What beauty mistakes could be secretly sabotaging your look? From harsh skincare to outdated techniques, we're diving into the makeup red flags that might be ruining your look or wreaking havoc on your skin.

Plus, the foolproof beauty tools that will instantly elevate your makeup application—no matter what products you use!

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Holy Grail Tools:

IT Cosmetics Heavenly Luxe™ Complexion Perfection Brush #7 $87

Real Techniques Miracle Airblend Sponge $21.99 

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Brush $45

Holme Beauty Brush Number Three $41

MECCA MAX Precision Setting Brush $16

Worth Trying:

Smashbox x Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector $54

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Hosts: Kelly McCarren & Sarah Marie Fahd

Producer: Stef MacFie 

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

Video Producer: Marlena Cacciotti

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.

What beauty mistakes could be secretly sabotaging your look? From harsh skincare to outdated techniques, we're diving into the makeup red flags that might be ruining your look or wreaking havoc on your skin.
Plus, the foolproof beauty tools that will instantly elevate your makeup application&mdash;no matter what products you use!
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Holy Grail Tools:
<a href="https://fave.co/43wspW1">IT Cosmetics Heavenly Luxe&trade; Complexion Perfection Brush #7</a> $87
<a href="https://fave.co/43WsaU4">Real Techniques Miracle Airblend Sponge</a> $21.99&nbsp;
<a href="https://fave.co/43X0Rcl">Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Brush</a> $45
<a href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=53410X1291869&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fholmebeauty.com%2Fproducts%2Fbrush-number-three">Holme Beauty Brush Number Three </a>$41
<a href="https://fave.co/3FGDSrX">MECCA MAX Precision Setting Brush</a> $16
Worth Trying:
<a href="https://fave.co/4hPGRMd">Smashbox x Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector</a> $54
<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/you-beauty-awards-2025/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=youbeauty">Vote In the 2025 You Beauty Awards Here</a>
NIVEA Q10 is 40% Off at Coles from 26.3.25 to 01.04.25
Disclaimer: On sale until 01/04/2025. While stocks last.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Sunscreens are only one part of sun protection. Avoid prolonged high-risk sun exposure. Reapply frequently.
Pure Q10: absorbed deep within the skin*
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Hosts: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kelly_mccarren/">Kelly McCarren</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sarahmariefahd/?hl=en">Sarah Marie Fahd</a>
Producer: Stef MacFie&nbsp;
Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler
Video Producer: Marlena Cacciotti
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.

Need help navigating what serum you should be putting on your face? Finding the perfect mascara? Navigating the beauty aisles? You Beauty is the podcast for your face, and it’s here to answer all your questions.

Need help navigating what serum you should be putting on your face? Finding the perfect mascara? Navigating the beauty aisles? You Beauty is the podcast for your face, and it&rsquo;s here to answer all your questions.

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Makeup Red Flags: Products & Techniques to Avoid

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