Gloss Angeles
452 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 621 ratingsCo-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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Behind-the-Scenes of a Brand Acquisition With Ju Rhyu of Hero Cosmetics
September 12, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MBEver 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 MBKristie 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 MBBig 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 MBDanessa 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 MBWe’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 MBLet'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 ...
Concealers Galore! Why We're Seeing So Many New Launches
August 22, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBWe’ve got two things on our minds lately, Glams: *NSYNC and concealers. They are unrelated, but we are passionate about both. On today’s ep, we talk about why we’re seeing a gazillion concealer launches — is it all a coincidence or the result of the same trend forecasting? We also discuss the potential reunion of our favorite boy band and how we’d risk it all for tickets. Shop this episode GlossAngelesPod.com https://linktr.ee/glossangelespod CALL US: 424-341-0426 Shop products from our...
The Art of Facial Balancing with Makeup Artist Nikki DeRoest
August 18, 2023 17:24 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MBCelebrity makeup artist Nikki DeRoest knows the way to our hearts: makeup and sun protection. Those are the two main pillars of her new brand Ciele, a high-performance color line with built-in SPF. During our conversation, Nikki shares her journey to creating Ciele (and the lessons she learned from launching and parting ways with her first brand Roen) as well as the secrets to her signature beauty look she creates on famous clients like Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and the art of facial balanc...
Shutdowns, Bankruptcies, and Why We Should Expect More of Them in 2023
August 15, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBSeems like we're hearing more and more news of major beauty shutdowns and bankruptcies. Today, we're outlining who filed for Chapter 11, which beauty retail destination shut down just a year after launching, and why we think this will become more common in the net year. But first: what in the hell is "tomato girl" makeup? GlossAngelesPod.com https://linktr.ee/glossangelespod CALL US: 424-341-0426 Shop products from our episodes Join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/glossang...
How Hot Pink Took Over This Year (And It Wasn't Just Because of Barbie), Plus the Anatomy of a Trend
August 11, 2023 19:02 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MBYou know we love data, especially when it comes to trends and beauty. Lucky for us, today’s guest is an expert in both. Kendall Becker is a journalist, stylist, host of The Curated Podcast, and is the fashion and beauty trends editor at Trendalytics, a trend forecasting agency. We asked Kendall how she determines what a trend is, how TikTok and social media have impacted trends, and the influencers and brands she thinks will be big in the near future. Plus, the Halloween costumes she predict...
Listener Questions + Our 6 Favorite Products For SUPER WOYF
August 04, 2023 09:00 - 53 minutes - 72.8 MBToday's episode is all about sharing the gospel on our favorites: favorite products, favorite brands, and favorite educators. First, we're taking calls (and texts!) from the hotline — don't forget, it's always open to send your comments and questions. Then we're sharing each of our three favorite products of the moment: from an acne-clearing serum to a root touchup powder that helps conceal postpartum hair loss, there's something for everyone! Shop this episode GlossAngelesPod.com https:/...
News: Ulta's Homeruns, Rare Beauty Has Sold $70M of This Product and More
August 01, 2023 18:53 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBBig Ulta news this week: the retailer announced partnerships with two major makeup brands! Kirbie and Sara have thoughts on the strategy. There's also a double WOYF in the house: a new product from Rare Beauty that hasn't gone viral yet — unlike one of their products, which sells $70M a year. The ladies discuss their current brow routines and also share what brand they'd create themselves if they had the chance. Shop this episode GlossAngelesPod.com https://linktr.ee/glossangelespod CAL...
The Savvy Way to Shop For Engagement Rings, Finding Staple Pieces, and Jewelry Care With Jennifer Meyer
July 28, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBJennifer Meyer is often found with annd on the who's who of Hollywood, with celebrity clients (and friends) like Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Alba, and Kate Hudson sporting her gorgeous jewelry designs. Her eponymous brand was created in 2005 and 18 years later, Meyer has branched into beauty in a way that makes sense for her: with a fragrance, candle and hand cream that smells like the Malibu beach. Jen shares all her tricks: how to travel with jewelry, the best way to clean your jewels, what ...
