Historically, sunscreen has had a pretty daggy reputation. Until brands like Ultra Violette completely changed the game with sophisticated formulations, making slip slop and slappin' on a SPF commonplace in our skincare routines. But what if you're still unable to find a sunscreen you like...Or you're still not quite convinced you need to wear one everyday (even in winter)... Or maybe you're applying one in the morning and wondering if you should be reapplying at some point. Well, we discuss...

In our time as beauty editors we’ve tried a lot of products. But which ones would we actually go out and spend our hard-earned money on? In this week’s ep, we’re taking you through a few of the skincare products we’ve bought on repeat - and there’s something for all budgets. Also in this ep: The instagram meme making us question the right order to get ready, the homegrown Aussie brand going viral on TikTok, and our MVPs od the week. As promised, all links are below.  Natio Recs: Natio...

Our makeup should evolve as we age. But when do we know when it's time to change it up? And how? What do we do differently? Our guest today is an expert in EXACTLY this topic! Erica Taylor is a makeup artist and educator with nearly 30 years experience in the cosmetic industry, and she has some of the best tips we've come across to lift your features and boost radiance for glowing, gorgeous makeup at every age. You will not want to miss this.  Plus is it okay for pharamcies to ban tweens...

Over the years, we’ve been incredibly lucky to pick the brains of some of the best skin experts in the industry. From the ingredients to use to the habits to ditch, we’ve learnt a fair amount about managing ageing skin - and today we’re sharing some of them with you. Also in this episode: Bettina tried one of Carli’s recent MVPs, we chat through some of the bloody clever beauty products on the market, and of course, we have our MVPs. Links for all products and TBP eps mentioned down...

Do you get overwhelmed at all the hair styling products available to you? Do you get confused whether or not you should use a hairspray, a shine spray or texture spray once you’ve finished doing your hair? Well, this episode has been specially made just for YOU. We're joined by Jaye Edwards - founder, director and colourist of Edwards and Co and educator AND founder of his own hair brand Jaye Haircare. He’s going to help us navigate our way through the most common styling products, who should...

The short answer? It depends. So we’re breaking down the purpose of day, night and eye creams, the ingredients that are most beneficial, and why you might want to use/ditch it.  Plus - are you interested in getting into the no mascara trend? We aren’t, but we have some tips if you still want your lashes to look defined. And if that wasn’t enough, Bettina’s telling us about the emergency beauty buys she had to get for the Taylor Swift Eras Tour, and our MVPs: A pharmacy foundation that’s...

Exfoliation is key to a glowing complexion…when done right. Skin exfoliation can go oh-so wrong and cause all sorts of issues for your complexion and routine. So we’ve called in  Dr Prasanthi Purusothaman, a general practitioner and cosmetic doctor who believes in a holistic approach to happy, healthy skin and who herself has worked through managing her own skin conditions growing up. She helps us understand why exfoliating is so good for skin, how to do it the right way and what ingredients...

Struggling with what this humidity is doing to your hair? Same! So we put together a list of a few small, very easy things you can do to reduce the frizz, smooth down the fuzz, and boost the gloss and shine. There’s also a fun chat on which beauty products we think are scams, Carli talks through her cruise holiday beauty highs and lows and we dish on our MVPs: a body lotion that smells just like a $250+ perfume and a barrier repair cream that blows all the others out of the water. We hope...

Ever wonder if you've been duped by beauty marketing or a product really is worth it? This week we're bringing you the voice of beauty reason Jayde Taylor. Jayde is one of the most refreshing beauty voices on social media. She uses her expert knowledge to provide evidence-backed research in a way that’s easy to understand, brutally honest, and bloody funny. In our chat we bust beauty BS and mine her for all her best beauty recommendations.  We also have our MVPs and lots more beauty chat, so...

Welcome back to a new year, a new season and a tonne of new beauty trends. WTF is ectoin skincare? Is blue makeup really back? And how many versions of the bob even exist?  In our first ep back, we’re taking you through what’s predicted to be big in hair, skin, makeup and more, talking about our anti-resolutions, and sharing why experts are saying millennials are the youngest generation. Plus, we’ve got the dry skin saviour your face has been begging for and a summer-proof foundation that...

The path to radiant, glowing and healthy skin doesn’t always feel so straightforward, but thankfully when you’ve got the right intel, things are a whole lot easier. Enter Vita Catanzariti, founder of Dolce Vita Skin and a bonafide skin whisperer with over 25 years of experience, who joins us in this week’s ep to share her (easy peasy) rules for your best skin yet. We’ve also got our final MVPs of the year, Carli’s Japan beauty success stories and the beauty products on Bettina’s hitlist while...

Well...The last week got the better of us (work, moving house, life etc) and put a slight delay in our final ep of the season. So today we bring you a replay of one of our favourite interviews - a chat with beauty's biggest truth-teller and founder of Paula's Choice, Paula Begoun.  In this ep Paula delivers no-BS beauty advice, and here's just a taste of what we cover in this ep: Does oily skin need oil? Can you get addicted to lip balm? Does drinking more water help skin hydration? Is...

