Makeup can be one of the most expressive, creative and fun aspects of beauty, so Sali’s saved this one for last!

In the final episode of this series Sali Hughes is joined by a makeup power duo: the sisters Sam @pixiwoos and Nic @pixiwoo Chapman, otherwise known as Pixiwoo.
Nic and Sam explain how they started their careers on department store counters before going on to found the Pixiwoo empire, helping millions of women across the internet find their way through makeup and have fun doing it.

They’ll also share their answers to your makeup dilemmas in The Clinic, from great eyeliner for any age to amazing looks for hooded eyes. They’ll help you cover up a spot crisis, tackle dark circles and avoid old-fashioned makeup techniques which can age you. Whether you need a face that keeps going all day, plumper-looking lips or a little sparkle for your Christmas party, it’s all here.

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Real Representation in Beauty with Funmi Fetto. In this episode of the Beauty Podcast from Avon, Sali Hughes is joined by Observer Beauty editor and Funmi Fetto @FunmiFetto.

Funmi has over 15 years experience as a beauty journalist. She’s Executive Editor and Beauty Director at Glamour, Contributing Beauty Editor, Columnist and former Beauty Director at Vogue, former Beauty Director at Tatler and has written for the Guardian, the Sunday Times, Elle and Harper’s Bazaar.

Funmi explains how her personal experience of seeking beauty products inspired her to write her book, "Palette: The Beauty Bible for Women of Colour.”

Sali and Funmi discuss the book’s reception and changes in the beauty industry:  From representation for people of colour in advertising and marketing to the problems of tokenism or ‘moments’ created by big brands. They also discuss how we can all vote with our feet to support real and lasting representation in the industry.
In the clinic they answer your questions on everything from seasonal skincare to SPF, hair and lipstick tones.

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Red, flushed, burning and stinging skin are just some of the symptoms of rosacea and hyper sensitive skin. The skin condition is currently at an all time high, affecting women of all ages sometimes as suddenly as overnight. So what can we do understand how to live with it and what triggers it? Should rosacea sufferers really avoid make-up?

Sali is joined by two guests who share their own experiences of rosacea -  blogger and make up expert Rose Gallagher, and beauty blogger and expert in rosacea management Lex Gillies (aka @talontedlex) discuss their skincare regimes, triggers, common misconceptions, the emotional effect of the skin condition and how is has affected them both professionally.  Sali, Rose and Lex take your questions in the surgery.

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Acne has previously been dismissed as something that only affects the young and the menopausal, so why has it become such a common skin concern for adults? Adult acne has been one of the most requested topics for Sali to cover on the podcast. Dermatologist and acne expert Anjali Mahto joins Sali to discuss her own experience with the skin condition, how it correlates with stress and anxiety and how to recognise when it has become an issue that you need to see a dermatologist about.

Is wearing make-up on spots a good idea? Does eating dairy cause acne? What can you do about pigmentation and scarring? Sali and Anjali take your acne related questions in the surgery.

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After experiencing physical changes during and after pregnancy, women also need to align themselves with a new identity - that of a mother. As well as dealing with breastfeeding, the tired skin of new parenthood and a lack of time to spend on themselves, there’s an immense pressure new mothers often face to be a “supermum.” Is there a secret minimal make-up routine for new parents? Should they ditch the make-up altogether? Can any product out there hide the fact that new parents face approximately 6 years worth of sleep deprivation?

Sali is joined by midwife, mother of four and parenting blogger Clemmie Hooper (aka @motherofdaughters) to talk about their experiences of new motherhood and they both take your questions in the surgery.

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In the second part of Sali’s skincare special, Consultant Dermatologist and TV’s Bad Skin Clinic’s resident expert Dr Emma Craythorne and skincare creator Jennifer Rock aka Skin Nerd continue to take your questions. Sali, Emma and Jennifer de-mystify dermaplaning, shed light over when you should see a GP about a skin related issue and whether or not you actually need an expensive eye cream.

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Since starting this podcast, Sali has been inundated with skincare related questions so this is a special two-part episode featuring an open surgery devoted to them. Sali is joined by Consultant Dermatologist and TV’s Bad Skin Clinic’s chief troubleshooter Dr Emma Craythorne and skincare expert and founder of online skin consultation service skinnerd.com Jennifer Rock. The e share their own skincare routines, how to pick a dermatologist and how many steps there should be in our skincare routines.

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There are multiple options when it comes to styling and looking after black hair, so why does Afro and textured hair still feel misunderstood in 2019? Sali is joined by Britain’s leading afro and textured hairdresser who was also the first black woman to be inducted into the British Hairdressing Hall Of Fame, Charlotte Mensah and social historian, academic and author of a ground-breaking book on the history of black hair, Emma Dabiri about why black hair matters. Sali, Charlotte and Emma take your hair questions in the surgery.
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Our appearance is a large part of our identity. When that changes through ill health, there is often a process of adjustment. During chemo and radiotherapy, what do patients need to know about these changes and how a new beauty regime can restore a sense of control? Beauty Editor, Author and breast cancer survivor Sophie Beresiner joins Sali to share her experience with cancer, thinking about her mortality for the first time, losing her hair and drawing her brows on incorrectly whilst sharing some tips and tricks along the way. Sali and Sophie also take your questions in the surgery.

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Botox is a word that ignites mixed feelings in all of us. Some of us are curious, some of us have regular tweakments and others find it all problematic. Why are those who choose to tweak made to feel ashamed about it? Sali gets around 300 messages each year about injectables so practitioner Dr Frances Prenna Jones and non surgical treatment expert Alice Hart-Davis join her to talk in-depth about the mystery, misinformation and misunderstanding around aesthetics. Also Sali, Dr Frances and Alice take your questions in the surgery.

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Women are opening up about their experiences with menopause. Some are livid about it, while others want their employers to be compassionate about it. How can women be prepared for menopause and spot the symptoms of perimenopause? What do women who are currently going through it or post menopausal need to know about the treatments available to them? Beauty Journalist Nadine Baggott and Dr Amalia Annaradnam (The London Hormone Clinic) join Sali to talk in-depth about HRT, hair loss, hot flushes and the varying changes a woman will go through. Sali, Nadine and Dr Amalia take your menopause related questions in the surgery.

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