Skincare Anarchy

Join us for another chapter in our masterclass series with the iconic Jan Marini. Jan does a deep dive into the role of nutrition and aging in this new episode and discusses the importance of nutrition and even Epigenetics as it pertains to overall skin health and the art of aging well. Tune in for more insights from the Skincare Savant herself as she takes us on a journey of understanding how the human body functions on this level and how we can optimize our routines to incorporate proper nutritional habits. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

Join us for a fun episode featuring one of the only liquid supplement lines that has been proven to help with glowing skin from the inside out! Bassima Mroue is the CEO and co-founder of SkinTē, the first-ever collagen sparkling tea positioned at the intersection of beauty, food and wellness. The brand is experiencing rapid growth, was Finalist for Best Ingestible 2 years in a row by IBE, and has been recognized by media including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Inc, Allure, Goop, US Weekly, Entrepreneur, PopSugar and WWD. Prior to SkinTē, Bassima helped drive Ecosystem strategy for Spanx, the beloved brand that revolutionized shapewear. She also served as President of the Sara Blakely Foundation and currently sits on the Board. In 2014, she founded BHM Consulting to partner with organizations poised on the edge of business and social transformation. Bassima also spent a decade at Nike Inc., working in various roles such as IT, Supply Chain and Strategy which gave her broad experience and ignited her passion for building purpose-driven brands. Bassima is Lebanese-American and grew up in West Africa and Canada. She considers herself a global citizen and is a big believer in the empowerment of women as embodied by her TEDx Portland talk in 2012 about the power of the Girl Effect. Bassima is often invited to speak about female empowerment, the entrepreneurial journey, beauty and leading with purpose. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

Join us for a very special episode with one of the greatest visionaries in the beauty space, Bee Shapiro as she shares her vision and journey behind creating one of the most coveted and cult favorite collections in the industry, Ellis Brooklyn. EB is a brand that focuses on all facets of what makes us feel beautiful, from fragrance to their brand new skincare products, every single piece in the collection tells a story. Bee dives into her amazing career as a top editor and journalist and how that played a role in her curated approach towards creating products that resonate with beauty consumers in the most organic way imaginable. With years of experience under her belt, and an eye for true style and design, Ellis Brooklyn is not only a cult favorite beauty brand, but also a testament to the quality of products consumers gravitate towards. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

We caught up with the one and only Marisa Auciello, industry acclaimed fragrance expert to see what she had down for her “Scent Scope” for 2023. Here are Marisa’s TOP PICKS of the year for each zodiac sign! 2023 SCENT SCOPE Capricorn: Commodity Fragrances Aquarius: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Pisces: VILHELM PARFUMERIE Aries: Maison Crivelli Taurus: Parfums Juliette has a Gun Gemini: Floraïku Paris Cancer: Xerjoff Group S.p.A. Leo: Thameen London Virgo: Hermetica Paris Libra: ETAT LIBRE D'ORANGE Scorpio: #Nasomatto Sagittarius: WILGERMAIN FRAGRANCES --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

“I am so excited to introduce you guys to someone I truly consider to be a rising star in the skincare realm. She is educated and one of the most NON-MESSY scientists when it comes to her knowledge and dedication. Absolutely obsessed. Also her line is phenomenal which doesn’t hurt !” - Dr Ekta “I'm a cosmetic formulation chemist who, after years of product development for tons of other brands, quit my job to start a skincare line called Educated Mess. While working in formulation, I was always fascinated to learn about new ingredient technologies and delivery systems, but found it frustrating that the brands I was working with seemed to care more about marketing buzzwords than product efficacy- there was such a disconnect between the chemist and the consumer. Together with my business partner Catherine, we started Educated Mess and hope to provide top notch products while bridging the marketing gap that seems to exist throughout the beauty industry. No BS, no marketing fluff and greenwashing- just real, science-backed ingredients and formulas. In my efforts to spread the word about Educated Mess via TikTok, I found another skincare-related passion in helping others interpret ingredient lists and make informed decisions when buying skincare products, and that's been even more fun than I could have expected. I hope to continue to help others better understand skincare without overcomplicating things the way that the internet has allowed for too long.” Alex Padgett, Founder of EDUCATED MESS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

