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This week, Leigh and Kelly are diving into the ultimate Paris shopping guide: breaking down the difference between a  pharmacie and a para-pharmacie , exposing whether those viral French pharmacy hauls are worth the hype, and sharing the best spots to find exclusive European custom blended fragrances. Mamamia's very own Cass and Mollie are unpacking the biggest headlines in beauty right now i...

If your lips are feeling a little unloved as the cooler weather sets in, you're not alone. This week, Kelly is joined by Amy Clark (filling in for Leigh), and let’s just say they are both having a major lip product moment. They're breaking down the ultimate winter lip combo, including the $38 Mecca find that acts like the "Faber-Castell of lip stains" and the $15 nourishing balm that le...

You may recognise him from Channel 9's The Block, but did you know, Mat Johnson is also an esteemed Hair Stylist and salon owner with over 24 years experience. This week on The Formula , Kelly and Mat are breaking down the exact hair colours and styles dominating 2026, including why American blondes (think Margot Robbie) look so much brighter than Aussie blondes, and the absolute golden rules for...

This week, Kelly is joined by the glorious Amy Clark (filling in for a poorly Leigh Campbell) to tackle the buzzwords and beauty blunders currently taking over your feed. First up, they’re demystifying PDRN . You’ve seen it everywhere, it’s being called "salmon sperm" (don't worry, it's actually purified DNA), and it’s promising to be the new Hyaluronic Acid. Kelly and Amy...

Between Kelly harassing PRs for the latest Givenchy drop and Leigh scrounging through her hair-care stash, this episode is packed with some seriously fabulous product recommendations. We’re breaking down why the "grit-to-liquid" ratio in your body scrub actually matters, the $12 grocery store lotion that’s perfect for mixing with your bougie oils, and the New Zealand-made "skin drench"...

Is your skin feeling a little... crispy lately? The heaters are on, the air is dry, and if you’re wondering whether you need to throw out your entire skincare routine the second the temperature drops, this is the episode for you. This week on The Formula , Kelly is joined by dermatologist Dr. Natasha Cook to debunk the "winter skin" myths. They’re diving into why your skin type actuall...

Leigh and Kelly share their ultimate guide to keeping your makeup intact while wearing glasses. And together they solve the "chlorinated hair" struggle for all our swimming friends out there.  But first, Cass and Mollie dive into all things Beauty at The Met Gala, from bleached brows to Bad Bunny’s prosthetic age spots. And the viral $795 AI mirror sparking major influencer controversy....

Is it just us, or is a $185 hairbrush actually... worth it? This week, Kelly and Leigh are clutching their beauty pouches and spilling on the products they’re currently obsessed with. Kelly has found a two-in-one blush hack that delivers a "glow from within" without the glitter, while Leigh is mourning the end of a $115 mask that she’s already re-ordered. Plus, we’re talking abou...

Mother's Day is THIS Sunday and if you've left the shopping til the last minute.. Kelly and Cass are here to help!  Starting from $6 all the way to the boujie $595 hair tool Kelly’s calling a "frizz buster," we’ve scoured every price point to ensure the queen in your life feels properly spoiled. Cass shows us the $35 multi-use palette she’s loving at the moment and reveals t...

From using lube as a hair styler to why redheads are actually evolutionary superheroes, the girls are covering a lot of ground on today’s Q&A. First up, beauty news correspondents Cass and Mollie are unpacking the fascinating science behind the red-hair gene, the "cosmeticorexia" investigation taking over Italy, and why we don't have to say goodbye to Pat McGrath Labs just yet. Then, Lei...

From a $17 chemist find that mists like a dream to the $72 "gateway" luxury lipstick that might finally convert Leigh Campbell into a "lip person," we’re covering the full spectrum of beauty this Friday. On today’s episode of Spendy Savey, Kelly and Leigh dive deep into their latest skincare, makeup, and hair obsessions. They’re road-testing the "moussey" new matte foundation fro...

When you’re a beauty editor, your skin is your business. But what happens when you’re "in the trenches" with a newborn and scraping the bottom of your skincare stash? On today’s episode of The Formula, Kelly is joined by the "naughty sister" herself, Mamamia’s OG Lifestyle and Beauty Editor, Erin Docherty. After a year on maternity leave, Erin is back in the hot seat to dee...

