Ep 455 - Summer Skincare Hot Takes with Celebrity Esthetician Renée Rouleau: Why You Shouldn't Quit Retinol, The Truth About Face Mists & Why She Never Skips Foundation
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Episode Recap
Renée Rouleau (the celebrity esthetician that A-listers like Sabrina Carpenter and Lisa Rinna trust for glowing skin) is back with major hot takes on summer skin — and what you thought you knew about humidity-proofing your routine.
Find out why Renée says “hydrating” facial mists are actually a no-no, why she’ll choose a full-coverage foundation over a tinted moisturizer any day of summer, how to fix “chicken skin” (also known as keratosis pilaris) on your arms and thighs, her unfiltered take on Alix Earle’s acne line, and so much more.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why Renée wears foundation every day in summer — and the surprising reason it works as sun protection, even without SPF
The truth about facial mists: why misting over makeup or sunscreen during the day can work against your skin
Renée’s honest review of Alix Earle’s acne brand: which ingredients she’s skeptical of (hint: mandelic acid) and what she wishes the line had done differently
Sabrina Carpenter’s skincare routine, revealed: the exact tools, masks and acids her facialist uses to keep her skin smooth and poreless through sweaty stage shows
The biggest retinol myth of summer: why Renée says you should never stop using it in hot weather, plus her at-home “DIY peel” trick for safely laddering up
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For More Great Skincare Tips, Check Out These Past Episodes!
Ep 149 Replay! How To Build Your Best Skincare Routine with Celeb Facialist Renée Rouleau
Ep 182 - The Grown-Up’s Guide to Treating Adult Acne (Cystic Breakouts + Fine Lines + Scarring, Ugh!) With Celebrity Esthetician Renée Rouleau
Ep 337 - Save or Splurge: Esthetician Edition! Featuring “The LA Facialist” Candace Marino. Plus: How Much Should We Tip on Beauty Services?
