Beauty IQ Uncensored

A reminder that literally no topic is off limits here at Beauty IQ Uncensored! We revisit Brazilians and the anus add on from episode 1 from the therapists point of view!  Jenna from The Beauty Company joins Hannah to find out if Brazillians are just as uncomfortable for the waxer as they are for the customer. Hannah asks all the big questions like: why is the anus a laser add on? and does silence...

Accidentally Using The Wrong Bathroom Sadaf tells us about her mortifying incident in the men's bathroom in a hotel overseas. Then, Jo asked the Beauty IQ Uncensored FB Group for stories about accidentally using the wrong bathroom, and you didn't disappoint!    Love The Ordinary? This One's For You Jo & Sadaf were very lucky to explore The O. Lab last week at Deciem headquarters in Toronto, Ca...

Well, you guys certainly pulled through when it came to your waxing nightmare stories, and had us in stitches!    Whether you’re on the hunt for skincare advice, wanting to share your best beauty tips, or are just looking for someone to indulge in a cringey convo with, the Beauty IQ FB Community has got ya covered! Join our FB group today.   Want to listen to Beauty IQ Uncensored while you shop? D...

We all love Hannah's product recommendations on IG so we have brought them to BIQ Uncensored!  In this episode: A pigmentation product that's not retinol? Best mineral makeup? Best hot man smell? Best single all round AM & PM serum, for < $100 each? Best skincare for dry skin no budget? Best moisturiser for uber oily skin?   Product Mentions:  Aspect Pigment Punch+ Aspect Minerals Liquid As...

Reviews We share some of our favourite product reviews from the Adore Beauty website. If you have written a funny review we would love to see it! Screenshot it and post it in the Beauty IQ Facebook group.   Hand Care With Yads One of our favourite Dermal Therapist’s Yads tells us some of the reasons that our skin may dry out, what we can do to ensure that our skin doesn’t dry out and a hack for ca...

We've all been there, haven't we? Hannah and Jo chat about morning breath and dive into an article from Colgate on preventing morning breath and what actually causes it.   Whether you’re on the hunt for skincare advice, wanting to share your best beauty tips, or are just looking for someone to indulge in a cringey convo with, the Beauty IQ FB Community has got ya covered! Join our FB group today....

Jessica Dover tells us about her holy grail skincare products, her beauty hacks for busy mums and the best places to go to shop for products to style your home. Jessica Dover is a mum, model, primary school teacher, influencer, and former House Rules contestant. You can follow Jessica on Instagram at: @ jessicadover Product Mentions:  La Roche-Posay Toleriane Caring Wash Cleanser La Roche-Posay To...

What Happens To Your Gut When You Become Vegan or Vegetarian? Millie Padula explains the difference between a vegan or vegetarian diet, how your gut changes when you switch dietary patterns and how many plants we should be eating every week! And if you want to introduce meat back in your diet, the best way to do that. Millie Padula is a Dietitian, Nutritionist and self-proclaimed Foodie! Millie is...

We chat to our resident GP Dr Lucinda about thrush - why does it happen, how do you know if you have it, what should you do if it's persistent and what are the best treatment options? Dr Lucinda shares a very unexpected home remedy for soothing the symptoms of thrush. GUEST: Dr Lucinda is a GP based in Sydney. Follow her on IG: @todaywithdrlucia   Whether you’re on the hunt for skincare advice, wa...

Oprah turned 69! Jo and Hannah discuss their thoughts on ageing, how they plan to approach this year and go through Oprah's mantra on ageing which we love!  Whether you’re on the hunt for skincare advice, wanting to share your best beauty tips, or are just looking for someone to indulge in a cringey convo with, the Beauty IQ FB Community has got ya covered! Join our FB group today.   Want to liste...

Why Do I Sweat In My Sleep?  Our resident GP Dr Lucinda talks night sweats. There are so many factors at play when it comes to why you can become hotter at night so Dr Lucinda explains when you should be concerned, how menopause may impacts it and she gives us some suggestions on how we can alleviate night sweats. GUEST: Dr Lucinda is a GP based in Sydney. Follow her on IG: @todaywithdrlucia   Pro...

We discuss our experiences with body hair, why we've felt ashamed of it at points in our lives, and why it's ok to do whatever you wanna do with your body hair - there's no right or wrong.   Whether you’re on the hunt for skincare advice, wanting to share your best beauty tips, or are just looking for someone to indulge in a cringey convo with, the Beauty IQ FB Community has got ya covered! Join o...