Are Your Biotin & Collagen Supplements Causing More Harm Than Good?
July 25, 2023 17:38 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBDoes Kim Kare? That's the question we end this episode on. We discuss why Kim Kardashian is buying back Coty's 20% stake in SKKN. But first, in news that's not shocking to any Glamgeleno: biotin supplements are not all that, and in addition to possibly causing your breakouts, they could be heavily impacting your lab results. We dive into a recent research paper that was published on the supplement, which isn't exactly new information, but it does give us another reason to dislike biotin. The...
What Beauty Products to Buy When Visiting Singapore
July 21, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MBIn part two of our Asian travel adventures, Kirbie shares what products she picked up while visiting beautiful Singapore, as well as the treatments she highly recommends. Spoiler alert: it includes a copious amount of sunscreen and the most incredible massage she's ever received. Shop this episode GlossAngelesPod.com https://linktr.ee/glossangelespod CALL US: 424-341-0426 Shop products from our episodes Join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/glossangelespodcast Instagram: ...
The Best Beauty Spots to Visit in Seoul and What Products to Pick Up
July 18, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBHeaded to Seoul or daydreaming about a trip to the beauty capital of the world? Before you book your ticket and ask ChatGPT to plan your itinerary, be sure to check out Sara’s recs for what you MUST do when you’re in South Korea. From fabulous manis a la Unistella to getting a treatment at the country’s most popular skin clinic, check out Sara’s list of her favorite beauty spots. Shop this episode GlossAngelesPod.com https://linktr.ee/glossangelespod CALL US: 424-341-0426 Shop products ...
Alicia Keys on What She Really Meant When She "Swore Off Makeup" and What She Eliminated From Her Life That Benefitted Her Skin
July 14, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MBAlicia Keys would like to remind you that you are enough, and in case you need to hear it straight from the source, you’re in luck — she’s our guest on the podcast today. The 15-time Grammy award-winner made time to chat all things beauty with us just hours before she hit the stage for her North American Summer tour. During our convo, Keys opens up about her skincare journey (and what it was like being a Proactiv ambassador back in the day), what she really meant when she said she was “swear...
4th Anniversary Special: Mid-Year Winner and Losers
July 11, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBWe've entered our senior year of podcasting so we're feeling a little spicy! Today we're sharing our brands of the year (so far) plus two winner and losers in the industry so far. From insane trips taking over TikTok to embracing your natural hair color, we have plenty of thoughts on that state of beauty at the moment. Thank you, Glams, for being our supporters and listening to us each week! We'd love to hear your personal winners and losers so please call or text the hotline or email us you...
Catt Sadler Shares Everything To Know About Getting a Facelift
June 30, 2023 09:00 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MBBefore we take next week off (we're headed to Asia for work!), we have an incredible guest: Catt freakin’ Sadler is on Gloss Angeles, Glams! Kirbie and Sara could not be more excited. As budding writers, both Kirbie and Sara looked up to the Emmy-award winning TV host and journalist so it feels very full circle to have her on the show. Last week, we praised Catt for being so transparent about her recent facelift, but on today’s episode, we get to hear all about the experience from Catt herse...
The New Botox Competitor and What We Think Needs a Facelift
June 27, 2023 20:34 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBIn today's episode, we don't necessarily have news to break down, but we do go on a wild ride of topics: Sara wants to get a neuromodulator for the first time after breastfeeding, Daxxify — Botox's latest FDA-approved competitor — is going hard on influencer content, and Kirbie and Sara break down the brand's marketing strategy. Kirbie explains why JLO Beauty's body serum will surprise and delight your senses, then the girls explore what they think needs a total overhaul in a new game. Sho...
Hair Loss, Facelifts and the Return of Beautycon
June 20, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 55 MBHave you dealt with hair loss before? Sara is sharing her recommendations for restoring your hair post-pregnancy. (Including some follower suggestions, too!) We then discuss Catt Sadler's facelift and whether 48 is too young to consider an invasive surgery of that nature. (Kirbie shares some thoughts here as well.) We close out the episode with the news that Beautycon is back, but how must it change to align with the needs of consumers in 2023? We'd also love your help growing the podcast, ...
