We're back for another episode of Beauty IQ Uncensored, brought to you by Adore Beauty.

What’s on this episode? We’re glad you asked...

Backhanded Beauty Compliments

Intentional or not, we've all received them. Today we react to the most passive aggressive, downright rude backhanded beauty compliments that you've ever heard. 

Cosmetic Formulation with Rohan Widdison

Rohan Widdison is the CEO of New Laboratories and has 34 years of experience in cosmetics manufacturing, formulation & distribution. Today he joins Beauty IQ Uncensored to tell us all the things we didn't know about what goes on behind the scenes in the creation and distribution of our favourite beauty products.

More on Rohan Widdison and New Laboratories here:https://newlabs.com.au/team/rohan-widdison/

PWDKWN:

Jo: Hismile PAP+ Strips

https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/hismile/hismile-pap--strips.html?queryID=c4bd29f22b299e7dd2eb128b0ad31fb9?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast

Hannah: Olaplex No.3+4+8 Repair Pack

https://www.adorebeauty.co.nz/olaplex/olaplex-3-4-8-repair-pack.html?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast

Disclaimer: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/disclaimer.html

Hosts: Joanna Fleming & Hannah Furst

Guests: Rohan Widdison 

We're back for another episode of Beauty IQ Uncensored, brought to you by Adore Beauty.
What&rsquo;s on this episode? We&rsquo;re glad you asked...
Backhanded Beauty Compliments
Intentional or not, we've all received them. Today we react to the most passive aggressive, downright rude backhanded beauty compliments that you've ever heard.&nbsp;
Cosmetic Formulation with Rohan Widdison
Rohan Widdison is the CEO of New Laboratories and has 34 years of experience in cosmetics manufacturing, formulation &amp; distribution. Today he joins Beauty IQ Uncensored to tell us all the things we didn't know about what goes on behind the scenes in the creation and distribution of our favourite beauty products.
More on Rohan Widdison and New Laboratories here: <a href="https://newlabs.com.au/team/rohan-widdison/">https://newlabs.com.au/team/rohan-widdison/</a>
PWDKWN:
Jo: Hismile PAP+ Strips
<a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/hismile/hismile-pap--strips.html?queryID=c4bd29f22b299e7dd2eb128b0ad31fb9?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/hismile/hismile-pap--strips.html?queryID=c4bd29f22b299e7dd2eb128b0ad31fb9?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast</a>
Hannah: Olaplex No.3+4+8 Repair Pack
<a href="https://www.adorebeauty.co.nz/olaplex/olaplex-3-4-8-repair-pack.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">https://www.adorebeauty.co.nz/olaplex/olaplex-3-4-8-repair-pack.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast</a>
Disclaimer: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/disclaimer.html
Hosts: Joanna Fleming &amp; Hannah Furst
Guests: Rohan Widdison&nbsp;

Welcome to Adore Beauty's podcast Beauty IQ Uncensored. Hosts Hannah and Mel are here to get real about every aspect of beauty. No topic is off-limits – from retinol to bum hair, be prepared to learn the BTS of beauty (alongside a healthy dose of laughter). Warning: Not suitable for school pick-up. New episodes released every Monday. 

Want more? Beauty IQ Uncensored is now releasing an extra expert episode every Wednesday. Beauty Editor, Sadaf Razi, joins Skin Therapist, Tegan Mac, to chat all things skincare.

www.adorebeauty.com.au

Welcome to <a href="http://www.adorebeauty.com.au ">Adore Beauty</a>'s podcast Beauty IQ Uncensored. Hosts Hannah and Mel are here to get real about every aspect of beauty. No topic is off-limits – from retinol to bum hair, be prepared to learn the BTS of beauty (alongside a healthy dose of laughter). Warning: Not suitable for school pick-up. New episodes released every Monday. 
Want more? Beauty IQ Uncensored is now releasing an extra expert episode every Wednesday. Beauty Editor, Sadaf Razi, joins Skin Therapist, Tegan Mac, to chat all things skincare.
<a href="http://www.adorebeauty.com.au">www.adorebeauty.com.au</a>

Beauty IQ Uncensored

Ep 114: The Secrets Behind Cosmetic Manufacturing

Happy New Year! It’s officially 2025, and we’re kicking things off with a fresh set of beauty resolutions. Hosts Sadaf and Tegan share their personal goals for the year, from better cleansing habits to breaking bad beauty habits (cough sleeping in makeup).