Dr Michelle Wong a.k.a. Lab Muffin Beauty Science joins Jo to answer the question: Does Drinking Water Actually Hydrate Dry Skin? Dr Michelle Wong goes through the key differences between oily skins and dry skin on a cellular level, why some of us are more susceptible to dry skin than others and does drinking water actually hydrate dry skin.    Whether you’re on the hunt for skincare advice, wanti...

Our Reaction To Carla Freeman's Mortifying True Story  We love @carlafreemancomedy and she didn't disappoint with this poo story! Jo & Hannah react to her TikTok 'The MOST embarrassing TRUE STORY' and then talk about their own similar situations which took their relationships to the next level.   Skincare School Season 2 Is Back Dr Michelle Wong explains why she is qualified to be hosting a po...

We're talking WARTS. As requested by a few listeners, we chatting about warts, and luckily our resident GP Dr Lucinda was able to provide us with all the information.  We recommend seeing a GP for individualised medical advice if you are experiencing warts. Dr Lucinda is a GP based in Sydney. Follow her on IG: @todaywithdrlucia     Whether you’re on the hunt for skincare advice, wanting to share y...

The 5 things that Ava Matthews wishes she knew before having a baby are less about pregnancy and more about postpartum! From breastfeeding and the lack of sleep to how important your support network is and ways you can prepare for postpartum.    Ava Matthews is a beauty entrepreneur and co-founder of Ultra Violette. Follow her on IG: @avamatthews .Shop Ultra Violette at Adore Beauty here .    Whet...

Things That Shouldn't Be Embarrassing But Absolutely Are Everyone has a few and they are all so relatable! From reverse parking with friends in the car to pulling out your lunchbox at work, your comments in the FB Group had us laughing, saying "same tbh"   How To Deal With Chlorine Damaged Hair  For all our swimmers, Monique is here to help you manage your hair after a dip in the pool. Monique let...

On this list of things we don't recommend: Ear candling Ear wax accumulation is one of the most common otologic conditions seen in primary care; removing ear wax is the most common ears, nose, and throat procedure carried out in the community. No evidence is available to suggest that ear candles are an effective treatment for any condition. While we don't recommend trying this at home, at least no...

Trying to find the perfect makeup look for your wedding? Annalee Kemsley tells us what we should be looking for in a bridal makeup artist and what her must have products are!  Don't have a wedding coming up? This episode still has heaps for you including how to get your makeup to last all day and night.    Annalee Kemsley is a New Zealand based makeup artist. She specialises in wedding, editorial,...

My Scalp Got Sunburnt! Now What? Dr Cara tells us exactly what sunburn is and the best way to treat it. Once your skin is burnt, the only thing you can do is symptom relief. Dr Cara suggest the different ways to prevent sunburn and tells us the best thing we can do to prevent a sunburnt scalp.  Dr Cara McDonald is a Dermatologist and the Director at Complete Skin Specialists. Find out more about D...

Milia..aka one of our most requested topics.   We did touch on this topic in our last episode of 2019, but we figured since we've had SO many questions about it, that we'd cover it in a whole segment. The moral of the story is, don't try to extract them yourself! Whether you’re on the hunt for skincare advice, wanting to share your best beauty tips, or are just looking for someone to indulge in a...

So many things this season didn’t add up so Jo & Hannah talk plot holes including the worst Aussie accent we have heard in a long time. And it wouldn’t be Beauty IQ Uncensored without hearing their thoughts on all the fashion & beauty looks this season including who they thought was the best dressed character.   Whether you’re on the hunt for skincare advice, wanting to share your best bea...

Our Ins & Outs For 2023 From not wearing makeup to work and hair gems to travel destinations and food recommendations, Jo and Hannah share their beauty and life Ins & Outs for 2023!   The Best Serums For Lightening Sun Spots Dermal Therapist Yads Cauchi lets us know which serums are the best for improving the appearance of sun spots and spots of pigmentation. Yads goes through why it’s imp...

We all get 'em, and we're sure you've all got a blister horror story you can tell. We discovered Hannah has the toughest feet ever, Jo doesn't, and a listener recommended the Compeed Blister Stick - it’s a chapstick style product that you swipe on like a lip balm where your shoe is rubbing and stops all blisters apparently!   Whether you’re on the hunt for skincare advice, wanting to share your be...

Dr Shammi Theesan from ODE Dermatology joins Jo to dissect the age old wivestale that chocolate causes pimples.   Dr Shammi explains how different types of chocolate impact your body differently, what other foods could be causing breakouts and what to do when you feel a breakout coming. Plus, she tells us what type of chocolate should help our acne! Dr Shammi is the founder of ODE Dermatology. Fin...