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Nov 2021
26m 59s

Snail mucin for your skin - is it worthy...

DISCOVER THE BEAUTY AND COSMETIC PRODUCTS YOU SHOULD USE AND AVOID
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On today’s show, Valerie and Perry answers questions about...

  1. Is snail mucin a worthwhile ingredient?
  2. Do blackhead suction devices work?
  3. Will a humidifier help your skin?

Beauty Science stories
Garnier teams up with Walmart to launch clean beauty hair care brand

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