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You Beauty
by Mamamia Podcasts
You Beauty is the show for your face, hair and bathroom cabinet.Every Friday, we're bringing you one unmissable episode packed with honest reviews, genuine recommendations, and the kind of beauty conversation you'd only have with your closest friends. It's the products that are actually worth your money, the hacks the Youbie community swear by and answers to all the beauty questions you could ever have.
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Is Retinal Banned In Australia Now?! Here's What You Need To Know
Leigh’s back from Vietnam and we have so much to catch up on! Starting with our very BIG feelings about the rise of cigarette-inspired lip products and the hair colour trend that’s skyrocketed 949 per cent on Pinterest searches in 2026. Plus, Christmas has come early in the studio as we unbox…
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How To Get Rid Of Blackheads (For Real This Time) & The GOAT Product To Use
On today’s episode, Kelly McCarren is joined by Mamamia’s Beauty and Health Editor, Erin Docherty, to dish on the latest beauty news, including why retail giants Mecca and Sephora are among eight brands forced to pull products containing banned microbeads from their shelves. Then we’re tackling...
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"I Felt Weird Talking About This Product..." & The Bronzer That Doubles As Skincare
WANT TO WIN A YOU BEAUTY GIFT BUNDLE?! Kelly and Leigh have bundled together their all-time favourite beauty products and two Mamamia subscribers are winning the lot. Subscribe to Mamamia to be automatically entered to win. Current subscriber? You're already in the draw. Competition closes Friday...
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The A-Z Of Skincare Ingredients & The Products You Actually Need
Do you ever find yourself staring at your bathroom cabinet full of skincare and wonder to yourself... What do all of these ingredients actually do?! Well grab your notepad and pen because class is officially in session and in today's Monthly Masterclass, your resident skincare professors Leigh...
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What The Hell Is Skin Prep? & Our Favourite Gradual Tans That Won't Make You Sticky
WANT TO WIN A YOU BEAUTY GIFT BUNDLE?! Kelly and Leigh have bundled together their all-time favourite beauty products and two Mamamia subscribers are winning the lot. Subscribe to Mamamia to be automatically entered to win. Current subscriber? You're already in the draw. T&Cs apply. Unlock the...
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The Truth About 'At Home' Brow Tinting & Why Hot Showers Are Ruining Your Skin
WANT TO WIN A YOU BEAUTY GIFT BUNDLE?! Kelly and Leigh have bundled together their all-time favourite beauty products and two Mamamia subscribers are winning the lot. Subscribe to Mamamia to be automatically entered to win. Current subscriber? You're already in the draw. T&Cs apply. IN THIS...
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Marc Jacobs Beauty Is Back & Our Step-By Step System To Spring Clean Your Beauty Cabinet
Kelly’s fresh off a whirlwind 50-hour trip to Singapore where she learned the wild science behind some of Australia's most popular beauty products (including a secret observation shower room with a dedicated perfumer!). Plus, Leigh and Kelly dive into the massive return of Marc Jacobs Beauty to...
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We've Found The BEST Foundation For Under $13
From a $12 viral foundation taking over the internet to a shocking $6.50 sheep placenta cream and a Friday night DIY hair dye nightmare, we’ve truly seen it all this week. On today’s episode of Spendy Savey, Leigh Campbell is joined by Mamamia beauty editor Erin Docherty to unpack why…
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Are You Removing Your Makeup Wrong? (Cleansing Balms vs. Foaming Cleansers)
What happens when you gift your podcast co-host a $9.99 jar of sheep placenta cream? Absolute chaos, naturally. In this episode, Leigh and Kelly jump straight into the weird and wonderful world of extreme beauty ingredients before diving into the biggest industry news: clean-girl favourite Merit…
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How Often Should We Really Wash Our Hair? The Answer SHOCKED Us!
If you've ever wondered how often you should actually be washing your hair, or whether supplements genuinely work for hair growth, you've come to the right place. In today's Monthly Masterclass, Leigh Campbell and Kelly McCarron are joined by hairdresser of 30+ years turned trichologist and…
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How To Keep Pigmentation At Bay & Have We Found The Perfect Red Lipstick?!
Why are beauty founders launching products they don’t actually use? This week, Leigh Campbell and Kelly McCarren unpack the strategy behind brand launches, from Dieux’s retinol to Zoe Foster Blake’s eye cream, and why it’s actually a sign of a great brand. And, Reddit released its first-ever...
