Today, we're spilling the tea on beauty products wanted to love—but didn't. Find out which ones are worth it and which ones aren't.

And, ever wonder why Vitamin C is all the rage? We're breaking down the science behind its skin-loving benefits and how it keeps you looking fresh and glowy.

Plus, Leigh's host hack for soothing damaged skin after her nightmare experience with a chemical burn.

LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: 

SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum $242

Nuturium Vitamin C Complex Serum $41

Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream $75

Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Crush Cheirosa Mist $40

Too Faced Better Than Sex Volumising Mascara $48

Tarte Tartelette Tubing Mascara $43

Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation $115

CHANEL HEALTHY GLOW BRONZING CREAM Cream-Gel Bronzer $91

OXX Cosmetics Cream Bronzer $2

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Dewy Liquid Blush Mini $27

Kylie Cosmetics Matte Lip Kit $54

Kylie Cosmetics Kyliner Liquid Pen $31

Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream $468

La Roche Posay Cicaplast B5 Repair Serum $68.95

La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ $41.95

Toleriane Dermallergo Fluid Lightweight Moisturiser $47.95

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Kelly McCarren & Leigh Campbell

Producer: Cassie Merritt

Audio Producer: Lu Hill

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.

Today, we're spilling the tea on beauty products wanted to love—but didn't. Find out which ones are worth it and which ones aren't.
And, ever wonder why Vitamin C is all the rage? We're breaking down the science behind its skin-loving benefits and how it keeps you looking fresh and glowy.
Plus, Leigh's host hack for soothing damaged skin after her nightmare experience with a chemical burn.
LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: 
<a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/skinceuticals/skinceuticals-c-e-ferulic-serum.html?istCompanyId=6e5a22db-9648-4be9-b321-72cfbea93443&amp;amp;istFeedId=686e45b5-4634-450f-baaf-c93acecca972&amp;amp;istItemId=wixxxtxlw&amp;amp;istBid=t&amp;amp;gad_source=1&amp;amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwk8e1BhALEiwAc8MHiOdC9FuMcWz5a1rJRaNKKtv_hO4Bc_IZ2p-FMSoyzhuBmssluOFxdBoCKwIQAvD_BwE">SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum</a> $242
<a href="https://naturium.com.au/products/vitamin-c-complex-serum">Nuturium Vitamin C Complex Serum</a> $41
<a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/sol-de-janeiro/brazilian-bum-bum-cream-240ml-I-053468/?gad_source=1&amp;amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwk8e1BhALEiwAc8MHiNveOfDkNSUcZYrNbo44FlI7BvK0UVOIIim7fnz7DOIp_eMxR1gSWhoC0l0QAvD_BwE&amp;amp;gclsrc=aw.ds">Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream</a> $75
<a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/sol-de-janeiro/brazilian-crush-cheirosa-62-perfume-mist-90ml-I-058657/?gad_source=1&amp;amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwk8e1BhALEiwAc8MHiKC6MNOmhLYEhMSJeoj3ZXxx9bTl5S3sJNWP7UkIM6d_AszhCaq9MhoCyBsQAvD_BwE&amp;amp;gclsrc=aw.ds">Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Crush Cheirosa Mist </a>$40
<a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/too-faced/better-than-sex-volumising-mascara-8ml-I-016521/?gad_source=1&amp;amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwk8e1BhALEiwAc8MHiFcHPAvAt8RAnzwSFGdSc9Bn7N-GtuxPdFeh1LmhM3n-UffZwJeFexoCy-wQAvD_BwE&amp;amp;gclsrc=aw.ds">Too Faced Better Than Sex Volumising Mascara</a> $48
<a href="https://www.sephora.com.au/products/tarte-tartelette-tubing-mascara/v/8ml?dxid=CjwKCAjwk8e1BhALEiwAc8MHiFZCeXn-ZPBtQ-2yZal68oEQm08juOty0b6O7sh3pQv3Q-54WMQ9ehoCpH4QAvD_BwE&amp;amp;dxgaid=CjwKCAjwk8e1BhALEiwAc8MHiFZCeXn-ZPBtQ-2yZal68oEQm08juOty0b6O7sh3pQv3Q-54WMQ9ehoCpH4QAvD_BwE&amp;amp;gad_source=1&amp;amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwk8e1BhALEiwAc8MHiFZCeXn-ZPBtQ-2yZal68oEQm08juOty0b6O7sh3pQv3Q-54WMQ9ehoCpH4QAvD_BwE">Tarte Tartelette Tubing Mascara</a> $43
