Welcome to our bougie-on-a-budget gift guide ! We’ve scoured the beauty aisles for the coolest holiday prezzies that won’t break the bank – and trust us, we’d want these makeup and skincare finds ourselves. Plus, Jill and Carlene share their fave non-beauty holiday picks that are under $49 – from a strapless bra alternative that won’t let you down to a sweater-saving defuzzing gadget, and a duvet-like robe dupe that’s already gone viral. In this episode you’ll hear about: A new-fangled Sephora “...
Nov 22, 2023•48 min•Ep. 311
Buckle up. As host of Plastic Surgery: Uncensored podcast, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Rady Rahban is bringing his no-BS style of education to the pod. The Beverly Hills expert gets downright unfiltered about unregulated procedures, shammy practitioners and plastic surgery taboos, while offering up the sort of advice you’d want to know before going under the knife. This week, we go deep on the headlines surrounding “ plastic surgery lite ” – “mini facelifts,” non-surgical necklifts and “...
Nov 15, 2023•52 min•Ep. 310
In part 2 of our #DamnGood hair special, Carlene drops her 7-step hair restore routine , including the secret weapons that rescued and revived her over processed hair over the past several months. From an investment blow dryer to serious styling steals and actions you can take – for free – to help get splintered strands smooth again, you’ll hear all about her “good hair day” odyssey that’s taken her from salon chair to drugstore aisles, and back again. ICYMI, tune in here to hear Jill reviews of...
Nov 08, 2023•48 min•Ep. 309
Why do some of the buzziest hair tools cost $700, while others are gaining hype for a fraction of the price? Jill stacks up the Shark FlexStyle against the OG Dyson Airwrap Multi-styler, before taking the leading 2-in-1 straightening hair dryers out for a spin. Next, your daring host pops a hot brush in her brunette mane to find out whether TikTok’s latest obsession with “ thermal brushes ” for soft, feathered waves à la Matilda Djerf, is as dreamy and low-cost as it seems. Finally, Carlene reve...
Nov 01, 2023•47 min•Ep. 308
In partnership with our friends at Beyond Miracles , welcome to a bonus, uninterrupted episode with Celebrity Medical Esthetician, Crystal Koro . Owner of LA-based, Crystal Clear Skin & Beauty, Crystal has been dubbed “master aesthetician to the stars” by Popsugar, with a celebrity clientele that includes Eva Longoria, Olivia Culpo, Kylie Jenner – and even Drake! In today’s episode, we find out the most important skin habits to follow to help prevent premature aging in 20-something skin. Plu...
Oct 30, 2023•39 min•Ep. 307
With nearly 15 million TikTok fans and counting, Streamy Awards Beauty Creator of the Year winner Mikayla Nogueira (aka Mikayla Makeup) returns with updates on the beauty tricks, products and passions she’s taken up since we first welcomed her on the podcast . We hear all about the genius tips she’s learned – and now adopted – from fellow makeup artists, then we discover the exact items she plans to fill her cart with at the upcoming Sephora sale. Plus, Mikayla shares all the details on her upco...
Oct 25, 2023•34 min•Ep. 306
This week we sit down with Vicky Tsai , founder of Tatcha , the skincare brand inspired by the ancient Japanese rituals of healthy skin. In a rare interview , Vicky gets candid about overcoming invisibility in her life, what most people get wrong about the Taiwanese-American founder’s reverence for Geisha culture and her friendship with Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle . But first, you’ll hear about the backstory behind the $500 million dollar beauty company, including what makes Tatcha The Dewy ...
Oct 18, 2023•46 min•Ep. 305
Welcome to part 2 of our best of fall 2023 roundup, featuring Jill’s new season edit . Tune in to hear your host’s honest review of the blockbuster Glossier book, written by Marisa Meltzer, along with her take on the brand’s new Stretch Foundation. Plus, stay tuned until the end to hear our new, celeb-watch segment where we unpack the latest beauty trend, and tell you how we’re working the look into our own routines. (Today’s topic: Balletcore !) If you like this segment, help us name it . Drop ...
