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Gloss Angeles

446 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 621 ratings

Co-hosts and longtime beauty journalists Kirbie Johnson and Sara Tan give their perspective on all things makeup, skincare, and wellness at the intersection of pop culture and entertainment. Experts in the field and friends IRL, they pull back the curtain on trends, treatments and popular products — all the things you're likely searching or watching on TikTok. (They'd know — they've spent 10 years creating and optimizing editorial content for mainstream digital beauty publishers.) Tuesday episodes reveal the most notable beauty headlines with informed takes while Friday episodes feature guests from experts in the industry to celebrity spokespeople, including Courteney Cox, Hailey Bieber, Halsey, Selena Gomez, Scarlett Johansson, Laverne Cox, Jonathan Van Ness, Barbie Ferreira, Brad Mondo, Emma Chamberlain, Dr. Jason Diamond, Charlotte Palermino and more.

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A "Wet" Dry Shampoo? Reviews From YOU (and Us!) About K18's Latest Innovation: AirWash™

March 26, 2024 09:00 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MB

If you were one of the lucky ones who participated in our latest Gloss Angeles Confidential seeding, then you are intimately familiar with K18’s latest launch — an innovative dry shampoo called AirWash™. On today’s ep, Kirbie and Sara are sharing more about why this product is a total game changer and include some of our testers' experiences as well, including things to know before deciding to invest in the product. We’ll cover the ingredients, the claims, how to use it properly, and what to...

Why We've Become Obsessed With Fragrance with Malaika Jones of Brown Girl Jane

March 22, 2024 09:00 - 41 minutes - 56.7 MB

The world of niche fragrances is booming and one brand leading the category is Brown Girl Jane — the first Black woman-owned fine fragrance brand to launch at Sephora! The line of fine perfumes focuses on “scent for wellness,” knowing that scent has the proven ability to affect us on a psychological level. Malaika Jones, co-founder and CEO, joins us to share how they leveraged clinical studies that measured brain activity when smelling different scents, why “Z-alphas” are obsessed with fragr...

*NSYNC, Tanning Beds (They're Still Bad!) and More Nostalgia

March 19, 2024 09:00 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MB

Reporting live from our respective mailrooms! Much to Sara’s dismay and deep jealousy, Kirbie shares her experience attending Justin Timberlake's LA “One Night Only” show and witnessing the NSYNC reunion. They also share their current WOYFS: Kirbie recommends the iNNBeauty Project Extreme Cream for its lifting and firming effects, while Sara swears by Benefit’s new Brow Detailer pencil and tinted Fluffy Brow Wax. Lastly, they dissect a Washington Post article that argues tanning is back, tha...

"Doping" in the Sunscreen Industry and the Problem With Broad-Spectrum Testing in the U.S. with Sophie Bai

March 15, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 89.1 MB

Heard of "doping" when it comes to SPF? Today you'll learn all about it. Sunscreen is the most important step in your morning skincare routine, but there's still so much confusion around it, as well as challenges brands have to overcome in the US that prohibits us from having more sophisticated UV filters. Sophie Bai, biomedical engineer, cancer drug developer and the founder/CEO of Pavise is our guest today, discussing those challenges in sunscreen development and regulation, the classifica...

My Eyes See.... a Little Oscars Recap (and Tea)

March 12, 2024 09:00 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MB

It was actually Hollywood’s biggest night on Sunday (we’ll beat ‘em next year, Gloss Angeles Awards), so we’re sharing some of our favorite looks from the star-studded show. From Emma Stone’s Oscar-worthy pink pout to Danielle Brooks’ dazzling (& meaningful) manicure, we’re sharing the beauty moments we haven’t stopped thinking about. We’re also discussing our very own Oscars weekend glam as guests of the Motion Picture & Television Fund gala (thank you, CeraVe)! Tune in to hear which celeb ...

What Popular Plastic Surgeries are Being Reversed and Facelift Talk with Dr. Cat Chang

March 08, 2024 18:22 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MB

Be advised: this episode discusses several aspects of plastic surgery. Please skip this episode if you’re not in a headspace to listen to this conversation.  This week, Kirbie’s Allure story on the “right” age for a facelift was published. To go further into this conversation, we invited one of Kirbie’s sources for the story, Dr. Cat Chang, onto the pod. Dr. Chang is a board-certified, quadruple Ivy League plastic and reconstructive surgeon. She’s answering a bunch of questions, like why pe...

