Forgot about Halloween until roughly five minutes ago? Same. Kelly’s here to save you (and your wallet) with last minute spooky looks you can create with what’s already in your makeup bag. Think dental floss cobwebs, toilet paper ‘wounds’ and a fishnet stocking trick that turns Leigh into a mermaid in 20 seconds flat.
Poor Leigh is not coping... mostly while Kelly cycles through three increasingly unhinged alter-egos thanks to her three-for-the-price-of-one costume this year. Plus, how do lash serums work? We break down what’s on Aussie shelves, with a list of budget picks under $30. And sure, it’s technically still October, but that’s not stopping Leigh from cracking open the gorgeous Go-To 12-day advent calendar.
Then in Spendy Savey, Kelly’s found the new tubular version of a cult mascara that’s been selling out everywhere. And Leigh’s frothing over a $12 Kmart eyeshadow stick pack that you're going to want to add to cart immediately.
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.
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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
LEIGH’S ADVENT CALENDAR OF THE WEEK:
Go-To Twelve Days Of Go-To, $175
LEIGH’S LASH SERUM RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPENDY:
LEIGH: Fara Homidi Beauty Essential Bronzer Compact 3.5g, $128
KELLY: Dermalogica Smart Eye Density Serum 15ml $216
SAVEY:
LEIGH: OXX Beauty 5 Piece Eyeshadow Cream Sticks, $12
KELLY: Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky Tubes Tubing Mascara Black 7mL $28.99
MVP:
LEIGH: Mud Organics Sea Buckthorn Serum - 30ml, $89.95
KELLY: Basics By B The Cream Palette $75
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