Breaking Beauty Podcast

This week we’re back in the studio to have a proper catch up and to make sense of the recent beauty headlines! Everything from an unexpected “holy” pivot for a beauty brand founder to the sponcon wedding boom.    

Tune in as we discuss: 

• Is it tacky or genius to have your entire bachelorette trip sponsored by a beauty brand — 747 private jet and all? We break it down. 
• Sephora’s latest content pillar alongside Makeup by Mario aims to sort out your makeup dilemmas
• Our thoughts on the “Natural Nail Movement” that’s picking up steam on social media  — is it a recession indicator or a shift that says a lot more about our societal norms?  
• For the first time ever, we are joined by our producer Olivia who helps us debrief the disturbing mindset of Gen-Z “Looksmaxxing” influencer Clavicular
• The new body oil discovery unlike any other that Carlene has tried
• Our experience with the latest innovation from Olaplex — direct from the very salon where master celebrity hair colorist Tracey Cunningham (and Olaplex ambassador) can work on up to 20 clients per day
• Stay tuned to the end for a jaw-dropping conversation about a beauty biz billionaire who’s giving it all away for an entirely new career pivot that we’re certain has never been done before
• PS – if you’re already sharing links with your friends and you’re not on ShopMy yet, you should be! It just makes everything more organized and you can actually earn from it. You can join with this referral link to get set up. #shopmycreator 

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For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ 

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• Solo Episode: The Devil Wears Lancôme? Movie Marketing Gone Wild, Jo Malone Zara Drama and Can Acne Ever be “Sexy”
• Solo Episode! 👀Carlene’s Blepharoplasty Journey, How We’re Erasing Our Redness and Spider Veins, Why Your Fave Influencer May Be a Catfish and Will The Row Launch Into Beauty?
• Drop Everything! Our 2026 #DamnGood Budget Buying Guide is Here

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Vivier Skin

Vivier is a Canadian, pharmaceutical-grade skincare brand known for its science-backed, clinically proven formulations—designed to deliver real, visible results. Visit VivierSkin.com and use code BEAUTY15 at checkout to receive 15% off your purchase.

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Joanna Czech believes that three minutes of sun exposure a day is good for your skin - say what?! The celebrity facialist with more than four decades of experience (her client roster includes everyone from Anna Wintour, Kim Kardashian and Hailey Bieber) also thinks you should incorporate vitamin A “training” before any skin treatments and/or plastic surgery. Plus, are exosomes just a trend? 

This week we’re welcoming Joanna back to the show and getting totally unfiltered about everything skin-related, so buckle up — you’re in for a thought-provoking ride! 

You’ll discover:

• How to transition your routine for summer — why Joanna doesn’t believe in switching creams based on the weather, but rather on your skin’s specific needs
• How to practice intermittent sun exposure the right way — and yes, she does believe it’s good for you
• The No. 1 treatment to get rid of hyperpigmentation, according to the pro
• Microneedling for rosacea? It’s a yes, says Joanna
• Why “vitamin A training” is a must before any professional skin treatment or surgery, in her experience
• Exosomes in skincare? Not for this esthetician
• Why your daytime skin routine really begins at night
• Vitamin A 101: why she is saying ‘no’ to prescription retinoids, and yes to over-the-counter derivatives for better results
• The importance of resetting your skin pH before the rest of your skincare steps
• Her surprising expert hack for using clay masks!
• The one supplement she uses every day that truly makes a difference

Pssst - If you want to learn more about Joanna’s spas, you can find more info on her New York atelier here, her Dallas spa here, and her Beverly Hills outpost here.

Disclaimer: Please note the discussion in today’s podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ 

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• Fashion’s Favourite Facialist, Joanna Czech
• Everything to Know About The French Pharmacy Inspired Vitamin A Skin Ointment by Cassatt Beauty
• 7 Ways to Future-Proof Your Skin According to Celebrity Esthetician Crystal Koro Plus! We Try Liquid Microneedling

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Jones Road Beauty

If you want makeup that brings out your natural glow instead of hiding it, Jones Road is the way to go. For a limited time, our listeners are getting a free gift on their first purchase when they use code BEAUTY at checkout. Just head to jonesroadbeauty.com and use code BEAUTY at checkout. After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. Please support our show and tell them our show sent you!

