Primer That Lasts & Leigh's Eyelash Masterclass

This episode is a gift to your face! It's the grand finale, the last Q&A of the year is officially HERE! We're unleashing the essential, non-negotiable party hacks you need to conquer the holidays including a detailed eyelash curler masterclass where Leigh passionately defends the tool (even admitting she'd take it to Survivor!), and reveals her three-step technique for a perfect, breakage-free curl and naming the heroes worth your cash.

Plus, we're settling a major beauty debate: Do those added skincare ingredients in primers (yes, looking at you, Go-To and e.l.f.) actually do anything when they're layered over your full routine? They can't hurt, but can they help? And finally, Kelly & Leigh drop some top-tier festive tips, including how to use boob tape for that perfect lift in any plunge dress and a genius hack using eyeshadow primer to stop face sweat—because we schvitz!

In the Beauty Edit, Cass and Taylah unpack the seriously polarising choice of Cloud Dancer as the Pantone Colour of the Year 2026, and break down the blockbuster lawsuit where Sol de Janeiro is suing e.l.f. Beauty over alleged copycat packaging and scents.

EVERYTHING MENTIONED: 

MECCA MAX Lash Curler E1, $16. 

Shiseido - Eyelash Curler 213, $27.99. 

Adore Beauty Tools of the Trade Eyelash Curler, $12. 

Judydoll - Mini Curling Eyelash Curler, $9.61. 

MILK MAKEUP Hydro Grip Primer, $69. 

The Ordinary Lash Curl Finisher, $17.20. 

nudebynature Perfecting Primer Hydrate and Illuminate, $69. 

e.l.f Hydrating Face Primer, $16. 

Go-To Very Glowy Hydrating Illuminating Primer, $48. 

iLLi Boob Tape Extra Wide Clear, $18. 

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Leigh Campbell & Kelly McCarren

The Beauty Edit Hosts: Cass Green & Taylah Strano

Producer: Sophie Campbell

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris

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