What The Hell Is Skin Prep? & Our Favourite Gradual Tans That Won't Make You Sticky

Spring has officially sprung, which means the beauty world is buzzing with fresh launches. We’re talking Lara Worthington's brand-new beauty range, Ommage, and a special sensitive skincare drop from everyone's favourite, Go-To. Plus, Leigh is back with another iconic beauty advent calendar unboxing! Then, Kelly and Leigh tackle two massive questions starting with, what on earth is skin prep, why does it matter more than your foundation, and is priming actually necessary? Plus, for anyone wanting a natural glow without feeling like a sticky, smelly mess, the ladies share their favourite list of holy grail gradual tans. And of course, it wouldn't be Friday without a fresh lineup of Spendy Savey product recommendations, including the $40 K-beauty serum that transformed Leigh’s skin in ten days, a $27 purple shampoo Kelly rescued from her sister's cupboard, and a $131 luxury eyeshadow palette that has us swooning. WANT TO WIN A YOU BEAUTY GIFT BUNDLE?! Kelly and Leigh have bundled together their all-time favourite beauty products and two Mamamia subscribers are winning the lot. Subscribe to Mamamia to be automatically entered to win. Current subscriber? You're already in the draw. T&Cs apply. Unlock the ultimate skin prep routine with Leigh Campbell and Kelly McCarren! From decoding step-by-step skin prep secrets to breaking down the best non-sticky gradual tanners, this episode covers all your spring beauty essentials. Plus, it's been a big week in Australian beauty brand launches - we unpack Go-To's latest sensitive skincare range, Lara Worthington’s new brand Ommage, and supermarket accessories from Twist—alongside a sneak peek inside the 2026 Jurlique Advent Calendar. And, as the weather warms up we are diving into the world of gradual tan. Leigh and Kelly share their favourite products and how they get that summery glow without actually risking the dangers of UV.  PRODUCTS / BRANDS MENTIONED:  Go To Sensitive Skin Products Ommage Twist Haircare Kind Collective The Icon Edit Beauty Bag Set, $39 Jurlique 2026 Advent Calendar, $220 ASOS Face + Body Advent Calendar 2026, $210 PRIMER RECCOMENDATIONS:  NP Auto Pilot Skin Primer, $45 E.L.F Power Grip Primer, $26.95 Go-To Very Glowy Primer, $50 Stila One Step Correct, $59 Smashbox The Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Oil-Free Primer, $57 Benefit The POREfessional Face Primer, $68 e.l.f. Poreless Putty Primer, $22 GRADUAL TANNER RECOMMENDATIONS:  Kopari Beauty Gradual Self-Tanning Mousse, $71 St Tropez Gradual Tan Classic Daily Firming Lotion, $38  The Quick Flick Quick Glow 2-in-1 Whipped Gradual Tan & Body Moisturiser Mousse, $29 Jergens Natural Glow Skin Brightening Moisturiser, $11.99 TANOLOGIST Self Tan Drops, $23.99 The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Inulin Body Lotion, $23.99 Neutrogena Hydro Boost Body Gel Cream, $43 SPENDY: LEIGH: Gucci Beauty Flora Eye Palette (Limited Edition), $131 KELLY: Marc Jacobs Born Star Eyeshadow ‘Serving’ $48 SAVEY: LEIGH: Rimmel cream bronzer, $29.95 Revlon Glimmer Super Balm, $34 KELLY: Skin Control Mask $13 MVP