Oct 11, 2023•43 min•Ep. 304
Happy World Smile Day! In partnership with our friends at Hismile – the leading global smilecare brand and viral TikTok sensation – we are comin’ in hot on a Friday with an uninterrupted bonus chat in celebration of Breaking Beauty ’s 300th episode . Joining us all the way from Australia is Dr. Laurence Walsh , oral care expert and Hismile Resident Scientific Advisor. As an Emeritus Professor of Dental Science who’s globally-recognized for his research in teeth whitening , Dr. Walsh has been at ...
Oct 06, 2023•38 min•Ep. 303
Today we’re welcoming back the wonderful hosts of Lipstick on The Rim podcast, Molly Sims and her bestie Emese Gormley ! Molly Sims is a model, actress, NYT bestselling author, producer and philanthropist and now: beauty brand founder with the launch of her Gen X-focused skincare range, YSE Beauty . Emese, meanwhile, is a former fashion publicist, proud mama and style influencer in her own right, thanks to her enviable Chanel ballet flat wardrobe, among other quiet luxury staples that look right...
Oct 04, 2023•48 min•Ep. 303
Happy fall y’all! This sweater season, there’s so much pumpkin spiced latté goodness to test, we’re making this Best of Fall 2023 round up a 2-Part #DamnGoods Special! First up, Carlene presents a slew of new makeup musts, from makeup artist-developed matte palettes to extreme lip plumpers that rival injections ( temporarily, of course.) Look out for our next #DamnGoods in two weeks time, when Jill shares her selection of brilliant fragrance innovations, hotly-anticipated complexion launches and...
Sep 27, 2023•48 min•Ep. 302
In partnership with our friends at Olay, this week we’re asking all of the questions you ever wanted to know from a cosmetic chemist , with Olay Principal Scientist, Dr. Rolanda Johnson Wilkerson. In this uninterrupted chat, the STEM powerhouse enlightens us on the meaning of “chaotic skin,” the most underrated (and most overrated !) ingredients in skincare and what happens to your skin while you sleep. Plus, stay tuned until the end to find out how old Carlene’s skin really is compared to her a...
Sep 20, 2023•43 min•Ep. 301
When Katie Jane Hughes isn’t working with the likes of Hailey Bieber, Ashley Graham and Rosie Huntington-Whitely, the British-born, Brooklyn-based makeup artist can be found sharing her editorial-to-everyday makeup tutorials on social media, where she’s amassed a cult community of beauty enthusiasts. Having collaborated with brands like Revlon, Elemis and Glossier, this month, Katie is set to debut KJH Brand, a highly-anticipated, eponymous range that aims to put the power in your hands, with de...
Sep 13, 2023•53 min•Ep. 300
Attention “Skincare Nerds!” Board-certified Cosmetic Dermatologist Dr. Shereene Idriss , also known as #PillowtalkDerm , makes her sophomore appearance to answer the people’s most Googled skincare questions for 2023. The newly-minted Threads star shares her pro advice on preventative Botox (and how its competitor Daxxify is stacking up), details on the best-selling product from her own eponymous skincare line so far – and, is Jill stalking our favorite derm?! You’ll also discover: The one thing ...
Sep 06, 2023•49 min•Ep. 299
In the spirit of slowing down – and soaking up every last bit of summer – this week we welcome May Lindstrom , organic skincare guru and founder of her eponymous luxury skincare line, May Lindstrom Skincare. May started crafting her addicting, aromatherapeutic concoctions from her kitchen back in 2008 – long before “clean” beauty was a buzzword. Today, beauty insiders covet her number one-selling “ Blue Cocoon ” balm, a magical blue tansy cure-all beloved by Tracee Ellis Ross and Sadie Sink, amo...
