Skincare Sommeliers

It's our favorite holiday - yes, we said it, holiday - the SEPHORA SALE!! It only comes around twice a year and you can save up to 20% off nearly everything. Listen in to hear the details on the sale as well as what we're buying. Let's just say it's a biggggg haul this season...

How is it that we haven't done an episode on anti-aging yet?! One of our favorite topics, listen in to hear our collection of ingredients and products that are critical in our anti-aging arsenal

So many brands talk about being 'clean,' but what does this mean? We break down the different certifications and standards, talk about who might want to look for clean beauty & why, and OF COURSE our favorite clean products.

Miss going to the salon for a facial? Us too, so very much! Listen in to hear how we replicate as much of the spa experience at home, including steaming, peels, masks, and even extractions.

Snail mucus, placenta, and bee venom...oh my! There are so many weird (and gross!) ingredients in skincare these days, it's hard to know if they're worth it. Listen in as we break down the potential benefits of each of these ingredients and tell you some products we do (and don't) recommend to try.

Hello beauties! We are back after a brief hiatus and so excited to dig into four trendy (and powerhouse!) ingredients for you this week: charcoal, fermentation, enzymes, and clay. Listen in to hear all about what these four ingredients do for your skin and, OF COURSE, our product recommendations.

2020 is almost over! But not before we share some of our highlights and lowlights from the year - focused on skincare of course! Listen in as we chat about some of our favorite new products we tried as well as focus areas for 2021. Happy new year, beauties!!

This is our second brand review - an opportunity for us to go deep on a brand we've tried across a range of their products and tell you what we love about the brand, their best products, and of course a little dish about what we don't love! This time we're going deep on Kiehl's, a brand that focuses on its pharmacological background to bring you ingredient-based skin and hair care.

Yes! It's that time of year where you have an excuse to buy even more skincare...just this time it's for your friends and family (in addition to yourself, let's be honest). Listen in for our recommendations on the gifts to buy for different people in your life from the skincare newbie to the luxury lover and everyone in between. Happy holidays!

We do NOT love winter, but we do love self-care, and updating your skincare for winter is a must! Listen in for our tips on what you should change in your routine as we transition into winter and our favorite products for the coming months. Stay warm and keep that skin hydrated!

GRAB YOUR WALLETS!! It's the Sephora sale again, starting as early as October 30 depending on what your Insider status is, and running through November 9. Listen in to hear all about the sale and what's in our carts. See you at the sale!

You asked, we answered! This week, we answered listener-submitted questions from Instagram (@skincaresommeliers) and had a lot of fun doing it. Tune in to hear all about toner, how to tackle maskne, our "desert island" products, and so much more. Happy listening!

Vitamins - they seem to be in every skincare product, but do you know what they are? In this episode, we break down the most common vitamins in skincare products and recommend some products we love for each. Enjoy that healthy glow!

It's our first brand review! This week, we're looking at Drunk Elephant to tell you all about the products we love...and the ones we love less. Listen in for our honest opinions on a number of the brand's most popular products!

Hurry! You do not want to miss Sokoglam's 20% off sale, now through September 7th. In this episode, we tell you what's in our carts and what we can't wait to try. Don't know Sokoglam or never bought anythiing from them? Listen in to hear all about the K-beauty supersite!

This week, we cleared out our (very full) skincare sample drawers so we could try a ton of products and tell you which ones were great, which ones were pretty "meh," and which ones to stay far away from.

Collagen! We love it so much! This week, we talk all about our favorite ways to get collagen, whether it's a product you put on your skin or something you ingest.

It's tool time! We love skincare tools that help us get the most out of our products. Listen in to learn about the tools that help us cleanse better, absorb products better, increase blood circulation, and promote collagen production.

Coming at you with a bonus mini episode this week! Yes, we're all starting to realize this work from home thing is going on longer than we thought. Listen in to hear some of our self-care hacks to make your days (and skin!) a little brighter.

Ugh, acne. This week, we're talking about one of the most common skin issues, providing some education on the types of acne as well as, of course, our top advice and products to prevent breakouts before they start and to quickly get rid of pimples once they arise. Hint: we will not tell you to pick or pop! Listen in for smooth, blemish-free skin.

I know - we all grew up thinking we should be getting RID of oil from our skin, not adding it. Guess what...we were wrong! Facial oils are a fantastic add to your skincare routine - listen in to find out why and which products are our favorites.

This week, we tried some common DIY skincare recipes to see which ones worked, which didn't, and which just turned Jessica's face yellow. Listen in for our reviews, recipes, and also snarky comments.

Do you need to cleanse twice? What's all the hype about oil cleanser? Can oil even BE a cleanser? Listen to this week's episode (our 10th episode!!) to find out!

Yes, we got straight to the punchline here. The sun is finally out, and that means it's time for our top sunscreen picks and tips on how to care for your skin post-sun. Don your sunnies and hats while you listen and enjoy the beautiful springtime (socially distanced, of course)!

We thought about calling this episode "All EYES on you" or "EYES on the prize" but realized our little puns weren't that good. That's ok - our product recommendations and tips ARE really good, and that's what matters. Enjoy, beauties!

It's that time of year again - eeeee! - time for Sephora's semi-annual sale where you can save 10-20% off your entire purchase. For this week's episode, we'll tell you how we approach the sale and what's in our carts this Spring. Hurry because the sale starts as early as 4/17 for Rouge members and 4/23 for everyone. Happy shopping!

In this shorter bonus episode, we explain all about how to apply your products to ensure the max benefit for your skin and your wallet. Please forgive our lower quality audio as we are recording via Zoom this week. Enjoy and let us know if you like this shorter format for specific tips & tricks!

This week, we tackle some key skin concerns with our favorite serums. If you're looking for ways to improve hydration, brightness, tone, or signs of aging, join us to hear about the ingredients we love and products we use. Stay safe and healthy, everyone, and happy listening!

This week, we have a special two-part episode to help keep you sane while social distancing. Turn your time at home into an opportunity to luxuriate in some great skincare - just don't accidentally wear a sheet mask on a video con! This episode, Part II, covers wash/wipe-off masks and overnight masks. Don't forget to tune into Part I to hear all about sheet masks as well! Stay safe and healthy, and happy masking!

This week, we have a special two-part episode to help keep you sane while social distancing. Turn your time at home into an opportunity to luxuriate in some great skincare - just don't accidentally wear a sheet mask on a video con! Part I covers our favorite type of mask, sheet masks, with some product do's and don'ts. Can't get enough? Listen in for Part II on wash/wipe-off masks and overnight masks. Stay safe and healthy, and happy masking!

Tune in as Natalie and Jessica debate physical vs. chemical exfoliation options, and see what our ultimate verdict is on the best type and specific products we love!

Should you get a facial? What kind? How do you pick a good place and aesthetician? How do you avoid the product sale at the end? We will give you all of the tips and tricks in this episode as we talk about one of our favorite things: facials.

If you're just getting started with skincare or are looking to refresh your routine, this episode will tell you all about the 3 most critical steps of a regime and our favorite products to get you going.