Ever dreamed of a full day spa experience without needing to take a single step outside the house?

This week on The Formula, Kelly is joined by multi-award-winning skin expert Karla McDiarmid—the woman behind the globally recognised Macquarie Medispa in regional NSW. With over 26 years in the industry (and a trophy shelf to prove it), Karla shares exactly how to replicate medispa-style results at home using the right combination of skincare, tech, and technique.

We chat about the rise of non-invasive treatments, how your gut health might be affecting your face, and why sometimes all your skin really needs… is hydration.
Plus, Karla reveals her go-to products, the most overrated skincare trends, and her glow-inducing personal routine.

Whether you're a skincare minimalist or a full-glam maximalist, this ep is your cheat sheet to getting that post-facial glow from your own bathroom.

Nivea Q10 is 50% Off at Coles from 9.4.25 to 15.04.25 and 50% Off at Woolworths from 16.4.25 to 22.4.25

Disclaimer:

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.

Pure Q10: absorbed deep within the skin*

LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED:

Dermalogica

Special Cleansing Gel $74
Daily Resurfacer (Discontinued)
Invisible Physical Defense SPF 30 $82

Sothys Paris (In Clinic Purchase)

Hydra3Ha Intensive Hydrating Serum
Omega Lipid Replenishing Cream
Hydra3Ha Professional Facial Treatment

Inskin Cosmedics

Hydrating Plump Sheet Masks (Box of 30) $55

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Kelly McCarren

Guest: Karla McDiarmid

Producer: Stef MacFie & Mollie Harwood

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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