She's the beauty journalist turned skincare founder who survived one of the biggest cancel culture storms in beauty history. This week on The Formula, Susan Yara is revealing how she went from reviewing products to creating Naturium - one of the most talked-about skincare brands in the industry, built on the philosophy of "biocompatible" formulations that actually work with your skin. We're getting the full story behind the controversial launch that led to an 18-month FTC investigation, how she bounced back stronger than ever, and the recent acquisition by ELF Beauty. Susan is sharing the biggest overpriced scams in the beauty aisle, why she thinks strength training is as important as skincare after 35, and her top 5 Naturium products that she swears by. Get ready for some serious insider knowledge. PRODUCTS MENTIONED: Naturium Vitamin C Complex $39 Naturium Multi Peptide Advanced Serum $47 Naturium Barrier Bounce Serum $45 Naturium Skin Renewing Retinol Body Lotion $49 Naturium KP Body Scrub & Mask $36 Naturium Niacinamide Cleansing Gelée 3% $34 CE Ferulic Vitamin C Serum (SkinCeuticals) $258 FOR MORE WHERE THIS CAME FROM: Watch & Subscribe on YouTube – Watch this episode, tonight at 7pm! Catch it here. Follow us on Instagram: @youbeautypodcast Follow us on TikTok: @youbeautypod Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here For our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more - sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter here Subscribe to Mamamia here GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at
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