LIVE from the Dear Media Studio in LA, it’s Tracee Ellis Ross ! Multi-award-winning actress, producer, beauty CEO, comedienne and fashion guru – we’re talking hair, nostalgia, turning 50 and the joy of making your own lunch. Best known for her lead roles in the television series Girlfriends and ABC’s comedy series Black-ish , Tracee opens up about aging, plastic surgery and Hollywood’s return of the “waif-period.” Plus, we get the deets on Tracee’s personal fitness, skincare and makeup secrets ,...
Oct 19, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 248
Today, we sit down with Donni Davy , the Euphoria makeup artist responsible for an entire Gen Z beauty movement. As the Emmy Award-winning pro behind the hit HBO teen drama, Donni is responsible for the “ emotional glam ” face rhinestones, saturated shimmers and intense cat eyes seen on Zendaya, Sydney Sweeny, all over TikTok, the runways and even on the red carpet. The only question is, how will YOU wear it next? Recording live from our LA studio, Donni spills her makeup bag to show us the *bra...
Oct 12, 2022•51 min•Ep. 247
Trigger warning: today’s episode discusses obsessive compulsive disorders, addiction and self-harm Today we’re exploring the impact that social media-gazing is having on our collective conscience. What does all of that comparing do to our brains, really? And is the rise in body-focussed repetitive behaviors and self-harm connected? Joining us to answer our deepest inner beauty questions is neuroscientist and addiction psychologist Dr. Jud Brewer – aka Dr. Jud – author of the New York Times best-...
Oct 05, 2022•47 min•Ep. 246
Who else abandons cart when the price point gets a little *too* luxe?? We hear you, which is why we scoured the beauty aisles to find the best new-to-market finds. From French pharmacy skincare that’s so gentle, even a baby could use it to a new-at-Sephora budget moisturizer that’s already made its red carpet debut (look out, The Ordinary!) Plus, a rock-bottom, $4.99 liquid liner that’s a sister to a best-selling mascara, a celeb line that’s actually accessible and a $14 dupe for Charlotte Tilbu...
Sep 28, 2022•48 min•Ep. 245
After weeks of swatching, slathering and sniffing, today’s episode is all about the top performers in fall skincare , makeup, fragrance and haircare – no messing around! We review the buzziest in newsmaking launches, from the highly-anticipated skincare range from Dr. Shereene Idriss aka Pillowtalk Derm , to the “clean conscience” complexion line from vegan fashion crusader Stella McCartney. Plus, meet the designer, alcohol-free fragrance sending the Insta-verse into the milky way. And stay tune...
Sep 21, 2022•52 min•Ep. 244
It’s what Kim Kardashian has been using to keep her bleach blonde mane smooth and shiny, so what makes the K18 hair mask so #DamnGood? Co-founders and husband-and-wife duo Suveen Sahib and Britta Cox are here to reveal the secrets behind the TikTok-approved K18 hair mask that’s like “silk-in-a-bottle.” In today’s episode we find out: What K18 is, how it works and why the technology is like “Retinol for your hair.” What makes K18 different from other bond builders like Olaplex How to work K18 int...
Sep 14, 2022•44 min•Ep. 243
In 2020, Hyram Yarbro earned upwards of 6 million TikTok followers in just four months. His brutally honest brand reviews, skin transformation reaction videos and budget skincare recommendations earned him the title of “The Gen-Z Whisperer” by The New York Times . Two years later, and Skincare By Hyram is back to chat about the lessons he’s learned as he’s shifted from content creator to brand founder – and where the beauty influencer economy is going next. In today’s episode you’ll find out: Ho...
Sep 08, 2022•46 min•Ep. 242
In partnership with Nutrafol, we’re hitting reset on our fall hair routine to help unlock our fullest, bounciest strands ever. Joining us to help untangle the do’s and don’ts of healthy hair are Dr. Chesahna Kindred , board-certified dermatologist and founder of Kindred Hair & Skin Center in Columbia, Maryland, along with Sam Archer , VP of Product Marketing & Innovation at Nutrafol – and the mastermind behind their clinically-tested supplements and brand new scalp microbiome haircare co...
