341. Acne, Rosacea or Pigmentation? You Need to Know About Azelaic Acid

We’re giving azelaic acid its well-deserved moment in this week's Expert episode. You’ve probably noticed it popping up everywhere lately — and for good reason. It’s gentle but effective, great for acne, rosacea, pigmentation, and sensitive skin, with fewer side effects than retinol or exfoliating acids. We break down how it stacks up against niacinamide and salicylic acid, the best strengths to look for, how to layer it with other actives, and bust some myths along the way. Plus, we’re answering an Adore Anonymous question on how long it actually takes to see results from skincare. Spoiler: Patience is key, and skin cycles matter. We also weigh in on novelty-flavoured toothpaste for this week's Win, Bin, or Recycle? and share the liquid eyeliner that not even Tegan's double-cleanse could take off. Now that's long-wear. Everything Mentioned: Make Up For Ever Aqua Resist Color Ink Gem Triple Whitening Toothpaste hismile Flavoured Toothpaste 60g Murad Blemish Control Retexturizing Body Pads 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 Razi 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.

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.

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 Cleanser La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermo-Cleanser CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser 473ml Avène Milk Cleanser 200ml Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil 150ml Skinstitut L-Lactic Cleanser AB LAB B3 Balance Foaming Facial Wash COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Power Gel Cleanser Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment Cocoa Crème Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment Strawberry Sorbet Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Lip Treatment Crème Brûlée Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment Citrus Sunshine Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment - Glimmer, Creme Brulee Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment - Glimmer, Lingonberry Jam Ole 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 Razi 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.

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.

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-boosting power of skin needling, to the underrated glow-up potential of a vitamin A or C peel, she breaks down what’s worth your money and what to pair with your at-home routine to really extend your results. Plus, we talk peptides, LED devices, and why your lifestyle habits might be just as important as your skincare. And in Adore Anonymous, one listener wants to know how often they actually need to clean their piercings, and whether they’re doing it wrong. Everything Mentioned: Emily Wood (@emilywoodmakeup) Everything You Need to Know About Skin Needling - Beauty IQ Uncensored 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 Razi 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.

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 it feels like, what it did for her skin, and why she’s officially obsessed. Then in Build My Cart, a listener asks how to get the kind of curls that break the internet. We break down the routine, the hacks, and the hydration-heavy product picks to make it happen. Plus, a shimmering body oil worth a winter restock, a reminder that brunette George Clooney is messing with our minds, and a PSA: the viral “Australian bun” might not be the universal serve TikTok thinks it is… Everything Mentioned: Brunette George Clooney Is Playing Tricks on My Brain—See the Photos | Allure  Kevin.Murphy Killer Curls Wash or Hydrate Me Wash Virtue Curl Defining Whip Aveda Be Curly Advanced Curl Enhancer Cream Iles Formula Hair Towel  Davroe Curlicue Rapid Dry Hair Wrap silk london hair wrap Kerastase Curl Manifesto https://vt.tiktok.com/ZShAAUyA3/ 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.

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 with the OG: M.A.C. Cosmetics Fix+ In Adore Anonymous, a listener wonders if there’s such a thing as too much hydration. Can you overdo the glazed donut thing? Our experts weigh in. And finally, we’re adding a cult French body oil to cart that fakes a summer glow even in the depths of winter. Yes, it’s that good. Everything Mentioned: Want to Look Glowy All Year Round? Add This Famous French Shimmer Body Oil to Cart ASAP NUXE Huile Prodigieuse Multi Purpose Dry Oil M.A.C. Cosmetics FIX + ORIGINAL 100ML CeraVe Advanced Repair Balm 50ml  The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner CeraVe SA Renewing Foot Cream Weleda Foot Balm INNISFREE Foot Mask Treatment L'Occitane Shea Butter Foot Cream Mirenesse Foot Renew Treatment Booties with 15 Golden Oils Join the conversation in our Beauty IQ Uncensored Facebook Group to discuss this episode, swap beauty tips, and submit your questions for future shows. This episode is proudly sponsored by Hada Labo. Shop the cult Japanese brand's new Premium range now at Adore Beauty. Credits: Hosts: Tegan Mac and Sadaf Razi 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.

