You Beauty

The dogs are out, and Kelly McCarren and Amy Clark are back answering your juiciest, cringiest and crustiest beauty dilemmas. On this episode of The Fix, Amy responds to a question from a listener about cracked heels and dry feet, with her tried-and-tested solution that only costs $4. Plus, is it terrible to wear makeup to bed? A first-sleepover makeup dilemma has us re-thinking the rules. We also...

You’re not imagining it… we’re bringing you not one, but two recommendations-packed Spendy Savey episodes this week! But first, our beauty news correspondents Mollie and Cass unpack why the latest Gen X beauty brand ambassador is a major win, and the nitty gritty details behind Chappell Roan’s pierced nipple red carpet dress that had us fearing for her areolas. This week&r...

Wake up, rhode’s here! If there’s ever a time to break You Beauty protocol, it’s when Hailey Bieber’s viral beauty brand launches in Australia, right? Breaking beauty news doesn’t get much bigger, which is why Mamamia’s beauty editor Amy Clark pulled Kelly McCarren into the studio for a seriously urgent rhode beauty debrief. (But don’t fret, friends. Spend...

When it comes to peri, menopause and mid-life skin, today’s guest is ready to unleash some cold, hard skincare truths. Dr Ginni Mansberg is many things: Qualified GP and resident TV doctor on Sunrise and The Morning Show . Author of How to Handle Your Hormones and expert in mid-life changes (she’s known as ‘The Menopause Whisperer’). Co-founder of ESK Skincare and hardcore...

From a foundation emergency to whether those viral at-home microinfusion tools are really worth the hype - plus the ultimate formula to great brows - we’re back answering all your beauty questions. But first, our beauty news correspondents Mollie and Cass recap the 2026 Grammys red carpet beauty looks (including the Grammys nail art!), and speculate on why Fenty Beauty is launching into MYER...

From a hair removal crystal and a life-changing contour stick, to a foundation unicorn and “Leigh Campbell in a body lotion”, we’ve truly outdone ourselves this week in the product testing department. On today’s episode of Spendy Savey, Leigh and Kelly share their best skincare, makeup, hair, body and fragrance recommendations, including affordable bodycare that has us in a...

Ever heard of ‘whipped cream’ body washes? Sundae Body founder Lizzie Waley sells one every five seconds… The Aussie beauty brand founder joins Kelly McCarren on this week’s episode of The Formula to break down how she went from pitching her brand over Zoom in lockdown (without the final product, mind you) to being stocked in supermarkets and pharmacies around the world&he...

From the viral Abbie Young method and the truth about cool-girl French lip looks, to an unconventional multi-use product hack and a hair styling listener dilemma, we’ve got so much to unpack! On today’s episode, our beauty news correspondents Mollie and Cass break down the rise and bankruptcy of legendary makeup artist Pat McGrath’s beauty brand, and the 2010s colour trend Victor...

We’re pretty savvy when it comes to miracle marketing claims, but for once, a product might have the stats to back it up…  On today’s episode of Spendy Savey, Leigh and Kelly share their best skincare, makeup, hair, body and fragrance recommendations, including a new $266 serum that’s clinically proven to reverse skin ageing by up to six years (um, WHAT?!) and the fas...

We’ve got a bumper episode for you today, kicking off with the latest in the Hourglass/MECCA/Sephora drama. In this episode of Q&A, we’re breaking down what lymphatic drainage can (and can’t) do for your face, and Leigh explains why you might be seeing creatine skincare in your feed. Plus, can applicator makeup products cause acne?! Kelly shares her $2 makeup brush clean...

Youbies: we’re switching things up this week! Q&A will drop in your feed tomorrow (Tuesday). Today we’re re-sharing this timely interview from OG You Beauty host Erin Docherty with dermatologist, Dr. Ryan DeCruz about what to do about the impact of the sun on our skin.  One of the most common questions we get this time of year is about sun damage and pigmentation, because even...

Leigh Campbell is back alongside Kelly McCarren, and no biggie, but Leigh reckons she’s already found what will be the best product of 2026 (even though it’s only January!). On today’s episode of Spendy Savey, Leigh and Kelly share their best skincare, makeup, hair, body and fragrance recommendations, including the new Charlotte Tilbury ‘flawless’ concealer, a product...

