That Beauty Podcast

Peptides, azelaic acid, PDRN, NAD+... They all sound incredible, but do they live up to the hype? This week we break down 10 of the buzziest skincare ingredients: what they claim to do, what the research actually shows, and which ones deserve a spot in your routine (and which can stay on your algorithm).

Plus, our MVPs: Bettina has found a hack to stretch out the time between salon appointments, and Carli has found one to stretch out the time between hair washes.

 ELEFFECT The Tan

Dazzle Dry Mini Starter Kit

1000 Hour Eyelash & Brow Dye Kit

Jasmine perfumes

Le Labo Jasmin 17

Grandiflora MADAGASCAN JASMINE EAU DE PARFUM

Mi Miel Absolute Jasmine

MVPs

Hairification H24 Complex DryWash Strengthen & Repair Dry Shampoo Coconut Dream

evo Fabuloso Cool Brown Colour Depositing Conditioner

K18 AirWash Dry Shampoo

KMS Conscious Style Cleansing Mist

1. PDRN

Medik8 Exo-PDRN Prismatic+ Rejuran Dual Effect Ampoule Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum

2. Exosomes

Synergie Skin AlgiZome

Medicube PDRN Pink Exosome Shot Serum 2000

3. Peptides

Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum

Paula’s Choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Moisturiser Naturium Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum

4. Azelaic acid

Finacea (prescription only)

Azclear Action Medicated Lotion

The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%

Paula's Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster 

5. Tranexamic acid

Paula’s Choice Clinical Discoloration Repair Serum SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense

The INKEY List Tranexamic Acid Serum

Naturium Tranexamic Topical Acid 5%

6. Cica

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+

Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream

Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Blue Serum

Dr.Jart+ Cicapair

Kose Tigeraid CICA Repair Cream 

7. NAD+ precursors

Synergie Skin NRgetic Biomask

numbuzin No.9 NAD+ Bio Lifting-sil Essence

8. Polyglutamic acidInkey List Polyglutamic Acid Hydrating Serum Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Serum Crystal Elixir 

9. Hypochlorous acid Tower 28

SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray

Mario Badescu Repairing Facial Spray with Hypochlorous Acid

10. Ectoin

Alpha-H Hyaluronic 8 Super Serum  

Biosance Squalane + Ectoin Overnight Rescue

The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion 

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Your hosts & producers: Carli Alman & Bettina Tyrrell.

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Have you ever wondered if your $40 shampoo is ACTUALLY better than what you can get in the supermarket aisle? Or whether the skincare-inspired ingredients popping up in haircare are doing anything particularly groundbreaking?

This week, we're joined by Cassandra Celestin (aka The Beauty Chemist), a cosmetic chemist, product developer and scientist, to separate haircare formulation science from marketing spin. We’re getting into what makes a good haircare product, which ingredients are worth paying attention to, and how to get more out of your hair routine.

Also in this ep: our thoughts on refilling an empty Aesop hand soap with something cheaper, some of the products we trialled over the break, and our MVPs.

Links below!

Chic budget-friendly handsoaps

Soma Handwash

Freshwater Farm

Thankyou Forever Bottle

Pears Handwash

Element Brooklyn

Bettina's recs, reviewed

Maybelline Brow Inserts

Hairstory Pre-Wash

Hairstory New Wash

Ultraceuticals Daily Defence DNA³ Complex Recovery Night Cream

Mecca Weekend Skin Tint

Epres Bond Repair Treatment

MVPs

Go-To Supremely Soothing Moisturiser

Go-To Mellow Milk

The Ordinary Lacto-PDRN* 4% + B9 Eye Cream

For more from Cassandra Celestin:

Visit her website: www.thebeautychemist.com

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Your hosts & producers: Carli Alman & Bettina Tyrrell.

Thanks to our guest, Cassandra Celestin

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This week, we're talking all things eyes with Dr Maryam Zamani — Consultant Oculoplastic Surgeon, Facial Aesthetics Doctor, and founder of MZ Skin. With over twenty years of experience across the US and UK, Dr Zamani breaks down what's happening as our eye area ages, why "tired eyes" isn't always about sleep, and walks us through everything from skincare and injectables through to blepharoplasty — helping us figure out what's worth considering, surgical or not.

