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Renée Rouleau (the celebrity esthetician that A-listers like Sabrina Carpenter and Lisa Rinna trust for glowing skin) is back with major hot takes on summer skin — and what you thought you knew about humidity-proofing your routine.

Find out why Renée says “hydrating” facial mists are actually a no-no, why she’ll choose a full-coverage foundation over a tinted moisturizer any day of summer, how to fix “chicken skin” (also known as keratosis pilaris) on your arms and thighs, her unfiltered take on Alix Earle’s acne line, and so much more.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why Renée wears foundation every day in summer — and the surprising reason it works as sun protection, even without SPF
The truth about facial mists: why misting over makeup or sunscreen during the day can work against your skin
Renée’s honest review of Alix Earle’s acne brand: which ingredients she’s skeptical of (hint: mandelic acid) and what she wishes the line had done differently
Sabrina Carpenter’s skincare routine, revealed: the exact tools, masks and acids her facialist uses to keep her skin smooth and poreless through sweaty stage shows
The biggest retinol myth of summer: why Renée says you should never stop using it in hot weather, plus her at-home “DIY peel” trick for safely laddering up
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This week we get a masterclass in levelling up everyday essentials with Cynthia Sakai — founder of the impeccably designed beauty and lifestyle brand, evolvetogether. Cynthia's a former fashion entrepreneur and 2014 CFDA inductee who previously founded the jewellery line Vita Fede. Now, she's consciously created evolvetogether — a Gwyneth-approved brand that has Business of Fashion asking “Is evolvetogether the next Aesop?”

Tune in to hear about:
The Japanese ritual Cynthia has quietly practised her whole life that the internet just rebranded as "scentscaping" — and how to do it in your own home
Why celebrity esthetician Joanna Czech lent her expertise to evolvetogether’s travel-friendly collab cleanser (and yes, it's #DamnGood)
The surprising reason that this founder is unbothered about being duped — and why she actually thinks it's a *good* thing
Why you won’t catch Cynthia layering her fragrances — ever
Stay tuned to the end to hear which dreamy vacation destination is topping her ultra discerning travel list

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🎙️ For more related conversations like this, check out these episodes:
17+ Unfiltered Skin Truths with Esthetician Joanna Czech
15+ Ways to Make Your Vanity Instagram-Worthy With Curation Queens Claire Mazur and Erica Cerulo of “A Thing or Two”
Shop With Caroline: Luxe For Less Finds, Jewelry Stacking & Confidence Tips w/ Caroline Baudino

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It’s happening! With Amazon Prime Days kicking off in June for the first time ever, we’re serving up our ultimate #DamnGoods best beauty deals — to help you build your shopping cart just like a beauty editor. The best part? *Almost* everything is under $30 USD! (Aside from a few high-tech devices with mega savings, that deserve a shout out, too.)
Listen in as we deliver the inside scoop on major brand launches from Italy’s Kiko Milano, the latest from highly viral Medicube (new AND on sale!!), a glowy leg hack combination you need to try for your next special event and so much more. Don’t forget you can watch this episode on our YouTube channel!
In this episode we cover:
A historic first: Charlotte Tilbury is on Amazon and now offering a rare 30 to 40 per cent discount on its most famous cult classic products
The “MAC of Italy:” How Europe’s massively popular, accessible beauty line Kiko Milano is making a splash in North America, now part of Amazon Prime Day with some specials happening today only
Lookalike alert! Why beauty editors are trading in their luxury dual-ended contour brushes for an unbelievable e.l.f. Cosmetics alternative.
Beyond viral: A deep dive into Wonderskin’s high-performance, waterproof serum foundation and 24-hour eyeliners, beyond the miraculous lip stain that made them famous
The viral “glowy leg" summer hack: The two-product L'Oréal Paris makeup combination that guarantees transfer-proof, red-carpet-worthy skin on your gams.
The rise of "K-pharmacy": Why Medicube and Dr. Reju-all are dominating the skincare conversation with soothing, barrier-repairing essentials
French pharmacy sunscreen: The truth behind La Roche-Posay's newest UV Air serum sunscreen formulation and how the North American version differs from Europe
Carlene’s new hair holy grail: An influencer-backed multi-tasking styling cream that wowed Carlene for its de-frizzing benefits
The high-tech edit: Unbelievable Prime Day price cuts on the ultimate tangle-free robot vacuum and the seen-everywhere Oura Ring
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If you’re looking to support your skin from within, with benefits that go beyond the surface, Alaya’s Multi-Collagen is a great place to start. Visit www.alayanaturals.com/beauty and enter code BEAUTY at checkout for 20% off your order.
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Nikki La Rose is our #DamnGood guest editor this week! The pro makeup artist, best known to her 500,000+ YouTube subscribers for serving up straight-shooting reviews, joins us to break down what to buy–and what to skip–this summer.

Listen in as Nikki helps us break down the summer makeup that actually survives heat and humidity, from the best long-wear blush that goes the distance for special occasions to the long-wear lippies that won't "crumble like Play-Doh."

You’ll hear about:

The ONE foundation mistake almost everyone makes in summer — and the surprisingly simple fix Nikki swears by for true all-day wear
A reformulated foundation that Nikki is genuinely *relieved* to love again... and another buzzy reformulation that left her underwhelmed
The cream bronzer/sculptor from a fellow makeup artist brand that Nikki has to physically stop herself from using (yes, it's that good)
Nikki’s pro trick for stopping *this* ultra-pigmented liquid blush from taking over your entire face
Eyeshadow, liner and the eye-prep step that determines whether your eye makeup stays put
Tubing vs. waterproof mascara? Plus, the drugstore pick that Nikki prefers over luxury
The long-wear lip formula everyone's obsessed with that Nikki says to *skip* — and what to grab instead
A cult setting spray that gets a hard SKIP this season (and the slightly spicy reason why 👀)
The ONE makeup primer she says is actually worth it
Plus, stay tuned to the end for a rapid-fire “Buy versus Skip” on the buzziest long-wear launches of 2026 so far

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Miranda Kerr returns! The former Victoria’s Secret model, mother of four and KORA Organics founder is here to chat about navigating beauty and business in her 40s, from her evolved skincare routine and how she preps for the MET Gala red carpet to the high tech wellness gadgets that are really worth the money.
Tune in as Miranda opens up about her personal style and wellness philosophy in 2026, including the real reason why she is choosing not to launch any new KORA products this year, and the relatable way she’s copping to using AI.
You’ll hear about:
The life-changing impact of her recent meditation retreat and how she stays present in a world of constant digital distraction
Miranda takes us back to her big break, revealing how singing a tune for Steven Meisel got her cast in her first high-fashion campaign
The model’s candid take on the grueling workout regimens of her Victoria’s Secret days versus her current toddler-as-workout-ball routine
The simple six-minute arm circuit she learned from Megan Roup to prep for the Met Gala
Miranda’s decision to skip new product launches this year, choosing instead to lean into her brand’s existing hero products, like KORA’s Breaking Beauty-approved Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask
From at-home red light therapy and microcurrent devices to the way she uses ChatGPT to navigate difficult conversations, Miranda shares her current high-tech and high-touch rituals
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Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok,X, Threads. Join our private Facebook group. Or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. Sign up for our Substack here. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to watch our episodes!

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Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn
Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya

Produced by Dear Media Studio
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.