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NewThe Holiday Collabs Worth Buying Now (Vs What To Skip!), The Latest K-Beauty Brand to Watch and The Future of Shopping for SkincareNovember 11, 2026 · 56 min
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About the podcast

Get ready with us! We’re Jill and Carlene, two longtime beauty editors who have seen it all and swatched it all, and now we’re here to tell you what’s good. Whether you’re searching for the latest insider-fave foundation, building a gimmick-free skincare routine, or interested in exploring culture through a beauty lens, tune in every Wednesday for epic guests like Makeup By Mario, Dr. Pimple Popper and Jonathan Van Ness (say what?!) Plus, don’t miss our monthly #DamnGood reviews of trending drugstore and spendy finds that are worth the $$$ – you’re glowing already!

Episodes 476

  1. The Holiday Collabs Worth Buying Now (Vs What To Skip!), The Latest K-Beauty Brand to Watch and The Future of Shopping for Skincare

    56 minEpisode 476

    Just in time for holiday shopping, we’re playing a round of smash or pass with the season’s buzziest collabs, sizing up a new wave of celebrity launches and getting into the founder and retail news everyone’s …

    Show notes

    Just in time for holiday shopping, we’re playing a round of smash or pass with the season’s buzziest collabs, sizing up a new wave of celebrity launches and getting into the founder and retail news everyone’s talking about. Consider this your beauty group chat, minus the screenshots!

     

    • Beauty accessories gone too far? Fenty Beauty x CASETiFY and Givenchy’s powder belt buckles?! 
    • Smash or pass, holiday collab edition: Saie x Hannah Chody, Pat McGrath x Pandora, Tower 28 x Jell-O, Glow Recipe x Buldak and more. 
    • A cult classic beauty product gets its own scent: This instant sell-out was 70 years in the making and it’s giving us major nostalgia
    • The latest K-Beauty drop: The newest line incubated by the Beauty of Joseon backers
    • The celebrity launch report: Jennifer Lawrence’s mes° haircare, and Donatella Versace’s beauty debut. Who has staying power?
    • Founders, “refounders” and more: Boscia’s comeback, Nancy Twine from Briogeo debuts Soulstice for mass-market haircare, and the reason why Patrick Ta is suing CVS 
    • Plus, Jill’s field trip to explore the intersection of AI & Beauty: meet the future of skin analysis 


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    Vivier

    Take Vivier’s Serum Quiz to discover your personalized vitamin C serum recommendation and find the formula best suited to your skin. Visit VivierSkin.ca or VivierSkin.com and use code BEAUTY15 at checkout for 15% off your first order. 


    Peachy Studio  

    Visit peachystudio.com and use code BEAUTY at checkout for $50 off on your first treatment. 


    Cowboy Colostrum

    Our listeners can always get 25% off your entire Cowboy purchase by using code BEAUTY. But, for a limited time, Cowboy is doing an incredible Black Friday discount if you subscribe – 35% off your subscription order. Just head to https://cowboycolostrum.com/beauty and use code BEAUTY at checkout.


    Goodr

    Ready to upgrade your shades or check off some names on your holiday shopping list? Head to goodr.com/BEAUTY to get $10 off your first order. 


    *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* 

     

    Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn 

    Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya  

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  2. The Gucci Westman Glow-Up Guide: “Lit-From-Within” Skin, Over 40 Makeup Tips, and Surprising Scoop on What’s Next From the Celebrity Makeup Artist

    1 h 4 minEpisode 475

    Westman Atelier founder and makeup artist Gucci Westman shares top makeup tips for any age, iconic Vogue moments, and how she built her cult-favorite Sephora brand. Listen in as we take a trip down memory lane …

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    Westman Atelier founder and makeup artist Gucci Westman shares top makeup tips for any age, iconic Vogue moments, and how she built her cult-favorite Sephora brand. 


    Listen in as we take a trip down memory lane in the iconic makeup artist’s illustrious career, from growing up on an ashram – where makeup was off-limits – to the fateful special FX makeup test for Annie Leibovitz that opened up the world of fashion, to her years working as artistic director at Lancôme and Revlon—and the sage advice from Bobbi Brown that Gucci heeded before launching her own makeup brand.


    In this episode you’ll discover:


    • Celebrity makeup stories: Cameron Diaz in Being John Malkovich, Taylor Swift’s red lip on her Allure cover, and the Jennifer Aniston Vogue cover that they rescheduled just for Gucci
    • The next Holy Grail foundation? Westman Atelier Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation review and what makes it so #damngood. (Plus, why she scrapped the first formula)
    • How to find your foundation shade, the best place to swatch for the perfect match and how to get Gucci’s signature “lit from within” skin 
    • Makeup mistakes that can age you, Gucci’s budget beauty favorites, and her best makeup tips for over 40
    • Plus, is a Westman Atelier fragrance in the near future??

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    needs and concerns. Take Vivier’s Serum Quiz to discover your personalized Vitamin C serum recommendation and find the formula best suited to your skin. Visit VivierSkin.ca or VivierSkin.com and use code BEAUTY15 at checkout for 15% off your first order. 


    Nutrafol

    The Nutrafol Women’s formula has been upgraded to its most advanced version yet. See thicker, stronger, faster-growing hair with less shedding in just 3–6 months. Now, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $15 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code BREAKING. 


    Cozy Earth

    Cozy Earth’s biggest sale of the year ends December 3rd. Head to cozyearth.com and use code BEAUTY for 35% off home and sleepwear. And when they ask at checkout where you heard about them, let them know Breaking Beauty sent you!


    Quince 

    Give the gift of quality this holiday season. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. And when Quince asks where you heard about them, let them know it was Breaking Beauty Podcast. It’s the best way to support the show.


    Conair

    Visit www.conaircanada.ca and use code BREAKINGBEAUTY20 to receive 20% off your Conair purchase. 


    *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* 


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    Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn 

    Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya  

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  3. The #DamnGood Fall Fashion Worth Buying (Plus Beauty Musts to Match!)

    50 minEpisode 474

    This week, we’re marrying two of our favorite things: fashion and beauty. Listen in as we count down the top 10 trends of the season—from preppy Polo Bar style and rich indigo denim to maximalist prints, 1980s …

    Show notes

    This week, we’re marrying two of our favorite things: fashion and beauty. Listen in as we count down the top 10 trends of the season—from preppy Polo Bar style and rich indigo denim to maximalist prints, 1980s colour blocking and Speakeasy-ready embellishments. 

    And just in time for the big Sephora sale, we’re sharing our new favourite beauty counterparts to every major fall trend, including the big-hair promising Dyson blow-dry brush and exciting fashion collabs like Merit x Erdem. Get ‘em while they’re haute!

    You’ll hear about:

    • Preppy tailoring and polished blowouts: Decoding fall's return to preppy tailoring—cable knits, rugby stripes, plaid bombers (including a Miu Miu dupe!) and highly giftable cashmere triangle wraps—paired with sleek hair tools.
    • Colour blocking 2.0: Embracing bold '80s colour mashups like red and purple with dark raw denim and a new era of fragrances that aim to capture the mood of colours in a bottle 
    • LA off-duty chic, suede and Western boho: Blending effortless streetwear (camo, ripped denim and cinched moto jackets) with Western fringe and suede, matched with does-it-all beauty staples 
    • Statement animal prints, speakeasy glam and archival bags: Embracing maximalist textures (crocodile boots, pony hair, beaded drop pouches and Y2K vintage logo bags) elevated by luxury vanity pieces
    • Plus, Carlene’s hair colour journey continues!: Carlene shares her new grey-blending routine, including a secret weapon product hack, courtesy of today’s gold show partner, Schwarzkopf.

