We’ve been decoding all sorts of claims in the skincare world, but devices happen to be some of the most confusing products to figure out. Today it’s decode challenge mode! We walk through a really good example of a device that comes with the works in terms of claims and talk about what to pay attention to and what we’d probably ignore.

We’ve been decoding all sorts of claims in the skincare world, but devices happen to be some of the most confusing products to figure out. Today it’s decode challenge mode! We walk through a really good example of a device that comes with the works in terms of claims and talk about what to pay attention to and what we’d probably ignore.

Decode that Claim (Challenge Mode!) | CC Podcast Episode S4E21

There’s a whole world of Vitamin C molecules outside of ascorbic acid, but they all get lumped under the “Vitamin C” serum category. The difficulty here is that not every molecule has been validated to give the same benefits of ascorbic acid. So let’s get into a few of the major players, what they’ve been tested for, and how to go about shopping for these Vitamin C alternatives.

There’s a whole world of Vitamin C molecules outside of ascorbic acid, but they all get lumped under the “Vitamin C” serum category. The difficulty here is that not every molecule has been validated to give the same benefits of ascorbic acid. So let’s get into a few of the major players, what they’ve been tested for, and how to go about shopping for these Vitamin C alternatives.

Which Vitamin C Derivative is Better? | CC Podcast Episode S4E20

Vitamin C seems to be entering all sorts of skincare arenas, including body care. But is Vitamin C actually helpful in the category? Let’s take a look at a couple products to understand what’s really going on here. 

Vitamin C seems to be entering all sorts of skincare arenas, including body care. But is Vitamin C actually helpful in the category? Let’s take a look at a couple products to understand what’s really going on here.

Decoding Vitamin C? Body Products | CC Podcast S4E19

You’ve probably wondered, “Out of all the Skinceuticals CE Ferulic Dupes out there, which one should I buy?” Well we’ve decided to put a few dupes to the test. After some surprising results, we go over which serums we would avoid. We also discuss what clues to look for to help you decide whether or not its time to let that Vitamin C serum go. Let’s get into it!

You’ve probably wondered, “Out of all the Skinceuticals CE Ferulic Dupes out there, which one should I buy?” Well we’ve decided to put a few dupes to the test. After some surprising results, we go over which serums we would avoid. We also discuss what clues to look for to help you decide whether or not its time to let that Vitamin C serum go. Let’s get into it!

Which Vitamin C Dupe Reigns Supreme? | CC Podcast S4E18

Have you wondered if your body needs a skincare routine too? You’re definitely not the only one. Despite this arena getting a lot of attention, there isn’t a ton of research or data to go off of. Instead, let’s go through a few common body products that would have some sort of testing behind them..and no it’s definitely not caffeine.

Have you wondered if your body needs a skincare routine too? You’re definitely not the only one. Despite this arena getting a lot of attention, there isn’t a ton of research or data to go off of. Instead, let’s go through a few common body products that would have some sort of testing behind them..and no it’s definitely not caffeine.

Decoding Body Products | CC Podcast S4E17

Summer is in full swing now! In addition to the gazillion sunscreen articles, this is also the time of year when all these jazzy “summer skincare routine guides” come out. But do you really need to change up your routine just for summer? Is skin actually different during this time of year? Should you continue with retinol usage? What about your hyperpigmentation routine?

Summer is in full swing now! In addition to the gazillion sunscreen articles, this is also the time of year when all these jazzy “summer skincare routine guides” come out. But do you really need to change up your routine just for summer? Is skin actually different during this time of year? Should you continue with retinol usage? What about your hyperpigmentation routine?

Skincare changes for summer? | CC Podcast S4E16

Vitamin C is definitely a must-have active during summer because of its excellent antioxidant properties to help prevent and combat photodamage. Because of its benefits, this category has expanded in the last couple of years into different formats outside of the classic: water-based, suspension, and powder formats. In this episode, let’s decode a wash-off mask, a stick, and an AOX sunscreen to see if these alternative formats hold any merit.

Vitamin C is definitely a must-have active during summer because of its excellent antioxidant properties to help prevent and combat photodamage. Because of its benefits, this category has expanded in the last couple of years into different formats outside of the classic: water-based, suspension, and powder formats. In this episode, let’s decode a wash-off mask, a stick, and an AOX sunscreen to see if these alternative formats hold any merit.

Decoding Vitamin C Products | CC Podcast S4E15

There’s been a big focus on “Skin Barrier Health”, but what does that even mean? Many don’t realize that dabbling in things like anti-aging and hyperpigmentation is a moot point, if your skin barrier isn’t in tip-top shape! In this episode, the chemists do a deep dive into the biology behind good skin barrier health, what ingredients can help, and how to shop for your skin barrier!

