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The Beauty Brains

The Beauty Brains

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Episodes
  • Episode 400 - Indoor sunscreen, micellar water, and a baby?
    Jun 26 2025

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    On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

    • How does different water affect the performance of hair products?
    • Do you really need to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours?
    • Can rinse out conditioner and a deep conditioner or mask be used interchangeably?
    • Does Avene makeup removing micellar water really work?
    • Are '20 free; or '12 free' nail polishes safer?

    Beauty News

    Peptides in moisturizers. Do you really need them?

    Troubling world of dupe fragrances

    Stop falling for these sunscreen myths.
    sunscreen ingredient checker.

    Approximate timestamps

    0:00 - Intro
    1:00 - Italy and babies
    10:55 - Beauty News - Peptides
    17:10 - Duping products
    22:20 - Sunscreen myths
    27:20 - Beauty Questions - Hard & Soft water
    33:55 - Do you need to reapply sunscreen indoors
    42:30 - Rinse out and deep conditioners
    46:35 - Micellar water for makeup
    50:25 - Safer nail polishes?
    57:45 - Ending

    Five Ways to Ask a question -
    1. Send us a message through Patreon!
    2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com
    3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)
    4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question
    5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856

    Social media accounts
    on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018
    on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains
    On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains
    And we have a Facebook page

    Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients
    Perry's other website - Chemists Corner
    Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account


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    1 hr
  • Episode 399 - From Curl Cream to Tretinoin: Unpacking Your Beauty Questions!
    Jun 16 2025

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    On today’s show we cover lots of questions including…

    • How do you know if a product has gone bad?
    • Are the results from Retinol comparable to Retin A?
    • Is Pantene bad for hair?
    • Can you use skin products on your scalp?
    • Is it ok to use a metal spoon to mix vitamin C?
    • Are salt sprays safe to use?

    Beauty News

    Fat Mascara taking a break?

    The best shampoos for men?

    Sydney Sweeny bath soap sparks controversy

    Approximate timestamps

    0:00 Intro
    1:00 Chit Chat
    8:20 Beauty News - Best shampoo for men
    13:20 - Fat Mascara suspends their show
    15:30 - Sydney Sweeny soap
    18:00 - Beauty Questions - Product expiration
    22:05 - Retinol vs Retin A
    28:05 - Is Pantene bad for hair?
    34:20 - Skin products on scalp
    39:00 - Mixing vitamin C with stainless steel
    43:05 - Salt sprays for hair
    47:10 - Ending

    Five Ways to Ask a question -
    1. Send us a message through Patreon!
    2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com
    3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)
    4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question
    5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856

    Social media accounts
    on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018
    on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains
    On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains
    And we have a Facebook page

    Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients
    Perry's other website - Chemists Corner
    Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account

    Support the show

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    49 mins
  • Episode 398 - Product talk with Sarah Bellum
    Jun 6 2025

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    In this episode of "The Beauty Brains," host Valerie George and guest Sarah discuss the latest beauty industry trends, including Pros’ new customizable scalp serum and the growing focus on scalp care. They share honest opinions on mass market versus premium shampoos, debunking common myths and highlighting their personal favorites. The conversation covers product effectiveness, ingredient misconceptions, and the importance of tailoring hair care to individual needs. They also touch on medicated shampoos, SPF products, and makeup preferences, offering practical advice and industry insights for listeners navigating the world of beauty products.

    Five Ways to Ask a question -
    1. Send us a message through Patreon!
    2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com
    3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)
    4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a question
    5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856

    Social media accounts
    on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018
    on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrains
    On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrains
    And we have a Facebook page

    Valerie's ingredient company - Simply Ingredients
    Perry's other website - Chemists Corner
    Follow the Porch Kitty Krew instagram account

    Support the show

    Show more Show less
    47 mins
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