The beauty editors behind People’s coveted 100 Best in Beauty Awards are on the podcast! Brittany Talarico and Jackie Fields take us inside the process of testing thousands of products to find the ones that truly deserve a spot on the list. From the one product they’d rescue from the burning beauty closet to the best serum for acne, drugstore vitamin C that rivals luxury, and hair masks that actually repair, we get the insider scoop on what makes the cut. They share the criteria that determine a “100 Best” product, their ride-or-die daily essentials, and the ultimate winners across skincare, body care, and hair care—including the best retinol, cleansing balm, and dry shampoo. Whether you’re a skincare enthusiast or just looking for the next product worth your money, this conversation will have your beauty wishlist overflowing.

This episode is brought to you by:

• Try BellamiHair.com and use code WELL for 25% off your first clip-in order & book a free consultation.
• Go to tryarmra.com/WELL for 15% off your first order.
• Save 15% off my favorite red light face mask at boncharge.com and use code BLONDE.
• Go to ro.co/BLONDE to see if your insurance covers GLP-1s for free.
• Visit openphone.com/BLONDE for 20% off 6 months.
• Visit Nutrafol.com and enter code BLONDE for $10 off your first month and free shipping.
• Go to Quince.com/blonde for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!

Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

Produced by Dear Media.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Erika Schwartz is a pioneer in the use of bio-identical hormones for preventing illness and their direct link to overall wellness, as well as their interconnection with diet, sleep, and stress management.

She joins the show to discuss the world of hormones: what’s lifestyle-driven, what’s hormone-based, and how to know the difference. She breaks down the powerful role of estrogen (including topical use) to the balancing effects of progesterone, the impact of testosterone, thyroid, and adrenal health, in addition to each of these players' effects on energy, mood, metabolism, and longevity.

We also cover PCOS, when it may be time to start HRT, and the best timing for blood work to get accurate results. Whether you’re curious about optimizing hormones for the first time or deep in research, this conversation brings clarity to a confusing space—merging science with real-life application.

This episode is brought to you by YNAB, Ned, Puori, Just Thrive, LMNT, Hungry Root, and Fatty 15:

• YNAB: Listeners of Well can claim an exclusive three-month free trial with no credit card required at www.YNAB.com/well
• Ned: Get 20% off your first order by visiting www.foriawellness.com/BLONDE or use code BLONDE at checkout
• Puori: Get 20% off when you visit by exclusive URL www.puori.com/BLONDE and use my promo code BLONDE at checkout
• Just Thrive: Visit www.justthrivehealth.com/discount/well and save 20% on your first 90 day bottle of Just Thrive probiotic with promo code WELL
• LMNT: Right now LMNT is offering a free sample pack with any purchase. This deal is only available by visiting my link www.drinklmnt.com/WELL
• Hungry Root: Visit www.hungryroot.com/blonde and use code blonde for 40% off your first box PLUS a free item in every box for life.
• Fatty 15: You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to www.fatty15.com/WELL and using code WELL at checkout.

Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

Produced by Dear Media.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Shannon Ritchey is a trainer, founder of EVLO Fitness and host of the Dr. Shannon Show. She joins me for a myth-busting deep dive into women’s fitness, physiology, and how to get the results we are striving for. We unpack what most people get wrong about training men vs. women, the truth about cycle syncing, and why building a sustainable routine matters more than chasing soreness or “no pain, no gain.” Dr. Ritchey breaks down progressive load, recovery days, and the science of rest, plus how to avoid overtraining while still seeing results. We get into hot topics like Pilates vs. strength training, why women sometimes feel “bulky,” and the real metabolic benefits of muscle. She also shares practical strategies for reaching body composition goals with or without food tracking, healthy high-protein snacks, how to diet without missing out on fun, and the four key pillars for building muscle. If you’ve ever wondered how quickly you can see results—or why you might feel puffy or retain water—this episode is packed with answers.

This episode is brought to you by Vivrelle, Boncharge, Osea, Our Place, Ro, Quince, and Nutrafol.

• Go to vivrelle.com and use code WELL for 30% off one month of membership and to skip the waitlist.
• Save 15% off my favorite red light face mask at boncharge.com and use code BLONDE.
• Go to oseamalibu.com and use code BLONDE for 10% off.
• Visit fromourplace.com/blonde and use code BLONDE for 10% off sitewide
• Go to ro.co/BLONDE to see if your insurance covers GLP-1s for free.
• Go to Quince.com/blonde for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!
• Visit Nutrafol.com and enter code BLONDE for $10 off your first month and free shipping.

Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

Produced by Dear Media.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.