Today we’re chatting with our first ever tanning founder!! It’s Jules Von Hep , a celebrity spray tanner who has glow’d up everyone from Kate Moss to Sienna Miller to Poppy Delevingne. Jules started Isle of Paradise , bottling up his decade bronzing bodies of all sizes, shades and shapes with his super-smart colour-correcting formula that promises to bring the bronze without any dullness or orange-effect. Isle of Paradise is a tanning brand for the millennial era with its vegan, cruelty-free and...
Jan 01, 2020•38 min•Ep. 98
Meet Jennifer Brodeur, aka JB Skin Guru. She’s the go-to skin whisperer to Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey and she tells us what it’s really like to give facials inside the White House. Plus, hear her top skin tips on how to handle holiday breakouts, redness and the reason she’s not a fan of exfoliation. Thank you to our show partners; support us by supporting them! Codex Beauty Codex Beauty is a plant-based, certified organic, vegan and cruelty-free skincare brand. Discover your best skin yet!...
Dec 25, 2019•49 min•Ep. 97
Welcome to our final podcast #crossover of the year. In today’s episode, we’ve got none other than Whitney Port in the house! The style-setting mama has come a long way since the 2010’s reality TV hit, The Hills . Firstly, there’s her podcast, With Whit , where her heart-to-heart convos have kept her 1.5M-strong fanbase tuning in on the regular. Then, there’s her covetable fashion projects (look forward to a Rent The Runway collab in April 2020!). And now, the MTV re-boot, The Hills: New Beginni...
Dec 18, 2019•48 min•Ep. 96
2019 was a banner year on so many beauty fronts: product breakthroughs, influencer drama, celeb beauty, billion dollar beauty biz deals and so much more. Tune in to hear us dissect the biggest wins and biggest fails -- all with a little help from our fellow beauty pod friends. Description: 2019 was a banner year on so many beauty fronts: product breakthroughs, influencer drama, celeb beauty, billion dollar beauty biz deals and so much more. In fact there was so much ground to cover that we invit...
Dec 11, 2019•48 min•Ep. 95
Meet Wende Zomnir, co-founder of Urban Decay , the 90s makeup brand that’s as relevant today as it was in its graffiti-grunge heyday. In today’s episode, the Texas-born pageant girl, Mom and surfer recalls how frustration with the candy-pink facade of the beauty biz drove her to start a rebellious cosmetics company that was years ahead of its time with out-of-the-crayon-box bold eyeshadows, blue lipsticks and all-gendered, near-black nail polishes to mark its initial lineup. We also get the incr...
Dec 04, 2019•50 min•Ep. 94
In honour of mercury leaving retrograde (finally!) we’re sitting down with fellow Dear Media #podfam, That’s So Retrograde! Meet Elizabeth Kott and Stephanie Simbari – two bomb wellness gurus whose show is a funny, relatable exploration of self-discovery, without the finger-wagging. We get the #glowdown on all the L.A. treatments worth trying, from facial cupping to rebounding to lymphatic detoxing and more. Don’t forget to check out our podcast swap over on That’s So Retrograde’s Feed - we’re s...
Nov 27, 2019•42 min•Ep. 93
This week we’re delivering the damn good story behind one of beauty’s biggest innovations, The Original Makeup Eraser! Accidental inventor Lexi McCarthy dishes the dirt on the O.G. reusable polyester cloth that broke the beautysphere by removing all traces of makeup with get this - no cleanser or chemicals whatsoever. You’ll hear all about how busy mom of four Elexis McCarthy (aka Lexi) discovered her sustainable beauty invention that’s sold over 5 million units since it launched at a Bridal Sho...
Nov 20, 2019•45 min•Ep. 92
From the gone-viral #60secondrule to what happens when you don’t wash your face for 28 (!!) days, today we’re talking about everything to do with washing your face . Plus, you’ll hear about the #damngood cleansing tools, double cleansers and non-drying foams we use ourselves. Description: Cleansing is the first step in healthy, pH balanced skin – the Daily Mail even conducted an experiment all about what happens when you *don’t* wash your face for 28 days and we are shook! In today’s episode, we...
Nov 13, 2019•47 min•Ep. 91
Our La-La land adventure continues and we made a pit stop at THE destination for flawless skin in 90210! Meet Shani Darden , the go-to skin pro for celebs like Jessica Alba, Chrissy Teigen and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. Live from her brand new, eponymous day spa in Beverly Hills, the former model-turned-aesthetician reveals why starting her career working alongside a dermatologist proved so formative to her tried-and-true methods today. In fact, we’re “lasering” in on the top 3 skin treatments s...
Nov 06, 2019•41 min•Ep. 90
Redness, burning, stinging - ugh! In today’s episode, Jill and Carlene deliver the damn good products for sensitive skin that keep their own complexions calm and carrying on. We’re laying bare all of our most trusted makeup, skincare and body care musts that help us manage red, stingy or itchy skin. You’ll hear about the non-irritating micellar cleanser that gained notoriety to remove models’ makeup backstage; an acne-busting foundation that calms inflammation and looks natural; a budge-proof ma...
