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The Beauty Brains

Discover the beauty and cosmetic products you should use and avoid

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Frequency: 1 episode/12d. Total Eps: 313

Real scientists answer your beauty questions

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Sunscreen Stations, Blue Light, Silicones and more - Episode 410

Season 2 · Episode 410

Saturday, November 8, 2025 • Duration 51:39

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On today’s show we cover questions including…

What do you think of the young goose line of products
How do silicones work in hair care products?
How does Cetaphil nourishing oil to foam cleanser work?
Are those outdoor sunscreen stations providing effective product?
Does light from your cell phone affect your skin?

Beauty News

1. 5 recent breakthroughs in cosmetic science

2. Beauty industry giants collide for cosmetic safety to end ‘historical lack of collaboration’

3. How reliable is the Yuka app for buying beauty products?

4. Ulta Beauty hit with lawsuit over ‘clean’ beauty claims

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
7:20 - Beauty news - 5 cosmetic science "breakthrus"
10:45 - Cosmetic safety in the industry
13:25 - Ulta Beauty clean claim lawsuit
17:00 - Yuka app
21:15 - Beauty Questions - Young Goose line
30:05 - Silicones in hair care
34:25 - Cetaphil oil cleanser
38:30 - Outdoor sunscreen stations
44:15 - Blue light and your skin
49:05 - 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
On Youtube we are at thebeautybrains2018
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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Why did they change their formula? - Episode 409

Season 2 · Episode 409

Monday, October 20, 2025 • Duration 40:44

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

Why would a company reformulate a product?
Do different hair products cancel each other out?
What sources do you recommend where consumers can educate themselves?
What hair ingredient could be staining your shirt?
Is a lotion with CBD oil suitable for sensitive skin?

Beauty News

Pycnogenol in skin care

K beauty causing problems?

SPF updates:

SPF 50

Sunscreen investigation

Approximate timestamps

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit chat
5:30 - Beauty news - Pycnogenol
9:00 - K beauty problems
15:30 - Beauty Questions - Product reformulation
20:10 - Do products cancel each other out?
23:20 - Sources for beauty education
27:45 - Ingredient staining a shirt
32:25 - CBD lotion
38:00 - 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 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)4. Submit it through the following form - 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856Social media accountson Instagram we’re at on Twitter, we’re On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrainsOn Youtube we are at And we have a Valerie's ingredient company - Perry's other website - Follow the

Episode 400 - Indoor sunscreen, micellar water, and a baby?

Season 2 · Episode 400

Thursday, June 26, 2025 • Duration 59:30

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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.com3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)4. Submit it through the following form - 5. Leave a voice mail message: 872-216-1856Social media accountson Instagram we’re at on Twitter, we’re On Bluesky we’re at thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Valerie's ingredient company - Perry's other website - Follow the

Episode 312 - Toxic ingredients and pharmaceutical grade skincare

Monday, August 15, 2022 • Duration 47:11

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On today’s show we answer questions about:

What we think of the Redken acidic bonding treatments?
Should pregnant women avoid certain ingredients in lip gloss?
Is retinol toxic?
Should you be worried about potential asbestos contamination affecting talc in makeup products?
Is pharmaceutical grade skincare different from over the counter?

Beauty Science News

Kylie Jenner in the lab.

Celebrity Launch

Alicia Keys launches something

Beauty Question links

Redken acidic bonding
Pharma grade skincare

Four 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

Social media accounts
on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re And we have a Valerie's ingredient company - Be Brainy about your Beauty!

Episode 311 - Can hair change color like a banana?

Season 2 · Episode 311

Friday, August 5, 2022 • Duration 40:28

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On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about:

Is skin aging the same as rusting?
Will hair change color like a banana?
Is vitamin C that is late in the ingredient list really effective?
How do you test comedogenicity in a lab

Beauty Science news

Will anti-aging disappear from beauty in 2 to 3 years?

Recalls

Banana Boat recalls sunscreen due to benzene contamination. Should consumers still be worried if their sunscreens contain benzene?

Celebrity Launch?

Ashlie Tisdale perfume line

Four 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

Social media accounts
on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018
on Twitter, we’re thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Valerie's ingredient company - Be Brainy about your Beauty!

