What Actually Works in Skincare with Charlotte Palermino

Why has skincare become harder to understand when we have more information than ever?Charlotte Palermino, co-founder and Chief Brand Officer of Dieux Skin, joins Amy Chang to unpack how fear, outrage and insecurity shape what beauty companies sell—and what consumers buy.From sunscreen conspiracy theories and “clean beauty” to ingredient-rating apps, luxury pricing, retinoids, K-beauty and kids at Sephora, Charlotte separates useful information from marketing noise. She explains why a longer routine is not necessarily a better routine, why expensive does not automatically mean effective and why your skin is not a trend.In this episode:• Why sunscreen misinformation thrives online• How fear and “non-toxic” claims drive beauty sales• Whether ingredient literacy is helping or overwhelming consumers• Charlotte’s perspective on Yuka and EWG• Why most people can build an effective three-to-four-step routine• What luxury skincare can—and cannot—deliver• What K-beauty gets right about texture and prevention• Whether children actually need skincare routines• Why beauty can function as social currency• Who should—and should not—use retinoids• How Dieux grows without chasing every viral trend• PDRN, PRP and other heavily marketed treatments→ Have a beauty question you want me to tackle on the next Inbox? DM @mirrormirrorwithamy on Instagram→ Subscribe so you don't miss next week's full Mirror Mirror episode.ABOUT MIRROR MIRRORMirror Mirror is a podcast that cuts through the noise and uncovers the science shaping beauty and the psychology driving our desire for it. Hosted by Amy Chang — LA Times contributing writer, Marie Claire 2024 Power Player, and a trusted authority in beauty, with over 2.4 million followers who turn to her for insights on cutting-edge treatments and science-backed skincare.Expect unfiltered conversations, expert insight, and the freedom to love your lipstick — while still questioning what perfection means.#beautymyths #skincare #aesthetics #sunscreen #skincareroutine