Dr. Roshini Raj works as a gastroenterologist, often witnessing the life-changing impact probiotics in your diet and supplements have on your internal health. Her patients not only felt better, but their skin seemed to be glowing. So, in 2014 she decided to apply her medical knowledge to skincare with the goal of restoring confidence. Megan asks about the pioneering research that prompted Dr. Raj to delve into the beauty world, she shares her fascination with the Microbiome and its teaming...

Dawn Russell founded 8Greens out of necessity – after receiving a cancer diagnosis at 25, she learnt the incomparable power of greens and wanted to share her knowledge and the health benefits of Phytonurtients.  Megan asks about Dawn’s mission to make greens accessible for everyone, beginning in Nordstrom making its way through Selfridges, Harrods and into Target. Together they bust the idea of 8Greens as an overnight success, having just appeared on The Drew Barrymore show and The Today...

Dr Marie Drago dreamed of being a witch and creating potions when she grew up, but she ended up doing the closest thing – formulating her own skincare brand: Gallinée Microbiome Skincare.  Megan sits down with Marie to share her founding story, where a personal illness led to her lightbulb moment. They also share tips and tricks on how to look after your microbiome, how your gut affects your skin and why skin health is so much more than the products you put on your...

Megan Felton returns for another season as your Beauty Voice of Reason, and in this episode is joined by Susie Willis – founder of bio-energetic skincare brand, Romilly Wilde.  Megan and Susie delve into why the term “clean beauty” has gotten confused; the years of formulation that went into the Romilly Wilde brand (including where the name came from!); and cover the controversial topic of essential oils in skincare.  LINKS: @lionne.co on Instagram @TheBeautyVoiceOfReason on...

As life feels faster than ever post pandemic, looking after yourself is getting lost – something our guest today wants to change.  Megan chats with Estée Lalonde, founder of Mirror Water - a self care brand that champions relaxation and reflection.  Estée explains the inspiration behind founding the brand, why self care in the form of a bath can be crucial, as well as her desert island beauty products.  LINKS: @lionne.co on Instagram @TheBeautyVoiceOfReason on TikTok @esteelalonde on...

As we get older, our bodies' collagen production slows. What does that mean for the skin? Less glow, loss of plumpness and signs of premature skin ageing. In this episode, Megan is joined by Anna Lahey, founder of the ingestible beauty brand Vida Glow to dive into the question, ‘Does ingestible beauty work?’ - and are they capable of giving us back the glow that we lose over the years? Anna shares how she discovered collagen, its benefits and how you can include this and other ingestible...

We are spoilt for choice when it comes to serums, so when you’re faced with endless brands and ingredients with supposed solutions to your breakouts or dryness, where do you even start? In order to buy the right products, you need to understand what’s happening in those bottles, so Megan and Dr Dev, founder of CellDerma, chat about the science behind the serums, how fear makes you buy things you don’t need, and why stripping back your routine can sometimes be a necessity.  Follow us on...

When should you wash your face when you shower? Is hyaluronic acid over? Can you use apple cider vinegar as toner? From the mundane to the insane, skincare facts are flying all over the internet, so Megan and Ksenia are here to answer Google and TikTok’s biggest skincare questions so you can confidently find the products that actually work, and avoid the ones that don’t.  Follow us on Insta @lionne.co and TikTok @TheBeautyVoiceOfReason

Using less to do more with Plenaire founder Namrata Kamdar. Gone are the days of the 10 step beauty routine as more beauty obsessives are streamlining their skincare routines. But when you still want to see results, how do you decide which products get pride of place or hit the curb?  Megan and Namrata discuss Plenaire’s approach to timeless skincare, why brands need to stop focusing on trying to master trends and why skincare still needs to be fun.  Follow us on instagram @lionne.co and...

If you’ve noticed you’re getting more spots lately, you’re definitely not alone! We’ve noticed that more and more people are breaking out or are experiencing inflammation – but what can you do about it? Megan is joined by Samantha Nicholson, founder of Clinisoothe+ – one of the ultimate tools to calm your inflamed skin. They chat about skin sensitivity, the current increase of skin problems and how to tackle it, plus what is hypochlorous acid and is it right for your skin. Become your own...

