314. Is Social Media Making Us Want More Cosmetic Procedures?

from Beauty IQ Uncensored · host Adore Beauty

From nose jobs to fox-eye lifts, cosmetic procedures have never felt more accessible—or more tempting. Thanks to social media, we’re no longer just seeing the before and afters. We're watching it all unfold: pre-op consults, the surgery chair, the bruises, the swelling, the recovery. But is this behind-the-scenes access empowering, or is it just another kind of beauty pressure dressed up as transparency? We get into it in this week's Uncensored episode. Plus, we help a listener build the ultimate $100 barrier repair cart for dehydrated, acne-prone skin—affordable and effective picks only. And finally, Hannah confesses to dropping $140 on a very bougie bin (yes, a bin), and shares the other fancy things she’s picked up for her new home. Meanwhile, Mel makes a surprising case for her current home obsession... a poo stool. Articles Mentioned: The Demographic That Spends the Most on Beauty May Surprise You - POPSUGAR Australia 2025 Plastic Surgery Trends Prove Instagram Face Is Dead Products Mentioned: Bioderma Sébium Hydra Soothing Nourishing Cleansing Balm for Dry Acne-prone Cerave Hydrating Cleanser The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution Serum 30ml La Roche-Posay Effaclar H Biome Moisturiser COSRX AC Collection Lightweight Soothing Moisturiser Aesop Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash Aesop Post-Poo Drops Glasshouse Fragrances Scent Scene Duo Squatty Potty 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 Disclaimer | Privacy Policy 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.

What this episode covers

In this episode of Beauty IQ Uncensored, we're diving into the rise of cosmetic surgery content on social media. From nose jobs to fox-eye lifts, we're seeing it all — the consults, the surgeries, the recoveries — but is this new wave of transparency actually empowering, or is it just another layer of beauty pressure? Plus, we curate a $100 barrier repair skincare cart for dehydrated, acne-prone skin, Hannah reveals her splurge on a surprisingly fancy bin, and Mel shares her unexpected obsession with... a poo stool.