Makeup Tricks That'll Actually Make a Difference, with James Vincent

Makeup not looking the way you want or expect? In this episode, industry legend James Vincent breaks down the how of makeup - from foundation and concealer application to the brush tools you actually  need, how to apply cream products, and the simple pro tweaks that make all the difference.Also in this ep: WWD’s  top 100 beauty products of all time - the usual suspects, the surprises and the products we were pleased to see. Plus, our MVPs, including the shampoo bar that might change your mind about shampoo bars, and the gel cleanser even sensitive and dry skin will love.Links below!Read: The 2026 Greatest Beauty Products of All TimeMVPs⁠Cooki Ginger Shampoo BarGo-To Juicy Gel CleanserJames VincentFollow James: @jvincentmakeup*We use some affiliate links here and we may earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase. Thanks for your support!Credits:Your hosts & producers: Carli Alman & Bettina Tyrrell.Thanks to our guest, James VincentFollow us on Instagram: @thatbeautypodcastFollow us on Tiktok: @thatbeautypodcastJoin us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/260952718436828/

Consider this episode your cheat sheet to the beauty tips that will instantly upgrade your routine.We’ve interviewed some of the biggest names in beauty — across makeup, hair, skin and fragrance — and in this episode, we’re sharing the most useful (and sometimes surprising) advice we’ve learned and actually use.Carli breaks down why everyone on the internet is talking about Estée Lauder’s Double Wear foundation, while Bettina shares a glossy, at-home alternative to shellac nails. Plus, as always, we round things out with our beauty MVPs — reviewing the standout products we’ve been loving this week.If you’re ready to refine your routine with expert-backed tips that truly make a difference, this one’s for you. Tune in now.Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation: Amanda Lee Makeup on TikTokCourtney Jane on TikTok Lipstick Lesbians explainerSculpted by Aimee Satin Silk Longwear Foundation Lancôme Teint Idôle⁠ Dior Forever Skin Wear Matte Foundation⁠ ⁠Fenty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear,⁠ Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Liquid FoundationBenefit Cosmetics The Porefessional Foundation Revlon ColourStay Foundation Maybelline Fit Me! Matte + Poreless Foundation Sassy Saints NailsGo-To Juicy Gel Cleanser MVPSEstée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Longwear Matte FoundationRae Morris Invisible Mattifier Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place Foundation Pump Natio Pocket Palette in Nude*We use some affiliate links here and we may earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase. Thanks for your support!Credits:Your hosts & producers: Carli Alman & Bettina Tyrrell.Follow us on Instagram: @thatbeautypodcastFollow us on Tiktok: @thatbeautypodcastJoin us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/260952718436828/

Don't want to blow your budget on expensive makeup products? You don't have to - there are plenty of high quality makeup products in your local chemist that outperform their price tag. These are a few of our fave drugstore finds. Plus, a case for spending your money on a relaxing facial, the secret to Carolyn Bessette Kennedy's stunning hair and our MVPs of the week.Links below, as promised.Carolyn Bessette Kennedy's go-to hair productsPhilip Kingsley ElasticizerKiehl's Creme with Silk Groom Book your next relaxing facialVanessa Megan SpasMVPsOsea Salts of the Earth Body ScrubAleph Buff / Diffuse BrushOur favourite pharmacy makeup productsL'Oréal Paris True Match Liquid Foundation⁠⁠Maybelline Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Foundation Natio Blush & Bronze in  SunkissedNo7 Pro Artist Lip Liner in Rose CoutureNude By Nature Hydra Stick Lip & Cheek ColourRevlon Super Lustrous™ Glass Shine Balm in Glossed Up Rose and Nude Illuminator No7 Pro Artist Lip Liner in Rose CoutureRimmel London Wonder'Volume Thrill Seeker Mascara Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Natio Precision Tubing MascaraEcoTools Makeup Brush ShampooMco Beauty Magic Brows*We use some affiliate links here and we may earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase. Thanks for your support!Credits:Your hosts & producers: Carli Alman & Bettina Tyrrell.Follow us on Instagram: @thatbeautypodcastFollow us on Tiktok: @thatbeautypodcastJoin us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/260952718436828/

