Breaking Beauty Podcast

Brought to you in partnership with Aveeno, this week's bonus episode is all about the scientifically proven ingredients that will help you achieve peak, healthy-looking skin. Joining us in the hot seat is board-certified dermatologist Dr. Geeta Yadav, founder of FACET Dermatology in Toronto, who has been quoted in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Allure, Vanity Fair and Cosmopolitan. 

You’ll find out:

• How healthy skin functions, and the key factors to protect at all costs, like your skin’s acid mantle, microbiome and skin barrier.  
• The telltale signs that your skin barrier is seriously compromised, for every tone in the Fitzpatrick scale.
• From ceramides to oatmeal to vitamin C and more – the fundamentals of building the perfect, healthy skin ingredient wardrobe.
• How to treat signs of aging, acne and pigmentation while keeping your skin barrier intact. Like, is retinol a total no-go? How about exfoliation?
• Does the TikTok-viral beef tallow trend have any merit? Plus, deciphering which other pantry-adjacent ingredients are and aren’t worth your time.
• The #1 habit you can easily adopt to stay on top of a healthy suncare routine – science proves it!

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Related episodes like this: 

• Are You Applying Your Sunscreen The Right Way? With Dr. Michelle Henry
• Dr. Muneeb Shah aka @DermDoctor On Starter Skincare Routines For Aging Skin
• How To Build Your Skincare Routine With Esthetician Renée Rouleau

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The tea is piping hot this week as we sit down with Dana Omari-Harrell AKA @IGFamousByDana. The Houston-based, plastic surgery consultant and registered dietician has likely landed in your private DM’s, thanks to her no holds barred celebrity before-and-after posts, where she breaks down every aesthetic treatment and cosmetic surgery procedure undergone (allegedly!) to get the glammanati to their Hollywood-image today. Tune in as we get caught up on all of the jaw-dropping transformations that shook up our feeds this year, in this can’t miss, pop culture-drenched episode.

Content PSA - themes of weight loss, body image and cosmetic surgery are discussed throughout. 

Tune in to hear about:

• Which celebrity @IGFamousByDana is voting ‘Best Transformation of the Year’ – and why
• The 40-something actor whose work is *SO* good, even Dana can’t pinpoint what she’s had done
• Which celebrity slid into Dana’s DMs, asking for a qualified surgeon recommendation 👀
• The spin-off effect of GLP-1 medications - how they’re affecting everything from cosmetic surgery to personal trainer protocols and even menus at NYC-based restaurants!
• The aesthetic and plastic surgery trends that Dana expects to see all over our feeds in 2025 and beyond

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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• Is the “Plastic Surgery Lite” Trend As Breezy As it Seems? “Mini” Facelifts, “Liquid” Nose Jobs & More With Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Rady Rahban
• Solo Episode! 👀Carlene’s Blepharoplasty Journey, How We’re Erasing Our Redness and Spider Veins, Why Your Fave Influencer May Be a Catfish and Will The Row Launch Into Beauty?
• Botox Pioneer Dr. Jean Carruthers 

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What if we don’t age in a linear pattern, and instead, experience pronounced “bursts” at ages 44 and 60? The latest study out Stanford Medicine published in the scientific journal, Nature, has given the skincare community a lot to mull over. Today, we’re welcoming double-board certified dermatologist, cosmetic surgeon and host of the Derm Approved podcast, Dr. Sheila Farhang, to help us break it all down. 

Listen in as Dr. Sheila explains the best way to prepare for an aging “spike” and tune in until the end to hear her predictions for what we’ll all be talking about in 2025.

You’ll hear about:

• “Prejuvenation” secrets: The treatments to invest in before your next spike, and what she’s *personally* stopped doing this year (buh-bye masseter Botox!)
• Where to click to find your best dermatologist provider, for cosmetic or medical purposes, without any spon-con
• Is there a “secret” menu at your dermatologist’s office that we should know about?? The cocktailing injection fads that are and aren’t worth trying, according to the derm
• Dr. Sheila’s response to filler fatigue, “perception drift” and where some injectors have gone way overboard
• Getting filler dissolved? Listen to what Dr. Sheila has to say first 
• The surprising ingredient that she predicts will be big in 2025, beyond its gimmicky reputation
• The peer-reviewed injectors seal of approval list we mention is Castle Connolly and esthetic concierge services like Persana

Pssst! We were guests over on Dr. Sheila’s podcast, Derm Approved, discussing how to manage tough-to-treat areas like eye bags and jowls. Tune in here to listen!  

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• Skin Cycling 101, Niacinamide News & More With Dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe
• Dermatologist Dr. Shereene Idriss Serving The Real Tea on Skincare Scams
• How-To Get On A Retinol Routine You Won’t Want to Quit With Dr. Frauke Neuser

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Cue the jingle bells! 🎊 This week, we’re sharing everything that’s topping our personal holiday wishlists. From the most elusive gift of all – a Taylor Swift Eras tour ticket – to an of-the-moment designer fragrance bag charm, a breezy hair mask inspired by It Girl du jour Matilda Djerf and a drugstore collectible that’s sure to sell out, this is our #DamnGood gift guide we actually want for ourselves.

Tune in to hear:

• Trend alert! Why everything “jumbo” and “mini” are most likely to sell out this holiday shopping season
• Meet the Stanley Cup x ELF Cosmetics collab that has us dreaming of ways to deck out our favourite drinking vessel – glosses, spritzers and keys galore
• Why we predict that the bombshell blowout isn’t going anywhere, and the new fluffy hair must sure to make any Matilda Djerf fan squeal (including us!)
• A luxurious, all-natural honey face mask so #damngood that it’s got us thinking about running away with the founder
• A fashion-meets-function bag charm that’s sure to be the belle of any holiday ball 
• A fragrance set that will guarantee you earn the Cool Auntie Award
• The only advent calendar that we think is worth wrapping up this holiday season 
• A true breakthrough lippie from our most coveted UK-based makeup guru

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

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• Skincare Guru May Lindstrom on her Cult-Favorite “Blue Cocoon" Balm, Saying No To Retail and The Power of Small Batch Beauty [Watch and subscribe on our YouTube channel here 
• Everything Matilda Djerf Touches Turns To Gold: Curtain Bangs, Ballet Flats and Next, Your Preloved Trousers Watch on our YouTube channel here
• 🛒 The #DamnGood Loyalty Shopping Guide! From Sephora to Ulta, Drugstores and More – Plus, The Products We’d Spend Our *Points* On Now

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Today’s uninterrupted, bonus episode is in partnership with our friends at Allies of Skin. Meet Nicolas Travis, the biochemist and pharmaceutical scientist-turned-skincare entrepreneur who founded Allies of Skin after a sudden accident resulted in devastating facial injuries and years of inner trauma. 

Listen in as Nicolas spills the secrets behind the viral, feel-good brand that’s earned more than 30 internationally-recognized beauty awards, along with a loyal community that includes Hailey Bieber, January Jones and Kaia Gerber. *Please note that the topics of abuse, trauma and suicide are discussed.  

You’ll find out:

• From peptides to growth factors, exosomes, snail mucin and more - we learn which ingredients are worth the investment for your skin concern. 
• Why Nicolas traded trendy “salmon sperm” facials to heal his skin for a treatment that’s proven to be far more effective
• The 101 on Allies of Skin’s “Swiss Army knife of moisturizers,” the best-selling, Antioxidant Firming Daily Treatment
• The reason why the brand’s Epidermal Growth Factor Serum earned a 5,000 + wait-list, and sold out four times 
• How Nicolas is turning trauma into healing, with Allies of Skin’s recent #inmyhealingera campaign that features fellow skin-trauma survivors
• For reference, the book we mention is “The Body Keeps The Score” 

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

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• Deciem and The Ordinary Founder Brandon Truaxe [please note this episode was recorded in 2018]

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Los Angeles-based celebrity esthetician Biba De Sousa counts “It Girls” like Hailey Bieber, Billie Eilish and Miley Cyrus as loyal clients. A “problem skin” expert, Biba has been treating skin challenges like acne, rosacea, folliculitis and irritated skin for the past 20+ years.

In this episode we discuss:

• How Rosie Huntington-Whitely’s skin woes inspired Biba to create her super popular “Pore Clogging Checker” on her website
• Why the long-time esthetician isn’t a fan of cleansing balms and double cleansing oils – is single cleansing back??
• Whether slugging is a do or a don’t, according to the expert
• How to know if you’re overdoing it on microneedling
• Which foods *actually* trigger acne
• Did Biba create the first “barrier cream”?

