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Aug 17
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Beauty Bonus: Why Your Mascara Needs to ...

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Time to spring clean your makeup stash! Leigh & Kelly are tackling the overwhelming task of decluttering your beauty collection without keeping "just in case" products forever. They're breaking down expiry dates (spoiler: powders last way longer than liquids!), sharing storage tips that actually matter, and revealing why that mascara you've been hoarding needs to go immediately. Plus, Kelly's got the ultimate deep-clean routine for your brushes and tools that goes way beyond your regular wash.

Then they're solving the slicked-back hair dilemma! How do you get that chic, editorial look without looking like you haven't washed your hair in a week? They're covering the blonde vs brunette difference (it's huge!), sharing their favourite brushes and products to get the perfect look.

EVERYTHING MENTIONED:

Kmart OXX Haircare Styling Brush - Black $6 

Adore Beauty ELEVEN Australia Smooth Me Now Flyaway Balm $27.95

Color Wow Cult Favorite Firm + Flexible Hairspray $26

L'oreal Elnett Flexible Hold | 75mL $4.50

No Nasties Kids Plant Based Kids Hair Gel in Zesty Lime and Fresh Mint 125mL $21.95

Dermal Therapy Crystal Deodorant $8.99

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Leigh Campbell & Kelly McCarren

Producer: Sophie Campbell & Ella Maitland

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris

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