When to Start Retinol, What Order Your Sunscreen Should Be Applied, Our Favorite Lightweight Concealers and More Mailbag Questions

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Scarlett Johansson's The Outset Is Closing—Why Celebrity Beauty Requires More Than a Famous Face

Content warning: We open with a discussion of sexual consent and sexual assault, including alcohol-related impairment, looking out for friends, and supporting survivors.Support resource for the show notes: RAINN offers confidential support at 800-656-HOPE (4673) and https://rainn ...  Show more

Why Your Neck Looks Older Than Your Face—and What Skincare Can Actually Do with Esthetician Katy Bacon

Your face has a skincare routine, but your neck is crying for help! This week, we’re joined by Murad esthetician and global educator Katy Bacon to talk about the skin we tend to forget: our necks, chests, and hands. We ask why these areas can start to look different, how hormonal ...  Show more

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