About this episode

Celebrity esthetician Renée Rouleau shares her hot takes on summer skincare, including the importance of retinol and the truth about facial mists.

Renée Rouleau (the celebrity esthetician that A-listers like Sabrina Carpenter and Lisa Rinna trust for glowing skin) is back with major hot takes on summer skin — and what you thought you knew about humidity-proofing your routine. Find out why Renée says “hydrating” facial mists are actually a no-no, why she’ll choose a full-coverage foundation over a tinted moisturizer any day of summer, how to fix “chicken skin” (also known as keratosis pilaris) on your arms and thighs, her unfiltered take on Alix Earle’s acne line, and so much more. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why Renée wears foundation every day in summer — and the surprising reason it works as sun protection, even without SPF The truth about facial mists: why misting over makeup or sunscreen during the day can work against your skin Renée’s honest review of Alix Earle’s acne brand: which ingredients she’s skeptical of (hint: mandelic acid) and what she wishes the line had done differently Sabrina Carpenter’s skincare routine, revealed: the exact tools, masks and acids her facialist uses to keep her skin smooth and poreless through sweaty stage shows The biggest retinol myth of summer: why Renée says you should never stop…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jill Dunn, Carlene Higgins

Guest: Renée Rouleau

Topics covered

• summer skincare
• retinol
• facial mists
• foundation
• keratosis pilaris
• acne treatment

Keywords

• skincare
• humidity-proofing
• sun protection
• makeup
• acne
• chicken skin
• DIY peel

Sponsors

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