Welcome to Skincare School the podcast, your ultimate skincare study guide. Join Adore Beauty’s Senior Editor Amy Clark and Dr. Michelle Wong from Lab Muffin Beauty Science as they take things right back to basics to make skin care simple and F-U-N!

What’s on this episode? We’re glad you asked…

Vitamin A Made Easy.

Ever heard of retinol? Or retinoids? What about vitamin A? Or was it prescription vitamin A?

This week, Michelle breaks down exactly why vitamin A is the gold standard of anti-ageing skincare ingredients, and how to know which form of vitamin A to put on your face.

Plus, we debunk some common vitamin A myths, like whether retinol purging is actually a thing and if stronger equals faster results. And in our Best in Class segment, Amy shares how to find the right vitamin A product for your skin type, including the best products for vitamin A beginners and retinol fiends alike.

P.S. Exciting announcement! You can shop our limited edition Adore Beauty Skincare School Best In Class Set (valued at $617.95!!) here: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/adore-beauty/adore-beauty-skincare-school-best-in-class-set.html?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast

You can read more about vitamin A on Beauty IQ here: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/skin-care/cosmeceuticals/vitamin-a-retinol/guide/vitamin-a-for-skin 

Keep up-to-date with everything Skincare School here: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/skincare-school-lab-muffin.html

Best In Class Products:

Beauté Pacifique Defy Damage Skin Repair Serum: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/beaute-pacifique/beaute-pacifique-defy-damage-skin-repair-lotion-40ml.html?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast

Medik8 Crystal Retinal 1: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/medik8/medik8-crystal-retinal-1-30ml.html?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast 

Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/medik8/medik8-crystal-retinal-3-30ml.html?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast 

Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/medik8/medik8-crystal-retinal-6.html?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast 

Medik8 Crystal Retinal 10: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/medik8/medik8-crystal-retinal-10.html?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast 

SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3%: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/skinceuticals/skinceuticals-retinol-0-3-30ml.html?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast 

SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/skinceuticals/skinceuticals-pure-retinol-0-5.html?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast 

SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/skinceuticals/skinceuticals-pure-retinol-1-0.html?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast 

Cosmedix Refine Refinishing Treatment: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/cosmedix/cosmedix-refine-refinishing-treatment-4.html?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast 

Cosmedix Refine Plus High-Potency Refinishing Treatment: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/cosmedix/cosmedix-refine-plus-refinishing-treatment-8.html?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast 

Alpha-H Liquid Gold Midnight Reboot Serum: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/alpha-h/alpha-h-liquid-gold-midnight-reboot-serum-50ml.html?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast 

Disclaimer: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/disclaimer.html 

Hosts: Amy Clark & Michelle Wong.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Skincare School the podcast, your ultimate skincare study guide. Join Adore Beauty’s Senior Editor Amy Clark and Dr. Michelle Wong from Lab Muffin Beauty Science as they take things right back to basics to make skin care simple and F-U-N!

What’s on this episode? We’re glad you asked…

Just Quietly... What's A Serum?

If you've heard people talking about slathering serums all over their faces, but felt out of the loop, we got you. This week, Michelle explains exactly what serums are, how they work, when to use them and how to add them into your skincare routine. Oh, and why a vitamin B serum is the perfect place to start.

Plus, we answer all your serum questions, from whether you can actually have too many serums, to the myth bougie serums are always better than bargain ones. And in our Best in Class segment, Amy shares the top three beginner vitamin B serums pretty much everyone can benefit from using.

You can read more about serums on Beauty IQ here: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/skin-care/serums-treatments/guide/what-is-serum

Keep up-to-date with everything Skincare School here: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/skincare-school-lab-muffin.html 

Best In Class Products:

asap super B complex 30ml: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/asap/asap-super-b-complex.html?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast

Aspect Extreme B 17 30ml: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/aspect/aspect-extreme-b-17.html?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast

Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Liquid Rehydration Serum 30ml: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/medik8/medik8-hydr8-b5.html?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast

Disclaimer: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/disclaimer.html 

Hosts: Amy Clark & Michelle Wong.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Skincare School the podcast, your ultimate skincare study guide. Join Adore Beauty’s Senior Editor Amy Clark and Dr. Michelle Wong from Lab Muffin Beauty Science as they take things right back to basics to make skin care simple and F-U-N!

