On this week’s episode of Uncensored, Hannah and Mel take on the skincare showdown confusing the internet: La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ vs Avène Cicalfate Restorative Protective Cream. Mel breaks down when to use each, who they’re actually for, and why they’re not as interchangeable as TikTok might have you believe. If you’ve got sensitive, reactive, or barrier-compromised skin, this one’s essential listening. Hannah and Mel also share their personal skin barrier heroes, aka the products they reach for when their skin is one step away from a full meltdown.

Then it’s time for some fangirling, because Jayde from Driven By Beauty joins the pod for a no-nonsense guide to reading skincare ingredient lists. She also weighs in on dupe culture – are cheaper alternatives ever truly the same, or are we being sold a very convincing story?

And finally, Hannah and Mel put you onto two under-the-radar eye treatments they’ve both been loving from Cosmedix. If your under-eyes are tired, crepey, or just not cooperating, these might be worth adding to cart.

Products mentioned:
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ 
Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream
Cosmedix Rescue Intense Hydrating Balm & Mask
Murad Intensive Recovery Cream
Medik8 Crystal Retinal range
SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF
Cosmedix Elite Eye Doctor 
Cosmedix Opti Crystal Liquid Crystal Eye Serum

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Credits:
Hosts: Hannah Furst and Melissa Mason
Producer: Melissa Mason

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

On this week&rsquo;s episode of Uncensored, Hannah and Mel take on the skincare showdown confusing the internet: La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ vs Av&egrave;ne Cicalfate Restorative Protective Cream. Mel breaks down when to use each, who they&rsquo;re actually for, and why they&rsquo;re not as interchangeable as TikTok might have you believe. If you&rsquo;ve got sensitive, reactive, or barrier-compromised skin, this one&rsquo;s essential listening. Hannah and Mel also share their personal skin barrier heroes, aka the products they reach for when their skin is one step away from a full meltdown.
Then it&rsquo;s time for some fangirling, because Jayde from Driven By Beauty joins the pod for a no-nonsense guide to reading skincare ingredient lists. She also weighs in on dupe culture &ndash; are cheaper alternatives ever truly the same, or are we being sold a very convincing story?
And finally, Hannah and Mel put you onto two under-the-radar eye treatments they&rsquo;ve both been loving from Cosmedix. If your under-eyes are tired, crepey, or just not cooperating, these might be worth adding to cart.
Products mentioned:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/la-roche-posay/la-roche-posay-cicaplast-soothing-repairing-balm.html">La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+&nbsp;</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/avene/avene-cicalfate-restorative-skin-cream-100ml.html">Av&egrave;ne Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/cosmedix/cosmedix-rescue-balm-mask.html">Cosmedix Rescue Intense Hydrating Balm &amp; Mask</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/murad/murad-intensive-recovery-cream-50ml.html">Murad Intensive Recovery Cream</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/b/medik8.html">Medik8 Crystal Retinal range</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/skinceuticals/skinceuticals-silymarin-cf-30ml.html">SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/cosmedix/cosmedix-elite-eye-doctor.html">Cosmedix Elite Eye Doctor&nbsp;</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/cosmedix/cosmedix-opti-crysta-chirally-correct-eye-serum.html">Cosmedix Opti Crystal Liquid Crystal Eye Serum</a></li>
</ul>
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Credits:
<ul>
<li>Hosts:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/hannahfurst/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/hannahfurst/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1777334827103000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0P67YhJQq2BFoAqU_9neAP">Hannah Furst</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/melissamason_/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/melissamason_/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1777334827103000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0kqgp2PyuupoAcCH6-2nJu">Melissa Mason</a></li>
<li>Producer: Melissa Mason</li>
</ul>
For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://adorebeauty.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://adorebeauty.com.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1777334827103000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1b_bW5kTyp_7HG9bfBfKhD">adorebeauty.com.au</a>

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.

Wednesdays – 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.

DM us your questions @adorebeauty

www.adorebeauty.com.au

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.
DM us your questions <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adorebeauty">@adorebeauty</a>
<a href="http://www.adorebeauty.com.au">www.adorebeauty.com.au</a>