Get Lippy — All Episodes
Do you love beauty? Then tune into Get Lippy, a podcast that brings together 3 of Australia’s leading editors from marie claire, InStyle and BEAUTYcrew to lift the lid on all things beauty. Each month, we’ll be bringing you the new products that have our tick of approval, plus we’ll be dissecting all of those trending beauty topics and whether or not they’re worth the fuss. Get Lippy is available now on iTunes or where you get your favourite podcast.
S2E11 - How Your Sleep (Or Lack Thereof) Is Affecting Your Skin
Not getting a solid eight hours of sleep isn’t ideal for many reasons, but did you know it could be impacting your skin? In this ep, we’ll let you know why better sleep could be the key to better skin. Also, as requested by you guys in our FB group, we’re spilling our hall of fame products. First up: Mascara. And we may have just found your new everyday base.
S2E10 - Does My Scalp Need A Scrub?
Short answer: Yes. Long answer, tune in to find out what scalp scrubs actually do and when/how/why you’d want to use one. Also in this ep: We brought in a skin expert to share the easiest tips for an effective anti-ageing skin care routine, and we talk beauty for blokes (and the products that may get them interested).
S2E9 - Self-Isolating? The Beauty Hacks To Get You Through
Hoo boy, it is an interesting time to be alive right now. Between fighting over toilet paper and pasta and navigating the speedbumps that come along with social distancing, self-isolation and even quarantine, we’ve all been thrown for a loop. We’re all feeling a little uncertain, maybe even scared, and highly likely a little lonely. And to keep you entertained while you do, in this ep, we’re talking hand hygiene, inner health and some tips on a self-isolation DIY facial – all recorded, of course, from separate locations.
S2E8 - How To Cover Your Greys
n this ep, we talk how to cover grey hairs – both professionally and at home. Also: The reinvention of concealers and the new-gen ones we’re loving (plus, some handy application tips because we love you), and what to do to ensure you get bang for your buck from a professional spray tan.
S2E7 - French Manicures Are Cool Again
Almost every other ‘90s beauty trend has made a comeback, so are we surprised that the French mani has elbowed its way into 2020? In this ep, we talk about how it has evolved and the runway shows to look at for inspiration. Also in this episode: Bettina shares a story that’ll inspire to book in a skin check ASAP, and we discuss the latest in lip trends: oils. Hit play and let us know what you think in the reviews!
S2E6 - We Need To Talk About Hemp Oil
Is hemp oil a drug? Is it even legal to use? In this ep we talk what it is, why it’s in skin care products and how it’s different to CBD oil (and yes, it’s totally legal). Also, do dry conditioners need to exist or are they just a gimmick? And what to do if you suffer from light therapy claustrophobia.
S2E5 - Miranda Kerr On Multitasking, Motherhood & The Power Of Crystals
Ever wondered what beauty secrets Miranda Kerr would spill mid-massage from an infra-red, crystal-infused Biomat? You just need to hit play to find how she's finding being a mum to three very different boys, what it takes to juggle it all, and the inspiration behind each new product she launches.
S2E4 - Kevin Murphy On How To Fake A Facelift
When hair stylist Kevin Murphy spills the anti-ageing hair trick he learned from Barbra Streisand, you listen. You’ll also want to catch his styling dos and don’ts and the products he thinks every woman should use. Also: How does a cleansing oil work? And a quick lesson in foundation application.
BONUS: Inside Georgia Love’s Beauty Bag
Tune into part two of our interview with Georgia Love, where she talks the beauty products uses daily.
S2E3 - The $13 Mascara In Georgia Love's Beauty Kit
Georgia Love learned a lot from her glam team while filming The Bachelorette, but the best lesson? You don’t need to spend big on a good mascara. Also in this episode: We review the latest facial everyone’s talking about, and we get into stretchmarks - why they happen, how you can prevent them, and what it takes to reduce their appearance.
S2E2 - What The Heck Is A Serum?
Serums have become a standard step in most skin care routines – but what does a serum do? Is it even necessary or just a bunch of hype? In this ep, we explain their purpose (yes, there is one) and the ingredients to look out for. Also: The non-invasive treatment for plumper lips, and why you should really be using the cool shot button on your hair dryer.
S2E1 - Do Natural Deodorants Actually Work?
Welcome to season 2! There’s been A LOT of buzz around aluminium-free and natural deodorants – so what’s the deal? Do they work? That’s what we’re here to answer. Also, we celebrate Sal’s baby news by getting her to divulge the changes she’s made to her beauty routine in the fertility process and during pregnancy. But the first segment up: How to get your hair healthy again after summer’s left it a bit worse for wear.
