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Welcome to the second episode of our very special mini-series, The Glow Up with Paula Joye.  Today, we're talking G.O.A.TS, the OG's the real game changer skincare ingredients that we cannot live without. And, the ones that are a complete waste of your money.  You can find Paula's book The Glow Up, here. SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GUEST: Paula Joye LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED:  NOBLE PANACEA The Exce...

What are the top-rated and most viral Japanese beauty products? We break down our favourites. More on the Japanese cosmetics rankings here. Plus, our step-by-step guide to creating a spa-worthing bath experience at home for less.  LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED:  Canmake - Cream Cheek $12 Kose Cosmeport softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil $18 BCL - Saborino Morning Mask $23 Yanagiya Hair Tonic $16.30 Vise...

Leigh's new foundation might actually be magic. It's full of skin-care and blurring ingredients and you can pick it up for $15.  Plus, our favourite candles for Holiday gifts and a luxurious spendy retinol that's worth the price.  ALL PRODUCTS MENTIONED: SPENDY: Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler $697 iS Clinical – Retinol+ Emulsion 0.3 $187 SAVEY:  Australis Heatwave Eyeshadow Palette $21.95 Golden Glow...

You asked, we delivered. Kelly's your personal shopper, and today she's got your Holiday gifting sorted. We've rounded up the best festive deals you can pick up under price points that fit every budget.  LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: UNDER $10 Kmart Novelty Santa I'm Asleep Eye Mask $3 The Future Is Yours Maxi Skincare Set $5.50 each  Silk Satin Hair Sleeping Bonnet $10.99 Kmart Heatless Hair Rol...

Erin just got hot needles injected into her face. Why? Apparently, it completely rejuvenates your face. She tells us what it's like and if it's worth it. Learn more about the treatment here. And, what is mascara cocktailing and will it actually give you great lashes? Plus, the new wave of skin hydrators are here, promising your 'best skin ever.' We're unpacking the science behind the newest sensat...

Welcome to the first episode of our very special mini-series, The Glow Up with Paula Joye.  Today, we're talking skin. Finding out your skin type, establishing the best routine for you and tips to give you the best skin of your life.  You can find Paula's book The Glow Up, here. SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GUEST: Paula Joye SUBSCRIBE:  Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want an...

No two lip tints are created equal, this we know to be true. We've rounded up the best of the best from spendy to savey that actually deliver lasting pigment.  Plus, our debate over the correct way to layer face oils within your routine. Is there really a 'correct' way to do it? LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED:  The Jojoba Company Australian Jojoba $20 Jane Iredale Lip Fixation Lip Stain + Gloss $61...

Sometimes weird hacks really work, and Leigh may have found one that's left her skin feeling smoother than ever! Plus, the savey body wash under $20 that feels and smells like luxury and packs a punch of lasting moisture.  ALL PRODUCTS MENTIONED: SPENDY: Gucci Concentré De Beauté Liquid Concealer $76 Body Cocoon Pink Hibiscus $50 SAVEY:  Coco & Eve Fruit Enzyme Cleanser $35 Everyday by Frank B...

Today, Kelly's your personal shopper, and what's on her list? Christmas gifts! These are the best holiday, limited edition and festive-themed products we've got on our lists. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: The Future Is Yours 3 Lip Plumpers Set (Holiday Limited Edition) $50 DIPTYQUE Holiday Carousel And Candle Set $240 The Icons Best-Sellers Set (Holiday Limited Edition) $53 Benefit Cheery Cheeks...

This week, we sat down with a doctor who gave us the skinny on the skincare you're wasting your money on. Kelly is outraged. For the full deets, read our article here. And, our winner's list of the biggest and best beauty launches of the past month.  Plus every product you need to achieve the viral 'latex lips' trend.  LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED:  Emma Lewisham Supernatural Blemish Serum with L...

You gave us a challenge, how would we spend $100 on beauty, get ready for our answers.  Plus, if you're after a good concealer (the type that covers everything , without looking cakey) this one's for you.  LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED:  e.l.f 16HR Camo Concealer Medium Sand $14 Estée LauderDouble Wear Stay-in-Place Concealer $50 Dermablend Quick Fix Full Coverage Concealer Stick $50 Maybelline Su...

Surprise! We've got a special episode for you today. Recently, we had the chance to interview Paula Joye, one of the most successful magazine editors in Australia, about her new book The Glow Up (which is all about skincare). She talks about some of the biggest mistakes she thinks women make with their skin, the best and worst skincare ingredients, and shouts out some of the best value savey produ...

