The Beauty Voice of Reason: Recent Episodes
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A podcast made for the skin-curious, The Beauty Voice of Reason takes you behind the big velvet curtain of the skincare industry.
Hosted by Ksenia Selivanova and Megan Felton, founders of virtual skincare consultancy Lion/ne, this podcast brings you open, honest conversations that cut through the noise and bring you practical, digestible advice you can actually use.
Each week, we interview a skincare expert on the topics that really matter, whether that’s busting time old beauty myths, demystifying confusing skincare concepts and ingredients or sharing honest reviews on key products. It’s simple: get to know your skin better, and you’ll be able to make better choices for it.
Dr. Roshini Raj works as a gastroenterologist, often witnessing the life-changing impact probiotics in your diet and supplements have on your internal health. Her patients not only felt better, but their skin seemed to be glowing. So, in 2014 she decided to apply her medical knowledge to skincare with the goal of restoring confidence.
Megan asks about the pioneering research that prompted Dr. Raj to delve into the beauty world, she shares her fascination with the Microbiome and its teaming community of bacteria and other organisms that live inside the gut; and her background as an author, entrepreneur, medical editor, mum, health correspondent - and how she fits it all in.
Dr. Raj strives to take the guesswork out of skincare, describing her products as a smoothie for your skin: it makes perfect sense that TULA means ‘balance’ in Sanskrit.
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Dawn Russell founded 8Greens out of necessity – after receiving a cancer diagnosis at 25, she learnt the incomparable power of greens and wanted to share her knowledge and the health benefits of Phytonurtients.
Megan asks about Dawn’s mission to make greens accessible for everyone, beginning in Nordstrom making its way through Selfridges, Harrods and into Target.
Together they bust the idea of 8Greens as an overnight success, having just appeared on The Drew Barrymore show and The Today show and on Oprah's “Favorite Things” holiday list, Dawn reveals the months of work and 264 prototypes that came before what we see now.
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Dr Marie Drago dreamed of being a witch and creating potions when she grew up, but she ended up doing the closest thing – formulating her own skincare brand: Gallinée Microbiome Skincare.
Megan sits down with Marie to share her founding story, where a personal illness led to her lightbulb moment. They also share tips and tricks on how to look after your microbiome, how your gut affects your skin and why skin health is so much more than the products you put on your skin.
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Megan Felton returns for another season as your Beauty Voice of Reason, and in this episode is joined by Susie Willis – founder of bio-energetic skincare brand, Romilly Wilde.
Megan and Susie delve into why the term “clean beauty” has gotten confused; the years of formulation that went into the Romilly Wilde brand (including where the name came from!); and cover the controversial topic of essential oils in skincare.
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As life feels faster than ever post pandemic, looking after yourself is getting lost – something our guest today wants to change.
Megan chats with Estée Lalonde, founder of Mirror Water - a self care brand that champions relaxation and reflection.
Estée explains the inspiration behind founding the brand, why self care in the form of a bath can be crucial, as well as her desert island beauty products.
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As we get older, our bodies' collagen production slows. What does that mean for the skin? Less glow, loss of plumpness and signs of premature skin ageing.
In this episode, Megan is joined by Anna Lahey, founder of the ingestible beauty brand Vida Glow to dive into the question, ‘Does ingestible beauty work?’ - and are they capable of giving us back the glow that we lose over the years?
Anna shares how she discovered collagen, its benefits and how you can include this and other ingestible beauty solutions into your routine. Let’s put it this way, Megan (an ingestible sceptic) is now using Vida Glow in her daily routine. Listen along to learn why!
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We are spoilt for choice when it comes to serums, so when you’re faced with endless brands and ingredients with supposed solutions to your breakouts or dryness, where do you even start?
In order to buy the right products, you need to understand what’s happening in those bottles, so Megan and Dr Dev, founder of CellDerma, chat about the science behind the serums, how fear makes you buy things you don’t need, and why stripping back your routine can sometimes be a necessity.