Oct 30, 2019•47 min•Ep. 89
We took our show on the road! Today we’re spilling the tea with fellow beauty podcasters Kirbie Johnson and Sara Tan , hosts of Gloss Angeles podcast . We get their L.A. perspective on celebrity trends, the buzzy skin treatment taking Hollywood by storm and the next level cosmetic tattoos giving fillers and transplants a run for their money. Plus, you’ll hear all about the muscle-toning body treatment said to replace sit-ups ; and how to avoid a beauty treatment #fail. And because this is a true...
Oct 23, 2019•49 min•Ep. 88
In 1999, Toni Ko completely changed the game on how prestigious drugstore makeup could be with NYX cosmetics – highly pigmented makeup in sleek packaging, at rock-bottom prices. One multi-million-dollar acquisition and a five-year, non-compete agreement later, makeup mogul Toni Ko is ready for her second act. Launching this week, Bespoke Beauty Brands is an incubator for the kind of beauty influencers that helped put NYX on the map. We’ll reveal all on her first collaboration with inimitable mak...
Oct 16, 2019•47 min•Ep. 87
For the first time ever, we are answering all of our listener questions - thank you for all of the wonderful submissions. As always, we love hearing from you so please do reach out any time and leave us a voicemail: 1-844-227-0302, slide into our DMs on Instagram or join our private FB group . Thank you for listening - we can’t wait for a million more downloads! Jill and Carlene Thanks to our sponsors - without them, our show wouldn’t be on the air! Ulta Beauty: Ulta Beauty has just launched SPA...
Oct 09, 2019•37 min•Ep. 86
We mentioned in last week’s episode that there were SO MANY foundation launches this season that the whole topic requires its own dedicated episode! But we also wanted to deliver some really practical tips for how to shop for and apply foundation , so today’s Glow Down guest is red carpet makeup pro Mélanie Inglessis. With clients like Game of Thrones star Lena Headey and modern day ingenue Taylor Russell, Mélanie lends her very French approach to foundation application to produce that au natura...
Oct 02, 2019•45 min•Ep. 85
We‘ve been busy test-driving all the buzzy products lining store shelves this fall! In this damn goods segment, we discover a new toner-meets-moisturizer hybrid that was 19 years in the making. Then, we luxuriate in an exorbitantly-priced (but oh-so-decadent!) face cleanser before highlighting the new brow tool that’s the lowkey brainchild of a huge Instagram makeup artist. Discover the latest, easiest way to use retinol, and find a steal of a stay-all-day lippie that will honestly look great on...
Sep 25, 2019•50 min•Ep. 84
Today we take you inside the mind of French fragrance founder Kilian Hennessy , who launched his range of luxe scents, By Kilian , in 2007. Find out why his bold gourmand blend, Love Don’t Be Shy, is Rihanna’s ride-or-die perfume (it’s sold out in every store around the world!) We also introduce you to the all-time best-seller, Good Girl Gone Bad, a white floral that comes in a Serpentine-embellished, lacquer clutch. Plus, Kilian spills all on his next creation launching this month – his biggest...
Sep 18, 2019•46 min•Ep. 83
Acne positivity ftw— and yet, many still struggle with acne and self esteem. So much so that we felt it was high time to dedicate an entire episode to the topic. And who better to be our guest than Dr. Sandra Lee , aka Dr. Pimple Popper herself!? The dermatologist’s Youtube videos have gone so viral amongst ‘popaholics’, she even has her own show on TLC . Perhaps you’ve seen one of her live-extraction videos, which have earned up to 46 million views . (Is there such a thing as pimple porn ?) Or ...
Sep 11, 2019•46 min•Ep. 82
The summer is unofficially over and while we can’t wait to stock our #topshelf for fall, we thought it would be fun to chat about the damn good products that really saw us through the summer of 2019. So welcome to our very special episode all about the summer staples that we loved to the very last drop. There are some new finds that made it into heavy rotation and cult favourites that we fell in love with all over again. For any products mentioned in this episode, check out our blog: www.breakin...
Sep 04, 2019•38 min•Ep. 81
Today we’re chatting with serial entrepreneur Alli Webb . She’s the co-founder of Drybar , one of the original chain blow dry bars, launched nearly a decade ago. In this episode, Alli re-counts the key moments that turned a quaint, #MomBoss beauty idea into a $100M success story. (Now, there are 92 locations who do 120,000 blowouts a month.) Stay tuned as your humble hosts review Drybar’s best selling dry shampoo— then, we give you the scoop on a surprise mascara collaboration, dubbed “a blowout...
Aug 28, 2019•46 min•Ep. 80
We’re on a bit of a summer holiday, but by popular demand we’re bumping this previously released chat to the top of your feeds. She's the Founder and CEO to watch, and she started a revolution with Glossier , a millennial beauty brand that's commanded line-ups around the block with its era-defining pink-and-white packaging and its inclusive, raw beauty campaigns. She's Emily Weiss, the New Yorker topping Vogue and Forbes ' lists alike. Find out why the other leading beauty brands are chasing Glo...
