8 episodes
Unpacking Beauty Kelly Driscoll
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4.9 • 8 Ratings
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From science, to marketing, to social media trends, Kelly is taking her beauty questions to industry experts each episode to unpack beauty.
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8: Can We Make Sunscreen Less Complicated? Ft Dr Julian Sass @scamander14
Why is sunscreen so complicated? From white casts, pilling, eye sting and protection, it's a really hard product to get right. Today I'm chatting with Dr. Julian Sass @scamander14, skincare content creator, Ph.D. in Biomathematics and Statistics and currently working in research and product development. In today's conversation, we discuss how to make SPF less complicated, how to spot uncommon ingredients that can cause white cast, how to prevent hyperpigmentation with sunscreen and why closing the gap in the beauty industry will help create more inclusive sunscreen products.
Watch this conversation on YouTube
Connect with Dr. Julian:
Sunscreen Database
Instagram
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YouTube
Instagram
Tik Tok
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7: How to Read an Ingredients List? ft INCIDecoder's Judit Rácz
What can you tell about a product from the ingredient list? What can't you tell? Today, I'm chatting with Judit Rácz, creator of INCIDecoder and cosmetic chemist and formulator of Geek & Gorgeous skincare! We're talking all about ingredient lists, the red flags to look out for and what those plant extract claims really mean!
Watch this conversation on YouTube
Connect with Judit:
INCIDecoder
INCIDecoder on Instagram
Geek & Gorgeous
Geek & Gorgeous on Instagram
Connect with Kelly:
YouTube
Instagram
Tik Tok
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6: What Do Skinfluencers Want You to Know? ft. @MadAboutSkin Rob Stead
How do skincare content creators make money? What happens behind the scenes of sponsorships? Today I'm pulling back the curtain with Rob Stead from @MadAboutSkin on YouTube! We're sharing our stories of how we became content creators, how we make money and spilling some tea on shady sponsorships and brand deals!
Watch this conversation on YouTube
Connect with Rob:
MadAboutSkin on YouTube
MadAboutSkin on Tiktok
Connect with Kelly:
YouTube
Instagram
Tik Tok
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5: How to Use Chemical Exfoliation Like a Pro? ft @MaximumSkin Justin Spracklin
Is chemical exfoliation better than physical exfoliation, how often should you use chemical exfoliation, what works for PIE, PIH and can we really erase our pores? I'm taking these burning questions to Justin Spracklin nursing student and derm laser specialist better known as @maximumskin
Watch this episode on YouTube
Connect with Justin:
Instagram
Tik Tok
YouTube
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YouTube
Instagram
Tik Tok
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4: How to Age Well in Your 20s, 30s, 40s? Ft Jude Chao @FiddySnails
Have you every wished you had a skincare big sister to ask about anti-aging? Today's conversation is just that! I'm chatting with Jude Chao, Fifty Shades of Snail, all about aging in your 20s, 30a, 40s and how to handle the fear of aging.
Watch this Conversation on YouTube
Connect with Jude:
Instagram
Fifty Shades of Snail Blog
Skincare for Your Soul Book
Jude's YouTube
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YouTube
Instagram
Tik Tok
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3: Why Does "Green Consumerism" Hurt Sustainability? ft. Jen Novakovich of The Eco Well Podcast
Have you ever wondered if the "green" claims on your beauty products are actually in line with sustainability? Today I'm diving into the topic of green consumerism with Jen Novakovich, cosmetic chemist and podcast host of The Eco Well. Jen shares her insight into how green claims in the cosmetics industry is ultimately hurting sustainability.
Watch this conversation on YouTube
Connect with Jen:
The Eco Well Podcast
Watch The Sustainable E Summit
The Eco Well YouTube Channel
Instagram
BeautySciComm
Connect with Kelly:
YouTube
Instagram
Tik Tok
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Customer Reviews
A must for skincare fans!
I’m loving this podcast. I’ve learned so much and really enjoying hearing about skincare: trends, science, creators, etc.
Thank you! I look forward to the next one as soon as I’ve finished listening to the latest!
Entertaining and informative!
Loving the deep dives into skincare and the beauty industry! As these industries continue to explode every year, it’s important for consumers to have reliable information and transparency. Kelly is a great host who acts as a bridge between skincare enthusiasts and industry experts. Excited to tune into more episodes!
Excited for Kelly’s new podcast
Kelly’s skincare channel on YouTube is an A+, her passion, attention to detail and work ethic set her apart. I’m interested to see how this podcast develops and am enjoying her interview style and the informational deep dives with her expert guests.