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When should you wash your face when you shower? Is hyaluronic acid over? Can you use apple cider vinegar as toner?
From the mundane to the insane, skincare facts are flying all over the internet, so Megan and Ksenia are here to answer Google and TikTok’s biggest skincare questions so you can confidently find the products that actually work, and avoid the ones that don’t.
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Using less to do more with Plenaire founder Namrata Kamdar.
Gone are the days of the 10 step beauty routine as more beauty obsessives are streamlining their skincare routines. But when you still want to see results, how do you decide which products get pride of place or hit the curb?
Megan and Namrata discuss Plenaire’s approach to timeless skincare, why brands need to stop focusing on trying to master trends and why skincare still needs to be fun.
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If you’ve noticed you’re getting more spots lately, you’re definitely not alone! We’ve noticed that more and more people are breaking out or are experiencing inflammation – but what can you do about it?
Megan is joined by Samantha Nicholson, founder of Clinisoothe+ – one of the ultimate tools to calm your inflamed skin. They chat about skin sensitivity, the current increase of skin problems and how to tackle it, plus what is hypochlorous acid and is it right for your skin.
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In the same way our wardrobes are changing with the colder weather, you need to change up your routine to make sure you’re doing right by your skin!
In this episode, we’re celebrating (or hating) the incoming colder seasons, with Megan and Ksenia sharing what they’re changing in their routines. Whether you're dry or oily, there is key advice for you.
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Over 12,000 beauty brands are launched every year, which makes an already confusing process in finding the best products for your skin so much harder, and that’s before how wasteful it is!
After Brad Pitt launched the latest celebrity skincare brand that nobody asked for, Megan, Ksenia and 4 other beauty founders wrote an open letter to Brad to share their perspective on why this is damaging the hard work of indies across the world.
In this episode, the Lionne founders explain where the letter came from, why they’re fed up with any old celeb slapping their name on a brand, and reveal the celebrity skincare brands they actually like.
Read and co-sign the letter here: notanothercelebritybrand.com
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Winnie from Carra (@heycarra)
Molly from Highr (@highrcollective)
Megan & Ksenia from Lionne (@lionne.co)
Jasmin from Ohana (@ohanaskn)
Sam from Elth (@elth.beauty)
What’s the difference between unusual breakouts and congestion? Well, one thing they have in common is that we want them gone!
Megan and Ksenia explain the steps in order to banish your breakouts, some of their favourite products to calm inflammation, and their thoughts on whether you should pop that spot.
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Whether it’s dark spots or uneven skin tone, hyperpigmentation can affect your skin in different ways but can be so difficult to shift!
Megan and Ksenia break down how pigmentation is caused, how you can spot pigmentation on your skin as well as products and ingredients that you can try to help get rid of it.
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It can be a chore or a ritual, but if you’re confused about what needs to be in your evening skincare routine, you won’t be after this episode.
Megan and Ksenia explain the steps to include, what you should be looking for in a treatment serum, and whether to oil or not to oil…
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To cleanse or not to cleanse, when do you use SPF, and what about serums?! Kicking off the start of season 5, we’re going back to basics with your morning routine.
If you want to know the essentials (and the things you can do without!), in this episode Megan and Ksenia explain how to build your morning routine to see results and prepare your skin for the day ahead.
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In the final part of this limited series, Lionne co-founder Megan Felton is joined by Eliza Beauty Editor Rebecca Fearn, Carra founder Winnie Awa, Curate Beauty founder Samantha Freedman and fellow co-founder Ksenia Eytan to discuss the future of beauty. Please see links below to their social channels & businesses that are shaping the future of beauty!
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In this live recording of The Beauty Voice of Reason, join Chloe Pierre, Mariah Idrissi, Nateisha Scott, Em Roberts and Lionne co-founder Megan Felton as they discuss the current state of the beauty industry for both brands and consumers.
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Join Blair Clarke, Rosette Ale, Rita Balogun, Samuel Cheney and Lionne co-founder Megan Felton to dive into some nostalgia from the world of beauty.
