Worried about what’s safe and not safe to use in your skincare routine? Have you found your normally-clear skin is suddenly breaking out every 3 seconds? Are you experiencing the joy of a ‘melasma moustache’? Trying to manage your skin and skincare routine when you’re pregnant can feel confusing and overwhelming, so we asked Dr Yalda Jamali to join us to help simplify the dos, don’ts and helpful tips of pregnancy skincare. Also in this ep - what to use now that Avene’s gentle A-Oxitive Serum...

Hair is a huge part of our identity. It has the power to set us up for a great day, or a sh*t one. We take hair seriously here at TBP, so this week we’re sharing the hair products we personally choose to spend our own money on. From shampoos to scalp serums, treatments and hairsprays.  Plus, Carli gets an expert to weigh in on the 30-minute oil cleanse trend, and Bettina has found a solution for polished hair looks, without the fuss. We also have our MVPs - a stick bonzer that is a must-have...

It’s about to get hot and sweaty, but that doesn’t mean your skin has to suffer this summer. In this week’s ep, we’re helping you tackle the biggest skin, body and makeup issues with some product recs along the way. Plus, Bettina’s latest body care routine, how Carli is (mostly) successfully managing her congestion and our MVPs of the week. Links below (there are HEAPS, so if your pod app doesn’t show them all, try Spotify!) Pregnancy Body Care Aestura Atoderm Lotion CeraVe Body...

Have you ever wondered what it actually takes to make a beauty product? Or how much it’s even tested before it hits shelves? Does the cost of a product really correlate with tis efficacy? Maybe you’ve even considered starting your own beauty brand? Our guest Rohan Widdison, the Managing Director of New Laboratories, is lending his product development and manufacturing knowledge to the podcast. We pick his brain on product formulations, ingredients, and what’s looking set to be big in...

Whether you’re looking to treat yourself or find the perfect beauty gifts to spoil your loved ones, we've got you covered. In this week's ep, we're sharing our picks of the best budget beauty buys (hello, office Kris Kringle!), the ultimate holiday splurges, and the advent calendars you should snap up before the gone. Also in this ep - the top-selling brands at Priceline, a game-changing (and easy) way to apply your blush, and our MVPs. Links below! Watch: Max May’s Blush Application...

Navigating skincare as a teen or tween, or a parent of one, is tough especially with the whirlwind of TikTok beauty trends that are so influential and eye catching. So today, we’re diving into all things teen skincare with Dr. Leah Ansell, a mother of three, a board-certified dermatologist. Dr Ansell’s advice isn’t just for teens. We cover acne (and the foods that influence breakouts!), transitioning your skincare as you age, when and who should be using retinol and many more topics! We...

Welcome to the next phase of the sunscreen-ification of our beauty routines! New hybrid products are making it easier than ever to wear sunscreen every day so here are all the ways you can be adding more sunscreen into your routine. Also: the new boom in fragrance, products we’d rebuy place if we lost our makeup bag, and our MVPs - a triple threat exfoliant and a barrier cream offering something extra. Links below! Merit Brow 1980 Volumizing Pomade Mecca Max Illuminating Primer Clea de Peau...

In 2024, can we actually age gracefully? In the world of beauty, there's an increasing pressure to always look younger. But for a lot of us, we just want to look great for our age. Today we’re joined by expert aesthetician, Lisa Rush, who is going to help us do just that. We’re talking about how to look after your skin through your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond with the products and treatments to enhance your skin fitness.  We also share some suitable product recommendations for those with...

Are you overwhelmed by blush and how to find the right one for you? What was once a simple makeup step now has so many formats, textures, shades and product options that it feels hard to choose. So in today’s ep, we’re breaking down the different blush types and which ones may work best for you, plus some tips on picking your shade (or shades), tools for application and where to apply. If that wasn’t enough, we’re back with beauty updates from our break and our MVPs - a budget skin-smoothing...

