We’re officially halfway through 2025, so Kirbie and Sara are breaking down the biggest beauty headlines of the year so far. From Rhode’s major sale and Drunk Elephant’s decline, to Kylie Jenner getting real about her boobs and the rise of Caveman Skincare, we’re recapping it all. Plus, we’re talking sunscreen drama, Lashify lawsuits, Tarte trips, Old Lady Energy, blephs, facelifts, and the brands we think are winning 2025. Shop our episodes Watch our episodes! CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426 Inst...
Jul 11, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 492
This week, we’re celebrating six amazing years of Gloss Angeles with six beauty lessons and tips we’ve picked up along the way. From how to sharpen your brow pencil without a sharpener to strategic powdering and drenching your face in setting spray, we’re sharing our personal game-changing tips and lessons. Plus, our incredible listeners share what they’ve learned – like powdering lashes before mascara, their favorite makeup brushes, thinking critically before buying into beauty hype, and their ...
Jul 08, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 491
Hi Glams! Just general PSA that we will be taking the week off next week. See you for our anniversary on 7/8! She’s the mastermind behind one of the most revolutionary tools in beauty history: the Beautyblender . This week, we are joined by legendary makeup artist and founder Rea Ann Silva for a conversation that goes way beyond the sponge. Rea Ann takes us back to the '90s, reflecting on her experience as one of the go-to MUAs for Black actors and artists, and how that ultimately led her to cre...
Jun 27, 2025•59 min•Season 1Ep. 490
This week, Kirbie and Sara are dishing on two new products they cannot stop using: Kosas’ latest mascara that somehow does it all and Colourpop’s juicy Glossy Lip Stain that delivers major shine with surprising staying power. Plus, the internet is in a tizzy over Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s hair in Ryan Murphy’s new series — is it historically inaccurate or just plain bad? We have details from Amy O'Dell and Lauren Sherman . And in breaking news: Sara has officially dragged Kirbie into the Labubu...
Jun 24, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 489
In this episode, Sara sits down with Isamaya Ffrench, boundary-pushing makeup artist, creative director, and founder of Isamaya Beauty. She shares how it all began with painting faces at kids’ birthday parties, and the wild, wonderful road that led her to creating unforgettable looks for Rihanna and redefining the rules of beauty. From her early influences in 3D art and industrial design to the moment she finally felt “seen” in the industry, Isamaya reflects on the evolution of her artistry, her...
Jun 20, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 488
This week on Gloss Angeles, we’re talking about Kylie Jenner getting real about her boob job—and why we’re here for this new era of honesty from the beauty queen herself. We’re also breaking down a new study on TikTok-fueled skincare routines among teens and tweens that has us seriously concerned for Gen Alpha’s barrier health and future sun damage. Plus, we touch on the Boy Smells Citrush relaunch and the Charlotte Tilbury x Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders partnership that has us ready to do some h...
Jun 17, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 487
He’s the king of vitamin C, and he’s back on Gloss Angeles! Cosmetic chemist and BeautyStat founder Ron Robinson returns to talk all things formulation, from how vitamin C plays with other buzzy ingredients to the biggest myths still floating around TikTok skincare. We get into the truth about hybrid SPFs, what it really takes to innovate in today’s saturated market, and how Ron navigates formulating for multiple brands, including Rhode. Plus, we get the scoop on BeautyStat’s latest launch: the ...
Jun 13, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 486
What’s in our bags? From hand sanitizer to our go-to scents, we’re spilling the contents—and the beauty products we can’t live without. From a drugstore mascara that’s been turning heads (and getting Kirbie a lot of compliments) to a new lip product from Violette_FR, we have a bunch of recs to share. We’re also breaking down Pinterest’s top summer beauty trend predictions, from “hibiscus nails” inspired by tropical florals to “astrological makeup” that channels your star sign into bold, cosmic g...
Jun 10, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 485
Celebrity makeup artist and Tatcha’s Global Director of Artistry Daniel Martin was our very first guest on Gloss Angeles back in 2019 and now he’s back, just ahead of our 6-year anniversary! In this episode, we’re digging into what’s in his kit (and what needs to be in yours), how his career has changed over the past six years, and the most chaotic parts about being a MUA. He also chats about what it was like filming with his bestie Meghan, Duchess of Sussex on her Netflix show (#MyDearFriendDan...
Jun 06, 2025•54 min•Season 1Ep. 484
Two big pieces of news this last week, and of course we’re covering what many would consider the headline of the year: Rhode was acquired by e.l.f. Beauty ahead of its third birthday. In a year when M&A has been relatively quiet (we didn’t forget you, Touchland!), this sent waves throughout the entire internet. And everyone has thoughts or at the very least questions, so we’re detailing what’s actually happening now that Rhode is officially e.l.f. property. Then, we discuss Tower 28’s new su...
