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Beauty IQ Uncensored
Hosted by Adore Beauty · EN
Beauty IQ Uncensored is Adore Beauty’s must-listen podcast for straight-talking beauty lovers. Each week, we bring you two episodes filled with product reviews, skincare deep dives, and unfiltered beauty chat—because beauty should be fun, not confusing.
Mondays – Beauty IQ Uncensored: Beauty journos Mel and Hannah get into the good, the bad, and the unhinged of beauty. Expect trending product road tests, viral beauty deep dives, and your most hilarious beauty confessions.
Wednesdays – Beauty IQ Expert: Beauty editor Sadaf and skin therapist Tegan tackle the science of beauty. From skincare myths to ingredient breakdowns and pro tips, this is your go-to for expert-backed beauty advice.
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398. Jayde From Driven By Beauty on Reading Skincare Labels & What Actually Works
2w ago00:43:39Tap to summarizeOn this week’s episode of Uncensored, Hannah and Mel take on the skincare showdown confusing the internet: La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ vs Avène Cicalfate Restorative Protective Cream. Mel breaks down when to use each, who they’re actually for, and why they’re not as interchangeable as TikTok might have you believe. If you’ve got sensitive, reactive, or barrier-compromised skin, this one’s essential listening. Hannah and Mel also share their personal skin barrier heroes, aka the products they reach for when their skin is one step away from a full meltdown. Then it’s time for some fangirling, because Jayde from Driven By Beauty joins the pod for a no-nonsense guide to reading skincare ingredient lists. She also weighs in on dupe culture – are cheaper alternatives ever truly the same, or are we being sold a very convincing story? And finally, Hannah and Mel put you onto two under-the-radar eye treatments they’ve both been loving from Cosmedix. If your under-eyes are tired, crepey, or just not cooperating, these might be worth adding to cart. Products mentioned: La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream Cosmedix Rescue Intense Hydrating Balm & Mask Murad Intensive Recovery Cream Medik8 Crystal Retinal range SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF Cosmedix Elite Eye Doctor Cosmedix Opti Crystal Liquid Crystal Eye Serum Send us your tips, tricks, questions and feedback at @adorebeauty on IG. Join the conversation in our Beauty IQ Uncensored Facebook Group to discuss this episode, swap beauty tips, and submit your questions for future shows. Credits: Hosts: Hannah Furst and Melissa Mason Producer: Melissa Mason For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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397. 'Brow Lift Botox' Explained & Makeup Tips for Fine Lines
3w ago00:43:18Tap to summarizeThis week on Uncensored, Mel shares a positive update on her chronic hives journey (finally!!) and the soothing skincare product that’s been a game-changer for her irritated, reactive skin. Then, in Cringey Convo, Mel and Hannah tackle pillow hygiene. How often should you replace your pillow? What actually builds up inside over time? And how could it be impacting your skin, allergies, and breakouts? If you’ve been holding onto your pillow for dear life, consider this your sign to retire it. We’re also joined by leading Sydney cosmetic doctor, Dr Phoebe Jones from Beauty By Doctor Cosmetic Clinic, to explain the increasingly popular 'brow lift Botox'. Learn how anti-wrinkle injections can subtly lift and shape the brows without surgery, who it works best for, and what results you can realistically expect. In this week’s PWDKWN, Mel steps into the kitchen with a surprising find: a device designed to remove pesticides from fruit and vegetables. Is it worth the investment? She shares her honest thoughts. Plus, if your makeup has started settling into fine lines, we’ve got you covered. Mel brings an Instagram hack that promises a smoother, crease-free makeup application – perfect for mature skin or anyone noticing texture changes. Thanks to Dr Phoebe Jones for joining us! Products mentioned: Dermal Therapy Eczema & Dermatitis Cream Send us your tips, tricks, questions and feedback at @adorebeauty on IG. Join the conversation in our Beauty IQ Uncensored Facebook Group to discuss this episode, swap beauty tips, and submit your questions for future shows. Credits: Hosts: Hannah Furst and Melissa Mason Producer: Melissa Mason For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.auDisclaimer | Privacy PolicySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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396. Our Biggest Beauty Regrets
