<p>In today’s episode Kate is joined by US board-certified dermatologist and Fig.1 co-founder, Dr Courtney Rubin.&nbsp;</p><br><p>In 2021, drawing on her degrees from Yale, Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania, as well her experience treating patients in her clinic, Dr Rubin co-founded skincare brand Fig.1 alongside entrepreneurial powerhouse Kimmy Scotti.</p><br><p>With a focus on efficacy, accessibility and reusability, Fig.1’s high-performance, science-backed products – like their easy-to-use retinol system, rich Ceramide Moisturizer and Micellar Oil Cleanser – became must-haves.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Now, she’s here to talk about her journey from dermatologist to brand founder, and to share her top skincare tips.</p><br><p><strong>Read more on The MECCA Memo:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/mecca-memo/lifestyle/collectiva-phoebe-tonkin-interview/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Actress Phoebe Tonkin Shares Her Cleansing Secret For Glowing Skin</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/mecca-memo/lifestyle/may-beauty-launches/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">It’s New. In May. At MECCA</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/mecca-memo/makeup/tower-28-behind-the-beauty/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WATCH: Behind the Beauty with Tower 28</a></p><br><p><strong>Products mentioned:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/fig1/retinol-night-cream-no-1-I-067335/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fig.1 Retinol Night Cream No. 1</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/fig1/retinol-night-cream-no-2-I-067336/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fig.1 Retinol Night Cream No. 2</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/fig1/retinol-night-cream-no-3-I-067337" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fig.1 Retinol Night Cream No. 3</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/fig1/micellar-oil-cleanser-I-067330/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fig.1 Micellar Oil Cleanser</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/fig1/ceramide-moisturizer-I-067334/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fig.1 Ceramide Moisturizer</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/fig1/glycolic-glow-treatment-I-067332/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fig.1 Glycolic Glow Treatment&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/tower-28/shineon-lip-jelly-V-069409/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tower 28 ShineOn Lip Jelly</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/tower-28/sos-daily-rescue-facial-spray-V-069423/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tower 28 SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/charlotte-tilbury/colour-chameleon-V-051519/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Charlotte Tilbury Colour Chameleon</a></p><br><p>Host: Kate Blythe</p><p>Producers: Kerri Gordon &amp; Ruby Devlin</p><p>Editor: Ruby Devlin</p><br><p><br></p><p>Loved the latest episode of MECCA Talks? Don’t forget to follow, rate and review (and give us a shoutout in the group chat!).&nbsp;</p><br><p><em>MECCA Talks wishes to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this episode at our studio in Naarm: the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay respect to Elders – past and present. We recognise their ongoing connection to this beautiful country, with knowledge and stories that have been handed down since time immemorial.</em></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

MECCA Talks

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How Fig.1’s Approach To Retinol Changed The (Skin) Game

DEC 18, 202436 MIN
MECCA Talks

How Fig.1’s Approach To Retinol Changed The (Skin) Game

DEC 18, 202436 MIN

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<p>In today’s episode Kate is joined by US board-certified dermatologist and Fig.1 co-founder, Dr Courtney Rubin.&nbsp;</p><br><p>In 2021, drawing on her degrees from Yale, Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania, as well her experience treating patients in her clinic, Dr Rubin co-founded skincare brand Fig.1 alongside entrepreneurial powerhouse Kimmy Scotti.</p><br><p>With a focus on efficacy, accessibility and reusability, Fig.1’s high-performance, science-backed products – like their easy-to-use retinol system, rich Ceramide Moisturizer and Micellar Oil Cleanser – became must-haves.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Now, she’s here to talk about her journey from dermatologist to brand founder, and to share her top skincare tips.</p><br><p><strong>Read more on The MECCA Memo:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/mecca-memo/lifestyle/collectiva-phoebe-tonkin-interview/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Actress Phoebe Tonkin Shares Her Cleansing Secret For Glowing Skin</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/mecca-memo/lifestyle/may-beauty-launches/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">It’s New. In May. At MECCA</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/mecca-memo/makeup/tower-28-behind-the-beauty/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WATCH: Behind the Beauty with Tower 28</a></p><br><p><strong>Products mentioned:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/fig1/retinol-night-cream-no-1-I-067335/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fig.1 Retinol Night Cream No. 1</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/fig1/retinol-night-cream-no-2-I-067336/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fig.1 Retinol Night Cream No. 2</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/fig1/retinol-night-cream-no-3-I-067337" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fig.1 Retinol Night Cream No. 3</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/fig1/micellar-oil-cleanser-I-067330/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fig.1 Micellar Oil Cleanser</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/fig1/ceramide-moisturizer-I-067334/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fig.1 Ceramide Moisturizer</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/fig1/glycolic-glow-treatment-I-067332/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fig.1 Glycolic Glow Treatment&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/tower-28/shineon-lip-jelly-V-069409/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tower 28 ShineOn Lip Jelly</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/tower-28/sos-daily-rescue-facial-spray-V-069423/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tower 28 SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/charlotte-tilbury/colour-chameleon-V-051519/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Charlotte Tilbury Colour Chameleon</a></p><br><p>Host: Kate Blythe</p><p>Producers: Kerri Gordon &amp; Ruby Devlin</p><p>Editor: Ruby Devlin</p><br><p><br></p><p>Loved the latest episode of MECCA Talks? Don’t forget to follow, rate and review (and give us a shoutout in the group chat!).&nbsp;</p><br><p><em>MECCA Talks wishes to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this episode at our studio in Naarm: the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay respect to Elders – past and present. We recognise their ongoing connection to this beautiful country, with knowledge and stories that have been handed down since time immemorial.</em></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>