You Beauty

If you ever wanted to know what's in a supermodel's carry-on, Bambi Northwood-Blyth has you covered.  The supermodel, presenter and activist has gifted us her ultimate beauty passport. From Paris to Sydney, Bambi takes us through her diverse collection of go-to dry shampoos, and the scents that have followed her to Paris Fashion Week and back.  From at-home LED light therapy to bulk buyi...

If you're self-conscious about your greys, don't have time to make it to a root touch-up, or have some sparse patches you'd like to conceal then Leigh has the answer for you. And injectables are big business but it's not a decision to be made lightly.  No judgement, just the facts. The list of products mentioned in this episode are below: Hair Powers & Sprays Clairol, Root Touch-Up Concea...

What does this week's In Her Bag guest have in common with the movies Sister Act II, 22 Jump Street and Legally Blonde 2? Their sequel is just as awesome as the original. Jessica Vander Leahy returns to In Her Bag to divulge the last couple of years in maintaining her skin and glow and she explains how getting older can mean looking after yourself more.  Plus, she tells us why we need to...

While we all love a good chocolate advent calendar, they just don't quite compare to the ones that are chockablock full of our favourite beauty treats. Whether you're looking for a gift for a friend, or simply looking to treat yourself, Leigh shares some of the best Christmas beauty advent calendars out there this year. And with holiday (and party) season very much on our radars, Leigh and Kelly t...

What happens when a comedian and beauty collide? Tanya Hennessy. The comedian, TV presenter, podcaster and author has her own beauty collection and loves to treat her skin but never forks out for fragrance.  From fancy serums to her bread-inspired eyeshadow palette, Tanya takes us through her best picks for beauty - and she doesn't do lux, she does real. Like whether she'd wear make-up in pri...

We've all been there...you arrive at a salon ready for a pampering and to feel amazing and then you walk out the door totally disappointed and wanting to hide at home all day. Leigh and Kelly tell us how to speak up if something goes wrong, and find the perfect beautician for what you want in the long term. And we all want glowy skin, but how you get it depends on your skin's condition right now,...

What does a Bollywood actress actually put on her face? Pallavi Sharda is an Australian-Indian film actress who grew up in suburban Melbourne and became a Bollywood superstar. You might have seen her in the critically-acclaimed film Lion  or the ABC comedy shows  Les Norton  and  Retrograde . Her work requires her to wear a lot of makeup - which is why she wants to take care of...

A listener asks how to give yourself a spa facial at home - Leigh gives us a step-by-step guide so we can treat ourselves whenever we want. And a young listener asks for recommendations for affordable makeup for younger skin and the brand list was long! The list of products mentioned in this episode are below: Rosevel, Genosys Snow 02 Facial Cleanser … https://bit.ly/3kTsz0k Shop My Stash&n...

Today we’re diving into the bag of a former marine biologist, turned environmentalist, Laura Wells.  Laura has a love for the planet and it seeps into everything she does, including what she puts on her face. So on this episode of In Her Bag, we hear all about her beauty, skin and hair product choices that are both beautiful and kind to the planet... The list of products mentioned in th...

Why is there this hard layer that’s forming on my powdered products? As Leigh answers this Youbie’s question, Kelly’s brush-washing routine becomes subject to jealousy. Plus, a listener with fine hair and lots of it wants to know how to avoid having such a bulky, frizzy bob. What’s this low-maintenance listener to do? The list of products mentioned in this episode are below...

Do you fear physical ageing? What’s your favourite beauty look from a movie? Name one product you’d never use. On this Wildcard episode, Kelly and Leigh have prepared some surprise beauty questions for each other and the answers are just as intriguing as the questions. The list of products mentioned in this episode are below: Estee Lauder’s Youth Dew… https://bit.ly/2T9cnv...

Today we’re diving into HIS bag with TikTok makeup star Brandon. If you’re into innovative beauty looks and TikTok, then you might know @itsbybrandon. At the age of 25, Brandon is taking the TikTok world by storm with phenomenal makeup looks crafted with a range of colourful makeup palettes. In this episode, our new host Shazzy sat down with Brandon as he went all out on the makeup tip...

