Skincare and Scandals
Two skincare obsessed gals podcasting about skincare and the scandals within!
Episodes
94 episodes
Nailed It….Or Maybe Not? The Story Behind the TikTok Gel Nail Drama!
Over the last several months, reports circulated on TikTok that gel nail manicures were causing allergic reactions, but what are these reports really all about? Alicia and Nicole dive in and discuss what might be going on behind the sc...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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31:28
Interview with Jillian Gottlieb!
This week Alicia and Nicole sit down with actress and influencer Jillian Gottlieb! Join them as they discuss the biggest skincare/haircare scams, undiscovered brands, the story behind her love of the Vanicream founders, Taco Bell, and all thing...
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58:46
Tress Stress: The Mielle Organics Social Media Debacle We Didn’t See Coming
Recently, social media has been actively discussing haircare brand Mielle Organics and whether it actually lives up to its promise of prioritizing the health of textured hair. The reports range from hair damage, severe dryness, breakage, to hai...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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44:02
Glow Up or Gross Out: When Skincare Gets Messy!
In this week’s episode, Nicole and Alicia take a hard look at a “facial” currently floating the internet: the poop facial. They discuss the original video that made “treatment” notorious, and the real feces facial that’s been used in Eastern me...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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29:02
Escarglow: the Snail Facial trend!
Alicia and Nicole are back from summer break!On today’s episode, the girls talk about one of the strangest new trends—snail facials! While snail mucin has been around for a while and widely used, this facial will leave you shel...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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26:16
Manning the Mic: Our Guys’ Perspective on Skincare!
On this week’s episode, the guys join the ladies for the first time! For a fun twist pre-Father’s Day, Alicia and Nicole welcome Producer Ben and Will to talk about their personal skincare routines, what they perceive men’s skincare to be about...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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48:34
Retina Roulette: Risky Eye Transformations!
On this episode, Nicole and Alicia discuss the latest in wild beauty trends—iris surgery! Social media is flooded with stories of people undergoing extremely risky surgeries to change their eye color. What do the surgeries entail and are the re...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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33:00
Beautycounter Brand Blowup!
Join us as we talk all things Beautycounter — from operations shut downs to the affiliate terminations making news across the internet.Connect with us! Instagram:
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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36:12
Mother’s Day Gift Guide!
Easy, breezy, self-care ideas for the Pregnant Mama, Mama-to-be, a Mom or Mother-in-law, and those women in your life who are like a Mom to you!Connect with us! Instagram:
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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29:16
Bloody Beauty: Illegal Vampire Facials
On this episode, Alicia and Nicole dive into the story of an unlicensed facialist from New Mexico, who put an entire community at risk with her illegal and irresponsible behavior. She went to prison, but that was only where the nightmare begins...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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30:08
Dunzo With Sunscreen?
What happens in Cabo, stays in Cabo…except for sunburns.Our OG reality star from California, Kristin Cavallari, has been gaining attention recently for a podcast episode she aired with a holistic practitioner. On that episode, she...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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30:56
Milk of Magnesia: The New Makeup Must-Have?
On this week’s episode, Nicole and Alicia take a look at a recent TikTok craze—Milk of Magnesia as makeup primer! While this trend isn’t exactly new, it’s making its way into mainstream makeup usage to *theoretically* help with oily skin and st...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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28:20
H2Oh No Girl!
On this episode, Alicia and Nicole take a deep dive into water! Hard water, that is, and look at how long-term use can potentially negatively affect our hair and skin. The girls discuss what hard water actually is, the science behind what the m...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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44:52
The B is Back! #BadBenzene
On this episode, Nicole and Alicia take a look at recent research on benzene. The researchers at Valisure, an independent research company, ran various tests on the popular acne treatment Benzoyl Peroxide and found the presence of benzene. But ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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30:50
What’s Up With Kate?!
Okay, so Kate Middleton is missing and #thisisacrisis. Alicia and Nicole begin the episode by taking a small deep dive into what is currently known and all the wild speculation out there... ...but the REAL Kate at the heart of ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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41:28
The Great {Filler} Migration: Tear Trough Troubles?
On today's episode, Alicia and Nicole delve into the topics of tear troughs, filler, and the associated concerns related to these types of injections. They also explore strategies and share tips for addressing under-eye and dark circle issues! ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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41:38
Is “Quiet Luxury Skin” the Next Skincare Trend?
On this week’s episode, Alicia and Nicole discuss “Quiet Luxury Skin” and whether it is the next skincare trend. Industry insiders say it is, but the ladies aren’t so sure! Listen in the find out what this trend actually is!Connect w...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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31:32
Sip Safe: Is there Lead in your Drinkware? Plus, is Michael Cera a Skincare Nepo Baby?
In this episode, Alicia and Nicole discuss the most recent social media drama over Stanley cups. Is there really lead in them? And are they actually dangerous to use?Plus, we have a quick Super Bowl recap of one of the more interesting ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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32:19
Tales of Tainted Testers!
On this episode, Alicia and Nicole talk tips for testing out skincare and makeup products in stores. Is there a way to safely test out a product without being covered in bacteria?? Listen and find out!Connect with us!
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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39:04
Toxic Tanning Beds Going Viral?
On this episode, Alicia and Nicole take aim at a recent viral video by Kim Kardashian, in which she brags about having a tanning bed. Is there any legitimacy to her claims that tanning beds help her medical issues? Are they safe to use again? (...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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41:04
Part 2 with Esthetician and Beauty Content Creator @devsday!
This week, Alicia and Nicole finish up their interview with Devan Jesmer, beauty content creator, esthetician, and face behind @devsday! On this episode, the ladies discuss Devan’s predictions for 2024, including ingredients and products set to...
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41:17
Interview with Esthetician and Beauty Content Creator @devsday!
This week, Alicia and Nicole interview Devan Jesmer, beauty content creator, esthetician, and face behind @devsday! On this episode, the ladies discuss Devan’s experience in the skincare industry, new products she has tested, and the good and b...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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36:34
From the Vault: The Cold Cream Conundrum!
Two things hated by Alicia and Nicole have returned: cold weather and cold cream! We take a deep dive into one of Nicole’s most hated products — Pond’s cold cream! We’ve all heard for years how this product worked wonders on our gr...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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39:52
CULTivating Beauty: The Link Between ELF Cosmetics and NXIVM
On this weeks episode, Alicia and Nicole dive into a new scandal area—cults! Rumors are swirling that there is a link between a cult recently in the news, NXIVM, and ELF Cosmetics. The girls dig into what the link is, who is behind it, and what...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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46:00
Financing Your Face? Breaking Down the RHOSLC Lawsuit with Beauty Lab + Laser!
On this week’s episode, Alicia and Nicole discuss a recent lawsuit prominently featured in this season’s of Bravo TV’s Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. Beauty Lab + Laser, a medical spa owned by one of the cast members, Heather Gay, sued one ...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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51:38