The Beauty Desk

Are the latest skincare innovations worth the money? | Expert Edit

The Beauty Desk

Show Notes

Are new skincare treatments worth the investment? The Sunday Times beauty editors Sarah Jossel and Phoebe McDowell share their verdict on the latest innovations on The Beauty Desk's Expert Edit.

They dive into the newest breakthroughs transforming the skincare industry and evaluate which aesthetic treatments deliver real results. From high-tech skin-tightening like Xerf to polynucleotide injections (PDRN), they break down whether each trending skincare treatment is a genuine game-changer or just clever marketing.

Plus, Phoebe shares the dramatic reality of suffering a severe allergic reaction to one skincare treatment...

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Hosts: Sarah Jossel and Phoebe McDowell

Producers: Joshua Arnold and Emilia Gill

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