WIN, BIN OR RECYCLE? Holding Onto Old Eyeshadow Palettes.

We’ve all been there—holding on to eyeshadow palettes that we might use again someday. But is it time to let go? This week’s Win, Bin, or Recycle tackles the case of the unused palettes lurking in your stash. Should you keep them for nostalgia, repurpose them, or finally say goodbye?

What Are Celebrities Doing to Their Faces in 2025?

Celebrity transformations have always been a hot topic, but in 2025, the game has changed. Welcome to beauty's "undetectable era," where treatments and tweakments deliver subtle yet striking results that leave us questioning–what's their secret? Skin Therapist Tegan speculates on the potential procedures behind their seemingly overnight glow-ups, from advanced skin boosters to the latest in non-invasive rejuvenation.

Adore Anonymous: Can You Layer Vitamin C and Other Serums?

This week, a listener asks about layering vitamin C serums with slightly oily textures alongside other treatments. Does it go on first, or should it be skipped altogether? Tegan clarifies the dos and don’ts of serum layering and shares her tips for keeping your routine effective without fuss.

Submit your Adore Anonymous questions here:https://forms.gle/NtNRzm22n5ccLapi6

Join our Beauty IQ Uncensored Facebook Group to share your stories, get beauty tips, and discuss this episode! https://www.facebook.com/groups/484267299748882/

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Adore Beauty acknowledges First Nations People as the Traditional Custodians across the lands and waters of Australia and New Zealand. We recognise and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and future, whose lands were never ceded.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year! It&rsquo;s officially 2025, and we&rsquo;re kicking things off with a fresh set of beauty resolutions. Hosts Sadaf and Tegan share their personal goals for the year, from better cleansing habits to breaking bad beauty habits (cough sleeping in makeup).
WIN, BIN OR RECYCLE? Holding Onto Old Eyeshadow Palettes.
We&rsquo;ve all been there&mdash;holding on to eyeshadow palettes that we&nbsp;might use again someday. But is it time to let go? This week&rsquo;s Win, Bin, or Recycle tackles the case of the unused palettes lurking in your stash. Should you keep them for nostalgia, repurpose them, or finally say goodbye?
What Are Celebrities Doing to Their Faces in 2025?
Celebrity transformations have always been a hot topic, but in 2025, the game has changed. Welcome to beauty's "undetectable era," where treatments and tweakments deliver subtle yet striking results that leave us questioning&ndash;what's their secret? Skin Therapist Tegan speculates on the potential procedures behind their seemingly overnight glow-ups, from advanced skin boosters to the latest in non-invasive rejuvenation.
Adore Anonymous: Can You Layer Vitamin C and Other Serums?
This week, a listener asks about layering vitamin C serums with slightly oily textures alongside other treatments. Does it go on first, or should it be skipped altogether? Tegan clarifies the dos and don&rsquo;ts of serum layering and shares her tips for keeping your routine effective without fuss.
Submit your Adore Anonymous questions here: <a href="https://forms.gle/NtNRzm22n5ccLapi6">https://forms.gle/NtNRzm22n5ccLapi6</a>
Join our&nbsp;Beauty IQ Uncensored Facebook Group to share your stories, get beauty tips, and discuss this episode! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/484267299748882/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/484267299748882/</a>
Disclaimer: <a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/disclaimer.html">https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/disclaimer.html</a>
Adore Beauty acknowledges First Nations People as the Traditional Custodians across the lands and waters of Australia and New Zealand. We recognise and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and future, whose lands were never ceded.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this first episode of 2025, Sadaf and Tegan cover everything from beauty resolutions to the trending cosmetic treatments transforming celebrity faces this year. They dive into the "undetectable era" of tweakments, offering insights into skin boosters, collagen-boosting procedures, and at-home alternatives. Plus, they tackle a listener's question about pairing Vitamin C and serums, and debate whether it’s time to let go of old eyeshadow palettes in the “Win, Bin, or Recycle” segment. Packed with expert advice and practical tips, this episode is your ultimate New Year beauty guide.