Phyllis Cohen started her career as a Fashion Illustrator. Whilst attending the prestigious Art Centre College in California, her dramatic style caught the attention of fashion photography students who encouraged her to do makeup for their photo shoots. Upon completion of her illustration course, she graduated with two portfolios: one for makeup and one for illustration. When Phyllis arrived in London (1982) the New Romantics embraced her colourful, illustrative makeup style. The fashion world followed suit, and for most of the 80s the fashion-pack turned to Phyllis when anything cutting-edge or artistic was needed. Her fans included Annie Lennox, David Bowie, Tina Turner, and Janet Jackson. In the 90s Phyllis returned to art college to follow a more serious approach to art and the beauty of the human face. She has written for many publications on the changing nature of beauty and different perspectives on how we now perceive a more inclusive concept of beauty than before. Phyllis is still greatly in demand as a fashion makeup artist and has recently worked with Pharrell Williams and Kylie Minogue. Phyllis puts her vast experience into every design she creates for her Face Lace range. Each piece starts out as a unique artwork meticulously researched from different eras and cultures of decorative arts. Phyllis loves what she does and has a passionate team of makeup artists and artists who work closely with her. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

Join Ekta for a very special episode featuring the phenomenal line, Retrouvé. Ekta chats w/ Jami about the pillars that have inspired the luxurious yet extremely efficacious products in the collection and discusses the need for the novel approach Retrouvé is utilizing to combine products that work with cross generational appeal. Retrouvé was one of ten recipients of our Science Of Skin Awards for their ground breaking innovation and science forward formulations. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

Co-Founder + Managing Partner True Beauty Capital, Rich has spent the last 30 years investing and building great consumer brands at top private equity firms including Tengram Capital Partners, L Catterton, and North Castle Partners. Rich spent the last 9 years dedicated specifically to investing in the beauty industry, where he developed an extensive network of relationships that sourced many emerging growth brands with very limited access to institutional capital. Realizing the significant opportunity to address this underserved area of the market in beauty, Rich founded True Beauty Ventures. Rich received a BS in Economics from Union College (N.Y.) and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. List of brands include k18, kinship, crown affair, moon juice, maude, cay skin, dieux and beautystat (partial list) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

Dr Goldman was recently named Chairman of the CALECIM® Professional Medical Advisory Board. As such he is on a lecture tour of Asia. Mitchel P. Goldman, MD started practicing medicine in 1986. He is a world-renowned, double- board certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon, recognized by the American Board of Dermatology and the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. A graduate of Boston University and Stanford University Medical School, Dr. Goldman is recognized for pioneering research on multiple laser techniques. He is a volunteer clinical professor of Dermatology at the University of California, San Diego, Honorary Professor of Dermatology for the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and the founder and Medical Director of Cosmetic Laser Dermatology. Dr. Goldman is considered a leading expert in laser surgery and resurfacing, liposculpture, sclerotherapy, laser closure of varicose veins, dermal filling treatments, Botox®/Dysport®/ Xeomin® therapy, photorejuvenation, and photodynamic therapy. He is the Director of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

4.5.6 Skin, founded by Noelly Michoux, was born out of the equity gap in skincare research that values one group’s skin over another. 4.5.6 Skin stands with the undervalued. Noelly's lifetime struggle finding care for her pigment-rich skin isn’t her story alone – nearly 40% of the world gets how she feels. Because equity is so personal for so many, the brand’s research approach must be personal too. That’s why the 4.5.6 Skin laboratory in France has taken the science of melanin skin an innovative leap forward to customize their melanin skincare formulations to fit consumer needs. There are up to 17 facets blended into your unique skin treatments, thanks to smart data, personalized insight and groundbreaking machine learning that allows 4.5.6. Skin to offer each user a customized skincare routine through their online quiz. 4.5.6 Skin believes bridging the research equity gap is only the beginning. It envisions a world that celebrates melanin skin in all its beautiful hues. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

Jan breaks down the role of adding accelerators and resurfacing agents to a skincare routine and what we can expect to see in terms of skin changes over time. The episode focuses on the molecular and macro level science of these types of products (sometimes referred to as “actives”) and when we can tell that it is time to amp things up by adding something that falls into their realm for enhancing our skincare rituals and results! Join us for a deep dive into skin health once again with this next chapter in our industry acclaimed Skin Master Class Series ! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

In this exclusive episode (part of exclusive series with Master Perfumer, Veronique Gabai), we discuss the role of skin chemistry in how a fragrance reflects on each individual. Veronique explains the intricate nature of scent chemistry and also offers great perspective into how people should analyze the personality of a fragrance as they experience it on their skin. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