"Pretty boring middle-aged woman" are words we never want to hear again! On today’s Q&A episode, Leigh and Kelly tackle a heartfelt listener dilemma from Holly, an OG member of the You Beauty community who is feeling a little overwhelmed by an upcoming high-glam, black-tie wedding. From the genius way to get a "free" professional makeup application to the $15 stick-on nails that look lik...

On today’s episode of Spendy Savey, Kelly and Leigh are sharing their latest beauty obsessions, including the $3.70 Korean beauty find that targets dark circles, the "motor oil" eyeliner Leigh is surprisingly obsessed with and the cult-status hair scrub Kelly wishes she could experience for the first time all over again. Plus, Leigh explains why she’s carrying around what looks like a...

It's that time of the week for another episode of "The Formula." And while we usually deep dive into a high-profile beauty cabinet on Tuesdays. Today? We're doing things a little differently. We’re going rogue.  This episode is a chaotic, joy-filled peek behind the curtain of your favourite beauty experts; Leigh and Kelly. They're recapping their favourite beauty product this year so fa...

On today’s episode, Leigh and Kelly tackle the dry skin "winter freak out" that occurs the second the humidity drops and reveal which product they they wish they could try for the very first time again. Our Beauty News Correspondents Mollie and Cass unpack the "minimalist vs. maximalist" vibes at Coachella, the legal battle surrounding perfume legend Jo Malone, and why Anne Hathaway’s...

On today’s episode of Spendy Savey, Leigh and Kelly share their latest beauty obsessions, including a "beetroot juicy" blush stick they both actually agree on (a miracle!), and a neck cream that Leigh says makes your chest look like it's been on a Mediterranean diet for 10 years. Kelly reveals the $5 "aggressive" dry shampoo she’s been shouting about from the rooftops, while Leigh brea...

When you’ve spent 25 years painting the faces of Gisele Bündchen, Miranda Kerr, and Sofia Richie, you learn a thing or two about what makeup products are worth the hype. This week on The Formula , renowned makeup artist Michael Brown joins Kelly to peel back the curtain on his iconic pro kit. Michael lets us in on why he’s moved away from heavy powders and high-end foundations in...

Is the "clean girl" aesthetic finally over? This week, Mollie and Cass dive into the return of "makeup-y makeup" thanks to Zendaya’s recent red carpet look and the latest season of  Euphoria . We also discuss how we're seeing people wear "pimple accessories" everywhere. From around the office to Pilates, it's a chic beauty statement and we’re totally here for it. Then, Kelly and L...

Whether you’re still confused by the public holiday schedule or just need a little "makeup therapy", we’ve got you covered on today’s episode of Spendy Savey. Kelly and Leigh unpack everything from a $4 chemist mascara miracle to one of the longest lasting lip stains they've ever tried! Plus, we talk all about the return of a discontinued iconic hand cream, a $22 glow tint that&r...

  Iconic facialist  April Brodie has 40 years of experience treating skin across the world - but today she joins Kelly to dish on her recent journey to South Korea for her very own viral "Kris Jenner" facelift. With clinics in Sydney, Melbourne, and London, April is the woman the beauty elite trust with their faces, and in this episode of The Formula, she shares the reality of her Korean...

On today’s Q&A episode, Leigh and Kelly tackle a listener’s fear that her $18 vitamin C might just be expensive water. Is there a minimum you should spend on actives to know they're working, or are those $200 serums just better at marketing? Plus, Kelly reveals the top-rated recommendations for tight-lining that she found in the depths of the internet, while Leigh shares the $4.50...

On today’s episode of Spendy Savey, Kelly and Leigh share their best skincare, makeup, hair, and body recommendations, including the $10 "kiddie" detangler Leigh’s hairdresser swears by, the "700 billion" star-rated eye cream Kelly found on Amazon, and a new Aussie-made "everything" spray that might just be the cleverest product we've seen all year. Kelly takes us through her very prof...

What actually makes someone "stylish"? Is it a massive budget, or is it just knowing which buttons to leave undone? This week, Leigh and Chelsea are back together to decode the 7 habits of truly stylish women—from the "quality over quantity" rule that will save your laundry (and your wallet) to the one "fashion faux pas" that stylish women actually do every single day. Plus, Chelsea's algori...

When it comes to makeup artistry, today’s guest is a literal award-winner. Ellen Malone (better known to her loyal followers as @AskEllenBeauty ) recently took home TikTok’s Creator of the Year for Beauty and Fashion—and one look at her makeup in real life tells you exactly why.  In this episode of The Formula , Ellen joins Kelly to strip back the smoke and mirrors of social...