There’s been a big focus on “Skin Barrier Health”, but what does that even mean? Many don’t realize that dabbling in things like anti-aging and hyperpigmentation is a moot point, if your skin barrier isn’t in tip-top shape! In this episode, the chemists do a deep dive into the biology behind good skin barrier health, what ingredients can help, and how to shop for your skin barrier!

How’s Your Skin Barrier Doing? | CC Podcast S4E14

It’s time to give our skin barrier some spotlight. But wait! When you start going down the rabbit hole of moisturizers, you stumble on some very odd formulation. So let’s go through some recent product launches and see if we can figure out what exactly we want in a moisturizer and how to make sense of the wild ingredients and claims.

It’s time to give our skin barrier some spotlight. But wait! When you start going down the rabbit hole of moisturizers, you stumble on some very odd formulation. So let’s go through some recent product launches and see if we can figure out what exactly we want in a moisturizer and how to make sense of the wild ingredients and claims.

Decode that Moisturizer | CC Podcast S4E13

For 30 days, the chemists decided to trial 30 different sunscreens for texture, wear, and wash-off using a UV camera. We ended up learning a lot through this journey so let's discuss! Who were the winners? losers? and what new sunscreen habits did we pick up? Let's talk about it!

For 30 days, the chemists decided to trial 30 different sunscreens for texture, wear, and wash-off using a UV camera. We ended up learning a lot through this journey so let's discuss! Who were the winners? losers? and what new sunscreen habits did we pick up? Let's talk about it!

30 Sunscreens in 30 Days - The Results! | CC Podcast S4 E12

With beer in hand, the skincare chemists navigate the smoke and mirrors of the skincare industry.

I know nothing about skincare so I appreciate what these two do to put some science and logic to the skincare world. A refreshing, down to earth, hilarious take. Looking forward to hearing more.

Haaaah!

As an esthetician I so, so value these two’s knowledge about the industry and their humor throughout the episodes. I can’t wait to try some of their products!

Knowledge & Humor

Chemist Confessions

The skincare chemists, Gloria and Victoria, head into this Halloween episode going back to the basics. Munching on chocolates, they're focused on covering the fundamentals of the skincare routine: cleanse, moisturize, and sunscreen. They're sharing their perspectives for both dry skin and oily skin types. Gel creams, hybrid sunscreens, and quokkas...sho kewt!

The skincare chemists, Gloria and Victoria, head into this Halloween episode going back to the basics. Munching on chocolates, they're focused on covering the fundamentals of the skincare routine: cleanse, moisturize, and sunscreen. They're sharing their perspectives for both dry skin and oily skin types. Gel creams, hybrid sunscreens, and quokkas...sho kewt!

#5: The Fundamentals + Chocolates

The skincare chemists, Gloria and Victoria, have made it to episode 4. In this episode, they're focusing on cleansers. They get into the nitty-gritty of the cleansing first step: soap-based, low pH, foam,...no foam? and let's not forget scrubs and octopi?!...oh my. 

The skincare chemists, Gloria and Victoria, have made it to episode 4. In this episode, they're focusing on cleansers. They get into the nitty-gritty of the cleansing first step: soap-based, low pH, foam,...no foam? and let's not forget scrubs and octopi?!...oh my.

#4: The Bubblies

The skincare chemists, Gloria and Victoria, head into episode three with some real feelz for some unloved ingredients. We're trying to clear propylene glycol's name, share about our skincare mishaps, and talk about horseshoe crabs???...yay.

The skincare chemists, Gloria and Victoria, head into episode three with some real feelz for some unloved ingredients. We're trying to clear propylene glycol's name, share about our skincare mishaps, and talk about horseshoe crabs???...yay.

#3: A Cocktail of Misfits

The skincare chemists, Gloria and Victoria, are ringing in the new year with some guidelines for those setting 2020 skin goals and some skin resolutions of their own. It's back to regularly scheduled programming with the news, confessions, top tips, Q&amp;A, and animal facts. This week, ingredient relationships, personalization, sleeping masks, and... cassowawho?... 2020 is off to a great start!

The skincare chemists, Gloria and Victoria, are ringing in the new year with some guidelines for those setting 2020 skin goals and some skin resolutions of their own. It's back to regularly scheduled programming with the news, confessions, top tips, Q&amp;A, and animal facts. This week, ingredient relationships, personalization, sleeping masks, and... cassowawho?... 2020 is off to a great start!