If you're after a new body moisturiser that smells good enough to eat, we've got you covered.  Plus, our thoughts on a savey thickening hair treatment that promises to restore your dry summer hair.  ALL PRODUCTS MENTIONED: SPENDY: Dolce & Gabbana Devotion Illuminante Viso $86 Biossance Squalane and Retinol Night Serum $119 SAVEY:  John Frieda PROfiller+ Thickening Shampoo $20 CeraVe Blemish Co...

Today we're shouting out the unsung heroes of the beauty world – the unassuming, non-aesthetic products that often work even better than their fancier, prettier sisters.  Plus, everything you need for non-glamorous beauty maintenance, stuff that actually works.  EVERYTHING MENTIONED:  The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum $30 Medik8 Ultimate Recovery $67 LRP CICAPLAST BAUME B5+ BALM CR...

The end-of-year beauty trend reports are out and they're forecasting the most disruptive skincare ingredients for 2024, but one in particular stood out to us... And, hair thinning prevention comes down to a science, so we're breaking down some info from one of Australia's number 1 dermatologists.  Plus, two beauty powerhouses have new launches for Aussies and we're SO excited.  LINKS TO EVERYTHING...

Dr Amy Chahal is a cosmetic doctor and an expert in skin. She's here to tell us why the viral 'vampire' treatment might not be up to scratch, and what skin technologies she recommends doing instead... SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GUEST: Dr Amy Chahal SUBSCRIBE:  Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered?  Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone on 02 899...

If you're looking like a dried-up prune every time you get off a plane, this is the episode for you. You NEED a beauty routine for flying, and we've broken it down step by step for you.  Plus, do yourself a favour and buy yourself a mini fragrance to immortalise your next holiday. But you can't just pick any fragrance. We've rounded up the freshest, cleanest scents that pair perfectly with a piña...

Fancy lip masks are all over our feeds, but Kelly's found a savey option that's transformed her lips overnight.  And, the dual blush/highlighter product that is perfect for our lazy girls who still want to achieve a perfect glowy base.  Plus, we break down some of the best spendy body oils on the market, if you're looking for an excuse to treat yourself... ALL PRODUCTS MENTIONED: SPENDY: Esmi Gold...

Today on spotlight, we're deep diving into the best and worst beauty trends from the past 100 years.  And, Kelly's shouting out her favourite savey products and tools you can use to achieve each iconic hair and makeup look. Check out the 'faux bob' hair tutorial here. EVERYTHING MENTIONED:  Kmart Heatless Hair Roller $4.50 Revlon Revlon Colorstay Longwear Lip Liner $10.66 Revlon Colorstay Suede In...

New beauty products drop every day, but which ones do we think just aren't worth the hype?  And, first there was snail mucin - now there's...salmon sperm? We unpack the weirdest facial treatment news that no one asked for.  Plus, if you've got a Halloween party this weekend we've got some last minute beauty ideas you can do in less than 1 minute with stuff you actually already have at home.  LINKS...

Did you know that the vitamin C in your favourite serum is probably not from an orange? Most of the time, it's synthetic. But is that a bad thing? Australian native extracts have become very sought after natural functional actives in skin care. So what makes them so great?  To walk us through the power of Aussie plants we've brought in Cosmetic Chemist and founder of Biologi, Ross Macdougald. SPEC...

We're sharing our go-to sites for shopping beauty on Click Frenzy. If you want gift ideas to grab in the sales, you can listen to our Prime Day sales episode here. Plus, do you gua sha before or after skincare? Who knew it was so complicated...Luckily Kelly's going to walk us through how she layers oils, tools and skincare without breaking out.  LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED:  TARTE Tartelette Tub...

We're dropping in your feeds with a special bonus episode! We had the chance to interview none other than Melanie Grant , the celebrity facialist behind famous faces like Victoria Beckham, Nicole Kidman and Zoe Foster Blake! Elfy Scott, the host of our Lady Startup Stories podcast, asked her about her Iconic Aussie skin clinic, Melanie Grant Skin. We know how beauty-obsessed you guys are and that’...

If you're anything like us you're always on the hunt for the most delicious new fragrance. Well this time, we think we've found it.  Plus, if you're after a natural wash of colour we can't get enough of this lip-to-cheek tint that's like summer in a pot.  ALL PRODUCTS MENTIONED: SPENDY: By Rosie Jane Dulce Travel Spray $50 MAKEUP BY MARIO Surrealskin Foundation $70 SAVEY:  SEPHORA COLLECTION Color...

Yes, we know it's October. But if you don't want to miss out, now is the time to grab your beauty advent calendars before they sell out.  We've rounded up a definitive list of the best-value advent calendars, to make your holiday shopping a little bit easier.  EVERYTHING MENTIONED:  BEST OVERALL:  Cult Beauty Advent Calendar $445 Amazon Advent Calendar $100 Revolve Advent Calendar $260 Sephora Adv...