skincare school

Welcome to season two of Adore Beauty's podcast, Skincare School! Join Amy Clark and Dr. Michelle Wong from Lab Muffin Beauty Science as they take things up a notch from season one, touching on Korean & Japanese skincare, facials oils, how to use Vitamin A, how to navigate multiple skin concerns at once, and much more. If you missed season one, we recommend rewinding to have a listen to that before embarking on this semester's lessons.

This episode was sponsored by Adore Beauty.

Deep Dive: Face Oils

Amy and Dr Michelle Wong break down exactly what face oils do, why you should or shouldn't use them and the different types. Face oils can be helpful in either maintaining your skins oil levels or helping signal the skin to produce more or less oil. 

Q:  I have acne-prone skin but I love to use a facial oil in my routine - are there any particular types of oils I should avoid for my skin type?

Amy and Dr Michelle Wong run us through what face oils people should avoid if they have acne-prone skin. 

Product Mentions: 

• Face Oils

Whether you’re on the hunt for skincare advice, wanting to share your best beauty tips, or are just looking for someone to indulge in a cringey convo with, the Beauty IQ FB Community has got ya covered! Join the FB group today.

Want to listen to Skincare School or Beauty IQ Uncensored while you shop? Download the Adore Beauty App today. 

Hosts: Amy Clark and Michelle Wong

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

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Welcome to season two of Adore Beauty's podcast, Skincare School! Join Amy Clark and Dr. Michelle Wong from Lab Muffin Beauty Science as they take things up a notch from season one, touching on Korean & Japanese skincare, facials oils, how to use Vitamin A, how to navigate multiple skin concerns at once, and much more. If you missed season one, we recommend rewinding to have a listen to that before embarking on this semester's lessons.

This episode was sponsored by Aesthetics Rx.

Deep Dive: Myths vs Truths

Dr Michelle Wong debunks skincare myths. There have always been myths about skincare but in the last few years they have really amped up. Amy throws the most common skincare myths at Dr Michelle Wong to debunk in this episode such as 'you need to double cleanse to get truely deep skin' and 'should we touch a dropper to our face?'

Q: How can I figure out what’s a gentler retinol versus a really strong one? 

Dr Michelle Wong talks about the different retinol formulas, what additional ingredients to look for that will be gentler on your skin and ranks the different Vit A derivatives and why the word gentler can be misleading. 

Whether you’re on the hunt for skincare advice, wanting to share your best beauty tips, or are just looking for someone to indulge in a cringey convo with, the Beauty IQ FB Community has got ya covered! Join the FB group today.

Want to listen to Skincare School or Beauty IQ Uncensored while you shop? Download the Adore Beauty App today. 

Hosts: Amy Clark and Michelle Wong

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to season two of Adore Beauty's podcast, Skincare School! Join Amy Clark and Dr. Michelle Wong from Lab Muffin Beauty Science as they take things up a notch from season one, touching on Korean & Japanese skincare, facials oils, how to use Vitamin A, how to navigate multiple skin concerns at once, and much more. If you missed season one, we recommend rewinding to have a listen to that before embarking on this semester's lessons.

This episode was sponsored by Skinstitut.

Deep Dive: Navigating Multiple Skin Concerns At The Same Time

Dr Michelle Wong gives us some options of how to deal with multiple skin concerns at the same time, without making it difficult to follow or risking an impaired barrier. You want to keep an eye out for products and ingredients that having multiple functions. Plus, Amy recommends products which have the best bang for buck that won't compromise your skin barrier. 

Q: What is Michelle's ultimate skincare routine that is affordable? And what will she use for the rest of her life?

Dr Michelle Wong reminds us why it's important not to completely copy someone's skincare routine and expect the same results. However, she runs through her favourite budget friendly brands (CeraVe , La Roche-Posay , BIODERMA , Bondi Sands , The Ordinary & Korean Brands) and the product that she has been using for 13 years. 

