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Skin Talks

Boutique Skin Envie

We love talking shop.

So much so, we’ve created a BSE podcast dedicated to all things skincare, haircare, health and wellness. 

Join us every week for a refreshing take on self care, accessible insight, and a uniquely relatable dialogue between BSE’s mother-daughter founders and their industry-leading guests.

We’re on a mission to transform the way you feel about yourself. Listen in to our BSE podcast and learn how.

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  • S3 · E50
    Wednesday · 41 min

    Nobody’s Skin Is Perfect

    Living with acne, rosacea, melasma, eczema, psoriasis or scarring is never just a skin issue. It’s a confidence issue, and often a mental health one too. In this solo episode of SkinTalks, Beate and Natascha get real about the emotional side of skin concerns: feeling insecure in photos, the pressure of social media filters and comparison culture, online negativity, and how to stop losing hope when nothing seems to work. 💻 Book a virtual consultation with Boutique Skin Envie: https://bskinenvie.ca/ 🛍️ Use code SKINTALKS15 for 15% off your first order Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod Chapters 0:00 Intro 4:26 Melasma, photos and feeling insecure 7:14 Online hate and comparison culture 9:46 Social media is getting more authentic 14:50 Positive self-talk and knowing your angles 19:38 What desperation does to your skin 23:09 Why you should see an esthetician 25:56 What a real skin plan looks like 29:17 Patience, purging and not losing hope 32:36 Makeup that doesn't make it worse 35:11 Your confidence toolkit 38:45 Perfect skin, makeup and self-love

  • S3 · E49
    October 14 · 33 min

    Sensitive Skin vs. Rosacea: The Mistakes You're Making

    Flushing out of nowhere. Redness that never fully fades. A sting when a product goes on. Rosacea and reactive skin are common, frustrating, and often treated the wrong way, and fall is peak flare season. In this solo episode, Beate and Natascha break down what rosacea really is, how it differs from reactive, sensitive and sensitized skin, and why “sensitive skin” has become an identity for so many people. They cover everyday triggers (hot showers, red wine, stress, laundry detergent), how to calm a flare gently, and the BSE picks worth trying. 💻 Book a virtual consultation with Boutique Skin Envie: https://bskinenvie.ca/ 🛍️ Use code SKINTALKS15 for 15% off your first order Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod Chapters 00:00 Intro 03:14 What is rosacea? 06:51 Sensitive skin vs. breakouts 18:28 Everyday triggers 19:43 How to treat a flare 21:48 BSE brand picks 28:19 Take it or leave it 29:55 The ideal rosacea routine

  • S3 · E48
    October 7 · 35 min

    Do You Really Need an Eye Cream?

    Under-eye skin is the thinnest skin on your body, and it's usually the first place to show age, stress, lack of sleep, and genetics. In this episode of SkinTalks, Beate and Natascha from Boutique Skin Envie explain why dark circles, puffiness, and fine lines are three different problems that each need a different fix. They cover what causes each one, when to start using an eye cream (mid-20s to early 30s), and what an eye cream can and can't do for hollowing, fat pads, and genetics. 💻 Book a virtual consultation with Boutique Skin Envie: https://bskinenvie.ca/ 🛍️ Use code SKINTALKS15 for 15% off your first order Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod Chapters 00:00 Why the eye area ages first 01:43 New launches 02:45 Why under-eye skin needs special care 05:32 Puffiness vs. dark circles vs. fine lines 11:01 Do you really need an eye cream? 13:00 What eye creams can and can't do 16:01 Our favorite Canadian eye creams 21:30 Top picks by concern 23:50 Habits that make under-eyes look worse 26:30 Botox, fillers & fat transfer for hollowing 28:00 Take it or leave it 31:00 Build your eye routine

