Kelly Driscoll

Unpacking Beauty

Arts EN ↓ 8 episodes

From science, to marketing, to social media trends, Kelly is taking her beauty questions to industry experts each episode to unpack beauty.

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Kelly Driscoll

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8: Can We Make Sunscreen Less Complicated? Ft Dr Julian Sass @scamander14 18.12.2023 1:01:11

Why is sunscreen so complicated? From white casts, pilling, eye sting and protection, it's a really hard product to get right. Today I'm chatting with Dr. Julian Sass @scamander14, skincare content creator, Ph. D. in Biomathematics and Statistics and currently working in research and product development. In today's conversation, we discuss how to make SPF less complicated, how to spot...

7: How to Read an Ingredients List? ft INCIDecoder's Judit Rácz 04.12.2023 40:29

What can you tell about a product from the ingredient list? What can't you tell? Today, I'm chatting with Judit Rácz, creator of INCIDecoder and cosmetic chemist and formulator of Geek & Gorgeous skincare! We're talking all about ingredient lists, the red flags to look out for and what those plant extract claims really mean! ⁠Watch this conversation on YouTube⁠ Connect with Judit:...

6: What Do Skinfluencers Want You to Know? ft. @MadAboutSkin Rob Stead 20.11.2023 1:05:00

How do skincare content creators make money? What happens behind the scenes of sponsorships? Today I'm pulling back the curtain with Rob Stead from @MadAboutSkin on YouTube! We're sharing our stories of how we became content creators, how we make money and spilling some tea on shady sponsorships and brand deals! Watch this conversation on YouTube Connect with Rob: MadAboutSki⁠⁠⁠n on YouTub...

5: How to Use Chemical Exfoliation Like a Pro? ft @MaximumSkin Justin Spracklin 06.11.2023 45:38

Is chemical exfoliation better than physical exfoliation, how often should you use chemical exfoliation, what works for PIE, PIH and can we really erase our pores? I'm taking these burning questions to Justin Spracklin nursing student and derm laser specialist better known as @maximumskin Watch this episode on YouTube Connect with Justin: Instagram Tik Tok YouTube ⁠ Connect with Kelly: ⁠⁠⁠⁠You...

4: How to Age Well in Your 20s, 30s, 40s? Ft Jude Chao @FiddySnails 23.10.2023 45:10

Have you every wished you had a skincare big sister to ask about anti-aging? Today's conversation is just that! I'm chatting with Jude Chao, Fifty Shades of Snail, all about aging in your 20s, 30a, 40s and how to handle the fear of aging. Watch this Conversation on YouTube Connect with Jude: Instagram Fifty Shades of Snail Blog Skincare for Your Soul Book Jude's YouTube ⁠⁠ Connect with...

3: Why Does "Green Consumerism" Hurt Sustainability? ft. Jen Novakovich of The Eco Well Podcast 09.10.2023 1:03:26

Have you ever wondered if the "green" claims on your beauty products are actually in line with sustainability? Today I'm diving into the topic of green consumerism with Jen Novakovich, cosmetic chemist and podcast host of The Eco Well. Jen shares her insight into how green claims in the cosmetics industry is ultimately hurting sustainability. Watch this conversation on YouTube Connec...

2: What Tik Tok Trends Piss Off Chemists? Ft. Michelle Wong @LabMuffinBeautyScience 25.09.2023 52:13

Ever wonder what chemist think of the latest trends and (mis)information on BeautyTok? Today I'm asking Dr. Michelle Wong, Chemistry PhD and science communicator Lab Muffin Beauty Science what trends get her fired up to respond! We're chatting about toasting bread with sunscreen to test it's protection, UV cameras, SLS, parabens, and if you really need to wear sunscreen indoors and in...

1: Why Do We Love Peptides? ft Alli Reed of Stratia 04.09.2023 36:42

Have you ever wondered what makes a peptide a peptide, what's the difference between peptides and what ingredients don't mix well with peptides? Today I'm taking all my peptide questions to Alli Reed. Alli is the founder and formulator of Stratia Skin. We'll chat about peptides, how Alli formulated Stratia's peptide moisturizer Interface and talk about the safety of peptides an...