Best Cosmeticscience Podcasts (2025)

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When Beauty Testing Goes Wrong, Who's Responsible? ROUNDTABLE with Avril Love and Rania Ibrahim PhD 1:12:10

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2d ago1:12:10

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A roundtable discussion follow up on the CHOICE SPF testing scandal - a response to some bad takes I've seen circulating on social media about how the brands involved aren't responsible, and that the responsibility lies entirely with the testing lab that was committing fraud. Unfortunate and unpopular truth: that's not how that works. This discussi…

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Where Beauty Trends Are Really Going, with Jonathan Reynolds 55:02

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This week's episode features Jonathan Reynolds, Director of Scientific Development at Charlotte Tilbury Beauty, on product development to meet future beauty trends. We get into what actually goes into forecasting claims, where claims and ingredient trends are headed as consumer expectations and regulations shift, and which trends have real staying …

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The Hidden Crisis of Bad Science, featuring James Heathers PhD 1:23:19

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How does bad science get published, and why does it matter? This week's conversation with Dr. James Heathers PhD dives into the cracks in our scientific publishing system, the rise of research fraud, and the ripple effects of flawed evidence. If you've ever wondered how misinformation travels through "peer-reviewed" channels, this episode offers a …

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Inside Cosmetic Manufacturing, with Richie Rubin 1:01:39

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In this episode, we're continuing our "need-to-know" series for indie beauty founders with a deep dive into one of the most crucial parts of building a beauty brand: manufacturing. Featuring Richie Rubin from the contract manufacturer Garcoa for a "Contract Manufacturing 101", unpacking how brands and manufacturers work together, what the current l…

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Quality Control in Beauty Explained: Safety, Testing, and Responsibility, with Geoff Waby 1:03:43

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Quality control might not be the flashiest topic in beauty, but it is one of the most important. In this episode, I'm joined by industry expert Geoff Waby for a deep dive into what really goes on behind the scenes to make sure products are safe, stable, and consistent. We unpack what happens when things go wrong, where brand responsibility begins a…

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Cosmetics Regulations 101 with Meredith Petillo 1:31:26

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A rapid fire cosmetics regulatory 101 with Meredith Petillo, VP of Technical Regulatory Affairs at Independent Beauty Association. We covered as much as we could - if you're have a indie brand, this episode will be super helpful to you. It will also be helpful for anyone else wanting to get a good lay of the land. Interested in supporting the podca…

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IS MAKEUP DISRUPTING YOUR HORMONES!? (no) with Chris Borgert PhD 1:33:15

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In this episode, we dive deep into the complex and often misunderstood world of endocrine disruption with toxicologist, pharmacologist and endocrine disruption researcher, Chris Borgert PhD. We unpack how the science has evolved, what we actually know about real-world risks, and how public fear has outpaced scientific consensus. From moral panics a…

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Sunscreen Gate 2025 Roundtable, with Michelle Wong PhD, Hannah English and Brian Ecclefield 1:16:14

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By now you have probably heard about the sunscreen testing scandal. Earlier this year in June, CHOICE tested a bunch of sunscreen products in the Australian market, and many came back well under their marketed SPF. The one that really caught everyone's attention was from Ultraviolet, with a claimed SPF of 50+, results came back at 4. What came next…

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Trending Ingredients VS Science with Lanesa Mahon 1:06:01

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There are so many new trendy ingredients - from exosomes to PDMR, peptides to tranexamic acid… But do they actually work? In my first episode of the season, I thought it would be fun to kick things off with an ingredient trends vs science conversation, featuring PhD candidate and cosmetic scientist, Lanesa Mahon. What works, what's over hyped, and …

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Beauty's Issue with Snowballing Misinformation with Michelle Niedziela PhD 51:25

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Beauty has a misinformation problem. In my latest podcast, we take a look at the issue from a behavioural science POV with behavioural neuroscientist and consumer researcher, Michelle Niedziela, PhD. How is misinformation influencing consumer AND brand behaviour, why has misinfomation snowballing been such an issue, how is misinformation impacting …

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Truth in Beauty - Surfactants Edition! World Surfactants Conference Panel Replay 1:06:14

