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Aug 2024
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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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