  • S3 · E47
    September 30 · 42 min

    Why You're Still Breaking Out In Your 30s

    You did your time as a teenager. So why are you getting deep, tender breakouts along your jaw and chin every month, the week before your period? Adult acne is incredibly common, especially in women, and here's what nobody tells you: it is not the same as teen acne, and you cannot treat it the same way. In this solo episode of Skin Talks, mother-daughter duo Beate and Natascha, founders of Boutique Skin Envie, give an honest breakdown of adult and hormonal acne: why it happens, what actually clears it, and the everyday mistakes that keep making it worse. 💻 Book a virtual consultation with Boutique Skin Envie: https://bskinenvie.ca/ 🛍️ Use code SKINTALKS15 for 15% off your first order Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod Chapters 00:00 – Intro 01:12 – Why adult acne isn't teen acne 01:39 – New launches 02:42 – The four drivers behind every pimple 03:39 – Why it shows up on your jaw and chin 05:30 – Hidden triggers 07:05 – Know your acne type before you treat it 09:45 – The routine that actually clears hormonal acne 12:50 – On Accutane or antibiotics? 14:41 – The golden rule 16:15 – The systems we trust 26:10 – The daily habits making your acne worse 31:39 – Take it or leave it 38:25 – Your AM, PM and weekly routine 41:28 – One product, the biggest myth, and what to stop doing

  • S3 · E46
    September 23 · 55 min

    Exosomes Explained: Hype, Science Or Scam?

    Exosomes might be the most hyped word in skincare and medical aesthetics right now. Clinics charge $300 to $500 extra to add them after microneedling or laser treatments, serums promise to regenerate your skin, yet almost nobody can explain what they actually are. In this episode of Skin Talks, mother-daughter duo Beate and Natascha, founders of Boutique Skin Envie, sit down with Charles Larin from Xcite Tech, part of the Korean wave that put exosomes on the map. The conversation stays educational and brand neutral: what exosomes are, what the evidence shows, how they're used in clinic versus in a bottle, and how to be a smart, skeptical consumer. You'll learn why exosomes are cellular messengers that tell your skin to repair faster, how they reduce downtime and boost collagen and elastin after microneedling, CO2, erbium and Clear + Brilliant, and why injecting them is not legal in Canada. Beate and Natascha share their own results on melasma, redness and scar healing, plus one painful experience that proves not all exosomes are equal. Charles explains why purity and isolation methods matter, why serious exosomes come as a powder that must be reconstituted and kept cold, and why most shelf-stable exosome serums have little to work with on intact skin. He also breaks down exosomes for hair loss, how they compare to PRP, why they're now used after hair transplants, and why Korea leads the science. Before you book your next treatment, you'll know exactly which questions to ask your med spa, the red flags to watch for, and who should not use exosomes. 💻 Book a virtual consultation with Boutique Skin Envie: https://bskinenvie.ca/ 🛍️ Use code SKINTALKS15 for 15% off your first order Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod Chapters 00:00 – Intro 01:05 – Exosomes: the most hyped word in aesthetics 01:50 – Meet Charles: how he landed in exosome science 03:20 – The promise and the caution: why injecting isn't legal in Canada 05:45 – Health Canada, human-derived exosomes and the switch to plants 07:27 – Why everyone is suddenly talking about exosomes 08:36 – What an exosome actually is 10:20 – Less downtime, better results: how exosomes boost treatments 15:21 – Our results: melasma, redness and scar healing 21:24 – Not all exosomes are equal: purity and isolation 27:23 – Exosomes for hair loss vs PRP 34:19 – Why real exosomes are kept on ice and mixed on the spot 36:28 – Do retail exosome serums work at home? 41:17 – Why Korea leads exosome science 43:55 – Red flags at the med spa and who shouldn't use exosomes 53:06 – Three signature questions