In the same way our wardrobes are changing with the colder weather, you need to change up your routine to make sure you’re doing right by your skin! In this episode, we’re celebrating (or hating) the incoming colder seasons, with Megan and Ksenia sharing what they’re changing in their routines. Whether you're dry or oily, there is key advice for you.  Become your own skincare expert and check out what you can learn from the Lionne skin courses. @lionne.co

Over 12,000 beauty brands are launched every year, which makes an already confusing process in finding the best products for your skin so much harder, and that’s before how wasteful it is! After Brad Pitt launched the latest celebrity skincare brand that nobody asked for, Megan, Ksenia and 4 other beauty founders wrote an open letter to Brad to share their perspective on why this is damaging the hard work of indies across the world.  In this episode, the Lionne founders explain where the...

What’s the difference between unusual breakouts and congestion? Well, one thing they have in common is that we want them gone! Megan and Ksenia explain the steps in order to banish your breakouts, some of their favourite products to calm inflammation, and their thoughts on whether you should pop that spot.  Go to our website to find out about Lionne, book a skin session or check out one of our courses.  @lionne.co

Whether it’s dark spots or uneven skin tone, hyperpigmentation can affect your skin in different ways but can be so difficult to shift! Megan and Ksenia break down how pigmentation is caused, how you can spot pigmentation on your skin as well as products and ingredients that you can try to help get rid of it. Become your own skincare expert and check out what you can learn from the Lionne skin courses. @lionne.co

It can be a chore or a ritual, but if you’re confused about what needs to be in your evening skincare routine, you won’t be after this episode. Megan and Ksenia explain the steps to include, what you should be looking for in a treatment serum, and whether to oil or not to oil… Become your own skincare expert and check out what you can learn from the Lionne skin courses.

To cleanse or not to cleanse, when do you use SPF, and what about serums?! Kicking off the start of season 5, we’re going back to basics with your morning routine.  If you want to know the essentials (and the things you can do without!), in this episode Megan and Ksenia explain how to build your morning routine to see results and prepare your skin for the day ahead. Follow @lionne.co for more skincare tips, product reviews and advice.

In the final part of this limited series, Lionne co-founder Megan Felton is joined by Eliza Beauty Editor Rebecca Fearn, Carra founder Winnie Awa, Curate Beauty founder Samantha Freedman and fellow co-founder Ksenia Eytan to discuss the future of beauty. Please see links below to their social channels & businesses that are shaping the future of beauty!  Follow @lionne.co for more skincare tips, products and advice.

In this live recording of The Beauty Voice of Reason, join Chloe Pierre, Mariah Idrissi, Nateisha Scott, Em Roberts and Lionne co-founder Megan Felton as they discuss the current state of the beauty industry for both brands and consumers.  Follow @lionne.co for more skincare tips, products and advice.

Join Blair Clarke, Rosette Ale, Rita Balogun, Samuel Cheney and Lionne co-founder Megan Felton to dive into some nostalgia from the world of beauty. Follow @lionne.co for more skincare tips, products and advice. Watch the visual podcast on YouTube.

Kicking off next week is our three part limited series chatting to some of the most incredible skinfluencers and brands about skin care past, present and future. Megan and Ksenia share a teaser of what you can expect… Subscribe to our YouTube channel where you can watch the series, and for more skincare hints and tips it’s @lionne.co

Tackling greenwashing with Pai founder Sarah Brown. Pai is a celebrity skincare staple, with the likes of Angelina Jolie, Saoirse Ronan and Natalie Portman hosting Pai products in their bag – but what is the story behind the film set fave? Megan chats to Sarah about how she built an ethical and effective brand born out of her own skin condition, they share their thoughts on greenwashing and what to look out for, plus they unbox hero products that have been described as nothing less...

What you can do outside of skincare to improve your skin with Abigail James.  Gone are the days of outside factors impacting your skin being considered ‘hippy dippy’ – it’s an established fact that diet and lifestyle plays a huge role in your skin.  Megan and Abigail dive into the tips and tricks of a skincare expert on what you can be doing outside of your routine to make sure your skin is healthy and clear. Plus, they discuss if it’s really that important to know your skin type and...

A behind the scenes look of a sustainable skincare brand with SBTRCT founder Benjamin Grace.  It is possible to want both clear skin and a cleaner earth, but when you’re purchasing countless plastic containers in the form of beauty products it can feel like you’re making the wrong impact. Megan chats with Benjamin about all things sustainability and beauty, what zero waste actually means, and why being skincurious and finding out what your skin actually needs is better for the...

Ending the retinol confusion with Medik8’s Director of Research, Daniel Isaacs. It’s been described as THE skincare hero product, but is retinol right for you? If you need a beginners guide into the retinol world, then this episode is for you!  Megan and Daniel explain how retinol actually works on your skin, share advice on how to avoid overdoing it, and reveal what products you should be using to compliment retinol in your routine.  If you want more skincare tips and advice...