Skincare trends move fast — from PDRN to milky toners and endless “barrier repair” products promising glassy, hydrated skin. But which of these buzzy ingredients actually work, and which are mostly marketing?This week on That Beauty Podcast, we chat with cosmetic doctor and skin expert Dr Amy Chahal to decode some of the biggest skincare trends circulating right now. Also in this episode:we share our updated thoughts after road-testing viral products from Rhode, including the Peptide Glazing Fluid, Pineapple Enzyme Cleanser, Barrier Butter, Pocket Blush and Peptide Lip Tint.Plus, our MVPs of the week: the hydrating Milk Skin Toner from TirTir and the glow-giving Pro Artist Lip & Cheek Multi Stick from No7.Tune in, and links for products mentioned are here when you need them:Rhode pineapple refreshRhode pocket blush in Tan Line Rhode Barrier Butter Rhode Peptide Glazing FluidRhode Peptide Lip Tint in Salty TanTir Tir Milk Skin TonerNo7 Pro Artist Lip & Cheek Multi-Use Stick in Rose Coral / Rose GlowDiscover more about our guest Dr Amy Chahal:Follow her on Instagram @drachahalDiscover more about The Centre for Medical Aesthetics Discover more about Future Skin *We use some affiliate links here and we may earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase. Thanks for your support!Credits:Thank you to our guest, Dr Amy!Your hosts & producers: Carli Alman & Bettina Tyrrell.Follow us on Instagram: @thatbeautypodcastFollow us on Tiktok: @thatbeautypodcastJoin us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/260952718436828/

Celebrities like Kris Jenner, Lindsay Lohan and Demi Moore have been showing up on red carpets with smooth, glowing skin that looks like the youthful radiance of a woman in her 20s. It’s sparked a lot of interest in ageing backwards - but is it possible to do with skincare and professional treatments alone? We chat to Dr Michael Bassiri-Tehrani to find out the realities of these transformations and what you need to know if facial surgery appeals.Also in this episode: rediscovered products that are just as good as we remember, Bettina got a new fringe (!), and, as always, our MVPs of the week. Tune in, and links for products mentioned are here when you need them:Rediscovered beauty productsRevlon Illuminance™ Serum TintMavala SERUM FOUNDATIONEssie Gel Couture nail polish New fringe essentialsKitsch Eco-Friendly Creaseless Clips 4pc SetOz Essentials Two-Pack Hair Clips in Brown TYPEBEA 3-In-1Dry ShampooMira 100 Premium Titanium Radial Boar Brush - SmallKitsch hair towelMVPsDermal Therapy Anti-Ageing Hand BalmThe Ordinary Serum FoundationUltraviolette Extreme Screen SPF 50+ Hydrating Body & Hand SKINSCREEN™Dr MIchael Bassiri-TehraniFollow Dr Bassiri: @doctormbthttps://doctormbt.com/*We use some affiliate links here and we may earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase. Thanks for your support!Credits:Your hosts & producers: Carli Alman & Bettina Tyrrell.Thank you to our guest, Dr Michael Bassiri-TehraniFollow us on Instagram: @thatbeautypodcastFollow us on Tiktok: @thatbeautypodcastJoin us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/260952718436828/

Skin needling — does it work, how much does it hurt, and should you ever use an at-home roller?In this week’s ep, we’re joined by Samantha Appel, founder of The Skin Bar (the experts in microneedling), to break down microneedling from start to finish. We cover what happens during an appointment, expected downtime, how many sessions you need for real results, and whether it truly helps with acne scarring, pigmentation and fine lines. Plus, Sam sets the record straight on at-home rollers.We also chat No7’s new Pro Artist range at Priceline, Bettina and Carli stepping outside their comfort zones with Merit’s Signature Lip Blush, and our MVPs of the week — including a LED mask Carli’s been loyal to since November and a glossy hair hero Bettina swears by.Links below!No7 Pro Artist Soft Glow Bronzer Merit Signature Lip Blush Current Body Skin LED Red Light Therapy Face Mask: Series 2,Christophe Robin Colour Shield Cleansing MaskTYPEBEA R1 Pre-Wash Damage Repair MaskThank you to our guest Samantha Appel!Check out The Skin Bar HEREFollow The Skin Bar on Instagram HEREFollow Samantha Appel on Instagram HERE*We use some affiliate links here and we may earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase. Thanks for your support!Credits:Your hosts & producers: Carli Alman & Bettina Tyrrell.Follow us on Instagram: @thatbeautypodcastFollow us on Tiktok: @thatbeautypodcastJoin us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/260952718436828/

