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Sep 24
40m 23s

Skincare Myths That Are Wasting Your Mon...

Alex Hourigan and Sally McMullen
About this episode

The skincare products that aren't worth the cash, the SPF drama that has been all over your FYP and if "anti-ageing" products are BS or legit with Dr Michelle Wong (aka @labmuffinbeautyscience). Plus, we play a spicy game of smash or pass: beauty trend & skincare edition to reveal which products offer good bang for buck & ingredients that actually work.


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Order a copy of The Science Of Beauty: Debunk the Myths and Discover What Goes into Your Beauty Routine

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🎙️CREDITS 

Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex Hourigan 

Studio: Made In Katana 

Editor: Bubble Productions

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