Apr 2000:33:11Tap to summarizeSurprise! This week Mel steps in as guest host while Sadaf is away, and she’s bringing some very niche expertise with her... including a slightly terrifying nail polish hack. In Win, Bin, Recycle, the team tackles lash serums. Tegan is firmly in the “win” camp, while Mel sits cautiously on the fence. Then it’s time for some brutally honest beauty regrets. From bad balayage decisions to lash extension nightmares, there is plenty Tegan and Mel regret, and they'll tell you exactly why. Finally, they tackle a very practical beauty-adjacent dilemma: how to get pit stains out of your white tops. All the methods, myths, and solutions are here, so your favourite tee can live to see another day. Send us your tips, tricks, questions and feedback at @adorebeauty on IG.Join the conversation in our Beauty IQ Facebook Group to discuss this episode, swap beauty tips, and submit your questions for future shows.Credits: Hosts: Sadaf Razi and Tegan MacDonald Producer: Melissa Mason For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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395. How to Wear Makeup With Acne or Eczema With Madeleine Edwards
Apr 1300:42:23Tap to summarizeMel and Hannah are back with another jam-packed episode of Adore Beauty Uncensored, covering hair treatments, sensitive-skin makeup tricks and a fresh SPF moisturiser worth taking a second look at. Mel kicks things off with her experience trying Kerasilk’s in-salon keratin smoothing treatment, and let’s just say, it’s a far cry from the hectic, stinky formulas she remembers from her teen years. She shares what the modern treatment is like, how her hair felt afterwards, and whether the results are worth the salon chair time. Later, Madeleine Edwards joins the show to share her expert advice on how to wear makeup when you have acne or eczema. She explains how to apply makeup without aggravating breakouts or irritation, the techniques she uses when her skin is inflamed, and the products she personally relies on. Plus, Hannah's been road-testing the new Clinique moisturiser with SPF 50+ coverage, and she’s a big fan. But does it play nicely under makeup? Is it lightweight enough for daily wear? She’s got the answers. Thank you to Madeleine Edwards for joining us!Everything mentioned: Kerasilk Smoothing Shampoo Kerasilk Smoothing Conditioner The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 L’Oreal Paris Revitalift Filler 2.5 Percent Hyaluronic Acid Serum L’Oreal Paris Revitalift Filler Micro-Epidermic Plumping Water Cream Huda Beauty Easy Blur Primer Maybelline New York Grippy Serum It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream Anastasia Magic Touch Concealer It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer Clinique Set The Day Makeup Setting Spray Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil in Endless Cacao Beauty Of Joseon Centella Asiatica Calming Mask Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion+ SPF 50+ Ultra Violette Future Fluid SPF50+ Mineral Skinscreen Send us your tips, tricks, questions and feedback at @adorebeauty on IG.Join the conversation in our Beauty IQ Uncensored Facebook Group to discuss this episode, swap beauty tips, and submit your questions for future shows.Credits: Hosts: Hannah Furst and Melissa Mason Producer: Melissa Mason For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.auDisclaimer | Privacy PolicySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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394. When Will Women’s Health Be Taken Seriously? With Angie Kent
Apr 600:56:13Tap to summarizeMel kicks things off on Uncensored this week with the oddly specific (and kind of unhinged) massages she wishes existed. Then, in Cringey Convo, the new mum chat continues with a very honest look at postpartum lochia. Don’t know what that is? It’s a lot, is what it is. We chat about what it’s actually like, what caught us off guard, and why it’s still not talked about enough. Then we’re joined by everyone’s favourite Bachelorette and GoggleBox star, Angie Kent, who shares her experience living with endometriosis, from the challenges of getting a diagnosis to what it’s like trying to be taken seriously within the Australian medical system as a woman. Plus, if your makeup routine needs to be quick, easy and legit impossible to mess up, we’re breaking down truly foolproof products and techniques we’ve found recently for effortless everyday makeup. Thanks to Angie Kent for joining us! Everything mentioned: Laniege Lip Sleeping Mask in Vanilla Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask in Berry It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream SPF50 Anastasia Beverly Hills Beauty Balm Serum Boosted