Podcast

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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Annnnddd that's a wrap everyone! In this episode, chemists Gloria and Victoria take a look back at the best moments of 2022, best products they've tried in the past year, and talks about some tips on starting your 2023 skincare journey on the right note.

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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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In episode 4 of 2022, chemists Gloria & Victoria decided that it's time to revisit antioxidants. It's a vast and messy world! So how are antioxidants tested in skincare? And why are we STILL talking about vitamin C? 0:00 | Brand Update 7:56 | In the News: More celebrity launches... and a crystal chalice for your skincare?? 18:36 | And a special blip on decoding Skinceutical's new launch Phyto+ Brightening! 22:08 | The Meat Pt 1: The science of antioxidants... and why it's a vast, messy topic ...

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Colder weather means all our focus turns to wrangling in dry skin. In this episode, Gloria & Victoria, discuss why keeping skin moisturized should be the first thing to figure out before tackling the other skin concerns and how to build your moisturizer strategy. See ya dry patches! 0:00 | Brand Update: A Mr. Reliable update & and our upcoming launch! 11:54 | In the News: 2022 beauty trends articles are already out, AI for cosmetics, new tech in sheet masks, & a new launch from Rodan & Fields...

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It's hard to believe that cooler weather is already upon us! Fall is a fantastic time to ramp up your actives game and tackle that pesky hyperpigmentation 0:00 | Brand Update: we finished our first Hatchery of 2021! And some nice words about the Specialist and Blank Slate 7:38 | In the News: skincare market growth, new CosRX lip products, and the question no one as asked "Skincare before sex? Or sex before skincare?" 17:09 | The Meat Pt 1: This episode is all about treating your hyperpigmenta...

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*It's time for an Acne Update! This time the skincare chemists, Gloria & Victoria, are focusing on products for all things acne and acne scarring. In part 1, they discuss their breakdown of top non-prescription ingredients & secondary support ingredients, plus go through some cult favorite formats such as toners, cleansers, masks, etc.

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Do you worry about the dreaded midday shine? This episode is for you! In this episode dedicated to oily skin, chemists Victoria & Gloria talk about the biology of oily skin, why it's not all bad news, and some products and ingredients that target those overly productive sebaceous glands. 1:35 | Brand Update: gasp! We're finally ready for the Hatchery again 6:42 | In the News: MLB's gripe with sunscreen, new launches, and Victoria tricks Gloria with a #priceisright exercise 26:35 | The Meat: B...

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Chemists Gloria & Victoria realized that they spend so much time talking about AHAs glycolic and lactic acid, they've neglected all the other great acids of skincare. So in episode 18, they decided to put the spotlight on tranexamic and azelaic acid over a few beers.

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Chemists Gloria and Victoria have seen a huge amount of new vitamin C derivative products on the market recently! So in this episode, they sit down to talk about their favorite and least favorite vitamin C derivatives over a few cans of good ol' white claw. 1:00 Skincare Decoded Content preview 6:35 Addressing some constructive feedback 12:50 What kind of questions we don't answer... and why we invite other experts on our channel! 17:00 In the News 34:30 The Meat! Vitamin C Derivatives 56:05 ...

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