A Foundation Controversy, The Top Online Beauty Retailer and More Beauty News
June 15, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBWhere do you do most of your beauty shopping online, Glams? We have this year's MikMak ecommerce report and some of the findings are surprising — others, not so much. Sara quizzes Kirbie on the results in Data Girl. There's also some controversy in the foundation world and we want to know: do you think this is an example of performative allyism? Or just another business decision? Call or text the hotline and share your thoughts! GlossAngelesPod.com https://linktr.ee/glossangelespod CALL U...
How to Incorporate a High Percentage of Vitamin C Into Your Routine with Paul Baek, Founder of Matter of Fact
June 12, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBYou've likely heard people sing the praises of MATTER OF FACT, the brand created by today's guest, Paul Baek. Paul is not only the founder but formulator and CEO of the the award-winning skincare brand. After becoming a K-Pop singer in the early 2000s following his studies at Harvard, Paul spent years of research and development to create one of MATTER OF FACT's first products, a high-potency 20% vitamin C serum. He's on the pod to share how his career as a K-Pop star influenced how he took ...
Could Marc Jacobs Beauty Be Resurrected? We Can Only Hope
June 06, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBToday we spend a breadth of this episode diving into the wonderful Air Mail Look investigation on Marc Jacobs Beauty. Friend of the pod Brennan Kilbane goes full Benoit Blanc to explore whether or not Marc Jacobs Beauty has a fighting chance at coming back, and more importantly, what the hell happened to the brand altogether? Light a candle and get ready to manifest because you'll be reminiscing over MJB's incredible offering. But before we dive into our hopes and dreams, we share exactly wh...
How Annie Lawless's Autoimmune Diagnoses Lead Her to Create Two Beloved Brands
June 02, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBAnnie Lawless has created not one but two explosive brands in her career, including Lawless, a fan-favorite Sephora-exclusive cosmetics line. Annie's untraditional foray into the beauty industry perhaps gives her a leg-up on her competitors — she went from selling in prestige grocery stores to creating makeup. Annie details how her career was heavily influenced by the autoimmune diseases she was diagnosed with as a child, and how that lead her to create a brand that could compete with the hi...
Will Beyoncé Bring a Renaissance to Haircare?
May 23, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MBWe are entering our Beyoncé haircare era, Glams! On today’s episode, we discuss the exciting news that Queen Bey is launching her own beauty brand. We also chat about Martha Stewart’s glam photoshoot for ‘Sports Illustrated’ and her interesting remarks about plastic surgery. Plus, we ask a very important question: How does James Marsden still look as good as he did as in ‘The Notebook?’ GlossAngelesPod.com https://linktr.ee/glossangelespod CALL US: 424-341-0426 Shop products from our epi...
Makeup Artist and Hollywood Historian Erin Parsons Wants Us to "Embrace the Fantasy"
May 19, 2023 09:00 - 51 minutes - 71.4 MBErin Parsons has captivated TikTok, Youtube and Instagram with her incredible historically-accurate makeup tutorials and fascinating makeup recipe recreations. Prior to amassing nearly 3 million followers across those platforms, she was obsessed with classic movies and makeup, leading her to assist Dame Pat McGrath and eventually work with supermodels like Gigi Hadid and Gisele, all of the top fashion magazines, and become Maybelline's Global Makeup Artist. She joins Kirbie on the pod to dis...
What is the Dyson Airstrait? Plus, Sun Care Trends We'll See More of In 2023
May 16, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MBWe’re talking hair and sun care on today’s episode, specifically the newest tool from Dyson and the latest findings about SPF and tanning for 2023. Would we spend $500 on a blow dryer-meets-straightener? Hear our collective four cents. Trend predictor and data research firm SPATE asked our very own Kirbie to analyze the findings of their recent report on sun care and tanning — we discuss what the data is actually saying about the state of the beauty consumer. You might be surprised to find o...
