This week’s guest is Sofie Pavitt, the Welsh-born, NYC-based esthetician known as the “IRL Face Tuner” on Instagram. Her jaw-dropping before-and-afters for acne, scarring and hyperpigmentation have caught the attention of Glossier Founder Emily Weiss – not to mention Allure , IntoTheGloss , The Cut and Byrdie.com , who named Sofie “Esthetician of the Year” in 2021. Today, the rising-star facialist is unlocking all of her secrets, revealing how we can dupe similar results at home. (Pssst - Sofie ...
Mar 30, 2022•53 min•Ep. 218
Celebrating Breaking Beauty Podcast’s 5th anniversary, 4.5+ million downloads and over 150 guests, this week’s episode is an audible beauty party – and you’re invited! Tune in as we introduce “Haul of Fame,” a shoppable curation of only the most iconic, game-changing products that we’ve talked about in the past – all in one place. Plus, to mark the milestone, we’ve got fan merch ! Listen in to hear all about our peachy-keen “Damn Good.” crewneck, along with our long-sleeved t-shirt featuring our...
Mar 23, 2022•55 min•Ep. 217
Meet our new podfam, Hunter McGrady and Michaela McGrady, hosts of Model Citizen Podcast! Hunter and Michaela are the Hollywood-bred sisters and curve models who are slaying the body positivity game, collectively earning multiple Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue spreads, landing covetable campaigns with the likes of Skims and Good American and partnering with QVC to release its most size-inclusive fashion range to date, "All Worthy by Hunter McGrady." Today, Hunter and Michaela are spilling all...
Mar 16, 2022•43 min•Ep. 216
Clayton Hawkins is the wig-wearing, vintage hot tool-collecting hairstylist to Olivia Rodrigo, Dove Cameron and Emily in Paris ’ Ashley Park. Today, we’re diving deep into his tickle trunk, as Clayton decodes the hottest hair trends of 2022, so far. The “shullett,” bottleneck bangs, Y2K baby braids – we’re covering it all, honey. We find out the exact products in the Hollywood hairstylist’s hair kit, from the essential brushes to the $6 dry shampoo and the hot tools – 70s, 90s and new – that he ...
Mar 09, 2022•46 min•Ep. 215
Between her unmistakable Massachusetts accent and her next-level looks, TikTok makeup artist Mikayla Nogueira has earned 10.4 million followers in just 2 years. In today’s episode, Mikayla reflects on her epic metamorphosis, from apprenticing as a special FX makeup artist at her father’s haunted house, to her very first viral TikTok video where, scarred from bullies, she hid her iconic accent before learning to embrace her true self. And since Mikayla is the powerful makeup artist single-handedl...
Mar 02, 2022•49 min•Ep. 214
Calling all #materialgirls! If you’re feeling the effects of inflation so hard rn, get ready to slash your beauty bill with the Spring 2022 drugstore edition of the #DamnGoods. In today’s episode, Jill gets her hands on a K-Beauty essence made from 90% snail mucin (don’t worry, it’s cruelty-free, everyone). Plus, we hear all about the return of a cult-fave salicylic acid serum from The Ordinary that spawned a 400,000 person-long wait list. Then, stay tuned to hear about which budget mascara came...
Feb 23, 2022•43 min•Ep. 213
Today’s back-to-basics skincare topic is: exfoliation! We’re welcoming "Rihanna-Approved" esthetician Sean Garrette , who knows as much about beauty products as he does your epidermis. Featured in Vogue, Into The Gloss, Allure and InStyle , the New York-based facialist is making the world of skin accessible, inclusive , genderless – and stylish af (just check out his dreamy Instagram feed.) In this episode, Sean breaks down the exact right way to exfoliate your skin – from the cleansers , toners...
