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Divine Skintervention

by Ramón and Angelo · English · Arts & Books

Divine Skintervention is an angelic exploration of skincare, beauty and culture. Hosted by cosmetic chemist Ramón Pagán and board-certified dermatologist Dr. Angelo Landriscina, each episode delves deep into the phenomena defining aesthetics, personal care and the current zeitgeist to unlock the cel

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 49 min
Latest: 8 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026 · 58 min

Celebrity brands & trends we’re SICK of (and loving) w/ Jill Dunn & Carlene Higgins

Angelo and Ramón are all about breaking rules, breaking stereotypes, and breaking boundaries… but what about Breaking Beauty? This week’s Divine Skintervention features a pod swap with the two brilliant minds behind the Breaking Beauty Podcast, Jill Dunn and Carlene Higgins! This episode dives into celebrity brands, beauty trends, and cycles that Jill and Carlene have seen over their MANY years as beauty editors, especially as subject matter experts who’ve been doing this since before t...

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1 Oct 2026 · 26 min
Business & Beauty: New Launches, Closes, & Tea
Ramón https://www.instagram.com/glowbyramon/ https://www.tiktok.com/@glowbyramon https://www.youtube.com/glowbyramon Angelo https://www.instagram.com/dermangelo https://www.tiktok.com/@dermangelo https://www.youtube.com/dermangelo
24 Sep 2026 · 38 min
The Dirrty Truth Behind "Clean" Beauty
Ramón https://www.instagram.com/glowbyramon/ https://www.tiktok.com/@glowbyramon https://www.youtube.com/glowbyramon Angelo https://www.instagram.com/dermangelo https://www.tiktok.com/@dermangelo https://www.youtube.com/dermangelo
17 Sep 2026 · 42 min
The Botched and the Beautiful
When you have a cosmetic dermatologist in your midst, it’s always interesting picking their brain on all things procedures, fillers, injectables, and surgeries! In this episode, Angelo and Ramón discuss the role of celebrity influence on plastic surgery trends, the eras of plastic surgery over the years, and even what we ourselves have gotten done 👀 Ramón https://www.instagram.com/glowbyramon/ https://www.tiktok.com/@glowbyramon https://www.youtube.com/glowbyramon Angelo https://www.in...
10 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
Beauty’s Khia Asylum: Brands that Flopped
Ramón https://www.instagram.com/glowbyramon/ https://www.tiktok.com/@glowbyramon https://www.youtube.com/glowbyramon Angelo https://www.instagram.com/dermangelo https://www.tiktok.com/@dermangelo https://www.youtube.com/dermangelo
E25 · 3 Sep 2026 · 46 min
Ranking Skincare Ingredients #2
Y’all absolutely LOVED the last time Angelo and Ramón ranked their favorite skincare treatments and actives so much that they’re bringing it back for Round 2! In this episode of Divine Skintervention, see how another roster of skin-focused ingredients and procedures rank between the two skin experts. Ramón https://www.instagram.com/glowbyramon/ https://www.tiktok.com/@glowbyramon https://www.youtube.com/glowbyramon Angelo https://www.instagram.com/dermangelo https://www.tiktok.com/@dermangel...
E24 · 27 Aug 2026 · 46 min
Skincare Q&A #2
Our Heavenly Thotties are our skincare disciples, and whenever they ask us questions, we answer them with our holy skincare testament 🙂‍↕️ In this week’s episode of Divine Skintervention, we’re doing another round of Listener Q&A! Listen as Ramón and Angelo talk all things skincare, routines, procedures, and more! *Thank you to Haruharu Wonder for sponsoring a portion of this episode, helping keep the podcast running and free of charge for our listeners ♡ Ramón https://www.instagram.com/...
20 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 17 min
Hot and Smart (w/ Lisa Guerrera & Emmy Ketcham)
Ramón https://www.instagram.com/glowbyramon/ https://www.tiktok.com/@glowbyramon https://www.youtube.com/glowbyramon Angelo https://www.instagram.com/dermangelo https://www.tiktok.com/@dermangelo https://www.youtube.com/dermangelo
13 Aug 2026 · 49 min
Summer Faves and Empties
In this week’s Divine Skintervention, Angelo and Ramon share with their Heavenly Thotties what skincare and makeup they’ve been loving during the summertime! Whether it’s empties or just top shelf go-tos, the boys break down what goes into a summertime holy grail, and which products have made the cut this year! Ramón https://www.instagram.com/glowbyramon/ https://www.tiktok.com/@glowbyramon https://www.youtube.com/glowbyramon Angelo https://www.instagram.com/dermangelo https://www.tiktok.com...
E21 · 6 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
Sephora's First Plastic-Free Mexican Beauty Brand (w/ Nour Tayara)
Another Heavenly Thottie is gracing our presence! In this week’s episode, we sit with Nour Tayara, the co-founder of AORA México! Currently the talk of the town for being the first completely plastic-free brand to launch at Sephora, AORA México has been on our radar for quite some time, and now we get to get all the insight on the brains behind the brand, the story of creating a sustainable-focused brand, and how Mexican beauty trends, influence, and history will have an impact on an American...
30 Jul 2026 · 45 min
Skincare Rules to Break
