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Beauty IQ Uncensored
by Adore Beauty
Beauty IQ Uncensored is Adore Beauty’s must-listen podcast for straight-talking beauty lovers. Each week, we bring you two episodes filled with product reviews, skincare deep dives, and unfiltered beauty chat—because beauty should be fun, not confusing.Mondays – Beauty IQ Uncensored: Beauty journos Mel and Hannah get into the good, the bad, and the unhinged of beauty. Expect trending product road tests, viral beauty deep dives, and your most hilarious beauty confessions.Wednesdays – Beauty IQ Expert: Beauty editor Sadaf and skin therapist Tegan tackle the science of beauty. From skincare myths to ingredient breakdowns and pro tips, this is your go-to for expert-backed beauty advice.DM us your questions @adorebeautywww.adorebeauty.com.au
Episodes
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421. Everything You've Wanted to Know About Injectables
Summer is officially on Mel and Tegan's minds, and they're kicking things off by sharing their favourite scents of the season. From nostalgic summer smells to the slightly weird ones they can't get enough of, it's a very fragrant trip down memory lane. Then, we're introducing a brand-new segment:...
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420. How to Recover From Skin Treatments in Record Time
This week on Uncensored, Zara Larsson doesn’t use primer OR setting spray! Naturally, Tegan wants to put her makeup routine to the test. We’re talking her concealer technique, the viral powder she swears by and whether skipping those extra steps actually works. Tegan also tried the DEKA RedTouch...
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419. Got Oily Skin? This Is How to Get It Under Control
This week on Expert, Sadaf puts Tegan to the test with a guessing game: what are the most popular cosmetic treatments around the world? From country to country, some of the answers might surprise you. Then, it’s time for Win, Bin, Recycle, and this week silk and satin bonnets are under the…
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418. How to Future-Proof Your Skin, Decade by Decade
This week on Uncensored, Mel has an important question for Tegan: back in her dating days, did she ever use a date’s roommate’s beauty products? The team discuss whether helping yourself to someone else’s expensive shampoo or moisturiser is fair game, or a serious violation of girl code. Then…
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417. All Your Sunscreen Questions, Finally Answered
This week on Expert, Tegan has tried Rejuran for the first time, and she’s giving us the full rundown! What was the famous salmon sperm treatment actually like, how did her skin react and, most importantly, would she do it again? Then, it’s time for Win, Bin, Recycle, and we’re tackling the...
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416. Yep, 'Fibremaxxing' Can Give You Clearer Skin
This week on Uncensored, Mel has stumbled across an account dedicated to genius beauty products that don’t exist… but absolutely should. She shares some of the most jaw-dropping inventions with Tegan before the pair dream up a few fantasy beauty products of their own. Then, Tegan takes us inside...
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415. Every Skincare Peptide You Need to Know About and What to Buy
This week on Expert, Tegan’s had a great haircut, and she’s officially on board with the matte makeup revolution happening right now. Meanwhile, Sadaf lets us have a nosy peek inside her Euro travel first-aid kit (not sexy, but fascinating) and shares the must-haves that made the cut. Then, it’s...
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414. You're Missing Out If You Don't Have a 'Moisturiser Wardrobe'
This week on Uncensored, is beauty entering its soft face era? Tegan and Mel have noticed a growing number of celebrities hitting the red carpet with barely-there makeup, and sometimes, no mascara at all. Is the full-glam era officially on the way out, and are we ready to embrace our natural...
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413. Yes, Your Neck & Decolletage Deserve Skincare Too
This week on Expert, Sadaf and Tegan are putting their beauty budgets to the test. They reveal the categories they’re happy to splurge on, where they prefer to save, plus all the products they’re loving right now. Then, it’s time for Win, Bin or Recycle, and the team is divided over... voice…
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412. The Low-Down on Blephs: From Downtime to Results
This week on Uncensored, Mel’s got a dry lips hack from... 1911? Yep, you read that right. She’s unearthed an old-school beauty trick that might just be the answer to your chronically cracked lips. Plus, Tegan and Mel are officially converts to exfoliating body lotions. And before you assume...
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411. Is Your Cleanser Letting Your Skin Down?
This week on Expert, Tegan walked into the studio looking suspiciously glowy, so naturally Sadaf immediately grilled her on the products behind that radiant complexion, including a K-beauty facial spray Tegan is currently obsessed with. Then it's time for Win, Bin or Recycle, where hair rollers…
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410. How Your Gut Could Be Affecting Your Skin Health
This week on Uncensored: Instagram made Mel do it... and it did not go well! She put a viral contour and blush hack to the test, with results that prove not everything you see on your feed should be replicated at home, friends. Then, in We Tried It, Mel and Tegan spritz their way through a...
