Gloss Angeles
462 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 26 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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What Happens to Your Body During Menopause and What Can You Do About It?
September 22, 2020 09:00 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBGlamgelenos, first order of business: Sara went into labor last Friday and baby Zoe Simone Christensen is finally here! Since BB Virgo Zoe is an earlybird, our episode today is a little different we expected. Sara checks in and tells us all about her birth story. Then, since October is Menopause Awareness Month, we wanted to have a conversation around it. We know many of us are years away from having to think about this, but like anything in life, we feel it's better to be prepared and know...
Emmy-Nominated Makeup Artist Molly R. Stern Tells Us the Proper Way to Conceal a Pimple (And So Much More)
September 18, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBThe Primetime Emmy Awards are this weekend and as Glamgelenos, we wanted to celebrate by having on not one, but two-time EMMY nominee Molly R. Stern. Molly's work has been seen all over the world on clients like Reese Witherspoon, Cara Delevigne, Maya Rudolph and more, as well as television shows such as Big Little Lies (for which she's nominated), Little Fires Everywhere and The Morning Show. She's created epic looks for the Met Gala and beauty campaigns and serves as one of Armani Beauty's...
A Lawsuit of Jenner Proportions, MObama Gets Into the Lipstick Game, Plus: Can You Guess The Biggest Beauty Trends of 2020 (According to Pinterest)?
September 15, 2020 09:00 - 51 minutes - 70 MBWe’ve got a jam-packed episode full of beauty news and launches and another round of Data Girl! On today’s episode, we discuss reports that Kylie Cosmetics’ parent company Coty Inc. is being sued for “inflating” the brand’s value after acquiring it last year. Yikes! In more uplifting news, The Lip Bar teams up with Michelle Obama and When We All Vote on a beautiful lipstick that hopes to increase voter participation. For Data Girl, Sara quizzes Kirbie on Pinterest’s 2020 Global Beauty Report....
Skincare Doesn't Have to Be Expensive to Be Great (With Jackie Kim of Maelove)
September 11, 2020 09:00 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MBJackie Kim is the founder of Maelove, the brand behind one of the buzziest vitamin C products on the market—The Glowmaker. Since its launch in 2018, Maelove has sold over 100,000 bottles of the brightening serum. But there’s so much more to the brand than the cult-favorite product. On today’s episode, Jackie talks to us about other Maelove goodies that are game-changers, how Maelove keeps their products affordable but effective, and how she went from lawyer to beauty brand founder. Hosted o...
Lauren Conrad on Her Years-In-The-Making Beauty Line, Packing Her Own PR Mailers, Melasma and More
September 08, 2020 09:00 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBLauren Conrad needs no introduction, but her makeup brand does! According to LC herself, Lauren Conrad Beauty has been years in the making – she’ll tell you why it took her so long to launch in our interview with her. Lauren Conrad Beauty was born from her desire for eco-friendly beauty products with clean ingredients that make you look great and feel confident. Lauren Conrad Beauty is a vegan, cruelty-free, certified-Clean, Peta-approved, and ethically sourced brand that’s formulated withou...
Our Interview With Selena Gomez: How the Entertainment Industry Affected Her Self-Confidence, Where She's At Now, and What Void Rare Beauty Fills in the Industry
September 01, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MBMajor pod moment: Selena Gomez is on the podcast! Should we leave it at that? The artist, producer and brand founder chats with us about what she wanted Rare Beauty to embody, her nerves about launching the brand, how working in entertainment affected her self-esteem, why she cut social media from her life, and of course her favorite product. Plus, she shares her favorite skincare must-have (it's Gloss Angeles-approved, we love to see it), her thoughts on astrology, and the two women she loo...
Want Glass Skin? Peach & Lily Founder Alicia Yoon Shares Her Secrets for Achieving A Dewy, Glowy Complexion
August 28, 2020 09:00 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MBYou’ve heard us rave about Peach & Lily’s Glass Skin Refining Serum many times before, so we are thrilled to have the brains and beauty behind the Gloss Angeles must-have on the podcast today! Alicia Yoon is a Korean skincare expert, esthetician, and the founder of Peach & Lily. She chats with us about what it’s like attending esthetician school in Seoul, why she decided to launch her own line of skincare products, and how she overcame her battle with eczema (it involves a little bit of blea...