Beauty's 'Undetectable Era' & Our New Year's Resolutions

As we wave goodbye to 2024, we’re reflecting on the year in beauty—from viral products to budget-friendly finds—and sharing our personal wins from the year.

Cringey Convo: How to Get Guests to Leave Your Party.

We’ve all been there: the party’s over, you’re exhausted, but your guests just won’t leave. From subtle cues like cleaning up to the universally understood “Welp, time for bed” move, we share the dos and don’ts of politely showing people the door.

Adore's Best-Selling Makeup of 2024.

This year brought us viral sensations, timeless classics, and a few surprise favourites in the world of makeup. We’re diving into the must-haves that topped Adore Beauty’s charts in 2024, as decided by you–our customers!

Products Mentioned:
IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ SPF 50
Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré Moisturiser 75ml
Clinique Almost Lipstick - Black Honey
Benefit Benetint Lip & Cheek Tint
MAKE UP FOR EVER HD SKIN ALL-IN-ONE PALETTE - Shade H1
Dermalogica Skinperfect Primer SPF30
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place Makeup
Benefit 24 Hour Brow Setter Clear Brow Gel
Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base 50ml
Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation 

2024 PWDKWN: Best Beauty Product Under $50
Hannah - AB LAB by Adore Beauty Barely There Luminous Skin Filter Primer
Mel - L'Oreal Paris Lash Paradise Forever Noir Volumising Mascara

If you have any questions let us know in our Facebook Group! Join the Beauty IQ Uncensored FB Group to discuss episodes, swap beauty tips and share your own cringey stories.

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Disclaimer: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/disclaimer.html

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we wave goodbye to 2024, we&rsquo;re reflecting on the year in beauty&mdash;from viral products to budget-friendly finds&mdash;and sharing our personal wins from the year.
Cringey Convo: How to Get Guests to Leave Your Party.
We&rsquo;ve all been there: the party&rsquo;s over, you&rsquo;re exhausted, but your guests just won&rsquo;t leave. From subtle cues like cleaning up to the universally understood &ldquo;Welp, time for bed&rdquo; move, we share the dos and don&rsquo;ts of politely showing people the door.
Adore's Best-Selling Makeup of 2024.
This year brought us viral sensations, timeless classics, and a few surprise favourites in the world of makeup. We&rsquo;re diving into the must-haves that topped Adore Beauty&rsquo;s charts in 2024, as decided by you&ndash;our customers!
Products Mentioned:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/it-cosmetics/it-cosmetics-your-skin-but-better-cc-cream-spf50.html??utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ SPF 50</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/embryolisse/embryolisse-lait-creme-concentrate-moisturiser.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">Embryolisse Lait-Cr&egrave;me Concentr&eacute; Moisturiser 75ml</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/clinique/clinique-almost-lipstick-black-honey.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">Clinique Almost Lipstick - Black Honey</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/benefit-cosmetics/benefit-cosmetics-benetint-repackaged.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">Benefit Benetint Lip &amp; Cheek Tint</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/make-up-for-ever/make-up-for-ever-hd-skin-all-in-one-palette-shade-h1.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">MAKE UP FOR EVER HD SKIN ALL-IN-ONE PALETTE - Shade H1</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/dermalogica/dermalogica-age-smart-skinperfect-primer-spf30.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">Dermalogica Skinperfect Primer SPF30</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/estee-lauder/estee-lauder-double-wear-makeup.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">Est&eacute;e Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place Makeup</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/benefit-cosmetics/benefit-24-hour-brow-setter-clear-brow-gel.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">Benefit 24 Hour Brow Setter Clear Brow Gel</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/bobbi-brown/bobbi-brown-vitamin-enriched-face-base-100ml.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base 50ml</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/giorgio-armani/giorgio-armani-luminous-silk-foundation.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation </a></li>
</ul>
2024 PWDKWN: Best Beauty Product Under $50
<ul>
<li>Hannah - <a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/ab-lab/ab-lab-barely-there-luminous-skin-filter-30ml.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">AB LAB by Adore Beauty Barely There Luminous Skin Filter Primer</a></li>
<li>Mel - <a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/loreal-paris/loreal-paris-lash-paradise-forever-noir-volumising-mascara.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">L'Oreal Paris Lash Paradise Forever Noir Volumising Mascara</a></li>
</ul>
If you have any questions let us know in our Facebook Group! Join the Beauty IQ Uncensored FB Group to discuss episodes, swap beauty tips and share your own cringey stories.
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In this episode, we tackle the awkward art of getting guests to leave your party, count down Adore Beauty’s top-selling makeup products of the year, and reveal our favorite beauty bargains under $50. Plus, we revisit your hilarious and heartfelt reviews from the past year.

