Beauty IQ Uncensored

This week on Uncensored, we bust viral Botox myths (thanks to TikTok’s fave NYC derm), help a listener repair their dry, crusty lips, and test Bondi Sands’ new Ultra Express tan that promises deep colour in just one hour.

Plus, Doechi is making face tape fashion, and we review the Mediheal toner pads all over our TikTok feeds.

Everything Mentioned:

• Bondi Sands Ultra Express Ultra Dark Foam 200ml
• Torriden Solid-In Ceramide Lip Essence
• La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Levres Lips Repairing Lip Balm
• Mediheal Retinol Collagen Lifting Pad
• Mediheal Phyto Enzyme Peeling Pad
• Mediheal Madecassoside Blemish Pad

Submit your questions and cart challenges for Hannah and Mel @adorebeauty on IG.

This episode is proudly sponsored by Hada Labo. Shop the cult Japanese brand's new Premium range now at Adore Beauty.

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

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This week on Expert, we're getting real about beauty supplements — what’s changed, what’s next, and which ones are actually worth your cash. From the gut-skin-brain connection to smarter, more sustainable formulas, we’re breaking it all down. Plus, meet the newest cult supplement brand to hit Adore Beauty’s shelves.

In Win, Bin or Recycle, we ask the tough question: why do we still clean our ears with cotton buds when we know it’s a terrible idea? (Guilty.)

Finally, in Adore Anonymous, we help a listener whose skin can’t handle vitamin C serums — and share gentler options that still deliver the glow, minus the sting.

Everything Mentioned:

• L'Oréal Absolut Repair Molecular 
• Vida Glow Pro Collagen +
• The Beauty Chef Plumpers™ Collagen Chewables
• The Beauty Chef Perfect Poo
• Vida Glow Womens Health Sleep
• Par Olive Pearl Marine Collagen
• Cosmedix Brilliancy Vitamin C Serum
• Boost Lab Vitamin C Brightening Serum

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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

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This week on Uncensored, we’re talking braces (yes, braces because apparently they're cool again??), Mel's three Brazilian non-negotiables, and Mother’s Day beauty cart builds — all in one jam-packed episode.

First up, it's Top 3, where we dig into Adore Beauty’s data to uncover the most coveted products by category. On the list this week? Hair smoothing essentials to help you fight frizz and flyaways like a pro.

Next, we step into Build My Cart to help a listener find the perfect Mother’s Day foundation—light, dewy coverage for under $90.

And finally, we peek On My Shelf with TikTok’s hair queen Elizabeth Cee (@elizabeth__cee) as she reveals her go-to products, most repurchased beauty buys, and her top tips for nailing viral hair and makeup trends.

Everything Mentioned:

• Olaplex No. 6 Bond Smoother Frizz Control Styling Hair Cream
• ELEVEN Australia Smooth & Shine Anti-Frizz Serum
• Kérastase Discipline Smoothing Heat Protecting Blow-Dry Primer
• K18 Molecular Repair Hair Oil
• MOROCCANOIL Original Oil Treatment
• DIOR Backstage Face & Body Foundation
• Clinique Even Better Foundation Makeup SPF 15
• Estée Lauder Double Wear Sheer Long-Wear Makeup
• asap Skin Perfecting Mineral Foundation
• K18 AstroLift Volume Spray
• MAKE UP FOR EVER Super Boost Skin Tint
• Bioderma Sensibio Defensive Serum
• Wella Oil Reflections Shampoo & Conditioner

Submit your questions and cart challenges for Hannah and Mel @adorebeauty on IG.

This episode is proudly sponsored by Hada Labo. Shop the cult Japanese brand's new Premium range now at Adore Beauty.

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

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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.

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We’re giving the skin below your chin some well-deserved love in this week’s Expert episode—from in-clinic treatments that sound like they belong in a sci-fi flick, to at-home body care solutions that actually deliver results. Think firming creams, LED gadgets, and exfoliants that’ll have you feeling dolphin-smooth in no time.

But first, it’s Win, Bin or Recycle—and let’s just say… we’re going full bush this week. No further context needed.

Later, we settle the great neck cream debate: do you really need one, or is your face moisturiser enough? We break down the key ingredients to look for if you’re serious about smoothing, firming, and protecting that delicate area.

Everything Mentioned:

• L'Occitane Almond Shower Scrub
• Hada Labo Body Essence In-Milk
• SALT BY HENDRIX Jade Gua Sha
• Therabody Theraface LED Mask
• PCA Skin Body Therapy 206.5ml
• Société Clear Skin Boosting Pads
• PCA Skin Perfecting Neck & Décolleté Cream
• Cosmedix Illuminate & Lift Neck & Decolette Treatment
• Wrinkles Schminkles Neck Smoothing Kit

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

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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.