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    Cowboy Colostrum

    For a limited time, our listeners get up to 25% off their entire order—just head to cowboycolostrum.com/beauty and use code Beauty at checkout. 


    Tumble

    Machine Washable Rugs, Made Better. For a limited time only, our listeners get 10% off + free shipping at tumbleliving.com/BEAUTY. After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them that Breaking Beauty Podcast sent you! 


    Schwarzkopf

    Find Schwarzkopf Keratin Root Temporary Hair Colour Spray on Amazon, at Walmart Canada, and Shoppers Drug Mart. Visit schwarzkopf.ca for more information.


     

    *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* 


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  4. Science-Backed or Hype? Dr. Whitney Bowe Sorts Fact From Fiction for the Ultimate Skincare Routine

    53 minEpisode 473

    Peptide hype, PDRN efficacy and eye creams that promise an upper lid lift—we’re putting today’s biggest skincare claims to the test!Board-certified dermatologist and research scientist Dr. Whitney Bowe …

    Show notes

    Peptide hype, PDRN efficacy and eye creams that promise an upper lid lift—we’re putting today’s biggest skincare claims to the test!

    Board-certified dermatologist and research scientist Dr. Whitney Bowe  (@drwhitneybowe) returns to help us separate clinical proof from marketing hype. Creator of the viral “skin cycling trend and author of more than 40 scientific papers, Dr. Bowe gives us the ultimate insider’s guide to building a routine rooted in real science.

    Please note this episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Consult a dermatologist for personal skincare advice.

    In this episode, you’ll hear expert insights from our guest on:

    • The “pyramid of evidence”: how to differentiate between ingredient supplier data, consumer surveys, instrument-measured results and peer-reviewed studies
    • Skin-care “staples” versus “extra credit,” and why the core routine hasn’t changed in decades
    • Peptides 101: signalling peptides versus wrinkle-relaxing neuropeptides such as argireline, and which peptides are worth it
    • Vitamin C alternatives for sensitive and rosacea-prone skin, including THD ascorbate and astaxanthin
    • Why PDRN gives you an instant glow but likely no long-term benefits
    • The truth about exosomes: bioengineered versus human-derived versus plant-derived, and how Dr. Bowe went from skeptic to believer
    • Moisturizer with SPF versus separate sunscreen, and the two- to three-finger rule
    • Her exact skin-cycling routine, step by step, plus her pick for retinoid-sensitive skin
    • Dark spots, melasma versus sun spots, and when to turn to lasers
    • Stay tuned to the end for a rapid-fire “science-backed or hype?” round on PDRN, hypochlorous acid, Volufiline, bemotrizinol, niacinamide, NAD+ and more 


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    Osea Malibu is beloved for its luxe and clean skincare that’s powered by the sea. Try their award-winning Undaria Algae Body Oil - it absorbs like a dream or the silky and nourishing Undaria Algae Body Butter. Go to OSEAMalibu.com and get 10% off your first order with code BEAUTY.


    Nutrafol

    Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement brand AND it’s the #1 hair growth supplement brand personally used by dermatologists. Now, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $15 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code BREAKING. 


    Conair

    Conair is here for hair — all hair, all people, all styles. Here for Hair, Conair. Don’t miss their best deals of the season on trending Conair hair tools on Amazon.ca this October.


      

    *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* 

     

    Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn 

    Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya  

    Produced by Dear Media Studio 



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  5. The Azelaic Acid Debate, Spicules & Skincare Myths with @DermAngelo and @GlowByRamon

    45 minEpisode 472

    Is azelaic acid overhyped or underrated? Do spicule treatments really work? What is the most worth-it luxury skincare splurge? In this special crossover episode, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Angelo …

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    Is azelaic acid overhyped or underrated? Do spicule treatments really work? What is the most worth-it luxury skincare splurge? In this special crossover episode, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Angelo Landriscina, MD, FAAD (@dermangelo) and cosmetic chemist Ramón Pagán (@GlowByRamón), co-hosts of the Divine Skintervention podcast join us to set the record straight. 


    Dr. Angelo is a New York City-based dermatologist, scientific researcher, content creator and founder of Soul-A.  Ramón Pagán is a New York City-based cosmetic chemist, product developer, esthetician and creator. 

     

    (Pssst: since this is a crossover podswap, so be sure to head over to the Divine Skintervention feed to catch us on their show.)

    In this episode, you’ll hear expert insights from our guests on:

    • The truth behind the viral azelaic acid online debate and formulation pH
    • Why silica spicules or “liquid microneedling” are sparking cautionary warnings from the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD), and criticism from independent dermatologists
    • Hyaluronic acid versus glycerin: debunking the classic 1,000x water-holding hydration myth
    • The arrival of BEMT sunscreen filters in the U.S. market, formulation challenges, and the precise reason that has the industry excited
    • How our expert guests evaluate brand partnerships—prioritizing realistic efficacy over cash grabs
    • Surprise! Why the Divine Skinterventionists are defending high-end luxury “skinvestments” against internet hate
    • Industry red flags: why Ramón calls out historical marketing tactics and Dr. Angelo shares his strict stance on supplements and single-use face towels
    • Plus, a rapid-fire round revealing their ultimate desert island beauty products

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    Cowboy Colostrum

    Try the new Pumpkin Spice before it’s gone — it’s a limited run. Head to cowboycolostrum.com/beauty and use code Beauty at checkout for 25% off.


    Goodr

    Ready to upgrade your eyewear to something functional, fashionable, fun, and affordable? Head to goodr.com/BEAUTY to claim $10 off your first order. 


    QUINCE

    Find the fall pieces you’ll reach for most at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. And when Quince asks where you heard about them, let them know it was Breaking Beauty Podcast. It’s the best way to support the show.


    Conair

    Conair is here for hair — all hair, all people, all styles. Here for Hair, Conair. Don’t miss our best deals of the season on trending Conair hair tools on Amazon.ca this October.


    *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.*


    Pls note this episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Consult a dermatologist for personal skincare concerns.


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    Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn 

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  6. Mikayla Nogueira on Filter Rumours, POV Beauty Secrets, “Mascaragate” & Makeup Hot Takes

    1 h 7 minEpisode 471

    Mikayla Nogueira is not holding back: “I'm probably considered the most untrustworthy influencer in beauty,” says the 28-year-old self-taught makeup artist, founder and creator with more than 21 million (!!) …

    Show notes

    Mikayla Nogueira is not holding back: “I'm probably considered the most untrustworthy influencer in beauty,” says the 28-year-old self-taught makeup artist, founder and creator with more than 21 million (!!) fans across social media. As POV Beauty debuts at Sephora, we sit down with the TikTok superstar–and the secrets are coming out.


    In this episode, you’ll hear about:

    • How years of working at Ulta inspired POV Beauty, and why Mikayla ultimately chose Sephora when both retailers came calling
    • The filter debate that inspired her “Beauty From Every Angle” campaign
    • The wave of one-star reviews that hit before the line officially launched in stores, and how the founder bounced back
    • Why she loves rage bait (yes, really) 
    • What happened with the “Mascaragate” cancellation and how she became the face of a L'Oréal mascara in spite of it all 
    • The amount of money she spends on makeup a month–despite being sent mountains of free product in PR
    • Her thoughts on this year's foundation reformulations, and why Mikayla’s stockpiling talc-based powders
    • A teaser of what she’s cooking up next for POV Beauty - what she says is going to be their biggest launch yet
    • Plus, stay tuned to the end for a fun round of rapid fire to find out the one skincare product she’d panic-buy if it were suddenly discontinued

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    Nutrafol

    Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement brand AND it’s the #1 hair growth supplement brand personally used by dermatologists. Right now, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code BREAKING. 