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• Derm Hot Takes! The Real Deal on Those Viral Hypochlorous Acid Skin Sprays, the Most Legit At-Home Skincare Devices and the Unsexy Vitamin C You Might be Missing in Your Routine with Dr. Heather Rogers

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Today, we’re welcoming Abbey Yung, certified trichologist and beauty content creator, boasting over one million hair-obsessed fans and followers. If you’ve ever had any questions about how to achieve long hair, how to know if you’re going to experience hair loss and which budget shampoos work just as well as expensive salon brands, you’ll definitely want to hear from the former bleach queen who’s turned her hair from broken to buff – and made a whole career out of it in the process.

Tune in to learn: 

• Hair repair 101: From double-cleansing to pre-oiling, the exact steps that Abbey followed to turn her brassy and broken locks to brilliant and healthy – and the TikTok trends she chooses to ignore (rice water, anyone??)
• Which haircare ingredients have been needlessly demonized, and whether there’s an ingredient out there that would send her running
• Abbey’s honest review of Blake Brown, the haircare range from Blake Lively
• The trichologist’s all-time favourite hair tools (that you might need a long-haul flight to secure)
• The drugstore item she swears by for her own hair’s signature, mirror-like shine

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• K18 founders Britta Cox and Suveen Sahib
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Today we’re welcoming the “Perfume Princess,” Mona Kattan! Mona is a serial entrepreneur, co-founder of Huda Beauty (alongside her sisters Huda and Alya Kattan) and founder of the smash hit fragrance brand, Kayali. Since its 2018 debut, fans like Cardi B flock to Kayali’s mouth-watering, gourmand scents, like Yum Pistachio and their best-selling, Vanilla 28 Eau de Parfum. We find out what’s behind the perfume hype, and why the Dubai Bling cast member is so much more than her lavish image.

Tune in to hear about: 

• How Mona tapped into her Middle Eastern roots, and its rich tradition of fragrance wearing, to share the power of perfume with the world
• Why the Kayali owner likens “oud” in perfumery to truffle oil in cuisine – and how to make the luxuriously rich fragrance note work for real life
• How layering unexpected perfume pairings can yield the best results (sparkling lychee and patchouli, anyone?)
• The avid scent collector’s 5,000 fragrance piece perfume library in Dubai – and the *one* that remains her favourite to this day.
• Why Mona proudly considers herself an empath, and how her most vulnerable trait became the rocketfuel to building a global fragrance empire

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Ever wanted to venture into K-Beauty and weren’t sure where to start? Ava Lee, AKA @glowwithava, is our guest host today, for a #DamnGood K-Beauty special you are not going to want to miss! New York-based, Korean-born and the daughter of Chinese parents, Ava is an expert in all things holistic beauty, earning 1.7M fans on TikTok. Ava is also the founder of @byava, ingestible beauty supplements and herbal tea elixirs designed to achieve her trademark #jelloskin from within. Today, she’s spilling all the “jujube fruit” tea on the famous Korean skincare products you need to try first.

You’ll discover:

• The exact steps for a skincare routine, using the most famous Korean skincare brands – and some you haven’t heard of yet
• The backstory behind not one, but two K-beauty products that Ava has personally made to go viral – and why they’re so #damngood
• The *one* skincare product that Ava has been gatekeeping – until now
• How to incorporate collagen into your daily ingestibles routine to achieve Ava’s trademark (literally!)  “jello skin”
• What’s the next big thing coming from Korea? Ava reveals the K-Beauty trend we’ll be seeing everywhere soon 

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

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Grab your lattes, sit back and tune in for a long overdue catchup episode where we’re spilling some secrets - from what it was like to go under the knife this summer, how we’re ditching our redness for good and the highly anticipated designer fragrance launch that seriously let us down this month. 

You’ll hear about:

• Carlene spills what it’s like to undergo blepharoplasty and ptosis correction with Dr. Maleki - the pros, the cons and everything in-between 
• The redness and spider vein-correcting pro treatments that have us going back for more, like Excel V
• Designer beauty returns! With news that the owners of Chanel and L'Oréal have invested in The Row, is a beauty line on the horizon?
• Flop alert! Why fashion houses and “Big Perfume” so often get it wrong - and who blew it this season
• As A.I. infiltrates our fave influencers’ content, how can we believe what we see in our feed? 

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. 

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

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• What’s *Not* #DamnGood? Our Anti-Haul Episode is Here!
• 7 Beauty Editors Reveal The Perfumes They’re Hoarding Now
• #DamnGood Special - Are These The Top French Pharmacy Products of All Time?

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Today we’re welcoming Maria Cristina Bruno, founder of The Fix Method, a facial massage technique that lifts, depuffs and sculpts while relieving signs of “cortisol face” and premature aging. Maria’s method is low-key famous for producing immediate facial and skin transformations that are so dramatic, she’s often called upon to train fellow top estheticians like LA Facialist Candace Marino and Joanna Czech’s team – along with 10,000+ therapists worldwide.

In today’s episode you’ll learn:

• Do you have “cortisol face”? The telltale signs, and the fix
• Glass skin is back, and this esthetician says there’s only one sure-fire ingredient to get it.
• What is fascia? And why are skin therapists all talking about it right now
• Do you need buccal massage? What to know if you’ve ever considered an intra-oral massage.
• The one exercise we can all do to achieve an eye-opening “Fix Method” effect ourselves. (See the demo on our Reels or YouTube Shorts.)
• Scoop alert! Details on the skincare range that Maria Cristina currently has in development to target hyperpigmentation and achieve glowing skin 

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

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• The LA Facialist Candace Marino
• Celebrity Facial Masseur Lord Gavin

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This week we’re serving up a #damngood Fall 2024 trend report with the breakthrough products and moments that we can’t stop yapping about this season.  

Tune in to hear about:

• Blur season 2.0  - why does everything have a built-in filter right now? 
• “Peak Peptides” - are peptides in skincare a legit, needle-free alternative to Botox?
• Why K-Beauty-inspired innovations are having a renaissance 
• High-tech hair - Dyson’s first foray into hair styling products  
• Clinical claims in makeup - do they deliver?
• The next generation of tubing mascara takes hold 
• Bold blush is here to stay for another season, including our fave budget-friendly find. And speaking of deals - this whole month we have a special promo at NYXcosmetics.com - Save 30% with code BEAUTY30. Some exclusions apply; offer ends September 30th. 

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• The Next Niacinamide, Skincare Filters For Your Tap and A New Way to Save on Your Fave Products – Are These The #DamnGood Beauty Products and Trends We’ll Be Seeing Everywhere in 2024 and Beyond?!
• Meet Our #DamnGood Spring 2024 Beauty Finds! From Victoria Beckham’s Smash Skincare Collab to “Lash Cocaine”(?!) and Onion Water For Thicker Hair. Plus! The Hot Fire Beauty Brands Entering North America
• The Ultimate #DamnGood Healthy Hair Guide: Buh-Bye Blow Dry Brushes, An $8 Smoothing Spray That Lasts For 3-Days (?!) Plus! A Girl Math-Approved, Designer Barrette

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Chriselle Lim is one of the fashion industry's OG style influencers, garnering a community of over 6 million followers across her social channels. Leveraging her sharp and discerning style, Chriselle and her team re-imagined Phlur in 2022. The debut scent “Missing Person,” sold out immediately and quickly garnered a waitlist of over 275,000. This week, we get the intimate backstory behind the “sad girl” scent, along with details on Chriselle’s personal fave fragrance from her modern fine fragrance creations, tips on how-to make your perfume last longer, and so much more.

You’ll find out:

• How Chriselle turned the aspirational fragrance trope on its head with a ‘sad girl’ scent that brought many a follower to tears
• What happened with the influencer-turned-entrepreneur’s double-eyelid surgery journey that may have spurred some regrets
• Her fave K-beauty drugstore skincare find
• Which skincare favourites are making it to Chriselle’s tightly curated top shelf this fall, including finds that you can splurge on, and where to save
• The one makeup item Chriselle will be bringing into fall
• Which items are on her fall wardrobe must-list

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

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Officially turning the page on our fall skincare routines this week with the help of Amy Koberling, the skin expert behind #skinthusiast: the podcast! Amy is a Miami-based dermatology physician assistant who works alongside esteemed board-certified dermatologist Dr. Leslie Baumann. 

As a next-gen skin pro, Amy has parlayed her passion for skincare beyond her 9-to-5 with her popular platform “Skinthusiast” - sharing her best skincare tips and tricks across her blog, YouTube, Tiktok and podcast (Pssst… Catch us over on  #skinthusiast: the podcast where we’re discussing fall trends this week!) 

Tune in to hear about: 

• Fall into sunscreen. Why a tinted sunscreen may be more effective than one that’s untinted, and the reason why Amy always applies her SPF as a last step 
• Back to the gym! Amy’s pre- and post- workout skincare routine to help avoid annoying breakouts this season
• Treatment Szn. Why Amy believes that certain lasers can be a waste of money for melasma sufferers, and what she does to treat her own condition
• Never a dull moment. The best brightening serums that have actually helped with her hyperpigmentation – at every price point 
• Eternal glow. The one fundamental skin truth Amy wishes she knew earlier!

