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Put the Lotion in the Basket

Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly
Two friends obsess over the latest skincare trends, news and innovations. We'll try anything once!
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Episodes

A Deep Dive Into Routines With Special Guest H. Alan Scott

Today we're going deep on daily routines, makeup and favorite products with the amazing and hilarious writer, performer, Golden Girls aficionado and skincare enthusiast H. Alan Scott !! Key topics: Danessa Myricks Glossier Charlotte Tilbury Kiehl's CeraVe Vanicream Music: https://www.purple-planet.com...

Jul 03, 202446 minEp. 33

YES, Trader Joe's IS The New Sephora!!

Today we have both a beauty story and a business story. Patrick and Anna both raided the beauty shelf of Trader Joe's and share their finds, as well as insights into how the store develops its skincare products, straight from the source. Key finds: Watermelon overnight mask Ultra hydrating gel moisturizer Hyaluronic moisture boost serum Rose water facial toner Daily facial sunscreen Music: https://www.purple-planet.com...

Jun 26, 202430 minEp. 32

Our Best Sunscreens List!

Our top sunscreens for summer! What more can we say? Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Jun 06, 202431 minEp. 29

Sunscreens III: Supergoop And La Roche Posay

Will our journey to find the perfect sunscreens ever end? Only time will tell! Plus, an amazing Instagram find. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

May 23, 202436 minEp. 28

Dunking On Brad Pitt's Skincare Line

We have some fun at the expense of Brad Pitt's skincare line, Beau Domaine . Also, our search for the PERFECT sunscreen officially kicks off today. By the first week of June, we vow to bring you our very best summer recommendations. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

May 08, 202439 minEp. 26

Could A Copper Peptide Serum Be "The One?"

All about peptides today! What are they, how do they work, and most importantly, what happens when you put them on your skin? Anna and Patrick discuss, along with special guest Dr. Suzanne Ferree . You can find her book here , and the peptide serum she mentions here . Music: https://www.purple-planet.com...

Apr 24, 202432 minEp. 25

A Miracle Cleanser And Bryan Johnson's Skincare Routine

Anna has found a true miracle product. Patrick is skeptical! Plus, we talk through a skincare routine video by Bryan Johnson, the tech CEO who's devoting his life to aging backwards. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Apr 17, 202436 minEp. 24

Benjamin Buttoning With A Cutting Edge Skin Cream

Can a skin cream using a cutting edge longevity drug help reverse age your skin? Anna breaks down for Patrick and listeners her conversation with the fascinating, notably unsalesmanlike Daniel Tawfik, founder of Healthspan . Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Apr 10, 202430 minEp. 23

Quiz Time! Skincare Myths And Truths

Quiz time! Patrick tests Anna on skincare myths and truths. We both learn some things, and hopefully you will too. (Mostly that we're in the tank for chemicals.) Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Apr 03, 202431 minEp. 22

Conversation With A Chemist

Today, a hugely exiting guest! Distinguished chemist Dr. Michael Pirrung of UC Riverside joins us to talk about his research debunking the popular claim that hyaluronic acid, a moisturizer ingredient, can hold 1,000 times its weight in water. Anna and Patrick look for the culprit brands repeating this myth. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Mar 27, 202432 minEp. 21

Magic Pills? Poppin' Hyaluronic Acid And Rapamycin

Can a pill make your skin look better? How about a cream made from an immunosuppressive drug? We're diving into the world of anti-aging supplements! Anna lays out a plan to turn herself into a walking science experiment. Washington Post article about rapamycin: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/03/15/rapamycin-longevity-drug/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Mar 20, 202438 minEp. 20

Oscars Goodie Bag Skincare Is Not So Goodie

Patrick did a deep dive into the skincare items in the Oscars goodie bags and came away deeply disappointed. Also, Anna's having another sunscreen meltdown. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Mar 13, 202433 minEp. 19

The Fallacy of Hyaluronic Acid

A new study suggests that a common claim about hyaluronic acid isn't true. But what to make of this news? If only we understood chemistry! Also, a follow up on SeoulCeuticals and Patrick walks us through the routine responsible for his new glow. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Mar 06, 202433 minEp. 18

Is SeoulCeuticals Really a Korean Brand?