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Kicking off next week is our three part limited series chatting to some of the most incredible skinfluencers and brands about skin care past, present and future.
Megan and Ksenia share a teaser of what you can expect…
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Tackling greenwashing with Pai founder Sarah Brown.
Pai is a celebrity skincare staple, with the likes of Angelina Jolie, Saoirse Ronan and Natalie Portman hosting Pai products in their bag – but what is the story behind the film set fave?
Megan chats to Sarah about how she built an ethical and effective brand born out of her own skin condition, they share their thoughts on greenwashing and what to look out for, plus they unbox hero products that have been described as nothing less than a miracle.
If you want more skincare tips and advice tailored to you, follow us @lionne.co
What you can do outside of skincare to improve your skin with Abigail James.
Gone are the days of outside factors impacting your skin being considered ‘hippy dippy’ – it’s an established fact that diet and lifestyle plays a huge role in your skin.
Megan and Abigail dive into the tips and tricks of a skincare expert on what you can be doing outside of your routine to make sure your skin is healthy and clear. Plus, they discuss if it’s really that important to know your skin type and how your mental wellbeing may also be a factor you’re overlooking.
If you want more skincare tips and advice tailored to you, follow us @lionne.co
A behind the scenes look of a sustainable skincare brand with SBTRCT founder Benjamin Grace.
It is possible to want both clear skin and a cleaner earth, but when you’re purchasing countless plastic containers in the form of beauty products it can feel like you’re making the wrong impact.
Megan chats with Benjamin about all things sustainability and beauty, what zero waste actually means, and why being skincurious and finding out what your skin actually needs is better for the environment.
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Ending the retinol confusion with Medik8’s Director of Research, Daniel Isaacs.
It’s been described as THE skincare hero product, but is retinol right for you? If you need a beginners guide into the retinol world, then this episode is for you!
Megan and Daniel explain how retinol actually works on your skin, share advice on how to avoid overdoing it, and reveal what products you should be using to compliment retinol in your routine.
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Yes, you read correctly.... ENTER, HYRAM!
Hyram Yarbro, aka the world's favourite skincare content creator, joins Megan and Ksenia to share how he challenged himself to find scientifically-backed facts to support his content, his thoughts on influencers being paid to promote products and why he will always share his honest opinions on products and brands in hope to improve the skincare industry.
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Solving your eyebrow dilemmas with Blink Brow Bar founder Vanita Parti.
Forget a good hair day, when your brows are finally behaving and are in the perfect shape it can make your whole week! But how do you go from it being a fluke one off to keeping your perfect brows consistent?
Megan chats with Vanita to discuss the three things you need in your bag to look after your eyebrows, how the trends come and go and if the skinny brow is making a comeback, and how to revive your brows if they’re starting to disappear.
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What LED masks can actually do for your skin with The Light Salon.
People are obsessed with LED masks, but before you jump on the trend it’s important to know what they do and if you actually need one!
From dryness to breakouts, co-founders Hannah Measures and Laura Ferguson share the problems LED masks can treat, how they made it more accessible and the many other benefits you could see.
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Everything you need to know about sheet masks with the founders of 111 Skin.
We love a self care moment at Lionne, and one of our favourite ways to do this with our skin is with a mask. When done right, it’s a luxurious way of pampering yourself while also rehydrating or calming your skin.
Megan is joined by Eva Alexandridis and Dr Yannis Alexandrides to talk about how to prepare your skin for masking, when and why to use them, and how to find masks to match your Skin Mood™.
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Explaining all things oil cleansing with Votary co-founder, Arabella Preston.
When you get caught up in a 12 step routine, it can be easy to forget the number one and possibly most important step – cleansing!
Stripping it all back, Megan and Arabella explain why picking the wrong cleanser can make your skin worse, how to feel fresh and avoid tightness, plus top tips on how to perfect your night time routine.
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Where to start with chemical exfoliants with Luneia founder, Gemma Murari.