Jun 03, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 483
Too Faced is known for the three Fs: fun, frills and fragrance! The packaging is perky, the scents always mouthwatering. Elyse Reneau , who has been with the company 9 years as the Head of Global Makeup, joins us to share her journey from working makeup counters and thinking she wanted to be a celebrity makeup artist to landing a gig at Too Faced — a childhood dream. She breaks down several products from the brand worth trying, from Foreplay mascara primer, which makes even the straightest lashe...
May 30, 2025•52 min•Season 1Ep. 482
First thing’s first: we break down all the magical details from Zoe’s Snow White makeover at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Disneyland. Meanwhile, Sara has her own transformation: she shares her experience getting injectables for the first time with Dr. Nancy Samolitis, which devolved into a discussion about beauty standards: do Gen Alpha and Gen Z have it harder than millennials? Plus, we break down why the once-reliable “lipstick index” might be a thing of the past, according to a new report from...
May 27, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 481
Bella Hadid made major headlines at Cannes by debuting a hair transformation: the famous brunette had what her colorist Jacob Schwartz coined “Supermodel Blonde,” a warm, soft, multi-dimensional shade. Jacob, who is Schwarzkopf Professional’s U.S. Hair Color Trend Ambassador, was actually supposed to film the pod with us a few weeks ago before he got the call, and now that he’s back, he’s sharing Bella inspiration for the look, why we’re seeing warmer tones come back, how he gave Margot Robbie h...
May 23, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 480
In this episode, we break down three major celebrity beauty launches: Shakira’s new haircare brand, Jasmine Tookes’ body care line , and Savannah James’ foray into skincare . Are these drops worth the hype or are we hitting peak celeb beauty fatigue? Then, we dissect the recent Business of Fashion piece on Drunk Elephant’s recent decline. Is Gen Z really to blame for the brand’s fall from grace, or is the truth more complicated? Shop this episode Watch our episodes! CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426...
May 20, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 479
Kim van Haaster quite literally met a man in Ibiza and fell in love. Their happy ending resulted in Kim getting access to a bounty of family-owned tulip fields, which are the key ingredient in her skincare brand Bloomeffects. We join Kim at the incredible fields in Amsterdam for this week’s episode to explain why the tulip is so special, how the brand upcycles the flower for their products, the ingredients within them that helped calm her eczema (and get her off steroids), her family lineage in ...
May 16, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 478
First: if you want to try the viral SickScience ShapeShift Serum, use this link and code GLOSS15 for 15% off your order! Second, we filmed this before there were images found of Tia Zakher with her skin condition before her TikTok fame, disproving the clay mask theory. We decided to air the convo anyway, acknowledging the discussion has been disproved. This week on Gloss Angeles: Is TikTok’s viral caveman skincare trend just rage bait? We break down Tia Zakher’s no-product routine. We decided to...
May 13, 2025•22 min•Season 1Ep. 477
You asked, we answered! In this special listener Q&A episode, we're diving into your questions—from Kirbie's eye makeup routine and thoughts on the Cosmelan peel, to Sara’s self-care rituals and how she handles work travel as a mom. We’re also sharing our sunscreen lip balm recs and haircare habits. Plus: our advice on how to politely suggest a post-Pilates body wipe to your B.O.-blessed bestie. Shop this episode Watch our episodes! CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426 Instagram: @ glossangelspod ,...
May 09, 2025•47 min•Season 1Ep. 476
Today we have a diva among us: Quinnifer Aniston joins her mom at work! We detail our experience with another diva, Ms. Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, then share a product 150 of our listeners have been testing through Gloss Angeles Confidential: SickScience’s jawline defining serum . We were skeptical, but the before and afters at the four week mark are incredible. There’s more tariff news, including a retailer who has stopped shipping to the US for the time being. Then we share why we think the outra...
May 07, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 475
What does your face say about you, and how can beauty treatments honor that instead of erase it? This week, we’re joined by Vanessa Lee: celebrity injector, founder of The Things We Do , and certified Eastern face reader who’s known for her thoughtful, natural approach to aesthetics. Vanessa walks us through her signature Facial Balancing technique, how she blends Eastern and Western beauty philosophies, and why face reading plays such a powerful role in her practice. We also chat about her jour...
May 02, 2025•53 min•Season 1Ep. 474
We’ve got a short news episode today but we cover a lot of ground! Sara shares a story from The Cut about whether or not fragrance should be allowed when you’re getting on a flight. Then, tariffs are taking their toll yet again — this time, it’s coming for the aesthetics industry. Could it be time to kick your Botox appointments? Finally, a recent study showed how women and men differ when it comes to what they find attractive in terms of lips, and the findings are a great conversation starter. ...