A listener question about towel hygiene got Leigh asking herself if she needs a butt towel. Long story short: probably not.  Also, should we be bothered to dry brush our bodies? Does it really help with cellulite? Also, both Leigh and Kelly are in love with a $7 concealer savey. The list of products mentioned in this episode are below: Shop My Stash  Kelly- Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Fa...

Emmy winner and makeup artist extraordinaire Lipstick Nick is this week’s guest on In Her Bag. Other than being Morphe’s go-to artist, Lipstick Nick has worked her magic with her friends and social media stars Manny MUA, James Charles, Bretman Rock, and Jaclyn Hill.  Though Lipstick Nick’s hectic schedule leaves her sleep deprived, she admits to an ideal coverage combination...

A listener all the way from Philadelphia in the US asks Kelly and Leigh about her personal nighttime routine.  Also, another Youbie is wondering why two thirds of her hair is behaving itself while the remaining third is wild and frizzy. Kelly’s response involved the words “chuck it up” while Leigh’s answer is a tad bit more high maintenance. Plus, the Spendy that will...

Janet Hayward is the founder of Ipsum Skin and, fittingly, her philosophy is to only use natural and organic products on her face.  Even though Janet isn’t a big fan of makeup herself, there is one product that she uses which she claims will give you a ‘massive youthful burst’. Get ready to find out about some plant-based luxury products you’ve never heard of before. T...

Can you get a chemical burn from using too many actives? Seeing as Leigh has screwed up her own skin at one point she takes us on a road to recovery fit for all.  And what really is an ‘essence’? Get the lowdown on how you should apply it and whether you really need it.  Plus, while shopping her stash, Kelly found the perfect contour cream that she claims she’s used mor...

Today’s beauty queen is massive on instagram. Creator of Breeze Balm and OHLEO Cosmetics, Sammy Leo uses her platform to shatter glass ceilings, and change what it means (and can look like) to be an empowered woman  in a social media age. You’ll find that Sammy’s routine is simple, straightforward, and affordable. After all, her cupboard is full  of the 90s products we&...

Is there a special technique to apply cream blush? Kelly has tried it all and gives a listener her two cents on some of the best cream blush products out there. Also, what's the best way to use self-tanning drops? Should we be mixing them in with serums, moisturisers, or oils? Leigh explains. Plus, Kelly’s Savey is a mask that rejuvenates your hair AND colours it. There’s your double w...

Which products work together and which don't? Should I squeeze my pimples? What’s ‘melasma’ and what can I do about it? How bad is the sun for ageing skin? On this episode of You Beauty’s Wildcard series, Leigh sits down with award-winning dermatologist and skin expert, Dr. Shaymalar Gunatheesan, and asks all the skin-related questions you Youbies have been asking already....

Our body’s biggest organ is our skin - so it’s important what we put on it because it absorbs all those ingredients. One beauty queen who is very mindful of this is Iris Smit, who has  experienced chemical build-ups from beauty products. In 2017, she founded The Quick Flick - a beauty brand that advocates real beauty, and is vegan and cruelty free.  She opens her beauty bag f...

According to Leigh, pregnancy and breastfeeding are two of the driest times for a new mum’s skin so it’s no wonder . one Youbie is asking ‘While I’ve got this dry post-baby skin, should I be setting my skin for makeup?’ And why is collagen now in so many vitamins and supplements? One listener’s scientist friend tells her  there’s no way that ingested...

Nawal Sari is an Australian fashion influencer with a following of over 180,000 on Instagram alone.  As a proud hijab-wearer, Nawal is working on redefining modest fashion for women - one creative outfit at a time.  In this episode, Kelly dives into Nawal’s beauty bag taking us through her favourite aesthetics for eyebrows and favourite face oil cleanser and why she loves a muslin...

Today we learn how to keep our skin hydrated and foundation flake-free even in Australia’s hot and dry desert regions as Leigh takes a listener through all the tinting hydrating products to keep the flake at bay. Also, are we surprised that Kelly loves to shave her face? A listener asks what ‘dermaplaning’ is all about (which is really just a fancy word for shaving). The list of...

Nicole Eckels is the founder of Glasshouse Fragrances – one of Australia’s leading fragrance empires for the past 10 years.  She takes host Kelly McCarren through her favourite cleansers, serums, and glasshouse fragrances.  And introduces us to snail masks - we promise they’re not as strange as they sound.  The list of products mentioned in this episode are below:...