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This episode is a gift to your face! It's the grand finale, the last Q&A of the year is officially HERE! We're unleashing the essential, non-negotiable party hacks you need to conquer the holidays including a detailed eyelash curler masterclass where Leigh passionately defends the tool (even admitting she'd take it to  Survivor !), and reveals her three-step technique for a perfect, break...

Is a fragrance-obsessed Kelly giving in to the TikTok hype with a sweet and sexy scent? And is one lip product really worth all the fuss? On this week's Spendy Savey , Cass is obsessed with a long-lasting drugstore lip stain that she loves even more than a viral international version. Kelly is here to tempt your wallet with the ultimate luxury lip complex that cured her chronically dry,...

Forget everything you thought you knew about your ageing journey: from your mid-twenties, your collagen levels are on a downward trajectory ! And if you want to hold onto the bounce of your baby cheeks, you need to understand the science of stimulation. To get the real facts, Kelly's talking to cosmetic doctor Dr. Yalda for a straight-up, science-based discussion about collagen stimulators (one of...

Stop diluting your serums and check your mascara expiry date immediately! Leigh and Kelly are back with a Q&A Monday wake-up call, exposing the big beauty mistakes you're making right now. Is your lotion not cutting it? Leigh has the non-negotiable solutions for fighting crepey skin, from internal fixes to major in-clinic options. Plus, we settle the ultimate shower cleansing showdown, find ou...

Your current dry shampoo is officially cancelled! This week, Cass joins Kelly to reveal the products making a huge difference to their routines. Cass kicks off with a luxury dry shampoo that's invisible, smells incredible, and secretly promotes hair growth—the low-effort hair secret you need! Then, Kelly shares the cult-favourite perfume that is so beloved, she swears it smells exactly like...

Have you ever ordered a tiny little beauty product and then it arrived in a huge box filled with enough bubble wrap to choke a whale? Well we have, and the guilt is real. Today, we're deep diving into a topic that is becoming non-negotiable for all of us: sustainable beauty. Our guest is the entrepreneur who solved her own business's massive packaging problem—she's the co-founder and CEO of...

It's finally December, which means we can officially talk about the most fabulous part of the festive season: gifting! Amy and Kelly are tackling a huge request: curating the perfect 12-Day Friendship Advent Calendar loaded with must-have minis and budget-friendly luxuries—you need this inspo before you shop! We also get real about the summer dilemma, because the pressure to fake tan is risi...

Forget everything you thought you knew about Kelly's no-tan era, because she is here to make a shameful but glorious confession about the $30-something drugstore mousse that cured her "bruised legs" problem and turned her back into a bronzed queen who is obsessed with an ugly but powerful exfoliating mitt. Meanwhile, Amy is living out her most fabulous life and is reviewing a decadent Victoria Bec...

Forget everything you thought you knew about hair removal: the full bush is officially back, and Abbie Chatfield says it might even be the secret to better orgasms! Welcome to The Full Bush Renaissance , the major cultural mood shift of 2025. Women everywhere are opting out of the exhausting cycle of shaving, waxing, and quiet shame… and Abbie shares the shocking story of how she was droppe...

Is gifting a beauty voucher too impersonal? We settle the debate on Christmas presents in a cost-of-living crisis. Does using body contouring makeup during intimacy count as lying? We offer transfer-proof tan recommendations (and a few bedroom tips). And why is your housemate tracking their expensive foundation use with a sticker? We deal with beauty boundaries and foundation theft. Welcome to The...

Ready for the ultimate 'sniff test' where we review 4 giant body mists from a classic brand and 3 new fragrances from an Aussie SPF favourite? Get ready to hold your breath because Kelly has some strong feelings about the scent of one in particular – spoiler: it might smell like children's medicine!  The budget buys are stealing the show in this week's Spendy Savey: Leigh made a bold, u...

What happens when twin police officers become reality TV winners and then build a beauty empire? Alisa and Lysandra share all about their wild journey from law enforcement to The Block champions to building al.ive Body and Skin into a $30 million clean beauty powerhouse. They're revealing the winning formula behind al.ive's success, why they're obsessed with making products that look gorgeous AND...

The sales are upon us, and to be honest, we're all overwhelmed! But don't panic, because Leigh and Kelly are here to transform you from a confused panic buyer into a Black Friday budget queen! We're giving you the ultimate sales survival guide, including the vital tips you need for gifting and stocking up, and the one simple step that stops you from impulse-buying things you don't need (yes, even...

