Beauty IQ Uncensored

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Beauty IQ Uncensored

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. DM us your questions @adorebeauty www.adorebeauty.com.au

  1. Sarah & Sebastian’s Ear Styling Service Is Going Viral — We Tried It

    1 DAY AGO

    Sarah & Sebastian’s Ear Styling Service Is Going Viral — We Tried It

    This week on Uncensored… we're talking ear stacks, style copycats, and the unexpected horror of neglected coffee machines. Ear stacking is everywhere right now, and Sarah & Sebastian’s styling appointment is causing a serious buzz. We got the inside scoop in this week's We Tried It – from what the piercing experience is really like to the bespoke jewellery options and whether it’s actually worth your time (and money). Not sponsored, just serious fans. Then, in Beauty IQ Hotline, a listener needs advice on navigating a very relatable dilemma: What do you do when your friend keeps copying your look? From haircuts to outfits, we’ve got a few gentle (and not-so-gentle) suggestions. Plus, in Stuff We Love, Mel’s obsessed with descaling her coffee machine (you’ll never look at old water the same way again), Hannah’s damp-rid evangelism continues, and we spiral over the curse that is Facebook Marketplace. Everything Mentioned: The Independent | It may sound silly, but physicians say farting on the street following a meal can help to improve long-term health. Read more by clicking... | Instagram EAR ALCHEMY™ | Piercing, Styling, Aftercare – SARAH & SEBASTIAN Breville Eco 2-in-1 Cleaner & Descaler Damp Rid Disposable Moisture Absorber Submit your questions and cart challenges for Hannah and Mel @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: Jasmine Riley For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.au Disclaimer | Privacy Policy Adore Beauty acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and podcast. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    41 min
  2. Acne, Rosacea or Pigmentation? You Need to Know About Azelaic Acid

    6 DAYS AGO

    Acne, Rosacea or Pigmentation? You Need to Know About Azelaic Acid

    We’re giving azelaic acid its well-deserved moment in this week's Expert episode. You’ve probably noticed it popping up everywhere lately — and for good reason. It’s gentle but effective, great for acne, rosacea, pigmentation, and sensitive skin, with fewer side effects than retinol or exfoliating acids. We break down how it stacks up against niacinamide and salicylic acid, the best strengths to look for, how to layer it with other actives, and bust some myths along the way. Plus, we’re answering an Adore Anonymous question on how long it actually takes to see results from skincare. Spoiler: Patience is key, and skin cycles matter. We also weigh in on novelty-flavoured toothpaste for this week's Win, Bin, or Recycle? and share the liquid eyeliner that not even Tegan's double-cleanse could take off. Now that's long-wear. Everything Mentioned: Make Up For Ever Aqua Resist Color Ink Gem Triple Whitening Toothpaste hismile Flavoured Toothpaste 60g Murad Blemish Control Retexturizing Body Pads 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: Tegan Mac and Sadaf Razi Producer: Jasmine Riley For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.au Disclaimer | Privacy Policy Adore Beauty acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and podcast. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    17 min
  3. We Unpack Beauty’s “Butter Skin” Trend & Build a Winter Skincare Routine

    29 JUNE

    We Unpack Beauty’s “Butter Skin” Trend & Build a Winter Skincare Routine

    EOFY is here, and the 3am impulse buys are hitting hard. From portable air purifiers to $500 sleep headphones, we’re exposing each other’s most unhinged shopping moments before diving into this week’s beauty lineup. First up in Trending, we’re unpacking the latest foodie beauty obsession: Butter Skin. Like glass skin’s creamier, more attainable cousin, butter skin is all about a velvety, plump complexion with subtle radiance (think soft and smooth, not slick and shiny). We explain what it is, why it’s going viral, and exactly how to achieve it. Plus the products we’d recommend to get the look. Then, in Build My Cart, we curate the perfect winter skincare haul for normal to combination skin. If your face is starting to feel tight, flaky, or just a bit dull as the temps drop, we’ve got a mix of hydrating cleansers, soothing serums, and rich moisturisers to get you glowing again, without blowing the budget. Also this week: a grandma-level toilet paper purchase, the soothing power of jojoba, and why Hannah’s now obsessed with shower oil. Everything Mentioned: Butter Skin Skincare Trend Explained Anya Heartleaf 70% Intense Calming Cream The Jojoba Company Australian Jojoba 200ml Bioderma Atoderm Ultra-Nourishing Cleansing Shower Oil La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Dermallergo Serum Murad Intesne Recovery Cream Submit your questions and cart challenges for Hannah and Mel @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: Jasmine Riley For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.au Disclaimer | Privacy Policy Adore Beauty acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and podcast. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min
  4. Is Your Cleanser Wrecking Your Skin Barrier? + Euro Summer Essentials

