You Beauty

When it comes to peri, menopause and mid-life skin, today’s guest is ready to unleash some cold, hard skincare truths.
Dr Ginni Mansberg is many things: Qualified GP and resident TV doctor on Sunrise and The Morning Show. Author of How to Handle Your Hormones and expert in mid-life changes (she’s known as ‘The Menopause Whisperer’). Co-founder of ESK Skincare and hardcore into evidence-based ingredients. And one of the hosts of Unleashed, Mamamia’s brand new podcast for Gen X women who need a laugh right now.
In this episode of The Formula, Dr Ginni joins Kelly McCarren to break down how hormones can impact your skin, and the peri and menopausal skin changes that can happen when you hit the mid-life stage.
Plus, Dr Ginni explains why you should care about the pH of your skincare products, the difference between prescription and over-the-counter Vitamin A products, and the ingredients that are a waste of your money, according to the research.
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In this episode, we discuss skincare actives (including retinoids), managing irritation and skin barrier support, and general approaches to concerns like acne, redness and pigmentation. A reminder to introduce products gradually, patch test where appropriate, and stop use if irritation persists.
This conversation is intended as general education only and does not constitute medical advice. Always seek personalised advice from a qualified health professional for your individual circumstances.
This episode is not sponsored by ESK and no payment was received from ESK for this discussion.
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Hosts: Kelly McCarren
Guest: Dr Ginni Mansberg
Producers: Mollie Harwood & Ella Maitland
Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler
Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris
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From a foundation emergency to whether those viral at-home microinfusion tools are really worth the hype - plus the ultimate formula to great brows - we’re back answering all your beauty questions.
But first, our beauty news correspondents Mollie and Cass recap the 2026 Grammys red carpet beauty looks (including the Grammys nail art!), and speculate on why Fenty Beauty is launching into MYER.
Kelly shares how she narrowly avoided a flaky, dry skin makeup situation using only the products in her handbag. She also shares her honest opinion on those at-home microinfusion stamps dominating your algorithm. They claim to deliver skin needling results, at home… but at what cost?
Plus, we dive deep on all things eyebrows, including the perfect brow formula that’s the key to understanding which brow style will suit your face shape, and the eyebrow products that never lead us astray.
EVERYTHING MENTIONED
Benefit Precisely My Brow Pencil, $42.
Benefit Goof Proof Brow Powder, $48.
Watch an example on brow mapping via @slaybyjess.
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CREDITS:
Hosts: Kelly McCarren & Cassandra Green
Producer: Sophie Campbell
Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler
Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris
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From a hair removal crystal and a life-changing contour stick, to a foundation unicorn and “Leigh Campbell in a body lotion”, we’ve truly outdone ourselves this week in the product testing department.
On today’s episode of Spendy Savey, Leigh and Kelly share their best skincare, makeup, hair, body and fragrance recommendations, including affordable bodycare that has us in a chokehold, and the product Kelly didn’t know she needed, but now won’t do her makeup without.
Plus, Leigh breaks down why she’s fallen back in love with a $377 rich cream, and we’ve uncovered a secret club that’ll save you hundreds of dollars on your active skincare favourites.
Oh, and Kelly’s found a foundation that somehow manages to be high coverage, long-wearing, dewy AND radiant… for only $40 (or less when it’s on sale!).
EVERYTHING MENTIONED
SPENDY:
Kelly: Smashbox Precision Contour Stick in Light, $45.
Leigh: Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Cream Rich 50ml, $377.
SAVEY:
Kelly: Vaseline Gluta Overnight Body Lotion 200mL, $11.
Leigh: Pixi On-The-Glow Bronze in Soft Glow, $33.
NEWBIES:
Kelly: Youth Rx Ritual Melting Balm, $59 (Member Price), from skincare membership service Youth Lab Direct.
Leigh: Clinique Moisture Surge Hydro-Infused Lotion 200ml, $75.
SHOP MY STASH/EMPTY:
Kelly: Nude By Nature Skin Radiance Foundation 30ml, $42.95.
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CREDITS:
Hosts: Kelly McCarren & Leigh Campbell
Producer: Sophie Campbell
Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler
Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris
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This week, Chelsea is joined by content creator and founder of label K.Juliet, Chloe Barry-Hang. They are diving deep into the trends taking over the sand in 2026—we're getting into all things swim! What trends we're leaving in 2025 (goodbye, tankinis) and why platform thongs are the "cool girl" shoe of the season. Plus, Chloe shares how she went from corporate life to building a brand out of her "sh*t hole" apartment.
EVERYTHING MENTIONED:
Chelsea's Boujie: Hunza G Coverage Celine Swim With Tonal Hoops $350
Chloe's Boujie: Missoni Bikini or a Vintage Fendi Baguette Sequin Bag in Green $5,105
Chelsea's Budget: Meshki Kayleigh Crochet Knit Mini Dress - White, $119
Chloe's Budget: Slim Square Toe Thongs $45
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CREDITS:
Host: Chelsea Hui
Guest: Chloe Barry-Hang
Producer: Ella Maitland
Audio Producer: Tina Matolov
Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris
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Ever heard of ‘whipped cream’ body washes? Sundae Body founder Lizzie Waley sells one every five seconds…
The Aussie beauty brand founder joins Kelly McCarren on this week’s episode of The Formula to break down how she went from pitching her brand over Zoom in lockdown (without the final product, mind you) to being stocked in supermarkets and pharmacies around the world… in just four years.
Plus, Lizzie shares her honest feelings about dupe culture and the many copycat versions of her viral shower foam, and the low effort, high impact makeup products that had Kelly complimenting her glowy glam.
EVERYTHING MENTIONED:
Sundae Body Whipped Shower Foams, $19.99.
Tahlia Jayde Pocket Lash Press & Go Lashes, $38.
Perricone MD High Potency Classics Face Finishing & Firming Tinted Moisturiser, $136.
L'Oréal Paris Infallible 3-Second Setting Mist, $29.99.

FOR MORE WHERE THIS CAME FROM:
Hosts: Kelly McCarren
Guest: Lizzie Waley
Producer: Sophie Campbell & Ella Maitland
Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler
Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris
Just so you know — some of the links in these notes are affiliate links, which means we might earn a small commission if you buy through them. It doesn’t cost you anything extra, and it helps support the show. Happy shopping!
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.
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