Don’t know your AHAs from your BHAs? Fear no more! The scary world of chemical exfoliants is explained from your Beauty Voice of Reason.
Megan and Gemma explain the pros and cons of the most popular acids, where people tend to go wrong and tips for beginners.
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How to tackle facial redness and rosacea with Rose Gallagher, sponsored by Dr Jart.
Kicking off Season 4 of Lionne’s expert skincare podcast, Megan is joined by make-up artist Rose Gallagher to talk all things rosacea.
Fully equipped with their own experiences of the condition, Megan and Rose share how they discovered they had rosacea, some of their triggers, and their favourite tips and tricks to treat it.
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The benefits of a good night sleep with Marie Reynolds.
This episode was released under the previous title 'The Skinterview'.
While what we put on our skin is important, there are lots of other things in our control that can help us maintain a healthy glow – and sleep is a HUGE one!
Megan chats to Wellness expert Marie Reynolds, about how she looks beyond the surface of the skin to help empower your body to support its own recovery.
They talk about why you need your beauty sleep, how to improve your quality of sleep, and all the benefits (not just with your skin!).
Use the discount code TheSkinterview15 to get 15% off your first holistic skin session with Lion/ne.
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Diving into the latest skincare brands that experts love with La Roche Posay's, Dr Justine Hextall.
This episode was released under the previous title 'The Skinterview'.
On the hunt to find the brands that actually perform, there are a few that are starting to break through the noise outside of skincare obsessives.
Megan chats with Dr Justine Hextall, who knows her skin from her work as a NHS Consultant dermatologist and has since held the role of La Roche-Posay’s consultant dermatologist.
Justine answers why french pharmacy brands are dominating the world, what products you should be using for your dry or oily skin, plus find out some of the basic steps that you might be getting wrong in your routine.
Use the discount code TheSkinterview15 to get 15% off your first holistic skin session with Lion/ne.
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Behind the scenes of a conscious skincare company with Grown Alchemist co-founder, Jeremy Muijs.
This episode was released under the previous title 'The Skinterview'.
We expect more and more from the companies we buy from, and skincare brands are no exception.
With more people considering their health and the environment before they spend their money, Megan is jioned by Lion/ne's Community Manager Alexandra to discuss what actually is a conscious consumer.
Then, Ksenia sits down with Grown Alchemist co-founder Jeremy Mujis to talk about the research they've done about the little things that impact your skin, and how the beauty industry needs to work together to become truly sustainable.
Use the discount code TheSkinterview15 to get 15% off your first holistic skin session with Lion/ne.
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The brands and trends to watch with Curate Beauty co-founder, Sam Freedman.
This episode was released under the previous title 'The Skinterview'.
With the fall season officially upon us, it's the perfect time to look at the latest trends so your skin doesn't suffer with the dropping temperatures.
Megan chats with Sam Freedman – who with Curate Beauty who shares the indie and niche brands that a leading the skincare trends. Plus, we highlight our favourite Black owned indie skincare brands.
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The key to healthy hair with Fable and Mane CEO, Akash Mehta.
This episode was released under the previous title 'The Skinterview'.
It's easy to forget about your scalp when it comes to looking after your skin, but it's so important for healthy hair that you can feel good about.
Megan is joined by Fable and Mane co-founder Akash Mehta, to talk about the modern hair wellness brand, and why we all need to be thinking about our scalp alongside our routines.
Use the discount code TheSkinterview15 to get 15% off your first holistic skin session with Lion/ne.
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Tackling acne and more with Monday Muse founder Lune Martens.
This episode was released under the previous title 'The Skinterview'.
When there's so many products and brands trying to grab your attention, it can be a difficult task trying to figure out which one is right for your skin and needs. So, in this episode we're looking at why the one size fits all approach to skincare needs to go.
Ksenia sits down with Lune Martens, who founded Monday Muse after going through everything from eczema to acne. They talk about why acne prone products aren't always the solution to tackling your troublesome skin, and why we should be thinking about what's happening on the inside and how it reflects on your skin.