Aug 31, 2022•37 min•Ep. 241
Today, we’re dishing about the *new* Hollywood beauty secrets , from skin-tightening tweakments to the hair potion Demi Moore uses to keep her mane long and lush. We’re joined by ultimate celeb-watch editor, Andrea Lavinthal, People Magazine ’s longtime Style & Beauty Director. (Talk about a flex, Andrea chatted by phone with Jennifer Lopez the day before her Bennifer nuptials in Vegas!) Listen in for our very important Housewives beauty watch commentary ( Teresa Giudice ’s wedding hairdo in...
Aug 23, 2022•48 min•Ep. 240
Jade Marie isn’t your average facialist. With 1.2 million followers on Instagram, the LA-based Holistic Medical Esthetician has built a unique brand of skin therapies by bringing together whispery-voiced ASMR facials , affirmation meditations and science-backed procedures . The one-time makeup artist’s #ComplexionsByJade YouTube series, where she goes by “JadeyWadey180,” have been known to lull even the most challenged skinthusiast into a state of calm. Do you really need a facial with a side of...
Aug 17, 2022•51 min•Ep. 239
Ever wonder how to find your perfect nude? LA-born, South Asian sisters Aleena, Aleezeh and Naseeha Khan struggled to find the one nude lipstick to suit their skin tones, and set about doing something about it. In 2019, the power siblings launched CTZN Cosmetics , a gender-fluid, “nudes for all” lipstick range that launched on the brink of the pandemic. Three years of mask-wearing later, and CTZN is blowing up, as seen on Lizzo, Sza and Hilary Duff. And they’re only just getting started. In toda...
Aug 10, 2022•50 min•Ep. 238
With 2.8 billion #PerfumeTikTok views and counting, we’re reviewing the hottest fragrances right now alongside Emma Vernon, host of The Perfume Room podcast. Emma is a comic and former matchmaker-turned-fragrance expert who’s been featured in The New York Times , New York Post and InStyle . Today, she’s bringing her encyclopedic fragrance knowledge to help assess which viral perfumes are legitimately #DamnGood – and which ones smell like burnt tires and cotton candy. From Maison Francis Kurkdjia...
Aug 03, 2022•45 min•Ep. 237
Jackie Schimmel is the unfiltered host behind the podcast, The Bitch Bible – “ A podcast that dares to say what many are thinking, but only a bitch would say .” OG fans tune in for Jackie’s unapologetic rants on Bravo-lebs, pop culture, sex, millennial struggles, social faux-pas, tapeworms, hell, even bagels. In this week’s episode, we ask ‘What’s on a bitch’s topshelf?’ Jackie drops the surprising skincare line she swears by ( hint: we’ve never heard of it,) the one makeup product she would smu...
Jul 27, 2022•52 min•Ep. 236
Summer skincare school is in session! It’s your guide to serums with UK-based, cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Sam Bunting . Many of you will know Dr. Bunting from her popular, education-stacked YouTube channel , along with her eponymous, award-winning range, Dr Sam’s Skincare . In this week’s episode, Dr. Bunting explains how-to find the right serum for your skin goals , answering all of your questions about when to apply it, layering do’s and don’ts and so much more, like: Do you really need to she...
Jul 20, 2022•49 min•Ep. 235
When was the first time you realized that you need to wear SPF not just during the summer, but every damn day of the year? For elementary school teacher Holly Thaggard , it was a lightbulb moment that occurred after a close friend was struck with skin cancer in 2005, and the start of an entrepreneurial career that would lead to her lifelong dedication to suncare advocacy in schools – and the birth of Supergoop! , now a staple in many a glowy girl’s skincare routine. In today’s episode, you’ll fi...
