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Decoding Sunscreen Claims | CC Podcast S4 Ep5

Sunny days ahead! That means it’s time to roll out the sunscreen content and we definitely had to start with sunscreen claims. The category has exploded into all sorts of formats and now we’re seeing brands get fancy with them by adding actives as well. So what does this mean? Is this how we decide which sunscreen is better? Let’s get into it! 0:52 | Nice Words 8:14 | The News: Big Money Acquisitions, More AI Stuff, and New Launches 20:56 | Decode That Claim: Sunscreens with Actives…do they m...

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Should You Buy an Eye Cream? | CC Podcast S4 Ep4

It’s time to get into the Eye Cream Meatz! A topic we’ve been avoiding for far too long. The main struggle is that the biology is complex and the research is sparse, ultimately leading to a confusing product landscape with just one too many vitamin C eye creams to choose from. We’ll walk through the eye cream category and help assess what makes for a better/best eye cream or…an eye cream that needs a whole lot of faith!

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Decoding Eye Creams! | CC Podcast S4 Ep3

We’ve been avoiding it too long, but it’s time to tackle eye creams! In this episode, we break down the three types of eye claims you’ll come across: the faux clinical claim, the “not so clinical” clinical claim, and the legit clinical claim! 0:43 | Nice Words 4:01 | The News: Cetaphil’s AI, Idris Elba’s new line, Winnie Harlow’s new line, and an article on glycerin 22:18 | Decode that Claim: Farmacy’s Wake Up Honey Eye Cream 31:12 | Q&A: Retinol ramp up & retinol in wash off products?

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Decode that Retinol Claim | Chemist Confessions Podcast S4 E1

We. are. finally. back! Sorry about this long hiatus. We were working hard to gear up for this new season. The podcast will be sliiiggghhtly different - but this season, we'll be doing WEEKLY episodes. So let's jump right into episode 1 where we take a closer look at the ever-evolving retinol claims landscape! 0:00 | Brand Update: Oh boy, it's been quite a while. Since we last did a podcast episode, our Double Play Retinol face & eye cream clinical results are out. Mr. Reliable 2.0 is also FI...

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Gimmick or Not? Oh the skincare trends of the interwebs | CC Podcast S3 EP9

There are always new skincare trends to try! But what do the chemists Victoria & Gloria think of these buzzy skincare "miracles" on the interwebs? 1:06 | Brand Update: we've joined the Revela team as founders in residence! Stay tuned for more insights on how we're working on bringing a brand new molecule to the skincare world. Blank Slate was out of stock as of when we recorded the podcast episode... but it is back! 10:32 | In the News: some trends coming down the pipeline, a device to track ...

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