Want Glass Skin? Peach & Lily Founder Alicia Yoon Shares Her Secrets for Achieving A Dewy, Glowy Complexion
August 28, 2020 09:00 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MBYou’ve heard us rave about Peach & Lily’s Glass Skin Refining Serum many times before, so we are thrilled to have the brains and beauty behind the Gloss Angeles must-have on the podcast today! Alicia Yoon is a Korean skincare expert, esthetician, and the founder of Peach & Lily. She chats with us about what it’s like attending esthetician school in Seoul, why she decided to launch her own line of skincare products, and how she overcame her battle with eczema (it involves a little bit of blea...
6 New Launches to Look Out For, Plus KKW Skin & JLO Beauty are Coming for Your Faces (& Wallets)
August 25, 2020 09:00 - 46 minutes - 63.3 MBYou might be one step closer to stealing both Kim Kardashian and J. Lo’s glow. In this week’s beauty news, KKW’s legal team is trademarking KKW Skin while Jennifer Lopez teased JLO Beauty on Instagram. Excited? Intrigued? We’re breaking it down. We also discuss Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s impressive and endearing get-ready-with-me video with Vogue, as well as this week’s new beauty launches (including an exciting new mascara Kirbie got to test before anyone else). Plus, a brow pen Sara is obs...
6 New Launches to Look Out For, Plus KKW Skin & JLO Beauty are Coming for Your Faces (& Wallets)
August 25, 2020 09:00 - 46 minutes - 63.3 MBYou might be one step closer to stealing both Kim Kardashian and J. Lo’s glow. In this week’s beauty news, KKW’s legal team is trademarking KKW Skin while Jennifer Lopez teased JLO Beauty on Instagram. Excited? Intrigued? We’re breaking it down. We also discuss Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s impressive and endearing get-ready-with-me video with Vogue, as well as this week’s new beauty launches (including an exciting new mascara Kirbie got to test before anyone else). Plus, a brow pen Sara is obs...
The Business of Being Patrick Starrr
August 21, 2020 09:00 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MBPatrick Simondac, known around the world as Patrick Starrr, is a Filipino-American beauty influencer and content creator, having filmed makeup tutorials since 2013. He currently has 4.4M subscribers on Youtube, won a Streamy for Best Beauty Channel in 2017, has collaborated with celebrities like Kim Kardashian West, Naomi Campbell and Katy Perry, and has partnered with brands like MAC Cosmetics on his own collections. Now he’s launched One/Size Beauty, which is available exclusively at Sepho...
Lauren Conrad Launches a Beauty Line, There's Another TikTok Beauty Brand in Town, Plus Which Skincare Brands Rule Social Media?
August 18, 2020 09:00 - 50 minutes - 69.2 MBAnother week, another slew of launches from your favorite celebfluencers. This time, it’s Lauren Conrad and Addison Rae. We discuss LC’s new eco-friendly makeup brand and Addison Rae’s Gen Z-focused line. We’re also talking about CVS’ ban of these two ingredients in their sunscreen offerings, Sephora’s new clean makeup collection, Bite Beauty’s new virtual lipstick lab, and a Pat McGrath collaboration Supreme fans will go crazy for. Plus, Kirbie quizzes Sara on social media’s most popular sk...
Are These the Most Iconic Beauty Products of All Time? CEW 2020 Beauty Awards Finalists Announcement
August 14, 2020 06:22 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MBToday we have a little bit of a different episode, Glamgelenos! Gloss Angeles is proud to be partnering with the Cosmetic Executive Women, or CEW, to announce the finalists for the CEW 2020 Beauty Awards. CEW is a non-profit professional organization within the beauty industry that has over 10,500 members globally, across 30 countries and representing 3500 beauty companies. Members include everyone from indie brands to suppliers, publishers and retailers. The membership includes the 10K+ per...