SUMMER BONUS: Beauty Buys To Help Bushfire Relief
We all want to do our bit to help those who have been affected by the devastating and unprecedented bush fires, and in this episode we cover a few of the brands you can help through your next beauty purchase.
SUMMER BONUS: Lottie Tomlinson & Lou Teasdale's Summer Tan Tips
Besties Lottie Tomlinson and Lou Teasdale are quite a pair, and we were lucky enough to get both of them in studio to hear all of their summer tips - from their tanning tricks and easy makeup and hair looks, to how they like to force each other stay fit (embarrassing dance-aerobics included).
SUMMER BONUS: Editor-Approved Products To Take On Holiday
Whether your summer break is local or you're going away, chances are you're going to want some beauty products to help you achieve that effortless and glowing summer vibe. So we've decided to share our must-have summer picks - from the functional to the frivolous.
SUMMER BONUS: Lou Teasdale On Grooming The Guys Of One Direction
Lou Teasdale had NO idea what she was getting into when she started touring with One Direction. Four years and millions of Instagram fans later, she's now one of the UK's hottest properties. In this episode, she reveals what it was like when 1D blew up, the art of fake tanning for boys, how to navigate the social media game and her love and admiration for Jen Atkin.
SUMMER BONUS: Our Top Products For 2019
Between the three of us, we've tried more beauty products and treatments than we can count. But some stood out more than others. These are the ones we fell head-over-heels for in 2019.
SUMMER BONUS: Trinny Woodall's Guide To Summer
From the pre-holiday treatments and essential products to travel with, to dealing with bloating and small tricks to stay in shape (think: a lot of butt clenching), we covered A LOT in a few minutes.
Episode 28 - Your Christmas Gifts, Sorted
All good things must come to an end, and this ep marks the last official episode of Get Lippy for 2019. And, we come bearing gifts. Well, not gifts, but more like gift ideas. We've got some epic inspiration for Christmas presents for your loved ones (or yourself!) that will fit all sorts of budgets. Also, we cap off the episode with our highlights from the year and share the best tips we’ve learnt from our guests in 2019.
Episode 27 - Should I Get A Lash Lift?
What in the world is a lash lift and should you bother? In this ep, we take you through the process, the results and why yes, maybe you should get a lash lift. We also answer the age-old question: Is sunscreen in my [insert product here] enough? Plus, we round out the ep with a tan chat with Tanologist founder and UK influencer Lottie Tomlinson.
Episode 26 - Why Squalane Is Beauty’s Latest Buzz Ingredient
The world of skin care has a new buzz ingredient almost every day, but the hype around squalane is legit. Sally travelled all the way to California to chat to clean, non-toxic and sustainable skin brand Biossance to get the lowdown on it. Also in this ep: How to look glowy (not greasy), and we talk the hair accessories you’re going to see everywhere this summer.
Episode 25 - The Injectables Edition, With Dr Naomi
What’s the difference between Botox and fillers? How do you fix lined lips and dark circles? Can you stop and start lip fillers without consequence? The world of injectables is tricky to navigate, so for this ep, we brought in a guest who knows best: Cosmetic Doctor Dr Naomi McCullum.
Episode 24 - FYI: Toners are cool again
Toners have gotten a pretty bad rap in the last few years. But they’re no longer packed full of alcohol and astringent as all hell. Nope, the toners of today are actually quite a blessing for your skin. Also: We review Charlotte Tilbury’s much-hyped Airbrush Flawless Foundation (it had a 17,000 person waitlist before launch so we know you’re DYING to know more) and share our tips on how to pick your best shade. And, we round off this episode with an ode to what will most likely be THE tool to have in 2020 – the Mermade Hair Waver.
Episode 23 - The product dubbed ‘Jesus in a bottle’
Biologique Recherche P50 Lotion is one of those products that has an intense cult-following. To the point that it’s earned the nickname ‘Jesus in a bottle’. So, what’s so good about it anyway? Well, you’re going to have to tune in to find out. Also in this ep: Why a moisturiser isn’t going to cut it for the skin around your eye area and the reason you need to invest in an eye cream. Plus, you asked us to try a keratin treatment, and the results are in.
Episode 22 - Are beauty supplements worth it?
