The Beauty Formula Podcast

The Beauty Formula Podcast

Join Courtney for in-depth conversations with the formulators, founders, and fans of the world's best skincare and beauty brands.

Episodes

October 28, 2025 39 mins
On today's episode, Courtney sits down with Vanessa Bennington FNP-BC and owner of The Aesthetic Edit in Cedar Park, TX. In part one they discuss what to look for when choosing the right injector, the psychology behind cosmetic treatments, and timeless vs trendy treatments!
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Courtney talks all things skincare with Jan Marini, founder of Marini Skin Solutions. They chat about her brand’s exciting rebrand, the science behind achieving glass skin, and how diets and supplements impact your complexion. Jan also shares her expert insights into how the skin really works!
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September 30, 2025 56 mins
On this episode of the Beauty Formula, Courtney catches up with Dr. Missy Clifton, board certified dermatologist and found of Premier Aesthetics. They talk about what is new in her work and life, the latest skincare and treatments, and her exciting new skincare line!
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September 16, 2025 54 mins
Courtney sits down with Shawn Towne, Global Director of Education and Artistry for jane iredale, for an inspiring and fun-filled conversation you won’t want to miss. Shawn shares what it was like to be a male in the beauty industry back in the '80s and how that unique journey led him to a thriving career at jane iredale. They chat about his all-time favorite products, what it's really like behind the scenes at the brand, and more f...
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September 2, 2025 28 mins
Courtney sits down with Cristy Diaz, host of Heart to Heart podcast, for an honest and uplifting conversation. Cristy opens up about her spine surgery journey and the lessons she's learned along the way. They also share practical skincare tips for teens, reflect on some of the powerful women's stories Cristy has featured on her show, and dive into real talk about hormones, menopause, and everything in between. It's an episode full ...
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August 19, 2025 53 mins
On today’s episode of The Beauty Formula, Courtney chats with Patti Pao, Founder of Restorsea. They dive into the fascinating story behind the brand, explore emerging skincare ingredients, and share how Patti and her mom Joanne built a loyal following on social media — plus much more!
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Courtney is back with Dr. Alisar Zahr, Senior Director of Research and Clinical Development at Revision Skincare, for part two of their conversation. In this episode, Alisar offers a deep dive into the product development process at Revision—how ideas become cutting-edge skincare formulations, and what it takes to bring a new product to life. She also shares some of her favorite treatments, the innovations she’s most excited about,...
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Courtney sits down with Dr. Alisar Zahr, Senior Director of Research and Clinical Development at Revision Skincare, to talk some hard science in her return to the Beauty Formula. In this episode, Courtney and Alisar discuss Alisar's unique educational background that has made her the type of Senior Director who you will find working in the lab instead of behind a desk. Alisar compares her experiences of running skincare product tri...
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July 8, 2025 36 mins
The Beauty Formula finishes our return conversation with her best friend and former Real Housewife of Orange County, Meghan King. In this episode Megh and Courtney discuss what they wish they knew going into motherhood, their own personal experiences with cosmetic surgery, and conclude by answering, "What is Beauty?" for themselves.
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June 24, 2025 38 mins
The Beauty Formula returns from hiatus with a new conversation with former Real Housewife of Orange County, Meghan King. In this episode Megh and Courtney discuss divorce, single motherhood, men in uniform, their worst date stories, and Megh's journey from a reality television star to influencer and real estate agent as both of them transition into new phases of life.
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Part Two:   Alisar S. Zahr is the director of Research and Clinical Development at Revisions Skincare.  In this episode we, learn about Revision's new product launch, the role Alisar played in bringing it to the market, and why it might make you look at sunflower seeds in a whole new light. Tune in to find out what type of product can make 100% of people in a clinical study see significant difference in their skin!

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Part One:  Alisar S. Zahr is the director of Research and Clinical Development at Revisions Skincare.  In today’s episode we will catch up with Alisar and learn about an exciting new category in skincare, and how it contributed to her development of Revision's latest product launch.

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December 5, 2022 31 mins

Meghan King is not our usual beauty formulator or beauty expert. However, she is a long-time friend of Courtney’s who is dishing on her celeb life and discussing a skincare startup which her and Courtney have been colluding on.  

Megh dishes on her dating life, single life, divorce, beauty routines, and shares some never-before-heard stories with Courtney.

 

 

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November 28, 2022 32 mins

After a short break this year, The Beauty Formula Returns! To welcome us back, we have a long-time friend, and former Real Housewife, Meghan King.

Meghan is not our usual beauty formulator or beauty expert. However, she is a long-time friend from college, who is dishing on celeb life and discussing a skincare startup.

On this episode Megh talks about her single life, dating life, divorce, and shares never-before-heard stories

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Vicky Vega has designed some of the biggest blockbusters in medical-grade skincare, and has now ventured out to design new products with her own new company.  Flawless Canvas Quantum Lift Reset Serum is her latest blockbuster and we dive in finding out what goes into such a launch
 

In part two of this interview, Vicky discusses challenges that launching a new product comes with.  To dealing with supply chain issues and navigating th...

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February 14, 2022 31 mins

(Please excuse audio quality. We had some techinical difficulties, but was too good not to share!) 

Vicky Vega has designed some of the biggest blockbusters in medical-grade skincare, and has now ventured out to design new products with her own new company.  Flawless Canvas Quantum Lift Reset Serum is her latest blockbuster and we dive in finding out what goes into such a launch.

Since last talking with Vicky, lots has changed!  List...

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The Beauty Formula is back! Kicking things off we will sit down with Brian Bernier who gives us an intimate look into how men play a role in the aesthetic's industry.

Find out  how and why men are becoming an exponential part of the aesthetic equation. We dive into what is driving men into the industry, and how the idea of men and beauty are becoming increasingly less taboo. 

Brian joins us with a wealth of insider knowledge in the m...

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The Beauty Formula is back! Kicking things off we will sit down with Brian Bernier who gives us an intimate look into how men play a role in the aesthetic's industry.

Find out  how and why men are becoming an exponential part of the aesthetic equation. We dive into what is driving men into the industry, and how the idea of men and beauty are becoming increasingly less taboo. 

Brian joins us with a wealth of insider knowledge in the m...

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It was such an honor to have Jan Marini as a guest on our podcast.  Jan Marini is an icon/mogol in the medical aesthetics skincare industry.  With her original brand MD Forte/MD Formulations, she became the first skincare line sold exclusively to dermatologists and other physicians for distribution in their clinics.  Since selling that line, Jan has taken off with her second line which bears her namesake, Jan Marini Skin Research. ...

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It was such an honor to have Jan Marini as a guest on our podcast.  Jan Marini is an icon/mogol in the medical aesthetics skincare industry.  With her original brand MD Forte/MD Formulations, she became the first skincare line sold exclusively to dermatologists and other physicians for distribution in their clinics.  Since selling that line, Jan has taken off with her second line which bears her namesake, Jan Marini Skin Research. ...

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