Beauty IQ Uncensored

Your skincare routine called... it wants a winter wardrobe! Tegan and Sadaf are sharing their winter swaps now that the weather is well and truly chilly, from rich moisturisers to barrier-supporting heroes that will stop your skin from feeling tight, dry and irritated.
Then, it's time for another round of Win Bin Recycle. This episode's hot topic? Blotting papers. Are they an underrated handbag essential, a relic of the 2010s, or just unnecessary when powder does the same job?
Then, the team is tackling laser hair removal. Does it actually work? Who gets the best results? Is it permanent? How painful is it really? Expect all your questions to be answered about how laser hair removal works, who it's suitable for, what to expect from treatments, and the biggest myths people still believe.
Finally, an Adore listener wants to know: do we need expensive hairbrushes? What is the difference between a fancy one and a cheapie? Sadaf has some big opinions on this one!
Everything mentioned:
Cosmedix Rescue Intense Hydrating Balm & Mask
Cosmedix Opti Crystal Liquid Crystal Eye Serum
Cosmedix Elite Eye Doctor
PCA Skin Body Therapy
CeraVe Moisturising Lotion
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5
PCA Skin Hyaluronic Acid Lip Booster
Denman Floral Fantasies Style & Shine Brush
evo Pete Ionic Paddle Brush
The Wet Brush Original Detangler
Aveda Paddle Brush

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Credits:
Hosts: Sadaf Razi and Tegan MacDonald
Producer: Melissa Mason
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This week on Uncensored, special guest and Expert co-host Tegan joins Mel on the pod’ to discuss everything from LED masks to book-to-screen adaptations with ‘hot older brother’ tropes.
Then, Mel crowns *the* haircut of 2026 – aka, Allie Hayes’ perfectly undone waves in Off Campus – and calls in hairdresser Amanda Tua to break down how to achieve this ‘effortless’ shag, and who it’s best suited for.
Finally, for Tegan’s first PWDKWN, she reveals the French hair accessory that’s eclipsed the claw clip – and it’s rock concert-approved. Meanwhile, has Mel found her holy-grail moisturiser?
Everything mentioned:
Davroe Curl Crème Definer
Davroe CURLiCUE Curl Gel
Oribe Dry Texturising Spray
Shark CryoGlow Cooling + LED Face Mask
Kitsch Metal French Hair Pin
Cosmedix Harmonize Moisturiser
Cosmedix Resync Revitalizing Night Cream
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Credits:
Hosts: Melissa Mason and Tegan MacDonald
Producer: Melissa Mason
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This week on Expert, Tegan is back from Italy and has plenty to report! She's had some unforgettable deli snacks, a pretty good plane ride with a baby, and schooled herself on all things advanced CO2 lasers.
Next up, it's time for Win, Bin or Recycle, and today it's one of TikTok's most talked-about wellness trends: mouth taping. Tegan and Sadaf break down what it is, why people are doing it, and whether it's actually worth adding to your bedtime routine.
Then, if you've ever looked at your skincare shelf and wondered whether you're accidentally using five products that do the same thing, listen up. It's a deep dive into skincare actives, from how to identify them in your products, which combinations can cause issues, and how to simplify your skincare routine, getting the same great results with less steps.
Finally, an Adore Anonymous listener needs help. They're devoted to hot pilates but worried that all that heat and sweat is leaving their hair dry, brittle and lacking shine. The team shares their favourite tips for protecting hair health while keeping up an active lifestyle, along with the products they recommend to restore moisture and strength.
Everything mentioned:
Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask
Evo The Great Hydrator Moisture Mask
K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask
Kérastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum
Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Leave-In Treatment
Virtue Healing Oil

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Credits:
Hosts: Sadaf Razi and Tegan MacDonald
Producer: Melissa Mason
For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.au
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!
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Credits:
Hosts: Hannah Furst and Melissa Mason
Producer: Melissa Mason
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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

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Credits:
Hosts: Sadaf Razi and Tegan MacDonald
Producer: Melissa Mason
For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.au
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.