Clarisonic Co-Founder Dr. Robb On The Death Of The Cleansing Brush & His New, $500 Skincare Appliance, Opulus

Published: Jan. 13, 2021, 8 a.m.

In today\u2019s founder episode, we\u2019re chatting with Clarisonic co-founder, Dr. Robb Akridge \u2013 aka Dr. Robb. The Seattle-based scientist has done everything from studying marine biology to researching AIDS vaccines before pivoting to the world of beauty with his breakthrough invention, the Clarisonic cleansing device. Fans were stunned when L\u2019Or\xe9al discontinued the device last year, and now, Dr. Robb speaks out about how he felt when he learned of the gadget\u2019s demise.\xa0

We trace the Clarisonic\u2019s rise, and ultimate fall. Then, stay tuned to hear about his latest high-tech skincare invention, The Opulus Treatment System, beauty\u2019s first-ever \u201cskincare appliance.\u201d Like your own personal beauty lab, this futuristic innovation whips up potent formulas in seconds, so fresh it\u2019s as if it just rolled off the assembly line. We know, we know: do you really need a $500 skincare appliance? Find out why his second first-to-market invention might have you whipping out your credit card once again.

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