What's Your Skincare Routine with LeAura Luciano

I’m in Mexico with Santu Beauty co‑founders Alicia and Angelique to explore how they built a bodycare brand rooted in Mexican heritage, copal, and hand‑harvested sea salt rituals. We talk self‑love as a birthright, turning your bathroom into a sanctuary, and the story behind their award‑winning salt scrubs and lotions.

Have you ever thought about what is actually in your shower routine, not just your products, but the tools, materials, and where it all ends up? This episode features Phoebe Yu, founder of Floofah, a plastic-free, fully compostable shower loofah brand that is reimagining one of the most overlooked tools in our daily lives. We explore her journey from Silicon Valley and the recycling industry to la...

If you’ve ever skipped a workout because of your hair, this episode is for you. I’m chatting with SWAIR co-founders Carrie Sporer and Meredith Krill about how marathon training, Equinox classes, and years of ducking out early for the showers led them to invent Showerless Shampoo—a non-aerosol, alcohol-free alternative to dry shampoo that actually cleans sweaty hair in minutes. We get into their fo...

In this episode of What’s Your Skincare Routine? with LeAura Luciano, I’m joined by talent agent Tina Rattigan for a real, unfiltered conversation about the modeling and acting industry, what has changed, what matters now, and how to actually get signed. We cover everything from building confidence and developing your unique look, to navigating castings, contracts, and avoiding common scams in the...

During New York Fashion Week, my feed suddenly filled with clips of Clavicular (Braden Peters) — a controversial 20-year-old streamer widely described online as the face of the looksmaxxing movement. So I went down the rabbit hole. In this episode, I unpack the strange vocabulary and culture surrounding looksmaxxing — from softmaxxing vs hardmaxxing to terms like mogging, canthal tilt, and midface...

This week on What's Your Skincare Routine, I'm thrilled to welcome Christina Peng, CEO and co-founder of Havyn Beauty—the beauty industry's first completely allergen-free fine fragrance brand. Christina's story is both personal and inspiring. After years in executive roles at beauty powerhouses like Dermalogica, Neutrogena, and COOLA, she left the corporate world when her son was d...

Dearest gentle listeners, today we welcome a true diamond of the podcasting world: Lady Brit Madrid‑Mogenson, esteemed friend of the pod and keen observer of society’s most captivating dramas. Together, we don our Regencycore accessories and dive into Bridgerton Season 4, Part 1—every stolen glance, every ballroom betrayal, and every heart laid bare in the ton. We chat about: First reactions to th...

In this powerful episode of  What’s Your Skincare Routine? , host  LeAura Luciano  is joined by  Cheree Ashley , founder of  Osier , a skincare brand created at the intersection of recovery, mental health, and beauty.​ Cheree shares her own recovery journey, her work in behavioral health and detox programs, and how witnessing clients’ insecurities around their skin inspired her to create gentle, e...

Jaclyn Ling went from starting a YouTube channel as a teenager to founding Bento—a platform that's changing how content creators land brand partnerships. In this episode, we dive deep into the systems and strategies creators need to build sustainable businesses in 2026. Episode Highlights: ✨ The exact cold email strategy that gets responses from brands ✨ Why most creators give up too early (...

Welcome to the final episode of the Reset and Manifest 2026 series! You've done the audit, set the goals, and built your vision boards—now it's time to make them happen.​ In this episode, LeAura breaks down how to stay accountable all year long with a powerful quarterly check-in system. Learn how to track progress without judgment, course-correct when life gets messy, and turn your 2026 vi...

In episode 3 of the  Reset + Manifest in 2026  series, host LeAura Luciano guides you through building a 2026 vision board that actually works—on your wall  and  on your screens.​ What you’ll learn: The exact supplies you need for a physical board (and how to keep it intentional, not cluttered) Three ways to lay out your board: by life pillars, around your biggest goal, or by energy/feeling Smart...

Vision boards fail when we skip the strategy. In part 2 of the Reset and Manifest 2026 series, LeAura breaks down the 7 most common vision board mistakes and teaches you how to turn your goals into a powerful visualization tool.​ In This Episode: Why most vision boards fail (and how to fix it) The neuroscience behind first-person perspective images How to write SMART goals for each life pillar Qua...

Your 2025 Life Wrapped + 2026 Reset Starts Here Before you create your 2026 vision board, you need this foundation. In Part 1 of the Reset + Manifest 2026 series, LeAura walks you through a powerful year-end audit process that goes deeper than typical goal-setting.​ What You'll Do in This Episode: Pull your 2025 "receipts" - the wins you forgot to celebrate Create your personal Spoti...

