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Iconic facialist April Brodie has 40 years of experience treating skin across the world - but today she joins Kelly to dish on her recent journey to South Korea for her very own viral "Kris Jenner" facelift. With clinics in Sydney, Melbourne, and London, April is the woman the beauty elite trust with their faces, and in this episode of The Formula, she shares the reality of her Korean surgery, why she’s obsessed with "scalp facials," and the truth about those famous buccal massages.
And after this episode, you'll wonder whether its time to skip using cleanser in the morning.
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Hosts: Kelly McCarren
Guest: April Brodie
Producer: Ella Maitland
Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler
Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris
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On today’s Q&A episode, Leigh and Kelly tackle a listener’s fear that her $18 vitamin C might just be expensive water. Is there a minimum you should spend on actives to know they're working, or are those $200 serums just better at marketing?
Plus, Kelly reveals the top-rated recommendations for tight-lining that she found in the depths of the internet, while Leigh shares the $4.50 Priceline gem that actually stays put on your waterline.
And in a classic "do as we say, not as we do" moment, the hosts share a cautionary PSA about why you should never, ever try a new makeup technique (looking at you, underpainting) when you have exactly 25 minutes to leave the house.
LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED:
Boost Lab Vitamin C Brightening Serum, $29.95.
The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2%, $13.50.
No7 Radiance+ 15% Vitamin C Serum, $34.99.
Q+A Vitamin C Brightening Serum, $19.99.
CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum, $44.99.
Naturium Vitamin C Complex Serum, $39.
Laura Mercier Caviar Tightline Eyeliner, $52.
Tarte Sex Kitten Pencil Liner, $34.
NYX Professional Makeup Mechanical Eye Liner Pencil, $17.99.
Catrice 20h Ultra Precision Gel Waterproof Eyeliner, $4.50.
Makeup Revolution Kohl Makeup Revolution Gel Eyeliner Pot, $14.
Trinny London Skincare Minis (The Stacks), from $30.
Trinny London Bounce Back Peptide Moisturiser, $44.
Trinny London Reveal Yourself Self-Exfoliant, $28.
Trinny London Plump Up Peptide HA Serum, $51.
Trinny London Elevate Star Night Cream, $55.
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Hosts: Kelly McCarren & Leigh Campbell
Producer: Ella Maitland
Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler
Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris
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On today’s episode of Spendy Savey, Kelly and Leigh share their best skincare, makeup, hair, and body recommendations, including the $10 "kiddie" detangler Leigh’s hairdresser swears by, the "700 billion" star-rated eye cream Kelly found on Amazon, and a new Aussie-made "everything" spray that might just be the cleverest product we've seen all year.
Kelly takes us through her very professional "investigative" technique for finding new products (it involves being nosey with makeup artists) and why she’s currently obsessed with a brand new hair range that smells like childhood cereal.
And alongside the $43 barrier-supporting serum Leigh is using to save her "angry" skin, we’re shopping our stashes for a $30 Revlon palette that Kelly may or may not have owned for 14 years.
EVERYTHING MENTIONED:SPENDY:
Kelly: Tirtir Collagen Lifting Eye Cream, $32.
Leigh: Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado 14ml, $69.
SAVEY:
Kelly: My Organics Kids Detangling Spray, $9.99.
Leigh: Naturium Multi-Bright Advanced Serum, $43.
NEWBIES:
Kelly: SEBASTIAN PROFESSIONAL Dark Oil Smooth And Shine Styling Oil, $33. and SEBASTIAN PROFESSIONAL Potion 9 Leave-In Conditioner & Styling Cream, $70.
Leigh: Bronte 3-in-1 Hydrating Milk, $40. (Listen to our interview with the Bronte founders here)
SHOP MY STASH:
Kelly: Revlon Crème Eyeshadow Palette, $21.57.
Leigh: Salt & Stone Body Cream 200ml, $76.
WHAT'S ON LEIGH'S FACE:
Gee Beauty Prime Skin (shade 2)Maybelline Lifter Stix Multi-Use Face Stick (55)Rimmel Scandaleyes Eye Definer (001) Revlon Crème Eyeshadow PaletteLoungeFace Lash MascaraCatrice Slim'Matic Ultra Precise Brow Pencil
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Hosts: Kelly McCarren & Leigh Campbell
Producer: Ella Maitland
Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler
Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris
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What actually makes someone "stylish"? Is it a massive budget, or is it just knowing which buttons to leave undone? This week, Leigh and Chelsea are back together to decode the 7 habits of truly stylish women—from the "quality over quantity" rule that will save your laundry (and your wallet) to the one "fashion faux pas" that stylish women actually do every single day.
Plus, Chelsea's algorithm is currently a shrine to 90s icon Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, and they’re discussing why Gen Z is suddenly obsessed with her minimalist uniform. They also tackle the "baggy jeans in boots" trend (is it cool or just uncomfortable?) and the faux fur comeback that’s looking more refined this time around.
EVERYTHING MENTIONED:
Chelsea's Boujie: The Frankie Shop Arlise Trench Coat €325.
Leigh's Boujie: Neuw Jonesy Singlet White $69.95
Chelsea's Budget: Uniqlo Double-Breasted Jacket $99.90.
Leigh's Budget: Sportsgirl Australian Cotton Scoop Neck Tank $19.95.
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CREDITS:
Hosts: Leigh Campbell & Chelsea Hui
Producer: Ella Maitland
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris
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When it comes to makeup artistry, today’s guest is a literal award-winner. Ellen Malone (better known to her loyal followers as @AskEllenBeauty) recently took home TikTok’s Creator of the Year for Beauty and Fashion—and one look at her makeup in real life tells you exactly why.
In this episode of The Formula, Ellen joins Kelly to strip back the smoke and mirrors of social media beauty. She breaks down her "Rolls-Royce" method of underpainting—a vintage technique that makes any foundation look flawless.
Plus, Ellen explains the "baking a cake" analogy for base products, why your skincare layers might be "fighting" each other (hello, pilling!), and the gross truth about face mites and rosacea. Whether you're 20 or 101, Ellen’s philosophy is simple: it’s never too late to be fabulous.
EVERYTHING MENTIONED:
Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré Multi-Function Moisturiser, $48.
Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Brightening Sunscreen, $50.
Kryolan TV Paint Stick (used for underpainting), $57.
MAC Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation, $76.
Nikkia Joy Cosmetics Velvet Finishing Powder, $58.
Make Up Forever Artist Color Pencil (in pink shades), $41.
Dior Backstage Rosy Glow Blush (Orange), $74.
YSL Make Me Blush Liquid Blush (Shade 44), $85.
Huda Beauty Easy Bake Loose Powder (Talc-Free), $70.
Naturium The Glow Getter Multi-Oil Body Wash (used as a face cleanser), $32.
Byoma Milky Jelly Cleanser, $24.
L'Oreal Paris Lash Paradise Mascara Primer, $15.99.
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CREDITS:
Hosts: Kelly McCarren
Guest: Ellen Malone
Producer: Ella Maitland
Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler
Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris
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