Plus, the beauty buys we don't think are worth the money, Carli's honest post-Botox experience, and the new-gen retinoid ingredient that's flying under the radar but might be worth watching.

And our MVPs this week: Carli's tried and tested 10-minute self-tan mask for when you've got zero time but still want a glow, and Bettina's happy accident of a K-beauty lip tint.

Ultraviolette SPF Testing Update

Dr. Reju-All Advanced Retino-Mela Serum

Elizabeth Arden Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules

Skin Rocks Retinoid 1

The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion

Merit Dad Cap

Things that are worth the money

Bettina: GHD straightener, Dazzledry nail polish kit, ColorWow Dream Coat

Carli: Current Body LED Red Light Therapy Face Mask: Series 2, D.S. & DURGA Coriander EDP , Dyson Airwrap i.d Multi-styler and Dryer, Hourglass Ambient Lighting Bronzer, Ultra Violette Supreme Screen Hydrating Facial SKINSCREEN SPF50+

MVPs

Amuse Bebe Tint

Loving Tan 10 Min Express Self-Tanning Body Mask

Dr Maryam Zamani

Discover MZ Skin

Find out more about Dr Zamani’s work here: https://www.drmaryamzamani.com

Follow Dr Zamani on social @drmaryam.zamani

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Credits:

Your hosts & producers: Carli Alman & Bettina Tyrrell.

Thanks to our guest, Dr Maryam Zamani

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After a brief (unintended) hiatus, we are back! And because some of you told us your favourite bits of the podcast are when we chat beauty and the MVPs, today's slightly chaotic and silly episode is just that.

We're bringing you the beauty pitches that caught our attention, including the most interesting celeb perfume launch to date and which seat on a plane is optimal for your skin, and double the fun with two MVPs each.

Links below!

Boring Without You Rem Repair Aquaporin Lamellar Barrier Cream Moisturiser

Kerasilk Liquid Cuticle Filler

Tir Tir Mask Fit Red Cushion Foundation

Mecca Cosmetica WEEKEND SKIN Hydra Tint with SPF50

Maybelline Maybelline Brow Inserts

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We're talking about all the words on the front of your product packaging, things like "medical grade," "clean," "clinically proven," "natural" — the phrases that sound official. But is it really official?

We also have Carli's review of Medik8's new PDRN serum, an update on Bettina's Crown Affair Finishing Hair Spray (it's not looking promising guys), plus our MVPs! A tubing mascara that survived 38-degree heat in Vietnam without smudging, flaking or budging, and a new makeup brush collection you'll want in your kit.

Crown Affair Finishing Hair Spray 

Medik8 Exo-PDRN Prismatic+ Pro Concentrate

MediK8 Clinic Locator

The Beauty Plan

MVPs:

Revlon All In Lash Lift Tubing Mascara Black

Mecca Cosmetica Buffing & Sculpting Brush

Mecca Cosmetica Domed Face Brush

Mecca Cosmetica Double-Ended Complexion Brush

Listen: Triple Cleansing, Glazed Hair & What It Actually Takes To Be A Cruelty-Free Brand (with Michelle Thew, from Leaping Bunny)

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Credits:

Thank you to Medik8 for supporting this episode

Your hosts & producers: Carli Alman & Bettina Tyrrell.

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KBeauty is everywhere and taking over our skincare regimens one product at a time. 

So what is it about Korean skincare that has us overhauling and expanding our routines? And, more importantly, is it all it’s cracked up to be?

Dr Amy Chahal joins TBP to navigate what’s worth it in the Korean skincare space, what’s more hype than results, and what’s not really getting the flowers it deserves. 