One Reason Celebrities Launch Beauty Brands That Isn't Widely Discussed (With Investor Maggie Sellers)

March 04, 2024 10:00 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MB

Is it possible to be hot, smart, and rich? According to angel investor and entrepreneur Maggie Sellers, it is. And she’s teaching everyone how on her viral TikTok, sharing tips on how to start investing to what your budget breakdown should look like. On today’s ep, Maggie shares her expertise as a beauty investor, discussing her thoughts on what makes a successful beauty brand, what sets Hailey Bieber apart from other celebrity founders, the reason celebrities launch brands when they're alre...

Is Beyoncé's Haircare Line Coming For K18?

February 27, 2024 10:00 - 38 minutes - 53.6 MB

It’s been a minute since we’ve chatted news, so let’s catch up, Glams! First, we recap our epic trip to SCAD (Savannah College of Arts and Design). We fell in love with the school, its beauty and fragrance program, the students, and the city — if you are applying to colleges or know anyone who is, please listen to our pitch as newly-minted Scadvocates! We also had to talk about the industry’s biggest launch of the year: Cécred from one Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter. We break down the produc...

Funny Guy Clayton Hawkins Shares His Wigs, His Wit and His Work with Olivia Rodrigo and Elizabeth Olsen

February 23, 2024 10:00 - 50 minutes - 69.2 MB

What’s the secret to Olivia Rodrigo’s perfect, shiny locks? Two words: Clayton Hawkins. The incredibly talented (and absolutely hilarious) hairstylist is on the pod today to share his journey to celebrity styling, from applying hair extensions on his older sisters as a tween to creating iconic hairstyles for Olivia Rodrigo, Elizabeth Olsen, Ali Wong, Dove Cameron, and Jennifer Coolidge. Clayton shares the styles he thinks are going to be big in 2024 (ombrés are BACK, babes!) and the tools an...

How e.l.f. Got Judge Judy to Agree to Her First Commercial with the Judge Beauty Super Bowl Commercial

February 16, 2024 17:19 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MB

What’s the ROI on a Super Bowl ad? Today we have the masterminds behind e.l.f.’s court-themed Super Bowl spot, CMO Kory “KBOSS” Marchisotto and SHADOW co-founder Liza Suloti on to share why returning to The Big Game made sense for the brand, how last year’s regional ad affected sales, and what it took to get Judge Judy to sign-on to her first commercial. Shop this episode GlossAngelesPod.com https://glossangeles.komi.io CALL US: 424-341-0426 Shop products from our episodes Join our FB ...

Which Beauty Brand Won the Super Bowl?

February 12, 2024 02:00 - 50 minutes - 68.7 MB

Glamgelenos, did you see us at the Super Bowl? If you missed us in our Big Game debut, we’re recapping our experience being in the e.l.f. Cosmetics Judge Beauty commercial and sharing what it was like to be in the presence of the Judge Judy herself. We’re also discussing the other makeup and skincare ads that aired on Sunday, from Michael Cera’s Cerave campaign to Cardi B’s Duck Plumping lip gloss dance. We also dive into the Taylor Swift effect, because how could we not? She won the SuperBo...

✨ The Third Annual Gloss Angeles Awards ✨

February 07, 2024 10:00 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MB

The winners of the 2023 Gloss Angeles Awards are officially here! The Glam-cademy voted and these brands, people and products took the top spots. Did your favorite win? Listen in to hear who drops by to get their award! Shop the winners GlossAngelesPod.com https://glossangeles.komi.io CALL US: 424-341-0426 Shop products from our episodes Join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/glossangelespodcast Instagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratan Twitter: @glossangelesp...

Trixie Mattel on Her "Traumatized" Skin, "Sephora Kids" and The Importance of Making Changes to Your Makeup

February 02, 2024 07:00 - 51 minutes - 70.2 MB

What does Trixie Mattel think of the Sephora kids? How does she remove all that black and white eyeliner day in-and-out? And why does she consider her skin “traumatized?” The makeup mogul and drag extraordinaire joins us to chat about her skincare and makeup routine, what Rashida Jones told her that gave her a lightbulb moment, how she’s not like other brand founders, what she would NEVER do as a drag queen, what she learned by working at Sephora and Ulta, and why everyone is going to be obs...