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Last week I moderated the Truth in Beauty Panel, Surfactants Edition, at the 15th ICIS World Surfactants Conference, brought to you by the Independent Beauty Association. This episode features that conversation! How has misinformation impacted the surfactants sector? Disclaimer - surfactants are chemicals that are fundamental for much of what we ha…

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Copy Cats, Counterfeit and Culture; the Ethics of Perfume. Roundtable with Christophe Laudamiel & Pia Long 1:10:05

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This conversation featured perfumers Christophe Laudamiel & Pia Long. We talked about some of the structural challenges that the fragrance sector currently faces; from intellectual protection, perfumery education, issues of plagiarism, duping culture and more. Interested in supporting the podcast? Please share, subscribe and write a review! If it's…

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A 101 on greenwashing with Wren Montgomery PhD 57:28

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This episode features a deep dive into the topic of greenwashing, featuring greenwashing researcher, Dr Wren Montgomery PhD. We get into the different forms of greenwashing, greenwashing specific to cosmetics, its impacts, how brands can avoid making greenwashed claims, how consumers can navigate green claims, and more. Interested in supporting the…

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A deep dive into the problem of research fraud, with Mu Yang PhD 1:04:22

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This episode features behavioural neuroscientist and academic sleuth with a seriously impressive resume spotting research fraud, Dr Mu Yang, PhD. The topic - research fraud and it's many flavors. What's the problem, why does it appear to be on the rise, what are the science factors driving it, can we trust peer review and… can science be trusted to…

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Multiplying Beauty Myths, featuring Michelle Wong PhD AKA @labmuffinbeautyscience 1:03:00

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Beauty myths multiply! My latest podcast episode features OG beauty myth buster, Michelle Wong PhD, aka @labmuffinbeautyscience. What's the latest trending beauty misinformation, where is it coming from, how is it growing and how does it impact both consumers and the beauty sector writ large. Probably not great - probably important for the industry…

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Cosmetics safety misconceptions with Mo Kanadil PharmD AKA @Moskinlab 35:46

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This episode features safety assessor Mo Kanadil PharmD, otherwise known as @Moskinlab, in a conversation about safety misconceptions. What are common safety misconceptions amongst consumers, where is the misinformation coming from, what are the challenges in addressing it, and more. Interested in supporting the podcast? Please share, subscribe and…

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The War on Science, a roundtable with Jessica Knurick RD PhD, Melody Schreiber and Elisabeth Anderson 1:11:43

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There is currently a war on science. What's happening, what are the impacts, and what can we do about it? This week I was joined by 3 POVs to try to do the topic justice, coming at it from the public health and independent scicomm POV, with registered dietitian Dr Jessica Knurick, the science journalist POV, with Melody Schreiber, and the academia …

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A 101 on skincare efficacy claims with Omer Ibrahim MD and Rania Ibrahim PhD 54:16

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This episode is a 101 on skincare efficacy claims, brother and sister duo, dermatologist Dr Omer Ibrahim MD, and skin scientist, Dr Rania Ibrahim PhD. What's the landscape of claims, what makes a claim stronger or weaker, what are common deceptive practices, what should brands know and also, what should consumers know? This episode had a special fo…

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A 101 on PFAS and Microplastics, with Oliver Jones PhD 49:27

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This conversation dove into the topic of environmental contaminants related to cosmetics, in conversation with Prof Oliver Jones PhD. We focused on microplastic and PFAS, with an emphasis on the misinformation that surrounds these two groups of chemicals. What is the impact of misinformation about PFAS and microplastics? Interested in supporting th…

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Nutrition Misinformation: The Problem. With Danielle Shine RD 1:00:50

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This episode dives into the topic of nutrition misinformation - what is the problem and how did we get here? From the algorithm forces online to our human biases that make misinformation so attractive, the impacts nutrition misinformation has on individuals, to its greater impacts on society. Featuring with dietitian and nutrition misinformation re…

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A deep dive into cosmetics preservatives with Dr Sabrina Behnke 52:36

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This episode features a deep dive into the world of preservatives, featuring microbiologist Dr Sabrina Behnke. What are they, how and why are they used, how are they made, what are their supply chains like, what are formulation considerations we need to think about? And while a product may now be paraben free, how do those extra challenges impact p…

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The "Sephora Kids" Phenomenon - what parents AND brands need to know. Roundtable with Aegean Chan MD and Claire Bing. 49:22