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409. Exosomes, PDRN & Peptides: Buzzy Beauty Ingredients, Decoded
This week on Expert, we're talking about the beauty products that genuinely changed the way we do our routines. Sadaf has a concealer that's earned permanent status in her makeup bag and a styling tool that's made her a once-a-week wash girl, while Tegan has discovered a dry shampoo that delivers...
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408. Matte Makeup Is Back (But Not Like You Think)
Tegan is back as guest host for this week's Uncensored ep! First up, we're talking beauty tips straight from the skies after we stumbled across cabin crew member and beauty icon Rhony Claire's stellar makeup hacks and favourite products for long-haul flights. We also investigate the latest…
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407. Everything You Need to Know About Laser Hair Removal
Your skincare routine called... it wants a winter wardrobe! Tegan and Sadaf are sharing their winter swaps now that the weather is well and truly chilly, from rich moisturisers to barrier-supporting heroes that will stop your skin from feeling tight, dry and irritated. Then, it's time for another...
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406. Is This the Most Requested Haircut of 2026?
This week on Uncensored, special guest and Expert co-host Tegan joins Mel on the pod’ to discuss everything from LED masks to book-to-screen adaptations with ‘hot older brother’ tropes. Then, Mel crowns *the* haircut of 2026 – aka, Allie Hayes’ perfectly undone waves in Off Campus – and calls in...
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405. Are You Accidentally Doubling Up on Skincare Actives?
This week on Expert, Tegan is back from Italy and has plenty to report! She's had some unforgettable deli snacks, a pretty good plane ride with a baby, and schooled herself on all things advanced CO2 lasers. Next up, it's time for Win, Bin or Recycle, and today it's one of TikTok's most...
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404. Hannah's Final Episode (and Her Ultimate PWDKWN List)
After seven years behind the mic, it's finally time for Hannah's last episode of Uncensored! We're emotional, we're nostalgic, so let's take a look back at some of the biggest beauty trends, launches and interviews she's covered in the last seven years. Then, grab a pen! Hannah's running through...
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403. Exactly How to Get Rid of Milia
This week on Expert, friend of the pod Yads Cauchi joins Sadaf while Tegan's away to discuss everything from wedding fragrances to getting rid of milia. First up, are AI beauty influencers changing the way we discover products? Sadaf and Yads unpack the trend, how to spot an AI influencer, and…
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402. Hannah's Year Without Injectables (and the Products She Swore By)
This week on Uncensored, Mel and Hannah are circling back on a couple of PWDKWN recommendations from weeks ago, because they've just tried each other's faves and have some thoughts. Hannah has also been on another quest for better sleep, and this time she's testing a seriously high-tech solution:...
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401. Textured Skin & the Peptide Panic Explained
This week on Expert, Sadaf is joined by a guest and friend of the podcast, dermal clinician Yads Cauchi! First up: Win, Bin or Recycle tackles the divisive world of stick-on bras. Are they secretly genius, or just one sweaty panic attack waiting to happen? The girls cover internet-famous brands…
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400. The Lesser-Known Skincare Products That Should Be Famous
This week on Uncensored, Mel has fallen deep into an Instagram rabbit hole and the viral anonymous confession account @gabetrew she’s found makes Cringey Convo look positively wholesome, and naturally, Hannah is horrified and fascinated. Then, dermal clinician and TikTok skin educator Maddy…
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399. PSA: If You’re Not Using a Toner, You’re Missing Out
This week on Expert, Tegan is jetting off to Italy for a beauty training program, but before she leaves, Mel shares her best tips for vintage shopping in Italy! Then it’s time for a divisive round of Win, Bin or Recycle: veneers. Are they the ultimate confidence-boosting dental upgrade, or are we...
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398. Jayde From Driven By Beauty on Reading Skincare Labels & What Actually Works
On this week’s episode of Uncensored, Hannah and Mel take on the skincare showdown confusing the internet: La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ vs Avène Cicalfate Restorative Protective Cream. Mel breaks down when to use each, who they’re actually for, and why they’re not as interchangeable as…
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397. 'Brow Lift Botox' Explained & Makeup Tips for Fine Lines
This week on Uncensored, Mel shares a positive update on her chronic hives journey (finally!!) and the soothing skincare product that’s been a game-changer for her irritated, reactive skin. Then, in Cringey Convo, Mel and Hannah tackle pillow hygiene. How often should you replace your pillow?…
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396. Our Biggest Beauty Regrets
Surprise! This week Mel steps in as guest host while Sadaf is away, and she’s bringing some very niche expertise with her... including a slightly terrifying nail polish hack. In Win, Bin, Recycle, the team tackles lash serums. Tegan is firmly in the “win” camp, while Mel sits cautiously on the...
