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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 2nd October at 11:59PM AEST T&Cs apply.
Merit has officially landed in Sephora Australia (yay!) and to celebrate we asked the Global Head of Brand, Vanessa Krooss, what to try first. Plus, how on earth did multiple brands launch near-identical looking twist-and-slice eye patch dispensers in the same week? Leigh's back with another advent calendar unboxing, this time from The Body Shop and Kelly has a very important apology to make to a Youbie.
Then, with Prime Day sales upon us, Leigh and Kelly break down how to navigate the deals, revealing what's actually made it into their cart this year. And we're also tackling your top five burning questions on face shaving and the #1 golden rule to prevent razor burn.
And it wouldn't be Friday without Spendy Savey! Kelly shares the $57 tanning spray she can't stop using over makeup and a powerful overnight peel that resets your skin while you sleep.
ALL PRODUCTS MENTIONED:
The Body Shop Classic Beauty Advent Calendar, $99
Space NK Beauty Advent Calendar, $515
The Cult Beauty Advent Calendar Signature Edition, $465
Gillette Fusion Proglide 5 Manual Razor Blades, $68.50
d'Alba Italian White Truffle Double Serum & Cream, $58
Jessup Makeup Brushes 14Pcs, $113.95
BIODERMA Sensibio H2O Soothing Micellar Water Cleanser Makeup Remover, $23.99
BIODERMA Atoderm Shower Oil Ultra Nourishing Body Wash for Dry Skin, $46.99
Kitsch Dermaplane Razor for Women Face, $17.00
9Pcs Triangle Powder Puffs, $9.99
Onlyall Wispy Lashes Natural Look Short Eyelashes, $12.99
SPENDY:
LEIGH: MUTHA Up All Night Eye Cream $148
KELLY: By Terry Tea to Tan, $57.
SAVEY:
LEIGH: Natio Blur Line Erase Undereye Jelly, $27.95
KELLY: NYX Duck Plump Lip Liner $19.99
MVP:
LEIGH: Carmex shimmer Lip Gloss in Raspberry, $10.99
KELLY: Skinstitut Glycolic 10% Overnight Peel, $69.95
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In case you missed it, have a look at our Monthly Masterclass on the A-Z of skincare ingredients here
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'I restock this every single time.' 18 beauty products we're picking up in the sales this week.
'I'm a beauty editor and if you're only going to buy one MERIT product, make it this.'
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CREDITS:
Hosts: @leighacampbell and @kelly_mccarren.
Producers: Ali Izzo & Zara Sengstock
Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris
Social Producer: Olivia Colman
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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 Campbell and Kelly McCarren are stripping away the confusing jargon and taking us back to school with the ultimate A to Z of skincare ingredients.
From heavy hitters like Retinoids and vitamin C to trending overachievers like Azelaic Acid, Ceramides and PDRN, Leigh and Kelly break down what 12 of the most common ingredients actually do for your skin, and how to mix them without wrecking your skin barrier.
Plus, they're busting 10 of the biggest skincare myths floating around the schoolyard.
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.
PRODUCTS MENTIONED:
AZELAIC ACID:
Paula’s Choice Azelaic Acid 10% Booster $64
The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% $19.40
Anua Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum $40
AHA & BHA:
Medik8 Press & Clear Exfoliating Toner 150ml, $71
Skinstitut 8% Glycolic Acid Overnight Peel 30ml, $59
Aesop Lucent Facial Refiner 60ml, $123
CERAMIDES:
Elizabeth Arden Retinol Ceramide Capsule, $165
Medik8 Advanced Night Restore 50ml, $142
Dermal Therapy Overnight Face Repair 40g, $21.99
CICA:
Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Intensive Ampoule $39
Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Soothing Camo Drops $80
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ Balm Cream $26.99
Aestura A-Cica 365 Soothing Relief Serum pH 4.5 $57
VITAMIN C:
SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Vitamin C Serum 30ml, $258
Avène Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Concentrated Serum 30ml, $52.99
Timeless Skin Care 20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum 30ml, $26.55
HYALURONIC ACID:
TORRIDEN Dive-In Low Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Serum $32
Image Skincare AGELESS Total Pure Hyaluronic 6 Filler $159.95
CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum $23.39
NIACINAMIDE:
Medik8 Niacinamide Peptides $105
ASAP N20 Peptide Complex $148.20
Olay Luminous Niacinamide + Hyaluronic Super Face Serum $59.95
PANTHENOL:
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast B5 Spray 100ml, $36.99
BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser 175ml, $14.99
Dr.Melaxin Cactox Pore Relief Jelly Serum Mist 80ml, $33
PEPTIDES:
Olay Super Collagen-Peptides Moisturiser $69.95
Paula’s Choice Plumping Peptide Cream $74
SkinCeuticals P-TIOX Peptide Serum $216
PDRN:
Medik8 Exo-PDRN Prismatic+ $160
Rejuran Turnover Ampoule $120
Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum $32
RETINOIDS:
Olay Retinol 24 Eye Cream 15ml, $60
Skinbetter Science Intensive AlphaRet Overnight Cream 30ml, $215
K-SECRET Seoul 1988 Serum: Retinal Liposome 2% + Black Ginseng 30ml, $26.40
SQUALENE/SQUALANE:
Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream, $94
Thayers Barrier Bestie Ultra Whip Cream 59ml, $34.99
HELPFUL LINKS:
Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE.
Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.
READ MORE:
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SOCIALS:
Follow Us on Instagram and TikTok to get all our fabulous beauty hacks, tips & tricks!
Join all 87,000 Youbies over in our Facebook Group here to ask questions and get exclusive behind the scenes content.
Got a beauty dilemma you need solved?! Email us youbeauty@mamamia.com.au
And if you want something else to listen to you can find all the Mamamia podcasts here.
CREDITS:
Hosts: @leighacampbell and @kelly_mccarren.
Producers: Talissa Bazaz, Ali Izzo & Zara Sengstock
Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris
Socials Producer: Liv Colman
Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.
Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe
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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 ultimate skin prep routine with Leigh Campbell and Kelly McCarren! From decoding step-by-step skin prep secrets to breaking down the best non-sticky gradual tanners, this episode covers all your spring beauty essentials.
Plus, it's been a big week in Australian beauty brand launches - we unpack Go-To's latest sensitive skincare range, Lara Worthington’s new brand Ommage, and supermarket accessories from Twist—alongside a sneak peek inside the 2026 Jurlique Advent Calendar.
And, as the weather warms up we are diving into the world of gradual tan. Leigh and Kelly share their favourite products and how they get that summery glow without actually risking the dangers of UV.
PRODUCTS / BRANDS MENTIONED:
Go To Sensitive Skin Products
Ommage
Twist Haircare
Kind Collective The Icon Edit Beauty Bag Set, $39
Jurlique 2026 Advent Calendar, $220
ASOS Face + Body Advent Calendar 2026, $210
PRIMER RECCOMENDATIONS:
NP Auto Pilot Skin Primer, $45
E.L.F Power Grip Primer, $26.95
Go-To Very Glowy Primer, $50
Stila One Step Correct, $59
Smashbox The Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Oil-Free Primer, $57
Benefit The POREfessional Face Primer, $68
e.l.f. Poreless Putty Primer, $22
GRADUAL TANNER RECOMMENDATIONS:
Kopari Beauty Gradual Self-Tanning Mousse, $71
St Tropez Gradual Tan Classic Daily Firming Lotion, $38
The Quick Flick Quick Glow 2-in-1 Whipped Gradual Tan & Body Moisturiser Mousse, $29
Jergens Natural Glow Skin Brightening Moisturiser, $11.99
TANOLOGIST Self Tan Drops, $23.99
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Inulin Body Lotion, $23.99
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Body Gel Cream, $43
SPENDY:
LEIGH: Gucci Beauty Flora Eye Palette (Limited Edition), $131
KELLY: Marc Jacobs Born Star Eyeshadow ‘Serving’ $48
SAVEY:
LEIGH: Rimmel cream bronzer, $29.95
Revlon Glimmer Super Balm, $34
KELLY: Skin Control Mask $13
MVP:
LEIGH: Biodance Pore Perfecting Collagen Peptide Serum, $44
KELLY: Daily Naturals Blonde Toning Shampoo $26.95
HELPFUL LINKS:
Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE.
Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.
READ MORE:
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SOCIALS:
Follow Us on Instagram and TikTok to get all our fabulous beauty hacks, tips & tricks!
Join all 87,000 Youbies over in our Facebook Group here to ask questions and get exclusive behind the scenes content.
Got a beauty dilemma you need solved?! Email us youbeauty@mamamia.com.au
And if you want something else to listen to you can find all the Mamamia podcasts here.
CREDITS:
Hosts: @leighacampbell and @kelly_mccarren.
Producers: Talissa Bazaz & Zara Sengstock
Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris
Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.
Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 EPISODE:
Spring is finally around the corner, and if your body skin resembles a scaly lizard and your brows need a serious rescue mission, Leigh Campbell and Kelly McCarren are here to save the day!
Things get messy in the studio as Kelly attempts a live DIY peel-off brow tint on Leigh before they help solve a listener’s SOS for ultra-dry winter legs with the ultimate two-week body hydrations routine.
Plus, we've got a $4.50 brow pencil that beats luxury brands and a Lady Gaga lip colour that literally refuses to budge in Spendy Savey.
