-testing the new Clinique moisturiser with SPF 50+ coverage, and she’s a big fan. But does it play nicely under makeup? Is it lightweight enough for daily wear? She’s got the answers. Thank you to Madeleine Edwards for joining us!

Everything mentioned:
Kerasilk Smoothing Shampoo
Kerasilk Smoothing Conditioner
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
L’Oreal Paris Revitalift Filler 2.5 Percent Hyaluronic Acid Serum
L’Oreal Paris Revitalift Filler Micro-Epidermic Plumping Water Cream
Huda Beauty Easy Blur Primer
Maybelline New York Grippy Serum
It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream
Anastasia Magic Touch Concealer
It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer
Clinique Set The Day Makeup Setting Spray
Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil in Endless Cacao
Beauty Of Joseon Centella Asiatica Calming Mask
Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion+ SPF 50+
Ultra Violette Future Fluid SPF50+ Mineral Skinscreen
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Credits:
Hosts: Hannah Furst and Melissa Mason
Producer: Melissa Mason
For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.au

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Mel kicks things off on Uncensored this week with the oddly specific (and kind of unhinged) massages she wishes existed. Then, in Cringey Convo, the new mum chat continues with a very honest look at postpartum lochia. Don’t know what that is? It’s a lot, is what it is. We chat about what it’s actually like, what caught us off guard, and why it’s still not talked about enough. Then we’re joined by everyone’s favourite Bachelorette and GoggleBox star, Angie Kent, who shares her experience living with endometriosis, from the challenges of getting a diagnosis to what it’s like trying to be taken seriously within the Australian medical system as a woman. Plus, if your makeup routine needs to be quick, easy and legit impossible to mess up, we’re breaking down truly foolproof products and techniques we’ve found recently for effortless everyday makeup. Thanks to Angie Kent for joining us!
Everything mentioned:
Laniege Lip Sleeping Mask in Vanilla
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask in Berry
It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream SPF50
Anastasia Beverly Hills Beauty Balm Serum Boosted Skin Tint
Bobbi Brown Longwear Cream Eyeshadow Stick in Downtown Brown
Clinique Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm in Plumped Up Peony
Benefit Hoola Wave Bronzing Balm
MAC Powderkiss Lip and Cheek in Velvet Teddy

Send us your tips, tricks, questions and feedback at @adorebeauty on IG.

Join the conversation in our Beauty IQ Uncensored Facebook Group to discuss this episode, swap beauty tips, and submit your questions for future shows.

Credits:
Hosts: Hannah Furst and Melissa Mason
Producer: Melissa Mason
For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.au
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.