Jul 13, 2022•38 min•Ep. 234
Set your alarms, Amazon Prime Day is almost upon us! If you’re anything like us, you’re already curating your cart in preparation for the biggest online beauty deals of the year happening July 12-13th , starting from 12:00 am PST. We’ve scoured the internet and tapped our crystal balls to reveal our product picks that we think are most likely to end up on discount . (And don’t worry, we’ve compiled a list of legit shopping links from brand-verified sellers in our Amazon USA Storefront and Amazon...
Jul 06, 2022•45 min•Ep. 233
In the spirit of Beyoncé’s fierce summer ode to reclaiming our time , we’re taking a beat to chat about alllll of the biggest beauty headlines and brand moves of late. First, we’re talking major RIP moments ( Revlon ! Bite Beauty !) before moving on to some legendary founders leaving their posts in pursuit of their own dreamy reset. What will Glossier look like without Emily Weiss as CEO? And where is Too Faced going? Then, stay tuned to hear our personal thoughts on the latest mega brand launch...
Jun 29, 2022•45 min•Ep. 232
Summer is officially here and just in time, we’ve got an epic haul for y’all. Meet the top beauty buys to have graced our desks this season, starting with the surprise-hit mineral face sunscreen that starts out flat and leaves you with a matte radiance that’s so right, Carlene plans to use it all summer long. Then, Jill discovers a genius little sticker that shows you when it’s time to reapply your next layer of SPF. In more skincare news, Jill shares her favorite new bougie mousse cleanser, not...
Jun 22, 2022•50 min•Ep. 231
Dieux Skin co-founder Charlotte Palermino is TikTok’s self-described “skincare fairy godmother” and now, newly-minted licensed esthetician. Today, Charlotte joins us live in the studio to spill her beyond-slugging skincare secrets. We find out the exact skincare that she actually buys for herself - including the SPF holy grails that has her always carrying a backup tube on hand. Plus, Charlotte explains how she overcame perioral dermatitis, and the exact moment that she swore off clean beauty fo...
Jun 15, 2022•49 min•Ep. 230
Danessa Myricks wears many hats. “Accidental Makeup Artist.” Photographer. Product Developer. Founder. Educator. Mentor. Single Mom. The New York-based multi-talent went from creating DVD makeup masterclasses to starting a highly-coveted line of makeup products – never taking ‘no’ for an answer. In today’s episode, we learn the secrets behind the Queen-of-Creams’ unique approach to anti-matte makeup, including how-to set cream textures and which exact makeup brushes she uses to magically transfo...
Jun 08, 2022•51 min•Ep. 229
In honour of National Higher Education Day, we’re live in your feeds with a special bonus episode! In partnership with Lead ROLFS Global Institute powered by L'Oréal, we’re welcoming Francis Tesmer, founder of the world’s first Bachelor’s Degree in Beauty . Francis shares all of the details about this breakthrough degree program, where beauty aficionados from around the world can learn about finance, marketing leadership, ethics, communication, even evidence-based decision-making. It’s higher le...
Jun 06, 2022•37 min•Ep. 228
Brought to you in partnership with Dove Hair Therapy, we’re kicking off Pride month with the infinitely entertaining Queen Priyanka (winner of Canada’s first-ever Drag Race ! and host of Famous This Week podcast) and celebrity hairstylist Kirsten Klontz First off, we’re talking about the lewks we’re feeling for summer, no matter what your hair length: the new shag, blunted lobs, Jennifer Aniston-style layers and the wig that Priyanka plans to wear on her parade float. Then, our crewmates share t...
Jun 01, 2022•38 min•Ep. 227
Special occasion szn is here, so this week’s episode is all about looking your best in photos – and IRL! Joining us on the mic is Daniel Martin, the makeup artist who Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, trusted for her own wedding day. Daniel counts Gemma Chan, Jessica Alba and Elisabeth Moss as clients, while his low-key glam makeup looks have graced the pages of Vanity Fair and Vogue . As global director of artistry and education for Tatcha, Daniel has all the tricks for acing your base – even i...
