Ep 462 - Summer Empties (SPFs, Mascaras & Hair Masks!), Grey Blending Truths and Beauty Dupe Drama

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Episode Recap

This week we’re catching up on everything we’ve been using, loving and doing this summer. From Carlene’s hair colour saga that feels as long as the blockbuster summer flick “The Odyssey,” to the sunscreen formulas that we’ve used to the last drop (and one beloved version that we’re saying goodbye to against our will!) Plus, the beauty brand news that we’re still scratching our heads over.

In this episode you’ll hear about:

• The hair mask that both Carlene and her daughter would stock up on for next summer because it’s that #damngood

• A brilliant-under-makeup SPF that Jill used right to the last drop

• A gentler version of an iconic toner for sensitive and oily-skin types 

• “We’ve come too far to stop” — how Carlene’s hair colourist is helping her stay the course in her grey-blending journey

• The tubing mascaras that delivered and stayed put this summer 

• Dupe drama: The Charlotte Tilbury soundbite that lit up Tiktok, plus the clever Aussie brand that pulled off a genius chess move against Urban Decay

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Mentioned In This Episode

• EltaMD UV Skin Recovery Red Color Correcting Green Tint Broad Spectrum SPF 50 (USA Only)

• EltaMD UV Clear Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 46

• Tatcha The Milky Sunscreen SPF50

• Summer Fridays Shadedrops Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Milk

• Tatcha The Liquid Silk Canvas Featherweight Protective Primer

• Peach & Lily Sun Cover Mineral Sunscreen

• Peach & Lily Beam Blocker Invisible Sunscreen SPF 30

• Amika Soul Food Nourishing Hair Mask

• Paula's Choice 1% BHA Gentle Exfoliating Gel Toner

• Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

• Violette_FR Plume Eyeshadow Feather Matte Veil + Feather Shimmer Veil

• Violette_FR Plume Blush Feather Matte Cream-to-Powder Cheek Melt

• Merit Clean Volume Mascara

• Sarah Creal Back of the Cab Volumizing Long Wear Tubing Mascara

• Dyson Supersonic Travel Hair Dryer

• Dyson Airstrait Straightener

• Dyson Hushjet Mini Cool Fan

• SharkNinja ChillPill Personal Fan and Cooling System

• Bushbalm Travel Mini Razor

• Bushbalm 2 Step Ingrown Hair Razor Bump Kit

• Arrae Bloat Supplement

• Arrae Fast-Acting Digestive Support Gummies

• Arrae MB-1: Science-Backed Metabolism Support

• Kiko Milano Creamy Colour Comfort Lip Liner

• Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner

• Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter

• Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick - Pillow Talk

• MCoBeauty All Dayer Long Lasting Setting Spray

• Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray

• e.l.f. Hair Humidity Hero Anti-Frizz Styling Spray

• Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream

• Armani Dolci Blush

• Cassatt La Pomade Retinoid Skin Ointment

• K’S & Co. Brow Line

• Malbon Golf Carina Polo Top

Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.

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