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

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In partnership with NYX Professional Makeup. To help celebrate NYX Professional Makeup’s 25th anniversary, today we’re sitting down with Global Brand President, Denée Pearson! We’re finding out why so many NYX products go viral on TikTok – and end up being a new makeup bag staple in the process. Plus, Denée predicts which NYX item we’ll all still be using 25 years from now (Hint: They are the #1 gloss brand in the US, after all.)

We’re finding out:

• Butter Girl Fall? Which three products Denée recommends to transition your makeup to fall this season.
• Why Denée insists that NYX is not a “dupes” brand, in spite of the brand’s on-trend, low-price prowess.
• The reason Denée spends so much of her time on TikTok, and what she’s learned to keep winning amongst Gen Z.
• The definition of “beauty entertainment,” and how the strategy is behind NYX’s drugstore domination. 
• What to buy from the NYX x Beetlejuice collab that launched this week – if it hasn’t sold out already!

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

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• NYX Cosmetics Founder Toni Ko
• Our 2024 #DamnGood Drugstore Edit - All New Finds For Less Than $35 USD!
• The Backstory Behind The #1 Ranked Hair Care Brand at Sephora with Amika CEO Chelsea Riggs

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Having suffered third degree burns to 40% of her face as a toddler, Basma Hameed set out on a two decade-long journey to pioneer a first-of-its-kind dermal procedure known as “scar camouflage,” employing custom skin tone pigments to make almost any scar, on any skin tone, nearly imperceptible. 

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In this week’s episode, we find out why celebrities and royalty flock to her Basma Hameed Clinics in Beverly Hills and Toronto to hide tell-tale surgery lines, acne scars and stretch marks – and we get the details on her gone-viral colour cosmetics line, Basma Beauty, expanding across US Sephora stores next week.

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Tune in to hear about:

• The emotional toll that a scar can take, and the powerful transformations she’s seen in her clinic TW: A childhood accident is discussed
• From severe burns to birthmarks, discover how Basma works her permanent, disguise magic
• How much you can expect to pay for a camouflage procedure, and which scars, if any, she can’t treat
• What makes the Basma Beauty The Foundation Stick - four years in the making - so #damngood, and why Basma The Cream Blush went viral 
• Her best tips and remedies for helping to heal scars at home

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• Cheekbone Beauty Founder Jennifer Harper
• Making Perfume, Not War: The 7 Virtues Founder Barb Stegemann

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Partners in TikTok and in marriage, Alexis Androulakis and Dr. Christina Basias Androulakis are the creative minds behind The Lipstick Lesbians universe. In just one year, Alexis, a seasoned expert in product development, and Dr. Christina, an award-winning educator with a Ph.D. in Education and Technology, have earned a community of nearly one million followers with their next-level product “evaluations”– live from the aisles of Sephora. Tune in today as we learn to shop for makeup like a product development pro ourselves.

You’ll find out:

• What to expect from their upcoming, beauty literacy course, “Beauty Mastery: Transform into a Product Developer & Consumer Genius,” coming soon!
• The reason you should look at where a product is made before your next makeup purchase
• What makes a product an instant red flag on a store shelf 
• Why SPF “doping” is the latest product trend we’ve seen this year, and whether it’s a good thing or a bad thing
• The product trends they think will pop off in 2025 

Pssst! Be sure to check out our Tiktok where The Lipstick Lesbians will play a little game of “red flag” vs “green flag” when it comes to buying your makeup!

Watch this full episode on our YouTube channel

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• How to Find a Sunscreen You Can Really Trust with Lab Muffin AKA Michelle Wong
• How Danessa Myricks Built Her Mega Beauty Brand

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Dr. Heather D. Rogers’ Instagram bio reads, “Advice from experience; no ads.” This week, the Seattle-based, double-board certified dermatologic surgeon and founder of Doctor Rogers Skin Care, joins us to de-bunk skincare scams as she reveals the at-home beauty gadgets that are legit worth the spend – and which products are a total waste of money.

 Tune in to hear about:

• Whether you’re using those popular hypochlorous acid sprays you see all over your feed the right way - and how they’re different from fancy French pharmacy face mists
• Why Dr. Rogers believes hyaluronic acid is actually a waste of your money 
• Would you use vaginal estrogen cream on your face? Dr. Rogers weighs in on the perimenopausal/menopausal trend
• Which two at-home LED devices she’s personally studied the data on, and uses herself
• The budget-friendly vitamin C serum that she’d actually recommend (#unsponsored!)
• Her evolved definition of what “toxic” skincare means today

Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302.  

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• Vagina Care Do’s & Don’ts with Dr. Jen Gunter, Twitter’s Resident Gyno and Anti-GOOP Advocate
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Today’s #DamnGoods episode is all about the perfumes that beauty editors really hoard!! We’re welcoming *7* beauty editors from top publications – Elle, Allure, Fashionista and more – who are sharing their all-time fave fragrances, from a $600 ‘expensive vanilla’ blend to a before-its-time bottle you can only score on eBay. Plus, tune in to hear their expert tips on how-to avoid smelling like everyone else; ‘fragrance coupling’ and where to get your flaçon monogrammed like an editor.

You’ll hear from:

• Former Vogue.com Beauty Editor Jenna Rennert, on the perfume you can only find on an if-you-know-you-know shelf. Plus, Which fragrance bottles from her collection are most likely to withstand a 6 foot drop!
• Asia Milia Ware, fashion and beauty writer for The Cut, who reveals her blind-buy perfume that has men stopping her in the streets –  time and time again
• People Magazine’s Style & Beauty Director Andrea Lavinthal, on her fave “salty” scent – and which perfume all the Greenwich Moms are wearing now
• Kathleen Hou, beauty director at Elle Magazine, who surprises us with a blast celebrity scent from the past – along with a sneak peek at an exciting fresh woody fragrance launching this fall
• Fashionista Beauty Director Stephanie Saltzman, on the GOAT in vanilla perfumes that’s made her very discerning top shelf – followed by a fun game of ‘Guess What The Row Fragrance Would Smell Like’?
• Cosmopolitan Beauty Editor Beth Gillette, on the travel-inspired luxe perfume that she expertly layers with… an affordable celebrity spritz that nobody could have predicted
• Allure Associate Beauty Editor Annie Blay, who divulges her Parisian mainstay perfume as she schools us on the art of ‘fragrance coupling’ with your date (a trend in the making?)
• Stay tuned until the end as Carlene and Jill announce the perfumes they’re hoarding, too

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

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• Ultimate A-List Tricks, Treatments & Products to Try With People Magazine’s Andrea Lavinthal
• Mega Beauty Influencer Jackie Aina on Forvr Mood, Beauty Diversity & Her Best Foundation Hack
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Kristin Cavallari – reality TV queen (Laguna Beach, The Hills and Very Cavallari), podcast host  (“Let’s Be Honest,” ) 4 x New York Times best-selling author – plus, Founder & CEO of lifestyle brand, Uncommon James, joins us this week! Get ready as Kristin gets candid on everything from her skincare secret weapon, how she’s staying fit, why she rarely eats salad these days?! Along with major scoop on her debut fragrance, Hard Feelings (starring her dreamboat boyfriend, Mark Estes!)

To in to hear about:

• The one skincare item she thinks legit has made the biggest difference in her skin
• How she handled seeing her first grey hair 
• The hot tip that her facialist Joanna Czech gave her – and why she stays clear of fillers and Botox
• Where she stands now on sunscreen (post viral backlash!)
• Her strong opinions on a very popular haircare brand that she says made her hair fall out 
• Why she’s embracing food “freedom” vs counting carbs 
• The one, nostalgic men’s fragrance that gives her the “ick” 
• Stay tuned to the end for a rapidfire game of “Let’s Be Honest…” to hear the best compliment that her boyfriend, Mark Estes, has ever paid her, the craziest thing she’s ever read about herself and her latest worth-the-money style splurge

Pssst! Check out our exclusive TikTok where Kristin reacts to some of her past beauty looks! 

Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302.  

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• “Fashion’s Favorite Facialist” Joanna Czech on Winter-Proofing Your Skin, Hangover Remedies & How-To Cultivate Big Glow Energy 

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We took a trip to New York with Amika to learn all about the colourful brand behind the #1 dry shampoo in prestige hair care. Listen in as Amika CEO Chelsea Riggs delivers the scoop on the viral thermal round brush that helped usher in a fluffy hair revolution, what makes Amika’s best-selling Perk Up Dry Shampoo so damn good and, the brand new Volumizing Rising Star collection (oh my!) destined for your next big hair day.

