Not Sponsored, Just Obsessed: A Product Junkies Deep Dive | EP233
Some products live up to the hype. Most don't. This episode sorts out which is which.
Host Amy Sherman sits down with Katie Georges, a lifestyle and beauty content creator known for her honest beauty and wellness product roundups on Instagram and TikTok. Katie built her audience by testing things herself and telling people the truth about what actually works, which makes her beauty and wellness product recommendations feel more like a recommendation from a friend than an ad.
They trade favorites across skincare, makeup, hair, and self-care. First up is a sleep tool Amy already owns thanks to Katie's influence. From there they get into a cult toothpaste that Katie says has kept her from reaching for extra whitening treatments and strips and a Pilates weight set that solves a problem neither of them had seen solved before.
Katie is just as candid about what doesn’t work, including a viral body-care product she kept seeing online and could not stand. The result is a useful mix of beauty and wellness product reviews, with clear favorites worth spending on and a few hyped-up picks you can happily skip.
Press play for the full list of holy grails, splurges, and one honest miss.
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Welcome To A Product Junkies Episode
01:49 Katie's Path From Day Job To Creator
04:08 Products That Work And "Not Sponsored, Just Obsessed"
08:39 Expensive But Worth It Beauty And Wellness Products
14:16 Inexpensive Picks That Outperform Their Price Tag
17:40 Skincare And Makeup Holy Grails
28:34 Hair Favorites And Wellness Must-Haves
34:39 One Viral Product Katie Regrets Buying
37:29 Overrated Brands Underrated Gems And Biggest Splurge
41:18 Rapid Fire Beauty Hacks And Daily Rituals
About Katie Georges:
Katie Georges is a lifestyle and beauty content creator based in Virginia Beach, known for sharing elevated yet approachable content across beauty, fashion, and everyday life. Through honest product recommendations, thoughtfully curated visuals, and a relatable perspective, she has built an engaged community that values authenticity and quality. With a growing social media presence and successful collaborations with leading brands, Katie focuses on creating content that feels natural, trustworthy, and visually compelling.
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Clarins Cryo-Flash Cream-Mask 2.5 oz
MZ Wallace Black Zoey Large Zip Pouch
Threshold Spa Plush Bath Towel – Light Gray
BaubleBar Luxury Jewelry & Personalized Accessories
ARM & HAMMER Advance White Extreme Whitening Toothpaste – 6 oz/2 ct
Murad Clarifying Gel Cleanser with Dual Salicylic Acid
Sofie Pavitt Face Skin Jelly Oil-Free Gel Moisturizer
SkinCeuticals P-TIOX Anti-Wrinkle Serum
U Beauty The Sculpt Neck & Décolleté Concentrate
U Beauty The SCULPT Arm Compound
COOLA Classic Face Sunscreen SPF 50 – Fragrance-Free
Sofie Pavitt Face Screentime Hydrating Sunscreen SPF 30
EltaMD UV Restore Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 40
Victoria Beckham Beauty The Foundation Drops with TFC8
Haus Labs Color Fuse Talc-Free Powder Blush
Haus Labs Color Fuse Glassy Blush Balm Stick
Tarte Tartelette Tubing Mascara
Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extensions Tubing Mascara
KJH.Brand Prism Lite Lip Crayon
Saie SuperSuede Radiant Baked Bronzer
Lawless Forget The Filler Lip Plumper Line Smoothing Gloss
Dyson Airwrap™ Large Round Brush Attachment
Davines SOLU Clarifying Shampoo
Maelove Full Follicle Advanced Scalp Serum
Salt & Stone Bergamot & Hinoki Candle
Hanni Splash Salve In-Shower Moisturizing Body Balm
Hanni Water Balm Hydrating Body Moisturizer Mist
Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Bronzing Drops with Peptides
The Ordinary Lash Curl Finisher
Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush Stick
Free People Movement New Activewear Arrivals
Uncommon James Muse Initial Layered Necklace
Uncommon James Passion Square Huggie Earrings
Uncommon James Limoncello Creme Candle
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About Wellness Junkies:
Wellness Junkies is a relatable wellbeing, beauty, and lifestyle brand founded by sisters-in-law Amy Sherman and Katie Chandler. They explore and explain beauty, skincare, nutrition, movement, mindfulness, and more with an approachable style aimed at helping everyone achieve a lifestyle to help you feel your best.
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