Insights & Debunks
Are Peptides Skincare Worth It? | CC Podcast #118
Today we’re going to attempt to tackle the vast landscape of peptides! It’s a big topic but sadly without a lot of clarity. So let’s nerd out with ...
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Hydroquinone & Some Comparison Actives | CC Podcast #117
After listening to this podcast long enough, you’ll probably get a sense that good testing data is sparse so we inevitably have to work with what w...
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Is Arbutin a Good Hydroquinone Alternative? | CC Podcast #116
This is a bit overdue! Arbutin is a hyperpigmentation active with a reputation as a hydroquinone alternative. So today we’re tackling all the major...
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Should You Use Eye Creams For Dark Circles? | CC Podcast #115
It’s time for another wet blanket type episode - dark circles Just why are dark circles so hard to deal with? Do eye creams even work? We go throug...
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Do Acne Patches Work? | CC Podcast #113
We're wrapping up our acne series with a deep dive on acne patches. These face stickers often get tied to some pretty enticing claims like absorbin...
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Does Any of the Plant Stuff Work for Acne? | CC Podcast #112
Continuing our acne series, we’ve been able to delve into some solid actives with pretty juicy data behind it, but there are quite a few less valid...
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How much BPO should you actually be using for acne? | CC Podcast #111
When it comes to fighting acne, benzoyl peroxide has been around for so long it almost seems like it’s old-fashioned. However, because of its long ...
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Is Salicylic Acid a Must In Your Acne Routine? | CC Podcast #110
Salicylic acid is probably the most common active ingredient you’ll run into when putting together your acne routine. But is it actually a must hav...
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Are Collagen Supplements a Scam? | CC Podcast #109
One of the more popular questions we get is about collagen supplements and whether or not it’s a scam. We’d be lying if we said we haven’t been avo...
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Best of 30 for 30 Sunscreen Challenge Pt. 2 | CC Podcast #108
After testing 30 sunscreens in 30 days, we’re finally going through our favorites! There was so much to discuss that this ended up turning into a 2...
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Best of 30 for 30 Sunscreen Challenge Pt. 1 | CC Podcast #107
After testing 30 sunscreens in 30 days, we’re finally going through our favorites! There was so much to discuss that this ended up turning into a 2...
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Which Toner Would You Use? | CC Podcast Ep 105
This week we’re taking a break from skincare ingredients, and we’re talking about products. Specifically, toners! Toners will forever be a land of ...
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Does Tranexamic Acid Have Any Benefits for Skin? | CC Podcast #104
When tranexamic acid started gaining popularity a few years back, it felt similar to CBD. Suddenly it seemed like every brand was using it, but the...
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