Plus, you’ll find out:

• Why Amika is the #1 hair brand ranked on Sephora.com (based on traffic to the website,) offering up formulas for eleven different hair types and textures 
• How to achieve the fluffy hair trend at home, with Chelsea’s personal tips on boosting thin strands, from haircut to blowdry and beyond
• How Amika builds allyship within the company – with lessons for indie brands who lost their footing this year (ahem)
• What it takes to earn B-Corp certification – and why it matters to us as consumers
• Why Chelsea chooses to see the *positive* in a one-star review

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It’s a #DamnGood Amazon Prime Days shopping special! We’re in your feeds with an “early bird” episode dedicated to the viral finds flying off shelves.

Tune in as we test-drive:

• The #1 best-selling cushion foundation on Amazon that’s gone completely viral on TikTok – and costs only $25  
• A $12 smash-hit liquid bronzer that you can score with its very own Gift With Purchase 
• The iconic body cream that Carlene always empties – now, at 15% off
• A next generation skin cleanser that was 10 years and 50 patents in the making (and unlike anything that we’ve tried before!)
• A French pharmacy must that has more than 35,000 reviews on Amazon – and it’s 20% off
• Stay tuned to the end when we reveal some blockbuster deals – including $100 savings on a product that we’ve been talking about since episode one!

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Named one of the “Next Generation of Status Facialists: New York City Edition” by Fashionista, Raquel Medina-Cleghorn’s client roster is a who’s who of the fashion world, counting in-the-glow models like Emily Ratajkowski, designer Simone Rocha and makeup artist Hung Van Ngo on her list. Today, the former fashion stylist is here to teach us everything to know about atelier-inspired at-home skincare treatments, guaranteed to level up your basic routine no matter what your skincare conundrum.

You’ll discover:

• What makes a skincare treatment a treatment, versus any other product or step you may use in your skincare routine.
• Which exact serums, boosters and masks to invest in for your personal skin challenge, whether it’s pores, hormonal acne, sagging, hollowness or dark spots.
• Plus, stay tuned until the end to find out what Raquel is personally using - and not using - in her personal pregnancy skincare routine
• How-to “jack-hammer” away your hyperpigmentation like the pro
• What’s involved in the “4 Hand” Red Carpet treatments that Raquel has been doing in New York and Los Angeles for Fashion Weeks, the Oscars and MET Gala (sounds divine!)

PS - don’t forget that we’ll be live with our “#DamnGood Amazon Viral Beauty Hits” - episode one day early next week on Tuesday, July 16th 2024. And follow our Amazon storefront for inspo!

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“I’m very into seeing the woman as she actually is.” This week we get a masterclass in less-is-more makeup with Emmy-nominated celeb makeup artist Molly R. Stern! For over three decades, Molly has aced the art of enhancing the natural beauty of her power women clientele (everyone from Reese Witherspoon to Maya Rudolph, Julia Roberts and more.) Listen in as Molly shares her best tips on colour theory, expert blending and more for minimal makeup that delivers maximum effect.

Tune in to learn about:

• Why skin prep is a big deal – and the one tool Molly’s obsessed with to bring a natural glow to skin
• Why her signature “flushed” look begs the question: “Did that person just come out of a closet making out with someone?” 
• The makeup artist’s favourite hack for “lash detailing” mascara to achieve fluffy lashes
• Her “blush-a-holic” tri-colour blush application technique
• The one luxury blush that Carlene and Molly are both swooning over
• Molly’s best tip for seamlessly covering a zit 
• Why she’s warmed up to the idea of makeup primers – a category she once loathed
• Her favourite budget-friendly eyeshadow

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This week we’re welcoming back power cosmeceutical couple, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dennis Gross and Carrie Gross, co-founder and chief creative officer of the beloved Dr. Dennis Gross skincare brand. In this sponsored episode, we find out whether LED skin devices (like the rose gold, hockey goalie-adjacent mask you’ve seen all over your feed) are as revolutionary as retinol in the history of beauty breakthroughs.

Listen in to learn:

• The fascinating origin story behind LED skin therapy technology –  straight outta NASA –  that led to today’s device boom.
• “LED is an ingredient.” The new way of thinking around the collagen-building tech that has Dr. Dennis Gross likening LED to retinol and vitamin C.
• Mask? Wand? Amazon? How to shop for the best LED skin device for your skin – and the red flags to avoid.
• How-to incorporate LED light masks into your everyday routine, from when and how long to use it – including a hack for targeting a sagging neck.
• Plus! Stay tuned until the end to hear the scoop on what sort of device the dynamic duo will be launching next.

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This week we’ve edited down the latest hot-weather beauty launches (and culled the “stinkers” from our vanities!) to embrace the #DamnGood products that are going to be in our personal rotation all summer long. 

Tune in to hear about:

• A much-anticipated lip gloss collab that inspired people to wait in line for *hours* to snag a sample in NYC
• Jill’s new fave K-beauty moisturizer that’s been flying off the shelves since its debut
• The skincare emulsion so good that Carlene’s teen daughter is swiping it from her beauty closet
• The secret to success when using Makeup By Mario’s new bronzing and shaping  serum 
• An Instagram-worthy Australian import that actually lives up to the sunscreen hype
• The latest at-home hair removal options for your smoothest skin yet – no matter what your budget 
• Plus, is Charlotte Tilbury’s famous Flawless Filter being up-duped, this time by a designer brand? 

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Beverly Hills-based esthetician Candace Marino – aka The  LA Facialist – is back on the podcast with her top skin treatment recommendations – to suit every budget. If you’ve ever wondered which skin-fixing procedures are a need to have vs a want to have, you’ve come to the right place.

You’ll discover:

• Everything to know about Candace’s brand new, Beverly Hills outpost, featuring esthetician-founded and niche brands, in addition to cutting edge treatments.
• Surprise! Why Candace, despite being a skincare sensation among Hollywood's elite (including Dove Cameron!) has zero interest in starting her own skincare brand.
• Skincare economics: Where to save and where to splurge when it comes to facials, lasers and peels, including the procedure you may have seen on billboards that she’s de-influencing now.
• How many times a year you really need to see an esthetician in order to see results, without breaking the bank. 
• Candace's latest, *personal* must-have products, from a total rosacea saviour to the latest addictive lip serum and the under $20 at-home gadget to add to your routine, stat.

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Can eating an abundance of carrots give you a faux glow? Is sunscreen “absolutism” a thing of the past? And, are tanning beds the key to not looking “ugly,” as Gen-Z maintains? This week we decode the latest, controversial sunscreen headlines with Manhattan-based, board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon, Dr Michelle Henry. 

Join us as the clinical instructor of dermatology explains:

• The truth about “tanning” beds to treat skin disorders like psoriasis (we’re looking at you, Kim!) 
• The right way to apply – and reapply – sunscreen, and what you might be getting wrong when it comes to SPF application in your routine.
• Dr. Henry’s SPF picks for sensitive, acne-prone and dry skin, including her *personal* faves.
• Chemical vs mineral filters - which formulas comes out on top, in her view? 
• Stay tuned to the end to hear Dr. Henry’s no-holds-barred response to a recent article in The Atlantic titled: “Against Sunscreen Absolutism: Moderate sun exposure can be good for you. Why won’t American experts acknowledge that”?  

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Rachel Goodwin is master of the “French Omelette Of Makeup.” Her flawless handiwork has earned an elegant roster of elite clientele who include Priyanka Chopra, January Jones, Julia Roberts and Penelope Cruz. Listen in as Rachel shares the inside track on dolling up Emma Stone for red carpet award season this year, her take on TikTok’s Color Analysis trend, plus invaluable tips on how to achieve minimal glamour with this audible masterclass in precision.

You’ll learn:

• How Rachel professionally sets makeup to look natural and resist sweat all day – without the use of primers or setting sprays.
• How to choose and apply blush for the most you-at-your-best result.
• The exact makeup base, foundations and bronzers she relies on for the freshest results (she’s naming names!) 
• The one skincare product she discovered to actually reduce facial redness (the way Carlene jumped on this one so fast!!) 
• The *only* celebrity makeup brand you’ll find in Rachel’s kit 

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

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In this week’s #DamnGood episode, we review the top French pharmacy skincare finds of all time, just in time for the Cannes film fest, Paris Olympics – and your next summer sojourn.  

Tune in to hear us chat about:

• The viral retinol formula that smooths wrinkles, banishes breakouts and acne scars – and costs just 12 Euro. 
• The one aluminum tube that every French family brings on holiday for sunburns and booboos
• The often misunderstood hyaluronic acid product that’s unlike any you’ll find on this side of the pond
• The #1 (and most copied!) sunscreen that’s best shaken, not stirred
• The decadent body butter that legit French women clamour for 
• The customizable, apothecary-style brand that TikTok girlies are collecting and gifting
• The one body wash Jill swears by to smell like a French bébé

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

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• Peeping Chanel’s Archives, Behind The Skincare Lab Curtain & The Facial Trend You're About to See Everywhere. Plus! Where We Ate, Stayed and Shopped in Paris

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In this week’s episode, we're diving into the world of “derm terms” with board-certified medical and cosmetic dermatologist, Dr. Samantha Ellis. The San Francisco Bay-area clinical instructor is also the brains behind the sleek and affordable skincare brand, Prequel, and today she’s breaking down the top skin terms to know before your next appointment!