Makeup Must-Haves: 2024’s Most Purchased Products on Adore Beauty

the final Beauty IQ Expert episode of 2024, and we’re wrapping up the year with a bang: Tegan and Sadaf reveal the best-selling skincare products of 2024! But first, they’re sharing the beauty essentials they’ll be packing in their touch-up kits for New Year’s Eve.

WIN, BIN OR RECYCLE? Repurposing Gifts.

The holiday season is over, and now we’re left with the gifts that didn't quite hit the mark. What do you do when you receive a present that doesn’t quite suit you? Tegan and Sadaf debate whether it’s socially acceptable to repurpose a gift—are there rules, or is it fair game? Tune in to hear their take!

Adore Beauty's Best-Selling Skincare Products of 2024.

It’s time to spill the tea on the skincare products that topped Adore Beauty’s bestseller list in 2024! From holy grail Vitamin C serums to the SPF and under-eye heroes you can’t live without, Tegan and Sadaf break down the customer favourites that earned a spot in every beauty lover’s routine this year.

Adore Anonymous: Beef Tallow Skincare.

"Beef Tallow Skincare" has been taking over social media lately—but is it legit? In this week’s Adore Anonymous, Skin Therapist Tegan weighs in with her expert opinion. She discusses the potential benefits and pitfalls of using beef tallow for skincare, and why it’s become such a hot topic.

Products Mentioned:
Skoop Skincare Babe Blotter Extra Drip, Blotting Paper
M.A.C Cosmetics Macximal Silky Matte Lipstick Mini
Huda Beauty Easy Bake Loose Powder
SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum - 30ml
Ultra Violette Supreme Screen Hydrating Facial SKINSCREEN SPF50+
Skinstitut Gentle Cleanser 200ml
Aspect Phytostat 9
Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6
BIODANCE Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask 4pk
Ole Henriksen Banana Bright+ Eye Crème 15ml
Alpha-H Liquid Gold Exfoliating Treatment 100ml
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Berry 20g
COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch
BOOST LAB Edelweiss Neck Firming Serum
asap super B complex 30ml

Submit your Adore Anonymous questions here:https://forms.gle/NtNRzm22n5ccLapi6

Join our Beauty IQ Uncensored Facebook Group to share your stories, get beauty tips, and discuss this episode! https://www.facebook.com/groups/484267299748882/

Disclaimer:https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/disclaimer.html

