On this list of things we don't recommend: Ear candling

Ear wax accumulation is one of the most common otologic conditions seen in primary care; removing ear wax is the most common ears, nose, and throat procedure carried out in the community.

No evidence is available to suggest that ear candles are an effective treatment for any condition.

While we don't recommend trying this at home, at least now we know what ear candling involves! 



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Hosts: Joanna Fleming & Hannah Furst

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On this list of things we don't recommend: Ear candling
Ear wax accumulation is one of the most common otologic conditions seen in primary care; removing ear wax is the most common ears, nose, and throat procedure carried out in the community.
No evidence is available to suggest that ear candles are an effective treatment for any condition.
While we don't recommend trying this at home, at least now we know what ear candling involves! 
 
Whether you’re on the hunt for skincare advice, wanting to share your best beauty tips, or are just looking for someone to indulge in a cringey convo with, the Beauty IQ FB Community has got ya covered! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/484267299748882/">Join our FB group today.</a>
 
Want to listen to Beauty IQ Uncensored while you shop? <a href="https://apps.apple.com/au/app/adore-beauty-shop-beauty-now/id1516572250">Download the Adore Beauty App today.</a> 
 
Hosts: Joanna Fleming &amp; Hannah Furst
Disclaimer: <a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/disclaimer.html">https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/disclaimer.html</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.

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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

Throwback! We Don't Encourage Ear Candling

This week on Uncensored, Mel has fallen deep into an Instagram rabbit hole and the viral anonymous confession account @gabetrew she’s found makes Cringey Convo look positively wholesome, and naturally, Hannah is horrified and fascinated.

Then, dermal clinician and TikTok skin educator Maddy O’Brien (@mads.skin) joins the pod to share the skincare products she genuinely believes deserve way more hype. 

From underrated barrier saviours to clever formulas nobody seems to be talking about, Maddy’s giving us the hidden gems she thinks should already be skincare-famous.

Plus, Hannah has been putting The Ordinary through its paces after trialling a stack of the brand’s newest launches. Which products surprised her, what’s actually worth adding to cart, and which formulas might quietly become your new routine staples?

Products mentioned:
NIOD Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate
Medik8 Crystal Retinal
The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion
asap Radiance Serum
Alpha-H Firming Peptide Body Oil
Alpha-H Retinol Reboot Exfoliating Body Treatment
Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream
CeraVe Oil Control Moisturising Gel Cream
Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream
Skinceuticals Resveratrol B E
Medik8 Liquid Peptides Advanced MP
The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
The Ordinary Volufiline 92% + Pal-Isoleucine 1%
The Ordinary PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum
The Ordinary Natural Moisturising Factors + Inulin Body Lotion

Send us your tips, tricks, questions and feedback at @adorebeauty on IG.

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

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

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

This week on Uncensored, Mel has fallen deep into an Instagram rabbit hole and the viral anonymous confession account @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/gabetrew?igsh=MXM1ZGZyMDdsZDI0Zw==">gabetrew</a> she&rsquo;s found makes Cringey Convo look positively wholesome, and naturally, Hannah is horrified and fascinated.
Then, dermal clinician and TikTok skin educator Maddy O&rsquo;Brien (@<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mads.skin?_r=1&amp;_t=ZS-96S3ozc9tuZ">mads.skin</a>) joins the pod to share the skincare products she genuinely believes deserve way more hype.&nbsp;
From underrated barrier saviours to clever formulas nobody seems to be talking about, Maddy&rsquo;s giving us the hidden gems she thinks should already be skincare-famous.
Plus, Hannah has been putting The Ordinary through its paces after trialling a stack of the brand&rsquo;s newest launches. Which products surprised her, what&rsquo;s actually worth adding to cart, and which formulas might quietly become your new routine staples?
Products mentioned:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="http://e">NIOD Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/results/?q=Medik8%20Crystal%20Retinal">Medik8 Crystal Retinal</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/the-ordinary/the-ordinary-retinal-0-2-emulsion.html">The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/asap/asap-radiance-serum-with-aha-bha.html">asap Radiance Serum</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/alpha-h/alpha-h-firming-peptide-body-oil-with-hexapeptide-8-100ml.html">Alpha-H Firming Peptide Body Oil</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/alpha-h/alpha-h-retinol-reboot-body-exfoliating-treatment-120ml.html">Alpha-H Retinol Reboot Exfoliating Body Treatment</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/cerave/cerave-oil-control-moisturising-gel-cream-52ml.html">CeraVe Oil Control Moisturising Gel Cream</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/dermalogica/dermalogica-stabilising-repair-cream.html">Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/skinceuticals/skinceuticals-resveratrol-b-e-antioxidant-night-concentrate.html">Skinceuticals Resveratrol B E</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/medik8/medik8-liquid-peptides-advanced-mp-30ml.html">Medik8 Liquid Peptides Advanced MP</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/the-ordinary/the-ordinary-azelaic-acid-suspension-10.html">The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/the-ordinary/the-ordinary-volufiline-92-pal-isoleucine-1.html">The Ordinary Volufiline 92% + Pal-Isoleucine 1%</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/the-ordinary/the-ordinary-pha-5-exfoliating-lip-serum.html">The Ordinary PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/the-ordinary/the-ordinary-natural-moisturizing-factors-inulin-body-lotion.html">The Ordinary Natural Moisturising Factors + Inulin Body Lotion</a></li>
</ul>
Send us your tips, tricks, questions and feedback at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adorebeauty/">@adorebeauty</a> on IG. Join the conversation in our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/484267299748882/">Beauty IQ Facebook Group</a> to discuss this episode, swap beauty tips, and submit your questions for future shows.
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 <a href="http://adorebeauty.com.au/">adorebeauty.com.au</a>

The Lesser-Known Skincare Products That Should Be Famous

This week on Expert, Tegan is jetting off to Italy for a beauty training program, but before she leaves, Mel shares her best tips for vintage shopping in Italy!