Join us as the “Millennial Dermatologist” decodes:

• Malar mounds vs. malar edema vs. festoons: Learn the warning signs that your filler may be building up to a danger zone (as *allegedly* spotted on one famous celebrity this year!)
• Melomental folds: Why the lower half of your face may want some Botox love, too.
• “Peau d’orange”: What happens to your chin as you age and the one instance when Botox really can be preventative, according to the derm
• Perioral dermatitis: Acne or rash? The expert weighs in.
• Demodex: What to know about face mites and how to know whether they could be living on your skin right now!
• “Microdosing" Accutane – Is this emerging skincare trend helpful or harmful?
• Rosacea: Do you have it, or is it just redness? Plus, how to navigate your way back to an active skincare routine

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

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Visit impressbeauty.com/breakingbeauty and use code “BREAKINGBEAUTY” at checkout for 25% off imPRESSManicure and Press-On Falsies. 

MACY’S

Dive into summer style inspiration at Macys. Shop at macys.com/ownyourstyle. 

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Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn 

Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
 

Produced by Dear Media Studio 

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This week, we’re LIVE from New York, with an up-close-and personal look at the brand new Dyson Supersonic “Nural” Hair Dryer – Is it really worth the $499 USD price tag?? Tune in as we get the 411 on the scalp-protecting blow-dryer from Dyson Global Styling Ambassador Matthew Collins. Then, is the beauty industry experiencing a slowdown? Or is good news hiding between the headlines? 

Plus you’ll hear about:

• Jill’s Bravo dreams coming true, live in the Watch What Happens Live Clubhouse
• Why the beauty industry is betting big on the next Gen of sports superstars
• Beyoncé’s vlogging era! 
• Our musings on who’s winning big in beauty right now, and who’s in a slump
• Stay tuned till the end where Carlene shares some very exciting news (Sign up here to be the first to know and follow your girl on Instagram for more updates!)

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

Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302.  

Related episodes like this: 

• The #DamnGood Indie Brands We’re Obsessed With Right Now: A NYC Facialist’s Debut, Ayurvedic Skincare FTW and Did We Just Discover The Next Charlotte Tilbury?
• The Power of “Midlights,” Why Demi-Colour Is Your New BFF & The Hottest 2024 Hair Colour Trends We’re About to See Everywhere With Celebrity Hair Colourist Matt Rez
• What’s *Not* #DamnGood? Our Anti-Haul Episode is Here!

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BONCHARGE

If you wanna try the BONCHARGE Red Light mask for yourself, they offer worldwide shipping with easy returns and exchanges, and there’s a 12 month warranty on all red-light therapy devices. Be sure to use our promo code. Go to boncharge.com and use coupon code BEAUTY to save15%.

ImPRESS

ImPRESS No Glue Manis and imPRESS Press-On Falsies Lashes are getting ready game-changers. Both require no glue – so there is no damage to your natural nails and lashes, no annoying dry times and no mess. Visit impressbeauty.com/breakingbeauty and use code “BREAKINGBEAUTY” at checkout for 25% off imPRESSManicure and Press-On Falsies. 

Macy’s

May is officially Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and our good friends at Macy’s are highlighting AAPI-owned brands all month. Round up your purchase to the nearest dollar at checkout to support APIA scholars, in-store and online at macys.com

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Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn 

Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
 

Produced by Dear Media Studio 

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Lord Gavin McLeod-Valentine is one of the most in-demand celebrity facial masseurs, – and he’s just as intriguing as his name suggests. Dubbed “King of Red-Carpet Skin-Prep” by Elle Magazine, we’re getting all of the best tips he’ll be using to finesse famous faces for the upcoming MET Gala. (Most recently, he worked with Lily Gladstone and Emily Blunt for their Oscars’ run). But first, the Augustinus Bader ambassador shares his fascinating life story as a descendent of Mary Queen of Scots, mentee to the late Isabella Blow, and you’ll hear about the one time that Kim Kardashian gave him a royal blue bottle that would change his career forever.

Plus, you’ll discover:

• The fascinating backstory behind his Scottish lineage – straight from the Braveheart movie (no joke.)
• Intimate details behind the skin pro’s poignant friendship with the late, great Isabella Blow, and what he learned from the British fashion legend.
• The difference between a traditional esthetician and a “facial masseur,” along with the exact protocol that Lord Gavin uses to get famous clients red carpet ready, from awakening fascia to guided meditation. 
• Real talk: Why Lord Gavin isn’t a fan of slugging, jade rollers or micellar cleansers.
• The insider’s top reco’s for SPF, his favourite drugstore buy and the discontinued product that he misses most.
• Follow us on Tiktok to see an exclusive tutorial from Lord Gavin on how to give yourself a mini lifting facial – in less than five minutes. 

Come Watch With Us! You are officially invited to our first ever YouTube Premiere to view the Lord Gavin x Breaking Beauty episode in action. Join us on Wednesday, May 1st at 8pm ET right here to watch and react with us LIVE in the comments. 

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

Related episodes like this: 

• WTF Is a Beauty Sandwich With Ivan Pol
• How To Repair Your Skin Barrier With Celebrity Facialist Joanna Vargas
• Celeb Facialist Shani Darden on the 3 Treatments That Will Transform Your Skin

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NUTRAFOL

Take the first step to visibly thicker, healthier hair. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code BREAKING.

IMPRESS Beauty

ImPRESS No Glue Manis and imPRESS Press-On Falsies Lashes are getting ready game-changers. Both require no glue – so there is no damage to your natural nails and lashes, no annoying dry times and no mess. Visit impressbeauty.com/breakingbeauty and use code “BREAKINGBEAUTY” at checkout for 25% off imPRESSManicure and Press-On Falsies. 

Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302.  

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Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn 

Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
 

Produced by Dear Media Studio 

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🎵Feeling good, like I should; Feeling blessed, never stressed.”🎵We’re in the mood for good vibes only, so in this week’s episode, join us as we sing the praises of the products on our top-shelf that spark nothing but joy. But first, Jill recounts her trip to the hallowed halls of the New York Public Library to attend the official launch of Kenvue brands (the parent company of Neutrogena and Aveeno) as they introduce a brand new, women's hormonal health platform called Versalie.com.

You’ll hear about:

• The new, influencer-led styling gel that smells like fine French fragrance and gives hair soft hold with zero crunch
• A skin tone-evening, self-tanning serum so legit that it’s got Carlene skipping foundation altogether (!)
• Jill’s sniff-test of the latest Charlotte Tilbury perfumes designed to help manifest empowerment, love, happiness, energy, calm and… SEX 
• Breathe deep! Meet the spa-inspired aromatic spritz that’s making Jill want to linger in the shower 
• A never-before-seen dry shampoo that’s giving Jill back the most precious gift of all, time
• The Hammam-inspired body care line that maintains its luxurious feel, even in the fragrance-free version

Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302.  

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

Related episodes from our back catalog: 

• Meet Our #DamnGood Spring 2024 Beauty Finds! From Victoria Beckham’s Smash Skincare Collab to “Lash Cocaine”(?!) and Onion Water For Thicker Hair. Plus! The Hot Fire Beauty Brands Entering North America That You *Need* To Know About, Stat
• How-To Find a Sunscreen You Can Really Trust With Dr. Michelle Wong, AKA Lab Muffin Beauty Science
• Supermodel, Beauty Mogul and Philanthropist at Heart, Miranda Kerr, Founder of Kora Organics

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Boncharge

If you wanna try the Bon Charge Red Light mask for yourself, they worldwide shipping with easy returns and exchanges, and there’s a 12 month warranty on all red-light therapy devices. Be sure to use our promo code. Go to boncharge.com and use coupon code BEAUTY to save15%.

ImPRESS

ImPRESS No Glue Manis and imPRESS Press-On Falsies Lashes are getting ready game-changers. Both require no glue – so there is no damage to your natural nails and lashes, no annoying dry times and no mess. Visit impressbeauty.com/breakingbeauty and use code “BREAKINGBEAUTY” at checkout for 25% off imPRESSManicure and Press-On Falsies. 

Macy’s

Mother’s Day is just around the corner so if you’re feeling a little lost or if somebody has asked you for gift ideas, shop at Macys.com/giftfinder.

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Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn 

Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
 

Produced by Dear Media Studio 

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Whether it’s the satin pillowcase, minimalist scrunchies or the viral, XL heatless rollers, there’s a good chance that you have a Kitsch favourite in your beauty routine already. Today, Founder and CEO Cassandra Morales Thurswell traces the brand’s humble beginnings, from selling handmade hair ties door to door at the tender age of 25 to creating a solid shampoo bar that sells every 5 seconds, to Kitsch’s status as one of the Most Innovative Brands of 2024, as deemed by Fast Company.