Co- Founder of THE BOARD, a curated community of over 180 value-driven consultants bringing c-level “dream team” expertise to companies like FARFETCH, MODA OPERANDI, and Hello Sunshine. Former Interim CEO at ONDA Beauty co-founded by Naomi Watts, responsible for pivoting the company and supporting a CEO transition. Prior to that April served as CEO at Violet Grey, a highly coveted content and commerce company, where she rebuilt a world class team, and led and executed the company's growth strategy across all channels. Under her stewardship VIOLET GREY increased revenue by 3.5x in less than 3 years and became primed for acquisition. As the Chief Brand Officer at tech start-up and digital shopping destination Spring April led brand strategy and curation, bringing over 1,800 brands (from Warby Parker to Gucci) to the platform. Prior to Spring she spent 25 years in fashion, where she worked with both large global and emerging brands, and for 9 years was the EVP of Global Sales Strategy at DVF, where she played an essential role in developing DVF into an iconic global brand. April has long been considered a thought leader, speaking at key industry events including Fast Company’s Innovation Festival, FIT’s Global Conference, Social Media Week, NYU’s Disruption in Luxury Retail Conference, Create and Cultivate, and MasterCard’s Women in Wireless Event, and is a sought after participant for panels and podcasts. April is passionate about supporting emerging talent and served as a mentor in the prestigious CFDA Incubator program for 6 years. April is equally passionate about giving back. She sits on the board of Lake Skye, the Beauty Board at GLAM4GOOD , and Advisory boards for TRYNOW, and ZIP. April is a self proclaimed “accidental activist” and is a founding member of IAMAVOTER - a non partisan public awareness campaign that aims to create a cultural shift around voting and civic engagement. The New York Business Journal honored April as part of their inaugural Women of Influence Awards, and her leadership skills were profiled by Women@Forbes. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

We are back with another episode series in continuation with Jan Marini, Skincare QUEEN! In this episode Jan does a deep dive into the nitty gritty science of her iconic starter kit, Skin Care Management System and walks us through why she created each product and how they all work in synchrony to promote the revitalization and recovery of healthier, more robust skin. Tune in for this amazing series extension for more facts and insights about true skin health! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

In this episode we sat down with the founder of the science forward brand, Editrix, Dahlia Devkota as she revealed the breakthrough approach her team has taken towards maintaining, and balancing our skin’s natural flora and at the same time, offering a skincare routine that allows for this homeostasis to work towards clearing some of the most prevalent skin conditions known to us today. Editrix explains that “Editrix takes a minimalist approach to skincare that respects the intelligence of skin’s native function. We move far beyond clean beauty, we nurse skin back to its original state--rich in its own flora and protective bacteria.” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

Join us for a very special interview with Nurse Practitioner, Founder AND Formulator of her beautiful line, MeridaSKIN- Shannon Johnson! Shannon in her own words describes the line as “MeridaSKIN was founded by a nurse practitioner with rosacea. We understand sensitive skin, and your journey through fruitless products. Our origins commit us to keeping up on scientific advances in dermatology and skincare, and only fielding products we believe in. The result is clean clinical rosacea care that Shannon relies on to keep her own face problem-free.” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

In this episode we sat down with the creator of SIMPURE, Annabell Catania, as she walked us into a whole new category of skincare: Indie Luxury. Although the term was coined by us after exploring Annabell’s line, it is no doubt that every product has been crafted with the most pristine craftsmanship and thought. SIMPURE started from a line of efficacious deodorant products and then expanded its range to cover the multitude of skin health battles consumers face of the daily. Annabell describes her line as a merger of science and nature and we must agree that it truly brings the efficacy of both realms together in an elegant way. SIMPURE has multiple hero products and goes above and beyond most “indie” brands by not only delivering affordable and accessible products, but backing them with “no BS” Inkey lists that leave out the excess water and pack on the result driven ingredients we all love in our favorite skincare. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

Nancy Poller is a Brand Designer and Creative Director of Aligned Design Co., a boutique design studio. A beauty and wellness devotee, her brand and packaging designs have helped launch successful brands in Europe and the US including Afrocenchix, Rose Skin and Tamara’s Sugar. In 2021 she was named one of The Brand Stylist’s 60 Brilliant Brand Designers. Nancy loves digging into a founder’s story and ambitions and bringing them to life - from first sketches to seeing a product land on the shelf. She lives in London, UK and works with clients globally. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

