Oh my god! This podcast is so bad😂 They peddle the so called “safe” toxic ingredients in beauty product. The host actually said that silicones and petroleum are tried and tested beauty ingredients. Oh really ? Not from my own experience. They made my skin much worst for years!

I have loved and listened to them for years. I’m so glad the podcast is back! So informative and interesting, my favourite podcast ever.

I'm a Canadian that makes "natural" personal care products for a living (heh heh, I live with a chemical engineer, so I get the reality check often and I appreciate science). Like you guys, I'm tired of explaining to people that nothing is chemical-free. Crushed that you're on hiatus, please come back soon!

This is an amazing and must listen for all

Beauty lovers out there. Sometimes the Perry and Randy deliver some tough love about what the science actually says (sad face over natural ingredients) but it’s all out respect for the consumer.

This podcast gives you the facts about beauty without all the marketing lingo and backs it up with studies and science.

I also want to personally thank you guys because you have motivated me to become a cosmetic scientist.

Much Love

I'm 22, and since I was 14 I've been terrified of traditional cosmetics because it is very much overwhelming to sort through the thousands of formulations and not-so-good ingredients.

I have been using only extremely 'natural products' for health and environmental reasons since I started wearing makeup and using skin/hair care products, but I have always hated how I looked. Nothing worked like it did for my friends and other women I know who were using traditional products. I have had serious self confidence issues because of this, and finally this year found the beauty brains podcast.

It has literally changed my life, I have let go of my irrational fear, went to sephora and got myself some actually good products. My hair and skin have transformed and I feel good about myself for the first time (still buying from environmentally conscious companies though! -who knew you could have the best of both worlds.) These guys are amazing! Listening to this podcast will give you the confidence and the info to skip on bad products with good marketing and find some real gems that will work for you. Love it!

I recently discovered this podcast (like 3 days ago) and I decided to watch every single episodes. I wish I could find a food version of this podcast haha.

I have been binge listening to this since I stumbled on this podcast. As an Esthetician I can appreciate all the science behind products. Keep up the great work!

Since finding The Beauty Brains podcast I no longer mind being stuck in traffic! I have learned so much and really enjoy listening to Randy and Perry's method of informing consumers of the science behind why some products work and why some are a complete waste of money. Oh and you should really buy the book!

I worked in R&D and now do clinical work, and I'm grateful for the objectivity and factual basis these guys bring to cosmetics. I have always found cosmetic company claims in magazine ads to be frustrating and difficult to interpret, and when I look up the data I'm usually scandalized by how unrigorous and riduclous most of the research is. Now that I'm getting older I'm starting to pay attention to ingredients and making sure my products actually do something for me, and many of their podcasts have been useful for informing myself. I would love to see more direct product comparisons and regular updates about interesting actives or new products that have either sound data behind them or well-formulated and proven constituent ingredients. There's so many new products released every month, it would be great to ghave professionals break down what's worth my time and money. I would also love to hear an episode on some of the luxury skin care brands that always come so highly recommended- for example a critical appraisal of La Mer's products.

The two guys are extremely knowledgeable in this field, they know exactly what they are talking about and go in depth on their topic.

Definitely worth taking time to listen!

If you are more of a reader than a listener, their website provides extensive amount of information that any human being will need on beauty, cosmetics, ingredients in toiletries and such!

If you’re interested in product ingredients, this is the podcast for you.

I trust these guys because they’re talking about formulas and efficacy from a scientific perspective, and they aren’t trying to sell me products. In fact, their separation from the marketing/PR world is refreshing.

If you’re going to learn anything from this podcast, its that many of the special ingredients and USPs are difficult for labs to get right (meaning many products out there are worth skipping), but keeping your skin healthy using inexpensive products is very possible.

You need to listen to these podcasts.

As a human biology student and skincare enthusiast, I find myself really appreciating Randy's and Perry's comments on the industry and the science behind it. I constantly have to explain to my girlfriends why certain ingredients are only marketing claims and why the word "natural" isn't always what it seems! These days it seems a lot of people are taking beauty advice from consumers, and not people who actually study how all this works. Finally we've got Randy and Perry to rely on. It's almost as if this podcast was made especially for someone like me! Thank you guys!

- Nipa (pronounced Neepa)

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Always looking forward to the next episode. Entertaining and educational at the same time.

Such a great show. These guys are informative, funny and really are the experts. As someone who makes their own cosmetics, it's awesome to have an inspiring show like this to learn more about beauty myths and facts.

It's immersive science at its best, and most necessary. Cosmetics, including lotions, soaps, shampoos etc, that we all use everyday require some criticism. The hosts make the science interesting and relevant to the consumer. It's fun to listen to and the science is rigorous. I def recommend it!

By far my favourite podcast as it combines my two favourite things- science and beauty products! These guys have a great sense of humour and never cease to make me laugh! Thanks guys for always being intelligent, informative and witty!

I look forward to it every week! You really get to understand the difference between what's possible in the real world of beauty products versus what's marketing nonsense. Thanks to this podcast I feel like I can spot an outrageous load of hooey from a mile away. In other words I am more brainy about my beauty. I love that tagline. Randy and Perry are very funny and I've become a big fan of the both of them.

I’ve been listening since Day 1 and cannot recommend this more. In a world inundated by mass opinion and rumour, it’s refreshing to hear experts talk FACTS. Thanks, guys! You both have helped me improve my beauty regime and save money too! Cheers!

I really enjoy the podcasts. I wish the general public would learn of this show, it might ease their anxiety over those nasty chemicals evil people are forcing everyone to use (sarcasm).

Really informative and entertaining podcast! I didn’t realize how many misconceptions about beauty products are out there until I started listening. The hosts do a great job of explaining the science aspects to a general audience in a way that is fun and interesting to listen to. Keep it up guys! :)

I recently started into getting more interested in beauty science, so this podcast is perfect for me. I've already learnt so much! Perry and Randy also have a good sense of humour. Good for anyone interested in beauty science.

I've been a long time fan of the Beauty Brains blog and am getting into the podcasts. Their content is generally great and very lay-person friendly, even though they're industry experts. Highly reccomended.