Tune in to learn about:

• How Cassandra created a multi-million dollar brand on optimism –  without an MBA
• What happens when you’re not a forward-facing founder (shy types, listen up!)
• What it takes to earn “Woman-Owned” Certification
• Why her new, filtered shower head is totally different from ones you’ve seen in the past (and how it can benefit your hair and skin!) 
• What is the Kitsch Beach House and can anyone rent it??!

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

🚨 Psssst…Great news everyone!  We are hosting a live event with our friends at Nudestix to help celebrate their 10th anniversary with some surprise beauty guests! 

Join us for lively conversation, makeup touch-ups and good eats by Nutbar

• Date: Thursday April 25th
• Time:  1pm-2:30pm EST
• Location: Space on King, 300 King St. East in Toronto
• RSVP now, it’s free! All you have to do is click this link to reserve your spot.  
• And you know we’ve got you covered with some #DamnGood gift bag swag (worth $600!), stocked with some of our Nudestix Faves. 

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OUAI

Frizz-free up your schedule with OUAI. Go to TheOuai.com and enter promo code BEAUTY15 for 15% off any Ouai product.

APOSTROPHE

Apostrophe is an online platform that connects you with an expert dermatology team to get customized acne treatment for your unique skin. Get your first visit for only $5.00 at Apostrophe.com/BEAUTY when you use our code: BEAUTY.  That’s a savings of fifteen dollars! This code is only available to our listeners. To get started, just go to Apostrophe.com/BEAUTY and click “Get Started” then use our code BEAUTY at sign up and you’ll get your first visit for only five dollars! 

ImPRESS

ImPRESS NO GLUE Manis and imPRESS Press-On Falsies Lashes are getting ready game-changers. Both require NO GLUE-so there is no damage to your natural nails and lashes, no annoying dry times and no mess. Visit impressbeauty.com/breakingbeauty and use code “BREAKINGBEAUTY” at checkout for 25% off imPRESSManicure and Press-On Falsies. 

MACY’S

Macy’s has partnered with Trust for Public Land’s Community Schoolyards. Together, they are helping bring more parks to more people by transforming vacant schoolyards into green spaces to help ensure healthy, livable communities for generations to come.  

You can donate online or in store, and learn more at macys.com/purpose.

 Related episodes like this: 

• Legendary Hairstylist and Founder of Mane and Ouai, Jen Atkin
• K18 Founders Suveen Sahib & Britta Cox
• Invisibobble Founder Sophie Trelles-Tvede
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Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302.  

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Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn 

Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
 

Produced by Dear Media Studio 

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Memberships, perks and points, oh my! This week we’re dissecting the world of beauty loyalty programs to see how they stack up against each other. Listen in as we reveal which loyalty programs really make it worth your membership, along with the one place we believe serves the most covetable G-with-P (gift with purchase) and the best, lowkey source to stack bundles and deals if you’re a true skincare junkie.

You’ll hear about:

• Sephora Beauty Insider Benefits vs Ulta Beauty Rewards showdown! Which one is better for beauty lovers when it comes to access, perks, birthday gifts and more
• The sleeper hit, luxury loyalty program that you need to know about
• The one hair product that Carlene would risk her points on in order to try for the first time
• The products Jill wants to use her points for to re-up on for her beauty staples
• Stay tuned to the end for Jill’s hack on how to stack your beauty deals for max savings! 

Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302.  

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

Related episodes:

• Our 2024 #DamnGood Drugstore Edit – All New Finds For Less Than $35 USD!
• Shopping Our Stash! Meet the #DamnGood Products We *Personally* Use Daily: Our Holy Grail SPF, A Natural AF $8 Brow Pencil + A Lip Plumper To Rival Injections?
• Biologique Recherche’s Dr. Philippe Allouche, from the Founding Family of P50 Lotion

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Nutrafol

Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement, with over 1 million people seeing thicker, stronger, faster-growing hair with less shedding. Take the first step to visibly thicker, healthier hair. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code BREAKING. 

BON CHARGE

Want to try the BONCHARGE Red Light Face Mask? Go to BONCHARGE.COM and use coupon code BEAUTY to save 15%.

ImPress Beauty

Visit impressbeauty.com/breakingbeauty and use code “BREAKINGBEAUTY” at checkout for 25% off imPRESSManicure and Press-On Falsies. 

Macy’s

It’s the lowest prices of the season sale at Macy’s! From April 9th to April 14th, shop Macys.com or in-store to save big.  For instance, you can save 20%-75% off home & luggage, 40%-60% off women's clothes, shoes & handbags. Or 50%-60% off men's suits, shoes, ties & more. Don’t miss out! 

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Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn 

Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
 

Produced by Dear Media Studio 

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Today we’re welcoming Jen Atkin, dubbed “The Most Influential Hairstylist in the World,” by The New York Times. Prior to founding Ouai, Mane Addicts and now Mane, 

Jen lent her highly polished hair skills to a veritable who’s who of young Hollywood –  everyone from the Kardashians, the Jenner sisters, Hailey Bieber, Chrissy Teigen and even Madonna!

Listen in as we chat about:

• What inspired Jen Atkin to launch Mane, after years of being an ambassador to the industry’s most famous luxury $$$ hairdryer
• Tips galore: How-to get the perfect blow dry at home, choosing the right barrel size for your hair type and banishing those dreaded curling iron kinks
• Why the cool shot on your blow dryer is seriously underrated
• The one hair product that Jen created which she now admits, was a flop moment
• The secret habit she practices to bring focus as a busy Mom and serial entrepreneur
• Plus! Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our conversation with Jen Atkin 
• And follow us on Tiktok to see Jen Atkin style retro waves on Carlene’s hair 

Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. 

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

Related episodes from back catalog: 

• Celebrity Hairstylist Jen Atkin Tells us Everything About the New Dyson AirWrap Innovation
• Kim Kardashian’s Mane Man Chris Appleton Reveals His Celeb Hair Secrets
• Makeup By Mario is Here to Share The New Makeup Rules for 2024, The Secret Project He’s Working On and The Never-Heard-Before, Very Personal Manifestation for The Year Ahead

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OUAI

Frizz-free up your schedule with OUAI. Go to theouai.com and enter promo code BEAUTY15 for 15% off any Ouai product.

*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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Just ahead of Earth Month, this week we’re welcoming Brook Harvey-Taylor, Founder and President of Pacifica Beauty, the affordable, clean beauty brand that’s been championing vegan beauty for nearly 30 years. Join in to hear about Brook’s journey, from selling her first aromatherapy fragrance at a Grateful Dead show in Eugene, Ore. in the early 1990s to launching the brand’s best-selling vitamin C serum to coming full circle – with a new line of “aromapower” fragrances that kick starts a mood with every spritz.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How a childhood fave book, “Jitterbug Perfume,” inspired Brook’s passion for fragrance, and ultimately led her to become a certified aromatherapist. 
• Which scent to reach for, and when, if you want to uplift, focus or calm your mood, according to the pro
• Which ingredients to avoid if you’re scent sensitive
• What sets their best-selling Vitamin C serum, the Glow Baby Booster Serum, apart - and how it can only cost $18?! 
• Why Pacifica is moving away from the phrase “clean beauty,” and why Brook is proudly creating products for everyone.

Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. 

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

Related episodes from our archives: 

• Tata Harper Skincare Founder Tata Harper
• RMS Beauty Founder Rose-Marie Swift
• Saie Founder Laney Crowell On What Clean Beauty Means Now, Building Best-In-Class Formulas & Introducing “The Concealer From The Future”

PROMO CODES:  When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! 

ImPress 

Visit impressbeauty.com/breakingbeauty and use code “BREAKINGBEAUTY” at checkout for 25% off imPRESSManicure and Press-On Falsies. 

Factor

Eating better is easy with Factor’s delicious, ready-to-eat meals.  Every fresh, never-frozen meal is chef-crafted, dietitian-approved, and ready to go in just 2-minutes! 

Head to Factormeals.com/BEAUTY50 and use code BEAUTY50 to get 50% off. 

Macy’s 

From now until April 7th, Macy’s Herald Square flagship store in New York will transform into a garden, blossoming with thousands of flowers. It’s free and open to the public during store hours!  Check out macys.com/flowershow

*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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Who are we?! With the first day of spring comes Breaking Beauty Podcast’s 7th anniversary and today we’re celebrating with some of our brightest throwback memories, unlocked. If you’re new around here, we’re hitting you with an explainer on who we are and how we got here, along with some real talk on the struggles we’ve been experiencing lately – and how you might be able to help!

