Eyewitness Beauty

First: an enthralling discussion on Nick’s Invisalign journey.

Then: we hear from the #LEAVEGLOSSIERALONE movement as the precious brand gears up to launch a new fragrance. [link: Glossier’s New Exit Strategy via Puck News]

Also:

MAC creative director Drew Elliott (@drewpsie; formerly of Paper Magazine, “America’s Next Top Model”) leaves Lauder to go to A…

Nick got something new injected into his face, Britney Spears has big plans for fragrance, problematic Super Bowl happenings, Comedians in Cars Getting Gooped.

Nick’s back from Korea and chomping at the bit to talk beauty news: Violet Grey opening an **actual** NYC location, Ulta replaces a regular boss (man) with a #girlboss, Melania channeling her own inner #girlboss in her official portrait, someone let a Kardashian into the Chanel show, and Pat McGrath’s new launch is so two thousand and late.

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While Nick’s away, Annie is joined by the reigning Queen of Substack, Emily Sundberg. Her newsletter, Feed Me, is the premiere ‘stack to sub for all things business and culture.

Emily was in DC for the Inauguration, and shared deets on rubbing shoulders with the children of Trump’s regime and MAGA martinis, and we talk Tiktok’s place in Meta country. Pl…

Nick and Annie catch up after a whirlwind start to the new year. Updates on Blake Brown Beauty, Invisalign, and Annie’s product of the week is a facelift for $75.

Annie’s out of town this week, but worry not: friend of the pod, comedy writer and tinned-fish evangelist Caroline Goldfarb joins Nick to explain the cult cookie-to-cosmetics pipeline, her current beauty faves, and more.

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Nick expounds on his theory regarding the raw milk consumption-to-Trumper pipeline. Annie paid $50 for a stranger on the internet to Looksmaxx her. Both are fascinated by the new Dunkin’ Donuts and Crumbl deodorants.

Professional youth expert and author of the popular After School newsletter joins to talk teen fragrance flexing, the state of color cosmetics, and to finally unravel the mystery behind who is keeping Harry Styles’ Pleasing brand in business.

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It’s better to give than to receive—unless you’re on the receiving end of one of our ‘24 gift picks. Happy shopping!

Annie and Nick talk trad-wifing, the luxury beauty slow-down, why we love Martha Stewart, and a new, expensive, and frightening Gen-x beauty brand in a Sephora near you.

Rough week for half of America. Annie and Nick discuss coping mechanisms, Martha Stewart, the oily skincare fad of yore, and a posh beauty retailer’s physical future. Plus, some deliciously scented product of the weeks you WON’T want to miss.

As Estée Lauder announces a new CEO, Nick reminisces about his stint at the storied beauty conglomerate. Then, Annie discusses her many parallels to mom-to-be X3, Gisele Bündchen.

Nick and Annie are suspicious of a yet-to-launch beauty startup founded by finance bros, which has already raised close to $75 million. Also: the troubling new trend of pet-grooming microwaves, and Nick comes out as a Mark Zuckerberg apologist.

Annie and Nick talk first impressions of Victoria's Secret's return to the runway; Walgreen's house brand goes full dupe; and unveil a new weekly segment, Roses & Thorns.

Annie and Nick discuss the new Hailey Bieber launches, Naomi Campbell's latest (alleged) humanitarian misstep, and more. Plus, Nick cries real tears thanks to his Product of the Week (the excellent new film GOODRICH). And Substack is launching! Make sure to follow us and receive a free 1-month subscription.

Annie finds time in the midst of an Italian-baby-clothes shopping spree to log on with Nick to talk through the week’s top stories. They answer questions such as, Should We Feel Bad For Bernard Arnault? Did Nick Go To Sleepaway Camp With Céline’s New Artistic Director? And more…

Annie and Nick dig into the news of the week, including Youthforia’s product development-slash-DEI hire, Glossier You’s new flanker fragrances, and the Menendez Brothers on Netflix.

Annie and Nick discuss the who, what, when, where, and why of Cassandra Grey's re-acquisition of Violet Grey; the past and future of 'content and commerce,' and more.

Annie and Nick talk going blonde in a crisis, Momtok, Bath & Body Works, and more. Plus, a huge moment for the pod: a brand partnership (and discount code EYEWITNESSBEAUTY) with friend-of-the-pod Amanda Chantal Bacon's MOONJUICE!

Annie and Nick dig into HBO’s new docuseries Chimp Crazy, Yolanda Hadid’s new personality/identity, and ask the question: was it AI bots…or publicists behind the It Ends With Us Blakedown?