  • S3 · E45
    September 16 · 46 min

    Skincare Got Weird: Face Taping, Mewing, Gadgets & Sephora Kids

    Face taping before bed. Tongue exercises for a sharper jawline. The morning shed. Ten-step routines for ten-year-olds. A drawer full of devices that buzz and glow. Skincare in 2026 has gone next-level weird, and in this episode of Skin Talks, mother-daughter duo Beate and Natascha, founders of Boutique Skin Envie, go through the strangest rituals, devices and habits one by one and call each of them: science, harmless fun, waste of money, or genuinely risky. They start with why skincare got weird in the first place: the fear of aging, algorithms that reward extreme routines, and marketing that now targets teenagers and tweens. Dermatologists are seeing more young people with compromised barriers and dermatitis than ever before. Then they go trend by trend: face taping and mouth taping as a Botox alternative, mewing and facial yoga, the morning shed, skin cycling, skin flooding, skin fasting, and whether your puffy face really is a cortisol problem. On the gadget side they break down microcurrent devices, ice rolling, cryo globes, gua sha, LED red light therapy, and the one they have the strongest opinion about: at-home microneedling and derma rollers, including why a 1mm Amazon roller does nothing except hurt. They close with a simple framework for judging any skincare trend you see online: is there a real mechanism or just a vibe, who profits from you believing it, could it hurt your barrier if you get it slightly wrong, and would a boring cleanser, vitamin C, moisturizer and SPF cost you less and work better? 💻 Book a virtual consultation with Boutique Skin Envie: https://bskinenvie.ca/ 🛍️ Use code SKINTALKS15 for 15% off your first order Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod 00:00 – Intro 01:14 – Skincare has gone next-level weird 01:51 – New launches: Electric Lemonade & Iles Formula 03:15 – Why skincare got weird: the fear of aging 06:41 – Face taping and mouth taping: does it actually work? 10:52 – Mewing and facial yoga 12:15 – Morning shed, skin cycling, skin flooding and skin fasting 18:07 – Is your puffy face really cortisol? 19:16 – Gadgets: microcurrent, ice rolling, cryo globes, gua sha, LED 22:50 – At-home microneedling: what's safe and what's dangerous 29:13 – Sephora kids and marketing anti-aging to children 37:47 – Weird but real vs weird and pointless + the weirdest things we've tried

  • S3 · E44
    September 9 · 37 min

    What We Tell Clients Who Spent A Fortune On Skincare

    September is the real reset season for your skin. Humidity drops, summer damage surfaces, and suddenly your skincare routine stops working. In this episode of Skin Talks, mother-daughter duo Beate and Natascha, founders of Boutique Skin Envie, break down exactly how to transition your skincare from summer to fall without wrecking your skin barrier. They cover why you should never have stopped your retinol in summer, how to restart actives the right way (low and slow), why the packaging of your retinol matters as much as the percentage, and the four-to-five step routine that works for every skin type. They also explain the BSE rule they've built their clinic on: stay within one brand system so your products actually work in synergy instead of fighting each other. Inside the episode: vitamin C, AHAs, BHAs, hydroquinone, ceramides and hyaluronic acid explained in plain language. Plus the brand systems they personally reach for, including Skin Better Science, Vivier, SkinCeuticals, Jan Marini, ZO Skin Health and Eminence, and a rapid-fire "take it or leave it" on fall skincare trends like retinol sandwiching, bakuchiol, facial oils and reset peels. If you're dealing with melasma, pigmentation, acne, dryness, fine lines or postpartum sensitivity, this is your fall skincare roadmap. New this season: V Collection Retinol Pure (encapsulated, slow-release retinol for easing in without peeling) and YOE's award-winning hero cream. Both available at Boutique Skin Envie. 💻 Book a virtual consultation with Boutique Skin Envie: https://bskinenvie.ca/ 🛍️ Use code SKINTALKS15 for 15% off your first order Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod Chapters 00:00 – Intro 01:16 – Why fall is the best time to reset your skin 01:50 – Two new launches: V Collection Retinol Pure & YOE 03:22 – What actually changes from summer to fall 04:41 – The "stop retinol in summer" myth 06:39 – Why not all retinols are equal 08:48 – Actives decoded: vitamin C, AHAs, BHAs, hydroquinone 15:04 – Richer moisturizers, ceramides & hyaluronic acid 18:19 – The BSE rule: one brand, one system 22:19 – The 4-step routine + starting retinol safely 24:35 – The brand systems we reach for 30:24 – Take it or leave it + your simple fall routine

  • S3 · E43
    September 2 · 33 min

    Your Skin Isn't Dry. It's Broken. (The 2-Week Fix)

