Bonus! Why Lucy Hale is Swapping Her “21-Step” Routine for J-Beauty Minimalism and More Derm-Approved Skincare Tips with Dr. Jenny Liu

Lucy Hale is here to share all of her skin secrets! In this special live BONUS episode recorded in partnership with Shiseido Talks, we dive deep into the world of J-Beauty with the “Pretty Little Liars” star, alongside the internet’s favourite board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Jenny Liu aka @derm.talk on Instagram.

From embracing Japanese-inspired self-care principles to unveiling the new Shiseido Benefiance collection that promises brightening results in two weeks (!), this intimate conversation explores how minimalist rituals are the real key to your skin’s healthspan – no “trends” required. 

In this episode we discuss: 

• Lucy’s beauty glow-up: How she traded the 21-step routine of her PLL days for the minimalist skincare vibe she swears by now.
• The "eye cream for 11s" hack: Dr. Jenny Liu (@derm.talk) explains why she uses eye cream on the lines *between* her eyebrows and how to actually protect your skin barrier.
• Aging in Hollywood: Lucy gets real about the pressure of growing older in the spotlight and the wellness trends that actually work — hello, fascia-release facials!
• The 14-day glow: Everything you need to know about Shiseido Benefiance and why Picao Preto is the natural retinol alternative currently on our radar.
• Rapid-fire round: Lucy reveals her ultimate comfort TV show and the exact ritual she uses to decompress after a long day.
• Christmas came early: What it was like reuniting with former co-star Ian Harding for “Twelve Dates of Christmas” scheduled for release later this year.

A message from Shiseido, this week’s show sponsor:

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