

The Beauty Brains
Discover the beauty and cosmetic products you should use and avoid
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Feb 20, 2017 • 32min
How does color changing makeup work? Episode 158
Send us a textHow does color changing makeup work? Julia asks…I’m a make up artist and my question is how does color adjusting makeup work? I’ve tried a few and they didn’t adjust very well. Also, what are both of your favorite ingredients to use on your own skin? Thanks for bringing this up Julia! Color changing makeup […]Support the show

Jan 24, 2017 • 32min
Are lotions with water bad for your skin? Episode 157
Send us a textAre lotions with water actually bad for your skin? Veronica asks…I heard that using lotions with water is actually bad for your skin because as the water evaporates it removes the skin’s natural moisture and oil. Is this true? Veronica’s question is an interesting twist on a theme that we have discussed a couple of […]Support the show

Oct 25, 2016 • 33min
Is aloe vera lotion really good for skin? Episode 156
Send us a textIs aloe lotion good for skin? Gemma asks…I am a huge fan of Vaseline Intensive Care Aloe Fresh lotion. However, I have found another aloe lotion that is even cheaper: Perfect Purity. So I’m wondering can you tell me if the Perfect Purity will perform as well as my beloved Vaseline? Or should I just […]Support the show

Oct 18, 2016 • 25min
How can I tell if a product will cause acne? Episode 155
Send us a textCan a patch test predict acne? Janelly asks…I would like to know if patch testing a product for acne can really work. I see this concept mentioned a lot on Reditt as a way to test if a new skincare product will cause acne. That’s a great question but patch testing for acne does NOT work. […]Support the show

Oct 11, 2016 • 35min
Are cosmetics poisoning our water supply? Episode 154
Send us a textShould your cosmetics be biodegradable? Fabi asks about biodegradable products… I have an outdoor shower and it drains into the ground and everyone tells me I have to have biodegradable shampoo, conditioner, and body wash for the ground. Can you explain biodegradable products? It’s really hard to find them. What they’re all about and why […]Support the show

Oct 4, 2016 • 38min
Is store brand mouthwash as good as name brands? Episode 153
Send us a textHow can I tell if a store brand mouthwash is the same as the expensive name brand? Victoria says…My husband insists that all name brand products are stronger and better than store brands. He feels strongest about Listerine and his dentist agrees with him. Does it matter in areas other than cosmetics? When discussing store brands, […]Support the show

Sep 27, 2016 • 38min
Can Baby Foot really make your feet smoother? Episode 152
Send us a textHow does baby foot work? Leslie asks…Can you please explain how Babyfoot works and if it is truly safe to use. I have used it and my feet did peel but I really don’t understand how it works. In case our listeners aren’t familiar with this product, it’s a special type of exfoliator designed just […]Support the show

Sep 20, 2016 • 38min
How does Tresemme Beauty-Full Volume Reverse Wash haircare system work? Episode 151
Send us a textHow does Tresemme Beauty-Full Volume Reverse Wash haircare system work? Jess says…I just saw an ad for the Tresemme Beauty-Full Volume system. Is there really something to conditioning first and then shampooing or are they just convincing us to wash our money down the drain? Let’s talk a little bit about the process of reverse […]Support the show

Sep 13, 2016 • 37min
Are Micellar Water makeup removers the real deal? Episode 150
Send us a textWhat’s the deal with micellar water make up removers? Taylor asks…I’m a new listener and enjoy your show so much. (Gets me through the work day) I want to know the hype about micellar water and is this something new or just a mild makeup remover with a “fancy name.” Micellar waters are named after […]Support the show

Sep 6, 2016 • 21min
Is Charlotte Tilbury Multi-Miracle cream really miraculous? Episode 149
Send us a textIs Charlotte Tilbury Multi-miracle cream really worth it? Jo asks…I love Charlotte Tilbury’s Multi-Miracle Glow product but I’m afraid I spent too much and I worry that it really provides any benefits. Can you tell me if it has any special properties and if not is there a more budget conscious version? Thanks for the question, […]Support the show