Michael CeraVe, Brands at the Super Bowl, and Could Lauren Sanchez Save Chemical Sunscreen?

January 30, 2024 10:00 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MB

It's been a minute, but we have four great products we've been loving for WOYF! A lip treatment that will fix the driest of pouts, a matte lip plumper, a bar soap that will whisk you away to Montana, plus a hair styler that will give you roots that touch the sky, there's something for everyone. Then, in news: chemical sunscreen may have a big problem come February 15th, and will potentially need an over $200M bailout. Paging Lauren Sanchez! We tackle all the beauty brands headed to the Super...

From Developing the Naked Palette to Shutting Down a Brand: Highs and Lows from Developer and Founder Amy Zunzunegui

January 26, 2024 10:00 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MB

Starting a beauty brand might seem glamorous — especially according to social media — but the hard reality is that being a founder and navigating the insanely crowded and complicated beauty space can be disheartening and even impossible. On today’s episode, we have beauty veteran Amy Zunzunegui, founder of recently-shuttered WLDKAT skincare, to give us the honest truth about what it’s like to start and shut down a beauty brand. Tune in to hear what Zunzunegui learned from her days at Urban D...

This Week’s New Launches, the “In” Nail Shapes, and Kim’s Tanning Drama

January 23, 2024 10:00 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MB

This week we're diving right in with a breakdown of all the new products dropping this week, including a pineapple cleanser, a long-awaited foundation, dreamy lip oils and the relaunch of Kim Kardashian's cosmetics line. Plus, we discuss her infamous tanning bed video and which nail shapes Gen Alpha says are "out" but we'll continue to sport. Shop this episode GlossAngelesPod.com https://glossangeles.komi.io CALL US: 424-341-0426 Shop products from our episodes Join our FB Group: https...

Should Sephora and Ulta Be Catering to Gen Alpha?

January 16, 2024 10:00 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MB

We’re discussing the “Sephora Kids” phenomenon — an offshoot of our “Tweenage Clean” episode from last year. Reports of children running rampant (and unattended) at the retailer are riling up the internet. Nasty behavior, destroying testers — these are a few things that have people upset. Knowing tweens and teens are eager to shop at beauty retailers, should places like Ulta and Sephora develop sections specifically made for them? Why or why not? Kirbie and Sara debate this topic on the show...

What is the Likelihood Your Body Butter is Attracting Spiders? With Javon Ford

January 12, 2024 10:00 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MB

Earlier this month, fans of Sol de Janeiro became alarmed with with arachnophobia after one review of the brand’s latest drop, Delicia Drench Body Butter, claimed the product attracted wolf spiders. Today, we have cosmetic chemist Javon Ford back on the pod to share everything you need to know about this and whether or not you’ll have to activate your spidey senses when wearing Sol de Janeiro. GlossAngelesPod.com https://glossangeles.komi.io CALL US: 424-341-0426 Shop products from our e...

Why Founders Say So Many Brands are Headed to Ulta

January 09, 2024 21:41 - 42 minutes - 57.7 MB

We’re bacccckkkkk! Happy New Year, Glams! To kick things off for 2024, we’re first sharing products that we found ourselves using a ton over the break, including an invigorating body milk (called Wake the f*ck up!) and the easiest at-home lash extension system. (Disclosure: Sara is sponsored by Iris & Romeo, however, she was not paid to discuss them on this podcast.) We’re also discussing some exciting beauty industry news: K18 and Dr. Dennis Gross were acquired! Wow! Also, suddenly, everyon...

Our Predicted Beauty Trends for 2024: Exosomes, Bar Soap, and More

December 22, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MB

2023 was a big year for beauty, but we’re predicting it’ll be an even bigger year in 2024, especially when it comes to these trends. Kirbie and Sara share what they think everyone will be talking about, seeing on social, and shopping for in the new year, from a smart little molecule called an exosome to post-treatment products and unconventional bar soaps. Shop this episode GlossAngelesPod.com https://glossangeles.komi.io CALL US: 424-341-0426 Shop products from our episodes Join our ...