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This episode digs into the new trend of tweens and teens reaching for anti-aging skincare, and the "Sephora Kids" phenomenon. Coming at the topic from the derm POV with Dr. Aegean Chan - what are some of the skin concerns with this trend, and what should skincare regimes look like for this age group. And from the regulatory and legal standpoint, wi…

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WTF is up with dermfluencers? Roundtable feat. Ade Ade Adamson MD & Avril Love 1:04:12

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A roundtable conversation covering: the rise of dermfluencers, misinformation, undisclosed ads, exploitation and the impact on dermatology as a field. Featuring the POVs of dermatologist and researcher, Dr Ade Adamson and lawyer specializing in cosmetics regulations, Avril Love. Interested in supporting the podcast? Please share, subscribe and writ…

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How EWG actively harms public health & the environment, with Andrea Love PhD 1:08:48

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This episode features Immunologist & Microbiologist, and fellow science communicator, Dr. Andrea Love, in a deep dive into the EWG. Views expressed in this episode are in our honestly held opinions. Interested in supporting the podcast? Please share, subscribe and write a review! If it's accessible, we also have a Patreon which you can find at patr…

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Huberman x Shanna Swan Toxicologist Reacts Episode, feat Lyle Burgoon PhD 1:42:08

12M ago1:42:08

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There was a lot wrong in the recent Huberman podcast featuring Shanna Swan - the misinformation was rapid fire. This episode features Lyle Burgoon PhD in a toxicologist reacts episode to break down some of the things that came up. From phthalates = endocrine disruptors? to feminization and the threat of human extinction?? There was a lot there, but…

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When Beauty Testing Goes Wrong, Who's Responsible? ROUNDTABLE with Avril Love and Rania Ibrahim PhD 1:12:10

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Where Beauty Trends Are Really Going, with Jonathan Reynolds 55:02

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The Hidden Crisis of Bad Science, featuring James Heathers PhD 1:23:19

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Inside Cosmetic Manufacturing, with Richie Rubin 1:01:39

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Quality Control in Beauty Explained: Safety, Testing, and Responsibility, with Geoff Waby 1:03:43

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Cosmetics Regulations 101 with Meredith Petillo 1:31:26

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IS MAKEUP DISRUPTING YOUR HORMONES!? (no) with Chris Borgert PhD 1:33:15

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Sunscreen Gate 2025 Roundtable, with Michelle Wong PhD, Hannah English and Brian Ecclefield 1:16:14

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Trending Ingredients VS Science with Lanesa Mahon 1:06:01

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Beauty's Issue with Snowballing Misinformation with Michelle Niedziela PhD 51:25

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Truth in Beauty - Surfactants Edition! World Surfactants Conference Panel Replay 1:06:14

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Copy Cats, Counterfeit and Culture; the Ethics of Perfume. Roundtable with Christophe Laudamiel & Pia Long 1:10:05

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A 101 on greenwashing with Wren Montgomery PhD 57:28

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A deep dive into the problem of research fraud, with Mu Yang PhD 1:04:22

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Multiplying Beauty Myths, featuring Michelle Wong PhD AKA @labmuffinbeautyscience 1:03:00

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Cosmetics safety misconceptions with Mo Kanadil PharmD AKA @Moskinlab 35:46

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The War on Science, a roundtable with Jessica Knurick RD PhD, Melody Schreiber and Elisabeth Anderson 1:11:43

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A 101 on skincare efficacy claims with Omer Ibrahim MD and Rania Ibrahim PhD 54:16

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A 101 on PFAS and Microplastics, with Oliver Jones PhD 49:27

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Nutrition Misinformation: The Problem. With Danielle Shine RD 1:00:50

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A deep dive into cosmetics preservatives with Dr Sabrina Behnke 52:36

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The "Sephora Kids" Phenomenon - what parents AND brands need to know. Roundtable with Aegean Chan MD and Claire Bing. 49:22

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WTF is up with dermfluencers? Roundtable feat. Ade Ade Adamson MD & Avril Love 1:04:12

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How EWG actively harms public health & the environment, with Andrea Love PhD 1:08:48

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Huberman x Shanna Swan Toxicologist Reacts Episode, feat Lyle Burgoon PhD 1:42:08