EPISODE · Jun 3, 2025 · 20 MIN
333. Should You Stop Exfoliating in Winter? (And Other Skincare Myths Busted)
from Beauty IQ Uncensored · host Adore Beauty
In this week’s Expert episode, things are getting chilly – but your skincare doesn’t have to suffer. Skin therapist and co-host Tegan busts some of winter’s biggest skin myths: Do you still need SPF in June? Is it time to ditch exfoliants? And does dry skin really mean you need to slather on the thickest cream in your stash? Before that, in Win, Bin or Recycle, the girls weigh in on the growing trend of “raw-dogging” your toner with bare hands. (Spoiler: it’s a win for the skin, but perhaps not your bathroom floor.) Next up: Adore Anonymous drops a beauty bomb: Can moisturiser actually replace your cleanser when removing makeup? Our hosts separate fact from fiction. Plus, producer Jas gives an update on her wedding skin journey, and the team shares their top skin barrier savers and affordable winter product picks under $100. From hot shower mistakes to misunderstood hydration hacks, this ep will have your winter skin covered – literally. Everything Mentioned: Cosmedix Opti Crystal- Liquid Crystal Eye Serum L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil 500ml Bioderma Atoderm Shower Oil Société Rejuvenating Peptide Mask - 5pc BIODANCE Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask 4pk Cosmedix Micro Defense Microbiome Sheet Mask 5 pack La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Mask B5 Sheet Masks 5 Pack 5x25g La Roche-Posay Toleriane Gentle Cream Dermo No Rinse Cleanser 200ml Medik8 Cream Cleanse 175ml PCA Skin Creamy Cleanser Cosmedix Rescue Intense Hydrating Balm & Mask 30g La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ 40ml The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA 2% - 30ml Skinstitut L-Lactic Cleanser 200mL Weleda Skin Food The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA 100ml La Roche-Posay Toleriane Sensitive Prebiotic Moisturiser Viviology Ceramide Moisturiser 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 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
Is exfoliating in winter a no-go? Do thick, greasy moisturisers actually fix dry skin? And can you finally ditch the SPF in June? In this episode of Beauty IQ: Expert, we're cutting through the seasonal skincare fluff and busting some of winter’s most persistent myths. Skin Editor Sharon reveals which common winter routines are doing more harm than good, and shares budget-friendly product swaps to keep your barrier in check—without the guesswork. We’re talking flaky skin (it’s not always dehydration), barrier SOS, lukewarm shower reminders, and yes… why “raw-dogging” your toner might not be as rogue as it sounds. Plus, in Adore Anon, we tackle a viral cleansing trend: moisturiser before cleanser to melt off makeup—helpful hack or breakout city? And of course, we kick off with a piping hot Win, Bin or Recycle?
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