Burnout Beauty & Wellness to Wind-Down With

This week on Uncensored, we discuss the rise in consumer fatigue over complicated beauty routines, never-ending product releases, and the social pressure to keep up with self-care. Is this overconsumption causing mass burnout?   Putting mindfulness first, we chat through the rituals that actually…

How to Buy a Gift for the Person Who Has Everything

This week on Uncensored, we answer the million-dollar question: what do you get the person who has everything?  Dads, partners, sisters who tell it like it is – we’ve got a holiday gift guide for everyone and every budget. Not to mention a list of beauty we’ll be buying ourselves this Christmas (a…

WTF is 'Ozempic Face'? Unpacking 2025’s Big Cosmetic Buzzwords with Dermatologist Dr Armour

This week on Uncensored, we’re unpacking the big cosmetic buzzwords circulating the internet right now – from Ozempic face to filler fatigue and cheek collapse. Are these real concerns or just social media hype? Dermatologist Dr Katherine Armour joins us to break down the science behind trending …

The Fragrance Boom & Our Favourite Holiday Gift Sets

This week on Unscensored, it’s all about fragrance – aka, the fastest-growing beauty subcategory. We’re talking signature scents, popular perfumes, and surprising viral moments. Two words: Michael Bublé. We also reminisce about the first perfumes we fell in love with (Britney Spears’ Fantasy menti…

MUA Amanda Ramsay on Menopause: Expectation vs. Reality

This week on Uncensored, we’re talking all things hair, getting to the root of scalp health, hair growth technology and current shifts in trends – are more women embracing long hair?   Then, we sit down with award-winning makeup artist Amanda Ramsay for a candid chat on menopause, retiring the te…

Morning vs Evening Skincare Routine: What To Change & Why

This week on Beauty IQ Expert, we tackle the topic of morning versus nighttime skincare routines, revealing our non-negotiables (see: SPF) and the common mistakes to avoid. Skin therapist Tegan explains the differences between AM and PM routines, breaking down what products to use, when to use them…

The K-Beauty Episode: Medispas & Cult Treatments With Kaitlyn From NU28

This week on Uncensored, we reveal our *hot* takes on bathhouses and spa rituals, diving in on the good, the weird, and the newsworthy (two words: damp hay).  We also sit down with Kaitlyn Shin – Director of NU28 Medical Aesthetics – to unpack the global fascination with Korean skincare, and the t…

Retinol vs. Tretinoin (vs. Bakuchiol): Which Vitamin A Is Right For Me?

This week on Expert, we’re breaking down one of skincare’s most powerful ingredients: Vitamin A, helping you figure out which version is right for your skin. From over-the-counter retinols to prescription-strength tretinoin and gentle plant-based bakuchiol, skin therapist Tegan explains how each o…

The Science of BO & The Rise of Whole-Body Deodorant (with Dr Armpit)

This week on Uncensored, we’re diving nose-first into the world of scent, from newborn heads and fireplace smoke to… whole-body deodorant. We kick off with a chat about things that smell good but aren’t perfume before getting into the week’s Cringey Convo: the rise of whole-body deodorant. Are we …

The 20s Skincare Guide: Preventative Products & Ingredients to Use, According to a Skin Therapist

This week on Beauty IQ Expert, we’re diving into preventative skincare: the products, ingredients, and routines to start in your 20s to keep skin healthy, radiant, and resilient for years to come. Skin therapist Tegan explains why prevention is smarter (and cheaper) than reversing damage later, co…