Our Unfiltered Thoughts on Fenty Skin, Alicia Keys' New Brand, and Megan Thee Stallion Got a Beauty Deal
August 11, 2020 09:00 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBAnother week of exciting beauty news, y’all! Alicia Keys has partnered with e.l.f. Cosmetics on a “wellness” line. What could that mean? Here’s what we think. Revlon wins with the announcement of its newest global brand ambassador — Megan Thee Stallion! Did you know she did her own makeup in the “WAP” music video? A true beauty queen. Dermstore is having its annual anniversary sale, so we’re sharing our list of must-buys. We break down our feelings on Fenty Skin. Plus, an at-home gel removal...
Barbie Ferreira Wants to Know: Why Would a Brand Need 35 Shades of 'Vanilla' Foundation?
August 07, 2020 09:00 - 59 minutes - 81.6 MBYou know Barbie Ferreira, but just in case: Barbie is a model, actress and current face of Becca Cosmetics. She made headlines with her Aerie campaign in 2016 and quickly became a face of the body positivity movement. Barbie made her TV debut as Kat in Euphoria, one of the coolest shows on TV, and will appear in her feature film debut, Unpregnant on HBO Max. This fiery Sagittarius gets real about the plus-size fashion industry, her true feelings about the body positivity movement, makes great...
Nordstrom Anniversary Beauty Deals, Toni Braxton’s Vibrator Skincare “Hack,” & a Celebration of Our Favorite Beauty-Loving Leos
August 04, 2020 07:56 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBIn case you missed it, it’s LEO SZN. But honestly, how could you? Not only do Leos love celebrating their birthdays (and posting about it on social), but there are also tons of beauty-loving Leos you’re already likely following. We shout out some of our faves! We’re also discussing the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, OUAI’s new collab with Byredo, Toni Braxton’s unusual facial massage tool, Kirbie's obsession with tasteful facelifts and Cher's trip to Sephora. Plus, what's on our faces? Sara dis...
Nordstrom Anniversary Beauty Deals, Toni Braxton’s Vibrator Skincare “Hack,” & a Celebration of Our Favorite Beauty-Loving Leos
August 04, 2020 07:56 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBIn case you missed it, it’s LEO SZN. But honestly, how could you? Not only do Leos love celebrating their birthdays (and posting about it on social), but there are also tons of beauty-loving Leos you’re already likely following. We shout out some of our faves! We’re also discussing the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, OUAI’s new collab with Byredo, Toni Braxton’s unusual facial massage tool, Kirbie's obsession with tasteful facelifts and Cher's trip to Sephora. Plus, what's on our faces? Sara dis...
If We Didn't Convice You To Use Retinol, Klur Founder Lesley Thornton Will
July 31, 2020 16:55 - 55 minutes - 75.9 MBToday’s guest is Lesley Thornton, an esthetician, formulator, and founder of the clean and sustainable skincare brand KLUR. But before Lesley launched her own brand, she spent years working in different roles in beauty, from selling True Colors eyeshadow pigments at the mall to working on set as a professional makeup artist. Lesley has learned a lot about how the industry works, what it takes to formulate a quality skincare product, and how to run a beauty brand. As a Black beauty business o...
If We Didn't Convince You To Use Retinol, Klur Founder Lesley Thornton Will
July 31, 2020 16:55 - 55 minutes - 75.9 MBToday’s guest is Lesley Thornton, an esthetician, formulator, and founder of the clean and sustainable skincare brand KLUR. But before Lesley launched her own brand, she spent years working in different roles in beauty, from selling True Colors eyeshadow pigments at the mall to working on set as a professional makeup artist. Lesley has learned a lot about how the industry works, what it takes to formulate a quality skincare product, and how to run a beauty brand. As a Black beauty business o...
Lana Condor is the New Face of This Beauty Brand, Black-Owned Natural Hair Brand BREAD Launches at Sephora, Plus a No-Pigment “Foundation” That Has Us Pleasantly Surprised
July 28, 2020 09:00 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MBGet ready for some beauty news, Glamgelenos! First, we discuss Lana Condor and Jenna Ortega being picked as the newest faces of Neutrogena (Spoiler alert: We’re really into it). Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty hasn’t even launched yet and is already pledging a $100 million mental health initiative for underserved communities. Gabrielle Union is relaunching her haircare brand Flawless (yay!), this time, on Amazon with all products under $10. MAC is creating a special edit of product offerings for ...