Episode 310 - Water resistant sunscreen, eczema shampoo, cool air hair dryers and more

Tuesday, July 26, 2022 • Duration 42:58

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On today’s show Perry & Valerie answer questions about:

Does the cool air function on hair dryers help set hair styles?
What makes a sunscreen water resistant?
Is there a shampoo that can work for eczema?
What do we think of Dr. Sam Bunting’s skincare products?

Beauty News
J&J launches a new baby brand and hops on the BS bandwagon!

How do you feel about these apps that let you try on make-up or beauty looks? Do you think they will have a big impact on people’s purchasing habits?

Celebrity launch?

Who called this one!?

Four Ways to Ask a question -
1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention.
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

Support the Beauty Brains
The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons!Social media accountson Instagram we’re at on Twitter, we’re And we have a Valerie's ingredient company - Be Brainy about your Beauty!

Episode 309 - Can eyelash thickening technology make your hair grow?

Saturday, July 16, 2022 • Duration 43:02

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On today’s show we answer questions about:

Do any scar creams help to reduce the appearance of a scar?
Are there anti-aging ingredients you should avoid when pregnant?
Can the eye lash thickening technology help the hair on your head?
Is Olaplex safe on hair?
Should you use a product without an ingredient list?
What type of products should be used on kinky hair?

Beauty Science stories

Is men’s skin care finally becoming a thing?

New generation driving demand for ingestible skin care.

Four Ways to Ask a question -
1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention.
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

Support the Beauty Brains
The Beauty Brains are now on Patreon! If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons!

Social media accounts
on Instagram we’re at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we’re And we have a Valerie's ingredient company - Be Brainy about your Beauty!

Laser treatments, Rosacea, micronized retinA and more - Episode 308

Wednesday, July 6, 2022 • Duration 27:51

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On today’s show we’re going to answer questions about:

What’s up with Riversol and what your thoughts are about laser treatments for people with Rosacea?
Is Retin-A Micro as good as tretinoin?
Can Niacinamide and Ascorbic Acid be mixed?
Does fragrance dry out your hair?

Beauty Science News

Color Depositing Mask - does it work?

Lawsuit

A proposed class action lawsuit was filed against Oars and Alps.

Question links

Riversol

Ask a question!

If you have a question we prioritize Patrons first! Just send us an email or record your voice on a smart phone and email it to thebeautybrains@gmail.com If you are a patron be sure to let us know.

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

Valerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsBe Brainy about your Beauty!

Cosmetic safety, at home hair color, Vegemite facials and more - Episode 307

Season 2 · Episode 307

Monday, June 27, 2022 • Duration 33:13

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On today’s show Valerie and Perry answer questions about:

Could Vegemite be a dupe for the Biologique Recherche favorite mask Vivant?
Why does getting hair dyed in the salon take longer than at home?
What’s a good treatment for Melasma?
Have ingredients in cosmetics been safety tested enough?

Beauty News

J&J launch band aids for acne

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If you have a question we prioritize Patrons first! Just send us an email or record your voice on a smart phone and email it to thebeautybrains@gmail.com If you are a patron be sure to let us know.

Thanks to everyone who donated for the bike ride! You really made an impact.

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Encapsulated sunscreens, petrolatum on leather, lash boosters and more - episode 306

Season 2 · Episode 306

Thursday, June 16, 2022 • Duration 39:58

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On today’s show Perry & Valerie answer questions about:

How does the new temporary color from Schwarzkopf work?
Can you use a skin lotion ingredient to protect leather?
Is it worth spending money on an expensive flat iron?
Does encapsulated sunscreen work?
What do you think of the new Ordinary peptide lash booster?

Beauty science news

Revlon files for bankruptcy

Olaplex pH plus is now in Walmart

P&G launches new shampoo bars

Question notes

Schwarzkopf dye product
Encapsulated sunscreen
Ordinary eyelash booster

Four Ways to Ask a question -
1. Become a patron and ask through there. These get top attention.
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 - Support the Beauty Brains If you want to support the show Patreon is the best way to do it. This will help keep the show going and avoid any of those pesky advertisements that I find so maddening in other podcasts that I listen to. Thank you to all of our Patrons!Social media accountson Instagram we’re at on Twitter, we’re And we have a Valerie's ingredient company - Be Brainy about your Beauty!

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