What's Next in Beauty with Patti Pao

Courtney sits down with Cristy Diaz, host of Heart to Heart podcast, for an honest and uplifting conversation. Cristy opens up about her spine surgery journey and the lessons she's learned along the way. They also share practical skincare tips for teens, reflect on some of the powerful women's stories Cristy has featured on her show, and dive into real talk about hormones, menopause, and everything in between. It's an episode full of insight, inspiration, and plenty of girl talk!

On today’s episode of The Beauty Formula, Courtney chats with Patti Pao, Founder of Restorsea. They dive into the fascinating story behind the brand, explore emerging skincare ingredients, and share how Patti and her mom Joanne built a loyal following on social media — plus much more!

Courtney is back with Dr. Alisar Zahr, Senior Director of Research and Clinical Development at Revision Skincare, for part two of their conversation. In this episode, Alisar offers a deep dive into the product development process at Revision—how ideas become cutting-edge skincare formulations, and what it takes to bring a new product to life. She also shares some of her favorite treatments, the innovations she’s most excited about, and a behind-the-scenes look at what’s coming next from the lab. It’s a must-listen for anyone curious about how science shapes the skincare products we trust.

Courtney sits down with Dr. Alisar Zahr, Senior Director of Research and Clinical Development at Revision Skincare, to talk some hard science in her return to the Beauty Formula. In this episode, Courtney and Alisar discuss Alisar's unique educational background that has made her the type of Senior Director who you will find working in the lab instead of behind a desk. Alisar compares her experiences of running skincare product trials in Japan to her experiences doing the same in the United States. And finally, she provides a sneak peak at the newest skincare innovations that Revision is perfecting in the lab before they hit the market.

The Beauty Formula finishes our return conversation with her best friend and former Real Housewife of Orange County, Meghan King. In this episode Megh and Courtney discuss what they wish they knew going into motherhood, their own personal experiences with cosmetic surgery, and conclude by answering, "What is Beauty?" for themselves.

The Beauty Formula returns from hiatus with a new conversation with former Real Housewife of Orange County, Meghan King. In this episode Megh and Courtney discuss divorce, single motherhood, men in uniform, their worst date stories, and Megh's journey from a reality television star to influencer and real estate agent as both of them transition into new phases of life.

Part Two:   Alisar S. Zahr is the director of Research and Clinical Development at Revisions Skincare.  In this episode we, learn about Revision's new product launch, the role Alisar played in bringing it to the market, and why it might make you 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 in their skin!

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, and how it contributed to her development of Revision's latest product launch.

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 storiesGet 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!