Mary and Audrey From Dove's Viral Self-Esteem Project Video Share Their Story
May 12, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MBCW/TW: This episode features conversation about Mother’s Day and eating disorders. We’re celebrating Mother’s Day with two very special guests: Mary and Audrey Esposito, the daughter and mother who were featured in the most recent Dove Self-Esteem campaign we spoke about a few episodes ago. In today’s episode, Mary and Audrey share how they connected with Dove in the first place, how they felt when they first saw the film, and how this experience helped each of them better understand one o...
We Rate Chat GPT's Beauty Advice! Plus More Tarte Trip Drama
May 09, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBAnother day, another over-the-top Tarte influencer trip that’s got everyone talking over on TikTok. On today’s episode, Kirbie and Sara are breaking down exactly why some people are upset with the beauty brand. We also discuss Beauty Independent’s article on how “reef-safe” sunscreen continues to mean nothing and rate ChatGPT’s beauty advice. Spoiler alert: AI doesn’t know it all! GlossAngelesPod.com https://linktr.ee/glossangelespod CALL US: 424-341-0426 Shop products from our episodes ...
The Consumer Perception of Black-Owned Brands With Briogeo Founder & CEO Nancy Twine
May 05, 2023 09:00 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MBNancy Twine is the Founder and CEO of Briogeo, likely one of your favorite haircare brands. Nancy launched Briogeo in Sephora 10 years ago as the youngest African-American woman to have her brand carried at the retailer. Today, she joins Kirbie to chat about what it was like launching the haircare line after leaving a stable job on Wall Street, how different the "green" category was a decade ago, the consumer perception of Black-owned brands, and why she feels it's her responsbility to inves...
The Proof Between the Power of Fragrance and Memory with Elle Beauty Editor Margaux Anbouba
May 02, 2023 21:13 - 59 minutes - 81.5 MBHappy May! Before we get into today's episode, we'd like to share that we will be discussing Moms and specifically parental death as it pertains to memory. If this is not something you wish to hear, please pass on this episode! Margaux Anbouba, beauty editor at Elle, joins the pod as a guest co-host today to discuss her recent story in the magazine's latest issue. The Scent of My Mother shares what she learned in researching the story and how her late mother's fragrance specifically helps ...
Do You Think There's a Quality Crisis in the Beauty Industry?
April 25, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutes - 67.3 MBIt’s been a minute since we’ve shared our WOYFs, so Kirbie and Sara kick off the episode with a couple of their current faves including an addictive plumping lipgloss and a genius depuffing tool. In beauty headlines, we’re discussing Beauty Independent's story about if the beauty industry is having a quality crisis and detailing Sephora’s new partnership with Pact that allows you to bring all your empty beauty containers to be recycled. Shop this episode GlossAngelesPod.com https://link...
The Most Popular Facial Sunscreens, According to You
April 21, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBYou know we love sunscreen 365 days of the year, but summer is upon us, which means it’s time to double down on our SPF. And we were curious — how much are you willing to spend on facial sunscreen? And which ones are you constantly reaching for? If one thing’s for sure, it’s that Glams are passionate about sun protection! On today’s episode, we’re discussing all the sunscreens you shared via comment, text, and hotline voicemail. You might be surprised to hear your top picks! Shop your favor...
Social Media is Poisoning Our Youth and Dove's Emotional Campaign Wants to Change That
April 18, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBDove's latest Self-Esteem Project Campaign will tug at your heartstrings, if not fully make you sob. Kirbie and Sara watch the spot together and share their thoughts on how social media — and beauty — is taking its toll on young people. The short film was created by Dove in hopes to advance the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) to help protect kids online. You can sign the petition and watch the powerful video here. But first, they discuss Coachella weekend one: what were the overall fashion and...
