Art Beauty

Ryan teaches Amber how to cover her gray hair with a temporary dye - all live on air! And we didn’t forget the guys - Ryan demonstrates how to dye your hair, brows and beard - in only 5 minutes. He’ll share tips for getting the best coverage and the secret trick to remove dye from your skin.

If you look in the toolkit of any professional makeup artist, YouTube beauty expert, or budding makeup enthusiast, you’re probably going to find a Beautyblender (https://beautyblender.com/). It’s the hot-pink, egg-shaped sponge that transformed makeup application in an HD world. And, according to Beautyblender’s CEO, Rea Ann Silva, most of us are using it wrong.

We talk to the founder and creator of the world’s most popular makeup sponge about everything from how she came up with the egg-shaped sponge, to the proper way to use it. She even has a thing or two to say about those who claim that your Beautyblender can kill you. Learn how this beauty mogul and true boss babe manages the empire behind one of the best-selling beauty tools of all time.

More than 50% of women will experience noticeable hair loss in their lives. But one woman has dedicated her life and career to proving that bald really is beautiful.  We sit down with author and filmmaker, Alyscia Cunningham, to talk about "I Am More Than My Hair," (https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/i-am-more-than-my-hair#/) a book and documentary film that redefines the beauty of female baldness and captures the stories of girls and women who’ve lost their hair due to medical conditions or by choice to support a loved one.

Most of us know that retinol is a proven solution for dull and lackluster skin, but did you know that all retinol is not created equally? From packaging to potency, there’s more to effective skin cell turnover than just slathering this on. We grill dermatologist extraordinaire, Dr. Robyn Gmyrek (https://www.unionderm.com/about/dr-robyn-gmyrek/), about what retinol actually is, how to use it without irritation, and which products are best for our faces and our budgets.  Listen for the ultimate guide to retinol and spoiler alert – yes, you DO need it in your skincare routine.

And no, it's NOT wash, rinse, repeat. But, simplicity is the key to making sure guys stick to it. That's according to the guys behind Tiege Hanley (tiege.com), a subscription-based skincare line for men, who discovered that men are more likely to follow a skincare regimen if it’s broken down into an uncomplicated, no-excuses routine. We discuss the three easy steps for better skin and the stripped-down list of essential products that every man should be using – especially SPF. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, as men age, they’re more likely to develop melanoma than women and are more likely to die from skin cancer. Hear how founder Kelley Thornton is taking steps to build more infrastructure for the education, awareness and prevention of skin cancer. We'll also talk about how Amber plans to prevent an itchy scalp this winter, and the latest product Ryan is blowing his budget on.

Makeup guru Ariel Lewis shares her favorite skincare and makeup products to purchase this season, and then rips apart the gift sets that are trying to sell you brushes you'll never use.  She'll also share the holiday beauty tricks to go from office to after-party.

PRODUCTS MENTIONED (note: this is NOT sponsored in any way – just our faves)

Primers:

– Marc Jacobs Beauty Under(cover) Perfecting Coconut Face Primer, $45

https://seph.me/2QWRAM7

– Laura Mercier Secret Blurring Powder for Under Eyes, $28

http://bit.ly/35Eb24b

– MAC Pro Longwear Paint, $22

http://bit.ly/34ruy3O

 

Skincare:

– SK-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence), $99

https://sk-ii.co/2KYRD6c

– Amber Spray Bottle, $5.99

https://amzn.to/2rzhOcY

– La Mer The Concentrate, $190

http://bit.ly/2DnkNaR

 

Makeup Setting Spray:

– Dickinson’s Hydrating Facial Mist, $9.99

https://amzn.to/34qPdVF

– Urban Decay All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray, $33

https://seph.me/33rD817

– Milani Make it Last Matte Charcoal Setting Spray, $9.99

http://bit.ly/34pDx5n

– Too Faced Peach Mist Mattifying Setting Spray, $32

https://seph.me/2Y26MZX

– MAC Lightful C+ Coral Grass Softening Lotion, $31-

http://bit.ly/2OsBYyi

– Supergoop! Defense Refresh Setting Mist, $30 (Ryan’s Favorite)

http://bit.ly/2XTk2jt

 

The Perfect Brush Set:

– MAC #187 Duo Fibre Face Brush, $32

http://bit.ly/33tZMFX

– MAC #224 Synthetic Tapered Blending Brush, $32

http://bit.ly/2KUqMbt

–MAC Synthetic Powder/Blush Brush, $35

http://bit.ly/2DoK8RH

– Anastasia Beverly Hills Brush #14, $18l

https://seph.me/33tcjcS

 

Amber’s Shelfie:

– Kiss Looks So Natural - Double Pack Poise, $5.99

http://bit.ly/2L2zVPk

– Kiss Ever EZ Lashes Strip Lash Adhesive Clear, $5.79

http://bit.ly/33sY2Ng

You didn't read that wrong.  We tapped the hottest trainer and gym owner in New York City to share his holiday fitness tips, and binging was on the list.  You'll have to listen to hear why Radan Sturm of Liftonic (https://liftonic.com/)says that over-indulging in food and booze might help you maintain a fitter physique this holiday season.

Cannabidiol (CBD) has been gaining momentum in the scientific community and media, as a natural, non-psychoactive ingredient packed with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-aging properties. With all the buzz about CBD, it's no surprise that it's is making its way into our beauty products. We talk to the founder of Hemp Beauty (https://www.hempbeautypro.com/) about how consumers can navigate the cannabinoid wellness trend, and how the recent passing of the Farm Bill 2018 will fuel this groundbreaking CBD movement.  We'll also discuss Hemp Beauty's luxury collection of organic, vegan and cruelty-free products designed to promote wellbeing and beauty, from the inside out.

The latest trend in maintaining a youthful appearance is prejuvenation – starting non-invasive cosmetic procedures at an earlier age to put off more invasive procedures like a facelift. According to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 72 percent of facial plastic surgeons saw an increase in cosmetic procedures in patients under 30. From Botox to Fraxel, Dr. Robyn Gymrek explains the non-invasive options for preventing wrinkles, age spots and more. She'll break down exactly what products and procedures you need to be using in your 20's, 30's, 40's and 50's.

The cosmetics industry may have consumers confused when it comes to "clean beauty." While beauty brands must legally list ingredients, they have pretty free rein when it comes to greenwashing their marketing terminology.  Words such as "natural" and "green" have no enforceable or standardized definitions and can differ vastly from brand to beauty brand.

Our guest, Mike Indursky, comes from the "big beauty" world – he served as the president of Bliss World, the Chief Marketing Officer of Burt’s Bees and held various executive GM and marketing roles for brands at L’Oreal and Unilever. His passion and purpose are to shake up the skincare industry by ending the days of using ingredients that shouldn’t go on skin, in packaging that isn’t sustainable, making claims that can’t be kept, with prices that are too high for products people don’t need.

We'll talk to him about how consumers can put pressure on brands to be more accountable and sustainable, and discuss how his new line, Hear Me Raw, (https://hearmeraw.com/password)challenges virtually every beauty convention to do what’s truly best for our industry, our skin and our world.