Feb 16, 2022•43 min•Ep. 212
Cue the adorable awwws , today’s cameo guest is Carlene’s hubby of 15 years, Kevin! Tune in to find out what he thinks about plastic surgery, along with which grooming products have made MVP’s in his getting ready skin and hair care routine. But first, we’re talking Black History Month beauty news, including a thought-provoking new beauty podcast , pregnancy glow-ups and the magic of Lily James’ transformation in the Hulu mini-series, Pam and Tommy . Also, do people *really* gift the object of t...
Feb 09, 2022•49 min•Ep. 211
The Lunar New Year is here! Today’s mood is optimistic with news of the return of Stila’s makeup founder and the rumored expansion of Fenty Beauty. Then, we’re joined by Beverly Hills brow pro and Queen of Feather Brows, Kristie Streicher . One third of the famous Streicher Sisters , Kristie tweaks the brows of star clients like Adele and Gwyneth Paltrow and Zoe Kravitz. She’s breaking down the difference between microfeathering, microblading and brow lamination – with a DIY brow rehab blueprint...
Feb 02, 2022•39 min•Ep. 210
Yellowjackets is giving us total beauty nostalgia, and all we wanna do is stay under the covers while the weather out there is fridg-id . But the dog still has to be walked, so while we’re out here in subzero temperatures we’re asking: Is there a difference between barrier creams and barrier repair creams?? (Carlene’s convinced they’re two different things, hear her out!) Plus, we’re giving you our first-hand reviews of our #damngood barrier cream faves, with options for all skin types. From tri...
Jan 26, 2022•44 min•Ep. 209
French-born, Brooklyn-based makeup artist and content creator Violette Serrat knows how to make blue glitter eyelids look as casually stylish as a classic white t-shirt and jeans. In today’s episode, we get all of Violette’s French Girl makeup tricks, but also, we learn why Parisian style is a mindset that any one of us can channel. Tune in as Violette gives us a sneak peek behind her namesake beauty line, Violette_FR, along with scoop on the essential product she’ll be launching next. Plus, fin...
Jan 19, 2022•50 min•Ep. 208
Here’s looking at you, 2022! In this episode, we’re dissecting some of the biggest trends, products and ideas that we predict will be everywhere this year - with some help from Allure ’s Editor-in-Chief Jessica Cruel. Tune in to hear about the biggest beauty trends that are set to pop off, like dopamine-boosting levels of bright eye makeup and lip-lifting liner hacks that just might put an end to the filler phase. Plus, we tackle once taboo topics going mainstream – like embracing baldness and t...
Jan 12, 2022•49 min•Ep. 207
Marcia Kilgore was the owner of Bliss Salon in New York City’s Soho district, where her low key facials earned clients like Madonna and Oprah, before launching her iconic range of baby blue bath and body products. Bliss would eventually be acquired by LVMH for $25M, and after a series of ventures – Soap & Glory, FitFlop, Soaper Duper – Marcia is taking on Big Beauty with a membership-only cosmetics company that promises luxury products at warehouse prices. In this episode, we break down ever...
Jan 05, 2022•42 min•Ep. 206
Do you have a Sephora or Ulta gift card from Santa that’s burning a hole in your pocket? Today we’re serving up our version of leftovers – the top trending topics and products from 2021 that we have to dish about before we turn the page to 2022 ;) We review some of the hottest drops of late, from Harry Styles’ Pleasing to the Cali-themed, “clean” longwear mascara that Carlene test-drove in bed. Plus, would it even be an end-of-year wrap up if we didn’t cover a TikTok-viral hit? Jill finds out wh...
Dec 29, 2021•42 min•Ep. 205
Hands up if you want youthful skin for as long as you can?! (Everybody, we know.) Notorious for her No-B.S. skincare advice, Caroline Hirons is here to spill the tea. The long-time YouTuber and blogger has trained in more than 100 beauty brands, creating bespoke facials and educating teams internationally for top-tier beauty companies around the world. The U.K.-based esthetician has also written a best-selling book, simply titled “ Skincare ,” - with a 2.0 version expected April 2022 and her own...
