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Mel and Hannah discuss lesser-known skincare products with guest Maddy O’Brien, highlighting hidden gems that deserve more recognition.

This week on Uncensored, Mel has fallen deep into an Instagram rabbit hole and the viral anonymous confession account @ gabetrew she’s found makes Cringey Convo look positively wholesome, and naturally, Hannah is horrified and fascinated. Then, dermal clinician and TikTok skin educator Maddy O’Brien (@ mads.skin ) joins the pod to share the skincare products she genuinely believes deserve way more hype.  From underrated barrier saviours to clever formulas nobody seems to be talking about, Maddy’s giving us the hidden gems she thinks should already be skincare-famous. Plus, Hannah has been putting The Ordinary through its paces after trialling a stack of the brand’s newest launches. Which products surprised her, what’s actually worth adding to cart, and which formulas might quietly become your new routine staples? Products mentioned: NIOD Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate Medik8 Crystal Retinal The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion asap Radiance Serum Alpha-H Firming Peptide Body Oil Alpha-H Retinol Reboot Exfoliating Body Treatment Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream CeraVe Oil Control Moisturising Gel Cream Dermalogica…

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