Rachael Wilde knows how to make beauty products go viral. The co-founder of Bouf Haircare and The Breakout Hack previously known as tbh, takes us behind the scenes of building billion-dollar beauty brands on this week’s episode of The Formula. Plus, Rach shares her founder secrets, whether TikTok-famous products actually sell out, and the buzzy products she thinks are (and aren’t) wort...

Is your highlighter making you look like a 2016 disco ball instead of a dewy goddess? And could a specific scene in a viral thriller be the reason you're finally skipping your hair appointment? On today’s episode of The Fix, Kelly and Amy are getting into the nitty-gritty of summer beauty dilemmas, from the awkward reality of "smelly hair" when you're stretching out your washes to the b...

Is a serum that smells like a public swimming pool actually the secret to flawless skin, or have we finally gone too far? On today’s Spendy Savey, Amy reveals the "annoyingly good" liquid gold she used to save her face from flare-ups before her wedding, while Kelly discovers a drugstore base that starts white but magically transforms into the perfect summer glow. We’re deep-diving into...

From "clean beauty" fairy tales experts wish you’d forget to the marketing myths clogging your feed, today’s guest is stripping away the bullshit to reveal the cold, hard science of skin. On this week's episode of The Formula, content creator and evidence-based advocate Sam [By The Counter] breaks down why reading an ingredient list is like trying to guess a cake recipe without the mea...

Is your foundation actually settling into your pores, or are you just using it all wrong? Kelly and Amy are back for 2026 to rescue your routine from the "crusty" depths, starting with a foundation hack that doubles as a full-body airbrusher for your limbs. We’re deep-diving into the lip stains that won't leave your pout feeling like actual cardboard, the color-depositing masks that save lac...

Is there a microfiber hair towel so secure you could literally go for a jog in it? On today's Spendy Savey, Kelly and Amy are revealing the summer staples they’ve been gatekeeping, including a "molasses" liner that is the ultimate answer to the 90s brown lip. We’re testing a pharmacy find that’s a total dupe for high-end cult favorites, the "skinfused" liquid blushes from Go-To,...

Straight from the vault and into your ears for Summer listening series, we’re coming in hot with sage beauty advice… and the beauty lessons we’ve learnt the hard way. On today’s episode, Leigh and Kelly share the must-know tips and beauty truths they’ve learnt from decades working in the beauty industry. From non-negotiable steps for flawless makeup to skincare myths...

We’re back for another summer listening episode, ready to call out some beauty BS! On today’s episode, Leigh and Kelly debunk the most common beauty myths and misconceptions. Does shaving really make hair grow back darker? Is SPF 50 foundation enough? Can you pop your pimples? And is air-drying your hair better or worse than blow-drying? We’ve checked the facts to bring you the d...

Leigh and Kelly are calling it: These are the top 10 best new beauty products of 2025. On today’s summer listening episode, our beauty experts take on the somewhat stressful task of narrowing down the year’s beauty launches to deliver the best of the best (it’s a tough gig, but someone’s got to do it). Featuring spendy and savey products from Aussie and international brands...

Leigh and Kelly are back in your ears, sorting Youbie beauty dilemmas in record time.  Today’s summer listening episode is quick and dirty; from a blush rule worth breaking and the science behind those pesky black dots on your nose, to reversing self tan mistakes and whether $400 Japanese head spas are worth the price, we’ve got you covered. PRODUCTS MENTIONED: JisuLife Handheld F...

Our summer listening series is here to keep you company (and entertained), wherever you are this summer! On today’s episode… would one of your You Beauty hosts get their bits pierced if they body-swapped? Did the other have an explosive bowel malfunction while driving to a major photoshoot? From jealousy, job interview fails and everything in between, Leigh and Kelly are answering all...

Kelly was in tears over a Gucci gift—a $2000+ collection of The Alchemist's Garden fragrances. And Leigh's introducing her new baby, a hair mask from her brand, Brillo Beauty, that took two years to make and is already outselling the brand’s cult body butter! In this final, Spendy Savey of the year, Leigh and Kelly cover the biggest finds across all price points. Leigh reveals a o...

From viral myths experts wish you'd forget to outdated skincare rules, today's guest doesn't hold back...On this week's episode of The Formula, dermatologist Dr. Cara McDonald breaks down how to layer your serums like an expert, why your expensive serums feel like they're not working, and the only ABC skincare rule you need for the perfect morning and night routine. Plus, Dr. Cara busts some socia...