Welcome to Adore Beauty's podcast Beauty IQ Uncensored. Hosts Hannah and Mel are here to get real about every aspect of beauty. No topic is off-limits – from re...
278. Decoding Beauty Labels: What to Look for and Why It Matters
This week, we’re cracking the code on those confusing beauty labels. From which ingredients to look for to why they matter, our Expert hosts are here to help you cut through the clutter and make smarter, skin-savvy decisions. Win, Bin, or Recycle? SPF Edition. With summer officially here, we tackle a hot topic in this week’s WBR: Is it okay to use whatever sunscreen you have lying around, or is skin-specific SPF the way to go? Adore Anonymous: Run Club Real Talk. Run clubs are the perfect combo of fitness and potential meet-cutes—but what about makeup during workouts? We dive into one listener’s dilemma as Skin Therapist Tegan shares her expert take. Products Mentioned: PCA Skin Ideal Complex- Revitalizing Eye Gel 14.2g Aspect Minerals Powder Submit Your Adore Anonymous Questions Here: https://forms.gle/NtNRzm22n5ccLapi6 Join our Beauty IQ Uncensored Facebook Group to share your stories, get beauty tips, and discuss this episode! https://www.facebook.com/groups/484267299748882/ Disclaimer: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/disclaimer.html Adore Beauty acknowledges First Nations People as the Traditional Custodians across the lands and waters of Australia and New Zealand. We recognise and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and future, whose lands were never ceded. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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280. A Performance Artist’s Secrets to Sweat-Proof Makeup
Do you have "poo paranoia"? Us, too. Inspired by Queensland Health's viral post, we're kicking off today’s episode with tips for a stress-free public poo. Plus, Hannah and Mel share their go-to hairstyles and hacks for hiding greasy locks between wash days. Beauty Sleep Hacks – Are We Taking It Too Far? Mel introduces an article from The Cut titled Is Your Beauty Sleep Extreme Enough? which explores the pressure to optimise bedtime routines for maximum beauty benefits. The rise of TikTok’s “Morning Shed” routines has us questioning: are we taking beauty hacking too far? Sweat-Proofing Your Makeup for Event Season Our special guest this week is Tinkerbell (aka Brendon Mayanja), a performance artist from Melbourne’s House of Diesel and a master of flawless, sweat-proof makeup. We chat all things skin prep, must-have products, techniques and tips–just in time for the silly season. 2024 PWDKWN: Best Skincare Product Hannah: Alpha H Retinol Reboot Exfoliating Body Treatment Mel: Innisfree Perfect 9 Intensive Serum If you have any questions let us know in our Facebook Group! Join the Beauty IQ Uncensored FB Group to discuss episodes, swap beauty tips and share your own cringey stories. https://www.facebook.com/groups/484267299748882/ Disclaimer: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/disclaimer.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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279. How Summer Affects Your Skin (and What to Do About It)
Summer is coming in hot—literally—and with it, all the skin woes that warmer weather brings. This week, Tegan and Sadaf dive into how to fine-tune your skincare routine to tackle summer challenges like sun exposure, breakouts, and dehydration. From practical advice to tried-and-true product recommendations, they’ll have you glowing all season long. Win, Bin, or Recycle? Is doing your skincare routine in public empowering, or does it give secondhand embarrassment? Tegan and Sadaf weigh in on this hotly debated topic with their signature wit. Adore Anonymous: Sunburn SOS. Even when you’ve slipped, slopped, and slapped, sunburns can still strike. Tegan and Sadaf share their best recovery tips, from soothing treatments to DIY fixes, along with clever ways to stay sun-smart next time. Products mentioned: Skoop Skincare Skin Shield, Anti-Chafe Balm Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream 50ml La Roche-Posay Toleriane Sensitive Prebiotic Moisturiser Alpha-H Daily Essential Moisturiser SPF50+ Ella Baché Radiance C Antiox Defence Mist Ultra Violette Preen Screen SPF50 Reapplication Mist SKINSCREEN 75ml Submit your Adore Anonymous questions here: https://forms.gle/NtNRzm22n5ccLapi6 Join our Beauty IQ Uncensored Facebook Group to share your stories, get beauty tips, and discuss this episode! https://www.facebook.com/groups/484267299748882/ Disclaimer: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/disclaimer.html Adore Beauty acknowledges First Nations People as the Traditional Custodians across the lands and waters of Australia and New Zealand. We recognise and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and future, whose lands were never ceded. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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278. Why Are People Putting Coffee Up Their Bum? The Great Gut Cleanse Debate Ft Our Resident GP