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395. How to Wear Makeup With Acne or Eczema With Madeleine Edwards
Mel and Hannah are back with another jam-packed episode of Adore Beauty Uncensored, covering hair treatments, sensitive-skin makeup tricks and a fresh SPF moisturiser worth taking a second look at. Mel kicks things off with her experience trying Kerasilk’s in-salon keratin smoothing treatment…
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394. When Will Women’s Health Be Taken Seriously? With Angie Kent
Mel kicks things off on Uncensored this week with the oddly specific (and kind of unhinged) massages she wishes existed. Then, in Cringey Convo, the new mum chat continues with a very honest look at postpartum lochia. Don’t know what that is? It’s a lot, is what it is. We chat about what it’s...
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393. Miranda Kerr on Wellness Rituals, Beauty Regrets & the Body Oil She Used for That Signature Victoria’s Secret Glow
On this week’s episode, we sit down with supermodel and founder of KORA Organics Miranda Kerr to chat all things wellness and beauty – from the retinol alternative she loves to the morning and night routines she swears by. If you’re wondering exactly how the Victoria's Secret angels achieved…
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392. The Easiest Men’s Skincare Routine Ever & Dealing With Postpartum Hair Loss
Where do you start when building a men’s skincare routine? Are lip tattoos actually worth the hype? And what can new mums do about postpartum hair loss? This week on Expert, Tegan and Sadaf are covering practical beauty advice for real life, from on-the-go essentials to the hair changes that can...
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391. Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s Exact Beauty Routine
Like every other person on the planet right now, Mel is obsessed with figuring out the exact beauty products Carolyn Bessette Kennedy used, and with the help of Yads Cauchi, she might have done it. But first, Mel tells Hannah about the rise of 'lunchtime boob jobs' in New York – a cosmetic...
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390. Melasma Explained: What Causes It & How to Treat It
Should you actually sit on public toilet seats? It’s the debate dividing the team this week, as Tegan and Sadaf weigh in on whether it’s fine or whether hovering is the only option. Then, Tegan takes a deep dive into melasma, the stubborn pigmentation condition that can be incredibly frustrating…
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389. A Beauty Editor’s All-Time Fave Products & a Game-Changing SkinCeuticals Serum
This week on Uncensored, Mel and Hannah dive into the weird, wonderful and slightly questionable things living in our handbags… and what might also be living on them. From loose lip balms and snack crumbs to rogue hair ties and mystery receipts, Mel and Hannah compare the chaotic contents of…
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388. Under-Eye Concealer Hacks & How To Treat An Accidental Sunburn
This week on Expert, Sadaf and Tegan are all about tough love. Got sunburnt? They’re not mad, they’re just disappointed! Still, it happens to all of us sometimes, but there are ways to cope with an accidental one. But first up, Sadaf shares a game-changing under-eye concealer trick from TikTok…
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387. The Nina Park Lip, a Hard Foot Skin Hack & a Viral K18 Review
Mel and Hannah are back, and there’s a new mini in town! Hannah catches us up on baby Mila and newborn life. This week’s episode covers everything from red carpet glam to peeling heels, so strap in. First up, we’re talking cracked heels. You know that thick, dry heel skin that no amount of body...
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386. Our 2026 Beauty Predictions
This week on Expert, we’re ringing in the new year with a glowing skincare recommendation from Sadaf. Warning: this underrated vitamin C serum may cause lots of compliments. Linked below, of course. In Win, Bin or Recycle, it’s time we had the natural deodorant chat. Do they actually work for us…
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385. Bye, 2025: These Are the Products You Loved the Most This Year
This week on Expert, it’s our last episode of the year, so we’re reflecting on the products you all loved (and purchased a lot) from Adore Beauty in 2025. We’re talking: top 10 status. Glowing reviews? You bet. In Win, Bin or Recycle, it’s the Great Primer Debate. Sadaf swears by it but Tegan...
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384. It’s Time We Spoke About Sunscreen-Gate
This week on Expert, we’re back and catching up on everything that’s been happening these past few weeks. The biggest news? Tegan had her baby! In Win, Bin or Recycle, we answer the much-debated question: should we be taking our shoes off in other people’s houses? (Spoiler: it’s a resounding yes...
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383. The 2025 Round-Up of PWDKWN: Beauty, Botox and Everything In Between
This week on Uncensored, we discover a new stress-relieving product that’s *popping off* on TikTok, and segue into our bumper list of PWDKWN this year. Think: K-beauty best-sellers, cosmeceutical body treatments, and supplements that made a real difference (yes, The Beauty Chef’s The Perfect Poo...
