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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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- 2 days ago28 min
404. Hannah's Final Episode (and Her Ultimate PWDKWN List)
After seven years behind the mic, it's finally time for Hannah's last episode of Uncensored! We're emotional, we're nostalgic, so let's take a look back at some of the biggest beauty trends, launches and interviews she's covered in the last seven years. Then, grab a pen! Hannah's running through her all-time favourite products, her ultimate PWDKWN list. These are the formulas she's repurchased, recommended endlessly and remained loyal to throughout her Beauty IQ journey. But before that, Mel and Hannah dive into her last Cringey Convo, this time exploring the weird, wonderful and occasionally alarming things men think about periods. From innocent misunderstandings to genuinely rage-inducing ignorance, it's a ride. Hannah's All-Time PWDKWN: Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray Lanolips 101 Ointment Multibalm in Coconutter ASAP Gentle Cleansing Gel K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask Kérastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Powder Bronzer Benefit Cosmetics 24-HR Brow Setter Clear Brow Gel Lumira Cuban Tobacco Candle Aesop Reverence Aromatique Hand Wash We'll miss you, Hannah! 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: 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.
- 1 weeks ago21 min
403. Exactly How to Get Rid of Milia
This week on Expert, friend of the pod Yads Cauchi joins Sadaf while Tegan's away to discuss everything from wedding fragrances to getting rid of milia. First up, are AI beauty influencers changing the way we discover products? Sadaf and Yads unpack the trend, how to spot an AI influencer, and what it could mean for the future of beauty recommendations. Then, it's time for Win, Bin or Recycle, this time judging wedding perfumes. Is investing in a dedicated fragrance for your big day a beautiful memory-maker or an unnecessary expense? Yads and Sadaf have plenty of thoughts, plus some stellar recommendations. Then, Yads dives into one of the most common skincare concerns she sees in-clinic: milia. She explains what causes those stubborn little bumps, why they can be so difficult to treat, and the best ways to prevent them from returning. Plus, if you've ever felt overwhelmed by the world of fragrance, this episode is for you. Sadaf and Yads share their tips for discovering your signature scent, how to sample fragrances properly, and the perfumes worth adding to your testing list. Everything mentioned: Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb Eau de toilette Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Chloé Eau de Parfum Burberry Her Eau de Parfum Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau de Parfum BDK La Decouverte Parisienne Discovery Set Kilian Paris Icons Mini Discovery Set Kayali Discovery Layering Set Lumira Parfum Discovery Set Commodity Exploration Set Commodity Personal Scent Space Kit who is elijah The Staples Collection Aesop Fragrance Anthology Volume I Kilian Paris Angels' Share Kilian Paris Love, Don't Be Shy 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.
- 2 weeks ago31 min
402. Hannah's Year Without Injectables (and the Products She Swore By)
This week on Uncensored, Mel and Hannah are circling back on a couple of PWDKWN recommendations from weeks ago, because they've just tried each other's faves and have some thoughts. Hannah has also been on another quest for better sleep, and this time she's testing a seriously high-tech solution: the Therabody Smart Goggles 2.0. Are they a game-changer for winding down, or just another gadget destined for the bedside table graveyard?After a year without injectables during pregnancy and breastfeeding, Hannah's got a list of skincare products she wants to discuss, ones that have genuinely helped improve the health, texture and overall appearance of her skin. Plus, she's had a surprising revelation about ageing that might just change the way you think about your face, too.Meanwhile, Mel has discovered the ultimate weapon against flyaways. Whether you're committed to the slicked-back bun life or trying to keep a fringe in check, she's found a hair product that delivers serious hold without the crunchy finish.Products: MAC Cosmetics Powder Kiss Lip + Cheek Mousse in Pink Roses K18 Airwash Dry Shampoo Therabody Smart Goggles 2.0 asap N20 Peptide Complex Medik8 C Tetra Advanced PCA Skin Pigment Gel Pro SkinCeuticals Hyaluronic Acid Intensifier Multi-Glycan Eleven Australia Smooth Me Now Flyaway Balm 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: 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.
