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Beauty IQ Uncensored

375 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 hours ago - ★★★★ - 28 ratings

Welcome to Adore Beauty's podcast Beauty IQ Uncensored, with host Hannah Furst getting real about every aspect of beauty. No topic is off-limits - from retinol to bum hair - and you can expect a healthy dose of education and laughs. Warning: Not suitable for the school pick up. New episodes released every Monday.

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Ep 24: Lash Extensions VS Lash Lifts

February 23, 2020 20:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

We're back for another episode of Beauty IQ Uncensored, brought to you by Adore Beauty.  What’s on this episode? We’re glad you asked... Nose hair: Jo surprises Hannah with a treatment that we record on air - you'll have to head to our Instagram stories to see this surprise in action (trust us, you'll wanna see this). Head to @adorebeauty to watch. Lash Extensions VS Lash Lifts: Jo's personal lash technician, Jenna, owner of The Beauty Company joins us to dish the dirt on extensions an...

Ep 23: Why Am I Always Bloated?

February 16, 2020 20:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

We're back for another episode of Beauty IQ Uncensored, brought to you by Adore Beauty.  What’s on this episode? We’re glad you asked... Bloating: Nutritionist and founder of The Smoothie Bombs, Cinzia Cozzolino (@nutritiondarling) joins us to talk about bloating, what causes it, how to reduce it and what to do if you've got an event coming up (in Hannah's case, her sister's wedding!) You can find Cinzia on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/nutritiondarling/ Dermaplaning: Jo sh...

Ep 22: Is LED Light Therapy Just A Gimmick?

February 09, 2020 20:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

We're back for another episode of Beauty IQ Uncensored, brought to you by Adore Beauty.  What’s on this episode? We’re glad you asked... We chat about...condoms. Co-founder of Jonny, Bec Park, joins us to talk about why she created a condom brand, what makes Jonny condoms different to those ones at 7-11, and why they're increasing their range of sizes. Shop Jonny here: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/jonny.html?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast LED Light Therapy Jo shares a travel stor...

Ep 21: Why You Need To Ditch Your Mascara Every 3 Months

February 02, 2020 22:20 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

We're back for another episode of Beauty IQ Uncensored, brought to you by Adore Beauty.  What’s on this episode? We’re glad you asked... Look away now if eyes make you squirm! Special guest (and fellow team member) Megan joins us for our cringey convo to discuss our gross eye stories (warning: they might make your skin crawl!). Hannah shares a rather strange childhood story that led to her winding up in the Eye & Ear Hospital. Now onto eye health... Dr Natalie Savin from Eye Scan in Too...

Ep 20: Our Tips For Applying, Removing & Sleeping In Fake Tan

January 26, 2020 20:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB

We're back for another episode of Beauty IQ Uncensored, brought to you by Adore Beauty.  What’s on this episode? We’re glad you asked... Hair Loss Trichologist Kay Fitzgerald, from Sinclair Dermatology, joins us to break down hair loss myths and reassure us that there's lots of options for both women and men experiencing different forms of hair loss. Kay recommends the below products: Kérastase Densifique Femme Cures: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/kerastase/kerastase-densifique-femme-c...

Ep 19: Choosing The Right Foundation For Your Skin Type

January 19, 2020 20:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

We're back for another episode of Beauty IQ Uncensored, brought to you by Adore Beauty.  What’s on this episode? We’re glad you asked... UTIs Hannah tells us a travel story that involves a UTI, a drip and a boat ride - and she tells us all her cure methods. Who else can relate to having a serious UTI on holiday? Choosing Your Foundation: Director of Artistry, Ross Andrewartha joins us to basically talk sh*t. We discuss foundation finishes, why Hannah is so shiny at 3pm, and whether or n...

Ep 18: Is Your Nail Salon Fungus-Free?

January 12, 2020 20:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB

We're back for another episode of Beauty IQ Uncensored, brought to you by Adore Beauty.  What’s on this episode? We’re glad you asked... Before we begin this episode, we'd like to acknowledge the bushfire crisis Australia is currently facing. If you're in a position to join us in donating, organisations accepting donations include the Red Cross, Salvation Army, WIRES, Wildlife Victoria and Foodbank. Adore Beauty have pledged a $30,000 donation to the Red Cross and WIRES, as well as a paid ...

Ep 17: Answering All Your Burning Questions

December 22, 2019 20:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

We're back for another episode of Beauty IQ Uncensored, brought to you by Adore Beauty.  What’s on this episode? We’re glad you asked... We get lots of questions from our loyal listeners, so we decided to wrap up the end of 2019 with a rapid-fire Q&A to answer some of your most frequently asked questions, from milia to purging. The SPF face powders Joanna recommends are: Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Brush SPF30: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/colorescience/colorescience-...

