A question from an "elder millennial" has Leigh and Kelly breaking down the retinol strength debate: is it better to use a mild formula more frequently or a stronger one just once a week? Sharing their personal experiences and product recommendations for different retinol strengths that might work for sensitive skin.

Plus, they tackle why fragrances might be disappearing too quickly. Is your perfume actually vanishing within hours, or is something else happening? (Spoiler: your nose might be playing tricks on you!) Leigh and Kelly offer recommendations for long-lasting formulations that won't fade away by lunchtime.

And don't miss their genius host hacks - Kelly's trick for making black eyeshadow truly black (not blue!) and Leigh's emergency solution for covering grey roots when you're running late!

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Retinol Recommendations:
Elizabeth Arden Retinol and HPR Ceramide Rapid Skin Renewing Water Cream $165
First Aid Beauty Skin Lab Retinol Serum 0.25 Pure Concentrate $99.95
Kiehl's Retinol Skin Renewing Daily Microdose Serum $161
Medik8 Crystal Retinal $99
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Pro Plus Night Cream $65
Ole Henriksen Double Rewind Pro Grade 0.3% Retinol Serum $105
Go-To Very Amazing Retinal $85
CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol $43.99


Long-Lasting Fragrance Recommendations:
Perfume Skincare Company Fig and Olive Fragrance Oil $27.50 (10ml roll-on)
Gentle Habits Tasmania Perfume Oil $50
More Snow Gardenia Perfume Oil $22.95 
AYU Roomy Oil $90
Nest Vanilla Bourbon EDP $55 (8ml at Sephora)
Chloe Atelier Defleur Cedra $216

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Hosts: Kelly McCarren & Leigh Campbell

Producer: Stef MacFie & Lee Stamps

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler 

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

A question from an "elder millennial" has Leigh and Kelly breaking down the retinol strength debate: is it better to use a mild formula more frequently or a stronger one just once a week? Sharing their personal experiences and product recommendations for different retinol strengths that might work for sensitive skin.
Plus, they tackle why fragrances might be disappearing too quickly. Is your perfume actually vanishing within hours, or is something else happening? (Spoiler: your nose might be playing tricks on you!) Leigh and Kelly offer recommendations for long-lasting formulations that won't fade away by lunchtime.
And don't miss their genius host hacks - Kelly's trick for making black eyeshadow truly black (not blue!) and Leigh's emergency solution for covering grey roots when you're running late!
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Retinol Recommendations: <a href="https://fave.co/3FQncP3">Elizabeth Arden Retinol and HPR Ceramide Rapid Skin Renewing Water Cream</a> $165 <a href="https://fave.co/3DTEZ7n">First Aid Beauty Skin Lab Retinol Serum 0.25 Pure Concentrate</a> $99.95 <a href="https://fave.co/3Yerw0w">Kiehl's Retinol Skin Renewing Daily Microdose Serum</a> $161 <a href="https://fave.co/4iZqWME">Medik8 Crystal Retinal</a> $99 <a href="https://fave.co/4cBhZqF">Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Pro Plus Night Cream</a> $65 <a href="https://fave.co/428HD2p">Ole Henriksen Double Rewind Pro Grade 0.3% Retinol Serum</a> $105 <a href="https://fave.co/42b6OA0">Go-To Very Amazing Retinal </a>$85 <a href="https://fave.co/43y7jq9">CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol</a> $43.99 
Long-Lasting Fragrance Recommendations: <a href="https://fave.co/3RwsGRo">Perfume Skincare Company Fig and Olive Fragrance Oil </a>$27.50 (10ml roll-on) <a href="https://fave.co/42hFsbo">Gentle Habits Tasmania Perfume Oil </a>$50 <a href="https://fave.co/4i3H8LD">More Snow Gardenia Perfume Oil</a> $22.95&nbsp; <a href="https://fave.co/3EfxPdt">AYU Roomy Oil </a>$90 <a href="https://www.sephora.com.au/products/nest-vanilla-bourbon-eau-de-parfum/v/8ml">Nest Vanilla Bourbon EDP</a> $55 (8ml at Sephora) <a href="https://fave.co/4jaxO9I">Chloe Atelier Defleur Cedra</a> $216
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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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The show that knows the right outfit has the power to transform your mood and your confidence. Hosted by Mamamia’s Leigh Campbell and the style collective, women of all shapes, ages and styles will help you figure out what to buy, how to wear it and how to feel great in it. No topic is off limits. If you can wear it, we will talk about it.

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Beauty Bonus: Finding Your Perfect Retinol Match & Solving Fragrance Fade

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