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On this show we cover lots of questions including…

1. How can you tell if a new product is just a name change or the formulas are different?
2. Why can’t companies sell mousse sunscreens?
3. Why is purple shampoo drying?
4. What’s the deal with OS-01 peptide? / What are your thoughts on Molecular Mesh?
5. How do you deal with rosacea?

Beauty News

Do collagen supplements really improve skin?

Is VO5 better than Pantene

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
5:45 - Beauty news - Collagen supplements
10:35 - VO5 vs Pantene
16:40 - Product reformulation
28:25 - Mousse sunscreen
34:20 - Purple shampoo
40:45 - OS1 and Molecular mesh
43:40 - Rosacea
53:15 - Ending

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

1. Do non-UV wavelengths of light also damage the skin
2. Are Dr Emi Arpa products truly innovative or just driven by trendy marketing?
3. Does using an ultra-plush, water-only makeup remover cloth cause significant mechanical exfoliation?
4. Are there baby products that people should use and avoid?
5. Do facial serums work?

Beauty News

Ozempic face aging - Valerie is quoted

J&J settles privacy lawsuit

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
7:30 - Beauty news - Ozempic face aging
10:25 - J&J lawsuit
15:40 - UV and skin damage
23:15 - Dr Emi Arpa products
28:25 - Makeup remover cloth enough?
32:25 - Baby products
38:50 - Facial serums
42:20 - Ending

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

1. What is the right way to apply sunscreen sticks?
2. What role do oils, butters, and silicones actually play in haircare
3. Do you need less anhydrous sunscreen than lotion based ones?
4. Do all hair masks work the same way?

Beauty News

PETA suspends Beauty without Bunnies program

Can We Stop Hating on Chemicals In Skincare, Please and Thanks?

Urban decay reformulation - is L’Oreal trying to cheapen the product?

Price analysis of over the counter retinol products

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
4:45 - Beauty news - PETA suspends program
8:05 - Chemicals in skincare
13:30 - Urban Decay reformulation
20:05 - More expensive products don't have more retinol
23:25 - Application of sunscreen sticks
32:10 - What do oils, butters and silicones do in hair
39:20 - Anhydrous sunscreen
45:20 - Hair masks

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On this show Valerie is back and we cover...

1. Does product build-up cause breakage?
2. Is a chemical exfoliant better than a soft silicone scrubber?
3. What are your thoughts about beef Tallow facial creams?
4. Are rinse-free shampoos any good?

Beauty News

Safer Beauty Bill

Martha Stewart launches a line

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
5:50 - Beauty news - Safer beauty bill
11:20 - Martha Stewart beauty
15:15 - product build up on hair
19:55 - Exfoliating
21:40 - Facial sunscreen vs body sunscreen
25:15 - Beef tallow products
31:40 - Rinse free shampoos
35:30 - Ending

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

1. Are the IS Clinical Hydra Cool products special?
2. What do we think of the anti-aging and effectiveness of Pavise?
3. What ingredients might be responsible for the great results in a conditioner?
4. What can be done about under eye dark circles?
5. How do you practice sun safety diligently

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
3:50 - Natural talk
11:05 - IS Clinical
17:10 - Pavise sunscreen
26:50 - Kerastas conditioner
32:10 - Dark circles
38:15 - Sunscreen safety
44:55 - Ending

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

• How do you know if a product is providing heat protection?
• What kind of damage can high force air do to wet hair?
• What makes a facial mask work amazingly?
• What is really important when using sunscreen?
• Do red light masks spur collagen growth?

Beauty News

Buzzy skincare ingredients - which do you think are the most promising?

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
4:50 - Beauty News - Buzzy ingredients
14:55 - Beauty Questions - Heat protection
17:50 - Air force on hair
26:00 - Facial masks
32:00 - Sunscreen
37:45 - Red light masks
45:05 - Ending

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

• How does different water affect the performance of hair products?
• Do you really need to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours?
• Can rinse out conditioner and a deep conditioner or mask be used interchangeably?
• Does Avene makeup removing micellar water really work?
• Are '20 free; or '12 free' nail polishes safer?
  
  

Beauty News

Peptides in moisturizers. Do you really need them?

Troubling world of dupe fragrances

Stop falling for these sunscreen myths.
sunscreen ingredient checker.

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Italy and babies
10:55 - Beauty News - Peptides
17:10 - Duping products
22:20 - Sunscreen myths
27:20 - Beauty Questions - Hard & Soft water
33:55 - Do you need to reapply sunscreen indoors
42:30 - Rinse out and deep conditioners
46:35 - Micellar water for makeup
50:25 - Safer nail polishes?
57:45 - Ending

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On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

• How do you know if a product has gone bad?
• Are the results from Retinol comparable to Retin A?
• Is Pantene bad for hair?
• Can you use skin products on your scalp?
• Is it ok to use a metal spoon to mix vitamin C?
• Are salt sprays safe to use?

Beauty News

Fat Mascara taking a break?

The best shampoos for men?

Sydney Sweeny bath soap sparks controversy

Approximate timestamps

0:00 Intro
1:00 Chit Chat
8:20 Beauty News - Best shampoo for men
13:20 - Fat Mascara suspends their show
15:30 - Sydney Sweeny soap
18:00 - Beauty Questions - Product expiration
22:05 - Retinol vs Retin A
28:05 - Is Pantene bad for hair?
34:20 - Skin products on scalp
39:00 - Mixing vitamin C with stainless steel
43:05 - Salt sprays for hair
47:10 - Ending

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