Beauty IQ Uncensored

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 from us).Then, we unpack the news story that broke the 'beauty internet' this year – consumer group CHOICE revealing that 16 out of the 20 sunscreens they tested failed to meet their SPF claims. With misinformation and fear-mongering on the rise, we break down the facts and emphasise the importance of staying sun safe all year long.*Finally, in Adore Anonymous, what do you do when you know your ex is attending the same New Year’s Eve party? We share our best skin prep tips for looking and feeling your hottest. *Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. Avoid prolonged high-risk sun exposure. Wear a hat, protective clothing and sunglasses when exposed to the sun. Re-apply frequently. Everything mentioned: https://www.choice.com.au/health-and-body/beauty-and-personal-care/skin-care-and-cosmetics/articles/sunscreen-test https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-08/zinc-sunscreen-brands-spf-testing-lower-than-advertising/106050396 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-12/sunscreen-test-choice-report-spf-best-sun-protection/105396240 https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/explore-topic/sunscreens/sunscreens-using-same-base-formulation-ultra-violette-lean-screen-spf-50-sunscreen https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/cancer-prevention/sun-protection/preventing-skin-cancer Huda Beauty Easy Blur Primer Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Pore Primer Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Hydrating Primer M.A.C Cosmetics FIX + ORIGINAL e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter TIRTIR Mask Fit Red Cushion Foundation Skoop Skincare Babe Blotter, Blotting Paper MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Skin Face Essentials Palette Credits: Hosts: Tegan Mac and Sadaf Razi Producer: Melissa Mason For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.au Disclaimer | Privacy PolicySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 made the list.)Then, we reveal our peaks and pits of 2025. The nausea, the bubs, and the people that stuck by us. A big thank you to everyone who listened, shared, and DM’d us this year. See you in 2026! Everything mentioned: Lancôme Juicy Tubes Benefit Fan Fest Mascara K18 Airwash Dry Shampoo TYPEBEA R.2 Damage Repair Shampoo TYPEBEA R.3 Damage Repair Conditioner Prada Infusion De Fleur D'oranger Eau De Parfum 1 Peppa Hart - ELECTRIC DREAMS Submit your Beauty IQ Hotline questions and Build My Cart challenges for Hannah and Mel @adorebeauty on IG.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: Melissa Mason For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.auDisclaimer | Privacy PolicySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 best fake tan hacks we've ever read, along with the rituals and tools we swear by. The products and application techniques have sure come a looong way. Finally, is fake tan getting the millennial 'skinny jeans' treatment? We unpack the present-day attitude Gen Z-ers have towards fake tan and the future trends they're helping shape. Everything mentioned: Coco & Eve Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Face Drops Loving Tan Deluxe Bronzing Mousse Dark Three Warriors Self Tanning Mousse Submit your Beauty IQ Hotline questions and Build My Cart challenges for Hannah and Mel @adorebeauty on IG. 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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' faithful makeup bags, exposing the good, the not-so good, and the discontinued. It's chaos, but it's home. Plus, there's a buzzy new skincare ingredient that's being talked about on TikTok. Is it a topical solution for filler? Everything mentioned: Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Color Pencil Extreme NYX Professional Makeup LIP IV Hydrating Gloss Stain Lancôme Cils Booster XL Lash Primer Benefit Gimme Brow + Volumizing Gel Benefit Roller Liner MCoBeauty Highlight & Glow Beauty Wand Mediheal Madecassoside Blemish Pad Kérastase Gloss Absolu Glaze Drops Hair Oil The Ordinary Volufiline 92% + Pal-Isoleucine 1% Submit your Beauty IQ Hotline questions and Build My Cart challenges for Hannah and Mel @adorebeauty on IG. 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 make us feel good, redefining the 'everything shower' in more holistic terms. Think cleansing, sensory stimulation and breathwork. Of course, there are a few beauty tools we love and recommend that help us stay zen. The beauty of sleep? Melissa recounts her two-day trip away from her son, Joey. And spoiler: it involved a good night's rest. Everything mentioned: Therabody TheraFace Mask Glo Therabody Theraface LED Mask Submit your Beauty IQ Hotline questions and Build My Cart challenges for Hannah and Mel @adorebeauty on IG. 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 PolicySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.