318. We Build the Ultimate $150 Drugstore Makeup Haul & Review Pregnancy-Safe Lymphatic Massage
What happens when you’re away from home with zero makeup and a formal event on the cards? In this week’s Uncensored episode, we put our personal shopper hats on for a listener who needs a full glam look—on a strict $150 budget. From the best drugstore foundation to a smudge-proof mascara and a setting spray that actually works, we build a cart that covers all the essentials (and looks damn good in photos). Plus, in We Tried It, Mel shares her experience getting a pregnancy-safe lymphatic massage. We unpack what makes this treatment safe for pregnancy, what to expect during the session, and why hydration is key post-massage. Then, Hannah shares her latest obsession: a sinus care system (shoutout FLO), and Mel’s bringing her favourite chicken soup recipe into the group chat—because beauty starts with feeling good, right? Oh, and if sparkly skin won’t leave your algorithm alone either, you’re not alone. We talk TikTok’s obsession with Meredith Duxbury’s glowy glam and the MCoBeauty dupe that nails the vibe. Everything Mentioned: The CALMM (@the__calmm) ELF Poreless Face Primer Maybelline New York Fit Me Foundation Dewy + Smooth Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation L’Oreal Paris Lash Paradise Maybelline Hypersharp Wing Liquid Liner MCoBeauty Baby Face Multiuse Cream Stick NYX Professional Makeup Buttermelt Bronzer MCoBeauty Miracle Flawless Setting Spray 100ml FLO Sinus Care Starter Kit 12 Sachets The Best Chicken Soup You'll Ever Eat | Ambitious Kitchen Submit your questions and cart challenges for Hannah and Mel @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: Jasmine Riley For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.au Disclaimer | Privacy Policy Adore Beauty acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and podcast. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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317. What Menopause Really Does to Your Skin (And How to Deal With It)
In this week’s Expert episode, we’re diving into a topic that doesn’t get nearly enough airtime: menopause and your skin. From perimenopause to post, Skin Therapist Tegan unpacks the science behind hormonal skin changes—think dryness, sensitivity, breakouts—and shares practical tips on how to tweak your skincare routine to match. Expect expert advice, product swaps, and gut health hacks to help you feel more confident (and less confused) about what your skin needs during this phase of life. Plus, the Millennial Side Part is apparently making a comeback (did it ever really leave?). In this week’s Win, Bin or Recycle, we’re both amused and mildly offended as we weigh in on the internet’s latest beauty declaration. And in Adore Anonymous, Tegan and Sadaf break down the buzz around “clean” and “organic” skincare—what those labels actually mean, what’s marketing fluff, and what really matters when it comes to results. Everything Mentioned: SkinCeuticals H.A Intensifier Multi Glycan 30ml Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream 100ml Menopause Messing With Your Skin? Here's How To Deal Join the conversation in our Beauty IQ Uncensored Facebook Group to discuss this episode, swap beauty tips, and submit your questions for future shows. This episode is proudly sponsored by AestheticsRx. Shop their vegan, Aussie-made range now at Adore Beauty. Credits: Hosts: Tegan Mac and Sadaf Razi Producer: Jasmine Riley For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.au Disclaimer | Privacy Policy Adore Beauty acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and podcast. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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316. Kate Morris on 25 Years in Beauty, Her Holy Grails & The Iconic Adore Beauty Tim Tam
Emily Ratajkowski just got the worst haircut of her life—her words, not ours—but somehow turned it into a genius Kérastase ad. We had thoughts, so naturally, we had to kick off this week's Uncensored ep by dissecting the whole thing. Then, in honour of 25 Years of Adore Beauty, we’re revealing the three best-selling, most iconic products of all time—and trust us, the results might surprise you. We also sat down with the woman who started it all: Kate Morris, co-founder of Adore Beauty. From launching Australia’s first online beauty retailer at just 21 to shaping how we shop for beauty today, Kate has seen (and tried) it all. She spills on the products currently taking up prime real estate on her shelf and takes us on a nostalgic trip down memory lane—including the story behind the iconic Adore Beauty Tim Tam. And finally, do your nails really need a break? We dive into the debate and share our best advice (and product picks) for this week's Beauty IQ Hotline. Everything Mentioned: The Ordinary Natural Moisturising Factors + HA SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic ELEVEN Miracle Hair Treatment essie good as new - nail perfector Egyptian Magic All Purpose Skin Cream OPI Nail Envy Viviology Lipid Cleanser 150mL Osmosis Skincare StemFactor Growth Factor Serum 30ml La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Dermallergo Serum 20ml Ultra Violette Supreme Screen Hydrating Facial SKINSCREEN SPF50+ Sodashi Rejuvenating Face and Neck Moisturiser LOVE Curl Primer: Prep for Perfect Curls - Davines MOROCCANOIL Curl Defining Cream IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream SPF50 Youngblood Mineral Radiance - Sundance AU AB LAB by Adore Beauty Dewy-C SPF50+ Facial Sun Milk 75mL Benefit Gimme Brow + Eyebrow Gel Clarins Eau Dynamisante Fragrance Lancôme La Vie Est Belle EDP Do Your Nails Need a Break? We Asked an Expert and Share Products That Help Repair Submit your questions and cart challenges for Hannah and Mel @adorebeauty on IG. This episode is proudly sponsored by AestheticsRx. Shop their vegan, Aussie-made range now at Adore Beauty. 