Caroline Hirons tells us about her new app Skin Rocks, meeting Selena Gomez and gives Jo advice on how to get rid of a blind pimple. 
 
Adore Beauty Acknowledges First Nations People as the Traditional Owners across the lands and waters of Australia. We recognise and pay our respects to Elders past, present and future, whose lands were never ceded.
 
The Queen of Skincare, Caroline Hirons, joins Joanna to discuss her new app Skin Rocks, the success of her book Skincare: The New Edit and the new products she's currently loving in her routine. Plus, she shares her cringey teen moment with us that has stuck with her for decades.
 
For more from Caroline go to her website: https://www.carolinehirons.com/ or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinehirons/ and find the free Skin Rocks App here: https://skinrocks.com/en-au/
 
Host: Joanna Fleming
Guest: Caroline Hirons
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Skincare Queen Caroline Hirons Is Back!

Welcome to Adore Beauty's podcast Beauty IQ Uncensored, with host Hannah Furst getting real about every aspect of beauty. No topic is off-limits - from retinol to bum hair - and you can expect a healthy dose of education and laughs. Warning: Not suitable for the school pick up. New episodes released every Monday.

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The 7kg Packing Challenge
Hannah & Mel are put to the test to see if they can pack for a 7 day trip to Bali with carry-on luggage only. Find out what they packed and what didn’t make the cut!
 
Europe Travel Hacks from Makeup Artist Megan Miloshis
Makeup Artist and AB Staffer, Megan Miloshis is back on the podcast to take us through her Europe travel packing hacks, with tips to avoid spillage and the products she’s packing in her makeup kit.
 
Megan’s Product Mentions:

Benefit Benetint Lip & Cheek Tint
MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Color Pencil
M.A.C COSMETICS Eyeshadow
Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Toner & Moisturizer mini
Alpha-H Melting Moment Cleansing Balm with Wild Orange Leaf Extract Mini
Benefit Hoola Mini

 
Mel’s Product Mentions:

Viviology Vitamin C Serum
Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3
Avène Tolerance Hydra-10 Hydrating Cream
Skinstitut Gentle Cleanser
L'Oreal Paris Paradise Mascara - Black 
AB LAB by Adore Beauty Barely There Luminous Skin Filter Primer
R+Co Television Perfect Hair Shampoo
K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Mask
Bondi Sands Hydra UV Protect SPF 50+ Sunscreen Lotion

 
Hannah’s Product Mentions:

Lanolips 101 Ointment Multi-Balm - Coconutter
Ultra Violette Supreme Screen Hydrating Facial SKINSCREEN SPF50+
CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion PM
The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser
IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream SPF50
Benefit 24-HR Brow Setter Mini
Olaplex No. 9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum
VIRTUE Recovery Shampoo 60ml
VIRTUE Recovery Conditioner 60ml
VIRTUE Un-Frizz Cream 60ml

 
PWDKWN:
Mel - AB LAB by Adore Beauty HA Plump Gloss-Balm
Hannah - Kerasilk Flat Iron Spray
 
If you have any other questions you want us to answer let us know in our Facebook Group! Join the Beauty IQ Uncensored FB group to share beauty tips, chat about the podcast and share your own cringey stories: https://www.facebook.com/groups/484267299748882/ 
Disclaimer: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/disclaimer.html 
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Adore Beauty Acknowledges First Nations People as the Traditional Owners across the lands and waters of Australia. We recognise and pay our respects to Elders past, present and future, whose lands were never ceded. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 234: Europe Travel Hacks from a Makeup Artist

Hair Brush Maintenance
Do you remember the last time you cleaned your hairbrush? We got our resident hairdresser in to explain how we should *actually* be cleaning our brushes.
 
The Difference Between Retinol and Retinal with Yads Cauchi
Dermal Therapist, Yads Cauchi is back to guide us through the benefits of different Vitamin A derivatives and shares her best practices for protecting your skin’s barrier while using these powerful ingredients.



Product Mentions:

AVEDA Wooden Paddle Brush
GHD Paddle Brush - The All Rounder Hair Brush
Tangle Teezer Wet Detangling Black
Denman Head Hugger Ceramic Radial 43mm
evo Bruce 28 Natural Boar Bristle Brush
Medik8 Crystal Retinal 1 30ml
Cosmedix Elite Serum 24

 
PWDKWN:
Mel - Oribe Serene Scalp Balancing Shampoo and Oribe Serene Scalp Balancing Conditioner
Hannah - essie hard to resist (advanced)



If you have any other questions you want us to answer let us know in our Facebook Group! Join the Beauty IQ Uncensored FB group to share beauty tips, chat about the podcast and share your own cringey stories: https://www.facebook.com/groups/484267299748882/ 
Disclaimer: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/disclaimer.html 
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Adore Beauty Acknowledges First Nations People as the Traditional Owners across the lands and waters of Australia. We recognise and pay our respects to Elders past, present and future, whose lands were never ceded. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 233: What’s The Difference Between Retinol and Retinal?

