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Ep. 206: Meet the Woman Behind the Beautyblender, Rea Ann Silva

May 13, 2020
Makeup artist Rea Ann Silva, inventor of the Beautyblender, discusses the shift in makeup application due to HD television and the creation of her million-dollar idea. Also covered are home hair coloring adventures, blue-light protection for skin, and beauty news including the nose-blush trend and Jessica Simpson's response to body-shamers.
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ANECDOTE

Jess's Hair Dye Disaster

  • Jess shares her messy and painful home hair dyeing experience with a discontinued John Frieda foam hair color.
  • She lost the developer all over her bathroom and back, resulting in burns and a ruined first attempt.
INSIGHT

Blue Light and Skin Damage

  • Blue light from screens causes oxidative stress and skin damage due to reactive oxygen species.
  • Antioxidants in skincare and sunscreens help protect skin from blue light's effects.
ADVICE

Protect Skin from Blue Light

  • Use your phone's night shift mode to reduce blue light exposure to your skin and eyes.
  • Apply moisturizers with antioxidants or sunscreens containing antioxidants to protect skin from blue light.
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