Historically, sunscreen has had a pretty daggy reputation. Until brands like Ultra Violette completely changed the game with sophisticated formulations, making slip slop and slappin' on a SPF commonplace in our skincare routines. But what if you're still unable to find a sunscreen you like...Or you're still not quite convinced you need to wear one everyday (even in winter)... Or maybe you're applying one in the morning and wondering if you should be reapplying at some point. Well, we discuss all this and so much more in our chat with the one of the clever brains behind Ultra Violette, Ava Chan ..read more

In our time as beauty editors we’ve tried a lot of products. But which ones would we actually go out and spend our hard-earned money on? In this week’s ep, we’re taking you through a few of the skincare products we’ve bought on repeat - and there’s something for all budgets. Also in this ep: The instagram meme making us question the right order to get ready, the homegrown Aussie brand going viral on TikTok, and our MVPs od the week. As promised, all links are below.  Natio Recs: Natio Mineral Pressed Powder Bronzer Sunswept Natio Blush & Bronzer Palette Natio Glide On Eyeshadow Stick ..read more

Our makeup should evolve as we age. But when do we know when it's time to change it up? And how? What do we do differently? Our guest today is an expert in EXACTLY this topic! Erica Taylor is a makeup artist and educator with nearly 30 years experience in the cosmetic industry, and she has some of the best tips we've come across to lift your features and boost radiance for glowing, gorgeous makeup at every age. You will not want to miss this.  Plus is it okay for pharamcies to ban tweens from buying advanced skincare? We have a new segment - beauty FYIs. And we have our MVPs, a hair treat ..read more

Over the years, we’ve been incredibly lucky to pick the brains of some of the best skin experts in the industry. From the ingredients to use to the habits to ditch, we’ve learnt a fair amount about managing ageing skin - and today we’re sharing some of them with you. Also in this episode: Bettina tried one of Carli’s recent MVPs, we chat through some of the bloody clever beauty products on the market, and of course, we have our MVPs. Links for all products and TBP eps mentioned down below: Nude By Nature Precision Brow Mascara   Clever beauty products Ultra Violette Queen Screen Super Glo ..read more

Do you get overwhelmed at all the hair styling products available to you? Do you get confused whether or not you should use a hairspray, a shine spray or texture spray once you’ve finished doing your hair? Well, this episode has been specially made just for YOU. We're joined by Jaye Edwards - founder, director and colourist of Edwards and Co and educator AND founder of his own hair brand Jaye Haircare. He’s going to help us navigate our way through the most common styling products, who should use them, when you should use them, and which ones you’re probably using incorrectly.  Plus we ha ..read more

The short answer? It depends. So we’re breaking down the purpose of day, night and eye creams, the ingredients that are most beneficial, and why you might want to use/ditch it.  Plus - are you interested in getting into the no mascara trend? We aren’t, but we have some tips if you still want your lashes to look defined. And if that wasn’t enough, Bettina’s telling us about the emergency beauty buys she had to get for the Taylor Swift Eras Tour, and our MVPs: A pharmacy foundation that’s replacing a premium one and a body wash that’s saving limbs from roughness and flakiness. All the links ..read more

Exfoliation is key to a glowing complexion…when done right. Skin exfoliation can go oh-so wrong and cause all sorts of issues for your complexion and routine. So we’ve called in  Dr Prasanthi Purusothaman, a general practitioner and cosmetic doctor who believes in a holistic approach to happy, healthy skin and who herself has worked through managing her own skin conditions growing up. She helps us understand why exfoliating is so good for skin, how to do it the right way and what ingredients to use for your skin type.  Plus, Carli and Bettina put the new Shark Beauty SpeedStyle hair ..read more

Struggling with what this humidity is doing to your hair? Same! So we put together a list of a few small, very easy things you can do to reduce the frizz, smooth down the fuzz, and boost the gloss and shine. There’s also a fun chat on which beauty products we think are scams, Carli talks through her cruise holiday beauty highs and lows and we dish on our MVPs: a body lotion that smells just like a $250+ perfume and a barrier repair cream that blows all the others out of the water. We hope you enjoy! And if you love what you heard, we’d adore it if you could rate, review, subscribe and send the ..read more

Ever wonder if you've been duped by beauty marketing or a product really is worth it? This week we're bringing you the voice of beauty reason Jayde Taylor. Jayde is one of the most refreshing beauty voices on social media. She uses her expert knowledge to provide evidence-backed research in a way that’s easy to understand, brutally honest, and bloody funny. In our chat we bust beauty BS and mine her for all her best beauty recommendations.  We also have our MVPs and lots more beauty chat, so pour yourself a cuppa and hit play! Larry King A Social Life For Your Hair Kerasilk Finishing Crea ..read more

Welcome back to a new year, a new season and a tonne of new beauty trends. WTF is ectoin skincare? Is blue makeup really back? And how many versions of the bob even exist?  In our first ep back, we’re taking you through what’s predicted to be big in hair, skin, makeup and more, talking about our anti-resolutions, and sharing why experts are saying millennials are the youngest generation. Plus, we’ve got the dry skin saviour your face has been begging for and a summer-proof foundation that can withstand this insane heat and humidity. All the links from this ep are below, and if you loved w ..read more