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• 361. "Hydration Hacking" Explained: Myths, Facts & What Works for Skin

  This week on Expert, Skin Therapist Tegan and co-host Sadaf are diving into one of 2025’s biggest beauty trends: hydration hacking. From electrolyte powders on your desk to “injectable moisturisers,” we’re breaking down what actually keeps your skin plump, dewy, and healthy – and what’s just clever marketing. We unpack: The difference between hydration, moisture, and barrier repair (and why it matters) Electrolyte powders, collagen blends, and injectables like Profhilo – are they worth it? The truth about hyaluronic acid, moisture sandwiching, and slugging Lifestyle factors you might be overlooking that leave skin parched In Win, Bin or Recycle, we debate baby powder after a shower. In Adore Anonymous, we answer a listener’s question about how many skincare steps you actually need (hint: it’s not ten). Everything mentioned: K18 HeatBounce Conditioning Heat Protectant SkinCeuticals HA Intensifier Vida Glow Pro Collagen + Sodii Everyday Hydration Salts - Tub - Unflavoured Vitadrop Rapid Hydration Sugar Free - 30 Serves Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide™ Whether you’re team serum, powder, or slugging, this episode will help you cut through the noise and get to the heart of what really hydrates skin. 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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• 360. Is Shopping IRL Back? Plus Beginner Glowy Makeup & TikTok’s ‘Australian 10’

  Mel is back from maternity leave, and we have much to catch up on in this week's Uncensored episode – but first, we need to know everything about her new baby, Joey. First up in Trending, we’re asking: Is shopping IRL making a comeback? From Adore Beauty's physical store rollout to the revival of Chadstone and Chatswood Chase, we unpack why physical retail is booming again and what it says about the way we shop in 2025. In Build My Cart, listener Rhianna asked us to curate the ultimate beginner’s makeup kit for a natural, glowy look. Then, we're sharing the beauty creators and experts inspiring us right now for Stuff We Love. Finally, we unpack TikTok’s “Australian 10” trend. What even is the Australian beauty aesthetic? Slicked-back buns, bronzed skin, dewy glow?? We’ve got thoughts. Everything mentioned: 2025 Customer Shopping Behaviors & Purchase Trends in Australia | Resonate CX MCoBeauty Flawless Glow Luminous Skin Filter IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream SPF50 Huda Beauty #Fauxfilter Luminous Matte Liquid Concealer MCoBeauty Brighten & Perfect Cream Concealer MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Skin Face Essentials Palette H2 Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Powder Bronzer MCoBeauty Miracle Flawless Pressed Powder Torriden Solid-In Ceramide Lip Essence IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Illuminating Anti-aging Concealer Huda Beauty GloWish Luminous Pressed Powder Clinique Black Honey MirandaNP Natalie O’Neill I Am Boho Blonde Dr Rosh Evan Rieder MD Barefaced Media Maddie Edwards Lab Muffin Hannah Collingwood English Alicia Bhojwani Dewy dudes Lucy Neville Submit your Beauty IQ Hotline questions and Build My 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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• 359. What’s The Hype With Hypochlorous Acid?

  This week on Expert, we’re asking the question filling your feeds: is hypochlorous acid just fancy water in a spray bottle, or a legit skin saviour? Before we get into that, we kick things off with Win, Bin or Recycle, where gel toenail extensions are on the chopping block. Worth it or nah? Then, in our deep dive, we break down everything you need to know about hypochlorous acid: the antibacterial, anti-inflammatory ingredient your own body naturally makes. We cover why it’s trending right now, how it helps with acne, eczema, and barrier support, and whether it belongs in your routine. Plus, we compare Tower 28’s cult SOS Spray to Qure’s Dermal Mist (our Adore pick), and share exactly when and how to use it. In Adore Anonymous, we answer a listener’s SOS: how to deal with post-acne dark marks (spoiler: niacinamide is a great start, but pigment blockers are key, and you have to stop picking!). Everything Mentioned: Hailey Bieber opens up about her perioral dermatitis—and shares exactly how she deals with a flare up Acne, Rosacea or Pigmentation? You Need to Know About Azelaic Acid Qure Dermal Mist The Duct-Tape Of Skincare; Here's Why Hypochlorous Acid Mists Are Going Viral The Ordinary’s Niacinamide Is the First Product That Really Transformed My Skin 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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• 358. Inside Carla Oates’ Beauty and Wellness Routine | The Beauty Chef

  This week on Uncensored, Mel’s out battling post-partum hives (sending all the thoughts and prayers), so Producer Jas is back with Hannah. We kick things off with Cringey Convo, diving into a topic you didn’t know you were secretly obsessed with: how to properly clean your shower. From tiles and glass to grout and silicone, we share the simplest hacks for keeping everything sparkling, plus tips for tackling stubborn mould, limescale, soap scum, and preventing buildup before it starts. Next, in On My Shelf, we sit down with Carla Oates, founder of The Beauty Chef, to talk about how gut health really drives glowing skin. Carla opens up about her daily rituals, kitchen and bathroom staples, the science behind the microbiome, and how her wellness and beauty routine has evolved over the years. Finally, in Stuff We Love, MAC Cosmetics is having a moment (thanks, Elizabeth Cee!). We revisit timeless classics like Extra Dimension Eye Shadow, Studio Fix Fluid, and Strobe Cream, and share the very first MAC products we ever bought with our own hard-earned cash. Everything Mentioned: https://www.tiktok.com/@spotoncleaningsydney/video/7141688219103464705 The Beauty Chef Glow® The Beauty Chef Glow Ageless™ Top MAC Cosmetics Favorites for Makeup Lovers | TikTok M.A.C Cosmetics Extra Dimension Eye Shadow Studio Face and Body Foundation 120ml M.A.C Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF15 30ml M.A.C Cosmetics Strobe Cream M.A.C Cosmetics Macximal Sleek Satin Lipstick (Morange) M.A.C COSMETICS Eyeshadow (Mulch) Submit your Beauty IQ Hotline questions and Build My 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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• 357. Can You Actually Get Rid of Dark Spots? Here’s What Works

  You’ve layered on dark spot serums and SPF like it’s your full-time job… and yet those spots are still hanging around. Why is pigmentation so stubborn, and what can skincare actually do about it? In this episode of Expert, we break down everything you need to know about treating pigmentation, from sun damage, hormonal changes, PIH, and melasma, to figuring out which type you have. We cover which serums really work, when to consider in-clinic treatments like lasers or peels, and the top ingredients to fade dark spots, including vitamin C, tranexamic acid, azelaic acid, retinoids, and kojic acid. We also discuss why pigmentation can recur, the actual timeframe for results, and share tried-and-tested product recommendations for every budget, including favourites from Dermalogica, Ole Henriksen, Cosmedix, Société, Osmosis, and L’Oréal Paris (all linked below). Plus, in Win, Bin or Recycle, we ask if face cupping is trend or trash, and in Adore Anonymous, we answer: tranexamic acid vs. azelaic acid: Can you actually use them together? Everything Mentioned: L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil 500ml PCA Skin Body Therapy 206.5ml mesoestetic mesoprotech melan 130 pigment control 50ml L’Oreal Paris Bright Reveal Dark Spot Face Serum 30ml Ole Henriksen Glow2OH Dark Spot Toner 190ml Osmosis Perfection Pigment Corrector Dermalogica Powerbright Dark Spot Peel Société Even Out Dark Spot Corrector Cosmedix Simply Brilliant 24/7 Brightening Serum Acne, Rosacea or Pigmentation? You Need to Know About Azelaic Acid 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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