    Quince

    Find the fall pieces you’ll reach for most at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. And when Quince asks where you heard about them, let them know it was Breaking Beauty Podcast. It’s the best way to support the show.


    Conair

    Conair is here for hair — all hair, all people, all styles. Whether you’re crimping, curling, combing it out or going for any kind of blowout, Conair is here for it. Don’t miss their best deals of the season on trending Conair hair tools on Amazon.ca this October. 



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    *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* 

     

    Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn 

    Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya

     

    Produced by Dear Media Studio 



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  7. The #DamnGood Fall 2026 Products We Can't Stop Talking About

    46 minEpisode 470

    Fall is officially here, and we're breaking down the biggest, buzziest beauty launches you need on your radar. From viral under-eye concealers and red-carpet-worthy serum foundations to skin-soothing K-beauty …

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    Fall is officially here, and we're breaking down the biggest, buzziest beauty launches you need on your radar. From viral under-eye concealers and red-carpet-worthy serum foundations to skin-soothing K-beauty barrier care and heavy-duty makeup removers, we're reviewing the top-performing makeup and skincare products of the season.

    You'll hear about:

    • A much-buzzed-about under-eye brightening pot concealer, plus the story behind its recent social media dust-up with Molly Sims's YISE Beauty and how it was resolved.
    • Jill test-drives an illuminating, olive-tone-friendly formula that delivers a seamless, candlelit under-eye finish.
    • Carlene highlights a derm-backed K-beauty favourite for calming sensitized skin and protecting the moisture barrier, just in time for cold weather.
    • A new weightless serum foundation with a streamlined, neutral-undertone shade range, designed by Selena Gomez's and Anne Hathaway's longtime makeup artist.
    • We put a milky, barrier-supporting cleanser with clinical backing to the ultimate one-step makeup removal test.

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    WESTMAN ATELIER - Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation With Exosomes + Peptides: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90212703

    JONES ROAD | Wide Awake Brightening Concealer: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90070357

    JONES ROAD | Wide Awake Brightening Neutralizer: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90070554

    JONES ROAD BEAUTY | The Face Pencil Concealer: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90070735

    LISA ELDRIDGE - Luminist Buildable Concealer: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90071327

    LISA ELDRIDGE - Micro Face Buffing Brush - Seamless Blend Brush: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90071862

    DIOR - Forever On Set Powder Blurring Translucent Loose Setting Powder: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90072188

    HUNG VANNGO BEAUTY | Beauty Red Carpet Skin Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90072348

    SAIE - SuperSuede Baked Eyeshadow with 16hr Wear: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90073142

    HUNG VANNGO BEAUTY - Timeless Taupes Color Story Eyeshadow Palette: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90073862

    MAKEUP BY MARIO | Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90074047

    FEL BEAUTY - Kissylips Comfy Hydrating Peptide Lip Mask Treatment: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90075550

    FEL BEAUTY | Kissylips Hydrating High Shine Lip And Cheek Balm: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90074497

    INNBEAUTY PROJECT - Extreme Cleanse Milky Micellar Barrier-Repair Cleanser: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90076293

    INNBEAUTY PROJECT | Extreme Cream Firming & Lifting Moisturizer: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90120334

    AESTURA | AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90120493

    DR.FORHAIR | Dr. FORHAIR Folligen Thickening Shampoo for Thinning Hair: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90120698

    Dr. FORHAIR Folligen Thickening Sea Salt Scalp Exfoliator with Sea Salt: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90123775

    DR.FORHAIR | Dr. FORHAIR Folligen Thickening Scalp Conditioning Mask for Thinning Hair: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90124323

    UNOVE | UNOVE Deep Damage Repair Hydrating Hair Mask: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90124527




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    Cowboy Colostrum

    Try the new Pumpkin Spice before it’s gone — it’s a limited run. Head to cowboycolostrum.com/beauty and use code Beauty at checkout. That’s 25% off when you use code Beauty .


    Coyuchi

    Coyuchi is everyday luxury you can feel good about bringing into your home. Visit coyuchi.com/breakingbeauty for 15% off your first purchase of the most comfortable bedding you’ll ever own. Some exclusions apply.


    Tumble

    Machine-washable rugs, made better. For a limited time only, our listeners get 10% off plus free shipping at tumbleliving.com/BEAUTY. #Tumble #ad


    Quince

    Find the fall pieces you’ll reach for most at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/BREAKINGBEAUTY. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too.

     

    *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* 



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    Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn 

    Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya  

    Produced by Dear Media Studio

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  8. The Truth About Hormones and Your Skin—A Top Endocrinologist and Dermatologist Explain

    1 h 2 minEpisode 469

    What actually happens to skin when your hormones change? In this unfiltered episode, we sit down with powerhouse (twin!!) sisters Dr. Florence Comite, Yale & NIH-trained endocrinologist and author of the NY …

    Show notes

    What actually happens to skin when your hormones change? In this unfiltered episode, we sit down with powerhouse (twin!!) sisters Dr. Florence Comite, Yale & NIH-trained endocrinologist and author of the NY Times Bestseller: Invincible: Defy Your Genetic Destiny to Live Better, Longer and board-certified dermatologist Dr. Harriet Comite to connect the dots between hormones, endocrinology and skin health.

    You’ll hear about:

    • The perimenopause skin shift: Why fluctuating estrogen and plunging testosterone wreck your skin pH, leaving your barrier and microbiome vulnerable to skin chaos.
    • Defying your genetic destiny: Dr. Florence breaks down her longevity playbook for rewriting your health span through epigenetics, deep sleep, and tracking the right biomarkers before stuff hits the fan.
    • Acne & barrier health: Why adult breakouts demand serious intervention and why your basic bar soap belongs nowhere near your face.
    • Peptides & GLP-1s demystified: The systemic reality of GLP-1 weight loss, rapid volume loss, and what actually happens when Silicon Valley bro-stacks BPC-157 and GHK-Cu ("the glow injection").
    • Topical estrogen myth vs. reality: The science behind applying prescription estrogen cream on your face versus what systemic Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT) actually delivers.
    • Biomarkers you cannot ignore: The five metabolic markers that Dr. Florence says you need to know now to empower your future health
    • Sun protection & vitamin D: The critical breakdown between UVA and UVB damage, and why your daily mineral SPF 50+ needs a serious oral vitamin D3/K2 backup.

    Disclaimer: Please note the discussion in today’s podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.


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  9. The New SPF Filter Is Here! Plus: Decoding Mineral Sunscreen Labels & The Truth About Ultra Violette’s “Sunscreen Gate” with Co-Founder Ava Matthews

    59 minEpisode 468

    The first FDA-approved UV filter in 20+ years is finally here! This week we're breaking down everything you need to know about bemotrizinol (a.k.a. BEMT), the buzzy sunscreen filter that’s hitting vanities this …

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    The first FDA-approved UV filter in 20+ years is finally here! This week we're breaking down everything you need to know about bemotrizinol (a.k.a. BEMT), the buzzy sunscreen filter that’s hitting vanities this month, with Ava Matthews, co-founder of Ultra Violette. 


    The cult Aussie brand’s Supreme Screen SPF 50 sells somewhere in the world every 30 seconds, but last year, they had to pull one product from the market after Choice testing showed that the SPF protection did not measure up to the amount on the label. Listen in as Ava takes us behind the scenes behind this shocking and costly event, and the steps they've taken to regain customer trust.

