Ep 227: Adore Beauty’s Top Budget Picks

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: Kérastase Première Filler Fondamental Repairing Anti-Frizz Serum K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Mask   PWDKWN: Mel - tbh Skincare rebound serum Hannah - The Beauty Chef Body Inner Beauty Powder With Hemp - Chocolate   If you have any other questions you want us to answer let us know in our Facebook Group! Join the Beauty IQ Uncensored FB group to share beauty tips, chat about the podcast and share your own cringey stories: https://www.facebook.com/groups/484267299748882/  Disclaimer: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/disclaimer.html  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Adore Beauty Acknowledges First Nations People as the Traditional Owners across the lands and waters of Australia. We recognise and pay our respects to Elders past, present and future, whose lands were never ceded.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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   Product Mentions: Skoop Skincare Skin Shield, Anti-Chafe Balm Aspect Probiotic Mask PCA Skin Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum   PWDKWN: Mel - GHD Chronos Ultra-Fast Hd Hair Straightener In White Hannah - Liberty Belle Rx GAME CHANGER® Pore Refining & Mattifying Gel With Calming Willowherb & Vitamin C If you have any other questions you want us to answer let us know in our Facebook Group! Join the Beauty IQ Uncensored FB group to share beauty tips, chat about the podcast and share your own cringey stories: https://www.facebook.com/groups/484267299748882/  Disclaimer: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/disclaimer.html  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Adore Beauty Acknowledges First Nations People as the Traditional Owners across the lands and waters of Australia. We recognise and pay our respects to Elders past, present and future, whose lands were never ceded.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Funniest Product ReviewsHannah and Mel read through Adore Beauty’s funniest product reviews from customers. Top Budget PicksSenior Beauty Editor, Sadaf Razi is back on the podcast with her top budget picks for skincare, makeup and hair care.    Product Review Mentions: Poo Pourri Royal Flush  K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Mask I'm From Mugwort Essence The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution ghd original hair straightener Lovehoney Mon Ami Pleasure Air Rose  Smile Makers The Billionaire  Loving Tan 2HR Express - Dark COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence   Top Budget Picks: Hada Labo Lotion Anti-Aging - Super Hydrator 150mL ($39.95) Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream ($37.99) Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil Makeup Remover for Sensitive Skin ($33.99) AB LAB by Adore Beauty Dewy-C Enzymatic Cleansing Balm 100ml with Vitamin C and Fruit Enzymes ($40) COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence ($38) elf Cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter ($35) NYX Professional Makeup Fat Oil Lip Drip ($19.99) Maybelline Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Liquid Foundation SPF 18 ($25.99) L'Oreal Paris Paradise Mascara Intense Black ($24.99) STRAAND The Crown Cleanse Prebiotic Shampoo ($28)   PWDKWN: Mel - Maybelline Superstay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick Hannah - La Roche-Posay Cicaplast B5 Mask Sadaf - Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Toner & Moisturiser   If you have any other questions you want us to answer let us know in our Facebook Group! Join the Beauty IQ Uncensored FB group to share beauty tips, chat about the podcast and share your own cringey stories: https://www.facebook.com/groups/484267299748882/  Disclaimer: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/disclaimer.html  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Adore Beauty Acknowledges First Nations People as the Traditional Owners across the lands and waters of Australia. We recognise and pay our respects to Elders past, present and future, whose lands were never ceded.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: Yves Saint Laurent MYSL who is elijah OCEAN EYES EDP Goldfield & Banks BOHEMIAN LIME Perfume BDK Pas Ce Soir EDP Juliette Has A Gun Ode to Dullness Burberry Goddess Eau de Parfum  Marc Jacobs Daisy   PWDKWN: Mel - Alpha-H Melting Moment Cleansing Balm with Australian Flannel Flower Hannah - Benefit Fan Fest Mascara If you have any other questions you want us to answer let us know in our Facebook Group! Join the Beauty IQ Uncensored FB group to share beauty tips, chat about the podcast and share your own cringey stories: https://www.facebook.com/groups/484267299748882/  Disclaimer: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/disclaimer.html  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.   Adore Beauty Acknowledges First Nations People as the Traditional Owners across the lands and waters of Australia. We recognise and pay our respects to Elders past, present and future, whose lands were never ceded.