In this episode we sat down to chat with Dr David Zhang, PhD about the breakthrough discovery that makes revela the new best kept secret for hair regrowth. David explains how the need for this product stems from the immense amount of people (especially women) that have long searched for a solution to something that is debilitating for self esteem and their overall health: hair loss. revela hair revival serum is a cutting edge and scientifically novel formulation that uses the newly discovered ingredient ProCelinyl (discovered for its benefits by Zhang et al.) to help in the regrowth and regeneration of hair on the scalp. With this new hero ingredient and technology, it is safe to say that revela’s hair serum is a game changer in not only otc products, but could also become a therapeutic option for dermatologists to consider when treating patients for hair loss/thinning related concerns. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

In this commentary, Ekta addresses the multiple reasons behind the lack of support celebrity skincare has been experiencing as of late. From brand founders standing up and writing letters to Brad himself all the way to iconic editors voicing their thoughts on social media, the concern is real and has the beauty industry buzzing. Join in on the conversation by commenting on our recent MEDIUM article titled “Celebrity Skincare Cancelled” and also finding amazing options for truly efficacious products from 10 outstanding brands in our follow up article titled “10 brands That Are Man Friendly..” on our MEDIUM blog! Thank you as always for tuning in and we can’t wait to hear your comments and opinions on this topic! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

Megan Rein is an experienced entrepreneur and executive with extensive experience in international business, industrial development and in the beauty industry.​ ​ Megan grew up as a theatre kid and was always the head makeup artist for shows, receiving a county-wide makeup award. During received her Undergraduate in International Studies from the University of South Florida and studied abroad extensively, spending a semester in Morocco studying Arabic and Arab Studies. She then achieved a Masters of Science from the London School of Economics in International Development with a focus on development in the Middle East.​ ​ After graduating Megan worked in International Program Management managing industrial development programs worth $100M's across the Middle East and India. During this time Megan traveled extensively throughout Europe, the Middle East, and India, going to new climates and struggling with finding makeup that worked as hard as she did and didn’t break her out as her ran from airplane to meeting. ​ While in Corporate America, Megan’s two cofounders Simon and Hicham were building a hair extension and wig business in the important Independent Beauty Supply Store market, a market which serves the majority of beauty professionals and women of color throughout the US. As they grew the first business the team recognized there was a huge gap in high quality cosmetics and makeup for this market, and the idea for SIIA Cosmetics was born. Megan worked to launch SIIA with her cofounders and joined full time in March 2020. Megan has led the branding and marketing for SIIA, the development and growth of ecommerce across all brands, and business development across the US and global markets. Megan is passionate about SIIA’s mission to bring high quality cosmetics to underserved communities and make Kbeauty accessible for everyone! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

Join us for the first episode in a very special series taught by the iconic master of scents, Veronique Gabai. In this first chapter, Veronique discusses the differences between natural and synthetic components found in our beloved fragrances. The episode opens with an overview and finishes with an explanation of the technicalities we often don’t hear of as consumers. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

Join us for a special episode to discuss the benefits of saffron as it pertains to skin health with the founder of House of M Beauty! “House of M Beauty’s love story with Saffron can ultimately be traced back to our founder, Anne Oliver’s, personal journey of illumination. After the birth of her first child, Anne found herself (as many women do) fighting a difficult battle with postpartum depression. - It was through her research that Anne first discovered that saffron was shown to be an effective mood enhancer. After incorporating saffron into her routine, things took a luminous turn. Not only did Anne’s depression symptoms lift (better moods, less anxiety, better sleep and beyond), but she also began to notice that her skin had become more radiant over time. - As a Vietnamese immigrant, Anne also hopes to impart to others within her community the hope, inspiration, and ambition that she was able to channel from her background into her vision for House of M Beauty. Through vision, purpose, and courage, the future can be truly bright for all those who pursue it.” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

I’m this very special episode and launch feature of our brand new series labeled “Wisdom of Women”, Priscila Martinez (one of the earliest guests on SA) returns to share her insights from the past two years as the leading lady in PR. Priscila is the founder of her iconic firm, The Brand Agency which represents clients on the caliber of Tiffany co. , HULU, Prime Video, Paramount and so many more! Priscila shares key insights into the changing landscape of brand management and outreach and also provides much needed advice to the young professionals aspiring to enter the world of PR. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