    Summer is fun for you and brutal for your skin. Sun, salt, chlorine, sweat, air conditioning, by September your skin feels tight, dull, flaky in some spots, breaking out in others, and the products that worked all summer suddenly sting. In this solo episode, Beate and Natascha break down what actually happened to your skin barrier over the summer and give you the exact plan to rebuild it. Natascha shares what six weeks in Europe, chlorine, salt water, and 42°C in Rome, did to her skin and what she's doing to repair it. Beate explains the barrier as a brick-and-mortar wall, why transepidermal water loss is the reason your products sting, and which evidence-backed repair ingredients actually work. You'll also get the golden rule that saves most people time and money: pick one brand and stick with it. Plus the brands they trust for a compromised barrier, the do's and don'ts that make things worse, and a full two-week repair protocol you can start tonight. Two new brands just landed at Boutique Skin Envie: Phytomer, the house that invented marine skincare, born in Saint-Malo, France, and Trunk from New Zealand, body care as good as your face care and completely free of endocrine disruptors. 💻 Book a virtual consultation with Boutique Skin Envie: https://bskinenvie.ca/ 🛍️ Use code SKINTALKS15 for 15% off your first order Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod 00:00 — Intro 01:15 — Why your skin is waving a white flag by September 01:52 — Two new brands: Phytomer and Trunk 03:06 — Six weeks in Europe: chlorine, salt and 42°C 05:30 — The barrier explained: bricks, mortar and water loss 08:25 — The signs your barrier is in trouble 09:19 — The plan and the repair ingredients that work 16:08 — The golden rule: pick one brand and stick with it 17:48 — The brands we trust for a wrecked barrier 25:51 — Do's, don'ts and the 2-week repair plan

  • S3 · E42
    August 26 · 1 hr 1 min

    3 Questions That Will Empty Half Your Bathroom Shelf

    We've never known more about skincare, so why is everyone's barrier wrecked? Isabelle Villeneuve has spent 36 years developing skincare from inside the lab. She's currently VP of Strategy, Quality and Innovation at Crescita Therapeutics, and has led innovation for Laboratoire Dr Renaud, Proderm and Aquafolia, plus served as R&D Director for Valeant Pharmaceuticals International's Center of Excellence in Skin Care. Her verdict on modern routines is blunt: yes, we are damaging our skin, more often than we think. Not because actives are bad, but because we've forgotten the skin has a tolerance threshold, its own repair mechanisms, and its own intelligence. In this episode she breaks down why a 20% vitamin C isn't automatically better than a 10%, why that squeaky-clean feeling after cleansing is a red flag, what the skin microbiome actually is (and why 200 grams of it lives on you right now), and what exosomes and NAD+ can — and can't — realistically do. She also gives the four non-negotiables of any routine, and three questions that will tell you exactly which products to keep and which to bin. If you've been layering ten actives hoping for faster results, this one is going to rearrange your bathroom shelf. 🎙️ Guests: Isabelle Villeneuve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelle-villeneuve-a141525/ 💻 Book a virtual consultation with Boutique Skin Envie: https://bskinenvie.ca/ 🛍️ Use code SKINTALKS15 for 15% off your first order Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod 00:00 Intro 02:19 46 years in a lab: what everyone gets wrong 07:08 "Yes, we are damaging our skin" 09:34 Why 20% vitamin C isn't better than 10% 10:54 When your routine IS the problem 17:31 Your microbiome and the squeaky-clean trap 26:23 What your skin already knows how to do 37:51 Exosomes and NAD+: hype vs. real science 51:27 The 4 non-negotiables + the 3-question shelf test 58:06 Rapid fire: the habit she wants you to quit