Plus, you’ll hear about:

• The top 10 Breaking Beauty episodes ever – can you guess which guests come out on top? (see links below to listen!)
• The number one product that outsells anything else we’ve recommended on BBP’s Shop My Shelf
• Inner struggles! The real life goings on that may have one of us ‘blanking’ on the job
• POV: Thoughts on the middle-aged models moment at fashion week
• The part-time gig the ladies are considering… as foot models (?!)

To see our list of top 10 episodes, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/

PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! 

Nutrafol

Take the first step to visibly thicker, healthier hair. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code BREAKING. 

Impress Beauty

Visit impressbeauty.com/breakingbeauty and use code “BREAKINGBEAUTY” at checkout for 25% off imPRESSManicure and Press-On Falsies. 

Macy’s

Macy’s has what to wear anywhere – like a lakeside getaway – thanks to soft palettes, relaxed silhouettes, and lightweight fabrics. Check out your new fave styles, like looks inspired by the coast, at macys.com/ownyourstyle

The top episodes we mentioned:

1. How To Build Your Skincare Routine with Celeb Facialist Renée Rouleau
2. Makeup Artist Violette Spills All of Her Beauty Secrets
3. The Ultimate 2022 Beauty Trends Forecast with Allure Editor-in-Chief Jessica Cruel
4. Dr. Shereene Idriss Serving The Real Tea On Skin Care Scams
5. #DamnGood Drugstore Finds: TikTok’s Favorite Tinted Serum, A Worth-The-Waitlist “Sunscreen Foundation,” An Under $10 Bottega-Green Nail Polish & More!
6. (Shhh!) The #DamnGood Holiday Gifts We Secretly Want For Ourselves
7. The #DamnGood Spring 2022 Drugstore Finds - $17 (US) or Less!
8. Are You Exfoliating Your Skin The Right Way? Featuring Rihanna-Approved Esthetician Sean Garrette
9. How-To Build Your Perfect Makeup Bag with Celebrity Makeup Artist Jamie Greenberg aka Jamie Makeup!
10. The #DamnGood Trending Beauty Products from 2021 You Need To Know
11. The #DamnGood Skincare Tools That are Actually Worth The Cheddar with Lauryn Bosstick aka The Skinny Confidential

Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. 

*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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MLM company scams are everywhere. So, just what is an MLM company? Better known as multi-level marketing companies, MLMs are businesses that involve selling products to family and friends while recruiting other people to do the same (think: Avon, Doterra, Arbonne, Rodan and Fields, and more). Except that only 1% of people who join an MLM company will actually turn a profit.

Today, we’re exploring the dark side of MLMs with Peabody and Emmy Award–winning journalist and author, Jane Marie. Jane Marie is the former producer of This American Life and most recently, Michelle Obama’s “The Light” podcast. As host of The Dream podcast, Jane Marie joins us to chat about her debut book, Selling The Dream The Billion-Dollar Industry Bankrupting Americans, a must-read exposé on the deceptive truths behind MLMs.

PS - Be sure to check out Jane Marie’s latest podcast called “Finally a Show!” 

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Are MLMs actually pyramid schemes? 
• What it *really* takes to get that fancy car from an MLM company
• How some MLM participants are having to seek out “deprogramming” therapy
• Why so many people don’t report their experiences of getting scammed by an MLM company
• The popular brand at Sephora that is a low-key MLM
• Plus! In an impromptu role play, Jane Marie tries to convince Jill to join an MLM company

Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. 

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

Like this week’s episode? Check out similar episodes from our back catalog:

• Dermatologist Dr. Shereene Idriss Serves The Real Tea On Skin Care Scams
• From Dog Attack to Starring in Vogue, Brooklinn Khoury’s Incredible Real-Life Journey
• From Deconstructing “Ugly” to “Peak Tweak,” This Women’s Day We’re Exploring Beauty Standards with Beauty Journalists Anita Bhagwandas and Charisse Kenion

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The Ouai

Frizz-free up your schedule with OUAI. Go to TheOuai.com and enter promo code BEAUTY15 for 15% off any product. 

Macys

Join Macy’s and Girls Inc. to empower a new generation of leaders now during Women’s History Month. Throughout March, you can help fund STEM and college & career readiness programming for girls when you donate online to Girls Inc., or round up your purchase. Learn more & celebrate the creative power of women now and all year round at macys.com/purpose.

*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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On the heels of M.A.C’s epic 40th anniversary party, Carlene and Jill take a trip down memory lane as they chat about the nostalgic matte lipstick shades that helped form their lifelong beauty obsessions. Then, listen in as your seasoned hosts reveal the latest beauty brand imports that have got them legit excited, from the Scandi ‘no makeup makeup’ line spotted on Matilda Djerf, to the Australian sunscreen line boasting a 1000-strong waitlist and a bright and sassy Canadian body care line created by a former magazine editor. 

Plus, you’ll hear about:

• The latest skincare duo from Victoria Beckham, in collab with her facialist Melanie Grant
• Foundation sticks are back! The ones we’re loving now, for your skin type – and tone
• Jill’s “addicting” spring fragrance, revealed
• Onion water for thicker hair? Meet the Ayurvedic volumizing spray that’s as good at softening frizz as it is at boosting limp strands
• The $7 mascara that will make you question whether you’ll ever pay double digits again
• “Lash Cocaine” – who’s using and why

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

When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! 

Macy’s 

Join Macy’s and Girls Inc. to empower a new generation of leaders now during Women’s History Month. Throughout March, you can help fund STEM and college & career readiness programming for girls when you donate online to Girls Inc., or round up your purchase. Learn more & celebrate the creative power of women now and all year round at macys.com/purpose.

Related episodes:

• Ep 251 Everything Matilda Djerf Touches Turns to Gold
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Welcome Back, B.Bs! In this week’s solo episode, we’re bringing the hot tea that we’re talking about in our Slack channel to the airwaves, from the products we’re obsessed with now to the cleverest beauty adverts that have us convinced there’s something in the industry’s coffee.

You’ll hear about:

• The new lipstick that’s turned Carlene into a satin-finish convert
• What to know about Queen Bey’s haircare drop
• Dyson’s new Supersonic R hairdryer and the new competitor that’s poised to rival the king of hairdryers later this year
• Why bodycare is the new skincare
• Finally, Carlene shares her very first viral TikTok post that got people fired up in the comments …. about insurance claims?! (Pssst! Give our girl a follow at @carlenehiggins on TikTok!)

Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. 

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Milk Makeup 

Milk Makeup The Cooling Water Jelly Tint will be available exclusively at Sephora.ca on February 6, 2024, and in Sephora Canada stores on March 15, 2024, for $33.

Macy’s

Macy’s newest restwear brand, “State of Day,” follows you from sunrise to slumber and all the moments in between. Check “State of Day” at macys.com/stateofday

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In this week’s sponsored episode, we’re diving deep into one of Carlene’s favourite indie skincare brands, Furtuna Skin. Founder and CEO Agatha Relota Luczo joins us to share the secrets behind this fast-rising, luxury organic skincare line, including how the “wildly potent” Sicilian formulas are made, why olive oil is the key to the former model’s glowing, ageless skin and how to expertly choose the best quality olive oil with tips from the olive oil sommelier herself.

In this episode you’ll discover:

• Why we’re adding a shot of olive oil to our GRWM routines, like, yesterday
• What’s behind the best-selling bi-phase face oil, and how-to blend it into your foundation without any slide-off
• What “wildly potent” skincare means, and why sound baths have officially entered the skincare lab
• The makeup products that are on Agatha’s highly discerning top shelf
• Where the stylish founder spends a day in Paris (The people watching! The food! The views!)

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• Ep 27- RMS Beauty Founder Rose-Marie Swift

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From the best natural deodorant that works to how to get rid of dark underarm pigmentation, this week we’re tackling some of the most unsexy hygiene topics from head-to-toe, just in time for Valentine's Day. **Content disclosure: mature themes are discussed!**  

Our guest is *the* high hostess of hygiene, Mary Futher, or Madame Sweat as she’s better known to her 750,000+ TikTok followers. Mary is the bold-framed product formulator with more than 20 years of experience. As the founder of Kaia Naturals, Mary has coached thousands of people on her popular blog on how to successfully switch to natural deodorant, sans stank! 

In this episode you’ll discover:

• The best way to switch to natural deodorant –you won’t believe the secret ingredient that really works (it’s not baking soda!)
• How to get rid of dark underarm pigment - yes you can brighten them! 
• Just in time for Valentine’s Day - how you can be your freshest “down there” for those most intimate moments! 
• How to tell someone that they have bad breath - in the least awkward way possible! 
• Tackling that bikini line darkening – and ingrown hairs 
• How often should you wash your towels, anyway? 

Disclosure: The content in this episode is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional medical advice.

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• Skin Cycling 101, Niacinamide for Newbs, UV Gel Mani News & Is My Botox Wearing Off Faster? Ft. Dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe

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Ouai

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Milk Makeup 

Milk Makeup The Cooling Water Jelly Tint will be available exclusively at Sephora.ca on February 6, 2024, and in Sephora Canada stores on March 15, 2024, for $33.

