Barefaced - A Beauty Podcast

It's been a long time coming but we are so excited to be back after 2 years! It is crazy how time has flown but we are here and ready to bring you a new round of products that we are loving for the Sephora sale that starts today for VIB Rouge members. We are working hard to figure out how to bring this podcast back from the dead and ACTUALLY find a sustainable upload schedule with our full-time jobs. We love you all for listening and staying with us! Instagram: @barefaced.podcast Email: barefaced.podcast@gmail.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BarefacedPodcast

Weeeeee're backkk!! Hello beautiful listeners, the Sephora sale starts today for VIB Rouge members and since this is a beauty podcast we wanted to share which products are on our list! We're hoping to get to a more regular schedule of uploading but realistically it will probably be every other week until our schedules calm down a bit. Thank you all so much for listening! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barefaced.podcast/ Email: barefaced.podcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarefacedPodcast/

Happy Friday beautiful listeners! In today's episode we are diving into the controversial world of celebrity and influencer beauty brands. There are sooo many out there and while some of them seem authentic some just come off as a cash grab. We go into Selfless by Hyram, JLo Beauty, Florence by Mills, Devonne by Demi, and much more! Also Hanna got a puppy over the past few weeks so apologies if you hear some whining, barking, etc. in this episode. We're so curious what you guys think of celebrity beauty brands - worth it or nah? Let us know! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barefaced.podcast/ Email: barefaced.podcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarefacedPodcast/

Hey hey hey we're back with a Brand of the Week! This one isn't a mini because we simply had so much to say about the brand and hope you all enjoy! Kate Somerville has long been a brand we admire, products we love, and person we aspire to be (lol we are not kidding). We want to thank everyone for the support and for listening, sharing, subscribing, and rating our podcast! We've recorded some exciting new episodes and can't wait to share them with you all! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barefaced.podcast/ Email: barefaced.podcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarefacedPodcast/

It's Friday Friday gotta get down on Fridayyyy and that means a brand new episode for you lovely listeners! Today we wrap up our discussion on Monat and get into how they get that white Cadillac, earnings disclosure, and more. If any of you have some MLM stories we want to hear them! Email them to us or send us a DM. Thank you all for your support and have a great weekend! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barefaced.podcast/ Email: barefaced.podcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarefacedPodcast/

Woot woot happy Friday listeners! We know we've been a little MIA so we are back with a regular episode on our new upload day! Life's been super busy and hectic so we are now a Friday upload podcast. In today's episode Sarah leads us through a chat about the MLM Monat and since she had so much to say we've split this episode up into two parts. If you're curious about what Monat is, what they sell, how they recruit, etc. this episode is for you and be sure to tune in next week where we're diving into their controversies, lawsuits, all that good stuff. Have a beautiful weekend and thank you SO SO much for the support!! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barefaced.podcast/ Email: barefaced.podcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarefacedPodcast/

Welp it's a day later than we thought this was going up but we are excited to bring you a new episode all about hype products that simply are a noooo. There are many many products out there that continue to be bestsellers and for some of them we cannot figure out why! Maybe you love these products (and please let us know if you do!) but today we are sharing those that did not work for us. In true Barefaced form we find ourselves slightly off topic, volley yays or nays on popular moisturizers, and discuss the controversial St. Ives Apricot Scrub. Enjoy! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barefaced.podcast/ Email: barefaced.podcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarefacedPodcast/

Ohhh who lives in a pineapple...pysch! None of us do, we just love it on our pizzas. It's a weird episode for y'all today, we wanted to do something fun and def different than what we typically do and in this case it's Sarah asking Hanna weird-ass questions about death, conspiracy theories, Taylor Swift, missing airplanes, and more! We had a ton of fun recording this so we hope you like it! Please like, share, subscribe, and rate us and let us know your thoughts. We are on Instagram, we have email, we even have a Facebook although we don't use it too often ha but we will if you want us to! Thank you all SO SO much for listening and for the support - enjoy the episode! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barefaced.podcast/ Email: barefaced.podcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarefacedPodcast/

