472: Dr. Shereene Idriss’ Honest Takes on Botox, Korean Skincare, Lasers & What is Actually Aging You

Dr. Shereene Idriss is a board-certified dermatologist, founder of Idriss Dermatology in New York City, and one of the internet’s most trusted voices on evidence-based skincare. Known for cutting through beauty marketing and viral misinformation with humor and honesty, she’s built a loyal following by making complex skin science accessible.In this episode, we dive into what actually ages our skin—and why it isn’t what most people think. Dr. Idriss shares the biggest mistakes people make with Botox, her honest opinions on today’s newest lasers and injectable peptides, and the treatments she believes are genuinely worth your money. We also discuss Korean skincare, the ingredients every routine should include, how to treat melasma, pigmentation and age spots, whether pores can really be “shrunk,” the truth about red light therapy, and the one treatment she thinks many people can skip. Plus, she shares her own maintenance routine, the unrealistic beauty standards shaping our expectations, and why consistency will always beat intensity when it comes to healthy skin.Whether you’re navigating preventative skincare in your 30s or trying to make smarter anti-aging decisions in your 40s and beyond, this conversation is packed with practical, no-nonsense advice you’ll actually use.Thanks to my sponsors:Head to Nutrafol.com and use code BLONDE for $10 off your first subscription and free shipping.Visit www.Sarahcrealbeauty.com/well to get 15% off your first order.Visit quo.com/blonde for 20% off 6 monthsVisit KINSYN.com/well and use promo code well at checkout for 20% offUse code WELL at puori.com/WELL to get 32% off your first Puori Grass-fed Whey Protein order when you start a subscription.Go to Quince.com/blonde for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order.Visit resortpass.com/well to get $20 off your first booking of $100 or more.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.