Game Episode: Botox, Lasers, or Skincare? What Actually Works After 40
The Iconic Midlife with Roxy Manning · Roxy Manning
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Show Notes
What’s actually worth it when it comes to midlife skin?
Because between facials, lasers, injectables, luxury creams, and every trending treatment in between… it’s easy to spend a lot of money without really knowing what’s working.
So instead of another long conversation, we did something different.
In this episode of The Iconic Midlife, Roxy Manning puts skin specialist Erica Marie Gatt, founder of EM Skin Studio, in the hot seat for a rapid-fire game of Face Off—where she has to choose between two options… and defend her answer.
No “it depends.”
No middle ground.
Just real opinions on what actually works for women navigating perimenopause and menopause.
This one is fast, honest, and surprisingly revealing.
🔥 In This Episode
• Botox vs. retinol—what’s actually more effective?
• Facials vs. lasers—where should you spend your money?
• Luxury skincare vs. drugstore—does price really matter?
• Filler—worth it or overhyped?
• What treatments deliver real results for midlife skin
• The biggest misconceptions women have about anti-aging
👩⚕️ About Erica Marie Gatt
Erica Marie Gatt is a skin specialist and the founder of EM Skin Studio in Hermosa Beach, California.
Known for her customized, results-driven approach, Erica blends advanced skincare treatments with a holistic philosophy to support long-term skin health—especially for women navigating hormonal changes in midlife.
Her work has been featured in Vogue, Angeleno, and California Wedding Day.
📲 Connect with Erica
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericamiegatt
Studio: https://www.instagram.com/emskinstudiola
Website: https://www.emskinstudio.com
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