The Most-Talked About Beauty Moments of 2023, RANKED

December 19, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 50 MB

What beauty memories are engrained in your brain from 2023? We have thoughts, of course! Let’s walk down memory lane — from an epic Super Bowl moment to a huge acquisition, plus plenty of Barbie, this year there were some spectacular beauty moments. Shop this episode GlossAngelesPod.com https://glossangeles.komi.io CALL US: 424-341-0426 Shop products from our episodes Join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/glossangelespodcast Instagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @...

Recipe For Success: Glow Recipe's Founders on Creating a Fun-Yet-Efficacious Brand

December 16, 2023 21:37 - 50 minutes - 68.8 MB

On today’s episode, we have the founders of one of the biggest skincare brands of the year, one that you’ll find on the vanities of millennials, Gen Zers, and Gen Alphas alike. Glow Recipe’s Sarah Lee and Christine Chang are our guests today and they’re talking about brand longevity, influencer strategy, their thoughts on selling the company, and our current favorite topic — teen skincare routines. Plus, they share the story behind their newest product, Cloudberry Essence Toner! Tune in now....

SmileDirectClub Shutdown, Ephemeral Tattoos Don't Disappear, Plus Our Gift Picks

December 12, 2023 23:29 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MB

And on the 12th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me A LOT of beauty drama! First up, we’re discussing the news that Smile Direct Club, the DTC teeth aligner company that took the dentist out of the braces equation, has filed for bankruptcy. Shocking? No. Surprising? 100%! In other controversial news, we’re chatting about Megan Decker’s story covering the rise and fall of Ephemeral tattoo, the made-to-fade tattoo ink that many are claiming isn’t fading as promised. Yikes! Kirbie and Sar...

Why Recycling Shouldn't Be Our Biggest Sustainability Concern With Cosmetic Packaging Expert Allison Kent-Gunn

December 08, 2023 22:26 - 46 minutes - 64 MB

With all this focus on mini products, we knew a cosmetic packaging expert's opinion was important to share. Allison Kent-Gunn (who goes by @AllisonTurquoise on social) joins us to share her thoughts on the best and worst of beauty product packaging, who is doing it right, and why recycling and refills may not always be the most sustainable option. Shop Allison's episode GlossAngelesPod.com https://glossangeles.komi.io CALL US: 424-341-0426 Shop products from our episodes Join our FB G...

The Nominees For the Third Annual Gloss Angeles Awards Plus More Stimulating Headlines

December 05, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MB

It’s Hollywood’s biggest night — the 3rd annual Gloss Angeles Awards are upon us! We’re sharing the nominees, so tune in to hear what brands, people, and products you voted were your favorites for 2023! And of course, do not forget to vote!  On today’s episode, we’re talking about Sephora’s recent post featuring sexual wellness products from a brand called Smilemakers. Was the “Firefighter” vibrator a little too much? Some Sephora customers think so. Should they have gone a more subtle rout...

Drunk Elephant Founder Tiffany Masterson Discusses the Tweenage Skincare Phenomenon

December 01, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MB

We’ve been talking about the chokehold Drunk Elephant has had on the youths for some time now, but is it the brand’s intention to attract a younger customer base? Today, we’re asking the founder herself. Tiffany Masterson joins us to share her thoughts on the brand’s resurgence — thanks to influencers like Alix Earle, Katie Fang and even the Kardashian Kids — and why she thinks Gen Z and Gen Alpha are so obsessed with the brand, how much they’ve actually affected sales, and if a sister brand...

Why Have Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales Gotten Worse?

November 28, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MB

If you’re debating whether to ask for a Dyson Airwrap or a Shark Flexstyle this holiday season, you’re going to want to listen to this episode. We talk about the differences between the two, plus Kirbie’s personal reviews of each. We’re also diving into some interesting beauty news: First up, are veneers the new boobs? The Cut pondered this recently after being distracted by big, beautiful grins on The Golden Bachelor. We go into the “tooth” of it all. Next: Should men’s skincare be its own ...

Are Mini Products a Massive Problem?

