LifeGLOSS is a Beauty podcast for sassy and seasoned women who have lived life- and have a drawer full of lipgloss to prove it. Join Cosmetic Industry/ Make-up Artist mavens Hillary Clark-Mina and Susan Gerdeman as they discuss life and how it relates to the world of beauty - inside and out - as beauty veterans who have been in the trenches (behind the counters and behind the scenes) with more than 5 decades of combined experience. Share product reviews, talk about facing life with fine line ...
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Feeling nostalgic? Us too. Join us for an homage to our favorite brands and products that no longer exist. Tell us if you would like an episode dedicated to replacing your favorite discontinued products. If you were a 90s Spice Girl, as in MAC Spice lipliner, try MOB Beauty M1990. Formulated from the original lab notes, Vic nailed your favorite sha…
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Empties: Summer staples that we use to the last drop.
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Do you feel like everything grows faster in the summer? Are you constantly replenishing empties? We do, and this episode is all about our road-tested, must-have summer staples that we use to the last drop. My Mother told us that we needed to add an easy, shopable link to the products that we talk about every week. Here ya go : https://amzn.to/3LSHM…
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Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue: THE MAKEUP EDITION
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We gave an old saying something new, borrowed from the teens and our grandmothers, then sprinkled in something blue for good measure. Enjoy the makeup version and tell us- what's your something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue? Looking for one of the products that we mentioned? We made it easy and added as many as possible to this Amazon list: https://a…
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Makeup Tips for The Mother of The Bride and Mature Brides
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As "Mature" Brides ourselves and with hundreds of weddings under our belts as artists, one thing is for sure- makeup for the MOB and the Bride over 40 needs to be different than makeup for the 20someting Bride + Bridesmaids. We've been talking about this topic for a while, and with Wedding Season in full swing, we are shining the spotlight on the M…
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When was the last time that you wore eyeshadow? If you can't remember, ditched shadow at the first signs of crepe, miss your shadow days, and are ready to give them another shot, this episode is for you. Tune in to discover WHY your shadow staples seem to have betrayed you and the colors, formulas, and placement strategies that will open your eyes …
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Summer Bummers: Quick Fix the Summer ICKS
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Is it HOT in here? Frizzy Hair, Mystery Rashes, Boob Sweat... Tune in as we solve whatever summer ick has you overheating this summer. Stay GLOSSY! Life-Gloss.com IG: @LifeGlossPodcast TT: @LifeGlossPodcast Press and Partnerships: Hillary@Life-Gloss.com Music by, MagBy Susan & Hillary
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"A woman of your age should..." BONUS Episode
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buckle up. Stay GLOSSY! Life-Gloss.com IG: @LifeGlossPodcast TT: @LifeGlossPodcast Press and Partnerships: Hillary@Life-Gloss.com Music by, MagBy Susan & Hillary
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TRAVEL: Mile High Beauty- How To Travel Light and Smart
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Travel can be a drag. Especially when you are bogged down with all of your beauty essentials. We've made ALL the mistakes for you- take it from us, these tips will lighten your load without sacrificing your favorite summer beauty must-haves. Stay GLOSSY! Life-Gloss.com IG: @LifeGlossPodcast TT: @LifeGlossPodcast Press and Partnerships: Hillary@Life…
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Bronze Medal: How to Win with Bronzer After 40
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Win some, lose some. The rules change when it comes to the bronzing game after 40, products and application that once made you look glowy and fresh can suddenly look tired and blah. It's a new game after 40—in this episode, we teach you all the tips and cheats to getting a winning bronze glow. Stay GLOSSY! Life-Gloss.com IG: @LifeGlossPodcast TT: @…
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Arch Enemies: Making Peace with Your Brows After 40
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High Brow, Low Brow, No Brow! It's no secret that our brows change as we mature- bald spots, wild hairs, drooping arches and color can radically change the look of our face. We'll help you sort through what seems like an endless stream of conflicting advice and a barrage of brow products. Plus, time-saving application tips and recommendations. Stay…
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We're walking the line and breaking the "rules" for eyeliner over 40. Stay GLOSSY! Life-Gloss.com IG: @LifeGlossPodcast TT: @LifeGlossPodcast Press and Partnerships: Hillary@Life-Gloss.com Music by, MagBy Susan Gerdeman & Hillary Clark
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Reading Ingredient Labels and Javon Ford Beauty
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Divisive Devices: Discover our favorite skincare devices
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We're taking the gloves off and talking about our favorite and least favorite devices for at-home and in-office use. Spoiler alert: you might have to pick a side on a few of these. Stay GLOSSY! Life-Gloss.com IG: @LifeGlossPodcast TT: @LifeGlossPodcast Press and Partnerships: Hillary@Life-Gloss.com Music by, Mag…
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Clean Up Your MESS: Beauty Spring Cleaning Without Losing It
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If the thought of slogging through oodles of skincare and makeup items long banished (and, long expired) to the outermost corners of shelves and drawers has you reaching for a cocktail, sip up and listen while you dig in and freshen up for Spring. Promise, you won't miss a thing. Plus, some new products to consider- MOB Beauty: Cream Clay Blush Max…
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Get a French Faced, Mid-Life Upgrade with Maxine's Revenge founder, Leah Hundsness
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Feeling blah? Stuck in a rut? Then you are ready for a mid-life upgrade- the French way. Leah Hundsness, founder of Maxine's Revenge, shares how the French approach aging differently and what we can learn from our chic sisters. Plus, discover her French Face Concealer Concentrate that has been taking the socials by storm. MaxinesRevenge.com @maxine…
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Episode 12: Slipping Through The Cracks, Are "Anti-Aging" Creams Worth It? How to find the right on for you.