Hello hello lovely listeners and welcome back to Barefaced! We had some empties piling up and wanted to quickly review these for you all and let you know if these are worth it or not. This is a little bit of a shorter episode as we were, for once, on topic (lol) but we still manage to chat a little about musicales, Gilmore Girls, and more. We hope you are all enjoying your week so far - thank you all for your support! xo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barefaced.podcast/ Email: barefaced.podcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarefacedPodcast/

Welcome welcome back to Barefaced! We're a little late to upload - so sorry! Today's episode is allll about sunscreen. We go into what the differences are between chemical and mineral sunscreens, how they work, why sunscreen is important and what it does for your skin, share some of our favorite SPF brands and products, and yes, we briefly touch on the Gwyneth Paltrow sunscreen "scandal." We hope you enjoy this episode and find it interesting and helpful - let us know what you guys think and what you want to hear next! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barefaced.podcast/ Email: barefaced.podcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarefacedPodcast/

Woof guys, it's been a week! Thank you thank you for your patience and understanding, we are so happy to be back, both of recording on proper microphones with reliable internet connections. We wanted to do a fun episode today so we are sharing all the products we've recently purchased at Sephora, the drugstore, Poshmark, brand sites, etc. Plus Sarah tries some product live while recording, and we dish some serious behind-the-scenes info on product launches at Target and how products end up at TJ Maxx, Nordstrom Rack, Walmart, and similar sites. Enjoy the episode! Send us an email! barefaced.podcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/barefaced.podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarefacedPodcast/

Damn youths! Unlike Schmidt, we love youths (to the people)! Yes it's a bad joke and this is why we aren't comedians. Happy Friday lovely listeners, we've made it! Today we are talking about a very popular and very Earth-friendly brand, Youth to the People! Their products and formulations keep getting better and better with each launch and they keep on getting more and more popular! In addition to making great products they have a number of social and environmental causes they support and consider the pillars of their brand. What's not to love?! Thank you all so much for the support, we are so grateful for each of you! Send us an email! barefaced.podcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/barefaced.podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarefacedPodcast/

We back with some more MLM fun! Today Sarah's tell us how she got recruited into her MLM (pyramid scheme) sales job in college and she spills all the tea on working there, techniques they used, shady practices, and more. On another note, the past few weeks have been extremely busy for us and this week in all her moving craziness Hanna forgot her mic and had to record on her headphones. We apologize for the less-than-ideal sound quality on her end but the good news is Sarah leads this episode and her mic works just fine! Thank you all for the support, if you have been in or an in an MLM (or pyramid scheme) or know someone who has we'd love to hear your experience! Send us an email! barefaced.podcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/barefaced.podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarefacedPodcast/

Happy Hump Day y'all, here's a bit of an update. This week hit us hard, Sarah's been ill for a few days and Hanna's been running into many many issues with her upcoming move. This episode, which we recorded about a week ago, was originally supposed to be live this Friday however we were unable to record last week or this week so we moved this one up so heyyy Friday came early! In this episode we're deep diving into the Insta-famous brand Summer Fridays. Everything from their formulas to their marketing to their packaging has people going gaga over it so we wanted to highlight them, discuss why their branding works, and review their products. We also discuss some industry-side topics like formulations, "copycat" products, what ingredients are actually considered vegan, etc so there's a lot mixed in this one! Due to time constraints we did not include a listener question but we will answer some in our next mini! Thank you so much for all your support and understanding, we hope you all are having a great week and we will be back with regularly scheduled programming next week! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barefaced.podcast/ Email: barefaced.podcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarefacedPodcast/

You heard Kohl's story on Wednesday's episode and today we are deep diving into the products in her skincare line, Cleanish! We go into each product, why it was formulated the way it is, what skincare benefits you can expect from it, and touch on her packaging and sustainability initiatives. We want to give a huge thank you to Kohl for joining us for two episodes and we hope you all enjoyed! SHOP Cleanish! https://theskinest.com/shop-cleanish Stay in touch with Kohl: https://www.instagram.com/cleanish_skincare/ https://www.instagram.com/the_skinest/ And as always we love when you guys reach out to us and connect with us on our social! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barefaced.podcast/ Email: barefaced.podcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarefacedPodcast/

