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Beauty IQ Uncensored

Beauty IQ Uncensored

By: Adore Beauty
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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.

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.

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  • 340. We Unpack Beauty’s “Butter Skin” Trend & Build a Winter Skincare Routine
    Jun 29 2025

    EOFY is here, and the 3am impulse buys are hitting hard. From portable air purifiers to $500 sleep headphones, we’re exposing each other’s most unhinged shopping moments before diving into this week’s beauty lineup.

    First up in Trending, we’re unpacking the latest foodie beauty obsession: Butter Skin.

    Like glass skin’s creamier, more attainable cousin, butter skin is all about a velvety, plump complexion with subtle radiance (think soft and smooth, not slick and shiny). We explain what it is, why it’s going viral, and exactly how to achieve it. Plus the products we’d recommend to get the look.

    Then, in Build My Cart, we curate the perfect winter skincare haul for normal to combination skin. If your face is starting to feel tight, flaky, or just a bit dull as the temps drop, we’ve got a mix of hydrating cleansers, soothing serums, and rich moisturisers to get you glowing again, without blowing the budget.

    Also this week: a grandma-level toilet paper purchase, the soothing power of jojoba, and why Hannah’s now obsessed with shower oil.

    Everything Mentioned:

    • Butter Skin Skincare Trend Explained
    • Anya Heartleaf 70% Intense Calming Cream
    • The Jojoba Company Australian Jojoba 200ml
    • Bioderma Atoderm Ultra-Nourishing Cleansing Shower Oil
    • La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Dermallergo Serum
    • Murad Intesne Recovery Cream

    Submit your questions and 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

    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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    30 mins
  • 339. Is Your Cleanser Wrecking Your Skin Barrier? + Euro Summer Essentials
    Jun 24 2025
    That tight, squeaky-clean feeling after washing your face? Yeah… that’s your skin barrier screaming. This week on Expert, we’re talking cleansers: the good, the bad, and the barrier-breaking. We’ll bust some common myths (foaming doesn’t always mean clean), share the signs your cleanser might be too harsh, and give you our go-to picks for every skin type. Also on the run sheet: summer-in-Europe beauty packing. Inspired by the viral “5-finger summer faves” TikTok, Sadaf reveals what’s actually going in her suitcase, while Tegan builds her dream Euro glow kit. Think glowy SPF, cream blush, and maybe a micellar mini or two. Plus, in Adore Anonymous, a listener’s hunting for a tinted peptide lip treatment under $50 – we’ve got great picks, and a reminder that SPF lip balm might be the real MVP. Everything Mentioned: Medik8 Clarifying Foam Bioderma Sébium Gel Moussant Purifying Foaming Gel CleanserLa Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermo-CleanserCeraVe Hydrating Cleanser 473mlAvène Milk Cleanser 200ml Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil 150ml Skinstitut L-Lactic CleanserAB LAB B3 Balance Foaming Facial Wash COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Power Gel CleanserOle Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment Cocoa CrèmeOle Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment Strawberry SorbetOle Henriksen Pout Preserve Lip Treatment Crème BrûléeOle Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment Citrus SunshineOle Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment - Glimmer, Creme BruleeOle Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment - Glimmer, Lingonberry JamOle Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment - Glimmer, Strawberry Sorbet 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: Tegan Mac and Sadaf RaziProducer: 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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    34 mins
  • 338. Top Tubing Mascaras, Finding a New Hairdresser & Mel’s PWDKWN Eye Cream
    Jun 22 2025

    We’re talking tubing mascaras, hairdresser heartbreak, and a surprisingly impressive eye serum in this week’s episode of Uncensored.

    First up in the Top 3, we’re ranking your most-loved tubing mascaras, based on Adore Beauty data. If you’ve ever struggled with panda eyes, smudging, or mascara flaking off by 3pm, this segment is your eye-opening intro into tubing technology (and which formulas are actually worth your money).

    Then, in Beauty IQ Hotline, we help a listener find a new hairdresser after theirs moved interstate (the worst). From sliding into random DMs to saving your colour formula, we’ve got practical advice for navigating the salon switch without the stress.

    In Stuff We Love, Mel’s got a Product We Didn’t Know We Needed (PWDKWN) — and it’s for tired, puffy eyes. She shares why this affordable eye cream deserves a permanent spot in your skincare rotation, plus an affordable brush set that’s actually good.

    Also this week: oily roots, Reddit rabbit holes, and a deep reflection on why car D&Ms hit harder than therapy.

    Everything Mentioned:

    • Blinc Mascara Amplified
    • Clinique High Impact Zero Gravity Mascara
    • MCoBeauty XtendLash Tubing Mascara
    • Cetaphil Healthy Renew Revitalising Eye Serum 15ml
    • Adore Beauty Tools of The Trade 7-Piece Brush Set
    • https://www.instagram.com/p/DJaoWaVNlnm/?hl=en

    Submit your questions and 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

    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.

    Show More Show Less
    30 mins

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