Adore Beauty acknowledges First Nations People as the Traditional Custodians across the lands and waters of Australia and New Zealand. We recognise and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and future, whose lands were never ceded.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

the final Beauty IQ Expert episode of 2024, and we&rsquo;re wrapping up the year with a bang: Tegan and Sadaf reveal the best-selling skincare products of 2024! But first, they&rsquo;re sharing the beauty essentials they&rsquo;ll be packing in their touch-up kits for New Year&rsquo;s Eve.
WIN, BIN OR RECYCLE? Repurposing Gifts.
The holiday season is over, and now we&rsquo;re left with the gifts that didn't quite hit the mark. What do you do when you receive a present that doesn&rsquo;t quite suit you? Tegan and Sadaf debate whether it&rsquo;s socially acceptable to repurpose a gift&mdash;are there rules, or is it fair game? Tune in to hear their take!
Adore Beauty's Best-Selling Skincare Products of 2024.
It&rsquo;s time to spill the tea on the skincare products that topped Adore Beauty&rsquo;s bestseller list in 2024! From holy grail Vitamin C serums to the SPF and under-eye heroes you can&rsquo;t live without, Tegan and Sadaf break down the customer favourites that earned a spot in every beauty lover&rsquo;s routine this year.
Adore Anonymous: Beef Tallow Skincare.
"Beef Tallow Skincare" has been taking over social media lately&mdash;but is it legit? In this week&rsquo;s Adore Anonymous, Skin Therapist Tegan weighs in with her expert opinion. She discusses the potential benefits and pitfalls of using beef tallow for skincare, and why it&rsquo;s become such a hot topic.
Products Mentioned:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/skoop-skincare/skoop-skincare-babe-blotter-extra-drip-blotting-paper.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">Skoop Skincare Babe Blotter Extra Drip, Blotting Paper</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/mac-cosmetics/mac-cosmetics-macximal-silky-matte-lipstick-mini.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">M.A.C Cosmetics Macximal Silky Matte Lipstick Mini</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/huda-beauty/huda-beauty-easy-bake-loose-powder.html">Huda Beauty Easy Bake Loose Powder</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/skinceuticals/skinceuticals-c-e-ferulic-serum.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum - 30ml</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/ultra-violette/ultra-violette-supreme-screen-spf-50-hydrating-facial-sunscreen-75ml.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">Ultra Violette Supreme Screen Hydrating Facial SKINSCREEN SPF50+</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/skinstitut/skinstitut-gentle-cleanser.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">Skinstitut Gentle Cleanser 200ml</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/aspect/aspect-phytostat-9.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">Aspect Phytostat 9</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/medik8/medik8-crystal-retinal-6.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/biodance/biodance-bio-collagen-real-deep-mask-4pk.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">BIODANCE Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask 4pk</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/ole-henriksen/ole-henriksen-banana-bright-eye-creme-15ml.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">Ole Henriksen Banana Bright+ Eye Cr&egrave;me 15ml</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/alpha-h/alpha-h-liquid-gold.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">Alpha-H Liquid Gold Exfoliating Treatment 100ml</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/laneige/laneige-lip-sleeping-mask.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Berry 20g</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/cosrx/cosrx-acne-pimple-master-patch.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/boost-lab/boost-lab-edelweiss-neck-firming-serum.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">BOOST LAB Edelweiss Neck Firming Serum</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/asap/asap-super-b-complex.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">asap super B complex 30ml</a></li>
</ul>
Submit your Adore Anonymous questions here: <a href="https://forms.gle/NtNRzm22n5ccLapi6">https://forms.gle/NtNRzm22n5ccLapi6</a>
Join our Beauty IQ Uncensored Facebook Group to share your stories, get beauty tips, and discuss this episode! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/484267299748882/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/484267299748882/</a>
Disclaimer: <a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/disclaimer.html">https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/disclaimer.html</a>
Adore Beauty acknowledges First Nations People as the Traditional Custodians across the lands and waters of Australia and New Zealand. We recognise and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and future, whose lands were never ceded.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final Beauty IQ Expert episode of 2024, Tegan and Sadaf wrap up the year by revealing Adore Beauty's best-selling skincare products—from cult-favourite Vitamin C serums to SPF heroes. They also share their go-to touch-up essentials for New Year’s Eve, weigh in on the hotly debated trend of beef tallow skincare, and discuss whether it’s socially acceptable to repurpose gifts post-holiday season.

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