Can a brand really copy another brand's product? What happens if you use expired products? What's the difference between a foundation that costs $12 and one that costs $50? This week's guest is here to answer all this more! Kia Ragland is the Director of Product Development at one of the world’s biggest celebrity beauty and skincare brands. This means she knows products inside-out, and she's here to share her expert insights. Plus we share our current beauty empties (get your shopping lists...

Grey hair is one of those beauty topics that’s often looked as an embarrassing one to solve. But this week’s guest may have you rethinking that stigma and curious about a full grey hair transformation. Tune into our chat with grey hair expert (and the man behind Jane Fonda’s silver style) Jack Martin, where he shares your options when you start getting greys, how to make sure your root colour doesn’t fade so fast, and what’s involved in a 6-13hr (!!) grey hair transformation. Plus, we’re...

In the search for wash and wear hair, there really is only one option - a keratin treatment. This in-salon process is the secret to smoothing waves, softening curls and taming unruly frizz. In this week's ep we share everything you need to know about keratin treatments plus Carli's personal experience and review.  Plus, we share our product recommendations for easy, stress-free fake tanning - just in time for the warmer months. And of course our beauty MVPs of the week! Tune in now for a...

Ever been stuck on how to pick your right foundation shade? Or worse, completely botched it and now you’re trying to make the wrong one work? Allow Lori Taylor Davis to help. A mainstay in the makeup industry for more than 20 years and the Global Pro Lead Artist for Smashbox, Lori has a few tricks up her sleeve that she shares with us today. We predict you’ll be adding a new blush to your beauty wishlist after this ep! But that’s not all - we have a recommendation (from Carli’s sister) for...

Why do some products with the same ingredients differ so much in price? How do we spot a marketing gimmick? Are clinical trials proof a product works?  When it comes to skincare, we know you like to know what’s what - especially when it comes to ingredients and product claims. The tricky thing is, the more we know, the more confusing and overwhelming things get. Today we're joined by Dr Ellie Bradley, the Scientific Credentialing Manager in the Research Team at the No7 Beauty Company, one of...

Hair tools can be one of the biggest expenses in your beauty routine - so how do you know where it’s worth spending and what’ll likely be a waste of your money? In this ep we’re breaking down the most common hair tools on the market, what they do, who they’re good for, and - as always - some recommendations from our personal experience. So if you’ve been wondering if the Dyson Airwrap is actually worth it or what kind of hair curler to buy, this is a must-listen (and maybe have a pen and...

When it comes to talking about healthy, glowing, bouncy, radiant skin, the conversation often leads to injectables - what options are there, how long do results last, and most importantly, how safe they are. So we’re talking to a real expert to answer all of our (and your!) questions. We’re joined by cosmetic doctor, Dr. Aaron Stanes of Cosmetic Connection. We asked him all about liquid nose jobs, if you can get immune to anti-wrinkle injections, treatment options for mature skin - plus so...

Have you ever had that moment where you look in the mirror and it seems like your skin has lost its bounce, pep and glow? SAME. This week’s ep is all about how you can bring it back to life and regain that radiance and plumpness. Also - the quick-dry longwear nail polish we think everyone should know exists, facial memberships and our MVPs: a delicious balm cleanser and the easy $20 eyeshadow. Links from this episode below - and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe: Fayshell Dazzle...

We're back for another season! And we have a whopper ep for you. We have our MVPs (the ones we've been waiting weeks to share with you!) plus we're joined by a special guest. Legendary makeup artist and no1 best-selling author Rae Morris is back to answer some of our burning makeup questions and help us wade through the sometimes confusing world of makeup brushes and makeup application. Plus so much more, so strap in and get listening!  Avene Soothing Eye Contour Cream L’Oreal Paris Age...

If there’s one skin topic as popular as active ingredients, it’s the skin barrier. And that’s often because they go hand-in-hand. The beauty world is currently obsessed with fixing the skin barrier, so in this week's ep, we're going to tell you how to avoid damaging it in the first place.  Plus we have our MVPs - a balm cleanser that we'll both be buying again and tanning drops to bring life back to a wintry complexion. Tune in now! Looking for a new signature scent? We have special offer...

Welcome to Beauty Hotline, our weekly mini ep where we answer your burning beauty questions. This week, Julie is asking if it's okay to mix skincare brands. Tune in to find out if it's better to use products all from the one brand, or if mixing and matching your skincare will give you better results.  Products featured in this ep:The Ordinary Glucoside Foaming CleanserSoftware Skin Vitamin C + Ferulic SerummX Moisturise+Ultra Violette Queen Screen SPF50+ Luminising Skinscreen...

Beauty can be super glam, but it can also be the total opposite. Today we're solving the unglamorous beauty problems that you Google instead of asking your friends - thinning hair, chicken skin, unwanted facial hairs, cracked heels and more. This week we’ve partnered with Mx Skincare for a TBP Road Test of a day and night moisturiser that we loved more than we expected we would, plus we’re celebrating a special (forgotten) podcast milestone! If you love what you hear, we’d adore if you...