On today’s Q&A episode, Leigh and Kelly tackle a listener’s fear that her $18 vitamin C might just be expensive water. Is there a minimum you should spend on actives to know they’re working, or are those $200 serums just better at marketing?

Plus, Kelly reveals the top-rated recommendations for tight-lining that she found in the depths of the internet, while Leigh shares the $4.50 Priceline gem that actually stays put on your waterline. 

And in a classic “do as we say, not as we do” moment, the hosts share a cautionary PSA about why you should never, ever try a new makeup technique (looking at you, underpainting) when you have exactly 25 minutes to leave the house.

LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED:

Boost Lab Vitamin C Brightening Serum, $29.95.

The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2%, $13.50.

No7 Radiance+ 15% Vitamin C Serum, $34.99.

Q+A Vitamin C Brightening Serum, $19.99.

CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum, $44.99.

Naturium Vitamin C Complex Serum, $39.

Laura Mercier Caviar Tightline Eyeliner, $52.

Tarte Sex Kitten Pencil Liner, $34.

NYX Professional Makeup Mechanical Eye Liner Pencil, $17.99.

Catrice 20h Ultra Precision Gel Waterproof Eyeliner, $4.50.

Makeup Revolution Kohl Makeup Revolution Gel Eyeliner Pot, $14.

Trinny London Skincare Minis (The Stacks), from $30. 

Trinny London Bounce Back Peptide Moisturiser, $44.

Trinny London Reveal Yourself Self-Exfoliant, $28.

Trinny London Plump Up Peptide HA Serum, $51.

Trinny London Elevate Star Night Cream, $55.

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Kelly McCarren & Leigh Campbell

Producer: Ella Maitland

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris

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