Best Patrick Farrelly Podcasts (2025)

Another installment of our Crème de la Mer investigation! This time, we look into new claims about the brand's scientific bona fides, with the help of ChatGPT. Spoiler: We're still not buying, literally or figuratively. Music: www.purple-planet.comBy Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

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European Sunscreen Roundup 46:15

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Today, a comprehensive review of some top-of-the-line yet affordable European sunscreens, and where to buy them in the U.S.By Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

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An Interview With Noella B. Skincare Line Founder Stephanie Boethin 42:45

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Today we talk ingredients and business with Stephanie Boethin, founder of Noella B., a homegrown, all natural skincare line. Our first conversation with a brand founder! Music: www.purple-planet.comBy Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

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Patrick Is Obsessed With Jeffree Star 37:47

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Patrick's newfound obsession with makeup mogul Jeffree Star, and the documentary Don't Die. Music: www.purple-planet.comBy Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

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A Conversation With Burn Surgeon, Cosmetic Surgeon and Anti-Aging Expert Dr. Peter Grossman, MD 42:54

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A conversation with Dr. Peter Grossman, a world-renowned burn surgeon and plastic surgeon based in L.A. Of course, Patrick and Anna are most interested in what his burn expertise can tell us about the veracity of the La Mer origin story, but this wide ranging conversation covers a lot more ground too! Music: www.purple-planet.com…

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Crone? No Thank You 39:46

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Today: Patrick's discovered some amazing products from Charlotte Tilbury, and Anna has a problem with the word "crone." Music: www.purple-planet.comBy Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

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Dermorexia? 26:06

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The one week review of Moxi laser. Also, Korean skincare products and "Dermorexia." As you might guess, we reject the latter.By Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

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Everything You Want To Know About The MOXI Laser 39:33

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Anna has entered the world of lasers, and she's here to tell you all about it. Music: www.purple-planet.comBy Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

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The Inside Scoop On The Origins Of La Mer, With Pamela Baxter 30:45

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We're baaa-aaack! Happy New Year all! Today we bring you a major update in our ongoing investigation into the beginnings of the luxury skincare brand La Mer. Enjoy! Music: Purple Planet MusicBy Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

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Seven Days Of Anthropologie's Beauty Advent Calendar 31:23

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Unboxing the first week of the Anthropologie beauty advent calendar! Fragrances, skincare, lip stuff...hurray! Music: Purple Planet MusicBy Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

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Black Friday Skincare 37:52

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'Tis the season!! Beauty advent calendars and gift ideas. Music: Purple Planet MusicBy Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

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More La Mer Conspiracy Theories! 28:41

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Our investigation into the origin story of La Mer, an OG luxury skin cream, continues. Plus, "skinimalism" and the enduring powers of Botox. Music: www.purple-planet.comBy Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

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Is La Mer Really Just The Original Snake Oil? LITB Investigates 30:06

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Crème de la Mer is an OG luxury skincare brand. But can its outlandish origin story really story be true? We start an investigation into the evidence. Music: https://www.purple-planet.comBy Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

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Experiment Time! pH Testing Facial Cleansers 28:54

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Attention lab rats! We pH test some of our favorite skincare products and compare them to household cleansers and lemon juice. Music: https://www.purple-planet.comBy Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

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The Mystery Of La Mer 29:49

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The backstory of the extremely expensive skin care brand Crème de la Mer sounds like a bunch of bull. But is it it? We learn what we can from stories like this one. Music: https://www.purple-planet.comBy Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

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Are Expensive, Trademarked Skincare Ingredients B.S? 31:05

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La Mer has "MRA-3." Augustinus Bader has "TFC8." What does it all mean, if anything? Music: https://www.purple-planet.comBy Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

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Microcurrent Devices And Heather Graham 36:12

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Today we're talking pumpkin spice products, a theory about how Heather Graham has such amazing skin and microcurrent devices. Oh, and don't forget Trader Joe's desserts! Heather, if you're listening, email us: [email protected]. Music: https://www.purple-planet.comBy Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

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Nutrition And Skin 30:44

9M ago30:44

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What do we know about nutrition and skin? We know we're not listening to bio hackers, that's for sure. Music: https://www.purple-planet.comBy Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

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Walgreens Skincare Dupes 32:40

