We know how to ensure your makeup never gets cakey...It all comes down to products and skin prep, and we've got a lit of our favourites for you today. 

Plus our tips on (safely) including retinol into your skincare routine, even if you spend lots of time in the sun. We go through it all, from beginner to seasoned retinol users. 

LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: 

MAKE UP FOR EVER Step 1 Shine Control Primer $34

Rimmel Lasting Matte Primer $15

SHINE STOPPER Instant Matte Finish with MICROSPONGE Technology $39

MECCA COSMETICA To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen $44

Ultra Violette Lean Screen Mineral Mattifying Fragrance Free SPF50+ $52

Cancer Council Face Day Wear Moisturiser Matte Invisible Spf 50+ $12.80

NIVEA Sun UV Face Sunscreen Shine Control SPF50 $9

NYX Professional Makeup Matte Setting Spray $17

Maybelline Lasting Fix Setting Spray $18.99

Essence All About Matt! Powder Transparent $5.50

MATTIFYING PRESSED SETTING POWDER $29.95

MCO BEAUTY MIRACLE HYALURONIC TINTED SERUM $35

Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer $51

CeraVe Blemish Control Resurfacing Retinol Serum $33.39

The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% in Squalane $12.90

innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule $58

Paulas Choice 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment $85

No7 Pure Retinol 0.3% Night Concentrate $67

Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Face Serum $59

La Roche Posay Retinol B3 Anti-Ageing Serum $61

Dettol Multipurpose Disinfectant Wipes Fresh Household Grade $6

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Kelly McCarren & Leigh Campbell

Producer: Cassie Merritt

Audio Producer: Leah Porges

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.