It's our first interview episode! We are so excited to welcome Kohl, founder of Cleanish and The Skinest, to the podcast this week! Kohl and Hanna go way back and when Kohl launched her skincare line this year we both know we had to have her on. In this episode we go into what it takes to start a skincare company and deep dive into the ins and outs including sourcing ingredients and labs, registering a business, paying taxes, etc. We also talk about fun things like Kohl's inspiration for her line and products, what made her get into the business, and more! Be sure to check out Kohl and Cleanish on her social! https://www.instagram.com/cleanish_skincare/ https://www.instagram.com/the_skinest/ SHOP Cleanish! https://theskinest.com/shop-cleanish We love to connect with you! Send us a DM or an email or connect with us on social! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barefaced.podcast/ Email: barefaced.podcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarefacedPodcast/

Happy April to all you lovely listeners and welcome back to another Brand of the Week! We've touched on this brand before and knew we wanted to dedicate an episode to it and it's here! Meet Rosen, the brand challenging the acne industry and making it fun, clean, and effective. This was Hanna's drugstore brand to try for 2021 and in this episode we dive into the founder and brand's background, bestselling products, products we're intrigued by and have tried, and more! Plus we are back with more of your questions and answer Katie's question on how to layer skincare products. Thank you all so much for listening, rating the podcast, and showing your support! If you have a question, brand of the week suggestion, or anything else feel free to message us or DM us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barefaced.podcast/ Email: barefaced.podcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarefacedPodcast/

One of the most exciting times of the year is approaching...the Sephora sale! We have a few things on our list that are super pricey that we wait until the sale to get and we're sharing them with you! Also, Sarah shares some tips on how best to shop the sale, what sells out first, and more. If you are stocking up on some things this sale we want to know what you're getting! Send us a DM or email us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barefaced.podcast/ Email: barefaced.podcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarefacedPodcast/

Let's get drunkkkk...on skincare! We received quite a few requests to feature Drunk Elephant as a brand of the week and as one of the top skincare brands we knew we had to deep dive into it. As you may have noticed today's mini is not-so-mini and that's because there was so much to discuss about Drunk Elephant including their founder and why they were such a big hit when they launched, why their marketing works, and of course we go into some of their products including their bestsellers and Sarah's favorites. Since this was so long we opted not to include a question but we will be back with listener questions next Friday! Thank you all so so much for listening and sending us your comments and suggestions - we love them all so keep 'em coming! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barefaced.podcast/ Email: barefaced.podcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarefacedPodcast/

Welcome back to another back to basics episode where we deep dive into common skincare ingredients, what they do, what products you can find them in, and how to use them in your routine. Today we are discussing squalane v squalene and diving into ceramides. Plus as a bonus, Sarah surprises us with her extensive knowledge on deep-water sharks - you never know when information like this can come in handy! We also wanted to thank everyone for listening, subscribing, and rating us! We love hearing your feedback and connecting with people from all over the globe. Enjoy the episode! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barefaced.podcast/ Email: barefaced.podcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarefacedPodcast/

Well, this has been a week. We are ending it on a positive note with a brand we are super excited to talk about, Shani Darden! We've long been fans of hers and are even more so now! We also answer your question about beauty subscription boxes - which ones we've tried, if they're worth it, and which ones we would continue to subscribe to. Enjoy! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barefaced.podcast/ Email: barefaced.podcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarefacedPodcast/

It's All-Star week! Not really haha but we are bringing you some of our current favorites from the drugstore. We love an affordable beauty product just as much as you so we hope you love this episode and find some great recommendations. Also, this was recorded a few weeks back and if you're an avid listener you will notice we talk about Bybi which was our Brand of the Week last week! If you're interested in hearing more about their story and products be sure to check out last week's mini. Happy listening! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barefaced.podcast/ Email: barefaced.podcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarefacedPodcast/

Happy Friday! For today's Brand of the Week we are hopping across the pond and talking about BYBI! When we saw this brand we instantly knew we had to feature them and not only are we now fangirling over their products but their commitment to sustainability including packaging and ingredient sourcing and upcycling has us swooning! We also touch on watching soap making videos as a form of relaxation, debate if pumpkin spice lattes and candles are actually good, and of course, answer your skincare questions! Stay in touch with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barefaced.podcast/ Email: barefaced.podcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarefacedPodcast/ Shop BYBI https://us.bybi.com/ Also available at Target, ASOS, and Sephora!

