All Bases Covered

EPISODE 169./ Nothing like starting this week's episode with a brief spout of toilet trauma followed by an extensive chat about our Chrismtas plans and Christmas histories! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ We have to kick off beauty news this week with a corrections corner, because Alex was very wrong about the new shade of Glowlust - Sunstone. But in actual beauty news, Australian MUA Tanielle Jai has released a range...

EPISODE 168./ Dear listeners, we need your help! Our Gift Guide episodes are coming up for the holidays, and we need to hear from YOU what you'd like to hear from us. Head over to our IG account @allbasescovered.pod and make sure to vote in our poll :) This weeks product trial is on the Rare Beauty Stay Vulnerable cream blush formula. The shade we trialled was 'nearly neutral'. This melting blush...

Episode 167./ Christmas is COMING and your favourite gifting elves have planned something very special for you guys! We’re gunna kick off this episode with a massive teaser because we just spent hours planning it, so make sure you’re following us on Instagram @allbasescovered.pod for more infoooo OoOoooOOoOOo!  Hirons has done it again and brought out her skincare kits. This time around, we’r...

EPISODE 166./ Melbourne, we know you're all feeling exhausted after your hot, long, high-contact weekend, but we hope everyone else is here and ready to (party) listen to this week's product trial! To start off, Lisa took us through what she packed in the skincare and makeup department for her long weekend away. And then, we get into our thoughts on the very new, very scientifically produced, Lane...

EPSIODE 166./ Wow, guys. We have to start this description with an apology for our sound quality. we thought we were GREAT but upon editing reflection, we're not even sure if Alex's mic was on. Awks for us. This is our first time catching up in person, so as you can expect, chaos ensued. Oh and then a STORM ensued. A wild episode. First up in beauty news this week, Jaclyn Hill has announced that h...

EPISODE 165./ In this episode, WHO KNOWS what we're doing?! Not us. Technically, this one is a product trial of the Naked Sundays SPF 50 Collagen Glow Creme. But, it's your lucky day, and we're throwing in a bunch of other Sunscreen mini-trials and a quick breakdown on Sunscreen too! Products Mentioned: Naked Sundays SPF 50: https://bit.ly/3mcFvSa Sunny Skin SPF: https://bit.ly/3Ef5P4b Ultra Viole...

EPISODE 164./ Happy freedom week Melbourne listeners! We start this weeks episode with TWO gifts to bestow upon you. Firstly, how to make a DOC Mojito.. Secondly, how to preserve Basil on the bench as scientifically explored by Lisa. Thank you to everyone who DM'd us to let us know they enjoyed our Interview episode last week with Georgie! First up in Beauty News, Diptyque is PISSED because a bran...

Episode 163./ Podcast fam, let's offer a warm welcome to our 2nd guest to our podcast interview series, Georgie! *pauses for applause* If you're a regular listener to the pod, you'll have heard about Georgie from our frequent mentions of her Instagram account 'Conceiving it all' or 'Conceiving food babies' as it was formerly known. Georgie is passionate about exploring our relationship with food,...

EPISODE 162./ Heeeey guys! A HAPPY week to us all because it's our last week of Melbourne lockdown - WOOOO. Lots of home-related chats to get through, and lap it up, because it might be the end of reno chat for a while whilst we frolic in our freedom. First up in beauty news this week, Jaclyn Hill is officially a distributer of beauty products?! 'Iminit'. Is it a weird flex for Jaclyn Hill to go i...

EPISODE 161./ In this week's episode, we are excited to chat with you about our recent product trial of the Youth to the People Superclay Purify + Clear Power Mask . Boasting a formula with three kinds of clay, BHA's and Niacinamide, this mask claims to be suitable for all skin types and comes in at a VERY affordable price point. Find out what we think in today's trial! Support this show http://su...

EPISODE 160./ A good day to you fair listener. Welcome back to another week of the pod! This week in beauty news, we're chatting the zoom boom. Yes, you heard us. The rise in cosmetic surgery and procedures as a result of us, staring at ourselves for hours and hours every day. So are we all getting a little taste of how the influencers (who we're so quick to judge) feel? Then, an insight into the...

EPISODE 159./ A very pearly product trial Wednesday to you all! This week we're excited to discuss our trial of the very shelfie-worthy Rocc Naturals Toothpastes . As the name suggests, they're a natural and vegan friendly option for brushers looking for a sustainable and stylish solution for their bathroom. In this episode we chat through a little background info on toothpastes and oral care befo...