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Our Top Beauty Products For Under $30 & The Secret To Perfect Brows At Home
Genius marketing move or total PR nightmare? Leigh and Kelly discuss Tarte’s plastic surgery-themed rollout and break down why the beauty world is so fiercely divided. Our beauty editor Erin Docherty has more to say here. Plus, how do you find the perfect gift in a cozzie-livs crisis? This week…
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Kelly & Leigh's 9 Favourite Tinted Moisturisers And CC Creams
From using your concealer for instant hair highlights to a trending plant extract promising to change hair removal forever, Leigh Campbell and Kelly McCarren are putting on their lab coats and putting beauty myths to the test. If you’ve ever wondered what on earth the difference is between BB...
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Skin Tightening, Juicy Lip Tints & The Truth About Beauty 'Super Dupes'
From skin eruptions to sagging we are keeping it very real on today’s episode of You Beauty! Leigh Campbell and Kelly McCarren to break down the biggest beauty news of the week including a cult favourite that's getting the 'superdupe' treatment and a new hair capsule from an iconic Australian...
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Monthly Masterclass: Leigh & Kelly’s Entire Morning Skincare Routine Revealed
For our inaugural 'Monthly Masterclass', Leigh and Kelly are answering one of their most-asked questions ever and showing you their exact morning skincare routine from start to finish. They're giving you a peek inside their own bathroom cabinets and not only showing you the products they're using...
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Kelly's $6 Concealer That's About To Go Viral
The Rare Beauty Lip Oils have landed in the Mamamia Studios and Kelly and Leigh are giving their raw, honest reviews on whether they actually live up to the hype. Next, a quick beauty intervention: is it okay to still be using the same massive 40-shade eyeshadow palette you bought in your early...
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WTF Is Eyemaxxing & Meet Your New Under Eye Bestie (For $3.95)
Forget "looks-maxxing," "sleep-maxxing," and "protein-maxxing", there's a new trend 'maxxing' that's got the beauty world obsessed. We're diving into the world 'eyemaxxing' and asking the question you're all thinking... is this genuinely a new phenomenon, or just old-school makeup techniques with…
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Your Most Urgent Perimenopause Questions, Answered By 25 Leading Experts
You hot? Same. Grab a fan, because Very Peri is officially here. Created by Mamamia, we’ve sorted through the noise to answer your most urgent perimenopause questions. There is no shortage of perimenopause information out there. In fact, there is too much and most of it is unregulated, incomplete...
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There's A New $14 Bronzer Hiding The Supermarket... & We're Obsessed
Best glowy skin makeup products are the star of the show this week as we dive into the ultimate products giving us that lit-from-within look! We are getting to the bottom of what those trending under-eye patches actually do for your skin, and Leigh is sharing her play-by-play guide to perfecting...
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What Your Scent Really Says About You & The Fastest Hair Dryer Ever
Viral PRF skin treatments are dominating our feeds, but what is the actual difference between PRF and your standard PRP treatment? We’re unpacking the science behind the latest beauty trends hitting your FYP. Then, stick around for the sniff test to end all sniff tests, alongside a breakdown of…
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Kelly & Leigh Test The 'Most Extreme' Lip Plumper, So You Don't Have To
Rhode's highly anticipated new products have just arrived and Kelly has been holding them hostage. Leigh gets her first look and the verdict might surprise you. Then Leigh and Kelly test the most extreme lip plumper on the market all in the name of research (and chaos). Plus, our honest thoughts…
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Our Top Winter Moisturisers Could Already Be Hiding In Your Cabinet
Megan Markle's Makeup Artist's highly questionable foundation technique, e.l.f cosmetics are officially dipping their toes into haircare & Chappell Roan reveals her MAC Viva Glam campaign for the girls, gays and theys! Then, Leigh and Kelly are diving into the world of night creams, and their...
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Leigh & Kelly's Favourite Australian Products To Shop Right Now
It's here!! We're trying the highly anticipated very fancy Fenty Beauty bronzer (did you guys know Rihanna is a close personal friend of Leigh's??), unpacking the viral 'bunnytail' hairstyle that's divided the internet and the makeup hack involving... cling wrap? Then, your beauty dilemmas solved...
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We've Been Keeping A Secret...
We are sooo back, today we’re unpacking the viral makeup technique Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner’s celebrity makeup artist swears by and the bizarre new thing people are doing for boob jobs and butt lifts. Then, your beauty dilemmas solved and as promised... our Spendy and Savey picks! Follow…
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$322 For A Body Cream... In This Economy?!
Youbies, before we dive into today's vanity empties, we have some very exciting news. You Beauty is officially getting a facelift! Coming soon, we are transitioning to one unmissable mega-episode every single Friday. You'll be getting Leigh and Kelly together every time, bringing you Q&As, Spendy...
