339. Is Your Cleanser Wrecking Your Skin Barrier? + Euro Summer Essentials episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 24, 2025 · 33 MIN

339. Is Your Cleanser Wrecking Your Skin Barrier? + Euro Summer Essentials

from Beauty IQ Uncensored · host Adore Beauty

That tight, squeaky-clean feeling after washing your face? Yeah… that’s your skin barrier screaming. This week on Expert, we’re talking cleansers: the good, the bad, and the barrier-breaking. We’ll bust some common myths (foaming doesn’t always mean clean), share the signs your cleanser might be too harsh, and give you our go-to picks for every skin type. Also on the run sheet: summer-in-Europe beauty packing. Inspired by the viral “5-finger summer faves” TikTok, Sadaf reveals what’s actually going in her suitcase, while Tegan builds her dream Euro glow kit. Think glowy SPF, cream blush, and maybe a micellar mini or two. Plus, in Adore Anonymous, a listener’s hunting for a tinted peptide lip treatment under $50 – we’ve got great picks, and a reminder that SPF lip balm might be the real MVP. Everything Mentioned: https://www.tiktok.com/@andieajello/video/7510242337205931306?_t=ZS-8wt7suLTc0G&_r=1  Medik8 Clarifying Foam  Bioderma Sébium Gel Moussant Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermo-Cleanser CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser 473ml Avène Milk Cleanser 200ml Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil 150ml Skinstitut L-Lactic Cleanser AB LAB B3 Balance Foaming Facial Wash COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Power Gel Cleanser Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment Cocoa Crème Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment Strawberry Sorbet Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Lip Treatment Crème Brûlée Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment Citrus Sunshine Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment - Glimmer, Creme Brulee Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment - Glimmer, Lingonberry Jam Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment - Glimmer, Strawberry Sorbet 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: 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.

If your cleanser leaves your skin feeling tight, it might be doing more harm than good. This week, Tegan and Sadaf dive into the truth about cleansers — from foaming formulas to gentle milks — and how to choose the right one for your skin type. Plus, we unpack our ultimate “5-finger” summer-in-Europe beauty picks, and help a listener find a budget-friendly tinted peptide lip balm worth the hype.

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