Use the discount code TheSkinterview15 to get 15% off your first holistic skin session with Lion/ne.
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Why we don't need to be afraid of cosmetic treatments with Dr David Jack.
This episode was released under the previous title 'The Skinterview'.
While loads of people have had botox, but barely any of them own up to it – but what is there actually to be ashamed of?!
This week on The Skinterview, Megan and Ksenia discuss their experiences and opinions on tweakments, before Megan sits down with Dr David Jack. They talk about the treatments and supplements that might work for you, as well as the benefits of a holistic approach.
Use the discount code TheSkinterview15 to get 15% off your first holistic skin session with Lion/ne.
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What exactly goes into making a sustainable brand with UpCircle co-founder, Anna Brightman.
This episode was released under the previous title 'The Skinterview'.
If you're wanting your skincare to be more sustainable, it doesn't have to stop with recyclable packaging. Megan and Ksenia chat about what's next in the beauty space to make our products more earth friendly and less wasteful.
Ksenia then sits down with Anna Brightman, who's brand UpCircle takes products that would have otherwise been thrown away and turns them into cruelty free and ethical skincare. They discuss what goes into making a truly sustainable brand that still gives you results.
Use the discount code TheSkinterview15 to get 15% off your first holistic skin session with Lion/ne.
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Talking the future of Beauty tech with Carra Founder, Winnie Awa.
This episode was released under the previous title 'The Skinterview'.
Since the P word, more of us have leant on technology in order to continue living the best we can, and skincare and beauty is no exception.
In this episode, Megan and Ksenia talk about how the pandemic led Lionne into the tech space. Plus, we sit down with fellow beauty business founder Winnie Awa to talk about how shopping for beauty is changing, and asking the question if it is for the better.
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Should you be using facial oils? Disciple founder Charlotte Ferguson has the answers.
This episode was released under the previous title 'The Skinterview'.
Oils are a hot topic in skincare so with more products popping up, you might be thinking about taking the plunge. In this episode, Megan and Ksenia share their views on oils – are they a greasy mess or a glowing staple? Ksenia then sits down with Disciple founder and Psychotherapist Charlotte Ferguson to talk about the benefits a good oil can bring to your skin.
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What your skincare routine actually needs with Skingredient's Jennifer Rock.
This episode was released under the previous title 'The Skinterview'.
Megan and Ksenia are back for another season and we're kicking it off with a back to skin school special.
In this episode, we go through what ingredients are essential to have on your bathroom shelf, plus we chat to the Skin Nerd herself, Jennifer Rock, about what her must haves in a routine are.
For 15% off at Skingredients use the code TheSkinterview15
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Megan and Ksenia are the co-founders of Lionne, and co-hosts of the ultimate skincare podcast.
Joined by the biggest names in skincare, this podcast gives you everything you need to master your routine.
This episode was released under the previous title 'The Skinterview'.
Can you believe we've already wrapped on season 2? We've had so many amazing guests and brands feature in the last 12 episodes, so we're taking some time to talk about all the golden nuggets of skincare advice we've heard.
So if you're new to the podcast or fancy reliving the best bits of advice from the biggest names in skincare, this is the best place to start!
Go back and listen to all episodes of Season 2 now:
Anti-aging for all ages with Elemis Spring/Summer 2021 Beauty Trends with Liberty London Skincare that doesn't cost the earth with Codex Beauty Labs The Importance of Consultation with Mortar & Milk Diversity and Championing Change with Black Skin Directory Rituals over Routine with Wild Source Apothecary Protection from Pollution with Chantecaille Exploring Active Ingredients with Aurelia London The True Meaning of Luxury with Irene Forte The Importance of Facial Massage with FaceGym Next Gen Sunscreen with Ultra Violette
This episode was released under the previous title 'The Skinterview'.
Can you believe we've already wrapped on season 2? We've had so many amazing guests and brands feature in the last 12 episodes, so we're taking some time to talk about all the golden nuggets of skincare advice we've heard.
