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Beauty Scams and Secrets: Navigating the Product Sphere with the Lipstick Lesbians

Jul 23, 2025
Join Alexis and Christina Andrulakis, the dynamic Lipstick Lesbians and cosmetic industry experts, as they pull back the curtain on beauty trends and scams. They tackle the overwhelming chaos of self-improvement fads with humor and insight. Discover how to develop beauty literacy and make informed choices among misinformation. They also reminisce about the playful side of mixing beauty products, while stressing the importance of community and self-advocacy. Get ready to navigate the beauty sphere with a critical eye and a lighter wallet!
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ANECDOTE

Alexis's Beauty Industry Journey

  • Alexis Androulakis started in beauty as a retail makeup artist at NARS and studied product development at FIT.
  • Her industry experience gives her deep insight into product formulation and insider knowledge rarely shared with consumers.
INSIGHT

Lipstick Lesbians' Educational Strategy

  • Christina Andrulakis draws on her education tech and teaching background to simplify beauty education.
  • Their TikTok Lipstick Lesbians channel rose by gamifying product knowledge and making beauty science accessible.
ADVICE

Evaluate, Don’t Just Review Products

  • Evaluate beauty products beyond personal use by considering professional experience with diverse users.
  • Trust makeup artists and product developers who have practical, real-world application expertise over typical content creators.
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