Finding Your Perfect Retinol Match & Solving Fragrance Fade

A question from an "elder millennial" has Leigh and Kelly breaking down the retinol strength debate: is it better to use a mild formula more frequently or a stronger one just once a week? Sharing their personal experiences and product recommendations for different retinol strengths that might work for sensitive skin.

Plus, they tackle why fragrances might be disappearing too quickly. Is your perfume actually vanishing within hours, or is something else happening? (Spoiler: your nose might be playing tricks on you!) Leigh and Kelly offer recommendations for long-lasting formulations that won't fade away by lunchtime.

And don't miss their genius host hacks - Kelly's trick for making black eyeshadow truly black (not blue!) and Leigh's emergency solution for covering grey roots when you're running late!

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Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Sunscreens are only one part of sun protection. Avoid prolonged high-risk sun exposure. Reapply frequently.

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LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED:

Retinol Recommendations:
Elizabeth Arden Retinol and HPR Ceramide Rapid Skin Renewing Water Cream $165
First Aid Beauty Skin Lab Retinol Serum 0.25 Pure Concentrate $99.95
Kiehl's Retinol Skin Renewing Daily Microdose Serum $161
Medik8 Crystal Retinal $99
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Pro Plus Night Cream $65
Ole Henriksen Double Rewind Pro Grade 0.3% Retinol Serum $105
Go-To Very Amazing Retinal $85
CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol $43.99

Long-Lasting Fragrance Recommendations:
Perfume Skincare Company Fig and Olive Fragrance Oil $27.50 (10ml roll-on)
Gentle Habits Tasmania Perfume Oil $50
More Snow Gardenia Perfume Oil $22.95 
AYU Roomy Oil $90
Nest Vanilla Bourbon EDP $55 (8ml at Sephora)
Chloe Atelier Defleur Cedra $216

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Kelly McCarren & Leigh Campbell

Producer: Stef MacFie & Lee Stamps

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler 

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