About this episode

Tegan and Sadaf discuss winter skincare, the effectiveness of laser hair removal, and the value of expensive hairbrushes.

Your skincare routine called... it wants a winter wardrobe! Tegan and Sadaf are sharing their winter swaps now that the weather is well and truly chilly, from rich moisturisers to barrier-supporting heroes that will stop your skin from feeling tight, dry and irritated. Then, it's time for another round of Win Bin Recycle. This episode's hot topic? Blotting papers. Are they an underrated handbag essential, a relic of the 2010s, or just unnecessary when powder does the same job? Then, the team is tackling laser hair removal. Does it actually work? Who gets the best results? Is it permanent? How painful is it really? Expect all your questions to be answered about how laser hair removal works, who it's suitable for, what to expect from treatments, and the biggest myths people still believe. Finally, an Adore listener wants to know: do we need expensive hairbrushes? What is the difference between a fancy one and a cheapie? Sadaf has some big opinions on this one! Everything mentioned:  Cosmedix Rescue Intense Hydrating Balm & Mask Cosmedix Opti Crystal Liquid Crystal Eye Serum Cosmedix Elite Eye Doctor PCA Skin Body Therapy CeraVe Moisturising Lotion La Roche-Posay Cicaplast…

People in this episode

Hosts: Tegan, Sadaf

Topics covered

• laser hair removal
• skincare
• winter skincare routine
• blotting papers
• hairbrushes

Keywords

• laser hair removal
• skincare routine
• blotting papers
• hairbrushes
• winter skincare

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Cosmedix Rescue Intense Hydrating Balm & Mask, Cosmedix Opti Crystal Liquid Crystal Eye Serum, Cosmedix Elite Eye Doctor, PCA Skin Body Therapy, CeraVe Moisturising Lotion, La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5, PCA Skin Hyaluronic Acid Lip Booster, Denman Floral Fantasies Style & Shine Brush, evo Pete Ionic Paddle Brush, The Wet Brush Original Detangler

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