Then it’s time for a divisive round of Win, Bin or Recycle: veneers. Are they the ultimate confidence-boosting dental upgrade, or are we heading toward a future where everyone has the same ultra-bright 'Barbie teeth'? Mel and Tegan unpack the veneer boom, what makes good veneers look natural, and when cosmetic dentistry can go very wrong.

Plus, Tegan is making a very passionate case for bringing toner back into your skincare routine. Forget the harsh, stinging formulas of the early 2000s! Today’s toners can hydrate, calm, exfoliate and support your skin barrier. She shares her favourite toner recommendations for every skin type and concern, whether you’re dry, oily, sensitive or dealing with breakouts.

And in this week’s listener question, the team help someone struggling with crepey under eyes. From dehydration and irritation to concealer mishaps and fine lines, Mel and Tegan break down what could be causing that creased texture and the products and techniques that can help smooth things out.

Products mentioned:
Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Toner
Alpha-H Liquid Gold Exfoliating Treatment
Osmosis Skincare Blemish Prone Balance Botanical Activating Mist 
Dermalogica UltraCalming Mist
Bioderma Sensibio AR+ SOS Spray
Cosmedix Purity Balance Exfoliating Prep Toner
Anua Peach 77% Niacin Conditioning Milk
Biodance Collagen Gel Toner Pads 
Cosmedix Opti-Crystal Liquid Crystal Eye Serum
Cosmedix Elite Eye Doctor Eye Serum

Send us your tips, tricks, questions and feedback at @adorebeauty on IG.

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

Credits:
Hosts: Sadaf Razi and Tegan MacDonald
Producer: Melissa Mason

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

This week on Expert, Tegan is jetting off to Italy for a beauty training program, but before she leaves, Mel shares her best tips for vintage shopping in Italy!
Then it&rsquo;s time for a divisive round of Win, Bin or Recycle: veneers. Are they the ultimate confidence-boosting dental upgrade, or are we heading toward a future where everyone has the same ultra-bright 'Barbie teeth'? Mel and Tegan unpack the veneer boom, what makes good veneers look natural, and when cosmetic dentistry can go very wrong.
Plus, Tegan is making a very passionate case for bringing toner back into your skincare routine. Forget the harsh, stinging formulas of the early 2000s! Today&rsquo;s toners can hydrate, calm, exfoliate and support your skin barrier. She shares her favourite toner recommendations for every skin type and concern, whether you&rsquo;re dry, oily, sensitive or dealing with breakouts.
And in this week&rsquo;s listener question, the team help someone struggling with crepey under eyes. From dehydration and irritation to concealer mishaps and fine lines, Mel and Tegan break down what could be causing that creased texture and the products and techniques that can help smooth things out.
Products mentioned:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/laneige/laneige-cream-skin-cerapeptide-toner-moisturizer-170ml.html">Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Toner</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/alpha-h/alpha-h-liquid-gold.html">Alpha-H Liquid Gold Exfoliating Treatment</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/osmosis-skincare/osmosis-skincare-blemish-prone-balance-botanical-activating-mist-80ml.html">Osmosis Skincare Blemish Prone Balance Botanical Activating Mist&nbsp;</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/dermalogica/dermalogica-ultracalming-mist-177ml.html">Dermalogica UltraCalming Mist</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/bioderma/bioderma-sensibio-ar-sos-spray-soothing-anti-redness-mist-70ml.html">Bioderma Sensibio AR+ SOS Spray</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/cosmedix/cosmedix-purity-balance-exfoliating-prep.html">Cosmedix Purity Balance Exfoliating Prep Toner</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/anua/anua-peach-77-niacin-conditioning-milk.html">Anua Peach 77% Niacin Conditioning Milk</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/biodance/biodance-collagen-gel-toner-pads.html">Biodance Collagen Gel Toner Pads&nbsp;</a></li>
<li><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>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/cosmedix/cosmedix-elite-eye-doctor.html">Cosmedix Elite Eye Doctor Eye Serum</a></li>
</ul>
Send us your tips, tricks, questions and feedback at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/adorebeauty/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/adorebeauty/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1778563266381000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1FmG_kfzo-3_lOG1lJo5lz">@adorebeauty</a>&nbsp;on IG. Join the conversation in our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/484267299748882/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/groups/484267299748882/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1778563266381000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3IfCP98zJBUlvTdqpfFwL4">Beauty IQ Facebook Group</a>&nbsp;to discuss this episode, swap beauty tips, and submit your questions for future&nbsp;shows.
Credits:
<ul>
<li>Hosts:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sadafr/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/sadafr/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1778563266381000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0Y0xZLGXidAveSkaCjs5Xi">Sadaf Razi</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/teganmac.skin/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/teganmac.skin/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1778563266381000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1B-ZCoN9MFEukPR-Gt_fQb">Tegan MacDonald</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=1778563266381000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2F8XWZSqKLP8giA88jAc-M">adorebeauty.com.au</a>

PSA: If You’re Not Using a Toner, You’re Missing Out

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

Send us your tips, tricks, questions and feedback at @adorebeauty on IG.

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: 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>
Send us your tips, tricks, questions and feedback at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adorebeauty/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/adorebeauty/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1777334827103000&amp;usg=AOvVaw08EhLjzf9VGH0hu86ysGYG">@adorebeauty</a> on IG.
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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>

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