323. Beauty Supplements in 2025: Gut Health, Sustainability & Smarter Formulas
This week on Expert, we're getting real about beauty supplements — what’s changed, what’s next, and which ones are actually worth your cash. From the gut-skin-brain connection to smarter, more sustainable formulas, we’re breaking it all down. Plus, meet the newest cult supplement brand to hit Adore Beauty’s shelves. In Win, Bin or Recycle, we ask the tough question: why do we still clean our ears with cotton buds when we know it’s a terrible idea? (Guilty.) Finally, in Adore Anonymous, we help a listener whose skin can’t handle vitamin C serums — and share gentler options that still deliver the glow, minus the sting. Everything Mentioned: L'Oréal Absolut Repair Molecular Vida Glow Pro Collagen + The Beauty Chef Plumpers™ Collagen Chewables The Beauty Chef Perfect Poo Vida Glow Womens Health Sleep Par Olive Pearl Marine Collagen Cosmedix Brilliancy Vitamin C Serum Boost Lab Vitamin C Brightening Serum Join the conversation in our Beauty IQ Uncensored Facebook Group to discuss this episode, swap beauty tips, and submit your questions for future shows. This episode is proudly sponsored by Hada Labo. Shop the cult Japanese brand's new Premium range now at Adore Beauty. 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.
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322. Inside Makeup Artist's Elizabeth Cee’s Beauty Bag + Viral Haircare Routine
This week on Uncensored, we’re talking braces (yes, braces because apparently they're cool again??), Mel's three Brazilian non-negotiables, and Mother’s Day beauty cart builds — all in one jam-packed episode. First up, it's Top 3, where we dig into Adore Beauty’s data to uncover the most coveted products by category. On the list this week? Hair smoothing essentials to help you fight frizz and flyaways like a pro. Next, we step into Build My Cart to help a listener find the perfect Mother’s Day foundation—light, dewy coverage for under $90. And finally, we peek On My Shelf with TikTok’s hair queen Elizabeth Cee (@elizabeth__cee) as she reveals her go-to products, most repurchased beauty buys, and her top tips for nailing viral hair and makeup trends. Everything Mentioned: Olaplex No. 6 Bond Smoother Frizz Control Styling Hair Cream ELEVEN Australia Smooth & Shine Anti-Frizz Serum Kérastase Discipline Smoothing Heat Protecting Blow-Dry Primer K18 Molecular Repair Hair Oil MOROCCANOIL Original Oil Treatment DIOR Backstage Face & Body Foundation Clinique Even Better Foundation Makeup SPF 15 Estée Lauder Double Wear Sheer Long-Wear Makeup asap Skin Perfecting Mineral Foundation K18 AstroLift Volume Spray MAKE UP FOR EVER Super Boost Skin Tint Bioderma Sensibio Defensive Serum Wella Oil Reflections Shampoo & Conditioner Submit your questions and cart challenges for Hannah and Mel @adorebeauty on IG. This episode is proudly sponsored by Hada Labo. Shop the cult Japanese brand's new Premium range now at Adore Beauty. 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 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.
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321. The Best Body Skin Care & Treatments in 2025: Smooth, Firm & Sculpt Your Skin
We’re giving the skin below your chin some well-deserved love in this week’s Expert episode—from in-clinic treatments that sound like they belong in a sci-fi flick, to at-home body care solutions that actually deliver results. Think firming creams, LED gadgets, and exfoliants that’ll have you feeling dolphin-smooth in no time. But first, it’s Win, Bin or Recycle—and let’s just say… we’re going full bush this week. No further context needed. Later, we settle the great neck cream debate: do you really need one, or is your face moisturiser enough? We break down the key ingredients to look for if you’re serious about smoothing, firming, and protecting that delicate area. Everything Mentioned: L'Occitane Almond Shower Scrub Hada Labo Body Essence In-Milk SALT BY HENDRIX Jade Gua Sha Therabody Theraface LED Mask PCA Skin Body Therapy 206.5ml Société Clear Skin Boosting Pads PCA Skin Perfecting Neck & Décolleté Cream Cosmedix Illuminate & Lift Neck & Decolette Treatment Wrinkles Schminkles Neck Smoothing Kit Join the conversation in our Beauty IQ Uncensored Facebook Group to discuss this episode, swap beauty tips, and submit your questions for future shows. This episode is proudly sponsored by Hada Labo. Shop the cult Japanese brand's new Premium range now at Adore Beauty. 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.
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320. The Best K-Beauty & J-Beauty Products Now Available in Australia
This week on Uncensored, we chart the rise of Japanese and Korean beauty in Australia, why it's outpacing French cosmetics globally, and the new TikTok-viral brands that just dropped on Adore Beauty. From glass skin 2.0 to salmon DNA (yes, really), we’re breaking down the skincare and makeup trends you’ll be seeing everywhere in 2025. In Beauty IQ Hotline, a listener wants to know: What’s the deal with silk pillowcases? We break down the real benefits (and the overhyped claims) for your skin and hair. And in Stuff We Love, it’s a juicy PWDKWN—Mel's been road testing the new Hada Labo Premium range, and she’s got thoughts. (Spoiler: hydration levels = maxed.) Oh, and ICYMI: Skims tees are worth the hype. Ashton Hall’s five-hour morning routine? Still processing. Everything Mentioned: VT Cosmetics VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot 300 Pyunkang Yul Torriden Torriden Solid-In Ceramide Lip Essence d'Alba Kundal Hada Labo Premium Ultra Firming Boosting 7x HA Cream-in-Milk 50ml Hada Labo Premium Lotion Intense 7x HA Super Deep Hydrator 150ml Submit your questions and cart challenges for Hannah and Mel @adorebeauty on IG. This episode is proudly sponsored by Japan's No.1 skincare brand, Hada Labo. Discover the new Premium range now at Adore Beauty. 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 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.
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319. Pregnancy-Safe Skincare 101: Products & Clinic Treatments to Try
This week on Expert, we’re tackling a big one: age management during pregnancy. Skin therapist and co-host Tegan breaks down what you can use safely during this stage (hi bakuchiol, vitamin C, and hydrating facials) and what to give a hard pass (goodbye, retinol and high-strength peels). We’re also covering the clinic treatments that are actually pregnancy-safe—and the best options for glowing, healthy skin with minimal downtime. But first… Sadaf has a hot take on the Shark FlexStyler. Spoiler: it changed her entire hair routine. In Win, Bin or Recycle, we’re weighing in on one of beauty’s more divisive trends: soap nails. Are they the future of minimalist manicures—or just a slippery gimmick? And finally, in Adore Anon, a listener needs help with stubborn dark circles. Sadaf shares her tried-and-tested product picks (including a new Korean eye serum she’s currently trialling) and the concealers that actually deliver. Everything Mentioned: Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System Hair Styler Black La Roche Posay Hyalu B5 Eye Serum Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex CeraVe Eye Repair Cream 14ml BEAUTY OF JOSEON Revive Eye Serum Ole Henriksen Banana Bright+ Eye Crème Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Concealer Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser Join the conversation in our Beauty IQ Uncensored Facebook Group to discuss this episode, swap beauty tips, and submit your questions for future shows. This episode is proudly sponsored by AestheticsRx. Shop their vegan, Aussie-made range now at Adore Beauty. 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.
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.
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