The world of beauty powders and supplements is growing every day – but are they worth the effort or just another gimmick? In this episode we chat about how we think they help and the ones that are more than just hype. Also in this ep: We have the inside scoop on the must-have lip colour for summer (and why it suits everyone), and we help you navigate how to layer multiple skin care products. And, Carli managed to condense her travel makeup kit and reveals the secret is all in finding the right palette.
Episode 21 - Does a pore vacuum actually work?
Can you really clear your pores and get rid of blackheads by using a vacuum designed for your face? Bettina did the hard work for you and put one to the test, and her review may surprise you. Also in this episode, we cover what texturising sprays are and how you should be using them, and we picked the brain (no pun intended) of neuroscientist and skin expert Dr Claudia Aguirre to find out how our minds and our skin are connected.
BONUS - Trinny Woodall Has One Message For Women
Trinny is an author, stylist and businesswoman who has just launched her line of makeup Trinny London in Australia, and she sits down with Sally and Bettina to chat all things beauty. From the product she puts on her face that makes her smell like a farm animal - her words, not ours - to why she wears a sheet mask on the back of a motorbike, and the real reason she created her makeup line. If you’re a Trinny fan, this episode is not to be missed.
Episode 20 - Why your hair brush matters
Does brushing your hair even actually matter? It sSure does! And each brush design does a different thing. In this ep, we share the benefits of each, and why you might want to build a bit of a brush of a wardrobe. Also, we’ve got your quick- fix fake tan tips when you need to get bronzed up in a hurry, and we talk about the chemical-free clean scents taking over the fragrance world.
Episode 19 - Pro tips for better brows
How do you make your brows look better? Should you be using a pencil, powder or pomade? Does it even matter? These are all very good questions, so we brought in brow whiz (and Benefit’s National Brow Artist) Hannah Mutze to guide us all to the brows we’ve always dreamed of. Also in this ep: The fail-safe way to get foundation splotches out of white clothes, we chat the lip balms that are giving matte lipsticks a run for their money, and a quick lesson in proper foot care (trust us, it matters more than you think).
Episode 18 - Eyeshadow for dummies
Never really known your way around an eyeshadow palette (or even duo)? In this episode, Bettina shares the easiest application tips you’ve ever heard – we guarantee you’ll be a regular eyeshadow wearer by tomorrow. Also, if you’re a gel manicure junkie with nails that are feeling the effects, we’re here to help you restore them back to healthy (PS: These tips are pretty universal, so if your nails are just generally weak, soft or brittle, you’ll want to tune in), and Sally delivers some pretty sobering stats on plastic waste and shares the top beauty brands that are doing their bit to save the world.
Episode 17 - Apparently all you need is this one active ingredient for perfect skin
If you (like us) thought you needed an expertly-crafted cocktail of active ingredients to achieve flawlessly radiant skin, according to dermatologist Dr Rhonda Harvey, all it takes is just one! We also get to the bottom of anti-ageing facials and which ones are worth your time and money. And find out how Carli went on her Beauty Challenge – to ditch her hot styling tools and embrace her natural curls for the week (PS: pics will be up on our Facebook group if you want to check it out!)
Episode 16 - How to deal with split ends and *finally* grow out your hair
Split ends are no one’s friend. Least of all those trying to grow out their hair. So how do you fix them? What can you do to avoid them? And how the hell do you achieve that length when it seems like the universe is conspiring against you? We tackle all of that in this ep. Plus, Bettina talks managing her rosacea and how she avoids flare-ups, and we share the lightweight products that we love for that our-skin-but-better finish when we’re trying to nail a ‘no makeup’ makeup vibe.
Episode 15 - Elyse Knowles on her skin issues, staying fit & saving the world
Model and beauty ambassador Elyse Knowles talks about her skin struggles and the importance of keeping it real on social media. Also: Find out when it’s time to throw out your beauty products (yes, three years is far too long to be using the same foundation!), Sally's skin-loving makeup beauty hack, and the no-brainer fragrances you could gift ANYONE and be guaranteed a happy camper.
Episode 14 - What it’s like getting the same body treatment as Victoria’s Secret models
Bettina reports back on her experience getting the Victoria Secret Angel-approved lymphatic drainage massage treatment (spoiler: it wasn’t all great), and we dish out the tips, tricks and products that’ll help you fake longer, fuller and curlier lashes. Also: We sat down with L’Oréal Paris beauty ambassador Dami Im to chat about her ever-changing hair colour, her beauty fails, and why you just need to try everything when it comes to makeup.