    In this episode you'll discover:

    • What BEMT actually is — and what makes it different than other UV filters on the market
    • Why BEMT is a god-send for acne-prone girlies, like the brand’s first-to-Sephora BEMT drop, Unblock Screen
    • The truth about “100% mineral” sunscreens vs. sneaky hybrid formulas — and the boosters to be on the lookout for on the label
    • The real talk on "Sunscreen Gate" — the recall that made headlines around the world, what actually happened behind the scenes, and how Ultra Violette overhauled its testing
    • Ava's own sunscreen routine: the formula she trusts after “crazy” CO2 laser, the one she relies on for mid-day touch-ups and the glassy new formula she’s testing for a 2027 launch!


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  10. 5000 Years of Glow: Decoding Ayurveda With Sahajan's Lisa Mattam and Practitioner Ananta Ripa Ajmera

    56 minEpisode 467

    Oiling your ears? That’s right, this week we get a crash course in the wonders of Ayurveda, the 5,000-year-old “science of life” Indian tradition that's quietly behind many of TikTok’s viral beauty moments. To …

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    Oiling your ears? That’s right, this week we get a crash course in the wonders of Ayurveda, the 5,000-year-old “science of life” Indian tradition that's quietly behind many of TikTok’s viral beauty moments. 


    To break it all down, we’re joined by Lisa Mattam, founder and CEO of the beloved Ayurvedic-inspired brand Sahajan — which is now Sephora-stocked *and* the official amenities partner of Air Canada. We’re also joined by Ananta Ripa Ajmera, an award-winning author, Ayurvedic advisor at The Well in Miami and host of the True To Yourself podcast.

    In this episode you'll discover:

    • Demystifying the doshas — Vata, Pitta and Kapha — and why yours can shift from season to season, and even day to day
    • Why, according to this duo, everything (and we mean everything!) comes back to digestion
    • How Lisa combined her passion for data and science with ancient wisdom to build Sahajan — now at Sephora Canada
    • The story behind Sahajan’s Sacred Flower Oil, which takes days instead of hours to make (Plus, a juicy new-product scoop!)
    • The ancient oiling rituals going TikTok-viral — including why you should oil your ears, feet, and even your navel?!
    • Kansa wands vs. gua sha, what you should know
    • Finally, stay tuned to the end for three pro tips to glow from the inside out!

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  11. What Comes After “Clean” Beauty? Kat Burki on How-to Shop For Skincare Beyond What’s *Not* On the Ingredient List

    42 minEpisode 466

    Before gracing the shelves at New York’s Printemps store and being found in the hands of makeup artist Hung Vanngo on the red carpet, Kat Burki skincare has long been a quiet luxury favourite. Today, founder …

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    Before gracing the shelves at New York’s Printemps store and being found in the hands of makeup artist Hung Vanngo on the red carpet, Kat Burki skincare has long been a quiet luxury favourite. Today, founder Kat Burki explains how she managed to evolve the brand beyond its “raw” beauty roots, coming into its own as a biochemistry-backed company that’s bringing microbiome know-how to post-procedure care this fall. *Special thank you to the team at Kat Burki for including us on this brand discovery trip!

    Tune in to hear about:

    • Kat Burki’s hero product: The story behind the best-selling Vitamin C Intensive Face Cream, featuring stabilized Stay-C, reishi mushroom, and colloidal silver.
    • The microbiome truth: Why live probiotics in skincare are often “dead on arrival” according to Kat—and why prebiotics, postbiotics, and bio-fermentation are the real keys to balancing your skin barrier.
    • Rethinking inflammation: Why some acute inflammation after a procedure can be a good thing (?!) for skin recovery—and why occlusives might not be the boon for wound care that you think it is.
    • Post-procedure promise: A sneak peek at her brand-new innovation, Regenesis, designed for post-procedure use

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  12. Summer Empties (SPFs, Mascaras & Hair Masks!), Grey Blending Truths and Beauty Dupe Drama

    52 minEpisode 465

    This week we’re catching up on everything we’ve been using, loving and doing this summer. From Carlene’s hair colour saga that feels as long as the blockbuster summer flick “The Odyssey,” to the sunscreen …

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    This week we’re catching up on everything we’ve been using, loving and doing this summer. From Carlene’s hair colour saga that feels as long as the blockbuster summer flick “The Odyssey,” to the sunscreen formulas that we’ve used to the last drop (and one beloved version that we’re saying goodbye to against our will!) Plus, the beauty brand news that we’re still scratching our heads over.

      

    In this episode you’ll hear about:

    • The hair mask that both Carlene and her daughter would stock up on for next summer because it’s that #damngood
    • A brilliant-under-makeup SPF that Jill used right to the last drop
    • A gentler version of an iconic toner for sensitive and oily-skin types 
    • “We’ve come too far to stop” — how Carlene’s hair colourist is helping her stay the course in her grey-blending journey
    • The tubing mascaras that delivered and stayed put this summer 
    • Dupe drama: The Charlotte Tilbury soundbite that lit up Tiktok, plus the clever Aussie brand that pulled off a genius chess move against Urban Decay



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  13. 7 Eye-Opening Skin Facts (and Myths) Only a Cell Biologist Can Tell You

    54 minEpisode 464

    What if true skincare “anti-aging” happens deep below the surface? This week we’re exploring everything to do with what we’re dubbing “cell care” — the shift toward cellular longevity, skin health span and …

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    What if true skincare “anti-aging” happens deep below the surface? This week we’re exploring everything to do with what we’re dubbing “cell care” — the shift toward cellular longevity, skin health span and managing aging cells. Joined by Dr. Alessandra Zonari, chief scientific officer at OneSkin, we’re breaking down DNA repair, senescent “zombie" cells, red light therapy, exosomes vs. peptides and why skin collagen is like gluten in bread. This conversation is brought to you in part by OneSkin.

     

     In this episode we cover:


    • Genetics vs. habits: Why science shows that only 10 to 25 per cent of skin aging is genetic, leaving up to 90 per cent in your hands.
    • Quiet saboteurs: The everyday habits—like cutting sleep repair windows short and switching products too fast—that sabotage long-term skin health span.
    • DNA clocking: Surface skin scanners like VISIA don't tell the whole story; meet MolClock, with an algorithm that reads your DNA to reveal true cellular age.
    • Is “collagen banking” legit? Why (contrary to TikTok belief) you cannot stock up on collagen inside your skin, and what to focus on if you really want to protect your collagen for longer.
    • Is red light therapy worth it? The cell biologist weighs in.
    • UV radiation and tanning: What sun damage looks like under a cell biologist’s microscope, and how UV rays accelerate dreaded “zombie” cells.
    • Exosomes vs. peptides: Dr. Zonari breaks down the difference between targeted, single-message peptides and the complex delivery systems of topical exosomes.
    • Sneak peek: Coming in September, hear the scoop on OneSkin’s next innovation, a new, richer version of its iconic Face Moisturizer, two years in development.

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  14. 2026 Beauty Haul of Fame! The Year’s Best Performing Foundations, Worth-It K-Beauty & The $10 Drugstore Hair Steal We Both Adore

    51 minEpisode 463

    The 2026 Hall of Fame is officially here! In this annual edition, we’re opening up our top shelves and inducting the absolute best, most non-negotiable beauty discoveries from our monthly #DamnGood reviews into …

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    The 2026 Hall of Fame is officially here! In this annual edition, we’re opening up our top shelves and inducting the absolute best, most non-negotiable beauty discoveries from our monthly #DamnGood reviews into our editor-curated Breaking Beauty Haul of Fame.

    From the K-beauty products that really perform (beyond their virality) to the French pharmacy secrets worth every single penny, we’re giving you the breakdown of the breakthrough skincare, makeup, and hair formulas that we’re keeping in our daily routines for years to come.

