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Part Two:   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.  We will discuss Revisions Skincare’s launch of their new product and the role Alisar played in bringing it to the market.  This new product will make us 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!

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.  We will discuss Revisions Skincare’s launch of their new product and the role Alisar played in bringing it to the market.  This new product will make us 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!

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.    

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 Get the scoop on many non-skincare related topics, including how Meghan notoriously uncovered the infamous “cancer scheme” on The Real Housewives, plus a few updates on her divorce from Jim Edmonds. Megh and I also unpack a recent girls trip to Park City, and you don’t want to miss these stories we brought home! Even juicier, Megh spills on a new potential boyfriend. Is she going to reveal the guy she is dating, or keep him all to her self? Tune in next week for the rest of our interview!

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 the world of instagram, we learn that patience and hard work are key.  We will touch on the world of influencers and how they can help or hinder a new product.  We will finish up this chat with Vicky giving us a little peak into what could be coming from her next!

(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!  Listen in while Vicky tells us the ins and outs of starting your own venture in the medical-grade skincare world.  She will enlighten us on the art of designing a new product and securing the best ingredients available..  Catching up with Vicky in this episode is a glimpse into what it takes to make a great new product and the hard work that comes with it.

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 medical industry and aesthetics in particular!  Enjoy our chat, and maybe, have your significant other listen in too ;)   Follow The Beauty Formula Podcast on Instagram @thebeautyformulapodcast   Follow HarbenHouse.com on Instagram @harbenhouse

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 medical industry and aesthetics in particular!  Enjoy our chat, and maybe, have your significant other listen in too ;)   Follow The Beauty Formula Podcast on Instagram @thebeautyformulapodcast   Follow HarbenHouse.com on Instagram @harbenhouse

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.  The sky is the limit for Jan, and it was an absolute pleasure discussing her highly acclaimed formulations that have made her an industry leader for the decades.  Visit Harben House to shop Jan Marini products:  https://harbenhouse.com/collections/jan-marini Follow us on Instagram:  @HarbenHouse Follow Jan on Instagram:  Jan Marini Skin Research 

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.  The sky is the limit for Jan, and it was an absolute pleasure discussing her highly acclaimed formulations that have made her an industry leader for the decades.  Visit Harben House to shop Jan Marini products:  https://harbenhouse.com/collections/jan-marini Follow us on Instagram:  Harben House Follow Jan on Instagram:  Jan Marini Skin Research 

Meet Reanne Kelly, also known as @themasteraesthetician on social media. Reanne is a highly acclaimed Aesthetician who has become a social success on Instagram with over 70k followers so far! Learn more about Reanne and how she became such a huge influencer in the aesthetics space! As her social name can tell you, Reanne is a Master Esthetician in Washington. Find out exactly what that means, the education necessary and how she used her license to become such a success both in practice and on social sources!  Reanne also gives amazing advice on how to grow a following on Instagram and open your own aesthetics clinic! She has done both! She also discusses favorites in many aesthetic areas like skincare, procedures, brands, etc..   For more information on AnteAge visit our sister retailer Harben House. Follow us on Instagram at @thebeautyformulapodcast &  @harbenhouse  

Meet Reanne Kelly, also known as @themasteraesthetician on social media. Reanne is a highly acclaimed Aesthetician who has become a social success on Instagram with over 70k followers so far! Learn more about Reanne and how she became such a huge influencer in the aesthetics space! As her social name can tell you, Reanne is a Master Esthetician in Washington. Find out exactly what that means, the education necessary and how she used her license to become such a success both in practice and on social sources!  Reanne also gives amazing advice on how to grow a following on Instagram and open your own aesthetics clinic! She has done both! She also discusses favorites in many aesthetic areas like skincare, procedures, brands, etc..   For more information on AnteAge visit our sister retailer Harben House. Follow us on Instagram at @thebeautyformulapodcast &  @harbenhouse

 Daniel Clary is the VP of Education and Formulation at AnteAge Skincare.  He has a long career in many facets of the skincare industry, and is paving the way with this ground breaking brand. AnteAge is making waves in the skincare industry with their human-derived growth factor and stem cell products. Daniel breaks down the science behind these cutting-edge products, and how these ingredients are derived.   For more information on AnteAge visit our sister retailer Harben House. Follow us on Instagram at @thebeautyformulapodcast &  @harbenhouse