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382. The Evolution of Fake Tans: The Good, the Bad, and the Streaky
This week on Uncensored, it's the fake tan episode. Mousses, mitts, Le Tan in Le Can, we reminisce about the formulas and tools of the past (aka, the early to mid 2000s) for the millennials who know. No exfoliation – just streaky layers and patchy knees. You had to be there. Then, we share the…
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381. Beauty Wrapped 2025: The Viral Hits & Misses
Drumroll, please! It's time for Beauty Wrapped 2025 (the Uncensored version), where we recap the viral products that broke the internet, the flops we’d rather forget, and the hits that actually earned a permanent spot in our routines. In this week's Cringey Convo, we take a peek inside our mums'...
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380. Burnout Beauty & Wellness to Wind-Down With
This week on Uncensored, we discuss the rise in consumer fatigue over complicated beauty routines, never-ending product releases, and the social pressure to keep up with self-care. Is this overconsumption causing mass burnout? Putting mindfulness first, we chat through the rituals that actually...
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379. How to Buy a Gift for the Person Who Has Everything
This week on Uncensored, we answer the million-dollar question: what do you get the person who has everything? Dads, partners, sisters who tell it like it is – we’ve got a holiday gift guide for everyone and every budget. Not to mention a list of beauty we’ll be buying ourselves this Christmas...
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378. WTF is 'Ozempic Face'? Unpacking 2025’s Big Cosmetic Buzzwords with Dermatologist Dr Armour
This week on Uncensored, we’re unpacking the big cosmetic buzzwords circulating the internet right now – from Ozempic face to filler fatigue and cheek collapse. Are these real concerns or just social media hype? Dermatologist Dr Katherine Armour joins us to break down the science behind trending...
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377. The Fragrance Boom & Our Favourite Holiday Gift Sets
This week on Unscensored, it’s all about fragrance – aka, the fastest-growing beauty subcategory. We’re talking signature scents, popular perfumes, and surprising viral moments. Two words: Michael Bublé. We also reminisce about the first perfumes we fell in love with (Britney Spears’ Fantasy...
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376. MUA Amanda Ramsay on Menopause: Expectation vs. Reality
This week on Uncensored, we’re talking all things hair, getting to the root of scalp health, hair growth technology and current shifts in trends – are more women embracing long hair? Then, we sit down with award-winning makeup artist Amanda Ramsay for a candid chat on menopause, retiring the term...
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375. Morning vs Evening Skincare Routine: What To Change & Why
This week on Beauty IQ Expert, we tackle the topic of morning versus nighttime skincare routines, revealing our non-negotiables (see: SPF) and the common mistakes to avoid. Skin therapist Tegan explains the differences between AM and PM routines, breaking down what products to use, when to use...
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374. The K-Beauty Episode: Medispas & Cult Treatments With Kaitlyn From NU28
This week on Uncensored, we reveal our *hot* takes on bathhouses and spa rituals, diving in on the good, the weird, and the newsworthy (two words: damp hay). We also sit down with Kaitlyn Shin – Director of NU28 Medical Aesthetics – to unpack the global fascination with Korean skincare, and the...
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373. Retinol vs. Tretinoin (vs. Bakuchiol): Which Vitamin A Is Right For Me?
This week on Expert, we’re breaking down one of skincare’s most powerful ingredients: Vitamin A, helping you figure out which version is right for your skin. From over-the-counter retinols to prescription-strength tretinoin and gentle plant-based bakuchiol, skin therapist Tegan explains how each...
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372. The Science of BO & The Rise of Whole-Body Deodorant (with Dr Armpit)
This week on Uncensored, we’re diving nose-first into the world of scent, from newborn heads and fireplace smoke to… whole-body deodorant. We kick off with a chat about things that smell good but aren’t perfume before getting into the week’s Cringey Convo: the rise of whole-body deodorant. Are we...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Beauty IQ Uncensored is Adore Beauty’s must-listen podcast for straight-talking beauty lovers. Each week, we bring you two episodes filled with product reviews, skincare deep dives, and unfiltered beauty chat—because beauty should be fun, not confusing.Mondays – Beauty IQ Uncensored: Beauty journos Mel and Hannah get into the good, the bad, and the unhinged of beauty. Expect trending product road tests, viral beauty deep dives, and your most hilarious beauty confessions.Wednesdays – Beauty IQ Expert: Beauty editor Sadaf and skin therapist Tegan tackle the science of beauty. From skincare myths to ingredient breakdowns and pro tips, this is your go-to for expert-backed beauty advice.DM us your questions @adorebeautywww.adorebeauty.com.au
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Beauty IQ Uncensored is Adore Beauty’s must-listen podcast for straight-talking beauty lovers. Each week, we bring you two episodes filled with product reviews, skincare deep dives, and unfiltered beauty chat—because beauty should be fun, not confusing.Mondays – Beauty IQ Uncensored: Beauty journos...
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