Ep 17: Answering All Your Frequently Asked Questions

December 22, 2019 20:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

We're back for another episode of Beauty IQ Uncensored, brought to you by Adore Beauty.  What’s on this episode? We’re glad you asked... We get lots of questions from our loyal listeners, so we decided to wrap up the end of 2019 with a rapid-fire Q&A to answer some of your most frequently asked questions, from milia to purging. The SPF face powders Joanna recommends are: Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Brush SPF30: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/colorescience/colorescience-...

Ep 16: What Is Pigmentation & How Do You Treat It?

December 15, 2019 20:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

We're back for another episode of Beauty IQ Uncensored, brought to you by Adore Beauty.  What’s on this episode? We’re glad you asked... The Weird Sh*t Your Family Does: Sitting down in the shower, plucking your chin hairs on the couch, wearing panty liners every day, farting in the laundry... Every family has their own beauty quirks! DM us on Instagram to share yours: https://www.instagram.com/adorebeauty/ Pigmentation: Sam from Advanced Skin Technology joins us to answer all our quest...

Ep 15: Does The Big O Make You Glow?

December 08, 2019 20:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

This episode contains adult content of a sexual nature, including a discussion with sexologist about sex and self pleasure. To skip this discussion, please fast forward to around the 20 minute mark. Beauty IQ Uncensored is brought to you by Adore Beauty.  What’s on this episode? We’re glad you asked... Does The Big O Make You Glow: Adore Beauty has just launched a sex category, so we're joined by sexologist Chantelle Otten to discuss how orgasms affect your your sleep, stress levels and, ...

Ep 14: Professional Skin Needling, Explained

December 01, 2019 23:51 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

We're back for another episode of Beauty IQ Uncensored, brought to you by Adore Beauty.  What’s on this episode? We’re glad you asked... Excess sweating: We chat about excess sweating, also known as hypohidrosis, and Joanna reveals what it's like to have Botox under your arms (and if it actually works). Hannah also shares an interesting insight into her taste in men. Skin Needling: Derya Koch from Victorian Dermal Group joins us to talk all things skin needling; pre-care, post-care and...

Ep 13: A Dermatologist Answers Your Sensitive Skin Questions

November 24, 2019 18:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

We're back for another episode of Beauty IQ Uncensored, brought to you by Adore Beauty.  What’s on this episode? We’re glad you asked... Piercings: Hannah tried to tell Joanna a story about her belly button piercing gunk to gross her out... But guess what? Joanna gets the gunk too! On this week's cringy convo we discuss how we clean our belly button gunk, how to deal with an infected piercing and why you should think long and hard before getting a cartilage piercing. Sensitive Skin: We ...

Ep 12: Chemical Peels Aren't As Scary As They Sound

November 10, 2019 19:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

We're back for another episode of Beauty IQ Uncensored, brought to you by Adore Beauty.  What’s on this episode? We’re glad you asked... Oral health: Cosmetic Dentist Dr Dee, founder of Vogue Dental Studios, joins us to answer all our oral health questions. We chat bad breath, tongue scrapers, teeth whitening and, as always, Hannah has a little confession to share. You can follow Dr Dee on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/dr.dee_official/ Chemical peels: Joanna and Hannah both...

Ep 11: Got Cellulite? So Do We

November 03, 2019 19:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Happy Monday beauties! Welcome back to Beauty IQ Uncensored, brought to you by Adore Beauty What’s on this episode? We’re glad you asked... Cellulite: We're joined by model Jess King to talk all things cellulite. Spoiler alert: it's completely normal! It can affect up to 90% of women. You can follow Jess on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessraeking We Interview A Cosmetic Chemist: Ross is the founder of Biologi, which is the world's first 100% active natural plant serum. If you'r...

Ep 10: We Interview Our Boss, Kate Morris

October 27, 2019 22:57 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

Monday's made better with the new episode of Beauty IQ Uncensored, brought to you by Adore Beauty What’s on this episode? We’re glad you asked... Flaky scalp: A flaky scalp can be caused by lots of things; irritation, psoriasis and eczema, dryness, sensitivity to products, not washing the hair enough, not rinsing out product thoroughly enough, the list goes on. We're sharing our tips & tricks plus some of our fave products to prevent and treat a flaky scalp. Oribe Serene Scalp range: htt...