Lana Condor is the New Face of This Beauty Brand, Black-Owned Natural Hair Brand BREAD Launches at Sephora, Plus a No-Pigment “Foundation” That Has Us Pleasantly Surprised
July 28, 2020 09:00 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MBGet ready for some beauty news, Glamgelenos! First, we discuss Lana Condor and Jenna Ortega being picked as the newest faces of Neutrogena (Spoiler alert: We’re really into it). Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty hasn’t even launched yet and is already pledging a $100 million mental health initiative for underserved communities. Gabrielle Union is relaunching her haircare brand Flawless (yay!), this time, on Amazon with all products under $10. MAC is creating a special edit of product offerings for ...
Is the Beauty Industry a Cult? Linguistically, Maybe. Featuring Author and Linguist Amanda Montell
July 24, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBAmanda Montell is a writer, linguist, and author of the critically acclaimed book Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language, which has earned praise from readers and critics alike, including publications like The New York Times, Time Magazine, and Harper's Bazaar. Amanda is currently developing Wordslut for television with FX, while working on her second book, Cultish—about the language of cults from Scientology to SoulCycle—slated for publication in June 2021 (which she...
Clarisonic Shuts Down, Rihanna is Launching Skin Care, & a Brow Product We’re Both Obsessed With
July 21, 2020 09:00 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBWe’ve got a bunch of beauty news to cover today, Glamgelenos! First off, the end of an era: Clarisonic is calling it quits. So sad! We share our thoughts on why the cleansing-brush brand is closing its doors. Meanwhile, Fenty Beauty is expanding its range to include skincare. That’s right, come July 31, fans of Rihanna’s glow will be able to shop Fenty Skin. Gen Z will be excited to learn that TikTok sister stars Charlie and Dixie D’Amelio are creating a new line with Morphe geared towards t...
Clarisonic Shuts Down, Rihanna is Launching Skin Care, & a Brow Product We’re Both Obsessed With
July 21, 2020 09:00 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBWe’ve got a bunch of beauty news to cover today, Glamgelenos! First off, the end of an era: Clarisonic is calling it quits. So sad! We share our thoughts on why the cleansing-brush brand is closing its doors. Meanwhile, Fenty Beauty is expanding its range to include skincare. That’s right, come July 31, fans of Rihanna’s glow will be able to shop Fenty Skin. Gen Z will be excited to learn that TikTok sister stars Charlie and Dixie D’Amelio are creating a new line with Morphe geared towards t...
Our Giveaway Winners, Patrick Starrr & Jackie Aina News, Plus a Mascara That’s “Out of This World”
July 14, 2020 09:00 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBWe’re kicking things off this week with some great news: We’re announcing the five lucky winners of our epic anniversary giveaway! Thank you to everyone who entered to win and who has been supporting us since our very first episode. We also want to welcome our new listeners who found us through this contest — we hope you’ll stay and join the fam! It’s a big news week for influencers, namely Patrick Starrr and Jackie Aina. We’ll be discussing Patrick Starrr’s beauty brand launch One/Size, a...
The Top 10 Best Moments From One Year of Gloss Angeles
July 07, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBCan you believe? We turn ONE today! (Gloss Angeles is a Cancer? Who knew!) A year ago we were just a lil newborn pod and now we're a full-fledged toddler. We're recounting some of our favorite moments of the past year, reliving fun interviews and random tangents, plus sharing some of the episodes we're most proud of. And what's a birthday without gifts? We have a massive giveaway taking place on Instagram, featuring all of our favorite brands and products. Your whole regimen will be stacked ...
IT'S OUR BIRTHDAY! Gloss Angeles Turns 1
July 07, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBCan you believe? We turn ONE today! (Gloss Angeles is a Cancer? Who knew!) A year ago we were just a lil newborn pod and now we're a full-fledged toddler. We're recounting some of our favorite moments of the past year, reliving fun interviews and random tangents, plus sharing some of the episodes we're most proud of. And what's a birthday without gifts? We have a massive giveaway taking place on Instagram, featuring all of our favorite brands and products. Your whole regimen will be stacked ...
