The Who What Wear Podcast

Episode: Sandwiches, Sauces, and Snatching: Celebrity Facialist Iván Pol on Creating The Beauty Sandwich, and How to Get a Sculpted Face at Home
Release Date: October 23, 2024
Host/Author: Who What Wear
Guest: Yvonne Proul, Founder of The Beauty Sandwich
Produced by: Hilary Kerr, Summer Hamres, Natalie Thurman

Introduction

In this enlightening episode of The Who What Wear Podcast, hosts Kat Collings and Associate Beauty Editor Caitlin McClintock delve deep into the world of high-profile skincare with celebrity facialist and skincare innovator, Yvonne Proul. Yvonne shares her journey from makeup artistry to founding The Beauty Sandwich, a revolutionary approach in skincare that has garnered a celebrity clientele including Emma Stone, Salma Hayek, and Anna Sawai.

Caitlin's Background: From Makeup Artist to Skincare Expert

Caitlin McClintock opens up about her transition from a makeup artist to a skincare specialist, highlighting pivotal moments that steered her career towards skincare.

Caitlin McClintock [03:02]:
"I worked for Trish McAvoy and Laura Mercier... Bobby Brown taught me how to enhance someone's beauty without completely transforming them."

Her experience working with high-fashion clients and the influence of Jennifer Lopez’s skincare regimen inspired her to pursue formal education in esthetics, leading to the creation of The Beauty Sandwich.

Development of The Beauty Sandwich Facial

Yvonne Proul commends Caitlin for her innovative approach in combining multiple skincare modalities to create a non-invasive yet highly effective facial treatment.

Yvonne Proul [05:07]:
"You were ahead of your time... you started working with Dr. Martin Zayak."

Caitlin explains how her collaboration with Dr. Marty led to the fusion of radio frequency technology with customized skincare treatments, culminating in the Beauty Sandwich.

Customizing Treatments for Celebrities

Caitlin emphasizes the importance of personalized treatments tailored to each celebrity's unique skin type and aesthetic goals.

Caitlin McClintock [10:34]:
"I'm using the three same technologies, but the recipe is what changes... When working with Hu Yen for Louis Vuitton, the approach differed between her red carpet and runway appearances."

This tailored approach ensures that each client, from Kim Kardashian to Anna Sawai, receives a bespoke treatment that enhances their natural beauty while fitting their specific event needs.

Understanding Radio Frequency Treatments

A significant portion of the discussion centers on radio frequency (RF) technology, a cornerstone of The Beauty Sandwich facial.

Caitlin McClintock [12:06]:
"Radio frequency stimulates collagen and elastin... it helps maintain bouncy, glowy skin."

Caitlin explains how RF works by using heat energy to penetrate the dermis, promoting collagen and elastin production for firmer, more youthful skin.

The Wedding Cake Facial: A Four-Day Intensive

Introducing the Wedding Cake Facial, Caitlin details this intensive four-day treatment designed for clients undergoing multiple events.

Caitlin McClintock [14:03]:
"The Wedding Cake was born from a client who needed to look snatched every single day of her four-day wedding events."

This multi-day regimen focuses on different aspects of skincare each day—tightening, lifting, neck treatment, and overall facial enhancement—resulting in long-lasting and cumulative benefits.

At-Home Skincare Products: The Sauces

Caitlin unveils her line of skincare products, affectionately termed "sauces," designed to complement and extend the effects of her professional treatments at home.

Caitlin McClintock [21:46]:
"The original product is called the secret sauce... it feeds your face with essential fatty acids and antioxidants."

These products aim to seal in moisture, reduce inflammation, and provide a protective barrier, ensuring that the skin remains hydrated and resilient against environmental stressors.

Recommended At-Home Devices and Techniques

Expanding beyond products, Caitlin recommends various at-home devices and routines to maintain and enhance skin health.

Caitlin McClintock [28:33]:
"Microneedling with epidermal growth factor is highly effective and gentle... The Cure micro infusion system is my favorite."

She also advises on the use of low-level laser therapy devices like Lima, emphasizing their role in skin repair and detoxification.

Holistic Approaches to Skin Health

Caitlin advocates for a holistic approach to skincare, intertwining diet, hydration, and lifestyle habits with topical treatments.

Caitlin McClintock [33:06]:
"Beauty starts from within... ensure you're eating foods rich in minerals and stay hydrated."

She underscores the significance of balancing alkalinity and acidity in the body, managing stress, and maintaining a healthy gut microbiome to achieve radiant skin.

Final Skincare Advice

Concluding the episode, Caitlin imparts her most crucial skincare advice, emphasizing self-love and inner well-being as the foundations of true beauty.

Caitlin McClintock [35:38]:
"Self-love is the ultimate beauty secret... look at yourself in the mirror and tell yourself you're beautiful every single day."

She encourages listeners to nurture both their skin and their self-esteem, fostering a holistic sense of beauty and confidence.

Notable Quotes

• Caitlin McClintock [05:07]:
  "If it wasn't for his support, I would have never had the confidence to then develop the beauty sandwich."

• Yvonne Proul [11:46]:
  "It's ultimately a tool for confidence."

• Caitlin McClintock [14:03]:
  "The Wedding Cake was born from a client who needed to look snatched every single day of her four-day wedding events."

• Caitlin McClintock [35:38]:
  "Self-love is the ultimate beauty secret."

Conclusion

This episode provides an in-depth look into the innovative world of celebrity skincare through Caitlin McClintock's expertise. From the inception of The Beauty Sandwich facial to the creation of specialized skincare products and at-home treatments, listeners gain valuable insights into achieving and maintaining sculpted, radiant skin. Yvonne Proul and Caitlin McClintock's candid conversation underscores the importance of personalized care, technological advancements, and holistic health in the pursuit of beauty.

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