Also in this ep: the concealer application technique to prevent under-eye wrinkles, new-to-us beauty brands and the products we want to try, and our MVPs of the week 

Katie Jane Hughes tip

Watch: https://www.instagram.com/p/Da2vc6fzVwO/?hl=en 

No 3 brush

New-to-us brands

Xali Organics Peptide-Powered Hair Serum

Xali Organics Skin-Boosting Bronzing Drops

HairShots Insta Lustre

HairShots Thinning Peptides

MVPs

Kerasilk Flyaway Wand

⁠Boring Without You Rem Repair Aquaporin Lamellar Barrier Cream Moisturiser⁠ 

Dr Amy Chahal

Follow Dr Amy: @drachahal

TCMA: https://tcmasydney.com.au/

FutureSkin: https://www.futureskin.online/

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Thanks to our guest, Dr Amy Chahal

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Winter has a way of throwing your entire skincare routine into chaos. And we're not just talking about dry skin. Whether you're dealing with dullness, sensitivity or a compromised barrier, cold weather, wind, and indoor heating can trigger a whole range of issues that generic "moisturise more" advice just doesn't cover. In this ep, we're drilling down into the real causes behind your biggest winter skin complaints and exactly what to change — your routine, your products, or the ingredients you're reaching for. And the good news? This advice works any time of year.

Plus our MVPs of the week — a shampoo that will make your colour-treated hair shine like you've just left the salon, and a hand cream so good it might be the best one you've ever tried.

Hair sandwich method -https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSXdCrqDt/

Massaging away under eye bags - https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSXdCMQvA/

Fitting in regenerative skincare - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaoSFDhseSs/

Medik8 Exo-PDRN Prismatic+

MVPs:

The Chemistry Brand Hand Chemistry

Maria Nila Luminous Colour Shampoo & Conditioner

Winter skincare:

Ego QV Ceramides Cleanser 

The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser

Alpha-H Melting Moment Cleansing Balm with Wild Orange Leaf Extract

Garnier Vitamin C Makeup Cleansing Balm 

Mecca Cosmetica Rich Cream 

Summer Fridays Rich Cushion Cream

Byoma Moisturising Rich Cream

Avène Hydrance Hydrating Rich Cream

Mecca’s Watercooler Calming Hydration Serum

Rhode Peptide Glazing Fluid Dewy Gel Serum

Neutrogena Hydroboost Hyaluronic Acid Serum

Dr Dennis Gross Hyaluronic Marine™ Hydration Booster Serum

Triology Rose Hip Oil 

Medik8 Press & Glow

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 6% Mandelic + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant

MECCA MAX CLEAN SWEEP Gentle Exfoliating & Brightening Toner 

The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% + HA 2%

Boring Without You Make Me Wet Hydrating Milk Serum

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast B5 Serum

Clarin Extra-Firming Night Cream

No7 Future Renew Night Cream

CeraVe’s Hydrating Cleanser

Bioderma Sensibio H2O Eye Micellar water 

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Micellar Water

CeraVe Ceramides Eye Repair Cream

Cetaphil Hydrating Eye Cream-Serum

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermallergo Eye Contour Cream

Avene Essential Care Soothing Eye Contour Cream

Cetaphil Healthy Renew Eye Serum

Aquaphor Lip Repair

Dermal Therapy lip balm

Balmee Original Lip Balm

Laniege Sleeping Mask

First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads With Glycolic + Lactic Acids

Medicube Pore Pads in Mild

Go-To Gentle Exfoliator

Pixie Glow Tonic

Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Primer Hydrating 

Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base+ 

Revlon Illuminance™ Balm Primer 

NYX Professional Makeup Plump Right Back Plumping Serum + Primer.

Merit Great Skin Moisturizer

AVEDA botanical repair strengthening leave-in treatment 

Kerasilk Restorative Balm

Olaplex No. 7 Bonding Frizz Reduction & Heat Protection Hair Oil 

Thanks to Nature Anti-Frizz Hair Oil 

Wella Professionals Premium Care Oil Reflections Light Luminous Reflective Oil 

Revlon Professional Uniq One All In One Hair Mask 

 KMS MOISTREPAIR Intense Restore Treatment 

Klorane Hydration & Shine Plumping Mask

DermaVeen Daily Nourish Soap-Free Wash for Dry & Sensitive Skin

DU'IT Tough Hands for Her Anti-Aging Hand Cream

L’Occitane Almond Shower Oil,

Bangn Body Firming Shower Oil

Pure Fiji’s new Nourishing Shower Oil

L’Occitane Shea Butter Ultra Rich Body Cream

CeraVe Intensive Moisturising Cream

DermaVeen Extra Hydration Intensive Moisturising Lotion for Extra Dry, Itchy & Sensitive Skin

Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturising Body Lotion with Cooling Action

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What's on a beauty editor’s wishlist? In this week's episode, we're taking you through the beauty products we're desperate to try, what appeals about them, and why you may want to add them to your own list.