Apr 22, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 473
Kirbie’s hosting solo today with the co-founders of Australian suncare brand Ultra Violette ! Beauts Ava Matthews and Bec Jefferd stopped by the studio before heading back to Oz to talk about the brand’s expansion into the US and launch in Sephora. The ladies explain why they formulate for every country, what they think about sunscreen boosters in US formulations, misinformation about sunscreen as a whole, what they pay for their employees to get done, and what “gives them the shits” about how s...
Apr 18, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 472
We’ve got a double feature for you this week! First up, we’re joined by Teny Kureghian, Global Head of Product Development at MAC Cosmetics, to break down the highly anticipated — and hotly debated — relaunch of the iconic Studio Fix Powder + Foundation . Teny gives us the inside scoop on why the formula was changed after three decades, how the brand approached talc removal, and what went into the revamped packaging and expanded shade range. Then, we celebrate some very exciting news: Gloss Ange...
Apr 15, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 471
In this special live episode recorded at SCAD during SCAD Style, we sit down with the effortlessly chic Violette Serrat—makeup artist, creative powerhouse, and founder of Violette_FR . We dive into her nontraditional path into beauty, what sets a Violette_FR product apart from the rest, and how she balances being both the creative visionary and the business mind behind the brand. Violette also shares what it really takes to launch at Sephora, how she defines the iconic French-girl aesthetic, and...
Apr 11, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 470
We’re recounting our spooky experiences during a sleepover in Savannah, discussing the implications of new tariffs on beauty brands, celebrating the acquisition of Bread Beauty Supply by Topicals , and share our thoughts on EmRata's shocking haircut while emphasizing the importance of avoiding major changes during Venus retrograde. Shop this episode Watch our episodes! CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426 Instagram: @ glossangelspod , @ kirbiejohnson , @ saratan Twitter: @ glossangelespod , @ kirbiejoh...
Apr 08, 2025•24 min•Season 1Ep. 469
We’re back with our favorite mane man and the dry shampoo king — the bangin’ celebrity hairstylist Mark Townsend for round two — and this time, we kick things off with an on-air bang trim where he reveals some of his tricks. Mark also reveals what it’s like getting The Olsens ready for The Met Gala, then shares the story of a style that didn’t go as planned for Penélope Cruz (spoiler: it involves a camel). Plus, he breaks down the five ride-or-die products he always keeps in his kit. Shop Mark's...
Apr 04, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 468
We’re so excited to be nominated in People’s Reader’s Choice Poll for the Most Beautiful Issue! Please cast your vote and help us win! In news: Ultra Violette has officially landed at Sephora (finally!). Tune in to hear what you can expect from their US formulations. Plus, a huge thank you to our friends at Amazon for sponsoring this segment, where we dive into how the platform is making it safer to shop for beauty. From fighting counterfeits with tech to verifying brands with their Transparency...
Apr 01, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 467
Dr. Nancy Samolitis — board-certified dermatologist, founder of Facile, and our resident skin expert — is back on the pod to celebrate a major milestone: Facile is now available at Sephora! We kick off with a “What’s on Your Face?” moment, where Dr. Sam shares the products she’s loving right now, then dive into her career journey and the treatments she’s most passionate about. We also answer your questions about lasers (for rosacea, redness, and skin of color), buzzy ingredients, and what we sti...
Mar 28, 2025•59 min•Season 1Ep. 466
Where did WOYF go? We retired the weekly segment a few years ago because we felt it wasn't very conscientious of us to recommend a new product every single week. However, we each have a few products we've been testing and loving to share with you. Plus, we share some of your picks and even a few products you want to deinfluence us from buying! Also, please vote for us in People's Readers' Choice Awards ! Shop this episode Please fill out this survey to help us make our content better for you! ht...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 465
It’s finally here: the long-awaited Celebrity Beauty State of the Union. We’re providing wellness checks on everyone’s new favorite cash grab! In all seriousness, celebrity beauty isn’t going anywhere: it’s lucrative — there’s a high chance you have at least one celebrity brand in your stash or at least was put on a waitlist for one. So which brands are thriving? Which won’t be around in 5 years? Which make zero sense? Which are surprisingly popular? We have our thoughts but want to hear yours. ...
Mar 21, 2025•52 min•Season 1Ep. 464
We’re revealing one of our secret weapons today: Giovi , our social media manager and resident Gen Z braintrust, joins us on her first episode of the pod. If you’ve seen anything on our socials, it’s because of Giovi! She’s a brilliant UCSB senior who is passionate about beauty and will be looking for jobs soon in marketing or social media at a brand — so keep her in mind if you’re hiring! On this week’s episode, Giovi shares her own WOYF (and did so in hopes of influencing the Glams), the brand...
Mar 19, 2025•57 min•Season 1Ep. 463
