On today’s episode, Kelly McCarren is joined by Mamamia’s Beauty and Health Editor, Erin Docherty, to dish on the latest beauty news, including why retail giants Mecca and Sephora are among eight brands forced to pull products containing banned microbeads from their shelves.

Then we’re tackling your burning beauty questions, from how to banish stubborn blackheads once and for all to how to nail a sleek, slicked-back bun without snapping your strands.

Plus, Erin’s jumped back on the retinol train with a new MVP she can’t stop raving about, and Kelly reckons she’s found the ultimate setting spray that promises to lock your makeup in place. So, of course, we put it to the test live in the studio.

ALL PRODUCTS MENTIONED:

• Shark FacialPro Glow, $499
• Jo Malone London Christmas Kist Advent Calendar, $895
• Benefit Cosmetics The Hotel Beneville Advent Calendar (24 days), $299
• Disco Stick Hair Wax Stick, $24.99
• FRAIM Curved Smoothing Brush, $18
• NEUU The Slick Formula, $46
• Slip Pure Silk Skinny Scrunchies Set of 6 in Multi, $61
• FRAIM Satin Skinny Scrunchies 6 Pack, $12
• Epres Bond Repair Treatment Starter Kit, $97
• Bristle Hair Brush, $17.69
• KMS Hair Stay Anti-Humid Seal 150ml, $42
• Medik8 Blemish Control Pads, $64
• La Roche-Posay Effaclar Serum 30ml, $65.99
• The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution 30ml, $10.70
• Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, $54
• La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ 40ml, $26.99

SPENDY:

ERIN: TARTE CC Color-Correcting Tinted Serum, $63

KELLY: Florietta Blossom Boar Bristle Hairbrush, $99

SAVEY:

ERIN: day:three no water shampoo, $39.95

KELLY: L'Oreal Paris Infallible 3-Second Setting Mist $39.95

MVP:

ERIN: Murad Retinal ReSculpt Overnight Cream, $156

KELLY: medicube Toner Pads Zero Pore Pad 2.0 $32

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