Aug 30, 2023•57 min•Ep. 298
This week we’re looking ahead with some predictions of what everyone will be deeming top-shelf worthy in the near future! Carlene went behind-the-scenes at one of the biggest trade shows in the biz, Cosmoprof in Las Vegas – and visited a leading cosmetics manufacturer’s “innovation box” – to hunt down the trends that aren’t even trends yet. Come along as we discover the next big things, like lymphatic-drainage spa leggings that you wear while you putter, skincare filters that attach to your sink...
Aug 23, 2023•49 min•Ep. 297
You may have seen Cymbiotika’s sleek, easy-to-down supplement pouches on Instagram already, and today, we’re bringing you the brilliant backstory. In partnership with our friends at Cymbiotika , we’re sitting down with Durana Elmi , the Co-Founder & COO responsible for the brand’s skyrocketing growth. Find out how the Afghan-American powerhouse was able to overcome personal hardships in her youth to become the resilient leader she is today, the keys to achieving Cymbiotika’s fast-won success...
Aug 16, 2023•42 min•Ep. 292
Jamie Greenberg - aka Jamie Makeup on Instagram - works with A-Listers like Jessica Alba, Chelsea Handler, Christina Applegate, Kaley Cuoco and many more. But that hasn’t changed her relatable, funny and clever attitude one bit. Today, “Everyone’s Personal Makeup Artist ” returns to the pod with everything you need to know about applying your concealer the right way, whether you’re disguising under eye conundrums, hiding redness or camouflaging the scabbiest zit. Plus, you’ll learn: How to choos...
Aug 09, 2023•50 min•Ep. 291
In this uninterrupted episode in partnership with Hero Cosmetics , we chat with brand co-founder Ju Rhyu about the making of The Mighty Patch , the translucent acne sticker that now sells once every 2 seconds . You’ll find out what makes Hero’s medical-grade hydrocolloid patch superior to the many dupes that have cropped up since its 2017 launch (the shade!), along with the best way to work its mighty magic into your makeup routine. You’ll hear about: Why Reddit was a goldmine for understanding ...
Aug 02, 2023•37 min•Ep. 290
In today’s bonus episode, we’re announcing the next round of #damngood products we’re adding to Breaking Beauty’s legendary Haul of Fame . Saving up your Sephora Beauty Insider Points? Planning for Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty? Bookmark this shoppable list of our updated finds that we personally reach for – and recommend – time and time again. Plus, off the hop, we catch up on a few big beauty-meets-pop culture moments! You’ll hear about: A fragrance that smells like summer in a bottle from the Vaca...
Jul 31, 2023•44 min•Ep. 289
Jerrod Blandino is the legendary co-founder who turned glitter eyeshadow and “Better Than Sex” mascara into a breakthrough, $1.45 billion dollar idea with Too Faced Cosmetics . Now, along with his partner of 28 years, Jeremy Johnson, Jerrod is back with a brand new venture: Toy Box Brands , a startup incubator rolling out with an opulent, diamond care system that he likens to a beauty ritual for your jewels. Tune in as Jerrod reveals the ethos behind this very personal debut (including a story a...
Jul 26, 2023•49 min•Ep. 288
“Skincare is my makeup.” New York-based esthetician Cynthia Rivas , who tends to famous faces like Karlie Kloss and Lily Aldridge, has taken the stylish set by storm with her pop-up facial ateliers at Paris fashion week – not to mention a signature facial at the glamorous Palm Heights Hotel in Cayman Islands. In today’s jet-setting episode , we find Cynthia's top tips (and product recommendations!) for complexion-saving skincare do’s at 30,000 feet, post-flight and at the beach. Plus! Jill and C...