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Ellidy Pullin: Australia's Covergirl & Her Unconventional Beauty Hacks
This week on The Formula, Kelly is rummaging through the beauty bag of podcaster, author, model, and Australia’s very own Covergirl ambassador, Ellidy Pullin. Ellidy is the definition of a joyful, no-fuss beachside gal, but her path to beauty minimalism wasn't always straightforward. She’s…
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Kelly's "Dirty" Brush Secret: Why Her Laziest Makeup Habit Is Actually Genius
This week, Leigh and Kelly are diving into the ultimate Paris shopping guide: breaking down the difference between a pharmacie and a para-pharmacie, exposing whether those viral French pharmacy hauls are worth the hype, and sharing the best spots to find exclusive European custom blended...
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The $6 Blush That Rivals Luxury Brands & The Secret To 3-Month Frizz-Free Hair
If your lips are feeling a little unloved as the cooler weather sets in, you're not alone. This week, Kelly is joined by Amy Clark (filling in for Leigh), and let’s just say they are both having a major lip product moment. They're breaking down the ultimate winter lip combo, including the $38…
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The Block’s Mat Johnson (Global Hair Artist) On Going Grey & The #1 Holy Grail Product
You may recognise him from Channel 9's The Block, but did you know, Mat Johnson is also an esteemed Hair Stylist and salon owner with over 24 years experience. This week on The Formula, Kelly and Mat are breaking down the exact hair colours and styles dominating 2026, including why American…
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Salmon In Skincare?! Everything You Need To Know About PDRN
This week, Kelly is joined by the glorious Amy Clark (filling in for a poorly Leigh Campbell) to tackle the buzzwords and beauty blunders currently taking over your feed. First up, they’re demystifying PDRN. You’ve seen it everywhere, it’s being called "salmon sperm" (don't worry, it's actually...
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$102 Foundation: Absolute Scam Or The Best Thing We've Ever Put On Our Faces?
Between Kelly harassing PRs for the latest Givenchy drop and Leigh scrounging through her hair-care stash, this episode is packed with some seriously fabulous product recommendations. We’re breaking down why the "grit-to-liquid" ratio in your body scrub actually matters, the $12 grocery store...
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Style Inspo: How To Find Your Personal Style In 2026
Is personal style still "personal" if it’s shaped by an algorithm? This week, Tam and Lucinda are deep diving into the fashion zeitgeist and figuring out how to maintain your individual style in a world heavily influenced by what's trending on social media. They're talking through all the Aussie...
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How To Combat Dry Skin This Winter From A Dermatologist
Is your skin feeling a little... crispy lately? The heaters are on, the air is dry, and if you’re wondering whether you need to throw out your entire skincare routine the second the temperature drops, this is the episode for you. This week on The Formula, Kelly is joined by dermatologist Dr....
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5 Ways To Stop Your Foundation Rubbing Off & Defend Your Hair Against Chlorine
Leigh and Kelly share their ultimate guide to keeping your makeup intact while wearing glasses. And together they solve the "chlorinated hair" struggle for all our swimming friends out there. But first, Cass and Mollie dive into all things Beauty at The Met Gala, from bleached brows to Bad…
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The $12 Kmart Palette We’re Obsessed With & A $185 Scalp Brush?
Is it just us, or is a $185 hairbrush actually... worth it? This week, Kelly and Leigh are clutching their beauty pouches and spilling on the products they’re currently obsessed with. Kelly has found a two-in-one blush hack that delivers a "glow from within" without the glitter, while Leigh is...
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Style Inspo: Met Gala 2026, The Details You Missed & The Aussie That Stole The Show
If you're anything like us, the Met Gala has been dominating your feed over the past 24 hours, but we've got the fashion insider scoop. On today's episode, Chelsea Hui is joined by Glynis Traill-Nash. With decades of experience in the fashion industry, she's telling us about all the details on…
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The Ultimate Gift Guide: Foolproof Treats For Every Budget (And Yourself)
Mother's Day is THIS Sunday and if you've left the shopping til the last minute.. Kelly and Cass are here to help! Starting from $6 all the way to the boujie $595 hair tool Kelly’s calling a "frizz buster," we’ve scoured every price point to ensure the queen in your life feels properly spoiled....
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It's Hack City Baby! The FREE Beauty Tips You Need To Know
From using lube as a hair styler to why redheads are actually evolutionary superheroes, the girls are covering a lot of ground on today’s Q&A. First up, beauty news correspondents Cass and Mollie are unpacking the fascinating science behind the red-hair gene, the "cosmeticorexia" investigation...