Thanks to the internet and social media, it seems like we have a new beauty trend happening every minute, but what are some of the biggest trends we can expect to see in 2026? From clinical-grade ingredients targeting skin regeneration and longevity to glass hair, blurred lips and effortless, playful makeup, we break down what trend reports and industry experts are predicting for the year ahead.Plus: the article that may have you rethinking your skincare routine, some product trial updates, and our MVPs of the week. Links below!ReadJessica Defino for the Guardian: I’m Over Useless Skincare. But How Can I Take Care Of My FaceCarli’s product updatesGarnier cleansing BalmL'Oréal Paris Age Defying Le Duo SerumL’Occitane Immortelle Precious Cleansing OilMVPsMilani Highly Rated Anti-Gravity Mascara⁠The Beauty Chef BODY ELECTRIC⁠2026 Beauty trendsSynergie Skin AlgiZomeCurrent Body LED Red Light Therapy Face Mask: Series 2Omnilux Contour FaceAiryday Bright On LED Face MaskDr Naomi LED It GlowDr Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite™ FaceWare ProForeo FAQ™ 202VT Cosmetics Reedle ShotLaneige Glaze Craze Tinted Lip SerumThe Ordinary Lip SerumInika Organic Tinted Lip SerumOlaplex No.6 Bond Smoother Hairification H24 Complex Leave-In Hair Repair Mask muk Treat plus+ Bond Restoring MaskL’Oreal Paris Elvive Glycolic Gloss Leave-In Hair SerumColorWOW Pop & Lock High Gloss SerumAmika Flash Instant Shine MaskColorWOW Dream Coat Supernatural SprayL'Oréal Paris Elvive Hyaluron Plump Wonder Water Alpha-H Retinol Reboot Exfoliating Body TreatmentPaula’s Choice Retinol Skin-Smoothing Body TreatmentNécessaire The Body RetinolFrank Body Retinol Body LotionAspect Pigment Punch BodyThe Ordinary Niacinamide 5% Face and Body EmulsionFrank Body Brightening Body Lotion TYPEBEA G1 Overnight Boosting PeptideBouf Flouf Factor Growth Tonic Trudermal Halo LED Hair Growth SystemCurrent Body LED Hair Growth HelmetForeo FAQ302Foreo LUNA™ 4 hair Colorgram Nude Blur TintAmuse Powder Velvet TintMerit Signature Lip Blush*We use some affiliate links here and we may earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase. Thanks for your support!Credits:Your hosts & producers: Carli Alman & Bettina Tyrrell.Follow us on Instagram: @thatbeautypodcastFollow us on Tiktok: @thatbeautypodcastJoin us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/260952718436828/

Rhode has landed in Australia — but is Hailey Bieber’s skincare brand actually worth the major hype?In this week’s ep, we kick off the new season by putting Rhode under the microscope. We unpack how the brand blew up, why the internet is obsessed, and which products have gone viral for all the right or wrong reasons. From the hero formulas to the finishes everyone’s chasing, we share our honest opinions, what experts think of it, personal trial experiences and whether any of it truly earns a spot in your routine.Also in this ep – the beauty news making waves right now plus our Most Valuable Products of the Week.Links below!Yours Only CLEAN Face, Hair + Body CleanserThe Ordinary Rice Lipids & EctoinRhode Peptide Glazing Fluid Dewy Gel SerumRhode Peptide Lip Treatment Nourishing GlazeRhode Glazing Milk Ceramide Facial Essence Rhode Barrier Butter Intensive Moisture BalmRhode Pocket Blush Buildable Hydrating Cream BlushRhode Pineapple Refresh PGA Daily Cleanser Discover more about Rhode HERE *We use some affiliate links here and we may earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase. Thanks for your support!Credits:Your hosts & producers: Carli Alman & Bettina Tyrrell.Follow us on Instagram: @thatbeautypodcastFollow us on Tiktok: @thatbeautypodcastJoin us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/260952718436828/

