Is “fungal acne” real? Why is P50 so popular? What do TikTok skincare influencers get wrong? Are products that meet E.U. standards better? Do skincare dupes work as well as the originals? What’s the most you should pay for a hyaluronic acid product? Are you layering products correctly? One of our favorite dermatologists, Ranella Hirsch, MD, is here to answers all those questions—and more. Get ready to take notes!
Below you’ll find a list to some of the people, topics, and products mentioned in this episode. If you have any questions (or just want to say hi), reach out to us on Instagram, Twitter, or via email (info@fatmascara.com). And please email us voice memos of your beauty questions and Raise A Wand favorites so we can share them on the show. You can also leave us a voicemail to be featured on a future podcast (our phone number in the U.S. is at 646-481-8182).
Ranella Hirsch, MD
Atolla
Malassezia folliculitis - this might be what people are (mistakenly) calling “fungal acne,” which doesn’t exist, according to medical experts
Cutibacterium acnes (formerly Propionibacterium acnes) - the bacteria responsible for acne
Sea Breeze
L’Oréal - owns “French pharmacy brands” such as Vichy, La Roche-Posay, Decléor
AP Group (colloquially called Amore Pacific) - owns many Korean skincare brands, including Amore Pacific, Sulwahsoo, Laneige, Innisfree, Mamonde
Fenty Fat Water
Biologique Recherche “1970” Original P50 Lotion - with phenol
The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution - the “red exfoliant of death”
Skinceuticals Triple Lipid Restore - Ranella’s all-time favorite hydrator
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair BarriAIR-Skin Repair Cream - the closest dupe to her favorite hydrator from Skinceuticals
L’Oréal Revitalift Derm Intensives Vitamin C Serum - one of the least expensive vitamin C serums that actually works, according to Ranella
Vichy LiftActiv Peptide-C Ampoule
Sean Garrette - Ranella was very excited when he started following her on Instagram:)
IFRA Guidelines - the fragrance standards all brands must follow
John Prine - this musician is one of Ranella’s favorites
”Kings & Queens” - the TikTok song by Ava Max
Raise A Wand:
Jess: Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Eye Base
Jenn: Lauren Conrad Beauty Lip & Cheek Tint in Peony