November 21, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MB

Happy almost Thanksgiving, Glams! We are so thankful for each and every single one of you for tuning in week after week and indulging us as we wax poetic about our favorite beauty products and discuss insane news like what US Representative George Santos could’ve bought at Sephora using campaign funds. That’s on today’s episode agenda, in addition to an analysis of Beauty of Fashion correspondent Liz Flora’s latest story on why beauty minis are everywhere right now. Kirbie shares her experie...

Behind-the-Scenes of Taylor Swift's First Magazine Cover (And More Epic Stories) With Editor/Founder Kelly Atterton

November 17, 2023 17:32 - 1 hour - 97.6 MB

What happens when you've been in the beauty industry for almost 30 years? You have epic stories to share. Kelly Atterton joins us to share what it was like being a beauty editor in the early aughts of magazine publishing — in addition to working at Vanity Fair and Vogue, she served as Allure's Senior West Coast Editor for 17 years under the helm of Linda Wells. Kelly shares an epic WOYF detailing all of the best products she uses, shares about her come-up in an industry where she had no rela...

Could New Cosmetic Regulation Curb Eye Product Launches? With Lexy Lebsack

November 14, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 45 MB

We have several fascinating stories about the beauty industry to dive into today, so Kirbie invited Glossy's West Coast Correspondent Lexy Lebsack to the show to share her reporting on three key topics: MoCRA's impact on regulating the beauty industry and why we may see less eye products launch as a result, how Prop 65 turned to be a nail in the coffin for several beauty brands, and why owning your formulas is the latest crusade founders are focused on. Shop this episode Shop this week's ...

Sofie Pavitt Dishes on a Few Unsuspecting Reasons You're Breaking Out (And How to Help)

November 10, 2023 10:00 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MB

There’s a reason celebrities and New York’s “It” girls flock to Sofie Pavitt’s Chinatown studio for her famous facials. It isn’t because they’re looking forward to a luxurious, relaxing treatment. You won’t get that from Sofie. It’s because the South Wales-born esthetician is going to transform their skin. Sofie Pavitt’s before and afters have proven that a simple routine, consistency, and gentle, but efficacious ingredients can get you your dream skin, especially if you’re dealing with acne...

What is "Age-Appropriate Makeup"? How Can You Get Your Hair to Hold a Curl? and More Mailbag Q's

November 07, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 62.1 MB

Our Well-Traveled holiday kit with 213Deli — featuring Summer Fridays and 111Skin — drops this Thursday! Get your own by signing up (for free!) here! You can also sign up on 213Deli.com by using code GLOSSANGELES and you'll get early access to all of our drops. It's a mailbag episode! We're answering your questions PLUS sharing some of your own reviews! We dive into why Biologique Recherche is worth it (or not), the history behind the brand and what to know about their cult-favorite P50 Lo...

Announcing Our First Holiday Collaboration + Our Sephora Sale Picks

October 31, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MB

Happy Halloween, Glams! We have a big announcement that's all treat, no tricks: this month for the first time ever we're dropping holiday gift sets in partnership with 213Deli! Each week in November will feature a limited-edition kit featuring our favorite brands. Our first drop is The Sundae which includes everything you need for a delectable look: Half Magic Mouth Cloud in Magic Brownie, Lawless Forget the Filler Lip Plumping Gloss in Cherry Vanilla, and Vacation Classic Whip SPF 30. The k...

Emijay's Julianne Goldmark on Starting a Brand at 14, The Cutest Claw Clips Ever, and Launching a New Category

October 27, 2023 09:28 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MB

If you can believe it, Julianne Goldmark started Emijay when she was just 14, using underwear elastics to create snag-free hair ties. After Chris McMillan used an Emijay product and the brand was featured in Oprah's Favorite Things, the brand took off. Now at 28, Julianne has debuted Emijay 2.0, where she's introducing the brand's first styling product: Angelstick, a product used to smooth flyaways for your sleekest style ever. Julianne shares which influencer is truly the most powerful when...

