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Beauty IQ Uncensored is <a href="http://www.adorebeauty.com.au">Adore Beauty</a>’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. Mondays – Beauty IQ Uncensored: Beauty journos Mel and Hannah get into the good, the bad, and the unhinged of beauty. Expect trending product road tests, viral beauty deep dives, and your most hilarious beauty confessions. Wednesdays – Beauty IQ Expert: Beauty editor Sadaf and skin therapist Tegan tackle the science of beauty. From skincare myths to ingredient breakdowns and pro tips, this is your go-to for expert-backed beauty advice. DM us your questions <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adorebeauty">@adorebeauty</a> <a href="http://www.adorebeauty.com.au">www.adorebeauty.com.au</a>

45 minutes 15 seconds

389. A Beauty Editor’s All-Time Fave Products & a Game-Changing SkinCeuticals Serum
This week on Uncensored, Mel and Hannah dive into the weird, wonderful and slightly questionable things living in our handbags… and what might also be living on them. From loose lip balms and snack crumbs to rogue hair ties and mystery receipts, Mel and Hannah compare the chaotic contents of their bags and discuss the surprising amount of bacteria handbags can harbour if they’re never cleaned. We’ve also got long-time Australian beauty editor Sarah Tarca and co-creator of beauty newsletter Gloss Etc. on the show to talk through the products she’s loved most throughout her career in beauty. Skincare staples, makeup she refuses to give up, and a discontinued perfume she still mourns, plus the fragrance she now wears that gets constant compliments and acts as a close semi-dupe. Hannah has always been a fan of cult Skinceuticals serum C E Ferulic, but she recently branched out into other products from the Skinceuticals lineup, discovering a few under-the-radar formulas that deserve just as much attention. She shares what she’s been testing, what surprised her, and which products might be worth adding to your routine if you’re already a fan of the brand. Thank you to Sarah Tarca from Gloss Etc. for joining us!

Everything mentioned:
Send us your tips, tricks, questions and feedback at @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.au
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10 March 2026, 12:09 am
29 minutes 58 seconds

388. Under-Eye Concealer Hacks & How To Treat An Accidental Sunburn
This week on Expert, Sadaf and Tegan are all about tough love. Got sunburnt? They’re not mad, they’re just disappointed! Still, it happens to all of us sometimes, but there are ways to cope with an accidental one. But first up, Sadaf shares a game-changing under-eye concealer trick from TikTok for amazing dark circle coverage, and Tegan jumps in with her own clever hack for setting concealer without the creases. How to avoid emphasising fine lines + concealer that lasts the distance? Yes, please. Then it’s Win, Bin, Recycle: lash curlers. Are the scary-looking contraptions an essential step or a relic from 2003? The team debates whether they’re worth the effort. And yep, we’ve all been there. Accidental sunburn. Sadaf and Tegan break down immediate steps to calm inflamed skin, ingredients that help vs ingredients that will make it all worse, the active skincare products to pause, and what in-clinic treatments you can and can’t get done while your skin is healing. Finally, a listener needs advice: she’s got the crotch sweats. Tegan and Sadaf talk fabric choices that can make a difference, whether antiperspirant is an option and products you can use (and where).

Everything mentioned:
- Maybelline Sky High Sensational Mascara in Dark Brown
  
  We Are Feel Good Inc After Sun Cooling Lotion
  
  Skoop Skin Shield Anti-Chafe Balm
Send us your tips, tricks, questions and feedback at @adorebeauty on IG.

Join the conversation in our Beauty IQ Facebook Group to discuss this episode, swap beauty tips, and submit your questions for future shows.
Credits:
- Hosts: Sadaf Razi and Tegan MacDonald
- Producer: Melissa Mason
For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.au
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5 March 2026, 6:04 am
37 minutes 29 seconds

387. The Nina Park Lip, a Hard Foot Skin Hack & a Viral K18 Review
Mel and Hannah are back, and there’s a new mini in town! Hannah catches us up on baby Mila and newborn life.

This week’s episode covers everything from red carpet glam to peeling heels, so strap in.
First up, we’re talking cracked heels. You know that thick, dry heel skin that no amount of body lotion can fix? Hannah’s figured out how to get rid of it, but Mel also has some historically excellent (and gross) tools for anyone who gets weird satisfaction out of bits of dead skin coming off their feet. We break down what actually works on stubborn hard skin, how to avoid overdoing it (because yes, you absolutely can) and the one method that really delivers.