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Mentions: Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation DIOR Backstage Face & Body Foundation M.A.C COSMETICS Studio Radiance Face & Body Radiant Sheer Foundation Anastasia Beverly Hills Luminous Foundation MAKE UP FOR EVER Ultra HD Foundation MAKE UP FOR EVER ULTRA HD CONCEALER Anastasia Beverly Hills Satin Lipstick PWDKWN: Mel - essie Nail Care Gel Setter Top Coat Hannah - Ole Henriksen Banana Bright+ Eye Crème Megan - CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser If you have any other questions you want us to answer let us know in our Facebook Group! Join the Beauty IQ Uncensored FB group to share beauty tips, chat about the podcast and share your own cringey stories: https://www.facebook.com/groups/484267299748882/  Disclaimer: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/disclaimer.html  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.   Adore Beauty Acknowledges First Nations People as the Traditional Owners across the lands and waters of Australia. We recognise and pay our respects to Elders past, present and future, whose lands were never ceded.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 to skip this discussion, you can tune in to our PWDKWN segment at 32:32.   Product Mentions: K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Mask La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Ageing Serum La Roche-Posay Effaclar H Biome Moisturiser COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence PWDKWN: Mel - COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream Hannah - INNISFREE Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Serum If you have any other questions you want us to answer let us know in our Facebook Group! Join the Beauty IQ Uncensored FB group to share beauty tips, chat about the podcast and share your own cringey stories: https://www.facebook.com/groups/484267299748882/  Disclaimer: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/disclaimer.html  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.   Adore Beauty Acknowledges First Nations People as the Traditional Owners across the lands and waters of Australia. We recognise and pay our respects to Elders past, present and future, whose lands were never ceded.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Jojoba Company Daily Glow Exfoliating PHA Tonic The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% + HA 2% Cosmedix Rescue Intense Hydrating Balm & Mask   PWDKWN: Mel - Amy Jean Brows Lamination Brow Gel Hannah - Cosmedix Elite Surface Revival Jo - Murad Cellular Hydration Repair Serum, 30ml   If you have any other questions you want us to answer let us know in our Facebook Group! Join the Beauty IQ Uncensored FB group to share beauty tips, chat about the podcast and share your own cringey stories: https://www.facebook.com/groups/484267299748882/  Disclaimer: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/disclaimer.html  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.   Adore Beauty Acknowledges First Nations People as the Traditional Owners across the lands and waters of Australia. We recognise and pay our respects to Elders past, present and future, whose lands were never ceded.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: Eco Tan Glory Oil  Benefit 24 Hour Brow Setter Clear Brow Gel Benefit Precisely, My Brow Pencil Maybelline New York Hyper Precise Liner Skinstitut Glycolic Cleanser 12%   PWDKWN: Mel - Maybelline New York Tattoo Liner Ink Pen Brown Hannah - Skinstitut Gentle Cleanser If you have any other questions you want us to answer let us know in our Facebook Group! Join the Beauty IQ Uncensored FB group to share beauty tips, chat about the podcast and share your own cringey stories: https://www.facebook.com/groups/484267299748882/  Disclaimer: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/disclaimer.html  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.   Adore Beauty Acknowledges First Nations People as the Traditional Owners across the lands and waters of Australia. We recognise and pay our respects to Elders past, present and future, whose lands were never ceded.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Treating Chest PigmentationOur 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 housesHannah 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 If you have any other questions you want us to answer let us know in our Facebook Group! Join the Beauty IQ Uncensored FB group to share beauty tips, chat about the podcast and share your own cringey stories: https://www.facebook.com/groups/484267299748882/  Disclaimer: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/disclaimer.html  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.   Adore Beauty Acknowledges First Nations People as the Traditional Owners across the lands and waters of Australia. We recognise and pay our respects to Elders past, present and future, whose lands were never ceded.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Accidental UsesWith 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 HairTrichologist 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: L'Oreal Professionnel Metal Detox Shampoo L'Oreal Professionnel Metal Detox Serum In Oil ColorWOW Dream Filter Pre Shampoo Spray K18 Peptide Detox Shampoo   PWDKWN:Mel - Nude by Nature Sheer Light Pressed IlluminatorHannah - Olaplex No. 6 Bond Smoother   If you have any other questions you want us to answer let us know in our Facebook Group! Join the Beauty IQ Uncensored FB group to share beauty tips, chat about the podcast and share your own cringey stories: https://www.facebook.com/groups/484267299748882/  Disclaimer: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/disclaimer.html  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.   Adore Beauty Acknowledges First Nations People as the Traditional Owners across the lands and waters of Australia. We recognise and pay our respects to Elders past, present and future, whose lands were never ceded.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.