Episode 12: Laser Caps, Ozempic Face, Brow Laminations & NYC Recs

Episode 12: Laser Caps, Ozempic Face, Brow Laminations & NYC Recs

From Derm Next Door by Ali Dempsey and Reem Nabti

November 16, 2025 · 37 min · Season 1 · Episode 12

About this episode

Ali and Reem discuss various beauty and skincare topics including laser caps, makeup wipes recall, and NYC recommendations.

Ali and Reem break down what’s actually worth it in beauty and skincare this week- from laser caps for hair loss to the Neutrogena makeup wipe recall to the sudden surge in GLP-1–related skin issues they’re seeing in clinic. The derms also dissect a TikToker’s “glow-up” routine (Face Gym, lymphatic massage, lash lifts), talk about brow lamination, share their current makeup favorites, and end with curated NYC restaurant and bar recommendations. 00:00 — Intro 01:00 — Laser Caps 101: What They Are & Who They Help 04:30 — Do Laser Caps Work? How Derms Actually Use Them 08:30 — Pricing, Brands & Why Amazon Caps Are… Questionable 10:30 — Neutrogena Makeup Wipes Recall (Pseudomonas!) 13:00 — Our Favorite Makeup Removal Alternatives 16:30 — GLP-1 Skin Side Effects: Hair Loss, Laxity & “Ozempic Face” 20:30 — Injection Reactions, Wound Healing & Treating Laxity 23:00 — Estrogen Creams for the Face: New Research Review 26:30 — Derm in the Wild: Rating a TikTok Glow-Up Routine 30:00 — Brow Lamination: Ali’s Itchy Experience 32:00 — Products of the Month (Makeup Edition) 35:00 — NYC Recs: Restaurants, Bars, Broadway & More 36:30 — Closing & What’s Coming Next

People in this episode

Hosts: Ali Dempsey, Reem Nabti

Topics covered

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Laser Caps, Neutrogena makeup wipes, Estrogen Creams, Face Gym, lash lifts

Places: NYC

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