    In this episode we cover:

    • The 2026 K-beauty boom: Why products from Anua, Mediheal, and Rom&nd are permanently taking over our beauty cabinets.
    • French pharmacy luxury: The new-to-us French cosmetic chemist brands bringing an artisanal approach to high-performance skincare.
    • The year of the foundation reformulation: The 2026 upgrades that replaced our longtime favourites — and the $110 foundation drops that live up to the hype.
    • Acne stars: The surprising celebrity-backed priming milk that rivals expert formulas for acne-prone skin, plus the exact blemish pads Carlene’s daughter says outperformed anything else in her Mom’s beauty closet this year.
    • Heavy-duty hair performers: Jill’s go-to wet-to-dry dry shampoo that eliminates oil, stops odour, and adds serious volume for three days straight, plus the under-$10 drugstore hair mask that has found a spot in both of your hosts' wash-day rotation.

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  15. She's Helped to Create 200+ Products. Here’s What a Scientist Wants You to Know Before You Buy Your Next Moisturizer

    43 minEpisode 462

    How does a skin scientist evaluate a worth-it product? What ingredients are too good to be true? This week, we're partnering with our friends at Parëva Beauty to learn the answers to these questions directly …

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    How does a skin scientist evaluate a worth-it product? What ingredients are too good to be true? This week, we're  partnering with our friends at Parëva Beauty to learn the answers to these questions directly from the founder Smitha Rao — a scientist who's spent nearly two decades formulating over 200 products for brands like StriVectin and Olaplex before launching her own line. 


    Smitha breaks down what's actually happening with buzzy ingredients like exosomes and NAD+, what “clinically proven” really means, and the informed difference between anti-aging and skin longevity.

    Tune in to hear:

    • What biotech skincare actually means, and why Smitha says “the future is biology, not chemistry”
    • How exosomes work to help skin regenerate its own collagen — and why not all exosome technologies are created equal
    • NAD+ and NMN, decoded: why you keep seeing these phrases pop-up on skincare labels
    • The questions to ask before trusting any “clinically proven” claim 
    • The biggest mistake even savvy INCI-label readers make when building a routine, according to Smitha
    • Smitha's take on the ingredients having a moment that she's most skeptical of
    • An inside look at Parëva's latest launch, the GFP12 Collagen Eye Serum


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  16. Stassi Schroeder Clark on “Marinating in Your Uglies,” GLP-1 Real Talk, and Her New Show, “House of Stassi”

    51 minEpisode 461

    This week, we sit down with Stassi Schroeder Clark — three-time New York Times bestselling author, reality TV veteran of over two decades, and star of the new Hulu/Freeform series House of Stassi.Stassi gets …

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    This week, we sit down with Stassi Schroeder Clark — three-time New York Times bestselling author, reality TV veteran of over two decades, and star of the new Hulu/Freeform series House of Stassi.

    Stassi gets honest about red carpet prep, GLP-1s and Botox. Plus, she also breaks down her go-to self-tanners, the one foundation she reaches for when doing her own makeup, and how becoming a mom has completely changed her relationship with body image.

    Tune in to hear:

    • Why Stassi says she'll “never leave the house not looking done”—and the beauty rule she learned from Lisa Vanderpump
    • Her “marinating in your uglies” method for prepping before a big event, and why she swears by it
    • The self-tanners she reaches for, including her go-to when doing it herself
    • Her honest take on GLP-1s, and why she thinks it's “the new Botox conversation”
    • How her body image and relationship with the scale changed between her two pregnancies
    • Her go-to makeup routine when she's not working with her makeup artist, Carly Fisher
    • Why she says no to a beauty line, despite the offers, and the surprising space she'd actually want to launch into
    • A first look at what's ahead on House of Stassi, including old friendships resurfacing on camera!


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  17. #DamnGood Celeb Special! Kate Middleton, Selena Gomez & Pamela Anderson: The Unsponsored Holy Grail Beauty Products They Actually Use

    51 minEpisode 460

    This week, we're serving up a special celebrity-themed edition of our #DamnGood edit! From decoding background products in raw documentaries to mining our own interview archives, we're separating real-deal …

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    This week, we're serving up a special celebrity-themed edition of our #DamnGood edit! From decoding background products in raw documentaries to mining our own interview archives, we're separating real-deal beauty holy grails from paid marketing—because inquiring minds want to know.


    You'll find out:

    • Selena's K-beauty steal: The affordable sheet mask Selena Gomez casually dropped in a recent Instagram carousel—and why it's the ultimate summer skin-cooling move
    • Celine's top-shelf tour: A deep dive into the luxury fragrance, hairspray, and newly reformulated cult-favorite facial cream spotted on Celine Dion's vanity in her tear-jerking documentary, I Am Celine
    • Taylor's millennial lip combo: The long-lasting red lip combination Taylor Swift applied herself backstage on the Eras Tour
    • Tracee Ellis Ross's bath ritual: The made-fresh body oil and botanical mists the actress layers on wet skin for a summer glow
    • The Bieber bathroom breakdown: A look back at Justin's (and Hailey's?) top shelf from the 2021 documentary Justin Bieber: Our World, featuring high-end professional masks, a cult-favorite SPF, and a surprising Sephora clinical staple
    • Pamela Anderson's box-dye debate: The detective work behind Pamela Anderson's documentary scenes, tracking down the old-school drugstore box dye she's really reaching for
    • Royal secrets and the Swiss Army knife of beauty: How a 100-year-old classic balm became a royal family staple—with an unbelievable name-drop in Prince Harry's memoir—plus the exact neutral peachy-pink gloss Kate Middleton was spotted wearing at Wimbledon
    • Lili Reinhart's master mattes: Why the Riverdale star avoids sparkle entirely and relies on a neutral, ultra-blendable matte eyeshadow palette for red carpet and video looks


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  18. Meet the "Foot Whisperer" Who Will Make You Rethink Regular Pedicures for Good

    57 minEpisode 459

    The high-heel flip flop trend, Chanel’s demi-shoes and Louboutin’s viral “Banana Peel” heels means that our feet and nails are commanding a LOT of attention these days. And we know that the whole natural-nail …

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    The high-heel flip flop trend, Chanel’s demi-shoes and Louboutin’s viral “Banana Peel” heels means that our feet and nails are commanding a LOT of attention these days. And we know that the whole natural-nail manicure movement is gaining steam — what if our natural toenails could transform to bright, white and polish-free too?  

    In pursuit of our smoothest feet and brightest toenails yet, this week we sat down with Marcela Correa, known as the “Foot Whisperer” of Manhattan. Marcela is a medical pedicurist with more than 20 years of experience. From her father's podiatry clinic in Uruguay to being the founder of MediPedi NYC on Park Avenue, she's built a following of celebrity and athlete clients around her signature waterless, medical pedicure.  

    Tune in to hear about:

    • The surprising things that your toenails can reveal about your overall health 
    • Toenail fungus versus trauma — how to tell the difference and what to do about each
    • When to see a podiatrist versus a dermatologist
    • Why gel polish is driving a rise in ingrown toenails
    • How to cut and file your nails correctly (and the “shorter than the toe” rule)
    • The surprisingly simple at-home trick to get DIY whiter and brighter toenails
    • The truth about tea tree oil, cuticle cutting and Russian pedicures
    • Why cheese-grater foot files and baby-foot peels are a no-go, according to the pro
    • “Treat your feet like you treat your face” — Marcela’s go-to routine to smooth calluses
    • Plus, stick around for Marcela's non-negotiables for healthier feet

    Disclaimer: Please note the discussion in today’s podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.