An Affordable Goop Beauty Brand, Katie Jane Hughes Launches a Brand and More Headlines

October 23, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MB

Kirbie and Sara reminisce on a dreamy week on the annual Unilever trip, which made its way to Santa Monica this year. The trip brings beauty editors across dozens of publications together to learn about new launches and innovations from brands like Dove, Tresemmé, Nexxus and more. Kirbie details the amazing Abhyanga massage she received at the gorgeous Surya spa, a must-visit if you're ever in Los Angeles. We then have our first WOYF in a while, and it's a double-WOYF — Katie Jane Hughes lau...

Elizabeth Hurley Wants You Get Familiar With Your Breasts

October 20, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MB

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we are thrilled to have actress and advocate Elizabeth Hurley on the show to discuss the importance of being "breast aware." Elizabeth lost her grandmother to the cancer and was asked by Evelyn Lauder, daugther-in-law to the Estée Lauder herself, to participate as the Global Ambassador for The Estée Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Campaign, which she has served as for the last 28 years. She shares how this has become a diverse cancer and how some ...

Hermès' New Beauty Offerings, a Serum That Heals Skin Quickly After Microneedling, and an At-Home Menopause Test

October 17, 2023 20:34 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MB

We're back from our trips! But first, can we talk about Taylor and Travis? We discuss whether this is for the long haul or not. Then Sara shares her experience in Palm Springs with Hermès to learn more about their new beauty offerings, from gorgeous quad shadow palettes to beautiful brushes. Kirbie was in Berlin with Cetaphil for the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Congress, where she interviewed more than 20 international derms about sensitive skin. She shares the product th...

Dr. Shah Talks Filler Complications, Bed Bugs, No Nuance and Other Frightening Skincare Trends

October 13, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MB

Today we have the most-followed dermatologist on social media as our guest, but don't let that title phase you — Dr. Muneeb Shah is a board-certified dermatologist that happens to have 21M+ followers on social media. Dr. Shah (@dermdoctor on TikTok or @doctorly on Instagram) rose to fame on social for democratizing skincare advice from a dermatologist for the masses. He completed his undergraduate studies at Hofstra University, medical school at Nova Southeastern University, and dermatology...

Tweenage Clean: Drunk Elephant, Glow Recipe, Minis and the Teen Skincare Surge

October 10, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MB

Maybe you had a solid three-step skincare regimen as a kid. If you were like us, you were also probably obsessed with beauty in general. But our teenage selves don't hold a candle to current tween regimens. In today's episode, we share a story from Look, Air Mail's beauty and wellness publication, that details the rather involved (and frankly insane) regimens of several 10 to 15-year-olds, which include everything from Drunk Elephant minis to MZ Skin's $145 eye cream and share our learnings ...

Being Filipina American in Beauty with Ann Krisha Buenaobra

October 06, 2023 21:19 - 41 minutes - 56.5 MB

Happy Filipino American Heritage Month, Glams! To celebrate, Sara welcomed model, beauty strategist, and proud Filipina Ann Krisha Buenaobra to the pod. Sara and Ann share their experiences growing up as Filipina Americans in a time where we weren’t represented in media. Ann also shared how she fell in love with beauty, what it was like to build the beauty category during her time at TikTok, and why she thinks creators of color are still fighting for the spotlight on these social platforms. ...

Hair-apy, *NSYNC, a Parisian Blemish Spray and Our First Award!

October 04, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 57.7 MB

It's a big day over here at Gloss Angeles — we won our first award! Los Angeles magazine held their inaugural Best of Beauty awards and we were given the honor of Best Podcast. Woo hoo! Thank you to our Glamgeleno community for listening to and supporting us over the past four years. On today's episode, we are chatting about the gorgeous awards ceremony and live reacting to *NSYNC's new song “Better Place.” Plus, we're sharing two WOYFs — a French pimple cream and an incredibly hydrating lip...

10 Years of Huda Beauty With Huda Kattan

September 29, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MB

We're on-location interviewing Huda Kattan! It’s been 10 years since Huda launched her eponymous makeup line, and to celebrate, we interviewed the makeup mogul in person at Huda High in Hollywood. She chatted with us about growing up as a woman of color in the south, what being an influencer was like before influencers were a thing, the product she had to kill before it was ever seen by the public, finding validation for yourself versus spectators, and even teases a few new launches coming f...