Another season has come to an end, and to finish off with a bang, we brought in Emma Guns - podcast host, beauty editor, writer and best friend of some of the industry’s most impressive experts and founders - to pick her brain on all things beauty. From her favourite products, to how to overcome an overwhelming routine and why beauty is not, in fact, frivolous, there is so much juicy goodness from this chat. We also have a solution for the new Cloud Paint devotees who are finding the...

Have you ever thought, how many serums is too many? Or what happens if you use too many skincare products? If you've accumulated countless skincare products and want to know how best to apply them so your skin actually benefits...this episode is for you! Friend of the show, dermatologist and found of Bespoke Skin Technology, Dr Katherine Armour is joining us to talk about the most streamlined and effective skincare routine, the perfect number of serums, skin purging and how long you need to...

Whether we like it or not, TikTok has become one of the most influential places for our beauty routines - from the products and trends we want to try, to the ingredients we need to know and the hacks we think will change everything. But not all TikTok trends are created equal, so in this ep we’re taking you through which TikTok trends and hacks are legit, and which ones are best left on the screen for your entertainment.  Also in this ep: The hair curler Carli was devastated to (almost)...

Do you ever think about your lip health? Do you have a lip care routine? Why are your lips dry even though you apply a lip balm every couple of hours? Wonder no more! Today, we have lip expert, brand founder and - let’s be honest - lip scrub pioneer - Sara Happ, who is often credited with creating the first commercially successful lip scrub way back in 2005 and bringing the concept of lip scrubs into the mainstream. We also have our MVPs, a gorgeous balm cleansers and a fuss-free cream for...

When it comes to at-home hair colour and box dyes, we’re often advised to steer clear. But there are a lot of benefits of being able to colour your hair yourself and at home ($$$ anyone?). In this week’s ep, we called on award-winning Sydney hair colourist and ambassador for Clairol’s Root Touch Up box dye, Belinda Jeffrey, to share her tips on how to colour our hair at home like a pro.  Also in this ep: Is under-eye concealer dead, what in the world is a morning shed, and our MVPS of the...

Antioxidants are universally loved in skincare for their calming, brightening, and protective benefits. Most skin experts will recommend you use an antioxidants product in your routine every day, but how do you find one that works best for your skin? Today, we'll explore what antioxidants are, which ones to look for, and some top products containing them. We also have an amazing new beauty resource for all those skin nerds out there, a big beauty announcement that will THRILL our Aussie...

Welcome to a bumper ep of product recommendations! This week we’re taking you through the makeup products we’d actually buy, and we have something to suit all budgets. So if you’re on the hunt for a new foundation, concealer, mascara or blush, this one’s for you. Also in this ep - the TBP Roadtest product that gave us both juicy, bouncy skin, how to get a healthy glow when your skin is feeling a little washed out, and the experts we trust for solid skin information. Links below, as...

When it comes to beauty, our eyes are a major focus. But something that we might not consider when we’re applying our mascara or lying on the treatment bed waiting for our lash lift to set is the health of our eyes and what impact primping and prettying them could have long-term. So, today we're bringing in an expert who knows both sides of the story – Dr. Alexa Hecht, a Toronto-based optometrist who's also super knowledgeable about beauty.  Plus, a hair routine to combat hair loss and...

When we talk about beauty and ageing, we often think about our skin, but how often do you think about hair ageing? In this week’s ep, we’re joined by Dr Leona Yip, dermatologist and Alopecia specialist (with a very impressive resume, btw) about hair ageing beyond greying, the major causes - and the biggest one - is there anything we can do to prevent or reverse the effects. (And yes, we did ask her if that myth about plucking grey hairs is true). Also in this ep - why you may not need to...

Welcome to Season 10 of That Beauty Podcast! We want to ensure you have plump, supple skin all year-round so we have Medical & Cosmetic Dermatologist and Consulting Dermatologist for the skincare brand Sukin, Dr. Shreya Andric joining us today to share her knowledge on how to combat dry winter skin. We also review our MVPs, a stellar cleanser and a mascara for sensitive eyes. Products mentioned in this week's ep: Emma Lewisham Skin Reset Serum The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier...

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...