Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The skincare world is more confusing than ever: conflicting advice from influencers, brands, and even professionals makes it hard to know who to trust. Enter Dr. Julian Sass: mathematician turned cosmetic formulator, and one of the few voices cutting through the noise with science, clarity, and zero tolerance for BS.
In this interview, we break down misleading marketing, common sunscreen myths, and how to spot a good product in the wild. Plus, Julian shares his expert take on Trisha Paytas’s skincare line and the real risks behind poor formulation.
If you’ve ever stood in the skincare aisle feeling overwhelmed, this one’s for you.
*Julian's Socials*
Instagram - instagram.com/drjuliansass
TikTok - tiktok.com/@drjuliansass?lang=en
YouTube - youtube.com/@drjuliansass
*Julian Recommends*
Undefined Beauty - instagram.com/undefinedbeauty_co
Black Girl Sunscreen - instagram.com/blackgirlsunscreen
Stratia - instagram.com/stratiaskin
Jordan Samuel Skin - instagram.com/jordansamuelskin
456 Skin - instagram.com/456skin
Geek & Gorgeous - instagram.com/geekandgorgeous
Cipher Skincare - instagram.com/cipherskincare
Sachi Skin - instagram.com/sachiskin
S'able Labs - instagram.com/sable.labs
*Time Stamps*
0:00 Intro: Why Skincare Is So Confusing
1:23 Meet Dr. Julian Sass: From Math PhD to Cosmetic Formulator
8:48 What’s Wrong with Skincare Content on Social Media?
14:09 Marketing Buzzwords That Don’t Mean What You Think
16:39 How to Navigate the Sunscreen Aisle
20:55 Sunscreen Gone Wrong: What’s Happening in This Clip?
26:13 Sunscreen Misinformation Lightning Round
39:12 Revisiting Trisha Paytas Miracle Skin Elixir - What Went Wrong?
1:07:48 Let's Talk About A Messy Ingredient List
1:22:04 Cultural Context: Kitchen Formulation & Black Skincare Entrepreneurs
1:29:35 What an Inclusive, Science-Based Skincare Industry Could Look Like
1:34:20 Where to Find Dr. Julian Sass Online
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The skincare world is more confusing than ever: conflicting advice from influencers, brands, and even professionals makes it hard to know who to trust. Enter Dr. Julian Sass: mathematician turned cosmetic formulator, and one of the few voices cutting through the noise with science, clarity, and zero tolerance for BS.
In this interview, we break down misleading marketing, common sunscreen myths, and how to spot a good product in the wild. Plus, Julian shares his expert take on Trisha Paytas’s skincare line and the real risks behind poor formulation.
If you’ve ever stood in the skincare aisle feeling overwhelmed, this one’s for you.
*Julian's Socials*
Instagram - instagram.com/drjuliansass
TikTok - tiktok.com/@drjuliansass?lang=en
YouTube - youtube.com/@drjuliansass
*Julian Recommends*
Undefined Beauty - instagram.com/undefinedbeauty_co
Black Girl Sunscreen - instagram.com/blackgirlsunscreen
Stratia - instagram.com/stratiaskin
Jordan Samuel Skin - instagram.com/jordansamuelskin
456 Skin - instagram.com/456skin
Geek & Gorgeous - instagram.com/geekandgorgeous
Cipher Skincare - instagram.com/cipherskincare
Sachi Skin - instagram.com/sachiskin
S'able Labs - instagram.com/sable.labs
*Time Stamps*
0:00 Intro: Why Skincare Is So Confusing
1:23 Meet Dr. Julian Sass: From Math PhD to Cosmetic Formulator
8:48 What’s Wrong with Skincare Content on Social Media?
14:09 Marketing Buzzwords That Don’t Mean What You Think
16:39 How to Navigate the Sunscreen Aisle
20:55 Sunscreen Gone Wrong: What’s Happening in This Clip?
26:13 Sunscreen Misinformation Lightning Round
39:12 Revisiting Trisha Paytas Miracle Skin Elixir - What Went Wrong?
1:07:48 Let's Talk About A Messy Ingredient List
1:22:04 Cultural Context: Kitchen Formulation & Black Skincare Entrepreneurs
1:29:35 What an Inclusive, Science-Based Skincare Industry Could Look Like
1:34:20 Where to Find Dr. Julian Sass Online
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Like my shirts? Most of them are from Stitch Fix! If you use my customer referral code, we both get $25 toward our next order! stitchfix.com/invite/cqk5ngntym?utm_campaign=InviteReferral&sod=w&som=c&g=w
Thanks for subscribing to my channel (youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=jenluvsreviews) ! Here we talk makeup news on my weekly series What's Up in Makeup. The top news segment focuses on beauty influencers, cosmetic brands, and fascinating stories about the cosmetic industry. The product report talks about all of the latest makeup releases at Sephora, Ulta, and beyond! You'll also find deep dives about he beauty community, makeup and skincare brands, products, and so much more! I hope you love it here!
Want to be part of the Collective Brain Elite? Join HERE for $1.99 per month - youtube.com/channel/UCR96_hHJu3HE6vmu39_bRAw/join
FTC: This is not a sponsored video.
Out-tro Music: Dimples by Oomiee via Epidemic Sound
*******************
Want to help out with What's Up in Makeup? Check out our Hunters group! facebook.com/groups/wuimhuntersofficial
*******************
Instagram: jenluvsreviews
TikTok: tiktok.com/@jenluvsreviews?lang=en
*******************************
Affiliate Codes
Greenlight is my FAVORITE tool to teach my kids about money mangement. Check it out here: share.greenlight.com/148553866
House of Marste houseofmarste.com/?ref=JenLuvs
Colour Pop colourpop.sjv.io/JENLUV
Save 10% at Sigma with code JENLUV
Save 15% off select collections at Natasha Denona with code JENLUV natashadenona.com/JENLUV
My FAVORITE Popcorn at CityPop Denver https://collabs.shop/16wagi
Arttitude Cosmetics - JENLUV for 10% off
JENLUV10 for 10% off at Salt New York (owned by the AMAZING Kiki G)
CURRENT SETUP:
IKEA Alex Drawers (9): go.magik.ly/ml/vr6g
IKEA Alex Drawers (5): go.magik.ly/ml/vr6h
Main Camera: shop-links.co/1754696005976721339
FAVORITE Lens right now: shop-links.co/1754696005286447409
Lens Adapter for GH5: shop-links.co/1754696006107520142
Best Lights: amzn.to/3adDo7B
Diffuser for Best Lights: amzn.to/2Tarfe5
Good Lights: amzn.to/2TuDjaa
Vlog Cam(Great Starter for YT): amzn.to/2PBgeOm
Good Mic: amzn.to/2NkeNpR
Best Mic: amzn.to/2PyJ1FP
AWESOME LENSES FOR MY PHONE! : shop-links.co/1754696009072833955
Tripod: shop-links.co/1754696008219826685