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: Jasmine Riley For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.au Disclaimer | Privacy Policy Adore Beauty acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and podcast. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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315. Skincare in Your 40s, 50s & 60s: The Best Products & Ingredients for Every Decade
This week on Expert, producer Jas gets up close and personal with her VISIA scan results—uncovering her biggest skin concerns and the treatment plan skin therapist (and co-host) Tegan has prescribed to tackle them. Plus, we reveal Jas’ TruSkin Age… and let’s just say, one side of her face has been aging in fast-forward. Yep, a full five years ahead of the other. Next, we’re diving into skincare through the decades—what your skin actually needs in your 40s, 50s, and 60s. From collagen support in your 40s to deep hydration in your 50s and barrier-strengthening in your 60s, we break down the non-negotiables for every stage. Plus, in Win, Bin, or Recycle, we’re revisiting a controversial early 2000s trend—concealer lips. TikTok says it’s back, but should it stay in the past? And in Adore Anonymous, a listener asks: How do you keep things fresh down there? We’re getting real about intimate care, pH-balanced cleansers, and the biggest dos and don’ts. Products Mentioned: Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser Aspect Purastat 5 Cleanser Cosmedix Simply Brilliant Aspect Extreme B17 Cosmedix Opti Crystal- Liquid Crystal Eye Serum PCA Rebalance Cosmedix Define Age-Defying Treatment elf Cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter Cosmedix Serum 16 Rapid Renewal Serum INNISFREE Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule Clinique Moisture Surge™ Overnight Mask Aspect Probiotic Mask Join the conversation in our Beauty IQ Uncensored Facebook Group to discuss this episode, swap beauty tips, and submit your questions for future shows. This episode is proudly sponsored by AestheticsRx. Shop their vegan, Aussie-made range now at Adore Beauty. Credits: Hosts: Tegan Mac and Sadaf Razi Producer: Jasmine Riley For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.au Disclaimer | Privacy Policy Adore Beauty acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and podcast. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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314. Is Social Media Making Us Want More Cosmetic Procedures?
From nose jobs to fox-eye lifts, cosmetic procedures have never felt more accessible—or more tempting. Thanks to social media, we’re no longer just seeing the before and afters. We're watching it all unfold: pre-op consults, the surgery chair, the bruises, the swelling, the recovery. But is this behind-the-scenes access empowering, or is it just another kind of beauty pressure dressed up as transparency? We get into it in this week's Uncensored episode. Plus, we help a listener build the ultimate $100 barrier repair cart for dehydrated, acne-prone skin—affordable and effective picks only. And finally, Hannah confesses to dropping $140 on a very bougie bin (yes, a bin), and shares the other fancy things she’s picked up for her new home. Meanwhile, Mel makes a surprising case for her current home obsession... a poo stool. Articles Mentioned: The Demographic That Spends the Most on Beauty May Surprise You - POPSUGAR Australia 2025 Plastic Surgery Trends Prove Instagram Face Is Dead Products Mentioned: Bioderma Sébium Hydra Soothing Nourishing Cleansing Balm for Dry Acne-prone Cerave Hydrating Cleanser The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution Serum 30ml La Roche-Posay Effaclar H Biome Moisturiser COSRX AC Collection Lightweight Soothing Moisturiser Aesop Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash Aesop Post-Poo Drops Glasshouse Fragrances Scent Scene Duo Squatty Potty Submit your questions and cart challenges for Hannah and Mel @adorebeauty on IG. This episode is proudly sponsored by AestheticsRx. Shop their vegan, Aussie-made range now at Adore Beauty. 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: Jasmine Riley For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.au Disclaimer | Privacy Policy Adore Beauty acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and podcast. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Beauty IQ Uncensored is Adore Beauty’s must-listen podcast for straight-talking beauty lovers. Each week, we bring you two episodes filled with product reviews, skincare deep dives, and unfiltered beauty chat—because beauty should be fun, not confusing.
Mondays – Beauty IQ Uncensored: Beauty journos Mel and Hannah get into the good, the bad, and the unhinged of beauty. Expect trending product road tests, viral beauty deep dives, and your most hilarious beauty confessions.
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