Our Favorite Face, Body and Budget Sunscreens (Mini Ep!_
July 03, 2020 09:00 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBContinuing from our discussion on Tuesday, we wanted to share a few terms you should know in the world of sun protection as well as our favorite face, body and budget-friendly sunscreen picks. Remember: don't ask why, just reapply! (Every 40-80 minutes or whenever you sweat/get into the water. Whatever comes first.) Like our podcast? Share with your friends, follow us on Instagram and review us on Apple Podcasts! Neogen Day-Light Protection Sun Screen SPF 50/PA+++, $30 Shiseido Ultimate S...
Wear Sunscreen? This is Required Listening
June 30, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBAre chemical sunscreens really worse than mineral sunscreens? Are you applying spray sunscreen incorrectly? And what's problematic about the term "reef safe"? We have Menas Kizoulis, Scientific Engagement Director at Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc, the company behind brands like Neutrogena, Aveeno and Neostrata, as our guest today. Menas has invented many patents and conducted clinical research; he knows a lot about sun protection. He's also a melanoma survivor. (Wear your sunscreen and rea...
Lube, Irritating Skin Care Ingredients and Product Existentialism with Nécessaire's Randi Christiansen
June 26, 2020 09:00 - 52 minutes - 72 MBRandi Christiansen is on a quest to find the necessary. For her, this means finding innovation over inventing something brand new; products that are crafted meticulously, look beautiful, feel good to the touch and are better than what's already in the world. It's not excess, it's editing your routine. The scandinavian co-founder of Nécessaire worked for many years as an executive ast Estee Lauder Companies, with brands like La Mer and Tom Ford. (We know.) She took her expertise and applied it...
Soko Glam's New Line, A Balm to Heal All Dryness and a Primer That Will Change Your Life
June 23, 2020 09:00 - 30 minutes - 41.2 MBNIPPLES! Did we get your attention? We definitely had the giggles this episode! Today we're sharing a shorter version of our regular show because we have a great, hour-long interview launching on Friday. So it's just us! Grab your drink of choice and let's chat while you're going through your end of day skin care routine. We have two big pieces of beauty news to share, including Soko Glam's new skin care line, the brand worth $1B, plus the products we've been slathering on our face (and bell...
All About Bacteria and Cleaning Your Brushes With Sigma Beauty Founder Dr. Simone Xavier
June 16, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBDr. Simone Xavier, co-founder of Sigma Beauty, joins us to talk all about brushes. Dr. Xavier created Sigma with her husband with a unique background. Having received a Ph.D. molecular bacteriology and infectious diseases and a masters in veterinary pathology, she knows a thing or two about how bacteria spreads — something we need to heed now more than ever. We are huge fans of Sigma brushes and chances are you've seen the brand's incredible cleansing mats and gloves. Dr. Xavier explains exa...
Sharon Chuter, UOMA'S Beauty's Founder, is Making Brands #PullUporShutUp
June 09, 2020 09:00 - 56 minutes - 77 MBSharon Chuter's story is incredible. We have her on the show because of the work she's doing with the Pull Up or Shut Up initiative — a movement she created — where brands are being asked to disclose not only how many black employees they have, but how many are in leadership positions. The movement has caught on quickly and many of you are demanding transparency from your favorite brands. From graduating high school at 16 to bringing a huge mass brand to Nigeria, Sharon was born to speak ou...
Sharon Chuter, UOMA'S Beauty's Founder, is Making Brands #PullUporShutUp
June 09, 2020 09:00 - 56 minutes - 77 MBSharon Chuter's story is incredible. We have her on the show because of the work she's doing with the Pull Up or Shut Up initiative — a movement she created — where brands are being asked to disclose not only how many black employees they have, but how many are in leadership positions. The movement has caught on quickly and many of you are demanding transparency from your favorite brands. From graduating high school at 16 to bringing a huge mass brand to Nigeria, Sharon was born to speak ou...
10 Black-Owned Beauty Brands That Deserve Your Dollar
June 02, 2020 10:51 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MBIt's hard to concentrate on anything other than what's happening in the news. Today we have special guest Kayla Greaves, senior beauty editor at InStyle, who discusses with us the state of the beauty industry and what brands can be doing to be better for their black consumers and employees, plus how to be an ally to the black community. We're also highlighting 10 black-owned beauty businesses we personally love (and a few hope to get to know) in hopes you will support these brands with your ...
