Get ready with us! We’re Jill and Carlene, two longtime beauty editors who have seen it all and swatched it all, and now we’re here to tell you what’s good. Whether you’re searching for the latest insider-fave foundation, building a gimmick-free skincare routine, or interested in exploring culture through a beauty lens, tune in every Wednesday for epic guests like Makeup By Mario, Dr. Pimple Popper and Jonathan Van Ness (say what?!) Plus, don’t miss our monthly #DamnGood reviews of trending ...
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The Backstory Behind The #1 Ranked Hair Care Brand at Sephora with Amika CEO Chelsea Riggs. Plus: The New Product Drop to Help You Ace the “Fluffy” Hair Trend!
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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 Volu…
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#DamnGood Amazon Prime Day Special! The Most Viral Products To Add To Your Cart, From the #1 Best-Selling Foundation on Amazon to a French Pharmacy Staple and a Cleanser That You Won’t Want to Travel ...
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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 …
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The Ultimate 101 Guide to At-Home Skincare Treatments To Remedy Your Skin Conundrum (Melasma, Dark Circles, Pores, Pimples and More!) With Next-Gen “Status Facialist” Raquel Medina-Cleghorn
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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 everyth…
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Are You Applying Your Makeup The Right Way? With Reese Witherspoon’s Makeup Artist Molly R. Stern
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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.) List…
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Are LED Skin Therapy Devices As Revolutionary as Retinol? Dr. Dennis Gross and Carrie Gross Explain the Science Behind The Clock-Stopping Breakthrough Inspired By NASA
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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 f…
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The 🎵HOT-TO-GO🎵 #DamnGood Summer 2024 Beauty Musts That We’re Using Ourselves! Carlene’s New Silky SPF, Jill’s Waitlist-Worthy K-Beauty Moisturizer and The Coolest At-Home Hair Removal Device
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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 …
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Save or Splurge: Esthetician Edition! Featuring “The LA Facialist” Candace Marino. Plus: How Much Should We Tip on Beauty Services?
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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, B…
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Are You Applying Your Sunscreen the Right Way? Plus Myth-Busting Those Rage-Bait SPF Headlines, Tanning on Trial and More With Board-Certified Dermatologist Dr. Michelle Henry
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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…
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Hot Weather Makeup Secrets Unlocked With Emma Stone’s Makeup Artist Rachel Goodwin
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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 Analys…
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🇫🇷 #DamnGood Special! Are These The Top French Pharmacy Skincare Finds of All Time?
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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 e…
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Derm Terms Decoded: “Peau D’Orange,” “Microdosing” Accutane and “Demodex”?! Dermatologist Dr. Samantha Ellis Shares What You Need to Know Before Your Next Appointment.
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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 appointm…
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What You Need to Know About Dyson’s New, “Nural” Hair Dryer, The Next Gen of Beauty Ambassadors, Beyoncé’s Vlog Reveal – Plus, Carlene Makes a Surprise Announcement!
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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…
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Meet Lord Gavin, The Facial Masseur Responsible For Making A-List Stars Look Snatched For The MET Gala. Plus, His Red Carpet Meditations and The Real-Life (Braveheart-Adjacent!?) Family History That You ...
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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 B…
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The #DamnGood, Feel-Good Guide! From an Eye-Awakening Rose Eye Mask to a Skin-Plumping, Self-Tanning Serum and A First Sniff of Charlotte Tilbury’s New Fragrances – These Are The Products Giving Us Serious ...
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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 b…
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🚿 “We're In The Shower With Her.” Kitsch Founder Cassandra Morales Thurswell on Creating Your “Everything Shower” Favourites, from Solid Shampoo Bars to Heatless Rollers and Her Next Big Idea: Cute Shower ...
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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…
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🛒 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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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…
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Legendary Hairstylist and Mane Founder Jen Atkin On The One Hair Tool That Got Her Celebrity Friends Buzzing, Pro Tips For Styling Curls That Last and Why It’s High Time We Retire Trends
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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! L…
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The Power of Aromatherapy, Affordable "Clean" Beauty and Staying Relevant with Pacifica Founder Brook Harvey-Taylor
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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 199…
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Solo Episode! Celebrating Our 7th Anniversary, Revealing Our Top 10 Episodes Ever and Fashion’s Middle-Age Takeover
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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 – a…
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Exposing Multi-Level Marketing – aka MLM – Scams with Award-Winning Host of “The Dream” Podcast and Author of “Selling The Dream,” Jane Marie
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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 wi…
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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 ...
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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…
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Solo Episode! The Viral Beauty Ads We Can’t Stop Talking About, Lipstick’s Big Renaissance and The (Controversial?) RMT Face Massage You’d Swear Was a Facial
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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…
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Is Olive Oil Good For Your Skin, For Real? Furtuna Skin Founder Agatha Relota Luczo Makes The Case For Daily Olive Oil Shots, Foraging The Perfect Face Oil and How-To Blend The Liquid Gold Into Your Foundation ...
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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…
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Hygiene Hacks That Will Change Your Life! Banishing Bad Breath, Switching to Natural Deodorant and How Long Should You Really Wash Down There, Anyway? Debunking Some of The Most Taboo Topics From Head ...
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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 …
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Our 2024 #DamnGood Drugstore Edit - All New Finds For Less Than $35 USD!
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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 stac…
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