We know how to ensure your makeup never gets cakey...It all comes down to products and skin prep, and we've got a lit of our favourites for you today. 
Plus our tips on (safely) including retinol into your skincare routine, even if you spend lots of time in the sun. We go through it all, from beginner to seasoned retinol users. 
LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: 
<a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/make-up-for-ever/make-up-for-ever-step-1-shine-control-primer-15ml.html?istCompanyId=6e5a22db-9648-4be9-b321-72cfbea93443&amp;istFeedId=686e45b5-4634-450f-baaf-c93acecca972&amp;istItemId=iqqiaaqtx&amp;istBid=t&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAtOmsBhCnARIsAGPa5ybtLLfmOwdrsafZXYmGf9TrB70VuC2Ue3zETyt2vdCyq12Vaek-wcYaAtymEALw_wcB">MAKE UP FOR EVER Step 1 Shine Control Primer </a>$34
<a href="https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/94859/rimmel-lasting-matte-primer?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAtOmsBhCnARIsAGPa5yajb1t_SunIPiagodkY1l3rpIK7JY4Myn2nHrsviqltvVzTpv-TE_oaAo8dEALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds">Rimmel Lasting Matte Primer </a>$15
<a href="https://www.paulaschoice.com.au/shine-stopper-instant-matte-finish-with-microsponge-technology/360-3600.html?p=20EVEROFF&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=au-au%7Cgoogle%7Cshopping%7Cnon-brand%7Cnew%7Call%7Ccn&amp;utm_term=731265266&amp;utm_content=150273292708&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAtOmsBhCnARIsAGPa5yZG2k6qMWrsw0pg1HaqRiGsg9VPs6yOktLG_owHHbN8d4BQzIhDsH0aAhBREALw_wcB">SHINE STOPPER Instant Matte Finish with MICROSPONGE Technology</a> $39
<a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/mecca-cosmetica/to-save-face-spf50-superscreen-V-059326/">MECCA COSMETICA To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen</a> $44
<a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/ultra-violette/ultra-violette-lean-screen-spf50-sunscreen-75ml.html?istCompanyId=6e5a22db-9648-4be9-b321-72cfbea93443&amp;istFeedId=686e45b5-4634-450f-baaf-c93acecca972&amp;istItemId=ptpwiaxmx&amp;istBid=t&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAtOmsBhCnARIsAGPa5yYB2rQcAlmaAM-Oog6sQtcjmFg9LI3fuBYi141E67FQmt-89_W5YgEaAjClEALw_wcB">Ultra Violette Lean Screen Mineral Mattifying Fragrance Free SPF50+</a> $52
<a href="https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/productdetails/699444?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=WW-0001&amp;cq_net=g&amp;cq_src=GOOGLE&amp;cq_cmp=Woolies_8458_BAU_ShopExp_Specials_WW-0001&amp;cq_med=71700000115001005&amp;cq_plac=&amp;cq_term=PRODUCT_GROUP&amp;ds_adt=pla_with_promotion&amp;cq_plt=gp&amp;cq_gclid=Cj0KCQiAtOmsBhCnARIsAGPa5yba61wQ_svS-FGRcHYtc4R0rrDxNHpOv-r8-ss1pEzf9v0ocxWtwscaAsT-EALw_wcB&amp;ds_de=c&amp;ds_pc=online&amp;ds_cr=675246019159&amp;ds_tid=pla-2000799952732&amp;ds_locphys=9071822&amp;ds_pid=699444&amp;cmpid=smsm:ds:GOOGLE:Woolies_8458_BAU_ShopExp_Specials_WW-0001:PRODUCT_GROUP&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAtOmsBhCnARIsAGPa5yba61wQ_svS-FGRcHYtc4R0rrDxNHpOv-r8-ss1pEzf9v0ocxWtwscaAsT-EALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds">Cancer Council Face Day Wear Moisturiser Matte Invisible Spf 50+ </a>$12.80
<a href="https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/89033/nivea-sun-uv-face-sunscreen-shine-control-spf50-50ml?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAtOmsBhCnARIsAGPa5yaQClsVl6rYvCZegzP51VWhDNiaNuHpN0kFp0Bu5y_dQ1oV2CGYDxsaApliEALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds">NIVEA Sun UV Face Sunscreen Shine Control SPF50</a> $9
<a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/nyx-professional-makeup/nyx-professional-makeup-matte-setting-spray.html?istCompanyId=6e5a22db-9648-4be9-b321-72cfbea93443&amp;istFeedId=686e45b5-4634-450f-baaf-c93acecca972&amp;istItemId=lrwalxpqa&amp;istBid=t&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAtOmsBhCnARIsAGPa5yYhKNqEMTGTCuAc8jODimEHFnwIJArPkOvBjKnBe-YsErSxRq-HztwaAvGJEALw_wcB">NYX Professional Makeup Matte Setting Spra</a>y $17
<a href="https://www.priceline.com.au/product/46889/maybelline-lasting-fix-setting-spray-100-ml?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAh8OtBhCQARIsAIkWb69JPGgygGunsah-3ggc8r-hGORVOvsMJenQ0kECnFbynZhHV07eNuEaAlouEALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds">Maybelline Lasting Fix Setting Spray</a> $18.99
<a href="https://www.priceline.com.au/product/647891/essence-all-about-matt!-powder-transparent-8g?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAtOmsBhCnARIsAGPa5yYzoOwh0mDF-1cH4FL-mrpmB6rWZPhuC5fNnM7dCwUdEVya49XPRlUaAl31EALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds">Essence All About Matt! Powder Transparent</a> $5.50
<a href="https://nudebynature.com.au/products/mattifying-pressed-setting-powder?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAtOmsBhCnARIsAGPa5ya384xn0E_jGok47S7_4btvG0aT-MhCko_HqifUPt5hKLjjCgUkqu8aAuB_EALw_wcB">MATTIFYING PRESSED SETTING POWDER</a> $29.95
<a href="https://mcobeauty.com/products/miracle-hyaluronic-tinted-serum-deep">MCO BEAUTY MIRACLE HYALURONIC TINTED SERUM </a>$35
<a href="https://www.sephora.com.au/products/tarte-shape-tape-contour-concealer/v/38n-medium-tan-neutral">Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer </a>$51
<a href="https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/130601/cerave-blemish-control-resurfacing-retinol-serum-30ml?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAtOmsBhCnARIsAGPa5yY7ZRCluZIukHmTYFdhnuJijzKTGTFCHKvkC8dJ6N4Htret1UtfpVkaArhpEALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds">CeraVe Blemish Control Resurfacing Retinol Serum</a> $33.39
<a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/the-ordinary/the-ordinary-retinol-0-2-in-squalane.html?istCompanyId=6e5a22db-9648-4be9-b321-72cfbea93443&amp;istFeedId=686e45b5-4634-450f-baaf-c93acecca972&amp;istItemId=wixtqxpra&amp;istBid=t&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAtOmsBhCnARIsAGPa5yYMX5gP3_gb0yOv3dwIFXsbQmB4YelaKkVxiAtnP288csZe4cmxCbEaAgNyEALw_wcB">The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% in Squalane </a>$12.90
<a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/innisfree/innisfree-retinol-cica-repair-ampoule.html?istCompanyId=6e5a22db-9648-4be9-b321-72cfbea93443&amp;istFeedId=686e45b5-4634-450f-baaf-c93acecca972&amp;istItemId=pmwwrmmxm&amp;istBid=t&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAtOmsBhCnARIsAGPa5yZ_clNsNFaBRwieASRK8LP5izQeNWiPUyUUUti43GxUBBMVE9ZYSzwaAuL7EALw_wcB">innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule</a> $58
<a href="https://www.paulaschoice.com.au/clinical-0.3pct-retinol-and-2pct-bakuchiol-treatment/81B-8015.html?p=20EVEROFF&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=au-au%7Cgoogle%7Cshopping%7Cnon-brand%7Cnew%7Call%7Ccn&amp;utm_term=731265266&amp;utm_content=150273292708&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAtOmsBhCnARIsAGPa5ybDTZkoD9xD6hlJkUZUwhWARFdpZbhJoxhGO9GZliF_UC-sJoaFqy4aAh13EALw_wcB">Paulas Choice 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment</a> $85
<a href="https://www.priceline.com.au/product/74931/no7-pure-retinol-0-3-night-concentrate-30-ml">No7 Pure Retinol 0.3% Night Concentrate</a> $67
<a href="https://www.priceline.com.au/product/57314/olay-regenerist-retinol-24-night-face-serum-30-ml?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAtOmsBhCnARIsAGPa5ybH0KJFaseoP5ZgiDGu2smHzYUyN2p6vj-clI6Zux0062DRoOenZ1waApEMEALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds">Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Face Serum</a> $59
<a href="https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/101071/la-roche-posay-retinol-b3-anti-ageing-serum-30ml">La Roche Posay Retinol B3 Anti-Ageing Serum</a> $61
<a href="https://www.bigw.com.au/product/dettol-multipurpose-disinfectant-wipes-fresh-household-grade-110-pack/p/284076?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAh8OtBhCQARIsAIkWb6-4SE6cuZMQc63LQ-V75l_uZfmiRliQ02ZBPlD4cOBBiviEpRXDgLcaAk5kEALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds">Dettol Multipurpose Disinfectant Wipes Fresh Household Grade</a> $6
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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: Leah Porges
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.