Five Podcasts Covering Beauty, Skincare, and Self-Care

The beauty industry has experienced substantial growth recently, influenced by Gen Z’s interest in preventative skincare and the demand for personalized, clean formulations. Navigating products, from acids to vitamins, can be daunting for consumers, especially with marketing that often masks product efficacy. Overuse of some products may harm the skin’s protective barriers.

Podcasts offer valuable insight, cutting through marketing hype and beauty standards:

1. The Beauty Brains: Hosted by cosmetic chemists Perry Romanowski and Valerie George, this podcast disentangles beauty science from pseudoscience. They provide evidence-based answers to beauty product queries.

   • Starter episode: “Is Exfoliation Just as Important as Using SPF?”

2. Jessica Matlin and Jennifer Sullivan’s Podcast: Offers beauty news and trend discussions, including interviews with industry insiders like venture capital executives and actors.

   • Starter episode: “Skincare Supplements & How Diet Affects Beauty with Dr. Rajani Katta”

3. Look Behind the Look: Filmmaker Tiffany Bartok hosts this podcast, exploring the artistry of makeup, costumes, and hairstyling in films.

   • Starter episode: “Inside Whitney Houston’s Makeup, Costumes and Music in ‘The Bodyguard’”

4. Forever 35: Initially by Kate Spencer and Doree Shafrir, this series blends product recommendations with personal wellness reflections. Elise Hu brings a fresh perspective following Spencer’s departure.

   • Starter episode: “How to Stay Politically Engaged Without Going Crazy With Leah Litman”
5. Make Me Over: A spinoff of “You Must Remember This,” this series explores the junction of Hollywood and the beauty industry, addressing topics like ageism, fatphobia, and racial issues.
   • Starter episode: “Hollywood’s First Weight Loss Surgery: Molly O’Day”

These podcasts provide clarity and insight into the often confusing world of beauty products and standards.