From a $12 viral foundation taking over the internet to a shocking $6.50 sheep placenta cream and a Friday night DIY hair dye nightmare, we’ve truly seen it all this week.

On today’s episode of Spendy Savey, Leigh Campbell is joined by Mamamia beauty editor Erin Docherty to unpack why 30-somethings are opting for surgical facelifts, the nostalgic 90s hair accessory making a runway comeback, and whether azelaic acid deserves a spot in your skincare routine.

Plus, we’re bringing you the ultimate roundup of high-performing foundations under $20 (yes, they actually exist!), an eye cream that instantly rescues dry winter skin, and the emergency $44 hair gloss that saved Leigh’s orange hair disaster.

FOUNDATIONS MENTIONED: 

• The Ordinary Serum Foundation, $12.70
• Rimmel Kind & Free Glow It Up Moisturising Skin Tint, $13.99
• OXX Cosmetics Silk Finish Luminous Foundation, $12
• BYS Full Coverage Foundation, $12

AZELAIC ACID PRODUCTS MENTIONED: 

• The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension, $19.40
• La Roche-Posay Effaclar A.Z. Gel Cream, $65.99
• Paula’s Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster, $64
• Anua Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum, $38
• Naturium Azelaic Topical Acid 10%, $50.99
• COSRX Azelaic Acid 20 B5 Redness Soothing Cream, $27

LEIGH'S PRODUCTS: 
SPENDY - Elacia Facial Tanning Drops, $59
SAVEY - Sunrise Placenta Cream With Collagen and Vitamin E, $6.50
MVP - Josh Wood Smoky Brunette Colour Hair Gloss, $44

ERIN'S PRODUCTS: 
SPENDY - Olaplex Shine Serum Oil Mist, $70
SAVEY - The Ordinary Lacto-PDRN* 4% + B9 Eye Cream, $15.10
MVP - D'Alba Double Serum All In One Multi Balm, $39

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CREDITS:

• Hosts: @leighacampbell and Erin Docherty.
• Producers: Talissa Bazaz & Zara Sengstock
• Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris

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