Today, we’re diving into a question from a curious Youbie: which animal products might actually be in your skincare, and how do cruelty-free and vegan labels really stack up? 

Plus, if sunscreen hasn’t always been your best friend, you might be facing skin damage. We're sharing out top tips and must-try products to hydrate, firm, and bring your skin back to life.

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LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: 

COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence $38

Intimia Breast Pillow for Chest Wrinkles and Side Sleeping $139

Wrinkles Schminkles Chest Smoothing Kit $44

Weleda Skin Food $17.50

Nivea Creme Tin Moisturiser For Face & Body $5

Kmart 1% Retinol Serum $6

Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum $29

Kojic Acid Triple Booster Skin Brightening Body Lotion $28

Nivea Pure Invisible Antiperspirant Roll On Deodorant $2.50

Mitchum Clinical Gel 48h Powder Fresh Antiperspirant & Deodorant $10

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Kelly & Leigh's Go-To Event Season Makeup

Holiday Ready: Hair, Body & Everything Glow

The Ugly Side Of Summer Skin

Our Travel Beauty Bag Essentials

Leigh & Kelly's Skincare Ins & Outs For 2025

New Year, New Makeup Routine

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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&rsquo;re diving into a question from a curious Youbie: which animal products might actually be in your skincare, and how do cruelty-free and vegan labels really stack up?&nbsp;
Plus, if sunscreen hasn&rsquo;t always been your best friend, you might be facing skin damage. We're sharing out top tips and must-try products to hydrate, firm, and bring your skin back to life.
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@mamamiaaus/videos">Watch us on Youtube</a>
LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/c/specials/cyber-weekend/skincare.html?gad_source=1&amp;amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiA88a5BhDPARIsAFj595j5yQupjBcKHzWlrVmf7obWy4qxO4P3OYMxFjpB-VBrIkb4reDaGyUaAn-gEALw_wcB"></a><a href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=53410X1291869&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adorebeauty.com.au%2Fp%2Folaplex%2Folaplex-no-4-bond-maintenance-shampoo-250ml.html"></a><a href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=53410X1291869&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fabsoluteskin.com.au%2Fproducts%2Fsunescape-hydrating-gradual-tan-extender-200ml%3Fvariant%3D42611773960%26gad_source%3D1%26gclid%3DCjwKCAiAmMC6BhA6EiwAdN5iLZ89n38s-RFBbAiuU5U8Pwt7lAme363g0v8oj6dfDod9Np3ohK6s7xoCGoQQAvD_BwE"></a><a href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=53410X1291869&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.woolworths.com.au%2Fshop%2Fproductdetails%2F196544"></a>
<a href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=53410X1291869&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adorebeauty.com.au%2Fp%2Fcosrx%2Fcosrx-advanced-snail-96-mucin-power-essence-100ml.html%3FistCompanyId%3D6e5a22db-9648-4be9-b321-72cfbea93443%26istFeedId%3D686e45b5-4634-450f-baaf-c93acecca972%26istItemId%3Diairwxail%26istBid%3Dt%26gad_source%3D1%26gclid%3DCjwKCAiAgoq7BhBxEiwAVcW0LGh5EFJ6vbyUG204zj34EfHZFyX1AfM_kr3MZyBGrX2kYZRqkBC7mxoCO_sQAvD_BwE">COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence</a> $38
<a href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=53410X1291869&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com.au%2FIntimia-Breast-Wrinkles-Prevention-Support%2Fdp%2FB005EUH1A8%3Fth%3D1">Intimia Breast Pillow for Chest Wrinkles and Side Sleeping </a>$139
<a href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=53410X1291869&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adorebeauty.com.au%2Fp%2Fwrinkles-schminkles%2Fwrinkle-schminkle-chest-smoothing-kit.html">Wrinkles Schminkles Chest Smoothing Kit </a>$44
<a href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=53410X1291869&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adorebeauty.com.au%2Fp%2Fweleda%2Fweleda-skin-food-36.html">Weleda Skin Food </a>$17.50
<a href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=53410X1291869&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.woolworths.com.au%2Fshop%2Fproductdetails%2F567622">Nivea Creme Tin Moisturiser For Face &amp; Body </a>$5
<a href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=53410X1291869&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kmart.com.au%2Fproduct%2F1percent-retinol-serum-30ml-43157907%2F">Kmart 1% Retinol Serum</a> $6
<a href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=53410X1291869&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Flilabeauty.com.au%2Fproducts%2Fdiscoloration-correcting-serum-30ml">Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum</a> $29
<a href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=53410X1291869&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com.au%2FBooster-Brightening-Lotion-Kojic-Arbutin-Nicacinamide%2Fdp%2FB07HFJ1MZY%2Fref%3Dasc_df_B07HFJ1MZY%2F">Kojic Acid Triple Booster Skin Brightening Body Lotion</a> $28
<a href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=53410X1291869&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.woolworths.com.au%2Fshop%2Fproductdetails%2F231634">Nivea Pure Invisible Antiperspirant Roll On Deodorant</a> $2.50
<a href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=53410X1291869&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.woolworths.com.au%2Fshop%2Fproductdetails%2F459777">Mitchum Clinical Gel 48h Powder Fresh Antiperspirant &amp; Deodorant </a>$10
CATCH UP ON HOT POD SUMMER HERE:&nbsp;
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5iwlsrykX0XcSNRoTuRU1b">Kelly &amp; Leigh's Go-To Event Season Makeup</a>
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3njVmPjNGeihlqdsa16Ye3">Holiday Ready: Hair, Body &amp; Everything Glow</a>
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1mWGq5wwSSnNoWnNCgVIY4">The Ugly Side Of Summer Skin</a>
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/7J0fnmtH0BD0GdkrK9vND1">Our Travel Beauty Bag Essentials</a>
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ljTTMxYOpIyhEivmhgEP6">Leigh &amp; Kelly's Skincare Ins &amp; Outs For 2025</a>
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/00ypGiQMHwIjMIvQbqWQFT">New Year, New Makeup Routine</a>
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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>&nbsp;
Audio Producer: Lu Hill&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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