Beauty IQ Uncensored
Beauty IQ Uncensored

Beauty IQ Uncensored

Adore Beauty

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Beauty IQ Uncensored is Adore Beauty’s must-listen podcast for straight-talking beauty lovers. Each week, we bring you two episodes filled with product reviews, skincare deep dives, and unfiltered beauty chat—because beauty should be fun, not confusing. Mondays – Beauty IQ Uncensored: Beauty journos Mel and Hannah get into the good, the bad, and the unhinged of beauty. Expect trending product road tests, viral beauty deep dives, and your most hilarious beauty confessions. Wednesdays – Beauty IQ Expert: Beauty editor Sadaf and skin therapist Tegan tackle the science of beauty. From skincare myths to ingredient breakdowns and pro tips, this is your go-to for expert-backed beauty advice. DM us your questions @adorebeauty www.adorebeauty.com.au

Recent Episodes

395. How to Wear Makeup With Acne or Eczema With Madeleine Edwards
APR 13, 2026
395. How to Wear Makeup With Acne or Eczema With Madeleine Edwards
Mel and Hannah are back with another jam-packed episode of Adore Beauty Uncensored, covering hair treatments, sensitive-skin makeup tricks and a fresh SPF moisturiser worth taking a second look at. Mel kicks things off with her experience trying Kerasilk’s in-salon keratin smoothing treatment, and let’s just say, it’s a far cry from the hectic, stinky formulas she remembers from her teen years. She shares what the modern treatment is like, how her hair felt afterwards, and whether the results are worth the salon chair time. Later, Madeleine Edwards joins the show to share her expert advice on how to wear makeup when you have acne or eczema. She explains how to apply makeup without aggravating breakouts or irritation, the techniques she uses when her skin is inflamed, and the products she personally relies on. Plus, Hannah's been road-testing the new Clinique moisturiser with SPF 50+ coverage, and she’s a big fan. But does it play nicely under makeup? Is it lightweight enough for daily wear? She’s got the answers. Thank you to Madeleine Edwards for joining us!Everything mentioned: Kerasilk Smoothing Shampoo Kerasilk Smoothing Conditioner The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 L’Oreal Paris Revitalift Filler 2.5 Percent Hyaluronic Acid Serum L’Oreal Paris Revitalift Filler Micro-Epidermic Plumping Water Cream Huda Beauty Easy Blur Primer Maybelline New York Grippy Serum It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream Anastasia Magic Touch Concealer It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer Clinique Set The Day Makeup Setting Spray Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil in Endless Cacao Beauty Of Joseon Centella Asiatica Calming Mask Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion+ SPF 50+ Ultra Violette Future Fluid SPF50+ Mineral Skinscreen Send us your tips, tricks, questions and feedback at @adorebeauty on IG.Join the conversation in our Beauty IQ Uncensored Facebook Group to discuss this episode, swap beauty tips, and submit your questions for future shows.Credits: Hosts: Hannah Furst and Melissa Mason Producer: Melissa Mason For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.auDisclaimer | Privacy PolicySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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394. When Will Women’s Health Be Taken Seriously? With Angie Kent
APR 6, 2026
394. When Will Women’s Health Be Taken Seriously? With Angie Kent
Mel kicks things off on Uncensored this week with the oddly specific (and kind of unhinged) massages she wishes existed. Then, in Cringey Convo, the new mum chat continues with a very honest look at postpartum lochia. Don’t know what that is? It’s a lot, is what it is. We chat about what it’s actually like, what caught us off guard, and why it’s still not talked about enough. Then we’re joined by everyone’s favourite Bachelorette and GoggleBox star, Angie Kent, who shares her experience living with endometriosis, from the challenges of getting a diagnosis to what it’s like trying to be taken seriously within the Australian medical system as a woman. Plus, if your makeup routine needs to be quick, easy and legit impossible to mess up, we’re breaking down truly foolproof products and techniques we’ve found recently for effortless everyday makeup. Thanks to Angie Kent for joining us!  Everything mentioned: Laniege Lip Sleeping Mask in Vanilla Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask in Berry It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream SPF50 Anastasia Beverly Hills Beauty Balm Serum Boosted Skin Tint Bobbi Brown Longwear Cream Eyeshadow Stick in Downtown Brown Clinique Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm in Plumped Up Peony Benefit Hoola Wave Bronzing Balm MAC Powderkiss Lip and Cheek in Velvet Teddy Send us your tips, tricks, questions and feedback at @adorebeauty on IG.Join the conversation in our Beauty IQ Uncensored Facebook Group to discuss this episode, swap beauty tips, and submit your questions for future shows.Credits: Hosts: Hannah Furst and Melissa Mason Producer: Melissa Mason For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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56 MIN