How to Support Black Women in the Beauty Industry With Instyle's Senior Beauty Editor Kayla Greaves
June 02, 2020 10:51 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MBIt's hard to concentrate on anything other than what's happening in the news. Today we have special guest Kayla Greaves, senior beauty editor at InStyle, who discusses with us the state of the beauty industry and what brands can be doing to be better for their black consumers and employees, plus how to be an ally to the black community. We're also highlighting 10 black-owned beauty businesses we personally love (and a few hope to get to know) in hopes you will support these brands with your ...
All Things Lady Gaga and HAUS Labs With Makeup Artist Sarah Tanno-Stewart
May 29, 2020 10:01 - 56 minutes - 77 MBSarah Tanno-Stewart is the Global Artistry Director at Haus Labs where she works with her client and close friend Lady Gaga — maybe you've heard of her? — to create innovative products for the brand. We invited Sarah on the pod to celebrate the release of LG's 6th studio album, Chromatica, which is out today! Sarah is an incomparable artist; someone who has a wealth of experience and an inspiring journey to share. Her expertise is responsible for most of Lady Gaga's most stunning looks of th...
Pregnancy Safe Skincare: What You Can and Can't Use With Dr. Joyce, MD FAAD
May 26, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBTHERE'S A BABY ON BOARD! Sara announced her pregnancy this weekend and thank goodness because we could barely keep quiet much longer. To celebrate, we have Dr. Joyce, MD FAAD. as today's guest and she's covering everything you want and need to know about pregnancy skincare. What ingredients are off limits? And are there any treatments you can safely undergo? Is eating your own placenta a scam? Plus we have a lots of new launches to discuss, including some exciting products from Sunday Riley,...
How Dermstore Vets the Brands They Carry + the Future Shopping For Beauty with Cyndi Isgrig
May 19, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBYou asked for this one: in our glorious Facebook group, you wanted to know how products are picked to be sold at certain retailers and what the future of beauty shopping will look like. We instantly thought of one of our favorite e-tailers, Dermstore, who has been a leader in the skincare space and online beauty shopping since it was created in 1999 by a dermatologist. 14 years later, they were acquired by Target and have quickly built a curated assortment of the finest brands in beauty. Pre...
How Dermstore Vets the Brands They Carry + the Future Shopping For Beauty with Cyndi Isgrig
May 19, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBYou asked for this one: in our glorious Facebook group, you wanted to know how products are picked to be sold at certain retailers and what the future of beauty shopping will look like. We instantly thought of one of our favorite e-tailers, Dermstore, who has been a leader in the skincare space and online beauty shopping since it was created in 1999 by a dermatologist. 14 years later, they were acquired by Target and have quickly built a curated assortment of the finest brands in beauty. Pre...
The Biggest Mistake You're Making in Your Hair Care Routine With Anh Co Tran
May 12, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBWe're honored to have today's guest on the show! Celebrating Asian Pacific American Hertitage Month, Anh Co Tran joins us to share his story of coming to America as an infant with his parents and nine brothers and sisters and how his upbringing shaped his career and his idea of beauty. Of course we couldn't have him on the show without asking about all things hair, where he divulges the mistakes people commonly make, how often you should get a trip, and what really helps to grow long hair. W...
The Biggest Mistake You're Making in Your Hair Care Routine With Anh Co Tran
May 12, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBWe're honored to have today's guest on the show! Celebrating Asian Pacific American Hertitage Month, Anh Co Tran joins us to share his story of coming to America as an infant with his parents and nine brothers and sisters and how his upbringing shaped his career and his idea of beauty. Of course we couldn't have him on the show without asking about all things hair, where he divulges the mistakes people commonly make, how often you should get a trip, and what really helps to grow long hair. W...
Do You Have Acne or Rosacea? How To Tell The Difference + What Triggers to Avoid in Skin Care
May 05, 2020 09:00 - 59 minutes - 81.5 MBRosacea affects 415 million people worldwide. It's a skin condition that results from a variety of factors and triggers, the latter of which can be difficult to pinpoint if you don't know where to start. We have board-certified dermatologist Dr. Michele Farber of Schweiger Dermatology in NYC as a guest today, and she breaks down what rosacea actually is, the four subtypes, how to identify triggers, products and ingredients to use and avoid, plus treatment options available. In beauty news, a...
