Ep 228: How Long Your Skincare Actually Takes to Work

Hair Brush Maintenance Do you remember the last time you cleaned your hairbrush? We got our resident hairdresser in to explain how we should *actually* be cleaning our brushes.   The Difference Between Retinol and Retinal with Yads Cauchi Dermal Therapist, Yads Cauchi is back to guide us through the benefits of different Vitamin A derivatives and shares her best practices for protecting your skin’s barrier while using these powerful ingredients. Product Mentions: AVEDA Wooden Paddle Brush GHD Paddle Brush - The All Rounder Hair Brush Tangle Teezer Wet Detangling Black Denman Head Hugger Ceramic Radial 43mm evo Bruce 28 Natural Boar Bristle Brush Medik8 Crystal Retinal 1 30ml Cosmedix Elite Serum 24   PWDKWN: Mel - Oribe Serene Scalp Balancing Shampoo and Oribe Serene Scalp Balancing Conditioner Hannah - essie hard to resist (advanced) 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 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 also shares her tips on keeping your nails healthy in between salon visits. PWDKWN: Mel - Jurlique Herbal Recovery Bi-Phase Serum Hannah - Amy Jean Brows Micro Stroke Pencil   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.

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 of teen & tween skincare.   PWDKWN: Mel - Well Verti Shower Filter and AB LAB by Adore Beauty HA Plump Gloss-Balm Hannah - SK-II Skinpower Advanced Airy Cream   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 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: SOME BY MI Beta Panthenol Repair Cream 50ml La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Ageing Serum  The Jojoba Company Ultimate Youth Potion The Jojoba Company Australian Jojoba  The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil Kérastase Nutritive Nutri-supplement Split Ends Serum  NAK Hair Nourish Hair Oil VIRTUE Healing Oil Christophe Robin Colour Shield Cleansing Mask Coco & Eve Super Nourishing Coconut & Fig Hair Masque Individual Tub CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser La Roche-Posay Lipikar Baume AP+ Body Balm Loving Tan Platinum 2HR Express Mousse  Bali Body Face Tan Mist Coco & Eve Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Face Drops  Shhh Silk Silk Pillowcase Queen Size SALT BY HENDRIX Rose Quartz Gua Sha IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream SPF50  Clinique Sun-Kissed Face Gelee Complexion Multitasker elf Cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter Maybelline Instant Perfector 4-in-1 Glow Makeup  Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment Cocoa Crème PWDKWN: Mel - Aesop Reverence Aromatique Hand Wash Hannah - AB LAB by Adore Beauty Barely There Luminous Skin Filter Primer   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.

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.