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This week on Uncensored, we chart the rise of Japanese and Korean beauty in Australia, why it's outpacing French cosmetics globally, and the new TikTok-viral brands that just dropped on Adore Beauty.

From glass skin 2.0 to salmon DNA (yes, really), we’re breaking down the skincare and makeup trends you’ll be seeing everywhere in 2025.

In Beauty IQ Hotline, a listener wants to know: What’s the deal with silk pillowcases? We break down the real benefits (and the overhyped claims) for your skin and hair.

And in Stuff We Love, it’s a juicy PWDKWN—Mel's been road testing the new Hada Labo Premium range, and she’s got thoughts. (Spoiler: hydration levels = maxed.)

Oh, and ICYMI: Skims tees are worth the hype. Ashton Hall’s five-hour morning routine? Still processing.

Everything Mentioned:

• VT Cosmetics
• VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot 300
• Pyunkang Yul
• Torriden
• Torriden Solid-In Ceramide Lip Essence
• d'Alba
• Kundal
• Hada Labo Premium Ultra Firming Boosting 7x HA Cream-in-Milk 50ml
• Hada Labo Premium Lotion Intense 7x HA Super Deep Hydrator 150ml

Submit your questions and cart challenges for Hannah and Mel @adorebeauty on IG.

This episode is proudly sponsored by Japan's No.1 skincare brand, Hada Labo. Discover the new Premium range now at Adore Beauty.

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

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This week on Expert, we’re tackling a big one: age management during pregnancy. Skin therapist and co-host Tegan breaks down what you can use safely during this stage (hi bakuchiol, vitamin C, and hydrating facials) and what to give a hard pass (goodbye, retinol and high-strength peels).

We’re also covering the clinic treatments that are actually pregnancy-safe—and the best options for glowing, healthy skin with minimal downtime.

But first… Sadaf has a hot take on the Shark FlexStyler. Spoiler: it changed her entire hair routine.

In Win, Bin or Recycle, we’re weighing in on one of beauty’s more divisive trends: soap nails. Are they the future of minimalist manicures—or just a slippery gimmick?

And finally, in Adore Anon, a listener needs help with stubborn dark circles. Sadaf shares her tried-and-tested product picks (including a new Korean eye serum she’s currently trialling) and the concealers that actually deliver.

Everything Mentioned:

• Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System Hair Styler Black
• La Roche Posay Hyalu B5 Eye Serum
• Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex
• CeraVe Eye Repair Cream 14ml
• BEAUTY OF JOSEON Revive Eye Serum
• Ole Henriksen Banana Bright+ Eye Crème
• Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Concealer
• Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

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 AestheticsRx. Shop their vegan, Aussie-made 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

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What happens when you’re away from home with zero makeup and a formal event on the cards? In this week’s Uncensored episode, we put our personal shopper hats on for a listener who needs a full glam look—on a strict $150 budget. From the best drugstore foundation to a smudge-proof mascara and a setting spray that actually works, we build a cart that covers all the essentials (and looks damn good in photos).

Plus, in We Tried It, Mel shares her experience getting a pregnancy-safe lymphatic massage. We unpack what makes this treatment safe for pregnancy, what to expect during the session, and why hydration is key post-massage.

Then, Hannah shares her latest obsession: a sinus care system (shoutout FLO), and Mel’s bringing her favourite chicken soup recipe into the group chat—because beauty starts with feeling good, right?

Oh, and if sparkly skin won’t leave your algorithm alone either, you’re not alone. We talk TikTok’s obsession with Meredith Duxbury’s glowy glam and the MCoBeauty dupe that nails the vibe.

Everything Mentioned:

• The CALMM (@the__calmm)
• ELF Poreless Face Primer
• Maybelline New York Fit Me Foundation Dewy + Smooth
• Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation
• L’Oreal Paris Lash Paradise
• Maybelline Hypersharp Wing Liquid Liner
• MCoBeauty Baby Face Multiuse Cream Stick
• NYX Professional Makeup Buttermelt Bronzer
• MCoBeauty Miracle Flawless Setting Spray 100ml
• FLO Sinus Care Starter Kit 12 Sachets 
• The Best Chicken Soup You'll Ever Eat | Ambitious Kitchen

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

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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.

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In this week’s Expert episode, we’re diving into a topic that doesn’t get nearly enough airtime: menopause and your skin. From perimenopause to post, Skin Therapist Tegan unpacks the science behind hormonal skin changes—think dryness, sensitivity, breakouts—and shares practical tips on how to tweak your skincare routine to match.