Join us for a unique and fun episode where we take you backstage VIP style to get an idea of what goes into the biggest award show of the beauty industry , CEW’s Beauty Bazaar ! This is the 29th year for the coveted event and in this episode we sit down and chat with their VP of Content, Andrea Nagel and one of their phenomenal ambassadors, Nunzio Saviano! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

Join us for a very special fragrance Friday featuring OldVine Fragrance, an extension of the beautiful floral brand OldVine florals. Ekta sits down with Itika to discuss the impact of the first global luxury fragrance brand launched by a prominent Black, female floral designer. OldVine is a new regime of fragrance makers with bespoke products developed and distributed exclusively by Firmenich. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

Join us for a lovely chat with the amazing Chloe Kwak of 107 beauty as she chats all things beauty and skin health with Ekta. Chloe dives into the vision of 107 and how every product crafted has a very specific set of requirements before it is released to the market. 107 is a brand founded on quality and efficacy vs trends and it shows in every product they create. From their iconic and nourishing sheet masks to their invigorating shampoo, 107 has something for everyone in their coveted collection of products ! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

Stay tuned for a very exciting all inclusive list of our top picks of the year coming up right before the holidays! We are so thrilled to be partnering with some of our favorite brands to provide a universal discount code that you guys will be able to use on all brands that are participating! We have so many amazing things coming up for you in 2023 and cannot WAIT to hear your feedback! For everyone who has not already, make sure to sign up for The PEN mailing list by emailing us at [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

Join us for a fragrance Friday series exclusive where we sit down with the Master of Scents, Veronique Gabai. Born in the Cote d’Azur, in Antibes, France, Veronique Gabai-Pinsky has more than 25 years of experience in the luxury, fashion, beauty and fragrance fields - with major successes as a brand builder. Working with companies such as L’Oréal, Vera Wang, and Giorgio Armani, where she was instrumental in the overall development of their fragrance businesses. She developed the successful Acqua di Gio for men and introduced the Emporio Armani franchise. In 2019, Veronique pivoted from the major luxury fragrance houses that she had dedicated her career to transforming and launched her namesake brand - Veronique Gabai; unisex perfumes, beauty and accessories inspired by the Mediterranean and crafted around the best of nature for your wellbeing. Veronique Gabai fragrances are all ethically produced and created around the best essential oils that nature offers. Wearing perfume by Veronique Gabai is like stepping into nature, it is like wearing sunshine: luminous, sensual, long lasting and to be experienced on skin. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

Join us for an exclusive conversation with the brain behind the brilliance of the beauty industry’s star publication , Beauty Matter, Kelly Kovack. Ekta and Kelly dive into the relevance of honest editorial vs click bait articles and the changing landscape that demands more transparency from the editorial community overall. Kelly shares her insight into why she began BM and the vision she had of a “no strings” approach to delivering facts over fiction to her readers and audience. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

Sir John is a dynamic force in the beauty and fashion industry, creating iconic looks with his signature use of color, luminance, and inclusive style. He developed his reputation as a Global Artist creating statement looks while working with industry moguls Pat McGrath and Charlotte Tilbury backstage at fashion shows worldwide. That experience provided Sir John a springboard into an elite tier of globally recognized leaders in the fashion and beauty industry. He has had the privilege to work with some of the most sought-after fashion and beauty industry professionals from Mario to Mert and Marcus. Now over two decades into his career, Sir John's visionary leadership expands far beyond his ability to create looks in all aspects of the beauty space. Sir John's magnetic presence and unique creative approach has allowed him to work with some of the world's most iconic women including Beyoncé, whose tone-setting signature looks Sir John has been trusted with since 2010. His other clients include; Naomi Campbell, Serena Williams, Priyanka Chopra, Margot Robbie, Zendaya, Naomi Osaka, Mary J Blige, Iman, Celine Dion, Erykah Badu, Barbie and many more. A true master of his craft, his looks have appeared in print and video across the global media spectrum. The Super Bowl, music videos, concert tours, magazine covers, a history-making September 2018 Vogue cover and Coachella performance. Sir John's ability to deliver editorial quality looks in video and live performance is truly unique. Over the course of his career, Sir John has helped shape the culture of the beauty industry, with his commitment to inclusivity and understanding the ever-changing needs of women. His leadership and passion for authenticity have driven him to champion an inside-out approach to beauty and wellness that helped make him the Global Ambassador and Creative Director with L'Oréal Paris, Chief Creative Officer of CTZN Cosmetics, an Advisory Board Member of the Black in Fashion Council represented by leading talent agency CAA, as well as partnerships with numerous other brands including Barbie, Glossier, MAC, and Yves Saint Laurent. His work has graced the covers of Vogue, Glamour, Elle, Vanity Fair, InStyle, Harper's Bazaar, and Marie Claire. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