  • S3 · E41
    August 19 · 54 min

    Summer Body Survival Guide 2026

    Your face gets the full routine: serums, SPF, the works. Your body? Random drugstore lotion, if that. In this solo episode, Beatea and Natascha (the mother-daughter duo behind Boutique Skin Envie) break down the full summer body survival guide: bumpy arms, cellulite, stretch marks, sweat and self-tanning, no shame, no miracle claims, just what actually works. They cover why body skin ages faster than you think, the real difference between deodorant and antiperspirant, why "no cream erases cellulite" is the truth nobody wants to hear, and how to get a natural-looking tan without ever going in the sun. 💻 Book a virtual consultation with Boutique Skin Envie: https://bskinenvie.ca/ 🛍️ Use code SKINTALKS15 for 15% off your first order Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod 00:00 Intro 03:28 Body SPF: The Most Skipped Product 09:47 Bumpy Arms & Keratosis Pilaris (KP) 14:41 The Truth About Cellulite 22:15 Stretch Marks: Causes & Fixes 30:49 Deodorant, Sweat & the Aluminum Debate 38:55 Self-Tanning Secrets & Product Picks 48:45 Take It or Leave It: Rapid Fire 53:02 Final Tips & Closing Thoughts

  • S3 · E40
    August 12 · 59 min

    The 3 Rules Every Skincare Product Should Pass

    She left Vietnam on a fishing boat with nothing. Twelve years later, she was drowning in shame over skin she couldn't fix. Today, Michelle Doan runs Emani, a clean beauty brand used in Hollywood and loved by women worldwide. In this episode of Skin Talks, Michelle sits down with Beate and Natascha to share the raw story behind the products: severe cystic acne, painful facials, a single mom starting a company mid-divorce, and the mindset shift that changed everything. This is a conversation about skin, but really it's about confidence, resilience, and starting over. We get into clean beauty (and what "clean" actually means), the science of non-comedogenic makeup, the skin microbiome, menopause and aging skin, and why self-acceptance is the one thing that doesn't come in a bottle. 🎙️ Guests: Michelle Doan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-doan-emani/ 💻 Book a virtual consultation with Boutique Skin Envie: https://bskinenvie.ca/ 🛍️ Use code SKINTALKS15 for 15% off your first order Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod 00:00 Intro 01:55 Escaping Vietnam 04:09 Canadian roots & learning resilience 06:30 15 to 27: living in shame 09:27 The aesthetician who changed everything 13:02 Shopping with a comedone list 17:27 What Emani actually stands for 19:29 What "clean beauty" really means 25:11 Building the foundation line 33:00 The 3 P's of skincare 42:40 Menopause & aging skin 47:38 Sleep, microbiome & the collagen serum 55:09 Rapid-fire questions

  • S3 · E39
    August 5 · 46 min

    New Mom Vs. The Internet

    The second you have a baby, the whole world has an opinion. Your feed fills up with people telling you what your baby should be doing every week; how to feed, sleep, soothe, and train. Natascha threw the whole playbook out. She calls it "raw dogging motherhood": no schedules, no sleep consultants, no experts in her ear. Just instinct. In this episode of Skin Talks, Beate and Natascha do a six-month check-in on baby Maximilian and get into the controversial stuff: co-sleeping, why she deleted her parenting apps, the industry quietly selling moms guilt, and the bigger truth that our culture doesn't actually support families. This isn't a rule book. It's one mom's honest take on tuning out the noise and trusting herself. Take what helps, leave the rest. 💻 Book a virtual consultation with Boutique Skin Envie: https://bskinenvie.ca/ 🛍️ Use code SKINTALKS15 for 15% off your first order Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod 00:00 Intro 01:24 Six-month check-in on Maximilian 06:43 Balancing a career and a newborn 08:16 What "raw dogging motherhood" means 09:51 Why she started co-sleeping 16:53 The co-sleeping double standard 17:46 Instagram, TikTok & the comparison trap 22:38 The app that made her furious 27:56 Our culture doesn't support moms 33:20 Sleep pressure & feeding on demand 40:51 Screens, nutrition & how she'll parent 44:23 Rapid-fire: advice for new moms