Product Mentions: 

• Medik8 Press & Clear
• Medik8 Press & Glow
• Alpha-H Liquid Gold Midnight Reboot Serum
• Alpha-H Beauty Sleep Power Peel
• Cosmedix Refine Refinishing Treatment
• Dermalogica Rapid Reveal Peel
• The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser
• BOOST LAB Retinol Night Renewal Serum
• La Roche-Posay Redermic Retinol B3 Serum
• Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water Pump Bottle
• Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micelle Solution
• I'm From
• Klairs
• La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume
• Viviology Vitamin C Serum
• Ultra Violette
• Medik8 Crystal Retinal 1
• Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3
• Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6
• Medik8 Crystal Retinal 10
• CeraVe Foaming Cleanser
• SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum
• COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch

Whether you’re on the hunt for skincare advice, wanting to share your best beauty tips, or are just looking for someone to indulge in a cringey convo with, the Beauty IQ FB Community has got ya covered! Join the FB group today.

Want to listen to Skincare School or Beauty IQ Uncensored while you shop? Download the Adore Beauty App today. 

Hosts: Amy Clark and Michelle Wong

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to season two of Adore Beauty's podcast, Skincare School! Join Amy Clark and Dr. Michelle Wong from Lab Muffin Beauty Science as they take things up a notch from season one, touching on Korean & Japanese skincare, facials oils, how to use Vitamin A, how to navigate multiple skin concerns at once, and much more. If you missed season one, we recommend rewinding to have a listen to that before embarking on this semester's lessons.

This episode was sponsored by Laneige.

Deep Dive: K&J Beauty

Our deep dive today is into one of the fastest growing skincare categories: Korean and Japanese skincare. Dr Michelle Wong breaks down the difference between K&J Skincare vs "mainstream" skincare, the types of products and ingredients to look out for and how to add K&J Skincare to your routine. Plus, Michelle let's us know if the 10 step Korean skincare routine is a lie! 

Shop Japanese & Korean Skincare at Adore Beauty!

Q: Are facial mists a waste of money or do they actually have a place in a routine?

We hear why Amy LOVES face mists and Dr Michelle Wong goes through the pros and cons of face mists. Plus, where face mists should sit in your routine. 

Product Mentions: 

• COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
• I'm From Rice Cream
• Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum
• Laneige Cream Skin

• Laneige Cream Skin Mist

• COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch
• SOME BY MI 30 Days Miracle Clear Spot Patch
• SOME BY MI AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream
• COSRX Low-pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser
• innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule
• Hada Labo Lotion No.1 Super Hydrator
• Hada Labo Intense Hydrating Skin-Plumping Gel
• Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream
• Avène Thermal Spring Water
• Dermalogica hyaluronic ceramide mist
• SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Essence Mist
• NIOD Superoxide Dismutase Saccharide Mist

Whether you’re on the hunt for skincare advice, wanting to share your best beauty tips, or are just looking for someone to indulge in a cringey convo with, the Beauty IQ FB Community has got ya covered! Join the FB group today.

Want to listen to Skincare School or Beauty IQ Uncensored while you shop? Download the Adore Beauty App today. 

Hosts: Amy Clark and Michelle Wong

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to season two of Adore Beauty's podcast, Skincare School! Join Amy Clark and Dr. Michelle Wong from Lab Muffin Beauty Science as they take things up a notch from season one, touching on Korean & Japanese skincare, facials oils, how to use Vitamin A, how to navigate multiple skin concerns at once, and much more. If you missed season one, we recommend rewinding to have a listen to that before embarking on this semester's lessons.

This episode was sponsored by Sulwhasoo.

Deep Dive: How To Level Up Your Routine

Dr Katherine Armour tells us what else we can do to take our skincare routine to another level! No one needs to add more to their routine but she suggests some treatments you could do + some nice to have extra things that you could bring into your at home skin routine.

Dr Katherine Armour is a Melbourne based medical and cosmetic dermatologist, plus the founder of Bespoke Skin Technology. Follow Dr Katherine on IG: https://www.instagram.com/drkatherinearmour/ or find her: https://www.drkatherinearmour.com.au/

Q: This is a 3 part question on SPF. 

