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WTF Is Eyemaxxing & Meet Your New Under Eye Bestie (For $3.95)

July 16, 2026·49 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Forget "looks-maxxing," "sleep-maxxing," and "protein-maxxing", there's a new trend 'maxxing' that's got the beauty world obsessed. We're diving into the world 'eyemaxxing' and asking the question you're all thinking... is this genuinely a new phenomenon, or just old-school makeup techniques with a TikTok-friendly rebrand? Then, we're breaking down all the myths (and truths) around volufiline, the ingredient popping up in every 'holy grail' K-beauty serum right now and being tipped as the next big thing for plump, bouncy skin. But is it worth the hype (and the price tag)?And of course, it's Spendy Savey time — including the $4 eye product Leigh will not stop talking about (and honestly, neither will we).WANT MORE OF LEIGH?  Read ‘I have Access To Every Hair Product Going. Here’s What I Actually Buy’ here. For access to ALL of Leigh’s advice become a Mamamia subscriber here - and right now you can get 30% off your annual Mamamia subscription. Offer ends June 30! YOUR EXCLUSIVE BEAUTY NEWSLETTERIf you want a private email from Leigh featuring even more beauty goodness including exclusive articles, recommendations and discounts make sure you subscribe to the newsletter here.  The Out Loud hosts have handpicked their all-time favourite reads and one subscriber is winning the entire 12-book stack. Subscribe to Mamamia to be automatically entered to win. Current subscriber? You're already in the draw. T&Cs apply. Follow Us on Instagram and TikTok to get all our fabulous beauty hacks, tips & tricks!  Join all 87,000 Youbies over in our Facebook Group here to ask questions and get exclusive behind the scenes content.  Subscribe to our weekly newsletter here. Product recommendations ✨  Go-To Hair Hero, $45. Go-To Very Luxe Hair Mask, $49.  Go-To Rapid Scalp Exfoliant, $45. Cosmetic Ingredient - 100% Volufiline Ampoule, $47. d'Alba Intensive Volufiline Grinding Cream, $54. Tosowoog Volufiline Serum, $36.06. RajaniMD Plasma Restore GLO Volufiline™ Cream, $285 USD. Sungboon Editor Deep Collagen Power Boosting Cream In Serum, $65 Min Jung Gi Volufiline Ampoule, $42. Sephora Collection Hands. Main Cleansing Spray, $12. L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream, $19. Neutrogena Norwegian Intensive Repair Hand Cream, $10.  Plunkett’s NS Intensive Hand Repair, $10.99. Nivea Q10 Firming + Anti-Wrinkle Neck & Chest Cream, $12. DU-It Tough Hands, $4.49. Spendy, Savey & MVPs ✨ Sweet Chemistry Barrier Repairing Hydra-Serum, $158 USD (approx $228). Sweet Chemistry  Elasticity Enforcing Hydra-Cream, $148 USD (approx $214). Hikari Whitening Powder, $57.90. Sadoer Rose Moisturizing Shiny Eye Cream, $3.95 (RPP $9.95). No7 Good Intent Silky Jelly Lip, $19.99. Ho

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