  • S3 · E38
    July 29 · 58 min

    What Your Skin Actually Needs

    We sat down with Dr. Mireille Vega, PhD biochemist, former biotech executive, founder of VGAM and creator of Skin Science 3.0, and she said something that stopped us cold: your skin would probably say "stop. Leave me alone." In this episode, Dr. Mimi V breaks down why everything you've been told about cleansing, exfoliating, and treating your skin is working against you. She explains the skin microbiome in plain language, why washing more actually makes acne worse, what stress does to your hormones (and then to your skin), and why vitamin C and collagen supplements are mostly a waste of money. This is one of the most science-backed and genuinely surprising episodes we've done. 🎙️ Guests: Mireille Vega: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mireillevega/ 💻 Book a virtual consultation with Boutique Skin Envie: https://bskinenvie.ca/ 🛍️ Use code SKINTALKS15 for 15% off your first order Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod 00:00 Intro 01:11 Who is Dr. Mireille Vega? 06:45 What is Skin Science 3.0? 12:35 Why the skin microbiome is only now being talked about 13:42 More bacteria = less acne 17:21 What is the microbiome, really? 24:46 How stress rewires your skin 27:33 What healthy aging actually looks like 37:07 The good, the bad, and the wasteful ingredients 43:26 Why vitamin C and collagen disappoint 51:50 The 35-food rule for skin health 55:17 Rapid fire

  • S3 · E37
    July 22 · 49 min

    You're Destroying Your Nails And Don't Even Know It

    Most people obsess over their faces and completely forget about their hands, nails, and feet, until summer hits. In this solo episode, Beate shares the origin story most people don't know: before the clinic, before Boutique Skin Envie, her career started in Germany training nail and foot technicians across North America with the iconic brand Alessandro. From there, we get into the real stuff: what your nails actually say about your health, why "letting your nails breathe" is a myth, how to properly cut and file without damaging your nail, and the honest truth about gel polish, acrylics, and nail damage. We also break down foot care for summer: cracked heels, calluses, nail fungus, sweaty feet, and walk you through the exact products we carry on Boutique Skin Envie from Foot Logics, Gel Care, and Manicurist Paris. This episode is equal parts origin story and practical summer guide. 💻 Book a virtual consultation with Boutique Skin Envie: https://bskinenvie.ca/ 🛍️ Use code SKINTALKS15 for 15% off your first order Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod 00:00 Intro 01:09 How Beate's career really started 04:47 Training nail techs across North America 10:40 The hand & nail basics everyone gets wrong 19:03 Brands we love 26:17 Do nails really need to breathe? 30:05 Foot care for summer 36:56 Nail fungus: how to spot it, treat it, prevent it 41:47 Take it or leave it 45:09 Simple at-home starter kit

  • S3 · E36
    July 15 · 51 min

    What Rich Women Secretly Buy

    After 15 years and 900+ studies with over 30,000 affluent women, Malinda Sanna knows what luxury beauty buyers actually buy, not what brands think they buy. In this episode of Skin Talks, hosts Beate and Natascha sit down with the founder of Look Look, the market research firm behind private communities like the Beautyverse and Luxuryverse, with clients including Shiseido, Estée Lauder, LVMH, and Tiffany. Malinda pulls back the curtain on the psychology of luxury spending: why ingredients now beat logos and packaging, how word-of-mouth quietly overtook social media influencers, why legacy luxury houses are struggling against nimble K-beauty and clinical brands, and where luxury is heading next. She shares the one thing 30,000 women secretly want that no brand is selling, the affordable product she's obsessed with, and the beauty trend she predicts will look absurd within a decade. If you care about skincare ingredients, beauty trends, luxury spending, and the future of health and wellness, this conversation goes far deeper than skin. 🎙️ Guests: Malinda Sanna: https://www.instagram.com/malindasanna/ 💻 Book a virtual consultation with Boutique Skin Envie: https://bskinenvie.ca/ 🛍️ Use code SKINTALKS15 for 15% off your first order Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod 00:00 – Intro 01:07 – Meet Malinda Sanna 02:03 – The Barney's strategy 05:39 – Why she banned the word "consumer" and calls women "jewels" 09:41 – What luxury brands still get wrong about their buyers 11:50 – Why ingredients now beat logos and packaging 14:02 – Word-of-mouth is beating the influencers 17:58 – What niche & K-beauty brands offer that legacy houses don't 25:01 – Gen Z vs. Boomers: how each generation buys luxury 27:15 – Quiet luxury, overconsumption & the second-hand boom 31:42 – How AI is changing beauty research 46:52 – Rapid fire: the Kardashian prediction

