Beauty IQ Uncensored

Beauty IQ Uncensored is getting a 2025 glow-up. Expect more insider intel, must-have products, hands-on trials, and plenty of ways for you to shape the beauty conversation. But first, we need to talk about that dangerous tanning trend taking over TikTok... Cringey Convo: Is Gen Z Bringing Tanlines Back? TikTok’s #sunburnttanlines trend has racked up over 200 million views, encouraging the dangerous idea of burning to get the “perfect” tan. Yikes. With Australia’s high skin cancer rates and UV exposure risks, we’ve got a lot to say about this—and it’s a fitting way to wrap up our final Cringey Convo. A Makeup Artist’s Most-Used Products in Her Professional Kit Adore Beauty’s resident MUA and Content Manager Megan spills all on her most-used kit essentials. From radiant foundations to her ride-or-die brow product, she’s sharing pro tips to elevate your makeup game. Want more insider wisdom? Head to YouTube for part two. Part one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gk2gEmBuBk Part two: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SduLOn0Fi2M Products Mentioned: Napoleon Perdis Auto Pilot Pre-Foundation Primer elf Mattifying Putty Primer MAKE UP FOR EVER Step 1 Shine Control Primer M.A.C COSMETICS Studio Radiance Face & Body Radiant Sheer Foundation Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay In Place Makeup Foundation elf Cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter M.A.C Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish Natural MAKE UP FOR EVER Ultra HD Setting Powder Huda Beauty Easy Bake Loose Powder Anastasia Beverly Hills Soft Glam Palette Napoleon Perdis Sketch Pot Gel Eyeliner Huda Beauty Quick 'N Easy Precision Liquid Liner L'Oreal Paris Brow Lamination 24H Transparent Styling Gel MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Seal - Waterproof Liquid Converter PWDKWN Hannah: Murad Age Reform AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser Mel: NYX Powder Louder Brow Pencil If you have any questions let us know in our Facebook Group! Join the Beauty IQ Uncensored FB Group to discuss episodes, swap beauty tips and share your own cringey stories. https://www.facebook.com/groups/484267299748882/ Disclaimer: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/disclaimer.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Expert episode, Beauty Editor Sadaf and Skin Therapist Tegan dive into the topic of apps like Think Dirty and Yuka, which claim to help consumers identify 'toxic' beauty ingredients. But, according to beauty science expert Dr Michelle Wong (aka Lab Muffin), these apps aren’t as reliable as they seem. Tegan and Sadaf discuss whether these tools are helping or just adding to the confusion around skincare ingredients. Win, Bin or Recycle? Keeping Hotel Amenities. This week’s segment takes on the age-old question: should you keep or toss hotel amenities, like those tiny shampoo bottles? Tune in for some fun thoughts on this, and don’t forget to DM us your suggestions for Win, Bin, or Recycle! Should I Cut Back on My Spendy Serums to Save Some Cash? With budgets tighter than ever, many are questioning whether cutting back on expensive serums is the best way to save. In this episode, Sadaf and Tegan explore smarter ways to approach your skincare spending, offering tips on which products to prioritise and which ones to swap out for affordable options that still deliver results. Adore Anonymous: Hydrating Face Mask? An anonymous listener asks for hydrating mask recommendations for dry skin. Sadaf and Tegan share their go-to options that promise deep hydration and leave skin feeling plump and refreshed—perfect for tackling dry skin this season. Products Mentioned: Aspect Probiotic Mask Viviology Hydrating Sleep Mask Medik8 H.E.O. Mask Submit your Adore Anonymous questions here: https://forms.gle/NtNRzm22n5ccLapi6 Join our Beauty IQ Uncensored Facebook Group to share your stories, get beauty tips, and discuss this episode! https://www.facebook.com/groups/484267299748882/ Disclaimer: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/disclaimer.html Adore Beauty acknowledges First Nations People as the Traditional Custodians across the lands and waters of Australia and New Zealand. We recognise and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and future, whose lands were never ceded. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beauty writers and co-hosts Hannah and Mel are back with more beauty predictions for the year ahead. Plus, we discuss Pantone's Color of the Year "Mocha Mousse", and why it's divided the internet. Cringey Convo: Getting Ready in Summer: How to Avoid a (Literal) Meltdown. The silly season is upon us, and getting ready in summer has never been more challenging. Between the heat, humidity, and inevitable sweat, we’re all just trying to survive. Mel shares her go-to hack for keeping cool while applying makeup, including her genius trick of using the hairdryer’s cool shot function. Hannah chimes in with her own summer-ready hacks having lived in Thailand. Our 2025 Beauty Predictions. Mel and Hannah dive into their crystal ball to reveal the beauty trends set to dominate 2025, from biohacking and exosomes in skincare to bold makeup styles like cherry red lips and “sea witchery” vibes. They also discuss the return of 70s-inspired hair, genderless fragrances, and sustainable beauty products—all with a sprinkle of insider tea and predictions from the experts (and Google). PWDKWN: Hannah - Boring Without You Make Me Wet™ Hydrating Milk Serum Mel - Antipodes Diem Vitamin C Water Cream $62 If you have any questions let us know in our Facebook Group! Join the Beauty IQ Uncensored FB Group to discuss episodes, swap beauty tips and share your own cringey stories. https://www.facebook.com/groups/484267299748882/ Disclaimer: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/disclaimer.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year! It’s officially 2025, and we’re kicking things off with a fresh set of beauty resolutions. Hosts Sadaf and Tegan share their personal goals for the year, from better cleansing habits to breaking bad beauty habits (cough sleeping in makeup). WIN, BIN OR RECYCLE? Holding Onto Old Eyeshadow Palettes. We’ve all been there—holding on to eyeshadow palettes that we might use again someday. But is it time to let go? This week’s Win, Bin, or Recycle tackles the case of the unused palettes lurking in your stash. Should you keep them for nostalgia, repurpose them, or finally say goodbye? What Are Celebrities Doing to Their Faces in 2025? Celebrity transformations have always been a hot topic, but in 2025, the game has changed. Welcome to beauty's "undetectable era," where treatments and tweakments deliver subtle yet striking results that leave us questioning–what's their secret? Skin Therapist Tegan speculates on the potential procedures behind their seemingly overnight glow-ups, from advanced skin boosters to the latest in non-invasive rejuvenation. Adore Anonymous: Can You Layer Vitamin C and Other Serums? This week, a listener asks about layering vitamin C serums with slightly oily textures alongside other treatments. Does it go on first, or should it be skipped altogether? Tegan clarifies the dos and don’ts of serum layering and shares her tips for keeping your routine effective without fuss. Submit your Adore Anonymous questions here: https://forms.gle/NtNRzm22n5ccLapi6 Join our Beauty IQ Uncensored Facebook Group to share your stories, get beauty tips, and discuss this episode! https://www.facebook.com/groups/484267299748882/ Disclaimer: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/disclaimer.html Adore Beauty acknowledges First Nations People as the Traditional Custodians across the lands and waters of Australia and New Zealand. We recognise and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and future, whose lands were never ceded. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.