Episode 13 - Why you should apply your skin care naked
Sally is a firm believer of applying your facial skin care routine in the nude and explains why you should be, too (plus the reason she has a three-minute rule for post-shower skin care application). We also discuss the darker side of microblading and why it’s not necessarily the saving grace for fixing your brow issues; and we chat all things skin care, face masking and hair straightener co-dependency with Australian cricketer Sophie Molineux.
Episode 12 - Dr Dennis Gross on the ingredients that work just as well as Botox
We sit down with internationally renowned dermatologist Dr Dennis Gross and get him to spill all of his secrets for amazing skin. Find out why you should be doing a daily peel, what to do about your annoying post-teen breakouts, and the skin ingredients that work just as well as injectables. Also, the clever product that’ll help you nail winged liner in about 15 seconds.
Episode 11 - Is Fenty’s new foundation worth the hype?
Has Rihanna nailed it again with Fenty’s newest foundation? We put it to the test and share if it deserves Holy Grail status for dry skin types. We also reveal our tips on how to get your curls to hold their shape and Sally shares the daily beauty habit she’s been doing for 10+ years!
Episode 10 - The secret behind Elle Ferguson’s signature waves
What does it take to get effortless Elle Ferguson hair? The model, entrepreneur and fashionista spills the secrets behind her waves and shares her tips on how to nail a fake tan at home. Also: are skin care gadgets worth the money? And Sally reveals her latest budget-friendly obsession – a dual-ended eyeshadow stick.
Episode 9 - Why do we care about the royals’ beauty habits?
Whether you’re obsessed with the royal family or not, we all seem to have a fascination with the beauty products (supposedly) found in the kits of the Queen, Kate Middleton, and Meghan Markle. But why? Also: How often you should actually be washing your hair (and what to do if you need to stretch it out), and what you need to do to ensure the pollution outside isn’t prematurely ageing you.
Episode 8 - Concealers that’ll help you ditch your dark circles
We’ve got the tips, tricks and no-fail products to help you cover your dark circles. Also, Bettina reveals the easy trick that’ll make EVERYONE better at hair masking, and Carli shares her experience with dermaplaning and her thoughts on whether it’s worth getting into (AND if it led to extra facial hair!).
Episode 7 - The real reason Jesinta Franklin chopped off all her hair
In this episode of Get Lippy, we’re joined by Australian model, beauty ambassador and all-around legend Jesinta Franklin. She talks all things hair, skin (her routine is insanely simple) and fitness, and what her new app is all about. Also, Bettina chats #empties and your hosts dish on which products they finish to the last drop, and Carli talks about her new obsession with cream blushes (and why you should also get into them).
Episode 6 - How to get your makeup to stay put for longer
Makeup that won’t stay put is up there as one of the most frustrating beauty problems. Luckily in this ep of Get Lippy, Bettina has some tips to make sure you look fresh all day long. Plus: if your skin is suffering big time this winter, Sally’s got your solutions; and Carli gives you the lowdown on ghd’s game-changing curler, the Oracle.
Episode 5 - Jen Atkin and her 5-min morning hair trick
In this episode of Get Lippy, Jen Atkin shares her in-flight product essentials, Bettina discovered how to be a minimalist makeup traveller, and Sally gets into prebiotic and probiotic skin care and why not all bacteria should be avoided.
Episode 4 - Is retinol ACTUALLY as good as everyone says it is?
Carli, Sally and Bettina give you a run-down on what retinol is, what it can do, what you need to be VERY careful of when using it, and whether it's actually good as everyone says it is. Plus: Is butt care the new skin care?; How to pick a new mascara; and Reese Witherspoon tells Sally who her celebrity doppelganger is.
Episode 3 - Why it might be a good idea to get into chemical exfoliants
Skin in need of a pep up? A chemical exfoliant can help with that. Plus, what happened when we met Drew Barrymore, how you can get away with wearing glitter or neon to work, and the scary truth about what your phone may be doing to your skin.
Episode 2 - Easy tricks to speed up your morning beauty routine
Do you struggle for time in the morning? SAME. So we've put our brains together to come up with some fool-proof beauty tricks and shortcuts that can help save you time and get your butt out the door with minutes to spare. Plus, discover our favourite new launches for April!
Episode 1 - How much is too much to spend on beauty?
In this episode, editors from BEAUTYcrew, marie claire and InStyle will be revealing their top picks of the newest beauty launches, plus we'll be discussing whether or not we've all become a little high maintenance with our beauty routines.