<a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/giorgio-armani/giorgio-armani-luminous-silk-foundation.html?child_product_id=40120&amp;amp;istCompanyId=6e5a22db-9648-4be9-b321-72cfbea93443&amp;amp;istFeedId=686e45b5-4634-450f-baaf-c93acecca972&amp;amp;istItemId=wpraiqlwm&amp;amp;istBid=t&amp;amp;gad_source=1&amp;amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwk8e1BhALEiwAc8MHiH_zgjSC8iaK9B5bqmIri6vH3jJ1Tk08_BN4TWXfTFovMf0zlbXx8RoCML4QAvD_BwE">Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation</a> $115
<a href="https://www.myer.com.au/p/chanel-cream-gel-bronzer-for-a-healthy-sun-kissed-glow?istCompanyId=84873db0-394f-434b-8958-29526fe5f03c&amp;amp;istFeedId=3dd6959f-3482-45a5-8a47-313fef9bbe16&amp;amp;istItemId=ilxlipmwl&amp;amp;istBid=t&amp;amp;gad_source=1&amp;amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwk8e1BhALEiwAc8MHiCd5FAN07GsIn9XGzZ2SQ3VMVJw1Fo_NEyihW8YudaHAzKCFIVt1KhoCyIYQAvD_BwE&amp;amp;gclsrc=aw.ds">CHANEL HEALTHY GLOW BRONZING CREAM Cream-Gel Bronzer</a> $91
<a href="https://www.kmart.com.au/product/oxx-cosmetics-cream-bronzer-light-brown-43222346/">OXX Cosmetics Cream Bronzer</a> $2
<a href="https://www.sephora.com.au/products/rare-beauty-soft-pinch-dewy-liquid-blush-mini-limited-edition/v/happy?dxid=CjwKCAjwk8e1BhALEiwAc8MHiAKubuJSW0KtnPLt2S8lvz9ZH_QVluGV38jFWgeTu3QK7XA5eaGVEhoCDDMQAvD_BwE&amp;amp;dxgaid=CjwKCAjwk8e1BhALEiwAc8MHiAKubuJSW0KtnPLt2S8lvz9ZH_QVluGV38jFWgeTu3QK7XA5eaGVEhoCDDMQAvD_BwE&amp;amp;gad_source=1&amp;amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwk8e1BhALEiwAc8MHiAKubuJSW0KtnPLt2S8lvz9ZH_QVluGV38jFWgeTu3QK7XA5eaGVEhoCDDMQAvD_BwE">Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Dewy Liquid Blush Mini</a> $27
<a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/kylie-cosmetics/matte-lip-kit-kylie-I-052867/?gad_source=1&amp;amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwk8e1BhALEiwAc8MHiGA90IkjB3zlP8CD8g6UTsGir0rwQOh_Zt6uPHEMR2XhsIQYNXVAAxoCDeMQAvD_BwE&amp;amp;gclsrc=aw.ds">Kylie Cosmetics Matte Lip Kit</a> $54
<a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/kylie-cosmetics/kyliner-liquid-pen-I-052806/">Kylie Cosmetics Kyliner Liquid Pen</a> $31
<a href="https://augustinusbader.com/au/en/the-rich-cream-50-ml?utm_source=google&amp;amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;amp;utm_campaign=19724421796&amp;amp;utm_content=&amp;amp;utm_term=&amp;amp;nbt=nb%3Aadwords%3Ax%3A19724421796%3A%3A&amp;amp;nb_adtype=pla&amp;amp;nb_kwd=&amp;amp;nb_ti=&amp;amp;nb_mi=121054128&amp;amp;nb_pc=online&amp;amp;nb_pi=242175&amp;amp;nb_ppi=&amp;amp;nb_placement=&amp;amp;nb_li_ms=&amp;amp;nb_lp_ms=&amp;amp;nb_fii=&amp;amp;nb_ap=&amp;amp;nb_mt=&amp;amp;gc_id=19724421796&amp;amp;gad_source=1&amp;amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwk8e1BhALEiwAc8MHiDAdAEzQXsVEhhR_shC0EDhw4YUv06o8s5YvgT9urMv_ngZCmliIThoCChQQAvD_BwE">Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream</a> $468
<a href="https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/120001/la-roche-posay-cicaplast-b5-repair-serum-30ml?gad_source=1&amp;amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwk8e1BhALEiwAc8MHiAcKROzDPc9O1kdoss7Ap3hMbwdoQ3Qi53gUwZXYrP3Hjmn3wHojxRoCi2sQAvD_BwE&amp;amp;gclsrc=aw.ds">La Roche Posay Cicaplast B5 Repair Serum</a> $68.95
<a href="https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/122042/la-roche-posay-cicaplast-baume-b5-100ml?gad_source=1&amp;amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwk8e1BhALEiwAc8MHiI5rTiexGmiZtBjVRbSMeKKlioXnk6tB_hmL4UJ01Wg4Yh0RYZl2ERoCSIsQAvD_BwE&amp;amp;gclsrc=aw.ds">La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+</a> $41.95
<a href="https://www.laroche-posay.com.au/skincare/face-care/face-moisturiser/toleriane-dermallergo-fluid-lightweight-moisturiser-40ml/3337875757669.html">Toleriane Dermallergo Fluid Lightweight Moisturiser</a> $47.95
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CREDITS:
Hosts: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kelly_mccarren/">Kelly McCarren</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leighacampbell/?hl=en">Leigh Campbell</a>
Producer: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassie-merritt-b08175171/?originalSubdomain=au">Cassie Merritt</a> 
Audio Producer: Lu Hill
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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