That tight, squeaky-clean feeling after washing your face? Yeah… that’s your skin barrier screaming. This week on Expert, we’re talking cleansers: the good, the bad, and the barrier-breaking.

We’ll bust some common myths (foaming doesn’t always mean clean), share the signs your cleanser might be too harsh, and give you our go-to picks for every skin type.

Also on the run sheet: summer-in-Europe beauty packing. Inspired by the viral “5-finger summer faves” TikTok, Sadaf reveals what’s actually going in her suitcase, while Tegan builds her dream Euro glow kit. Think glowy SPF, cream blush, and maybe a micellar mini or two.

Plus, in Adore Anonymous, a listener’s hunting for a tinted peptide lip treatment under $50 – we’ve got great picks, and a reminder that SPF lip balm might be the real MVP.

Everything Mentioned:
https://www.tiktok.com/@andieajello/video/7510242337205931306?_t=ZS-8wt7suLTc0G&_r=1 
Medik8 Clarifying Foam 
Bioderma Sébium Gel Moussant Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermo-Cleanser
CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser 473ml
Avène Milk Cleanser 200ml 
Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil 150ml 
Skinstitut L-Lactic Cleanser
AB LAB B3 Balance Foaming Facial Wash 
COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Power Gel Cleanser
Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment Cocoa Crème
Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment Strawberry Sorbet
Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Lip Treatment Crème Brûlée
Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment Citrus Sunshine
Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment - Glimmer, Creme Brulee
Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment - Glimmer, Lingonberry Jam
Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment - Glimmer, Strawberry Sorbet

Join the conversation in our Beauty IQ Uncensored Facebook Group to discuss this episode, swap beauty tips, and submit your questions for future shows.

Credits:
Hosts: Tegan Mac and Sadaf Razi
Producer: Jasmine Riley

For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.au

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Adore Beauty acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and podcast. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

That tight, squeaky-clean feeling after washing your face? Yeah&hellip; that&rsquo;s your skin barrier screaming. This week on Expert, we&rsquo;re talking cleansers: the good, the bad, and the barrier-breaking.
We&rsquo;ll bust some common myths (foaming doesn&rsquo;t always mean clean), share the signs your cleanser might be too harsh, and give you our go-to picks for every skin type.
Also on the run sheet: summer-in-Europe beauty packing. Inspired by the viral &ldquo;5-finger summer faves&rdquo; TikTok, Sadaf reveals what&rsquo;s actually going in her suitcase, while Tegan builds her dream Euro glow kit. Think glowy SPF, cream blush, and maybe a micellar mini or two.
Plus, in Adore Anonymous, a listener&rsquo;s hunting for a tinted peptide lip treatment under $50 &ndash; we&rsquo;ve got great picks, and a reminder that SPF lip balm might be the real MVP.
Everything Mentioned:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@andieajello/video/7510242337205931306?_t=ZS-8wt7suLTc0G&amp;_r=1">https://www.tiktok.com/@andieajello/video/7510242337205931306?_t=ZS-8wt7suLTc0G&amp;_r=1</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/medik8/medik8-clarifying-foam.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">Medik8 Clarifying Foam&nbsp;</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/bioderma/bioderma-sebium-purifying-foaming-cleansing-gel.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">Bioderma S&eacute;bium Gel Moussant Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/la-roche-posay/la-roche-posay-toleriane-dermo-cleasner.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermo-Cleanser</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/cerave/cerave-hydrating-cleanser-473ml.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser 473ml</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/avene/avene-milk-cleanser-200ml.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">Av&egrave;ne Milk Cleanser 200ml </a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/bioderma/bioderma-sensibio-micellar-cleansing-oil-150ml.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil 150ml </a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/skinstitut/skinstitut-l-lactic-cleanser.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">Skinstitut L-Lactic Cleanser</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/ab-lab/ab-lab-b3-balance-foaming-facial-wash-150ml.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">AB LAB B3 Balance Foaming Facial Wash </a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/cosrx/cosrx-advanced-snail-mycin-power-gel-cleanser.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Power Gel Cleanser</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/ole-henriksen/ole-henriksen-pout-preserve-peptide-lip-treatment-cocoa-creme.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment Cocoa Cr&egrave;me</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/ole-henriksen/ole-henriksen-pout-preserve-peptide-lip-treatment-strawberry-sorbet.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment Strawberry Sorbet</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/ole-henriksen/ole-henriksen-pout-preserve-lip-treatment-creme-brulee.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Lip Treatment Cr&egrave;me Br&ucirc;l&eacute;e</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/ole-henriksen/ole-henriksen-pout-preserve-peptide-lip-treatment-12ml.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment Citrus Sunshine</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/ole-henriksen/ole-henriksen-pout-preserve-peptide-lip-treatment-creme-brulee-glimmer.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment - Glimmer, Creme Brulee</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/ole-henriksen/ole-henriksen-pout-preserve-peptide-lip-treatment-lingonberry-jamglimmer.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment - Glimmer, Lingonberry Jam</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/ole-henriksen/ole-henriksen-pout-preserve-peptide-lip-treatment-strawberry-sorbet-glimmer.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast">Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment - Glimmer, Strawberry Sorbet</a></li>
</ul>
Join the conversation in our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/484267299748882/">Beauty IQ Uncensored Facebook Group</a>&nbsp;to discuss this episode, swap beauty tips, and submit your questions for future shows.
Credits:
<ul>
<li>Hosts:&nbsp;Tegan Mac and Sadaf Razi</li>
<li>Producer:&nbsp;Jasmine Riley</li>
</ul>
For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit <a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/">adorebeauty.com.au</a>
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Adore Beauty acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and podcast. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

Beauty IQ Uncensored is Adore Beauty’s must-listen podcast for straight-talking beauty lovers. Each week, we bring you two episodes filled with product reviews, skincare deep dives, and unfiltered beauty chat—because beauty should be fun, not confusing.

Mondays – Beauty IQ Uncensored: Beauty journos Mel and Hannah get into the good, the bad, and the unhinged of beauty. Expect trending product road tests, viral beauty deep dives, and your most hilarious beauty confessions.

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Beauty IQ Uncensored is&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adorebeauty.com.au">Adore Beauty</a>&rsquo;s must-listen podcast for straight-talking beauty lovers. Each week, we bring you two episodes filled with product reviews, skincare deep dives, and unfiltered beauty chat&mdash;because beauty should be fun, not confusing.
Mondays &ndash; Beauty IQ Uncensored: Beauty journos Mel and Hannah get into the good, the bad, and the unhinged of beauty. Expect trending product road tests, viral beauty deep dives, and your most hilarious beauty confessions.
Wednesdays &ndash; Beauty IQ Expert: Beauty editor Sadaf and skin therapist Tegan tackle the science of beauty. From skincare myths to ingredient breakdowns and pro tips, this is your go-to for expert-backed beauty advice.
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Beauty IQ Uncensored

If your cleanser leaves your skin feeling tight, it might be doing more harm than good. This week, Tegan and Sadaf dive into the truth about cleansers — from foaming formulas to gentle milks — and how to choose the right one for your skin type. Plus, we unpack our ultimate “5-finger” summer-in-Europe beauty picks, and help a listener find a budget-friendly tinted peptide lip balm worth the hype.