The beauty industry has had a busy year... From Kylie Jenner wearing Victoria’s Secret’s multi-million-dollar Fantasy Bra to Hailey Bieber’s controversial stance on overconsumption—meanwhile several celebrity brands quietly shut their doors.
In today's Monthly Masterclass, Leigh Campbell, Erin Docherty, and Ali Izzo deep dive into the biggest beauty controversies of the last 12 months. The ones that blew up your feed, divided the comments section, and in a few cases, sent brand founders straight to their socials to do damage control.
They unpack the rise of extreme beauty tourism, from Aussie influencers travelling to Seoul for a facelift and Bali for rib contouring. Plus, a look at the beauty brands who beefed this year and is the TGA about to scrap SPF numbers on sunscreens?
2026 YOU BEAUTY AWARDS
Thousands of products. Hours of testing. Several impaired skin barriers. The You Beauty team are putting their faces (and hair, and bodies) on the line to bring you the 2026 You Beauty Awards.
We want your votes, too. Simply click here to nominate your Spendy (expensive, but worth it), Savey (it ought to cost more) and MVP (you’d be lost without) beauty product.
One lucky Youbie will win a bumper beauty pack of the judges favourite short-listed products, worth $990*. To be in the running, simply share the ‘why’ behind your nominations, and sign up to the very excellent You Beauty newsletter.
Voting lines close at 11:59pm on the 1st of November and then tune back on the 24th of November, to see the final winners list! *Terms and conditions apply
HELPFUL LINKS:
Take our three minute survey for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher AND help shape what we do here at Mamamia.
READ MORE:
SOCIALS:
CREDITS:
Hosts: @leighacampbell, erin.docherty and @ali__izzo
Producers: Ali Izzo & Zara Sengstock
Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris
Social Producer: Olivia Colman
Just so you know — some of the links in these notes are affiliate links, which means we might earn a small commission if you buy through them. It doesn’t cost you anything extra, and it helps support the show. Happy shopping!
Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.
Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.