EPISODE 158./ Hello pod family, and a very big hello to everyone who participated in our walk/run challenge over the weekend!! Your stickers are on their way, and please DM us if you have a profile on private because we may not have seen your participation.  This week, Alex was blindsided by a launch from Glossier with the launch of their new Monochrome Eyeshadow trios. Speaking of eyeshadow...

EPISODE 157./ This week, we trialled the very first product from new Australian beauty brand, LoungeFace. The LoungeFace Lash mascara is a tubing formula, designed in Australia and developed in the USA. Founded by Lauren Curtis - the beauty influencer known for her lashes, we had high expectations for this mascara. Find out whether it lived up to our expectations! Support this show http://supporte...

EPISODE 156./ Happy Monday! You'll all be very glad to hear that we've survived another disastrous week in Melbourne and THANK GOODNESS for that because Survivor season 41 has kicked off and things are looking up. Amidst protests and earthquakes, we have a little chit chat to cover before jumping into beauty news. First up, the EU is having some troubles with cosmetic ingredient testing on animals...

EPISODE 155./ Hello everyone! Welcome to the very first official instalment of our interview mini eps. This week we're very excited to finally welcome back Liz, or as you may know her, Elizabeth Makeup Artist. Liz is a content creator extraordinaire, makeup artist, and our go-to person for all things luxury beauty and cream blushes. We hope you enjoy this dive into the beautiful mind of Liz, and i...

EPISODE 154./ Happy Monday listeners! And a very happy Monday to our favourite listener, Zoe Foster Blake xx Lisa has Marie Kondo'd our Beauty News this week, so let's start with Influencer launches! First up, Tanya Burr is trying to make us forget her original brand Tanya Burr Cosmetics by re-launching a new cosmetics brand called Authored. Nikki Tutorials is bringing us a skincare line, Nimya, w...

EPISODE 153./ This week we are very very excited to discuss with you our fresh product trial of the Go To Much Brighter Skin Serum. An entry-level price point which boasts to be suitable for sensitive skin as well as providing hydration, redness. We don't want to give anything away, so you'll have to listen to find out what we think! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/all-bases-covered ....

EPISODE 152./ Heeeello and happy glorious, sunny, delivery-filled Monday to you all (#manifesting). This week, we're going to start the episode, for a brief moment, trash talking Jaclyn Hills' most recent 'fashion haul'. Wow. This maybe brought a little too much joy to our lives, but we digress. First up in beauty news, Charlotte Tilbury and Alpha H have announced that both of their brands are now...

EPISODE 151./ This weeks product trial is a review of the NEW male-focussed cleanser for scalp, beard and face by Liberty Belle. Frequently referred to as a brand who can do no wrong in our books, we were initially skeptical about a product that claims to do it all! Find out our thoughts, and our partners too! In our trial and review of this new product. Check out Bromance on Liberty Belle . Suppo...

EPISODE 150./ Happy Monday! Strap yourselves in for numbers and facts today because beauty news is full of acquisitions and investments. Starting things off, we're chatting 5k radius' because this week, Lisa's family have settled in their new beachside accom, Alex is taking on Steptember and Lisa was deathly ill this week after being struck down with a 48hr virus. How. Who knows. There has been so...

EPISODE 149./ Our Product Trial of the Ere Perez foundation that you guys have been waiting for is hereeee! First off in this week's mini ep, there was a late addition to beauty news last week that we can't let wait until Monday. We must quickly discuss the recent partial acquisition of Go To Skincare and the many millions of Zoe Foster Blake. Then, we'll take you through an overview of who Ere Pe...

EPISODE 148./ Happy Monday podcast friends! Welcome back to another week in lockdown and therefore another week of home renovation, online shopping and gardening chat.  There are a whole bunch of new brands at Mecca in the coming weeks! Charlotte Tilbury is very very close, Gisou, Loveseen eyelashes and Rosie Huntington-Whitely’s new brand Rose Inc. Kylie Cosmetics Lip Kits have sold out at m...

You guys! We're trialling Aussie made fragrance this week from the very instagrammable brand, Who is Elijah. These eau so chic perfumes are produced by an independent fragrance house and are cruelty free, sustainable and gender fluid. Before we get into our product trial of the range, we wanted to run you through a quick beauty breakdown of some of the key terms and classifications for the fragran...

EPISODE 146./ Hello everyone! As Melbourne lockdown continues, Lisa is on a high after making the locky-d induced decision to postpone her wedding, and Alex, is on a low like the rest of the state. Renovation content is underway as Alex has started demolishing her bathroom and laundry.  We also wanted to remind everyone about our (lisas) run club! In lieu of Lisas wedding date on October 1st,...