The brand SeoulCeuticals makes some great looking and sounding products. And it gets ingredients from Korea. But...is it really a Korean brand? The answer is more complicated than you think! Also, a catch up on our never-ending quest for the perfect sunblock, and Anna tries slugging. SeoulCeuticals: https://seoulceuticals.com/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Feb 28, 202434 minEp. 17

Brock Purdy's Purdy Skin

Today we discuss all things Super Bowl, meaning Brock Purdy's remarkably smooth face and Usher's skincare routine, natch. Also, should we trust the Yuka app? Anna has a sunscreen revelation. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com ​

Feb 14, 202430 minEp. 16

Sunscreen N' Botox: A Master Class In What Works

Today Anna and Patrick truly get schooled in all things skincare by special guest Sam. We're talking serums, sunscreens, lasers procedures...EVERYTHING. Sam blows our minds and makes us rethink everything we thought we knew! Go to our Instagram on Wednesday for a complete product list, it's too much to put here! We are @lotioninthebasketpod. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Feb 07, 202450 minEp. 15

Yeah, We Said It: CeraVe Is Boring!

Patrick tests an eye mask in real time! Also, Anna's having her annual sunscreen meltdown, and why Michael Cera shouldn't be the face of CeraVe skincare. Peter Thomas Roth eye patches: https://linktr.ee/AforeBeauty?fbclid=IwAR37YWPxdqpLyV1_-LsVYTEtpJsY2VFGTZRN9MRWHk6ezweL3BpdRXuNubE Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Jan 31, 202426 minEp. 14

What Was Joan Crawford's Skin Secret? Old Hollywood Beauty Quiz!

We discuss Pamela Anderson's move into skincare with Sonsie . (Yawn?) Then, an Old Hollywood beauty quiz. What were the tricks and routines Joan Crawford, Marilyn Monroe and Gloria Swanson swore by? Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Jan 24, 202424 minEp. 13

The New Vampire Facial, Cutting Edge Treatments and a Vitamin C Conundrum

Patrick brings us the tea from Dr. Daniel Campos, DNP, on three cutting edge new treatments to try (or try to get for free in our case) in 2024. Also, new year, new active ingredients! Should we swap vitamin C serum for kojic acid? Sometimes it all gets a bit exhausting.

Jan 17, 202425 minEp. 12

Sunscreen Shocker, Snail Mucin, and Not Giving Up On Dr. Brenner

It's the end of the year and we're dragging ourselves to the finish line. Our faces feel the strain! We discuss some "best of 2023" skincare advice we've never heard before, the status of the Dr. Brenner investigation and snail mucin. Or should it be slug mucin?

Dec 20, 202330 minEp. 10

Dr. Brenner Mystery Part II, Skincare Scams and a Lot of Castor Oil

Anna's gone full Bob Woodward on trying to figure out who's behind the Dr. Brenner skincare brand! We also talk orange veggies, spray tans, skincare trends that don't work, and a kooky nighttime routine from a TikTok skinfluencer. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Dec 13, 202332 minEp. 9

Growth Factor Serums and a Spooky Skincare MYSTERY!

We talk holiday skincare deals, growth factor serums (what are they? Which ones should you buy), the tween skincare routines that are allegedly horrifying dermatologists, and a strange skincare mystery. Move over, Serial! The Estee Lauder "11 full-size favorites" box: https://www.esteelauder.com/117184/holiday-beauty-sets-gifts/blockbuster/11-full-size-favorites?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAsburBhCIARIsAExmsu5b4UF_zoDKhNNoByTEUleQcZZugcj1Db0AKJIO9cce87uksD9jQlcaAjsHEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Be...

Dec 06, 202337 minEp. 8

Big Get: A Conversation With Dr. Lara Devgan!

Anna was in New York City this week and recorded an interview there with Dr. Lara Devgan, plastic surgeon and founder and CEO of Dr. Lara Devgan Scientific Beauty, a luxury, medical-grade skincare line. A surprising, can't-miss conversation! Plus Patrick and Anna finally fulfill their dream of scoring free products. Dr. Lara Devgan skincare: https://drlaradevgan.com/ Our new Instagram page: https://instagram.com/lotioninthebasketpod?igshid=MTk0NTkyODZkYg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Music: https://ww...

Nov 22, 202341 minEp. 7

Baby Dior is Enough

Today we talk about Dior's baby skincare line, and only Dior's baby skincare line. What more do you need? Music: https://www.purple-planet.com ​

Nov 16, 202316 minEp. 6

Good Clean Goop, the Anti-Elizabeth Banks and Skinvive

We review the Good Clean Goop moisturizer and facewash, Patrick gets worked up about Elizabeth Banks, and we discuss a new injectable moisturizer. But how do you pronounce it? Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Nov 08, 202325 minEp. 5
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