393. Miranda Kerr on Wellness Rituals, Beauty Regrets & the Body Oil She Used for That Signature Victoria’s Secret Glow
MAR 30, 2026
393. Miranda Kerr on Wellness Rituals, Beauty Regrets & the Body Oil She Used for That Signature Victoria’s Secret Glow
On this week’s episode, we sit down with supermodel and founder of KORA Organics Miranda Kerr to chat all things wellness and beauty – from the retinol alternative she loves to the morning and night routines she swears by.  If you’re wondering exactly how the Victoria's Secret angels achieved their signature glow on the runway, Miranda’s got the answer. Spoiler: it’s just one product (and it’s in stock at Adore right now 👀).  Plus, what do Sadaf and Katy Perry have in common? They’re both obsessed with the KORA Organics Turmeric Glow Moisturizer, and for good reason.  Thank you to Miranda Kerr for joining us! Products mentioned: KORA Organics Plant Stem Cell Retinol Alternative Serum KORA Organics Plant Stem Cell Retinol Alternative Moisturizer KORA Organics Turmeric Glow Moisturizer KORA Organics Noni Glow Body Oil KORA Organics Active Algae Minty Mist KORA Organics Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Scrub + Mask KORA Organics Noni Glow Face Oil KORA Organics Turmeric Glow Foaming Cleanser Send us your tips, tricks, questions and feedback at @adorebeauty on IG. Join the conversation in our Beauty IQ Uncensored Facebook Group to discuss this episode, swap beauty tips, and submit your questions for future shows. Credits: Host: Sadaf Razi For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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392. The Easiest Men’s Skincare Routine Ever & Dealing With Postpartum Hair Loss
MAR 23, 2026
392. The Easiest Men’s Skincare Routine Ever & Dealing With Postpartum Hair Loss
Where do you start when building a men’s skincare routine? Are lip tattoos actually worth the hype? And what can new mums do about postpartum hair loss? This week on Expert, Tegan and Sadaf are covering practical beauty advice for real life, from on-the-go essentials to the hair changes that can happen after having a baby. First up, if you’ve ever realised you forgot deodorant, lip balm or a hair tie right when you needed it most, you’re probably not Tegan, who runs us through her extensive 'car beauty must-haves'. Then, for Win, Bin, Recycle, it’s all about cosmetic lip tattoos. They’re back and all over social media, promising long-lasting colour without the constant reapplication. Do they actually work? We break down how lip tattoo products work, who they’re best suited for and whether they’re a beauty hack worth trying – or one to skip. Then, it’s a men’s intervention. If you’ve got a guy in your life (or you’re a male listener keen for a skincare refresh), we’ve got you covered. Tegan and Sadaf run through a straightforward men’s grooming routine, covering the essential products that make the biggest difference, from cleanser and moisturiser to shaving essentials and SPF. There are plenty of product recs in the mix, too! Then on Adore Anon, this week’s listener question comes from a new mum experiencing postpartum hair shedding. We explain why it happens, how long it typically lasts, and share haircare tips and product recommendations that can help support your hair through the annoying regrowth phase.Everything mentioned: Ultra Violette Preen Screen SPF50 Reapplication Mist Skoop Babe Blotter Blotting Papers NYX The Brow Glue K18 Airwash Dry Shampoo Cosmedix Skin Thirst Moisturising Hyaluronic Acid Cream We Are Feel Good Inc Good Morning Daily Face SPF50 Hada Labo Men’s Gentle Face Wash Hydrating Foam Cleanser Hada Labo Men’s Aqua Booster Revitalising Hydro Gel Clinique For Men Face Scrub Medicube Zero Pore Pads Innisfree Forest For Men Anti-Ageing All In One Essence Clinique For Men Maximum Hydrator Activated Water Gel Concentrate Weleda Men’s Moisturising Cream Aspect Purastat5 Cleanser Virtue Flourish Density Booster JS Health Hair + Energy Vida Glow Hairology Advanced Repair Done Haircare Ultimate Root Retouch Kit Olaplex Repair Trio Bundle Read Sadaf’s car essentials article on Beauty IQ here. Send us your tips, tricks, questions and feedback at @adorebeauty on IG.Join the conversation in our Beauty IQ Facebook Group to discuss this episode, swap beauty tips, and submit your questions for future shows.Credits: Hosts: Sadaf Razi and Tegan MacDonald Producer: Melissa Mason For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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28 MIN