Beauty IQ Uncensored

This 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
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Credits:
Hosts: Hannah Furst and Melissa Mason
Producer: Melissa Mason
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This week on Expert, Sadaf and Tegan are all about tough love. Got sunburnt? They’re not mad, they’re just disappointed! Still, it happens to all of us sometimes, but there are ways to cope with an accidental one. But first up, Sadaf shares a game-changing under-eye concealer trick from TikTok for amazing dark circle coverage, and Tegan jumps in with her own clever hack for setting concealer without the creases. How to avoid emphasising fine lines + concealer that lasts the distance? Yes, please. Then it’s Win, Bin, Recycle: lash curlers. Are the scary-looking contraptions an essential step or a relic from 2003? The team debates whether they’re worth the effort. And yep, we’ve all been there. Accidental sunburn. Sadaf and Tegan break down immediate steps to calm inflamed skin, ingredients that help vs ingredients that will make it all worse, the active skincare products to pause, and what in-clinic treatments you can and can’t get done while your skin is healing. Finally, a listener needs advice: she’s got the crotch sweats. Tegan and Sadaf talk fabric choices that can make a difference, whether antiperspirant is an option and products you can use (and where).

Everything mentioned:
Maybelline Sky High Sensational Mascara in Dark Brown
We Are Feel Good Inc After Sun Cooling Lotion
Skoop Skin Shield Anti-Chafe Balm

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Credits:
Hosts: Sadaf Razi and Tegan MacDonald
Producer: Melissa Mason
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Mel and Hannah are back, and there’s a new mini in town! Hannah catches us up on baby Mila and newborn life.

This week’s episode covers everything from red carpet glam to peeling heels, so strap in.
First up, we’re talking cracked heels. You know that thick, dry heel skin that no amount of body lotion can fix? Hannah’s figured out how to get rid of it, but Mel also has some historically excellent (and gross) tools for anyone who gets weird satisfaction out of bits of dead skin coming off their feet. We break down what actually works on stubborn hard skin, how to avoid overdoing it (because yes, you absolutely can) and the one method that really delivers.

Then, the ladies are joined by makeup artist and Senior Editor at Fashion Journal, Lara Daly, who has been perfecting her recreation of the 'Nina Park Lip'. If you’ve been watching red carpets lately and wondering why everyone from Emma Stone to Jessie Buckley’s lips look softly blurred, perfectly lined, but not overdone? That’s thanks to Hollywood makeup artist Nina Park. Lara tells us the secret to that diffused, pillowy lip finish, why precise liner placement matters more than overlining, and the skin-first approach that makes the whole look feel modern. Plus, does it work for everyday, not just the red carpet?

And Mel finally puts the internet-famous K18 AirWash Dry Shampoo to the test. After blowing up on social media with claims it’s “not like other dry shampoos”, Mel gives her honest, unfiltered verdict: Does it actually absorb oil? Does it leave buildup? Is it worth the price tag? And who will love it — and who should skip it?

Thank you to Lara Daly from Fashion Journal for joining us!

Everything mentioned:
Dermal Therapy Heel Balm Platinum
Cerave SA Renewing Foot Cream
K18 Airwash Dry Shampoo
Send us your tips, tricks, questions and feedback at @adorebeauty on IG.

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Credits:
Hosts: Hannah Furst and Melissa Mason
Producer: Melissa Mason
For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.au
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This week on Expert, we’re ringing in the new year with a glowing skincare recommendation from Sadaf. Warning: this underrated vitamin C serum may cause lots of compliments. Linked below, of course.

In Win, Bin or Recycle, it’s time we had the natural deodorant chat. Do they actually work for us or have we given up on them completely?

Then, Tegan lists her 2026 beauty predictions – the treatments, trends and ingredients that’ll take off everywhere. Watch this space.

Smelly earrings? We share the best ways to clean your piercings in this week’s Adore Anonymous. Yep, ear care is a thing.

Everything mentioned:
mesoestetic x.prof 050 antiaging flash ampoules
https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/beautyiq/skincare/mesoestetic-global-anti-aging-solutions-reviews/
https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/beautyiq/wellness/best-natural-deodorants-australia/
https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/beautyiq/skincare/what-is-pdrn-best-serum/
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a19913886/piercing-care/

Credits:
Hosts: Tegan Mac and Sadaf Razi
Producer: Melissa Mason

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This week on Expert, it’s our last episode of the year, so we’re reflecting on the products you all loved (and purchased a lot) from Adore Beauty in 2025. We’re talking: top 10 status. Glowing reviews? You bet.

In Win, Bin or Recycle, it’s the Great Primer Debate. Sadaf swears by it but Tegan doesn’t use it – is there a right or wrong way to skin prep or does it just come down to preference?

For our Adore Anonymous listener, we reveal our best tips on dealing with the dreaded fake tan knee stain. Fake tan users, listen up.

Everything mentioned:
https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/beautyiq/make-up/best-top-beauty-products-2025/
https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/beautyiq/skincare/biodance-collagen-mask-review/
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-12/sunscreen-test-choice-report-spf-best-sun-protection/105396240
M.A.C Cosmetics Studio Radiance Moisturizing & Illuminating Silk Primer
Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Hydrating Primer
e.l.f. Cosmetics Power Grip Primer
NYX Professional Makeup THE FACE GLUE GRIPPING PRIMER
M.A.C Cosmetics FIX + ORIGINAL
L'Oréal Paris Infallible 3-Second Setting Spray Mist
Skinstitut Gentle Cleanser
Alpha-H Liquid Gold Exfoliating Treatment
Medik8 Liquid Peptides Advanced MP
BIODANCE Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask
Adore Beauty Tools of the Trade 7-Piece Brush Set
Huda Beauty Easy Bake Loose Powder
Huda Beauty Creamy Kohl Eye Pencil
Huda Beauty Icy Nude 18W Palette
MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Color Pencil (shade Anywhere Caffeine)
Yves Saint Laurent Make Me Blush Bold Blurring Blush (shade 44)
L'Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Absolut Repair Molecular Leave-in Mask
L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil
Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide™ Toner & Moisturizer
K18 Airwash Dry Shampoo
mesoestetic aox ferulic
Osmosis Skincare Calm Gentle Retinal Serum
TIRTIR Mask Fit Red Cushion Foundation
Davines OI Daily Nourishing Shampoo
Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System

Credits:
Hosts: Tegan Mac and Sadaf Razi
Producer: Melissa Mason

For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.au
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