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Should Sephora and Ulta Be Catering to Gen Alpha?

Gloss Angeles - January 16, 2024 10:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 621 ratings
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. Knowin...

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Should Sephora and Ulta Be Catering to Gen Alpha?

Gloss Angeles - January 16, 2024 10:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
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. Knowin...

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

Gloss Angeles - January 12, 2024 10:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
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 a...

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

Gloss Angeles - January 12, 2024 10:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 621 ratings
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 a...

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Why Founders Say So Many Brands are Headed to Ulta

Gloss Angeles - January 09, 2024 21:41 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 621 ratings
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 ...

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Why Founders Say So Many Brands are Headed to Ulta

Gloss Angeles - January 09, 2024 21:41 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
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 ...

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5 Things Your Beauty, Lifestyle & Wellness Brand NEEDS to Have in 2024

What's New in Beauty Podcast - January 08, 2024 05:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
What’s New in Beauty is a series where Nia Lee, Founder of Socialee Media Agency,  deep-dives into the major business moves & latest news within the beauty industry. It's time to get on your ZOOM! On this week's episode, Nia shares what your beauty brand NEEDS to have for your business to be su...

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Dame Launches At-Home STI Kits, INKEY List Launches Bio-Active Ceramide Moisturizer, 2024 Beauty Trends: From Hormonal Skincare to AI Tech

What's New in Beauty Podcast - January 06, 2024 01:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
What’s New in Beauty is a series where Nia Lee, Founder of Socialee Media Agency,  deep-dives into the major business moves & latest news within the beauty industry. Check out today’s episode and let me know your thoughts on all the latest beauty news. Timestamps are included below as well so j...

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

Gloss Angeles - December 22, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
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 ex...

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

Gloss Angeles - December 22, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 621 ratings
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 ex...

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The Most-Talked About Beauty Moments of 2023, RANKED

Gloss Angeles - December 19, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 621 ratings
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 htt...

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The Most-Talked About Beauty Moments of 2023, RANKED

Gloss Angeles - December 19, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
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 htt...

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

Gloss Angeles - December 16, 2023 21:37 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
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 ...

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

Gloss Angeles - December 16, 2023 21:37 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 621 ratings
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 ...

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

Gloss Angeles - December 12, 2023 23:29 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 621 ratings
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 controve...

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

Gloss Angeles - December 12, 2023 23:29 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
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 controve...

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

Gloss Angeles - December 08, 2023 22:26 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
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 r...

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

Gloss Angeles - December 08, 2023 22:26 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 621 ratings
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 r...

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

Gloss Angeles - December 05, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 621 ratings
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 rec...

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

Gloss Angeles - December 05, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
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 rec...

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Drunk Elephant Founder Tiffany Masterson Discusses the Tweenage Skincare Phenomenon

Gloss Angeles - December 01, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
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 influ...

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Drunk Elephant Founder Tiffany Masterson Discusses the Tweenage Skincare Phenomenon

Gloss Angeles - December 01, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 621 ratings
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 influ...

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Why Have Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales Gotten Worse?

Gloss Angeles - November 28, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 621 ratings
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, ar...

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Why Have Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales Gotten Worse?

Gloss Angeles - November 28, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
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, ar...

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Are Mini Products a Massive Problem?

Gloss Angeles - November 21, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
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...

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Are Mini Products a Massive Problem?

Gloss Angeles - November 21, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 621 ratings
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...

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Black Friday 2023 Social Media Secrets, Strategies and Tips for Beauty, Lifestyle & Wellness Brands

What's New in Beauty Podcast - November 17, 2023 21:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
What’s New in Beauty is a series where Nia Lee, Founder of Socialee Media Agency,  deep-dives into the major business moves & latest news within the beauty industry. This week's episode is a little different as Nia will be sharing all her Black Friday social media secrets, strategies, and tips ...

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

Gloss Angeles - November 17, 2023 17:32 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 621 ratings
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 S...

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

Gloss Angeles - November 17, 2023 17:32 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
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 S...

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

Gloss Angeles - November 14, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
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 ...