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  • Sunscreen sticks, oils, hair masks and more - episode 404
    2025/08/16

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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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    58 分
  • Exfoliation, Beef Tallow and a baby - episode 403
    2025/08/08

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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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    38 分
  • Mushrooms, diamond dust and dark circle serums - Episode 402
    2025/07/19

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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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    47 分
  • Heat protection, facial masks and sunscreen - episode 401
    2025/07/06

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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 Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018
    on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains
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    Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients
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    47 分
  • Episode 400 - Indoor sunscreen, micellar water, and a baby?
    2025/06/26

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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 Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018
    on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains
    On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains
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    Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients
    Perry's other website - Chemists Corner
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  • Episode 399 - From Curl Cream to Tretinoin: Unpacking Your Beauty Questions!
    2025/06/16

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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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    on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018
    on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains
    On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains
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    Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients
    Perry's other website - Chemists Corner
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    49 分
  • Episode 398 - Product talk with Sarah Bellum
    2025/06/06

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    In this episode of "The Beauty Brains," host Valerie George and guest Sarah discuss the latest beauty industry trends, including Pros’ new customizable scalp serum and the growing focus on scalp care. They share honest opinions on mass market versus premium shampoos, debunking common myths and highlighting their personal favorites. The conversation covers product effectiveness, ingredient misconceptions, and the importance of tailoring hair care to individual needs. They also touch on medicated shampoos, SPF products, and makeup preferences, offering practical advice and industry insights for listeners navigating the world of beauty products.

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    on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018
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    Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients
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    47 分
  • Episode 397 - Heat protectants, protein and sunburns
    2025/05/31

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

    • Can you re-emulsify a broken product?
    • How do you treat sunburned skin?
    • Do you have to use the matching conditioner with a shampoo?
    • How effective are heat protectants
    • Do regular hydrolyzed proteins build up on hair?

    Beauty News

    Protein to restart hair growth

    Hair color litigation

    Social media influencing ingredient choice

    Huda drops claims after saying it was the “strongest setting spray ever”

    Valerie on another podcast?

    Beauty Questions

    Heat protectant article

    Approximate timestamps

    0:00 Intro
    1:00 Chit Chat
    4:25 Beauty News - Hair growth protein
    7:15 Hair color lawsuits
    11:50 Social media influence on ingredients
    17:15 Huda beauty claims
    20:25 Valerie on a podcast
    22:05 Beauty Questions - Separated product
    28:45 - Treating sunburned skin
    35:05 - Matching shampoo and conditioner
    39:35 - Heat protectants
    47:30 - Hydrolyzed protein on hair
    54:15 - Ending

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    On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains
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    Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients
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    56 分