Is your skin ready to be drenched in butter? And could a foundation-slash-primer that melts into your skin be the secret to the ultimate "no-makeup makeup" look? On this week's Spendy Savey, Leigh has cracked the code on a Canadian import, a lightweight base from G Beauty that took two years to get to Australia and gives the most incredible, diffused glow. Kelly, meanwhile, is slathering on the Ba...

He's one of Australia's top makeup artists and the trusted hand behind the flawless looks of Mel B, Drew Barrymore, and Bec Judd. This week on The Formula, Kelly McCarren is talking to the master of effortlessly cool beauty, Max May. Max reveals how he went from defining high-fashion editorial pages for Vogue and Bazaar to mastering digital glam for the iPhone screen. We dive into how beauty acces...

Tween leg shaving dilemmas when peer pressure meets parental hesitation? Surviving the worst haircut of your life when you look like you're wearing a helmet? Or maybe you're a mum who's lost herself in leggings, desperately wanting to feel sexy again? Welcome to The Fix - where your beauty agony aunts Kelly & Amy tackle the awkward, practical, and essential dilemmas that come with real life be...

If your wallet could talk, it would be screaming about Leigh's latest spendy, but your skin will thank you! We’re deep-diving into the highly anticipated SkinCeuticals Advanced RGN-6 Aesthetic Recovery Cream—it's incredibly luxe and designed to help skin recover, but we reveal why this powerhouse cream is worth it for everyone , tackling redness and fine lines. Balancing the budget, Ke...

Every 30 seconds, someone buys a Lanolips 101 Ointment - here's how a sheep farm memory became a global beauty empire. This week on The Formula, founder Kirsten Carriol breaks down what it takes to build a brand that lasts in the age of viral trends. We're exploring how Kirsten's childhood memory of lanolin from her grandparents' sheep farm became the ultimate solution for chronically cracked lips...

Fed up with your blonde hair turning into a brassy disaster every few weeks? Welcome to the club! This week, Leigh and Kelly are serving up some brutal honesty about bleached hair: colour will ALWAYS fade (sorry not sorry), and the secret to keeping your roots looking fresh isn't another $300 salon visit, but a serious commitment to at-home hair glosses.  Plus, if you're like the woman who wr...

Kelly's bringing the Kylie Jenner Lip Glaze Kit back, and Leigh's replacement for her cordless GHD? Let's just say it caused some tension in the studio! This week on Spendy Savey, Kelly finally secured the elusive Natasha Denona foundation she hunted across the globe, Leigh found her genius TikTok under-eye fix, and we're finding out if the non-sticky, "vinyl-like" finish of the Kylie Lip Glaze li...

Your social calendar is packed and your bank account is nervous! Tamara and Lucinda are here to save both your style and your savings with their event dressing masterclass. They're breaking down the viral "white tank theory" that's taking over TikTok - basically, if you can walk into a party in a basic singlet and still be the chicest person there, you're officially "that girl." But how do yo...

She's witnessed the biggest shift in beauty media history - from magazines dictating trends to 10-year-olds demanding retinol. This week on The Formula, former Elle Australia Editor-in-Chief Justine Cullen breaks down the "Sephora tween" phenomenon reshaping the beauty industry. We're exploring how kids as young as 9 skip skincare basics for complex routines, why brands chase tweens with $60-100 p...

Flower Power is officially over and the panic is real! Drew Barrymore's beloved Flower Beauty is shutting down, which means that cult-favourite Light Infusion Foundation is disappearing forever, so we've tested every foundation we could find, from drugstore heroes to luxury splurges to uncover the perfect dupes that'll keep you glowing. Plus, we're solving your lash struggles with foolproof t...

Kelly's about to make you very obsessed with her favourite product of the year and very tempted to peel all the labels off your skincare. Get ready for luxury Australian body care that makes you wake up feeling like glass, beach perfumes that smell like nostalgic sunscreen dreams, and lip serums so good they're constantly sold out! We're also getting honest about brand fatigue and visual declutter...

We've all been there - that midnight scroll that ends with a cart full of regret, or falling for a "bargain" that sits unworn with tags still on. This week, Tamara Holland and Lucinda Pikkat are taking over the pod while Leigh's away, diving deep into our biggest shopping mistakes and how to actually fix them. They're unpacking the psychology behind "consolation prize" shopping - you know, when yo...