Should you wear makeup for post-birth photos? Youbie, Katherine is due in April and wants to know what minimal products might help with those dark under-eye circles. Leigh and Kelly share their personal experiences with birth beauty prep, plus product recommendations that require minimal effort when you've got more important things to focus on!

Plus, our curly-haired listeners with fine strands rejoice—we're tackling the common problem of curl creams that weigh down delicate curls. Get our full list of lightweight formulas that provide definition without the heaviness.

And don't miss Kelly's genius blush hack for coordinating with bold lipstick colors, plus Leigh's must-have tool that will prevent hot styling tools from burning your carpet (or starting a house fire)!


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Disclaimer: On sale until 08/04/2025. 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*

LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED:


Post-Birth Beauty:

Revlon Illuminance Tinted Serum $38.95
Fenty Beauty Bright Fix Eye Brightener $44
Nude by Nature Hydra Stick Lip and Cheek Colour $29.95
Bobby Brown Corrector Stick $35
Curl Creams for Fine Hair:
R and Co Cool Wind PH Perfect A Dry Creme $36
John Frieda Air Dry Waves Mousse $21
OGX Quenching Coconut Curls Frizz-Defying Styling Milk $27
Kristen Ess Ultra Light Curl Defining Cream $21.99
Hask Curl Care Curl Defining Cream $17 
JVN Complete Air Dry Hair Cream $21 
Thanks to Nature Cool Curls Range $18 
Moroccan Oil Treatment Light $79
Host Hacks:
Kmart Hot Tool Silicon Tray $15
Kmart Hot Tool Silicon Holder $15

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CREDITS:

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.

Should you wear makeup for post-birth photos? Youbie, Katherine is due in April and wants to know what minimal products might help with those dark under-eye circles. Leigh and Kelly share their personal experiences with birth beauty prep, plus product recommendations that require minimal effort when you've got more important things to focus on!
Plus, our curly-haired listeners with fine strands rejoice&mdash;we're tackling the common problem of curl creams that weigh down delicate curls. Get our full list of lightweight formulas that provide definition without the heaviness.
And don't miss Kelly's genius blush hack for coordinating with bold lipstick colors, plus Leigh's must-have tool that will prevent hot styling tools from burning your carpet (or starting a house fire)!
 NIVEA Q10 is 40% Off at Coles from 26/3/25 to 01/04/25 and 50% Off at Woolworths from the 02/04/25 to 08/04/25
Disclaimer: On sale until 08/04/2025. 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*
LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: 
Post-Birth Beauty:
<a href="https://www.myer.com.au/p/revlon-illuminance-serum-tint">Revlon Illuminance Tinted Serum</a> $38.95 <a href="https://fave.co/4l9paKq">Fenty Beauty Bright Fix Eye Brightener</a>&nbsp;$44 <a href="https://fave.co/4hVNc91">Nude by Nature Hydra Stick Lip and Cheek Colour&nbsp;</a>$29.95 <a href="https://fave.co/3RwrYU5">Bobby Brown Corrector Stick</a> $35 Curl Creams for Fine Hair: <a href="https://fave.co/428J0wq">R and Co Cool Wind PH Perfect A Dry Creme</a> $36 <a href="https://fave.co/3XCWS0K">John Frieda Air Dry Waves Mousse</a> $21 <a href="https://fave.co/3FH2yR6">OGX Quenching Coconut Curls Frizz-Defying Styling Milk</a> $27 <a href="https://fave.co/4l9pSHA">Kristen Ess Ultra Light Curl Defining Cream</a> $21.99 <a href="https://fave.co/3DZ20Ws">Hask Curl Care Curl Defining Cream</a> $17&nbsp; <a href="https://fave.co/4hXoGEr">JVN Complete Air Dry Hair Cream</a> $21&nbsp; <a href="https://fave.co/3QTqIu3">Thanks to Nature Cool Curls Range</a> $18&nbsp; <a href="https://fave.co/3XBWpvT">Moroccan Oil Treatment Light </a>$79 Host Hacks: <a href="https://fave.co/429NcMM">Kmart Hot Tool Sili</a><a href="https://fave.co/3QTr0RF">con Tray </a>$15 <a href="https://fave.co/429NcMM">Kmart Hot Tool Silicon Holder</a> $15
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Producer: Stef MacFie &amp; Lee Stamps
Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler&nbsp;
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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Post-Birth Beauty & Lightweight Curl Creams

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