    24 JUNE

    Is Your Cleanser Wrecking Your Skin Barrier? + Euro Summer Essentials

    That tight, squeaky-clean feeling after washing your face? Yeah… that’s your skin barrier screaming. This week on Expert, we’re talking cleansers: the good, the bad, and the barrier-breaking. We’ll bust some common myths (foaming doesn’t always mean clean), share the signs your cleanser might be too harsh, and give you our go-to picks for every skin type. Also on the run sheet: summer-in-Europe beauty packing. Inspired by the viral “5-finger summer faves” TikTok, Sadaf reveals what’s actually going in her suitcase, while Tegan builds her dream Euro glow kit. Think glowy SPF, cream blush, and maybe a micellar mini or two. Plus, in Adore Anonymous, a listener’s hunting for a tinted peptide lip treatment under $50 – we’ve got great picks, and a reminder that SPF lip balm might be the real MVP. Everything Mentioned: Medik8 Clarifying Foam Bioderma Sébium Gel Moussant Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermo-Cleanser CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser 473ml Avène Milk Cleanser 200ml Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil 150ml Skinstitut L-Lactic Cleanser AB LAB B3 Balance Foaming Facial Wash COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Power Gel Cleanser Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment Cocoa Crème Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment Strawberry Sorbet Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Lip Treatment Crème Brûlée Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment Citrus Sunshine Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment - Glimmer, Creme Brulee Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment - Glimmer, Lingonberry Jam Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment - Glimmer, Strawberry Sorbet 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: Tegan Mac and Sadaf Razi Producer: Jasmine Riley For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.au Disclaimer | Privacy Policy Adore Beauty acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and podcast. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    34 min
  5. Top Tubing Mascaras, Finding a New Hairdresser & Mel’s PWDKWN Eye Cream

    22 JUNE

    Top Tubing Mascaras, Finding a New Hairdresser & Mel’s PWDKWN Eye Cream

    We’re talking tubing mascaras, hairdresser heartbreak, and a surprisingly impressive eye serum in this week’s episode of Uncensored. First up in the Top 3, we’re ranking your most-loved tubing mascaras, based on Adore Beauty data. If you’ve ever struggled with panda eyes, smudging, or mascara flaking off by 3pm, this segment is your eye-opening intro into tubing technology (and which formulas are actually worth your money). Then, in Beauty IQ Hotline, we help a listener find a new hairdresser after theirs moved interstate (the worst). From sliding into random DMs to saving your colour formula, we’ve got practical advice for navigating the salon switch without the stress. In Stuff We Love, Mel’s got a Product We Didn’t Know We Needed (PWDKWN) — and it’s for tired, puffy eyes. She shares why this affordable eye cream deserves a permanent spot in your skincare rotation, plus an affordable brush set that’s actually good. Also this week: oily roots, Reddit rabbit holes, and a deep reflection on why car D&Ms hit harder than therapy. Everything Mentioned: Blinc Mascara Amplified Clinique High Impact Zero Gravity Mascara MCoBeauty XtendLash Tubing Mascara Cetaphil Healthy Renew Revitalising Eye Serum 15ml Adore Beauty Tools of The Trade 7-Piece Brush Set https://www.instagram.com/p/DJaoWaVNlnm/?hl=en Submit your questions and cart challenges for Hannah and Mel @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: Jasmine Riley For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.au Disclaimer | Privacy Policy Adore Beauty acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and podcast. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min
  6. The Best In-Clinic Skin Treatments for Slow-Aging (According to a Skin Therapist)

    17 JUNE

    The Best In-Clinic Skin Treatments for Slow-Aging (According to a Skin Therapist)