- 3 weeks ago22 min
401. Textured Skin & the Peptide Panic Explained
This week on Expert, Sadaf is joined by a guest and friend of the podcast, dermal clinician Yads Cauchi! First up: Win, Bin or Recycle tackles the divisive world of stick-on bras. Are they secretly genius, or just one sweaty panic attack waiting to happen? The girls cover internet-famous brands you should know about, including a few surprising buys. Then, Yads breaks down how to manage textured skin as we head into winter, from congestion and roughness to those tiny bumps that makeup seems determined to highlight. She shares her favourite ways to use glycolic acid, including a few sneaky uses beyond your face that might completely change your body care routine. And finally, a listener asks: what is actually going on with peptides? Are they harmful, or is TikTok spiralling again? Sadaf and Yads explain the difference between the controversial ingestible peptides making headlines and the skin-loving peptides found in your skincare. Products mentioned: Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation Alpha-H Liquid Gold Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Treatment 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.
- May 18, 202632 min
400. The Lesser-Known Skincare Products That Should Be Famous
This week on Uncensored, Mel has fallen deep into an Instagram rabbit hole and the viral anonymous confession account @gabetrew she’s found makes Cringey Convo look positively wholesome, and naturally, Hannah is horrified and fascinated. Then, dermal clinician and TikTok skin educator Maddy O’Brien (@mads.skin) joins the pod to share the skincare products she genuinely believes deserve way more hype. From underrated barrier saviours to clever formulas nobody seems to be talking about, Maddy’s giving us the hidden gems she thinks should already be skincare-famous. Plus, Hannah has been putting The Ordinary through its paces after trialling a stack of the brand’s newest launches. Which products surprised her, what’s actually worth adding to cart, and which formulas might quietly become your new routine staples? Products mentioned: NIOD Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Medik8 Crystal Retinal The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion asap Radiance Serum Alpha-H Firming Peptide Body Oil Alpha-H Retinol Reboot Exfoliating Body Treatment Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream CeraVe Oil Control Moisturising Gel Cream Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream Skinceuticals Resveratrol B E Medik8 Liquid Peptides Advanced MP The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% The Ordinary Volufiline 92% + Pal-Isoleucine 1% The Ordinary PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum The Ordinary Natural Moisturising Factors + Inulin Body Lotion 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: 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.
- May 11, 202637 min
399. PSA: If You’re Not Using a Toner, You’re Missing Out
This week on Expert, Tegan is jetting off to Italy for a beauty training program, but before she leaves, Mel shares her best tips for vintage shopping in Italy! Then it’s time for a divisive round of Win, Bin or Recycle: veneers. Are they the ultimate confidence-boosting dental upgrade, or are we heading toward a future where everyone has the same ultra-bright 'Barbie teeth'? Mel and Tegan unpack the veneer boom, what makes good veneers look natural, and when cosmetic dentistry can go very wrong. Plus, Tegan is making a very passionate case for bringing toner back into your skincare routine. Forget the harsh, stinging formulas of the early 2000s! Today’s toners can hydrate, calm, exfoliate and support your skin barrier. She shares her favourite toner recommendations for every skin type and concern, whether you’re dry, oily, sensitive or dealing with breakouts. And in this week’s listener question, the team help someone struggling with crepey under eyes. From dehydration and irritation to concealer mishaps and fine lines, Mel and Tegan break down what could be causing that creased texture and the products and techniques that can help smooth things out. Products mentioned: Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Toner Alpha-H Liquid Gold Exfoliating Treatment Osmosis Skincare Blemish Prone Balance Botanical Activating Mist Dermalogica UltraCalming Mist Bioderma Sensibio AR+ SOS Spray Cosmedix Purity Balance Exfoliating Prep Toner Anua Peach 77% Niacin Conditioning Milk Biodance Collagen Gel Toner Pads Cosmedix Opti-Crystal Liquid Crystal Eye Serum Cosmedix Elite Eye Doctor Eye Serum 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.
- May 4, 202643 min
398. Jayde From Driven By Beauty on Reading Skincare Labels & What Actually Works
On 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.
- Apr 27, 202643 min
397. 'Brow Lift Botox' Explained & Makeup Tips for Fine Lines
This 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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About 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
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