Be Beautifully Informed

Cosmetics Cop Paula Begoun and Senior Research team member Nathan Rivas pair up to discuss one of Paula’s favorite topics! In this fascinating show you’ll hear the truth about some of beauty’s biggest and most recent lies—and also learn why dermatologist recommendations aren’t as ironclad as they may seem.   For more beauty tips, visit the Expert Advice Section of PaulasChoice.com.

Cosmetics Cop Paula Begoun is joined by the Nip/Tuck Coach Michele Garber, author of the e-book Safety First! 10 Golden Rules for Cosmetic Surgery. Hear from an in-the-trenches expert about how to find a great cosmetic surgeon, how to prepare, what to expect during recovery, and which procedures give you the most for your money. Michele explains why you need someone like her to help you navigate the confusing world of cosmetic surgical (and non-surgical) procedures. For more beauty tips, visit the Expert Advice Section of PaulasChoice.com.

Your doctor wrote you a prescription for a skin care treatment. Now what? How do you use this new product with your other skin care? What goes on when? Do you have to wait after washing your face? The confusion ends here as Paula and her longtime co-writer and researcher Bryan reveal what they discovered about how to use various prescription topicals with your daily skin care—and get the best results! For more beauty tips, visit the Expert Advice Section of PaulasChoice.com.

Join Paula’s Choice Research Team members Bryan Barron and Nathan Rivas as we have an in-depth chat with certified nutritionist and “One-Minute Wellness Coach” Deborah Enos. This show covers what to eat when you need to slim down quickly (hello, special event!), what to avoid eating if you need to keep your energy up, and how to make smarter food choices when traveling—so you don’t return from vacation and find your clothes don’t fit!  For more beauty tips, visit the Expert Advice Section of PaulasChoice.com    

Animal testing and cosmetics is a tricky, controversial issue. Paula’s Choice Research Team members Nathan Rivas and Bryan Barron go into detail about why this topic is so complex and discuss the spectrum of issues that make animal testing so murky and confusing. From brands selling in China (where animal testing is required) to brands that truly don’t test on animals, we’ll help you sort this out and arrive at some consensus so you can feel good about the cosmetics you buy. For more beauty tips, visit the Expert Advice Section of PaulasChoice.com.

Are apple stem cells the new fountain of youth? Which antioxidant is best? Is retinol a must-have ingredient? What about peptides or hyaluronic acid? Paula’s Choice Research Team members Nathan Rivas and Bryan Barron share which anti-aging ingredients really work and are worth looking for and which ones you can ignore. This show is filled with tips everyone shopping for anti-aging skin care needs to ensure they’re making the best decision for their skin! For more information, check out the Expert Advice: Anti-Aging section on PaulasChoice.com!

We can be our own worst enemy when it comes to getting the hair we want! In this broadcast, Paula and Bryan discuss bad hair habits, the best way to towel dry hair and how to minimize damage from heat-styling tools. Each salon-tested, research-proven tip will help you stop fighting with your hair and start getting the results you want! Bonus: Learn why salon hair-care products aren’t any better than what you find at the drugstore. For more hair-care tips, visit the Expert Advice: Hair Care section of Paulaschoice.com!

Are you considering a cosmetic procedure, but not sure what to expect? Paula spills the beans on her experiences getting Botox, dermal fillers, and a lower face-lift! Hear what it’s really like to be injected, what recovery can be like, how results may vary, and how to choose the cosmetic corrective procedures that are right for you. Get more advice on cosmetic procedures & other beauty concerns at PaulasChoice.com!

In this episode, Paula speaks with industry insider Karen Young, former long-time executive at major cosmetic brands and now serving as a consultant in New York City. With her effervescent charm and dry sense of humor, Karen dishes on everything to what cosmetic companies don’t know to what they choose to ignore. You’ll get a big dose of eyebrow-raising myth-busing in this exclusive show—even Paula was surprised by some of the revelations! For more beauty revelations, visit the Expert Advice Section of PaulasChoice.com.

This is it! We put an end to all the misinformation and fear-mongering surrounding the topic of sunscreens and your health. Bryan and Nathan from The Paula's Choice Research Team discuss the latest research on oxybenzone, nanoparticles of titanium dioxide, micronized zinc oxide, retinyl palmitate, and more! Stop looking at your sunscreen with trepidation and get the facts in this vitally important episode.  Find more skin-care & beauty expert advice at Paulaschoice.com.

Wish someone could make shopping for hair-care products a little easier? Join Paula’s Choice Research Team members Bryan and Nathan as we reveal today’s best and worst shampoos, conditioners and styling products. From the drugstore to the salon, we dish on all types of products in this must-hear show. Get more hair-care tips at Paulaschoice.com!

Wondering if that $30 hair conditioner is really worth it? From The Paula's Choice Research Team, Bryan and Nathan share the latest beauty drugstore doubles (products that perform identically to higher-priced versions)! They’ll reveal the hair, makeup and skin-care products and tools you should save on (+ which ones are actually worth the splurge). Look for more of the best-rated beauty products at PaulasChoice.com.

Do different ethnicities need different skin-care products? Will skin-tone affect your results with cosmetic procedures, like laser therapy? Find out what the research says about this issue as Paula and Bryan present the facts so you can have the skin you’ve always wanted, no matter its gorgeous color! Get more expert advice skin-care tips at PaulasChoice.com.

Have you ever stood in the beauty aisle of your local drugstore and wondered which shade of foundation, concealer, blush or eyeshadow was right for you? Paula and Bryan share expert tips on selecting the right makeup colors for your skin tone + how to spot the shades you shouldn’t consider.  For more makeup tips & advice, visit Paulaschoice.com.

Join Bryan and Nathan as they discuss the brands with the most top-rated products on Beautypedia, and those to avoid due to their train-wreck ingredients + formulas. Later in the show, we'll reveal staffer makeup, skin and hair care must haves! Find more of the best & worst beauty products on Beautypedia Reviews.