The Fix: Black Friday Sales, Foundation Thieves & Is Body Contouring in Bed Lying?

Is gifting a beauty voucher too impersonal? We settle the debate on Christmas presents in a cost-of-living crisis. Does using body contouring makeup during intimacy count as lying? We offer transfer-proof tan recommendations (and a few bedroom tips). And why is your housemate tracking their expensive foundation use with a sticker? We deal with beauty boundaries and foundation theft.

Welcome to The Fix - where your beauty agony aunts Kelly & Amy tackle the awkward, practical, and essential dilemmas that come with real-life beauty struggles.

Plus, we break down the latest beauty headlines: Black Friday is already here with huge deals including 30% off GHD, the unexpected 2026 Met Gala theme, and Go-To is making a big splash with their new colour makeup line.

Products Mentioned: 

I'm a beauty editor and this is exactly what I would (and wouldn't) buy in the Black Friday sales

ghd Chronos Professional Hair Straightener $325 

Haus Labs

Go-To Matte Pop Blush $26

Go-To Serum Pop Blush $26

Go-To Very Glowy Primer $48

Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation $96

L'Oréal Paris True Match Liquid Foundation 30ml $16.99

Maybelline Superstay Lumi Matte Foundation 98 $17.49 

Revolution Skin Silk Serum Foundation F12 23mL $24

Revlon Illuminance Skin Caring Foundation Creamy Natural $21.99

MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Skin Foundation $55.50

OXX Cosmetics Luminous Glow Foundation $7

Gradual Tanning Lotion $39.95

Clear 1 Hour Express Self Tan $23.76

b.tan glow your own way $21.99

BUBBLE 3-Step Hydration Routine 3 Piece Set $54

Go-To Skintroduction Discovery Set $40

BioMA

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Kelly McCarren & Amy Clark

The Beauty Edit Hosts: Cassandra Green & Taylah Strano

Producer: Sophie Campbell

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler 

Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris

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