Vivier  

Vivier is a Canadian, pharmaceutical-grade skincare brand known for its science-backed, clinically proven formulations—designed to deliver real, visible results. Visit VivierSkin.com and use code BEAUTY15 at checkout to receive 15% off your purchase.

Momentous

Momentous Fiber+ is a complete, 3-in-1 formula with soluble fiber, insoluble fiber, and a prebiotic resistant starch. Head to livemomentous.com and use promo code beauty for up to 35% off your first order.

Cowboy Colostrum

Cowboy Colostrum offers the highest quality bovine (that’s cow) colostrum available in the US. For a limited time, our listeners get up to 25% off their entire order. Just head to cowboycolostrum.com/beauty and use code BEAUTY at checkout. 

Quince

Refresh your everyday with luxury you’ll actually use. Head to Quince.com/BREAKINGBEAUTY for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. 

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Barb Stegemann is back to inspire us once more, just in time for Mother’s Day! Also known as the “Philosopher Queen,” Barb is a longtime friend of our show and a complete force to be reckoned with in the beauty business. 

Barb launched The 7 Virtues fragrance brand out of her garage in Halifax, Nova Scotia on International Women’s Day back in 2010, after her best friend, Capt. Trevor Greene, was wounded in Afghanistan by the Taliban while serving there.

Barb then sowed the seeds of what would become a historic social enterprise and commercial success story, buying fair-trade essential oils from farmers in war-torn regions to make perfumes for peace — and now The 7 Virtues is in 2,000 Sephora stores around the world.

Tune in to hear about:

• What makes a viral moment: why The 7 Virtues “Santal Vanille and “Amber Vanilla” were the clean perfumes to pop off on TikTok
• Why “Vanilla Woods,” launched in 2018, was years ahead of the gourmand trend, and what makes it the brand’s bestseller to this day
• What makes a fragrance “clean” anyway? Barb explains fragrance load, organic sugar-cane alcohol and a 24-hour wear test 
• Why “Strawberry Jam” is the biggest launch in brand history, and why Barb believes everyone wants to smell like layer cake at this moment in time
• Inside The 7 Virtues Atelier on the Halifax Waterfront, and a major scoop on Barb’s expansion plans for the custom fragrance concept store
• The Sephora full-circle moment: from taking part in Sephora Accelerate in 2018 to mentoring the next class of Sephora Squad creators in 2026
• “Dragons’ Den,” redux: the original pitch that landed Brett Wilson's $125,000 investment (a reported 56-fold return), and what it felt like to return as a guest dragon for the show's 20th anniversary
• Why being underestimated is a gift, and the Marcus Aurelius wisdom Barb has repeated to her kids since they were small: “Be prepared to meet the angry, the lost, the jealous, the jaded. Now lead.”

Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok,X, Threads. Join our private Facebook group. Or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302.  Sign up for our Substack here. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to watch our episodes! 

For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ 

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• The 7 Virtues Founder Barb Stegemann (original airdate in 2017)
• What Bite Beauty Founder Susanne Langmuir is Banking on Next
• “Perfume Princess” Mona Kattan On Kayali’s Meteoric Rise at Sephora, The Secrets to Fragrance Layering and Is Your Signature Scent Overrated?

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Merit

Right now, Merit Beauty is offering our listeners their Signature Makeup Bag with your first order at meritbeauty.com.

Vivier

Building on their legacy of Vitamin C innovation, Vivier recently launched their most

advanced formula to date—Vivier Serum 30, designed to visibly brighten the skin, refine tone, texture and support a more radiant, even-looking complexion. Visit VivierSkin.com and use code BEAUTY15 at checkout to receive 15% off your purchase. 

Nutrafol

Let your hair be one less thing to worry about. See visibly thicker, stronger, faster growing hair in 3–6 months with Nutrafol.  For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit nutrafol.com and enter promo code BREAKING.  

Dove

Discover the new Dove Serum+ Oil Body Wash at www.dove.com/ca now available on Amazon and in stores nationwide.

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Alix Earle! Jo Malone! Gisele! We’re diving into the headlines that have the beauty world buzzing in our first catch-up episode since January. From the envelope-pushing product marketing for “The Devil Wears Prada 2” to the latest beauty lawsuit, we are breaking down the hot takes that you have been waiting for.

Plus! We found a new book for your French pharmacy obsession, a totally accessible luxury-meets-skincare shower buy and we’re weighing in on the massive (and controversial) launch of Alix Earle’s new acne-focused skincare brand.

