Ep 111 Pioneers of the At-Home Acid Peel, Dr. Dennis Gross & Carrie Gross

We’re back with a stellar founder episode! Today, you’ll meet pioneer of the at-home micro peel, Dr. Dennis Gross, along with his wife Carrie Gross, co-founder and CEO of the best-selling acids brand at Sephora. The flew us all the way to their Upper East Side HQ in New York, to discover the origin story behind Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, one of the first dermatologist brands to launch twenty years ago. Find out how the iconic Alpha Beta Universal Peel came to be, and why the DIY, daily acid peel system was a shocking idea – at a time when Sex And The City’s Samantha Jones was the poster child for aggressive pro treatments.

The limited edition 20th Anniversary Alpha Beta Peels are launching right now!

The poster child for aggressive in-office acid peels in the 90s, Samantha Jones of SATC

Today, a box of DDG Alpha Beta Peels are sold every three seconds around the world, and it’s consistently spotted on every beauty editor’s top shelf. Dr. Dennis Gross explains why the breakthrough product is so different, as he answers your most common acid peel questions, including tips on how to build it into your current skincare routine. Plus, Jill shares her own experience, as a long-time devotee to the 2-step system. (Already a fan? Check out this special 20th anniversary edition in collectible, re-usable tins!)

Then, we get a sneak peek on the brand’s newest skin-saving launch, targeted to acne sufferers, coming this summer… But that’s not all! Dr. Dennis Gross – an expert in the field of melanoma – is here to serve the real talk on the latest FDA findings, explaining why he’ll never recommend a chemical sunscreen again. Plus, the dynamic husband-and-wife duo sound off on what they think is the biggest gimmick going in the beauty business right now. Finally, Dr. Gross peers into his crystal ball, revealing what he thinks the future of skin care might look like in the decade to come.

Products mentioned in this episode: Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel;

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Ep 74 - Glow Recipe Co-Founder Christine Chang on Where Korean Beauty Is Going Next

Glow Recipe co-founders and Shark Tank alums Christine Chang and Sarah Lee had no idea their little online store, offering a curated assortment of Korean beauty products, would explode into the multi-million dollar business it is today. Now, Glow Recipe is a Korean skincare company in its own right, selling out at Sephora on the regular. Today, we’ve got Christine Chang in the studio to tell us the inside story behind Glow Recipe’s massive success and what it’s like to go from L’Oréal marketing interns to beauty moguls – with their sights set on Australian expansion next.

How cute is Glow Recipe’s packaging?

Find out the origin story behind the best-selling Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask (a jar is sold every 3 minutes in over 33 countries around the world) that’s as precious in pastel pink packaging as it is effective at coaxing that covetable glass skin glow. The New York-based Mom and entrepreneur also launched a diffusion line, called Sweet Chef, exclusively at Target stores earlier this year. You’ll hear all the scoop on two follow up products hitting store shelves this month.

Believe it! That Glow Recipe glow

Keep your ears perked as Christine tells us which Korean beauty influencers she follows herself, where to eat the best Korean food in New York City, and finally, you won’t want to miss her personal #christineglowtips for eliciting the very best glow yourself—Glow Recipe style.

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Products mentioned in this episode: Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask; Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Ultra-Fine Mist; Sweet Chef Ginger Kombucha + Vitamin D Chill Mist; Sweet Chef Superfood + Vitamins Moisture Boost; Atopalm Real Barrier Intense Moisture Cream; Blithe Tundra Chaga Pressed Serum; MAKEP:REM UV Defense Me Blue Ray Sun Gel SPF 50

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