Holiday party season is here! Which means sparkles, bold colour, extra effort eyes and glowy skin… and, if you live in Australia, makeup that’s fighting for its life. Between the heat, the humidity, the sweat, the dancing and the running around from one event to the next, keeping your makeup in place can feel… basically impossible.So today we’re getting into all things holiday season glam with makeup artist Mia Hawkswell - from how to create a party look that actually feels fun and wearable no matter if you want to go lowkey or all out, and how to make sure it lasts the distance — even in 35-degree heat.Also in this ep, we put our faces on the line to test Go-To’s blushes, and an easy hack for figuring out your blush placement, and of course, our MVPs for the week (and last ones for the year)Blushes!Go-To Glowy Liquid Blush in BerryGo-To Matte Pop Blush in Berry Listen: Rae Morris’ anti-ageing makeup tricksMVPsL’Oreal Paris Magic RetouchRevolution Ultra Glow Illuminating Fixing Mist⁠⁠Mia’s go-to holiday makeupTrinny London BFF SPF 30 CreamYoungblood Vividluxe Crème BlushWestman Atelier Lit Up Highlight StickPixi On-The-Glow SuperglowKosas Cloud Set Airy Setting + Smoothing Mist⁠Revolution Ultra Glow Illuminating Fixing Mist⁠Revolution Super Fix Misting Spray MatteCharlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting SprayHourglass Veil™ Soft Focus Setting SprayUrban Decay All Nighter Long Lasting Makeup Setting SprayILIA Beauty Eye Stylus Shadow StickMAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Resist Smoky ShadowFollow Mia: @miamakeupAnd for those wanting to make donations to support the victims and families from the Chanukah attack in Bondi:Bondi Beach Terror Attack Community Relief AppealIn Loving Memory of Sofia & Boris GurmanDonate in loving memory of MatildaSupport the family of Rabbi Eli SchlangerDonate in loving memory of Alex KleytmanSupport the family of Rabbi Yaakov Levitan O.B.M.Support the family of Boris TetleroydSupport the partner of Dan ElkayamFundraiser In Loving Memory of Tibor WeitzenIn Memory of Reuven MorrisonDonate to help Bondi victim Adam Smyth's childrenDonate to support Bondi Massacre victim Tania Tretiak*We use some affiliate links here and we may earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase. Thanks for your support!Credits:Your hosts & producers: Carli Alman & Bettina Tyrrell.Thanks to our guest, Mia Hawkswell.Follow us on Instagram: @thatbeautypodcastFollow us on Tiktok: @thatbeautypodcastJoin us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/260952718436828/

Skincare routines can feel like a lot — whether you’re someone who loves a 10-step lineup or you’re more of a cleanse-and-go minimalist. But how do you know which approach your skin actually needs? And is there really such a thing as doing too much… or too little?In this week’s ep, we’re joined by formulator and skincare founder Leighton Smith to help us unpack the rise of skin minimalism vs. maximalism, the ingredients every routine should include (no matter your camp), and how to build a skincare ritual that supports your skin.Also in this ep, Carli shares the highlights from Priceline’s Beauty Prescription Live, and of course, our Most Valuable Products of the Week.Links below!Products on Carli's to-try listRevolution Ultra Glow Illuminating Fixing MistGarnier Erase it all Makeup Cleansing BalmL'Oréal Paris Age Defying Le Duo SerumBoost Lab Collagen Plump Eye CreamBubble Hydrating Milky TonerBronte Multi-Oil Body Lotion Sea SaltWatch: ⁠TikTok video by thelipsticklesbians⁠MVPs iLLi Tweezer & Spoolie Duo TYPEBEA R1 Pre-Wash Damage Repair MaskFollow Leighton Smith on TikTok @leitin.smithFollow Leighton Smith on Instagram @leitin_smithDiscover Leitin Skincare *We use some affiliate links here and we may earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase. Thanks for your support!Credits:Your hosts & producers: Carli Alman & Bettina Tyrrell.Thanks to our guest, Leighton Smith from LeitinFollow us on Instagram: @thatbeautypodcastFollow us on Tiktok: @thatbeautypodcastJoin us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/260952718436828/