Aug 21, 2019•49 min•Ep. 79
Meet Chris Appleton, the hairstylist to Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner and JLo and card-carrying member of the glammiest of glam squads (that gang also includes Mario Dedivanovic aka Makeup by Mario.) Chris is known for his fantastical looks that we first see on a celebrity, and then on the stylish girl on the street. Case in point: Ariana Grande’s snatched ponytail, Kim’s sexy summer bob and the neon green hair trend courtesy of one of his plethora of candy-coloured wigs. Tune in to hear Chris’ m...
Aug 14, 2019•34 min•Ep. 78
It’s official, Breaking Beauty fans can’t get enough of clean beauty (hat-tip to listeners who filled out our survey for that intel!) In today’s episode, we bring you the origin story behind W3ll People — one of the O.G. all-natural makeup brands founded in Austin, Texas back in 2008. (Psst: Shailene Woodley is a fan !) We sit down with co-founder and makeup artist Shirley Pinkson , who trained under makeup master François Nars before setting out to create a green beauty dupe of “ The Multiple ”...
Aug 07, 2019•36 min•Ep. 77
Has anyone clocked the latest shaving ads that feature fluffy limbs, bushy pits and full-on pubic hair? With the cultural shift toward body and acne positivity, body hair acceptance is the next frontier in beauty realness. In today’s episode, Carlene and Jill discuss the merits of these latest marketing campaigns that (surprise!) are still trying to sell you a new razor. First we zoom in on Billie , the Serena Williams-backed company that’s leading the charge with its #projectbodyhair initiative...
Jul 31, 2019•32 min•Ep. 76
Today we’re sitting down with the founder of Create & Cultivate, Jaclyn Johnson ! Bestselling author of the book WorkParty and host of WorkParty podcast, Jaclyn (a.k.a “Your Internet Work Wife”) is all about redefining “work” for the millennial woman. An OG hustler, the Forbes 30 Under 30 alumni started Create & Cultivate in 2012. The biannual conference now attracts over 1,500 females across North America, boasting superstar self-starters like Kim Kardiashian, Daphne Oz and history-maki...
Jul 24, 2019•34 min•Ep. 75
Glow Recipe co-founders and Shark Tank alums Christine Chang and Sarah Lee had no idea their little online store, offering a curated assortment of Korean beauty products, would explode into the multi-million dollar business it is today. Now, Glow Recipe is a Korean skincare company in its own right, selling out at Sephora on the regular. In this episode, Christine Chang tells us the inside story behind Glow Recipe’s massive success and what it’s like to go from L’Oréal marketing interns to beaut...
Jul 17, 2019•41 min•Ep. 74
“I’m so pumped to put on face sunscreen!!”, said nobody ever. But the truth is, once you find the Holy Grail that you don’t actually mind wearing under makeup all summer, it’s truly the best anti-aging cream you could ever buy – and probably the cheapest, TBH. That’s why Jill and Carlene tested over 20 of the buzziest face sunscreens on shelves right now, and at the end of this episode, they reveal their top five favourites. But first, time to phone a friend! Meet skin therapist extrordinaire Di...
Jul 10, 2019•31 min•Ep. 73
Did you ever wonder “should I make the switch to natural deodorant?” There’s a lot to unpack with this topic so we partnered with Schmidt’s Naturals founder Jaime Schmidt to debunk the biggest myths around natural deodorant and how to find one that really works for you. She first started selling her hand-crafted deodorants, formulated without aluminum or artificial fragrances at a farmer’s market in Seattle in 2010; fast-forward nearly a decade later and she’s now rolling out to almost every mas...
Jul 03, 2019•28 min•Ep. 72
By popular demand, we sat down with legendary co-founder Frank Toskan, to hear every detail about how the mother of all beauty companies, M.A.C Cosmetics , came to be. With its unforgettable, original tagline: "All Ages, All Races, All Sexes," M.A.C was waaay ahead of its time, tapping into a culture completely foreign to the stalwart beauty brands lining store shelves when it launched in 1984. Jill and Carlene recall the M.A.C beauty products that helped form their youths (hands up if you wore ...
Jun 26, 2019•54 min•Ep. 71
Our survey results are in and it’s official, you want to hear more about the products we’re loving and what’s not really worth the spend. That’s why we’ve created “The Damn Goods”, our new monthly episode dedicated to our honest reviews of what’s great—and what’s just a gimmick in our humble opinions. In our first Damn Goods episode, brought to you in part by Neutrogena, we’re sharing our lists of what we’re packing on our summer getaways. First we give a hat tip to the brand’s hyaluronic acid-f...
Jun 19, 2019•39 min•Ep. 70
In today’s episode, Jill comes clean with a dirty little beauty secret: she’s v. lazy when it comes to cleaning her makeup brushes! Anyone relate? We get a lesson in makeup brushes 101 with celebrity makeup artist, Pati Dubroff . (She was in town with Winners / Marshalls Canada, because serious heads up— they have prestige cosmetics at a discount, too.) She should know, having worked with Madonna in the 90s, held court as Dior’s resident makeup ambassador for many years, and these days, she regu...
Jun 12, 2019•37 min•Ep. 69
