Season 2

Sept. 9, 2025

Skinminimalism: Doing More With Less in Modern Beauty

In this episode, we're exploring the rising trend of skinminimalism: the art and science of streamlining your skincare without sacrificing performance. To help break it down, we're joined by Mark Broussard, founder of Desert ...

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Sept. 25, 2025

The Scented Truth: Decoding Fragrance Transparency in Beauty

Today’s episode dives into the fragrant but often foggy world of fragrance in cosmetics. Joining us is Ashlee Posner, co-founder of Lucent Labs, a fragrance and formulation partner helping brands navigate the space between cr...

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Oct. 9, 2025

More Than a Molecule: What It Really Takes to Launch a New Cosmetic I…

In this candid 30-minute conversation, James Dillard shares what he wishes he had known before launching a new cosmetic ingredient—and what every formulator, brand founder, and raw material supplier should understand about th...

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Oct. 23, 2025

Fragrance with Purpose: Building Sustainable Scent Strategies with Ca…

Fragrance has the power to spark memories, define brands, and create lasting emotional connections—but how can it also do good? In this 30-minute conversation, Cassandra Browning, founder of Fragrances for Good, shares her vi...

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