Then, the ladies are joined by makeup artist and Senior Editor at Fashion Journal, Lara Daly, who has been perfecting her recreation of the 'Nina Park Lip'. If you’ve been watching red carpets lately and wondering why everyone from Emma Stone to Jessie Buckley’s lips look softly blurred, perfectly lined, but not overdone? That’s thanks to Hollywood makeup artist Nina Park. Lara tells us the secret to that diffused, pillowy lip finish, why precise liner placement matters more than overlining, and the skin-first approach that makes the whole look feel modern. Plus, does it work for everyday, not just the red carpet?

And Mel finally puts the internet-famous K18 AirWash Dry Shampoo to the test. After blowing up on social media with claims it’s “not like other dry shampoos”, Mel gives her honest, unfiltered verdict: Does it actually absorb oil? Does it leave buildup? Is it worth the price tag? And who will love it — and who should skip it?

Thank you to Lara Daly from Fashion Journal for joining us!

Everything mentioned:
Send us your tips, tricks, questions and feedback at @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.au
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3 March 2026, 5:22 am
20 minutes 11 seconds

386. Our 2026 Beauty Predictions
This week on Expert, we’re ringing in the new year with a glowing skincare recommendation from Sadaf. Warning: this underrated vitamin C serum may cause lots of compliments. Linked below, of course.

In Win, Bin or Recycle, it’s time we had the natural deodorant chat. Do they actually work for us or have we given up on them completely?

Then, Tegan lists her 2026 beauty predictions – the treatments, trends and ingredients that’ll take off everywhere. Watch this space.

Smelly earrings? We share the best ways to clean your piercings in this week’s Adore Anonymous. Yep, ear care is a thing.

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Credits:
- Hosts: Tegan Mac and Sadaf Razi
- Producer: Melissa Mason
For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.au

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6 January 2026, 7:00 pm
33 minutes 8 seconds

385. Bye, 2025: These Are the Products You Loved the Most This Year
This week on Expert, it’s our last episode of the year, so we’re reflecting on the products you all loved (and purchased a lot) from Adore Beauty in 2025. We’re talking: top 10 status. Glowing reviews? You bet.

In Win, Bin or Recycle, it’s the Great Primer Debate. Sadaf swears by it but Tegan doesn’t use it – is there a right or wrong way to skin prep or does it just come down to preference?

For our Adore Anonymous listener, we reveal our best tips on dealing with the dreaded fake tan knee stain. Fake tan users, listen up.

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Credits:
- Hosts: Tegan Mac and Sadaf Razi
- Producer: Melissa Mason
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30 December 2025, 7:00 pm
39 minutes 5 seconds

384. It’s Time We Spoke About Sunscreen-Gate
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.

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Credits:
- Hosts: Tegan Mac and Sadaf Razi
- Producer: Melissa Mason
For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.au

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23 December 2025, 7:00 pm
46 minutes 21 seconds

383. The 2025 Round-Up of PWDKWN: Beauty, Botox and Everything In Between
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:
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.au
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21 December 2025, 7:00 pm
36 minutes 11 seconds

382. The Evolution of Fake Tans: The Good, the Bad, and the Streaky
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:
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

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14 December 2025, 7:00 pm
41 minutes 50 seconds

381. Beauty Wrapped 2025: The Viral Hits & Misses
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:
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

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7 December 2025, 11:27 pm
29 minutes 20 seconds

380. Burnout Beauty & Wellness to Wind-Down With
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

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30 November 2025, 7:00 pm
34 minutes 44 seconds

379. How to Buy a Gift for the Person Who Has Everything
This week on Uncensored, we answer the million-dollar question: what do you get the person who has everything?

Dads, partners, sisters who tell it like it is – we’ve got a holiday gift guide for everyone and every budget. Not to mention a list of beauty we’ll be buying ourselves this Christmas (after all, you can’t spell gift without ‘i’).

Plus, Hannah shares her ‘2026 beauty treatments’ list, covering the nail, hair, and facial appointments she’ll be booking on repeat.

Everything mentioned:
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.
23 November 2025, 7:00 pm
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