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  19. Summer Skincare Hot Takes with Celebrity Esthetician Renée Rouleau: Why You Shouldn't Quit Retinol, The Truth About Face Mists & Why She Never Skips Foundation

    60 minEpisode 458

    Renée Rouleau (the celebrity esthetician that A-listers like Sabrina Carpenter and Lisa Rinna trust for glowing skin) is back with major hot takes on summer skin — and what you thought you knew about …

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    Renée Rouleau (the celebrity esthetician that A-listers like Sabrina Carpenter and Lisa Rinna trust for glowing skin) is back with major hot takes on summer skin — and what you thought you knew about humidity-proofing your routine.


    Find out why Renée says “hydrating” facial mists are actually a no-no, why she’ll choose a full-coverage foundation over a tinted moisturizer any day of summer, how to fix “chicken skin” (also known as keratosis pilaris) on your arms and thighs, her unfiltered take on Alix Earle’s acne line, and so much more.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    • Why Renée wears foundation every day in summer — and the surprising reason it works as sun protection, even without SPF
    • The truth about facial mists: why misting over makeup or sunscreen during the day can work against your skin
    • Renée’s honest review of Alix Earle’s acne brand: which ingredients she’s skeptical of (hint: mandelic acid) and what she wishes the line had done differently
    • Sabrina Carpenter’s skincare routine, revealed: the exact tools, masks and acids her facialist uses to keep her skin smooth and poreless through sweaty stage shows
    • The biggest retinol myth of summer: why Renée says you should never stop using it in hot weather, plus her at-home “DIY peel” trick for safely laddering up
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  20. 7+ Ways to Elevate Your Everyday: “Scentscaping,” a Gwyneth-Approved Lip Balm and the Fragrance Trend to Skip with Curator-to-Know Cynthia Sakai

    48 minEpisode 457

    This week we get a masterclass in levelling up everyday essentials with Cynthia Sakai — founder of the impeccably designed beauty and lifestyle brand, evolvetogether. Cynthia's a former fashion entrepreneur and …

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    This week we get a masterclass in levelling up everyday essentials with Cynthia Sakai — founder of the impeccably designed beauty and lifestyle brand, evolvetogether. Cynthia's a former fashion entrepreneur and 2014 CFDA inductee who previously founded the jewellery line Vita Fede. Now, she's consciously created evolvetogether — a Gwyneth-approved brand that has Business of Fashion asking “Is evolvetogether the next Aesop?”


    Tune in to hear about:

    • The Japanese ritual Cynthia has quietly practised her whole life that the internet just rebranded as "scentscaping" — and how to do it in your own home
    • Why celebrity esthetician Joanna Czech lent her expertise to evolvetogether’s travel-friendly collab cleanser (and yes, it's #DamnGood)
    • The surprising reason that this founder is unbothered about being duped — and why she actually thinks it's a *good* thing
    • Why you won’t catch Cynthia layering her fragrances — ever
    • Stay tuned to the end to hear which dreamy vacation destination is topping her ultra discerning travel list


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  21. Best Prime Day Deals Under $30 USD — Your #DamnGood Shopping Cheat Sheet

    48 minEpisode 456

    It’s happening! With Amazon Prime Days kicking off in June for the first time ever, we’re serving up our ultimate #DamnGoods best beauty deals — to help you build your shopping cart just like a beauty editor …

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    It’s happening! With Amazon Prime Days kicking off in June for the first time ever, we’re serving up our ultimate #DamnGoods best beauty deals — to help you build your shopping cart just like a beauty editor. The best part? *Almost* everything is under $30 USD! (Aside from a few high-tech devices with mega savings, that deserve a shout out, too.)

    Listen in as we deliver the inside scoop on major brand launches from Italy’s Kiko Milano, the latest from highly viral Medicube (new AND on sale!!), a glowy leg hack combination you need to try for your next special event and so much more. Don’t forget you can watch this episode on our YouTube channel! 

    In this episode we cover:

    • A historic first: Charlotte Tilbury is on Amazon and now offering a rare 30 to 40 per cent discount on its most famous cult classic products
    • The “MAC of Italy:” How Europe’s massively popular, accessible beauty line Kiko Milano is making a splash in North America, now part of Amazon Prime Day with some specials happening today only
    • Lookalike alert! Why beauty editors are trading in their luxury dual-ended contour brushes for an unbelievable e.l.f. Cosmetics alternative.
    • Beyond viral: A deep dive into Wonderskin’s high-performance, waterproof serum foundation and 24-hour eyeliners, beyond the miraculous lip stain that made them famous
    • The viral “glowy leg" summer hack: The two-product L'Oréal Paris makeup combination that guarantees transfer-proof, red-carpet-worthy skin on your gams.
    • The rise of "K-pharmacy": Why Medicube and Dr. Reju-all are dominating the skincare conversation with soothing, barrier-repairing essentials
    • French pharmacy sunscreen: The truth behind La Roche-Posay's newest UV Air serum sunscreen formulation and how the North American version differs from Europe
    • Carlene’s new hair holy grail: An influencer-backed multi-tasking styling cream that wowed Carlene for its de-frizzing benefits
    • The high-tech edit: Unbelievable Prime Day price cuts on the ultimate tangle-free robot vacuum and the seen-everywhere Oura Ring
    • For more deals, follow our 🇺🇸Amazon USA storefront here, which we will be updating often: amazon.com/shop/breakingbeautypodcast
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  22. Buy Vs Skip! Your #DamnGood Summer 2026 Makeup Guide Featuring Guest Editor, Makeup Artist Nikki La Rose

    60 minEpisode 455

    Nikki La Rose is our #DamnGood guest editor this week! The pro makeup artist, best known to her 500,000+ YouTube subscribers for serving up straight-shooting reviews, joins us to break down what to buy–and what …

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    Nikki La Rose is our #DamnGood guest editor this week! The pro makeup artist, best known to her 500,000+ YouTube subscribers for serving up straight-shooting reviews, joins us to break down what to buy–and what to skip–this summer. 


    Listen in as Nikki helps us break down the summer makeup that actually survives heat and humidity, from the best long-wear blush that goes the distance for special occasions to the long-wear lippies that won't "crumble like Play-Doh."


    You’ll hear about:


    • The ONE foundation mistake almost everyone makes in summer — and the surprisingly simple fix Nikki swears by for true all-day wear
    • A reformulated foundation that Nikki is genuinely *relieved* to love again... and another buzzy reformulation that left her underwhelmed
    • The cream bronzer/sculptor from a fellow makeup artist brand that Nikki has to physically stop herself from using (yes, it's that good)
    • Nikki’s pro trick for stopping *this* ultra-pigmented liquid blush from taking over your entire face
    • Eyeshadow, liner and the eye-prep step that determines whether your eye makeup stays put
    • Tubing vs. waterproof mascara? Plus, the drugstore pick that Nikki prefers over luxury
    • The long-wear lip formula everyone's obsessed with that Nikki says to *skip* — and what to grab instead 
    • A cult setting spray that gets a hard SKIP this season (and the slightly spicy reason why 👀)
    • The ONE makeup primer she says is actually worth it
    • Plus, stay tuned to the end for a rapid-fire “Buy versus Skip” on the buzziest long-wear launches of 2026 so far


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  23. Miranda Kerr’s 2026 Reset: Her High-Tech Beauty Routine, 6-Minute Arm Sculpting and the “Baller” Reason Why She’s Not Launching Any New Skincare This Year

    58 minEpisode 454

    Miranda Kerr returns! The former Victoria’s Secret model, mother of four and KORA Organics founder is here to chat about navigating beauty and business in her 40s, from her evolved skincare routine and how she …

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    Miranda Kerr returns! The former Victoria’s Secret model, mother of four and KORA Organics founder is here to chat about navigating beauty and business in her 40s, from her evolved skincare routine and how she preps for the MET Gala red carpet to the high tech wellness gadgets that are really worth the money.