We are addressing alll your concerns, confusion, and questions surrounding the retinoids in today's episode! Retinoids are incredibly well-researched, effective, and provide many skin benefits that almost everyone can benefit from. However it can be extremely confusing understanding the kinds of retinoids available, how they work on your skin, how to use them, etc. Not only that but there are so many different products formulated with retinoids and it's overwhelming. SO. We got you! We've listed below some key terms that we address in this episode that you can use for reference. Any questions, comments, products you want us to review? See below for our contact info! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barefaced.podcast/ Email: barefaced.podcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarefacedPodcast/ Retinoids: an umbrella term for all Vitamin A derivatives (retinol, retinal, retin-a, etc) Retinoic acid: the active compound that provides the collagen building reputation of 'retinoids' Retinol Esters: the fourth tier; must convert three times to become retinoic acid. The least active and the least irritating. Retinol: the third tier; must convert two times to become retinoic acid. Very popular in OTC skincare Retinal (Retinaldehyde): the second tier; must convert once to become retinoic acid Retinoic Acid: the first tier; the gold standard ingredient that is the most active. Must be prescribed except for one exception in the US Retinoic Acid Esters: a new ingredient that is in between Tier 2 and Tier 1. It converts to both Retinol and Retinoic Acid. Granactive Retinoid: a trade formulation of retinoid acid esters. It is 10% Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate which is the active Vitamin A ingredient. When you see a product labeled 2% granactive retinoid it contains .2% of the active Vitamin A ingredient. *In the episode we say .02% when talking about The Ordinary's product, that was incorrect*

It's Friday Friday gotta get down on Fridayyyy - shout out to Rebecca Black for that ICONIC song. In today's episode we are diving into the beautiful world of OSEA Malibu. From their formulas to their packaging to their commitment to sustainability everything about this brand is a dream. We also answer two of your burning questions including how to find your skin type and what is the bare minimum skin care routine you should be using. We hope you all enjoy and have a relaxing weekend! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barefaced.podcast/ Email: barefaced.podcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarefacedPodcast/

Good morning lovely listeners and fellow Friends fans! In today's episode we are sharing our current morning skincare routines, the products we use, if we like them or not, and if we would repurchase. Additionally, Sarah shares a recent TJ Maxx beauty haul and we dish some behind-the-scenes details on how products end up there, expiration dates, and more. Also, if you're an avid listener you might pick up on some of our personal details that don't make chronological sense. We recorded this episode a few weeks ago and pushed the live date back so we understand if you're a little confused! Want to share your current morning routine or have a question you want us to answer on our Friday minis? Send us an email or a DM! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barefaced.podcast/ Email: barefaced.podcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarefacedPodcast/

Happy Friday y'all! So we know this is a mini episode and it's almost as long as a normal episode but there is a method to the madness! Today we deep dive into the ever-so-popular The Ordinary. We discuss the brand's background and talk about their bestsellers and what products from them we've tried including their controversial AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution. Then we answer a listener's question about how to ask for help at a Sephora, makeup counter, etc and Sarah spills some hot tea on working at Sephora both as a team member and a brand rep. Do you have some behind-the-scenes stories on working at a beauty store? Share them with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barefaced.podcast/ Email: barefaced.podcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarefacedPodcast/

Hello hello, welcome back to Barefaced! We are going back to beauty school today and talking all about the alphabet of exfoliating acids - AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs. These three are chemical exfoliants used in many masks, serums, cleansers, toners, and more. In this episode we get into what each acid category does to the skin, what the exfoliants are within each category, how to safely use these acids in your routine, and talk about products we love that incorporate these ingredients. We've listed below some helpful terms you can reference during and after the episode. We loved making this episode and hope you enjoy and find it useful! Are there any ingredients you would like us to break down? DM us or send us an email! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barefaced.podcast/ Email: barefaced.podcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarefacedPodcast/ AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acids): exfoliating acids that work on the outermost level of the skin to brighten and smooth skin, treat uneven skin tone, plump skin, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. AHAs include Malic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Mandelic Acid, and Tartaric Acid. BHAs (Beta Hydroxy Acids): exfoliating acids that work deeper in the skin to clear pores, remove buildup, and treat acne. BHAs include Salicylic Acid, Beta Hydroxybutanoic Acid, Tropic Acid, and Trethocanic Acid. PHAs (Polyhydroxy Acids): the "second generation AHAs," these are more gentle exfoliating acids so they're ideal for sensitive skin. They help even out skin texture and tone, moisturize skin, and have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits. PHAs include Gluconolactone, Galactose, and Lactobionic Acid.