Editorial note: This episode was recorded April 10 2026.

You’ll hear about:

• Gisele Bündchen is better than ever: While fashion campaigns turn their attention to mature models, we chat about the drugstore beauty brand that just landed Gisele as its very first global ambassador
• The “K-Pop” sunscreen phenomenon: How brands like Anua are leveraging "K-Pop Demon Hunters" to help make sunscreen cool for Gen Z 
• Jo Malone vs. Jo Malone: The "scent-sational" legal battle between the Estée Lauder parent company and the founder herself over her Zara collaboration
• The “Devil Wears Prada” sequel: We discuss the blatant — but brilliant — movie marketing from L’Oréal and Lancôme that is pushing product placement beyond anything we have seen before
• The body care explosion: Your new luxe-for-less  “everything shower” staple 
• The French pharmacy guidebook: A breakdown of the new book “The French Skincare Bible: Beauty Secrets for Healthy, Glowing Skin” by legit French pharmacist Dr. Marine Vincent — your ultimate decoder for French pharmacy favourites, at last.
• Alix Earle’s Reale Actives skincare launch: Does "sexy” marketing work for acne? We debate the strategy behind the influencer’s $5 million dollar first-day sales and the receipts she brought to social media

A message from our show sponsor:

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Related episodes:

• Makeup Legend Bobbi Brown on Selling Her Namesake Brand
• “Anna: The Biography” Author Amy Odell
• Our #DamnGood Best of Spring 2026 Edit is Here! Plus, Leaked Labs First Impressions

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It’s 2026 and everyone’s asking: why has my Holy Grail foundation been reformulated?! We’re explaining the reason behind the industry-wide shakeup this week. From a  $16.99 drugstore dupe to a luxury splurge at $145 — we’re uncovering what’s #DamnGood now in the next-gen foundation landscape. 

What you’ll learn in this episode: 

• Why major foundation brands — including Armani, Estée Lauder and NARS — have been forced to reformulate their most iconic products
• How the removal of cyclopentasiloxane has changed the texture, wear and shade ranges of cult classics
• What the serum foundation trend means for your skin — and which new ones break through with their performance
• Which nouveau matte formulas are worth trying if you're oily-skinned — and which ones to skip
• Whether luxury foundations justify their price tags (including one at $145 US)

For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ 

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Vivier

Building on their legacy of Vitamin C innovation, Vivier recently launched their most

advanced formula to date — Vivier Serum 30, designed to visibly brighten the skin, refine tone, texture and support a more radiant, even-looking complexion. Visit VivierSkin.ca or vivierskin.com and use code BEAUTY15 at checkout for 15% off on one order. 

Lightstim

LightStim Elipsa is an FDA-cleared device used by thousands of professionals to simultaneously treat wrinkles and acne. It has 868 professional LED lights and delivers the same collagen-stimulating results as a doctor's office – and it’s now available for at-home use. Use our code BEAUTY to SAVE 10% at lightstim.com.

Blissy

Experience better skin, smoother hair and cooler sleep with Blissy’s silk essentials like pillowcases and sleep masks. Use code BREAKING for an extra 30% off at blissy.com/BREAKING.

Nutrafol

Let your hair be one less thing to worry about. See visibly thicker, stronger, faster-growing hair in 3-to-6 months with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code BREAKING.

Timeline 

Timeline’s clinically proven supplement formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $79, when you go to timeline.com/BREAKING 

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Lucy Hale is here to share all of her skin secrets! In this special live BONUS episode recorded in partnership with Shiseido Talks, we dive deep into the world of J-Beauty with the “Pretty Little Liars” star, alongside the internet’s favourite board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Jenny Liu aka @derm.talk on Instagram.

From embracing Japanese-inspired self-care principles to unveiling the new Shiseido Benefiance collection that promises brightening results in two weeks (!), this intimate conversation explores how minimalist rituals are the real key to your skin’s healthspan – no “trends” required. 