Also in this ep: an update on Bettina's hair colour since using her shower filter, what to look for in a travel cosmetics case, and where do you stand on wearing under-eye patches in public? Oh, and of course, our MVPs (not ™)!

Links from this week’s ep below. Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe and share with your friends. And if you’d like to support us with a tip or donation, you can find the link below or in our Instagram bio.

Shower filter

Earths Water Premium Shower Water Filte

Travel cosmetics cases

Bon Maxie 

Baggu 

OXX Cosmetics Travel Bag

MVPs

Sol De Janerio Rosa Charmosa Dewy Body Cream

No7 Good Intent Pore Buff Clarifying Cleansing Oil

Products on our wishlists

Dripping Gold Gradual Tanning Butter

Watch Mollie Burdell’s Dripping Gold Tan Review here

ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum

Celimax The Vita-A Retinal Shot Tightening Serum

Watch Dr Neera Nathan’s Celimax Retinal Review here

Yuhan Minox Pen Gel

Saie Slip Tint Tinted Moisturise

Merit Clean Volume

Crown Affair Finishing Spray

Numbuzin No.9 Nad Bio Lifting Essence

Allies Of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum 

Laneige Neo Cushion Mewy

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Once you hit your 40s — and especially your 50s, 60s and 70s — it can feel like the skincare conversation just... stops. The campaigns, the influencers, the "holy grail" product roundups are all aimed at someone half your age, even though this is exactly the stage where your skin needs the most support.

Hormones shift, barrier function changes, and the rules you grew up with don't always apply anymore. In this ep, we're joined by dermatologist and founder of Bespoke Skincare Technology, Dr Katherine Armour, to talk about what's actually happening to skin in your 40s, 50s and beyond, and how to build a routine that works with your skin now rather than chasing what worked a decade ago.

Plus - we answer a listener question on exfoliating before masking, and our MVPs (Most Valuable Products) of the week.

All the links mentioned below!

MVPs
MECCA MAX Fangirl Panoramic Tubing Mascara
Merit Great Skin Serum

Skincare in Your 40s, 50s & Beyond with Dr Katherine Armour
For more information on Dr Armour's clinic, check out: https://www.drkatherinearmour.com.au/

Bespoke Skin Technology Products:

Luminosity Revive & Refine Serum

Dream Cream
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Hair loss is one of those topics that doesn't get nearly enough airtime, and yet so many of us will experience it at some point. Whether that's postpartum shedding, thinning through perimenopause, or changes that creep up without an obvious explanation, it's hard to know what's normal, what's not and what you can actually do about it. In this ep, we're joined by Cassandra Hooper Whitemore, a certified trichologist with decades of hands-on-experience to help guide us through what's driving hormonal hair loss, key signs to look for, when to be concerned, and what genuinely helps versus what's just a beautifully packaged promise.

Plus - we answer a listener question on exfoliation and masking, Carli committed one of the cardinal sins of skincare, and our MVPs (Most Valuable Products) of the week.

All the links mentioned below!

Carli’s new skincare

Dermalogica phyto nature e2 regenerating daily exosome leave-on treatment

BORING WITHOUT YOU Make Me Wet™ AQUAPORIN Hydrating Milk Serum

Dr.Reju-All Advanced Retino-Mela Serum

Youth Rx Enriching Crème

Exfoliation & Masking

Medicube Pore Pads in Mild 

Go-To Gentle Exfoliator

Pixie Glow Tonic

MediK8 Press and Glow

La Roche Posay Cicaplast

Synergie Skin NRgetic Biomask

Neutrogena Hydraboost Hydrating Sheet Mask

MVPs

L’Occitane Almond Supple Skin Oil

Mecca Max Multiplayer Mode Shaping Sticks

Hormonal Hair Loss with Cassandra Hooper Whitmore

For more information on Cassandra’s clinic, check out www.trichohealthclinic.com.au

Instagram: @trichohealthclinic 

Facebook: Tricho Health Clinic 

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