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 those too-good-to-be-true serums, and how to shop smarter to protect your skin. Then, in Build My Cart, a listener enlists us to create the perfect skincare starter pack for her 14-year-old sister. We keep it gentle, affordable, and beginner-friendly — including a top-notch SPF that’s cute and doesn’t cost a fortune. In Stuff We Love, we get our hands (and lips) on Laneige’s new limited-edition Bubble Tea lip balms, and take a wildly passionate detour into what taro actually tastes like. Plus, Mel gives a little maternity leave update, and we fill you in on what’s coming up over the next few episodes. Everything Mentioned:  Shein And Temu Products Found To Contain Harmful Levels Of Toxic Chemicals Panda Mart: 'Urgent' warning over 'dangerous' items from new Melbourne discount shop Cerave Blemish Control Bundle Dermalogica Clear Start Breakout Clearing Kit La Roche-Posay Effaclar Anti-Acne Starter Kit Beauti-FLTR Feather Light SPF 50+ Laneige Lip Glowing Balm Matcha Bubble Tea (Limited Edition) Laneige Lip Glowing Balm Taro Bubble Tea (Limited Edition) Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Matcha Bubble Tea Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Matcha Bubble Tea 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.

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 “raw-dogging” your toner with bare hands. (Spoiler: it’s a win for the skin, but perhaps not your bathroom floor.) Next up: Adore Anonymous drops a beauty bomb: Can moisturiser actually replace your cleanser when removing makeup? Our hosts separate fact from fiction. Plus, producer Jas gives an update on her wedding skin journey, and the team shares their top skin barrier savers and affordable winter product picks under $100. From hot shower mistakes to misunderstood hydration hacks, this ep will have your winter skin covered – literally. Everything Mentioned: Cosmedix Opti Crystal- Liquid Crystal Eye Serum L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil 500ml Bioderma Atoderm Shower Oil Société Rejuvenating Peptide Mask - 5pc BIODANCE Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask 4pk Cosmedix Micro Defense Microbiome Sheet Mask 5 pack La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Mask B5 Sheet Masks 5 Pack 5x25g La Roche-Posay Toleriane Gentle Cream Dermo No Rinse Cleanser 200ml Medik8 Cream Cleanse 175ml PCA Skin Creamy Cleanser Cosmedix Rescue Intense Hydrating Balm & Mask 30g La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ 40ml The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA 2% - 30ml Skinstitut L-Lactic Cleanser 200mL Weleda Skin Food The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA 100ml La Roche-Posay Toleriane Sensitive Prebiotic Moisturiser Viviology Ceramide Moisturiser Join the conversation in our Beauty IQ Uncensored Facebook Group to discuss this episode, swap beauty tips, and submit your questions for future shows. This episode is proudly sponsored by Hada Labo. Shop the cult Japanese brand's new Premium range now at Adore Beauty. Credits: Hosts: Tegan Mac and Sadaf Razi 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.

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 the day without wrecking my makeup?” We’ve got you. From SPF mists to microfibre beauty blenders, we’re sharing smart hacks to keep your base intact and your skin protected. Stuff We Love: Hannah’s waging war on wrinkles — fabric ones, that is. She’s found the handheld steamer that’s completely changed her life (and her outfits). Everything Mentioned: Viviology Niacinamide + HA Serum 30mL La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Ageing Serum The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 - 30ml https://www.tiktok.com/@labmuffinbeautyscience/video/7375681388369988882 Ultra Violette Preen Screen SPF50 Reapplication Mist SKINSCREEN The Quick Flick Quick Shield Philips PerfectCare 6000 Series Steam Station Sunbeam SG1000 Power Steam Handheld Garment Steamer Submit your questions and cart challenges for Hannah and Mel @adorebeauty on IG. This episode is proudly sponsored by Hada Labo. Shop the cult Japanese brand's new Premium range now at Adore Beauty. 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.