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Welcome back as we wrap our first season of LifeGloss! Cheers to us, and a huge thank you to all the lovely listeners! Don’t worry- we won’t be gone long, we are coming back in a few weeks and adding video so we can show-and-tell with you! On today’s episode - Slipping Through The Cracks - we’re going to dive into the wild world of anti-ageing (or …
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Guest Episode: Claudine Cheever, VP Global Brand and Marketing @Amazon
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Meet the woman who made Amazon cool, Claudine Cheever. In a career spanning over 25 years that began with introducing the masses to the beauty of black and blue nail polishes and lipstick - to making our lives a lot more efficient with the click of a button and “prime” for anything we need or want – we welcome Claudine Cheever, VP of Global Brand a…
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Episode 11: Cheeky Mama- We're talking all things BLUSH and wth is "Goth Coquette"?
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Most Embarrassing Professional Moment - It'll Make You BLUSH.
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What do nipples and blush have in common? Listen in on Hillary's most embarrassing professional moment. You heard it here. Benetint Liquid Lip Blush & Cheek (Nipple) Tint Stay GLOSSY! Life-Gloss.com IG: @LifeGlossPodcast TT: @LifeGlossPodcast Press and Partnerships: Hillary@Life-Gloss.com Music by, Mag…
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Episode 10: All Bases Covered. How To Hit A Home Run with Foundation.
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Episode 9: Shady Lady. Throwing shade at SPF myths and shining the light on our favorite sun products.
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Chemical sunscreens are getting a lot of shade right now. In this episode, we touch upon the difference between chemical and physical SPF, help you find the best formula for your skin, and help you do the SPF math. Products discussed in this episode: HILLARY Tizo Tinted with Vit C and Minerals Tower 28, Sunny Days Avène Tinted Compact Youngblood Fo…
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Episode 8: All That Glitters. Shlitter is where it's at.
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Episode 7: Backstage Pass to Mass And Class. Drugstore vs Dept Store- is there a difference? When to Save, Where to Splurge and How to Spend Your Cash.
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Backstage Pass to Mass And Class. Drugstore vs Dept Store- is there a difference? When to Save, Where to Splurge, and How to Spend Your Cash. Whether you are a Mass person or a Class person – here is an interesting fact about how we spend - According to a June 2023 article on Pymnts.com – 50 plus women -including Gen Xers – have a spending power of…
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Episode 6: Kimberly Clark & Esme Mancia, The Brainy Broads Behind Your Favorite Beauty Products
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Kimberly Clark & Esme Mancia were The FIRST to add glitter to the eyeshadow of your favorite indie 90's brands. The first Liquid Lipstick. First Primer. Midnight Cowboy, anyone? How about Smashbox Primer? Take a look in your makeup bag at your most beloved and trusted products- it's likely that Kim and Esme made it. For decades, this dynamic produc…
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Episode 5: Mascara- You'll Poke Your Eye Out!
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Have you ever wanted to know fascinating facts about mascara? Who created it? Or what’s the best formula for over-40-lashes? In the blink of an eye - Susan and Hillary share their favorite mascaras – in both mass and class – and give their tips and techniques for lashes that have seen it all! PRODUCTS MENTIONED - Loreal Voluminous Mascara - Chanel …
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Episode 4: Menopause, Turn And Face The Strange
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Join us as we turn and face the strange new world of the next life chapter – Menopause! We take the pause out of Menopause and turn it into something positive with our thoughts on the new world of Menopause Beauty. Is it just another way to make us feel shut out of the beauty game – or is it a way to make us a player in our journey to ageless beaut…
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Episode 3: Are You Going Down in Flames or Rising Like The Phoenix in Your 50s?
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Episode 2: Beauty Over 40, Over-Served and Under-Serviced. Plus, our favorite lip products to put your money where your mouth is.
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As women over 40, how do we navigate beauty as our skin and faces change? Targeted as a desperate market with significant buying power, do we really need everything that we are being sold? And, are we buying it? Two beauty biz vets discuss the products, the industry, and how they relate to us in our lives today as we mature. We never gate-keep. Pro…
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Episode 1: 1996 Was Last Year. 90's Beauty is BACK.
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If your attitude towards the beauty industry's recent nod to the 90s is, "been there, done that", then this episode is for you. Grab your matte lipstick and join us as we dump our vintage makeup bags on the bar and laugh our way through “yesterday’s” makeup trends. Get cozy with Susan and Hillary, two industry broads as they dish about the who, wha…
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Smoke and Mirrors. Is The Beauty Industry for Real?
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Ever the provocateur, the Beauty Biz is a notorious flirt. Her allure draws you in with sparkling promises and aspirational images but, is it all smoke and mirrors? Or, does the mirror have two faces? Industry veterans Susan and Hillary lift her skirt and give you a peek underneath it all in the Premier of LifeGLOSS, The Beauty Podcast. Hear what e…
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