Episode 112: Sister Act with Leah and Bea Koch

“The romance community is not a monolith.” - Leah and Bea Koch

Kate and Doree discuss Coronavirus, Kate’s self-care practices around the anniversary of her mom’s death, and Doree’s current makeup and skincare faves. Then they’re joined by Leah and Bea Koch, owners of the romance bookstore The Ripped Bodice. They chat about their uniquely different skincare routines, how the increasing diversity in both authors and protagonists is leading to a more inclusive romance genre, their work bring romance to TV, and Bea’s new book Mad & Bad: Real Heroines of the Regency Era.

Photo credit: Jenn Leblanc

Mentioned In This Episode:

Doree’s Makeup:

• It Cosmetics Bye Bye Undereye concealer shade 11.5 (light beige)

• Tarte Amazonian clay 12-hour blush in risqué

• NYX Eyebrow Powder Pencil in Ash Brown

• Bare Minerals Prime Time Eyelid Primer

• Tarte eye shadow in Funny Girl and Rocker from the Tartelette in Bloom palette

• Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extensions mascara in Brynn (rich black)

• Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat lip liner in Pillow Talk

• Charlotte Tilbury lipstick in Pillow Talk

AM:

• Timeless Coq-10 serum

• Biossance Squalane + Probiotic Gel moisturizer

• Biore Aqua Rich Watery Essence Sunscreen

PM:

• Primera micellar water (by Amorepacific)

• milk + honey hydrating rose mist 

• Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Repair Mist 

• Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist

• Sioris Time Is Running Out Mist 

• Timeless Coq10 serum

• Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream

• milk + honey Intense Hydration Cream

• Tarte Maracuja C-brightener eye treatment

• Tatcha the Kissu Lip Mask 

• Biossance Squalane + Rose Vegan Lip Balm 

• Tarte Maracuja Oil

• Biossance Squalane Oil

• Tata Harper Resurfacing Serum

• Paula’s Choice Peptide Booster 

• Eminence Probiotic Cleanser

• Eminence Probiotic Moisturizer

• Elta MD Sunscreen

• COSRX Products

• Josie Maran Skin Dope Argan Oil + 100mg CBD Oil

• Beverly Jenkins’ books

• The Ripped Bodice Awards for Excellence

• Lady Sherlock

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