    Tune in as Miranda opens up about her personal style and wellness philosophy in 2026, including the real reason why she is choosing not to launch any new KORA products this year, and the relatable way she’s copping to using AI.

    You’ll hear about:

    • The life-changing impact of her recent meditation retreat and how she stays present in a world of constant digital distraction
    • Miranda takes us back to her big break, revealing how singing a tune for Steven Meisel got her cast in her first high-fashion campaign
    • The model’s candid take on the grueling workout regimens of her Victoria’s Secret days versus her current toddler-as-workout-ball routine
    • The simple six-minute arm circuit she learned from Megan Roup to prep for the Met Gala
    • Miranda’s decision to skip new product launches this year, choosing instead to lean into her brand’s existing hero products, like KORA’s Breaking Beauty-approved Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask
    • From at-home red light therapy and microcurrent devices to the way she uses ChatGPT to navigate difficult conversations, Miranda shares her current high-tech and high-touch rituals
    • Pssst - KORA Organics is offering our listeners a 20% off code to shop KORA Organics. Use code BREAKINGBEAUTY20 at koraorganics.com to save. 

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  24. The *New* Rules of Skin Brightening, Laser “Stacking” and Why Everyone is Freaking Out Over Xerf with Dermatologist Dr. Tia Paul

    60 minEpisode 453

    What if your best skin ever had nothing to do with Botox, fillers or even fancy skincare? This week we welcome Dr. Tia Paul, a Harvard- and MIT-trained, board-certified dermatologist—and major skin laser …

    Show notes

    What if your best skin ever had nothing to do with Botox, fillers or even fancy skincare? This week we welcome Dr. Tia Paul, a Harvard- and MIT-trained, board-certified dermatologist—and major skin laser aficionado. As the founder of Balanced Skin Dermatology and Aesthetics in Newport Beach, California, Dr. Paul treats everything from acne, hyperpigmentation, eczema and psoriasis to skin cancer and she has earned over 400K followers on social media.


    Tune in to find out how to achieve glass skin the non-gimmicky way, as Dr. Paul reveals everything to know about the most effective at-home brightening solutions, how-to navigate the world of professional lasers, and the “pyramid” framework she designed for a brighter skin game plan that won’t shock your skin or your credit card.


    In this episode, we discuss:


    • Hydroquinone, tranexamic acid, azelaic acid, niacinamide — the new rules for skin brightening skincare in 2026
    • Lasers 101 — the difference between ablative and non-ablative lasers, vascular lasers and why the term “laser” itself is one of the most misused words in the beauty industry
    • What is laser “stacking” and why Dr. Paul says that combining technologies is where you get the best results
    • What’s all the fuss about Xerf? The new tightening device that's giving people snatched jawlines with zero downtime —  Dr. Paul shares her experience.
    • Myth or reality? The truth about lasers on skin of colour — and what to ask before your appointment
    • Why the Fitzpatrick scale is outdated — according to Dr. Paul — and what she thinks should replace it to treat a full range of skin tones
    • Dr. Paul’s go-to’s: The laser that she personally swears by for glass skin, and the favourite sunscreen the derm will be using to maintain clear skin results all summer long

    Disclaimer: Please note the discussion in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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  25. #DamnGood K-Beauty Special! What to Buy (And What to Skip) at the New Olive Young Flagship

    50 minEpisode 452

    The #DamnGood K-beauty revolution is officially landing in North America! This week, we’re going deep into the highly anticipated US arrival of Korea’s mega beauty retailer, Olive Young with its first outpost …

    Show notes

    The #DamnGood K-beauty revolution is officially landing in North America! This week, we’re going deep into the highly anticipated US arrival of Korea’s mega beauty retailer, Olive Young with its first outpost in Los Angeles. From the massive grand opening in Pasadena to our curated edit of the best-selling products you need to add to your online cart, this is your ultimate guide to navigating the highly-anticipated K-beauty mecca. 

    In this episode, you’ll hear about:

    • Olive Young 101:The scoop on everything you need to know about the mega-retailer’s LA flagship openings, including what you will and won’t be able to buy. 
    • *The* top 10 bestsellers: We break down the official Olive Young best-sellers data, from the cult-favorite Mediheal sheet masks you already know to the get-it-now products you haven’t discovered yet.
    • Our next obsession—K-Hair: We reveal the bonding hair masks, overnight scalp treatments, and viral reedle shot hacks that are completely changing the game for hair thickness and shine.
    • Mind-blowing makeup: From blurring pudding pots to the 'juicy' cushion foundations causing a stir on social media, we’re running through the innovative makeup products that are making over our makeup bags.
    • K-Beauty for Gen X? The science-backed skincare we’re making room for on our own top shelves, from glutathione serums to pillowy “K-pharmacy” retinols
    • The wildcard: Stay tuned for our exclusive reveal of the surprising non-K-beauty brand that will be anchoring the Olive Young US launch experience—you’ll never guess who they partnered with!

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  26. The Beauty Founder Giving Away His Fortune, “Looksmaxxing” Gone Too Far and the One Body Oil You Need This Summer

    53 minEpisode 451

    This week we’re back in the studio to have a proper catch up and to make sense of the recent beauty headlines! Everything from an unexpected “holy” pivot for a beauty brand founder to the sponcon wedding boom …

    Show notes

    This week we’re back in the studio to have a proper catch up and to make sense of the recent beauty headlines! Everything from an unexpected “holy” pivot for a beauty brand founder to the sponcon wedding boom.    


    Tune in as we discuss: 

     

    • Is it tacky or genius to have your entire bachelorette trip sponsored by a beauty brand — 747 private jet and all? We break it down. 
    • Sephora’s latest content pillar alongside Makeup by Mario aims to sort out your makeup dilemmas
    • Our thoughts on the “Natural Nail Movement” that’s picking up steam on social media  — is it a recession indicator or a shift that says a lot more about our societal norms?  
    • For the first time ever, we are joined by our producer Olivia who helps us debrief the disturbing mindset of Gen-Z “Looksmaxxing” influencer Clavicular
    • The new body oil discovery unlike any other that Carlene has tried
    • Our experience with the latest innovation from Olaplex — direct from the very salon where master celebrity hair colorist Tracey Cunningham (and Olaplex ambassador) can work on up to 20 clients per day
    • Stay tuned to the end for a jaw-dropping conversation about a beauty biz billionaire who’s giving it all away for an entirely new career pivot that we’re certain has never been done before
    • PS – if you’re already sharing links with your friends and you’re not on ShopMy yet, you should be! It just makes everything more organized and you can actually earn from it. You can join with this referral link to get set up. #shopmycreator 


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  27. 17+ Unfiltered Skin Truths with Esthetician Joanna Czech

    1 h 1 minEpisode 450

    Joanna Czech believes that three minutes of sun exposure a day is good for your skin - say what?! The celebrity facialist with more than four decades of experience (her client roster includes everyone from Anna …

    Show notes

    Joanna Czech believes that three minutes of sun exposure a day is good for your skin - say what?! The celebrity facialist with more than four decades of experience (her client roster includes everyone from Anna Wintour, Kim Kardashian and Hailey Bieber) also thinks you should incorporate vitamin A “training” before any skin treatments and/or plastic surgery. Plus, are exosomes just a trend? 


    This week we’re welcoming Joanna back to the show and getting totally unfiltered about everything skin-related, so buckle up — you’re in for a thought-provoking ride! 