Skin Tint Bobbi Brown Longwear Cream Eyeshadow Stick in Downtown Brown Clinique Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm in Plumped Up Peony Benefit Hoola Wave Bronzing Balm MAC Powderkiss Lip and Cheek in Velvet Teddy Send us your tips, tricks, questions and feedback at @adorebeauty on IG.Join the conversation in our Beauty IQ Uncensored Facebook Group to discuss this episode, swap beauty tips, and submit your questions for future shows.Credits: Hosts: Hannah Furst and Melissa Mason Producer: Melissa Mason For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 3000:40:23Tap to summarizeOn this week’s episode, we sit down with supermodel and founder of KORA Organics Miranda Kerr to chat all things wellness and beauty – from the retinol alternative she loves to the morning and night routines she swears by. If you’re wondering exactly how the Victoria's Secret angels achieved their signature glow on the runway, Miranda’s got the answer. Spoiler: it’s just one product (and it’s in stock at Adore right now 👀). Plus, what do Sadaf and Katy Perry have in common? They’re both obsessed with the KORA Organics Turmeric Glow Moisturizer, and for good reason. Thank you to Miranda Kerr for joining us! Products mentioned: KORA Organics Plant Stem Cell Retinol Alternative Serum KORA Organics Plant Stem Cell Retinol Alternative Moisturizer KORA Organics Turmeric Glow Moisturizer KORA Organics Noni Glow Body Oil KORA Organics Active Algae Minty Mist KORA Organics Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Scrub + Mask KORA Organics Noni Glow Face Oil KORA Organics Turmeric Glow Foaming Cleanser Send us your tips, tricks, questions and feedback at @adorebeauty on IG. Join the conversation in our Beauty IQ Uncensored Facebook Group to discuss this episode, swap beauty tips, and submit your questions for future shows. Credits: Host: Sadaf Razi For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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392. The Easiest Men’s Skincare Routine Ever & Dealing With Postpartum Hair Loss
Mar 2300:28:44Tap to summarizeWhere do you start when building a men’s skincare routine? Are lip tattoos actually worth the hype? And what can new mums do about postpartum hair loss? This week on Expert, Tegan and Sadaf are covering practical beauty advice for real life, from on-the-go essentials to the hair changes that can happen after having a baby. First up, if you’ve ever realised you forgot deodorant, lip balm or a hair tie right when you needed it most, you’re probably not Tegan, who runs us through her extensive 'car beauty must-haves'. Then, for Win, Bin, Recycle, it’s all about cosmetic lip tattoos. They’re back and all over social media, promising long-lasting colour without the constant reapplication. Do they actually work? We break down how lip tattoo products work, who they’re best suited for and whether they’re a beauty hack worth trying – or one to skip. Then, it’s a men’s intervention. If you’ve got a guy in your life (or you’re a male listener keen for a skincare refresh), we’ve got you covered. Tegan and Sadaf run through a straightforward men’s grooming routine, covering the essential products that make the biggest difference, from cleanser and moisturiser to shaving essentials and SPF. There are plenty of product recs in the mix, too! Then on Adore Anon, this week’s listener question comes from a new mum experiencing postpartum hair shedding. We explain why it happens, how long it typically lasts, and share haircare tips and product recommendations that can help support your hair through the annoying regrowth phase.Everything mentioned: Ultra Violette Preen Screen SPF50 Reapplication Mist Skoop Babe Blotter Blotting Papers NYX The Brow Glue K18 Airwash Dry Shampoo Cosmedix Skin Thirst Moisturising Hyaluronic Acid Cream We Are Feel Good Inc Good Morning Daily Face SPF50 Hada Labo Men’s Gentle Face Wash Hydrating Foam Cleanser Hada Labo Men’s Aqua Booster Revitalising Hydro Gel Clinique For Men Face Scrub Medicube Zero Pore Pads Innisfree Forest For Men Anti-Ageing All In One Essence Clinique For Men Maximum Hydrator Activated Water Gel Concentrate Weleda Men’s Moisturising Cream Aspect Purastat5 Cleanser Virtue Flourish Density Booster JS Health Hair + Energy Vida Glow Hairology Advanced Repair Done Haircare Ultimate Root Retouch Kit Olaplex Repair Trio Bundle Read Sadaf’s car essentials article on Beauty IQ here. Send us your tips, tricks, questions and feedback at @adorebeauty on IG.Join the conversation in our Beauty IQ Facebook Group to discuss this episode, swap beauty tips, and submit your questions for future shows.Credits: Hosts: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sadafr/" data-safered...
