Beauty IQ Uncensored
Welcome to Adore Beauty's podcast Beauty IQ Uncensored, with host Hannah Furst getting real about every aspect of beauty. No topic is off-limits - from retinol to bum hair - and you can expect a healthy dose of education and laughs. Warning: Not suitable for the school pick up. New episodes released every Monday.
Episodes
The Canadian popped the question! Hear the proposal story.
Sleeping in Beds with Pets, Gross or Not?
Are you for or against sharing the bed with your furry friends? Hannah & Mel poll the AB office to reach a verdict.
Do Your Nails Need a Break from Shellac and Gel Treatments?
Dermatologist Dr Shammi Theesan takes us through the damage you may not know is happening to your nails during services like Shellac/gel. She al...
Most Upsetting Beauty Moments That Ruin Your Day
Have you dropped a day old bottle of C E Ferulic? We hope not! With help from Adore Beauty Staffers, Hannah & Mel share beauty moments that have had them close to tears. First world problems, we know.
Advice for Teen Skincare with James Vivian
Dermal Therapist, Clinic Owner and Founder of Viviology, James Vivian joins us to share advice on how to safely navigate the world o...
Mel’s Period Cup Diaries
If you’ve ever wanted to know what it’s like to try a period cup for the first time, Mel has taken one for the team and documented her experience.
Change of Season Must Haves with Beauty Editor, Jas Riley
Beauty Editor, Jas Riley joins the podcast to take us through some cooler weather must-haves that will keep your skin and hair hydrated all year round.
Jas’s Change of Season Products:
Talking Bunions with Podiatrist Dr Sam
Hannah and Mel call in Podiatrist, Dr Sam to explain exactly what a bunion is and the factors that might be causing them.
Can You Really Fix Split Ends?
Are our split ends repairable? Trichologist, Dr Kay Fitzgerald is back on the podcast to help us understand what split ends are and if chopping them is the only cure.
Product Mentions:
Mel’s Cringey Chafe Story
Boardshorts and Mel are NOT friends. Mel takes us through the chafe story that almost landed her in hospital.
How Long Your Skincare Actually Takes to Work
Dermal Therapist Brooke Holmes from Me, Skin and Body joins the podcast to debunk how long skincare ingredients actually take to work and the combinations that we can expect the best results from.
Find Brooke at her clinic @meskinandbody
P...
Funniest Product Reviews
Hannah and Mel read through Adore Beauty’s funniest product reviews from customers.
Top Budget Picks
Senior Beauty Editor, Sadaf Razi is back on the podcast with her top budget picks for skincare, makeup and hair care.
Product Review Mentions:
Syncing Your Skincare to Your Menstrual Cycle
Dermatologist, Dr Cara McDonald joins the podcast to help Hannah and Mel understand how you can best sync your skincare to your menstrual cycle.
Blind Reacting to Fragrances
Hannah and Mel attempt to guess the notes of some of Adore Beauty's favourite fragrances.
Fragrances Mentioned:
How bad is sleeping with a tampon?
Hannah was shocked to hear that Mel sleeps with a tampon in overnight so they get Dr Lucinda in to share the dos & don'ts of tampon use.
How to Pick the Right Foundation
Picking the right foundation can be so daunting, especially shopping online. Lucky for you, we’ve called in makeup artist and AB Staffer, Megan to take us through her top tips on finding the right match.
Product Ment...
Teenage Beauty Throwback
With help from AB Staffers, Hannah & Mel relive their cringey teenage years with the interesting things they did to their skin and hair!
Body Neutrality with Laura Henshaw from KIC
Laura Henshaw joins the girls to talk about how we can adjust our lens to be more body neutral and less focused on comparison.
This segment mentions themes around body image and disordered eating. If you would like ...
Sensitive Skin with Jo
Joanna Fleming back to answer your Beauty IQ Uncensored Facebook Group questions about managing sensitive skin.