CBD 101: Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy With Fleur Marche's Meredith Schroeder
April 28, 2020 09:00 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MBCBD is easily one of the most pitched products in our inboxes. We sometimes feel so overwhelmed with CBD brands and products that it can be easy for us to want to move on to the next big trend. The fact is, however, that most people are just discovering this "gorgeous molecule" (as Casey Georgeson of Saint Jane puts it). We invited Meredith Schroeder, co-founder Fleur Marché — an e-comm site decidated to wellness-focused cannabis products and tauted as the "Sephora of CBD" — on the pod to br...
CBD 101: Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy With Fleur Marche's Meredith Schroeder
April 28, 2020 09:00 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MBCBD is easily one of the most pitched products in our inboxes. We sometimes feel so overwhelmed with CBD brands and products that it can be easy for us to want to move on to the next big trend. The fact is, however, that most people are just discovering this "gorgeous molecule" (as Casey Georgeson of Saint Jane puts it). We invited Meredith Schroeder, co-founder Fleur Marché — an e-comm site decidated to wellness-focused cannabis products and tauted as the "Sephora of CBD" — on the pod to br...
How to Curate a Sustainable Beauty Routine With Jenny Ong
April 21, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBApril 22nd is Earth Day! On today's episode, we're focusing on how to incorporate sustainable products into our routine, what to look for (because even we get confused) and brands that are walking the walk and talking the talk. Because the term "sustainable" can have a variety of meanings, we invited friend of the podcast and redeeming Aquaruian Jenny Ong on to discuss her journey to curating her own sustainable stash, what she looks for in a product before using or purchasing it and ways we...
The Power of Kosas: Sheena Yaitanes on Creating a Powerhouse Clean Brand
April 14, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 84 MBYou know by now that we adore clean beauty brand Kosas, which was founded in 2015 by Sheena Yaitanes, a scientist, artist, entrepreneur, mother, and life-long beauty devotee. Sheena was introduced to cosmetics at a young age by her mother, who worked in the industry. Her fascination with makeup and artistic expression lead her to study chemistry at UCI and get a painting apprenticeship with artist Stephanie Pryor. Sheena combined her passions to create Kosas, and on today's episode she expla...
The Power of Kosas: Sheena Yaitanes on Creating a Powerhouse Clean Brand
April 14, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 84 MBYou know by now that we adore clean beauty brand Kosas, which was founded in 2015 by Sheena Yaitanes, a scientist, artist, entrepreneur, mother, and life-long beauty devotee. Sheena was introduced to cosmetics at a young age by her mother, who worked in the industry. Her fascination with makeup and artistic expression lead her to study chemistry at UCI and get a painting apprenticeship with artist Stephanie Pryor. Sheena combined her passions to create Kosas, and on today's episode she expla...
Gel Removal, At-Home Manicure 101 and Sexy Hands with Betina Goldstein
April 07, 2020 08:33 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBBetina Goldstein is one of the most celebrated nail artists in the industry and has worked on countless celebrity nails, from Zoe Kravitz to Bella Hadid, and is also a Chanel and Essie ambassador. Today, she's walking us through an at-home manicure, how we should be caring for our nails and hands, and how to get rid of gel polish at home. Plus, Sara shares some BIG news. Product mentions: Colorescience Bronzing Face Shield SPF 50 Neulash from skin research laboratories Lime Crime Lip ...
Retinol 101: Everything You Need to Know About Using It and Loving It
March 31, 2020 08:30 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBGlams, Kirbie had an issue with her mic. We're sorry. If it's unbearable, please let us know -- this is an informative ep we want you to enjoy, and if the audio quality isn't decent, we might re-record it. Thanks for bearing with us! Retinol is tauted as THE anti-aging ingredient, and for good reason: it does a lot to help with skin turnover. We dissect everything you need to know, from what the ingredient is exactly, how to use it properly and of course some of our favorite recs. Use cod...