Ep 147 - The #DamnGood Skin, Makeup and Hair Products We'll Be Taking into 2021 and Beyond
Le tears! In our last #DamnGoods segment of 2020, we’re bringing you the products so good, we just couldn’t leave them behind. We’ll reveal our pick for the best product among Makeup By Mario’s self-titled range, along with a full review on our most requested brand to review of the moment: Bobbi Brown’s new makeup line, Jones Road. Plus, how about that high-tech OPTE skincare device to instantly erase hyperpigmentation? Jill tested a half-half face at home, and lets you know if it’s worth all the Hollywood hype. Finally, Carlene gives you a sneak peek of the secret revolutionary hair product she predicts will gain big buzz in the year ahead…
Ep 128 - Clean Beauty in the Era of Misinformation with Cosmetic Chemist Jen Novakovich
Is “Clean Beauty” a myth? According to a growing social media movement led by the scientific community, a lot of the ingredients on all of those “free-from” lists may not be so dangerous after all. Today we’re chatting with Jen Novakovich, the cosmetic chemist and formulator behind The Eco Well. Jen started her platform to bring more science into the conversation around sustainability in personal care, with a mission to help correct some of the misinformation making headlines today.
Are parabens as awful as we’re made to believe? How much of a topical ingredient is actually absorbed into the bloodstream? What does “medical-grade” skincare really mean? And is anything “chemical-free”? Listen in as Jen answers these questions and more, offering some helpful tools to critically evaluate what you’re hearing – and buying. But first, Carlene and Jill weigh in with their thoughts on why they’re not quite done with the world of Clean Beauty yet!