Dec 22, 2021•47 min•Ep. 204
Like a perfectly wrapped holiday parcel, we are delivering today with “Fashion’s Favourite Facialist,” Joanna Czech. Joanna is the go-to esthetician to Kim Kardashian, Cate Blanchett and Tan France. With over 35 years of experience, Joanna knows how to treat jet-set-ravaged skin. Today, the skin pro tells us how to winter-proof our complexion, as we find out what “micro-frost” is doing to our skin. Plus, Joanna reveals her best tips for treating a holiday hangover – both inside and out. But firs...
Dec 15, 2021•44 min•Ep. 203
Get ready to officially toast the holiday szn with the Queen of Sheen, Hourglass Cosmetics founder Carisa Janes. The Newport Beach native and Urban Decay alum reveals how she dreamed up Hourglass Cosmetics back in 2004, formulating the “makeup artist” touch right into the luxury products and ushering in a decade of highlighting obsession in the process. Listen in as Carisa tells the story behind the best-selling Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powders – designed to mimic the flattering effect of cand...
Dec 08, 2021•43 min•Ep. 202
Our speed round format returns as we count down the #DamnGood items we’re lusting for this holiday szn, from the luxury finds we really have to be on Santa’s “nice” list to receive, to the money-saving Sephora kits you may still be able to snap up post-Black Friday. For the Bougie friend on your list, we give you our TLDR take on Gucci’s haute holiday eye palette , Hermes’ debut nail lacquer collection, Balmain’s Jenner-worthy claw clip and more. Plus, Jill reveals the one Advent Calendar that w...
Dec 01, 2021•44 min•Ep. 201
Pop the bubbly! We’re officially celebrating 200 episodes of Breaking Beauty Podcast . Joining us for this very special episode is our producer, Michelle Harrison, live from the Dear Media HQ. Tune as we recap and react to some of the most emotional moments in the show’s history - from the interviews that left us teary-eyed to the ones that made us LOL and the one celebrity anecdote that made us go viral. Plus, at long last, we discuss *That* interview ( IYKYK ). Yep, we’re going there. To our l...
Nov 24, 2021•53 min•Ep. 200
In partnership with Neutrogena Canada – we’re here to remind you that sunscreen szn isn’t over! Consulting dermatologist Dr. Katie Beleznay is here with tips on how-to build your perfect protective skincare routine , answering questions like: Do you really need to wear a separate moisturizer in winter? Can you use sunscreen over face oil? And what’s the best way to reapply over makeup? But first, Jill and Carlene pop off on the week’s beauty news, starting with their take on Ariana Grande’s new ...
Nov 17, 2021•36 min•Ep. 199
As a leading board-certified dermatologist with a posh new practice overlooking Bryant Park, Dr. Shereene Idriss, AKA #PillowTalkDerm has amassed more than 350K-strong Instagram fans who come for her epic junk science takedowns , and stay for the real talk on routines, ingredient 101 and more. In today’s episode, the Pillow Talk Derm breaks down current trending topics, from skincare “microdosing” to TikTok-famous trends like chlorophyll water and DIY salt water sprays . Find out why Dr. Idriss ...
Nov 10, 2021•41 min•Ep. 198
Today we’re welcoming Jane Wurwand , co-founder of Dermalogica , the skincare brand Jill can’t stop raving about! Recording straight from their HQ in Carson, California, we meet the legend who managed to take an indie skincare spa brand and turn it into a multi-million-dollar success story , passing the torch of self-actualization to hundreds of female entrepreneurs with their education-first approach in the process. In this do-not-miss episode, Jane gives us a sneak peek into her newly launched...
Nov 03, 2021•57 min•Ep. 197
We’re all on beauty product journeys, and when you find your ride-or-die – you’re set for life. Or so you think. But what happens when the brand comes along and decides to reformulate your forever love?! This week Jill and Carlene investigate the many reasons why we’ve seen so many reformulations of cult-fave products in 2021. Then, stay tuned as they count down their #DamnGood 2.0 faves , including a flex on an iconic antioxidant serum, a highly-anticipated vegan lipstick and a rare anti-drying...