Join us for a Sunday Self Care Special with the renowned author, award winning professor and leadership expert, Cynthia Ruiz as we discuss the true meaning of self love and self care and the changing landscapes women are dealing with in today’s American society. Cynthia is an Award wining Professor, Best selling Author, Commissioner, Leadership expert, an Executive Coach and Personal Development Speaker. Receiving over 78 accolades and awards for her leadership and service to the community. She currently serves as the President of the LA City multibillion-dollar pension fund. She was named a Latina Influencer by Hispanic Lifestyle Magazine. In 2021 She received the esteemed 7 Feathers Award from the Cherokee Phoenix and in 2019 she received the Cherokee National Community Leadership Award. Cynthia has also received the prestigious Hollywood Chamber “Women of Distinction Award, the HOPE “Ray of Hope” award and the Weingart, “Women Building LA Award. She was awarded the “President’s Award for Outstanding Professor in the Business School at UWLA in 2017. Twice the California Apparel News has listed her on their renowned List of Influential People and LA Weekly showcased her in their people edition. Cynthia holds a Masters of Science Degree in Counseling and has completed a Leadership Course at Harvard University, John F Kennedy School of Government. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

Join Ekta as she sits down to talk with Estée Lauder’s very own Susan Akkad, Senior Vice President of Local and Cultural Platforms and Corporate Innovation. Susan connects the dots of how beauty brands should be analyzing the cultural needs of their consumers and how she approaches the evolving need of consumers world wide with a holistic outlook. The conversation focuses on truly understanding the multidisciplinary needs of beauty buyers and navigates through the complexities of building unifying connections that allow for the building of trusted reputations for brands on a global and local scale. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

Join us as we chat with Kerry Benjamin, Renowned Skin Health Expert/Esthetician and Founder of a revolutionary skincare line that is redefining how we approach full body skin health: Stacked Skincare. Kerry dives into the ingredients that help rebalance, treat and maintain results, and how she has managed to create products that can be used anywhere we have skin (as demonstrated by her over decades of expert treatments for her globally recognized clients). Kerry also discusses the differences between clinical grade skin tools vs marketed “must haves” that are baiting consumers into believing that there is a need of over spending to have “the best of the best.” Stacked Skincare has been specifically designed by Kerry to prove to the industry and consumers that Skincare doesn’t have to be hard, it just has to be stacked in the right way, with clinical grade formulations and meticulous, yet sophisticated curation of ingredients and technologies that are grounded in science, and repeatedly replicable results. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

Emily H. Rudman sat down with us to chat all things health and wellness and how her line is crafted for the self care minded consumers of our time. The brand combines luxury and science to crate products that not only perform but also deliver long lasting results for a healthier lifestyle. Join us as we take a deep dive into the brand itself and Emily’s overall vision of creating a wellness brand rooted in art. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

Laura is the founder and CEO of Envision Horizons, an Amazon Solutions company. Prior to starting her own business, she worked for Amazon Media Group in New York City and saw firsthand the challenges brands faced working with the retail juggernaut. Since 2017, Laura has worked with over 200 brands ranging in size from emerging startups to publicly traded companies like Unilever. In 2021 she was recognized on the Forbes Next 1,000 entrepreneurs to watch list. In addition to running her own business, Laura is an advisor and angel investor in various mission-driven companies. She also co-owns Gorman Gear, an importing business with her husband where they sell products themselves on Amazon. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

Raquel Bouris is the Founder Creative Director of who is elijah parfum, an independent fragrance house established in two-thousand eighteen, built on cruelty free foundations based in Sydney, Australia. Raquel has redefined the rule book started a new chapter, changing the norm of the luxury fragrance world. Raquel was motivated to create gender-fluid scents, defying conventions prioritised taking an ethical approach to fragrance beauty. Inspired by clean lines modernity, we are continuing to create a complete fragrance wardrobe. What was once an idea coined during Raquel's travels, has now created a seat at the table with some of the biggest names in the beauty industry. Raquel believes that the art of fragrance should be reminiscent of our favourite memories. Our monochromatic quintessential minimalism allows you to decide what memories they evoke. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

