Beauty IQ Uncensored

On 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.

Where 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: 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.

Like 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.

Should 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.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.

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   For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.au Disclaimer | Privacy PolicySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Disclaimer | Privacy PolicySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Expert, we’re back and catching up on everything that’s been happening these past few weeks. The biggest news? Tegan had her baby!In Win, Bin or Recycle, we answer the much-debated question: should we be taking our shoes off in other people’s houses? (Spoiler: it’s a resounding yes from us).Then, we unpack the news story that broke the 'beauty internet' this year – consumer group CHOICE revealing that 16 out of the 20 sunscreens they tested failed to meet their SPF claims. With misinformation and fear-mongering on the rise, we break down the facts and emphasise the importance of staying sun safe all year long.*Finally, in Adore Anonymous, what do you do when you know your ex is attending the same New Year’s Eve party? We share our best skin prep tips for looking and feeling your hottest. *Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. Avoid prolonged high-risk sun exposure. Wear a hat, protective clothing and sunglasses when exposed to the sun. Re-apply frequently.   Everything mentioned: https://www.choice.com.au/health-and-body/beauty-and-personal-care/skin-care-and-cosmetics/articles/sunscreen-test https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-08/zinc-sunscreen-brands-spf-testing-lower-than-advertising/106050396 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-12/sunscreen-test-choice-report-spf-best-sun-protection/105396240 https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/explore-topic/sunscreens/sunscreens-using-same-base-formulation-ultra-violette-lean-screen-spf-50-sunscreen https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/cancer-prevention/sun-protection/preventing-skin-cancer Huda Beauty Easy Blur Primer Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Pore Primer  Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Hydrating Primer M.A.C Cosmetics FIX + ORIGINAL e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter TIRTIR Mask Fit Red Cushion Foundation Skoop Skincare Babe Blotter, Blotting Paper MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Skin Face Essentials Palette   Credits: Hosts: Tegan Mac and Sadaf Razi Producer: Melissa Mason   For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.au Disclaimer | Privacy PolicySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Uncensored, we discover a new stress-relieving product that’s *popping off* on TikTok, and segue into our bumper list of PWDKWN this year. Think: K-beauty best-sellers, cosmeceutical body treatments, and supplements that made a real difference (yes, The Beauty Chef’s The Perfect Poo made the list.)Then, we reveal our peaks and pits of 2025. The nausea, the bubs, and the people that stuck by us. A big thank you to everyone who listened, shared, and DM’d us this year. See you in 2026!   Everything mentioned: Lancôme Juicy Tubes Benefit Fan Fest Mascara K18 Airwash Dry Shampoo TYPEBEA R.2 Damage Repair Shampoo TYPEBEA R.3 Damage Repair Conditioner Prada Infusion De Fleur D'oranger Eau De Parfum 1 Peppa Hart - ELECTRIC DREAMS   Submit your Beauty IQ Hotline questions and Build My 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: Melissa Mason   For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.auDisclaimer | Privacy PolicySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Uncensored, it's the fake tan episode. Mousses, mitts, Le Tan in Le Can, we reminisce about the formulas and tools of the past (aka, the early to mid 2000s) for the millennials who know. No exfoliation – just streaky layers and patchy knees. You had to be there.   Then, we share the best fake tan hacks we've ever read, along with the rituals and tools we swear by. The products and application techniques have sure come a looong way.   Finally, is fake tan getting the millennial 'skinny jeans' treatment? We unpack the present-day attitude Gen Z-ers have towards fake tan and the future trends they're helping shape.   Everything mentioned: Coco & Eve Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Face Drops Loving Tan Deluxe Bronzing Mousse Dark Three Warriors Self Tanning Mousse   Submit your Beauty IQ Hotline questions and Build My 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  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drumroll, please! It's time for Beauty Wrapped 2025 (the Uncensored version), where we recap the viral products that broke the internet, the flops we’d rather forget, and the hits that actually earned a permanent spot in our routines.   In this week's Cringey Convo, we take a peek inside our mums' faithful makeup bags, exposing the good, the not-so good, and the discontinued. It's chaos, but it's home.   Plus, there's a buzzy new skincare ingredient that's being talked about on TikTok. Is it a topical solution for filler?   Everything mentioned: Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Color Pencil Extreme NYX Professional Makeup LIP IV Hydrating Gloss Stain Lancôme Cils Booster XL Lash Primer Benefit Gimme Brow + Volumizing Gel Benefit Roller Liner MCoBeauty Highlight & Glow Beauty Wand Mediheal Madecassoside Blemish Pad Kérastase Gloss Absolu Glaze Drops Hair Oil The Ordinary Volufiline 92% + Pal-Isoleucine 1%   Submit your Beauty IQ Hotline questions and Build My 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  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Uncensored, we discuss the rise in consumer fatigue over complicated beauty routines, never-ending product releases, and the social pressure to keep up with self-care. Is this overconsumption causing mass burnout?   Putting mindfulness first, we chat through the rituals that actually make us feel good, redefining the 'everything shower' in more holistic terms. Think cleansing, sensory stimulation and breathwork. Of course, there are a few beauty tools we love and recommend that help us stay zen.   The beauty of sleep? Melissa recounts her two-day trip away from her son, Joey. And spoiler: it involved a good night's rest.   Everything mentioned: Therabody TheraFace Mask Glo Therabody Theraface LED Mask   Submit your Beauty IQ Hotline questions and Build My 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 PolicySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.