Macy’s

Macy's is committed to empowering the next generation of greats, to create a brighter future for all. That's why Macy’s is supporting UNCF, an organization that funds scholarships for students at historically Black colleges and universities, now through February 29th. You can support the United Fund too, simply by rounding up your purchase in store, or donating online. Learn more at macys.com/purpose.

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Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn

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Our latest drugstore haul is here! From drugstore makeup to drugstore skincare and a revamped beloved drugstore SPF - this week we’ve got some of our best 2024 drugstore beauty finds - nothing more than $35! 

First up, we test-drive the latest drugstore foundation - CoverGirl’s new Simply Ageless Skin Perfector Essence to find out how it really stacks up against its French luxury counterpart.

Plus, from a longwear matte lippie set to rival a popular department store brand to Bioré’s new-to-Canada UV Aqua Riche SPF 50 vs the Japanese O.G, we find out which of these wallet-friendly offerings are worth our pennies.

Tested in today’s #DamnGood drugstore beauty face off:

• CoverGirl vs. Chanel – the tinted face beads showdown is here
• Revlon vs. NARS – which hot red lippie Carlene is loving now
• L’Oréal Voluminous Panorama Mascara vs. ??? – find out why this killer formula is in a league all its own
• Meet the $4.99 brow gel duping an existing drugstore offering that was already pretty darn affordable! Peak dupe culture! 
• French pharmacy for the win – Jill shares her latest ‘everything shower’ obsession that promises to do away with rough spots the Parisian way

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

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Take the first step to visibly thicker, healthier hair. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code BREAKING. Find out why over 4,500 healthcare professionals and hairstylists recommend Nutrafol for healthier hair. 

Timeline

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Macy’s

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The go-to makeup artist to Beyonce, Sir John is the legend responsible for some of her most iconic beauty looks, including her historical Vogue cover and showstopping Bey-chella performance. Today, the Creative Director at Killian is spilling all of his base-perfecting secrets, from how-to avoid patchy, separating foundation, why he isn’t a fan of “baking” and he reveals which foundations he *personally* stocks in his makeup kit.

Plus, you’ll discover: 

• His fave skincare products to prep skin before foundation - whether you’re oily or dry
• The key to unlocking the best performance from your foundation brushes (it’s all about those fluffy shapes, baby!)
• His number one, surprising tool for lifting excess oil from your face
• The drugstore foundation shopping tip we didn’t know we needed

Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. 

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• Makeup by Mario Shares the New Makeup Rules 

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Milk Makeup

Milk Makeup The Cooling Water Jelly Tint will be available exclusively at Sephora.ca on February 6, 2024, and in Sephora Canada stores on March 15, 2024, for $33. 

Timeline

If you want to see a real difference in your skin health, invest in it. Timeline Nutrition is offering our community 10% off the Timeline Skin Health line at timelinenutrition.com/BEAUTY and use code BEAUTY at checkout.

Macy’s

Macy’s has tons of fresh style ideas for the new year. Check out Macys.com/ownyourstyle for more inspiration.

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From BBL (Broad Band Light) therapy to microneedling with exosomes, tune in as your hosts reveal the facial treatments that they’re having done now, along with tips on the best places to get a facial in Toronto and ideas on where to host a Galentine’s getaway. But first, in this week’s solo episode, Jill sounds off about tweens running amok at Sephora, while Carlene makes the case for allowing children to get in on the beauty game, too. 

Plus! We’re chatting about:

• Are fillers cancelled? We dissect this industry insider’s hard stance 
• Carlene drops her new rosacea skincare routine – including the hero ingredient she is applying day and night
• Fitness for your face? Meet the hit skin treatment app that’s giving Peleton a run for its money
• Buccal facials – why some facial lymphatic drainage treatments can be relaxing, while others are just plan painful
• Why red carpet celebrities seem to be glowing down this awards season, en masse

Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. 

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Meet the new, #DamnGood skincare musts that are getting us through this scaly season. Carlene falls in love with a sleek, dermatologist-backed skincare range offering jumbo sizes at minuscule prices, while Jill debates whether the Queen of Quiet Luxury, Gwyneth Paltrow, can really mingle on Target shelves with the debut of her new diffusion line, Good.Clean.Goop. 

Plus! You’ll discover:

• Barrier serums are the new barrier creams, and we put The Ordinary’s new pepto-pink formula to the test
• Can a skin-comforting cleansing mousse really take the day off in one-step?
• Everything to know about Kao’s new brand of eczema relief patches, re/cover
• The next generation of clean beauty? Meet the free-from skincare range for sensitive types, developed by a certified allergist
• Why designer skincare is coming for your baby

Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. 

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Timeline

If you want to see a real difference in your skin health, invest in it. Timeline Nutrition is offering our community 10% off the Timeline Skin Health line at timelinenutrition.com/BEAUTY and use code BEAUTY at checkout.

Macy’s

Macy’s has tons of fresh style ideas for the new year. Check out Macys.com/ownyourstyle for more inspiration.

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New year, new hair colour? Here to usher in your best era yet, we’re welcoming Matt Rez, the global celebrity hair colour ambassador for Moroccanoil who has worked with Adele, Hailey Bieber, Chrissy Teigen, Kendall Jenner and many more. 

Matt fills us in on what’s happening in hair colour for 2024, like is “cowboy copper” still a thing? How about balayage? Plus, we get the hair pro’s best tips for transitioning to grey, how to come back from over-blonding and why demi-permanent cream colour is his favourite discovery that we all need to know about.

Plus, you’ll learn about:

• Matt’s signature “midlights” technique and why this sister to highlights and lowlights could be the missing link in your perfect hair colour
• How your eye colour might inform your ideal hair hue
• The under-the-radar, Japanese hair treatment he swears does wonders on his A-List clientele (Yes, you can find it at Sephora!)
• The one supermarket hair hack he *would* recommend, that will cost you just pennies 
• How to break up with a hair colourist the right way
• The single hair trend that Matt predicts is making a big comeback in 2024, and (surprise!) you can do it at home

Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. 

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Want more episodes like this?

Hear our previous conversations with Chris Appleton here, the K18 founders here, and Andrew Fitzsimons here. 

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Macy’s

Macy’s has tons of fresh style ideas for the new year. Check out Macys.com/ownyourstyle for more inspiration.

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Happy New Year everyone! This week, we are quite literally crying, laughing and *nearly* screaming with our guest-of-the-hour, Mario Dedivanovic. Makeup by Mario, as he’s better known, joined us back in 2019, and a lot has happened since then. The era-defining King of Contour who rose to fame as Kim Kardashian’s makeup artist dropped his eponymous makeup line at Sephora. He accepted an American Influencer Award with a gripping coming-out speech that inspired legions of fans. And now, he boasts 13.8 million followers on Instagram – outstanding for a makeup artist from humble, Bronx basement beginnings.

Listen in as Mario shares his personal and raw origin story, along with his pro tips on the soft glam makeup he’s influencing us with today. (Surprise: the word “contouring” was not mentioned.)

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Why Mario never uses makeup primers (a real bonding moment for Carlene)
• His new fave GRWM lip combo, including his signature lip lift hack
• Details on the glam guru’s new launch, Makeup By Mario SuperSatin Lipstick, an ode to his native New York
• The drugstore products Mario still uses today
• Secret project alert! For the first time, Mario opens up about an upcoming book.
• The other, very personal goal he’s manifesting for 2024

Bonus content alert! 

Tune in to our YouTube channel to watch the full-length episode with Mario (please hit subscribe while you’re there!) Plus, check out our TikTok to see Mario react to some of his most iconic makeup looks, including a 2008 photo shoot with Kim Kardashian and Kendall Jenner’s first ever Met Gala.

Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. 

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

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Timeline

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This week we’re kickin’ it with fellow podcasters Danielle Carolan and Brooke Miccio from the chart-topping lifestyle podcast, Gals on The Go. Join us for a good ol’ fashioned chit-chat, as we discover how the young, fabulous and not-so-broke are getting it done New Yorker-style these days – like where’s the best place for a facial? What body treatment makes a noticeable difference before an event? Which clothing label are they shopping most? And, who do they have on speed dial when they wanna get glam? 

Pssst! Be sure to catch us over on the Gals on The Go Podcast feed this week, where we say “yay or nay” to trends like tooth gems and latte makeup and we drop some of our fave products of 2023 that we haven’t had a chance to tell y’all about yet.

You’ll find out:

• The real deal on clothing rental apps – what the gals are using and loving for designer frocks for one night only
• Top shelf musts: self-tanners, barrier-boosting moisturizer for acne-prone skin and a balletcore hair accessory you can find on Amazon 
• What’s on their travel wishlist for 2024, along with their best packing hacks
• The one secret spot in Manhattan they’ve been gatekeeping… until now

Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. 

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