What’s on this episode? We’re glad you asked…

How to Start a Skincare Routine

Now you know your skin type, let's get started on how to actually build a skincare routine from scratch. Michelle explains why cleanser, moisturiser and sunscreen are arguably the three most important products in any good skincare routine, and the best place to start your ~journey~ with skin care.

Plus, we bust some common myths in our Pop Quiz around whether double cleansing is necessary and if you really need day AND night moisturisers. And Amy takes us through the best-selling products for your skin type in our Best In Class segment.

You can read more about cleanser, moisturiser and SPF on Beauty IQ here: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/skin-care/guide/beginners-skincare-routine

Keep up-to-date with everything Skincare School here: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/skincare-school-lab-muffin.html 

Best In Class Products.

Cleansers:

asap gentle cleansing gel: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/asap/asap-gentle-cleansing-gel-200ml.html?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast

Skinstitut Glycolic Cleanser 12%: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/skinstitut/skinstitut-glycolic-cleanser-12.html?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast

Dermalogica PreCleanse: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/dermalogica/dermalogica-precleanse-150ml.html?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast

Alpha-H Balancing Cleanser: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/alpha-h/alpha-h-balancing-cleanser.html?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast

Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micelle Solution 500ml: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/bioderma/bioderma-crealine-h2o-solution-micellaire-cleanser-500ml.html?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast

Moisturisers:

Aspect Phytostat 9: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/aspect/aspect-phytostat-9.html?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast

Murad Age Reform Nutrient-Charged Water Gel: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/murad/murad-nutrient-charged-water-gel.html?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Sensitive Moisturiser: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/la-roche-posay/la-roche-posay-toleriane-ultra-sensitive-moisturiser.html?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast

Sunscreen:

Ultra Violette Supreme Screen SPF 50+ Hydrating Facial Sunscreen 50ml: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/ultra-violette/ultra-violette-supreme-screen-spf-50-50ml.html?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast

Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF50+ Sunscreen 50ml: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/ultra-violette/ultra-violette-lean-screen-spf50-sunscreen.html?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast

Alpha-H Protection Plus Daily SPF50+ 50ml: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/alpha-h/alpha-h-protection-plus-daily-spf50.html?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+ 50ml: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/la-roche-posay/la-roche-posay-anthelios-invisible-fluid-facial-sunscreen-spf-50.html?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast

*SPF is only one part of sun protection! Always seek shade, and wear sunnies, a hat and protective clothing. Use sufficient sunscreen for all unprotected areas and reapply sunscreen as directed. Always read the label.

Disclaimer: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/disclaimer.html 

Hosts: Amy Clark & Michelle Wong.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Skincare School the podcast, your ultimate skincare study guide. Join Adore Beauty’s Senior Editor Amy Clark and Dr. Michelle Wong from Lab Muffin Beauty Science as they take things right back to basics to make skin care simple and F-U-N!

What’s on this episode? We’re glad you asked…

Skin Types 101:

What is my skin type? Michelle breaks down what a skin type actually is, the difference between normal, dry, combination, oily and sensitive skin, and how to know which skin type you have.

Plus, we bust some common myths in our Pop Quiz around why it’s important to know your skin type and why there's no point spending money on expensive skincare products until you do. And speaking of products, Amy takes us through the Best In Class product recommendation for each skin type.

You can read more about skin types on Beauty IQ here: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/skin-care/concerns/guide/what-is-my-skin-type

Sign up for your free Skincare School O-Week gift here: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/skincare-school-lab-muffin.html 

Best In Class Products:

Dry skin: Aspect Probiotic Mask.

https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/aspect/aspect-probiotic-sleep-mask-118ml.html?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast 

Oily skin: Asap Radiance Serum.

https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/asap/asap-radiance-serum-with-aha-bha.html?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast 

Combo skin: Skinceuticals Retexturing Activator.

https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/skinceuticals/skinceuticals-retexturing-activator.html?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast 

Normal skin: SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum.

https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/skinceuticals/skinceuticals-c-e-ferulic-serum.html?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast 

Sensitive skin: Mesoestetic Post Procedure Fast Skin Repair.

https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/mesoestetic/mesoestetic-post-procedure-fast-skin-repair.html?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast 

Disclaimer: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/disclaimer.html 

Hosts: Amy Clark & Michelle Wong.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Skincare School the podcast, your ultimate skincare study guide. Join Adore Beauty’s Senior Editor Amy Clark and Dr. Michelle Wong from Lab Muffin Beauty Science as they take things right back to basics. Because it's time to make skincare simple, accessible, and most importantly, F-U-N! New episodes coming soon...

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