The 5 things that Ava Matthews wishes she knew before having a baby are less about pregnancy and more about postpartum! From breastfeeding and the lack of sleep to how important your support network is and ways you can prepare for postpartum. 
 
Ava Matthews is a beauty entrepreneur and co-founder of Ultra Violette. Follow her on IG: @avamatthews.Shop Ultra Violette at Adore Beauty here. 
 
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Hosts: Hannah Furst
Guests: Ava Matthews
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5 Things Ava Matthews Wishes She Knew Before Having A Baby

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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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
 
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Ep 230: Change of Season Must Haves

Talking Bunions with Podiatrist Dr Sam
Hannah and Mel call in Podiatrist, Dr Sam to explain exactly what a bunion is and the factors that might be causing them.
 
Can You Really Fix Split Ends?
Are our split ends repairable? Trichologist, Dr Kay Fitzgerald is back on the podcast to help us understand what split ends are and if chopping them is the only cure.
 
Product Mentions:

Kérastase Première Filler Fondamental Repairing Anti-Frizz Serum
K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Mask

 
PWDKWN:
Mel - tbh Skincare rebound serum
Hannah - The Beauty Chef Body Inner Beauty Powder With Hemp - Chocolate
 
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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 229: Can You Really Fix Split Ends?

Mel’s Cringey Chafe Story
Boardshorts and Mel are NOT friends. Mel takes us through the chafe story that almost landed her in hospital.
 
How Long Your Skincare Actually Takes to Work
Dermal Therapist Brooke Holmes from Me, Skin and Body joins the podcast to debunk how long skincare ingredients actually take to work and the combinations that we can expect the best results from.
 
Find Brooke at her clinic @meskinandbody
 
Product Mentions:

Skoop Skincare Skin Shield, Anti-Chafe Balm
Aspect Probiotic Mask
PCA Skin Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum

 
PWDKWN:
Mel - GHD Chronos Ultra-Fast Hd Hair Straightener In White
Hannah - Liberty Belle Rx GAME CHANGER® Pore Refining & Mattifying Gel With Calming Willowherb & Vitamin C



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/ 
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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 228: How Long Your Skincare Actually Takes to Work

Funniest Product Reviews
Hannah and Mel read through Adore Beauty’s funniest product reviews from customers.


Top Budget Picks
Senior Beauty Editor, Sadaf Razi is back on the podcast with her top budget picks for skincare, makeup and hair care. 
 
Product Review Mentions:

Poo Pourri Royal Flush 
K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Mask
I'm From Mugwort Essence
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution
ghd original hair straightener
Lovehoney Mon Ami Pleasure Air Rose 
Smile Makers The Billionaire 
Loving Tan 2HR Express - Dark
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence

 
Top Budget Picks:

Hada Labo Lotion Anti-Aging - Super Hydrator 150mL ($39.95)
Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream ($37.99)
Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil Makeup Remover for Sensitive Skin ($33.99)
AB LAB by Adore Beauty Dewy-C Enzymatic Cleansing Balm 100ml with Vitamin C and Fruit Enzymes ($40)
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence ($38)
elf Cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter ($35)
NYX Professional Makeup Fat Oil Lip Drip ($19.99)
Maybelline Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Liquid Foundation SPF 18 ($25.99)
L'Oreal Paris Paradise Mascara Intense Black ($24.99)
STRAAND The Crown Cleanse Prebiotic Shampoo ($28)

 
PWDKWN:
Mel - Maybelline Superstay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick
Hannah - La Roche-Posay Cicaplast B5 Mask
Sadaf - Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Toner & Moisturiser
 
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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 227: Adore Beauty’s Top Budget Picks

Syncing Your Skincare to Your Menstrual Cycle
Dermatologist, Dr Cara McDonald joins the podcast to help Hannah and Mel understand how you can best sync your skincare to your menstrual cycle.
 
Blind Reacting to Fragrances
Hannah and Mel attempt to guess the notes of some of Adore Beauty's favourite fragrances.
 
Fragrances Mentioned:

Yves Saint Laurent MYSL
who is elijah OCEAN EYES EDP
Goldfield & Banks BOHEMIAN LIME Perfume
BDK Pas Ce Soir EDP
Juliette Has A Gun Ode to Dullness
Burberry Goddess Eau de Parfum 
Marc Jacobs Daisy

 
PWDKWN:
Mel - Alpha-H Melting Moment Cleansing Balm with Australian Flannel Flower
Hannah - Benefit Fan Fest Mascara



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/ 
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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.

5 Things Ava Matthews Wishes She Knew Before Having A Baby

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