• What is the difference between a chemical and mineral sunscreen?
• Should I be wearing a specific sunscreen depending on location and climate?
• Is it true that the placement of moisturiser changes in your routine, depending on if you use a chemical or mineral sunscreen? 

Dr Michelle Wong answers this big question from our listener. Remember, SPF is a non-negotiable, so Slip, Slop, Slap!

Product Mentions: 

• LED Light Therapy

Whether you’re on the hunt for skincare advice, wanting to share your best beauty tips, or are just looking for someone to indulge in a cringey convo with, the Beauty IQ FB Community has got ya covered! Join the FB group today.

Want to listen to Skincare School or Beauty IQ Uncensored while you shop? Download the Adore Beauty App today. 

Hosts: Amy Clark and Michelle Wong

Guests: Dr Katherine Armour 

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to season two of Adore Beauty's podcast, Skincare School! Join Amy Clark and Dr. Michelle Wong from Lab Muffin Beauty Science as they take things up a notch from season one, touching on Korean & Japanese skincare, facials oils, how to use Vitamin A, how to navigate multiple skin concerns at once, and much more. If you missed season one, we recommend rewinding to have a listen to that before embarking on this semester's lessons.

This episode was sponsored by Bioderma.

Deep Dive: The Role Your Barrier Plays In Skin Health

There are so many things that can impact our skin barrier! Dr. Michelle Wong gives us a quick refresher of what the skin barrier actually is, how inflammation links up to the skin barrier and what we can do to repair a broken skin barrier. 

Q: I always seem to have an impaired barrier while my friends can get away with using strong acids with no problems. Is everyone’s barrier tolerance different?

Everyone's tolerance is different and you need to do what's right for your skin! Dr. Michelle explains why this is a thing and Amy tells us what happened to her skin when she pushed her skin to far! 

Product Mentions:

• Osmosis Skincare Rescue Epidermal Repair Serum
• Alpha-H Vitamin E Serum with 1% Ceramide Complex
• CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser
• CeraVe Foaming Cleanser
• Avène Tolerance CONTROL Soothing Skin Recovery Cream
• Ultra Violette Sunscreen

Whether you’re on the hunt for skincare advice, wanting to share your best beauty tips, or are just looking for someone to indulge in a cringey convo with, the Beauty IQ FB Community has got ya covered! Join the FB group today.

Want to listen to Skincare School or Beauty IQ Uncensored while you shop? Download the Adore Beauty App today. 

Hosts: Amy Clark and Michelle Wong

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to season two of Adore Beauty's podcast, Skincare School! Join Amy Clark and Dr. Michelle Wong from Lab Muffin Beauty Science as they take things up a notch from season one, touching on Korean & Japanese skincare, facials oils, how to use Vitamin A, how to navigate multiple skin concerns at once, and much more. If you missed season one, we recommend rewinding to have a listen to that before embarking on this semester's lessons.

This episode was sponsored by Dermalogica.

Deep Dive: Skincare For Every Stage In Life

From teen years to menopause Dr Katherine Armour gives us the low down on how life stages (such as teen years, pregnancy and menopause) can change how our skin looks and feels. Dr Katherine tells us how to tweak our skincare to manage each life stage, the ingredients to avoid whilst your pregnant and the importance of SPF in every life stage. Remember, SPF is a non-negotiable, so Slip, Slop, Slap!

Dr Katherine Armour is a Melbourne based medical and cosmetic dermatologist, plus the founder of Bespoke Skin Technology. Follow Dr Katherine on IG: https://www.instagram.com/drkatherinearmour/ or find her: https://www.drkatherinearmour.com.au/

Q: Recently I came off the pill and acne has come back in a major way! I am producing more oil than I used to, has my skin type changed?

Dr Michelle Wong explains what the pill is and why your skin may change when you come off the pill. Find out how to tweak your skincare and makeup routine to make sure you are listening to what your skin needs. 