Kayali's Mona Kattan on Gourmand Fragrances, Middle Eastern Beauty Traditions and the State of Social Media
April 14, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MBMona Kattan has been in the beauty community before some influencers in the community could even apply makeup on their own. Kattan is the President and Co-Founder of Huda Beauty along with her sister, Huda Kattan and Alya Kattan. In addition to a vast cosmetics offering, Huda Beauty launched Kayali Fragrances in 2018, which Mona oversees the strategy for and serves as the face of. She's on the show to share her best hair advice, how Middle Eastern beauty standards differ from Western beauty ...
How Much Are You Willing to Spend on Sunscreen?
April 11, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MBOur resident mother, Sara, is back! She'll be joining the pod for Tuesday episodes and will soon be back full-time. Upon her return, she shares what she's been up to, has a little cry, and then shares her take on the Barbie, er, Ken discourse. (If you're anti-Barbie and therefore anti-fun, skip to 14:30 to get into the beauty conversation.) Then we make an announcement about WOYF before diving into several new sunscreen launches. We want to know: given how much SPF you're supposed to apply o...
How the Pandemic Influenced the Skincare Industry
April 07, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes - 69.1 MBIt may seem like common sense, but the pandemic had a massive impact on our skin. We dealt with mascne to hair loss (your scalp *is* skin!); makeup took a backseat, and with so much time on our hands, we were able to think more about the efficacy of our own regimens and how impactful the ingredients we used were — for better our worse. We spent time wanting to restore our skin barrier and see resilience with our skin. Our haircare regimens became just as involved as our facial routine. And b...
Pulling Natch Beaut's Jackie Johnson Out of Podcast Retirement to Talk Cruelty-Free Beauty
April 04, 2023 19:19 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBToday, we pulled our special co-host out of podcast retirement. The famously vegan, PANK-obsessed, musically talented and downright hysterical Jackie Johnson of Natch Beaut is filling in for Sara. Jackie joins Kirbie to wax poetic about her favorite cruelty-free beauty products, discuss the beauty norms of being a woman in comedy, how growing up in Texas influenced her idea of beauty, and the best thing her injector did her after she had her baby. Support Jackie here. Shop Jackie's episode ...
The Eastern Approach to Eating Before, During and After Pregnancy With the Founders of Chiyo
March 25, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MBThis episode is for all the new mamas, moms-to-be, or those who are curious about postpartum nutrition and the importance of the first forty days after birthing a baby. Sara (and baby Cade!) popped in for a quick episode during her maternity leave to chat with Chiyo founders Irene Liu & Jennifer Jolorte Doro about what you should be eating before, during, and after pregnancy, including the ingredients that could be helpful to eat if you’re trying to conceive. Chiyo is a meal service company ...
Are Fragrance Dupes Ruining the Industry? (With Naked Beauty's Brooke Devard Ozaydinli)
March 21, 2023 21:01 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MBIt's National Fragrance Day and we have one of our favorite beauty podcast hosts, Brooke DeVard Ozaydinli, as a special guest co-host! Brooke created Naked Beauty, a pod you likely already listen to, which covers beauty trends, selfcare journeys, skincare, wellness tips and more. On today's show, Brooke shares her current makeup routine, some of her go-to fragrances, and speaks on what fragrance note she thinks we'll see more of in 2023. Additionally, we're diving into a recent Allure story ...
Mara Roszak Takes Us Behind-the-Scenes of Styling Hair For Oscar Winners
March 17, 2023 09:00 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBShe grew up next to Joni Mitchell, kicked off her styling career traveling the world with Sarah Michelle Gellar, and has styled the hair of now three Best Actress winners at the Oscars. (Including THE Michelle Yeoh.) Needless to say, Mara Roszak has had somewhat of a charmed existence and, at the same time, seems to be a good luck charm herself. The celebrity hairdesser started working with Emma Stone when she was 17 and is known for her effortless, Laurel Canyon-esque style. She's on the sh...
The Elusive Barbara Sturm with Writer Brennan Kilbane (Plus More Headlines)
March 14, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBToday we have a jam-packed news episode. Writer Brennan Kilbane joins Kirbie to discuss his recent story for Air Mail Look, Linda Wells's new publication, about the Barbara Sturm and what makes her so mysterious (and fascinating). He also shares what happens behind-the-scenes as a writer who regulary does celebrity features. Then we're diving into why people can't stop talking about the "Bold Glamour" filter. Why does it look so real? And how is this being used in film and television? Lastly...
