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The Skincarma Pod | Episode 31: How AI Is Shaking Up the Skincare Space with Frank Freeman, Dermalogica’s Vice President of Digital Disruption

The Skincarma Pod | Episode 31: How AI Is Shaking Up the Skincare Space with Frank Freeman, Dermalogica’s Vice President of Digital Disruption

Update: 2025-06-22
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In this episode of the Skincarma Pod, Carmine welcomes Frank Freeman, Vice President of Digital Disruption at Dermalogica. The conversation begins with Frank's journey from music to Harvard to skincare and culminates in the transformative impact of AI – and particularly chatbots like ChatGPT – on the beauty industry. Frank shares insights into how AI is being optimized at Dermalogica to enhance productivity and, ultimately, the customer experience. They highlight the importance of innovation in skincare, the role of AI in personalizing the experience – and the disruption coming next.

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Follow Frank on LinkedIn here. Learn more about the Dermalogica brand ethos and product innovation at dermalogica.com.

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Product links:

Dermalogica daily microfoliant exfoliator

Dermalogica dynamic skin recovery SPF 50 moisturizer

Dermalogica biolumin-c vitamin c serum

Product reviews on the Skincarma blog:

Explore the Best Sunscreens for Face here.

Explore the Best Retinol Face Creams and Serums here.

Explore the Best Vitamin C Serums here.

Explore the Best Niacinamide Serums here.

Explore the Best Face Creams for Dry Skin here.

Explore the Best Face Creams for Oily Skin here.

The Skincarma Blog™ is written and curated by skinfluencer, skincare junkie and Brooklyn writer Carmine Montalto. With 25 years of expertise in beauty across every category, Carmine has helped build multiple consumer brands from the ground up. He’s named 100s of skincare, haircare & makeup products – some of which are probably in your bathroom cabinet right now! And, he’s tested 1,000s of products, the best of which can be found reviewed on his blog at skincarma.com.

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The Skincarma Pod | Episode 31: How AI Is Shaking Up the Skincare Space with Frank Freeman, Dermalogica’s Vice President of Digital Disruption

The Skincarma Pod | Episode 31: How AI Is Shaking Up the Skincare Space with Frank Freeman, Dermalogica’s Vice President of Digital Disruption

Carmine Montalto