The Beauty Brains

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The Beauty Brains

#35 trending · Fashion & Beauty

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Does Kerastase Thermique Heat Protectant work?What do you think of the Labo hair roll on serum?Do

Sep 11
43 min

SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic: What is new? Episode 432

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Does Peptonix really grow hair?What’s up with the new Skinceuticals C, E, Ferulic formulation? Is

Sep 3
45 min

Can K18 serum reduce hair fall and reverse grey? Episode 431

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Do you have to worry about BHT in cosmetics?Are hair masks worth using?Will a biomimetic hair lon

Aug 21
46 min

Can a $1,200 Eye Treatment Really Reduce Wrinkles? - Episode 430

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… How does Olaplex Bond Shaper Curl Rebuilding work?Are plant stem cells reducing wrinkles?What che

Jul 24
45 min

What really works - Episode 429

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… How do you know a study can be trusted?Are collagen supplements for skin a myth?What makes a hair

Jul 10
41 min

The New Sunscreen Ingredient, Niacinamide Overload, and Keratin Treatments - Episode 428

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Are benzoyl peroxide products dangerous?Is a UBEAUTY serum really a holy grail?What is the new su

Jun 23
47 min

Millennial skin care, face food and what really works - episode 427

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… What are our thoughts on Herbal Face Food brand?Can eye creams make skin sensitive to the sun?Do

Jun 9
52 min

Does Sunscreen Stop Your Skincare From Working? - Episode 426

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Does sunscreen block skincare ingredients in makeup from working?What do you think of The Good Fa

Jun 1
45 min

The Truth About Glycerin, Amlactin, and Beauty Ingredient Hype - episode 425

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Is it a good idea to put pure glycerin on skin?Can a salon professional attend a cosmetic chemist

May 15
44 min

Are Copper Peptides Better Than Retinol? Episode 424

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… What’s the difference between Cetaphil and AmLactin? How do you know if a sunscreen is delivering

May 1
47 min

NAD Hype, Dry Hair, and Color Fade - episode 423

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover questions including… Does NAD skincare actually have real efficacy data?Do hair masks give better results if they are left on

Apr 10
43 min

Leaked Labs Lipstick Lesbians and Beauty Hype - episode 422

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… What are our thoughts on The Hair Multiplier from Le Jardin?We’ll look at Paula’s Choice new long

Mar 31
52 min

Can Rice Protein Really Grow Hair? - Episode 421

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… What’s the scoop on rice protein for hair?Can one improve the texture of synthetic hair?Are azela

Mar 19
53 min

Beauty Dupes, Shampoo Truths, & becoming a Cosmetic Chemist - episode 420

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… What is nonenal odor and how do you minimize it? Does panthenol make a shampoo better?What’s an a

Mar 11
53 min

Launching a line, hair hydration, and retinaldehyde - Episode 419

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Are there hydrogen peroxide free glosses for hair?Is retinaldehyde better than adapelene?What are

Feb 13
54 min

That product cost how much to make!? Episode 418

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… How much does it really cost to make products?Does goat milk have benefit on skin?Is the Paula’s

Feb 2
48 min

Does Pantene’s "Abundant and Strong" Really Improve Your Hair Health? - Episode 417

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… What are your thoughts on Pantene’s Abundant and Strong system?Is The Ordinary Lash Curl Finisher

Jan 24
50 min

Menstral Mask Madness, When Skincare Trends Go a Little Too Far - Episode 416

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover questions including… When do you need heat protectors in products?What do you think of color locker products from Fanola?Shoul

Jan 7
51 min

Low pH shampoo - hard water - supplement sunscreen and more - episode 415

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Do low pH shampoos preserve color?Can a supplement provide you sun protection?What effects does h

Dec 24 2025
43 min

Cleaner, Safer, Better? Sorting Fact from Fiction in Today’s Beauty Buzz - episode 414

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… Can you mix sunscreens to change the tint of the product?Is California Naturals a good hair care

Dec 13 2025
52 min

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#25 ▼ 6 Fashion & Beauty US

What listeners say

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I listen to every episode of this podcast because I find it to be informative and entertaining. I titled this review anti-influencers because Perry believes that no products work or make very much of a meaningful difference. He also doesn’t feel that consumers will use a product consistently, and if it does improve your skin and hair, it’s not enough of an improvement to be noticeable. I think that because he doesn’t use products or notice changes himself, he incorrectly generalizes those behaviors to others. I have the opposite belief because I consistently use products and devices and rate their efficacy using photographs and my daily notes. I can say without a doubt that some products do make a meaningful difference, and that judgment is not based on their price or their scent as Perry frequently states. Valerie is very knowledgeable about ingredients and products. She and Perry make an excellent team as they can discuss and debate. I love both of their personalities and their discussions and plan to keep this podcast in my regular rotation.

Shelley_16 · Sep 2026

The Beauty Brains is an amazing podcast! I have binged most of their back catalog. This podcast is an absolute essential for anyone interested in skincare and beauty, especially if you’re getting most of your information from brands and influencers.

nan-see-3 · Dec 2025

This is my favorite podcast, and I listen to a lot! Witty, charming, and informative. I learn something every time. The chit chat and tales of the kitties make it especially delightful!

Yucky salad · Nov 2025

I absolutely love this podcast! At 52, I’ve learned more practical science about skincare and cosmetics here than in decades of buying products. Perry and Valerie have not only taught me how to cut through the marketing jargon, they’ve saved me a ton of money. If I could go back to being 18—or even 25—I’d go back to school and become a cosmetic chemist, because they’ve inspired me that much. They have such a gift for explaining things in terms that anyone can understand, no matter your background. And unlike so many beauty voices, they’re honest, funny, and truly care about sharing knowledge. To those who complain about the “inane chatter”: I love it. It makes the show feel warm and human, and it’s part of what keeps me coming back. And honestly? I can’t end an episode until I hear Perry say “kittens” at the end. This show is brilliant, educational, and endlessly entertaining. Perry and Valerie are amazing—please never stop!

raych72 · Sep 2025

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