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A podcast about the beauty of science, marketing by a makeup loving cosmetic chemist and skincare obsessed marketing expert. Each week, we deliver industry news like debunking myths, confirming facts, and let you in on the tea you didn’t even know you wanted to know! Hosted by Laura Lam-Phaure and Emmy Lovell.

Laura Lam-Phaure & Emmy Lovell


    • Jun 15, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 7 EPISODES


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    007. UV Damage: Gel Nails, Tanning Beds, Sunlight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 25:58


    This week in our Vanity Lab this week we will clue you guys in on what Unilever is doing to help prepare employees for a post-COVID-19 world, which UV damage is the worst for you, and how companies are collaborating in unexpected and innovative ways during quarantine! Hosted by Laura Lam-Phaure and Emmy Lovell [Emmy] I definitely didn’t use to be as stringent about my sunscreen use – and I suffered a lot of sun damage while growing up. Thankfully I’m a lot better about it – and while I still love basking in the sun with a good book, I do so slathered in SPF and reapply on the hour. What has your relationship with tanning been, and do you have any favorite SPFs that you can’t live without? Let us know! As always you can find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts – we'd really appreciate it if you could leave us a review or give us 5 stars as it will help us be found by more amazing humans like you! - Mentioned Articles - Unilever Launches Well-being Program for 62K Employees 5 Myths of Indoor Tanning, Busted! #GlowFromHome with the Juicy Glow Bundle - Mentioned Products - - Low Key/ High Key - Clinique Quickliner for Intense Eyes – Intense Ebony Benefit Gimme Brow in 4.5 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vanitylabpodcast/message

    006. Intro To Acne: Why Your Breakouts Might Not Be Going Away Even Though You’ve Tried Everything!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 34:18


    This week in our Vanity Lab today we will be delving into if there is an association between the use of contraceptives and cosmetics, why different types of acne require different treatments, and how we feel about micro-needling at home! If you’re struggling with acne, we’d love to hear about your skin journey and which products or treatments that have worked best for you – if you have any acne or micro-needling questions that weren’t covered in our podcast today, feel free to shoot us a message or email us a voice note at vanitylabpodcast@gmail.com! Thanks for listening! If you enjoy our show, please subscribe and rate on your preferred podcast platform! - Mentioned Articles - Evidence Associates Contraceptives and Cosmetics Use Tik Tok by 208SkinDoc - Products and Treatments Mentioned - PanOxyl Proactive St Ives Scrub LightStim For Acne Kate Somerville EradiKate Acne Treatment Nurse Jamie Beauty Stamp Dr Jart+ Focus Spot Micro-Tip Patches - Low Key/High Key Products - Foreo Luna Play Plus Fenty Beauty Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter Cosrx Acne Patches Mac Prep + Prime Fix+ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vanitylabpodcast/message

    005. Do You Really Need An Eye Cream - What Does It Do?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 29:07


    This week in our Vanity Lab this week we may have found a non-invasive way to achieve the Cara Delevingne-Esque brows, what the purpose of eye cream is, and if the voluntary recall of the Becca Cosmetics Concealer could have been avoided! Hosted by Laura Lam-Phaure and Emmy Lovell. - Mentioned Articles - Why "Soap Brows" Are All Over Beauty Instagram Becca Cosmetics Recalls Concealer Due to Mold Concerns Becca Cosmetics voluntarily recalls Light Shifter Brightening Concealer - Mentioned Products - Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Correcting Treatment Sephora Collection Ultra Brillant Ultra Shine Lip Gel in N17 Origins GinZing™ Refreshing Eye Cream to Brighten and Depuff Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Sleeping Mask Bondi Sands Self Tanning Foam --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vanitylabpodcast/message

    004. Are Sulfates Really Worth Being Scared Of?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 26:22


    This week in our Vanity Lab today we are talking about acne and what the deal with sulfate-free formula and some tea time about your nail time! Hosted by Laura Lam-Phaure and Emmy Palmer. - Mentioned Articles - The Best Acne Face Wash Isn't an Acne Face Wash (Trust—Keep Reading) Undocumented immigrants quietly pay billions into Social Security and receive no benefits. - Mentioned Products - First Aid Beauty Pure Skin Face Cleanser - HighKey/Low Key Products - Dolce & Gabana 3 L’Imperatrice Eau de Toilette Anese Slay. Skin Perfecting Serum. Anastasia Brow Wiz OPI Pro Health Base & Top Coats --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vanitylabpodcast/message

    003. Does Aluminum in Deodorant Cause Cancer?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 37:16


    Today in our Vanity Lab this week we will be learning about what exactly eyebrow lamination is, if Aluminum is really going to give you cancer, and is it really necessary to destroy good cosmetics after they returned to the retailer. Hosted by Laura Lam-Phaure and Emmy Palmer. - Mentioned Articles - Eyebrow Lamination 101: What You Should Know Before Your Appointment "The aluminum salts do not work as antiperspirants by being absorbed in the body. They work by forming a chemical reaction with the water in the sweat to form a physical plug... which is deposited in the sweat duct, producing a blockage in the areas that it's applied," says David Pariser, MD, professor of dermatology at Eastern Virginia Medical School..." Web MD Article, "Antiperspirant Safety: Should You Sweat It?". Viral TikTok On Ulta Returns Being Destroyed - Mentioned Products - Type A Deodorant Kopari Deodorant Schmidt's Deodorant Secret Clinical Strength - High Key/Low Key Products - Overdrive Pravana Intense Therapy Leave-In Treatment Grande Lash MD-Lash Enhancing Serum Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vanitylabpodcast/message

    002. WTF Does Natural & Organic Even Mean!?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 42:48


    Today in our Vanity Lab we will be into COVID-19 and the panic to create hand sanitizer, what natural and organic really means, and how we feel about the mug shot trend on Tik Tok. Hosted by Laura Lam-Phaure and Emmy Lovell. - Links Mentioned - C&T Article about Natural & Organic - https://bit.ly/3c9FcQp - High Key/Low Key Products - Coola Sun Silk Drops - https://seph.me/2zZQEzT Benefit Dream Scream (discontinued) Sally Hansen Miracle Serum - https://bit.ly/3dpvrOa Benefit Roller Lash Mascara - https://seph.me/2YFLALB Innisfree Body Lotion Green Tangerine - https://bit.ly/2L7T1D2 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vanitylabpodcast/message

    001. Purpose of Preservatives

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 30:33


    Tune in to hear about how we are all dying our hair this quarantine due to COVID-19, why we need preservatives in our products, and why not all eyeshadows may be safe for your eyes... Hosted by Laura Lam Phaure and Emmy Lovell. - Mentioned Articles- British hair colour brand sees 1,200% sales uptick since lockdown: https://bit.ly/2W6HSJe The FDA warns that neon makeup might not be as safe to wear as you might think: https://bit.ly/2W6HU3O ARE HUDA BEAUTY’S NEW NEON PALETTES DANGEROUS TO USE ON YOUR EYES? BEAUTY NEWS: https://bit.ly/2z9d9lE -Mentioned Products- Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser: https://bit.ly/3fgG5Jb Huda Beauty Neon Obsessions Palette: https://bit.ly/2ysh0dy -High Key/Low Key- Just For Men: https://bit.ly/3fm7GIU Makeup Forever Eye & Lip Primer: https://bit.ly/2WriLQ3 Pat McGrath Labs Sublime Perfection Foundation: https://bit.ly/2Wq4ZNQ Tarte Shape Tape Concealer: https://bit.ly/2yhpqEF --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vanitylabpodcast/message

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