From salmon sperm facials (yes, really!) to DIY beauty disasters that left facial hickeys, we dive into the wild world of beauty trends to separate what actually works from what's just clever marketing.

Kelly and Sarah Marie confess their most cringe-worthy beauty fails while delivering practical verdicts on trends like slugging, at-home microneedling (spoiler - don’t do it), and those fancy LED masks you've been eyeing on Instagram. Consider this your ultimate BS-free guide to figuring out which beauty trends are worth your time - and which ones should stay firmly in your TikTok feed...

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ETTO The Skin Balm $40

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Hosts: Kelly McCarren & Sarah Marie Fahd

Producer: Mollie Harwood

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

Video Producer: Marlena Cacciotti

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This week on Tried & Tested, Em and Sarah Marie put two trending products through their paces to see if they're worth your hard-earned cash. Sarah Marie tests out a viral makeup setting spray, while Em tries a clever 4-in-1 makeup pen for your on-the-go touch-ups. Spoiler: you'll want to add both to cart!

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Em's product: Lash Therapy 4-in-1 Makeup Pen $29.95

Sarah Marie's product: Huda Beauty Easy Bake Setting Spray $53

Also mentioned: Huda Beauty Easy Bake Loose Powder $66

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Hosts: Em Vernem & Sarah Marie Fahd

Producer: Mollie Harwood

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

Video Producer: Marlena Cacciotti

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In this super candid solo episode, Kelly's spilling all the tea about her complete skincare routine that's got her face looking better than ever (if she does say so myself!). She'll walk us through her fave morning and evening products – plus how she juggles between retinol, lactic acid, and those much-needed hydration nights when our skin needs a breather.

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AM Skin:

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant $112

Fresh Kombucha Facial Treatment Essence $130

The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum $25

SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Vitamin C $242

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream $149

PM Skin:

Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm $105

Skin cycling faves:

COSRX Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence $19.50

Naturium Barrier Bounce $47.95

Naturium Multi-Peptide Rich Cream $49.95

Esmi Probiotic Skin Mylck $65

L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream $199

L'Occitane Immortelle Overnight Reset Oil-In-Serum $169

The Jojoba Company Australian Jojoba $19.95

Murad Cellular Hydration Barrier Repair Sleep Mask $85

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Hosts: Kelly McCarren

Producer: Mollie Harwood

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

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Youbies - we're back and ready to tackle your burning beauty questions!

In this episode, we help rescue some damaged nails with our 3-month nail rehab full and we break down how to make the most of your shampoo for hair growth and thickness.

Plus, Leigh's in her science lab coat again with a clever cosmetics decanting hack, and Kelly's got a makeup tip to freshen up your winter beauty routine - spoiler alert: it's plum!

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REPAIR YOUR NAILS:
OPI Repair Mode Bond Building Nail Serum $34
Sally Hansen Nail Rehab $15
Manucurist Active Smooth $26
Kester Black Dr. Feelgood Ridge Filler $35
Dr. Badger Balm $17

THICKEN YOUR HAIR:
Kerastase Densifique $119
Dermal Therapy Hair Restoring Shampoo $19
Growth Bomb Shampoo $25
Nioxin Hair Thickening System $67
Dercos Energizing Stimulator Shampoo $30

LEIGH'S HACK:
5-Piece Cosmetic Funnel Set $18

PLUM BLUSH TO TRY:
Milani Cheek Kiss Liquid Blush in Berry Smooch $24
Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Matte Bouncy Blush in 'Truth' $45
Clinique Black Honey Blush $50
Morphe Cheek Thrills Multi Finish Face Trio in 'Wine and Dine' $31

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Hosts: Kelly McCarren & Leigh Campbell

Producer: Mollie Harwood

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

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Dive into the world of Korean beauty with Sarah Marie Fahd and Kelly McCarren as they unpack the glass skin phenomenon taking the beauty world by storm! In this juicy episode, our beauty gurus explore why K-beauty has become a global sensation, with its cutting-edge formulations, affordable price points, and those signature dewy finishes we're all craving.

From snail mucin to peptide-packed eye patches, Kelly and Sarah Marie get hands-on with their current K-beauty favourites and share the products they're eyeing next in their quest for that coveted glass skin look.

Whether you're a K-beauty devotee or curious first-timer, this episode breaks down why these Korean innovations deserve a spot in your beauty bagied" (in the best possible way!). Us, obsessed?! No way!

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Bring Green Toning Vita Brightening Eye Patches - $32
Skin 1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil - $26.99
COSRX Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence - $19.50
Laneige Bouncy and Firm Serum - $65
Beauty of Joseon Glass Skin Duo - $105.88
COSRX Snail Peptide Eye Cream - $33.51
Peach and Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum - $39
Medicube Deep Vita C Capsule Cream - $38

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Hosts: Kelly McCarren & Sarah Marie Fahd

Producer: Mollie Harwood

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

Video Producer: Marlena Cacciotti

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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This was one of your faves late last year, so listen up if you want a hug-proof foundation and a game-changer to "nail" your nail art in three seconds!

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Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish Sugar Fix $18.95

OPI Infinite Shine Top Coat $25

Revlon Illuminance Glow Filter $34.99

L'Oreal Paris True Match Liquid Foundation $33.99

Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Foundation Stick $63

NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Blurring Tint Foundation $27.99

Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint Foundation $54

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Erin Docherty & Emily Vernem

Producer: Cassie Merritt

Audio Producer: Lu Hill

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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