Before planning for 2026, LeAura recaps the episodes and videos you loved most in 2025—backstage beauty at NYFW, a first-time Mediterranean cruise, nerdy  Frankenstein  chats, Hollywood legal drama, viral glitter freckles, and the Ipsy Beauty Discovery Report. This highlight reel connects beauty, travel, pop culture, and entrepreneurship, and invites you to binge the “Best of 2025” playlist and sh...

Looking for the best luxury beauty gifts for the 2025 holidays—but secretly want to keep them for yourself? This week on What’s Your Skincare Routine? , host LeAura Luciano unveils her Selfish Score Holiday Gift Guide , featuring splurgy haircare sets, main-character fragrances, and beauty tech that’s almost too good to wrap . From Dyson’s iconic Airwrap to Tom Ford minis and the Sephora Favorites...

This week on What’s Your Skincare Routine? , LeAura breaks down the best skincare and self-care splurges for winter glow, barrier repair, and real results. These are the ingredient-driven, cult-favorite products with a Selfish Score so high… you might end up keeping them for yourself. We dive into brand stories, viral formulas, hero ingredients, and the science behind why these products deliver —...

Welcome to  What’s Your Skincare Routine  with LeAura Luciano! Today’s Highlights: The 2025 beauty splurges that are  so good … you may not want to give them away! The genius of Danessa Myricks and her Lightwork Palette (why pros & creators can’t get enough) Why YSL Beauty’s luxe sets are a Parisian must-have, beloved by celebs Charlotte Tilbury’s backstage secrets—legendary products and the r...

In this episode of 'What's Your Skincare Routine with LeAura Luciano,' we discuss Guillermo del Toro's highly anticipated adaptation of Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein.' Over 25 years in the making, this film intertwines themes of empathy, family, and the human experience. Del Toro's vision is brought to life through exceptional artistry, with actor Jacob Elordi transf...

Today, we’re breaking down the secret courtroom recording that was just made public in the It Ends With Us legal battle. You’ve probably seen the headlines: Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, and Wayfarer Studios are in the middle of a messy lawsuit… but this new audio gives us a whole new layer of insight. I’m joined by Brit Madrid Mogenson (In The Cards and Stars and BZen TV) and Michael Mogenson (at...

Join host LeAura Luciano for a special re-release of “What’s Your Skincare Routine” featuring Fazit Beauty co-founders Aliett Buttelman and Nina LaBruna. Discover the wild ride behind the viral faux freckle patches loved by Taylor Swift, including their latest appearance on Taylor’s Instagram and during her chart-topping album release “Life of a Showgirl.” Find out how Aliett and Nina scaled from...

In this episode of "What's Your Skincare Routine," host LeAura Luciano interviews Dr. Ben Johnson, MD—founder of Osmosis Beauty—to explore holistic, science-backed skin health, anti-aging, and wellness protocols. Dr. Ben discusses why he avoids harsh treatments like fillers and lasers, the benefits of liposomal ingredient delivery, and how internal wellness transforms skin. Learn abo...

Catch up with LeAura Luciano as she takes you backstage at New York Fashion Week for an exclusive look into runway skincare, liquid wave hair trends, nail couture, and a powerful, inclusive dining experience. Get the scoop on industry insiders, pro techniques, must-have products, and how beauty, design, and business are shaping this year’s biggest trends. Main Topics & Highlights New York Fash...

In this episode, we sit down with Deeannah Seymour, CEO & Co-Founder of Ph-D Feminine Health, for a candid and empowering discussion on women’s health. From menopause to hormones to breaking the stigma around feminine wellness, Deeshares why starting the conversation is the first step to change.  ✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why menopause conversations are still missing in women’s hea...

Episode 2: Mediterranean Cruise Diaries with LeAura & Layla Luciano In this episode, LeAura welcomes her sister Layla for a special travel edition of “What’s Your Skincare Routine?” The sisters share their first-time cruise experience through the Mediterranean, starting in Athens, Greece, and sailing on the Sun Princess. Hear about their favorite moments, from exploring ancient ruins to findin...

In this special episode of “What’s Your Skincare Routine,” host LeAura Luciano is joined by her sister and returning guest, Layla Luciano, for an unforgettable journey outside the world of skincare and into the Mediterranean! The sisters share their experiences as they embark on their first cruise together aboard the brand new Sun Princess, with Layla experiencing both her first cruise and her fir...