#10: Beer O'Clock Resolutions

With coffee-infused beers in hand, the chemists, Gloria and Victoria, go through a review of chemical exfoliating acids: AHAs, BHA, and PHAs! It's a whole alphabet party to help everyone obtain/maintain that smooth, glowing skin. Additionally, they also discuss the latest skincare news, share their acid mishaps, answer some questions, and admire the very grumpy looking harpy eagle.

With coffee-infused beers in hand, the chemists, Gloria and Victoria, go through a review of chemical exfoliating acids: AHAs, BHA, and PHAs! It's a whole alphabet party to help everyone obtain/maintain that smooth, glowing skin. Additionally, they also discuss the latest skincare news, share their acid mishaps, answer some questions, and admire the very grumpy looking harpy eagle.

#12: A Chat About Acids over Coffee...Beer!

The skincare chemists, Gloria and Victoria, kick off November with a heart to heart about oily skin. Wine o'clock is filled with oily skin ingredients, acne woes, and product troubleshooting. Denatured alcohol, accutane, and... tape worms...blehhh. (Friends with dry skin don't feel left out, your episode is up next!)

The skincare chemists, Gloria and Victoria, kick off November with a heart to heart about oily skin. Wine o'clock is filled with oily skin ingredients, acne woes, and product troubleshooting. Denatured alcohol, accutane, and... tape worms...blehhh. (Friends with dry skin don't feel left out, your episode is up next!)

#6: Wine-ing Over Oily Skin

With makeshift cocktails in hand, the chemists, Gloria and Victoria, discuss the latest update from the FDA's sunscreen filter absorption study. All tested chemical filters were found to be over the recommended safety threshold for blood absorption. What does this mean for the US sunscreen industry and what does this mean for us as sunscreen users? Additionally, they also discuss the latest product launches, answer some questions, and give the bagworm moth a little spotlight. 

With makeshift cocktails in hand, the chemists, Gloria and Victoria, discuss the latest update from the FDA's sunscreen filter absorption study. All tested chemical filters were found to be over the recommended safety threshold for blood absorption. What does this mean for the US sunscreen industry and what does this mean for us as sunscreen users? Additionally, they also discuss the latest product launches, answer some questions, and give the bagworm moth a little spotlight.

#11: Alcohol and Sunscreen Filters in the Bloodstream

The skincare chemists, Gloria and Victoria, are back and ready to filter through all the Christmas kits to figure out what's really worthy of being on your Christmas list. This time in sober fashion, the two chemists talk about what kits to consider, what you can save your money on, and what blunder holiday purchases they've made in the past. Clinical samples, hybrid foundations, and... koala bears. Hookayyy...strap in folks! 

The skincare chemists, Gloria and Victoria, are back and ready to filter through all the Christmas kits to figure out what's really worthy of being on your Christmas list. This time in sober fashion, the two chemists talk about what kits to consider, what you can save your money on, and what blunder holiday purchases they've made in the past. Clinical samples, hybrid foundations, and... koala bears. Hookayyy...strap in folks!

#8: A Sober Christmas

Oh...so close! The skincare chemists, Gloria and Victoria, are a little tardy with episode 7 but this time are having a heart to heart about dry skin. With Bar Beer in hand, the two chemists talk about ingredient necessities and do some product troubleshooting in hopes of helping to troubleshoot stubborn dry skin. Oil cleansers, sweet almond oil, and... the grumpy Pallas cat?... Oh joy.

Oh...so close! The skincare chemists, Gloria and Victoria, are a little tardy with episode 7 but this time are having a heart to heart about dry skin. With Bar Beer in hand, the two chemists talk about ingredient necessities and do some product troubleshooting in hopes of helping to troubleshoot stubborn dry skin. Oil cleansers, sweet almond oil, and... the grumpy Pallas cat?... Oh joy.

#7: Dry and Sober-ish

The skincare chemists, Gloria and Victoria, are ending 2019's podcast with some highlights from Chemist Confession's first full year of startup life. They discuss top instagram posts, walk down memory lane, and even share some of the weirder moments. No real skincare tips here, just some laughs and thank you's to everyone that's been part of our journey. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

The skincare chemists, Gloria and Victoria, are ending 2019's podcast with some highlights from Chemist Confession's first full year of startup life. They discuss top instagram posts, walk down memory lane, and even share some of the weirder moments. No real skincare tips here, just some laughs and thank you's to everyone that's been part of our journey. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

#9: A Look Back at 2019 (Not Your Normal Episode)

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