Expect expert advice, product swaps, and gut health hacks to help you feel more confident (and less confused) about what your skin needs during this phase of life.

Plus, the Millennial Side Part is apparently making a comeback (did it ever really leave?). In this week’s Win, Bin or Recycle, we’re both amused and mildly offended as we weigh in on the internet’s latest beauty declaration.

And in Adore Anonymous, Tegan and Sadaf break down the buzz around “clean” and “organic” skincare—what those labels actually mean, what’s marketing fluff, and what really matters when it comes to results.

Everything Mentioned:

• SkinCeuticals H.A Intensifier Multi Glycan 30ml
• Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream 100ml
• Menopause Messing With Your Skin? Here's How To Deal

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 AestheticsRx. Shop their vegan, Aussie-made 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

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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.

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Emily Ratajkowski just got the worst haircut of her life—her words, not ours—but somehow turned it into a genius Kérastase ad. We had thoughts, so naturally, we had to kick off this week's Uncensored ep by dissecting the whole thing.

Then, in honour of 25 Years of Adore Beauty, we’re revealing the three best-selling, most iconic products of all time—and trust us, the results might surprise you.

We also sat down with the woman who started it all: Kate Morris, co-founder of Adore Beauty. From launching Australia’s first online beauty retailer at just 21 to shaping how we shop for beauty today, Kate has seen (and tried) it all. She spills on the products currently taking up prime real estate on her shelf and takes us on a nostalgic trip down memory lane—including the story behind the iconic Adore Beauty Tim Tam.

And finally, do your nails really need a break? We dive into the debate and share our best advice (and product picks) for this week's Beauty IQ Hotline.

Everything Mentioned:

• The Ordinary Natural Moisturising Factors + HA
• SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic
• ELEVEN Miracle Hair Treatment
• essie good as new - nail perfector
• Egyptian Magic All Purpose Skin Cream
• OPI Nail Envy
• Viviology Lipid Cleanser 150mL
• Osmosis Skincare StemFactor Growth Factor Serum 30ml
• La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Dermallergo Serum 20ml
• Ultra Violette Supreme Screen Hydrating Facial SKINSCREEN SPF50+
• Sodashi Rejuvenating Face and Neck Moisturiser
• LOVE Curl Primer: Prep for Perfect Curls - Davines
• MOROCCANOIL Curl Defining Cream
• IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream SPF50
• Youngblood Mineral Radiance - Sundance AU
• AB LAB by Adore Beauty Dewy-C SPF50+ Facial Sun Milk 75mL
• Benefit Gimme Brow + Eyebrow Gel
• Clarins Eau Dynamisante Fragrance
• Lancôme La Vie Est Belle EDP
• Do Your Nails Need a Break? We Asked an Expert and Share Products That Help Repair

Submit your questions and cart challenges for Hannah and Mel @adorebeauty on IG.

This episode is proudly sponsored by AestheticsRx. Shop their vegan, Aussie-made range now at Adore Beauty.

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

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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.

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This week on Expert, producer Jas gets up close and personal with her VISIA scan results—uncovering her biggest skin concerns and the treatment plan skin therapist (and co-host) Tegan has prescribed to tackle them. Plus, we reveal Jas’ TruSkin Age… and let’s just say, one side of her face has been aging in fast-forward. Yep, a full five years ahead of the other.

Next, we’re diving into skincare through the decades—what your skin actually needs in your 40s, 50s, and 60s. From collagen support in your 40s to deep hydration in your 50s and barrier-strengthening in your 60s, we break down the non-negotiables for every stage.

Plus, in Win, Bin, or Recycle, we’re revisiting a controversial early 2000s trend—concealer lips. TikTok says it’s back, but should it stay in the past?

And in Adore Anonymous, a listener asks: How do you keep things fresh down there? We’re getting real about intimate care, pH-balanced cleansers, and the biggest dos and don’ts.

Products Mentioned:

• Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser
• Aspect Purastat 5 Cleanser
• Cosmedix Simply Brilliant
• Aspect Extreme B17
• Cosmedix Opti Crystal- Liquid Crystal Eye Serum
• PCA Rebalance 
• Cosmedix Define Age-Defying Treatment
• elf Cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter
• Cosmedix Serum 16 Rapid Renewal Serum
• INNISFREE Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule
• Clinique Moisture Surge™ Overnight Mask
• Aspect Probiotic Mask

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 AestheticsRx. Shop their vegan, Aussie-made 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

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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.