    You’ll discover:

    • How to transition your routine for summer — why Joanna doesn’t believe in switching creams based on the weather, but rather on your skin’s specific needs
    • How to practice intermittent sun exposure the right way — and yes, she does believe it’s good for you
    • The No. 1 treatment to get rid of hyperpigmentation, according to the pro
    • Microneedling for rosacea? It’s a yes, says Joanna
    • Why “vitamin A training” is a must before any professional skin treatment or surgery, in her experience
    • Exosomes in skincare? Not for this esthetician
    • Why your daytime skin routine really begins at night
    • Vitamin A 101: why she is saying ‘no’ to prescription retinoids, and yes to over-the-counter derivatives for better results
    • The importance of resetting your skin pH before the rest of your skincare steps
    • Her surprising expert hack for using clay masks!
    • The one supplement she uses every day that truly makes a difference

    Pssst - If you want to learn more about Joanna’s spas, you can find more info on her New York atelier here, her Dallas spa here, and her Beverly Hills outpost here.

    Disclaimer: Please note the discussion in today’s podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.


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    Momentous Fiber+ is a complete, 3-in-1 formula with soluble fiber, insoluble fiber, and a prebiotic resistant starch. Head to livemomentous.com and use promo code beauty for up to 35% off your first order.


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    Cowboy Colostrum offers the highest quality bovine (that’s cow) colostrum available in the US. For a limited time, our listeners get up to 25% off their entire order. Just head to cowboycolostrum.com/beauty and use code BEAUTY at checkout. 


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  28. What Makes a Viral Perfume? Tips for Long-Lasting Scent, Perfume Layering and an In-Person, Custom Fragrance Atelier with The 7 Virtues’ Barb Stegemann

    57 minEpisode 449

    Barb Stegemann is back to inspire us once more, just in time for Mother’s Day! Also known as the “Philosopher Queen,” Barb is a longtime friend of our show and a complete force to be reckoned with in the beauty …

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    Barb Stegemann is back to inspire us once more, just in time for Mother’s Day! Also known as the “Philosopher Queen,” Barb is a longtime friend of our show and a complete force to be reckoned with in the beauty business. 


    Barb launched The 7 Virtues fragrance brand out of her garage in Halifax, Nova Scotia on International Women’s Day back in 2010, after her best friend, Capt. Trevor Greene, was wounded in Afghanistan by the Taliban while serving there.


    Barb then sowed the seeds of what would become a historic social enterprise and commercial success story, buying fair-trade essential oils from farmers in war-torn regions to make perfumes for peace — and now The 7 Virtues is in 2,000 Sephora stores around the world.


    Tune in to hear about:


    • What makes a viral moment: why The 7 Virtues “Santal Vanille and “Amber Vanilla” were the clean perfumes to pop off on TikTok
    • Why “Vanilla Woods,” launched in 2018, was years ahead of the gourmand trend, and what makes it the brand’s bestseller to this day
    • What makes a fragrance “clean” anyway? Barb explains fragrance load, organic sugar-cane alcohol and a 24-hour wear test 
    • Why “Strawberry Jam” is the biggest launch in brand history, and why Barb believes everyone wants to smell like layer cake at this moment in time
    • Inside The 7 Virtues Atelier on the Halifax Waterfront, and a major scoop on Barb’s expansion plans for the custom fragrance concept store
    • The Sephora full-circle moment: from taking part in Sephora Accelerate in 2018 to mentoring the next class of Sephora Squad creators in 2026
    • “Dragons’ Den,” redux: the original pitch that landed Brett Wilson's $125,000 investment (a reported 56-fold return), and what it felt like to return as a guest dragon for the show's 20th anniversary
    • Why being underestimated is a gift, and the Marcus Aurelius wisdom Barb has repeated to her kids since they were small: “Be prepared to meet the angry, the lost, the jealous, the jaded. Now lead.”


    Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok,X, Threads. Join our private Facebook group. Or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302.  Sign up for our Substack here. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to watch our episodes! 

     

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  29. Solo Episode: The Devil Wears Lancôme? Movie Marketing Gone Wild, Jo Malone Zara Drama and Can Acne Ever be “Sexy”?

    26 minEpisode 448

    Alix Earle! Jo Malone! Gisele! We’re diving into the headlines that have the beauty world buzzing in our first catch-up episode since January. From the envelope-pushing product marketing for “The Devil Wears …

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    Alix Earle! Jo Malone! Gisele! We’re diving into the headlines that have the beauty world buzzing in our first catch-up episode since January. From the envelope-pushing product marketing for “The Devil Wears Prada 2” to the latest beauty lawsuit, we are breaking down the hot takes that you have been waiting for.

    Plus! We found a new book for your French pharmacy obsession, a totally accessible luxury-meets-skincare shower buy and we’re weighing in on the massive (and controversial) launch of Alix Earle’s new acne-focused skincare brand.

    Editorial note: This episode was recorded April 10 2026.

    You’ll hear about:

    • Gisele Bündchen is better than ever: While fashion campaigns turn their attention to mature models, we chat about the drugstore beauty brand that just landed Gisele as its very first global ambassador
    • The “K-Pop” sunscreen phenomenon: How brands like Anua are leveraging "K-Pop Demon Hunters" to help make sunscreen cool for Gen Z 
    • Jo Malone vs. Jo Malone: The "scent-sational" legal battle between the Estée Lauder parent company and the founder herself over her Zara collaboration
    • The “Devil Wears Prada” sequel: We discuss the blatant — but brilliant — movie marketing from L’Oréal and Lancôme that is pushing product placement beyond anything we have seen before
    • The body care explosion: Your new luxe-for-less  “everything shower” staple 
    • The French pharmacy guidebook: A breakdown of the new book “The French Skincare Bible: Beauty Secrets for Healthy, Glowing Skin” by legit French pharmacist Dr. Marine Vincent — your ultimate decoder for French pharmacy favourites, at last.
    • Alix Earle’s Reale Actives skincare launch: Does "sexy” marketing work for acne? We debate the strategy behind the influencer’s $5 million dollar first-day sales and the receipts she brought to social media

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  30. #DamnGood Foundations Guide! Why Armani, NARS & Estée Lauder Re-Formulated (and Our New Faves to Buy ASAP)

    58 minEpisode 447

    It’s 2026 and everyone’s asking: why has my Holy Grail foundation been reformulated?! We’re explaining the reason behind the industry-wide shakeup this week. From a $16.99 drugstore dupe to a luxury splurge at …

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    It’s 2026 and everyone’s asking: why has my Holy Grail foundation been reformulated?! We’re explaining the reason behind the industry-wide shakeup this week. From a  $16.99 drugstore dupe to a luxury splurge at $145 — we’re uncovering what’s #DamnGood now in the next-gen foundation landscape. 

     

    What you’ll learn in this episode: 

    • Why major foundation brands — including Armani, Estée Lauder and NARS — have been forced to reformulate their most iconic products
    • How the removal of cyclopentasiloxane has changed the texture, wear and shade ranges of cult classics
    • What the serum foundation trend means for your skin — and which new ones break through with their performance
    • Which nouveau matte formulas are worth trying if you're oily-skinned — and which ones to skip
    • Whether luxury foundations justify their price tags (including one at $145 US)

     

    For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ 


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    Lightstim

    LightStim Elipsa is an FDA-cleared device used by thousands of professionals to simultaneously treat wrinkles and acne. It has 868 professional LED lights and delivers the same collagen-stimulating results as a doctor's office – and it’s now available for at-home use. Use our code BEAUTY to SAVE 10% at lightstim.com.


    Blissy

    Experience better skin, smoother hair and cooler sleep with Blissy’s silk essentials like pillowcases and sleep masks. Use code BREAKING for an extra 30% off at blissy.com/BREAKING.


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    Let your hair be one less thing to worry about. See visibly thicker, stronger, faster-growing hair in 3-to-6 months with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code BREAKING.

    Timeline 

    Timeline’s clinically proven supplement formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $79, when you go to timeline.com/BREAKING 


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