We’re diving into the latest TikTok trend causing a stir: ‘Naval Pulling.’ People are pouring castor oil into their belly buttons to reduce bloating, inspired by Ayurvedic medicine. But does it really work? Cringey Convo: Beauty Myths We Believed Growing Up. From putting lemon juice in your hair for “sun-kissed highlights” to using toothpaste on pimples, we’re walking down memory lane with beauty myths that shaped (and sometimes scarred) our younger selves. The Great Gut Cleanse Debate Ft. Dr Lucinda Coffee enemas, colonics, and detox cleanses—are they the key to better gut health or just another wellness fad? Our resident GP, Dr. Lucinda, joins us to unpack the facts. We discuss why gut health is trending, whether cleanses are necessary, and the risks of TikTok-inspired practices. Plus, Dr Lucinda shares practical tips for sustainable gut health that don’t involve your morning brew in places it shouldn’t be. PWDKWN – Favourite Haircare Find of 2024. Hannah - KEVIN.MURPHY Blonde Angel Wash Mel - Oribe Dry Texturising Spray If you have any questions let us know in our Facebook Group! Join the Beauty IQ Uncensored FB Group to discuss episodes, swap beauty tips and share your own cringey stories. https://www.facebook.com/groups/484267299748882/ Disclaimer: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/disclaimer.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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277. What You Can and Can’t Do Before and After These Popular Skin Treatments
Skin therapist Tegan kicks off this Expert episode by revealing details about her recent visit to a clairvoyant, sprinkling in some intriguing stories from her ~psychic~ past. Win, Bin, or Recycle? Sharing Beauty Products. Would you share your mascara or lipstick with a friend? Tegan and Sadaf delve into the ultimate beauty debate. From hygiene risks to unwritten beauty rules, they dish on when sharing is caring—and when it’s time to bin that half-used lippy. The Ultimate Pre- and Post-Treatment Guide. Considering Botox, skin needling, or laser? Tegan and Sadaf break down the essential dos and don'ts before and after these popular treatments. From what to avoid to what to embrace, they’ve got you covered. Plus, they share their top post-treatment product picks at Adore Beauty. Adore Anonymous: Solving Peach Pimples. This week’s listener question tackles a topic we’ve all been curious about: how to deal with those pesky bum pimples. Tegan and Sadaf share effective solutions, from incorporating salicylic acid to the best creams for smooth, pimple-free skin. Products mentioned: mesoestetic mesohyal post-procedure gel cream 30g La Roche-Posay Cicaplast B5 Mask 25g Aspect Red-Less 21 30ml Aspect Minerals Powder Weleda Skin Food Weleda Skin Food Light Submit your Adore Anonymous questions here: https://forms.gle/NtNRzm22n5ccLapi6 Join our Beauty IQ Uncensored Facebook Group to share your stories, get beauty tips, and discuss this episode! https://www.facebook.com/groups/484267299748882/ Disclaimer: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/disclaimer.html Adore Beauty acknowledges First Nations People as the Traditional Custodians across the lands and waters of Australia and New Zealand. We recognise and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and future, whose lands were never ceded. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to Adore Beauty's podcast Beauty IQ Uncensored. Hosts Hannah and Mel are here to get real about every aspect of beauty. No topic is off-limits – from retinol to bum hair, be prepared to learn the BTS of beauty (alongside a healthy dose of laughter). Warning: Not suitable for school pick-up. New episodes released every Monday.
Want more? Beauty IQ Uncensored is now releasing an extra expert episode every Wednesday. Beauty Editor, Sadaf Razi, joins Skin Therapist, Tegan Mac, to chat all things skincare.
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