So if you're new to the podcast or fancy reliving the best bits of advice from the biggest names in skincare, this is the best place to start!
Go back and listen to all episodes of Season 2 now:
Anti-aging for all ages with Elemis Spring/Summer 2021 Beauty Trends with Liberty London Skincare that doesn't cost the earth with Codex Beauty Labs The Importance of Consultation with Mortar & Milk Diversity and Championing Change with Black Skin Directory
Rituals over Routine with Wild Source Apothecary Protection from Pollution with Chantecaille Exploring Active Ingredients with Aurelia London The True Meaning of Luxury with Irene Forte The Importance of Facial Massage with FaceGym's Inge Theron Next Gen Sunscreen with Ultra Violette's Ava Matthews
This episode was released under the previous title 'The Skinterview'.
If you remember being grabbed by your parents as a child to be smothered in thick goopy suncream, it can make SPF feel like a chore, even today!
Enter Ultra Violette, the next generation of 'Skinscreen'. Ksenia chats to founder Ava Matthews about how she's making SPF fun again.
Ksenia and Ava talk about how to layer sunscreen into your routine and what makes Ultra Violette different to other market leaders. Plus, Ksenia unboxes some of their best selling products, including their Queen Screen Serum.
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This episode was released under the previous title 'The Skinterview'.
Sometimes it's nice to indulge in a little bit of luxury, but what makes a product deserving of that title?
Ksenia sits down with Irene Forte, founder of Irene Forte Skincare, to unpack what goes into creating a luxury brand.
Irene talks about how working in hotels inspired her to take on her own company, the science behind the brand, plus Ksenia unboxes some of their hero products including the Prickly Pear Face Cream.
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This episode was released under the previous title 'The Skinterview'.
If you're diving into the world of skincare, you may have heard the word 'active' floating around – but what does that even mean?
In this episode, Ksenia is joined by Antonia Knox, Head of Brand at Aurelia London, to define what an active ingredient is and what they could do for your skin.
Plus, Antonia discusses the importance of gut health for your skin, and Ksenia unboxes some of their favourite products including Aurelia's Revitalise & Glow Serum.
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This episode was released under the previous title 'The Skinterview'.
Fancy giving your face a work out that can tone and tighten your skin?
In this episode, Megan sits down with Inge Theron, the founder of Face Gym, who has created a whole new type of skincare segment to work the forgotten muscles in your face.
She talks about why facial massages are important and what effects they can have for your skin and how you can incorporate skin massage into your current routines.
We also unbox some of their community driven products including their Multi-Sculpt tool.
If you have any questions don't forget to DM us @lionne.ldn!
This episode was released under the previous title 'The Skinterview'.
City or countryside, no matter where you live your skin is battling with pollution which can have negative effects.
In this episode, Megan sits down with Jon Rummins, National Education Executive for Chantecaille, to talk about pollution and how we can protect our skin against external aggressors.
Plus, we unbox Chantecaille's anti-pollution products, including their Blue Light Protection Hyaluronic Serum and Anti-Pollution Mattifying Cream
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This episode was released under the previous title 'The Skinterview'.
Are you guilty of slapping on your skincare products as fast as you can and get on with your day?
In this episode, Ksenia sits down with Kate Roath, the founder of Wild Source, an organic skincare company that incorporates mindfulness and meditation into their skincare routines and products.
Kate talks about how focusing on your wellbeing can improve your skin and what it takes to making a successful skincare brand. Plus, we unbox their bathroom hero products including their Miracle Oil.
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This episode was released under the previous title 'The Skinterview'.
Diverse and inclusive skincare has been a topic of discussion for the last few years, but with some brands struggling to navigate these conversation, education is vital to see change in the beauty industry.
This week, Megan sits down with Dija Ayodele, founder of West Room Aesthetics and Black Skin Directory to talk about driving positive change. They discuss what the current landscape looks like, what are the biggest skincare concerns at West Room Aesthetics, plus how we can champion change in the beauty industry and beyond.
