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Aug 2024
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About this episode

Today, we're spilling the tea on beauty products wanted to love—but didn't. Find out which ones are worth it and which ones aren't.

And, ever wonder why Vitamin C is all the rage? We're breaking down the science behind its skin-loving benefits and how it keeps you looking fresh and glowy.

Plus, Leigh's host hack for soothing damaged skin after her nightmare experience with a chemical burn.

LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: 

SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum $242

Nuturium Vitamin C Complex Serum $41

Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream $75

Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Crush Cheirosa Mist $40

Too Faced Better Than Sex Volumising Mascara $48

Tarte Tartelette Tubing Mascara $43

Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation $115

CHANEL HEALTHY GLOW BRONZING CREAM Cream-Gel Bronzer $91

OXX Cosmetics Cream Bronzer $2

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Dewy Liquid Blush Mini $27

Kylie Cosmetics Matte Lip Kit $54

Kylie Cosmetics Kyliner Liquid Pen $31

Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream $468

La Roche Posay Cicaplast B5 Repair Serum $68.95

La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ $41.95

Toleriane Dermallergo Fluid Lightweight Moisturiser $47.95

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Kelly McCarren & Leigh Campbell

Producer: Cassie Merritt 

Audio Producer: Lu Hill

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