 Daniel Clary is the VP of Education and Formulation at AnteAge Skincare.  He has a long career in many facets of the skincare industry, and is paving the way with this ground breaking brand. AnteAge is making waves in the skincare industry with their human-derived growth factor and stem cell products. Daniel breaks down the science behind these cutting-edge products, and how these ingredients are derived.   For more information on AnteAge visit our sister retailer Harben House. Follow us on Instagram at @thebeautyformulapodcast &  @harbenhouse

Follow Alisar's incredible path through her fast-paced career and education to becoming the Director of Research and Clinical Development at Revision Skincare®. Alisar received her PhD at Penn State  in chemical engineering specifically in designing drug delivery systems to treat cancer. This then led her to Harvard to complete a post doctorate program for ophthalmology, where she published and patented technology in molecular biology. All of this led her to the field of dermatology where she worked for Johnson & Johnson and created many of the sunscreen products we see on the OTC market today.   Alisar has lived a fascinating and fast paced life, and she is incredibly humble as she recants her accomplishments. She will walk us through her achievements in many areas of medicine  to landing at Revision's Skincare and leading one of the most  cutting-edge clinical trial departments in the skincare industry.  In this podcast, you will get a unique perspective into the product formulation process. Starting with an ingredient or an idea through the product coming to market, we get inside look at all that goes in to making the products we use and love. 

Follow Alisar's incredible path through her fast-paced career and education to becoming the Director of Research and Clinical Development at Revision Skincare®. Alisar received her PhD at Penn State  in chemical engineering specifically in designing drug delivery systems to treat cancer. This then led her to Harvard to complete a post doctorate program for ophthalmology, where she published and patented technology in molecular biology. All of this led her to the field of dermatology where she worked for Johnson & Johnson and created many of the sunscreen products we see on the OTC market today.   Alisar has lived a fascinating and fast paced life, and she is incredibly humble as she recants her accomplishments. She will walk us through her achievements in many areas of medicine  to landing at Revision's Skincare and leading one of the most  cutting-edge clinical trial departments in the skincare industry.  In this podcast, you will get a unique perspective into the product formulation process. Starting with an ingredient or an idea through the product coming to market, we get inside look at all that goes in to making the products we use and love. 

Brooke Nichol is an acclaimed aesthetic nurse injector and the founder of Post Love Skincare. Brooke is highly regarded in her craft as she was voted “top 100 injector in America”, sits on advisory boards for Allergan and Revance, and is faculty at both Aesthetic Next 2.0 and The Aesthetic Show in Las Vegas. In today's episode, we discuss how Brooke took the unexpected path into the aesthetic world and moved from Mississippi to Los Angeles, and now has landed in Austin, TX. Brooke speaks on juggling two beautiful children, two medical aesthetic offices, and a newly founded skincare company, all while still being the most zen woman in the industry. You will fall in love with Brooke Nichol and her calming demeanor while learning about the world of aesthetics from one of the best.

Brooke Nichol is an acclaimed aesthetic nurse injector and the founder of Post Love Skincare. Brooke is highly regarded in her craft as she was voted “top 100 injector in America”, sits on advisory boards for Allergan and Revance, and is faculty at both Aesthetic Next 2.0 and The Aesthetic Show in Las Vegas. In today's episode, we discuss how Brooke took the unexpected path into the aesthetic world and moved from Mississippi to Los Angeles, and now has landed in Austin, TX. Brooke speaks on juggling two beautiful children, two medical aesthetic offices, and a newly founded skincare company, all while still being the most zen woman in the industry. You will fall in love with Brooke Nichol and her calming demeanor while learning about the world of aesthetics from one of the best. 

Follow Courtney through a day in her life as an e-commerce skincare company owner, podcast host, and mom of 2 young boys.  Find out what her favorite roles and duties are in her typical schedule.  Courtney breaks down how and why she decided to start this podcast and how she almost canned it before it ever began. Listen as she recounts some of the most embarrassing moments she has experienced during the way, and how and why she kept moving forward.  Next, Courtney tells us her skincare routine and which products she can not live without. Plus we play a fun quick fire game on favorites from each brand!

Today we flip the script and Courtney Broder will be taking the hot seat to be interviewed. Courtney is the owner and founder of this podcast, The Beauty Formula and HarbenHouse.com. Mandy Davis, make up artist and You Tube star is conducting the interview, and will grill Courtney on all the questions we have been dying to ask about owning a skincare company and a medical aesthetics practice for over a decade!   Courtney breaks down her time owning a medical aesthetics chain for over a decade and owning a large skincare store. She talks about how shes gotten into the industry to begin with, and the daily struggles as a business owner in the skincare ecommerce arena.