As science-focused as Angelo and Ramon are (its their heavenly DUTY!), this episode of Divine Skintervention touches on “rules” on skincare social media that aren’t really rules. No, it’s not sacrilege to use your exfoliants during the day. The only commandment in our bible? Sunscreen every day please! Amen Ramón https://www.instagram.com/glowbyramon/ https://www.tiktok.com/@glowbyramon https://www.youtube.com/glowbyramon Angelo https://www.instagram.com/dermangelo https://www.tiktok.c...
23 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
Hot Take-Off #2
Ramón https://www.instagram.com/glowbyramon/ https://www.tiktok.com/@glowbyramon https://www.youtube.com/glowbyramon Angelo https://www.instagram.com/dermangelo https://www.tiktok.com/@dermangelo https://www.youtube.com/dermangelo
16 Jul 2026 · 57 min
Mid-Year Beauty & Business Review
Ramón https://www.instagram.com/glowbyramon/ https://www.tiktok.com/@glowbyramon https://www.youtube.com/glowbyramon Angelo https://www.instagram.com/dermangelo https://www.tiktok.com/@dermangelo https://www.youtube.com/dermangelo
9 Jul 2026 · 36 min
Who's the Expert?
As two professionals in the skincare space, on this episode of Divine Skintervention Ramon and Angelo dare to ask: WHO really is the expert? Education and experience in the industry can look very different across different sectors in skincare and cosmetics, so when it comes to being an “expert”, who can really say that and what does that even mean? Ramón https://www.instagram.com/glowbyramon/ https://www.tiktok.com/@glowbyramon https://www.youtube.com/glowbyramon Angelo https://www.instagram...
E16 · 2 Jul 2026 · 38 min
Skincare Q&A #1 Derm & Chemist Answer Your Questions
As our original Heavenly Thotties, your thoughts, comments, and questions matter the most to us! So for this episode of Divine Skintervention, we’re answering some of your burning skincare questions and sharing our professional opinions and thoughts! (Not medical advice !) Ramón https://www.instagram.com/glowbyramon/ https://www.tiktok.com/@glowbyramon https://www.youtube.com/glowbyramon Angelo https://www.instagram.com/dermangelo https://www.tiktok.com/@dermangelo https://www.youtube.com/de...
E15 · 25 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 25 min
Editorial Issues | Beauty Editors Speak Out (w/ Saleam Singleton & Larry Stansbury)
Before there was beauty social media, there was beauty editorial, and this week’s Heavenly Thotties spill all the tea on what goes into beauty editorial. Beauty & Style Editors Saleam Singleton & Larry Stansbury share what their career trajectories as beauty editors look like as some of the few Black, gay men in the editorial space, how their upbringings shaped their self care routines, and how they’ve seen the evolution of perspectives and presence of Black beauty representation in m...
17 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 12 min
The Power of Being Authentic on Social Media (w/ Beauteuss)
The Pride Month lineup continues with this week’s Heavenly Thottie, and Beauteuss is the name! The Dominican Doll Diva of New York City sits with us and what it means to utilize her visibility and platform to uplift her trans community, what staples she keeps in her bag so you will NEVER catch her slipping, and what she opines on the state of the beauty industry at the moment. Bonus: she spills on what her desert island makeup essentials are. Because while you have a whisk and a bowl, she has...
E13 · 11 Jun 2026 · 56 min
Fragrance and Identity; What Your Scent Says About You (w/ Derek Deng)
This week’s episode features a highly anticipated Heavenly Thottie! Derek Deng graces us with his presence, his wisdom, and his THOROUGH research on what each gay archetype smells like. Known for his various matrices that touch on several aspects of the queer community: what scents they reach for, what cocktails they drink, what lip balms they prefer, etc. In this episode, he breaks down the overarching trends that define the various niche representations in the LGBTQIA+ community! Contribute...
E12 · 3 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
All About Hair (w/ David Lopez)
To kick start Pride Month, for this episode we have a new Heavenly Thottie in our midst: celebrity hairstylist, makeup artist, social media personality David Lopez. In this episode we talk about discovering and finding comfort in our identity and how we express that, moving beyond gender norms, and also delve into hair/wig styling, trends, and faux pas! Ramón https://www.instagram.com/glowbyramon/ https://www.tiktok.com/@glowbyramon https://www.youtube.com/glowbyramon Angelo https://www.inst...
E11 · 27 May 2026 · 1 hr 14 min
Chemists Gone Wild (w/ Jane Tsui & Alex Padgett)
We said there was no difference between your drugstore products and “medical”/“clinical” grade products, and a lot of people didn’t like that. So we brought two other chemists who’ve worked BTS in manufacturing to explain further about how the difference between them is even smaller than you think. Beyond that, this week’s Heavenly Thotties Alex Padgett (@alexeducatedmess) and Jane Tsui (@janethechemist) share more about what the product development process looks like, what launches they love...
E10 · 20 May 2026 · 44 min
Ranking Skincare Ingredients