Join us for a deep dive into the cult favorite line, REN as we interview their global brand ambassador David Delport. David Delport’s 15 plus year career with REN really began upon contracting malaria following a year of charity work in Kenya. David had moved to London as an 18 year old, waltzing right into Harrods and asking for a job in beauty. From there he was headhunted by Trish McEvoy, and later industry icons Laura Mercier and NARS where his passion for beauty only grew- however, after some years in artistry and education, David felt burnt out and compelled to take a year’s leave from the industry or risk growing disillusioned by it. He spent that year in Kenya working with a charity and conducting field research relating to HIV studies and health care within East Africa, before contracting malaria and being forced to return home to the UK to recover. In 2005, while looking for part time employment, as this was all he could commit to due to ill health, a friend introduced him to the REN brand. David fell in love with the brand, became hooked on the products, and was then invited to work casually with the brand. As his health improved, David’s capacity to work increased, and he worked his way up through sales and education roles before becoming REN’s Global Brand Ambassador. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

In this episode we sat down with the co-founder of Fig.1 Skincare, Kimmy Scotti, to discuss how her brand is bringing the luxury of the most coveted skin health products into the science driven approach of creating efficacious yet accessible products for everyone who wants the best that the skincare industry can offer. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

In this episode we sat down with Dr Sharad Paul, leading skin cancer expert, author, and founder of Skin By Dr Sharad, to discuss his revolutionary new FULLY PATENTED product, NO-TOX. After 10 years of research, Dr. Sharad has developed a proprietary compound, NO-TOX that is clinically proven to mimic the effects of Botox. The products are Vegan,natural, cruelty and toxin free! Dr Sharad is an internationally acclaimed expert in Skin Science and tells us about the science behind Botox and what we need to know about using the toxin as compared to his non invasive, non-toxic, patented approach. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

Sparti Scents evolved from a 15-year friendship and a desire to create a new voice and vision for the fragrance and beauty category. After interviewing hundreds of fragrance fans from around the world, award-winning entrepreneurs and executives Abby Wallach and Caroline Fabrigas set out to revolutionize the way consumers use, love and wear fragrance.Their vision: to re-think new forms of fragrance, new delivery systems and new experiences to make fragrance a part of your every day lifestyle and routine. The Fashion Group International recently honored Abby and Caroline at the ”Rising Star” awards ceremony as finalists in the beauty entrepreneur category for 2019 - 2021 and now 2022. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

In this episode we interview the brand ambassador for the cult favorite sunscreen brand, EltaMD-Echo Sandburg. Tune is to learn about what sets EltaMD apart in the world of sunscreen options and how we can all prepare for the summer months to come by buying proper sunscreen products rather than cutting corners with other brands that are “science washing” this niche of skin health. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

Noelle Simons, facial therapist for the iconic line, True Botanicals, shares insight into what it means to be a brand focused on clean products without compromising science and innovation. Join us for a deep dive into the vision of this iconic skincare line as we chat with their star facial therapist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

When Life Gives You Lemons 🍋 is a brand that believes we don’t need to compromise good skin health for our favorite makeup look! Join Ekta as she interviews Nita who is the founder of this revolutionary brand and discusses the journey of bringing her vision to life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

Jill Rowe is a multi-passionate and serial entrepreneur who has several startups under her belt including running her own Southern Food restaurant that she created from concept to cooking. Her career began after being discovered shortly after starting college by the famous model turned model agency owner, Wilhelmina. Jill lived and modeled around the world, working with some of the best in the business: Herb Ritts, David Bailey, and Sante D'Orazio to name a few. She then followed her passion for all things cultural by working in the art world at two prestigious contemporary art galleries in NYC. Jill also spent time working in feature film production before starting her first business, The Kitchen, a southern food restaurant in Upstate NY, where she was head chef and baker. After several successful years, she sold her share to her business partner and returned to NY landing at the beloved Danny Meyer flagship restaurant, Union Square Cafe, where she became Assistant General Manager, and received a first-level Sommelier certification. Jill brings all of her passion, skills and knowledge to her role as the co-founder of the organic skincare wellness brand Cultivate Apothecary: cultivated, formulated and bottled at Stonegate Farm in the Hudson Valley, where she lives.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