May 25, 2022•43 min•Ep. 226
As Jill is sipping sweet tea on a steamin’ porch in Georgia this week, Carlene welcomes makeup artist to the stars, Kirin Bhatty , to guest host a Damn Goods episode dedicated to the desert-island beauty product on everyone’s list: MASCARA! Kirin’s talents have appeared in Vanity Fair, Elle, Marie Claire, Teen Vogue – and she also creates some of the most memorable red carpet looks for celebs like Tessa Thompson, Awkwafina and Kiernan Shipka. Remember Machine Gun Kelly’s pearl embellishments for...
May 18, 2022•47 min•Ep. 225
Bennifer is engaged again, Britney Spears is pregnant and Lindsay Lohan has three movie deals. Long live Y2K! This week, we’re welcoming late 90s makeup mogul, the legendary Stila Founder Jeanine Lobell. We get the scoop on her brand new line, Neen, a Gen Z-inspired, monthly makeup subscription card that allows you to brilliantly test out formulas with throwback, peel-away samples like those found in the pages of fashion magazines. Plus, QR-coded peer-to-peer tutorials allow you to test your han...
May 11, 2022•39 min•Ep. 224
There’s no denying it, the MET Gala is the new Oscars – as far as fashion goes. In today’s episode, we’re dissecting all of the beauty looks worth discussing, from Kim Kardashian’s bleachy ode to Marilyn Monroe to Nikki Minaj’s brow-to-boob crystal embellishments, Lucy Boynton’s rhinestone lashes and more! Plus, find out which celebrity debuted her new makeup collection on the red carpet. Then, we’re chatting with Amy Odell, author of the new Anna Wintour book, Anna: The Biography . Having inter...
May 04, 2022•43 min•Ep. 223
Today’s episode is a masterclass in everything you’ve ever wanted to know about boob jobs with NYC-based, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Lara Devgan. Some of *the* most premium A-list celebrities trust Dr. Devgan for her artful and exacting eye, and we’re asking her all the questions we’d want answered if we were ever considering breast enhancement ourselves. Dr. Devgan walks us through the best way to get a natural result with augmentation, like gummy-bear implants vs saline, shape, size –...
Apr 27, 2022•52 min•Ep. 222
Saie Beauty launched four months before the pandemic, but instead of closing up shop, it managed to slay anyway. Today, Saie founder Laney Crowell takes us back to her roots growing up in France, China and Los Angeles, before building her beauty start in the cut-throat world of fashion magazines. (She even interviewed to be Anna Wintour’s assistant – seven times!) Listen in as Laney reveals why even in an increasingly crowded “Clean Beauty” market, Saie was needed anyway, developing climate-neut...
Apr 20, 2022•39 min•Ep. 221
It’s a #DamnGood, spring skin care special! First, we break down Glow Recipe’s highly-anticipated, first ever sunscreen (and point out a striking similarity to a Rihanna fave.) Then, we unpack Curél’s affordable, ceramide-packed moisturizing spray that sold out within days of landing on Amazon in North America. And, are you here for the “beauty snacking” trend? (It’s not what you think!) Stay tuned to the end for our under $15 finds, including a pH-balancing drugstore cleanser and a serum-drench...
Apr 13, 2022•50 min•Ep. 220
Palm Beach-based certified trichologist Bridgette Hill is entering the chat on stress-induced hair loss , alopecia , r eceding hairlines in women , seborrheic dermatitis and more. We’re even finding out whether baseball caps are bad for boyfriends, hunny ! Dubbed “ The Scalp Therapist ,” Bridgette is a former hair colorist who’s worked on editorial shoots and risen the ranks at elite salons like Garren and Oscar Blandi in New York before turning her attention to the paramedical field of tricholo...
Apr 06, 2022•46 min•Ep. 219