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Walgreens is making dupes of some of our favorite products! Need we say more? Also we're back on the tretinoin train. Music: https://www.purple-planet.comBy Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

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More Botox, And Celebrities Who Annoy Us 30:40

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Are we a weekly podcast or a sporadic podcast? Do we come out on Wednesdays, or just some Wednesdays? Who knows anymore! But we're still fun, we promise, and thanks for hanging in there with our latest pod. This week: Botox news, a skincare quiz and annoying celebs. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com…

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A Hamptons Tragedy: The Skincare Angle 36:47

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This week we prove we can find the skincare angle on anything, including this incredibly sad story. Music: https://www.purple-planet.comBy Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

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PRF Gel: Yay Or Nay? 35:25

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What's a better fix for under eye hollows and circles, PRF gel or filler? We discuss. Also, revisiting the mystery of Dr. Brenner. Music: https://www.purple-planet.comBy Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

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Botox And More Botox 35:59

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We have a "no politics" policy on this show, but when a politician gets Botox, that's a different story! Music: https://www.purple-planet.comBy Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

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A Facial In A Jar 42:46

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Today we share a major find: a sort of old-school product that's truly a facial in a jar! That plus an amazing facewash and the tea on Dr. Julius Few's new skincare line. Music: https://www.purple-planet.comBy Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

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Andrew Huberman, Wrong In A Podcast 43:28

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We dissect Andrew Huberman's recent podcast episode about skin. Is he in the pocket of Big Sun? Music: https://www.purple-planet.comBy Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

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A Deep Dive Into Routines With Special Guest H. Alan Scott 46:00

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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…

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YES, Trader Joe's IS The New Sephora!! 30:22

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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 …

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Is Trader Joe's The New Sephora? 31:22

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Is Trader Joe's the new skincare hotspot? Listen to be convinced.By Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

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The Lure of Luxury Brands Plus BONUS Sunscreen Expert Dr. Nadim Shaath 1:01:25

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A new Aesop store is opening in Patrick's neighborhood! But is it worth the price? Plus, a BONUS conversation at the end with sunscreen expert and organic chemist Dr. Nadim Shaath. Music: https://www.purple-planet.comBy Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

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Our Best Sunscreens List! 30:55

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Our top sunscreens for summer! What more can we say? Music: https://www.purple-planet.comBy Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

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Sunscreens III: Supergoop And La Roche Posay 35:56

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

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The Search For The Perfect Sunscreen: Part II 27:57

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We are on the hunt for the perfect SPF! The search continues. Music: https://www.purple-planet.comBy Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

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Dunking On Brad Pitt's Skincare Line 39:25

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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.comBy Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

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Could A Copper Peptide Serum Be "The One?" 32:20

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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…

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A Miracle Cleanser And Bryan Johnson's Skincare Routine 36:24

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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.comBy Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

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Benjamin Buttoning With A Cutting Edge Skin Cream 29:45

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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.comBy Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

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Quiz Time! Skincare Myths And Truths 31:24

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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.comBy Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

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Conversation With A Chemist 32:29

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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…

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Magic Pills? Poppin' Hyaluronic Acid And Rapamycin 38:08

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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: http…

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Oscars Goodie Bag Skincare Is Not So Goodie 32:38

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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.comBy Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

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The Fallacy of Hyaluronic Acid 32:34

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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.comBy Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

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Is SeoulCeuticals Really a Korean Brand? 34:21

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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.pu…

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Brock Purdy's Purdy Skin 29:46

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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 By Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

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Sunscreen N' Botox: A Master Class In What Works 49:34

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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:…

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Yeah, We Said It: CeraVe Is Boring! 25:54

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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…

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What Was Joan Crawford's Skin Secret? Old Hollywood Beauty Quiz! 24:05

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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.comBy Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

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The New Vampire Facial, Cutting Edge Treatments and a Vitamin C Conundrum 24:47

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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.By Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly

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An Eminence Breakout, Korean Sunscreens and the Ongoing Brenner-Bronner Saga 23:36

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It's a new year and we're just as grouchy as ever! We talk about what might be behind Patrick's recent breakout and Korean sunscreens, and Anna finally cracks the Dr. Brenner mystery (maybe). Also: Why Dr. Bronner is for straight men.By Anna Scott, Patrick Farrelly