Ramón https://www.instagram.com/glowbyramon/ https://www.tiktok.com/@glowbyramon https://www.youtube.com/glowbyramon Angelo https://www.instagram.com/dermangelo https://www.tiktok.com/@dermangelo https://www.youtube.com/dermangelo
E9 · 13 May 2026 · 37 min
Summer Body-Ready Routine; Derm & Cosmetic Chemist Tips
Getting “summer body ready” doesn’t always have to mean achieving fitness goals before the season kicks into full swing. In this episode of Divine Skintervention, Ramón and Angelo talk all the summer hygiene tips, tricks, and hacks to make sure you put your best sandaled foot forward. Whether it’s tackling ingrowns, managing sweat and body odor, evening body skin tone, or best protecting yourself from high UV, they cover it all! Ramón https://www.instagram.com/glowbyramon/ https://www.tiktok....
E8 · 6 May 2026 · 38 min
Dupe Culture
Ramón https://www.instagram.com/glowbyramon/ https://www.tiktok.com/@glowbyramon https://www.youtube.com/glowbyramon Angelo https://www.instagram.com/dermangelo https://www.tiktok.com/@dermangelo https://www.youtube.com/dermangelo
E7 · 29 Apr 2026 · 56 min
Dude, Where's My Billion-Dollar Brand? (w/ Daniela Morosini)
Divine Skintervention brings on our first Heavenly Thottie: Daniela Morosini from Business of Fashion! This episode tackles “How To Build A Forever Brand” as Daniela walks us through what successful, long-term success looks like in the current beauty landscape, examples of brands who’ve shown what this strategy looks like in various sectors of the industry, and discusses mistakes that brands make that leads to their closures. Follow Daniela Morosini for the latest and greatest updates on beau...
E6 · 22 Apr 2026 · 44 min
Marketing Claims & the "Skinification" of Beauty
In a world where skincare and trends are so prevalent and ever-changing, this episode of Divine Intervention looks at the the extent of marketing and claims as brands try to extend their capabilities in a market where the “skinification” of products becomes more and more prevalent Ramón https://www.instagram.com/glowbyramon/ https://www.tiktok.com/@glowbyramon https://www.youtube.com/glowbyramon Angelo https://www.instagram.com/dermangelo https://www.tiktok.com/@dermangelo https://www.youtub...
E5 · 15 Apr 2026 · 27 min
Looksmaxxing & Men's Beauty
In an era with ever-changing beauty standards, Angelo and Ramón talk about the influence social media and trends have had on men’s roles and approaches to beauty and grooming. From “looksmaxxing” to preferred brands, we’re seeing more and more men lean into heightened and refined beauty routines, either fueled by, or free from toxic masculinity Ramón https://www.instagram.com/glowbyramon/ https://www.tiktok.com/@glowbyramon https://www.youtube.com/glowbyramon Angelo https://www.instagram.com...
E4 · 8 Apr 2026 · 51 min
Hot Take Off!
It’s time for the Hot Take Off! In this episode, Angelo and Ramón take turns sharing surprising hot takes with each other, and they discuss their respective opinions. Do they agree? Disagree? How scalding hot will the takes get? They tackle skincare, pop culture, and beyond! Ramón https://www.instagram.com/glowbyramon/ https://www.tiktok.com/@glowbyramon https://www.youtube.com/glowbyramon Angelo https://www.instagram.com/dermangelo https://www.tiktok.com/@dermangelo https://www.youtube.com/...
E3 · 1 Apr 2026 · 45 min
Celebrity and Influencer Brands
Celebrity and influencer brands are a dime a dozen at this point. That being said, does the ever growing industry have a limit? Is it OVER, over saturated, or do some seats at the table still remain? In this episode, Angelo and Ramón talk a few of the latest celebrity beauty brands, their thoughts on the current landscape of brands launching and their market placement, as well as what brands they could potentially align themselves launching in the future. Ramón https://www.instagram.com/glowb...
E2 · 25 Mar 2026 · 47 min
What does “Worth it” actually mean?
Episode 2 of Divine Skintervention tackles the age old question: what does it really MEAN for something to be “worth it”? From luxury beauty brands, to “clinical” and “medical-grade” skincare, what, if anything, truly warrants a high price point? Angelo and Ramón take a deep dive into the cost of manufacturing, marketing, and selling products, and highlight what can justify a consumer needing to spend a pretty penny for their favorite product. Ramón https://www.instagram.com/glowbyramon/ http...
E1 · 17 Mar 2026 · 58 min
Where the hell are we???
In this pilot episode, Ramón and Angelo take stock of where beauty is in the year 2026, and nothing is off limits. This discussion covers AI in the industry, the rise of misinformation online, celebrity beauty line blunders and MUCH MORE. Follow Dermangelo and Ramón! Ramón https://www.instagram.com/glowbyramon/ https://www.tiktok.com/@glowbyramon https://www.youtube.com/glowbyramon Angelo https://www.instagram.com/dermangelo https://www.tiktok.com/@dermangelo https://www.youtube.com/dermangelo

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Divine Skintervention is a English arts & books podcast from Ramón and Angelo. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Ramón and Angelo
Language: English
Category: Arts & Books
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 49 min
Latest episode: 8 Oct 2026
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