Ep 9: How The Ordinary Gained Cult Status

October 21, 2019 02:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MB

We're back for another episode of Beauty IQ Uncensored, brought to you by Adore Beauty What’s on this episode? We’re glad you asked... Body breakouts: Bacne can we embarrassing... but don't worry it's something Joanna and Hannah have both dealt with, so they're sharing their tips to prevent body breakouts. If you're not keen on installing sandpaper in your shower, they both recommend using Skinstitut's Glycolic Scrub 14% as an alternative: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/skinstitut/skinsti...

Ep 8: How To Structure A Skincare Routine

October 13, 2019 22:54 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

Happy Monday, Beauties! We're back for another episode of Beauty IQ Uncensored, brought to you by Adore Beauty. What’s on this episode? We’re glad you asked... Earwax: Hannah started the week off a little rough, with a completely blocked ear and a trip to the doctor to get her earwax cleared out. We also discuss how NOT to clean your waxy AirPods. How to structure a skincare routine: Hannah got a good question this week: "I just always feel a bit confused about the right skincare routin...

Ep 7: Busting Breakout Myths With A Skin Expert

October 07, 2019 01:02 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

You asked and we listened! Welcome to a supersized episode of Beauty IQ Uncensored, brought to you by Adore Beauty. What’s on this episode? We’re glad you asked... Hiding bathroom smells:  We share our personal strategies for going on a holiday with your partner with the first time. Our products: Joanna's product: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/aesop/aesop-post-poo-drops-100ml.html?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast Hannah's product: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/poo-pourri.html?utm_so...

Ep 6: The Most Important Step In Your Skincare Routine

September 30, 2019 04:57 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

Welcome back Beauties for another episode of Beauty IQ Uncensored, brought to you by Adore Beauty What’s on this episode? We’re glad you asked... We've got facial hair: Hannah discusses all the things she's learning about having facial hair (and getting it lasered off), and discovers there's a silver lining to every story. This is the most important step in your skincare routine:  Ava Matthews from Ultra Violette joins us to talk all things SPF and why it's got such a bad rap. We delve ...

Ep 5: The Sh*t People Don't Tell You About Pregnancy

September 23, 2019 02:23 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

Welcome back Beauties for another episode of Beauty IQ Uncensored, brought to you by Adore Beauty. What’s on this episode? We’re glad you asked... How Your Body Changes During Pregnancy: "Salami nipples" and "zebra butt" were two phrases we didn't think we'd ever hear on the podcast. We bring in a very special and very hilarious guest to talk about all the sh*t she wish she knew before getting pregnant.  Everything You'll Find In A Beauty Editor's Bathroom: At Hannah's request, we take ...

Ep 4: The Link Between Our Gut & Our Skin

September 16, 2019 03:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

We're BACK with the much anticipated 4th episode of Beauty IQ Uncensored, brought to you by Adore Beauty. What’s on this episode? We’re glad you asked... Period Undies: We bought period undies (full price, mind you) to give our honest verdict on whether they *actually* work, and Hannah gives us an insight into another one of her quirky hygiene habits along the way.  Gut Health: We sit down with Carla Oates from The Beauty Chef to talk about gut health and its link to our skin and mental...

Ep 3: A Cosmetic Nurse Answers Our Injectables Questions

August 30, 2019 02:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

It's a controversial topic this week... but we think it's an important one! Beauty IQ Uncensored is brought to you by Adore Beauty. What’s on this episode? We’re glad you asked... Body odour:  For this week's cringy convo, we talk about making the switch to natural deodorant. Joanna's natural pick: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/hunter-lab/hunter-lab-natural-deodorant-75g.html?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast   And then somehow, we get onto the topic of farts. Because this is a very s...

Ep 2: The Anti-Ageing Ingredient Everyone Should Be Using

August 29, 2019 05:41 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

We're back, Beauties! Beauty IQ Uncensored is brought to you by Adore Beauty. What’s on this episode? We’re glad you asked... Feminine hygiene wash: In this week's cringy convo, we answer Hannah's burning question... Is feminine hygiene wash safe to use? She uses it, she loves it, and she's not ready to give it up. So we call a gynae to get the lowdown.  The anti-ageing ingredient everyone should be using:  For this segment Daniel Isaacs, Chief Product Officer at Medik8, came ALL the wa...

Ep 1: Everything You Want To Know About Serums

August 29, 2019 01:27 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

It's here! The first episode of Beauty IQ Uncensored, brought to you by Adore Beauty. What’s on this episode? We’re glad you asked... Laser hair removal: Literally no topic is off limits here at Beauty IQ Uncensored. So for our very first segment, which we like to call our “cringy convo”, we are talking about all things hair removal. Hair removal is really up to personal preference, but if you’re thinking about laser, then you need to listen to this. We cover brazillians and bum hair, par...