Whether you’re on the hunt for skincare advice, wanting to share your best beauty tips, or are just looking for someone to indulge in a cringey convo with, the Beauty IQ FB Community has got ya covered! Join the FB group today.

Want to listen to Skincare School or Beauty IQ Uncensored while you shop? Download the Adore Beauty App today. 

Hosts: Amy Clark and Michelle Wong

Guests: Dr Katherine Armour 

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to season two of Adore Beauty's podcast, Skincare School! Join Amy Clark and Dr. Michelle Wong from Lab Muffin Beauty Science as they take things up a notch from season one, touching on Korean & Japanese skincare, facials oils, how to use Vitamin A, how to navigate multiple skin concerns at once, and much more. If you missed season one, we recommend rewinding to have a listen to that before embarking on this semester's lessons.

This episode was sponsored by AB LAB.

Deep Dive: How To Read An Ingredient List Like A Pro

Everyone's obsessed with knowing what's in the products they use so Dr. Michelle Wong gives us the run down on how to understand the ingredient list and talks about the importance of the expiry period. Plus, Dr. Michelle Wong debunks ingredient list myths that we have all seen on TikTok. 

Q: I'm needing some hep with Skin Cycling especially with retinol and exfoliating nights. What else do I pair with those products on those specific nights?

Dr. Michelle Wong explains what Skin Cycling is and what she recommends for the best skin cycle. Remember to always listen to your skin, so don't just trust whatever celebrity  skincare routine is trending right now.

Product Mentions:

• Viviology Niacinamide + HA Serum
• asap super B complex
• La Roche-Posay Day and Night Serum Bundle
• Aspect Extreme B 17

Whether you’re on the hunt for skincare advice, wanting to share your best beauty tips, or are just looking for someone to indulge in a cringey convo with, the Beauty IQ FB Community has got ya covered! Join the FB group today.

Want to listen to Skincare School or Beauty IQ Uncensored while you shop? Download the Adore Beauty App today.

Hosts: Amy Clark and Michelle Wong

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to season two of Adore Beauty's podcast, Skincare School! Join Amy Clark and Dr. Michelle Wong from Lab Muffin Beauty Science as they take things up a notch from season one, touching on Korean & Japanese skincare, facials oils, how to use Vitamin A, how to navigate multiple skin concerns at once, and much more. If you missed season one, we recommend rewinding to have a listen to that before embarking on this semester's lessons.

This episode was sponsored by Viviology.

Deep Dive: Troubleshooting Vitamin A

We say troubleshooting because even though this ingredient can do so many great things for your skin, you can run into some trouble if you don't consider how you should add it into your routine. So let's learn from Michelle & Amy's mistakes as they go through the key issues people run into and how to become a regular Vitamin A user without it impacting your skin barrier. 

Q: Ever since I have had my baby I have developed significant fine lines around my eyes. Is there anything I can do to stop it getting worse?

Everyone will have fine lines around the eyes, it's such a dynamic area of the face so it's completely normal. It's okay to embrace them and its okay if you want to add things into your skincare routine to manage them. Amy & Dr. Michelle Wong give their suggestions on what you can do. 

Product Mentions:

• La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 Balm
• Medik8 Crystal Retinal 1
• Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3
• Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6
• Medik8 Crystal Retinal 10
• SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3%
• SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5
• La Roche-Posay Redermic R Eye Retinol Cream
• Medik8 Intelligent Retinol Eye 7ml
• Murad Resurgence Renewing Eye Cream 15ml
• Ella Baché Retinol Renewal Eye Serum 15mL
• SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Eye Complex
• Cosmedix Opti Crystal- Liquid Crystal Eye Serum

Whether you’re on the hunt for skincare advice, wanting to share your best beauty tips, or are just looking for someone to indulge in a cringey convo with, the Beauty IQ FB Community has got ya covered! Join the FB group today.

Want to listen to Skincare School or Beauty IQ Uncensored while you shop? Download the Adore Beauty App today!

Hosts: Amy Clark and Dr. Michelle Wong

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.