Cringey Public Beauty Practices
With the help of some Adore Beauty Staff, Mel and Hannah share the beauty practices that they do in public that otherwise give them the ick.
Product Mentions:
The Sh*t People Don’t Tell You About Pregnancy
Tayla Broad joins the podcast to talk through night terrors, oversupply and returning to work.
Is the Bush Back?
Hannah and Mel share their thoughts around pubic hair (or lack thereof) and if they think the bush is back!
Product Mentions:
Treating Chest Pigmentation
Our favourite Dermal Therapist is back! Tegan Mac to take us through how to treat chest pigmentation and the ways you can prevent any further damage.
Bath houses
Hannah and Mel share their cringiest experiences in bath houses including Mel going nude in Japan!
PWDKWN:
Mel - Aesthetics Rx A Serum 1%
Hannah - The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan
Accidental Uses
With help from the Beauty IQ Uncensored Facebook Group, Hannah & Mel take you through some unfortunate accidental uses of beauty products like nail glue instead of eye drops - ouch!
Dr Kay Fitzgerald - Hard Water on Hair
Trichologist Dr Kay Fitzgerald joins us to talk about the effects of hard water on your hair, signs to look out for and what we can do to prevent damage.
Products Mentioned:
Smash or Pass: Beauty Edition
Hannah & Mel take on a juicy Smash or Pass with beauty items and practices.
Embracing Aging with Amanda Ramsay
We chat to over 40's makeup expert Amanda Ramsay, who shares her makeup tips for aging skin AND lets us know that the shimmer shadow days are far from over.
Amanda’s Product Mentions:
Hair Transplants with Luke & Sassy Scott
Hilarious Australian TikTok brothers, Luke & Scott join the pod to spill the tea on their hair transplants and share their cringiest stories.
Sweaty Upper Lip Alert
If you’ve seen the early 2000s movie Wild Child, you’ll know the term SULA. Mel shares her DIY approach to combat her SULA.
PWDKWN:
Mel - Viviology Vitamin C Serum
Hannah - CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion...
The Stench of Wet Runners
Have you ever had the mildew smell of wet runners take over your home? Hannah has. The gals discuss ways to get around it and what not to do.
Keeping Serums Simple with Jo
Jo is back to answer every question we have about serums. She takes us through how serums work and the ingredients that we shouldn't be applying together.
Jo’s Product Mentions:
Self Care on Steroids for Valentine’s Day
Want to know what Hannah & Mel get up to on their self care nights alone? Strap in, because it may surprise you.
Dating In Your 30s with Adele Maree
Adele Maree from Your Safe Space Pod stops by to talk about her best dating advice, beauty tips for feeling confident and some disastrous dating stories.
PWDKWN:
Mel - CLOUD NINE The Curling Wand
Hannah - E...
Botox in Armpits
Hannah and Mel dive into the world of sweating and botox..yes you heard that right. They chat about celebs that swear by this procedure and question if the price is really worth it!
2024 Beauty Predictions
Beauty Editor Jasmine Riley stops by to take us through her 2024 predictions for the beauty world. Jas covers Y2K styles, maximalist makeup and fragrance notes you may not expect.
Products Ment...
Mel cuts her toenails WHERE?
In today’s cringey convo, Mel shares where she cuts her toenails, and who she’s comfortable cutting them in front of. We also asked the Adore Beauty office to weigh in on the conversation and their answers did not disappoint.
Does aircon really cause moisture loss?
Cosmetic and medical Dermatologist, Dr Katherine Armour stops by to help us understand how air-conditioning can affect our skin.
C...
Hannah got her ENTIRE face threaded in Bali!
Hannah takes us through her experience of getting her whole face threaded in Bali.
Foods to help your skin glow!
Dermal Therapist and Nutritionist, Yads Cauchi joins us to share what foods and supplements are best for our skin.
Find out more from Yads about skin hydration here - https://www....
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