    This week on Expert, Sadaf and Tegan are diving into the clinical side of skin longevity – and debunking a few myths along the way. First up in Win, Bin or Recycle: Should you be using your body lotion on your face? (Spoiler: We have thoughts.) Then, for our beauty education, skin therapist Tegan shares her top three in-clinic treatments for slow-aging skin. From the low-downtime magic of Laser Genesis, to the collagen-boosting power of skin needling, to the underrated glow-up potential of a vitamin A or C peel, she breaks down what’s worth your money and what to pair with your at-home routine to really extend your results. Plus, we talk peptides, LED devices, and why your lifestyle habits might be just as important as your skincare. And in Adore Anonymous, one listener wants to know how often they actually need to clean their piercings, and whether they’re doing it wrong. Everything Mentioned: Emily Wood (@emilywoodmakeup) Everything You Need to Know About Skin Needling - Beauty IQ Uncensored 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: Tegan Mac and Sadaf Razi Producer: Jasmine Riley For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.au Disclaimer | Privacy Policy Adore Beauty acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and podcast. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21 min
  7. Buccal Facials, Curly Hair Routines & The “Australian Bun” Debate

    15 JUNE

    Buccal Facials, Curly Hair Routines & The “Australian Bun” Debate

    Mel’s officially on baby watch and we’re counting down! But before things get really uncensored in the delivery room, we’ve got a pre-recorded ep packed with beauty tips, TikTok trends, and one very unique facial. In We Tried It, Mel puts her face (and trust) in the hands of renowned facialist April Brodie for a Buccal Fusion Facial — yep, the one where they massage inside your mouth. She shares exactly what it feels like, what it did for her skin, and why she’s officially obsessed. Then in Build My Cart, a listener asks how to get the kind of curls that break the internet. We break down the routine, the hacks, and the hydration-heavy product picks to make it happen. Plus, a shimmering body oil worth a winter restock, a reminder that brunette George Clooney is messing with our minds, and a PSA: the viral “Australian bun” might not be the universal serve TikTok thinks it is… Everything Mentioned: Brunette George Clooney Is Playing Tricks on My Brain—See the Photos | Allure  Kevin.Murphy Killer Curls Wash or Hydrate Me Wash Virtue Curl Defining Whip Aveda Be Curly Advanced Curl Enhancer Cream Iles Formula Hair Towel  Davroe Curlicue Rapid Dry Hair Wrap silk london hair wrap Kerastase Curl Manifesto https://vt.tiktok.com/ZShAAUyA3/ Submit your questions and cart challenges for Hannah and Mel @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: Jasmine Riley For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.au Disclaimer | Privacy Policy Adore Beauty acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and podcast. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    32 min
  8. How to Fix Dry, Crusty Feet at Home: Best Foot Creams, Slugging Tips & Easy Expert Hacks

    10 JUNE

    How to Fix Dry, Crusty Feet at Home: Best Foot Creams, Slugging Tips & Easy Expert Hacks

    Dry heels? Crusty toes? Feet hiding in socks until further notice? This week on Expert, we’re talking foot care – because your soles deserve better. From exfoliating socks to overnight slugging, we break down an easy, affordable routine to revive neglected feet and keep them soft, smooth, and sandal-ready. In Win, Bin or Recycle, we revisit a viral hack: setting spray before makeup. Does it actually work? We tried it with the OG: M.A.C. Cosmetics Fix+ In Adore Anonymous, a listener wonders if there’s such a thing as too much hydration. Can you overdo the glazed donut thing? Our experts weigh in. And finally, we’re adding a cult French body oil to cart that fakes a summer glow even in the depths of winter. Yes, it’s that good. Everything Mentioned: Want to Look Glowy All Year Round? Add This Famous French Shimmer Body Oil to Cart ASAP NUXE Huile Prodigieuse Multi Purpose Dry Oil M.A.C. Cosmetics FIX + ORIGINAL 100ML CeraVe Advanced Repair Balm 50ml  The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner CeraVe SA Renewing Foot Cream Weleda Foot Balm INNISFREE Foot Mask Treatment L'Occitane Shea Butter Foot Cream Mirenesse Foot Renew Treatment Booties with 15 Golden Oils Join the conversation in our Beauty IQ Uncensored Facebook Group to discuss this episode, swap beauty tips, and submit your questions for future shows. This episode is proudly sponsored by Hada Labo. Shop the cult Japanese brand's new Premium range now at Adore Beauty. Credits: Hosts: Tegan Mac and Sadaf Razi Producer: Jasmine Riley For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.au Disclaimer | Privacy Policy Adore Beauty acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and podcast. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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. DM us your questions @adorebeauty www.adorebeauty.com.au

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