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This episode was released under the previous title 'The Skinterview'.
This week on The Skinterview, Megan is joined by her skincare fairy godmother – Pamela Marshall from Mortar & Milk, a Bespoke Facial Skin Clinic in London.
Pamela chats about why consultations are so important to perfect a skincare routine, she reveals her favourite products for both herself and clients, plus practical tips you can start doing right now for clearer skin.
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This episode was released under the previous title 'The Skinterview'.
The beauty industry produces more than 120 billion units of packaging globally each year, and where sustainability is concerned things NEED to change.
In this episode, Ksenia sits down with Dr. Barbara Paldus, the founder of Codex Beauty Labs – a plant based beauty biotech brand.
Dr. Barbara talks about how she went from biotech to beauty while combining the two and what companies and consumers can do to be more sustainable with skincare. Plus, we unbox products from their Antu collection.
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This episode was released under the previous title 'The Skinterview'.
After a year spent in the pandemic, hundreds of zoom calls, slowed down daily routines, and circumstances that have highlighted the importance of wellbeing and rituals – the beauty trend landscape is a whole new world.
In this episode of The Skinterview, Megan chats to someone who has to know what will trend in beauty well ahead of the curve – Buying Director at Liberty London, Sarah Coonan.
Sarah tells us how she fell in love with buying beauty for a living, trending products and brands for the next year (that you do not want to miss!) and Sarah's top 3 beauty brands to keep an eye on in 2021.
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This episode was released under the previous title 'The Skinterview'.
Aging is a beautiful part of life, but some of us still want to slow down the effects of premature aging.
In this episode, Ksenia chats to Grace Coburn, a Brand Ambassador from Elemis about how the number 1 anti-aging brand was created, what goes into their products and whether we should still even be using the term anti-aging.
Plus, we unbox some of their hero products, including their brand new Pro-Collagen Renewal Serum, which could be your new alternative to retinol.
This episode was released under the previous title 'The Skinterview'.
Megan and Ksenia are back for another season of the podcast!
Big changes in life mean big changes in skincare, so in this special opener of the seasonthe founders of Lion/ne chat life updates, how they're changing their routine for the spring season, and the treatments they're dying to get first as the beauty world reopens.
This episode was released under the previous title 'The Skinterview'.
Teenage skincare has come a long way since the Clearasil days! After going to pick up deodorant for his teenage son and daughter, Sam Farmer was faced with unnecessarily gendered products and decided to do something about it.
In this episode of The Skinterview, Megan sits down with Sam to talk about solving the problems of teenage skin and why you should be defending yourself against skincare fake news. Plus, we unbox the deodorant that claims it will get students through an entire school day.
This episode was released under the previous title 'The Skinterview'.
Respecting and protecting your skin barrier is so important for minimising any skin problems, and for brands like CeraVe that’s their number one priority.
In this episode Megan sits down with CeraVe’s Medical Marketing Manager Laura Murphy to break down the jargon and to explain what ‘developed by dermatologists' really means. Plus we find out what exactly are Ceramides and what they do.
This episode was released under the previous title 'The Skinterview'.
We only want to put the best on our skin, but expiry dates and the freshness of our products is often overlooked or downright ignored!
In this episode, Ksenia chats to Nuori founder Jasmi Bonnén about her mission to bring freshly blended skincare to the market, plus her entrepreneurial journey, and why knowing the expiration dates of your products is crucial.
This episode was released under the previous title 'The Skinterview'.
What are the key pillars that you should definitely be using in your skincare routine? In this episode, Megan is joined by Allies of Skin founder Nicolas Travis to chat about his passion for skincare, and his aspirations to help you accomplish more with less.
If you want to know why products like the Promise Keeper Blemish Sleeping Facial is worth the price tag and more about the affordable sister company PSA, then settle in and take notes.
This episode was released under the previous title 'The Skinterview'.
Sometimes when you’re having to stare at your face on video calls all day, a bit of colour can really perk you up. With shades that look great on all skin tones, Highr lipstick is a brand to fit into your make up bag and won’t dry out your lips.
