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Kelly’s fresh off a whirlwind 50-hour trip to Singapor where she learned the wild science behind some of Australia's most popular beauty products (including a secret observation shower room with a dedicated perfumer!). Plus, Leigh and Kelly dive into the massive return of Marc Jacobs Beauty to Sephora and the new beauty subscription box changing the game.
Then, we’re opening up the mailbag for a massive spring cleaning Q&A. Leigh and Kelly spill their step-by-step systems to audit your makeup, skincare, hair, and SPF stashes without getting overwhelmed, plus how to decipher those tiny expiry symbols. And for anyone struggling to make lip liner look natural, we share our best smudgy, non-paddle-pop application hacks.
Finally, we wrap up with Spendy Savey, featuring a viral $22 jelly nail polish, a surprisingly good $7 multi-glow stick, a rich plumping moisturiser, and a precision liquid eyeliner that works like a dream.
LEIGH'S RECCOMENDATIONS:

NYX Duck Plumping Liner, $9.99
Ruby & Millie Lip Liners 2 Pack, $12
COVERGIRL Outlast Lipstain, $10.97
SPENDY: Kiehl’s 1cc* CollaShot Plump Serum, $99
SAVEY: BYS Multi Stick Glow - 01 Peach Bellini, $7
MVP: Mia Connor Precision Liquid Wing Eyeliner, $39
KELLY'S RECCOMENDATIONS:
SPENDY: Paula’s Choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Intensive Moisturiser, $74
SAVEY: Manicurist Green Jelly Polish, $22
MVP: Laneige Cream Skin Mist, $16
YOUBIE RECCOMENDATIONS:
MECCA MAX Glam Squad Eyelash Curler
Sephora Pro Demi Fan Brush #72
Bio-Theraputic-Conic Cleansing Brush
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Producers: Talissa Bazaz & Zara Sengstock
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From a $12 viral foundation taking over the internet to a shocking $6.50 sheep placenta cream and a Friday night DIY hair dye nightmare, we’ve truly seen it all this week.
On today’s episode of Spendy Savey, Leigh Campbell is joined by Mamamia beauty editor Erin Docherty to unpack why 30-somethings are opting for surgical facelifts, the nostalgic 90s hair accessory making a runway comeback, and whether azelaic acid deserves a spot in your skincare routine.
Plus, we’re bringing you the ultimate roundup of high-performing foundations under $20 (yes, they actually exist!), an eye cream that instantly rescues dry winter skin, and the emergency $44 hair gloss that saved Leigh’s orange hair disaster.
FOUNDATIONS MENTIONED:

The Ordinary Serum Foundation, $12.70
Rimmel Kind & Free Glow It Up Moisturising Skin Tint, $13.99
OXX Cosmetics Silk Finish Luminous Foundation, $12
BYS Full Coverage Foundation, $12
AZELAIC ACID PRODUCTS MENTIONED:
The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension, $19.40
La Roche-Posay Effaclar A.Z. Gel Cream, $65.99
Paula’s Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster, $64
Anua Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum, $38
Naturium Azelaic Topical Acid 10%, $50.99
COSRX Azelaic Acid 20 B5 Redness Soothing Cream, $27
LEIGH'S PRODUCTS:
SPENDY - Elacia Facial Tanning Drops, $59
SAVEY - Sunrise Placenta Cream With Collagen and Vitamin E, $6.50
MVP - Josh Wood Smoky Brunette Colour Hair Gloss, $44
ERIN'S PRODUCTS:
SPENDY - Olaplex Shine Serum Oil Mist, $70
SAVEY - The Ordinary Lacto-PDRN* 4% + B9 Eye Cream, $15.10
MVP - D'Alba Double Serum All In One Multi Balm, $39
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Ruby got a facelift at 33. It was more graphic than she realised.
I had a facelift at 37. People always have the same question.
I had a facelift at 33. Here's the brutal reality I wish I knew beforehand.
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Producers: Talissa Bazaz & Zara Sengstock
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What happens when you gift your podcast co-host a $9.99 jar of sheep placenta cream? Absolute chaos, naturally. In this episode, Leigh and Kelly jump straight into the weird and wonderful world of extreme beauty ingredients before diving into the biggest industry news: clean-girl favourite Merit is finally hitting Sephora Australia, while the minds behind Revolution Beauty have launched a wildly affordable, colour-packed brand called Troublemaker in Target and Kmart.
Plus, the girls unpack the viral TikTok "milky toner" technique that promises to fix cakey base makeup and save dry skin.
Then, it's time to tackle your burning listener questions from budget-friendly, at-home tricks for blending gray hairs between salon visits, to the ultimate breakdown of how makeup removers actually work (and why your skin might hate foaming cleansers).
Product recommendations:
Clairol Nice'n Easy Root Touch Up, $16.50
L'Oreal Paris Magic Retouch Permanent Hair Colour, $20.99
Schwarzkopf LIVE Colour Semi Permanent, $13.99
The Shade Semi-Permanent, Demi-Permanent or Permanent Colour, $30-40
Schwarzkopf Brilliance Hair Colour Gloss, $26
IGK Color Depositing Mask, $49
Color Wow Root Cover Up, $53
Thanks To Nature Root Concealer, $25
Oribe Airbrush Root Touch Up Spray, $61
Elemis Pro Collagen Cleansing Balm $115
Urban Jungle Melt Me Softly Cleansing Balm $36
Bioderma Hydrabio H2O Hydrating Micellar Water Cleanser for Dehydrated Skin, $12.99
Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Deep Cleansing Oil, $28
INDU Cleansing Pads, $28
Leigh's Top Picks:
SPENDY: Clarins Double Serum 2-in-1 Hybrid Foundation, $95
SAVEY: La Roche Posay Double Dose Mela B3 Emulsion, $87.99
MVP: Omniae Vedabloom Hair Superfood hair oil, $59.95
Kelly's Top Picks:
SPENDY: Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer $61
SAVEY: Bioderma Hydrabio Moisturising Fluid $36.99
MVP: Flamingo Estate Banana Balm $85
YOUBIES RECOMMENDATIONS:
Medik8 advanced liquid peptides, $112
Rimmel multi-Tasker all day grip and breathable primer, $12.50
Aestura 365 lotion, $48
Natio Blush & Bronze Rosy Glow, $23.95
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Hosts: @leighacampbell and @kelly_mccarren.
Producers: Talissa Bazaz & Zara Sengstock
Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris
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If you've ever wondered how often you should actually be washing your hair, or whether supplements genuinely work for hair growth, you've come to the right place. In today's Monthly Masterclass, Leigh Campbell and Kelly McCarron are joined by hairdresser of 30+ years turned trichologist and founder of the Tricho Health Clinic, Cassandra Hooper Whitmore. In this genuinely eye-opening conversation, Cass drops major truth bombs and reminds us all that our scalps are skin and therefore our skincare shouldn't stop at the hairline.
Cass rapid-fires through the biggest hair and scalp myths that could be ruining our routines, starting with how often you should actually be washing your hair. And if you've ever gone to bed with wet hair, brace yourself to learn what might be happening as a result... Plus, the truth about a hair brushing habit that could be doing more damage than good.
Then things get personal, with Leigh and Kelly putting their own scalps under the microscope for Cass to examine — and have their minds completely blown in the process. Who knew your scalp could tell you so much about your overall health and wellbeing? Turns out your scalp is talking and it's time we start listening before it has to shout.
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Producers: Talissa Bazaz & Zara Sengstock
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Why are beauty founders launching products they don’t actually use? This week, Leigh Campbell and Kelly McCarren unpack the strategy behind brand launches, from Dieux’s retinol to Zoe Foster Blake’s eye cream, and why it’s actually a sign of a great brand.
And, Reddit released its first-ever People’s Beauty Index, revealing that 'no-makeup makeup' is officially out, eyeshadow is back, and fragrance searches are getting delightfully unhinged.
Plus, we dive into your beauty dilemmas! We break down the ultimate guide to red lipstick starting at just $10 and Leigh shares a simple routine to help stop your winter-faded pigmentation from bouncing back once the sun comes out.
Product Recommendations ✨
Gucci Beauty Rouge à Lèvres Matte Lipstick, $72
Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick Alarm, $10
Violette FR Petal Bouche Matte, $51
L'Oreal Paris Infallible Le Matte Resistance Liquid Lipstick 420, $15.99
Holme Beauty Lip Lock 'Grace', $42
NYX Lip Lingerie ‘On Fuego’, $12.95
MP Cosmetics Lip Stick Adore, $18
Youbie top picks:
Mac Ruby Woo, $40
Mac Lady Danger, $40
LipSense Long-Lasting Liquid Lip Fly Girl, $42
Dior Rouge Forever Lipstick 999, $69
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick 'Certainly Red', $15.95
Leigh’s top picks:
SPENDY: YUNJAC Skin Perfecting Protective Base Prep, $43
SAVEY: Lacura Stellar Setting Spray, $6.99
MVP: Maybelline Sculpting Stix Eyeliner, $19.99
Kelly’s top picks:
SPENDY: Jo Malone Sea Salt & Bergamot $125 (30ml)
SAVEY: E.L.F Pillow Puff $18
MVP: Fenty Skin Plush Puddin’ Lip Mask $31

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The People’s Beauty Index - Reddit
Perfumes That Feel Like - Reddit
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Hosts: @leighacampbell and @kelly_mccarren.
Producers: Talissa Bazaz, Zara Sengstock & Ella Maitland.
Video Producer: Michael Kean
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