Rachel ten Brink is the General Partner and Founder of Red Bike Capital, a seed stage fund based in NY that invests in founders that are improving lives and powering the economy, particularly around FinTech, Commerce Infrastructure and Consumer. Rachel is a Data Driven, Product Obsessed Investor, Founder, and Board Member, and a Top Latinx in Tech leader. Rachel was the co-founder and CMO of Scentbird, a Y-Combinator backed fragrance subscription service that raised $29M in venture funding. As a founder, Rachel led Growth, Brand and Business Development, scaling the company to over 500,000 subscribers. Before this, she spent 20 years building billion dollar global brands at Elizabeth Arden, Estee Lauder, Gillette, and L’Oreal. She is a mentor at Techstars and Y Combinator. She is one less than 100 Latinas to have ever raised over $1M in VC funding, and part of the 0.01% of Latina Women that are GPs in Venture. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

Dennis Gross M.D., F.A.A.D. Board-certified dermatologist and dermatological surgeon Dennis Gross, M.D., founded his practice in 1990 after completing his residency at the New York University Medical Center. With a deep interest in skin that is healthy as well as beautiful, Dr. Gross has executed extensive research at prestigious institutes, including Memorial Sloan-Kettering, on melanoma. His research on skin cancer has been published in multiple peer-reviewed journals, including Journal of Experimental Medicine and Journal of Medical Microbiology. Dr. Gross’ affiliations have included the Skin Cancer Foundation, American Cancer Society, as well as the American Academy of Dermatology, the Society for Dermatological Surgery and Oncology, the American Medical Association, and the New York Dermatology Society. Dr. Gross is a leader in cosmetic dermatological procedures, providing access to cutting-edge technology that provides exceptional results. He is passionate about achieving symmetry and balance in the faces of his patients and customizes his technique for all his treatments, allowing him to suit all of his patients’ needs and desires. He takes a subtle approach to fillers, believing that the most naturally enhanced appearance is one that can be achieved in stages. Dr. Gross created his award-winning product line, Dr. Dennis Gross SkincareTM, in 2002. He and his skincare expertise have been featured in publications including The New York Times Magazine, Elle, Vogue, and Harper’s Bazaar, in addition to guest appearances on The Today Show, CNN, and The Early Show. Dr. Gross is a native New Yorker. He resides in Manhattan with his wife and business partner, Carrie, and their four children. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

Jessica Cruel, Editor in Chief, Allure Jessica Cruel is the editor-in-chief of Allure, where she leads the development of multi-platform editorial content for print, digital and video platforms, including the Readers' Choice Awards and Best of Beauty Awards franchises. Cruel also consults on brand projects including the Allure Podcast, Allure Beauty Box subscription program, and the Allure Store. Cruel joined Allure in 2019, first as features director and, more recently, served as the title’s content director. As content director, Cruel spearheaded The Melanin Edit, a new Allure platform exploring all things relating to Black beauty, skincare and wellness. Prior to joining Allure, Jessica served as deputy beauty director at Refinery29, and has also held editorial roles at SELF, and Popsugar. Throughout her decade-long career in the beauty media industry, she has extended her experience to hosting podcasts, speaking at events and appearing in live television segments. A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with degrees in multimedia journalism and sociology. She is a proud graduate of Albany High School as valedictorian and served as Miss Albany High School. Jessica currently resides in Newark, New Jersey. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

Celebrity makeup artist Sébastien Tardif’s work has taken him to New York, London, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Tokyo and beyond. For more than 25 years, he has led innovation for many global luxury brands, and has beautified celebrities including Naomi Campbell, Nelly Furtado, Jane Fonda, Olivia Palermo and Glen Close to name a few. He has led makeup direction for more than 100 fashion week shows in New York and internationally, and his signature illuminated makeup has appeared in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle magazines and more. He is the creator of Veil Cosmetics, renowned for its textural superiority, and a cult favorite amongst beauty experts and professionals. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

Listen in on how Instagram may be setting up small businesses for failure by providing a “smoke and mirrors” approach to handling their customer service practices. You’re listening to Skincare Anarchy, a library of insights from full length interviews with the trend makers of tomorrows viral visions- this is your host Ekta and it is Tuesday, the 22nd of the second month of 2022. After 1.5 years of daily work, Ekta lost her work, money and time that was put into building a proper, non padded Instagram presence in a matter of seconds. What does this tell us about the business ethics of monopolizing our leading social platforms? Should we exercise our rights as consumers to demand for independent and intelligent protocols that actually WORK when you hit “submit” rather than give you fake errors and “user not found” dummy messages. “Looks can be deceiving but their influence rests of an understanding of their irrelevance. “ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support