Why You Should Trust a Sceptical Beauty Journalist with Your Skin

MECCA Talks REOME with Joanna Ellner

An episode of the MECCA Talks podcast, hosted by MECCA, titled "Why You Should Trust a Sceptical Beauty Journalist with Your Skin" was published on November 19, 2025 and runs 35 minutes.

November 19, 2025 ·35m · MECCA Talks

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Summary

Award-winning beauty journalist turned brand founder, Joanna Ellner, has spent her career exploring the intersection of science, ritual and skin. After more than a decade writing for some of the world’s leading beauty publications — and consulting within the luxury skincare space — she channeled her deep industry insight into creating REOME, a regenerative skincare line redefining modern repair.  In this episode of MECCA Talks, Joanna shares her journey from journalist to formulator, how her studies in Traditional Chinese Medicine shaped her philosophy, and why she believes true skincare goes beyond trend — it’s about balance, rhythm, and results.  Join us as we dive into the science, spirituality and story behind REOME’s insider-loved formulas. Click here to shop REOME exclusively at MECCAHost: Kate BlytheShow Producer: Kerri GordonTechnical Producer: Nicole CooperLoved the latest episode of MECCA Talks? Don’t forget to follow, rate and review (and give us a shoutout in the group chat!).MECCA Talks wishes to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this episode at our studio in Naarm: the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay respect to Elders – past and present. We recognise their ongoing connection to this beautiful country, with knowledge and stories that have been handed down since time immemorial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

In this episode of MECCA Talks, Joanna shares her journey from journalist to formulator, how her studies in Traditional Chinese Medicine shaped her philosophy, and why she believes true skincare goes beyond trend — it’s about balance, rhythm, and results.

Join us as we dive into the science, spirituality and story behind REOME’s insider-loved formulas.

Click here to shop REOME exclusively at MECCA

Host: Kate Blythe

Show Producer: Kerri Gordon

Technical Producer: Nicole Cooper

Loved the latest episode of MECCA Talks? Don’t forget to follow, rate and review (and give us a shoutout in the group chat!).

MECCA Talks wishes to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this episode at our studio in Naarm: the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay respect to Elders – past and present. We recognise their ongoing connection to this beautiful country, with knowledge and stories that have been handed down since time immemorial.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.