In this episode, Ksenia is joined by founder and CEO of Highr Molly Hart to talk about her journey to creating sustainable products and her definition of clean beauty.
This episode was released under the previous title 'The Skinterview'.
If you’re fed up of dehydrated skin, then look no further for your glow. In this episode, Megan is joined by Sonia Deasy, the co-founder of Pestle & Mortar to talk about her entrepreneurial journey and why you should be picky about what you put on your skin.
She talks about how working with her husband in a photography studio inspired her to solve the problem of dull, lacklustre skin, leading her to start her own brand. We unbox some of their hero products, and Megan's favourite hydrating serum the Hyaluronic Serum.
To get 1 x Free Ampoule of Pure Hyaluronic Serum with any order from Pestle & Mortar use the code lionne21 (valid from 17th Feb 2021 - 17th May 2021)
This episode was released under the previous title 'The Skinterview'.
In episode 8 of our podcast, Megan is joined by Heather Wish, education specialist at Paula’s Choice to chat about their shared mission to cut through the noise and bring true honesty and transparency to the skincare space. All while divulging some pretty juicy beauty truths in the process.
So, if you’ve ever wanted a straight-up answer to questions like: “Do I really need an eye cream?” or “Should I really give up face scrubs?” then listen now and prepare for some serious note-taking.
This episode was released under the previous title 'The Skinterview'.
You know we’re not ones to follow the skincare hype, but if there’s one product genuinely worth the airtime it’s Clinisoothe+. In episode 7 of our podcast, Clinisoothe+ joins Ksenia to not only discuss why our skin has such a problem with face masks but to also share actionable advice on how to deal with it. Plus, they unbox the brand’s face-saving hero product - Clinisoothe Face Purifier - to find out how it’s already amassed an impressive fan base of skin experts. Us included.
This episode was released under the previous title 'The Skinterview'.
In this week’s episode of our podcast, Megan is joined by renowned beauty editor and bonafide skin expert Katie Service to unpack all the need-to-knows about her new book The Beauty Brief: An Insider’s Guide to Skincare. Think of it as your go-to skin-cyclopedia, covering everything from key ingredient rundowns to hot-takes on the industry’s most pressing topics. We can totally vouch – it’s brilliant.
This episode was released under the previous title 'The Skinterview'.
Regulars will have seen our faces before, but if you’re new here: we’re Megan and Ksenia, co-founders of Lion/ne. Get to know us a little better by listening to this week’s episode. We reflect on the wild ride that was 2020, discuss our highlights (and lowlights) and share our resolutions for life and beauty in 2021.
This episode was released under the previous title 'The Skinterview'.
Hands up who’s heard of the mind-skin connection? It’s basically the belief that the brain and the complexion work in tandem, hence those stress-related breakouts (or even that breakout-related stress, tbf). This week, Megan is joined by beauty expert and spiritual guide Giselle La Pompe-Moore to dissect this complex relationship between the skin and the psyche and share useful rituals to aid mind and skin healing.
This episode was released under the previous title 'The Skinterview'.
Don’t say it, don’t say it ‘new year, new skincare regime.’ Oops we said it . But really, now is the perfect time to build the foundation of your skincare regime. Our podcast this week features Fresh’s Head of Education, and gives you the inside scoop on what your skincare pillars should be!
This episode was released under the previous title 'The Skinterview'.
Discover what is ‘winter dullness’, why our skin changes during winter & what is imperative to change in your routine to boost your skin's glow!
This episode was released under the previous title 'The Skinterview'.
We are super excited to announce the release of the first episode of our podcast! Listen to the ‘Ins and Outs of Unusual Breakouts’ with our guest invite Joy Isaacs, founder of ARgENTUM Apothecary.
Unusual Breakouts? Not sure why you get them, what actions you should take and what ingredients & products could help? Look no further, your answers are here!
This episode was released under the previous title 'The Skinterview'.