  • S3 · E35
    July 8 · 46 min

    Ranking 15 Viral TikTok Skincare Trends (Take It or Leave It)

    TikTok is changing skincare faster than the science can keep up. In this episode, we (Beate & Natascha, founders of Boutique Skin Envie) go through 15 of the biggest TikTok skincare trends right now: PDRN salmon DNA serums, beef tallow, slugging, glass skin, snail mucin, red light therapy, and more, and give our honest "take it or leave it" verdict on each one, backed by what we actually see in clinic. We also talk about how to spot dangerous skincare advice, why "who's giving the advice" matters more than the trend itself, and the boring (but actually effective) habits TikTok never talks about. 💻 Book a virtual consultation with Boutique Skin Envie: https://bskinenvie.ca/ 🛍️ Use code SKINTALKS15 for 15% off your first order Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod 00:00 – Intro: why TikTok trends can help AND hurt your skin 01:06 – Welcome to today's solo episode 02:05 – How to vet skincare advice (and why patience matters) 05:53 – Trend 1: PDRN salmon DNA serums 09:21 – Trend 2: Skin longevity vs. anti-aging 11:22 – Trend 3: Skin streaming / skin minimalism 13:47 – Trend 4: Use-it-up / project pan skincare 15:12 – Trend 5: Matcha-infused skincare 17:29 – Trend 6: Hypochlorous acid sprays 20:34 – Trend 7: Korean sunscreen filters 23:36 – Trend 8: Spicule serums (marine sponge microneedling) 26:08 – Trend 9: Snail mucin 27:20 – Trend 10: Glass skin 29:03 – Trend 11: Red light therapy masks 32:43 – Trend 12: Beef tallow skincare 35:08 – Trend 13: DIY skincare (honey, sugar, lemon masks) 37:33 – Trend 14: Slugging 38:48 – Trend 15: AI skin analysis apps & wearable tech 42:14 – Trends we WISH would go viral instead 45:30 – Final advice: trends come and go, your skin barrier doesn't

  • S3 · E34
    July 1 · 55 min

    The Truth About "Skin Longevity" - with Giselle Curcio

    We're going behind the curtain of skincare innovation with Giselle, Chief Brand & Innovation Officer at Alumier MD. With 22 years in the industry, she breaks down how a product actually goes from idea to shelf (12 to 24 months), how to spot a real clinical study versus a marketing stunt, and why the word "longevity" has become almost meaningless. We also run through the hottest ingredients in skincare right now — exosomes, PDRN/salmon DNA, growth factors, peptides, senescent ("zombie") cells — and get Giselle's honest verdict on what's real, what's promising, and what's mostly hype. Plus: the concept of "oxidative aging," why more stimulation doesn't mean better results, and the "core four" essentials every routine needs regardless of budget. 🎙️ Guests: Giselle Curcio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giselle-disanto-0228a355/ 💻 Book a virtual consultation with Boutique Skin Envie: https://bskinenvie.ca/ 🛍️ Use code SKINTALKS15 for 15% off your first order Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod 00:00 Intro 01:01 Who is Giselle and her role at Alumier MD 04:47 From idea to product: the innovation process 10:09 How to spot a real clinical study 13:15 Anti-aging vs longevity: just a rebrand? 20:36 The biology of skin: what you can control (and can't) 26:43 Oxidative aging explained 30:52 The verdict on hyped ingredients 40:52 Too much stimulation can damage your skin 44:49 The "core four": non-negotiable essentials 50:19 Final rapid fire

  • S3 · E33
    June 24 · 49 min

    Your Complete Summer Sunscreen Guide (by BSE)