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The $72 Luxury Lipstick That’s Actually Worth The Splurge
From a $17 chemist find that mists like a dream to the $72 "gateway" luxury lipstick that might finally convert Leigh Campbell into a "lip person," we’re covering the full spectrum of beauty this Friday. On today’s episode of Spendy Savey, Kelly and Leigh dive deep into their latest skincare,...
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Style Inspo: The Expensive Mistake You’re Making With Your Wardrobe
This week, Leigh is joined by Kerryn from Aura Personal Styling to debunk the myth that personal stylists are only for A-Listers and Finance CEOs. It turns out, hiring a pro might actually be the secret to saving in the long run. They dive into the number one thing missing in nearly everybody's...
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Erin Docherty Is Back From Mat Leave: Why She Ditched Her 10-Step Beauty Routine
When you’re a beauty editor, your skin is your business. But what happens when you’re "in the trenches" with a newborn and scraping the bottom of your skincare stash? On today’s episode of The Formula, Kelly is joined by the "naughty sister" herself, Mamamia’s OG Lifestyle and Beauty Editor, Erin...
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The "Fragrance Enhancer" Secret Leigh Swears By For Longer Lasting Perfume
"Pretty boring middle-aged woman" are words we never want to hear again! On today’s Q&A episode, Leigh and Kelly tackle a heartfelt listener dilemma from Holly, an OG member of the You Beauty community who is feeling a little overwhelmed by an upcoming high-glam, black-tie wedding. From the…
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The $3.70 Eye Cream That Actually Works
On today’s episode of Spendy Savey, Kelly and Leigh are sharing their latest beauty obsessions, including the $3.70 Korean beauty find that targets dark circles, the "motor oil" eyeliner Leigh is surprisingly obsessed with and the cult-status hair scrub Kelly wishes she could experience for the...
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Style Inspo: Our Secrets To Nailing The Cooler-Months: Layering Formulas & The Best Hero Pieces
Winter is officially on the doorstep, and let’s be honest, it’s the most expensive season to dress for. Between the wool coats and the leather boots, your bank account can take a serious hit before the first frost even lands. This week, Lucinda and Tam are sharing their top tips for looking chic...
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Leigh & Kelly Answer Each Other's Burning Beauty (And Non-Beauty) Questions
It's that time of the week for another episode of "The Formula." And while we usually deep dive into a high-profile beauty cabinet on Tuesdays. Today? We're doing things a little differently. We’re going rogue. This episode is a chaotic, joy-filled peek behind the curtain of your favourite beauty...
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Leigh’s Genius Hack For Oily Hair And How To Combat Dry Winter Skin
On today’s episode, Leigh and Kelly tackle the dry skin "winter freak out" that occurs the second the humidity drops and reveal which product they they wish they could try for the very first time again. Our Beauty News Correspondents Mollie and Cass unpack the "minimalist vs. maximalist" vibes at...
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A $5 Hair Quick Fix & Why You Desperately Need A Neck Cream
On today’s episode of Spendy Savey, Leigh and Kelly share their latest beauty obsessions, including a "beetroot juicy" blush stick they both actually agree on (a miracle!), and a neck cream that Leigh says makes your chest look like it's been on a Mediterranean diet for 10 years. Kelly reveals…
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Style Inspo: From Deadline Slump to Book Tour Glam: Inside Sally Hepworth’s Wardrobe
What does one of Australia’s biggest authors wear when she’s "in the vortex" finishing a bestseller? Spoiler: It involves Qantas pyjamas and skipped showers. This week, Leigh is joined by the iconic author Sally Hepworth to pull back the curtain on her eclectic, effortless style. From her secret…
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A $10 Hair Trick & The Staples In Celebrity Makeup Artist Michael Brown's Kit
When you’ve spent 25 years painting the faces of Gisele Bündchen, Miranda Kerr, and Sofia Richie, you learn a thing or two about what makeup products are worth the hype. This week on The Formula, renowned makeup artist Michael Brown joins Kelly to peel back the curtain on his iconic pro kit....
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Leigh Reveals The Secret To Menopausal Skincare & A $33 "Volume In A Bottle" Kelly Swears By
Is the "clean girl" aesthetic finally over? This week, Mollie and Cass dive into the return of "makeup-y makeup" thanks to Zendaya’s recent red carpet look and the latest season of Euphoria. We also discuss how we're seeing people wear "pimple accessories" everywhere. From around the office to...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
You Beauty is the show for your face, hair and bathroom cabinet.Every Friday, we're bringing you one unmissable episode packed with honest reviews, genuine recommendations, and the kind of beauty conversation you'd only have with your closest friends. It's the products that are actually worth your money, the hacks the Youbie community swear by and answers to all the beauty questions you could ever have.
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