Beauty IQ Uncensored

This week on Expert, Sadaf and Tegan are diving into the clinical side of skin longevity – and debunking a few myths along the way.

First up in Win, Bin or Recycle: Should you be using your body lotion on your face? (Spoiler: We have thoughts.)

Then, for our beauty education, skin therapist Tegan shares her top three in-clinic treatments for slow-aging skin. From the low-downtime magic of Laser Genesis, to the collagen-boosti...

Mel’s officially on baby watch and we’re counting down! But before things get really uncensored in the delivery room, we’ve got a pre-recorded ep packed with beauty tips, TikTok trends, and one very unique facial.

In We Tried It, Mel puts her face (and trust) in the hands of renowned facialist April Brodie for a Buccal Fusion Facial — yep, the one where they massage inside your mouth. She shares exactly what...

Dry heels? Crusty toes? Feet hiding in socks until further notice? This week on Expert, we’re talking foot care – because your soles deserve better. From exfoliating socks to overnight slugging, we break down an easy, affordable routine to revive neglected feet and keep them soft, smooth, and sandal-ready.

In Win, Bin or Recycle, we revisit a viral hack: setting spray before makeup. Does it actually work? We tried it wi...

What is in those suspiciously cheap beauty products? Mel’s on the home stretch to baby, and we’re building the ultimate beginner routine for teen skin — it’s all happening on Uncensored this week.

In Trending, we dive into the growing concern around unregulated beauty products. With recent studies revealing harmful levels of toxic chemicals in some budget buys, we’re unpacking what’s really in th...

In this week’s Expert episode, things are getting chilly – but your skincare doesn’t have to suffer. Skin therapist and co-host Tegan busts some of winter’s biggest skin myths: Do you still need SPF in June? Is it time to ditch exfoliants? And does dry skin really mean you need to slather on the thickest cream in your stash?

Before that, in Win, Bin or Recycle, the girls weigh in on the growing trend of...

This week’s Uncensored ep is serving hydration hits, sun safety smarts, and... a surprise steamer rec you didn’t know you needed (but definitely do).

The Top 3: We’re spotlighting the most-loved hyaluronic acid serums under $100, based on what Adore Beauty customers are actually buying. Think grippy textures, glow-boosting formulas, and beauty editor go-tos.

Beauty IQ Hotline: “How do I reapply SPF during th...

You’ve seen them all over your feed: those glowing, slightly terrifying LED face masks that promise clearer, firmer, glowier skin. But do they actually work? And if so, which one is worth your dollars?

In this Expert episode, we’re diving into the booming world of red light therapy and LED face masks. Skin therapist Tegan breaks down the science behind the trend, explains what each colour of light actually does (sp...

Mel’s leaky boobs, a skincare cult classic gets a glow-up, and a listener begs for a winter skin rescue — it’s all happening on Uncensored this week.

In We Tried It, we get our hands on the new and improved Alpha-H Liquid Gold Exfoliating Treatment with Vitamin C. The original cult exfoliant just got a brightening, antioxidant-rich upgrade, but is it better? We discuss.

Then in Build My Cart, we help a listener ov...

We’re back with part two of our skin barrier series in this week’s Expert ep. This time, we’re zooming in on your lips. If you’re reapplying lip balm 17 times a day and still waking up with crusty, cracked lips… we need to talk.

Co-hosts Tegan and Sadaf break down the science behind lip barrier damage, why your trusty balm might be making things worse (yep, really), and what to do if you want soft, ac...

Is “Recession Hair” the new quiet luxury? This week on Uncensored, we’re unpacking one of 2025’s biggest beauty trends — born from tighter budgets, longer salon gaps, and a shift toward healthy, low-maintenance hair.

From grown-out roots to DIY glosses, Hannah and Mel explore how economic uncertainty is shaping the way we colour, cut, and care for our hair.

Then, in Beauty IQ Hotline, Medik8 Co-Fo...

Think your skin is sensitive? It might be… but it might also just be sensitised. And yes, there’s a big difference – one that could totally change how you treat your skin.

In this Expert episode, Sadaf and Tegan unpack the key differences between true sensitive skin (like eczema, rosacea or a lifelong reactive skin type) and sensitised skin (which is often the result of overdoing it with actives, harsh products o...

This week on Uncensored, we're asking the big questions: how many skin prep steps is too many before makeup? Mikayla Nogueira’s five-step routine has us spiralling (and yes, we read the ingredient lists). Also, intrusive beauty thoughts—lash trimming? Bangs?? Help.

Then, we’re diving into the Top 3 sleeping masks trending on Adore Beauty right now. They’re the ultimate lazy-girl skincare hack: no rinsing, no...

Centella Asiatica (aka Tiger Grass) has taken over skincare shelves, but what does it actually do? This week on Expert, we break down the science behind this centuries-old ingredient and why it's a barrier repair MVP. From healing support to anti-inflammatory power, we explain why it’s trending (again) and who should use it.

Plus, in Adore Anonymous, we help a listener dealing with hormonal breakouts before their period, offe...

This week on Uncensored, we bust viral Botox myths (thanks to TikTok’s fave NYC derm), help a listener repair their dry, crusty lips, and test Bondi Sands’ new Ultra Express tan that promises deep colour in just one hour.

Plus, Doechi is making face tape fashion, and we review the Mediheal toner pads all over our TikTok feeds.

Everything Mentioned:

• Bondi Sands Ultra Express Ultra Dark Foam 200ml
• Torriden Solid-In C...

This week on Expert, we're getting real about beauty supplements — what’s changed, what’s next, and which ones are actually worth your cash. From the gut-skin-brain connection to smarter, more sustainable formulas, we’re breaking it all down. Plus, meet the newest cult supplement brand to hit Adore Beauty’s shelves.

In Win, Bin or Recycle, we ask the tough question: why do we still clean our ears with ...

This week on Uncensored, we’re talking braces (yes, braces because apparently they're cool again??), Mel's three Brazilian non-negotiables, and Mother’s Day beauty cart builds — all in one jam-packed episode.

First up, it's Top 3, where we dig into Adore Beauty’s data to uncover the most coveted products by category. On the list this week? Hair smoothing essentials to help you fight frizz and flyaways l...

We’re giving the skin below your chin some well-deserved love in this week’s Expert episode—from in-clinic treatments that sound like they belong in a sci-fi flick, to at-home body care solutions that actually deliver results. Think firming creams, LED gadgets, and exfoliants that’ll have you feeling dolphin-smooth in no time.

But first, it’s Win, Bin or Recycle—and let’s just say&hell...

This week on Uncensored, we chart the rise of Japanese and Korean beauty in Australia, why it's outpacing French cosmetics globally, and the new TikTok-viral brands that just dropped on Adore Beauty.

From glass skin 2.0 to salmon DNA (yes, really), we’re breaking down the skincare and makeup trends you’ll be seeing everywhere in 2025.

In Beauty IQ Hotline, a listener wants to know: What’s the deal with silk p...

This week on Expert, we’re tackling a big one: age management during pregnancy. Skin therapist and co-host Tegan breaks down what you can use safely during this stage (hi bakuchiol, vitamin C, and hydrating facials) and what to give a hard pass (goodbye, retinol and high-strength peels).

We’re also covering the clinic treatments that are actually pregnancy-safe—and the best options for glowing, healthy skin with m...