    The ultimate sunscreen episode is here. Beate and Natascha break down everything you've ever wanted to know about SPF, from mineral vs. chemical vs. hybrid formulas, to what that number on the bottle actually means, to the best sunscreens for your specific skin type and concerns. And yes, they address the Elta MD backorder situation head-on, with specific product-by-product alternatives for every beloved formula in the lineup. Whether you have acne-prone skin, melasma, rosacea, mature skin, or you're just heading into summer and need to level up your sun care routine, this episode is your go-to guide. 💻 Book a virtual consultation with Boutique Skin Envie: https://bskinenvie.ca/ 🛍️ Use code SKINTALKS15 for 15% off your first order Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod 00:00 — Does SPF 100 actually protect you 100x more? 01:06 — Why we're talking sunscreen right now + the Elta MD backorder explained 03:55 — Mineral vs. Chemical vs. Hybrid: what's the real difference? 13:14 — What the SPF number actually means (SPF 15, 30, 50, 100 compared) 17:03 — UVA, UVB & visible light - why tinted SPF matters more than you think 19:25 — Elta MD alternatives: the best swaps for every formula 24:46 — Best SPF for acne-prone skin 32:34 — Best SPF for sensitive, reactive & rosacea-prone skin 36:32 — Best SPF for mature & aging skin 41:19 — Body, sport & vacation SPF picks 45:16 — Beate & Natascha's personal favorites 47:15 — Closing advice + how to find the right SPF for you

  • S3 · E32
    June 17 · 1 hr 4 min

    Is Keratin Safe? A Chemist & A Master Stylist Set the Record Straight

    What's the difference between keratin, hair Botox, and a Brazilian blowout? And why did Health Canada pull these products off shelves? In this episode of SkinTalks, Beate and Natascha sit down with Corinne Ohayon, founder of Keraton Works and the chemist behind Canada's leading formaldehyde-free keratin system, and Dan Anton, master stylist and owner of Anton Designs, to bust every myth around keratin treatments. From the bizarre origin story of formaldehyde in Brazil to the 2011 Canadian scandal, the science of glyoxylic acid, and why "organic" keratin is an oxymoron, this episode is your complete guide to understanding what's actually going on in that bottle. In this episode: - The real history of keratin treatments (yes, it involves a morgue) - Why "Botox," "smoother," and "protein treatment" are just marketing words - How Health Canada regulates hair products; and why the US doesn't - Who can (and can't) get a keratin treatment - What to do before swimming in the ocean with treated hair - The difference between formaldehyde-based and acid-based systems - How to protect your color from UV rays 🎙️ Guests: Corinne Ohayon (Keraton Works) : https://www.linkedin.com/in/corinne-ohayon-18819b61/ Dan Anton (Anton Designs) : https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-anton-33b27319/ 💻 Book a virtual consultation with Boutique Skin Envie: https://bskinenvie.ca/ 🛍️ Use code SKINTALKS15 for 15% off your first order Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod

  • S3 · E31
    June 10 · 32 min

    Why Your Acne Keeps Coming Back (And How to Actually Fix It)

    Acne is flexible, fixable, and 100% manageable. You just need the right plan and the commitment to stick with it. In this solo episode of Skin Talks, mother-daughter duo Beate & Natascha from Boutique Skin Envie break down what's really happening during a breakout, why spot-treating one pimple at a time keeps your acne coming back, and the proven products and in-clinic treatments they use with real clients every day. We cover the 4 root causes of every breakout, why mixing brands sabotages your results, the best acne lines we trust (ZO Skin Health, Vivier, GM Collin, Biologique Recherche, Biophora), pro treatments like chemical peels, microneedling, Morpheus8 and LED light therapy, plus the summer dos & don'ts and the everyday habits silently wrecking your skin (yes, your pillowcase and phone count). Whether you're dealing with teen acne, hormonal breakouts, cystic acne or post-acne scarring, this honest conversation will leave you hopeful and ready to take action. 💻 Book a virtual consultation with Boutique Skin Envie: https://bskinenvie.ca/ 🛍️ Use code SKINTALKS15 for 15% off your first order Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod Chapters: 00:00 What's really happening when you break out 04:50 The 4 root causes and why mixing brands fails 06:47 The 4 acne brands we trust 19:23 In-clinic treatments: peels, microneedling, Morpheus8 & LED 22:14 Facials & SPF for acne-prone skin 24:57 Everyday habits sabotaging your skin 29:11 Summer dos & don'ts + final advice

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