PRODUCT RECCOMENDATIONS:

L’Occitane Deluxe Beauty Advent Calendar, $325
12 Days Of Christmas Mco Beauty, $59
1000HOUR Lash & Brow Dye Kit, $19.99
1000HOUR Lash & Brow Tint Kit, $24.99
Maybelline Tattoo Brow 3 Day Gel Tint Dark Brown, $26.99

Rimmel Wonder'Bond Brow Filler Peel-Off Tint, $25.95
Urban Jungle Grime Fighter Exfoliating Body Wash, $36
EpZen AHA Exfoliating Body Wash, $21.99
Q+A AHA Exfoliator Body Scrub, $17.99
CeraVe Intensive Moisturising Cream, $34.99
Mixa Urea Cica Repair+ Body Milk, $14.99
Bioderma Atoderm 2-in-1 Oil Dry Body Oil, $54.99
Paula’s Choice Skin Revealing Body Lotion 10% AHA, $54
CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream, $22.99
Vaseline Gluta-Hya Serum Boost Lotion Smoothing Perfector, $12.50
By Terry Tea To Tan Face & Body bronzing mist, $57
Cocoa Brown by Marissa Carter Instant Bronze Wash Off Self Tan, $22
Elle Effect The Tint, $44.95
LEIGH'S PRODUCTS:
SPENDY: Redken Extreme Playsafe Heat Protection Treatment, $49
SAVEY: Ma:Nyo Galactomy Essence Mist, $34
MVP: Tower 28 Swipe Serum Foundation, $59
KELLY'S PRODUCTS:
SPENDY: Haus Labs Atomic Shake Lip Lacquer $47
SAVEY: Essence Micro Precise Brow Pencil ,$4.50
MVP: D’Alba Double Serum Multi-Balm $39
HELPFUL LINKS:
Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE.
Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.
READ MORE:
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SOCIALS:
Follow Us on Instagram and TikTok to get all our fabulous beauty hacks, tips & tricks!
Join all 87,000 Youbies over in our Facebook Group here to ask questions and get exclusive behind the scenes content.
Got a beauty dilemma you need solved?! Email us youbeauty@mamamia.com.au
And if you want something else to listen to you can find all the Mamamia podcasts here.
CREDITS:
Hosts: @leighacampbell and @kelly_mccarren.
Producers: Talissa Bazaz & Zara Sengstock
Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris
Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.
Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe
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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 Sephora and the new beauty subscription box changing the game.
Then, we’re opening up the mailbag for a massive spring cleaning Q&A. Leigh and Kelly spill their step-by-step systems to audit your makeup, skincare, hair, and SPF stashes without getting overwhelmed, plus how to decipher those tiny expiry symbols. And for anyone struggling to make lip liner look natural, we share our best smudgy, non-paddle-pop application hacks.
Finally, we wrap up with Spendy Savey, featuring a viral $22 jelly nail polish, a surprisingly good $7 multi-glow stick, a rich plumping moisturiser, and a precision liquid eyeliner that works like a dream.
LEIGH'S RECOMENDATIONS:

NYX Duck Plumping Liner, $9.99
Ruby & Millie Lip Liners 2 Pack, $12
COVERGIRL Outlast Lipstain, $10.97
SPENDY: Kiehl’s 1cc* CollaShot Plump Serum, $99
SAVEY: BYS Multi Stick Glow - 01 Peach Bellini, $7
MVP: Mia Connor Precision Liquid Wing Eyeliner, $39
KELLY'S RECOMENDATIONS:
SPENDY: Paula’s Choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Intensive Moisturiser, $74
SAVEY: Manicurist Green Jelly Polish, $22
MVP: Laneige Cream Skin Mist, $16
YOUBIE RECOMENDATIONS:
MECCA MAX Glam Squad Eyelash Curler
Sephora Pro Demi Fan Brush #72
Bio-Theraputic-Conic Cleansing Brush
HELPFUL LINKS:
Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE.
Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.
READ MORE:
Want access to all of Leigh's articles? Sign up to be a Mamamia subscriber here.
Subscribe to your exclusive You Beauty newsletter here.
SOCIALS:
Follow Us on Instagram and TikTok to get all our fabulous beauty hacks, tips & tricks!
Join all 87,000 Youbies over in our Facebook Group here to ask questions and get exclusive behind the scenes content.
Got a beauty dilemma you need solved?! Email us youbeauty@mamamia.com.au.
And if you want something else to listen to you can find all the Mamamia podcasts here.
CREDITS:
Hosts: @leighacampbell and @kelly_mccarren.
Producers: Talissa Bazaz & Zara Sengstock
Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris
Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.
Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.