Courteney Cox, Founder of Homecourt, Breaks Down the Best and Worst of Her Beauty Routine
March 07, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 59.7 MBThyroids. Hair loss. Microblading. We're covering it all with Courteney Cox! Courteney is the founder of home fragrance brand Homecourt, a brand we have shared and loved since it's inception. Today on the pod she's sharing everything: her entire makeup routine, words of caution regarding filler, how to get started on organizing your home, being humbled by her daughter, and so much more. Plus, she shares some details about her upcoming film Scream 6. Shop Courteney's episode GlossAngelesPo...
Telling a Story Through Fragrance with Chriselle Lim, Founder of Phlur
February 24, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MBChriselle Lim has been a force in the fashion world 15 years. It's not surprise that she took the beauty industry by storm with her brand Phlur, which launched the fan-favorite Missing Person in 2022. Missing Person was able to capture the attention of Tiktok, where people shared how the fragrance brought them nostalgic memories of loved ones. Fragrance is notoriously difficult to market as smelling it is a big part of securing a purchase, but solely through word of mouth on social media, yo...
Why Can't TikTok Properly Attribute Decades-Old Makeup Techniques?
February 21, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBBig news, Glams! Sara had her baby boy this week! Congratulations to Mom, Dad, Zoe and Ollie! That means Kirbie is solo for a news breakdown. First, she shares why she was on the beautiful island of Mauritius with Fresh Beauty and then dives into her WOYF for the week: an excellent sunscreen that she picked up from the Dubai airport and has both UVA and UVB protection. On the news front, we're curious to hear your thoughts about Glossier as the brand officially enters 600 Sephora stores in t...
Nobody Does It Like Sandra Lee, Dr. Pimple Popper
February 16, 2023 22:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBToday's guest needs no introduction, especially if you are a longtime YouTube beauty fan. Sandra Lee aka Dr. Pimple Popper is finally on the podcast and we're discussing everything from how to get rid of milia and her viral extraction videos to how to differentiate a cyst from a pimple. Sandra is also sharing her thoughts on the current state of being a creator (why all the drama, TikTok?!) and her favorite ingredient to treat acne. Shop Dr. Lee's episode GlossAngelesPod.com https://link...
e.l.f.'s Monumental Super Bowl Ad, Kosas Allegations and More Headlines
February 14, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MBHappy Valentine's Day, Glamgelenos! To kick off today's episode, we have a very important discussion about the best rom-coms and rom-com pairs. Are you team Meg and Tom or Kate and Matthew? We encourage Glams to call the hotline to share their personal faves. In case you missed it, the Rihanna show featuring some football happened over the weekend. Beauty had some big moments on Sunday, including an incredible e.l.f. cosmetics commercial featuring the one and only Jennifer Coolidge. We chat ...
4U Founder Tia Mowry's Hair Journey
February 10, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MBSister, sister! We always knew how much we missed her — her being today's guest, Tia Mowry! The iconic actor is on the pod today to discuss her new natural hair care line called 4UByTia. She's also sharing how she prioritizes self-care as a single mom of two, how she found self-confidence and self-love growing up in the limelight, and whether or not we can expect a Sister, Sister reboot. Trust us, you're going to want to listen to her response. Shop Tia's episode GlossAngelesPod.com http...
Isamaya Beauty's LIPS Launch Epitomizes the Sexualization of Makeup, So Why Does it Feel less Crude?
February 07, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MBWARNING: Content revolving around sex and genitalia take place in this today's episode, so keep that in mind if listening around children, at work or in a public space. Another week, another controversial beauty launch. This time, it’s Isamaya Ffrench’s phallic lipstick cases. Is it art or is it a little too…balls to the wall? *wink wink* We’re also discussing why Nikita Dragun’s beauty line is on a break and giving an update on the Clean at Sephora lawsuit. Speaking of controversy, we go ...