Beautycon 2023: What Worked, What Didn't

September 19, 2023 18:31 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MB

Glams, we'll be taking a much-needed fall break beginning this Friday, so you won't hear from us again until the end of the month when we have a special guest! Today we discuss what we'd do if we hosted our own event a la Beautycon, then dive into what worked (and what didn't) with the event's first production since 2019 under new management. Kirbie attended the show to see what made it different from years past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Cocokind Stopped Calling Themselves "Clean" and Sustainable with Founder Priscilla Tsai

September 15, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 57.7 MB

What's the most expensive ingredient to formulate with at the moment? Are supply chain issues the reason why our favorite products are constantly sold out? How many units do brands actually order to fulfill retailer needs? These are a few questions Cocokind founder Priscilla Tsai dives into. A former Wall Street banker, Tsai shares how Cocokind has grown and evolved as a brand, including why they decided to stop referring to themselves as "clean" and sustainable. Plus, why the brand chose to...

Behind-the-Scenes of a Brand Acquisition With Ju Rhyu of Hero Cosmetics

September 12, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MB

Ever wonder what it’s like to sell your beauty brand for hundreds of millions of dollars? Same. Ju Rhyu, co-founder of Hero Cosmetics, which was acquired in 2022 for $630 million, is on the pod to shed some light on the recent Naturium M&A news, what really goes down when your company is bought, and how much money founders actually walk away with. Plus, she shares which brand she thinks will make the next big exit. But first: will *NSYNC reunite at the VMA's tonight? Kirbie thinks so. Shop...

How to Actually Change the Growth Pattern of Your Brows with Kristie Streicher

September 08, 2023 19:03 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MB

Kristie Streicher put the feathered brow on the map, long before Cara Delevigne became the posterchild for the look. Kristie is part of the iconic Streicher Sisters, who worked on the Who's Who of Hollywood together to assemble a total look, from hair, makeup and brows. She joins us to share how working on men's brows in the early millennium helped create her signature brow style, her big break coiffing the brows of *the* Julia Roberts, how to truly change the growth pattern of your brows, p...

Why e.l.f. Buying Naturium is a Major Industry Move

September 05, 2023 19:39 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MB

Big beauty news — indie skincare brand Naturium sold to beauty giant e.l.f. Cosmetics for a whopping $355 million — we talk about what this means. (Major congrats to friend of the pod, Susan Yara!) We’re also recapping an epic August, from lunching at Courteney Cox’s house to the Eras tour, and to wrap up, we discuss Charlotte Palermino and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s plea to get Congress to help America get better sunscreen filters. Listen to hear how you can help. Read more about how to ge...

The Incomparable Danessa Myricks on "Dimensional Skin," Breaking Beauty Limitations, and The Failures That Lead Up to Her Iconic Brand

September 01, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutes - 63.5 MB

Danessa Myricks is a force in the makeup industry and this interview is a testament to why. She joins the show to share why she fails more than she wins (and what iconic product was a result of several failed attempts), her fear of making “just fine” products, how she describes her aesthetic and why skin and texture will always be a priority, and gives us the lowdown on her brand new product, Groundwork, a multi-use palette made with neutral pomades and powders to lift, fill, line, shape, sc...

Twilight, Sally Hansen, and the Return of Marc Jacobs Beauty

August 29, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MB

We’re back with another mixed bag of headlines, Glams! First, Kirbie has never seen Twilight. *audible gasps!* Tune in to hear why our pop culture queen has never taken a bite (wink, wink) out of Edward and Bella’s love story. We also discuss Trump’s historic mugshot featuring his signature orange hue and a not terrible blonde dye job! Last but certainly not least, we have official word that Marc Jacobs Beauty is coming back! Will it be the same? Here’s what we know.  Shop this episode Glo...

Cosmetic Chemist Javon Ford Doesn't Want You to "Do Your Own Research"

August 25, 2023 09:00 - 51 minutes - 70.5 MB

Let's get down to the science of it all, shall we? We have Javon Ford as our guest today! The fan-favorite cosmetic chemist joins us to share his journey and longtime love of science while spilling about all his go-to products. Ford studied at Howard University and has spent his career formulating and creating skincare, makeup and more, and the last few years educating the masses on social media while dispelling misinformation. He shares the difference between a cosmetic formulator versus a ...

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