Oct 27, 2021•37 min•Ep. 196
Bonafide reality star Anisha Ramakrishna , fashion designer and host of Currently Cringing Podcast is here and she’s bringing the BDE! Anisha left a glamourous career in New York City and a long-term relationship before moving back in with her parents at age 35. Whelp! That’s not all. Anisha froze her eggs , all by herself, and she spills all – along with catchphrases like “Twat Waffle” and “Dollar Store Drake” – on her hit Bravo reality show about the dazzling Indo-American experience, Family K...
Oct 20, 2021•40 min•Ep. 195
Are the kind of non-surgical treatments you get on your lunch break really any safer than they were 20 years ago? In light of Linda Evangelista’s recent Cool Sculpting lawsuit and Lilly Lashes founder Lilly Ghalichi’s under eye filler-gone- frightful, we’re putting some of the most popular treatments of the social media era under a critical lens. Joining us on the mic today is U.K.-based journalist, author and self-described “tweakments” expert Alice Hart-Davis . Alice has been reporting on non-...
Oct 13, 2021•49 min•Ep. 194
Is that L’Oréal Tinted Serum really as good as TikTok makes it out to be? Is Tower 28’s new “Sunscreen Foundation” really worth the wait list? Which acne spot corrector is making a visible difference on Carlene’s kid’s face? Jill and Carlene are on a roll testing the latest skincare and cosmetics hitting store shelves and get this: everything is under $40! Okay, we lied. There is one hot tool review coming in at $60 but still, come on!! With more honest reviews (#damngood and not-so-good,) you’r...
Oct 06, 2021•44 min•Ep. 193
Brrr… is it getting fresh in here? That’s not the cool fall air, it’s Charlotte Tilbury’s new “Cryo” face mask that you strap on straight-outta the freezer! In today’s episode, Carlene & Jill test the latest, buzziest fall beauty products , like Drunk Elephant’s overhauled Vitamin C-Firma Fresh Day Serum that you mix yourself for max potency . Jill dabbles in colour-correcting using Chanel’s fancy new Le Teint concealers. And is Selena Gomez ’ highly anticipated first mascara (one entire yea...
Sep 29, 2021•46 min•Ep. 192
It’s the first day of fall, and a busy AF September. That’s okay because Instagram is on FIRE with beauty lewks that are inspiring us to break out of our bare faced slumps! First up, we recap our top #ICYMI moments from Spring 2022 Fashion Week so far – including the runway show that inspired Carlene’s new favourite lippie look. Next, we dive into the beauty news of the moment, like what the heck is happening with Beautycon , celebrity plastic surgery doppelgangers and Kylie’s new-new baby-care ...
Sep 22, 2021•44 min•Ep. 191
Ready for a makeup bag makeover? LA-based celebrity makeup artist Jamie Makeup aka Jamie Greenberg works with the real ones in Hollywood: Busy Philipps, Mindy Kaling, Kaylee Cuoco and Tracee Ellis Ross . When she’s not serving up red carpet glam on Kristen Stewart for her Spencer premieres , “Everyone’s Personal Makeup Artist” is sharing real-life makeup tricks on her Instagram, testing the latest viral TikTok trends along with her own pro tips on how-to get more – for less. Today, Jamie jumps o...
Sep 15, 2021•40 min•Ep. 190
Beauty entrepreneur, influencer and fellow podcaster Marianna Hewitt is on the mic today! One million Instagram followers have been following her every creamy, dreamy move since she won Allure ’s Beauty Blogger Of The Year Award back in 2014. Today, Marianna reveals the killer instincts she put to social media in order to dream up the perfect, vibey skincare brand for the Instagram Age, Summer Fridays, alongside fellow influencer Lauren Ireland. Best known for its iconic sky-blue tube, fans fell...
Sep 08, 2021•44 min•Ep. 189
