Beauty IQ Uncensored

This week on Uncensored, Mel and Hannah are circling back on a couple of PWDKWN recommendations from weeks ago, because they've just tried each other's faves and have some thoughts.

Hannah has also been on another quest for better sleep, and this time she's testing a seriously high-tech solution: the Therabody Smart Goggles 2.0. Are they a game-changer for winding down, or just another gadget destined for the bedside table graveyard?

After a year without injectables during pregnancy and breastfeeding, Hannah's got a list of skincare products she wants to discuss, ones that have genuinely helped improve the health, texture and overall appearance of her skin. Plus, she's had a surprising revelation about ageing that might just change the way you think about your face, too.

Meanwhile, Mel has discovered the ultimate weapon against flyaways. Whether you're committed to the slicked-back bun life or trying to keep a fringe in check, she's found a hair product that delivers serious hold without the crunchy finish.

Products:
MAC Cosmetics Powder Kiss Lip + Cheek Mousse in Pink Roses
K18 Airwash Dry Shampoo
Therabody Smart Goggles 2.0
asap N20 Peptide Complex
Medik8 C Tetra Advanced
PCA Skin Pigment Gel Pro
SkinCeuticals Hyaluronic Acid Intensifier Multi-Glycan
Eleven Australia Smooth Me Now Flyaway Balm

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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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Expert, Sadaf is joined by a guest and friend of the podcast, dermal clinician Yads Cauchi!
First up: Win, Bin or Recycle tackles the divisive world of stick-on bras. Are they secretly genius, or just one sweaty panic attack waiting to happen? The girls cover internet-famous brands you should know about, including a few surprising buys.
Then, Yads breaks down how to manage textured skin as we head into winter, from congestion and roughness to those tiny bumps that makeup seems determined to highlight. She shares her favourite ways to use glycolic acid, including a few sneaky uses beyond your face that might completely change your body care routine.
And finally, a listener asks: what is actually going on with peptides? Are they harmful, or is TikTok spiralling again? Sadaf and Yads explain the difference between the controversial ingestible peptides making headlines and the skin-loving peptides found in your skincare.
Products mentioned:
Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation
Alpha-H Liquid Gold Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Treatment
Send us your tips, tricks, questions and feedback at @adorebeauty on IG.

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

This week on Uncensored, Mel has fallen deep into an Instagram rabbit hole and the viral anonymous confession account @gabetrew she’s found makes Cringey Convo look positively wholesome, and naturally, Hannah is horrified and fascinated.
Then, dermal clinician and TikTok skin educator Maddy O’Brien (@mads.skin) joins the pod to share the skincare products she genuinely believes deserve way more hype.
From underrated barrier saviours to clever formulas nobody seems to be talking about, Maddy’s giving us the hidden gems she thinks should already be skincare-famous.
Plus, Hannah has been putting The Ordinary through its paces after trialling a stack of the brand’s newest launches. Which products surprised her, what’s actually worth adding to cart, and which formulas might quietly become your new routine staples?
Products mentioned:
NIOD Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate
Medik8 Crystal Retinal
The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion
asap Radiance Serum
Alpha-H Firming Peptide Body Oil
Alpha-H Retinol Reboot Exfoliating Body Treatment
Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream
CeraVe Oil Control Moisturising Gel Cream
Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream
Skinceuticals Resveratrol B E
Medik8 Liquid Peptides Advanced MP
The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
The Ordinary Volufiline 92% + Pal-Isoleucine 1%
The Ordinary PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum
The Ordinary Natural Moisturising Factors + Inulin Body Lotion
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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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Expert, Tegan is jetting off to Italy for a beauty training program, but before she leaves, Mel shares her best tips for vintage shopping in Italy!
Then it’s time for a divisive round of Win, Bin or Recycle: veneers. Are they the ultimate confidence-boosting dental upgrade, or are we heading toward a future where everyone has the same ultra-bright 'Barbie teeth'? Mel and Tegan unpack the veneer boom, what makes good veneers look natural, and when cosmetic dentistry can go very wrong.
Plus, Tegan is making a very passionate case for bringing toner back into your skincare routine. Forget the harsh, stinging formulas of the early 2000s! Today’s toners can hydrate, calm, exfoliate and support your skin barrier. She shares her favourite toner recommendations for every skin type and concern, whether you’re dry, oily, sensitive or dealing with breakouts.
And in this week’s listener question, the team help someone struggling with crepey under eyes. From dehydration and irritation to concealer mishaps and fine lines, Mel and Tegan break down what could be causing that creased texture and the products and techniques that can help smooth things out.
Products mentioned:
Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Toner
Alpha-H Liquid Gold Exfoliating Treatment
Osmosis Skincare Blemish Prone Balance Botanical Activating Mist
Dermalogica UltraCalming Mist
Bioderma Sensibio AR+ SOS Spray
Cosmedix Purity Balance Exfoliating Prep Toner
Anua Peach 77% Niacin Conditioning Milk
Biodance Collagen Gel Toner Pads
Cosmedix Opti-Crystal Liquid Crystal Eye Serum
Cosmedix Elite Eye Doctor Eye Serum
Send us your tips, tricks, questions and feedback at @adorebeauty on IG.

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

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
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.