Aloha everyone! We are super excited about this week's Brand of the Week - Leahlani! Her dreamy formulations and beautiful textures have us falling head-over-heels in love with her products. We dive into the founder and her background, how the products are made, how the ingredients are sourced, and much more. Plus, we answer a listener's question on how to find the right moisturizer for her skin. Enjoy! Have an opinion or a question you want us to answer? Connect with us on social or send us an email! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barefaced.podcast/ Email: barefaced.podcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarefacedPodcast/

Welcome back to Barefaced! We are diving into a much debated, highly controversial topic today: beauty MLMs. While MLMs exist across many different industries, today we are going to be discussing four beauty MLMs: Avon, Mary Kay, Beautycounter, and Rodan & Fields. Some of you may know of these thanks to Edward Scissorhands or your Facebook feed, and some of you may have never heard of them. We're going into their histories, business structures, earnings reports, and sharing anecdotes of our own experiences with MLMs. This is a longer episode and we cover a lot of material so get some snacks, get comfy, and enjoy! Helpful terms MLM: multi-level marketing; a direct sales strategy in which everyday people sell products directly to consumers and recruit others to join as sellers (consultants). Downline: the sellers that another seller has recruited to the company. The recruiter is generally paid a percentage of their downline's sales. Consultants: independent sellers who are selling the product directly to the consumer. They "own their business" and are not employees of the company. Are you in an MLM? Were you in an MLM? Do you have no relation to an MLM but have a topic you want us to cover? We want to hear from you! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barefaced.podcast/ Email: barefaced.podcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarefacedPodcast/

We are so excited to be launching our new mini episodes with our new segment Brand of the Week! As you might have noticed we have a lot to say when it comes to skincare and there is just so much to talk about! Every Friday we will feature a different brand and focus on smaller, indie brands that you may not have heard of. Additionally, we will be answering some of your questions! To have your question answered please send us a DM or email us. Thank you so much for listening, subscribing, and rating us, your support means the world! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barefaced.podcast/ Email: barefaced.podcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarefacedPodcast/ Shop Then I Met You https://thenimetyou.com/ https://sokoglam.com/collections/then-i-met-you

Hi everyone, welcome back to Barefaced! We wanted to give a huge thank you to everyone who's listened, subscribed, and rated us, your support means the world to us! Today's episode is our first empties episode where we review some of the recent products we've finished. Hanna gives Sarah some of her facial toner recs and we get into why we use eye cream, what is Sephora Clean, and dip into some hair care favorites. We were having some connection issues while recording this so just know, it's not you it's us. Have an opinion? Send us an email! barefaced.podcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/barefaced.podcast/

Welcome back to Barefaced! We are bringing you part two of our 2020 superlatives complete with riveting tangents of our beauty clean-out sprees, sentimental (read: expired) products, J Lo movies, and weed-free Disney parks. Again apologies for any mic tapping you might hear, we are fixing it we promise! Have an opinion? Send us an email! barefaced.podcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/barefaced.podcast/

Hi everyone, welcome back to Barefaced! During editing we realized that sometimes Hanna's mic seemed to be picking up tapping sounds (sorry!) so we will fix that for next time. In today's episode we celebrate the ending of 2020 (it's finally over!) with our skincare superlatives! Come join us as we chat about hacking your way to see Broadway shows, motorcycle-induced burns, terrible math skills, and “jelly with some bits” skincare gems. Have an opinion? Send us an email! barefaced.podcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/barefaced.podcast/

Hi everyone, welcome to Barefaced! We're Hanna and Sarah, two best friends who share an obsession with skincare. Join us and our unfiltered opinions as we dive into our backgrounds in the industry while going on tangents ranging from moist Safeway cakes to overpriced hydrofacials. Side note, we are still figuring out the best way to record and we apologize for any sound issues! Wanna chat? Send us an email! barefaced.podcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/barefaced.podcast/ Intro Music by Diazvavo