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391. Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s Exact Beauty Routine
Mar 1600:52:24Tap to summarizeLike every other person on the planet right now, Mel is obsessed with figuring out the exact beauty products Carolyn Bessette Kennedy used, and with the help of Yads Cauchi, she might have done it. But first, Mel tells Hannah about the rise of 'lunchtime boob jobs' in New York – a cosmetic procedure designed to be quick enough to fit into a lunch break. Then, Hannah shares some of her increasingly chaotic late-night ChatGPT searches. Friend of the podcast and dermal clinician Yads Cauchi then joins Mel for a long discussion about Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s beauty routine, from the products she used that you can still buy (including that famous berry lipstick) to the skincare brands she’d probably love today. Finally, Mel tries the viral VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot live on the podcast. If you’ve seen this trending skincare treatment all over TikTok and wondered what it actually feels like on the skin, this on-air test might give you the answer. Thank you to Yads Cauchi for joining us!Everything mentioned: Bobbi Brown Crushed Lip Color in Ruby MAC Cosmetics Macximal Silky Matte Lipstick in Russian Red Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey MAC Lip Pencil in Cool Spice MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation Bobbi Brown Longwear Cream Eyeshadow Stick in Bone Juliette Has A Gun Not A Perfume Cosmedix Medik8 The Ordinary Natural Moisturising Factors + HA Philip Kingsley Elasticizer VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot 300 Send us your tips, tricks, questions and feedback at @adorebeauty on IG.Join the conversation in our Beauty IQ Uncensored Facebook Group to discuss this episode, swap beauty tips, and submit your questions for future shows. Credits: Hosts: Hannah Furst and Melissa Mason Producer: Melissa Mason For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.auDisclaimer | Privacy PolicySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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390. Melasma Explained: What Causes It & How to Treat It
Mar 1200:30:38Tap to summarizeShould you actually sit on public toilet seats? It’s the debate dividing the team this week, as Tegan and Sadaf weigh in on whether it’s fine or whether hovering is the only option. Then, Tegan takes a deep dive into melasma, the stubborn pigmentation condition that can be incredibly frustrating to manage. She explains what actually causes melasma, why it’s so closely linked to hormones and sun exposure, and the key things you can do to help prevent it from worsening. Tegan also breaks down the treatment options available, from skincare you can use at home to the professional treatments that can help manage it in-clinic. Finally, in Adore Anon, a listener wants to know what she can actually do about split ends. Are there products that genuinely repair them, or is the only real fix a haircut? The team shares practical tips for preventing and managing split ends so your hair stays as healthy as possible between trims. Everything mentioned: Beauty IQ article: Getting regular haircuts ABC Article: How dirty are public toilet seats? Societe Even Out Dark Spot Corrector Cosmedix Simply Brilliant 24/7 Brightening Serum Aspect Pigment Punch+ Skinceuticals C E Ferulic Aspect Extreme B 17 PCA Skin Intensive Brightening Treatment Kerastase Nutritive Nutri-Supplement Split Ends Serum Davines Natural Tech Nourishing Keratin Sealer Pure Precious Ends Leave-In Treatment Virtue Healing Oil Send us your tips, tricks, questions and feedback at @adorebeauty on IG.Join the conversation in our Beauty IQ Facebook Group to discuss this episode, swap beauty tips, and submit your questions for future shows.Credits: Hosts: Sadaf Razi and Tegan MacDonald Producer: Melissa Mason For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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389. A Beauty Editor’s All-Time Fave Products & a Game-Changing SkinCeuticals Serum
Mar 1000:45:15Tap to summarizeThis week on Uncensored, Mel and Hannah dive into the weird, wonderful and slightly questionable things living in our handbags… and what might also be living on them. From loose lip balms and snack crumbs to rogue hair ties and mystery receipts, Mel and Hannah compare the chaotic contents of their bags and discuss the surprising amount of bacteria handbags can harbour if they’re never cleaned. We’ve also got long-time Australian beauty editor Sarah Tarca and co-creator of beauty newsletter Gloss Etc. on the show to talk through the products she’s loved most throughout her career in beauty. Skincare staples, makeup she refuses to give up, and a discontinued perfume she still mourns, plus the fragrance she now wears that gets constant compliments and acts as a close semi-dupe. Hannah has always been a fan of cult Skinceuticals serum C E Ferulic, but she recently branched out into other products from the Skinceuticals lineup, discovering a few under-the-radar formulas that deserve just as much attention. She shares what she’s been testing, what surprised her, and which products might be worth adding to your routine if you’re already a fan of the brand. Thank you to Sarah Tarca from Gloss Etc. for joining us!Everything mentioned: BDK Tabac Rose Skinceuticals C E Ferulic Serum Medik8 Crystal Retinal 20 Medik8 Liquid Peptides Advanced MP Hada Labo Moisturising Facial Sheet Mask Alpha H Melting Moment Cleansing Balm Bioderma Atoderm Cleansing Shower Oil L’Oreal Paris True Match Nude Plumping Serum Tint It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer Maybelline New York The Falsies Surreal Extensions Mascara Dior Addict Lip Glow Balm Vida Glow Pro Collagen+ Sinceuticals A.G.E Advanced Eye Skinceuticals A.G.E Interrupter Advanced Skinceuticals Hyaluronic Acid Serum HA Intensifier Multi-Glycan The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner Send us your tips, tricks, questions and feedback at @adorebeauty on IG.Join the conversation in our Beauty IQ Uncensored Facebook Group to discuss this episode, swap beauty tips, and submit your questions for future shows.Credits: Hosts: Hannah Furst and Melissa Mason Producer: Melissa Mason For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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