Nick talks with Bonnie Patten, a former litigator and the executive director of consumer watchdog organization Truth in Advertising, about multi-level marketing businesses in beauty and the latest iteration: Beautycounter. 



Plus, Annie and Nick discuss Kylie Jenner's foray into baby products, a Bratz collaboration, and a new lawsuit filed against Burt's Bees' dog shampoo.



And, the chicest baby personal care products from Paloroma and Annie's current favorite nail polish.

S1 Ep48: MLMs in Beauty: The Good, The Bad, The...Illegal?

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Annie and Nick welcome back to the pod an all time favorite guest, author Caroline Calloway. She shares the success of her self-published book “Scammer,” how to use anger to overcome one’s creative parasite, and what it takes to survive going viral (in a bad way). 



For more Caroline Calloway, check out her Website, Instagram & Tik Tok.

S3 Ep132: This Is Not A Scam with Caroline Calloway

Apparently $350k in the first few hours is not impressive if you’re Bella Hadid. Nick also weighs in on age restrictions for beauty products, plus Annie shares her foot look for the summer. 



Check out Nick & Annie’s Products of the Week:

Dieux Skin Air Angel Hydrating Gel Cream

OPI Cosmo-Not Tonight Honey! Nail Lacquer

Victoria Beckham Bitten Lip Tint


S3 Ep131: A Single Date

Nick and Annie discuss how Hailey Bieber’s Rhode Beauty may be a victim of its own success. Plus, Kiehl’s is out at Equinox, but the non-vegan OG formula is back at Glossier.

S3 Ep130: Equinox Breaks Up With Kiehl’s

How was your Met Gala? If we’re being honest, it was a sleeper. Annie also shares that she is an equal opportunity flirter, and Nick (hopefully) clears up any remaining Arnault/Pinault confusion. 

S3 Ep129: You Say Pinault, I Say Arnault

Orebella just launched, and we have thoughts. Plus, Youthforia’s foundation feels like a f*** you to the Euphoria generation…

S1 Ep48: MLMs in Beauty: The Good, The Bad, The...Illegal?

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