In this episode we discuss: 

• Lucy’s beauty glow-up: How she traded the 21-step routine of her PLL days for the minimalist skincare vibe she swears by now.
• The "eye cream for 11s" hack: Dr. Jenny Liu (@derm.talk) explains why she uses eye cream on the lines *between* her eyebrows and how to actually protect your skin barrier.
• Aging in Hollywood: Lucy gets real about the pressure of growing older in the spotlight and the wellness trends that actually work — hello, fascia-release facials!
• The 14-day glow: Everything you need to know about Shiseido Benefiance and why Picao Preto is the natural retinol alternative currently on our radar.
• Rapid-fire round: Lucy reveals her ultimate comfort TV show and the exact ritual she uses to decompress after a long day.
• Christmas came early: What it was like reuniting with former co-star Ian Harding for “Twelve Dates of Christmas” scheduled for release later this year.

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Erica Taylor, the makeup artist behind some of the most-watched viral beauty videos on the internet is here! With over four million combined followers, 30-plus years of professional experience, and a debut book coming out April 21 (“The Magic of Makeup: Your Handbook for a Youthful, Radiant Look” — with a blurb from Makeup by Mario himself!) Erica is sharing her best makeup tips, straight to our ears.

From Erica’s humble beginnings at a cosmetics counter in Queens to going viral with 10 million views on "Common Mistakes That Age Our Face," Erica breaks down everything she knows about mature skin makeup, midlife beauty upgrades, and the techniques she coined — including the iconic triangle lift and the "over the river through the hood" eyeshadow method for hooded lids.

In this episode you'll hear about:

• What to expect in Erica's debut book, “The Magic of Makeup: Your Handbook for a Youthful, Radiant Look”: fixes for resting bitch face, the makeup facelift and easy-to-follow tutorials
• Nailing skin prep: how to prevent your skincare and makeup from “divorcing”
• Erica's hot take: Estee Lauder's new version of Double Wear is better than its predecessor (a.k.a. the “Cadaver” Wear, according to Erica)
• Her very best advice for dealing with under-eyes — fixes for puffiness, bags, dark circles and more
• Blush placement tips that just make sense for those who are 30-plus
• Eyeliner truths that anyone over 40 needs to know
• The brow mapping basics that will help everyone avoid the “Wrong Eyebrow Theory”
• Plus: an exclusive sneak peek at Erica's brand new product collaboration with Doll 10 — a first-of-its-kind eye balm-concealer hybrid she's been developing for years

For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ 

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Jones Road Beauty

Jones Road Beauty just launched their Lip Recharge, your next holy grail!  Lip Recharge is a powerful lip treatment that refreshes, smooths, and hydrates on contact, while nourishing lips over time. For a limited time our listeners are getting a free Shimmer Face Oil on their first purchase. Just head to JonesRoadBeauty.com and use code BEAUTY at checkout. After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them our show sent you. 

R + Co 

R+Co was founded by a collective of world-renowned hair stylists who’ve worked on major fashion shows and editorial shoots — so every formula is rooted in professional performance. Visit randco.com and shop their birthday sale for 30% off sitewide for a limited time — no code needed. 

Quince 

Refresh your spring wardrobe with Quince. Now available in Canada, too. Go to quince.com/BREAKINGBEAUTY for free shipping and 365-day returns. 

Dove 

Dove is bringing a luxury body-care ritual to the retail aisle with their new Dove Serum+ Oil Body Wash. This product delivers serum-powered radiance and deep nourishment with a premium sensorial feel, at an everyday  price.  Discover the new Dove Serum+ Oil Body Wash at www.dove.com/ca now available on Amazon and in stores nationwide.

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Is the “medical tourism” hype real? This week, we’re chatting with Los Angeles-based aesthetic expert and host of “Mirror, Mirror” podcast, Amy Chang. Amy is pulling back the curtain on the 2026 K-beauty boom, from Seoul’s high-tech clinics to the “Botox disaster” that changed her face — and her philosophy on injectables today.

Listen in as we dive into the science of exosome serums, the reality of Rejuran (the “salmon sperm facial” treatment everyone is talking about), and why everyone is obsessed with “liquid” microneedling. Plus, Amy shares the internal health shift that finally cleared her brain fog, and restored Carlene’s skin’s glow, too.

In this episode, we cover:

• As published in the Los Angeles Times, Amy’s take on why more than one million travellers headed to Korea last year for Rejuran, silk peptide threads and non-surgical facelifts.
• The top top 3 K-Beauty-informed treatments, products and habits contributing to Amy’s glass skin of late.
• The one thing that Amy’s mental clarity and Carlene’s glowing skin have in common.
• Everything you need to know about the TikTok-viral VT Reedle Shot: the “spicule” technology driving the Korean glass skin trend.
• A cautionary tale: Why the self-proclaimed “treatment guinea pig” blames neuromodulators for causing her “collapsed” lower face, and how she approaches injectables now. 
• Psssst! Podswap alert. Don't miss our guest appearance—click here to listen to our episode on Mirror Mirror podcast coming soon!