The Canadian popped the question! Hear the proposal story.
 
Sleeping in Beds with Pets, Gross or Not?
Are you for or against sharing the bed with your furry friends? Hannah & Mel poll the AB office to reach a verdict.
 
Do Your Nails Need a Break from Shellac and Gel Treatments?
Dermatologist Dr Shammi Theesan takes us through the damage you may not know is happening to your nails during services like Shellac/gel. She also shares her tips on keeping your nails healthy in between salon visits.



PWDKWN:
Mel - Jurlique Herbal Recovery Bi-Phase Serum
Hannah - Amy Jean Brows Micro Stroke Pencil
 
If you have any other questions you want us to answer let us know in our Facebook Group! Join the Beauty IQ Uncensored FB group to share beauty tips, chat about the podcast and share your own cringey stories: https://www.facebook.com/groups/484267299748882/ 
Disclaimer: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/disclaimer.html 
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Adore Beauty Acknowledges First Nations People as the Traditional Owners across the lands and waters of Australia. We recognise and pay our respects to Elders past, present and future, whose lands were never ceded. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 232: HANNAH’S ENGAGED!

Most Upsetting Beauty Moments That Ruin Your Day
Have you dropped a day old bottle of C E Ferulic? We hope not! With help from Adore Beauty Staffers, Hannah & Mel share beauty moments that have had them close to tears. First world problems, we know.
 
Advice for Teen Skincare with James Vivian
Dermal Therapist, Clinic Owner and Founder of Viviology, James Vivian joins us to share advice on how to safely navigate the world of teen & tween skincare.
 
PWDKWN:
Mel - Well Verti Shower Filter and AB LAB by Adore Beauty HA Plump Gloss-Balm
Hannah - SK-II Skinpower Advanced Airy Cream
 
If you have any other questions you want us to answer let us know in our Facebook Group! Join the Beauty IQ Uncensored FB group to share beauty tips, chat about the podcast and share your own cringey stories: https://www.facebook.com/groups/484267299748882/ 
Disclaimer: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/disclaimer.html 
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Adore Beauty Acknowledges First Nations People as the Traditional Owners across the lands and waters of Australia. We recognise and pay our respects to Elders past, present and future, whose lands were never ceded. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 231: Advice for Teen Skincare with James Vivian

Mel’s Period Cup Diaries
If you’ve ever wanted to know what it’s like to try a period cup for the first time, Mel has taken one for the team and documented her experience.
 
Change of Season Must Haves with Beauty Editor, Jas Riley
Beauty Editor, Jas Riley joins the podcast to take us through some cooler weather must-haves that will keep your skin and hair hydrated all year round.
 
Jas’s Change of Season Products:

SOME BY MI Beta Panthenol Repair Cream 50ml
La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Ageing Serum 
The Jojoba Company Ultimate Youth Potion
The Jojoba Company Australian Jojoba 
The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil
Kérastase Nutritive Nutri-supplement Split Ends Serum 
NAK Hair Nourish Hair Oil
VIRTUE Healing Oil
Christophe Robin Colour Shield Cleansing Mask
Coco & Eve Super Nourishing Coconut & Fig Hair Masque Individual Tub
CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser
La Roche-Posay Lipikar Baume AP+ Body Balm
Loving Tan Platinum 2HR Express Mousse 
Bali Body Face Tan Mist
Coco & Eve Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Face Drops 
Shhh Silk Silk Pillowcase Queen Size
SALT BY HENDRIX Rose Quartz Gua Sha
IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream SPF50 
Clinique Sun-Kissed Face Gelee Complexion Multitasker
elf Cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter
Maybelline Instant Perfector 4-in-1 Glow Makeup 
Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment Cocoa Crème

PWDKWN:
Mel - Aesop Reverence Aromatique Hand Wash
Hannah - AB LAB by Adore Beauty Barely There Luminous Skin Filter Primer
 
If you have any other questions you want us to answer let us know in our Facebook Group! Join the Beauty IQ Uncensored FB group to share beauty tips, chat about the podcast and share your own cringey stories: https://www.facebook.com/groups/484267299748882/ 
Disclaimer: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/disclaimer.html 
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Adore Beauty Acknowledges First Nations People as the Traditional Owners across the lands and waters of Australia. We recognise and pay our respects to Elders past, present and future, whose lands were never ceded. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Skincare Queen Caroline Hirons Is Back!

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