Jul 19, 2023•50 min•Ep. 287
Last week, we swapped skincare routines and this week, we’re bringing you the blockbuster spinoff. Tune in as we try each other’s holy grail foundations (one of us is making a switch for good!) Plus, we compare notes on the #1 most-likely-to-be-found makeup brand in our cosmetics bags, the WOW tubing mascara that does.not.smudge and the surprising, completely non-viral brow fix that you did not see coming. You’ll also discover: The budget CC cream that’s replacing Jill’s former fave The travel-r...
Jul 12, 2023•48 min•Ep. 286
Carlene and Jll are here with a very special “Freaky Friday” episode, putting each other’s skincare routines to the test! For Carlene, it’s two weeks of intimidating gadgets, skincare cycling and active ingredients galore. Meanwhile, Jill is tasked with an anti-irritation regimine that’s so minimalist, she has to resist the urge to indulge in an exfoliating cheat day. In this ultimate beauty faceoff, it’s not about who comes out on top, but the lessons that come from the challenge itself. You’ll...
Jul 05, 2023•47 min•Ep. 285
This week we’re welcoming Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Nigma Talib , whose high-profile client list includes Rosie Huntington-Whitely, Penelope Cruz and Charlotte Tilbury. Dr. Nigma is booked and busy with a six-month waitlist, and she’s also author of the best-selling book, “ Younger Skin Starts In The Gut ." Today, Dr. Nigma helps us understand why gut health triggers like wine, sugar, dairy and gluten could be written all over our face. Plus, we cover: The relationship between inflammation and ag...
Jun 28, 2023•42 min•Ep. 284
LA-based wellness aficionado and cosmetic procedure connoisseur Arielle Lorre returns! Host of The Blonde Files Podcast , Arielle first appeared on our show back in 2020, when she shared her incredible journey going from rock bottom drug addiction to living that matcha and meditation life today. Arielle is a veritable open book – and today, she’s back with more juicy tea. We hear all of the details (including the price tag!) on her latest surgery for breast augmentation, and we chat about whethe...
Jun 21, 2023•47 min•Ep. 283
This week, we’re welcoming back one of the most sought after facialists in the game, Joanna Vargas! Having caught up with us live and in person fresh from her red carpet run-up, Joanna recommends the essential skin tools, ingredients and massage moves we can all use to seriously level-up our skincare routines at home. Plus, as author of the book, Glow From Within , Joanna shares her 360 approach to healthy skin from the inside out. Mindy Kaling, Rachel Brosnahan and Maggie Gyllenhaal flock to he...
Jun 14, 2023•48 min•Ep. 282
Carlene has been relaxing on the dock, while Jill has been galavanting from press event to patio hangs, testing the season’s sunscreens, skin saviors and longwear makeup along the way! In this speedy product review episode, you’ll learn about the essence-meets-sunscreen formula Jill is obsessed with now, along with the glowy mineral SPF that’s currently topping Carlene’s top shelf. Plus, stay tuned until the end to find out which viral sensation lip oil left your two favorite beauty critics divi...
Jun 07, 2023•49 min•Ep. 281
Meet Brooklinn Khoury, the 24-year-old skateboarder and social media model whose facial reconstruction journey began after a sudden dog mauling incident changed her life in seconds. Now starring in Vogue Arabia , Brooklin has documented every step in her impossibly inspiring journey, amassing nearly one million Tiktok followers in the process. And she’s just getting started. (Content Warning: Graphic details are discussed.) Tune in to hear about: Brooklinn’s encounter with a perfect stranger tha...
May 31, 2023•50 min•Ep. 280
Hot off the Dyson Airstrait launch in New York City, this week we’re chatting live from our SOHO studio, delivering the 101 on the mega-brand’s latest $500 hair innovation, what went down at Revlon’s back-from-the-brink brand trip, and what happens when skin problems are past the point of fixing by product alone. Plus, tune in as we drop our editors’ hats to chat about key life updates that are influencing our hearts and minds right now. You’ll hear about: How Dyson’s newest invention is taking ...
May 24, 2023•49 min•Ep. 279