For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ 

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• The exact K-Beauty treatments that are worth your money with Dermatologist Dr. David Kim
• Dr. Shereene Idriss, AKA #PillowTalkDerm Serving The Real Tea On Skin Care Scams
• #DamnGood Special! Gothamista’s Renée Chow Spills the Secrets of Her At-Home Skincare Routine

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Momentous 

Right now, Momentous is offering our listeners up to 35% off your first order with promo code beauty. Head to livemomentous.com and use promo code beauty for up to 35% off your first order.

Nutrafol

Let your hair be one less thing to worry about. See visibly thicker, stronger, faster-growing hair in 3–6 months with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code BREAKING.

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SUAVE

Major self-care update: Suave is now available in Canada. We’ve been loving their affordable self-care lineup, including deodorant with 48-hour sweat and odour protection and hydrating body washes made with glycerin and vitamin E. Shop the full lineup and find your favourite scents for just $3.97, exclusively at Walmart.

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Happy Monday friends! Live from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) annual meeting in Denver, Colorado, we are reporting straight from *the* premier gathering of experts and industry (close to 20,000 professionals!) to share what’s next in dermatology — from skincare to aesthetic treatments to the latest research in hair health and much, much more.  

And to help us navigate the trends is Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd, a board-certified dermatologist and board-certified lifestyle medicine specialist who has authored more than 90 peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Heather is an active member of the Skin of Color Society and the American Academy of Dermatology, and she serves as chief medical advisor at Nutrafol. Big thanks to our friends at Nutrafol for inviting us to join them at AAD and for sponsoring this episode. 

Tune in to hear about: 

• Why longevity is the buzzword on every derm’s lips —  and why we think that we’re going to be talking about “cell” care —  not just skincare, next. 
• How the scalp’s microbiome contributes to good hair days.
• The “skinification” of hair continues —  what does the data say? 
• How to know if your supplements are safe  — and what NSF Certified for Sport has to do with it. 
• Why dermatologists are discussing A.I. at the AAD meeting (and it’s not for the reason you may think). 
• A new sunscreen filter that’s finally debuting in the U.S.  — 20 years in the making.
• The emerging ingredients for tackling dark spots that you need to know about, now.
• The 2026 “It” skincare ingredient: Why iron oxides should be on your INCI list.
• The one lifestyle habit that, according to the latest research, contributes to lifespan most.

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Body confidence advocate Sarah Nicole Landry (@TheBirdsPapaya) returns! In a special live episode sponsored by Suave, the podcast host, mom of four and newly minted CAFA Digital Fashion Creator nominee is here to chat about why she turned down her last nomination, life at “The Traitors Canada” season three manor, saying “yes” to life and why we are so done with self-care sticker shock. Don’t forget you can also watch this live event on our YouTube channel! 

You’ll hear about:

• The “Cost of Smelling Good” index: We break down a new survey of 1,500 Canadians that reveals a staggering 53 per cent say the cost of living is actively hindering their self-care.
• The reality of reality TV: Sarah gives us the “behind the scenes” on living in “The Traitors” manor (was it really haunted?!)
• Body confidence vs. neutrality: Why Sarah is leaning into "saying yes" to life — from Sports Illustrated runways to reality TV—even when she doesn't feel 100 per cent confident in her skin.
• The PMDD journey: Sarah opens up about her diagnosis with premenstrual dysphoric disorder and how a shower can help with the most difficult days.
• Rollback pricing?!: We play a live round of "The Price is Right" with Suave’s new 48-hour deodorants and body washes, because you will not believe these budget-friendly prices.
• The unsung hero: Why we think glycerin needs hyaluronic acid's publicist—and why it’s really the No. 1 ingredient for dry skin.

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Major self-care update: Suave is now available in Canada! We’ve been loving their affordable self-care lineup, including antiperspirant deodorant with 48-hour sweat and odour protection and hydrating body washes made with glycerin and vitamin E. Shop the full lineup and find your favourite scents for just $3.97 now exclusively at Walmart online and in store. 

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